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CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
TELECONFERENCE MEETING NOTICE
Tuesday, August 16, 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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and public comments received will be read into the record. The City encourages the submission of
comments by 6:00pm on Tuesday, August 16, 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 than
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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
GREG MEDIATI
DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Agenda
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Teleconference Meeting
Tuesday, August 16, 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 June 21, 2022 Meeting
VI. Citizen Participation (Citizen comment on items not agendized/informational only)
VII. Old Business
A. 2022/23 Annual Co-Sponsorship Renewals
B. Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center Concept Design
C. Concert in the Park Update
VIII. New Business
A. After School Program Expansion and New Paradise Valley Kid’s Club Program
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, September 20, 2022
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES FROM TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 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, June 21, 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: Greg Mediati, Director of Parks and Recreation
Angela Duldulao, Acting Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation
Joshua Richardson, Parks Manager
Kari Jung, Administrative Assistant II
Kimberly Morrison, Acting Recreation Supervisor
Kelli Jo Cullinan, Acting Recreation Manager
Devin Stenhouse, Recreation Supervisor
Mike Mulkerrins, Recreation Supervisor
Bill Stridbeck, Recreation Coordinator
Brian Noce, Acting Recreation Supervisor
Kasey Jo Cullinan, Acting Recreation Supervisor
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Skipped.
IV. AGENDA REVIEW: There were no changes to the agenda.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE May 17, 2022, MEETING: Approved by motion.
Motion: Commissioner Camacho / Seconded: Commissioner Battaglia.
VI. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION:
None present
VII. New Business
A. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Retirees Kelli Jo Cullinan, Kristen Quok,
and Cristina Maida.
Supervisor Stenhouse introduced Kristen Quok, a part time recreation instructor with
the Department for over 25 years. He shared her story about how she started as a child
participant in the program and eventually became a valued instructor within the
program. Vice Mayor Nicolas shared that dancing is a uniquely human activity, an
expression of art and beauty. On behalf of the City Council of South San Francisco, she
recognized Kristen for her dedicated service.
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Kristen Quok expressed her appreciation and thanked fellow instructor Maria Spremich,
Supervisor Stenhouse, Acting Deputy Duldulao, and the rest of the Department.
Chair Lock expressed that Kristen is part of the South San Francisco community and
that she has been a part of the heart and soul for everyone that has gone through the
ballet program.
Commissioner Firpo shared that he helped with many ballet recitals over the years, and
Kristen was a part of that as both a student and a teacher. He attests to the fact that the
students love both her and Maria, and that the students really enjoy learning from
Kristen.
Supervisor Cullinan introduced Cristina Maida, who has supported the Seniors and the
Childcare Programs for over 20 years. Unfortunately, Cristina was unable to join due to
illness, but she extended her thanks.
Vice Mayor Nicolas expressed sympathy regarding Cristina’s illness and shared
Council’s congratulations for her dedicated service.
Chair Lock shared, on behalf of the Commissioners, heartfelt support during these
difficult times for Cristina.
Acting Deputy Duldulao introduced Kelli Jo Cullinan, Senior Services Program
Supervisor, who is retiring at the end of the month following over 30 years of excellence
and service to community members of all ages and abilities, and remarkable leadership
and guidance to her staff and coworkers.
Vice Mayor Nicolas read a Council proclamation dedicated to Kelli Jo before the
Commission.
Commissioner Uy thanked Kelli Jo for her service and acknowledged what an amazing
impact she has had with the community over the years.
Commissioner Firpo shared that he has known Kelli as a Commissioner and as a citizen,
and the compassion and care she shows displays her love for the job.
Chair Lock expressed his gratitude and noted the great impact Kelli has made on the
community.
Commissioner Camacho expressed thanks to Kristen, Cristina, and Kelli for the decades
of service all have given to the community and the Department.
Acting Manager Cullinan acknowledged Kristen and her contributions. She thanked
Council, Vice Mayor Nicolas, and the Parks and Recreation Commission. She further
expressed her gratitude towards staff and ensured that the Department, the Commission
and the community are in good hands.
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Director Mediati thanked Kelli and highlighted Kelli’s retirement BBQ on June 29 at
the Orange Park picnic shelter.
B. 2022/23 Annual Co-Sponsorship Renewals
Acting Deputy Director Duldulao recommended that the Commission, by motion,
approve co-sponsorship renewal for the 2022/23 fiscal year for the South San Francisco
Historical Society and South San Francisco Italian American Citizen’s Club.
Many years ago, the City established a set of guidelines to regulate the use of City
facilities by community groups. In order to qualify for reduced cost use of parks
amenities and facilities, groups must comply with the City’s Co-Sponsorship
Agreement.
In order to maintain the privileges associated with co-sponsored status, groups are
required to submit an annual report which includes program, membership, and financial
information. Staff reviews the reports and prepares a summary and recommendation to
the Parks and Recreation Commission.
She explained operational changes due to COVID, and that over the past two years the
Department modified the co-sponsorship renewal process taking into consideration the
impact COVID-19 had on the co-sponsored groups. This year staff has returned to the
full renewal process as in pre-pandemic times, and, as a result, are working with all
groups to obtain the required documents.
CO-SPONSORED GROUP SUMMARIES
1. South San Francisco Historical Society
President: Dave Casagrande
Vice-President: John Penna / Ginny Tilton
Membership: 206 (67% South San Francisco residents)
Activities: Throughout the year, the Historical Society typically conducts quarterly
meet and greet meetings for membership at the Roberta Cerri Teglia Center. The group
operates the South San Francisco Historical Museum on Chestnut Avenue and the
Plymire-Schwarz House on Miller Avenue. The group hosts a variety of fundraising
events for the community including boutiques and tea parties at the Plymire-Schwarz
House. Membership fees are $15 per year for individuals and $20 for families.
Beginning Balance: $149,543
Revenue: $ 31,284
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Disbursements: $ 37,902
Ending Balance: $142,925
2. Italian American Citizen’s Club of South San Francisco
President: Leo Pierini
Vice President: Diane Green
Membership: 311 (50.16% South San Francisco residents*)
Activities: The Italian American Citizen’s Club is a social organization which meets
on the third Tuesday of the odd months. The Club is heavily involved in the sport of
bocce and participates in several bocce tournaments during the year. The group offers
free bocce ball lessons two months out of the year, April and September. The free
instruction, which is noted in the Activity Guide and offers a “Bocce for Beginners”
course two times a week, helps aid in recruitment efforts of South San Francisco
residents. The organization recognizes the low member percentage of South San
Francisco residents. The pandemic curtailed recruitment efforts, however, the Board of
Directors has prioritized new member enrollment. Membership for IACC of SSF has
already reached 52% of residents as of March 2022. The membership fee is $50 per
year.
Beginning Balance: $26,263
Revenue: $32,276
Disbursements: $26,836
Ending Balance: $31,703
PENDING APPLCATIONS
In addition to the groups listed above, staff have received renewal applications from
the following organizations: South San Francisco Aquatics Club, South San Francisco
Shetland Pinto Mustang Baseball, South San Francisco Youth Baseball Managers
Association, South San Francisco Mothers Club, and South San Francisco United
Youth Soccer League. Staff and group presidents are working to obtain additional
information necessary to complete the agreements and will present to the Commission
at a future meeting. Staff have also accepted an application from a new potential co-
sponsored group, San Mateo County Athletic Club, who will be presented at a future
Parks and Recreation Commission meeting.
Through the renewal process, staff met with individuals from Ballet Folklorico of South
San Francisco. Ballet Folklorico has not submitted a co-sponsorship renewal
application since 2019 and has most recently been challenged by instability on their
board of directors. Given what looks like may be a prolonged process for Ballet
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Folklorico to meet the terms of co-sponsorship, the City has formally terminated the
co-sponsorship relationship with Ballet Folklorico. Staff recognize the value that Ballet
Folklorico of South San Francisco brings to the community and anticipates revisiting a
co-sponsorship opportunity in some capacity in the future.
Commissioner Burgo requested a description about the Italian American Citizen’s
Club.
Acting Deputy Duldulao shared that the Italian American Citizens Club is a social
organization that meet on the third Tuesday of the month and is heavily involved in the
sport of bocce, participating in several bocce tournaments during the year. The group
offers free bocce ball instruction, which is noted in the activity guide, and offers a
“bocce for beginners” course two times a week.
Commissioner Firpo added that membership is open to everyone.
Director Mediati further clarified that you don't have to be an Italian American or a
legal resident of the United States to be a member, so it is open to all and have quite a
diverse roster.
Mr. Pierini, the newly elected president of the Italian American Citizens Club shared
that the club is coming up on their 160 years in South San Francisco. It was established
in December of 1916 as a response to animosity and prejudice towards Italians
immigrating in great numbers in the late 1800s and the early 1900s. Its main goal was
to teach the English language, acclimate immigrants to the United States with the US
laws, and emphasize the importance of voting. Mr. Pierini provided more detail on the
history of the club.
Commissioner De Nardi thanked Mr. Pierini for his role as President and encouraged
everyone to stop by and experience the bocce court, visit the garden, or say hello.
Commissioner Firpo made a motion to approve these Co-Sponsorship groups.
Commissioner Battaglia seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
C. Rentals and Sports Program Update
Supervisor Mulkerrins and Coordinator Stridbeck updated the Commission on the Sports
and Rentals programs as follows:
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Rentals Program
The Rentals Program is responsible for overseeing four indoor facilities as well as 14 picnic
sites and two large picnic shelters in various parks. There are spaces for nearly any type of
gathering – large or small.
During the pandemic, staff moved all picnic rental reservations online, though the public
can still secure reservations at the office. This is a big change from the past process that
required potential permit holders to drive to the Recreation office to complete a permit and
make a payment.
Also, prior to the pandemic, all indoor facility permit holders had to meet with staff in
person for an initial permit review meeting, and then again 30 days before their event for a
final permit review meeting. Many of these meetings took 45 minutes or longer. Now,
permit holders can complete the paperwork at home and then meet with staff virtually on
Microsoft Teams. Retuning permit holders appreciate the new way of doing business.
While some recreation program areas have taken longer to get back to their pre-pandemic
participation numbers, the Rentals Program has made a quick comeback. This is partly
because picnics are outdoors, but also because people were away from family and friends
for such a long time.
Sports Program
The Sports Program is responsible for supplying coaches and scorekeepers for youth age
sports activities, which include elementary basketball and middle school sports at the
Terrabay Gymnasium and Recreation Center and Spruce Elementary School. The Sports
Program also offers adult basketball and softball leagues at Terrabay Field, and when the
Orange Memorial Park project is completed, will be able to offer more sport activities at
Orange Memorial Park for both youth and adults. The Sports Program hires staff to monitor
Spruce Elementary School and Terrabay Gymnasium for South San Francisco parochial
school sports teams for practices and games since the parochial schools do not have a gym
of their own to use. Open gym basketball, volleyball, and badminton is also made available
during the week at the Terrabay Gymnasium. The Junior Giants baseball/softball program
requires the recruitment of over 50 volunteer coaches and team parents each summer, with
over 200 children on 24 teams.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sports Program was still able to offer new and some
returning sports activities to the community. When indoor activities were not allowed due
to COVID-19 health and safety regulations, staff offered outdoor camps and a Park-to-Park
mobile recreation program. The Park-to-Park program supplied sports equipment to a
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different park in South San Francisco each weekday for families to be active and play
outdoors.
This past school year, staff offered youth basketball leagues and middle school volleyball
until January 2022, when there was a significant outbreak of COVID-19 after the holidays,
and indoor sports programs were forced to shut down once again for the safety of the kids.
Adult Softball was very successful in the spring and the summer league is forming now
with many new teams as adults are eager to get back to playing again.
The biggest challenge for the Sports Program is retaining coaches for the sports teams. A
coach only works about six to ten hours per week, depending on how many teams they
decide to take on each season. The schedule requires a coach to be available after school,
which can be difficult if that coach also works another job. The City of South San Francisco
is not the only city facing recruiting challenges, as many other cities within the surrounding
area are also having trouble recruiting coaches for their programs. Staff continue to work
closely with other neighboring cities on the best practices for recruiting and retaining
coaches each year.
Like many other cities offering youth and adult sports, the pandemic hit the program hard
by not allowing indoor activities, but staff is planning to get back to a normal schedule of
sports activities for both youth and adults this summer and expect participant numbers to
rise again. Many parents are inquiring about the next sport league or class.
Commissioner Firpo inquired about the strategies for recruiting new coaches.
Coordinator Stridbeck shared that staff recruits through the local high schools and colleges
as well as advertising on the website. Mostly, recruiting is done by word of mouth through
the parent groups of the participants.
Commissioner Camacho thanked Supervisor Mulkerrins and Coordinator Stridbeck for the
presentations. She shared that the middle school kids have expressed missing the middle
school sports programs and inquired about future programming and expansion.
Coordinator Stridbeck expressed that during much of the pandemic City staff wasn’t
allowed at any of the campus sites, but that usually he would be on sites during lunch hour
to promote upcoming seasons. The hope is that with the new school year looking like
everything is moving back to normal status, staff will be able to promote, restore, and
expand the Middle School Sports programming.
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Director Mediati requested that Coordinator Stridbeck expand on the middle school
basketball, flag football, track and field, and volleyball programming done in the past.
Coordinator Stridbeck share that in the fall, there will be flag football and volleyball. Cross
Country is also a fall sport, but there hasn’t been enough interest at this time. In November,
there will be 7th and 8th grade basketball, and then there will be 6th grade basketball in
January. Outdoor sports are scheduled in the spring, including track, tennis, golf, boys
volleyball and badminton.
Director Mediati shared that the regional leagues have paused play and Coordinator
Stridbeck has had to supplement the programming away from interleague play to offering
clinic and games between teams within the city. Staff is hopeful that intermural play will
come back in the coming school year.
Commissioner Camacho inquired about transportation.
Coordinator Stridbeck advised that participants and their parents are responsible for their
own transportation. He would like to look into the possibility of creating a route for going
around to each of the school sites to pick up kids to take them to the gym for practice after
school, but currently there isn’t anything in place.
Commissioner Camacho shared that if the sports teams could practice at each school, then
transportation wouldn’t be an issue and from an equity lens would provide services to more
kids, if transportation issues were eliminated.
Commissioner Uy inquired with things opening back up if staff could form a tighter
integration with the schools to develop more teams and support intra-city game play.
Coordinator Stridbeck agreed that staff can look into collaboration with the schools. In
years past there were separate teams for each school, however the teams had been
consolidated due to budget restrictions.
Commissioner Burgo inquired about the Jr. Giants program and if softball was added for
girls.
Coordinator Stridbeck clarified that softball has been added but both softball and baseball
are co-ed.
Commissioner Burgo inquired if rentals are now only online, or if they can still be done in
person.
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Supervisor Mulkerrins shared that rentals can be done in person or online. The majority of
residents prefer the online method as a time saver, since they don’t have to schedule time
during staff hours to come in and complete the process. But, if they have a hard time going
online, they can always come the recreation office and complete the process in person.
Commissioner Camacho inquired if staff has experienced any need to have our forms or
applications translated in other languages.
Supervisor Mulkerrins shared that there hasn’t been a need at this time, and staff can
translate, but it's definitely something that can be looked into and would probably be very
beneficial to the community.
Chair Lock expressed support for fellow commissioner comments and suggested working
more closely with the school districts to maximize utilization of sports fields for the benefit
of the community.
Commissioner Uy expressed that integration with the school district needs to be improved
because there are high incidents of drug use, violence, and bullying in the schools and
asked if the Department can provide an outlet for these kids to prevent them from getting
into even more problems.
Commissioner Camacho expressed agreement that Parks and Recreation programs can
serve our Community by offering something to do and giving a positive way to get
involved, be active, and develop confidence.
Director Mediati expressed that the City is generally willing to expand programs on school
sites, but it does require both sides to collaborate on that process so that's something we
could bring up to district staff and certainly attempt to get momentum behind it. The City
needs to be invited onto the campus. Also, since the Boys and Girls Club merger, there has
been some discussion about expanding the middle school offerings.
Commissioner Firpo shared the experience that some of the schools are more difficult to
use the facilities than others. Some schools also have their own teams.
D. July is Parks and Recreation Month
Director Mediati shared that since 1985, Americans have celebrated Park and Recreation
Month in July to promote the importance parks and recreation has in health and well-being,
conservation and social equity, and to recognize the hard-working professionals that make
it all possible.
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Throughout the month of July the Department’s social media pages will showcase the
importance of parks, recreation and human services. Additionally, staff will be hosting a
Movie Night in the Park and a July is Parks and Recreation Month Field Day event at
Orange Memorial Park – both on July 15. Additional activities are also being considered.
The Park and Recreation Month campaign will include a presentation of a proclamation by
the City Council that recognizes July as Park and Recreation Month.
VIII. Friends of Parks and Recreation:
Acting Recreation Manager Cullinan shared that the Friends group have sponsored new
donations and scholarships, including:
• $5,000 donation for the new Library | Parks and Recreation Center
• $500 scholarship funds donated for the July Parks and Recreation month activities
• Scholarship funds for Full of Fund programs and Aquatics program, which may be
wrapped into another event
IX. Beautification Committee:
Manager Richardson reported that there are no updates at this time.
X. Items from Commission:
Commissioner Uy attended the groundbreaking for the Orange Memorial Park ballfield
project. He’s been interacting with people at Orange Memorial Park, especially at the tennis
courts, and along Centennial Trail. He’s pleased with how many people have been out and
utilizing the amenities over the past several weeks.
Commissioner Burgo had nothing additional to report at this time.
Commissioner DeNardi attended the CPRS Awards Dinner. She shared that third graders
from Sunshine Gardens Elementary School visited the museum at the Historical Society,
and South San Francisco High School students visited Orange Park to play bocce. She also
attended the Orange Park ballfield groundbreaking, and it was just enriching to see the
young children participate in the soccer and baseball programs.
Commissioner Battaglia had nothing additional to report at this time.
Vice Chair Firpo shared that he had worked the IPP planting event at Sister Cities Park with
Commissioner DeNardi and was pleased to report that the plants they helped plant are still
alive.
Commissioner Camacho inquired if the donation wall for the new LPR is already designed
and if it was going to be a digital display so that it can be continuously updated and not be
static, allowing people to continue to make donations.
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Director Mediati shared that staff is looking at options to keep them more flexible, so we
could add names later on. Staff will share this suggestion with the design group.
Commissioner Camacho shared that a lot of walls around California lately are digital, and
you can have long vertical screens together and scroll through the names. The California
State Railroad Museum has a good example.
Chair Lock thanked Vice Mayor Nicolas for attending and speaking. He thanked fellow
commissioners for speaking with passion and conviction. He was happy to see the south
side of Orange Park is now open and surprised to see the changes at the skate park. He
further mentioned the unfortunate tree removal behind the Mercedes Benz dealership on I-
280. He commented on the Sign Hill work and expressed appreciation for the fire prevention
activities.
Director Mediati advised that staff will follow up on the Mercedes Benz tree removal and
report back.
XI. Items from Staff:
A. Calendar of Events
Director Mediati provided a brief update of the Calendar of Events.
B. Administrative Updates
Chair Lock inquired if Commissioners had any questions related to the previously shared
administrative updates. None were shared.
Manager Richardson shared updates on the Skate Park renovation. Staff is working with
a designer and will be adding precast concrete and steel obstacles that will offer new
options for the skaters. This is a stopgap until we can develop our other skate spaces that
were identified in the Centennial Trail Master Plan. He also provided an update on the
continuing work on Sign Hill, working around the nesting birds while continuing to make
really good progress. He shared that the Agents of Discovery campaign was launching a
Bay Area explorer campaign to coincide with July is Parks and Recreation Month.
XII. Adjournment: 9:23 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Kari Jung, Administrative Assistant II
Next Meeting: August 16, 2022
Staff Report
DATE: August 16, 2022
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Erin O’Brien, Business Manager
SUBJECT: 2022/23 Annual Co-Sponsorship Renewals
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Parks and Recreation Commission by motion approve co-sponsorship
renewal for the 2022/23 fiscal year for the following groups: South San Francisco Aquatics Club,
SSF Shetland Pinto Mustang Baseball, and SSF United Youth Soccer League. It is further
recommended that the Commission accepts the co-sponsorship application for San Mateo County
Athletic Club.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
This report is a continuation of annual co-sponsorship renewals presented to the Parks and
Recreation Commission at the June 2022 meeting. The following list identifies groups whose
renewal applications have been approved, groups pending renewal approval, one new co-
sponsorship applicant, and groups to be presented at a future meeting.
Approved
• Historical Society of South San Francisco
• Italian American Citizens Club
Requesting Approval
• South San Francisco Aquatics Club
• South San Francisco Shetland Pinto Mustang/Pee Wee Baseball
• South San Francisco United Youth Soccer League
New Co-sponsorship Applicant
• San Mateo County Athletic Club
Approval Withheld – Scheduled for Future Meeting
• South San Francisco Mother’s Club
• South San Francisco Youth Baseball Managers Association
Staff Report
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
Date: August 16, 2022
Subject: 2022/23 Annual Co-Sponsorship Renewals
Page: 2
CO-SPONSORED RENEWAL GROUP SUMMARIES
1. South San Francisco Aquatics Club
President: Anna Koswara
Vice President: Chen Jiang
Membership: 87 (60% South San Francisco residents)
Activities: The South San Francisco Aquatics Club is a competitive swim team that practices
year-round at Orange Pool. The team competes in swim meets twice a year. The Club collects
monthly dues from its members to pay for use of Orange Pool and a lifeguard during practice
times. Membership dues are $110 to $140 per month. Board meetings are held monthly.
Beginning Balance: $ 26,624.49
Revenue: $151,100.99
Disbursements: $136,181.84
Ending Balance: $ 21,919.15
2. South San Francisco Shetland Pinto Mustang Baseball
President: Woody Rael
Secretary: Cathy Burton-Meza
Membership: 162 (83.33% South San Francisco residents)
The South San Francisco Shetland Pinto Mustang/Pee Wee Baseball League is a youth baseball
league for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. The League meets every other month on
the third Thursday of the month beginning in January. Teams meet twice a week for practice
from February –June and play games four times a week from April –June. The League hosts one
tournament a year over the Memorial Day weekend. The League also hosts a fundraiser during
the season. The annual registration fee is $160.
Beginning Balance: $21,692.82
Revenue: $ 7,256.35
Disbursements: $12,712.75
Ending Balance: $16,236.42
3. South San Francisco United Youth Soccer League
President: Patty Gomez
Vice President: Mario Ayar
Membership: 314 (70.70% South San Francisco residents)
Activities: The South San Francisco United Youth Soccer League is a co-ed recreational and
competitive soccer program. Games and practices are hosted at Orange Memorial Park and
Hillside Ballfield, and the Department also makes arrangements for the group’s use of school
district fields. Membership dues are $140 per year. Board meetings are held quarterly during the
months of February, May, August, and November.
Staff Report
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
Date: August 16, 2022
Subject: 2022/23 Annual Co-Sponsorship Renewals
Page: 3
Beginning Balance: $ 2,359.13
Revenue: $40,726.63
Disbursements: $21,495.91
Ending Balance: $21,589.85
NEW APPLCANT
1. San Mateo County Athletic Club
President: Brian Mansell
Vice President: Jaime Gomez
Secretary: Patty Gomez
Treasurer: Amado Garcia
Officer: Mario Ayer
Membership: 84 SSF Residents
The San Mateo Athletic Club promotes affordable, accessible and quality sports and recreational
services to youth through competitive soccer play. While this year will be a startup year for the
South San Francisco club, it should be noted that current rosters indicate that over 80 members
enrolled in programs along the Peninsula already reside in South San Francisco. The acceptance
of the club as a co-sponsored group of South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department
will allow SSF youth, already enrolled in the program, the opportunity to practice and play in
their hometown. The San Mateo County Athletic Club teams will be made up of predominately
South San Francisco residents keeping well withing the department’s 51% and above resident
requirement for co-sponsorship status. The club’s league will run through both the Spring and
Fall seasons and consist of weekly practices and 5-6 games. Staff will monitor for continued
compliance with the Co-Sponsorship Policies. The San Mateo County Athletic Club’s letter of
intent can be found attached to this packet. The club membership fee is $800.00 per year.
SUMMARY
Staff have reviewed the co-sponsorship applications and finds that the following groups qualify for
renewal at this time: South San Francisco Aquatics Club, South San Francisco Shetland Pinto
Mustang/Pee Wee Baseball, South San Francisco United Youth Soccer League. Groups approved
by the Commission will be required to sign a contract with the City to officially maintain co-
sponsorship status for the year. Staff have also found the application and intent of the San Mateo
County Athletic Club to be complete and qualify for our co-sponsorship status. Pending the
acceptance by this Commission, the San Mateo County Athletic Club would also be required to sign
a contract with the City before co-sponsorship status would be awarded. South San Francisco
Mother’s Club and South San Francisco Youth Baseball Managers Association will be presented at
a future Park and Recreation Commission meeting for consideration. Staff would further like to
recognize all of these groups for their volunteerism and for offering exceptional recreation and
enrichment opportunities for our residents.
Staff Report
DATE: August 16, 2022
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Philip Vitale, Deputy Director of Capital Projects
SUBJECT: Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center Concept Design
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Parks and Recreation Commission receive an update and provide feedback
on the Orange Memorial Park New Aquatic Center concept design to inform final design.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
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. 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. The facility is well beyond the point of meriting replacement.
In April 2021 staff presented to the Budget Standing Committee the Wong and Logan Feasibility
Study with recommendation of the construction of a new two-pool facility. In May 2021 staff engaged
Group4 Architects from the City’s on-call architecture firm list to explore alternative Aquatic Center
locations within Orange Memorial 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.
In February 2022, Council authorized the execution of a professional services agreement to ELS
Architecture and Urban Design for design, construction documentation and construction
administration for the new aquatic center.
Community engagement for design of the new Aquatic Center kicked-off in early Spring 2022 with
a series of public workshops, online surveys, focus group meetings with stakeholders including the
SSF Aquatics Club, seniors from the Roberta Cerri Teglia Center and supporters of therapy pools.
Staff and members of the design team shared information about the project and gathered feedback at
public events in Old Town and Movie Night at Orange Memorial Park. Information about the project,
including presentations, workshop summaries along with the online surveys are available at
Staff Report
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
Date: August 16, 2022
Subject: Orange Memorial Park New Aquatic Center
Page 2
www.ssf.net/newpool. General questions, comments and to sign-up to stay informed about the project
occurs through [email protected].
Based on this public feedback, Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center’s preferred concept at this time
is an indoor and outdoor aquatic facility working to meet the wide variety of our community’s needs.
The building plan fits within the southeast corner of Orange Memorial Park and works to encompass
the City’s future ideas of an ongoing park master planning process, as well as to maintain the
operation of the current Orange Pool until the new aquatic center opens for use. The center offers a
six-lane 25-yard lap pool, which is combined with a zero-beach entry and other possible fun-water
features. The lanes support a multitude of programming options such as learn-to-swim, water
aerobics, water walking, lap swimming, etc. The center will also include an outdoor 25-yard by 25-
meter pool which includes 10 lap lanes. This pool offers increased space for additional programming,
swim meets, water polo, artistic swimming, and possible diving boards.
Based on feedback received from City Council and the Commission a wind consultant has been
engaged to review the site, building and proposed landscape features and provided recommendations
to reduce wind impacts to the outdoor pool and deck area. At the conceptual level, these elements
may include a combination of landscape berms, trees planted alongside and atop the berms, and a
windscreen of impact-resistant glass and metal to run atop the mound. Based on wind models, other
design alternatives may be proposed. These combined measures will provide a range of protection
across the pool deck. Through the next phase of design wind models will inform the exact layout,
size and scale of wind protection elements.
The Center’s new building offers an entry lobby, indoor and outdoor locker rooms, three family
changing rooms, public restroom, staff offices, storage, an activity room and a multi-purpose room.
The location of the new Aquatic Center requires relocation of the Veterans Memorial and Eternal
Flame sculpture. Staff will engage a focus group of South San Francisco veterans and supporters to
explore relocation opportunities for these elements as they relate to the new Aquatic Center and
Orange Memorial Park Master Plan.
Orange Memorial Park Aquatic CenterParks and Recreation CommissionAugust 16, 2022
2017 FEASIBILITY STUDY
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4Overall Project BudgetSoft Costs (design, permits, fees) $9,000,000Hard Costs (construction) $40,000,000Total Budget$49,000,000Overall Project ScheduleProgramming and Planning Summer 2021 – Summer 2022Design Documents Complete Early 2023Construction Start Summer 2023Opening Winter 2025BUDGET AND SCHEDULE
5COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT•Website: www.ssf.net/newpool •Email List: [email protected]•Mayor Message, Citywide News Letters, P&R Eblasts•Survey Responses•Focus Groups: Swim Team Board, Seniors, Therapy Pool •Workshop #1 – Saturday, April 9•Workshop #2 – Saturday, April 30•Old Town Event – Saturday, May 21•Workshop #3 – Saturday, June 25•Movie Night – Friday, July 15
6•Construct a new 26,000 sf facility•Two pools•Cool-water lap pool•Warm-water teaching/therapy pool•Multi-use/Party room•Swimmer's Lounge•Maintain operation of existing pool throughout construction of the new pool facilityPROJECT CONCEPT
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Staff Report
DATE: August 16, 2022
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Angela Duldulao, Acting Parks and Recreation Deputy Director
SUBJECT: Concert in the Park Update
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Parks and Recreation Commission be apprised of plans for the 2022
Concert in the Park event at Orange Memorial Park.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
At the May 2022 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, staff introduced plans for the 2022
Concert in the Park, which will take place at Orange Memorial Park on Saturday, September 24,
2022 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The event will feature:
• Main Stage performances by award-winning bands, Pacific Mambo Orchestra and Rick
James’ Stone City Band
• Community Stage performances by five local, cultural performing groups
• Family Fun Zone
• Food and drink concessions
• Exhibitor booths
Exhibitor Booth Update
As presented at the May Commission meeting, staff plans to host an exhibitor area featuring 48
booths. Applications from interested organizations are being accepted online at www.ssf.net/concert
through Friday, August 19. Participation will be granted on a space available basis, giving priority
to City of South San Francisco and affiliated/co-sponsored groups, other government entities, and
local non-profit groups. As a City-affiliated group, staff have already set aside 12 tables for vendors
from the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center. Based on interest, a lottery system may be needed
for certain groups. Due to the setup of the exhibitor booths, no distribution of food or drink to the
public will be allowed. Once selected, exhibitors must pay a $50 participation fee.
Staff will present a more detailed update covering all aspects of Concert in the Park at the
Commission meeting.
Staff Report
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
Date: August 16, 2022
Subject: Concert in the Park Update
Page 2
CONCLUSION
Staff is looking forward to another successful Concert in the Park. Staff welcomes discussion and
feedback from the Commission.
Staff Report
DATE: August 16, 2022
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Angela Duldulao, Acting Deputy Director
SUBJECT: After School Program Expansion and New Paradise Valley Kid’s Club Program
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Parks and Recreation Commission receive an update about the new
Paradise Valley Kid’s Club program and expansion of the Buri Buri After School Program.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Paradise Valley Kid’s Club
In March 2022, staff learned of the merger of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Peninsula, Mid-
Peninsula Boys and Girls Club, and Boys and Girls Clubs of North San Mateo County, into one
overarching organization - the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
In May 2022, staff met with the Boys and Girls Club leadership. At this time, the Club noted that
the Paradise Valley Park clubhouse would be closed, and all services offered at this location would
be moved to their clubhouse at 201 West Orange Avenue. The Paradise Valley Community Center,
which is City property and was leased to the Club at no cost, would be relinquished back to the City.
Staff worked with the Boys and Girls Club to enroll students displaced by the program in two ways:
participants were offered placement in the City’s ASES funded REAL After School Program at
Martin School, or could be transported to the Orange Avenue Clubhouse by the Boys and Girls
Club.
Since the initial efforts to support displaced families took place, Parks and Recreation Department
and City Manager’s Office staff have met and drafted plans to offer near-term services at the
Paradise Valley Community Center. At least for this coming year, as a pilot program, staff is offering
an after-school class-based program called the Paradise Valley Kid’s Club. As currently envisioned,
the program would operate five days per week, from bell time to 5:30 p.m. Each day will have a
different theme, for example: Monday - Baseball, Tuesday – Movie Marathons, and so forth. Staff
hope to serve up to 40 children at this site when at full capacity. Children can be enrolled in one to
five days per week, and registration will take place on a quarterly basis, similar to other recreation
Staff Report
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
Date: August 16, 2022
Subject: After School Program Expansion and New Paradise Valley Kid’s Club Program
Page: 2
classes. The first session of classes is scheduled for August 10 to October 14, 2022. Staff have a
tentative plan and schedule for future sessions pending evaluation and feedback of the first session.
At this time, kindergarteners may not enroll due to school ending earlier than other grade levels, and
given the drop-in in nature of the classes. However, kindergarteners may enroll in the REAL
Program, also operated by the Department at Martin Elementary School. Program Development
Staff worked on a short timeline to implement the Paradise Valley Kid’s Club, beginning on July 1,
2022 with the goal to open the program on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, which coincides with the
first day of school in the South San Francisco Unified School District. Boys and Girls Club vacated
the Paradise Valley Recreation Center on June 30, 2022. Soon after, the Department’s Facility
Maintenance Division worked quickly to perform minimal renovations with the goal of activating
the facility by mid-August. Renovations included new vinyl and epoxy flooring, classroom
furnishings, interior and exterior painting, and other minor facility updates.
On the program development side, City Council approved the budget for the Paradise Valley Kid’s
Club on July 27, 2022. Budgeted staffing for this program includes one limited-term Recreation
Coordinator which may be full-time after a longer-term program is established, part-time program
staff, and an hourly Custodian. The total budget request approved for the Paradise Valley Kid’s Club
in Fiscal Year 2022-2023 included:
Annual Cost One Time Cost
Staff $246,100 $0
Supplies/Services $32,300 $95,700
Deferred Maintenance and Facility
Planning*
$0 $150,000
Subtotal $278,400 $245,700
Program Grand Total $524,100
*This will fund a feasibility study to determine the existing deferred
maintenance of the facility and conduct outreach with the community to vision
the future programming of the site.
Fees for the class are assessed at $5.70 per hour, the same fee as other City-operated after school
programs and parallel with several children’s classes. For this pilot program, staff are adopting a
subsidy model in which a sliding scale fee structure has been established based on family size and
income limits developed by San Mateo County. Confirmation of household income would require
little documentation, similar to the model used by the Big Lift funded Little Steps Preschool at the
Community Learning Center. Given most neighboring residents will likely qualify for a fee waiver,
staff is only anticipating a modest $10,000 in revenue this year for this program but will adjust
revenue targets at mid-year based on actual revenues realized.
Community Outreach Efforts
Given the short turnaround time to implement the Paradise Valley Kid’s Club, staff began
publicizing the program on Monday, August 8, 2022. Thus far, publicity for this program has been
Staff Report
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
Date: August 16, 2022
Subject: After School Program Expansion and New Paradise Valley Kid’s Club Program
Page: 3
limited to the Martin Elementary School community, past Boys and Girls Club participants in the
area, and shared as a resource to the City’s promotores to share with their contacts in the Old
Town/Paradise Valley neighborhood. Youth Enrichment Services Supervisor Kimberly Morrison
has been working closely with the principal at Martin Elementary School to keep him apprised of
this new program and collaborate on enrollment. Staff will report on an enrollment update at the
Commission meeting.
Buri Buri Elementary School After School Program Expansion
The existing Buri Buri Elementary School After School Program operated by the City of South San
Francisco has a capacity of 130 children. Due to a great deal of growing need, SSFUSD has
requested the expansion of the Buri Buri ASRP to accommodate 50 additional children. This request
was approved by the City Council on July 27, 2022.
Any consideration for expansion must be able to meet the licensing requirements for space
allocation, which is a formula that dictates the square footage of space made available to each child
in a licensed program. SSFUSD and staff have identified the appropriate spaces on the Buri Buri
campus that meet these requirements. Given that SSFUSD is able to meet this threshold, staff has
developed a proposal that considers staffing needs, one-time startup costs, annual licensing fees,
staff fingerprinting fees, and a snack and supply budget.
The total budget for the Buri Buri ASRP expansion is $152,648 for the first year of the expanded
program (Fiscal Year 2022-2023), and $142,648 for each subsequent year, not including additional
labor-negotiated wage increases. This includes funds for hourly Recreation Leaders serving as child
care aides, custodial support, classroom and cleaning supplies, fingerprinting, and licensing fees.
This does not include indirect costs associated with the existing full-time Coordinator, Supervisor
or other administrative overhead, which can be absorbed by the Department’s operating budget.
Costs for the first year of the program include a budget for $10,000 in one-time startup costs. The
revenue earned from user fees from the additional 50 children is projected to be $130,000, depending
on enrollment.
CONCLUSION
The first session of the Paradise Valley Kid’s Club is scheduled for August 10 to October 14, 2022.
This program adds to the Department’s roster of after school programming as well as expands other
recreation program opportunities in the Paradise Valley neighborhood. Staff looks forward to
receiving feedback about other program opportunities to utilize this space such as hosting other
classes and activities during the day prior to after school activities, such as preschool-age or adult
classes. The Buri Buri After School Program also began on August 10, the first day of the SSFUSD
school year.
SEE BACKSIDE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND FORM!
**Parents are responsible for getting their child to and from the class.
** This is not a licensed childcare program.
MONDAY AUG 15—OCT 3 2:30 p.m.—5:30 p.m. $122.25 Baseball
Children will be introduced to the game of baseball through drills, team work and sportsmanship. Progressive practices will be
based on the skill level of the group with an end goal of forming teams and playing actual games. All equipment will be
supplied, gloves are recommended but there will be a limited number of gloves that will be made available for those who do not
own a glove of their own. Softball will also be an option based on the time frame and interest of the group. Classes: 7
TUESDAY AUG 16—OCT 11 2:30 p.m.—5:30 p.m. $157.25 Movie Marathon
This is not just about watching movies! Fun activities and discussions will focus on the theme of each movie incorporating
lessons on topics such as emotions, environmental awareness, and friendship. Classes: 9
WEDNESDAY AUG 10—OCT 12 1:30 p.m.—5:30 p.m. $230.25 Around the World
Grab your passport and join us in a fun and exciting adventure! Participants will travel to countries around the world learning
about the culture, history, and fun facts of each country. Through art, games, and of course food, children will experience a bit
of the world, igniting their passion for travel and discovery. Classes: 10
THURSDAY AUG 11—OCT 13 2:30 p.m.—5:30 p.m. $173.25 Introduction to Fine Arts
In this introductory program, children will build confidence in communicating and expressing themselves in different mediums:
pencils, paint, and clay. Through simple language and exercises, children will explore the seven basics of art: color, form, line,
shape, space, texture, and value. Participants will learn the basics of drawing, painting, and sculpting for beginners. Classes: 10
Game-O-Rama AUG 12—OCT 14 2:30 p.m.—5:30 p.m. $173.25 FRIDAY
Game-O-Rama will introduce a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Participants will build skills in teamwork and cooperation
while participating in cooperative and competitive games. Fun is the name of the game in this class! Classes: 10
No programming: 9/5, 10/10
The South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce a new program at Paradise
Valley Community Center. Kid’s Clubs are classes that will be held once a week from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
(children can arrive between 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. and depart between 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.).
Please see below for more information. Scholarships are available for income eligible families.
¡VEA LA PÁGINA DE ATRÁS PARA EL FORMULARIO DE REGISTRO!
** Los padres son responsables de dejar y recoger a sus hijos de la clase.
LUNES AGO 15—OCT 3 2:30 p.m.—5:30 p.m. $122.25 BéIsbol
Los niños serán introducidos al juego de béisbol a través de ejercicios, trabajo en equipo y deportividad. Las prácticas
progresivas se basarán en el nivel de habilidad del grupo con el objetivo de formar equipos y jugar juegos reales. Se suministrará
todo el equipo, se recomienda el uso de guantes, pero habrá una cantidad limitada de guantes disponibles para aquellos que no
tengan un guante propio. El softbol también será una opción basada en el marco de tiempo y el interés del grupo. Clases: 7
MARTES AGO 16—OCT 11 2:30 p.m.—5:30 p.m. $157.25 Máraton de Peliculas
¡No se trata solo de ver películas! Las actividades y debates divertidos se centrarán en el tema de cada película e incorporarán
lecciones sobre temas como las emociones, la conciencia medioambiental y la amistad. Clases: 9
MIÉRCOLES AGO 10—OCT 12 1:30 p.m.—5:00 p.m. $230.25 Alrededor del Mundo
¡Toma tu pasaporte y únete a nosotros en una aventura divertida y emocionante! Los participantes viajarán a países de todo el
mundo aprendiendo sobre la cultura, la historia y los datos divertidos de cada país. A través del arte, los juegos y, por supuesto,
la comida, los niños experimentarán un poco del mundo, encendiendo su pasión por viajar y descubrir. Clases: 10
JUEVES AGO 11—OCT 13 2:30 p.m.—5:00 p.m. $173.25 Introducción a Bellas Artes
En este programa introductorio, los niños desarrollarán confianza para comunicarse y expresarse en diferentes medios. A través
de un lenguaje y ejercicios sencillos, los niños explorarán los siete conceptos básicos del arte: color, forma, línea, forma, espacio,
textura y valor. Los participantes aprenderán los conceptos básicos de dibujo, pintura y escultura para principiantes. Clases: 10
Jueg-O-Rama AGO 12—OCT 14 2:30 p.m.—5:00 p.m. $173.25 VIERNES
Game-O-Rama presentará una variedad de actividades en el interior y al aire libre. Los participantes desarrollarán habilidades de
trabajo en equipo y cooperación mientras participan en juegos cooperativos y competitivos. ¡Diversión es el
nombre del juego en esta clase! Clases: 10
Sin programación: 9/5, 10/10
El Departamento de Parques y Recreación de Sur San Francisco está emocionado de anunciar un nuevo programa en el
Centro Comunitario Paradise Valley. Los Kid’s Clubs son clases que se realizarán una vez por semana de 3:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m.
(los niños pueden llegar entre las 2:30 p.m. y las 5:00 p.m. y salir entre las 5:00 p.m. y las 5:30 p.m. horas). Consulte a
continuación para obtener más información. Hay becas disponibles para familias con ingresos elegibles.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT EVENT CALENDAR
Month: August 2022
Day Date Event Time Location
Monday 01
Tuesday 02
Wednesday 03
Thursday 04
Friday 05 Last Day of Summer Camp
Saturday 06
Sunday 07
Monday 08
Tuesday 09
Wednesday 10 City Council Meeting
SSFUSD First Day of School (2022-2023)
6:00 p.m. Online and MSB
Council Chambers
Thursday 11
Friday 12 Senior Picnic (Postponed) TBD Fernekes Bldg.
Saturday 13
Sunday 14
Monday 15 Fall Registration Begins www.ssf.net/rec-catalog
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 Movie Night: Encanto Sundown Martin Elementary
School Ballfield
Saturday 20
Sunday 21
Monday 22
Tuesday 23
Wednesday 24 City Council Meeting Online and MSB
Council Chambers
Thursday 25
Friday 26
Saturday 27
Sunday 28 Cultural Arts Fundraiser 12:30 p.m.-2:30
p.m.
Fernekes Bldg.
Monday 29
Tuesday 30
Wednesday 31
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT EVENT CALENDAR
Month: September 2022
Day Date Event Time Location
Thursday 01
Friday 02
Saturday 03
Sunday 04
Monday 05 Labor Day/Programs Closed
Tuesday 06
Wednesday 07
Thursday 08
Friday 09
Saturday 10
Sunday 11
Monday 12 Improving Public Places Committee meeting
Fall Classes Begin
Tuesday 13
Wednesday 14 City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. Online and MSB
Council Chambers
Thursday 15 Cultural Arts Commission meeting 6:30 p.m. Online
Friday 16
Saturday 17 Coastal Cleanup Day 9:00 a.m. End of Haskins Way
Sunday 18
Monday 19
Tuesday 20 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting 7:00 p.m. Online
Wednesday 21
Thursday 22
Friday 23
Saturday 24 Concert in the Park TBD Orange Park
Sunday 25
Monday 26
Tuesday 27
Wednesday 28 City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. Online and MSB
Council Chambers
Thursday 29
Friday 30
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT EVENT CALENDAR
Month: October 2022
Day Date Event Time Location
Saturday 01
Sunday 02
Monday 03
Tuesday 04
Wednesday 05
Thursday 06
Friday 07 Middle School Dance TBA Terrabay
Saturday 08
Sunday 09
Monday 10 Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Programs Closed
Tuesday 11
Wednesday 12 City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. Online and MSB
Council Chambers
Thursday 13
Friday 14 CAC Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead Art
Show
TBA MSB
Saturday 15 CAC Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead Art
Show
TBA MSB
Sunday 16
Monday 17
Tuesday 18 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting 7:00 p.m. Online
Wednesday 19
Thursday 20 Cultural Arts Commission meeting 6:30 p.m. Online
Friday 21
Saturday 22 Halloween Extravaganza TBA Orange Park
Sunday 23
Monday 24
Tuesday 25
Wednesday 26 City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. Online and MSB
Council Chambers
Thursday 27
Friday 28
Saturday 29
Sunday 30
Monday 31
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT EVENT CALENDAR
Month: November 2022
Day Date Event Time Location
Tuesday 01 Improving Public Places Committee meeting 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday 02
Thursday 03
Friday 04
Saturday 05 Holiday Boutique TBA MSB
Sunday 06 Daylight Savings Time Ends
Monday 07
Tuesday 08 Election Day
Wednesday 09 City Council Meeting
Thursday 10
Friday 11 Veterans Day/Programs Closed
Saturday 12
Sunday 13
Monday 14
Tuesday 15 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday 16
Thursday 17 Cultural Arts Commission meeting 6:30 p.m.
Friday 18
Saturday 19 Thanksgiving Fun Run TBA TBA
Sunday 20
Monday 21
Tuesday 22
Wednesday 23 City Council Meeting
Thursday 24 Thanksgiving/Programs Closed
Friday 25 Thanksgiving/Programs Closed
Saturday 26
Sunday 27
Monday 28
Tuesday 29
Wednesday 30
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT EVENT CALENDAR
Month: December 2022
Day Date Event Time Location
Thursday 01
Friday 02
Saturday 03 IPP Wreathmaking Workshop 9:30 a.m.-
12:00 p.m. /
1:00 p.m.-
3:00 p.m.
Fernekes
Sunday 04 Santa Comes to Town TBA City Hall
Monday 05
Tuesday 06
Wednesday 07
Thursday 08
Friday 09
Saturday 10
Sunday 11
Monday 12
Tuesday 13
Wednesday 14 City Council Meeting
Thursday 15 Cultural Arts Commission meeting
Friday 16
Saturday 17
Sunday 18
Monday 19 Winter Camp Begins
(tentative: Dec. 19 – 30)
Terrabay
Tuesday 20 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting
Wednesday 21
Thursday 22
Friday 23 Recreation Administrative Office Closure
(Dec. 23 – Jan. 1)
Other City offices close at 12:00 p.m.
Saturday 24
Sunday 25
Monday 26 City offices closed
Tuesday 27
Wednesday 28 City Council Meeting
Thursday 29
Friday 30 City offices close at 12:00 p.m.
Saturday 31
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 23, 2022
TO: Mayor, Vice Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Greg Mediati, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Department Update
July Upcoming Events
Movie Night in the Park / Parks and Recreation Month Field Day Event
Friday, July 15, 2022
5:30 p.m.: Field Day activities begin
Sundown: Movie begins
Orange Memorial Park, 781 Tennis Drive
Cultural Arts Commission Handcrafted Two-Dimension Art and Craft Show
Friday, July 15, 2022, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 16, 2022, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive
Flyers are attached for both events.
Handcrafted with Love - Art and Craft Show
The Cultural Arts Commission presents its first live adult art gallery show since the beginning of
COVID-19 on July 15 and 16. Participation is open to local and regional artists ages 18 years and
older. Entries are invited for two-dimensional and three-dimensional art works that are hand
created. Examples of eligible media include, but are not limited to, painting, graphics, sculpture,
textile, ceramics, jewelry, and basketry. Digital works, including digital photography, are not
eligible.
Artists and crafters must complete the online entry form and submit an image of their art by the
deadline date of Friday, July 8, 2022. This is a juried exhibit. Detailed information and online entry
form are located on the Cultural Arts webpage.
The in-person show takes place at the Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive. An extended
exhibit of selected art will follow the show, both at the Municipal Services Building and through
a virtual platform. Viewing for all exhibits will be open to the public and free. For more
information visit www.ssf.net/culturalarts.
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Jack Drago Cultural Arts Commission Youth Art Scholarship Exhibit
The Cultural Arts Commission awarded the 2022 Jack Drago Cultural Arts Commission Youth
Art Scholarship to senior graduates, Celeste Esguerra and Nadine Macapagal of El Camino High
School. Their art will be on extended exhibit in the Municipal Services Building Atrium window
and via a virtual gallery page. The exhibits will begin on Tuesday, June 21, and run for
approximately one month. The virtual gallery link will be posted on the Cultural Arts Commission
webpage, www.ssf.net/culturalarts.
Junior Giants Update
The Sports Program is excited to start the in-
person Junior Giants summer baseball and
softball program this month. Practices for this
eight-week program started the week of June
13, 2022. There are 24 teams with over 200
players, ranging from ages five to 13 years old,
playing in four different age divisions. There
are currently 50 volunteer coaches and team
parents registered to help this summer.
All players will receive new full uniforms this
year. Each player will receive a reversable
orange/black jersey and pants to go along with their caps. In the past, each team was issued a
different color shirt, but it became difficult to size up players according to their team color. The
new uniforms this year will make it easier to size up players and have enough shirts for everyone.
The home team will wear orange and visitors will wear black for games.
Sports Coordinator and Junior Giants Commissioner Bill Stridbeck held a volunteer meeting for
coaches and team parents on June 7, to go over the entire season and what is expected from each
team. The new Junior Giants Ambassador, Jackson Wainwright, will be assisting Bill this summer
to make sure everyone has a great experience. A coach’s clinic was held on Saturday, June 11 at
Ponderosa School Field to help give inexperienced coaches the chance to learn baseball drills and
receive coaching advice from Bill and Jackson.
Bill also agreed to take on a new role as the Junior Giants Regional Cohorts team captain. The
goal of Regional Cohorts is to schedule meetings to share best practices, ask questions, swap
supplies, etc. Groups will be made up of about eight to twelve leagues within the same county or
nearby counties. The cities assigned to Bill’s cohort include Daly City, East Palo Alto, Half Moon
Bay, Milpitas, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Francisco Hunters Point, San Francisco Recreation
and Parks, San Jose FMCI, San Mateo, and Sunnyvale.
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All are welcome to come watch the kids play Junior Giants this summer. Games will begin the
weekend of July 9 at various fields. Feel free to reach out to Bill Stridbeck at [email protected]
for a complete schedule of games if you are interested.
Parks and Recreation Support of Citywide Events
While the Parks and Recreation team is known for putting
on many popular community events, the Department’s
staff also continues to go above and beyond to ensure the
success of events hosted by other City departments. Staff
assisted with pre-event planning and event day setup and
breakdowns. This includes the delivery and set up of
sound system equipment and event day support when
necessary. Recreation staff recently helped support the
following events:
• AAPI Picnic - May 14, 2022
• Memorial Day Celebration - May 30, 2022
• Four Day Vote Center - June 4, 2022 to June 7, 2022 at Alice Bulos Recreation Building
and Municipal Services Building
• Orange Memorial Park Sports Field Project Groundbreaking Ceremony - June 8, 2022
• Orange Memorial Park Stormwater Capture Project Ribbon Cutting - June 10, 2022
Parks Division Downtown Beautification Efforts
Parks Division staff has recently made a
concerted effort to beautify the downtown areas.
Parks staff touched up all planter beds on Grand
Avenue by pruning existing shrubs or adding
new plant material, weeding, and replacing wood
mulch with a gold rock mulch which will stay in
place and provide contrast to plant material.
The Department’s tree crews pruned many trees
on Grand Avenue and prepared several tree wells
for planting by removing the old stumps that
were once there. These vacant tree wells will be
replanted shortly once new trees arrive.
Parks crews also refreshed the bio-swale bulb outs on Linden Avenue by weeding and trimming
the outside edges of the planters to keep the public right-of-way areas clear while maintaining the
AAPI Picnic, Orange Park, May 14, 2022
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storm water cleaning properties provided by the thick
vegetation. This vegetation acts as a filter to capture
trash and other debris before it can enter storm drains.
This prevents pollution and the clogging of storm
drains.
Bench repairs and replacement on Grand Avenue and
Linden Avenue are also scheduled.
SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY
Friday, July 15, 2022
Orange Memorial Park
781 Tennis Drive
South San Francisco, CA
Enjoy a FREE Family Friendly Event!
MOVIE WILL BEGIN AT SUNDOWN
BRING YOUR SNACKS, BEVERAGES, LOW LYING LAWN CHAIRS,
BLANKETS AND SLEEPING BAG
ENCANTO
Friday, August 19, 2022
Martin Elementary Ball Field
Hillside Blvd & Belmont Avenue
South San Francisco, CA
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 14, 2022
TO: Mayor, Vice Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Greg Mediati, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Department Update
Parks Division Update
Skate Park Rehabilitation
The skate park at Orange Memorial Park is
receiving some much-needed repairs. Paving
at the site is largely complete and the interior
fence has been removed creating a much
larger and skateable area. The entire site will
be covered in an asphalt sealant to create a
smooth transition from new paving to existing
asphalt. The fresh asphalt must cure for one
month before the sealant is applied. In the
interim, staff is working to obtain new
skateable obstacles and barriers to delineate
the drive aisle from the skate park. Prior to
these improvements, staff performed outreach
to the skate community, including a meeting held at the skate park for input on new elements
desired. These updates are an affordable way to provide more access to skate spaces while future
areas are planned.
Memorial Bench Installation
Parks staff recently installed a new memorial
bench at Carter Park in the Westborough
neighborhood. The bench was dedicated by
Francis Luster in memory of her son who was
lost to gun violence years ago. She is a resident
of the Carter Park area and staff worked with
her to place the bench in the area she found
most appropriate.
To install the bench, staff had to adjust
irrigation, form and pour a new concrete pad,
and then anchor the bench to the new pad.
There is also adequate space for wheelchairs or other mobility devices next to the bench.
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Sign Hill Fuel Abatement
The Parks Division has partnered with the San Francisco Conservation Corps (SFCC), a subsidiary
of the California Conservation Corps, to assist in fuel load reduction on Sign Hill. The scope of
work will cover a 100-foot-wide swath of land adjacent to homes on the entirety of the City-owned
parcels on Sign Hill. This area is being abated of weeds and brush to maintain a defensible space
along the base of the hill. The SFCC will also be clearing weeds and debris along trails.
The Parks Division sought out the SFCC because they employ disadvantaged youth and young
adults from socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods in the region and prepare them for
professional careers in the maintenance field, all at a reasonable cost to the City. Additionally,
Parks staff are providing educational sessions and field training opportunities to help educate the
workers about nature and more specifically the ecology of Sign Hill. In time, hopefully this will
serve as a pipeline for City employment. The work is anticipated to take ten weeks to finish and is
running parallel to the tree removals occurring on Sign Hill.
Both projects will create a more fire resilient and manageable Sign Hill while complementing the
Parks Division’s goals of restoring the natural habitat and protecting the endangered species that
can be found on Sign Hill. When this fuel reduction work is completed, the likelihood of a large
fire will be greatly reduced, and if a fire were to break out, the Fire Department will have a
defensible space that they will be able to utilize to protect private property. All work on the hill
adheres to CalFire code and is focused on creating compliance across the publicly owned parcels.
Fire break zone on Sign Hill
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Facilities Division Update
Fire Station 62 Plumbing Repairs
Last week, Fire Department staff reported a water line
break beneath the concrete floor at Fire Station 62.
Building Maintenance staff determined there was a small
leak coming from the kitchen sink drainpipe. Staff
working with a general contractor proceeded with
removing the concrete subfloor to expose the drain line.
Unfortunately, the leak in the pipe was located under the
kitchen cabinets, so the contractor had to remove the
cabinets and sheetrock to expose the leak. The contractor
will begin replacing the pipe as soon as possible to restore
the drainage system. Once the system has been repaired,
the contractor will work on reinstalling the cabinets,
patching the sheetrock, and pouring new concrete to
complete the repairs.
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 21, 2022
TO: Mayor, Vice Mayor, and City Councilmembers
FROM: Greg Mediati, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Department Update
Paradise Valley Recreation Center
The City-owned Paradise Valley Recreation Center next to Martin Elementary School was vacated
by the Boys and Girls Club on June 30, 2022, leaving future programming opportunities to the
Parks and Recreation Department. In an effort to continue to meet the need for after school
activities in the Paradise Valley neighborhood, the Department has moved quickly to perform basic
maintenance and renovation work on the facility to begin offering recreation programs on
Wednesday, August 10, 2022 to coincide with South San Francisco Unified School District’s first
day of school. Staff plans to present a budget request for the maintenance work, and program staff
and supply costs at the July 27, 2022 City Council Meeting.
Planning of the program details are still in progress. Classes will be offered Monday through Friday
from bell time (2:10 p.m. - 2:35 p.m. depending on grade level) to 5:00 p.m. Families will have
the option to enroll for one to five days per week on a quarterly basis, depending on interest in
daily program themes like fun science, nature, sports, cultural exploration, etc.
Using the Department’s current fee schedule, a fee of $14.25 per day, or $71.25 per week will be
applied to these after school classes. Staff is exploring options for participant fee waivers and is
considering using the County’s child care program fee waiver model of $140,000 in annual income
per household as the fee waiver threshold.
Once the program gets underway, staff will use lessons learned and participant/community
feedback to plan the next session of after school classes. Staff will also explore opportunities to
use the Paradise Valley Recreation Center for extended day activities in the morning and evening
hours. Possibilities for extended use includes preschool aged classes (not necessarily licensed
care), Parent-Teacher Observation Preschool Courses (PTO) or Co-Op preschool programs, youth
and adult classes, and other community activities. The Department’s first year in the facility is
viewed as a pilot program. Long term, staff discussed conducting a facility assessment/feasibility
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study of the site to determine the level of deferred maintenance, and conducting public outreach
and visioning on the future of the site.
Co-Sponsored Group Update: Ballet Folklorico
The Parks and Recreation Department supports a number of co-sponsored groups. These
organizations are recreational in nature, bring people of like interests together, and provide
opportunities for social exchange and development. Benefits of co-sponsorship include modest
staff support, inclusion of promotional materials in the Activity Guide, ability to participate in
Department events, and reduced cost of facility usage as available. Each group is required to
comply with the City’s Co-Sponsorship Agreement and undergoes an annual renewal process. The
renewal process includes an annual report of the organization’s programs, membership, and
financial information. Staff reviews the reports and prepares a summary and recommendation to
the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Through this year’s renewal process, which is currently in progress, staff met with individuals
from Ballet Folkorico of South San Francisco. Ballet Folklorico has not submitted a co-
sponsorship renewal application since 2019. Staff recognizes the value that Ballet Folklorico of
South San Francisco brings to the community and will continue to help Ballet Folklorico work
towards submitting a new co-sponsorship relationship in the future. In the meantime, the
Department will continue to offer various levels of Ballet Folklorico classes with instructors
Marianna Roman and Martin Cruz for community members to participate in.
Aquatics Staff Training Update
Over the past three months, Orange Pool has welcomed 13
new staff members, a mix of lifeguards and swim
instructors. The Aquatics Program is offering a full range
of summer programming and is back to pre-covid
capacities for classes. During the summer, Orange Pool
hosts an average of 500 daily participants. The learn-to-
swim program has hosted 605 students within the first two
weeks of summer and will serve an additional 650 to 700 students over the next six weeks. In total,
the summer swimming lesson program offers about 208 learn-to-swim classes, which will
accommodate roughly 1,200 participants over eight weeks.
To prepare for the busy summer programming, Aquatics Program Supervisor Brian Noce
organized and led several staff trainings during the weeks of May 30 and June 6. The training
included a lifeguard certification class, an in-person presentation of policy and procedures
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including emergency action plans, lifeguard training and review, swim instructor training, and a
mock drowning scenario with the South San Francisco Fire Department. The integrated simulated
drowning scenario allows lifeguard staff to work with the Fire Department when they arrive on
the scene. Practicing the transition of care, which is part of the emergency action plan, is something
lifeguards do not get to experience in their general lifeguard certification course. This advanced
training opportunity will benefit the current and future staff of Orange Pool.
Brian’s focus for staff training is for staff to recognize
emergencies before they happen. Prevention is one of the most
effective tools of lifeguarding to keep everyone safe in and around
the water. Some preventative measures staff practice at Orange
Pool include identifying a non-swimmer or an unsupervised child,
enforcing swim tests, and requiring parents to be in the water with
their children. Drowning is preventable when the appropriate
supervision and education are applied. Unfortunately, drowning
remains a leading cause of death in children ages one to four. At
Orange Pool, the Department strives to decrease these statistics by
offering critical learn-to-swim programs and educating parents
and children about water safety.
Preschool and Early Learning Program Update
Siebecker Preschool has added a little fun to their summer with themed Fun Fridays. Each Friday
there is a new topic that the children learn about. Additionally, the warmer summer weather has
allowed for more outdoor programming, which has the following benefits in children’s
development:
• Gives children an opportunity to learn new things. Playing
outdoor games can be a great way to enhance learning abilities
in kids.
• Helps kids with their physical development. Outdoor play
keeps kids active and can boost their physical stamina and
fitness.
• Boosts creativity. Indulging in outdoor games can make
children more creative and improve their imagination skills.
• Helps children acquire social skills. Kids who spend time
outdoors and play games with each other tend to interact effectively with other kids.
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Westborough Preschool participants celebrated Father’s Day by making wonderful artwork that
celebrates what they love to do with their parents. The children are also enjoying growing all sorts
of fruits, vegetables, and flowers in their garden.
Full of Fun Camp Update
This summer, the Department is hosting three weeks of
Full of Fun Camp. Full of Fun Camp is designed for
teens and young adults with special needs. Campers and
volunteers have enjoyed various cooking, art, outdoor
and indoor activities at the site all week. Staff have been
able to bring back fieldtrips for the Full of Fun Camp
and Teen Campers this summer. They enjoyed some fun
in the sun at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Fremont
Water Park, and a San Jose Giants game.
Youth Enrichment Services Update
Through a San Mateo County Strong Summer Enrichment Grant, Youth Enrichment Services
(YES) was able to augment staff training. Trainers from Playworks and the California School Age
Consortium facilitated six different sessions allowing staff to further enhance their knowledge and
skills in leading activities, group management, dealing with disruptive behavior, bullying
prevention, and problem solving.
In addition, partnering with San Mateo County, the Department was able to have 31 staff members
attend Mental Health First Aid at no cost. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health issues
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in youth were concerning. Since the pandemic, these numbers have increased at an alarming rate.
Having staff who are aware of warning signs provides the opportunity for earlier intervention.
Often, children who are experiencing mental health issues are the ones who display disruptive
and/or bullying behaviors. Making this connection allows for greater understanding of these
children and how to help them with both their social skills and emotional needs. This training
complemented the trainings the YES Program provided in dealing with disruptive behavior,
bullying prevention, and problem solving.
A brief description of each training is included below:
Mental Health First Aid
The Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) course is a six to eight hour training program
designed for any adult working with young people, ages 12-18. The course focuses on how to help
a young person who may be experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis.
Playworks
Power of Play and Group Management is a six hour on-site professional development training. It
introduces the importance of play and lays the foundation for creating a safe, healthy, and
respectful environment for youth with COVID safety in mind. Power of Play gives staff the
introductory tools needed to create safe and inclusive play opportunities for all students. Group
Management explores five key group management strategies that adults can use to set students up
for successful group behavior – building rapport; attention getters and signals; transitions,
openings, and closings; learning styles; and rules and consequences.
Developing Problem Solving Skills
This training provided participants with the knowledge and skills to be able to problem solve
behavior concerns in their program and help children and youth gain skills to solve problems.
Including Children and Youth with Disruptive Behaviors
Participants discussed the challenges of children and youth with disruptive behavior and learn
strategies for effectively addressing these behaviors.
Bullying Prevention and Intervention Strategies for Children and Youth
This training provides participants with the knowledge and skills to empower youth with the tools
to prevent and intervene in bullying situations and they learned and practiced teaching the HEART
bullying intervention strategy for children and youth.
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 4, 2022
TO: Mayor, Vice Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Greg Mediati, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Department Update
Cultural Arts Commission “Handcrafted with Love” Art and Craft Show Extended Exhibit
The first in-person Cultural Arts Commission show took place
on July 15 and 16. Art and crafts created by hand were featured.
Twenty-two artists submitted a total of 45 entries. Eight artists
were awarded for their entries in the two media categories. Best
in Show awards were given to Helen Wilborn (1st place), Paul
Tanti (2nd place) and Elizabeth Wilberg (3rd place). The entries
were judged by professional art instructor Natalie Esfahanian.
The finalists will be formally acknowledged at the August
Cultural Arts Commission meeting. In addition, the finalists’
winning entries are on extended exhibit in the atrium display
window at the Municipal Services Building.
Selected entries may also be viewed in our virtual gallery exhibit. Gallery one
(https://bit.ly/ArtandCraft1-ssf22) features the finalist’s entries. Other exceptional works can be
seen in gallery two (https://bit.ly/ArtandCraft2-ssf22).
Viewing is free and viewers are invited to sign the virtual guest book and share their thoughts by
visiting https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2022JulySSFExtendedArtExhibit. Extended exhibits
will run through August 29.
Recreation Administration Team Update
Currently, there is a vacancy in the Acting Recreation Manager position. The position is designated
as “acting” because it is temporarily vacant due to Angela Duldulao serving as the Acting Deputy
Director until a formal recruitment is completed for the Deputy Director position. The role of
Acting Recreation Manager will be covered on a rotating basis by Recreation Supervisors Laura
Armanino, Devin Stenhouse, and Mike Mulkerrins.
In addition, staff has been able to complete several recruitments. Since there have been several
shifts in the Recreation Division, the following is a recap of the supervisors assigned to each
recreation program area, with an asterisk next to those who are newly appointed.
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• Aquatics – Brian Noce*
• Classes – Devin Stenhouse
• Preschool and Early Learning – Laura Armanino
• Rentals/Sports – Mike Mulkerrins
• Seniors – Kasey Jo Cullinan*
• Youth Enrichment Services – Kimberly Morrison*
• Administrative Assistant II – Keren Solano*
The Cultural Arts Program, coordinated by Cultural Arts Specialist Ercie Santos, is now under
the Administration Division, managed by Business Manager Erin O’Brien.
The Department is fortunate to have such a deep bench of highly skilled and wonderful colleagues
to serve in acting positions and apply for promotional opportunities. The high level of excellence
among internal candidates for these recent recruitments have made for difficult decisions for those
with the responsibility of making the final selection in the hiring process.
Karate Promotional
The Classes Program hosted its biannual karate promotional for its Shinkyu Shotokan Karate
students on Sunday, July 17 at the Alice Peña Bulos Community Center. Fifteen students
successfully tested for advancement for each of their respective belts (which represent their skill-
level within the activity). This was the first of two Shinkyu Shotokan Karate promotional of the
year. The second will take place on Saturday, December 3 in the Municipal Services Building
Social Hall.
Field Day Event and Movie Night in the Park
The first event of this summer’s Movie Night in the Park series
took place on Friday, July 15 at Orange Memorial Park. The
evening started by celebrating National Parks and Recreation
Month with a Field Day event, which consisted of free fitness
classes on the basketball court, various games on the soccer
field, a photo booth inside of the Joseph A. Fernekes Building,
and a free hot dog giveaway. Friends of Parks and Recreation
were present to sell pizza and other refreshments to Field Day
participants and movie-goers. The featured movie was Space
Jam: A New Legacy which kicked off at sundown.
Approximately 300 - 400 people attended the successful
event.
The next Movie Night will feature Disney's Encanto and
cultural activities at the Martin Elementary School Baseball
Field on Friday, August 19.
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Parks Division Update
Telemundo Network and Spanish Language Natural Resources Program Outreach
The Parks Division has been making a concerted effort to provide inclusive materials for Spanish-
speaking residents. This includes the monthly “Sign Hill Stewards” newsletter, which is published
in both English and Spanish, as well as providing “Agents of Discovery” smartphone application
activities in both languages.
Candace LaCroix, the Department’s Natural Resource Specialist dedicated to restoring and
educating the public about Sign Hill, speaks Spanish fluently and has been integral to engaging
Spanish-speaking residents on the hill. This outreach has not gone unnoticed by the community.
Recently, Telemundo contacted the Parks Division requesting an interview about Sign Hill which
will be conducted in later August. The Parks Division hopes this will help increase the reach of
staff’s efforts and draw in even more volunteers to help restore Sign Hill. Additional updates on
this press event will be shared with the City Council as details are known.
Town of Hillsborough Palms Relocated to Orange Memorial Park
The Town of Hillsborough recently reached
out to nearby cities with an offer to donate
two Canary Island Date Palms at no cost.
These trees must be removed or relocated by
the Town of Hillsborough due to a planned
construction project.
The Orange Memorial Park Ballfield project,
managed by the Capital Projects Department,
included plans to place three Canary Island
Date Palms on the corner of Orange Avenue
and Memorial Drive, where Hollywood
Juniper shrubs once existed. The Town of
Hillsborough not only donated the trees, but
also shared the cost of relocating the palms to Orange Memorial Park.
The third palm on this corner will be relocated from within Orange Memorial Park. This existing
tree is in direct conflict with the project footprint, located behind the backstop of the north field.
Palm trees are monocotyledons (essentially grasses) with narrowly branching roots and have a
high success rate of transplanting at maturity, unlike other dicotyledon or broadleaf vascular trees.
The root ball is fairly easy to dig out, and palm trees can usually have a speedy recovery after
transporting and replanting.
Transplanting of these more mature palms will help give the new project an established feeling
and greater sense of grandeur when entering the park. Previously, smaller palms were proposed
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which would have taken many years to reach this size. This opportunity was a great way to partner
with a neighboring municipality to make a larger impact on the ballfield project and save mature
palms at comparable cost as much smaller palms from a nursery.
New Electric Commercial Deck Mower
After considerable planning and coordination with the Public
Works Department’s Fleet Division, the Parks Division took
receipt of its first all-electric mower. This mower will replace
one of the conventional diesel deck mowers that is due for
replacement.
The new mower is quieter and more maneuverable than the
old equipment. This electric mower will help achieve the
Division’s and City’s goal of reducing carbon emissions. Per
the manufacturer, this is their first electric mower on the
Peninsula – an exciting precedent for the industry.