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DRAFT Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission
December 11, 2024
Ludwick Community Center – 864 Santa Rosa Street
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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
5:30 p.m. MEETING Ludwick Community Center
864 Santa Rosa Street
CALL TO ORDER: Chair - Bob Spector called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL :
Present: Chair Bob Spector, Vice Chair - Kari Howell, Commissioners - Rick Blair,
Kari Duperron, Toni Kincaid, Yukie Murphy, and Adam Stowe
Absent: None
Staff: Parks and Recreation Director Greg Avakian
Recreation Manager Devin Hyfield
Recreation Manager Meghan Tolley
Administrative Assistant III Lisa Russell
PUBLIC COMMENT: At this time, people may address the Committee about items not on
the agenda. Persons wishing to speak should come forward and state their name and
address. Comments are limited to three minutes per person. Items raised at this time are
generally referred to staff and, if action by the Committee is necessary, may be scheduled for
a future meeting.
Kathy - Vice President of the SLO Senior Center – Gave a “Thank You” to the Parks and
Recreation Department for funding the recent special events for members: A visit to the SLO
City Farm with a guided tour and harvesting vegetables and flowers, and a group visit to the
Oceano Melodrama for the Holiday show.
Commissioner Toni Kincaid - The final Jack House Holiday Tour takes place this coming
Sunday, December 15th from 1-4 p.m.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission of November 6, 2024
ACTION: APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR MEETING
Motion made by Commissioner Blair with a second by Commissioner Stowe. Motion
passed 6:0:1:0
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AYES: Spector, Blair, Duperron, Kincaid, Murphy and Stowe
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Howell
ABSENT: None
CONSENT ITEMS
NA
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. Staff-led Tour of Ludwick Community Center and Review of Current Amenities -
(Staff – 45 min)
a. Staff to provide walking tour of community areas within the Ludwick Community
Center (gymnasium, assembly room, kitchen, staff support areas). Historical
background on the Community Center was provided and information was
provided about the multiple usages of the Community Center throughout the
year.
b. Commissioners to discuss current facility status and potential amenity upgrades
and options, including programming ideas.
Commissioners’ comments:
Commissioner Kincaid – There is a lot of storage space so perhaps some could
be converted to rooms for classes.
Commissioner Murphy – Is a Gap Analysis needed? Director Avakian: Yes, it
is documented in the Blueprint. Public maintenance manages the facility
infrastructure which is funded by the general fund. Example, Cheng Park
renovation was funded by the city.
Vice Commissioner Howell – Perhaps the Ludwick family could be contacted to
assist with funding for Ludwick Community Center building renovations?
Commissioner Spector – Is there a facility available that could be used for
additional classes which would be a larger and newer space? What about
school sites? Could we start looking for space now to move the discussion
forward.
Director Avakian – Perhaps for a Teen Center? Children’s center for city staff?
A place that could host larger gatherings. There is a lot of demand for drop in
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sports space. There are many options for a variety of sports and activities.
Perhaps a review of downtown empty spaces could be utilized.
Commissioner Duperron: Teen Center question. During what times would it be
made available?
Meghan Tolley: The idea would be for them to be able to drop by the center
anytime. There had previously been a lunchtime program. Having both inside
and outside areas to utilize would be good.
Commissioner Blair: Is it for casual visiting or for physical activities?
Director Avakian: Youth social area inside but next to a school where a
gymnasium is also available for use. We would need to consider budget
priorities.
3. PRC Sub-Committee on Level Of Service (LOS) Amenities: Discuss and Review
Amenity Prioritization Associated with the Parks & Recreation Blueprint for the
Future (15 min) – Commissioner Blair and Duperron
a. Staff to present recap of the top two priorities identified and confirmed from
November meeting and steps taken for the City’s Capital Improvement Plan:
b. Commission to discuss and provide any additional advisory topics related to the
Parks & Recreation Blueprint and LOS updates.
Would be 2027-2029 timeframe.
i. SLO Swim Center Expansion
ii. Multi-Generational Community Center
iii. Commission Discussion: Commissioner Blair: A plan bridging from today
into the future. Try a pilot project in the meantime based on supply and
demand needs. Explore creative ways to find new spaces that can be
versatile.
iv. Commissioner Stowe: What’s the most efficient space based on the
highest needs for the long term. Pilot programs are great.
v. Vice Chair Howell: Many programs are already full and that data shows
that those are the high demand programs.
vi. Commissioner Spector: Being creative on what spaces might be
available and match to highest need. Pilot programs are good because
they are short term commitments. For example, the old SLO Rep
building could be available.
vii. Commissioner Duperron: In support of pilot project programming. Sports
fields also space needs. Could Laguna Lake Golf Course be used as a
pilot project site? Pop-up style.
i.
4. Receive Directors Report: (Avakian - 20 min)
a. City Financial Plan Process and Timelines (2025-2027)
b. Emerson Park Prop 68 Grant project – Financial Status Report
i. Review of prioritization to design and amenities and phasing-in based on
budget constraints was presented for discussion. Will resubmit new
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prioritized list to the design firm. Commission to review and provide input
to staff when plans return. Potential additional Grant available in early
2025.
c. Laguna Lake Dog Park Revitalization: Progress Update. On track for end of
December completion date. Late February/March 2025 for the grand opening.
d. Laguna Lake Bike Park: Phase 2 – Jump Lines. Beginner line will open today,
and the expert line will open at the beginning of the year.
e. Ranger Service Divisional Update – Winter Evening Access trail hiking and
biking is now open to the public.
5. Receive Department Updates (Staff - 30 min)
a. Recreation Manager Meghan Tolley – Community Services (Youth Basketball
and Drop-In Basketball updates), Public Art (Box Art Round 2 Installed, Box
Artist Tea), Senior Programs (Golden Decades Holiday Party), Youth Services
(State Licensing Overview, Childcare Room and Facility Updates, Revenue
review and Club STAR program), Volunteer Program (Adopt-a-Park, Jack
House).
b. Recreation Manager Devin Hyfield – Aquatics (Programming Overview, Photos
with Surfer Santa event taking place on December 14, Aquatics Facility Closure
dates), Golf (Operations and Maintenance updates), Facilities (Indoor/Outdoor
Facilities updates, Citywide upcoming Special Event highlights, Lunar New Year
Jan. 30, Mission Plaza Construction begins February 2025 ).
SUBCOMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS
6. Subcommittee Liaison Reports (Chair– 15 minutes)
a. Adult and Senior Programming: (Commissioner Blair) - No update.
b. Active Transportation Committee: (Vice Chair Howell) - November
meeting held and a survey is in process.
c. Youth Sports Association: (Commissioner Stowe) - No update.
d. Jack House: (Commissioner Kincaid) - Provided
Updates on the Jack House December activities.
Communication: Cancellation of the Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation
Commission on January 2, 2025, was unanimously approved by the PRC.
ADJOURNMENT at 8:50 p.m.
To the Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee as approved by the
PRC to Wednesday , February 5 , 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers,
990 Palm Street.
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