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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-16-2011 Approved PCSC MinutesPARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Minutes CITY OF DUBLIN May 16, 2011 The May 16, 2011 Regular Meeting of the Parks & Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:03 p.m. at the Dublin Civic Center, Dublin, California, by Chair Elias. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Elias led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Commissioners (Cm.) Present: Elias, Totaro, Boboc, Jones, Mack Commissioners Absent: Reinemann ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3.1 BRIEF INFORMATIONAL ONLY REPORTS FROM SENIOR CENTER AND YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEES Senior Center Advisory Committee Cm. Mack, the Commission's Liaison to the Senior Center Advisory Committee, reported on the success of the Intergenerational Car Show/Ice Cream Social that was held at Fallon Sports Park. Youth Advisory Committee - None 3.2 PUBLIC COMMENTS - None APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 18, 2011 On a motion by Cm. Jones, seconded by Cm. Mack, and by a vote of 4-0-1 with Chair Elias' abstention and Cm. Reinemann absent, the Commission voted to approve the April 18, 2011 minutes as presented. Chair Elias abstained from the vote due to his absence during the April 18, 2011 Commission meeting. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None PUBLIC HEARING - None UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.1 POSITANO DEVELOPMENT PARK NAMES Mr. Paul McCreary, Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report. For the first park, a 4.6+/- acre park bordered by Valentano Drive, Lattari Street, and Montese Drive, the following names were suggested: Cm Boboc suggested Claddagh Park, Lattari Park, and Diamond Park. P&CSC Meeting Minutes -May 16, 2011 Cm. Mack suggested Beag Park, Lattari Park, and Verde Colline. Vice Chair Totaro did not make any suggestions for the first park. Cm. Jones suggested Sgt. Diamond Park. Chair Elias suggested Fairview Park, Roscommon Park, and Sean Diamond Park. Chair Elias pointed out that some of the original Dublin settlers were from County Roscommon in Ireland. Cm. Mack asked about the meaning of Lattari. Chair Elias stated that he believes the word has something to do with nature or trees. On a motion by Cm. Jones, seconded by Cm. Mack, and by a vote of 5-0-0 with Cm. Reinemann absent, the Commission voted to recommend to the City Council the following three names, in no particular order, for the 4.6+/- acre park bordered by Valentano Drive, Lattari Street, and Montese Drive: Diamond Memorial Park, Lattari Park, and Positano Hills Park. For the second park, a 5.0+1- acre park bordered by Positano Parkway, Via Veneto Drive, and E. Camara Drive, the following names were suggested: Cm. Jones suggested Devany Park, Positano Park, and Roscommon Park. Vice Chair Totaro suggested Positano Park, Rosommon Park, and Diamond Memorial Park. Cm. Mack suggested Roscommon Park and Diamond Memorial Park. Cm. Boboc suggested Citizen Park, Roscommon Park, and Diamond Memorial Park. Chair Elias suggested Roscommon Park and Parco Tramonto. On a motion by Cm. Boboc, seconded by Cm. Mack, and by a vote of 5-0-0 with Cm. Reinemann absent, the Commission voted to recommend to the City Council the following three names, in no particular order, for the 5.0+1- acre park bordered by Positano Parkway, Via Veneto Drive, and E. Cantara Drive: Diamond Memorial Park, Parco Tramonto, and Roscommon Park. The Commission expressed their desire to honor Staff Sgt. Sean Diamond in the City of Dublin, whether it is by naming a park in his honor or by another type of memorial in the future. NEW BUSINESS 8.1 AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF DUBLIN AND DUBLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING USE OF FACILITIES 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 the new "Energy Fee" that the District intends to impose beginning July 2012. Mr. McCreary explained that the fee represents incremental differences in energy costs as a result of using a District facility. Chair Elias asked if a similar fee applied for the use of City facilities. Mr. McCreary explained that use of City facilities is subject to the City's facility use policies which include the provision of fees for incremental or additional expenses as a result of using City facilities. P&CSC Meeting Minutes -May 16, 2011 Vice Chair Totaro asked for more detail about the reimbursable costs identified in section 2b of the proposed agreement. Mr. McCreary explained that any additional costs incurred by the City for use by the District would need to be reimbursed. Vice Chair Totaro commented that the proposed agreement should include language that specifies the reimbursement of field lighting costs at the sports fields. Mr. McCreary stated that Staff would work on clarifying the language of the proposed agreement regarding the use of field lighting at the sports fields. Chair Elias asked if the proposed agreement provides the District the ability to deny use of District facilities, and Mr. McCreary said yes and stated that this provision is included in the proposed agreement. On a motion by Vice Chair Totaro, seconded by Cm. Jones, and by a vote of 5-0-0 with Cm. Reinemann absent, the Commission voted to recommend approval of the Agreement to the City Council. OTHER BUSINESS 9.1 BRIEF INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS FROM PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONERS AND/OR STAFF Cm. Mack reported that she attended the Farmers' Market. Vice Chair Totaro reported that Dublin High School is hosting a men's soccer tournament over the Christmas holidays. He stated that the High School will be looking into whether the City Council would consider waiving or reducing the sports field rental fees for the tournament. Chair Elias reported that he attended several events including the Volunteer Luncheon at the Senior Center, the Dublin High School Boosters Fundraising Dinner, and the Farmers' Market. Cm. Jones reported that he recently played disc golf and thought it may be a good idea for a City program. Mr. McCreary provided program and project updates. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Rhonda Franklin Administrative Technician APPROVED: I hairperson