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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-10-2011 Approved PCSC MinutesPARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING Min utes IL- CITY OF DUBLIN January 10, 2011 The January 10, 2011 special meeting of the Parks & Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:01 p.m. at the Dublin Civic Center, Dublin, California, by Chair Jones. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Commissioners (Cm.) Present: Jones, Boboc, Elias, Mack, Reinemami, Totaro Commissioners Absent: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3.1 OATH OF OFFICE BY CITY CLERK TO NEWLY APPOINTED COMMISSIONERS Ms. Caroline Soto, City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Commissioners Boboc, Elias, and Mack. 3.2 BRIEF INFORMATIONAL ONLY REPORTS FROM SENIOR CENTER AND YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEES Senior Center Advisorv Committee - None Youth Advisory Committee - None 3.3 PUBLIC COMMENTS - None APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 20, 2010 On a motion by Cm. Reinemann, seconded by Cm. Totaro, and by a vote of 4-0-2, the Commission voted to approve the December 20, 2010 minutes as presented. Commissioners Boboc and Mack abstained from the vote due to their absence during the December 20, 2010 meeting. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None PUBLIC HEARING - None UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS 8.1 ELECTION OF OFFICERS Ms. Diane Lowart, Parks and Community Services Director, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report. P&CSC Meeting Minutes - January 10, 2011 Chair Jones opened the floor to nominations for Chairperson. Cm. Totaro nominated Cm. Elias. Cm. Mack seconded the nomination. By a vote of 6-0-0, the Commission unanimously voted to elect Cm. Elias as Chairperson. Cm. Jones opened the floor to nominations for Vice-Chairperson. Cm. Jones nominated Cm. Totaro. Cm. Mack seconded the nomination. By a vote of 6-0-0, the Commission unanimously voted to elect Cm. Totaro as Vice Chairperson. 8.2 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Ms. Diane Lowart, Parks and Community Services Director, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report. After brief deliberation, the Commission suggested the following Committee Appointments: Senior Center Advisory Committee Representative: Connie Mack Alternate: Steve Jones Youth Advisory Committee Representative: Matthew Reinemann Alternate: Robert Boboc Youth Sports Liaison Committee Representative: Anthony Totaro Alternate: Alan Elias Special Events Lop,istics Committee Representative: Alan Elias Alternate: Robert Boboc On a motion by Cm. Totaro, seconded by Cm. Boboc, and by a vote of 6-0-0, the Commission unanimously voted to approve the Committee Appointments as suggested. 8.3 FALL 2010 QUARTERLY REPORT Mr. Paul McCreary, Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report. Cm. Mack asked about Staffs ideas for improving attcndancu fut the Senior Center daily hinch program. Mr. McCreary stated that Staff is considering providing a nutritional workshop to promote the nutritional benefits of the food, including free lunch samples. Cm. Jones asked about the Bat Busters Tee Ball League. Mr. McCreary stated that the program takes place in the fall, usually around the second week of September through the end of October. Vice Chair Totaro asked about the decrease in attendance for the Senior Center daily hrnch program. Mr. McCreary stated that the decrease in attendance is most likely due to the change in procedure for ordering lunches; the lunches now have to be pre-ordered and drop-ins are no longer available. P&CSC Meeting Minutes -January 10, 2011 Vice Chair Totaro asked about the Adult Soccer League program. Mr. McCreary stated that the Coed and Women's divisions did not receive enough participation to offer leagues. He stated that Staff is working on further promoting the program to garner additional participation from a variety of groups. Cm. Reinemann suggested offering programs before, during, or after the Senior Center daily lunch program in order to entice more patrons to participate in the program. Cm. Reinemann asked about the opening of the future Kolb Elementary School. Mr. McCreary stated that the anticipated opening date is in the fall of this year. Chair Elias expressed his concern with the decrease in attendance for the Senior Center daily lunch Program. He encouraged Staff to continue to work with the vendor on enhancing the program. Chair Elias suggested that Staff consider the Dublin Preschool waiting lists as an opportunity to further expand other programs for preschool aged children. Mr. McCreary explained that current space constraints limit the potential for program expansion for the Preschool itself. OTHER BUSINESS 9.1 BRIEF INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS FROM PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONERS AND/OR STAFF Cm. Boboc asked if the public would be allowed to use the track at Dublin High School on Saturdays. Ms. Lowart stated that Staff would look into it and follow up with the Commission. Cm. Mack informed the Commission that the Black History Program is being held at the Dublin Senior Center on Saturday, February 5, 2011. Vice Chair Totaro asked about a review of the Sports Field Use Policy. Mr. McCreary stated that Staff would provide the Commission with a review after Fallon Sports Park had been in operation for one year, and then provide biennial reviews in the future. Chair Elias asked about standing rain water on the fields at Fallon Sports Park. Ms. Lowart stated that Staff would look into it and follow up with the Commission. Ms. Lowart and Mr. McCreary provided project and program updates. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Rhonda Franklin Administrative Technician APPROVED: -? Chairperson