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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-07-2018 PRC Minutes Minutes PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 07 February 2018 Regular Meeting of the Advisory Body Commission CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order on the 7th day of February 2018 at 5:32 p.m. in the Parks and Recreation Administration Conference Room located at 1341 Nipomo Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Avakian. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Greg Avakian, Vice Chair Rodney Thurman and Commissioners Kari Applegate, Susan Olson, Keri Schwab, Bob Spector, Jeff Whitener Absent: Staff: Parks and Recreation Director Shelly Stanwyck, Recreation Supervisor Facilities and Aquatics Devin Hyfield, Recreation Coordinator Shawn Tucker PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Heather Billing AYSO Commissioner – Heather thanked Park Maintenance and Parks and Recreation staff for Damon-Garcia field conditions during the winter season. AYSO just finished the annual Spring tournament and is grateful for City’s continued presence during the weekend event. Steve Davis commented on field conditions and challenges CCC Soccer player had been having. CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES ACTION: APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR DECEMBER 6, 2017. 1. Consideration of Minutes CARRIED 7:0:0:0 to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Body for the regular meeting of 12/06/2017 as motioned by SCHWAB and second by THURMAN. AYES: APPLEGATE, AVAKIAN, OLSON, SCHWAB, SPECTOR, THURMAN, WHITENER DRAFT Minutes – Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of February 7, 2018 Page 2 NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE 2. Presentation. Monthly Update of Parks and Recreation Element and Master Plan Project Shawna Scott provided an update on the P&R Element and Master Plan. WRT was chosen as the consultant services the P&R will use for the updated. Element interns have been mapping parks for the community needs assessment data portion in preparation for the consultants’ work. Phases will be introduced to the committee as the plan moves forward. Community surveying will begin at toward the end of May and continue throughout summer 2018. Next steps will consist of stakeholder interviews with the consultants around an upcoming meeting. Public Comment Steve Davis asked if Final contracts will be available to the public upon request staff responded affirmatively. 3. Presentation. SLO Swim Center 2018 Recreation Supervisor Devin Hyfield and Recreation Coordinator Shawn Tucker provided an overview of the Aquatics division highlighting community programs, trainings and what’s new at the SLO Swim Center. Public Comment None Commission Comments followed Commissioner Whitener had follow up questions on the combined budget for the SLO Swim Center and the revenue off-set. Chair Avakian complemented the improvements made to the SLO Swim Center over the past years. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS 4. Director’s Report Director Stanwyck provided a brief update of current Parks and Recreation programming and City updates. • 3rd Anniversary of the SLO Skate Park on February 24 • Mountain lions have been spotted in City Irish Hills this past January resulted in closures in open space locations. • Sinsheimer park playground was vandalized recently when the artificial grass slide was burnt resulting in a section of the area needing replacement. The artificial grass slide will be closed the week of February 12-16 to improve the landing area at the bottom of the hill. DRAFT Minutes – Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of February 7, 2018 Page 3 LIAISON REPORTS 5. Subcommittee Liaison Reports • Adult and Senior Programming: Commissioner Spector reported on the Senior Center board member recommendations to utilize Mitchell Park for senior activities to mitigate the gathering of transients in the park area and the need for a variety of activities for multiple senior age groups. • Bicycle Advisory Committee: Commissioner Olson said the Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) changed their name to Active Transportation Committee (ATC). The goal of the ATC is to create an active transportation plan for bike users. The council recently voted on the Anholm bikeway plan based on City recommendations with modifications. Other bike improvements in conjunction with private entities were approved. • City Facilities (Damon Garcia, Golf, Pool & Joint Use Facilities): Chair Avakian reported Sinsheimer Stadium is set to close in March for backstop replacement. Netting will be replaced at the golf course driving range. 55 golfers participated in January Night golf. Contract golf classes are beginning this month. Youth Basketball began in January and adult softball and futsal registration has started. Jr Giants training had started and the SLO Triathlon planning has begun for the July 22 date. • Jack House Committee. Commissioner Whitener reported on that the JHC continued to update the project plan for the Jack House. The City is reviewing the best practices with regard to historical properties. Commissioner Whitener will be leaving the committee in February. • Tree Committee: Vice Chair Thurman discussed the removal of eucalyptus trees in the Laguna Lake open spaces due to fire hazards. Tree master plan has been reviewed and updated. • Youth Sports Association: Commissioner Schwab was not present for report. 6. Commission Communications ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. to the next Regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission held on March 7, 2018 at 5:30 p.m., in the Parks and Recreation Department Conference Room located at 1341 Nipomo Street, San Luis Obispo, California. APPROVED BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: 3/07/18