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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 pm
A regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of South San Francisco was held on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at the Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive,
South San Francisco, California.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Camacho, Garrone, Holt, Lock, Uy, and
Battaglia
Absent: None
Staff: Sharon Ranals, Director of Parks and Recreation
Greg Mediati, Parks Manager
Angela Duldulao, Recreation Manager
Danielle Sanderson, Business Manager
Marie Patea, Administrative Assistant
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA REVIEW: No changes.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 15, 2019, MEETING: No changes and approved by motion as written. Motion: Garrone /Second: Camacho.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: None
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Gardiner Park Workshop Update
Director Ranals introduced Jake Gilchrist, Landscape Architect. Jake noted that the design team looked the project over from an engineering standpoint. The play structure is nearly twenty
years old, non-ADA compliant and does not meet current safety standards. A community workshop was held on site on February 9th. Fifteen neighbors attended and provided feedback. The
workshop was originally scheduled for the prior Saturday but with the threat of a thunderstorm staff decided to postpone the workshop. Staff posted signs about the postponement. Jake
advised the Commission that the park currently has a half-court basketball play area and the workshop attendees were vocal about keeping the court. Other feedback received
included brightening up the area, adding additional lights, and adding additional seating. Jake noted a survey will be open until March 1st to gather feedback from neighbors that were
not able to attend the workshop. He noted that the survey is also posted on Facebook. He is planning to have the renovation completed and the park reopened in early 2020.
Commissioner Uy asked about the demographics in the area; noting that it is an older neighborhood. Jake acknowledged that a family of three generations attended the workshop and the
entire family lives in the neighborhood.
Commissioner Lock said that the design is nice. He prefers having the basketball court and would like staff to consider having two basket heights. He inquired about court surfacing.
Jake said that we could keep the adult height and add 1-2 smaller hoops. He noted that we could also stripe the court for soccer/futsal. He currently has a bid out for rubberizing the
surface.
Commissioner Garrone said that it is always a challenge with different age groups. He prefers concept B but A captures more of the audience, but both designs look great. He noted to
watch the raised planting beds that are close to the basketball court. He said that they could get trampled. Jake said that a vertical element is in consideration for the basketball
area and is aware of planters getting destroyed. He asked the Commission to consider murals.
Commissioner Uy said that he likes expanding the usage of the court and asked if Pickleball could be incorporated as an option. He inquired about a storage element. Director Ranals mentioned
that neighbors may be concerned about the noise of Pickleball for the neighbors and suggested screening to reduce sound.
Landscape Architect Gilchrist mentioned that adult fitness equipment is out of consideration due to space.
Chair Battaglia noted that the need for lighting and cameras is what she heard from the residents that attended the workshop. Jake indicated that lighting would be incorporated but he
is not sure about cameras yet. Chair Battaglia asked about park hours. Director Ranals said dawn to dusk is the general rule for parks. She said that Orange Park has lights that can
stay on until 11:00 p.m. and that we can automatically set the timers for the lights. Jake said that pedestrian scale lights can be used so to not shine in homes.
Commissioner Camacho inquired about the mural location. Jake said between the park and rear neighbor.
Director Ranals noted that the neighbor that lives behind the park is able to see into the park and it is a great way to find balance for surveillance.
Director Ranals asked about keeping the basketball court and the Commissioners informally said yes, to keeping the basketball court.
Extended Care for SSFUSD STEAM Summer Program
Manager Duldulao welcomed Laura Armanino, Childcare Supervisor, to speak on behalf of this staff report. Supervisor Armanino said that last year South San Francisco Unified School
District (SSFUSD) approached staff to run a fee-based program but there was not enough demand to make it work. This year SSFUSD is planning for a 3rd through 8th grade program for
200 children and no cost to their families. The program would run 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Director Ranals said that the program is currently not approved by Council and that we will hear
the decision at the March 13th the council meeting.
Commissioner Garrone inquired about how to enroll in the STEAM program. Supervisor Armanino said that it is a target population and then applications will be provided. Commissioner Lock
inquired about activities and if they are budget neutral and if enrollment is full. Supervisor Armanino said that STEAM and visual arts are in line with SSFUSD objectives. She noted
that it is not mandatory for students to stay until 6 p.m. Commissioner Lock questioned the 200 student minimum with 120 from 3rd to 5th grade and 80 from middle school. Director Ranals
said that the City should break even with the STEAM program. Supervisor Armanino said that twenty additional staff are being planned for in preparation of STEAM participation. Commissioner
Camacho asked when SSFUSD has set the application date for. Supervisor Armanino said that the STEAM program has traditionally been offered later than our summer camp programs. Director
Ranals mentioned the expansion of the Buri Buri School Afterschool Recreation Program (ASRP). She will provide the Commission a copy of the staff report when it is available; noting
that the $5,400 licensing fee is the only addition.
Cancellation of March 2019 Meeting
The reason to cancel the March meeting is that the California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS) is hosting their conference in Sacramento during this time. Commissioner Lock thanked
the Commission for their hard work in 2018,
and congratulated the Commission for winning the Outstanding Commission of the Year award for the State of California. He also said that Friends of Parks and Recreation has earned an
Achievement Award as well as Friends of Liberty Park. The awards banquet is being held on Thursday, March 21st in Sacramento from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. All of the Commissioners would like
to attend. Commissioner Lock noted that Friends of Parks and Recreation did not fall into a program but the board was impressed by their accomplishments and the board wants to educate
others about the programs that Friends support. Commissioner Camacho made a motion to cancel the March meeting with a second by Commissioner Uy, which carried unanimously.
Beautification Committee had nothing to report
Friends of Parks and Recreation
Commissioner Holt said that Friends is honored to be recognized by CAPRCBM in Sacramento. He noted that Friends had their annual reorganization of the Board and Marie Patea was nominated
President and John Sanna as Vice President. Judy Bush is the Secretary and Treasurer. Friends is proud to report that they will be supporting the Parks and Recreation summer camp program
with $1,000, the Chamber of Commerce with $1,000, Full of Fun camp with $1,500, Senior program with $2,000, and July is Parks and Recreation month $500 for class scholarships. He noted
that March 5th, is the Friends Thanking Friends meet and greet event. He mentioned that Rotary is hosting a sock hop on March 29th and Friends paint and wine night fundraiser is April
12th. He also said the Friends voted to set aside $5,000 and start a special fund for the new Community Civic Campus.
X1. Items from Commission
Richard Holt attended Cultural Arts photography exhibit, karaoke night, and thanked Angela for the entertainment stating that she was very good. He attended Valentines for the Troops
event with Jerry Hill and as a veteran, it was a great event! He congratulated Devin on his new baby and gave a gift. He thanked Sharon Ranals, Marie Patea and staff for their hard
work on the CAPRCBM applications and stated that he is proud of the Commission. He thanked Commissioner Garrone for his leadership and said that he learned a lot from him and appreciates
all that he has done; stating that this may be Commissioner Garrone’s last meeting.
Bill Lock thanked Commissioner Garrone for being a great colleague. He learned a lot about botany and swimming from Commissioner Garrone.
Robert Uy attended karaoke night and the photography show and stated that it was fun. He spends a lot of time with the aquatics program and has a suggestion for staff. He suggests cleaning
the pool’s toilets after the students are through for the night to avoid using harsh chemicals while kids are present. Manager Duldulao thanked Commissioner Uy for his feedback and
will pass his concern on to the aquatics supervisor.
Sean Garrone stated that it was awesome serving with this Commission. He said that he has learned a lot from each of the Commissioners. He thanked Director Ranals and staff for all that
they do for the Department, City and the Commission. He said that he is planning to focus more on Beautification and Improving Public Places. He also said that he is confident with
the new Chair.
Director Ranals said that she will check on the Parks and Recreation Commission interview times on February 26th, with City Council.
Kristy Camacho thanked Commissioner Garrone for the wonderful four years together on the Parks and Recreation Commission. She remembers meeting him on Sign Hill. 12 years of service,
wealth of information on gophers, trees, swimming pools, etc. She said that he will be missed very much. She stated that it has been an honor and pleasure working with him. He taught
her how to chair a commission and how to serve the City!
Betty Battaglia attended the Valentines for the Troops event and had a nice time listening to knock-knock jokes by a fellow volunteer. She thanked Commissioner Garrone for his time,
dedication, and knowledge. She thanked him for his sense of humor!
Items from Staff
Director Ranals thanked Commissioner Garrone for his years of service. She noted all of the parks projects that he helped with, kids programs, Movie in the Park, and always providing
guidance to staff. She said that she is really going to miss his participation on the Commission.
March & April Calendar of Events
Director Ranals reviewed the calendars and noted the following: February 23, is a City Hall Planting IPP project from 9:00 to 11:00 am.
Activity Guide – handed out
Administrative Update
Improving the relationship with SSFUSD was mentioned. Manager Duldulao spoke about the aquatics program and that staff is testing enrollment for wait list enrollment. She is hopeful
that this will work better for all.
Director Ranals gave an update on the Popsicles and Slices of Heaven sculptures that were vandalized and not properly made. They are being remade by the artist in Florida and will
be replaced as soon as possible.
Director Ranals also stated that Gatepath is looking for additional volunteer opportunities. They currently help at the pool, MSB and Grand Avenue.
Manager Duldulao inquired about movie night and the movie choice. Is PG-13 ok or should we keep with G rated movies only. Commissioners Holt, Camacho and Garrone prefer PG. Commissioner
Garrone suggested a Teen Movie Night and show a PG-13 movie. Chair Battaglia asked if it is difficult to get PG movies. Commissioner Uy said that his kids love super hero movies and
they are PG-13 with a little violence. He feels that parents need to explain to their kids about violence. Commissioner Garrone mentioned that ET was scary to his daughter. Commissioner
Camacho suggested using common sense media as a guide. Manager Duldulao thanked the Commission for their guidance. Director Ranals liked the Teen Movie idea.
Manager Mediati reviewed the following items on the Administrative update: Circle 3.0 grant, Bay Friendly training, staffing, owl boxes, Buri Buri Park, Sign Hill fire mitigation, water
collection, IPP, tools and resources to improve ballfields, working with baseball leagues, added bat racks and canopies to ballfields for protection.
Director Ranals reported on the Facility Maintenance items and stated that we fix things!
ADJOURNMENT
8:11 p.m. by Chair Battaglia
Respectfully submitted by Marie Patea, Administrative Assistant II