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CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
TELECONFERENCE MEETING NOTICE
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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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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, March 15, 2022, 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
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WILLIAM LOCK
CHAIRPERSON
STEPHEN FIRPO RUTH DeNARDI
VICE CHAIR SECRETARY
BETTY BATTAGLIA BRITTANY BURGO
COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER
KRISTY CAMACHO ROBERT UY
COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER
SHARON RANALS
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
GREG MEDIATI
DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Agenda
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Teleconference Meeting Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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 February 15, 2022, Meeting VI. Citizen Participation (Citizen comment on items not agendized/informational only)
VII. New Business
A. Centennial Trail Master Plan and Orange Memorial Park Master Plan (Links to download the draft plans are embedded on pages 16, 18, and 19 of the packet) VIII. Friends of Parks and Recreation
IX. Beautification Committee
X. Items from Commission XI. Items from Staff A. Calendar of Events B. Administrative Update
XII. Adjournment
Next Meeting: Regular Meeting: Tuesday, April 19, 2022
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES FROM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2022
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, February 15, 2022, via teleconference due to the COVID-
19 pandemic and local health orders.
II. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Battaglia, Burgo, Camacho, DeNardi, Firpo, Lock, and Uy
Absent: All were present
Staff: Sharon Ranals, Assistant City Manager
Greg Mediati, Director of Parks and Recreation
Angela Duldulao, Recreation Manager
Joshua Richardson, Parks Manager
Kari Jung, Administrative Assistant II
Erin O’Brien, Business Manager
Brian Noce, Acting Recreation Supervisor
Laura Armanino, Recreation Supervisor
Kimberly Morrison, Assistant Supervisor
Kelli Jo Cullinan, Recreation Supervisor
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Skipped.
IV. AGENDA REVIEW: There were no changes to the agenda.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 18, 2022, MEETING: Approved by
motion. Motion: Commissioner Camacho / Seconded: Commissioner Battaglia.
VI. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: None.
VII. Old Business:
A. Capital Projects and Minor Maintenance Projects Update
Manager Richardson shared that the proposed project at Irish Town Green to create
walking pathway connections from Armour Avenue and Airport Boulevard and replace
much of the perimeter fence is presently on hold indefinitely due to an unforeseen and
conflicting project by PG&E, who owns the site.
As part of their ongoing gas line safety project, PG&E intends to pressure test gas lines in
the area and use this site as a laydown yard for equipment during that project. This testing
will occur once every five to seven years and they intend to stage equipment for future
projects there as well. Parks staff were previously told that this site would not be re-
activated by PG&E for the foreseeable future, but unfortunately, this position has changed.
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At this time, staff do not believe it’s prudent to continue the improvement project until this
is resolved.
The Grand Avenue Breezeway Project, located between Fourth Lane and Grand Avenue
near the Miller Avenue Parking Garage, started February 14. This project will remove a
majority of the fencing that currently exists at the site and will pave the open area behind
the fence with Granitecrete. A small area will remain fenced, which can be opened during
special events as a small gathering area, or be used for storage. The project is estimated to
be completed in three weeks or so. When this project is completed, the wider breezeway
will allow for events and gatherings to occur, helping bolster the downtown community
and businesses on Grand Avenue.
Parks staff have been preparing baseball fields in the off-season prior to the start of
practices in mid-February. Staff are on schedule to complete work on all scheduled
ballfields. Westborough, Paradise, Callero, and Hillside (Terrabay) Ballfields are not yet
completed but will be shortly.
Westborough Ballfield will be used by South San Francisco High School for a portion of
their season this year as they increase the height of the perimeter netting along their newly
renovated field to mitigate foul balls that were damaging private property. Earlier in the
year, staff knife-aerated the entire outfield to help level uneven turf areas and reduce the
amount of broadleaf weeds in the outfield. This process requires that the field rest for a
considerable amount of time to allow the grass to re-establish. The field will be playable
again in late March.
The warm weather has triggered an early emergence of gophers citywide. Gophers are
somewhat dormant during the winter months, but the unseasonably warm weather recently
has caused an early and abundant amount of gopher activity. Parks staff have been focusing
on fumigating and trapping gophers to help limit their numbers prior to mating season.
The Parks Division is planning to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for the Westborough
Pathway Rehabilitation Project in the coming weeks to begin the process of repairing the
upper walking paths at Westborough Park which are currently a tripping hazard area. The
pathway has degraded over the years and has been damaged by large tree roots to the point
that the entire path must be milled down to base rock and paved. Division staff have been
waiting to issue this RFP towards the end of the winter due to weather concerns delaying
the project. Once bids are received and the contract is awarded, staff will provide a timeline
for when the work will be done. The walking path will need to be closed for a considerable
amount of time during the length of this project. Numerous trees will also need to be
removed prior to the project.
The City is moving forward with the purchase of the green spot at 700 Linden Avenue and
the parking lot at 616 Linden Avenue from the Successor Agency to the Former
Redevelopment Agency, with the plans to develop them as parkland. The Parks and
Recreation Department has been working on drafting high-level conceptual plans, and once
the site is purchased, will engage the community for design input.
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ACM Ranals clarified that Council approved right to negotiate, but has not yet purchased
the parcels.
Commissioner Camacho inquired about the environmental conditions of the Linden lots.
Manager Richardson shared that lot 616 was a car repair station and will need remediation
and that lot 700 is clean. Director Mediati shared that a phase 1 assessment has been
completed that the clean up cost estimated at $300-$400 thousand dollars is built into the
appraised value of land totaling $1.6 million dollars. ACM Ranals shared that the cleanup
required for park land is less than that required to build on the land (dwelling or
commercial) and therefore more affordable. Commissioner Battaglia inquired about
parkland per population. ACM Ranals shared that per the master plan, the goal is 3 acres
per 1,000 people. Director Mediati shared that the actual parkland in this portion of the city
is 1 acre per 1,000 people.
Manager Richardson continued his report, noting Parks staff intend to issue a request for
proposals in early spring to continue Sign Hill Fuel Load Management efforts. This project
will focus on thinning the eucalyptus grove near Carnelian Road and Mountain Road,
removal of dead trees, as well as completing 100’ fire breaks adjacent to homes on city
property.
Chair Lock inquired about the large eucalyptus logs. Manager Richardson shared that per
CalFire code and feasibility logs larger than 12” diameter are acceptable to leave on site
and will decompose over the years. They have been placed perpendicular to the slope to
prevent rolling. Commissioner Lock suggested that staff could hire artists to create benches
or artwork. Manager Richardson indicated that he is open to entertaining the idea further if
the benches/artwork were adjacent to trails but not to draw hikers off of trails.
The Orange Memorial Park Stormwater Capture Project, scheduled to be completed at the
end of May 2022, will capture, clean, and treat runoff from Colma Creek. Two cisterns
below the ballfield will be used for infiltration and water storage, which will be used to
irrigate Orange Memorial Park, part of Centennial Trail, and Sister Cities Park with
reclaimed water. Staff continue to look for opportunities to expand this water to future
sites.
As this project comes to an end, the Capital Projects Department and Parks and Recreation
Department have collaborated to finalize construction documents and issued a request for
proposals for construction of the synthetic ballfields that will replace the ballfields that
were located where the water cistern is now located.
Interstate Grading and Paving was the lowest responsible bidder and was awarded contract
at the February 9 City Council meeting. The lowest responsible bidder’s proposal, along
with contingency is within the overall project construction budget of $11,700,000.
Improvements to the western landside area at Oyster Point Marina Park are nearing
completion. Nearly 30 acres of improvements, which include a replenished beach, trail
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raised for sea level rise, restroom facilities, open space areas, a large turf field, picnic and
gathering areas, parking lots, and a plaza, are expected to be completed in May 2022. Once
improvements are complete, the Parks and Recreation Department will be responsible for
maintenance and operation of this wonderful park amenity. Understanding the critical need
to maintain the new park at Oyster Point at a high level, three Park Maintenance Worker
positions were authorized in September 2021.
Staff is studying a second, more modest phase of work to make improvements to the
landscape, roadway, trail, and parking lots in the eastern landside area, which remains
under the San Mateo County Harbor District’s operations and maintenance area.
ACM Ranals shared that the storm drain line was moved further out and water should be
clearer.
Director Mediati shared The Library and Parks and Recreation Center consists of an 84,250
square foot building, 12,400 sq-ft parking garage, surface parking and 1.35-acre park. The
building includes an automated library book return, spacious event rooms, teaching and
catering kitchens, dance and exercise studios, classrooms for all ages, art and craft spaces,
contemporary library spaces for all ages, a discovery center including a maker space, a
community room and digital studio, administrative offices and the new City Council
Chambers/community theater. The park includes a playground, synthetic turf field and a
garden.
Beginning in January 2021, Swinerton Builders accepted site control. Construction is
anticipated to last approximately 30 months and will be completed mid-2023.
The steel framing and concrete slabs have been completed. Contractors are currently
fireproofing the steel beams, installing conduit for utilities, and beginning to frame interior
walls. The curtain wall, or exterior glass skin, is scheduled to be installed in early spring –
an excited and monumental step forward in construction.
Director Mediati shared an update on the Westborough Neighborhood Preschool. Staff
engaged Sim Architects, one of the City’s prequalified on-call architects, to begin
programmatic design work for the facility in May 2021. In late 2021, consultants completed
a geotechnical analysis of the site, which would inform structural engineering for the new
facility and the type and depth of the foundation. During that analysis, it was found that
not only was the site closer to several major and tributary fault lines than expected, but the
park is also located on up to 70 feet of fill, meaning foundation piers would need to be
placed to that depth to reach bedrock. The site is now considered financially infeasible for
construction of a new childcare facility. Staff are now exploring alternative sites to fund in
lieu of this site, including the West Orange Library, which will be vacated in mid-2023,
among others. Staff will provide future reports on alternative sites as details are known.
Commissioner Uy inquired about the cost of retrofitting the West Orange Library. Director
Mediati shared that staff had conducted a feasibility analysis and in today’s dollars looks
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to be about $15 million to retrofit and service about 180-200 students. The site is more
central to all of the neighborhoods and can accommodate more students.
Director Mediati noted 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.
In October 2021, City Council directed staff to move forward with solicitation of an
architectural design team to plan a new pool, with a budget not to exceed $34 million.
Funding for this project and the Orange Memorial Park ballfield project would be financed
via a third tranche of bonds, backed by the Measure W sales tax measure.
In December 2021, staff issued a request for proposals for qualified design firms. Staff
received five proposals, of which three qualified for interviews. Of those three firms
interviewed, two have been shortlisted. Staff are currently continuing interviews with the
two firms, visiting comparable project sites, and speaking with references to determine the
most qualified firm for this project. Award of contract for design is anticipated to be
completed by March, allowing design to commence.
Commissioner Camacho inquired if the current pool would remain open during the
construction of the new Aquatic Center. Director Mediati confirmed that the intention was
to keep the current pool open as long as feasible during the new construction process.
VIII. New Business:
A. Mid-Year Budget Update
Director Mediati shared that the beginning of each calendar year marks the mid-point in
the fiscal year and the City revisits the status of its operating budget, and reviews and
amends the budget based on actual expenditures, revenues, and internal and external factors
that may impact City operations. Several mid-year budget items were presented to the City
Council Budget Subcommittee on February 8, 2022, including:
• Study of Expanded Reclaimed Water Reuse on Centennial Way Trail: $30,000
• Concert in the Park: $150,000
• Grand Avenue Breezeway Improvements: $72,000
• Vehicle Replacement Program: $820,000
Director Mediati further shared that it is assumed that the Department will be asked to
increase fees in the Fiscal Year 2022/23 budget commensurate with cost of living increases
and consumer price index (CPI) adjustments as per the past practice.
Commissioner Burgo inquired if the existing vehicles would be retained. Director Mediati
clarified that most of the equipment would be new inventory, but if any were replacement
than the old would be surplussed.
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Commissioner DeNardi inquired about the currently breezeway lighting. Manager
Richardson explained that the current lighting is high pressure sodium and is not sufficient
and staff would propose more string lights which would run on a solar cell and will
coordinate with Electrical Division (Public Works).
Chair Lock inquired about EV charging stations. Director Mediati shared that there are
about 35 EV charging stations.
Commissioner Camacho inquired why there were no new staff requests, specifically
custodial with the new building to maintain. Director Mediati shared that staff has been
asked to table that discussion and monitor and report how it works with the current staffing.
The Department is bringing on more hourly maintenance staff while gauging amount many
more full-time staff will be needed.
IX. Friends of Parks and Recreation:
Manager Duldulao shared that there are no updates at this time.
Chair Lock requested that staff update the Commission with the current officers.
X. Beautification Committee:
Director Mediati reported that there is nothing new to report.
XI. Items from Commission:
Commissioner Burgo introduced herself, and shared that she has lived in South City for
about 20 years. She volunteers with a group called Friends of Old Town and has a particular
passion for Parks and Recreation.
Vice Chair Firpo shared his enthusiasm for an enhanced Concert in the Park event as well
as the future park areas out by the Bay Trail.
Secretary DeNardi shared resident’s concerns about the men’s restroom areas and if there
were plans to remodel. Director Mediati shared that the park restrooms are difficult to
maintain due to vandalism and illegal activities. She shared that she observed a yoga class
at the Roberta Cerri Teglia Center and was overjoyed to see classes starting again.
Commissioner Battaglia shared that she is excited about the new pool. She has visited the
Roberta Cerri Teglia Center where the participants were playing pool, ping pong, and using
the lending library. She was up on Sign Hill and noted how beautiful the flowers are and
that the logs mentioned previously are not so noticeable.
Commissioner Camacho shared that the General Plan meeting is coming up. She inquired
about the changes with mask mandates and how it will apply to programs. Director Mediati
shared that the City would be following San Mateo County with exceptions to programs
with unvaccinated youth.
Commissioner Uy shared that the parks are very busy and the tennis courts are getting used
quite a bit. He shared that the lighting is old and problematic if you don’t press the button
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in time it results in a 15-minute wait. Director Mediati indicated that he would add tennis
court lighting as an issue to look into further. Commissioner Uy inquired about limiting the
courts, specifically for private instructors, so that individual residents wanting to play tennis
wouldn’t be blocked out an entire day by a private instructor using the public courts to run
their business all day long. ACM Ranals clarified that the private instructors are not
permitted to run their classes on the public courts and would need to obtain a permit to rent
out the courts. Commissioner Uy expressed his disappointment that middle school sports
had been cancelled for the rest of the season.
Chair Lock shared his enthusiasm for 2022 and highlighted what has changed and what we
have to look forward to. He inquired why Paradise Field isn’t utilized by the youth leagues.
Manager Richardson shared that that field is typically utilized by the Jr. Giants Program and
the leagues may not be utilizing it do to a drop in membership, however Supervisor
Mulkerrins would be better able to address which fields are used.
XII. Items from Staff:
A. Calendar of Events.
Director Mediati provided a brief update of the Calendar of Events.
B. Administrative Updates
Director Mediati congratulated Erin O’Brien on her promotion to Business Manager,
shared that the Administrative Assistant II position was open for recruitment, and reminded
the Commission that the CPRS District IV annual banquet has been rescheduled to May 5.
The City has submitted for two awards, the first for the Senior Connections Newsletter and
the second for the Kiwanis Club.
Manager Duldulao shared a COVID update. Aquatics will be providing limited services to
those that were unable to take classes during the Winter Session and offering additional
recreation swim times. The interruptions due to COVID have made it difficult to maintain
staffing levels as well as to plan in advance for sessions. Childcare – the rate of exposure
is continuing to drop, and the closures are expected to decrease as the rules continue to
change. Rentals – staff opened the picnic sites one month early to take advantage of the
great weather and provide outdoor opportunities for residents to gather. Seniors – Adult
daycare is now open and will be slowly expanding.
Commissioner Camacho inquired about Sunday swim lessons. Supervisor Noce shared that
Sunday lessons were offered pre-COVID and ended due to budgetary cuts. Right now,
finding swim instructors is also a significant challenge.
Chair Lock inquired if Commissioners had any questions related to the previously shared
administrative updates. None were shared.
XIII. Adjournment: 9:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Kari Jung, Administrative Assistant II
DATE: March 15, 2022 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Philip Vitale, Deputy Director of Capital Projects SUBJECT: Centennial Way Trail Master 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 Draft Centennial Way Trail Master Plan and Draft Orange Memorial Park Master Plan to
inform final document, prior to adoption by the City Council. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION Staff and project consultants will be presenting final drafts of the Centennial Way Trail Master Plan
and Orange Memorial Park Master Plan. A brief update is also summarized below.
Centennial Way Trail
Centennial Way Trail is a Class I bicycle and pedestrian pathway spanning three miles from the South San Francisco BART Station to the San Bruno BART Station. The City constructed and maintains the trail. In late 2020, the City accepted maintenance and development rights of additional portions of the BART right-of-way, significantly expanding opportunities for capital
improvements and programming along the trail.
In early 2021, the City engaged the landscape design and planning firm, Callander Associates, to work with the community and various 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 in the
coming weeks. 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 Way Trail Plan.
Outreach and community engagement for the Centennial Way Trail Master Plan and Orange
Memorial Park Master Plan began summer 2021. The first round of engagement gathered input on
Staff Report
To: Parks and Recreation Commission Date: March 15, 2022
Subject: Centennial Way Trail Master Plan and Orange Memorial Park Master Plan Update Page 2
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 in August 2021 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 in September 2021, the Halloween Event at Orange Memorial Park in October 2021,
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 were also available at the Roberta Cerri Teglia Center, Orange Pool and the Municipal Services Building. A second open house was held at the Joseph A. Fernekes Building in November 2021. Information about the plan alternatives and opportunities to engage were advertised through
Park and Recreation newsletters and shared among community and stakeholder groups.
An update of the engagement efforts and plan alternatives were presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission in November 2021. Feedback received from the Commission and the public informed preferred plans for opportunities areas and the draft documents attached to this
report.
Comments received this evening will be incorporated into the final document, which will be presented before the City Council for adoption later this spring.
Attachments:
Draft Centennial Way Trail Master Plan
Draft Orange Memorial Park Master Plan Presentation
CENTENNIAL WAY TRAIL
MARCH 2022
MASTER PLAN
DRAFT CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Click here to download the Centennial Way Trail Draft Master Plan
ORANGE MEMORIAL PARK
MARCH 2022
MASTER PLAN
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCODRAFT
Click here to download the Orange Park Draft Master Plan
Orange Memorial Park & Centennial Way Trail Master Plan Update
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
March 15, 2022
Click here to download Presentation
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT EVENT CALENDAR
Month: March 2022
Day Date Event Time Location
Tuesday 01
Wednesday 02
Thursday 03
Friday 04
Saturday 05 Summer Camp Public Lottery Opens (March 5 – March 25)
www.ssf.net/childcare
Sunday 06
Monday 07 Improving Public Places Zoom
Tuesday 08
Wednesday 09 City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. Online and MSB Council Chambers Thursday 10
Friday 11
Saturday 12 Youth Baseball Parade 10:00
a.m.
Alta Loma Park – Rozzi
Field
Sunday 13
Monday 14
Tuesday 15 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting 7:00 p.m. Online
Wednesday 16
Thursday 17 Cultural Arts Commission meeting 6:30 p.m. Online
Friday 18 Senior Health Fair CANCELLED MSB
Saturday 19
Sunday 20
Monday 21 Cultural Arts Commission Virtual Photography Exhibit Closing Day (February 21 – March 21, 2022)
91st Annual Easter Bunny Photo Hop – Resident Registration
www.ssf.net/culturalarts
www.ssf.net/rec-catalog or at the MSB
Tuesday 22
Wednesday 23 City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. Online and MSB Council Chambers
Thursday 24
Friday 25 Summer Camp Public Lottery Closes (March 5 – March 25) www.ssf.net/childcare
Saturday 26
Sunday 27
Monday 28 Spring Session Classes Begin
Tuesday 29
Wednesday 30
Thursday 31
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT EVENT CALENDAR
Month: April 2022
Day Date Event Time Location
Friday 01
Saturday 02
Sunday 03
Monday 04
Tuesday 05
Wednesday 06
Thursday 07
Friday 08
Saturday 09 Easter Bunny Photo-Hop (pre-registration required) 8 a.m. –
12 p.m.
Orange Park Soccer Field
Sunday 10
Monday 11
Tuesday 12
Wednesday 13 City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. Online and MSB Council Chambers
Thursday 14
Friday 15
Saturday 16
Sunday 17 Easter
Monday 18 Application deadline for 2022 Jack Drago Cultural
Arts Commission Youth Art Scholarship
www.ssf.net/culturalarts
Tuesday 19 Parks & Recreation Commission 7:00 p.m. Online
Wednesday 20
Thursday 21 Cultural Arts Commission 6:30 p.m. Online
Friday 22
Saturday 23
Sunday 24
Monday 25
Tuesday 26
Wednesday 27 City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. Online and MSB Council Chambers Thursday 28
Friday 29 Cultural Arts Commission Youth Art Show TBD MSB
Saturday 30 Cultural Arts Commission Youth Art Show TBD MSB
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT EVENT CALENDAR
Month: May 2022
Day Date Event Time Location
Sunday 01
Monday 02 Improving Public Places Committee meeting 5:30 p.m. Zoom
Tuesday 03
Wednesday 04
Thursday 05
Friday 06
Saturday 07
Sunday 08
Monday 09
Tuesday 10
Wednesday 11 City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. Online and MSB Council
Chambers
Thursday 12
Friday 13
Saturday 14
Sunday 15
Monday 16
Tuesday 17 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting 7:00 p.m. Online
Wednesday 18
Thursday 19 Cultural Arts Commission Meeting 6:30 p.m. Online
Friday 20
Saturday 21
Sunday 22
Monday 23
Tuesday 24
Wednesday 25 City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. Online and MSB Council
Chambers
Thursday 26
Friday 27
Saturday 28
Sunday 29
Monday 30 Memorial Day – All Offices/Programs Closed
Tuesday 31
FRIENDS OF PARKS AND RECREATION
2021-2022
BOARD ROSTER
Name Board Position E-Mail Address
Marie Patea President [email protected][email protected]
John Sanna Vice President [email protected]
Judy Bush Secretary/Treasurer [email protected]
Betty Battaglia Director [email protected]
Eddie Flores Director [email protected]
Sean Garrone Director [email protected]
Jeannette Holt Director [email protected]
Kelli Jo Cullinan Staff Liaison [email protected]
Kimberly Morrison Staff Liaison [email protected]
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 17, 2022
TO: Mayor, Vice Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Greg Mediati, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Department Update
SSFUSD Adult Transition Program Visits Orange Pool
On Tuesday, February 8, the Adult Transition Program (ATP) from the South San Francisco
Unified School District visited Orange Pool to learn about the Aquatics Program and have the
opportunity to swim. Part of the ATP curriculum is to introduce and educate these young adults
with special needs about community activities throughout South San Francisco.
Acting Aquatics Supervisor Brian Noce spoke with the group about the programming offered at
Orange Pool. Each student received a pool schedule and a free swim pass to encourage them to
visit the pool. Water safety was also discussed with the students, and they were given a chance to
ask questions. Out of the 35 students in attendance, only four students wanted to swim. The
Aquatics team looks forward to having the ATP group back for annual or bi-annual visits and
hopes that more students will be interested in swimming in the future.
Youth Baseball Parade
The 16th Annual Youth Baseball Parade will be held on
Saturday, March 12 on Rozzi Field at Alta Loma Park. The
parade of teams will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will be
introduced by Sports Coordinator Bill Stridbeck. The youth
baseball league will host skills clinics after the parade is
completed.
Parking will be reserved in the Camaritas Avenue parking
lot for City Councilmembers. If you have not yet RSVP’d
for this event or have questions, please contact Mike
Mulkerrins, Recreation Supervisor, at [email protected] or (650) 877-8679.
Middle School Sports Update
The North County Recreation League (NCRL), of which the City is a member, has decided not to
offer a sixth grade basketball league this year due to continued school district facility restrictions
in other cities that do not allow outside groups onto school campuses. Unlike South San
Francisco’s Sports Program, which has the benefit of using Terrabay Gymnasium, other cities in
the league depend on school facilities to host their sports activities. Instead of league play, each
city within the NCRL will host their own in-house sixth grade basketball program as a camp or
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clinic. The Department’s program will consist of a six-week basketball camp held every Tuesday
and Thursday at Terrabay Gymnasium starting on February 15.
Spring Recreation Class Program
The spring session for the Classes Program will begin Monday,
March 28 and operate through Sunday, May 22. Resident
registration will begin Monday, February 28 at 6:00 a.m. online
and 8:00 a.m. for in-person registration at the Recreation office.
Non-resident registration will begin Monday, March 28 at 6:00
a.m. online and 8:00 a.m. in-person.
Spring Activity Guides are expected to be delivered to all South
San Francisco households during the week of February 14. The
spring session schedule will also be available online at
www.ssf.net/rec-catalog or www.ssf.net/classes.
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 3, 2022
TO: Mayor, Vice Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Greg Mediati, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Department Update
Aquatics Spring 2022 Swim Lesson Update
Unfortunately, due to the impacts of COVID-19 and staffing shortages, the Aquatics Program has
had to modify its spring schedule, with fewer classes than initially planned. Given the limited
number of available classes, registration for spring 2022 swim lessons is available by lottery to
participants who were enrolled in winter 2022 lessons that were canceled in January. Pending staff
availability, the Aquatics Program plans to offer regularly scheduled programming for the summer
2022 session.
Resident registration opened online on Monday, February 28, 2022 for the following classes only:
• Adult Aquatic Exercise
• Adult Aquatic Fitness
• Aqua Zumba
When possible, the Aquatics Program is offering extended hours for open recreation swim in lieu
of a full swim lesson schedule. The pool schedule is available at www.ssf.net/aquatics.
Cultural Arts
“Momentum-Moving Forward” Virtual Photography Exhibit
The first SSF Cultural Arts Commission show in February 2022 was
envisioned to return as a traditional in-person event. Omicron surged,
so plans changed, and the entire exhibit was moved to a virtual
presentation. Eleven artists submitted a total of 24 entries. Six entries
by four artists were awarded. The entries were judged by professional
photographer, Scott Buschman. Nadine Levin received first and third
place. Simon Wan received second place. Honorable Mention was
awarded to Jay Bergman and J. Belinda Carr. The finalists will be
formally acknowledged at the March Cultural Arts Commission
meeting. In addition, the finalists’ winning entries are on exhibit in the
atrium display window at the Municipal Services Building.
Viewers are invited to sign the virtual guest book and share their
thoughts. The exhibits opened on February 21 and will run through
March 21.
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Viewing is open to the public and free. The virtual gallery links are https://bit.ly/PhotoArt1-
SSF and https://bit.ly/PhotoArt2SSF.
Jack Drago Cultural Arts Commission Youth Art Scholarship 2022
The Cultural Arts Commission is awarding up to three scholarships for up to a total of $3,000
to South San Francisco Unified School District graduating high school seniors, who have
shown achievement in the arts, and plan to continue the study of art. Acceptable art forms
include but are not limited to: photography, sculpture, digital media, ceramics, performing arts,
and literary arts. Candidates should send a completed application form and submit examples
of their art. The application and more information is available in Attachment 1 and also posted
online at www.ssf.net/culturalarts.
The Youth Art Scholarship Award was established and first awarded in 1999. In 2003, it was
renamed to honor Jack Drago, former South San Francisco mayor and founder of the
Commission. Since 1999, thirty-six deserving graduates have been awarded. The scholarship is
financed exclusively by community donations and fundraising dollars.
Picnic Season Update
In January, the Parks and Recreation Department decided to open the picnic season one month
early to give the community more opportunities to gather outdoors. The 2022 picnic season
began on Saturday, February 5, 2022, instead of the first weekend in March. The public
responded by renting 20 picnic sites. As we look ahead to March, 43 sites are already reserved.
Staff are prepared for an extremely busy picnic season.
Recreation Staff Member Supports 2022 One Day Homeless Count
The San Mateo County One Day Homeless Count took place on Thursday, February 24, 2022. The
Joseph A. Fernekes Recreation Building was used as the deployment site for volunteers to check-
in and gather information before visiting specific neighborhoods. Austin Navarro, Recreation
Coordinator for the Rentals Program, opened the building at 4:00 a.m. for staff from San Mateo
County as well as 35 volunteers. Austin stayed on site to assist with any logistics until everyone
departed.
The South San Francisco
Jack Drago Cultural Arts Commission Youth Art Scholarship INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION, PROCEDURES & GUIDELINES
•Applications will be sent or delivered to art instructors.
•Student applicants from the three South San Francisco Unified School District highschools are eligible to enter:
South San Francisco High School, El Camino High School, Baden High School.
•Student applicants must be graduating seniors planning on continuing practice/studies inthe arts.
•Completed applications and artwork samples MUST BE RECEIVED BY:MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2022.
•Submit Completed Application with samples of the applicant’s artwork (i.e. photos,computer printouts, color copies) Be sure the application documents and artwork imagesare complete and legible! Keep all original materials on hand.
To Email submissions (preferred):Send JPEG images and PDF documents to [email protected]. The subject line should show - “2022 JDS Application by student’s name”
To Mail by US Postal Service or to Drop Off (Be sure to allow for mailing time):
Attn: Ercie Santos, Cultural Arts Specialist, SSF Parks and Recreation Department, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080
LOST, LATE, INCOMPLETE, MISDIRECTED, ILLEGIBLE
OR CORRUPTED ENTRIES MAY BE DISQUALIFIED.
• Up to three scholarships, for up to a total of $3,000 (three thousand dollars) will be awarded. The finalists are chosen by the South San Francisco Cultural Arts Commission. The awardees and award amount are left to the discretion of the Commission.
• If there is more than one potential finalist in any school, the finalist may be chosen by interview.
• Finalists may be invited to show their original artwork in an extended exhibit, both physical
and virtual, for approximately 30 to 60 days.
• The award will be presented at each school’s senior awards night. The finalist will also be invited to a second presentation at a Cultural Arts Commission meeting. Attendance to one
of these presentations is required in order to receive the award. City presentations will be conducted via teleconference, (ZOOM), while COVID19 restrictions are in place. This requirement may be waived in the case of an emergency or hardship. Notice should be emailed to [email protected]
•The finalist's name, image, and artwork may be featured on the City website (ssf.net), brochures, cable channel, social media, or in other forms of promotional materials, at the City’s sole discretion. The City may use, reuse, and reproduce any images of artwork for any purpose whatsoever with no additional compensation and the winner permanently and irrevocably waives any right to control the use and reproduction of the artwork.
• The finalist is required to submit a substitute W-9 form, request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification in order to receive their cash award.
For questions, phone: (650) 829-3810 or email [email protected]
The South San Francisco
Jack Drago Cultural Arts Commission Youth Art Scholarship 2022 APPLICATION FORM
The South San Francisco Cultural Arts Commission supports, promotes and protects community interest and diversity in art, culture and creative expression. In keeping with that objective, the Commission is awarding up to three scholarships, for up to a total of $3,000 (three thousand dollars) to South San Francisco Unified School District graduating high school seniors who have shown achievement in the arts and plan to continue the study of art. Acceptable art forms include but are not limited to: photography, sculpture, digital media, ceramics, performing arts, literary arts etc.
Applicant name ___________________________________________________________________________
Home address ________________________________________ City, State Zip________________________
Home phone________________ Cell phone__________________ Email _____________________________
Name of high school you are attending __________________ No. of semesters of art classes taken ________
List any art classes taken (type of class and where taken)
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
What is your preferred medium? ____________________________________________________________
Have you shown your works and/or received any awards for your artwork? Yes No
If so, please list ____________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
On a separate document, please answer the following questions:
⚫ What are your future goals in the art field and in what ways do you plan to continue your practice of art?
⚫ How will the award money impact your future as an artist? Submit your completed application with samples of your artwork. ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY Monday, April 18, 2022.
• Email To (preferred): [email protected]
• Mail To or Drop Off (If via US Postal Service - allow extra time for mailing)
Attn: Ercie Santos, Cultural Arts Specialist, SSF Parks and Recreation Department, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080
The award will be presented at your school’s senior awards night. The finalist will also be invited to a second presentation at a Cultural Arts Commission meeting. Attendance to one of these presentations is required in order to receive the award. City presentations will be conducted via teleconference, (ZOOM), while COVID19 restrictions are in place. The finalist’s original art may be featured in an extended exhibit, both physical and virtual. The finalist is required to submit a substitute W-9 form, request for Taxpayer Identification Number and certification in order to receive their cash award. By entering the 2022 Jack Drago Cultural Arts Commission Youth Art Scholarship program, you fully and unconditionally agree to be bound by the rules and decisions of the South San Francisco Cultural Arts Commission, which will be final and binding in all matters relating to the 2022 Jack Drago Cultural Arts Commission Youth Art Scholarship program.
I understand and agree to the procedures and guidelines of the 2022 Jack Drago Cultural Arts Commission Youth Art Scholarship program.
____________________________________ _________________________
Student applicant signature Date
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 10, 2022
TO: Mayor, Vice Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Greg Mediati, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Department Update
Parks and Recreation Department Staffing Update
In recent weeks, there have been several acting assignments pending upcoming recruitments, and
one promotional appointment. These positions are detailed below:
• Angela Duldulao has been placed in the Acting Deputy Director position, where she will
oversee the Recreation Division (managed by the Recreation Manager) and
Administration Division (managed by the Business Manager).
• Kelli Jo Cullinan is currently acting as the Recreation Manager, backfilling for Angela
during her acting assignment.
• Erin O’Brien, former Recreation Supervisor, has been promoted into the role of Business
Manager, where she will be responsible for management of departmental administration
services.
• The Childcare Program has been split, with two supervisors now sharing these growing
responsibilities. Laura Armanino, current Childcare Supervisor, will continue to oversee
the Preschool and Early Learning Program. Kimberly Morrison, Acting Childcare
Supervisor, will oversee the school-age Youth Enrichment Services (YES) Program,
which includes after school expanded learning programs and camps.
• Brian Noce continues to serve as Acting Recreation Supervisor overseeing the Aquatics
Program, which he has done for several months.
Concert in the Park Update
This year, City Council has authorized additional funding for an enhanced Concert in the Park
event, which will incorporate some elements from Day in the Park, most notably vendor booths.
The event will take place at Orange Memorial Park on Saturday, September 24. In this new
configuration, food service will continue to be provided by food trucks and vendors who hold San
Mateo County Health Department food permits, but will allow non-profit groups, cultural groups,
services clubs, and other organizations to table the event, share information or sell wares. An
application process to screen and select vendors is forthcoming.
In addition to these vendor booths, the event will feature two large stages, two professional music
performances, dance floors, children’s activities, and five to six cultural performances, increased
from one or two from past years, to dovetail with the City’s Cultures United campaign. Since the
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baseball field is still under construction, the event will be held entirely on the northern half of
Orange Memorial Park.
Grand Avenue Breezeway Project
Parks Division staff have been working to
coordinate the paving of the vacant
portion of the Miller Avenue Parking
Garage breezeway between Fourth Lane
and Grand Avenue. This project is funded
by Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds allocated through
the Economic and Community
Development Department (ECD). The
Parks Division designed the project and
solicited bids to remove a majority of the
fence that ran the length of the breezeway
and then pave the vacant space with a
product called Granitecrete, a mixture of
decomposed granite and concrete. This product hardens similar to concrete, but remains porous
and more forgiving than regular concrete. The project also installed stairs and a handrail along
Grand Avenue.
Staff also designed a small fenced area for storage or use during events. This project is scheduled
to be completed the week of March 14. Parks and ECD staff hope to create a more accessible,
desirable, and programmable site for patrons on Grand Avenue.