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Home My WebLink About4.1 DRAFT Minutes 07-20-2015 � !J � 1 19 � � � �,� STAFF REPORT PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION DATE: November 16, 2015 TO: Honorable Chair and Commissioners FROM: Micki Cronin,Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services �(t,�Gf� �ON,t�rL,.� SUBJECT: Minutes of the July 20, 2015 Meeting of the Parks & Community Services Commission By:Jennifer Kran.rky, Senior O�ce A.ccistant DCECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Parks & Community Services Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the July 20, 2015, meering of the Parks & Community Services Commission. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the July 20,2015 meeung of the Parks &Community Services Coinmission. DESCRIPTION: The Parks & Communiry Services Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the July 20, 2015 , meering of the Parks &Community Services Commission. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: None. ATTACH M ENTS: 1. Draft Minutes of the July 20,2015 meeting of the Parks &Community Services Commission. ITEM NO: 4.1 ' �� P�#RI�S� ND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION �` REGULAR MEETING DUB�IN � .� � ;: . �t�� Minutes CITY OF DUBLIN July 20, 2015 The July 20, 2015, Regular Meeting of the Parks and Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:00 PM at the Dublin Civic Center, Dublin,California, by Chair Totaro. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Totaro led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Commissioners (Cm.) Present: Giannini,Thalblum,Totaro and Tucker Commissioner Absent: Ballesteros Commissioner-Elect Present: Tabaracci ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3.1 Administration of Oath of Office to newly appointed Student Representative Ms. Caroline Soto, City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Student Representative, Ms. Sabrina Tabaracci. 3.2 BRIEF INFORMATIONAL ONLY REPORTS FROM THE SENIOR CENTER AND YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEES Senior Center Advisorv Committee Ms. Ramona Krausnick, Senior Center Advisory Committee Member, reported on the July 2, 2015, Advisory Committee meeting. The Advisory Committee received a report on the recap of the recent tours the Advisory Committee took of the Pleasanton Senior Center and the San Ramon Senior & Community Center. Cm. Krausnick informed the Commission of the Senior Center 10th Anniversary Gala on August 1, 2015 at 6:00 PM. Youth Advisorv Committee Ms. Micki Cronin, Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services, informed the Commission that the July 22, 2015,Youth Advisory Committee meeting has been cancelled. 3.3 PUBLIC COMMENTS—None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1 Regular Meeting June 15, 2015 On a motion by Cm. Thalblum, seconded by Cm. Tucker and by a vote of 3-0-2 with Commissioners Giannini and Tabaracci abstaining and Cm. Ballesteros absent, the Commission voted to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 15, 2015 as presented. Commissioners Giannini and Tabaracci abstained as they were not present for the Commission meeting. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS—None PUBLIC HEARING—None P&CSC Minutes-July��,�Q�S-ea��L mf 3 UNFINISHED BUSINE55-None NEW BUSINESS 8.1 Spring Quarterly Report Ms. Lisa McPherson, Recreation Supervisor, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report pertaining to the Recreational and Leisure Activities, Preschool Program, Family Services and Special Events. Cm. Tucker asked how many Dublin residents attended the Teen 1ob Fair. Ms. McPherson estimated about 50%of the attendees were Dublin residents. Cm. Giannini commented on the anticipated increase of students at the Dublin middle schools and asked if the capacity in the Student Union program would increase to accommodate the additional students. Ms. McPherson stated the capacity of the program is dependent on the space the schools can provide. Chair Totaro stated he was pleased with the Youth Benefit Concert attendance. Chair Totaro asked for clarification about the reduction in classes offered due to the Preschool program being held in the Shannon Community Center Multipurpose Room (MPR) and the effects on average attendance per class. Ms. Cronin stated the average class attendance is based on total registration and classes held. Classes that have not run in the past due to a lack of participants were not offered. Since fewer classes were offered, the average class attendance was up. Mr. Rich Jochner, Recreation Supervisor, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report pertaining to the Sports Programs, Aquatics and the Senior Center. Cm. Thalblum suggested offering a women's basketball league. Mr.Jochner stated a women's basketball league was offered many years ago, but the league ended as teams were not able to meet the minimum player requirement. Cm. Tucker commented on the decrease in teams for the bocce ball league. Mr. Jochner stated Staff has always offered two separate weeknight leagues. The last two spring quarters, the league has been one team short of holding a second night. Cm. Tabaracci stated she ran the Shamrock 5K Fun Run and Walk and was happy to see the registration increase. Cm.Thalblum noted that sections of the path are now tight due to the increase in attendance. Chair Totaro asked about the significant decrease in recreational swimming. Ms. Cronin stated the decrease in attendance has been attributed to the cooler weather during the spring season compared to the same nine days last year. OTHER BUSINESS 9.1 BRIEF INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS FROM PARKS&COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONERS AND/OR STAFF Cm. Tabaracci reported she has attended the Farmers' Market multiple times and was a judge for the 'n I I at the recent Farmer's Market. Dubli do Cm. Tucker reported he visited Emerald Glen Park and stated the field conditions were very good, and ; noted there was an old pest control sign in the Park. Cm. Tucker asked about impacts on the "splatter" festival from the construction. Ms. Cronin stated there will only be minor impacts to the layout. P$CSe Minutes—1u�y 20,2f�}�—��Af 3 Chair Totaro informed Cm.Tabaracci that, as a soccer player, her feedback on the soccer fields would be beneficial to share with the Commission. Cm. Giannini informed the Commission that the Dublin Green Gators Swim Team is undefeated and participating in the League championships on Saturday,July 25, 2015. Cm. Thalblum reported she attended the July Senior Center Advisory Committee meeting, visited the Fallon Sports Park fields and heard many compliments on the field conditions. Chair Totaro asked about the status of the Recycled Water Project. Ms. Cronin stated the construction is on schedule to be completed toward the end of summer and that Staff anticipates the turf will recover when regular watering resumes. Chair Totaro asked about the Fallon Sports Complex timeline. Ms. Cronin stated the City is considering bidding the project in the fall. Ms. Cronin informed the Commission that Staff will be sending the Agenda Packets electronically beginning in August. ADIOURNMENT Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:36 PM. Minutes prepared by Jennifer Kransky, Senior Office Assistant. Antony Totaro Chairperson ATTEST: Micki Cronin ; Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services � E t � C f