06/17/2014 Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 07/15/2014CITY OF GILROY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
6:00 P.M.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
CALL ORDER
The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair
Lehman at 5:56 p.m.
SECRETARY'S REPORT
All Commissioners were present except Commissioner Scheel who was excused.
APPROVAL OF ME41 TES
Motion made by Vice Chair Garcia to approve the minutes of April 15, 2014. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Berry.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion made by Commissioner McHenry to approve the agenda for June 17, 2014. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Puente.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
INTRODUCTIONS
Chair Lehman introduced Mayor Don Gage to the Commission and welcomed the Mayor.
Mayor Gage then proceeded to inform the Commissioners of some of the good things that have
happened for the City of Gilroy.
Have had a balanced budget for last 4 years and is balanced for the next two (2) years.
Large business coming into town, the City Council approved their EIR at May's Council
meeting. They have six (6) major plants across the country — all the plants are exactly the
same.
Glen Loma — will be building a total of 369 homes; 30-40 on the Hecker Pass corridor
Couple of small infill projects;
I" roundabout going in at Thomas and Luchessa. Five more will go in at a later time.
Fully staffed with Police Officers and Firefighters.
South County Youth Task Force — trying to bring crime down
Quality of Life Measure
2 fire departments are not earthquake ready and will be upgraded to meet the standards.
6 months into the General Plan update
Sign Ordinance is in place. The businesses are having A -frame signs (i.e. like realtors
use) made. There will be no more costumed people on public property
Party in the Park at San Ysidro Park (1st Friday in July and August). The first "Party"
was held on June 6th.
June 30th is the next "Discussion with the Mayor ".
Discussion and questions followed.
Chair Lehman thanked the Mayor for coming to address the Commission and informing them of
the state of the City.
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Report on CTG Leadership Group
None.
B. Quarterly Report on Youth Scholarship Funds & Distribution (Apr, July, Oct, Jan)
None.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Parks & Recreation Commission's Annual City Council Presentation — Aug. 4, 2014
Maria De Leon reminded the Commission of the process for the City Council
presentation. Staff will assist the Chair with the report and PowerPoint presentation.
The Commissioners were all urged to attend and support the Chair.
B. Presentation on Quality of Life Bond
Maria De Leon gave the Commission the presentation regarding the Quality of Life
Bond. She explained that this same presentation will be given to Gilroy community
agencies, city businesses, organizations and social service groups throughout the
community.
C. Discussion and Vote on Changing Date of
September 18 or 25, 2014
Motion was made by Commissioner Berry
Appreciation Breakfast to September 18, 2014.
Chair Garcia.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
Staff Appreciation Breakfast to
to change, the date of the Staff
The motion was seconded by Vice
D. Discussion and Vote on Possible Fro -Yo Fever Fundraiser
Vice Chair Garcia explained what is required to have a fundraiser at Fro -Yo Fever — the
Commission will receive 20% of the day's sales from the customers participating in the
fundraiser. They have to mention that they were there to support the Parks & Recreation
Commission fundraiser. They have agreed to allow us to have a fundraiser.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Enriquez for to have the Fro -Yo Fundraiser on
Sunday, August 31st. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Berry.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
PROGRAM UPDATES
Recreation (Recreation Supervisor Judy Mireles- Janisch): See attached report.
Operations (David Stubchaer, Senior Engineer & Operations Manager): See attached
reports. Mr. Stubchaer also informed the Commission that:
He is still waiting on the report regarding the possible dead trees at Christmas Hill
Park
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Bicycle Pedestrian Commission
None.
Gang Task Force
Commissioner Puente reported that they talked about the marijuana laws — Federal is different
than the State.
GPAC
None.
Library Commission
None.
Youth Commission
None.
COMMISSION PARK REPORTS & COMMENTS
Commissioner McHenry. —Water District staff was on the levee trimming the weeds and is doing
a real good job.
Vice Chair Garcia — there has been more police presence on the levee which is reassuring.
Commissioner Berry — Sunrise Park - the new mulch is in and it looks good. The tennis .pole was
down but was repaired before she had a chance to report it. She also attended "Party in the Park
on June 6th at San Ysidro Park. Commissioner Berry stated she had no idea "what a jewel of a
park San Ysidro is ". The event was wonderful and her granddaughters really enjoyed the healthy
cooking class.
Commissioner Puente - San Ysidro Park — Looks really good. Commissioner Puente
commended David Stubchaer's crew on "a job well done." Only thing he saw is a dead pine tree
on the north side of San Ysidro Park.
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STAFF COMMENTS
Maria De Leon informed the Commission that
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Lehman adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m.
FUTURE MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission will be held on Tuesday, July
15, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at Gilroy City Hall Council Chambers, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA.
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Sondra Banks, Administrative Secretary
Recreation Department