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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.15.19 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES FROM TUESDAY, October 15, 2019 I. 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, October 15, 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 Staff: Sharon Ranals, Parks and Recreation Director Greg Mediati, Deputy Director Angela Duldulao, Recreation Manager Morena Gallagher, Administrative Assistant III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Complete IV. AGENDA REVIEW: No changes. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE September 17, 2019, MEETING: No changes and approved by motion as written. Motion: Commissioner Camacho/Second: Commissioner DeNardi VI. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION – None VII. BEATIFICATION COMMITTEE: Deputy Mediati attended the Beautification Meeting this morning. There were not enough members present for a quorum; however, the committee did discuss the Beautification Awards Presentation to City Council, and the Coastal Clean Up event. VIII. OLD BUSINESS: A. Concert in the Park Update: Manager Duldulao recapped the Concert in the Park event. She thanked the commissioners for their support and for those who attended. She also thanked the Parks and Facilities Division staff for all the help with setting up before and the cleaning up after the event. The attendance for the event is estimated at 2,000 people. The El Camino High School Jazz Band was welcomed back. The South San Francisco High School Jazz Band was expected, but at the last minute it was changed to the Marching Band and the Color Guard, which turned out to be very well accepted. We hope to have them return next year. There were two main feature bands, Lydia Pense and Cold Blood, and Marlow Rosado. The Department received several sponsorships, thanks to Vice Mayor Garbarino’s fundraising efforts, that funded the Family Fun Zone for the second year in a row. The Family Fun Zone hosted about 900 participants, who enjoyed features such as bounce houses, a rock wall, petting zoo, train ride and the giant slide. There were also free activities Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of the Meeting of October 15, 2019 Page 2 in other areas of the park such as Zumba, the Imagination Playground featuring buildable play structures for children, and a silent disco. Many of the cash donors are returning donors from prior years and we are happy to have their consistent support for the event. One of the new donors this year is The Daily Journal, who made an in-kind donation to offset a portion of the cost for advertising in the paper. The other in-kind new donor, Amoura Restaurant, graciously supplied lunch, drinks and snacks for the Parks and Recreation staff, band members and stage crews. Friends of Parks and Recreation hosted a successful beer and wine booth with the support of Matagrano Inc. The support of Matagrano Inc. was very much appreciated; not only did they make a large cash donation they also provided services and supplies for the beer and wine booth. A survey was passed out at the event and was also available online. The results from the survey were positive. The most common remark was that the people enjoyed a day of free activities at the park like the family fun zone, Zumba and the silent disco. Attendees also recommended that staff move the family fun zone activities closer together as well as closer to the main concert area, and to add vendor tables and more food options. Commissioner Lock said he couldn’t attend the event since he was out of town but did hear a lot good feedback from those that attended Commissioner DeNardi did attend the event and thought it was very well done. The food trucks had long lines but suggested to have a few more food trucks to alleviate the wait time for food orders. To increase attendance she suggested moving the date of the event. St. Veronica’s Festival and the Pacifica Fog Fest were the same weekend and both were very well attended. Commissioner Uy attended the event with his children and had a great time. He suggested having more varieties of food trucks. He did note the Fun Zone activities were too far apart. Commissioner Camacho attended the event and really enjoyed it and thought that Parks and Recreation did a great job. She enjoyed watching the SSF High School Marching Band and Color Guards. She suggested moving the Council presentation to the middle of the concert when there are more people there. She also suggested moving the date to not conflict with the other events going on at the same time. She did have feedback from some families indicating that it was too much of a distance from the fun zone, food trucks and the concert. Commissioner Firpo attended the event and observed the silent disco and it looked like it was a lot of fun. He had suggested showcasing other recreation classes for the future events. He did appreciate the survey that was done. ACM Ranals shared that next years’ concert might be held in conjunction with celebrating the City Hall’s 100th Anniversary. She asked the Parks and Recreation Commission how they feel about holding the concert in the downtown area. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of the Meeting of October 15, 2019 Page 3 Commissioner DeNardi asked about offering a shuttle bus since parking is limited downtown. She also suggested utilizing local tribute bands. Commissioner Camacho said that she liked the idea to have the concert downtown if it was an Art and Wine festival event. Commissioner Uy agreed with Commissioner Camacho he would like to see it as an Art and Wine Festival format. Chair Battaglia would like to utilize the downtown restaurants at the event. Commission Lock feels that holding the event downtown would put a strain on the Department’s resources and funds. IX. NEW BUSINESS: None X. FRIENDS OF PARKS & RECREATION: None XI. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION: Commissioner Holt attended the Improving Public Places event and noted it was wonderful. Commissioner DeNardi attended the IPP event and the art exhibit by the Cultural Arts Commission, noting it was fantastic and would like to see exhibits like this at the new Civic Center in the future. Commissioner Lock mentioned California Association of Park and Recreations Commissioners and Board Members (CAPRCBM) Executive Director Jim Simpson is resigning and the Association will be looking for referrals for that position. He expressed to Manager Duldulao that he would like to volunteer to hand out the surveys during the concert event in the future. Commissioner Firpo expressed his thanks to Parks and Recreation for the concert event. Commissioner Camacho thanked everyone involved with the Concert in Park and all the little details to make it a successful event. She appreciates getting the weekly updates from the Parks and Recreation Department and finds it to be very informative. She attended the art show with her family and enjoyed it. Chair Battaglia congratulated Deputy Director Mediati for the award from the California Urban Forest Council. She thanked the sponsors for the Concert in the Park and to Vice Mayor Garbarino for being instrumental in getting the sponsors for the event. XII. ITEMS FROM STAFF: ACM Ranals appreciated the feedback regarding the bi-weekly reports shared with the Commission. Chair Battaglia is having trouble with getting the bi- weekly via email. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of the Meeting of October 15, 2019 Page 4 Mediati mentioned that the IPP event on November 16 has been changed to November 9, per the Mayor’s request. Manager Duldulao offered the Commission two tickets for the Halloween Extravaganza and one admission to the Fun Run on November 16. She has flyers for these events and also the Holiday Boutique that will be held on November 2. The Oyster Point Dragons is holding a free event on Sunday, October 20. The after school program is holding a poster contest. The theme is “Keep South City Clean” and is asking for one or two Commissioners to judge the contest. Commissioner Uy and Lock both volunteered to judge. Deputy Director Mediati updated the Commission that the leaning light pole at Terrabay Field has been removed and replaced. Irish Town Green construction is done as of today and staff will be opening the soccer fields in the spring ACM Ranals shared that there will be a public meeting at the Corporation Yard lunchroom on November 4 at 6:30 p.m. regarding the designs of the ball field at Orange Park discussing synthetic turf verses natural turf. ACM Ranals shared a possible design for the fields. Buri Buri School Field is coming along and Deputy Mediati had gone out and inspected it and has a few concerns with the soil. XIII. ADJOURNMENT: 8:12 by Chair Battaglia Respectfully submitted by Morena Gallagher, Administrative Assistant I