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08/18/2020 Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 09/15/2020 CITY OF GILROY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 18, 2020 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers 7351 Rosanna Street Gilroy, CA 95020 DRAFT MINUTES Page 1 of 3 I. CALL TO ORDER – at 6:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Michelle Wexler, Vice Chair Theresa Graham, Commissioner Angela Reinert, Commissioner Patricia Bentson, Commissioner Robert Miller, and Commissioner Ermelindo Puente. III. FLAG SALUTE IV. SECRETARY'S REPORT The agenda was posted on the City's website on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 4:08 p.m. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion was made to approve the June 16, 2020 meeting minutes by Vice Chair Graham; seconded by Commissioner Bentson and carried with a vote of 6-0-0. VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion to approve the agenda was made Bentson; seconded by Commissioner Miller and carried with a vote of 6 -0-0. VII. INTRODUCTIONS Recreation Manager announced there was a public comment (resident Miguel Gutierrez and a guest presenter (Santa Clara County Anti -Tobacco Program Manager Nicole Coxe)/ VIII. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS None IX. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Resident Miguel Gutierrez discussed the potential for the City to construct or renovate a futsal court, which is a mini -version of soccer. He identified El Roble’s existing tennis court, which is in poor shape, as a potential site. However, a lighted 4.A Packet Pg. 4 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Aug 18, 2020 6:00 PM (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) Page 2 of 3 area would be ideal since many participants are unable to play until nighttime. Other sites discussed were San Ysidro and Las Animas Veterans parks. Costs are estimated to be about $25,000. Chair Wexler proposed having it included on a future meeting agenda. X. NEW BUSINESS A. Tobacco-Free Communities – Public Health Program Manager Nicole Coxe made a presentation to the commission about how the city of Gilroy can do more to address tobacco prevention such as reducing overall usage and addressing user disparities among ethnic groups. County has funding available for cities to develop anti -tobacco policies. XI. OLD BUSINESS A. Bringing Back Recreation Programs – Commissioners discussed various options listed on the staff report on packet page 20. Commissioner Reinert inquired about the City collaborating with YMCA Mt. Madonna on offering more recreation activities. Henig asked Reinert to have YCMA staff get in contact with him. Commissioners expressed interest in exploring the formation of a parks and recreation foundation. A subcommittee was formed (Bentson, Reinert, and Graham) and will report back to the commission at the next meeting. B. Work Plan – Henig noted that the presentation of the needs assessment report would be delayed until mid-to-late fall. Following the earlier anti - tobacco presentation, there was continued discussion on this work plan item. Commissioners Wexler, Graham, and Miller have formed a committee to draft a memo for the commission to motion to recommend for City Council to have the City adopt more stringent measures regarding tobacco prevention, specifically eliminating designated smoking areas at city parks. Commissioner Reinert is working Bicycle Pedestrian Commissioner Zach Hilton and Community Development staff to update the City’s GIS map. XII. DEPARTMENT UPDATES A. Recreation Department Updates Henig highlighted an in-person after school program at a park; the six-week long summer Youth Center program; and ongoing food distribution programs at various city facilities. B. Status of City Parks Parks Supervisor, Bill Headley referred commissioners to packet pa ges 27- 42. There was significant discussion about the roping of the baseball diamonds at Christmas Hill and Las Animas Veterans park due to organized group playing on the field in violation of the County’s public health orders. XIII. COMMISSIONER PARK REPORTS & COMMENTS Park Assignments Pat Bentson: 4.A Packet Pg. 5 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Aug 18, 2020 6:00 PM (APPROVAL OF MINUTES) Page 3 of 3 Cydney Casper, and Del Rey Park, and Los Arroyos Park: Minimal usage because of recent heat wave. Theresa Graham: Hecker Pass Park: Nothing to report Miller Park: Homeless still an issue. Rainbow Park: everything looks good. Ermelindo Puente: Forest Street Park, Renz Park, Butcher Park: Looks fine. SanYsidro Park: New grass lawn installed. Lots of pot smoking occurring at picnic table areas. Water fountain is wobbly Michelle Wexler: Carriage Hills Park, and Sunrise Park: Noticed the caution tape around the playground is not being abided by. Still an issue. . Robert Miller: Uvas Creek/Gilroy Sports Park: None. El Roble Park: None Las Animas Veterans Park: Recommended social di stancing signage at Oaks Picnic area. Lots of staff attention at bathroom because of recent vandalism. Angela Reinert: Christmas Hill ParkChristmas Hill Park Ranch Site, and Christmas Hill Levee Trail: everything looks fine.  XIV. STAFF COMMENTS None. XV. NEXT MONTH AGENDA ITEMS No new items mentioned. XVI. FUTURE MEETINGS September 15, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. XVII. ADJOURNMENT Chair Wexler adjourned the meeting at 8:32 pm. Adam Henig Recording Secretary Recreation Department 4.A Packet Pg. 6 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Aug 18, 2020 6:00 PM (APPROVAL OF MINUTES)