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CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
TELECONFERENCE MEETING NOTICE
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
7:00 p.m.
Welcome to the Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission. If this is your first time, the
following is a general outline of our procedures:
Please note that due to the COVID-19 outbreak, this meeting is teleconference only, and will be conducted
pursuant to the provisions of the Governor’s Executive Order N29-20 issued on March 17, 2020, allowing
for deviation of teleconference rules required by the Brown Act and pursuant to the Order of the Health
Officer of San Mateo County dated March 31, 2020.
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meeting, as listed on this agenda.
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COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES PER SPEAKER. Thank you for your cooperation.
Remote Public Comments:
Members of the public wishing to participate are encouraged to submit public comments in writing
in advance of the meeting. The email and phone line below will be monitored during the meeting
and public comments received will be read into the record. The City encourages the submission
of comments by 6:00pm on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, to facilitate inclusion in the meeting
record. A maximum of 3 minutes per individual comment will be read into the record. Comments
that are not in compliance the Commission’s rules of decorum may be summarized for the record
rather than read verbatim.
Email: [email protected]
Electronic Comments received by email will be monitored during the meeting and read into the
record. We ask that you limit your electronic comments so that they comply with the 3 minute time
limitation for public comment.
Parks & Recreation Hotline: (650) 829-3837
Voice messages will be monitored during the meeting, and read into the record. Your voicemail
should be limited so that it complies with the 3 minute time limitation for public comment.
If you have special questions, please contact the Director of Parks and Recreation. The Director will be
pleased to answer your questions when the Commission is not in session.
ROBERT UY
CHAIRPERSON WILLIAM LOCK STEPHEN FIRPO
VICE CHAIR SECRETARY
BETTY BATTAGLIA KRISTY CAMACHO
COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER RUTH DeNARDI VACANT
COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER
SHARON RANALS
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/ DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
GREG MEDIATI
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Agenda
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Teleconference Meeting Tuesday, November 16, 2021
7:00 p.m.
A G E N D A I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Agenda Review V. Approval of Minutes of the October 19, 2021, Meeting VI. Citizen Participation (Citizen comment on items not agendized/informational only)
VII. Old Business
A. Orange Memorial Park and Centennial Way Trail Master Plans Update B. Child Care Master Plan Update VIII. New Business A. New Aquatic Facility Update
IX. Friends of Parks and Recreation
X. Beautification Committee XI. Items from Commission XII. Items from Staff A. Calendar of Events
B. Administrative Update
XIII. Adjournment Next Meeting:
Regular Meeting: Tuesday, January 18, 2022
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES FROM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2021
I. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m. A regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of South San Francisco was held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, via teleconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic and local health orders.
II. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Battaglia, Camacho, DeNardi, Firpo, Lock, and Uy Absent: All were present
ACM Ranals shared that Commissioner Aires has resigned from the Commission and there is now a vacancy that the City will recruit to fill. Staff: Sharon Ranals, Assistant City Manager / Director of Parks and Recreation
Greg Mediati, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Angela Duldulao, Recreation Manager Joshua Richardson, Parks Manager Kari Jung, Administrative Assistant II Erin O’Brien, Recreation Supervisor
Laura Armanino, Childcare Supervisor Kelli Jo Cullinan, Senior Services Supervisor Jacob Gilchrist, Director of Capital Projects Kimberly Morrison, Childcare Assistant Supervisor
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Skipped. IV. AGENDA REVIEW: There were no changes to the agenda.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 21, 2021, MEETING: Approved
by motion. Motion: Commissioner Battaglia / Seconded: Commissioner Camacho.
VI. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Resident Nicholas Pappas and his wife shared their experience with online registration, specifically related to Aquatics classes, and their frustration with all the classes filling up
within the first few minutes of registration. He offered suggestions that additional classes
could be scheduled if other programs were moved or eliminated, creating more space and time for kids classes as well as raising prices since the City programs are significantly less than other private programs in the area.
Ethan Mizzi shared that he is just watching and had nothing to share.
ACM Ranals shared that the new Youth Commission, which Ethan sits on, will meet November 1.
Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of the Meeting of October 19, 2021 Page 2
VII. OLD BUSINESS:
A. Capital Projects Update Director Gilchrist shared that beginning in January 2021, Swinerton Builders accepted control of the new Library/Parks and Recreation Center site and began site preparation and construction in earnest. Construction is going well and anticipated to last approximately 30 months and will be completed mid-2023.
Since March 2021, Swinerton Builders has worked on the foundation which included installing the El Camino Real temporary shoring wall with tiebacks, drilling piles, installing rebar, placing concrete footings, and installing shotcrete for retaining walls along El Camino Real.
The last week of August saw the beginning of structural steel installation, which was substantially completed in early October. With the installation of the Visual Mockup (VMU) on site, seen by those
Commissioners who attended the recent site visit, staff can get a feel for the curtain wall that creates the outer shell of the LPR building. Sustainable design features, including the fritted glass, are integral to the Library/Parks and Recreation building design, from site selection and development to passive, low-
carbon energy systems and indoor environmental quality enhancements. In June 2018,
Council directed the team to not pursue LEED certification – primarily due to costs associated with accreditation – but asked that the project include as many sustainable design elements as possible. As planned, however, only a few items preclude the project from achieving LEED-Silver equivalence.
Staff will continue to provide periodic updates to the Commission over the duration of construction. Commissioner Camacho inquired about the glass VMU, which felt hot and was
concerned about cooling costs and if there will be solar panels to offset the energy costs. Director Gilchrist confirmed that solar panels will be installed on LPR and PD as well as the Corp Yard. The frit pattern on the west side is denser and that the attempt is to deflect as much heat as possible. Energy analysis on the building was completed to capture enough heat to keep it comfortable. In the Council Chambers, several vents
will be installed to allow heat to escape. ACM Ranals shared that there will be electric shades on windows as well. Commissioner Lock inquired if the HVAC design has been modified for COVID. Director Gilchrist shared that the building was already designed with state-of-the-art
filtration. Further analysis found no additional changes/upgrades were needed. VIII. New Business: A. Childcare Program Update
Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of the Meeting of October 19, 2021 Page 3
Supervisor Armanino shared that the afterschool program has resumed normal
schedules rather than the full day hours that were offered while the school district had distance learning in place. The programs are run with herself as the Supervisor, Kimberly Morrison as the Assistant Supervisor and Cristina Simmons as the Administrative Assistant, all
operating out of the Fernekes Building. Afterschool programs are operating at normal hours with 50-60% capacity, which matches the same number of students that the school district allows per classroom due to COVID.
Chair Uy inquired why staff is operating at 50-60% capacity when pre-COVID programs were always full. Supervisor Armanino explained that the school district allows for 20-24 students per classroom. Due to COVID, the childcare program has operated under the lower capacity numbers to allow for social distancing and smaller
groups. Commissioner Firpo inquired if more space became available would the City be able to staff up more people. Supervisor Armanino explained that staffing has been a challenge, but if the space and budget both allowed for it, the City would continue its
efforts to staff the programs to capacity.
Commissioner Camacho inquired about the part-time hourly rate and about the State funds for TK going through the school district. Supervisor Armanino shared that the rate for 15-17 year old starts at $15.69 and for a teacher qualified is $18.64. She
further confirmed that the City has reached out to the school district and offered to
partner with them as we look at transitional kindergarten through our Childcare Master Plan. IX. Friends of Parks and Recreation:
Manager Duldulao shared that there are no updates at this time. X. Beautification Committee: Deputy Director Mediati reported that there is nothing new to report.
XI. Items from Commission: Commissioner DeNardi attended the tree lighting for childhood cancer awareness month, the 101st anniversary celebration event at City Hall, the Mission Blue Nursery benefit breakfast and saw Emma Lewis, was impressed with the tour at the new LPR building construction and wanted to share that the IACC is grateful for IT support.
Commissioner Camacho attended the City Hall anniversary celebration, the renaming ceremony of the Magnolia Center to Roberta Cerri Teglia Center, the LPR building construction site tour and signed the beam in Rich Holt’s memory. She inquired about whether the pool is operating at full capacity and wanted to know if/when the Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of the Meeting of October 19, 2021 Page 4
could discuss and weigh in on the pricing for classes as mentioned during the Citizen
Participation. ACM Ranals shared that staff will prepare the item for discussion and reminded that not only does the Department take participation/capacity into account, but the shared use of resources for different age groups as well. She further inquired about the Halloween event and Supervisor O’Brien shared that the event will take place rain or shine and that a lot of fun activities are planned.
Commissioner Battaglia shared her compliments towards staff. She attended the Roberta Cerri Teglia Center renaming ceremony and is looking forward to the wreath making workshop.
Commissioner Firpo attended the City Hall anniversary celebration and commended staff for their quick response to support the eight families displaced by the fire on Armour. Commissioner Lock inquired about the slide at the City Hall tot lot, which is closed. Manager Richardson explained that due to popularity/overuse the plastic wore down and
staff barricaded it for safety reasons. Normally, the replacement is provided in a couple of months. However, due to COVID-related supply chain issues, the replacement which was ordered two months ago still hasn’t shipped. Commissioner Lock further inquired about Orange Park construction and when the walking bridges may reopen. Manager Richardson shared that the project is going well but there isn’t a firm date on reopening, but staff would
follow up with a more accurate date.
Chair Uy attended the LPR building construction site tour and is looking forward to the benefits to the community. He expressed his thanks to staff for ordering picnic tables for Sellick Park and looks forward to the installation.
XII. Items from Staff: A. Calendar of Events. Deputy Mediati provided a brief update of the Calendar of Events.
B. Administrative Updates Chair Uy inquired if Commissioners had any questions related to the previously shared administrative updates. None were shared. XIII. Adjournment: 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Kari Jung, Administrative Assistant II
Staff Report
DATE: November 16, 2021 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Philip Vitale, Deputy Director of Capital Projects
SUBJECT: Centennial Trail Vision Plan and Orange Memorial Park Master Plan Update
RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Parks and Recreation Commission receive an update and provide feedback on the Centennial Trail Vision Plan and Orange Memorial Park Master Plan to inform development of preferred plans for each effort.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION Staff and project consultants will be presenting an update on the Centennial Trail Vision Plan and Orange Memorial Park Master Plan currently underway. A brief update is also summarized below.
Centennial Way Trail Centennial Way Trail is a Class I bicycle and pedestrian pathway running three miles from the
South San Francisco BART station to the San Bruno BART station. The City constructed and
maintains the trail. Late last year the City took over maintenance and development rights to additional portions of the BART right-of-way significantly expanding opportunities for capital improvements and programming along the trail.
Early this year, the City engaged the landscape design and planning firm, Callander Associates, to
work with the community and stakeholders to develop a vision plan to guide improvements and programming along the trail. Orange Memorial Park Master Plan
The Orange Memorial Park Master Plan was last updated in 2007. Since then, the park has seen
several improvements, including the Storm Water Capture Project which is currently under construction and the Orange Memorial Park Ballfield project scheduled to start construction early next year. An update to the Orange Memorial Park Master Plan will represent current and planned projects as well as changing demographics and park programming needs. Earlier this year staff
also engaged Callander Associates to lead the Master Plan effort with synergies to the Centennial
Trail Vision Plan.
Staff Report To: Parks and Recreation Commission Date: November 16, 2021
Subject: Centennial Trail Vision Plan and Orange Memorial Park Master Plan Page 2
Outreach and community engagement for the Centennial Trail Vision Plan and Orange Memorial
Park Master Plan began earlier this summer. The first round of engagement gathered input on park and trail needs and constraints. Outreach and engagement included pop-up events at the park and trail, online and printed surveys, stakeholder meetings and a public open house on Saturday, August 14 at the Joseph A. Fernekes Building.
The second round of outreach and community engagement offered plan alternatives for the park and
focus areas of the trail. Feedback on these alternatives was collected at the City Hall Birthday Celebration on September 23, the Halloween Event at Orange Memorial Park on October 23, virtual stakeholder meetings with landowners, recreation groups, community groups and staff as well as through online and printed surveys available in English and Spanish. Display materials and surveys are also on rotation through the Roberta Cerri Teglia Center, Orange Pool and the Municipal
Services Building. A second open house was held at the Joseph A. Ferenkes Building on Saturday, November 6. Information about the plan alternatives and opportunities to engage were advertised through Park and Recreation newsletters and shared among community and stakeholder groups.
By:
Philip Vitale Deputy Director of Capital Projects
Attachment: Presentation
Orange Memorial Park & Centennial Way TrailMaster Plan UpdateParks and Recreation Commission MeetingNovember 16, 2021
INTRODUCTION●Project Overview●Update of previous master plans●Respond to current conditions and needs●Combined process to increase efficiency●Process To Date●Conducted site analysis●Collected community preferences●Created draft alternatives●Presentation Goals●Summarize design and outreach process●Collect Commission and public comments
CENTENNIAL WAY TRAIL
BACKGROUND INFORMATIONBART extended service to San Bruno, which created the opportunity for a trail above of the rail line.A master plan for the trail was created in 2003.Phase 1 of the trail was constructed in 2006 starting from Huntington Ave. to West Orange Ave. Phase 2 of the trail was constructed in 2008 continuing on from West Orange Ave. to McLellan Dr.BART and the City have entered into a new agreement which makes lands previously off limits now available for potential trail and park expansion.
GOALS & OBJECTIVESStudy how the trail relates to adjacent planned developments, and establish trail design guidelines for future development interfaces.Explore opportunities on newly available land within the trail corridor.Respond to the City’s current needs for recreation facilities and trail user preferences.Enhance connections to adjacent land uses (both visual and physical).Engage the community and stakeholders to better understand desired amenities and improvements.
OPPORTUNITIES & CONSTRAINTS
INSPIRATION IMAGES
INITIAL PUBLIC FEEDBACKMethods of Receiving Input1. Sticker votes2. Hand written comments3. Survey questions4. Location based appSurvey Responses = 168Most Popular Amenities1. More lighting at night2. Community garden3. Fitness stations4. Playground5. Picnic areas6. Nature areas7. Bicycle pump track8. Another dog park9. Lawn area10. Skatepark
DESIGN ALTERNATIVE LOCATIONS
OPPORTUNITY AREA 1 – ALT #1
OPPORTUNITY AREA 1 – ALT #2
OPPORTUNITY AREA 2 – ALT #1
OPPORTUNITY AREA 2 – ALT #2
OPPORTUNITY AREA 3 – ALT #1
OPPORTUNITY AREA 3 – ALT #2
ORANGE MEMORIAL PARK
BACKGROUND INFORMATIONPrevious Master Plan update was completed in July 2007.Park expansion into the Calwater Property is unlikely to occur in the near future.Mazzanti property and the artist studios are still a potential option for park expansion.Currently, Phase 1 of the Regional Stormwater Capture Project is in progress. Phase 2, which includes installation of synthetic turf fields, will begin in Spring 2022.2007 Master Plan
Develop a master plan to help guide future park improvements.Engage the community and stakeholders to better understand desired amenities and improvements.Incorporate and study impacts of current and proposed projects within the park limits.Determine the best use of underutilized areas of the park including the former Mazzanti property.GOALS & OBJECTIVES
OPPORTUNITIES & CONSTRAINTS
INSPIRATION IMAGES
INITIAL PUBLIC FEEDBACKMethods of Receiving Input1. Sticker votes2. Hand written comments3. Survey questions4. Location based appSurvey Responses = 322Most Popular Amenities1. Colma Creek restoration2. Farmer’s market shelter3. Outdoor theater4. New indoor pool5. Skate park6. All abilities play area7. Fitness station8. Community garden9. Natural play features10. Additional picnic areas
DESIGN ALTERNATIVESAlternative 1Alternative 2
ALTERNATIVE 1
ALTERNATIVE 2
AREA A – ALTERNATIVE 1
AREA A – ALTERNATIVE 2
AREA B – ALTERNATIVE 1
AREA B – ALTERNATIVE 2
DESIGN ALTERNATIVES PUBLIC FEEDBACKSummary of public feedback on design alternatives to be provided during the meeting.
NEXT STEPS
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS?
Staff Report
DATE: November 16, 2021
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Recreation and Community Services Supervisor, Childcare Program
SUBJECT: Child Care Master Plan Update
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Parks and Recreation Commission be updated on the Parks and
Recreation Department’s Child Care Master Plan. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION This past May, Parks and Recreation staff selected a consultant, Kathleen White, to assist staff in
crafting a comprehensive Child Care Master Plan. Kathleen has spent decades studying and working
in the education and child care field, most recently serving as a faculty member and department chair for the Child Development and Family Studies Department at City College of San Francisco. Research strongly shows the importance of a quality early education and out-of-school time learning
and socialization experiences for children. Children who receive high quality early care and
education experiences are more likely to have advanced language, academic, and social skills. School age children participating in high quality out-of-school time programs also tend to have positive outcomes, including improved academic performance, work habits, and study skills. The availability of high-quality early care and education programs supports the economic success of
families and of our City. Early care and education are an important economic driver. In light of these
important social and economic benefits, ensuring availability, affordability, and quality is critical for a vibrant and diverse city. So far, the consultant has:
• Obtained and reviewed several background documents and resources to provide the information needed for the Child Care Master Plan narrative.
• Outreached to child care centers and family child care home providers in South San Francisco to gather more information on what is currently being provided and what
challenges and service gaps exist.
• Drafted, launched, and in process of distributing the SSF Parent Survey in English/Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SSFChildCareParentSurvey.
• Launched the SSF Child Care Master Plan website at www.ssf.net/childcareplan.
Staff Report To: Parks and Recreation Commission Date: November 16, 2021
Subject: Child Care Master Plan Update Page 2
• Obtained data and met with GIS Coordinator Justin Anderson to create and launch
interactive SSF Child Care Map: https://southcity.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=c31a06c9bf564135b602df961d501071
• Created and tailored documentation to guide presentations to key elected officials and
decision-makers about the Child Care Master Plan and completed public official presentations that include:
o South San Francisco City Councilmembers
o San Mateo County Supervisors Pine and Canepa
o California State Assemblyperson Mullin’s Representative Mariam Farouk
o Parks & Recreation Commission Child Care Master Plan Subcommittee, consisting of Commissioners DeNardi, Camacho, and Uy Research and additional outreach to program partners, child care providers, and City and School District staff is ongoing. Parent focus groups will be conducted soon. A first draft of the plan is
scheduled for early next year, at which time staff will present the plan’s findings before the Commission and City Council. A summary of next steps include:
• Complete parent/care giver survey (in progress).
• Conduct parent focus groups.
• Meet with Renaissance and other job pipeline stakeholders to clarify training workshops for child care providers as related to start-up recommendations.
• Follow up with SSFUSD as related to recommendations for extended learning and transitional kindergarten and facilities planning .
• Follow up with Heather Stewart, San Mateo as related to Child Care Start-up Guide progress
• Roll-out draft plan for input of stakeholders.
• Obtain additional key quotes, a forward and comments from SSF leadership and key influencers.
• Continue coordination Planning Division staff to ensure general plan linkages and
administrative edits allow for cross-fidelity to Child Care Master Plan in key areas.
• Conduct interviews with Angie Garling, Kim DiGiacomo, Elizabeth Winograd for updates on the Low Income Facilities Fund, Child Care Investment Fund and Federal stimulus and Build Back Better legislation.
CONCLUSION The purpose of the Master Plan is to focus on improving and expanding the reach, quality and impact of early childhood education programs, childcare, and youth services for South San Francisco
residents. The Master Plan will be used as a resource for guiding future operations and developments
of child care centers and programs over the next 10 to 15 years. By: Laura Armanino Recreation and Community Services Supervisor, Childcare Program
Attachments: A. Child Care Master Plan Presentation
CHILD CARE
MASTER PLAN
Parks and Recreation CommissionNovember 16, 2021
The Plan
My Background
Timeline: May –Jan/Feb 2022
Alignment with SHAPESSF / General Plan
What will the Child Care Plan Tell Us?
How will it be Structured?
FOCUSES
10 Year Plan-
2020-2030
Child Care Focus –
Birth to Age 12
Child Care
Centers (Licensed
and Legally
Exempt)
Licensed Family
Child Care Homes Exempt Care
Child Care for SSF
Residents, SSF
City Employees,
Employed in SSF
An Inclusive
Planning
Process
STEPS
Setting Goals for
Plan
Assessment
Onboarding
Team meetings
SSF Resources
Inclusive of Provider and Family
Input and Needs –Provider and
Parent Surveys –Focus Groups
Gathering
Internal SSF Data
SSF P&R and SSFUSD
SSF Human Resources
SSF Planning Dept
SSF GIS and Mapping
SHAPESSF Contractor
Child Care Impact Fee Data
General Plan 1999
Elected Officials
Families and Workforce
Economic Development/CDBG
External Municipal
Resources
Redwood City
Milpitas
San Mateo
County of San Mateo
City of San Francisco
State Resources and Legislation
Federal Resources and Legislation
Child Care
Community Data
4Cs San Mateo
Child Care Planning Council, San
Mateo County Needs Assess
Build-Up, San Mateo County
Silicon Valley Community
Foundation
Briones Study
SHAPESSF
Jackie Speier –Child Care Needs
–SM Cty
SMCOE, SSFUSD
Meetings with Key Informants
What
Elements
Will be in
the Plan?
Quality
Warm,
Knowledgeable
and Experienced
Adults
Intentionality Parental Choice
Cultural and
Developmental
Appropriateness
A Range of
Settings Affordability Includes Family
Leave Multi-Generational Location: Work,
Live, Commute
Flexibility –
PT/FT/PY/FY/SY
Family, Sibling and
Mixed Age Care Accessibility Meets Special and
Individual Needs
Seamless –Birth to
Age 12
Commitment to a Healthy Child Care Eco-system –
A Family Focus
Components
Introduction
History of Child Care in
SSF
Alignment and Rollout
with General Plan
Overview of SSF from a
Child Care Lens
Census Data
Elements of Child Care
Mapping Child
Care
Understanding
Landscape
Child Care Provider
Survey (Eng/Spanish)
and Key Interviews
Outreach to all SSF
Providers
Describing the
Needs
Anticipated Population,
Economic and Housing
Growth
Family Data from
General Plan
Family Focus Groups
Parent/Family Needs
Legislation and
Funding 2021
SSF Impacts
Subsidy Data for SSF
Needs Data for SSF
County, State and
Federal $$
Maximizing Resources
Braiding and Weaving
Funds
Components
Workforce Challenges
Workforce is Key to Quality
Services
Shortage of Workforce is
Preventing Growth
Model Workforce Pipelines and
Incentives
COVID Workforce Relief Funds
Workforce Equity Lense
Addressing Compensation
Building Competitive Edge
COVID Pandemic
Impacts
Short Term Projections
COVID Relief Recommendations
COVID Resources
Recommendations to
City Government and
Public Agency Partners
Ensuring that SSF is Supportive of
Child Care Across Departments
Collaboration and Coordination
Seamless Service Delivery
Creating a Living Plan
Ongoing Evaluation
Guiding Future Action
Citizen Input
Revisiting Elements of General
Plan
Policies and Procedures
Holding the Work
Coordinating Responses
Recommendations in SSF Child Care Plan Impact a Range of City
Gov. And School District Services
Human Resources –
Family Friendly
Employer
Economic and Business Development-Supporting CC Business,
Equity
Housing and Urban
Planning-Access to
Child Care
Updating SSF Websites
Planning Dept. -Zoning,
Land-use, Start–up
Guide
Impact Fees -
Comparative Uses
Parks & Recreation -
Facilities, Programming
and Planning
SSFUSD -Facilities, Programming and Planning
GIS Mapping –Child
Care Map
SSFUSD CTE and
SMCCD,
Workforce Pipelines,
Dual Enrollment,
Pathways
SSF Library –Family
Resources
CHILD CARE PROVIDER SURVEY –
2021 -PREVIEW
A Few Findings
Powered by
City of South San Francisco 2021
Child Care Plan -Child Care
Provider Survey
September 2021
Sent to (called and emailed –ENG/SPAN-FCC) :
53 Licensed –FCC Providers -20 received –37%
39 Licensed and Exempt Centers –35 received –92%
*Inactive Licenses Common in FCC
GIS MAP –STATIC AND
INTERACTIVE
Mapping Child Care in SSF
Recommendations
from Elected
Officials
•What would you like to see in the plan?
•How can the SSF Child Care Plan be best cross -promoted
with other state and local efforts?
•Any key areas of collaboration?
Internal and External Interviews
▪Heather Stewart, City of San Mateo
▪Kristen Anderson, Child Care Coordinator (Retired) Redwood City
▪Sarah Kinahan, San Mateo County Child Care Planning Council
▪Toby Librande, CC Plan Milpitas
▪David Fleishman/Tanisha Hughes, 4Cs
▪Christine Padilla, BuildUP -SMCTY
▪SSF City Council
▪P&R Commission Child Care Subcommittee
▪SSFUSD –Admin Team-Keith Irish, Eric Claybon
▪Key Legislators
▪Eric Yurkovich, Raimi and Assoc. -SHAPESSF
▪Christine Thorsteinson, Silicon Valley Community Foundation
▪Leah Lockhart & Mich Mercado, SSF Human Resources
▪Billy Gross, Tony Rozzi & Nell Selander,SSF Planning and Economic Development
•Justin Anderson, GIS Coordinator
▪Parks & Recreation Management Team
▪Sharon Ranals, Assistant City Manager
▪City Manager
▪SSF Library (planned)
▪Skyline/SMCCD/SSFUSD (planned)
Elements to Date
Research
Team Meetings
Child Care Plan Timeline –
SHAPE SSF Integration –Master
Plan to be posted on City Site
[email protected]
External and Internal Interviews
Reviewed Data
Obtain and Update
Existing Child Care
Data/SSF
Completed SSF GIS Mapping to
Develop City Map –Static and On
Website Interactive
Recommendations to Human
Resources and Meetings
Develop Template for Publication
Complete Recommendations to
SSF Planning Dept (and Counter)
and Meetings
Align Roll-out and SHAPESSF
Elements -Cross-refer and
Meetings with Raimi & Associates
Review SHAPESSF Draft -Cross
Reference
External City Resources
Craft Recommendations from San
Mateo, Redwood City, City of
Milpitas, San Mateo County, San
Francisco (GP /CC Plans)
Craft and Align
Recommendations from Child
Care Community Data (4C San
Mateo, San Mateo Child Care
Planning Council and Needs Assessment, SMCTY –COVID
Response, Build UP Child Care
Facilities Plan, Brion Study,
Silicon Valley Community
Foundation
Input
Completed SSF Provider Survey (
ENG/SPAN)
Review Parent Data from
SHAPESSF
Conduct Family Focus Groups -
Parent/Family Survey –In Process
Reviewed COVID Provider Survey
from Silicon Valley FNDN
Conduct Meetings with Elected
Officials ( Remaining -P&R
Comm., SMCTY Key CC Leads)
State and Federal Funding and Legislation
Maximizing Local Funds
▪CA -AB 130 Trailer Bill
▪Governor's Master Plan
▪Key CA Elements:
▪1.7 billion for EXL Expansion/ LEA's
▪TK for all 4-year olds by 2025
▪Universal Preschool
▪SPED Funding
▪OER Resources
▪Facilities
▪Workforce –Reduced Ratios in TK
▪Teacher Training –Workforce
▪Apprenticeships
▪Changes in Testing Req.
▪Federal Child Care Tax Credit –2021
▪Federal Child Care Support
▪Federal Workforce Expansion
Programs (including childcare)
▪Federal Facilities Repair
/Infrastructure Funding
▪COVID Relief Funds
▪Proposals: Student Loan
Forgiveness,Community College
Tuition Support
▪Federal Workforce Relief
Proposals,Workforce Pipelines
Next Steps
o Parent surveys –in progress now
o Parent focus groups
o Meet with Renaissance to clarify
training workshops for child care
providers
o Meet with SSFUSD as related to
recommendations for EXL, TK and
facilities planning
o Meet with Heather Stewart, San Mateo
as related to Child Care Start-up Guide
progress
o Roll-out draft plan for input of
stakeholders
o Continue coordination with Planning staff to
ensure General Plan cross-fidelity
o Interviews with Angie Garling, Kim
DiGiacomo, Elizabeth Winograd for updates
on the Low Income Facilities Fund, Child
Care Investment Fund and federal stimulus
and Build Back Better legislation
o Continue to track and summarize state and
federal legislation and funding streams
o Complete first draft of plan
o Create print and web versions of plan
▪Completion of Child Care Plan -January /February 2022
Questions and Feedback Welcome
Staff Report
DATE: November 16, 2021 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Greg Mediati, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: New Aquatic Facility Update
RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Parks and Recreation Commission receive an update on the status of City Council’s direction to move forward with design development for a new municipal aquatic facility.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On Wednesday, October 26, the City Council authorized staff to pursue the design and construction of a new aquatic facility at Orange Memorial Park. The project will largely be funded by lease-revenue bonds, which will also supplement funding required for the completion of the Orange
Memorial Park Ballfield Project.
Orange Pool is South San Francisco’s only indoor municipal swimming pool. Opened in 1970, it continues to serve as a community-wide destination for residents of all ages. The pool, which prior to the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020/21 was in operation year-round, seven days a week, offers
critical life safety learn-to-swim programs, recreation, fitness, therapy, health and wellness
activities. Programs offered at the pool include the following: • Open recreational swimming, including dedicated time slots for parents with babies or toddlers, adults only (ages 18 years and up), all ages, and Friday Family Swim
Nights;
• Sauna for adults 18 years and up; • Lap swim for adults 16 years and up; • Aqua-Zumba, aquatic exercise, and water aerobics (fitness exercise with music); • Swimming lessons and classes for children and adults scheduled on a quarterly basis;
• Swimming lessons/recreational swim;
• Summer Camp programs for the Parks and Recreation Department and Boys and
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Girls Club;
• Red Cross lifeguard certification classes; • Red Cross health and safety classes; • Volunteer swim aide and instructor training; • First responder rescue trainings; • Private pool rentals; and
• Co-sponsored competitive swim team (SSF Aquatics Club). User Data/Number of Participants Prior to COVID-19, over 100,000 visits were made to Orange Pool annually. The pool serves over 600 users per day during the summer, when program offerings are expanded to serve the demand
for more youth programming due to children being out of school for the summer, and to serve swimming lessons and recreation swim offered through summer camp. During the fall, winter, and spring there are approximately 325 swimmers daily when lessons are in session. When lessons are not in session, which is about a two-week period between each quarter, the pool continues to serve between 180-250 swimmers daily with lap swim and open recreation swim programs.
Prior to the pandemic, public demand for aquatic programs has grown year over year, well beyond the pool’s capacity. There were a total of 4,124 spaces requested on waiting lists for swimming classes and programs in 2019, which represents 1,112 unduplicated individuals, many of whom were on multiple waiting lists.
Annual Maintenance Costs Operational costs are approximately $150,000 - $200,000 per year in personnel and materials for maintenance of the pool systems, not including daily custodial work, which is approximately an
additional $50,000 per year. This does not include periodic capital improvement costs for various
repairs that have been made over the years, such as replacing the pool’s plaster and ceramic tile bottom, HVAC systems, etc. However, budget requests in recent years for significant renovations have not moved forward, pending a decision on the future of the building.
Facility Description/Existing Conditions
The one-story building has a floor area of approximately 11,500 square feet, and contains a lobby, a 25-yard long six-lane swimming pool, locker rooms, staff offices, and mechanical room. Constant maintenance and ongoing repairs have certainly been made during the pool’s 51-year history, and much effort is expended to keep the pool as functional and pleasant as possible. However, high
humidity, chlorine vapors, and heavy public use create a very harsh environment. Since its
construction, the facility has not undergone any major rehabilitation. Today, the deteriorated condition is obvious upon even casual observation. Issues include crumbling and worn finish materials, dry-rotted wood, rusting steel structural and non-structural elements, deteriorated light fixtures, cracked, uneven and sometimes slippery floors, corroded aluminum window sashes, and
large expanses of non-safety glass. Nearly every architectural element and mechanical/electrical
system in the pool is due for replacement, except for the filters, which were recently replaced. In recognition of these conditions, and the fact that the typical life expectancy of an indoor aquatic facility is 40-50 years, a professional feasibility study was conducted in 2016 by Marcy Wong Donn Logan Architects. Due to the size of the document, it has not been attached to this report, but is
available for review in the City Council office. The study’s conclusions, architectural concept design studies, and preliminary rough-order-of-magnitude (ROM) opinions of probable costs are
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based upon findings from a number of sources, including industry experts. Interviews were taken
with Parks and Recreation personnel and other city staff. Comments were solicited and documented at several public forums. Input from Orange Pool users and community members was taken via survey forms. Multiple site visits were made by the consultant team for the purpose of technical condition assessments of the existing facility, and remediation recommendations. The existing facility’s spatial layout and square foot areas were assessed. A space program for a renovated or
new pool was developed based on all of these sources. The consultant team examined all structural and architectural systems, including mechanical, lighting, plumbing, floor and wall finishes, water treatment systems, and windows and glazing. The report confirms that the building’s design and construction are typical of the late 1960s to early
1970s. By today’s standards, Orange Pool’s architectural, structural and other building systems are significantly below current building code requirements and building owner expectations for seismic resistance, energy efficiency, water efficiency, indoor air quality and comfort, architectural lighting, room acoustics, ADA accessibility, daylight control, sustainability, and a range of family/user accommodations. The existing facility is not compliant with California Title 24 and federal ADA
requirements for accessibility and energy efficiency. The building design is well over a dozen code editions behind current applicable building code standards. Typical of 1970s construction, the building is not energy efficient. The exterior curtain walls and storefronts have the original single glazed windows in aluminum frames. The majority of the
building is comprised of uninsulated CMU walls and concrete slab floors. The building’s lighting and electrical systems, mechanical units and plumbing systems do not meet current water and energy conservation standards.
Timing for Replacement
Despite the City’s attentive custodianship of the building, overall, the building’s age and heavy use have resulted in very worn condition of the shell and interior. As noted previously, virtually every observable component and system named above is part of the original construction and is well beyond the point of meriting replacement.
Based on a recent review of the feasibility study, and the known condition of systems in place to date, staff expects the facility will need to be closed within the next 0 to 5 years unless there is significant capital investment or wholesale replacement.
Prior to COVID, Orange Pool was used seven days per week, year-round, with the exception of
annual maintenance closures, typically for two to three weeks in December. Understanding the great community benefit provided to residents of all ages, abilities, socio-economic backgrounds, and ability to pay for programs, the City subsidizes aquatics programs, and has adopted affordable and inclusive fees. The Parks and Recreation Department also maintains a donation-backed scholarship
fund to provide financial assistance to those unable to pay full fees, and works with customers as
much as possible to avoid turning anyone away if unable to afford full fees. In addition to its adult and youth learn to swim and fitness programs, the pool has a large senior aquatic therapeutic and fitness program. Location Options for Aquatic Center Replacement
In April 2021 staff presented to the Budget Sub-Committee the Wong and Logan Feasibility Study with recommendation of the construction of a new two-pool facility. In May 2021 staff engaged
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Group4 Architects from the City’s on-call architecture firm list to explore alternative aquatic center
locations within Orange Park and validate construction costs. Working from the two-pool facility approach identified in the Wong and Logan study, Group4 refined the program to include an 8-lane/25-meter pool, separate teaching pool, swimmer’s lounge, rentable multi-use/party room, staff and pool director offices, locker rooms and support spaces for
mechanical equipment within a 28,500 SF single-story facility. With input from staff and Callander Associates, the consultant developing the Orange Park Master Plan, Group4 assessed Orange Memorial Park to identify six alternative pool locations. Using an evaluation matrix that considered the facility, site, capital costs and operational costs for each of the
alternative locations as well as the current location were evaluated by staff. The corner of Tennis Drive and West Orange Avenue was identified as the best alternative location for a new facility for several reasons:
1. Comparable cost to current location; 2. Offers high visibility to those passing by and entering the park; 3. Convenient access with connection to both West Orange Avenue and Tennis Drive; 4. Opportunity to utilize the existing parking lot north of Tennis Drive; 5. Good solar orientation with a wall of glass to the south and views across the lawn;
6. Synergy between park buildings and elements; 7. Opportunity to relocate the Veterans Memorial into an accessible plaza space; and 8. Minimal disruption to operations anticipated, phased construction will allow the existing pool to remain operational during construction of new facility with minimal
closure due to move, commissioning and training.
Attached to this report is a presentation showing a diagrammatic plan of the building, plaza and parking layout along with a conceptual rendering of the aquatic facility. A new facility could be designed to complement the architecture of the Fernekes Recreation Building, and create a campus
feel to this quadrant of the park.
Aquatic Center Project Duration and Timing of Expenditures With a projected total project budget of $33.75 million, including escalation of 4% per year to mid-construction of Q3 2023, the overall project cost would be similar for a new facility were it to be
constructed in the existing location or at the proposed Tennis Drive and West Orange Avenue
location. Staff anticipates a preliminary project timeline as follows:
Milestone Date
Programming and Planning July 2021 – March 2022 Design April – December 2022
Bid January – March 2023
Construction April 2023 – September 2024
Project Close Out October – December 2024
A new aquatic facility could open early 2025. With construction of the facility at a new location, the existing pool facility could remain open, allowing for uninterrupted aquatic service to the community. Upon completion of construction of a new pool facility the existing pool facility would
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be demolished, and a parking lot constructed in its place.
Working closely with Finance Department staff, a lease-revenue bond was studied for funding this project, and a portion of the Orange Memorial Park Ballfield Project. A third tranche of bond proceeds for $41 million is planned, which would be issued in summer or fall of 2022, if authorized by City Council.
Staff will continue to provide periodic updates to the Commission over the duration of design. We will also report back to the Commission in January on a program update for the Aquatics Program, that will address concerns discussed in public comment at the October Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting.
By: Greg Mediati
Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation
Attachments: A. Presentation and Site Alternatives
Orange Memorial Park
Aquatic Center
Parks and Recreation Commission
November 16, 2021
•Pool over 50 years old
•Undersized for programmatic needs
•Over 100,000 visits annually
•325 -600 users per day
•4,124 spaces requested on waiting lists
ORANGE POOL
•Recreational and lap swimming
•Sauna
•Aqua-zumba, aquatic exercise, and water aerobics
•Swimming lessons and classes for children and adults and camps
•Red Cross certification classes
•Volunteer swim aide and instructor training
•South San Francisco Aquatics Club
•Private pool rentals
ORANGE POOL: PROGRAMS
•Nearly every architectural element and mechanical/electrical
system in the pool is original and due for replacement
ORANGE POOL: FACILITY DESCRIPTION/EXISTING CONDITIONS
•Staff expects the facility will need to be closed within the
next 0 -5 years unless there is significant capital investment
or wholesale replacement
ORANGE POOL: FACILITY DESCRIPTION/EXISTING CONDITIONS
•Scope & Methodology
•Scenarios
•Option A -Renovate the Existing
Facility: $10,522,275
•Option B -Renovate Existing and
Construct a Separate Warm Pool
Facility: $21,380,835
•Option C -Construct a New Two-Pool
Facility: $22,363,600
ORANGE POOL: FEASIBILITY STUDY
ORANGE POOL: FEASIBILITY STUDY
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GROUP 4 ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH + PLANNING
Prepare a focused Feasibility Study to explore alternative locations
for the Orange Memorial Park Swimming Pool Facility
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PREFERRED SITE OPTION: FINAL PHASE -ROOF
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•Create landmark, strengthen civic presence
•Synergy between park buildings and elements
•Relocation of sculpture and memorial
•Minimal disruption to operations anticipated, phased construction will allow
existing pool to remain operational during construction of new facility with
minimal closure due to move, commissioning and training
PREFERRED OPTION: ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Overall Project Schedule
Programming and Planning July 2021 –March 2022
Design April –December 2022
Bid January –March 2023
Construction April 2023 –September 2024
Close-Out October –December 2024
Programming and Planning Schedule
Budget Sub-Committee September 2021
City Council Study Session October 2021
Selection of Architect December 2021 –January 2022
Preliminary Design & Outreach January –March 2022
SCHEDULE
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT EVENT CALENDAR Month: November 2021
Day Date Event Time Location
Monday 01 Improving Public Places Committee meeting (tentative) 5:30 p.m. Corp. Yard conference room or Online (TBD)
Tuesday 02
Wednesday 03
Thursday 04
Friday 05
Saturday 06 40th Annual Holiday Boutique
Orange Park / Centennial Way Open House
#2
10:00 a.m. –
4:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. –
1:00 p.m.
MSB
Fernekes Building
Sunday 07 Anne Waters Playground Naming Event
Daylight Savings Time Ends
10:00 a.m. 2380 Galway Drive (Formerly Westborough Park Playground)
Monday 08 Election Day
Tuesday 09
Wednesday 10
Thursday 11 Veterans Day/Programs Closed
Friday 12
Saturday 13 2021 Thanksgiving Fun Run 9:00 a.m. 340 Point San Bruno Blvd., SSF Sunday 14
Monday 15
Tuesday 16 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting 7:00 p.m. Online
Wednesday 17
Thursday 18 Cultural Arts Commission meeting 6:30 p.m. Online
Friday 19
Saturday 20
Sunday 21
Monday 22
Tuesday 23
Wednesday 24
Thursday 25 Thanksgiving/Programs Closed
Friday 26 Thanksgiving/Programs Closed
Saturday 27
Sunday 28
Monday 29
Tuesday 30
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT EVENT CALENDAR Month: December 2021
Day Date Event Time Location
Wednesday 01
Thursday 02
Friday 03
Saturday 04 IPP Wreath Workshop (pre-registration required)
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Fernekes Building
Sunday 05 Santa Comes to Town 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
City Hall
Monday 06
Tuesday 07 City Council Reorganization PD Building Dedication 6:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. MSB Social Hall 1 Chestnut Ave
Wednesday 08
Thursday 09
Friday 10
Saturday 11
Sunday 12
Monday 13
Tuesday 14
Wednesday 15
Thursday 16
Friday 17
Saturday 18
Sunday 19
Monday 20
Tuesday 21
Wednesday 22
Thursday 23
Friday 24 Christmas Eve/City Offices Closed at Noon
Saturday 25 Christmas Day/Programs Closed
Sunday 26
Monday 27 Recreation Administrative Offices Closed
Tuesday 28 Recreation Administrative Offices Closed
Wednesday 29 Recreation Administrative Offices Closed
Thursday 30 Recreation Administrative Offices Closed
Friday 31 New Year’s Eve/City Offices Closed at Noon
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT EVENT CALENDAR Month: January 2022
Day Date Event Time Location
Saturday 01 New Year’s Day/Programs Closed
Sunday 02
Monday 03
Tuesday 04
Wednesday 05
Thursday 06
Friday 07
Saturday 08
Sunday 09
Monday 10
Tuesday 11
Wednesday 12 City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. MSB Council Chambers
Thursday 13
Friday 14
Saturday 15
Sunday 16
Monday 17 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday/Programs Closed
Tuesday 18 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday 19
Thursday 20 Cultural Arts Commission meeting 6:30 p.m.
Friday 21
Saturday 22
Sunday 23
Monday 24
Tuesday 25
Wednesday 26 City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. MSB Council Chambers
Thursday 27
Friday 28
Saturday 29
Sunday 30
Monday 31
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 21, 2021
TO: Mayor, Vice Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Greg Mediati, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: Bi-Weekly Update
Parks Update Tennis Court Repairs Parks staff have been coordinating the rehabilitation of the Westborough Park tennis courts as well
as addition of pickleball lines at Stonegate tennis courts. The Westborough tennis court surfacing had become compromised to the point that an entire new paving was required in order to give a long-lasting and safe playing surface. The courts had to be shut down for approximately six weeks for paving, curing, painting, and drying. As of October 12, the courts were re-opened for play with new paint and the addition of four pickleball courts on one of the tennis courts.
The Stonegate tennis courts also saw the addition of four pickleball courts as well, though there was no repaving done at this site. The painting of the pickleball courts was in response to the growing demand of residents and increased popularity of the sport. By having four courts on one tennis court, this maximizes the ability of pickleball to play on one court, while tennis players play
on the other. The addition of these pickleball courts brings the total number of courts up to twelve, with four at Westborough Park, four at Stonegate, and a previous four at Buri Buri Park.
Westborough Tennis/Pickleball Courts Stonegate Tennis/Pickleball Courts
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 4, 2021
TO: Mayor, Vice Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Greg Mediati, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: Bi-Weekly Update
Facilities Update
City Building Storm Response Building Maintenance staff has been working to mitigate damage to City buildings caused by the
recent severe storm. City Hall received some water damage to the Finance Department office when the sump pump in the elevator shaft failed, resulting in moderate flooding. Staff and contractors quickly completed extracting the water from the floor, elevator pit, and walls. Staff are also working with contractors to replace the inoperable sump pump in the elevator pit, which was only two years old. Once completed, staff will work on patching and painting the affected areas.
The Roberta Cerri Teglia Center also received some roof damage due to the high winds. Staff is working with a roofing contractor to repair the roofing tiles as well as seal any leaks around the skylights. Other buildings received some minor water intrusion, but staff has completed work to extract the water to prevent further damage.
Costs associated with facility damaged are being tracked in the event the City files an insurance claim for storm damage.
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Parks Update
Sign Hill Emergency Work Ending
As reported at last week’s City Council Meeting, the rainy season has begun, coinciding with the end of the emergency work in response to the October 2020 Diamond Fire. The scope of work that was completed during this emergency declaration includes erosion control, consisting of installing wattles, check dams, and hydroseeding. Additionally, an estimated 1,500 trees were removed from
severely burned areas, 100 feet on either side of trails that were in the burn scar, and from areas
adjacent to homes that border Sign Hill along Rocca Avenue and Diamond Avenue. Davey Tree Company, the prime contractor for this work, is currently demobilizing. Parks staff recognize that there is still much work to be done in order to further reduce fire risk
and fuel load. To address this, Parks staff will be issuing a request for proposals for continuing
tree work in the beginning of 2022. Parks Division Storm Response On October 24, a significant rain event impacted the
region. The Parks Division experienced
approximately 30 downed trees, which staff are still tending to days after the storm. The Parks Division also provided staff to respond during the storm – dispatching a tree crew to respond to tree issues and
assist in any other tasks that arose. Response to Pool Questions from City Councilmembers
Councilmembers Coleman and Nicolas have asked staff several questions about what features are
contemplated for the new proposed pool, to which preliminary answers are provided below. It is important to note that the following responses are based on a set of factors that were identified in the original feasibility study, and the Group 4 cost update, for the purpose of determining an estimated budget. No elements are pre-determined; however, staff have tried to balance the needs
of a variety of pool user groups, including offering swim lessons for all ages, lap swimming,
aquatic exercise classes, therapeutic swim for seniors and others with physical limitations, recreational swim, summer camps, and swim team, among others. These details will be further validated as design progresses.
Q: How many lanes are contemplated at the new pool?
A: The feasibility study was for an 8-lane pool. Orange Pool currently has 6 lanes. Q: Will the new pool be large enough to host swim meets? A: Staff have heard from the SSF Aquatics Club that a 10 lane pool is ideal to be able to host swim
meets. The feasibility study was based on a 25 yard lap pool, as noted above, with 8 lanes. Staff
would need to work closely with the architect and stakeholders to confirm swim meet requirements, the types of meets in which they compete, and the extent to which what is contemplated will allow for swim meets. The SSFAC currently rents outside pools when hosting
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meets. A cost/benefit analysis is recommended to study the benefits of hosting meets compared to spending the budget to serve additional user groups.
Q: Can the new pool be used to schedule water polo?
A: Staff understands that water polo typically requires an area 82’ by 65’. The contemplated new pool is an 8 lane pool, with lanes that are 8’ wide and 25’ long, which is approximately 75’ by 64’, slightly shy of the recommended area for water polo. Our understanding is that game regulations would allow water polo to be played in the contemplated area, but more research would be required
to verify this. To our knowledge, SSF does not currently have a water polo team, although it is
certainly possible that a team could emerge. Staff would need to do more research and reach out to the high schools to find out more about what their program includes. Staff does understand that there are very few pools in the area that can host water polo, and that revenue could be generated by renting the new pool for this use. However, pool time allocated for outside rentals does diminish
pool time available for community use, so further cost benefit analysis would be necessary.
Q: Redwood City is constructing an Aquatic Complex project, which will include a Senior Center. Their facility will be all electric, LEED certified at the Platinum level; will include solar with battery storage; and some grant funding was obtained from Peninsula Clean Energy and
PG&E. Can the SSF Aquatic Complex have similar features, and if so, what would the
additional cost be? Will energy savings make up for the additional construction costs? A: Staff have inquired about an all-electric pool, but our preliminary understanding from the architect is that the technology is not currently able to support a large indoor pool of the size being contemplated which is all electric. We understand that one of the pools in Redwood City is
outdoors. Staff will certainly be doing much more research on this question, but does caution that
the current budget will not support LEED certification at the platinum level. It should also be noted that staff would explore designing the pool in such a way that it would be possible to convert gas infrastructure to electric in the future, in anticipation of future technology making all electric pools more feasible.
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 11, 2021 TO: Mayor, Vice Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Greg Mediati, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: Bi-Weekly Update
Orange Pool Veterans Day Offerings
In honor of Veterans Day on Thursday, November 11, Orange Pool is offering free swimming for military veterans on Friday, November 12, and Saturday, November 13. On Friday, November 12, veterans will be able to swim for free during lap swimming from 5:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m., and for adult recreation swim from 10:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. On Saturday,
November 13, veterans can swim during lap swim from 7:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m., adult recreation swim from 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., and open rec swim from 12:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. The complete pool schedule is available online at www.ssf.net/aquatics. In the past, Orange Pool has always had a few veterans show up during each free swim time. They
genuinely appreciate the gesture, and it is a great way for the City to show our appreciation of veterans. Staff look forward to welcoming veterans to the pool again this year. 2021 Halloween Event – “It’s the Great Pumpkin, South City!”
On Saturday, October 23, the Parks and Recreation Department hosted “It’s the Great Pumpkin, South City!” at Orange Memorial Park. This event was a COVID-friendly departure from the
always popular Halloween Extravaganza, which typically is held indoors at the Municipal Services Building. Throughout the day, 2,000 individuals joined the festivities which included a pumpkin
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patch, petting zoo, zombie zone, character walk, games, crafts, and a costume contest. Attendees
were delighted by the various activities, décor, and overall festive spirit. As previously noted, the annual Halloween Extravaganza funding was among the Department’s identified cuts during the initial COVID outbreak and was not restored in the fiscal year 2021-
2022 budget. The Department was fortunate to be able to supplement some of the funding for this
year’s Halloween event through the generous donations of community partners. One community partner to highlight is the South San Francisco Rotary Club. The Rotary Club sponsored the popular petting zoo with a donation of $1,500. Over 600 attendees enjoyed the authentic farm animals thanks to the South San Francisco Rotary Club. The South San Francisco Rotary Club not
only contributed monetarily, but also gathered volunteers to assist with the event.
Many attendees could also be found enjoying treats from the snack bar. This year, the Full of Fun group, made up of teens and young adults with special needs, ran and operated the snack bar. Not only was this a successful fundraiser for the Full of Fun group, but it also served as a positive
vocational experience for some of the participants.
From Parks, Facilities, and Recreation Division staff to generous donors and volunteers, each played an important role in contributing to the success of “It’s the Great Pumpkin, South City!” The weather cooperated and the rain held off just enough to allow for a fun day at the park for
residents.
Anne Waters Playground Naming Ceremony
On Sunday, November 6, the Parks and Recreation Department celebrated the third of four events acknowledging the renaming of City facilities. The most recent event celebrated the renaming of Westborough Park Playground to Anne Waters Playground. Approximately 50 people attended including City Councilmembers, Supervisor David Canepa, members of the Parks and Recreation
Commission, and distinguished guest, Frances Luster, who accepted the acknowledgement on
behalf of Anne Waters. After the ceremony, guests enjoyed coffee and pastries in the Westborough Picnic Shelter adjacent to the playground.
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Supervisor David Canepa, Frances Luster, current City Councilmembers,
and former Councilmembers Rich Garbarino and Karyl Matsumoto pose
for a photo in front of the newly named Anne Waters Playground.
Plaques commemorating Alice Peña Bulos, and Anne Waters have been installed on the wall near the entrance of the Alice Peña Bulos Community Center (formerly Westborough Recreation Building). Adult Day Care Reopens The Department’s Licensed Adult Day Care Program on the second floor of the Roberta Cerri Teglia Center opened to in-person operations on Tuesday, October 12. Staff planned a soft opening starting with 10 clients who attended the program prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional
clients have also been registered to return soon with varying start dates. Participants are happy to see each other again after more than a year of program closure. Staff continue to keep in touch with participants who are not ready to return with phone calls and activity packets. There is currently a waiting list for the Adult Day Care program, and the
Department looks forward to enrolling new participants after the new year, as COVID conditions allow. The Senior Services team is very happy to be open to in-person programing and is continuing to offer this very important and much needed program so that individuals with memory illnesses can participate in a program that stimulates the mind and body, as well as give much needed support and respite for caregivers.
Collaboration with SSFPD to Address Parking Issues at Roberta Cerri Teglia Center Parking at the Roberta Cerri Teglia Center parking lot, located on the corner of Baden Avenue and Magnolia Avenue, continues to be a challenge for Senior Center operations. Many neighbors to
the Teglia Center regularly park their vehicles in the lot during the Teglia Center’s business hours, making it difficult for visitors to find a place to park. The Senior Services Program team has been working on a user permitting system over the last two months that staff hope will begin to address some of the parking lot issues. Kelli Jo Cullinan, Senior Services Program Supervisor, met with Police Department staff to discuss the parking issues and plans to alleviate the parking struggles
for the participants who come to the Center for programs and activities. The Police Department issued warnings to unpermitted vehicles the week of November 1 and began giving tickets to unpermitted vehicles during the week of November 8. Staff is hopeful that this enhanced enforcement helps resolve these concerns.
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Cultural Arts Updates
“One Scrap at a Time” Online Quilting and Fiber Arts Exhibit The Cultural Arts Commission’s final art gallery show of the year opened as a virtual presentation. Colorful quilts and fiber arts creations by 19 artists are on exhibit in two online galleries. Gallery
one features a variety of creations from general members of the public. Gallery two features quilts
created by the South San Francisco Greenhouse Quilters group. These quilters, instrumental to the presentation of the Commission’s quilt shows since 2004, have enthusiastically supported the 10 subsequent in-person exhibits.
The virtual exhibit opened on Friday, October 15 and will run through Tuesday, November 30.
Viewing is open to the public and free. The gallery links are https://bit.ly/ssfquilt1 and https://bit.ly/ssfquilt2. The links can also be accessed through the Cultural Arts webpage www.ssf.net/culturalarts.
“Our South City” Mural Video Staff recently completed a video to highlight the recent installation of the Gardiner Park mural, titled “Our South City” by artist Sirron Norris. The video is available for viewing on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/2W0qvSpRz90. Filmed and edited by City staff members, Jon Valle and
Veronica Ortiz, the 12-minute video captures the artist as he is working on his mural. He addresses
a variety of eclectic thoughts from his favorite foods to his artistic inspirations. The Cultural Arts News and Events page also features a detailed article on the artist and his mural. Northern California Public Art Administrators Meeting
Cultural Arts Specialist Ercie Santos attended a Northern California Public Art Administrators Network (PAAN) meeting on Friday, September 17. The PAAN administrators represent a regional network of government agencies and art consultants that meet to discuss specific public art issues in their communities and statewide at large.
The meeting focused on adaptations art administrators made in their programs as a response to the pandemic and future innovations under consideration for dealing with ongoing COVID challenges. Art as a recovery solution was emphasized in the discussion. Other positive changes included the availability and utilization of online tools, such as Google whiteboard, Padlet and Zoom, to
facilitate the continuation of art programs.
There were other items addressed at the meeting. The organizers of a new online resource, Public Art Exchange (PAX) were introduced. This grassroots virtual organization is a hub for public art related interests. It is an all-volunteer effort that seeks to include more voices in real time. A
presenter spoke to the SB35 implications for public art in affordable housing. Discussion also
occurred regarding the upcoming three-part webinar series, Demystifying Public Art sponsored by PAAN. The next PAAN meeting is planned for January 21, 2022.