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Home My WebLink About06-04-2025 PRC MinutesCity of San Luis Obispo, Agenda, Planning Commission PRC MINUTES – Wednesday, June 4, 2025 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Blair will call the Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to order. Present: Howell, Duperron, Lance, Blair Absent: Stowe, Murphy, Kincaid *Quorum was obtained 2. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA At this time, people may address the Commission about items not on the agenda. People 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. None 3. CONSENT 3.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - PARKS AND RECREATION MINUTES To approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of May 7, 2025. A motion to approve May 7, 2025, DRAFT minutes was made by Vice Chair Howell with a second by Commissioner Lance. Motion passed. AYES: Blair, Howell, Lance and Duperron NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Stowe, Murphy and Kincaid 4. BUSINESS ITEMS 4.a PRC SUB-COMMITTEE LEVEL OF SERVICE (LOS) AMENITIES DISCUSSION ON THE BLUEPRINT FOR THE FUTURE (PRC – 60 MIN) a. Commission to discuss and brainstorm unconstrained possibilities for indoor facility uses related to current and future programs and services b. Identify the types of programs and services that have potential to use alternate locations and review types of facilities required c. Discuss with staff for potential opportunities to support a temporary pilot community center and return to future meetings with options for further discussion. Commissioner Blair started the discussion by suggesting that an interim/pilot project would be a good starting point. Director Avakian provided a report to the Commission with the support of Recreation Manager Devin Hyfield, providing ideas to activate a discussion on alternative facilities. A list of currently available SLO Indoor Recreation Facilities, along with a list of the MIUTES Parks and Recreation Commission June 4, 2025 2 | P a g e types of activities that currently take place in that space was discussed. A suggestion was made to investigate the leasing of empty retail spaces, and perhaps to partner with the County of SLO and local elementary schools for a joint use agreement for some of their facilities when they are not using them. A multi-generational center is now included on the list for the future CIP. The Commissioners asked questions about which community organizations are requesting additional indoor space. This information will be collected by Staff and presented back to the Commission. Top three brainstorming ideas for indoor space needs: • Teen/Youth Center – The target age range would be middle school children, activities/programming to be defined, staffing and location brainstorming will be discussed and defined further. • Children’s Indoor Play Space • Multi-generational center 4.b RECEIVE DIRECTORS REPORT: (AVAKIAN - 30 MIN) a. Laguna Lake Park - Dog Park Project opening celebration took place on May 30, 2025. An event overview was provided, along with the plan for proposed future dog park amenities. b. Budget Update - Council Meeting on 6/17/25 for anticipated approval of the City’s 25-26 budget and 25-27 Financial Plan. c. Golf Course Fiscal Analysis Study Request (Fall 2025) and researching potential cost and scope of a Splash Pad will be presented by staff. d. Righetti Park RFP Construction Timeline (Phase #1) provided with expectation to advertise RFP in July. 4.c RECEIVE DEPARTMENT UPDATES (HYFIELD / TOLLEY - 30 MIN) a. Divisional Update – Community Services (Monday Meet Up kicks off on 6/16, Junior Giants begins, Summer Sports Camp, Summer Softball underway). Public Art (Seven Sisters art maintenance project, 15th anniversary of the city box art program, and continuing partnerships with SLOMA). Senior Programs (Great turnout for the recent BBQ at the Senior Center). Youth Services (summer ramp up in staff hiring and multiple camps). Volunteer Program (April was Volunteer Month, Tree planting took place at Whale Rock and Johnson Ranch). b. Divisional Update – Aquatics (A multitude of summer events kicking off, and summer staff training). Golf (Operations and Maintenance reviewed, summer golf camp begins). Facilities (Outdoor and Indoor facilities summer usage and Citywide Special Events highlighted). 5. SUBCOMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS 5.a COMMUNICATIONS: The Chair will request updates from the Commissioners. MIUTES Parks and Recreation Commission June 4, 2025 3 | P a g e Decision made to cancel the July 2, 2025, PRC meeting due to Commission availability. The August PRC meeting will likely be rescheduled. August 13, 2025, is being proposed as an alternative date if pertinent agenda items. Staff liaison and Commission Chair to confer and communicate the agreed date. 5.b SUBCOMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS (CHAIR - 15 MIN) a. Adult and Senior Programming (Chair Blair) – No report b. Active Transportation Committee (Vice Chair Howell) – Free bus rides for summer. c. Youth Sports Association (Commissioner Stowe) – No report d. Jack House (Commissioner Kincaid) – No report Commissioner Lance requested an opportunity to learn more about the Senior Center with a potential tour. Staff will communicate to schedule. 6. ADJOURNMENT – Meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.