04/19/2022 Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 05/16/2022
CITY OF GILROY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 19, 2022
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
7351 Rosanna Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
MINUTES
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I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:01 pm
II. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status
Pat Bentson Vice Chair Present
Theresa Graham Chair Present
Ermelindo Puente Commissioner Present
Angela Reinert Commissioner Excused Absence
Eric Arredondo Commissioner Present
Sergio Patterson Commissioner Present
III. FLAG SALUTE
IV. SECRETARY'S REPORT The Parks and Recreation Commission agenda was
posted online on and posted in the City Hall kiosk on April 14, 2022.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Chair Graham requested the titles in the attendance for Graham and
Bentson be revised to reflect their office holders: Graham is Chair and
Bentson is Vice Chair. Commissioner Bentson motioned to approve with
Graham’s amendment. Commissioner Puente seconded. Motion passed 5-
0-0.
VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Bentson motioned to approve.
Commissioner Puente seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
VII. INTRODUCTIONS
A. Sergio Patterson and Eric Arredondo introduced themselves to the
Commission.
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VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA – Gilroy resident
Miguel Ayala discussed the sport of disc golf and is interested in incorporating it
into a city park, preferably Christmas Hill. Questions were asked by
commissioners.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Development of 2022 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan –
Henig presented the plan for how to develop a new work plan for 2022. The
Commission first brainstormed potential assignments and then narrowed it
down to the following list:
• Host Arbor Day
• Park Assignments
• Training opportunities for commissioners
• Complete street tree brochure
• Participate in citywide events (e.g., Downtown Live, Day of the Child)
• Develop/Investigate a plan of what user group needs to implement
their idea
• Promote safety at city parks/user feedback
Items listed but did not make it onto the work plan will be included separately
on the sheet. They are:
• Promotion of recreational activities
• GIS/Park amenities
• Add Mile marker (complete extension) for trail
• More adult exercise equipment at city parks
• Special event (reading, arts, etc.) at a city park
Commissioner Arredondo motioned to approve. Puente seconded. Motion
passed 5-0-0.
X. OLD BUSINESS - none
XI. COMMISSIONER PARK REPORTS & COMMENTS
Park Assignments
o Chair Graham - El Roble looks wonderful, but noticed dead tree branches.
Reported a tent at Las Animas Veterans Park. Noticed at Sunrise that the
playground need attention: paint is faded, swing not working and needs
more bark.
o Vice Chair Bentson – drove through but didn’t have a chance to do a
thorough check.
o Commissioner Arredondo - Forest Street, Los Arroyos, and Miller look
good.
o Commissioner Patterson – was assigned Sunrise, Del Rey and Carriage
Hills
o Commissioner Puente – Las Animas noticed graffiti, flags needed to be
replaced, termites on the recreation building and the arbor needs to be
taken down since it serves no purpose following fire. All others looked fine.
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XII. Future Commissioner Initiated Agenda Item
Commissioners can propose an agenda item for a future meeting. To place
on an item on the agenda, it must have majority support (4) from the
commission.
Henig received a request from Gilroy Historical Society’s Connie Rogers,
who asked if the Commission could add the following to a future
commission agenda: renaming the reference room at the Gilroy Museum
after the late volunteer and author Claudia Salewke. Commissioners were
supportive of adding it to a future agenda.
XIII. STAFF COMMENTS
A. Energizer Station - Volunteer opportunity: Henig mentioned that he’s looking for
volunteers from the Parks & Recreation Commission to support Bike to Wherever Day
on May 20. The Recreation Division will be hosting an energizer station at Christmas
Hill Park.
B. Resignation of Commissioner Pineda – Commissioner Pineda resigned.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT – 8:49 pm
Adam Henig
Recording Secretary
Recreation Division