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Parks and Recreation Commission
MINUTES
City/County Library Meeting Room
995 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Davis called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Craig Kincaid, Ron Regier, Jeff Whitener, Michael Parolini,
Susan Updegrove and Steve Davis
ABSENT: David Hensinger
STAFF: James Bremer, Marti Reynolds and Michael McGuire
Public Comment
None.
1. Consideration of Minutes
MOTION: (Updegrove/Hensinger) Approve the December 5, 2012 minutes as amended.
Approved: 5 yes: 0 no: 1 abstained (Parolini): 1 absent (Hensinger)
2. Welcome Robert Hill, Natural Resources Manager – Bremer
Natural Resources Manager Robert Hill introduced himself to the Commissioners and gave them
background information on his education and career leading up to his new position (replacing retired
Natural Resources Manager Neil Havlik). Hill worked for the Land Conservancy moving up to
Executive Director, coincidentally working with Havlik on the Greenbelt Comprehensive Study. Hill
and Havlik also worked together on the Stenner Springs parcels and the Stenner Ranch and Froom
Ranch easements.
3. Presentation: Sinsheimer Stadium Building Assessment - McGuire
City Engineer Michael McGuire gave a PowerPoint presentation to the Commissioners explaining the
building assessment of the Sinsheimer Stadium prepared by Fraser and Sieple, consultants for Public
Works. A new update of the building assessment completed in December was also given to
Commissioners to replace what was provided in the agenda packet. McGuire explained the means by
which the condition of the circa 1975 stadium was assessed and the need for remodel or reconstruction
as it is well past its 30-year expected lifetime. Facilities and Aquatics Supervisor and Acting Director,
James Bremer, pointed out that one of the major City goals from Council is to maintain facilities.
Among the photographs illustrating damage and decay were the railing by the press box, trellis over
concession stand, men’s restroom interior wall, leaking plumbing fixtures and non-compliant trough
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urinal, women’s restroom fixtures, accessibility and metal door frame. Fraser and Sieple’s report
explain four potential levels of repair or replacement to consider listed as the following options:
Option 1 Repair and Restore, Option 2 Remodel with Partial Replacement, Option 3A Demolition and
Replacement of Restrooms, Option 3B Demolition and Full Replacement of Stadium.
Commissioners discussed the implications for all Levels given with McGuire and Bremer. Bremer
noted restrooms are used by entire park and not just the stadium attendees. Commissioner Parolini
noted the report lacked structural assessment on seismic load and concerns regarding load damage on a
building of this condition.
The Chair then asked for Public Comment.
Adam Stowe, General Manager for the SLO Blues, stated the stadium meets their needs as the average
attendance is only 800-1000 people per game; there are only a few games per year where attendance
exceeds that and overloads the restroom capacity. The main concern is the stairway leading down to
the field. Mr. Stow encouraged Commissioners to disregard options 1 and 3A stating if restrooms were
the only thing repaired it would harm their business, a press box being mandatory for the games.
Recommends a remodel not a “Bandai.” When Commissioners inquired, Stowe expressed interest in
participating in a fundraiser with the City to benefit the project at hand.
End of Public Comment.
Commissioner Regier expressed interest in creating a Public/Private partnership during initial phases
of project to insure state of the art standard. Expressed the stadium as being a needed asset to the City,
Stating he is willing to commit personal time in researching feasibility of fundraising or financing
options.
Commissioner Parolini noted the cost estimates in the report did not seem to take into consideration
cost escalation over the next several years to when the project would actually begin.
Commissioners felt moving forward with 3B seemed the most feasible. Will look at Sinsheimer
Master Plan as a group in the near future.
4. Wes Conner Award – Rules Review - Bremer
Commissioners were given the chance to review the rules of the Wes Conner Award. Discussion
included allowing more choices at some point after moving through those already on the list.
MOTION: (Parolini/Kincaid) Remove the words “must” and “multiple” from Item 2 of the Criteria
to read as follows: “The honoree’s efforts have been directed toward the benefit of recreational
interests within the City.”
Approved: 6 yes: 0 no: 1 absent (Hensinger)
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5. Director’s Report – Bremer
On behalf of Director Stanwyck, Facilities and Aquatics Supervisor James Bremer reported to the
Commissioners on the following:
January 26 Council goals
January 8 Budget Workshop feedback
Status of new Active Software
Meghan Burger now Youth Services Supervisor effective January 3
6. Committee Reports
Commissioners provided the following reports:
Tree Committee – Hensinger Golf - Regier
Open Space –Kincaid Bicycle Committee –Regier
Jack House Committee – Updegrove Damon-Garcia Sports Field - Whitener
School District– Parolini Youth Sports - Davis
Commissioner Hensinger was not present however last month reported there would be no January
meeting of the Tree Committee; a full agenda in February is expected.
Commissioner Kincaid had nothing more to report on Open Space.
Commissioner Updegrove had nothing to report on the Jack House Committee as its meeting was
scheduled for tonight also and therefore did not attend.
Commissioner Parolini reported on the School District and discussions regarding mud football, Cal
Poly’s new booster club’s goals to build stadium, lighted courts at Cal Poly available for use.
Commissioner Regier did not receive a report on the status of the Golf Course.
Commissioner Regier had nothing to report on the Bicycle Advisory Committee.
Commissioner Whitener reported on Damon Garcia sports field and hybrid rye grass condition
stating cold evening temperatures had hindered sprouting of a recent planting of 1500 lbs. of seed.
Condition of backfield slightly better but still in poor shape; have successfully redirected usage to
other areas.
7. Communications
None.
8. Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. to the February 6, 2013 meeting to be located in the Council
Chambers.
Approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission on February 6, 2013.
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Martha M.S. Reynolds, Supervising Administrative Assistant