04/15/2014 Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 06/17/2014CITY OF GILROY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
6:00 P.M.
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
CALL ORDER
The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair
Lehman at, 6 :02 p.m.
SECRETARY'S REPORT
All Commissioners were present except Commissioners Enriquez and Puente who were both
excused.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion made by Commissioner Garcia to approve the minutes of March 2014, as
corrected. Motion was seconded by Commissioner McHenry. •
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M_ otion made by Commissioner Scheel to approve the agenda for April 15, 2014. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Berry.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
INTRODUCTIONS
None.
AWARDS/RECOGNMONS
None.
PUBLIC_.COMMENT
None. .
OLD BUSINESS
A. Report on CTG Leadership Group
No meeting this month They meet every other month.
B. Cell Phone Usage during Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings
Tabled until May meeting.
C. Quarterly Report on Youth Scholarship Funds & Distribution (Apr, July, Oct, Jan)
This report was given at the March meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
PROGRAM UPDATES
Recreation (Recreation Supervisor Judy Mireles- Janisch): See attached report.
Maria De Leon highlighted some of the information.
Operations (David Stubchaer, Senior Engineer & Operations Manager): See attached
report. Commissioner Scheel reported that the trash can by the ball field was full again. Mr.
Stubchaer will let GUSD know.
CONEMMEE REPORTS
Bicycle_ Pedestrian _Commission
Vice Chair Garcia reported that a flyer regarding new street lighting was distributed. Residents
can go look at the lights (a map with locations is on the flyer) on the three (3) different streets
and then go to an online survey to complete and share their preferences. Vice Chair Garcia said
it was an interesting meeting.
Commissioner Scheel reported that she was asked to help staff the May 8th Bike to Work booth
at the Cal Trans train station.
Gang Task Force
None.
GPAC
Commissioner Scheel reported that the April meeting is on the 16th at 6:30 p.m. in the
Community Room on the 2nd of the Library so she will give her report in May.
Commissioner Scheel also reported that a staff member asked if she would meet with him
privately to discuss some of his concerns regarding the GPAC issues and she wanted to know if
this was all right. She was advised to wait until given direction from managing staff.
LibraryCommission
None.
Youth Commission
None.
COMMISSION PARK REPORTS & COMMENTS'
Commissioner McHenry reported that the redwood trees in the middle of the park look like they
are 'dying. He played in the Texas Hold `Em poker tournament on April 12th. There were about
85 people and they had a great time. As always, Recreation Specialist Bob Burch did an
excellent Job.
Commissioner Berry reported that Sunrise, Carriage Hills, Los Arroyos and Del Rey Parks all
look good. She also commended staff on a great looking Activity Guide. She stated that the
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Recreation Department was packed on Monday with people signing up for programs.
Commissioner. Puente called in and reported that San Ysidro Park looks good.
Commissioner Scheel reported that everything is fine at Rainbow Park except the. unemptied
trash can.
STAFF COMMENTS
Maria De Leon informed the Commission that the CHS Aquatics Center will open on Memorial
Day weekend: It will only be open on weekends until June 21 at which time it will be open
Tuesday through Sunday.
The Gilroy Gardens water feature continues to move forward. Thanks to the good weather
we've, been having, it should be ready for the summer season.
The Gilroy Foundation Awards Ceremony will be held tomorrow, April 16th. She informed the
Commission that Commissioner McHenry will represent the Recreation Department and accept
two checks - one from the Gary Filice Memorial Fund for $1,200 and the other for $7,300 from
the Sean Merriman Memorial Fund. David Stubchaer will be accepting a check for $650 for the
Dog Park and the Senior Advisory Board President will be accepting a check for $450. The
Gilroy Foundation was very generous to the Recreation Department and the Public Works -
Operation Division.
Maria. De Leon distributed the Annual Volunteer Reception flyer to all of the Commissioners and
urged them to attend to honor their volunteerism to the City of Gilroy.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Lehman adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m.
F JZ'iJRE MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission will be held on Tuesday, May
20, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at Gilroy City Hall Council Chambers, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA.
Sondra Banks, Administrative Secretary
Recreation Department