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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
5:30 p.m. REGULAR MEETING Parks and Recreation
SLO Swim Center
902 Southwood Dr
San Luis Obispo, CA
CALL TO ORDER Chair Greg Avakian called meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL : Commissioners Kari Applegate, Susan Olson, Robert Spector, Vice Chair
Rodney Thurman, and Chair Greg Avakian
ABSENT: Keri Schwab
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.
Terry Mohan, SLO Resident, spoke to the opposition from the Sinsheimer neighbors of the
proposed lighting project of the Sinsheimer Tennis Court.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Committee of December 5, 2018.
ACTION: APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION FOR DECEMBER 5, 2018.
CARRIED 4:0:1:1 to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Body for
the regular meeting of 12/05/18 as motioned by Olson and second by Spector.
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AYES: AVAKIAN, OLSON, SPECTOR, APPLEGATE
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: THURMAN
ABSENT: SCHWAB
CONSENT ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Brian O’Kelly, SLO Resident and SLO Pickleball Club president, provided the Club’s
preferred design. Would like to see fencing added in between the three proposed courts. SLO
Pickleball Club would be willing to cover the cost of the court separation fencing.
1. Directors Report.
Recommendation: Receive written Director’s Report briefly summarizing community
events and activities.
2. Capital Improvement and/or Maintenance Projects related to Parks and Recreation
Parks and Facilities.
Recommendation: Receive a written report summarizing the status of Public Works lead
capital improvement and/or maintenance project in support of Park and Recreation parks
and facilities.
ACTION: APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEMS ONE AND TWO.
CARRIED 5:0:0:1 to approve the Consent Items of the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Body for the regular meeting of 01/09/19.
AYES: AVAKIAN, THURMAN OLSON, SPECTOR, APPLEGATE
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: SCHWAB
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Update on Parks and Recreation Element and Master Plan Project (Stanwyck/Scott
- 60 minutes)
Senior Planner, Shawna Scott and Parks and Recreation staff presented an update on the
Parks and Recreation Master Plan and General Plan Element including summarization the
stages of the plan so far and current SLO Swim Center operations and current community
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programs including city-wide, neighborhood and pop-up events. Staff gave an update on
the future steps and workshops for 2019.
Recommendation: Receive staff presentation, receive public comments and testimony,
and discuss the SLO Swim Center and Events (park activation, city wide events,
neighborhood events, enrichment classes) in relation to the Parks and Recreation Master
Plan and General Plan Element Update.
SLO Swim Center Public Comment
Cathy Marvier, SLO Resident, provided ideas for the Swim Center: would like to see
Warm Water Exercise 7 am class extend through the fall (or year-round), suit spinner,
week-long warm water exercise, additional lifeguard staff, and summer Sunday noon lap
swim.
Mary Parker, SLO Resident, loves the pool and would like to see extended parking in
Sinsheimer during the summer when the lot is impacted by multiple events in the park.
Would like to see an expansion of the therapy pool into the adjacent grass area.
SLO Resident, would like staff to review current uses during the day once the school
district solely uses the high school pool. Asked about a potential parking structure in the
park.
SLO Resident, addressed the lack of hours to utilize the therapy pool during the day.
Would like to see increased hours of the facility.
SLO Resident, would like to see more projects for the community to assist with creating.
Would like to see additional indoor programming for children on the weekend. Would
like to see year-round swim programming for children.
SLO Resident, would like to see aqua Pilates held in the therapy pool rather than the 50-
meter pool and expansion of therapy pool. Incorporate additional therapeutic
programming.
Mike Curry, SLO Resident, masters swimmer, would like to see an expansion of the
therapy pool. Additional expansion of locker room accessibility for family and
handicapped. Shade structures at pool. Scoreboard for competitive swimmers, more
lighting, and more handicap parking spots.
SLO Resident, would like to see expanded aqua aerobics programming and expand the
facility for additional programming
Adam Stowe, SLO Resident, would like to recognize the parking issue at the park and
continue to keep that as a priority for the plan
Hannah, SLO Resident, would like to see the City provide additional swim lessons
options.
SLO Swim Center Commission Staff Questions:
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Chair Avakian asked about the SLO School district use of the pool and the opportunity
of additional hours and if the community would be able to use the School District pool
once completed.
Commissioner Olson asked if the school district would be solely using the SLO High
School pool instead of both once completed.
Commissioner Spector asked if there was an opportunity to expand the footprint of the
SLO Swim Center into Sinsheimer Park
Community Events Commission Questions followed
Chair Avakian asked if the events are utilized by the SLO community versus non-
residents.
Commissioner Olson asked if new events seen large growth?
Commissioner Spector inquired about the cost recovery goals. Reach out to
organization who may be willing to send out community events to their members.
Vice Chair Thurman is priority offered to SLO residents for events that have capacity?
Community Events Public Comment
SLO Resident, asked how events are advertised to the community.
SLO Resident, asked if the community events can be given in a calendar format.
Adam Stowe, SLO Resident, encourage to look at how the events are marketed to the
public.
SLO Resident, asked if there is a monthly email that could be sent to the community.
Commission Comments followed
Chair Avakian said that small focused neighborhood events are a great place to begin.
Regarding swim center, adjusting hours as other uses conclude.
Commissioner Applegate reach out local businesses that could offer classes in parks.
Commissioner Olson inquired about the equipment located in the multi-purpose room.
Commissioner Spector would like to make parks safety as a priority for the community.
Would like to see the small neighborhood activation of parks as a great place to start.
Vice Chair Thurman spoke about private businesses operating in park location to activate
a park location. Create a volunteer program for park patrol. Expansion of the SLO swim
center facility as a recreation facility.
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SUBCOMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS
1. Subcommittee Liaison Reports (Chair Avakian – 15 minutes)
a. Adult and Senior Programming: Commissioner Spector spoke about the SLOPD
completing an assessment of the safety at the Senior Center and recommendations
for safety improvements around the Center.
b. Active Transportation Committee: Commissioner Olson, ATC did not meet.
c. City Facilities (Damon Garcia, Golf, Pool & Joint Use Facilities): Commissioner
Applegate spoke about the winter special at the SLO Swim Center and the addition
of the hydration station on deck. The Ludwick Community Center installed new
LED lights in the gym. The golf course installed upgraded weather mon itoring
systems. The Youth Basketball program begins in January.
d. Jack House Committee. Commissioner Schwab absent, No report.
e. Tree Committee: Vice Chair Thurman, absent from the last Tree Committee
meeting.
f. Youth Sports Association: Youth Sports Association. No Report.
2. Communication: Two Vacancies for PRC commissioners open for Spring 2019.
Applications are available through the City’s Clerks office.
ADJOURNMENT at 7:55 p.m.
To the rescheduled Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee as approved by the PRC
to Wednesday, February 6, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San
Luis Obispo, California
APPROVED BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: 02/06/2019
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