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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4-19-2021 PCSC Regular MeetingApril 19, 2021 Dublin Parks and Community Services Commission Agenda 1 Zoom Communications www.dublin.ca.gov Regular Meeting of the DUBLIN PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Monday, April 19, 2021 Location: Electronic Methods Regular Meeting 7:00 PM Meeting Procedure During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak: In keeping with the guidelines provided by the State of California and Alameda County Department of Public Health regarding gatherings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and recommendations to follow social distancing procedures, the City of Dublin will adopt the following practices during upcoming commission meetings: • The Dublin Parks & Community Service Commission will hold the meetings remotely via Zoom Video Communications. • Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://dublinca.zoom.us/j/81998296579?pwd=bmRHYlBLc0E5ZU9ONHdRNzJ3TnFTQT09 Passcode: Nk2u0chi Or One tap mobile: US: +16699009128,81998296579#,*10415233# or +13462487799,,81998296579#,,,,*10415233# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 9128 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 Webinar ID: 819 9829 6579 Passcode: 10415233 • The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. • Online speaker slips will be available at www.dublin.ca.gov, and the public will be able to call in using a computer/or smart phone via a link which will be provided following submission of a speaker slip. A telephonic option will also be available. • Once connected, the public speaker will be placed in an on-line waiting room. While in the waiting room, the public speaker will hear the meeting while they are connected and waiting to speak. • When the agenda item upon which the individual would like to comment is addressed, the speaker will be announced in the meeting when it is his/her time to speak to the commission. The speaker will then be moved to the meeting for comment. 1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1 April 19, 2021 Dublin Parks and Community Services Commission Agenda 2 2.1 Public Comment At this time, the public is permitted to address the Parks and Community Services Commission on nonagendized items. Please step to the podium and clearly state your name for the record. COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE (3) MINUTES. In accordance with State Law, no action or discussion may take place on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. The Parks and Community Services Commission may respond to statements made or questions asked, or may request Staff to report back at a future meeting concerning the matter. Any member of the public may contact the Recording Secretary’s Office related to the proper procedure to place an item on a future Parks and Community Services Commission agenda. The exceptions under which the Parks and Community Services Commission MAY discuss and/or take action on items not appearing on the agenda are contained in Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(1)(2)(3). 3. CONSENT CALENDAR Consent Calendar items are typically non-controversial in nature and are considered for approval by the Parks & Community Services Commission with one single action. Members of the audience, Staff, or the Parks & Community Services Commission who would like an item removed from the Consent Calendar for purposes of public input may request the Chair to remove the item. 3.1 March 2021 Parks and Community Services Department Monthly Report The Commission will receive the Department Monthly Report on classes, activities, and events conducted during the month of March 2021. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report. Staff Report 3.2 Dublin Library Quarterly Reports for July – December 2020 The Commission will receive quarterly reports for the Dublin Library for the period of July through December 2020. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive report. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Dublin Library Quarterly Report: July September 2020 Attachment 2 - Dublin Library Quarterly Report: October December 2020 3.3 Approval of the January 25, 2021 Special Parks and Community Services Commission Meeting Minutes The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the January 25, 2021 Special Meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the January 25, 2021 Special Meeting. Staff Report Attachment 1 - January 25, 2021 Regular Parks and Community Services Commission Meeting Minutes 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 5. PUBLIC HEARING 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2 April 19, 2021 Dublin Parks and Community Services Commission Agenda 3 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1 Senior Center Ballroom Naming The Commission will receive a report on the naming of the Senior Center Ballroom and consider a recommendation to the City Council. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommend one name, and two alternate names, to the City Council. Staff Report 7.2 Future Community Park near Wallis Ranch Development – Community Input Process Status Report The Parks and Community Services Commission will receive a presentation by Staff on the status of the Community Input Process for the future Wallis Ranch Community Park. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation from Staff. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Project Process Attachment 2 - Survey and Community Meeting Results 7.3 Annual Presentation by Youth Advisory Committee The Commission will receive a presentation from Youth Advisory Committee Members on the Youth Advisory Committee’s activities and accomplishments during the 2020-21 term. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the presentation. Staff Report 8. OTHER BUSINESS Brief information only reports from the commission and/or Staff, including committee reports and reports by the commission related to meetings attended at City expense (AB1234). 9. ADJOURNMENT This AGENDA is posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a) If requested, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.2, this agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office (925) 833-6650 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Mission The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life, ensures a safe and secure environment, fosters new opportunities, provides equity across all programs, and champions a culture of diversity and inclusion. 3 Page 1 of 7 4 DATE: April 19, 2021 TO: Honorable Chair and Commissioners FROM: La Shawn Butler, Parks & Community Services Director SUBJECT: March 2021 Parks and Community Services Department Monthly Report Prepared by: Robert Stone, Office Assistant II EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Commission will receive the Department Monthly Report on classes, activities, and events conducted during the month of March 2021. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: In accordance with guidance from County and State officials to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the City closed facilities and cancelled many programs and activities beginning March 17, 2020. Activities and programs scheduled during the winter/spring season are tentative as the City adapts to this fluid situation. The following is a summary of the classes, activities, and events conducted by the Parks and Community Services Department in the month of March 2021. Park Maintenance and Projects On March 10, the construction kickoff meeting for Fallon Sports Park Phase 3 was held. The building permit and issuance of Notice to Proceed should be issued in April. On March 25, bids were opened for the Heritage Park Cemetery Improvement Project. Staff will be seeking approval to award the contract at the April 20 City Council meeting. On March 31, the first community meeting was held to receive input on the Wallis Ranch Park Agenda Item 3.1 STAFF REPORT PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Page 2 of 7 5 Project via Zoom. Approximately 25 residents were in attendance. Park irrigation was ramped up to 50% of peak watering times and mowing height was adjusted down from 3.5 inches to 2.5 inches for playability. The Cricket Pitch at Emerald Glen Park was repaired and rolled. As of March 29, upon transition into the Orange Tier of California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, all basketball and volleyball nets have been reinstalled at City and neighborhood parks. Mulching of all park bedding continued in March, while pathway lighting repairs will continue thru mid-April. Recreation Two new virtual classes titled Master the Skills of Debating and Presenting by Gurus Education and Galaxy Far Away by Brickz for Kidz began with a total of seven participants. Outdoor contracted classes continued for the month of March. Skyhawks Basketball Skills and Flag Football began with a combined total of 20 participants. Cheerleading & Tumbling and Boys Tumbling by California Spirit Elite began with a combined total of 11 participants. A new session of outdoor Zumba began with a total of 14 participants while Aqua Aerobics had a total of 125 drop-in registrations. New sessions of Arora Tennis Camp and private lessons began with a combined total of 46 participants. During the month of March, three new students were added to the current Preschool Session III roster, bringing total enrollment to 41 participants. On March 11, fall 2021-2022 registration opened to Dublin residents. Thus far several sessions have filled with a total of 55 participants and 10 on the waitlist (shown in parentheses in table below). On March 25, registration for non- residents opened as well. Table 1:2020-2021 Preschool Program Registration Numbers SESSION III SESSION I Fall 2021-22 Shannon 3-year-olds (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) 9:00 - 11:30am 11 12 Shannon 3-year-olds (Tuesday/Thursday) 9:00 - 11:30am 8 4 Shannon 4-year-olds (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) 9:00 - 12:00pm 14 14(4) Shannon 4-year-olds (Tuesday/Thursday) 9:00 - 12:00pm N/A 11 Dublin Elementary 4-year-olds (Monday - Thursday) 9:00 - 12:00pm 8 14(6) Page 3 of 7 6 Total Enrollment 41 55(10) On March 16, preschoolers celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by leaving out a Leprechaun trap. The L.I.V.E. ‘n’ Rec program (Learning in a Virtual Environment) continues to provide support for working parents as children, kindergarten through fifth grade, navigate distance learning in groups of no more than 14 at several City facilities. Participants are also enjoying daily themed arts and crafts, games, and social interaction with their peers. Table 2: 2021 L.I.V.E ‘n’ Rec Registration Numbers L.I.V.E. ‘n’ Rec (Learning in a Virtual Environment) SESSION VII 1/4 – 1/22 SESSION VIII 1/25 – 2/12 SESSION IX 2/16 – 3/5 SESSION X 3/8 – 3/26 SESSION XI 3/29 – 4/23 Page 4 of 7 7 Shannon Center 25 28 28 24 17 Kinder Rec 8 7 7 9 5 Wave 12 7 7 8 10 Amador N/A N/A N/A N/A 6 Murray N/A N/A N/A N/A 5 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS 45 42 42 41 43 The City currently has 15 youth and three adult user groups that have been approved for practice and competition including soccer, rugby, baseball/softball, football, and cricket. Table 3: March Sports Field Reservation Hours Facility Rental Location Monthly Reservations Dublin Sports Grounds 807 Hours Fallon Sports Park 1173 Hours Ted Fairfield Park 18 Hours Emerald Glen Park 176 Hours Cricket Batting Cages 153 Hours Total Hours 2327 Hours The Wave On March 6, the second session of indoor lessons in the Natatorium began with 38 participants, up 10 from February. Swim instructors focused on stroke refinement for freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, and breaststroke. An aquatic camp was offered for the Junior Green Gators program. Camps ran Monday-Thursday in the afternoons and Saturdays and Sundays all day. Three Junior Green Gator sessions ran during this month. On March 26, Dublin High School’s swim season ended, with The Wave hosting four of their swim meets. On March 1, the Crow Canyon Sharks began reserving the outdoor Sports Pool in accordance with State and County guidelines. The Fitness/Lap Swimming program includes lap swimming and water walking for participants ages 14 and older. Table 4: March 2020/March 2021 Fitness Swim Comparison March 2020 Fitness Swim Numbers March 2021 Fitness Swim Numbers 147 (only two weeks due to original COVID-19 SIP Order) 1213 Senior Center While the Senior Center was closed in accordance with the County Shelter-in-Place Order, lunch service, online classes, and meeting space for Alameda County Public Agencies was still conducted. Page 5 of 7 8 Table 5: February/March Lunches Served at Senior Center Program Feb 2020 Mar 2021 Lunches Served 2,553 3,123 On March 18, twelve seniors attended the Coffee Hour for Seniors on Zoom. Volunteers John Sherwin and Roger Sherwin hosted a St. Patrick's Day activity and discussion. On March 18, Staff distributed 302 swag bags to seniors at the Shamrockin' Swag Bag Drive-Thru for Dublin's 50-and-Over Crowd. The bag contained informational flyers, pamphlets, and St. Patrick's Day-themed swag donated by Creating New Hope, ComForCare Homecare, Junk It/Move It, and Keller Williams Realtors. The Department’s Virtual Recreation Center Senior page includes activities and resources for seniors to enjoy during the County Shelter-in-Place Order. These include links to comedy, opera, fitness workouts, chair aerobics, dancing lessons, and meditation. In March the following additional content was added or provided to seniors: • Four new Activity Packets, featuring spring and St. Patrick's Day themed flyers and activities. • Senior Center Ballroom Naming Survey Link. • Military Banner Program flyer. • St. Patrick's Day flyer and Explore Dublin pamphlet and bingo cards. • Two new Melody Minstrels videos. Page 6 of 7 9 Table 6: March Additional Facility Usage Date Event March 22-26 Alameda County Fire Department New Recruits Testing Center Special Events On March 6, The Imagine Playground Grand Opening took place at Dublin Sports Grounds. The event featured a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the playground and unveil the Public Art piece “Conversation.” Th 37th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration was held March 13-March 20, 2021. This year’s celebration featured both at-home and reservation-based events to commemorate Dublin’s heritage, traditions, and community pride. “Discover Dublin” was an effort led by local restaurants and retailers that featured many St. Patrick’s Day themed specials and deals for all to enjoy. Additionally, a special St. Patrick’s Day Bingo card was featured that encouraged participants to visit local restaurants throughout the week. Prizes were awarded to participants that complete their Bingo card. In-Person Activities: • On March 13, a drive-in Celtic rock concert, featuring the Irish bands Cali Celtic and Tempest, took place at Hacienda Crossings. • On March 13-14, an Irish Marketplace, hosted by Hacienda Crossing at the Hacienda Crossing Shopping Center, took place featuring 35 craft vendors. • On March 13, a Community Chalk Art Collage was held in front of Dublin City Hall. Twelve families participated by coloring a section of the pathways. At home chalk art participants also submitted photos of their artwork. • On March 13-14, Irish Dance Lessons took place at Shannon Community Center, provided by McGrath Irish Dancers. Virtual Events and Activities: • On March 13-20, the Shamrock 5K Fun Run and Walk was held, with participants completing the race on their own time, using a route at Emerald Glen Park and an app called, “Racejoy.” Participants were also able to run or walk their own 5K course at home on a treadmill. Each registered participant received a commemorative t-shirt, and the top three finishers in the Competitive Division received medals and a Dick’s Sporting Goods gift certificate. A total of 543 runners participated in the fun run. • On March13-20, a Shamrockin’ Scavenger Hunt was available to residents. A total of 162 participants registered to participate in this virtual activity. Pictures of Glen the Leprechaun were hidden throughout Dublin, and players used the GooseChase app to find him. Players who found all the pictures won St. Patrick’s-themed prizes. • On March 17, a historical chat entitled, “Why is Dublin called Dublin?”, took place with City Historian, Steve Minniear, via Zoom. Attendees were able to listen in and learn some of Dublin’s history. Page 7 of 7 10 • On March 18, an At-Home Paint Night took place via Zoom. Seven aspiring artists logged into this live and interactive painting party led by an instructor from Pinot’s Palette, who guided participants step-by-step in a painting, “Sunshine Hill.” • The Dublin Arts Collective created a fun tutorial on how to make mini leprechauns with supplies found around the house. The instructional video was available on the City website. Table 7: March Upcoming Events Event Date Location and Time American Red Cross Blood Drive April 2 Dublin Senior Center Ballroom, 9:00am-4:00pm Coffee Hour for Seniors April 14 Online via Zoom, 10:00am 11:00pm Earth Day Swag Bag Drive- Thru for Seniors April 22 Dublin Senior Center, 12:30-1:15pm Dublin Farmers’ Market April 1 – September 30 Emerald Glen Park, 4:00-8:00pm STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The Commission Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS: None. Page 1 of 2 11 DATE: April 19, 2021 TO: Honorable Chair and Commissioners FROM: La Shawn Butler, Parks & Community Services Director SUBJECT: Dublin Library Quarterly Reports for July – December 2020 Prepared by: Rhonda Franklin, Management Analyst II EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Commission will receive quarterly reports for the Dublin Library for the period of July through December 2020. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive report. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: Since opening in April 2003, funding for the Dublin Public Library has been provided via a partnership between Alameda County Library and the City of Dublin. On March 17, 2020 the Library closed to the public in accordance with Alameda County shelter-in-place orders and remained closed during the two reporting periods presented in this report. During this time the Library continued the “No Contact Pickup Service” and the expansion of online resources and services. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The Commission Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS: Agenda Item 3.2 STAFF REPORT Parks and Community Services Commission Page 2 of 2 11 1) Dublin Library Quarterly Report: July – September 2020 2) Dublin Library Quarterly Report: October – December 2020 13 DocuSign Envelope ID: 11D11FAD-B025-4FBC-8D5C-7036C8FC469C Cindy Chadwick, County Librarian Albany Castro Valley Centerville Dublin Fremont Main Irvington Newark Niles San Lorenzo Union City Learning Group Dublin Library Quarterly Report (July – September 2020) We continue to prepare our buildings for re-opening to the public. The October 1 AC Health Officer Order authorized libraries to reopen at less than 25% capacity, effective October 9. AC Library staff have received training on the specifics of the Building ReOpening Plan, and building modifications continue.  We look forward to opening our buildings in the coming weeks keeping safety as a top priority. Program and Service Highlights • No Contact Pickup Service by appointment is available at the following libraries: Albany, Castro Valley, Centerville, Dublin, Fremont Main, Newark, San Lorenzo, and Union City. • Now Accepting Returns on a Limited Basis during No Contact Holds Pickup Service hours. • Live Chat Service connects members with library staff for research help, assistance with online resources, account help, and more. Live Chat is available 51 hours per week – Monday-Saturday from 8:30am-5pm. • Virtual Programs offer fun virtual activities to learn together and stay connected during this time of physical distancing. • Kind, Connected Conversations are 1-on-1 conversations you can schedule with a library staff member. • Online Resources, including eBooks and more can be accessed with your library card. Online checkouts are up over 75% this quarter from last year. This quarter we added a Hoopla subscription to increase the availability and breadth of our online collection. • Lawyers in the Library is a free information and referral program staffed by volunteer lawyers. In a one- on-one appointment by phone, lawyers can answer questions on most legal topics. • Book Match provides members with personalized reading recommendations from our librarians. • Launchpad tablets for kids are available for checkout at all library locations. Collaboration, Partnerships, and Community Outreach • More than 25 AC Library staff served as County Disaster Service Workers. Library staff served phone bankers for the U. S. Census, through the Alameda County Complete Count Committee, and served at the Alameda County Community Food Bank, packing and distributing food. Census) 14 DocuSign Envelope ID: 11D11FAD-B025-4FBC-8D5C-7036C8FC469C Statistical Report 15 Dublin Library Statistical Report: 1st Quarter FY2020-2021 **The eResources stats for Great Courses don't shake out for a couple of months.These numbers may change. *The RB Digital numbers are down as not only less people commuted and used eAudio, but also the platform migrated to OverDrive in the middle of this quarter. DocuSign Envelope ID: 11D11FAD-B025-4FBC-8D5C-7036C8FC469C Services offered This Quarter Last Quarter Change No Contact Holds Pickup Service 500 hours 94 hours +432% Total Appointments 6,439 1,290 +392% Number of account holders served 6,858 1,428 +380% Number of Book bundles checked out 2,038 39 +5,126% Onsite Telephone Hours 669 188 +256% New eCards in 94568 zip code 420 223 *+88% Live Chat Offered 51 hrs. per week 51 hrs. per week No Change Online Service/Chat Hours 646 654 -1% Number of physical items Borrowed 41,557 5,376 *+673% eResource Use This Quarter Last Quarter Change OverDrive -eBooks checked out (Dublin residents) 35,003 34,582 *+1% Rbdigital eAudiobooks* 5,249 8,504 -38% Acorn (TV & Movies) 12358 12,880 -4% Great Courses** 1,897 2,284 -17%* Public WIFI Use 3,132 2,248 *+39% Online Library Programs Total Programs 113 62 *+82% Total Program Attendance 1855 416 *+346% Coming Up Next Quarter • Virtual volunteering opportunities will be available soon. To begin, many of these opportunities will be for teens, giving them the chance to earn service hours necessary for graduation. • Public preview of the new Alameda County Library website will begin November 9, with a full website launch in December. • Building on the success of past community reads projects, our first Alameda County Reads (County -wide book club) will launch in January 2021. Stay tuned for details and announcement of the title in the coming weeks. 10/30/2020 Cindy Chadwick Ph.D., County Librarian Date 16 DocuSign Envelope ID: 51773B2F-3054-41AE-834B-7568DC68923A Dublin Library Quarterly Report (October – December 2020) Cindy Chadwick, County Librarian Albany Castro Valley Centerville Dublin Fremont Main Irvington Newark Niles San Lorenzo Union City Learning Group We continue to prepare our buildings for re-opening to the public. Our timeline for reopening has been delayed as we respond to the changing conditions and the health order announced by the County on December 3. We look forward to opening our buildings in the coming weeks keeping safety as a top priority. Program and Service Highlights • AC Library’s New Website launched to the public on December 14. Highlights include refreshed content and graphics, integration with our catalog and events, and improved accessibility and searching. • New Logo and branding coming soon. After many years, AC Library has retired the “infinite possibilities” logo in favor of a new look. The Library will be developing additional branding elements over the next few months. • Redwood and Poppy, New Mobile Libraries arrived at the Library this Summer. Poppy, our smaller vehicle, began frequent journeys around the County this quarter. The two vehicles are different sizes access all County neighborhoods and will allow Mobile Library service to reach community members in new ways. • Remote Printing is now available to members as part of No Contact Pickup service. Members can print from home via app or web page, and arrange a pickup time with staff at their local library. • The Listen Inn, a new call-in service, allows members to experience original content and a unique way to connect with the Library. Members can discover something new each new moon and full moon by calling 833-990-BOOK (2665). Collaboration, Partnerships, and Community Outreach • Library locations supported the County election efforts, each serving as a voter registration and ballot drop-off site. Dublin Library collaborated with the Alameda C ounty Registrar of Voters (ROV) to host a Ballot Drop Stop at Dublin Library on October 9th & 10, 2020. • Property Transfer Clinics are a new expansion of the popular Lawyers in the Library program. In partnership with the Alameda County Law Library, Legal Access Alameda, and the Alameda County Assessor’s Office, the clinic is a free one-on-one consultation addressing common property transfer questions. • Children’s Librarians virtually visited Dublin Unified School District’s Frederikson Elementary School’s 3rd grade class of thirty students four times this quarter. The virtual visits included story time, book talk and book recommendations. 17 **The eMedia stats for Great Courses & Acorn don't shake out for a couple of months and will need to be updated once available. * Chat hours reduced to 42 hours/week effective 11/15/2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: 51773B2F-3054-41AE-834B-7568DC68923A Statistical Report Services offered This Quarter Last Quarter Change No Contact Holds Pickup Service (hours) 576 500 15% Total Appointments 7,990 6,439 24% Number of account holders served 8,848 6,858 29% Number of Book bundles checked out 2,712 2,038 33% Onsite Telephone Hours 672 669 0% New Cards in 94568 zip code 427 420 2% Live Chat Offered (hours/week) * 51 51 0% Online Service/Chat Hours* 582 646 -10% Number of physical items Borrowed 60,592 41,557 46% eResources Use This Quarter Last Quarter Change OverDrive -eBooks checked out (Dublin residents) 36,427 35,003 4% All eMedia Usage** 267,765 274,068 -2% Public WIFI Use 2,674 3,132 -15% Online Library Programs This Quarter Last Quarter Change Total Programs 232 113 105% Total Program Attendance 5,434 1855 193% Coming Up Next Quarter • Featured Virtual Events: o Finding Justice, Fairness, and Joy in Your Community – Wednesday, January 27, 1pm o Alameda County Reads launches to the public on January 11. The selection, Eat Joy: Stories & Comfort Food from 31 Celebrated Writers, edited by Natalie Eve Garrett. Its essays discuss the challenge of finding joy in dark times and how food flavors the challenging moments in our lives. Free copies of the books are available to pick up at each library. In addition to the books, the libraries will be hosting more than 40 discussion groups and related programs celebrating and discussing the impact of food in our lives and communities. o AC Library working closely with AARP to safely provide Tax help while keeping all Covid-19 related protocols in mind. o Grab & Go Bags will be made available for veterans to learn about benefits they and their families have earned and are eligible for. Cindy Chadwick County Librarian 18 DATE: April 19, 2021 TO: Honorable Chair and Commissioners FROM: La Shawn Butler, Parks & Community Services Director SUBJECT: Approval of the January 25, 2021 Special Parks and Community Services Commission Meeting Minutes Prepared by: Jennifer Li Marzi, Senior Office Assistant EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the January 25, 2021 Meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the January 25, 2021 Meeting. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the January 25, 2021 Meeting. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The Commission Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS: 1) January 25, 2021 Regular Parks and Community Services Commission Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 1 Agenda Item 3.3 STAFF REPORT Parks and Community Services Commission Parks & Community Services Commission Special Meeting January 25, 2021 P a g e | 1 19 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Kristen Speck, Commissioner SECOND: Sameer Hakim, Commissioner AYES: Giller, Washington, Hakim, Speck, Pannala, Jain Attachment 1 PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES Monday, January 25, 2021 A Special Meeting of the Dublin Parks & Community Services Commission was held on Monday, January 25, 2021, in the Parks & Community Services Commission Zoom Communications. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM., by Commission Chair Matthew Giller. 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Attendee Name Title Status Matthew Giller Commission Chair Present Kristin Speck Vice-Chairperson Present Joseph Washington Commissioner Present Sameer Hakim Commissioner Present Vimal Pannala Commissioner Present Trishala Jain Student Representative Present Richard Thornbury Alternate Commissioner Present Daniel Colley Alternate Commissioner Present 2. Oral Communications 2.1. Public Comment None. 3. Consent Calendar 3.1. Approval of the December 21, 2020 Parks and Community Services Commission Meeting Minutes 3.2. December 2020 Parks and Community Services Department Monthly Report The Commission voted to approve the Consent Calendar. 4. Written Communication None. Parks & Community Services Commission Special Meeting January 25, 2021 P a g e | 2 20 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Joseph Washington, Commissioner SECOND: Kristin Speck, Commissioner AYES: Giller, Speck, Washington, Pannala, Hakim, Jain RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Kristin Speck, Commissioner SECOND: Matthew Giller, Commissioner AYES: Giller, Speck, Washington, Pannala, Hakim, Jain 5. Public Hearing None. 6. Unfinished Business None. 7. New Business 7.1. Election of Officers The Commission voted to elect Cm. Matthew Giller as Chairperson for the 2021 calendar year. The Commission voted to elect Cm. Kristin Speck as Vice-Chairperson for the 2021 calendar year. 7.2. Committee Assignments Committee Commissioner *Commissioner Senior Advisory Committee Cm. Speck Cm. Washington Youth Advisory Committee Student Rep. Jain Cm. Hakim Youth Sports Liaison Committee Cm. Washington Alt. Cm. Colley *Will attend in the event the chosen commissioner is not able to attend. Parks & Community Services Commission Special Meeting January 25, 2021 P a g e | 3 21 8. Other Business Commissioners introduced themselves, gave updates to various projects, and provided general comments. 9. Adjournment Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chair Giller at 7:45 PM. Minutes prepared by Jennifer Li Marzi, Recording Secretary. Parks & Community Services Commission Chairperson ATTEST: La Shawn Butler Parks and Community Services Director Page 1 of 3 22 Agenda Item 7.1 STAFF REPORT Parks & Community Services Commission DATE: April 19, 2021 TO: Honorable Chair and Commission Members FROM: La Shawn Butler, Parks & Community Services Director SUBJECT: Senior Center Ballroom Naming Prepared by: Liz Elliott, Recreation Coordinator EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Commission will receive a report on the naming of the Senior Center Ballroom and consider a recommendation to the City Council. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommend one name, and two alternate names, to the City Council. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: The City of Dublin Senior Center is located at 7600 Amador Valley Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568. Opened in 2005, the Senior Center houses an approximately 4,200 square foot banquet/event space which is currently referred to as the “ballroom.” This banquet/event space is used for a variety of programs and activities including senior meal programs, fitness and enrichment classes, as well as private rentals such as meetings, weddings, birthday parties, and other gatherings. The naming of the ballroom is being considered to enhance the private rental program at the Dublin Senior Center, which could include events such as weddings, baby showers, and other functions. Currently, the large event space is simply referred to as “The Ballroom at the Dublin Senior Center.” An example of a named event space is the Ambrose Hall at the Shannon Community Center. Often “Ambrose Hall” will be used as the namesake to remember the occasion, placed on invitations rather than “Shannon Community Center”. The naming of the ballroom at the Senior Center will provide users with a more elegant or sophisticated venue name, as often times potential renters like the venue, but don’t like the idea that their wedding or birthday party is taking place at the “Dublin Senior Center”. Having a Page 2 of 3 23 specific name for the event space will allow for a broader reach of potential renters. The naming of the ballroom will not result in any operational changes to programs at the Senior Center. The facility will continue to be used primarily as a Senior Center, with additional revenue being generated on nights and weekends when the facility would otherwise be closed. The naming will be for the ballroom, or banquet hall only, not the classrooms or the entire facility. The naming of the ballroom process is consistent with existing City naming policies. The first step is name generation by City Staff and members of the Senior Center Advisory Committee. Names generated should fall withing the following criteria: • The name should provide an easy and recognizable reference to the facility and be compatible to the area in which the facility is located. • Naming based on a geographic location should reflect the well‐known geographic name of the area within which the facility is located, the street adjacent to the facility, or other acceptable identification with the consideration of specific place, neighborhood, subdivision, or well‐ confirmed cultural or historical significance. • Naming based on a person or family should be done only for an individual (or family) that has had a clearly positive and significant impact or contribution to the City, State or Country. (This could include significant donors to the facility or previous property owners). Names should be avoided that would cause undue contention or concern. • Naming should consider the names of other facilities (public or private) to not duplicate or utilize a name that could be readily confused by others, particularly those related to emergency response. The following names were generated by City Staff and members of the Senior Center Advisory Committee: Name Criteria Alamilla Springs Ballroom Located in Dublin approximately 0.5 miles away from the Senior Center. The spring was a source of water for the early settlers and pioneers of the region. Crossroads Hall Dublin is the “Crossroads” of the Bay Area. Diane “Lowart Hall” The City’s first Parks & Community Services Director for almost 27 years. Presided over the construction of the Senior Center and its operations. Eddie Jo Mack Hall Active volunteer for the Center at both the Larkdale location and the new Center. Former Dublin Senior Center Advisory Committee member. Marty & Ceil “Sirlin Hall” Active volunteers for the Center at both the Larkdale location and the new Center. Both helped with the lunch program, led food distribution, and participated in many other activities with the goal of helping Dublin Seniors for 19+ years. Peter “Snyder Hall” First Mayor of Dublin 1982-86 and again 1990-94. Attended Page 3 of 3 24 lunch, cultural events, and other activities at the Center. George “Zika Room/Hall” Active volunteer at the Center. Called Bingo and led other activities. Former Vice Mayor and Councilmember. Founding member of the Dublin Senior Foundation. Following the generation of names from Staff and members of the Senior Center Advisory Committee, a public survey was conducted. From February 22 to March 19, 2021, a survey was available via the City’s website and shared during different City programs. The online survey garnered 132 responses. The results of the survey are below: Name Votes Crossroads Hall 41 Eddie Jo Mack Hall 33 Alamilla Springs Ballroom 21 Peter Snyder Hall 14 Marty & Ceil Sirlin Hall 10 Diane Lowart Hall 7 George Zika Hall/Room 6 The survey also provided an opportunity to submit suggestions not listed in the survey. A few names submitted include the Sbranti Hall, Amador Dougherty Station Ballroom, Shamrock Hall, and Clover Ballroom. No trends were present in the suggestions and at this time no other names are being presented for consideration. Following discussion and a recommendation by the Parks and Community Services Commission, the item will be presented to the City Council in May or June 2021. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The Commission Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS: None. Page 3 of 3 25 STAFF REPORT Parks and Community Services Commission DATE: April 19, 2021 TO: Honorable Chair and Commissioners FROM: La Shawn Butler, Parks & Community Services Director SUBJECT: Future Wallis Ranch Community Park – Community Input Status Report Prepared by: Rosemary Alex, Parks and Facilities Development Coordinator EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Parks and Community Services Commission will receive a presentation on the status of the Community Input Process for the future Wallis Ranch Community Park. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation. FINANCIAL IMPACT: As approved in the 2020-2025 Capital Improvement Program, the total budget for the Wallis Ranch Community Park is $6,699,0000. Sufficient funds are available to proceed with project planning and implementation. DESCRIPTION: The Wallis Ranch Community Park project, CIP No. PK0421, was approved in the 2020-2025 Capital Improvement Program, and includes the planning, design, and construction of an 8.85-acre park in accordance with the Community Park Standards in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The planning and design process began in Fiscal Year 2020-21. In January 2021, Callendar Associates, a firm on the City’s current On-Call Landscape Architectural Services list, was hired to assist with this project. Community Input Process The design process is estimated to take several months between March and July 2021. As graphically shown in Attachment 1, the process includes input from the community, the development of three conceptual plans, review and recommendations from the Parks and Community Services Commission, and approval by the City Council. Beginning in early March 2021, Staff established a project webpage on the City’s website and Agenda Item 7.2 Page 3 of 3 26 distributed both electronic and direct mail communications citywide to receive input via survey. The communications included an invitation to participate in an online community meeting. The public outreach resulted in nearly 1,100 responses to the survey, as well as participation by approximately 25 residents at the March 31, 2021 online community meeting. As established through the 2015 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, as well as subsequent community surveys completed in July 2019, the community park site at Wallis Ranch is designated to have a lighted tennis court facility, pickleball courts, dog park, and restrooms. While those amenities will be designated at the site, there are opportunities for additional elements. A summary of the survey results and feedback received at the community meeting is as follows: • There is no strong preference in whether the Dog Park is a single shared space or a split configuration separating large dogs from small dogs. • While there is a slight preference for an eight-court tennis/pickleball facility, a number of respondents indicated no preference, leaving open the option to build a six-court facility. In addition, there was no concern voiced from the community about having pickleball courts as an overlay. • When evaluating a series of additional amenities, the weighted average from the survey indicates that the following elements align with the public’s preference: ▪ Walking paths ▪ Play area ▪ Turf open space ▪ Basketball court ▪ Picnic area ▪ Fitness equipment ▪ Passive/natural area ▪ Volleyball court The results from the community meeting breakout discussion groups indicated a preference for the following elements: ▪ Play area ▪ Basketball court ▪ Walking paths ▪ Picnic area ▪ Turf open space Further detail on the survey and community meeting is shown in Attachment 2. Next Steps Callendar Associates will begin developing three conceptual designs based on the results of the surveys and community meeting preferences, as well as the existing project budget. Upon completion of the concept plans, Staff and Callendar Associates are planning to hold a meeting at the future park location in May 2021 with scheduled time slots for the public to review and provide input on the three concepts. Page 3 of 3 27 STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The Commission Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS: 1) Project Process 2) Survey and Community Meeting Results PROCESS Attachment 1 FUTURE COMMUNITY PARK NEAR THE WALLIS RANCH DEVELOPMENT 28 Attachment 2 The Community Park at Wallis Ranch Community Input Results 29 ■ Survey Results Gh,es-lion :2: hot coilrlfigl!!'rction would yo u pliefe1 lllo see fo:r a dog p ar ik.? 4% o o!Se suirv 1e y e re.:sp o ed to est io n 2' Prie fe rie , o e ,s. are sp li t w i ore respo: den • i n e 11e ,s.te d i n .sep O[l(] 1e sp a o e ,s. fori l a:rg:e a , d sm a:I d o g s-. ··· @% o f re -Sp o de n • h arv1e o p ref ere n c e . Dat a : 216% (294) 4(1,% (453) (397.) ■ single h"redsp"cefor dogs of llsizes ■s p r t spac for Large "nd sm " ll dogs No pr efe r ence ··;:_· _t :;·!-· .. -- 1 _-.- ·-.,_;, · 1 . ,r--.:_·: --_ -;-':·-· ,. ,· - · - -- --: .---- - ·---- 30-.; : · , ... . . .. . ·. >·. .,., D l;J BLIN. 3'6% Survey Results Q 11re !t"Hon 3: ha t co I fig unotion would 1rou plie'fe [fo, see fo a lighted "te ni 5 'f oc·: pickle ball 1c:ou rf5? iify w ilh rve yie • re ,sp o · e q e -Stio n 3 . F\1e fe re oes are sp ilt, Vl.i\iih .sl"g '" tly more re-S;P o , d e n ··· tere sted in 8 e , . co .rls ·, c o u , _ 22% o f re.spa den . 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Vo t e s w e re t a llie d a1 n d a g g r e g 1 a t e d from t hie fiv e b r e a ko u t ro o Im 1s. T he ·to p 4 dle sire d l a m e n i t i e s a r e a 1 p l OJy a r e a ., b a 1 s ket b a lt w a llking p a1 th s1 a n d a p i c rnc a r ea . To 1p ,4 !De sire d Amenities PLAY AREA BASKETBALJL WALKING !PATHS PIC NIC AREA I UR IF O PE SPACE VOl lJEYBALJL PAS.S IVIE/ AI URA L A R EA FITNESS EQUIP.MB -.Jff 1H O RSESIH D ES DEMO GARDEN TE RP RETIVE !F EA TUR ES AM PHlllHEA1ER 0 2 4 6 8 'J O ]2 14 ··;:_· _t :;·!-· .. -- 1 _-.- ·-.,_;, · 1 . ,r--.:_:---_ -;-':·-· ,. ,· - · - -_ .-: .---- - ·---- 37-.:; · , ... . . _. .. · .'-'·. ·.-, Dl;JBLI.N Page 1 of 2 38 DATE: April 19, 2021 TO: Honorable Chair and Commissioners FROM: La Shawn Butler, Parks & Community Services Director SUBJECT: Annual Presentation by Youth Advisory Committee Prepared by: Bridget Amaya, Assistant Parks and Community Services Director EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Commission will receive a presentation from Youth Advisory Committee Members on the Youth Advisory Committee’s activities and accomplishments during the 2020-21 term. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the presentation. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: The Youth Advisory Committee consists of middle and high school students that are appointed to an annual term by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. The current term ends May 31, 2021. The general responsibilities of the Youth Advisory Committee, as outlined in the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure, are to: • Provide input on youth services and programming to the City Council, Parks and Community Services Commission, and City staff. • Address issues that affect youth in the community. • Assist with the promotion and implementation of youth activities. • Generate and present an annual report on the accomplishments of the Youth Advisory Committee. Each year, the Youth Advisory Committee gives a presentation to the Parks and Community Services Commission and the City Council on the current term’s activities and accomplishments throughout Agenda Item 7.3 STAFF REPORT Parks and Community Services Commission Page 2 of 2 39 the year. The 2021 presentation highlights the following: • Volunteering at City events • Youth Mini Grant Program • Fundraising efforts for Fee Assistance Programs (Youth and Seniors) • Effect COVID-19 had on the 2020-21 Term STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The Commission Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS: None.