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09/17/2013 Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 10/15/2013CITY OF GILROY MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PARKS AND RECREATION COMIA/HSSION MEETING 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 17, 2013 CALL ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Berry at 6:05 p.m. at City Council Chambers, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, Califomia. SECRETARY'S REPORT All Commissioners were present except Commissioners Enriquez and Scheel who were excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion made by Commissioner McHenry to approve the minutes of August 20, 2013, with stated correction. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Puente. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion mude;by Commissioner Garcia to approve the agenda for September 17, 2013, with stated'change of order. Motion was seconded by Vice Chair Lehman. Hem ing no objections, it was so ordered. INTROIDUCTIOJV None. AWARDS/RE, COGNITIONS On behalf of the Commission, Chair :Berry gave Sondra Banks a bouquet of sunflowers to welcome her back. Chair Reny also publicly thanked Angie Guerra for the great job she did filling in while Sondra was on medical leave, PUBLIC COMMMNT None. OLD BUSINESS A. Great Garlic SK Fundraiser -- October 26, 2013 . Chair Berry reported that Commissioner Enriqu ;3ezwasabletogeta 00 donation from The Ford Store and Dr. McKeever already .sent in a $350 donation. He will have toothbrushes for everyone on the day of the ever:. Also participating will be St. Louise Hospital ilieir Resource Center and Hospital Benefits sections, San Jose Giants, Gilroy Gardens and the Sports store. Flyers have been distributed to several other businesses. Costco, Nob Hill and Safeway. Chair Berry reminded the Commissioners that the goal munber for participants this year is 200. There will be scarecrows again this year that are being done by City departments. They are competing against each other. All plans are moving along well, B. Update on Feral Cat Options at Christmas Dill Pardo David Stubehaer addressed the Commission and referred theme to the report which was included in their agenda packet. He reiterated that the Trap, Neuter, Release (TNR) project being proposed by Town Cats is contrary to City policy which was confirmed by City Management. Mr. Stubehaer also reviewed the different options that the Commission had moving forward. They were; Take no action, receive and file report Recommend to City Council that they oppose proposal A Recommend to City Council that they accept the proposal Commissioner Puente was concerned about whether there were any reports of residents getting sick from cat diseases. -Mr. Stubcha.er stated that he had not been infoxmed of any. Commissioner Garcia asked if there was any City. policy regarding not feeding the cats, Mr. Stubchaer said there was not. Ms. Keye. Luke who resides in Santa Clara, CA, and is promoting the TNR (Trap, Neuter Return) .project in Christmas Hill Park, addressed the Commission in response to the City Staff report done by David Shrbchaer. (See attached report.) Ms. Luke brought an article of Alley Cat Allies (see attached report.) that is contrary to the report that staff submitted. She also had some ,cliiestions; What is the distance between where the group is going to feed the cats (near the front entrance) and the playground (sand box)' area? She stated that the cats will not travel very far to do "their business." A If they cannot feed the cats, could they be allowed to trap, neuter and return the cats? How often are the trash containers located by. the picnic areas emptied? Maria De Leon gave some clarification stating thik the Commission does not have the authority to approve this project. She reiterated w rat David Stubchaer stated earlier, that the Come. mi.ssion can do nothing or make a recommendation to the Gilroy City Council, Ms. De Leon informed Ms. Luke that if the PRC voted to make a recommendation. that Council consider the TNR project, Ms.. Luke would need to make a presentation to CityCouncilaswell. Ms, De Leon also stated that if ;the Commission took no action, -fire group could still go before the City Council, under PWic Comment, and speak. Questions followed. Ms. Ava Geddes, a cat trapper here in Gilroy, then addressed the Commission. She informed them that she has completed one TNR program and trapped 8 cats. She is now working on another property and has trapped 14 cats off the property thus far. It is a very successful program. She takes kitties to the Vet and then returns them to their locations, She knows she is pxeventing further diseases and needless deaths. There is no cost to the City of Gilroy due to the $20,000 grant from PetSmart. The Commission was informed that some of the other cities that have these types of programs are San Jose (Feral Freedom), San Francisco, Stanford University, Foster City and the Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County commits $65,000 per year for TNR programs. Discussion followed. Motion was made by Vice Chair Lehman to support the proposal for the TNR project and send tibe Commission's recommendation to City Council. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Puente. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. Maria De Leon asked Keye Luke to contact her as staff needs to prepare a comprehensive presentation and report (the articles she has given to the Commission will not suffice) to be included with the recommendation from the Parks & Recreation Commission in a iture, Council agenda packet. Additionally, Ms. De Leon told Luke to prepare a proposal related specifically to Gilroy, not to another city, for City Council review. The submittal of flyers from other cities should not replace a proposal for consideration. Their proposal needs to be specific to Gilroy. NEW BUSINESS A. )Presentation of CTG ( Community Transformation Grant) Leadership Team Eduardo Alaniz, Santa Clara County Public Health Community Specialist, Santa Clara County Health Department and Angie Aguirre, CTG Leadership Team Coordinator addressed the Commission. (See attached report.) . Mr. Alaniz stressed that the goal is to increase utilization of San Xsidro Park. A group of 14 residents from the surrounding area are doing an assessment to determine why the park is underutilized. They also organized a park clean up on Saturday, September 14ffi and there were over 120 people that participated. Angie Aguirre then explained her role as the CTG Leadership. Team Coordinator, The goal is to ultimately improve the health of the community. There are 33 members comprised of a broad spectrum of people including business, government, foundation, non - profits, education & healthcare and public health). Cowlty Supervisor Mike Wasserman is the Chair and the Co -Chair is Gary O'Brien, CEO of Community ki Solutions. The goal of the Leadership Team is to guide the implementation of the CTG strategies, support the strategies and ultimately, to inspire policy systems and environmental change to create a healthier community. Some examples of the activities of the leadership team members are; providing technical assistance, consultations, leveraging funding and sponsoring specific policies to support change. They meet every other month and training occurs at every meeting. September 30, 2014 is when the grant will end. Ms. Aguerre explained that she is seeking representation from the Gilroy Parrs & Recreation Commission on the Leadership Team. She suggested Vice Chair Lehman, who had already voiced'an interest in the project. Motion made by Commissioner McHenry that Vice Chair Lehman be the PRC Representative on the CTG Leadership Team. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Garcia. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. B. Appointment of Representative to the Gilroy Gang Task Force Motion made by Commissioner Puente that Chair Berry and Commissioner Garcia share representing the Commission on the Gang Task Force. The emotion was seconded by Commissioner McHenry. Hearing no objections, It was so ordered. PROGRAM UPDATES Recreation: See attached report. Operations: See attached report. Mr. Stubehaer reported that the Ivy turning brown next to San Ysidro building is because it is a non - irrigated section and relies on rainfall, but City staff will begin watering and it should become healthy again Commissioner Puente stated that the fowitain that was leaking at San Ysidro is still not fixed yet. David Stubehaer stated that it is taking longer than originally anticipated. Light 1835 PG&E, 1836 cover electrical, sprinkler head was completely off — staff' took care of or looked. at them right. away'. Commissioner Puente was very pleased with that. The Operations Division is going to assist Facilities with obtaining new doors at San Ysidro to help speed it up. The money is in the budget for this. Maria De Leon reported on the clears up at San Ysidro Park held on Sattuday, September 10. it went very well. City staff facilitated, organized and participated in this clean up. Ll COMMITTE E REPORTS Bicycle Pedestrian Copolssion None. Gan Taskask Force None. Library Commission None, Public Art Committee None. Senior Center A_dvispa Board None. Youth Commission None. COMflViYSSION COMl1VIENTS Commissioner Puente stated that the plastic covers on the lights in the eating area need to be cleaned or replaced at San Ysidro Park. Grass needs to be cut. Commissioner McHenry reported that Christmas Hill Park is looking good. Staff was out there working on the sprinkler system (City staff) Commissioner Garcia reported that the handicapped swing in El Roble Park is gone and sloe wondered why. Vice Chair Lehman will assist Commissioner Garcia with overseeing Fl Roble Park, Chair Berry reported that she went to Miller Park to clean tip. She stated it is looking good, The grass looks beautiful. There was some glass and bear bottle caps in the play area. Los Arroyos Park could use some water. Everyone felt that the Staff Appreciation Brunch was very successful. STAFF COAIlVIENTS Maria De Leon reported that at the September 9 City Council meeting Councilmernber Aulma.n reported that Gilroy Gardens is working, with the City and the Water Board to expand the Gilroy Gardens' water recycling program. Ms. De Leon gave a presentation regarding the proposal to restore the' existing Aztec mural at San Ysidro Park which Council approved. They we now just waiting for an updated timeline from the muralist. There will also be monies for 4 stipends for local muralists to participate in 5 this restoration. On September 16, Ms. De Leon gave a presentation to City Council on the Youth Services that the Recreation provides. It was received very well and Council asked her to come back with a wish list" which Ms. De Leon stated could possibly lead to the department getting more money. In October, Maria De Leon, Rick Brandin and David Stubchaer will be presenting a proposal for a water feature at, San Ysidro Park to City Council. ADJOURNMENT ChRir Berry adjourned the ineeting at 7 :08 p.m. FUTURE, MEETING The next regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at City of Gilroy Sports Park, 5925 Monterey Frontatge, Gilroy, CA for their annual meeting in the park. Sondra Banks, Administrative Secretary Recreation Department I