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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.20.19 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES FROM TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2019 I. CALL TO ORDER: 7:01 pm A regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of South San Francisco was held on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at the Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, California. II. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Battaglia, Camacho, DeNardi, Firpo, Holt, Lock, and Uy Absent: Staff: Sharon Ranals, Parks and Recreation Director Angela Duldulao, Recreation Manager Marie Patea, Administrative Assistant III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Complete IV. AGENDA REVIEW: No changes. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JUNE 18, 2019, MEETING: No changes and approved by motion as written. Motion: Lock /Second: Holt. VI. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Ainsley Rosenthal, recipient of the Friends of Parks and Recreation scholarship program that was hosted by the SSF Chamber of Commerce. Ainsley thanked the Commission and Friends for their support. As a resident of South San Francisco, graduate of El Camino High School, participant of Parks and Recreation programs; including childcare, while attending Ponderosa Elementary School, and an employee of the City, Ainsley is grateful to Parks and Recreation for the many opportunities. Ainsley will be attending UC Santa Barbara in September. Andrea Graham spoke about the need for an all-inclusive play structures. She is a resident of the Winston Manor area and has a son, named MJ, who has global brain damage which impacts his torso control. MJ loves parks, outdoors, and fresh air. Commissioner Camacho thanked Ms. Graham for speaking to the Commission. She asked for this topic to be agendized at a future meeting. VII. PRESENTATIONS: A. Parks and Recreation Appreciation Award ACM/Director Ranals introduced Melinda McMonigle, intern in charge of Recreation, Marketing and Public Outreach. Melinda executed the July is Parks and Recreation month outreach. Melinda then honored the following residents and program users with a bag of Parks and Recreation swag and thanked them for supporting Parks and Recreation: Jo & Bill Zemke, Ava Marie Romero, Dave & Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of the Meeting of August 20, 2019 Page 2 Margie Casagrande, Rich and Sally Busalacchi, Mary Giusti, and Vanessa Campos. Gifts were handed out and photos were taken. Chair Battaglia thanked Melinda for her efforts. B. Rentals/Sports Program Presentation Mike Mulkerrins, Rentals and Sports Supervisor, reported on the rental and sports program. He thanked Bill Stridbeck, Sports Coordinator, and Austin Navarro, Rentals Coordinator for their great work. He thanked Susan Filereto, Administrative Assistant, for her help with picnic rentals. He reported on the permit process and thanked parks staff for their help with field maintenance. Commissioner Firpo thanked Mike for the good work. Commission Uy questioned the field closures, and Supervisor Mulkerrins explained the closures to allow the fields to rest properly. Commissioner Camacho questioned Westborough Middle School field status. ACM/Director Ranals reminded the Commission that the school district owns the soccer field. Commissioner Lock asked which school fields are available for co-sponsored groups. Supervisor Mulkerrins reported that Callero and Alta Loma are available. Commissioner Lock mentioned that Parkway Middle School’s gate is locked to the field. ACM/Director Ranals said that the field is for school use only. She mentioned that Buri Buri School field construction will be starting soon. The City will maintain the field and exchange for use. Bill Stridbeck, Sports Coordinator, spoke about the basketball program for elementary school students and the middle school sports program. He spoke about the middle school dances and that the Police Department provides security. He advised the Commission about the adult sports program and Junior Giants. He reminded the Commission that Ainsley Rosenthal was a recipient of the Willie Mack award about 6-years ago, offered through the Junior Giants program. Commissioner Camacho said that she has a real appreciation for the great service the staff provides and working with leagues, and the wide range of club teams, and price points. VIII. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE: Margie Casagrande advised the Commission that the Beautification Awards have been selected by the Committee in the categories of residential, multi-unit, and commercial. The recipients will receive plaques at an upcoming City Council meeting and all nominees will receive a letter of appreciation. She invited the Commission to attend Coastal Cleanup on September 21, at the end of Haskins Way from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of the Meeting of August 20, 2019 Page 3 IX. OLD BUSINESS: None X. NEW BUSINESS: A. 2019-20 Annual Co-Sponsorship Renewals – Mother’s Club ACM/Director Ranals stated that the Mother’s Club President could not attend tonight but the group met the criteria. Commissioner Lock made a motion to approve the renewal, with a second by Commissioner Uy. After a roll call vote, Commissioner Camacho abstained, Mother’s Club was approved. B. Parks and Recreation Month Social Media Engagement Report Manager Duldulao introduced Melinda McMonigle. Melinda presented the Department objectives for July is Parks and Recreation Month and outreach. The two goals were to celebrate programs, and to acknowledge community members that use them. She shared statistics from Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram users and explained “following.” The Commissioners thanked Melinda for her great work. Commissioner Camacho noted that the Library has one person dedicated to social media. XI. FRIENDS OF PARKS AND RECREATION: Assistant Patea reported briefly on upcoming Paint and Wine Night on September 6, and that Movie Night raised about $300. XII. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION: Vice Chair Holt attended the Senior Picnic, Rotary Luncheon, Boards and Commissions recognition event, City Council meeting, and Movie Night. He thanked staff for their great work. Commissioner Lock questioned the missing trees at the California Golf Course. ACM/Director Ranals reported that it is unincorporated and that Greg did a great job calling the county but it is out of our control. Commissioner DeNardi attended the Rotary luncheon, Zip Trip, Movie Nights, Coyote Point Kite Event, and noted that it may be fun to fly kites during Streets Alive/Parks Alive. She also suggested hosting Movie Night in September when it gets darker earlier. Commissioner Firpo attended the IPP planting event, Zip Trip, Friends meeting, Movie Night, Senior Picnic, and Boards and Commissions Recognition event. He noted that the Irish Town Green renovation project is progressing well. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of the Meeting of August 20, 2019 Page 4 Commissioner Uy said that the aquatics program is great and that the cleaning time is better. He said that summer camp is excellent and the Santa Cruz and Giants game field trips were the highlights for his kids. He appreciates the reminders from childcare staff. He rented space at Orange Park and the process was smooth. Commissioner Camacho congratulated Director of Capital Projects Gilchrist on his new baby boy and promotion. She congratulated Manager Mediati on his promotion to Acting Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation. She acknowledged School Board Trustee Mina Richardson was in attendance. Commissioner Camacho asked if any commissioners could attend the General Plan meetings in their neighborhoods. She mentioned that the co- sponsorship process was cumbersome this year and would like to discuss the process. Manager Duldulao thanked Commissioner for the feedback and the possibility of good standing groups’ renewal process being simplified. Chair Battaglia thanked Manager Duldulao for encouraging her to attend boot camp. She thanked staff for the Parks and Recreation month work and proclamation. She reported that she is the Senior Challenge Winner through the Magnolia Senior Center and won a Fit Bit. She attended the Rotary luncheon, and Movie Night. She asked about attendance at Movie Night and Manager Duldulao said about 400 people attended the event. XIII. ITEMS FROM STAFF: A. The September Calendar of Events was reviewed. B. The Administrative Update was reviewed. Discussion about Concert in the Park occurred. Shihadeh family would like to sponsor or donate for Concert in the Park. Food options were discussed with the need for real food such as sandwiches. Healthy food options in the kids’ area was also requested. Friends of Parks and Recreation will be selling beer, wine and water. Armstrong Brewing is planning to sell beer as well. The Family Fun Zone was discussed with the opportunity for sponsors. More shade was also requested. Manager Duldulao thanked the Commissioners for their feedback. Name the Mower Contest entries were reviewed and voted on by the Commission. The voting narrowed the list to three and the Commission requested that Parks division staff make the final decision. After the meeting they chose, The Lawn Ranger. XIV. ADJOURNMENT: 9:04 p.m. by Chair Battaglia Respectfully submitted by Marie Patea, Administrative Assistant II