08/20/2013 Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 09/17/2013CITY OF GILROY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
6:00 P.M.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
CALL ORDER
The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Berry
at 6:00 p.m. at City Council Chambers, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, California.
SECRETARY'S REPORT
All Commissioners were present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion made by Commissioner Scheel to approve the minutes of July 16, 2013 with changes.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Garcia.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion made by Commissioner Garcia to approve the agenda for August 20, 2013. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner McHenry.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
INTRODUCTIONS
None
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
Esteban and Denise Rubio reported on their concern of the maximum age level cut in our Youth
Soccer League. There was much discussion. Maria De Leon suggested a follow -up meeting will
be set up.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Great Garlic 5K Fundraiser — October 26, 2013
Chair Berry reports that everything is proceeding as planned.
B. Exchange Social w/Morgan Hill/Hollister /County Parks & Recreation
Commissioners
This item will be tabled to the October 15`h
meeting.
C. Planning for Staff Appreciation Brunch — September 12, 2013
Commissioners will arrive at 8am to set up. Commissioners volunteered to bring the
items below:
Chair Berry — Coffee
Commissioner Lehman — Banana Bread
Commissioner McHenry — Donuts
Commissioner Garcia — Pastries
Commissioner Puente — Chorizo
Commissioner Enriquez — Not sure
Commissioner Scheel - Juice
A. Selection of Park & Date of Annual PRE meeting in the Park
The Commissioners voted to hold the Annual PRC Meeting in the Park at the Gilroy
sports Park on October 15, 2013 at 6:00 P.M. Below are the food items the
Commissioners volunteered to bring:
Chair Berry — Soft Drinks & Condiments
Commissioner McHenry — Hot Dogs
Commissioner Puente — Hot Dog Buns
Commissioner Lehman — Cookies
Commissioner Enriquez — Hamburgers
Commissioner Scheel — Chips
Commissioner Garcia — Fruit
B. Discussion on Feral Cat options at Christmas Hill Park
Keye Luke who resides in Santa Clara, California reported on Feral Cat Options at
Christmas Hill Park. — Please see attached report.
There was much discussion between the Commissioners. It was decided that this item
would be tabled until additional information is gathered and direction is given. Maria De
Leon and David Stubchaer will be working on this and will update the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
Recreation: Recreation Supervisor, Judy Mirelez - Janisch - See attached report.
Operations: Operations Manager, David Stubchaer — See attached report
Commissioner Garcia thanked David Stubchaer for all of the information on his report, and that
it would be nice to have signs placed on the Christmas Hill Park Side. Commissioner Puente
would like reflector lights on Miller. David Stubchaer will look into this when he looks at the
possible signage. Chair Berry asked if anything had been done with the appreciation letter to the
Garlic Festival for their generous donation. Maria De Leon stated that they will be inviting the
Garlic Festival to come to a Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, where they will thank
them for their generous donation. Commissioner Scheel had a question on a man that was on her
street with some kind of gadget. David Stubchaer said it was probably West Coast Arborist
using a GPS unit doing a survey on our trees, looking for any issues. Commissioner Scheel said
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she was not aware of this and any new information would be appreciated. Commissioner
McHenry had a concern on trees that were removed on Miller and will send David Stubchaer the
addresses.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Gilroy Gang Task Force
Commissioner Enriquez asked if anyone was interested in taking over the Gilroy Gang Task
Force. Their meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month at the Senior Center
Meeting Room. Chair Berry asked that this be put on the agenda.
Bicycle Pedestrian Commission
Commissioner Scheel attended the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission on July 21s. She reported
that people were volunteering to staff the bicycle parking at the Garlic Festival. They were
talking about possibly taking it over next year. She also reported that the Bicycle Pedestrian
Commission received a grant from UC Berkley Institute of Transportation Study, who will be
going on a tour on August 20, 2013 to study about 6 intersection sites here in Gilroy.
Commissioner Scheel also stated that the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission applied for a Bicycle
Friendly City Award. Commissioner Scheel reported that Thomas Munoz was appointed to
represent the Commission on the General Plan Update Committee.
Library Commission
None
Public Art Committee
None
Senior Center Advisory Board
Commissioner Puente reports the Senior Advisory Board had a special meeting where it was
decided that service dogs would have to be leashed inside the Senior Center.
Youth Commission
None
PARK REPORTS
Commissioner Puente asked David Stubchaer when the lights at the schools are going to start
working. David said they would be working today. Commissioner Puente was also concerned of
streams of water coming up on the 6th Street overpass. David Stubchaer will get back on this.
Commissioner Puente reports that planters on the Christmas Hill Ranch Site need to be have the
water on. He also asked when the bike path on Church Street from First Street to Fourth Street
would be finished. David Stubchaer said it would be finished today. Commissioner Puente
reported graffiti on the bridge on Church and Howson Street and also reported a branch blocking
the park light at the picnic tables at San Ysidro Park.
Commissioner Enriquez reported that the softball fields are muddy and slippery at Christmas Hill
Ranch Site.
Commissioner Scheel reports that the water fountain closest to Mt. Madonna School is not
working and there is a lot of litter in the sandbox area. She is also concerned because the
smoking pot lid is being used by the kids as a baseball base. David Stubchaer said he would look
into these concerns.
COMMISSION COMMENTS
Commissioner Puente stated the Downtown Friday Night music was really good.
Chair Berry stated that Monica Sendejas did a super job teaching the Water Aerobics Class and
her granddaughter loved the LAVP Day Camp.
STAFF COMMENTS
Maria De Leon reported that open government ordinance does not apply to Gilroy Gardens.
Maria De Leon reported that the money left over from the Library Bond is scheduled to be used
for library parking needs. Maria De Leon also reported on the Community Transformation
Grant, a grant the City received along with the Gilroy Youth Alliance. They have requested to
have a representative from the Parks and Recreation Commission, and will be included in next
month's agenda. Maria De Leon also stated she and David Stubchaer are working on a staff
report to go to Council regarding getting a water feature at San Ysidro Park. Maria De Leon also
talked about the restoration of the Aztec Mural at San Ysidro Park with the left over
improvement funds for San Ysidro Park. Maria De Leon also stated she is working on a staff
report to Council with updates on all of our youth services.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Berry adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m.
FUTURE MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission will be held on Tuesday,
September 17, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at 7351 Rosanna Street.
Angie Gtferra, Recording Secretary
Recreation Department
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