05/16/2022 Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Agenda Packet
CITY OF GILROY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 16, 2022
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
7351 Rosanna Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
AGENDA
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During the PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA portion of the
meeting, each person wishing to speak should prepare a presentation of not more than
three (3) minutes. Persons wishing to address the Commission are requested, but not
required, to complete a Speaker’s Card located at the entrances. Completion of this
speaker’s card is voluntary. All persons may attend this meeting and speak, regardless if
a card is completed or not. Speaker’s slips should be submitted to the Secretary
BEFORE this portion of the meeting begins. Anyone wishing to address the Commission
on any other item on this AGENDA is requested, but not required, to fill out a speaker’s
slip as well and submit it to the Secretary BEFORE the Commission takes action on the
item.
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participate in this meeting, please contact the Recreation Division at (408) 846-0460 or
Rec@cityofgilroy.org. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to
make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meetin g. (28CFR 35.102-
35.104 ADA Title II)
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
inspection with the agenda packet in the Recreation Division at Senior Center, 7371
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Hanna Street during normal business hours. These materials are also available with the
agenda packet on the City website at www.cityofgilroy.org.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
Chair: Theresa Graham 12/23 Vice Chair: Patricia Bentson 12/24
Angela Reinert 12/23 Ermelindo Puente 12/23
Eric Arredondo 12/25 Sergio Patterson 12/25
III. FLAG SALUTE
IV. SECRETARY'S REPORT
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
VII. INTRODUCTIONS
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. 3781 : Recommendation to Rename Gilroy Museum's Research Room
to the Claudia Salewske Research Room
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Motion to approve recommendation to City Council to rename
Gilroy Museum Research Room to the Claudia Salewske
Research Room.
X. OLD BUSINESS
A. 2022 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Review and comment on 2022 Parks and Recreation Commission
Work Plan.
XI. 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)
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1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Receive parks report and comment.
XII. BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN ENCOURAGEMENT & EDUCATION UPDATE
XIII. COMMISSIONER PARK REPORTS & COMMENTS
Park Assignments
o Chair Graham - El Roble, Las Animas Veterans Park,
o Vice Chair Bentson - Cydney Casper, Christmas Hill, Rainbow
o Commissioner Arredondo - Forest Street, Los Arroyos, MIller
o Commissioner Patterson - Carriage Hills, Del Rey, Sunrise
o Commissioner Puente - Butcher, Renz, San Ysidro
o Commissioner Reinert - Uvas/Gilroy Sports Park, Hecker Pass, Village
Green
XIV. FUTURE COMMISSIONER INITIATED ITEMS
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.
XV. STAFF COMMENTS
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Recommendation to City Council to rename Gilroy Museum's
research room to the "Claudia Salewske Research Room."
Meeting Date: May 16, 2022
Submitted By: Adam Henig
Prepared By: Adam Henig
Recommendation:
Motion to approve recommendation to City Council to rename Gilroy Museum Research
Room to the Claudia Salewske Research Room.
Executive Summary
At the April 2022 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, Gilroy Historical Society
President Connie Rogers requested the Commission add to a future agenda meeting
the renaming of the Gilroy Museum Research Room. Ms. Rogers is proposing to name
the room after the late Claudia Salewske, a local author and dedicated Museum
volunteer.
Background
Claudia Salewske was an English teacher at Gilroy High School for many years and
then an English professor at San Jose State University. Claudia was a volunteer at the
Gilroy Museum and is the author of two books about the history of Gilroy: Pieces of the
Past: A Story of Gilroy (1982) and Gilroy (Arcadia Publishing, 2003). When she was
conducting research for these publications, Claudia did most of it in the Museum’s
research room. She died in 2016. The Salewske family has donated the book’s royalties
to the Museum.
Discussion
According to the City’s “Parks or Recreation Facilities Naming, Community and
Memorial Contribution, and Gift and Sponsorship Policy,” which was approved on May
19, 2014, the criteria to rename a facility after a person is defined as someone “who has
made a distinct and significant contribution to the City of Gilroy.” This is defined in the
following manner (for more details, see section B, “Commemorative Dedications and
Names”):
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• Person must be deceased at least one year before a commemorative dedication
or naming proposal will be considered
• Demonstrate outstanding achievements, contributions to the community, and
enrichment of the City
• Have had a direct and long-term association with the feature or facility.
• Contribution to the community was through our park or recreation system or
programs.
• The named resource is pertinent to, or representative of, the individual’s
contribution.
• The proposal to commemorate an individual should contain evidence of broad -
based local support for the proposed name and its application, such as letters,
editorials, and petitions.
• The costs of plaques, monuments, and replacement of signs resulting from, or
done in conjunction with the dedication or commemorative naming will be borne
by the individual, group, or organization sponsoring the request
Based on the information cited above, the application to rename the research room at
the Museum fulfils the renaming criteria.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact. If approved, the Gilroy Historical Society will cover the
expenses for new signage.
Attachments:
1. GHS Letter
2. PRC Facility Naming Memorial Gift & Sponsorship Policy
3. Claudia's proclamation
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CITY OF GILROY
PARKS OR RECREATION FACILITIES NAMING,
COMMUNITY AND MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTION, AND
GIFT AND SPONSORSHIP POLICY
DEFINITIONS AND METHODS OF RECOGNITION
A) Definitions
Donations/gifts: Funds, equipment, materials or services given to the City without
expectation of a significant return or recognition.
Memorial: A physical feature intended to honor a deceased person. The primary
intent of a memorial is not to recognize social contributions, importance, or historic
significance, though the person being memorialized may also have such
significance. May take various forms such as:
Site furnishings, benches, trees, drinking fountains
Monuments
Donations of significant improvements i.e. a picnic area in memory of an
individual
Recognitions, Tributes & Commemorations : Requests to honor or commemorate
significant community contributions. Naming or dedication of a facility or distinct
feature of a facility after a person or an event is a typical form of recognition, i.e.
DeBell-Uvas Preserve.
Corporate Sponsorship: The temporary or permanent naming of a facility or
feature of a facility in exchange for significant donations from a for-profit corporation
or business.
Gifting Sponsorship: The temporary or permanent naming of a facility or feature of
a facility in exchange for significant donations from individuals, groups, families or
non-profit organizations.
Historical Recognitions: A recognition or tribute that honors a person, place or
event of historical nature. This includes:
a. Identification of places that are registered or designated historical by the State
of California;
b. Commemorating an event that changed or influenced the course of history, i.e.
a battle;
c. Identification of places of local historic significant, though not registered or
designated as historic by the State of California;
d. Recognition of historically significant individuals.
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B) Methods of Recognizing Donations and Memorials
Commemorative Naming: A means of accomplishing memorial recognition, typically for the
purpose of acknowledging extraordinary civic contributions and dedication.
Naming of a park or recreation facility or building
Naming of a distinct feature within a park or recreation or building (i.e. sports field,
play area)
Sponsorship Naming: Naming a facility or feature after an individual, business,
organization or corporation in recognition of major donor contributions. Typically the
sponsorship is done for a specified time period, such as 10 years, after which, the
facility will be eligible for re-naming.
Monuments: A physical structure that is erected as a memorial, recognition, or gift
acknowledgement. Monuments are generally intended to be visible and obvious to
draw the attention of visitors or passing individuals.
Plaques: Size is no larger than 1 sq. ft., is typically placed on an object, or placed on a
are intended to be inconspicuous and to blend in seamlessly with the surrounding
environment. Plaques placed above ground on concrete or on other pedestals, or that
are otherwise conspicuous are considered monuments.
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II.) PARK OR RECREATION FACILITY NAMING POLICY
A) Naming, Renaming of Park or Recreation Facilities or Features
Overview
The use of names based upon distinguishing characteristics, location, or historical usage,
is a long-standing practice for the official naming of public sites and facilities. At the
national level, naming of federal sites is overseen by the U.S. Board on Geographic
Names. Among the key factors considered by the Board is use of names based on
established, historical, and local usage. Not surprisingly, many agencies have adopted
policies that are generally similar to those of the Board on Geographic Names, and which
give priority to names based on geography, location, historical usage, and distinguishing
characteristics.
At the same time, it is recognized that individuals and community organizations
periodically wish to honor individuals or groups by naming park or recreation assets after
them. The policy outlined below was developed to accommodate the desire for
commemorative naming, where warranted, while still supporting the primary community
values.
Policy
It is the policy of the City to name park or recreation facilities in a manner that will
priority in naming facilities shall be given to geographical location.
The geographic location may be based on the identification of the facility with a
specific place, neighborhood, major street, or regional area of the City.
Facilities may also be named based on distinguishing, prominent, natural or geological
features. This may be used in conjunction with a geographical location, for example,
Three Rivers Peak.
Names in common or historical usage have a secondary priority.
Names that honor a person who has made a distinct and significant contribution to the
City of Gilroy will be considered in accordance with Section I.B.) Commemorative
Dedications and Names.
Naming that is done in exchange for major contributions will be considered in
accordance with Section IV, Gift and Sponsorship Policy.
Conditions of property donation or deed shall be honored regarding name of facility,
although a geographic or characteristic name is preferred.
Names that are similar to existing park or recreation facilities or properties in the Gilroy
area should be avoided in order to minimize confusion.
Property type and intended use may be designated in the name.
Park or recreation facilities named after an individual should include the geographic,
natural, or geological features as part of the name, i.e. DeBell-Uvas Park Preserve
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B) Commemorative Dedications and Names
Overview
The selection of commemorative names must be done in a manner that insures that there
is broad based support for the naming and general acknowledgement that the
contributions of the individual being honored are extraordinary, above and beyond the
norm, and unique in quantity and quality of service. Extreme care and diligence must be
exercised in the application of this policy to insure that the selection of honorees will
withstand the test of time.
If the selection of individuals for commemorative naming or dedication is felt to be
inconsistent or biased, then it could become a divisive force in the community and make
future decisions on naming difficult and shrouded in controversy. It is the goal of this
policy, therefore, to provide consistency in the evaluation of dedication and naming
requests and to insure that this honor is bestowed to individuals in an equitable manner
and based on common criteria. The dedication or commemorative naming of park or
recreation facilities or features will be considered with the following guidelines:
Guidelines:
Names or dedications that commemorate or may be construed to commemorate living
persons will not be considered, except at the discretion of the City Council.
The person being honored must be deceased at least one year before a
commemorative dedication or naming proposal will be considered.
The individual/organization must have demonstrated outstanding achievements,
contributions to the community, and enrichment of the City. The contribution of the
person being honored must have been uncompensated, extraordinary, significant, and
unique, setting this individual apart from others who contributed to the community.
This may be evident by documented history such as articles in newspapers
awards.
The person being honored by the dedication or naming should have had a direct and
long term association with the feature or facility.
Early or long-time settler 20 or more years
Developer of the designated feature
Restorer or maintainer of the feature
Donor of the land to the City of Gilroy
Person who played a large part in protecting the land or feature for public benefit
Person who played a large part in providing community services through the
feature or facility
Contribution to the community was through our park or recreation system or programs.
Contributions to the park or recreation system were sustained over a long period of
time.
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The proposal to commemorate an individual should contain evidence of broad based
local support for the proposed name and its application, such as letters, editorials, and
petitions.
The costs of plaques, monuments, and replacement of signs resulting from, or done in
conjunction with the dedication or commemorative naming will be borne by the
individual, group, or organization sponsoring the request
C) Procedure to Request Naming or Renaming or Commemorative Dedications of
Park or Recreation Facilities
1. New Park or Recreation Facilities:
Naming of new parks or recreation facilities will be done through a community outreach
input. Citizens may suggest the commemorative naming of a new park through this
process.
a) Whenever possible, the naming of a new facility should occur in conjunction with the
Master Plan process for that facility
b) The City will publicize the naming opportunity broadly including posting on the
eb page, and in local newspapers. The opportunity to name
the facility will also be discussed during the community meetings for design of the
facility.
c) Nominations for names will be submitted to Community Services Director on the
Park Naming Nomination form
d) The Director and staff will review the nominations for compliance with the Cit
or Recreation Facility Naming Policy
e) Nominations that are found to be in compliance with the Park or Recreation Facility
Naming Policy will be forwarded to Park and Recreation Commission for review and
recommendation
f) The Parks and Recreation Commission will make a recommendation to Council
based on their review of the nominations.
g) The recommended name will be forwarded to the City Council for their review and
consideration. This may be done in conjunction with the approval of the facility
Master Plan. Approval, modification, or denial of the proposed name is within the
sole discretion of the City Council.
2. Re-naming of Existing Facilities and Features for Commemorative purposes
a) Applicant will complete the Commemorative Dedication and Names Application and
submit to the Community Services Director.
b) Application shall include documentation of contributions of the person being honored
c) Application shall include letters of support, articles, and similar documents which
demonstrate broad based community support for re-naming
d) The Director and staff will review the Commemorative Dedication and Names
Application
Naming Policy.
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e) If the application is found to be consistent with the City
to the Parks and Recreation Commission for their review
f) Applications that are determined by the Director to incomplete, without sufficient
he
applicant with a letter explaining the reasons for rejection. The applicant may
resubmit the name request with new or additional information that brings the request
g) The Community Services Director will submit the commemorative re-naming request
to the Parks and Recreation Commission for their review.
h) The Parks and Recreation Commission will make a recommendation to Council
based on their review of the application.
i) The recommended name will be forwarded to the City Council for their review and
consideration.
j) All decisions with respect to facility naming will be at the sole discretion of the City
Council, which may choose not to grant any naming rights or recognitions for
facility or feature of a facility. Approval, modification, or denial of the proposed name
is within the sole discretion of the City Council.
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Proclamation of the City of Gilroy
Whereas, Claudia Kendall Salewske was the author two well-known books
about Gilroy history: Gilroy (2003) and Pieces of the Past (1982); and
Whereas, Mrs. Salewske developed the third grade local history curriculum for
Gilroy Unified School District in the early 1980s that is still being used today; and
Whereas, Mrs. Salewske taught English and American literature at Gilroy
High School for several years and was the advisor to the California Scholarship
Federation. At Gilroy High School her expertise and passion for writing helped the
high school create writing across the curriculum in all departments, which had a lasting
impact on many graduates; and
Whereas, Mrs. Salewske later taught English composition, children’s
literature and technical writing at San Jose State University for several years. There
she also supervised student teachers; and
Whereas, for the last seven years Mrs. Salewske was a volunteer at the Gilroy
Museum and helped select the photos for the history-themed paseo in downtown Gilroy.
She was a pillar of support to both the Gilroy Historical Society and the Gilroy
Museum; and
Whereas, Mrs. Salewske was an exemplary citizen of greater Gilroy for nearly
forty years, a friend and inspiring mentor to many, whose friendly gracious manner
showed compassion, encouragement and support to all she met.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Roland Velasco, Mayor of the City of Gilroy,
on behalf of the entire City Council, do hereby wish to recognize
CLAUDIA KENDALL SALEWSKE
for her many contributions and dedicated service to our fine City.
Mayor Roland Velasco
May 15, 2017
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Review 2022 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan
Meeting Date: May 16, 2022
Submitted By: Adam Henig
Prepared By: Adam Henig
Recommendation:
Review and comment on 2022 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan.
Executive Summary
On April 19, 2022, the Parks and Recreation Commission held a retreat and adopted a
new work plan, which reflects what the commission will be working on during the
calendar year.
The Parks and Recreation Commission’s work plan should be aligned with the current
City Council priorities:
✓ Develop a Financially Resilient Organization that Relies on Local Revenues and
Resources
✓ Maintain and Improve City Infrastructure Including Streets, Facilities, and
Incorporates Green Energy Practices
✓ Promote Economic Development Activities that Create Opportunities for Quality
Employment and Increase the City's Tax Base
✓ Ensure Neighborhood Equity from City Services Including Public Safety, Streets,
Parks, and Recreation
✓ Promote Availability of Safe, Affordable Housing for all Gilroy Residents
At each monthly meeting, the Commission will review its work plan to ensure the
assignments are completed or in the process of being completed. For this meeting, the
commission needs to complete the Work Plan spreadsheet.
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Attachments:
1. PRC 2022 Work Plan 5.3.22
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2022 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan
Project Name Work
Lead
Commissioner/
Staff
Deliverable in 12
months
City Council
Priority Status
Host Arbor Day Plan and host Arbor Day at a local park. Host annual Arbor Day event
Improve City
Infrastructure
Training Opportunities for
Commissioners
Participate in parks and recreation
training opportunitiees N/A
Complete Street Tree Brochure Complete public street tree brochure Make available to public
Improve City
Infrastructure
Monitor city parks
Continue to provide updates and share ideas
with park staff about city’s parks;
commissioners are responsible for reporting
on their park assignments at monthly
meetings All commissioners Keep staff abreast of state of parks
Improve City
Infrastructure
Participate in Citywide Events
Represent the commission at special
events.
Will participate in at least two
special events in 2022.
Tabling at "Bike to W herever
Day" on May 20, 2022.
Develop/Investigate a plan of
what user group needs to
implement their idea
Promote Safety at City
Parks/User Feedback
Not On 2022 Work Plan but Discussed
Promotion of recreational activities
GIS/Park amenities Revised: May 3, 2022
Add Mile marker (complete extension) for trail
More adult exercise equipment at city parks
Special event (reading, arts, etc.) at a city park
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Recreation Division Updates
Meeting Date: May 16, 2022
Submitted By: Adam Henig
Prepared By: Adam Henig
Recommendation:
Review Recreation Division updates and provide comment.
Executive Summary
Here are the latest happenings in the Recreation Division:
• Aquatics Pool Operator at CHS Aquatics Center – The pool operating
contractor, Swimming Swan LLC, has been making progress in preparing for the
opening of the Christopher High School Aquatics Center in June. More than 500
youth have registered for group swim lessons. They’re hiring lessons, booking
pool parties, and organizing recreation swim. The pool itself is experiencing
improvements. The activity pool was recently replastered. There will be a
significant departure from past season—the diving board, waterslides and aqua
play structure will not be in operation due to insurance requirements.
• Family Resource Center (FRC) update – In partnership with Santa Clara
County Probation Department, First 5 of California of Santa Clara County and
Catholic Charities, the FRC is open and held at San Ysidro Cultural Center.
Although the City’s primary role is landlord, staff is actively involved with
program planning and neighborhood relations. They are currently in the process
of looking into installing a temporary storage shed behind the Cultural Center.
• Senior Services – For the past six weeks, the senior center has been opened
for in-person dining. Approximately, sixty seniors pickup their lunch every day in-
person at the Senior Center. About 40 seniors have opted to have their meals
delivered. With more seniors present, staff has organized a variety of activities
that include arts and crafts, dancing, and games. This past winter, AARP offered
free tax services to local, income-eligible seniors.
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• Recreation Programs – In April, staff mailed a postcard to residents, informing
them registration for summer recreation programs is available online. Programs
includes week-long camps that include volleyball, science, chess, dance,
robotics, and flag football. Staff continues to recruit potential instructors to
expand its current offerings.
• “Bike to Work/Wherever Day” Energizer Station – On Friday, May 20, Gilroy
Recreation will be hosting an energizer station along the levee at the Christmas
Hill Park entrance on Miller. Participating commissioners including Chair Graham
and Commissioner Patterson.
• Fishability – On April 30, a hundred participants gathered at Mcalpine Lake for
the annual Fishability event. Organized for teens and adults with special needs,
the event is co-sponsored with the Sportsmen Chefs of Gilroy, who provide the
food, trophies, t-shirts, and fishing supplies. They also help the participants fish in
the lake. As always, the event, which had been on hiatus due to Covid, was a big
success.
• Measure B Funds - Earlier this month, city staff submitted to Santa Clara Valley
Transportation Authority a request to drawdown FY21 expenses for Gilroy’s
bicycle and pedestrian education and encouragement activities. It was in the
amount of $22,632.67. Receipts comprised of digital advertising, purchase of
bike helmets for youth, and custom face masks.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Status of City Parks (report attached)
Meeting Date: May 16, 2022
Submitted By: Adam Henig
Prepared By: Adam Henig
Recommendation:
Receive parks report and comment.
Executive Summary
See attached report.
Attachments:
1. PRC Park Operations Report Feb_ 2022
2. PRC Park Operations Report May_ 2022
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7351 Rosanna St. Gilroy, CA 95020-6197 www.ci.gilroy.ca.us (408) 846-0451
City of Gilroy
Public Works Department
Parks and Landscape Division
MEMORANDUM
Date: February 15, 2022
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
CC: Daryl Jordan, Public Works Director
From: Bill Headley, Park Operations Supervisor
Subject: Public Works Park Operations Report
REPORT TO COMMISSION for February 2022
1. Street Tree Brochure was edited with the Public Works staff team and commissioner Bentson at
the end of 2021. Commissioner Pat will report on the status of plans for final draft review with the
PRC and brochure graphics.
2. Glen Loma development on the Christmas Hill Park west hillside trail is impacted until the
adjacent residential development is completed. The west property line park trail and service
road is partially open now with temporary fencing at Miller Ave. frontage. April 2022 is the
estimated full park restoration of park property line trail-service road.
3. Historic El Camino Real Road Marker was added to downtown. The installation of the
historic El Camino Real Road Bell marker and plaque, donated by the Gilroy 150 City
Anniversary Committee was completed in January. The old El Camino is the long state roadway
that runs through Gilroy to southern California. The pole and bell marker are an addition to the
Monterey Street Paseo between 5th and 6th street that provides a pedestrian pathway connecting
the Eigleberry St. public parking lot to downtown.
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Packet Pg. 20 Attachment: PRC Park Operations Report Feb_ 2022 (3744 : Status of City Parks (report attached))
7351 Rosanna St. Gilroy, CA 95020-6197 www.ci.gilroy.ca.us (408) 846-0451
THANKS FOR HELPING TO KEEP OUR PARKS SAFE
When you notice something that you feel is a safety hazard or
that needs attention, no need to wait until the Parks & Recreation
Commission meeting to report it. Please call (408) 846-0460
during regular business hours, or the non-emergency after-hours
number, (408) 846-0350, to report.
4. Vandalism at Parks. Excessive vandalism occurring at Las Animas Veterans Park and Gilroy
Sports Park.
Parks / City Incident Reports
Public Works Operations
(See Future PRC Park Reports)
MAINTENANCE HIGHLIGHTS
Parks Section Weekly Highlight Reports Not Available
To report graffiti, please call the
Graffiti Hotline @ (408) 846-0395
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Packet Pg. 21 Attachment: PRC Park Operations Report Feb_ 2022 (3744 : Status of City Parks (report attached))
7351 Rosanna St. Gilroy, CA 95020-6197 www.ci.gilroy.ca.us (408) 846-0451
City of Gilroy
Public Works Department
Parks and Landscape Division
MEMORANDUM
Date: May 17, 2022
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
CC: Daryl Jordan, Public Works Director
From: Bill Headley, Park Operations Supervisor
Subject: Public Works Park Operations Report
REPORT TO COMMISSION for May 2022
1. Street Tree Brochure was edited with the Public Works staff team and commissioner Bentson at
the end of 2021. Commissioner Pat will report on the status of plans for final draft review with the
PRC and brochure graphics.
2. Glen Loma development on the Christmas Hill Park west hillside trail is impacted until the
adjacent residential development is completed. The west property line park trail and service
road is partially open now with temporary fencing at Miller Ave. frontage. April 2022 is the
estimated full park restoration of park western property line trail-service road. No current
Engineering update available.
3. The fourth of four Park Staff Vacancies has been filled in recent weeks. Abraham Romero is
now in training with full time Park staff obtaining his rapid orientation on the various park and
landscape facilities in the 8 Park Landscape Maintenance Districts. Please say hi to Abraham
when you meet him in the parks.
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4. Dog Waste PickUp Campaign with signs has start again for this year.
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5. Christmas Hill Park Ranch Area to get a new class 1 bike path connection to park entrance
from the new Glen Loma subdivision near the Ranch Site.
6. Parks earns replacement of two old tractors. The long-awaited replacement units are now
assigned to park operations. The old Bobcat unit being replaced by a John Deer skid loader is a
37 year on park unit. Hats off to Fleet for many years of service to the Bobcat.
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Parks / City Incident Reports
Public Works Operations
(See Future PRC Park Reports)
MAINTENANCE HIGHLIGHTS
Parks Section Weekly Highlight Reports Not Available
To report graffiti, please call the
Graffiti Hotline @ (408) 846-0395
THANKS FOR HELPING TO KEEP OUR PARKS SAFE
When you notice something that you feel is a safety hazard or
that needs attention, no need to wait until the Parks & Recreation
Commission meeting to report it. Please call (408) 846-0460
during regular business hours, or the non-emergency after-hours
number, (408) 846-0350, to report.
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