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CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Tuesday, February 19, 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, February 19, 2019, at the Municipal Services Building,
33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, California.
II. 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 III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. AGENDA REVIEW: No changes.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 15, 2019, MEETING: No changes and approved by motion as written. Motion: Garrone /Second: Camacho.
VI. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: None VII. OLD BUSINESS: None
VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
A. 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
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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.
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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.
B. 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.
C. 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,
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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.
IX. Beautification Committee had nothing to report
X. 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.
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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!
XI. 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.
A. 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.
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B. Activity Guide – handed out
C. 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!
XII. ADJOURNMENT
8:11 p.m. by Chair Battaglia
Respectfully submitted by Marie Patea, Administrative Assistant II