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Meeting Minutes
Meadow Park Community Building
2333 Meadow Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Wednesday, October 7, 2015, 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Whitener called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Chair Jeff Whitener, Vice Chair Ron Regier and Commissioners Ryan Baker,
Susan Olson, Michael Parolim, Douglas Single and Susan Updegrove
ABSENT: Ryan Baker, Susan Olson, Susan Updegrove
COUNCIL: None
STAFF: Shelly Stanwyck, Melissa Mudgett, Lindsey Stephenson, Doug Carscaden,
Devin Hyfield, Dale Magee (Catalyst Consulting)
Public Comment
John Stocksdale, expressed that he is a member of the SLO Pickleball club and thanked the Parks
and Recreation Department for developing a pilot pickleball program (use of facility /paddles) to
address this unmet need. He urged the Commission to consider adding permanent pickleball courts.
Tom Freeman and John Poling, also members of the SLO Pickleball club echoed Mr. Stocksdale's
comments.
John and Jean Hyduchak shared how pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the country. They
added that Paso Robles, Morro Bay and Arroyo Grande all have pickleball courts. They urged the
Commission to support pickleball courts for San Luis Obispo. Currently, there are over 120
members in the SLO Pickleball club.
Chris Gilbert, professor at Cuesta College and an Arroyo Grande resident, said that he regularly
plays tennis in SLO. He acknowledged that the City approved a Capital Project budget request for lit
tennis courts; with design in year 3 and construction in year 4. He added that he will continue to
advocate for lit tennis courts until they are constructed.
Collin Jones, a resident of SLO, thanks the Commission for supporting the initiative of lit tennis
courts and urged the Commission to consider innovative way to supplement funding. Director
Stanwyck reiterated that the capital project has been approved by Council for 2017 -18 of the
Financial Plan. She further added that the San Luis Coastal Unified School District anticipates
upgrades to their tennis court lights in the upcoming year.
Peggy Koteen, resident of SLO, expressed concerned that the school district has exclusive use of the
tennis courts during peak times. She said she is appreciative that the tennis court lights project is in
process.
Vicente Del Rio, resident of SLO and avid tennis player, acknowledged the shared needs for both
tennis and pickleball players. He reminded the Commission about the on -line tennis community
survey.
Tim Hooks, said that he is an advocate for both lit tennis and pickleball courts.
Bob Goldman, resident of SLO, asked the Commission to consider pickleball when developing the
Parks and Recreation Strategic Planning. He asked the Commission about increasing use of
temporary Meadow Park Pickleball courts. Chair Whitener directed him to contact staff.
1. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES (Committee)
Consideration of the Meeting Minutes of September 2, 2015 was deferred to the November 4, 2015
meeting due to lack of quorum.
2. PARKS AND RECREATION STRATEGIC PLANNING PRESENTATION (Dale
Magee, Catalyst Consulting)
Dale Magee, Catalyst Consulting, kicked off the first of three stakeholder input sessions for the Parks
and Recreation Strategic Plan. The strategic planning is a process of determining what the
organization intends to accomplish in the upcoming four years and how those resources will be
directed to accomplish these goals. Dale Magee shared with the audience the purpose of strategic
planning. She shared the tentative schedule which will include a draft Strategic Plan to the Parks and
Recreation Commissioner in early 2016 with the final plan to the City Council in spring 2016. Dale
then led small group input sessions with the stakeholders. The group session involved input from a
diverse groups stakeholders where "themes" were identified.
Director Stanwyck clarified for the group that the City has various plans that guide recreation
programs and practices. The City's General Plan and the Parks and Recreation Element plans for
these targeted programs and services. The Strategic Plan would be an "operational" plan for the
Parks and Recreation Department for the next 4 years. She added that the input provided this
evening helps provide a focus of what should be considered important for the Department.
3. PROPOSED AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO THE JOINT USE AGREEMENT
(Stanwyck)
Consideration of the Proposed Amendment NO.
November 4, 2015 meeting due to lack of quorum.
to the Joint Use Agreement was deferred to the
4. CONFIRM 2015 PARK TOUR (Stanwyck)
Confirmation of 2015 Park Tour locations postponed due to lack of quorum.
5. DIRECTOR'S REPORT (Stanwyck)
Director's report postponed due to lack of quorum.
6. SUBCOMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS (all)
Subcommittee Liaison Reports postponed due to lack of quorum.
7. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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Adjourned at 7:38 to the Special Annual Parks Tour Meeting on October 29, 2015 which will
begin at the Ludwick Community Center, 864 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo at 8:30am.
Approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission on November 4, 2015.
Melissa . Mudgett, Recreation Manager
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