HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-15-2016 Approved P&CSC Minutes PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
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REGULAR MEETING
2 Minutes
CITY OF DUBLIN
August 15, 2016
A regular meeting of the Dublin Parks and Community Services Commission was held on
Monday, August 15, 2016 in the City Council Chamber of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting
was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chair Ballesteros.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited by the Commission, Staff, and those present.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners (Cm.) Present: Ballesteros, Bedi, Giannini, Thalblum, Totaro, and Tucker
Commissioners Absent: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Brief Informational Only Reports From the Senior Center and Youth Advisory
Committees
Senior Center Advisory Committee
Senior Center Advisory Committee Member Ramona Krausnick reported on the August 4, 2016
Senior Center Advisory Committee meeting.
Youth Advisory Committee
Cm. Bedi reported that the July 2016 Youth Advisory Committee meeting had been cancelled
and mentioned the agenda items scheduled for the August 24, 2016 Youth Advisory Committee
meeting.
3.2 Public Comments—None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1 Regular Meeting July 18, 2016
On a motion by Cm. Giannini, seconded by Cm. Tucker, and by a vote of 6-0-0, the Commission
took the following action:
ACTION
Approved minutes of the July 18, 2016 Regular Commission Meeting as presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS— None.
PUBLIC HEARING—None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS—None.
P&CSC Minutes—August 15, 2016—Page 2 of 3
NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Sub Area 3 Neighborhood Square Preferred Conceptual Design
Ms. Rosemary Alex, Parks and Facilities Development Coordinator, presented the specifics of
the items as outlined in the Staff Report, and introduced project consultant, Ms. Karen
Krolewski, with PGA Design Landscape Architects, who presented additional details about the
item.
Chair Ballesteros opened the floor for Public Comment.
Seeing none, Chair Ballesteros closed Public Comment.
ACTION
By a vote of 6-0-0, the Commission unanimously voted to recommend City Council approval of
the preferred conceptual park design with Option B selected for the play elements geared for
two to five year olds.
8.2 Dublin Crossing Park Master Plan
Ms. Rosemary Alex, Parks and Facilities Development Coordinator, presented the specifics of
the items as outlined in the Staff Report, and introduced project consultant, Mr. Justin Winters,
with SWA Group, who presented additional details about the item.
The Commission unanimously commented in support of the project, but expressed concern
about the option for placement of the Valley Children's Museum in the park, especially at the
Dublin Boulevard frontage. Commissioners questioned whether the downtown area would be
a more suitable location for the museum.
Chair Ballesteros opened the floor for Public Comment.
Ms. Timea Iharosi, Dublin resident, expressed concern about the placement option of a building
for the Valley Children's Museum.
Seeing no further comment, Chair Ballesteros closed Public Comment.
ACTION
On a motion by Cm.Totaro, seconded by Cm.Thalblum, and by a vote of 6-0-0, the
Commission unanimously voted to recommend City Council approval of the Dublin Crossing
Park Master Plan with a modification to consider alternate locations outside of Dublin
Crossing Park for a building for the Valley Children's Museum.
OTHER BUSINESS
The Commissioners provided brief informational reports on events and meetings attended over
the past month.
Mr. James Rodems, Parks and Community Services Director, and Ms. Micki Cronin, Assistant
Parks and Community Services Director, provided program, project, and event updates.
P&CSC Minutes—August 15, 2016—Page 3 of 3
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Parks and Community Services
Commission,the meeting was adjourned at 8:52 PM.
Minutes prepared by Rhonda Franklin, Management Analyst.
/ Chairperson
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Micki Cronin
Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services