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CITY OF GILROY
PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023 | 6:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
7351 ROSANNA STREET, GILROY, CA 95020
Chair: Luis Ramirez Vice Chair: Patricia Bentson
Commissioners: Terence Fugazzi, Theresa Graham, Ermelindo Puente, Vince Sasso
Daryl Jordan and Adam Henig, Staff Liaisons
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PUBLIC COMMENT GUIDELINES:
During the PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA portion of the meeting, each
person wishing to speak should prepare a presentation of not more than three (3) minutes. Persons
wishing to address the Commission are requested, but not required, to complete a Speaker’s Card
located at the entrances. Completion of this speaker’s card is voluntary. All persons may attend this
meeting and speak, regardless if a card is completed or not. Speaker’s slips should be submitted to
the Secretary BEFORE this portion of the meeting begins. Anyone wishing to address the
Commission on any other item on this AGENDA is requested, but not required, to fill out a
speaker’s slip as well and submit it to the Secretary BEFORE the Commission takes action on the
item.
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The agenda for this regular meeting is as follows:
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. FLAG SALUTE
3. ROLL CALL
4. SECRETARY'S REPORT
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5.1. April 18, 2023
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
7. INTRODUCTIONS
7.1. Angela Reinert, outgoing Parks & Recreation Commissioner (2020-2022)
8. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.1. Appointment of a Representative to the Sourcewise Advisory Council with
a Term Ending June 30, 2026.
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action: Recommend to City Council a Gilroy representative to the
Sourcewise Advisory Council with a term ending June 30, 2026.
10. OLD BUSINESS
10.1. Review of 2023 Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action: Receive and comment on the 2023 Parks and Recreation
Commission Work Plan.
11. DEPARTMENT UPDATES
11.1. Recreation Division Updates
11.2. Status of City Parks
12. BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN ENCOURAGEMENT & EDUCATION
13. COMMISSIONER PARK REPORTS & COMMENTS
13.1. Bentson – Del Rey, Cydney Casper
Fugazzi – Sunrise and Carriage Hills
Graham – Hecker Pass, El Roble, Rainbow, Sports Park
Puente – San Ysidro, Renz, Butcher, Farrell Ave.
Ramirez – Miller, LAVP, Christmas Hill, Sports Park
Sasso - Los Arroyos, Forest
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14. STAFF COMMENTS
14.1. Park Concessionaire – Update
15. FUTURE COMMISSIONER INITIATED ITEMS
16. ADJOURNMENT
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1.CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order by Chair Ramirez at 6:00 p.m.
2.ROLL CALL
Attendance Attendee Name
Present Ermelindo Puente, Commissioner
Luis Ramirez, Chair
Pat Bentson, Commissioner
Theresa Graham, Commissioner
Terence Fugazzi, Commissioner
Vince Sasso, Commissioner
Absent None
3.FLAG SALUTE
4.SECRETARY'S REPORT
The Parks and Recreation Commission agenda was posted online on and posted in the
City Hall kiosk on April 13, 2023.
5.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5.1.March 28, 2023
Commissioner Bentson proposed an amendment to the minutes. Bentson and Graham
had their former titles listed in the minutes, Vice Chair and Chair, respectively. They no
longer hold those titles and requested they be struck from the minutes. Bentson motioned,
with the amendment, to accept the minutes. Puente seconded.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Pat Bentson, Commissioner
SECONDER Ermelindo Puente, Commissioner
AYES: Chair Ramirez, Commissioner Bentson, Commissioner Graham, Commissioner
Sasso, Commissioner Fugazzi, Commissioner Puente
6.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Pat Bentson, Commissioner
SECONDER Ermelindo Puente, Commissioner
AYES: Chair Ramirez, Commissioner Bentson, Commissioner Graham, Commissioner
Sasso, Commissioner Fugazzi, Commissioner Puente
7.INTRODUCTIONS
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7.1.1. Vince Sasso
2. Terence Fugazzi
Chair Ramirez introduced the newest commissioners, Terrence Fugazzi and Vince
Sasso.
8.PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Araceli Vaquera discussed the current location of the entry gate at the Las Animas
Veterans Park dog park. To enter the dog park, one must go through an area where there
are tents and groups of transients. According to the speaker, this can intimidate visitors to
the park, limiting the potential number of users at the dog park. She recommended to city
staff, that the entry gate be moved to another section of the park where visitors would feel
more comfortable entering and exiting.
9.NEW BUSINESS
9.1.Commission Chair Welcomes New Commissioners and Expectation for the
Meeting
Chair Ramirez welcomed the new commissioners and reviewed his expectations
of the commission. He wants everyone to have a voice but to respect each other.
He also emphasized staying on topic and arriving on time.
9.2.Selection of Vice-Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission
Commissioner Fugazzi nominated himself. Bentson nominated herself. The
commission chose Bentson as the Vice Chair to replace Patterson. Ramirez
motioned. Sasso seconded.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Luis Ramirez, Chair
SECONDER Vincent Sasso, Commissioner
AYES: Chair Ramirez, Commissioner Bentson, Commissioner Graham,
Commissioner Sasso, Commissioner Fugazzi, Commissioner Puente
10.OLD BUSINESS
10.1.Review of 2023 Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan
The Commission made the following updates to their proposed 2023 work plan:
•Host Arbor Day: The Commission learned that the City of Gilroy
received its designation as a Tree City USA for the 42nd year. No site yet
has been determined for the 2023 Arbor Day.
•Training opportunities: Bentson and Ramirez registered for the
upcoming Volunteer Leader Roundtable workshop offered through the
National Association of Park Foundations.
•Coffee in the Park: Puente and Ramirez met and shared their updates.
They would like to host two meetings, one on a weekday evening (6/8 at
6pm) and the other on a weekend morning (6/24 at 11am). They would
also like to have a Quality of Life police officer present. The event will be
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focused on getting ideas from park users; commissioners will serve as
scribes and facilitate the meeting. They would like to the City to assist
publicizing the event. They will also need a bilingual translator.
•Park Assignments – with two new commissioners, the revised park
assignments are:
o Bentson – Del Rey, Cydney Casper
o Fugazzi – Sunrise and Carriage Hills
o Graham – Hecker Pass, El Roble, Rainbow, Sports Park
o Puente – San Ysidro, Renz, Butcher, Farrell Ave.
o Ramirez – Miller, LAVP, Christmas Hill, Sports Park
o Sasso - Los Arroyos, Forest
•Participate in citywide events: Henig shared upcoming opportunities
with the commission:
o Clean-up at Las Animas Veterans Park on April 22.
o Bike to Wherever Day on May 18
o Annual Creek Clean-up on May 20.
•VTA Measure B Funds – Henig purchased yard signs for the Bike to
Wherever Day.
•Study dog parks: Established a committee to study and develop
recommendations to the City for improvements to the current dog park.
Committee will comprise of Graham, Fugazzi, and Puente.
11.DEPARTMENT UPDATES
11.1.Recreation Division Updates
Henig reviewed the report enclosed in the meeting packet.
12.BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN ENCOURAGEMENT & EDUCATION
Nothing to report.
13.COMMISSIONER PARK REPORTS & COMMENTS
•Puente –
o Butcher – the ADA parking spot needs to be repainted (faded).
o Renz – looks good
o San Ysidro – water fountain is not working; barbeque pits need to be
cleaned; found oil containers in the dumpster.
o El Roble – lights are not on in the evening.
•Bentson –
o Del Rey – noticed there were cement issues (lifting the ground); Turf looks
good
•Ramirez –
o Miller – soccer players are chewing up the grass
o LAVP – tent has been up for a while at Las Animas (near dog park); Found
graffiti on water fountain
o Christmas Hill – found a shopping cart at Silva’s Crossing; otherwise looks
good.
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•Graham –
o El Roble – fallen trees were removed. Wanted to know what was the status
of the tennis courts were; will it be used for pickleball.
o Sports Park – Found the restroom was clean, which she was pleased to
see.
14.STAFF COMMENTS
Henig mentioned the Gilroy Foundation informed the Recreation Division that grants were
made to their programs from various funders, including youth scholarships (more than
$5,000).
15.FUTURE COMMISSIONER INITIATED ITEMS
Commissioner Fugazzi asked if the Commission can explore the possibility of contracting
a concessionaire at the parks to mitigate mobile and sidewalk vendors at city parks. There
were three commissioners in favor and three against. City staff recommended that they
would look into the matter and share an update at the next meeting.
16.ADJOURNMENT
7:46 p.m.
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Adam Henig, Recreation Division
Recording Secretary
City of Gilroy
Parks and Recreation
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STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title:Appointment of a Representative to the Sourcewise
Advisory Council with a Term Ending June 30, 2026.
Meeting Date:May 16, 2023
From:Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend to City Council a Gilroy representative to the Sourcewise Advisory Council
with a term ending June 30, 2026.
BACKGROUND
The Sourcewise Advisory Council is a legally mandated body that advises Sourcewise on
what services of the Older Americans Act need attention in the community, advocates on
behalf of seniors and distributes information to the community. The Members of the
Sourcewise Advisory Council participate in the development, implementation, and
monitoring of the Area Plan and advocate at all levels of government on programs,
procedures, and legislation affecting older persons.
Advisory Council members are the source of information to senior organizations and the
public on issues of concern to older persons and develop legislative platforms with other
State advocacy organizations. They bring the concern of the group of the area they
represent to the Advisory Council and take information regarding Sourcewise programs
and activities back to their appointing body.
The term of individual membership on the Advisory Council shall be for three (3) years,
with a maximum of one (1) year renewal. The City has received two applications to fill this
vacancy. The Commission will have the opportunity to motion to recommend to City
Council for an applicant to serve on the Sourcewise Advisory Council.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
The application has been publicized on the city’s website, the weekly e-newsletter and at
Appointment of a Representative to the Sourcewise Advisory Council with a Term Ending June
30, 2026.
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the Senior Center.
CONCLUSION
The following applicant is before you for appointment consideration.
•Dyanne Hofstad
•Carmel Trela
Attachments:
1. Applications (2)
City of Gilroy Application for Sourcewise Advisory Council
City of Gilroy Application for Sourcewise Advisory Council
* All applications are a public record.
o This is a three (3) year term (7/1/2023 through 06/30/2026)
o Must be a Gilroy resident within City Limits
o Must be at least 60 years of age (requirement may be waived if the applicant is close to the age of 60).
o Sourcewise Advisory Council participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Area Plan and advocate at all levels
of government on programs, procedures, and legislation affecting older
persons
o Position represents City of Gilroy
First Name Dyanne
Last Name Hofstad
Are you a resident within
the City limits?
Yes
Date of Birth
Physical Address 1
City, State, Zip Gilroy, Ca 95020
Phone Number
E-mail Address
Alternate Phone Number
List your qualifications for
this appointment:
I am a senior and have resided in Gilroy for 30+ years. My
children grew up here and we all consider Gilroy home. I am
currently a medical social worker for our only local hospice. I
am also currently attending college to receive my MSW. The
needs for seniors is something I see everyday and finding local
resources is a large part of my job. I have many concerns for
our senior population! Nationally the fast growing segment of
the homeless population is seniors! I am passionate about
being part of the solutions for our seniors.
List any service to the
community including any
prior appointments.
I was very active in my children's schools. My husband and I
were foster parents for 15 years.
What are you goals while
serving on this committee?
My goals is to better understand the needs for seniors in our
communities and to participate in bringing needed resources to
them.
Why are you the most
qualified to serve on this
committee?
Not only am I a senior, but I work as a Medical Social Worker
for our local hospice and this gives me a unique perspective for
the growing needs of the seniors in our communities. I am
faced each day with finding needed resources for them and
their families. Sourcewise is a resource I link families to all the
time and would like to participate in bringing the needed
resources.
Declaration of Residency I Understand
City of Gilroy Application for Sourcewise Advisory Council
City of Gilroy Application for Sourcewise Advisory Council
* All applications are a public record.
o This is a three (3) year term (7/1/2023 through 06/30/2026)
o Must be a Gilroy resident within City Limits
o Must be at least 60 years of age (requirement may be waived if the applicant is close to the age of 60).
o Sourcewise Advisory Council participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Area Plan and advocate at all levels
of government on programs, procedures, and legislation affecting older
persons
o Position represents City of Gilroy
First Name Carmel
Last Name Trela
Are you a resident within
the City limits?
Yes
Date of Birth
Physical Address 1
City, State, Zip Gilroy, CA 95020
Phone Number
E-mail Address
Alternate Phone Number Field not completed.
List your qualifications for
this appointment:
I'm a senior citizen currently living in a gated senior citizen
community. I am in constant contact with seniors and witness
their needs as well as their total lack of knowledge regarding
what services are available to them. I want to make a
difference and help these seniors acquire knowledge of what
services are available to them from the City, County and State.
List any service to the
community including any
prior appointments.
Field not completed.
What are you goals while
serving on this committee?
To develop new ways of getting the message out to Gilroy
seniors what services are currently available and help to
develop new ones if possible. To try and match the service and
organization that our neighbor, north... Morgan Hill has to offer
it's senior populace. I see daily a large number of Gilroyans
using the facilities in Morgan Hill and enjoying the many
different offerings from their senior... Most of the seniors I
speak with here have never even heard of Sourcewise, let
alone know what kind of services are available to them through
the program.
Why are you the most
qualified to serve on this
committee?
I live in Gilroy, I'm a senior... and I want to improve what is
available to my fellow seniors.
Declaration of Residency I Understand
City of Gilroy
Parks and Recreation
Commission
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title:Review of 2023 Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan
Meeting Date:May 16, 2023
From:Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and comment on the 2023 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan.
BACKGROUND
On February 7, 2023, the Parks and Recreation Commission held a retreat and developed
a new work plan, which will reflect on what the Commission will be working on during the
calendar year. The work plan was formally adopted on March 28, 2023.
The Commission’s work plan should be aligned with the current City Council priorities:
Develop a Financially Resilient Organization that Relies on Local Revenues and
Resources
Maintain and Improve City Infrastructure Including Streets, Facilities, and
Incorporates Green Energy Practices
Promote Economic Development Activities that Create Opportunities for Quality
Employment and Increase the City's Tax Base
Ensure Neighborhood Equity from City Services Including Public Safety, Streets,
Parks, and Recreation
Promote Availability of Safe, Affordable Housing for all Gilroy Residents
At each monthly meeting, the Commission will review its work plan to ensure the
assignments are completed or in the process of being completed.
ANALYSIS
At the most recent meeting, the following work plan updates were shared:
Host Arbor Day: The Commission learned that the City of Gilroy received its
designation as a Tree City USA for the 42nd year. No site yet has been
determined for the 2023 Arbor Day.
Review of 2023 Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan
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Training opportunities: Bentson and Ramirez registered for the upcoming
Volunteer Leader Roundtable workshop offered through the National Association
of Park Foundations.
Coffee in the Park: Puente and Ramirez suggested the Commission host two
meetings, one on a weekday evening (6/8 at 6pm) and the other on a weekend
morning (6/24 at 11am). They would also like to have a Quality-of-Life police
officer present and a bilingual translator. Commissioners will facilitate the
discussion.
o Note – proposed date change from 6/8 to 6/22.
Park Assignments – with two new commissioners, the revised park
assignments are:
o Bentson – Del Rey, Cydney Casper
o Fugazzi – Sunrise and Carriage Hills
o Graham – Hecker Pass, El Roble, Rainbow, Sports Park
o Puente – San Ysidro, Renz, Butcher, Farrell Ave.
o Ramirez – Miller, LAVP, Christmas Hill, Sports Park
o Sasso - Los Arroyos, Forest
Participate in citywide events: Henig shared upcoming opportunities with the
commission:
o Bike to Wherever Day on May 18
o Annual Creek Clean-up on May 20.
o Downtown Live – summer 2023
VTA Measure B Funds – Henig purchased yard signs for the Bike to Wherever
Day.
Study dog parks: A committee (Graham, Fugazzi, and Puente) was established
to study and develop recommendations to the City for improvements to the
current dog park. Committee recommended the following:
o Three 20-foot-tall specimen trees ($6k each) = $18,000
o Three 6-foot long, steel seat cast bench ($2k each) = $6,000
o One 46-inch 4-person picnic table with umbrella insert = $2,000
o Concrete pad to provide foundation for additional seating = $24,000
Attachments:
1. Parks & Recreation Commission 2023 Work Plan
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 2023 WORK PLAN
Project Name Work
Lead
Commissioner/
Staff Deliverable in 12 months
City Council
Priority Status
Host Arbor Day
Develop a community event around
Arbor Day; Tout achievements
(background on Arbor Day)Commissioners & Adam Identify park to host and celebrate Arbor Day event.
Improve City
infrastructure;
Neighborhood Equity
Tree City USA designation was
approved for 2022. 42nd year for
Gilroy
Training Opportunities for
Commissioners
Participate in parks and recreation
training opportunities Pat/Adam/Terry
Inform commissioners about upcoming opportunities;
participate in trainings N/A
Luis and Pat participated in NAPF
workshop.
Coffee in the Park
Meet with park users and discuss ways
to improve the safety and usage of the
park. Commissioners share feedback Luis & Ermelindo
1) Select date and park (LAVP) 2) Develop plan for the
event 3) Contact neighbors 4) Gather feedback 5) Report to
Council; For event, use post-in notes to address resident
concerns, have Spanish interpreter & PD representative,
and coffee/deserts
Ensure neighborhood
equity
Have one in the evening (6/22 at 6pm)
and morning (6/24 at 11am); Quality of
Life police officer present; publicize
event; have something similar at dog
parks; scribe/post-it; breakout groups;
bilingual
Monitor City parks
Share observations about parks at
monthly meetings; commissioners are
responsible for reporting on their park
assignments at monthly meetings; utilize
checklist Commissioners
Commissioners have been assigned two or more
parks to report on at each meeting
Maintain and Improve
City infrastructure
Assignments have been updated to
reflect newly appointed
commissioners
Participate in Citywide Events
Meet and greet residents at special
events in the City; inform residents about
the Commission & parks and recreation Commissioners
Downtown Live; Breakfast with Santa (December);
Senior Center; creek clean-up N/A
Next citywide event is the Bike to
Wherever Day on May 18 at the
Christmas Hill Park Levee
VTA Measure B Bicycle and
Pedestrian Education and
Encouragement Fund
Submit project ideas to VTA for
consideration of Measure B funds;
eligible projects must be focused on
pedestrian and bicycle education and
encouragement Adam
PRC will participate hosting an energizer station at
Bike to Wherever Day on May 18 at Christmas Hill
Park Levee N/A
Henig purchased yard signs for Bike
to Wherever Day
Study Dog Parks
Commission will review the City’s two
current dog parks and consider options
for a future one.
Luis, Terry, Terence,
Ermelindo
Look into the problems with the current dog parks at
Las Animas and Hecker Pass parks. Identify potential
solutions and cost estimates. Gather feedback from
users.
Maintain and Improve
City infrastructure
Committee met and came up with 4
items (trees, bench, picnic bench,
concrete pad) for the budget input
item to Council
Update "Gift and Sponsorship
Policy"
Commission will review and make
recommended changes to the current
Gift and Sponsorship Policy. Adam
Update current policy and, once finalized, recommend
it to City Council Develop financially No update
Rev. 5.3.2023Items Discussed but not Adopted into the 2023 Work Plan
• Increase participation in recreation programs
• Expand youth scholarship program
• Partner with schools
• Paint footprints around playground structure
• Identify playgrounds that need shade structure
• Volunteer with the Adaptive Program
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City of Gilroy Recreation Division
7171 Hanna Street | (408) 846-0460
Rec@cityofgilroy.org | www.cityofgilroy.org/recreation
The following updates are from the Recreation Division.
•Bicycle Awareness Month – On May 1, the City
of Gilroy joins cities and counties throughout the
country in promoting May as National Bike Month,
and the 18th of May, 2023 as Gilroy Bike to
Wherever Day. Parks & Recreation Commission
Chair Luis Ramirez accepted the Bicycle
Awareness Month proclamation from Mayor
Blankley.
•Seniors – on May 5, nearly 100 seniors celebrated
Cinco de Mayo at the Senior Center.
•Grant - The County of Santa Clara is issued a
$5,000 grant to offset the costs of the City’s annual
fireworks display on July 4.
•Special Events
o Fishability – nearly 100 youth and adults with special needs participated
in the annual Fishability event. Sponsored by the Gilroy’s Sportsmen
Chefs and the Recreation Division,
participants learn to fish and
socialize with others at McAlpine
Lake.
o Day of the Child – In conjunction
with the South County Youth Task
Force, hundreds of youth between
the ages of 3 and 14 participated in
the annual Day of the Child/Kids
Discover Art event at San Ysidro
Park. There were 17 stations that
featured a craft projects for children
to complete. More than 30
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volunteers were present to support the event including Commissioner
Bentson.
•Upcoming Events
o May 13 – Royal Red Carpet by the Gilroy Youth Commission held at
Wheeler Gym.
o May 18 – Bike to Wherever Day with the Parks & Recreation
Commission. Christmas Hill Park
o May 19 – Senior Center Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 12p.m. at the Gilroy
Senior Center.
o May 20 – Annual creek clean-up at Christmas Hill Park.
o July 4 – Fireworks Display at Gilroy High School
Parks Division/Public Works Update
The following CIP projects that were included in the budget book that will likely be
approved at the June 5th Council meeting as the City is required by law to have a
budget adopted by July 1st :
•Citywide Park Restroom Reroofing-Rehab FY24-28
•Senior Center ADA Restroom Access
•Gilroy Sports Park Playground Surface Repair - to be completed by FYE 23
•Ice Center Infrastructure at Gilroy Sports Park - FY24-25
•Miller Park Restrooms Electrical Undergrounding - FY25
•San Ysidro Lighting - Picnic Area Improvements Project (FY24)
•San Ysidro Park Healthy Living Enhancement - FY24-25
•Senior Center Roof Replacement - FY25 - Page 1
Note: Gilroy Sports Park is underway currently and is set to be complete by early June
but is listed as complete in the CIP as the project will be done prior to the start of the
new fiscal year.