1997/09/10 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutesr
ROHNERT PARK PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
OF ADJOURNED MEETING
September 10, 1997
The Rohnert Park Parks and Recreation Commission met this date at 7:00 p.m.
for an adjourned scheduled meeting at the Rohnert Park Community Center
5401 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, with Commissioner Griffin presiding and
leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Present: (4) Commissioners Allred, Griffin, Stevens and Tatman
Absent: (1) Commissioner Carlson
Also present for the entire meeting was Director of Recreation, James Pekkain.
POSTING OF MEETING'S
knowledged the posting of meeting's agenda by the
AGENDA Chairman Griffin ac
Director of Recreation.
PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Griffin stated the purpose of tonight's meeting was to hear comments
regarding the construction of a flat skate park in the southwest section of Golis
Park (G-Park).
STAFF REPORT Recreation Director Pekkain gave a brief report on how the design of the skate
park was proposed and why Golis Park was selected as the location for the
skate park over Eagle Park or Benicia Park. He mentioned the City Council's
suggestion to add trees as a buffer for houses in the vicinity of the proposed
skate park and to consider metal coating in the design plans due to the
importance of attractiveness. He also mentioned AB 1296 and the conditions
for liability immunity for cities. A copy of the report is attached to the original
copy of these minutes.
Director Pekkain stated, for the record, he had received a petition opposed to
the construction of a flat skate park area in Golis Park with (105) signatures.
He also indicated the Gold Ridge PTA opposed the construction of a flat skate
park in Golis Park and (24) teachers at Gold Ridge Elementary School
opposed the skate park near any elementary school. (Copies of the petitions
and the letter from the Gold Ridge Elementary School PTA are attached to the
original copy of these minutes.)
PUBLIC
COMMENTS Chairman Griffin opened the meeting to receive comments at approximately
7,15 p.m.
Public comments related to the construction of a flat skate park in the
southwest corner of Golis Park were submitted on speaker cards or other
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written and/or verbal communications expressing support or opposition by
citizens as follows: "1
OPPOSED (Several supported a skate park but not in G-Park.)
Ben Condon, 4313 Grace Court
Travis van Rijn, 1185 Cielo Circle
Marvel Gardner, 1444 Garrett Court
Jennifer Collins, 1153 Cielo Circle
Laurel McCarlly, 4315 Grace Court
Conitanhae Kardaras, 934 Ellen Street
Cindy Rader, 4380 Goodson Way
Mike Kramer, 1547 Gary Court
Carolyn Tapscott, 1408 Garrett Court
Sue Connolly, 1521 Golf Course Drive
Mike Ryan, 1377 Graymill Court
Stacey Paolini, 1545 Golf Course Drive
Jim Tessman, 1564 Gladstone Way
Bill Lorenz, 1512 Galaxy Court
Julie Callegja, 1564 Gary Court
Mary Ann Wren -Jarvis, 1564 Holly Avenue
Bob Thompson, 1531 Griffin Way
Lisa Moore, 4416 Graywhaler Lane
Gregg Mead, 1527 Gary Court '1
Shaun Missett, 1513 Genesis Court
Pete Sand, 4310 Grange Court
(Letters received in opposition:)
Mr. & Mrs. Edmund Horn, 1522 Genesis Court
Donjia Huges, 1520 Gretchen Court
Mr. & Mrs. Greg Tapscott, 1408 Garret Court
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kramer (no address listed)
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Altese, 1492 Georgia Court
Mr. & Mrs. Burke 1306 Gaspar Court
Ronald A. Paoline, 1545 Golf Coursee Drive
L. Marvel Gardner, 1444 Garrett Court
Franklin B. Price, 1456 Garrett Court
SUPPORTED BY ADULTS
Seth Shepard, 1367 Garmont Court
Kelly Warrender, 1456 Garrett Court
Joe Helber, 1542 Golf Course Drive (bicycle access)
Janet Ruiz, 1563 Gary Court
Beth Malgieri, 1558 Garfield Court
W.P. Andevs, 4325 Grandview Way
Rebecca Fernandez, 1451 Garrett Court "1
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Elizabeth Desmond, 4575 Health Circle
SUPPORTED BY YOUTH
Ben Mattice, 4351 Heritage Lane
Joe Wadel, ? Country Club
Erik Sweet, 1538 Genesis Court
Eric Fernandez, 1451 Garrett Court
Chris Patton, 1193 Cielo Circle
Chris Paulos, 8495 Lasalle Avenue
Jonny Mahoney, 4571 Heath Circle
Gabe Ramos, 7053 Almond Avenue
Josh Malgieri, 1558 Garfield Court
Matt Larcom, 4319 Gilford Lane
Jonathan Matlla, 4351 Heritage Lane
Jonathan Clegg, 4584 Heath Circle
Justin Hurset (no address given)
There being no one further desiring to speak, Chairman Griffin closed the
public hearing at approximately 8:20 p.m.
The Commission discussed the issues with a unanimous agreement to locate
the flat skate park in the southwest corner of Golis Park. Commissioner Allred
^ said she felt adults were setting poor adult role models. She indicated the kids
designed the facility and needed a place to call their own. Commissioner
Stevens said he felt the skate park might be located farther from the elementary
school and control of hours and restrictions on the skate park needed to be set.
Commissioner Griffin said he felt the visibility of the skate park was good and
the kids were involved with the skate park design.
Director Pekkain suggested the Commission review their decision at the next
Parks & Recreation Commission meeting on Monday, September 15, 1997, to
allow for additional input and then make their final recommendation for the
City Council's review. The Commission agreed and set the next meeting for
their final recommendation. Commissioner Allred stated she would be of town
during the Monday meeting.
MATTERS FROM
COMMISSIONERS
Joint -Meeting with
the City Council Chairman Griffin stated Thursday, September 25, was the night the City
Council set for a joint meeting with the Commission to be held at Mountain
Shadows Golf Course starting at 6:30 p.m.
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Joint -Meeting
Agenda Items Chairman Griffin requested agenda items for the meeting. The following items
were submitted: update on Director of Recreation's position, fencing at
schools, use of Creekside Middle School play field, and use of school facilities.
Chairman Griffin stated this item will be on the agenda for Monday's meeting
and additional items may be suggested.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the adjourned meeting was adjourned at 9:00
p.m. to a regular meeting on Monday, September 15, 1997, at 7:30 p.m. to be
held in the City Hall council chambers, 6750 Commerce Blvd.
Chairman
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