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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.19.2021 PR Comm Minutes CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES FROM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2021 I. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m. A regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of South San Francisco was held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, via teleconference due to the COVID- 19 pandemic and local health orders. II. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Battaglia, Camacho, DeNardi, Firpo, Lock, and Uy Absent: All were present ACM Ranals shared that Commissioner Aires has resigned from the Commission and there is now a vacancy that the City will recruit to fill. Staff: Sharon Ranals, Assistant City Manager / Director of Parks and Recreation Greg Mediati, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Angela Duldulao, Recreation Manager Joshua Richardson, Parks Manager Kari Jung, Administrative Assistant II Erin O’Brien, Recreation Supervisor Laura Armanino, Childcare Supervisor Kelli Jo Cullinan, Senior Services Supervisor Jacob Gilchrist, Director of Capital Projects Kimberly Morrison, Childcare Assistant Supervisor III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Skipped. IV. AGENDA REVIEW: There were no changes to the agenda. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 21, 2021, MEETING: Approved by motion. Motion: Commissioner Battaglia / Seconded: Commissioner Camacho. VI. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Resident Nicholas Pappas and his wife shared their experience with online registration, specifically related to Aquatics classes, and their frustration with all the classes filling up within the first few minutes of registration. He offered suggestions that additional classes could be scheduled if other programs were moved or eliminated, creating more space and time for kids classes as well as raising prices since the City programs are significantly less than other private programs in the area. Ethan Mizzi shared that he is just watching and had nothing to share. ACM Ranals shared that the new Youth Commission, which Ethan sits on, will meet November 1. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of the Meeting of October 19, 2021 Page 2 VII. OLD BUSINESS: A. Capital Projects Update Director Gilchrist shared that beginning in January 2021, Swinerton Builders accepted control of the new Library/Parks and Recreation Center site and began site preparation and construction in earnest. Construction is going well and anticipated to last approximately 30 months and will be completed mid-2023. Since March 2021, Swinerton Builders has worked on the foundation which included installing the El Camino Real temporary shoring wall with tiebacks, drilling piles, installing rebar, placing concrete footings, and installing shotcrete for retaining walls along El Camino Real. The last week of August saw the beginning of structural steel installation, which was substantially completed in early October. With the installation of the Visual Mockup (VMU) on site, seen by those Commissioners who attended the recent site visit, staff can get a feel for the curtain wall that creates the outer shell of the LPR building. Sustainable design features, including the fritted glass, are integral to the Library/Parks and Recreation building design, from site selection and development to passive, low- carbon energy systems and indoor environmental quality enhancements. In June 2018, Council directed the team to not pursue LEED certification – primarily due to costs associated with accreditation – but asked that the project include as many sustainable design elements as possible. As planned, however, only a few items preclude the project from achieving LEED-Silver equivalence. Staff will continue to provide periodic updates to the Commission over the duration of construction. Commissioner Camacho inquired about the glass VMU, which felt hot and was concerned about cooling costs and if there will be solar panels to offset the energy costs. Director Gilchrist confirmed that solar panels will be installed on LPR and PD as well as the Corp Yard. The frit pattern on the west side is denser and that the attempt is to deflect as much heat as possible. Energy analysis on the building was completed to capture enough heat to keep it comfortable. In the Council Chambers, several vents will be installed to allow heat to escape. ACM Ranals shared that there will be electric shades on windows as well. Commissioner Lock inquired if the HVAC design has been modified for COVID. Director Gilchrist shared that the building was already designed with state-of-the-art filtration. Further analysis found no additional changes/upgrades were needed. VIII. New Business: A. Childcare Program Update Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of the Meeting of October 19, 2021 Page 3 Supervisor Armanino shared that the afterschool program has resumed normal schedules rather than the full day hours that were offered while the school district had distance learning in place. The programs are run with herself as the Supervisor, Kimberly Morrison as the Assistant Supervisor and Cristina Simmons as the Administrative Assistant, all operating out of the Fernekes Building. Afterschool programs are operating at normal hours with 50-60% capacity, which matches the same number of students that the school district allows per classroom due to COVID. Chair Uy inquired why staff is operating at 50-60% capacity when pre-COVID programs were always full. Supervisor Armanino explained that the school district allows for 20-24 students per classroom. Due to COVID, the childcare program has operated under the lower capacity numbers to allow for social distancing and smaller groups. Commissioner Firpo inquired if more space became available would the City be able to staff up more people. Supervisor Armanino explained that staffing has been a challenge, but if the space and budget both allowed for it, the City would continue its efforts to staff the programs to capacity. Commissioner Camacho inquired about the part-time hourly rate and about the State funds for TK going through the school district. Supervisor Armanino shared that the rate for 15-17 year old starts at $15.69 and for a teacher qualified is $18.64. She further confirmed that the City has reached out to the school district and offered to partner with them as we look at transitional kindergarten through our Childcare Master Plan. IX. Friends of Parks and Recreation: Manager Duldulao shared that there are no updates at this time. X. Beautification Committee: Deputy Director Mediati reported that there is nothing new to report. XI. Items from Commission: Commissioner DeNardi attended the tree lighting for childhood cancer awareness month, the 101st anniversary celebration event at City Hall, the Mission Blue Nursery benefit breakfast and saw Emma Lewis, was impressed with the tour at the new LPR building construction and wanted to share that the IACC is grateful for IT support. Commissioner Camacho attended the City Hall anniversary celebration, the renaming ceremony of the Magnolia Center to Roberta Cerri Teglia Center, the LPR building construction site tour and signed the beam in Rich Holt’s memory. She inquired about whether the pool is operating at full capacity and wanted to know if/when the Commission Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of the Meeting of October 19, 2021 Page 4 could discuss and weigh in on the pricing for classes as mentioned during the Citizen Participation. ACM Ranals shared that staff will prepare the item for discussion and reminded that not only does the Department take participation/capacity into account, but the shared use of resources for different age groups as well. She further inquired about the Halloween event and Supervisor O’Brien shared that the event will take place rain or shine and that a lot of fun activities are planned. Commissioner Battaglia shared her compliments towards staff. She attended the Roberta Cerri Teglia Center renaming ceremony and is looking forward to the wreath making workshop. Commissioner Firpo attended the City Hall anniversary celebration and commended staff for their quick response to support the eight families displaced by the fire on Armour. Commissioner Lock inquired about the slide at the City Hall tot lot, which is closed. Manager Richardson explained that due to popularity/overuse the plastic wore down and staff barricaded it for safety reasons. Normally, the replacement is provided in a couple of months. However, due to COVID-related supply chain issues, the replacement which was ordered two months ago still hasn’t shipped. Commissioner Lock further inquired about Orange Park construction and when the walking bridges may reopen. Manager Richardson shared that the project is going well but there isn’t a firm date on reopening, but staff would follow up with a more accurate date. Chair Uy attended the LPR building construction site tour and is looking forward to the benefits to the community. He expressed his thanks to staff for ordering picnic tables for Sellick Park and looks forward to the installation. XII. Items from Staff: A. Calendar of Events. Deputy Mediati provided a brief update of the Calendar of Events. B. Administrative Updates Chair Uy inquired if Commissioners had any questions related to the previously shared administrative updates. None were shared. XIII. Adjournment: 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Kari Jung, Administrative Assistant II