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CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES FROM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025.
I. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m. A regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of South San Francisco was held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in the Council Chambers at the Library
| Parks and Recreation Center.
II. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Burgo, Camacho, Battaglia, Rey and Uy Absent: Commissioners Lock and DeNardi
Staff: Greg Mediati, Director of Parks and Recreation Angela Duldulao, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Erin O’Brien, Business Manager Laura Armanino, Recreation Manager
Jeanette Yoshida, Administrative Assistant II
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Rey led the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. AGENDA REVIEW: No changes.
V. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: None present. VI. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of Retired Employee Bill Stridbeck:
Director Mediati speaks on Bill Stridbeck’s time with the City and presents him with a Certificate of Recognition for his 37 years with the City. Commissioners congratulate Bill on his retirement and thank him for all he has done.
2. Capital Projects Update: Deputy Director Vitale provides updates on the four projects. A. Oyster Point IIC B. Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center
C. Orange Memorial Park Veterans Memorial
D. Linden Park Project The Commissioners engaged in questions and discussions regarding the Linden Park Project.
3. Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Mid-Year Budget Update: Manager O’Brien gives an update on the mid-year budget and the appropriation
requests which were approved by City Council on February 12, 2025.
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Commissioners engage in questions and discussions regarding the Willow Gardens
Parklets.
4. Calendar of Events: Director Mediati gives a brief update on the Calendar of Events.
5. Administrative Updates: No other updates other than the memo included in packet.
VII. FRIENDS OF PARKS AND RECREATION Deputy Director Duldulao shares that Friends of Parks and Recreation will sell hot cocoa, coffee and water at the Easter Bunny Photo-Hop on April 5.
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 1. Motion to approve meeting minutes from the January 21, 2025, meeting. Motion: Vice Chair Camacho / Seconded: Chair Burgo Abstained: Commissioners Uy due to absence at the last meeting. Approved by motion.
IX. ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION Commissioner Rey comments on the Cultural Art Show and how nice it is. She would like to know if they will host performance pieces for the art shows. Manager O’Brien responds that the Cultural Arts Commission often does so for opening evening element but for the
remaining shows this year they do not have performative pieces. Commissioner Rey
comments that the Lunar New Year celebration was packed and gave input on possible reconfiguration for next year. She shares that she attended the night market and thought it was a success.
Vice Chair Camacho shares that the night market had a great turnout and would like to see
it extended into the summer months also. She commends staff on the quick response to an email she sent regarding cleanup at Centennial Way Park South. Commissioner Uy shares his experience at the “Parcade” in Redwood City, which includes
an arcade and inflatables and thinks it would be nice to have something similar here,
especially during the winter months for kids of all ages to enjoy. He also shares his observation that some parks in San Francisco that have chess and table tennis tables for people to enjoy in the park. He would like to know if this is something that could be done here so people, including seniors, can enjoy the outdoors.
Secretary Battaglia shares that she participated in the Valentines for the Troops event. Secretary Battaglia asks if the bathrooms for Centennial Trail are a possibility to which Director Mediati replied that they are looking at options to possibly have them there.
Chair Burgo shares that she attended the night market and there was a good turnout. She would like to know if we are currently collecting data for an event or if there is way to do so for example how people heard about the event or if they are South San Francisco
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residents. Deputy Director Duldulao responded that for most of the special events they try to have handouts with a QR code and a quick survey to gather data. Director Mediati adds
that the Department has a subscription with Placer.AI, software that uses cell phone data to approximate how many people came to certain locations and where they came from but doesn’t show personal information. For example, they can see how many people came from San Mateo to visit Orange Memorial Park.
X. ITEMS FROM STAFF Director Mediati congratulates Manager O’Brien on becoming CPRS District 4’s president. He also shares that at a future meeting the Commission should receive an update on the planned improvements at Dundee Park and the preschool building at Westborough Park. He would also like to highlight the crew for being able to at a moment’s notice get the shelter
open quickly for the people affected by a fire on Cypress Ave. XI. ADJOURNMENT: 7:53 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Jeanette Yoshida, Administrative Assistant II
Next Meeting: March 18, 2025