01/18/2022 Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting
CITY OF GILROY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 18, 2022
6:00 p.m.
Virtual Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Gilroy, CA 95020
AGENDA
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THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
ASSEMBLY BILL 361 MEETING MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE
www.cityofgilroy.org.
In order to minimize the spread of the COVID 19 virus, the City will be offering online
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this meeting. Written comments can be submitted by email to Adam Henig at
adam.henig@cityofgilroy.org.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE TAKEN ON AGENDA ITEMS BEFORE ACTION IS
TAKEN BY THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Assembly Bill 361, the
City will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If
you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City a
minimum of 2 hours prior to the meeting at (408) 846-0577.
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City of Gilroy Parks and
Recreation Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public
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inspection with the agenda packet in the Recreation Division at Senior Center, 7371
Hanna Street during normal business hours. These materials are also available with the
agenda packet on the City website at www.cityofgilroy.org.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE GILROY OPEN GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE
Government's duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public.
Commissions, task forces, councils and other agencies of the City exist to conduct the
people's business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the
people and that City operations are open to the people's review.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE OPEN GOVERNMENT
ORDINANCE, TO RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF THE ORDINANCE OR TO REPORT A
VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE, CONTACT THE OPEN GOVERNMENT
COMMISSION STAFF AT cityclerk@cityofgilroy.org
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
Theresa Graham 12/23 Angela Reinert 12/23
Patricia Bentson 12/24 Ermelindo Puente 12/23
Efren Pineda 12/22
III. FLAG SALUTE
IV. SECRETARY'S REPORT
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. November 16, 2021
VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
VII. AWARDS
A. Michelle Wexler
B. Robert Miller
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
IX. INTRODUCTIONS
X. NEW BUSINESS
A. Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair of Parks and Recreation
Commission
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Motion and vote for the selection of commission Chair and Vice-
chair of Parks and Recreation Commission.
B. Parks & Recreation Commission Retreat Meeting, February 5, 2022
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Motion to approve changing the date for the retreat
XI. OLD BUSINESS
A. Recommend Option(s) for Outdoor Pickleball Court at a City Park
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1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Motion to approve recommending to City Council option(s) for
outdoor pickleball court(s) at a city park.
B. Review of 2021 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Receive and comment on the 2021 Parks and Recreation
Commission Work Plan.
XII. DEPARTMENT UPDATES
A. Recreation Division Updates
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Review Recreation Division updates and provide comment.
B. Status of City Parks (report attached)
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Receive parks report and comment.
XIII. COMMISSIONER PARK REPORTS & COMMENTS
Park Assignments
o Commissioner Bentson - Cydney Casper, Christmas Hill
o Vice Chair Graham - Farrell Avenue, Gateway, Hecker Pass, Los Arroyos,
Rainbow
o VACANT - Uvas Levee, El Roble
o Commissioner Puente - Butcher, Forest Street, Renz, San Ysidro
o Commissioner Reinert - Gilroy Sports Park, Village Green
o Commissioner Pineda - Las Animas, Miller
o VACANT - Carriage Hills, Del Rey, Sunrise
XIV. STAFF COMMENTS
XV. ADJOURNMENT