2020-01-21 Parks & Rec Commission Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
CITY OF GILROY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 21, 2020
6:00 p.m.
Recreation Conference Room
7351 Rosanna Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
AGENDA
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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.
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City of Gilroy Parks and
Recreation Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public
inspection with the agenda packet in the Recreation Department at City Hall, 7351
Rosanna Street during normal business hours. These materials are also available with
the agenda packet on the City website at www.cityofgilroy.org
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance
to participate in this meeting, please contact the Recreation Department at (408) 846-
0460. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable
arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title
II)
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
Chair: Patricia Bentson 12/20 Marcos Gonzalez 12/22
Angela Reinert 12/23 Theresa Graham 12/23
Robert Miller 12/21 Ermelindo Puente 12/23
Michelle Wexler 12/21
III. FLAG SALUTE
IV. SECRETARY'S REPORT
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. December 3, 2019
VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
VII. INTRODUCTIONS
VIII. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
A. Commissioner Marcos Gonzalez
IX. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
X. NEW BUSINESS
A. Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair of Parks and Recreation
Commission
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Motion and vote for the selection of commission Chair and Vice-
chair of Parks and Recreation Commission.
B. Selection of Arbor Day Date and Site
1. Staff Report: Bill Headley, Parks Supervisor
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Motion to approve date and site for annual Arbor Day event.
C. Approval of the 2020 Parks & Recreation Commission annual retreat
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Motion to approve the 2020 Parks & Recreation Commission
annual retreat.
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D. Proposed Parks and Recreation Commission Monthly Meeting Date
Change in February 2020
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Staff recommend the Commission motion to approve changing
the regularly scheduled meeting date on February 18, 2020.
XI. OLD BUSINESS
A. 2019 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Receive and comment on items listed in 2019 Parks and
Recreation Commission Work Plan. Ensure goals are in
alignment with City Council's priorities.
B. Fiscal Year 2020 Training Budget Expenditures
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Receive an update on the Commission's training budget and
motion to approve allocation of funds for training.
XII. DEPARTMENT UPDATES
A. Recreation Department Updates
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Receive and comment.
B. Status of City Parks
1. Staff Report: Bill Headley, Parks Supervisor
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Receive report and comment.
XIII. COMMISSIONER PARK REPORTS & COMMENTS
Park Assignments
· Pat Bentson: Christmas Hill Park, Cydney Casper, and Del Rey Park
· : Carriage Hills Park, Los Arroyos Park, and Sunrise Park
· Marcos Gonzalez: Las Animas Veterans Park
· Theresa Graham: Miller Park and Rainbow Park
· Ermelindo Puente: Butcher Park, Forest Street Park, Renz Park, and San
Ysidro Park
· Michelle Wexler: Hecker Pass Park
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· Robert Miller: El Roble Park and Gilroy Sports Park
A. CAPRCBM Newsletter
XIV. STAFF COMMENTS
XV. NEXT MONTH AGENDA ITEMS
XVI. FUTURE MEETINGS February 18, 2020 at 6:00 P.M.
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF GILROY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 3, 2019
6:00 p.m.
Recreation Conference Room
7351 Rosanna Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
MINUTES
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I.CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was called to
order by Chair Bentson at 6:00 p.m.
II.ROLL CALL
ROLL CALL
Present:
Chair Patricia Bentson, Vice Chair Ermelindo Puente, Commissioner Terrie
Berry, Commissioner Theresa Graham, Commissioner Marcos Gonzalez,
Commissioner Michelle Wexler, and Commissioner Robert Miller.
Staff present: Recreation Manager Adam Henig, and Parks Supervisor Bill
Headley.
III.FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Gonzalez led the pledge of allegiance.
IV.SECRETARY'S REPORT
The packet was posted on the City's website on November 26, 2019 at 4:49
p.m.
V.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion was made by Commissioner Berry; seconded by Vice Chair Puente
and carried with a vote to approve the October 15, 2019 minutes with a vote
of 7-0-0.
VI.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner Berry; seconded by Commissioner
Graham and carried with a vote to approve the agenda as written with a
vote 7-0-0.
VII.INTRODUCTIONS
None.
VIII.AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
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Chair Bentson presented Commissioner Berry with a Certificate of
Appreciation for her 10 years of service to the Parks & Recreation
Commission.
Berry thanked the commissioners and staff for their support, friendship, and
professionalism.
IX.PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
X.NEW BUSINESS
None.
XI.OLD BUSINESS
A.2019 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan
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Recreational Manager Henig referred the commissioners to packet page
#13 and reviewed the 2019 work plan.
Henig shared that a representative from the State’s Grant Office met staff
for a tour of San Ysidro Park, as a follow-up for the Proposition 68
application submittal. The state representative explained the application
process is competitive since there were a significantly more requests than
grant funds allocated. Nonetheless, the state representative offered positive
feedback about the city’s application.
Headley stated he hopes to have the directional signage to San Ysidro Park
completed by the end of the fiscal year. The delay is a result of recent park
staff departures.
Commissioner Gonzalez stated it has been a challenge to receive
responses for donations to benefit the youth scholarship fund. He stated it
would be a great idea to start fundraising efforts in the month of January, for
instance, by writing letters to local car dealerships on behalf of all of the
commissioners. Graham suggested they promote the commission’s
fundraising efforts in the recreational activity guide. Berry reached out to
Pier 49 and the Aquarium for donations but since there was no nonprofit
status to use, the commission was ineligible. Henig will send the
commissioners information about how other city commissions have created
a foundation to augment their fundraising efforts for parks and recreation
programs. Wexler asked how much does the youth scholarship program
grant to families in a year; Henig stated $18,000 to -$20,000 is provided.
Gonzalez, Graham, Miller, and Puente will be present at the Breakfast with
Santa event manning the raffle table.
There was discussion amongst commissioners to attend citywide events,
and highlighting their accomplishments.
Wexler stated the County of Santa Clara is working on health prevention
measures so there may be ways to frame this, healthcare provider
HealthNet is looking into servicing the underprivileged; the first step is to
assess the needs of the community, recreation facilities, and city council.
The report is expected to be completed by August.
Henig stated the city hired a consultant to lead a Community Meeting
scheduled for Thursday, December 5, 2019.
B.Fiscal Year 2020 Training Budget Expenditures
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Henig stated there is $755 left in the training budget for any future proposed
expenditures. At the last meeting, the commissioners approved Bentson to
attend the annual California Parks and Recreation Society conference for
one day at a cost of $245.
XII.DEPARTMENT UPDATES
A.Recreation Department Updates
Henig referred commissioner to packet pages 16-17. Henig stated the
Recreation Department is actively working on a recreational software launch
in late March. The Neighborhood Holiday Posada event will be held on
December 14, 2019 from 3-7p.m.
B.Status of City Parks
Headley referred commissioners to packet pages 19 - 20 and provided an
update on the list of items and Park Capital Projects, and Incident Reports.
Headley hopes the commissioners will choose Farrell Avenue Park for their
2020 Arbor Day. Headley also went over the list of maintenance highlights.
XIII.COMMISSIONER PARK REPORTS & COMMENTS
Park Assignments
Pat Bentson:
·Christmas Hill Park -
·Cydney Casper- One of the nets is coming apart; still not resolved the
hopscotch markings
·Del Rey Park - water logged. Headley stated the farmers market will be held
at Del Rey Park.
Terrie Berry:
·Carriage Hills Park, Los Arroyos Park, and Sunrise Park-Nothing to report.
She attended the fundraiser for bicycles (well-attended). Attended the
Senior Center Scam Stopper held in partnership with Assemblymember
Robert Rivas.
Marcos Gonzalez:
·Las Animas Veterans Park- Nothing to report.
Theresa Graham:
·Miller Park-Noticed large number of homeless population hanging their
clothes on a tree line.
·Rainbow Park-Stated the rubber is still cracked; would like to see shade at
the park sites.
Ermelindo Puente:
·Butcher Park-Noticed lots of cars parked by the park.
·Forest Street Park, Renz Park and San Ysidro Park- Nothing to report.
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Michelle Wexler:
·Hecker Pass Park-Witnessed children climbing on the pergolas.
Robert Miller:
·El Roble Park -He noticed tire marks were left on the grass by a
maintenance truck.
·Gilroy Sports Park - A water fountain located by baseball dugouts isn’t
working.
XIV.General Planning Advisory Committee
Chair Bentson stated the next General Plan Advisory Commission Meeting
is scheduled for Dec 12, 2019.
XV.STAFF COMMENTS
None.
XVI.NEXT MONTH AGENDA ITEMS
The next regular meeting is scheduled January 21, 2020; the deadline for
agenda items is January 14, 2020.
XVII.FUTURE MEETINGS January 21, 2020 at 6:00 P.M.
The next regular Parks and Recreation meeting will be January 21, 2020 at
6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
XVIII.ADJOURNMENT
Chair Bentson adjourned the meeting at 7:58 pm.
Zinnia Navarro
Recording Secretary
Recreation Department
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair of Parks and Recreation
Commission
Meeting Date: January 21, 2020
Submitted By: Adam Henig
Prepared By: Adam Henig
Recommendation:
Motion and vote for the selection of commission Chair and Vice-chair of Parks and
Recreation Commission.
Executive Summary
At the beginning of the calendar year, the Parks and Recreation Commission will motion
to select a chair and vice-chair to serve for a one-year term. The chair’s main function is
to preside over the commission meeting and approve the agenda prior to posting. If the
chair is not present at the meeting, the vice-chair will be the presiding officer. The new
chair will take over duties following this meeting.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Selection of Arbor Day Date and Site
Meeting Date: January 21, 2020
Submitted By: Bill Headley
Prepared By: Bill Headley
Recommendation:
Motion to approve date and site for annual Arbor Day event.
Executive Summary
As part of maintaining a Tree City USA status, the Parks and Recreation Commission is
tasked with hosting the annual Arbor Day event at a city park. The Commission will
need to approve a date and a park to host the event.
Last year, the Parks and Recreation Commission hosted Arbor Day at Rainbow Park. In
2018, the commission hosted Arbor Day at Carriage Hills Park. In 2017, the commission
hosted it at San Ysidro Park.
Staff is recommending hosting Arbor Day in 2020 at Farrell Ave. park on Tuesday, April
21 at 5:30 p.m.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Approval of the 2020 Parks & Recreation Commission annual
retreat
Meeting Date: January 21, 2020
Submitted By: Adam Henig
Prepared By: Adam Henig
Recommendation:
Motion to approve the 2020 Parks & Recreation Commission annual retreat.
Executive Summary
Every year, the Parks and Recreation Commission host a retreat to discuss and
propose its annual work plan. Last year, the Commission hosted it in March at the
Willey Cultural Center on a Saturday. Retreats typically have been held on a Saturday
but could also be held on a regular meeting date.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Proposed Parks and Recreation Commission Monthly Meeting
Date Change in February 2020
Meeting Date: January 21, 2020
Submitted By: Adam Henig
Prepared By: Adam Henig
Recommendation:
Staff recommend the Commission motion to approve changing the regularly scheduled
meeting date on February 18, 2020.
Executive Summary
Parks and Recreation Commission staff liaison Adam Henig has a scheduling conflict
with an upcoming Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, February 18, 2020. He is
proposing the commission motion to approve a different meeting date. The commission
has the following options:
Reschedule a regular meeting date in February such as Tuesday, February 11 or
Tuesday, February 25
Do not have a regular meeting in February
Have the annual retreat serve in lieu of a regular meeting
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: 2019 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan
Meeting Date: January 21, 2020
Submitted By: Adam Henig
Prepared By: Adam Henig
Recommendation:
Receive and comment on items listed in 2019 Parks and Recreation Commission Work
Plan. Ensure goals are in alignment with City Council's priorities.
Executive Summary
During the March 23, 2019 annual retreat, the Parks and Recreation Commission
generated a list of items to be considered for their 2019 commission work plan. At the
April 16, 2019 regular meeting, commissioners finalized and approved the 2019 Work
Plan.
Below are the proposed City Council goals for 2019:
1. Ensure Financial Stability
2. Enhance Public Safety Capabilities
3. Revitalize Downtown
4. Focus on Revenue Driven Economic Development
5. Retain Stability in the City’s Workforce
6. Provide Opportunities for Meaningful Public Engagement
7. Ensure Neighborhoods Benefit Equally from City Services
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Attachments:
1. PRC 2019 Work Plan
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2019 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan
Raise funds for Recreation
Department Youth Scholarship
Continue to fundraise for Recreation Department Youth
Scholarship Fund by participating in the Kids Triathlon
and Breakfast with Santa Report how much is raised
Raised $1,699 as of December 27, 2019;
Organizing raffle to increase amount given to
youth scholarship fund
Participate in citywide events
Support recreation department staff at existing public
events to city's parks and recreation programs
Participate with recreation staff at two downtown
events and Kids Triathlon at Christopher HS on
July 13, 2019
Confirmed two dates to table at Downtown Live:
June 27 (completed) and July 18 (completed);
Volunteered at July 13 Kids Triathlon.
Monitor city parks
Commissioners each visit assigned parks and report to
staff during meetings about observations or
recommended changes for improvement
Commissioners provide feedback to staff about
state of city parks Ongoing - occurs at monthly meeting
Participate in CAPRCBM and other
related trainings
Be involved with the California Association of Parks
and Recreation Commissioners and Board Members
(CAPRCBM) and attend related trainings
Commissioner Bentson attended the spring
meeting in Lake Forest in May; PRC will host
CAPRCBM in Gilroy in October 2019
Hosted CAPRCBM meeting at W illey House on
October 12, 2019
Host Arbor Day
As part of the Tree City application, host Arbor Day
once a year
Scheduled for Rainbow Park on Tuesday, May 21
at 5:30 p.m.Completed
Involvement with Grant Application
for Proposition 68 Funding Assist staff with community outreach and research
Assist with community advocacy at least one
event for Cycle 3; Conduct research and
community outreach for Cycle 4 of the grant
Prop. 68 grant application was submitted. Team
contributors included members of Recreation,
Public Works (Parks, Engineering & Operations),
and Santa Clara County Public Health. Awaiting to
hear back
Directional signs to San Ysidro Park
Research and recommend the purchase of directional
signage to San Ysidro Park to promote walking
Identify and propose look and location of signs
that are meant to encourage walking to San
Ysidro Park
Expected in late fall/early winter; funding
provided by Parks Division; Headley provided
visual of signs.
revised December 27, 2019
Project Name Work Deliverable in 12 months Status
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Packet Pg. 16 Attachment: PRC 2019 Work Plan (2591 : 2019 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan)
Park and Recreation Commission Work Plan (continued)
Additional items that were suggested by the Parks and Recreation Commission:
Explore possibility of the following:
•Surveillance cameras at city parks
•Smoke-free policy at all city parks
•Redevelop tennis courts at El Roble
•Explore possibility of creating a mural at the handball courts at Las
Animas Veterans Park
•BMX Track at Christmas Hill Park
•Self-guided or audio history of city parks Mobile recreation van
•Expand running/hiking trail and bike paths
•Lack of sports fields
•Review of downtown park
•Televise Commission meetings (no present funding)
•Creating a Park Ranger position
•Bathroom Renovation at Las Animas Veterans Park
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Packet Pg. 17 Attachment: PRC 2019 Work Plan (2591 : 2019 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan)
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Fiscal Year 2020 Training Budget Expenditures
Meeting Date: January 21, 2020
Submitted By: Adam Henig
Prepared By: Adam Henig
Recommendation:
Receive an update on the Commission's training budget and motion to approve
allocation of funds for training.
Executive Summary
As of July 1, 2019, $245 has been spent from the Parks and Recreation Commission
training budget of $1,000. At the October 15, 2019 meeting, Chair Bentson requested
the costs for a one day pass to attend the annual California Parks and Recreation
Society conference, which will be held in Long Beach from March 10 -13, 2020. A one-
day pass costs $245. Commission voted to approve Bentson’s request.
Expense Description
$245.00 One day pass to attend California Parks and Recreation
Society conference on March 12, 2019.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Recreation Department Updates
Meeting Date: January 21, 2020
Submitted By: Adam Henig
Prepared By: Adam Henig
Recommendation:
Receive and comment.
The spring children’s theater production will be Shrek, the Musical Jr. Auditions will be
on Saturday, February 22, 2020. The performance at Gilroy High School Theater will
run from April 24-May 3.
Between December 13 and December 14, the Recreation Department hosted three
special events:
· On Friday, December 13, the Adaptive holiday dance at the Senior Center
occurred, where more than a hundred participants attended.
· Breakfast with Santa event was held at the Senior Center on Saturday,
December 14. More than 400 people attended and got to take a photograph
with Santa. The Commission raised more than $346 for the raffle.
· Later that evening, the Party in the Park Series’ Holiday Posada was held at the
Cesar Chavez Gym from 3:00-7:00 p.m. The free community event had arts and
crafts, face painting, fun activities for children, piñatas, and live entertainment.
More than 500 people attended.
The Recreation Department has launched its new software, CivicRec, which will replace
Active.Net. Since the launch occurred in the midst of the release of the 2020
Winter/Spring Activity Guide, the new software will not be available to the public until
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March 2020, when the 2020 Summer Activity Guide is available.
PROS Consulting visited Gilroy during the first week in December. They are working
conducting a joint (City of Gilroy Recreation Department and Mt. Madonna YMCA)
facility and program needs assessment. It will specifically analyze space surpluses and
deficits; identify recreation trends; and make recommendations for optimal space use.
On Thursday, December 5, the consultants met with staff, key stakeholders, and held
two community meetings in the evening at the Senior Center. The following day they
met with seniors and took a facility tour. A final report and presentation to City Council
will be in August 2020.
In December, Recreation staff was notified by Gilroy Rotary Club that they received
close to $5,000 from the organization's annual community service grant. These grants
will benefit Kids Discover Art, Breakfast with Santa, and Kids Triathlon.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Status of City Parks
Meeting Date: January 21, 2020
Submitted By: Bill Headley
Prepared By: Bill Headley
Recommendation:
Receive report and comment.
Attachments:
1. PRC Park Operations Report_Jan 3_2019
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7351 Rosanna St. Gilroy, CA 95020-6197 www.ci.gilroy.ca.us (408) 846-0451
City of Gilroy
Public Works Department
Parks and Landscape Division
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 21, 2020
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
CC: Girum Awoke, Public Works Director, Damian Skinner, Deputy Director
From: Bill Headley, Park Operations Supervisor
Subject: Public Works Park Operations Report
REPORT TO COMMISSION
1. Street Tree Brochure draft text is being prepared by PRC commissioner Pat Bentson. March this
year is the target to month to publish the first draft text for review by the Commission and City
Staff. Blocking and selection of graphics will begin after the text blocking is substantially confirmed
by all reviewers.
2. Forest Street Park parcel acquisition status to complete park master plan is actively under
Public Works review for the up-coming Capital Improvement Program. Standby for a planned
Public Works report to the Commission in February
3. Farrell Park was officially transferred to full City maintenance from the developer during the First
week of January this month.
4. Commission Inspection Comment Follow-up; Gateway Park – A drinking fountain with a
bottle filler feature was not park of the originally approved construction documents however, City
Engineering is negotiating a change order to get a unit with a bottle filler / Casper Park - failed
Tic Tac Toe sidewalk graphic will we repainted by park staff during warmer spring weather / El
Roble Park - wet tire-rutted path section at Tennis Courts temporarily repaired with long term
drainage improvements planned / Sports Park - A-4 Drinking fountain parts received and unit
repaired.
Parks / City Incident Reports
Public Works Operations
December, 2019
DATE FACILITY NAME VANDALISM THEFT OTHER
12/8/2019 CHP
Vandalized on the door
handle of the women’s
amphitheater restroom,
the door was pried open
and garbage can was
taken
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Packet Pg. 22 Attachment: PRC Park Operations Report_Jan 3_2019 (2595 : Status of City Parks)
7351 Rosanna St. Gilroy, CA 95020-6197 www.ci.gilroy.ca.us (408) 846-0451
12/9/2019 Miller Park
In one of the restrooms
the women's sanitary
disposal was vandalized
12/9/2019 Miller Park
Damage on the outside
of the restroom adjacent
to the door
12/9/2019 Sports Park
Damaged turn by South
Bay Soccer league.
Played on wet turf.
12/14/2019 Miller Park
Metal box in both
restroom smashed in.
Homelss unlock the
locked doors nightly
12/14/2019 Miller Park
Restroom door
vandalized to the point it
would not unlock
12/16/2019 LAVP
Soap dispenser stolen
off the wall in
restrooms. Repaired wall
and installed new
dispenser
12/16/2019 Sports Park
Outer door maglock and
door maglock mounting
hardware was removed.
Damaged door and signs
12/20/2019 Miller Park
Trash can in front of the
restroom was lit on fire.
Galvanized can was
damaged and is now
replaced.
12/21/2019 Sunrise Park
Gang related graffiti was
put on pathway in NE
corner
12/26/2019 LAVP
Someone took
the soap
dispenser from
the men's oaks
restroom
12/27/2019 Downtown Paseo
Italian Cypress
tree stolen from
15 gallon barrel
12/30/2019 Miller Park
Graffiti in the NE
restroom as well as the
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Packet Pg. 23 Attachment: PRC Park Operations Report_Jan 3_2019 (2595 : Status of City Parks)
7351 Rosanna St. Gilroy, CA 95020-6197 www.ci.gilroy.ca.us (408) 846-0451
SW restroom. Also found
marijuana stems and
needle cap located in
the SW restroom
12/30/2019 CHP
Graffiti on the levy
pathway and fence
South of Laurel Dr.
Total
Incidents
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PARK CAPITAL PROJECTS
The State Proposition 68 Grant project Team completed and submitted the San Ysidro Park grant proposal to the state
for the competitive state-wide grant competition review. No feedback from the state at this time.
Las Animas Veterans Park (LAVP) Trail Rehabilitation project (Phase I) work was completed in 2018. Funding for
irrigation and sod repairs along new concrete bike path ran out. Funding to complete all park pathway rehabilitation work
is under current CIP review process for 2020 funding cycle.
Gateway Park is a new mini park located at the southwest corner of Hecker Pass Highway and Santa Teresa Blvd. Final
project completion project punch list is now under City Engineering review. Park was opened unofficially to public use in
December 2019.
MAINTENANCE HIGHLIGHTS
Parks Section Weekly Report December 13, 2019
Park staff training on aerial truck use with new bucket and training review on hot pressure washer unit use
Replacement of a second tennis court net at Sunrise Park
Removal of homeless camp with support from City Code Enforcement at future park site near Santa Teresa bridge
New Gateway Park approved for opening public use. No formal press release planned at this time. Completion of
connecting Hecker Pass bike path to Gateway Park still pending
Vandalized urinal divider at LAVP Oaks Restroom replaced
Museum landscaping was prepped for termite tenting of total museum to ground level
Park crew pruned 10+ large trees at Police shooting range
Stolen plastic trash can on Lions Creek class 1 bike trail with metal trash can with security cable and lock
Violence in the work place training for all staff
30 groundcover plants installed in Santa Teresa Blvd. medians and soundwall landscaping north of First St.
Parks Section Weekly Report December 20, 2019
Park staff completed installation of two standard green metal trash receptacles in patio at Willey Cultural Center
Park Staff Plant Care training at Del Rey Park on planting standards for 1 and 5 gallon shrubs with 30 plants
Formal first time tour of SRWA (sewage treatment plant) for 32 PW Operations staff
Continued aerial tree trimming practical training for Parks Staff at Sports Park entry trees
Wind art piece install by developer at new Gateway Park
One of three Miller Park unisex restrooms painted by Park staff
Damaged no smoking sign replaced at Del Rey Park
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Packet Pg. 24 Attachment: PRC Park Operations Report_Jan 3_2019 (2595 : Status of City Parks)
7351 Rosanna St. Gilroy, CA 95020-6197 www.ci.gilroy.ca.us (408) 846-0451
THANKS FOR HELPING TO KEEP OUR PARKS SAFE
When you notice something that you feel is a safety hazard or
that needs attention, no need to wait until the Parks & Recreation
Commission meeting to report it. Please call (408) 846-0460
during regular business hours, or the non-emergency after-hours
number, (408) 846-0350, to report.
Replacement of missing Park Regulation Sign at CHP overflow dirt parking lot at Gilroy High, Levee Bike Trail at the
end 10th Street
Parks Section Weekly Report December 27, 2019
Replaced broken concrete valve boxes (from Garlic Festival) with new purple valve boxes
Two day cleanup of homeless camp along Soundwall on Santa Teresa. Four and half truck load of trash was
removed.
Removed graffiti from trail and painted over graffiti on Soundwall between Wren and Laurel
Replaced trash cans at GSP restrooms
30 groundcover plants installed in Santa Teresa Blvd. medians and soundwall landscaping north of First St.
Planted 20-5 gallon Arctostaphaylos, 27 2-gallon roses, 40 1-gallon Myoporum, 40-1 gallon Cistus Sunset and 20
1-gallon Hemerocallis at Del Rey Park.
Planted 2 2-gallon roses at Rainbow and five one-gallon plants
Planted 1 2-gallon rose at Museum
Raised trees at GSP entry
To report graffiti, please call the
Graffiti Hotline @ (408) 846-0395
12.B.a
Packet Pg. 25 Attachment: PRC Park Operations Report_Jan 3_2019 (2595 : Status of City Parks)
