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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR Comm Agenda Packet - 03.18.25Tuesday, March 18, 2025 7:00 PM City of South San Francisco P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA Library Parks & Recreation Building 901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco, CA Parks and Recreation Commission Brittany Burgo, Chair Kristy Camacho, Vice Chair Betty Battaglia, Secretary Ruth DeNardi, Commissioner William Lock, Commissioner Jamie Rey, Commissioner Robert Uy, Commissioner Regular Meeting Agenda 1 March 18, 2025Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda Members of the public are encouraged to submit public comments in writing in advance of the meeting by emailing: [email protected] Under the Public Comment section of the agenda, members of the public may speak on any item not listed on the Agenda. Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The Chair may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future meeting. If there appears to be a large number of speakers, the Chair may reduce speaking time to limit the total amount of time for public comments (Gov. Code sec. 54954.3(b)(1).). American Disability Act: The City Clerk will provide materials in appropriate alternative formats to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please send a written request to City Clerk Rosa Govea Acosta at 400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080, or email at [email protected]. Include your name, address, phone number, a brief description of the requested materials, and preferred alternative format service at least 24-hours before the meeting. Accommodations: Individuals who require special assistance of a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in the meeting, including Interpretation Services, should contact the Office of the City Clerk by email at [email protected], 24-hours before the meeting. Page 2 City of South San Francisco Printed on 3/14/2025 2 March 18, 2025Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AGENDA REVIEW PUBLIC COMMENT PRESENTATIONS Report providing an update on the Linden Avenue Park project (project no. pk2305), Dundee Park Remodel (project no.pk2402) and Westborough Preschool (project no. pf2102). (Jacob Gilchrist, Director of Capital Projects and Philip Vitale, Deputy Director of Capital Projects) 1. California Parks and Recreation Society State and District Awards Update. (Erin O’Brien, Business Program Manager) 2. Calendar of Events3. Administrative Updates4. FRIENDS OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Motion to approve the meeting minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting.5. ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION ITEMS FROM STAFF ADJOURNMENT Page 3 City of South San Francisco Printed on 3/14/2025 3 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:25-267 Agenda Date:3/18/2025 Version:1 Item #:1. Report providing an update on the Linden Avenue Park project (project no. pk2305), Dundee Park Remodel (project no.pk2402) and Westborough Preschool (project no. pf2102). (Jacob Gilchrist, Director of Capital Projects and Philip Vitale, Deputy Director of Capital Projects) RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Parks and Recreation Commission receive an update on the Linden Avenue Park Project (project no. pk2305), Dundee Park Remodel (project no.pk2402) and Westborough Preschool (project no. pf2102). Linden Avenue Park - Project Update The Old Town neighborhood was identified in the 2015 Parks and Recreation Master Plan and 2022 General Plan as an area of concern for its lack of parks and open space. To address this need, 616 and 700 Linden Avenue parcels are being developed into a new park. In spring 2024, the City and MIG design team launched a community design process to envision and design the new park. Through a series of public events, a community vision was developed, followed by input on two concept alternatives. During this process, the design team learned about park priorities from neighbors and local businesses, followed the guidance of technical experts, and checked in with City leaders. The preferred concept design, which blends elements of earlier designs alternatives is inspired by traditional plazas around the world that are the heart of their communities, the park concept seeks to create a contemporary new plaza and active park for the Old Town Neighborhood of South San Francisco. The new park will provide spaces for large and small gatherings, offer recreation and play, and incorporate distinct art features reflective of the park’s community. The central plaza is the heart of the park, providing a community space for gatherings, such as a music or dance performance, outdoor exercise class, or other community events. Crowd space can grow with the use of the adjacent lawns and expand to an extra-large event occasionally with a temporary closure of Linden Ave. Small gathering areas are also provided at benches and tables spread throughout the park. A large flex lawn south of the plaza is sized to host a variety of activities-casual sports play (informal soccer/futsal, or other play), movie nights, and plaza overflow, with a small flex lawn north of the plaza for picnics or spillover activities from the playground, fitness area, or plaza. A small fitness area will offer outdoor exercise equipment, and the park provides space for games at the tables, lawn, or plaza. The fenced play area is designed to offer fun for all ages within a compact footprint, and includes the top elements desired by the community: climbing/sliding structure, group play features (spinner and facing “friendship” swing), tot slide and nature play at the edges. Three art options are envisioned at the plaza, based on the community’s preferences for which types of art to include. The final budget for each piece will determine how many elements can be included. A public art process will follow in design development to select artists and artwork reflective of the community’s identity and heritage. The community desired a safe, connected park with slower traffic, and were split on whether to make Pine Ave. a dead- end street or create a one-way connector. The final concept includes the one-way lane with two stop signs. This will slow down traffic and provide more parking access, while also allowing Pine Ave. vehicles to travel through to Linden Ave. Parking spots are provided at the edge of the park for park users, local residents and to support local businesses. As design City of South San Francisco Printed on 3/14/2025Page 1 of 4 powered by Legistar™4 File #:25-267 Agenda Date:3/18/2025 Version:1 Item #:1. Parking spots are provided at the edge of the park for park users, local residents and to support local businesses. As design development moves forward, the City will be reviewing allowable parking times, use of meters, and loading zones. New lighting within the park will build upon the existing street lighting along Linden Ave. Sight lines will be maintained between tree canopies and lower ground plane plantings to ensure visibility into the park. The new one-way lane connecting Pine Ave. to 7th Lane is narrow with stop signs to help slow traffic. Vehicular bollards at the curve and street parking spaces offer further separation from park uses. A public restroom (and its utility costs) was not in the initial park budget, but we learned it was an important feature for park visitors’ comfort and to reduce reliance on adjacent businesses. Space for a portable restroom will be provided at a minimum, and the project team is exploring additional options for funding a permanent single-user restroom to be included in the final construction drawings. New trees and drought-tolerant/native plants with water-efficient irrigation will provide shade and offer a comfortable, green backdrop for the park. Stormwater will be directed to bioretention areas to slow and filter runoff. The concept design has been shared with the community through the following events: ·Open House #3 (March 1) ·Youth Commission (March 3) ·Merchant Roundtable (March 7) The concept design is posted at the park kiosks and available on the project webpage www.ssf.net/parkprojects <https://www.ssf.net/parkprojects>. Summary of feedback to date on the preferred concept design: General Comments ·Both open-house visitors and nearby business owners are excited to have a new community space in the neighborhood. ·Overall happiness for the kids to have a new playground within walking distance. ·Looking forward to improved facilities such as the restroom and more seating opportunities. ·Questions and concerns relate to soil quality, traffic and park operations (parking enforcement, safety, security). It should be noted that the land has been deemed safe for a park. Please refer to the October 23, 2024 City Council Meeting presentation for additional details. Art Themes ·Excited to showcase cultural themes and to bring a unique identity to the new park. ·History of South San Francisco and Old Town, particularly the immigrant, Latino and Native American contributions. ·Interactive, STEM-based, and musical art pieces. ·Desire to work with local artists. Next Steps The concept design will be presented at the upcoming business improvement district meeting on March 21. The design team will incorporate feedback gathered through the Preferred Concept Phase, including feedback provided by the Parks and Recreation Commission and PBID meeting as part of the update on March 18 and present an update to City Council on April 9 th. Based on the direction of Council, the design team will proceed with development of construction documentation and begin preparation of the Initial Study as part of the California Environmental Quality Act. City of South San Francisco Printed on 3/14/2025Page 2 of 4 powered by Legistar™5 File #:25-267 Agenda Date:3/18/2025 Version:1 Item #:1. Dundee Park Improvements - Project Update On October 7, 2024, City staff (Josh Richardson, Parks Manager and Jake Gilchrist, Director of Capital Projects) and then -Mayor Coleman hosted a community discussion regarding ideas to improve Dundee Park. More than 20 residents attended the meeting and provided helpful feedback to get the project moving in the right direction. General Comments 1. Everyone agrees that the park is in dire need of improvement. 2. Staff explained that the project budget is $600k. To be as efficient as possible with the project funding and to minimize consultant design fees and procurement time, Staff plans to use a cooperative purchase program to procure the materials and accomplish the improvements. For a relatively small project, this method should deliver the best value for our budget. 3. Residents asked if the budget could be increased. Staff and Mayor Coleman explained that an increase would need to be considered and approved by the entire City Council. Playground Improvements 1. There is broad agreement that Dundee Park and Clay Park should complement each other and not provide too much redundancy in terms of play elements. 2. Consideration of targeting the playground for toddlers and younger children at Dundee Park makes sense, but also include an older child area that is not too tall or hazardous for adventurous younger kids. 3. Overall, residents would prefer synthetic play surface (poured in place or synthetic turf) over loose fill wood fiber. Staff explained that wood fiber is significantly less expensive and we’ll have to balance the desire for synthetic surfacing against the overall project costs. 4. There is support for expanding the footprint of the playground but first we’ll see how we can maximize the existing space. 5. It’s preferable that the playground is fenced to keep children in and dogs out. 6. Playground themes discussed were nature and dinosaurs and these were generally supported by all in attendance. 7. A saucer swing instead of belt/buckets would be good - preference for no tire swing because of water collection. Overall Park Amenities 1. There is strong support for picnic tables and the ability to support small gathering or birthday parties at the park. Ideally the park improvements would convert some of the lawn area for this purpose. 2. Shade is important. 3. There is support for half-court basketball and accommodation for scooters or tricycles, provided that the hardscape area can be re-graded to be flatter and more usable. Future Project Communication and Next Steps In order to accommodate busy schedules and child care challenges, residents asked for a combination of online and in- person communication, such as an online survey to review design choices but also potentially an in-person evening or Saturday morning event in the park. Recently, staff received a draft design and playground equipment options from our consultants. Staff is developing and online survey with two explicit purposes: ·Confirm that the proposed park layout improvements reflect the desires of the residents. ·Receive feedback on which of the two proposed playground designs are preferred by the residents. Staff is planning to host the next community meeting on the evening of Monday, April 14 at the park. Westborough Preschool -- Project Update In 2021, staff was directed to explore a location for a new preschool in the Westborough neighborhood. An initial study of City of South San Francisco Printed on 3/14/2025Page 3 of 4 powered by Legistar™6 File #:25-267 Agenda Date:3/18/2025 Version:1 Item #:1. locating a preschool at Carter Park helped determine the needs of staff to run a new facility, but ultimately seismic concerns at Carter Park required that staff abandon the idea of building at Carter Park. After exploring other locations, in late 2022, the City Manager directed staff to proceed with exploring Westborough Park as a potential location. In spring 2024, Capital Projects recommended to City Council an award of professional services contract to Dorman Associates for the planning and design of a new preschool at Westborough Park. Since that time, staff and the design team have explored Westborough Park and developed a preliminary plan for a new preschool. The proposed plan imagines a new facility near Fire Station 64 and separate from the existing Alice Bulos Community Center where there are currently three preschool classrooms, one in the main building and two in the adjacent modular- construction classrooms. The all-new five-classroom preschool allows for a dedicated building and playground, freeing up the existing playground and building for other neighborhood needs. While there will be an impact on the park, staff is working with the design to minimize impact to the park while also looking for opportunities to make park improvements. One example is a new ADA-compliant accessible pedestrian route to the tennis courts, a legally required feature that has never been developed at Westborough Park. For their part, the architects have offered the following statement on their design intent for the building: “Dorman Associate’s approach to early childhood education design is about crafting environments that nurture curiosity, independence, and a sense of security. Designing at a residential scale allows the spaces to feel familiar and inviting to children, which creates an environment where they can explore freely while feeling safe and supported. A single, clearly defined entry serves as the transition point between the outside world and the learning environment. Positioned at the parking drop-off area, this entry provides a direct and secure route for caretakers and children. Administrative offices overlook both the parking lot and entryway, ensuring clear sightlines and an added layer of security. This thoughtful layout allows the entry space to function as both a welcoming hub and a controlled gateway to the classrooms and play areas. Inside the classrooms,natural light, fresh air, and a strong connection to the outdoors define the experience. Open, flexible spaces integrate child-friendly toilet areas and teacher support pods, ensuring continuous visibility and ease of supervision. Low- to zero-VOC materials uphold a high standard of indoor air quality, creating a healthy environment for learning and play. Seamless indoor-outdoor connections are central to the design. Each classroom has direct access to the outdoor play area, reinforcing the essential relationship between children and nature. A covered outdoor classroom and a variety of natural textures encourage movement, exploration, and hands-on engagement with the natural world.” The landscape architects from the design company BASE provided this statement about their approach to the outdoor learning environment: “Outdoor nature play provides an opportunity for children to practice their social and emotional skills, including safe risk taking and problem solving. It invites children to learn and explore the natural environment, such as experiencing seasons, playing with dirt and water, observing plants, and watching birds and insects. Nature-oriented outdoor activities promote physical health. Children build gross motor skills, such as coordination, balance, and body awareness, when they freely run, jump, and climb outdoors. Playing outdoors at natural play playground areas has benefits for both young children and their educators.” The attached presentation reflects the initial design work. Staff will return with an update after receiving feedback from additional staff, the community, Design Review Board, and City Council. If all goes as planned construction should begin in early 2026. 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Ba s e d I m p r o v e m e n t Di s t r i c t ( P B I D ) S t e e r i n g C o m m i t t e e M e e t i n g Re u n i ó n d e l C o m i t é D i r e c t i v o d e l D i s t r i t o d e Me j o r a m i e n t o B a s a d o e n l a P r o p i e d a d ( P B I D ) d e S S F Fi n a l C o n c e p t E v e n t s | Ev e n t o s de Co n c e p t o Fi n a l 40 41 Ga t h e r i n g | Re u n i o n e s 42 Re c r e a t i o n & P l a y | Re c r e a c i ó n y J u e g o 43 Re c r e a t i o n & P l a y | Re c r e a c i ó n y J u e g o 44 Si t e F e a t u r e s | El e m e n t o s de l S i t i o 45  Bo t h o p e n h o u s e v i s i t o r s a n d n e a r b y bu s i n e s s o w n e r s a r e ex c i t e d t o h a v e a ne w c o m m u n i t y s p a c e in t h e ne i g h b o r h o o d .  Ov e r a l l ha p p i n e s s f o r t h e k i d s to h a v e a ne w p l a y g r o u n d in w a l k i n g d i s t a n c e .  Lo o k i n g f o r w a r d t o i m p r o v e d f a c i l i t i e s su c h a s th e r e s t r o o m a n d m o r e s e a t i n g op p o r t u n i t i e s .  Qu e s t i o n s & c o n c e r n s r e l a t e t o s o i l q u a l i t y , tr a f f i c a n d pa r k o p e r a t i o n s (p a r k i n g en f o r c e m e n t , s a f e t y , s e c u r i t y )  Ta n t o l o s v i s i t a n t e s d e l a r e u n i ó n d e pu e r t a s a b i e r t a s c o m o l o s p r o p i e t a r i o s d e ne g o c i o s c e r c a n o s es t á n e m o c i o n a d o s de t e n e r u n n u e v o e s p a c i o c o m u n i t a r i o en e l v e c i n d a r i o .  Al e g r í a p o r u n n u e v o p a r q u e i n f a n t i l pa r a lo s n i ñ o s a p o c a d i s t a n c i a  Il u s i o n a d o s c o n m e j o r e s i n s t a l a c i o n e s , co m o el b a ñ o , y m á s o p o r t u n i d a d e s p a r a se n t a r s e .  Pr e g u n t a s e i n q u i e t u d e s s e r e l a c i o n a n co n l a c a l i d a d d e l s u e l o , e l t r á f i c o y l a s op e r a c i o n e s d e l p a r q u e (c o n t r o l d e l es t a c i o n a m i e n t o , s e g u r i d a d ) Co m m u n i t y I n p u t | Ap o r t e s d e l a c o m u n i d a d 46 Ea r l i e r A r t I n p u t |Ap o r t e a n t e r i o r s o b r e e l a r t e To t a l W e i g h t e d S c o r e Sp a n i s h 0 10 0 20 0 30 0 40 0 50 0 Co l o r i d o M u r a l e n la P l a z a Fe s t i v a l L i g h t Co l u m n s Ar t / P l a y - C l i m b i n g Sc u l p t u r e Ar t f u l Pe r f o r m a n c e Bac k d r o p Fe n c e Mu r a l Ve r t i c a l En t r y Sc u l p t u r e Me m o r i a l A r t Co l o r f u l S e a t w a l l s Co l o r f u l G r o u n d Mu r a l A t P l a z a Co l u m n a s d e L u c e s d e F e s t i v a l Ar t e / J u e g o -Es c u l t u r a p a r a E s c a l a r Pa r e d e s d e a s i e n t o c o l o r i d a s Es c e n a r i o p a r a E v e n t o s Mu r a l d e C e r c o Es c u l t u r a d e E n t r a d a V e r t i c a l Ar t e C o n m e m o r a t i v o To t a l W e i g h t e d S c o r e Pu n t u a c i ó n to t a l 33 0 35 2 37 8 39 1 47 3 48 5 49 9 32 1 Pa r t i c i p a n t s w e r e a s k e d t o r a n k t h e A r t & I d e n t i t y e l e m e n t s t h e y p r e f e r r e d Se p i d i ó a l o s p a r t i c i p a n t e s q u e c l a s i f i c a r a n l o s e l e m e n t o s d e A r t e e I d e n t i d a d q u e p r e f e r í a n 47 Ar t F e a t u r e s |El e m e n t o s d e A r t e 48 Ar t T h e m e s – Co m m u n i t y I n p u t Te m a s d e a r t e – Ap o r t e s d e l a c o m u n i d a d  Ex c i t e d t o sh o w c a s e c u l t u r a l t h e m e s an d to br i n g a u n i q u e i d e n t i t y to t h e n e w p a r k .  Hi s t o r y o f S o u t h S a n F r a n c i s c o & O l d T o w n , pa r t i c u l a r l y t h e im m i g r a n t , L a t i n o a n d Na t i v e A m e r i c a n c o n t r i b u t i o n s .  In t e r a c t i v e , S T E M -ba s e d , a n d m u s i c a l a r t pi e c e s .  De s i r e t o w o r k w i t h lo c a l a r t i s t s .  Em o c i ó n p o r mo s t r a r t e m a s c u l t u r a l e s y tr a e r u n a i d e n t i d a d ú n i c a al n u e v o pa r q u e .  Hi s t o r i a d e S o u t h S a n F r a n c i s c o y O l d To w n , p a r t i c u l a r m e n t e l a s c o n t r i b u c i o n e s de in m i g r a n t e s , l a c o m u n i d a d L a t i n a y pu e b l o s i n d í g e n a s .  Pi e z a s d e a r t e in t e r a c t i v a s , b a s a d a s e n CT I M ( c i e n c i a , t e c n o l o g í a , i n g e n i e r í a , y ma t e m á t i c a s ) y m u s i c a l e s .  De s e o d e t r a b a j a r c o n ar t i s t a s l o c a l e s . 49 Ne x t S t e p s |Pr ó x i m o s P a s o s  Ci t y C o u n c i l P r e s e n t a t i o n (A p r i l 9 )  CE Q A – In i t i a l S t u d y  Pl a y g r o u n d E q u i p m e n t S u r v e y  Ar t D e v e l o p m e n t S u r v e y  Co n s t r u c t i o n D o c u m e n t a t i o n  Co n s t r u c t i o n  Pr e s e n t a c i ó n a l C o n c e j o M u n i c i p a l (9 d e a b r i l )  Pr o c e s o d e R e v i s i ó n A m b i e n t a l (C E Q A ) – Es t u d i o I n i c i a l  En c u e s t a s o b r e e l e q u i p o d e l á r e a de j u e g o s  En c u e s t a d e D e s a r r o l l o A r t í s t i c o  Do c u m e n t o s d e c o n s t r u c c i ó n  Co n s t r u c c i ó n 50 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:25-268 Agenda Date:3/18/2025 Version:1 Item #:2. California Parks and Recreation Society State and District Awards Update.(Erin O’Brien, Business Program Manager) RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Parks and Recreation Commission be apprised of the City’s recognition as a recipient of the 2024 statewide California Parks and Recreation Society Award of Excellence in Design for Park Planning; additionally, the Commission is provided with an update on the 2024 nominations for the CPRS District 4 Awards and Volunteer Recognition. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION The California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS) Award of Excellence in Design in Park Planning recognizes outstanding achievements in the planning and development of public facilities. This prestigious award honors projects that exemplify high standards in design, community involvement, aesthetics, accessibility, and usability. With applications from throughout the state of California, selected recipients of this award represent the highest level of excellence in outdoor recreation spaces, prioritizing open space, community engagement, and increased public use. Recipients of the 2024 CPRS Award of Excellence “Best of the Best” will be recognized at the CPRS Conference in Sacramento on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The Department is honored to share that the Centennial Way Park South project was selected as a recipient of this prestigious and highly competitive award. Additionally, this is the time of the year where CPRS District 4 requests nominations from agencies that honor unique innovation, and outstanding individuals for their professional and volunteer contributions to the fields of parks, recreation, and human services. The South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department is proud to share our 2024 nominees, scheduled to be honored at the May 8 awards dinner hosted at the Mountain View Community Center. Award of Excellence: Centennial Way Park South Centennial Way Park South is the realization of years of planning for a connected green space corridor that extends through the City of South San Francisco. Parlaying the momentum from the recently completed Centennial Way Trail Master Plan, this park delivers a modern, highly desirable skate park, a pump track, unique playgrounds, nature play and education using reclaimed logs from South San Francisco, as well conventional spaces such as open lawn areas, picnic tables, barbecues, and corn hole. The project coordinated with SFPUC, PG&E, and BART to maximize usable space and went through a robust community engagement process. The proximity to San Bruno BART and adjacency to a trail also prioritizes alternative forms of transportation to access the park. This project took a fallow, unusable land and transformed it into a state-of-the -art park that truly has something for every user group, from passive recreation to "extreme" sports. Volunteer & Sponsor Citation Award: Patrick Dunleavy Recreation volunteer, Patrick Dunleavy, was raised in South San Francisco and has played an integral role in the Shinkyu Shotokan Karate program. Beginning as a young student under Sensei Sue Miller, Patrick grew up in the program, mentoring fellow students, earning his black belt, and eventually joining the Parks and Recreation staff to assist with karate classes. Even after stepping away to focus on school and his career,City of South San Francisco Printed on 3/14/2025Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™51 File #:25-268 Agenda Date:3/18/2025 Version:1 Item #:2. Recreation staff to assist with karate classes. Even after stepping away to focus on school and his career, Patrick has remained a dedicated volunteer of the program, always stepping in when needed. Over the past five plus years, he has been a steady presence in the program, supporting youth, teen, and adult classes. His teaching approach emphasizes the fundamental principles of Shotokan Karate, instilling discipline respect, and technical proficiency in participants. Beyond instruction, Patrick actively contributes to the program’s success by volunteering his time to host two annual tournaments, which include organizing the competitions, assisting with setups, and welcoming dojos from across the Bay Area. In the summer and fall of 2024, he generously donated his time to co-instruct evening and weekend classes, balancing this commitment alongside his fulltime responsibilities. Recognizing Patrick’s contributions and achievements not only honor his dedication but also inspire future generations of martial artists to follow in his footsteps. The Department has also submitted a nomination to recognize a recently retired, longtime dedicated South San Francisco Parks and Recreation employee who has left a great impact on the Department and the City of South San Francisco. The results of this award are still pending. Additional award information will be forthcoming, however Commissioners interested in attending the CPRS District 4 Awards and Volunteer Recognition Dinner on May 8, 2025 are kindly requested to RSVP to Administrative Assistant Jeanette Yoshida by April 17, 2025. City of South San Francisco Printed on 3/14/2025Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™52 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:25-265 Agenda Date:3/18/2025 Version:1 Item #:3. Calendar of Events City of South San Francisco Printed on 3/14/2025Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™53 PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT EVENT CALENDAR Month: March 2025 Day Date Event Time Location Saturday 01 Summer Camp Online Public Registration Begins New Park at Linden & Pine Open House #3 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Online & Fernekes 700 Linden Ave. at Pine Ave. Sunday 02 Monday 03 Tuesday 04 Wednesday 05 Thursday 06 Friday 07 Saturday 08 Youth Baseball Celebration 9:00 a.m. OMP Sports Field Sunday 09 Monday 10 Non-Resident Registration Begins for Spring Classes Online & LPR Admin Office Tuesday 11 Wednesday 12 City Council Meeting 6:30 p.m. LPR Council Chambers Thursday 13 Friday 14 Saturday 15 Sunday 16 Holi – Festival of Colors Celebration 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. LPR Social Hall Monday 17 CPRS Conference (March 18 – 21) After School Recreation and REAL Program Lottery Begins Sacramento Convention Center Online, Fernekes Tuesday 18 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting 7:00 p.m. LPR Council Chambers Wednesday 19 Resident Registration for Easter Bunny Photo Hop begins 6:00 a.m. Online Thursday 20 Friday 21 Saturday 22 Sunday 23 Monday 24 Tuesday 25 Cultural Arts Commission Meeting 6:30 p.m. LPR Council Chambers Wednesday 26 City Council Meeting 6:30 p.m. LPR Council Chambers Thursday 27 Friday 28 Saturday 29 Sunday 30 Monday 31 YES Spring Camp Begins (March 31 – April 4) 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Ponderosa Elementary School 54 PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT EVENT CALENDAR Month: April 2025 Day Date Event Time Location Tuesday 01 YES Spring Camp (March 31 – April 4) 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Ponderosa Elementary School Wednesday 02 Thursday 03 Friday 04 Preschool Early Learning Staff Development Day – Programs Closed Siebecker, Westborough, Little Steps Preschools Saturday 05 Easter Bunny Photo-Hop – pre-registration required 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. OMP Picnic Shelter/Meadow Sunday 06 Monday 07 Tuesday 08 Wednesday 09 City Council Meeting 6:30 p.m. LPR Council Chambers Thursday 10 Friday 11 Cultural Arts Commission Youth Art Show 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. LPR Saturday 12 Cultural Arts Commission Youth Art Show 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. LPR Sunday 13 CANCELLED Karate Tournament 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Terrabay Gymnasium & Rec. Center Monday 14 Tuesday 15 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting 7:00 p.m. LPR Council Chambers Wednesday 16 Thursday 17 Friday 18 Saturday 19 Sunday 20 Monday 21 Tuesday 22 Cultural Arts Commission Meeting 6:30 p.m. LPR Council Chambers Wednesday 23 City Council Meeting 6:30 p.m. LPR Council Chambers Thursday 24 Friday 25 Saturday 26 Arbor Day / Earth Day Celebration 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Sister Cities Park Sunday 27 Monday 28 Tuesday 29 Wednesday 30 55 PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT EVENT CALENDAR Month: May 2025 Day Date Event Time Location Thursday 01 Friday 02 Saturday 03 Sunday 04 Karate Promotional 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Terrabay Gymnasium & Rec. Center Monday 05 Resident Registration Begins for Summer Classes Online, LPR, Aquatic Center Tuesday 06 Wednesday 07 Thursday 08 Friday 09 Saturday 10 Sunday 11 Monday 12 Tuesday 13 Wednesday 14 City Council Meeting Pre-Kinder Learners Graduation 6:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. LPR Council Chambers LPR Council Chambers Thursday 15 Friday 16 Senior Health Fair 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. LPR Saturday 17 Sunday 18 Monday 19 Non-Resident Registration Begins for Summer Classes Online, LPR, Aquatic Center Tuesday 20 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting 7:00 p.m. LPR Council Chambers Wednesday 21 Thursday 22 Friday 23 Preschool Graduation 9:30 a.m. Westborough 11:30 a.m. Siebecker/Little Steps Fernekes Building Saturday 24 Sunday 25 Monday 26 Memorial Day – Programs Closed Programs Closed Tuesday 27 Cultural Arts Commission Meeting 6:30 p.m. LPR Council Chambers Wednesday 28 City Council Meeting 6:30 p.m. LPR Council Chambers Thursday 29 Friday 30 Last day of SSFUSD School Saturday 31 56 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:25-266 Agenda Date:3/18/2025 Version:1 Item #:4. Administrative Updates City of South San Francisco Printed on 3/14/2025Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™57 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: February 13, 2025 TO: Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Councilmembers FROM: Greg Mediati, Director of Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Department Update Rec Rx Pilot Program - Aquatics Over the past few months, the Parks and Recreation Department has been working with staff from San Mateo County Health and the South San Francisco branch of the San Mateo County Medical Clinic to partner on a pilot program called Rec Rx. This program proposes to extend the San Mateo County Park Rx Program by continuing the clinic-to-nature connection and adding a component of a free recreation class to a patient’s prescription. Starting with the spring classes session beginning in March, the Department is piloting Rec Rx on a small scale. This program will be available to 10 South San Francisco residents who are patients of the South San Francisco Clinic. With a doctor’s prescription for Rec Rx, these 10 patients will have access to select aquatic lessons for children and adults at no cost. Staff has applied for grant funding to hopefully expand the program to serve more families and expand program selections. Cultural Arts Commission 2025 Annual Work Plan The Cultural Arts Program Annual Work Plan serves as a guiding document for the City’s cultural arts initiatives, outlining ongoing programs and future projects while balancing the long-term vision. Developed with input from the Cultural Arts Strategic Vision Subcommittee, the plan helps shape key projects and focus areas for the 2025 calendar year. At the regular Cultural Arts Commission meeting held on January 28, 2025, the commission approved the 2025 Cultural Arts Program Annual Work Plan in a vote of 9-0 in favor. Attached you will find a copy of the approved 2025 Cultural Arts Program Annual Work Plan. Preschool Update Valentines for the Troops Intergenerational Activity On January 23, Siebecker Preschool students walked over to the Roberta Teglia Center to participate in Valentines for the Troops, hosted by the Senior Services Program. The children decorated and colored pictures of hearts and made cards to send to the troops. Special Holiday Celebrations In recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Westborough Preschool had a themed week to learn about his work and how to be inclusive to all. Children participated in crafts, spoke about kindness and what it meant to each of them. Most children responded with acts of helping, taking turns, sharing and speaking kindly to others. 58 Park and Recreation Department Update February 13, 2025 Page 2 of 3 Children at the Little Steps Preschool have been working hard on the IGDIs assessment (Individual Growth and Development Indicators). This is a tool that teachers use as a baseline to measure where each individual child is in areas of growth and literacy. This is a requirement for those enrolled in Little Steps Preschool and it is used three times per year. Also, all three schools had many activities around Lunar New Year such as art projects that included snakes, lanterns, dragons, tambourines, fortune cookie-making, and dragon dancing. Youth Enrichment Services (YES) Updates Special Holiday Activities Youth Enrichment Services (YES) combines learning with fun through a variety of activities. In January, children in the REAL (Recreation, Enrichment, and Learning) Programs celebrated Lunar New Year with paper lanterns and learned about the zodiac. The children also read Nian, The Chinese New Year Dragon and Playing with Lanterns. School holidays provide YES the opportunity to offer a full day of fun and learning. On January 29, the children gathered at Ponderosa Elementary School for a variety of puzzle-themed activities. Children designed their own puzzle, created a maze game where everyone had to get from start to finish, played Knots where they worked together to get untangled, participated in a child version Escape Room, and finished the day with preparing their own snacks. Please see below for a note received by YES staff from an appreciative parent: “I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the fantastic Lunar New Year session. Both Sebastian and Mateo had an amazing time! I wanted to be sure to share our appreciation for all the effort you and your team put into making it such a fun and engaging day. The children in all three preschools participated in a variety of fun activities. 59 Park and Recreation Department Update February 13, 2025 Page 3 of 3 The puzzle theme was a huge hit, and I especially appreciate the accommodations made for Sebastian with his cast situation—it truly made a difference. Thank you again for creating such a memorable experience for the kids!” 2025 Calendar of Events Each year, the Parks and Recreation Department publishes a calendar of events to help community members save the date for upcoming special events. The 2025 Calendar of Events brochure has been attached for reference. 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[V e r s i o n : 2 / 6 / 2 0 2 5 ] 62 # El e m e n t / P r o g r a m Pr o j e c t Br i e f D e s c r i p t i o n Re c o m m e n d a t i o n A l i g n m e n t Pr o j e c t T y p e Lo c a t i o n Co u n c i l Di s t r i c t Pr o j e c t S t a t u s St a r t D a t e Ca l e n d a r Y e a r A n t i c i p a t e d Bu d g e t An t i c i p a t e d Co m p l e t i o n Ca l e n d a r Y e a r 1 Cu l t u r a l A c t i v i t i e s Gr a n t F Y 2 0 2 3 - 2 0 2 4 Cu l t u r a l A c t i v i t i e s Gr a n t P r o g r a m Gr a n t p r o g r a m t o s u p p o r t c o m m u n i t y o r g a n i z a t i o n s a n d ar t i s t s w i t h t h e p u r p o s e o f f o s t e r i n g c u l t u r a l e x p e r i e n c e s fo r o u r c o m m u n i t y . Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 2 Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 4 Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 8 Cu l t u r a l A c t i v i t y Pe r f o r m i n g A r t s So u t h S a n F r a n c i s c o Al l In P r o g r e s s 20 2 4 ( Q 1 ) $ 1 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 20 2 5 ( Q 1 / 2 ) 2 Fa r m e r s M a r k e t P i l o t Pe r f o r m i n g A r t s Fa r m e r s M a r k e t Pi l o t p r o g r a m t o p r o v i d e a r t i s t s p e r f o r m i n g a r t s op p o r t u n i t i e s w h i l e e n h a n c i n g t h e F a r m e r s ' M a r k e t . Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 2 Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 4 Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 6 Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 8 Cu l t u r a l A c t i v i t y Pe r f o r m i n g A r t Or a n g e M e m o r i a l P a r k Di s t r i c t 4 In P r o g r e s s 20 2 5 ( Q 1 ) $ 4 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 20 2 5 ( Q 1 / 2 ) 3 So l o A r t i s t E x h i b i t LP R Ex t e n d e d s o l o a r t e x h i b i t d i s p l a y e d a t t h e L P R f o r 3 - 4 mo n t h s . Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 4 Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 6 Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 1 4 Ar t E x h i b i t LP R Di s t r i c t 1 In P r o g r e s s 20 2 5 ( Q 1 ) $ 3 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 20 2 6 ( Q 1 / 2 ) 4 20 2 5 Q u a r t e r l y A r t Sh o w CA C Q u a r t e r l y A r t Sh o w s 3 a r t e x h i b i t s h o w o p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r l o c a l S F B a y A r e a ar t i s t s , & S S F U S D y o u t h a r t s h o w p a r t n e r s h i p Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 1 Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 4 Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 8 Ar t E x h i b i t LP R Al l In P r o g r e s s 20 2 5 ( Q 1 ) $ 1 , 7 0 0 . 0 0 20 2 5 ( Q 4 ) 5 20 2 5 F e l l o w s h i p Pr o g r a m Su m m e r H S A r t Fe l l o w s h i p Th e f e l l o w s h i p p r o g r a m w i l l b e o f f e r e d t o S S F U S D gr a d u a t i n g s e n i o r s i n t e r e s t e d i n p u r s u i n g t h e a r t s ; pr o v i d i n g s k i l l - b u i l d i n g o p p o r t u n i t i e s Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 4 Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 1 4 Ar t F e l l o w s h i p So u t h S a n F r a n c i s c o Al l SS F U S D No t S t a r t e d 20 2 5 ( Q 2 ) $ 1 1 , 2 0 0 . 0 0 20 2 5 ( Q 3 ) 6 Aq u a t i c s C e n t e r Lo b b y M u r a l / M o s a i c Aq u a t i c s C e n t e r Co m m i s s i o n m o s a i c m u r a l f o r l o b b y s p a c e o f t h e n e w Aq u a t i c s C e n t e r a t O M P t h r o u g h R F P f r o m q u a l i f i e d ar t i s t s o n t h e R F Q f o r m u r a l / u r b a n a r t . Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 1 Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 5 Pu b l i c A r t Or a n g e M e m o r i a l P a r k (A q u a t i c s C e n t e r ) Di s t r i c t 4 In P r o g r e s s 20 2 5 ( Q 4 ) $ 6 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 20 2 5 ( Q 2 ) 7 "E t e r n a l F l a m e " Aq u a t i c s C e n t e r Re l o c a t i o n & Po s s i b l e Re s u r f a c i n g Re l o c a t i o n a n d r e s u r f a c i n g o f e x i s t i n g V e t e r a n s m e m o r i a l sc u l p t u r e , " E t e r n a l F l a m e , " a t O r a n g e M e m o r i a l P a r k . Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 2 Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 5 Pu b l i c A r t Or a n g e M e m o r i a l P a r k (A q u a t i c s C e n t e r ) Di s t r i c t 4 In P r o g r e s s 20 2 5 ( Q 4 ) $ 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 20 2 5 ( Q 4 ) 8 Sc u l p t u r e s Oy s t e r P o i n t P h a s e II C Ac q u i r e / C o m m i s s i o n s c u l p t u r e e l e m e n t s f o r p h a s e I I C Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 1 Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 2 Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 5 Pu b l i c A r t Oy s t e r P o i n t M a r i n a Di s t r i c t 5 No t S t a r t e d 20 2 5 ( Q 4 ) $ 3 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 20 2 5 ( Q 2 ) 9 TB D A r t C o m p o n e n t Li n d e n P a r k Wo r k w i t h a r c h i t e c t f i r m o n c o m m u n i t y o u t r e a c h f o r de s i r e d a r t e l e m e n t s t o L i n d e n P a r k a n d c o m m i s s i o n ar t i s t . Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 1 Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 2 Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 5 Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 6 Pu b l i c A r t Li n d e n & P i n e Di s t r i c t 5 No t S t a r t e d 20 2 5 ( Q 2 ) $ 3 0 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 20 2 6 ( Q 1 ) 10 TB D A r t C o m p o n e n t We s t b o r o u g h Pr e s c h o o l Id e n t i f y p u b l i c a r t e l e m e n t o p p o r t u n i t y a n d Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 1 Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 5 Pu b l i c A r t We s t b o r o u g h & G a l w a y Di s t r i c t 2 No t S t a r t e d 20 2 6 ( Q 1 ) T B D 20 2 7 ( Q 3 ) 11 Up d a t e P u b l i c A r t Or d i n a n c e Ci t y Am e n d e x i s t i n g p e r c e n t f o r a r t o r d i n a n c e t o i n c r e a s e t h e pr i v a t e c o m m e r c i a l d e v e l o p m e n t c o n t r i b u t i o n t o t h e Cu l t u r a l A r t s F u n d Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 1 2 Po l i c y So u t h S a n F r a n c i s c o Al l In P r o g r e s s TB D T B D TB D 20 2 5 Ap p r o v e d 2 0 2 5 C u l t u r a l A r t s P r o g r a m A n n u a l W o r k P l a n 63 # El e m e n t / P r o g r a m Pr o j e c t Br i e f D e s c r i p t i o n Re c o m m e n d a t i o n A l i g n m e n t Pr o j e c t T y p e Lo c a t i o n Co u n c i l Di s t r i c t Pr o j e c t S t a t u s St a r t D a t e Ca l e n d a r Y e a r A n t i c i p a t e d Bu d g e t An t i c i p a t e d Co m p l e t i o n Ca l e n d a r Y e a r 1 Ut i l i t y B o x M u r a l Re f r e s h Ut i l i t y B o x M u r a l As s e s s c u r r e n t c o n d i t i o n a n d p r o v i d e o p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r ut i l i t y b o x m u r a l s / r e f r e s h . Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 2 Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 4 Pu b l i c A r t So u t h S a n F r a n c i s c o Al l No t S t a r t e d TB D T B D TB D 2 Ar t M a r k e t Cr e a t e A r t M a r k e t Mo d e l En h a n c e e x i s t i n g m a r k e t e v e n t s w i t h h i g h l i g h t e d a r t co m p o n e n t , b u i l d i n g a t e m p l a t e f o r e x p a n d i n g op p o r t u n i t i e s f o r l o c a l a r t i s t s t o p r o m o t e w o r k . Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 4 Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 6 Co m m u n i t y Ga t h e r i n g So u t h S a n F r a n c i s c o TB D No t S t a r t e d TB D T B D TB D 3 Pe r f o r m i n g A r t s Pe r f o r m i n g A r t s Pr e s e n t a t i o n En g a g e a u d i e n c e s w i t h p e r f o r m i n g a r t s p r e s e n t a t i o n s wh i l e s u p p o r t i n g a r t i s t i c e x c e l l e n c e . Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 4 Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 8 Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 1 3 Co m m u n i t y Ga t h e r i n g So u t h S a n F r a n c i s c o TB D No t S t a r t e d TB D TB D TB D 4 Mu r a l s Gr o w t h e C i t y ' s Pu b l i c A r t M u r a l s Id e n t i f y l o c a t i o n s f o r p o t e n t i a l m u r a l p r o j e c t s . C o n t i n u e to s e e k p a r t n e r s h i p s s u c h a s S k y l i n e C o l l e g e ( M u r a l Cl a s s ) t o e n h a n c e S S F w i t h m u r a l s . Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 1 Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 2 Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 4 Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 5 Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 1 4 Pu b l i c A r t So u t h S a n F r a n c i s c o TB D No t S t a r t e d TB D T B D TB D 5 Es t a b l i s h i n g Ma i n t e n a n c e N e e d s & Pr i o r i t y P l a n Pu b l i c A r t Co n t r a c t p r o f e s s i o n a l a s s e s s m e n t o f c u r r e n t p u b l i c a r t in v e n t o r y a n d e s t a b l i s h a p r i o r i t y l i s t f o r m a i n t e n a n c e ne e d s . I n c l u s i v e o f a p p r o x i m a t e c o s t s a n d l o n g - t e r m ma i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e Re c o m m e n d a t i o n 1 1 Pu b l i c A r t So u t h S a n F r a n c i s c o Al l No t S t a r t e d TB D T B D TB D Fu t u r e P l a n n i n g Ap p r o v e d 2 0 2 5 C u l t u r a l A r t s P r o g r a m A n n u a l W o r k P l a n 64 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: March 7, 2025 TO: Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Councilmembers FROM: Greg Mediati, Director of Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Department Update Rentals Program Recruitment Weekdays at Cañada College The South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department participated in Recruitment Weekdays at Cañada College for a job fair held at their Career Center on Thursday, February 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Recreation and Community Services Sports Coordinators Brooke Bayangos and Austin Navarro hosted a table at the event, promoting part- time job opportunities to students looking to gain experience for their future careers. Available positions included sports field attendants, building attendants, coaches, and lifeguards. During the job fair, Brooke and Austin connected with approximately 20 interested students seeking part-time employment while balancing their academic studies. We are excited about adding new part-time staff to our recreation team. Sports Program 2024-25 Middle School Basketball South San Francisco’s Middle School Sports Program just completed its seventh and eighth grade basketball season. This year there were a total of nine teams with 85 athletes. Northern California Recreation League (NCRL) only allows eighth grade teams to compete in a postseason/playoff. The four eighth grade teams made the playoffs with both our A and B girls teams advancing to the championship! Both girls’ teams came in second place for the 2024-2025 season. NCRL has decided to reinstate All-Star events for 2025 for eighth graders for the first time in over 15 years. All-Star nominations were chosen by coaches and directors of the league for each respective level. The All-Star events took place after playoffs, which also included a three-point shooting contest. The quick transition to the sixth grade season began with evaluations and practices in early February 2025. South San Francisco has three teams with a total of 33 players. Games began after the President’s Day holiday. Cañada held their job fair at their Career Center. 65 Park and Recreation Department Update March 7, 2025 Page 2 of 3 Cultural Arts Commission Finding a Path Art Show The first 2025 Cultural Arts Commission art show opened on February 7 and 8. The exhibit featured visual art that highlighted the theme of finding a path through the artist’s personal experiences or through broader cultural narratives. The objective was that this expression sparked dialogue and illuminated potential avenues within the intricate labyrinth of life. Over 75 guests, including a lively group of artists and community members, attended the Friday February 7 opening. They were treated to a presentation by author, Mercedes Gharechedaghy who read select chapters from her inspirational book, “Finding Your Healing Path.” The Middle School Sports Program successfully completed its seventh and eighth grade basketball season. The art exhibit opened on February 7 and 8. 66 Park and Recreation Department Update March 7, 2025 Page 3 of 3 Fifty-eight artists exhibited 89 works. The entries were judged by local artist, Evangelina Portillo. Eleven artists received awards. The Best of Show was awarded to Agnes Qiu for her artwork titled, “One Last Breath.” The Cultural Arts Commission Award was given to artist, Silpa Baby, for her work, “Serene Pastures.” The award-winning artists will be acknowledged at the Tuesday, February 25 Cultural Arts Commission meeting. The art gallery will be open weekdays, February 10 through 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The gallery will also be open until 8:00 p.m. for special evening viewing on Tuesday, February 25. It is located on the third floor of the Library | Parks and Recreation Center. A virtual exhibit of the award-winning art may be viewed at https://bit.ly/pathArtsSSF25 and is available through March 31, 2025. More information is available at www.ssf.net/culturalarts. “One Last Breath” by Agnes Qiu. 67 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:25-264 Agenda Date:3/18/2025 Version:1 Item #:5. Motion to approve the meeting minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting. City of South San Francisco Printed on 3/14/2025Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™68 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. 69 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of the Meeting of February 18, 2025 Page 2 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 70 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of the Meeting of February 18, 2025 Page 3 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 71