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Parks and Recreation Commission
AGENDA
September 3, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
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1.CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order
on September 3, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990
Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, by Chair Blair.
2.PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
At this time, people may address the Commission 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.
3.CONSENT
Matters appearing on the Consent Calendar are expected to be non-
controversial and will be acted upon at one time. A member of the public may
request the Parks and Recreation Commission pull an item for discussion. The
public may comment on any and all items on the Consent Agenda within the
three-minute time limit.
3.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - PARKS AND RECREATION
MINUTES
1
To approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of June 4,
2025.
Recommendation:
To approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of
________.
4.BUSINESS ITEMS
4.a RECEIVE STAFF UPDATE ON LAGUNA LAKE DOG PARK
OPERATIONS (AVAKIAN – 15 MIN)
Staff to present status report on the first 90 days of operation.
Current facility issues related to gate mechanism1.
Website and communications, including maintenance closures2.
Volunteer Ambassador program 3.
Future needs and priorities for amenities (shade, seating, trees)4.
4.b PRC SUB-COMMITTEE LEVEL OF SERVICE (LOS) AMENITIES
DISCUSSION ON THE BLUEPRINT FOR THE FUTURE (PRC – 20
MIN)
Commission to discuss and provide any additional advisory topics
related to the Parks & Recreation Blueprint and LOS updates
4.c RECEIVE DIRECTORS REPORT: (AVAKIAN - 45 MIN)
2025-2026 Budget Update - Current and Projected Impactsa.
Righetti Community Park – RFP Timeline of September 11,
2025
b.
Emerson Park Renovation Project – Concept Designsc.
Current Projects Status Update:d.
Mission Plaza Café Kiosk and Restroom Project1.
Rotary “Peace Pole” Project - Informational2.
Jack House Roof Project3.
Righetti ‘Dog Park’ Private Partnership Proposal Status4.
Open Space Trails: Righetti Hill and Bowden Ranch5.
4.d RECEIVE DEPARTMENT UPDATES (HYFIELD / TOLLEY - 40 MIN)
Divisional Update– Community Services, Public Art, Senior
Programs, Youth Services, Volunteer Program
a.
Divisional Update - Aquatics, Golf, Facilities, Events b.
5.SUBCOMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS (PRC - 30 MIN)
5.a COMMUNICATIONS (CHAIR - 15 MIN)
Introduce Potential Facility/Park Tour Options1.
PRC 2025-2027 Goals Schedule2.
Liaison Positions – Vacancy and Potential Future Opportunities3.
5.b SUBCOMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS (CHAIR - 15 MIN)
6.ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission is
scheduled for October 1, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
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Agenda related writings or documents provided to the Parks and Recreation
Commission are available for public inspection on the City’s website:
https://www.slocity.org/government/mayor-and-city-council/agendas-and-
minutes. Meeting recordings may be found on the City’s website:
https://opengov.slocity.org/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=61014
City of San Luis Obispo, Agenda, Planning Commission
PRC DRAFT 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
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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.
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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.
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