06/18/2019 Parks & Rec Commission - Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
CITY OF GILROY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 18, 2019
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
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 Arts & Culture
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 St reet
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
Chair: Patricia Bentson 12/20 Marcos Gonzalez 12/22
Terrie Berry 12/19 Theresa Graham 12/19
Robert Miller 12/21 Ermelindo Puente 12/19
Michelle Wexler 12/21
II. FLAG SALUTE
III. SECRETARY'S REPORT
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2019
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
VI. INTRODUCTIONS
VII. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Parks and Recreation Commission Presentation to City Council
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Receive and comment on the Parks and Recreation
Commission's annual presentation slides to City Council on July
1, 2019.
X. 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 2019 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.
XI. DEPARTMENT UPDATES
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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.
XII. COMMISSIONER PARK REPORTS & COMMENTS
Park Assignments
· Pat Bentson: Christmas Hill Park, Cydney Casper, and Del Rey Park
· Terrie Berry: 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
· Robert Miller: El Roble Park and Gilroy Sports Park
XIII. STAFF COMMENTS
XIV. NEXT MONTH AGENDA ITEMS
XV. ADJOURNMENT
XVI. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY OF GILROY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 21, 2019
6:00 p.m.
5:30 P.M.
Rainbow Park
780 Mantelli Drive
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 6:07 p.m.
II. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Puente led the pledge of allegiance.
III. SECRETARY'S REPORT
The packet was posted on the City's website on May 16, 2019 at 3:11 p.m.
with a revision on May 20, 2019 at 1:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Patricia Bentson, Vice Chair Ermelindo Puente,
Commissioner Marcos Gonzalez, Commissioner Theresa Graham,
Commissioner Terrie Berry, and Commissioner Robert Miller
Excused Absence: Commissioner Michelle Wexler
Staff present: Recreation Manager Adam Henig, and Parks Supervisor Bill
Headley
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chair Bentson motioned to approve the meeting minutes with a minor
correction to the spelling of Vice-Chair Puente last name. It carried with a
vote to approve the April 16, 2019 amended minutes with a vote of 6 -0-0.
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner Berry; seconded by Vice-Chair Puente
and carried with a vote to approve the agenda as written with a vote 6-0-0.
VI. INTRODUCTIONS
None.
VII. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
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Packet Pg. 4 Communication: Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2019 (APPROVAL OF MINUTES)
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The Parks and Recreation Commission presented Julie Garcia a Certificate
of Recognition for her civic volunteer services as a former commissioner.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Annual Parks and Recreation Commission Presentation to City
Council
A motion to approve the two recommended dates of July 1, 2019 and
October 7, 2019 for the annual presentation to City Cou ncil was moved by
Commissioner Puente; seconded by Commissioner Miller and carried a vote
of 6-0-0.
B. FY20-21 Recreation Department Budget Update
Henig referred the commissioners to packet page 12 and stated the City is
currently in the process of adopting its two year budget. The FY 20-21
budget passed as-is by City Council; the Recreation Department will
continue to run their current programs.
X. OLD BUSINESS
A. 2019 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan
Henig referred commissioners to packet page 13; the work plan will be an
ongoing agenda item for the remainder of the year; these are aligned with
the City Council goals.
The commissioners will be soliciting donations for the youth scholarship
fund; all donors will be recognized at the Kids Triathlon event.
Commissioner Gonzalez received a donation in the amount of $500 from
Giacalone Design Services for the youth scholarship fund.
Bentson stated Gilroy Live is starting June 20, 2019 in downtown Gilroy and
she suggested they secure two dates to table; Commissioners Berry, Miller,
and Graham will volunteer at the June 27, 2019 event; Commissioners
Gonzalez and Graham will (Bentson and Berry tentatively) volunteer at the
July 18, 2019 event.
B. Fiscal Year 2019 Training Budget Expenditures
Henig stated there is $107.14 is left in the budget. Henig stated the polo
shirts cannot be purchased from the commission training budget. He
recommended that the commissioners purchase their own shirts and, if
ordered soon, will arrive before the Downtown Live event.
Commissioner Bentson asked if there are any park webinars; Henig will look
into it and get back to commissioners
XI. DEPARTMENT UPDATES
A. Recreation Department Updates
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Packet Pg. 5 Communication: Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2019 (APPROVAL OF MINUTES)
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Henig referred commissioners to pages 19-21 of the agenda packet.
B. Status of City Parks
Headley referred commissioners to pages 23-25 of the agenda packet.
XII. COMMISSIONER PARK REPORTS & COMMENTS
Pat Bentson:
Christmas Hill Park - noticed a fence was knocked down; graffiti at the Silva
Crossing
Cydney Casper - Paint missing at the hopscotch; a tree with no foliage,
possible chipped sidewalk cement, dry grass.
Del Rey Park - Nothing to report.
Attended the board directors meeting last month at Lake Forest
Terrie Berry:
Carriage Hills Park, Los Arroyos Park, and Sunrise Park: Nothing to report;
Headley stated a tree was cut down by a chainsaw at Los Arroyos Park.
Marcos Gonzalez:
Las Animas Veterans Park: Nothing to report
Theresa Graham:
Miller Park: Concerned with the loitering and hanging limbs at the Carmel
side.
Rainbow Park: Reported etching and graffiti at the playground. Suggested
there should be a shade structure around the playground.
Ermelindo Puente:
Butcher Park, Forest Street Park, Renz Park, and San Ysidro Park: Nothing
to report
Robert Miller:
El Roble Park: water fountain doesn't drain; standing water in tennis courts;
Gilroy Sports Park: Nothing to report
XIII. STAFF COMMENTS
None.
XIV. NEXT MONTH AGENDA ITEMS
Commissioner Bentson stated GPAC there may be a study session in the
near future
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Bentson adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
XVI. FUTURE MEETINGS
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Packet Pg. 6 Communication: Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2019 (APPROVAL OF MINUTES)
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The next regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission will be
held on June 18, 2019 in Council Chambers.
Zinnia Navarro
Recording Secretary
Recreation Department
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Packet Pg. 7 Communication: Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2019 (APPROVAL OF MINUTES)
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Parks and Recreation Commission Presentation to City Council
Meeting Date: June 18, 2019
Submitted By: Adam Henig
Prepared By: Adam Henig
Recommendation:
Receive and comment on the Parks and Recreation Commission's annual presentation
slides to City Council on July 1, 2019.
Background
Every year the commission delivers a presentation to City Council to provide an update
on their past activities and accomplishments as well as to share their vision and work
plan for the next 12 months. The Chair has created a slideshow to share with the
Commission for her July 1 presentation and is seeking comment.
Council has requested that commissions include the following information:
1. The annual work plan accomplishments
2. New work plan for the 2019-2020 fiscal year
3. Training & business card requests ($1,000 is budgeted for each Advisory Body)
Attachments:
1. PRC Council Presentation 2019
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2019 Annual Presentation
The Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Gilroy is committed to
enhancing the quality of life for its citizens by promoting planning,
acquisition, development, and sustainability of parks, trails, cultural,
historical and other recreational areas. The commission embraces wellness
and recreation, park safety, and inclusiveness for all ages and abilities
because Parks Make Life Better.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Raised over $2,000 in youth scholarship funds
Hosted Arbor Day at Carriage Hills Park
Enhance Park Safety by meeting with GPD and reaching out to neighboring cities
(Hollister, Morgan Hill, Watsonville) and learning about their best practices
City received Tree City USA designation
Participated in Downtown Live event and opening of two new city parks
Developed a Parks and Recreation Commission Mission Statement
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Packet Pg. 9 Attachment: PRC Council Presentation 2019 (2279 : Parks and Recreation Commission Presentation to City Council)
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Raise Funds for Youth Scholarship Program
Participate in citywide Events
Monitor City Parks
Street Tree Brochure + Tree City USA
Involvement with Grant Application for Proposition 68 Funding
Directional signs to San Ysidro Park
Host Arbor Day
Participate in California Association of Parks and Recreation Commissioners and
Board Members (CAPRCBM)
$750 - California Parks and
Recreation Society Conference in
Sacramento allocated to Chair Pat
Bentson for registration and
lodging
$117.86 - Business Cards
$25 - Local Parks and Recreation
Commissioner Training in Belmont
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Packet Pg. 11 Attachment: PRC Council Presentation 2019 (2279 : Parks and Recreation Commission Presentation to City Council)
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: 2019 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan
Meeting Date: June 18, 2019
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 (will be formally adopted on June 3,
2019 at Council meeting):
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
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7. Ensure Neighborhoods Benefit Equally from City Services
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 $500 in 2019
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
Confirmed two dates to table at Downtown
Live: June 27 and July 18
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 (list has been provided to
commissioners)
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
Attended the spring meeting in Lake Forest in
May; Host CAPRCBM in Gilroy in October 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
Currently, staff is working on phase 2 of the
grant application process - community
advocacy
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
revised June 6, 2019
Project Name Work Deliverable in 12 months Status
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Packet Pg. 14 Attachment: PRC 2019 Work Plan (2274 : 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 Gilroy Sports Park (now exploring 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. 15 Attachment: PRC 2019 Work Plan (2274 : 2019 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan)
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Fiscal Year 2019 Training Budget Expenditures
Meeting Date: June 18, 2019
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
The following funds have been spent from the Parks and Recreation Commission
training budget:
Expense Description
$19.69 Business cards for Chair Pat Bentson
$19.69 Business cards for Marcos Gonzalez
$78.48 Business cards for Bob Miller, Michelle Wexler, Teresa
Graham, Terrie Berry
$490* CPRS Conference Registration for Pat Bentson
$31* CPRS Citizen Advocacy workshop for Pat Bentson
$25 commissioner training for Pat Bentson in Belmont
-$31 CPRS Citizen Advocacy workshop for Pat Bentson was
cancelled
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$260 Lodging for Pat Bentson at CPRS conference ($260
was the difference remaining from $750 allocated to
her)
$892.86 Total ($107.14 is the balance)
Notes
· *At the January 15 meeting, commission voted to allocate up to $750 for Pat
Bentson’s CPRS conference training, which included registration and lodging.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Recreation Department Updates
Meeting Date: June 18, 2019
Submitted By: Adam Henig
Prepared By: Adam Henig
Recommendation:
Receive and comment.
On June 3, 2019, the City Budget was ado pted in a vote of 5-2. The Recreation
Department budget was not adversely affected and will remain status quo.
The summer theater production, Wizard of Oz, is getting closer to showtime. Opening
night will be on July 12 at the Gilroy High School Theater. The director is Colleen
Blanchard, who has also directed other productions including Singin’ in the Rain. The
fall production will be Peter Pan directed by Hilary Little.
The 2019 Summer Activity Guide is now available. It features classes, camps, and
programs for all ages and all interests. Staff is currently working on the first draft of the
2019 Fall Guide, which will be published in late July.
The Recreation Department is strongly considering acquiring new software. The change
from its current provider would mean more options online (such as reserving a picnic
area or a facility), easier login options (can use Gmail or Facebook), and will allow staff
to focus more on programming and less on antiquated tasks. More details to come.
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In May, recreation staff issued a Request for Proposal to work with a consultant to
conduct a joint City of Gilroy Recreation Department and Mt. Madonna YMCA facility
and program needs assessment to: analyze space surpluses and deficits; identify
recreation trends; and make recommendations for optimal space use. The needs
assessment will include a community survey which will illustrate program gaps and
avoid duplication of services. The submission deadline has passed. Staff will interview
the applicants on June 19, 2019.
Volunteer Community Service Day will take place at Gilroy Gardens on June 13. High
school students will have a chance to learn about volunteering opportunities throughout
Gilroy including with the City. A representative from the recreation department will be
tabling at the event.
On Saturday, June 1, 2019, Christopher High School Aquatics Center opened to the
public. The hours of operation are: Saturday and Sunday, June 1-16, 2019 , Tuesday-
Sunday, June 18-August 4, 2019, 11:30am to 5:00pm. The Pool will be closed on 7/4,
7/26, 7/27, 7/28 and Mondays.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Status of City Parks
Meeting Date: June 18, 2019
Submitted By: Bill Headley
Prepared By: Bill Headley
Recommendation:
Receive report and comment.
Attachments:
1. PRC Park Operations Report_June_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: June 18, 2019
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
RESPONSES TO COMMISSION
1. Street Tree Brochure draft document will be prepared by PRC commissioner Pat Bentson who
volunteered to type a preliminary Street Tree Brochure update for the City Streets and Trees staff.
The Streets supervisor, Bill Avila, has welcomed the volunteer offer by Pat Bentson to type a draft
brochure document for City staff updating. Scan ned copies of the last Community Services
Department city Street Tree brochure have been forward to Pat. Status/ No Change
2. San Ysidro Park restroom door replacement will be completed within several weeks by
Facilities due to severe vandalism of the existing door. This unisex restroom is out of service
until door is replaced. Facilities will be adding a special fabricate door latch guard to better
protect latch, door and door frame. Cost for this standard door repair will be well below the
planned high security custody door. Photos attached
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Packet Pg. 21 Attachment: PRC Park Operations Report_June_2019 (2277 : Status of City Parks)
7351 Rosanna St. Gilroy, CA 95020-6197 www.ci.gilroy.ca.us (408) 846-0451
3. Forest Street Park parcel acquisition status to complete park master plan is under Public Works
review. Funding for acquisition of parcel is being reviewed for the new capital budget. Status/
No Change
5. SCVWD Uvas Levee Trail rodent control project at Gilroy High section to the Sports Park has
completed the outboard section of the next levee section downstream from the high school.
Work on the inboard (Uvas Creek side) levee sections downstream and upstream of the
Luchessa Ave. Bridge should resume during the beginning of July 2019.
6. Las Animas Veteran Park PG&E south power line tree clearance work along the residential
fence line was completed last week, June 7th. Major tree work involved more than 30 trees
trimmed and two dead tree removals over an 8-9 day period. Work was coordinate with park
staff to protect park grass and irrigation sprinklers and valve boxes. Park safety procedures were
followed to protect park visitors. Photos attached
7. Christmas Hill Park had a tree limb failure with park visitor injuries Sunday evening June 2,
2019. The tree was a healthy live oak tree located south of the Mulberry group BBQ area.
Emergency Fire and Streets crews responded to injuries by a father and son from the falling limb
onto the nearby picnic table. Both were transported to the hospital for treatment. The tree was
inspected. The tree limb failure unbalanced the tree canopy and was removed the following day.
No oak decay was found during removal. The tree was included in the 2016 pa rk tree inspection
records as a healthy tree. Photos are attached.
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Packet Pg. 22 Attachment: PRC Park Operations Report_June_2019 (2277 : Status of City Parks)
7351 Rosanna St. Gilroy, CA 95020-6197 www.ci.gilroy.ca.us (408) 846-0451
Parks / City Incident Reports
Public Works Operations
May 2019
DATE FACILITY NAME VANDALISM THEFT OTHER
5/7/2019
Murray and
Leavesly Median
Car Accident.
Car jumped
median and
broke one of
the rainbird
pop up
sprinklers
5/13/2019 Miller Park
All three sensors at Miller
Park restrooms have been
broken off. This is the
second occurrence in a few
months
5/21/2019 Los Arroyos Park
Park - Sidewalk tree cut
down. 2 witnesses say
neighbor cut the top tree
branches and then tree cut
down.
5/26/2019 Miller Park Broken seat cover holder
5/26/2019 Casper Park Broken tree
Total Incidents 5
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Packet Pg. 23 Attachment: PRC Park Operations Report_June_2019 (2277 : Status of City Parks)
7351 Rosanna St. Gilroy, CA 95020-6197 www.ci.gilroy.ca.us (408) 846-0451
PARK CAPITAL PROJECTS
The State Proposition 68 Grant project Team has met several times and selected San Ysidro Park as the most eligible
City park for the competitive state-wide grant competition. The project team has been focused on the community
engagement part of the grant preparation process to help identifying park improvements for the grant. One community
outreach event is planned in June prior to preparation of the grant application.
Farrel Ave Park site is adjacent to Del Bono School. KB Homes is responsible for turf grass park improvements as a
development condition of a nearby small unit residential project. The PG&E power service installation to park site has
been resolved. The turf grass improvement work resumed in June. Acceptance and opening of park grass for public use
is not expected until late 2019, possible November or December based on successful grass establishment.
Ronan Class I Trial Project will run from Leavesley Road to 6th Street along the water district storm channel, also known
as the West Branch of the Llagas Creek. All regulatory permit issues are resolved. This new Class 1 bike trail project has
resumed work . Project completion is expected in fall of this year.
Las Animas Veterans Park (LAVP) Trail Rehabilitation project (Phase I) work is completed. Funding for irrigation and
sod repairs along new concrete bike path ran out. Funding to complete pathway shoulder work will be requested in the
next City CIP budget cycle in 2020.
Gateway Park is a new mini park located at the southwest corner of Hecker Pass Highway and Santa Teresa Blvd. It is
part of the Hecker Pass Specific Plan public improvements. The City Council is expected to review and approved the
recommended park master, park name and corner monument sign.
MAINTENANCE HIGHLIGHTS
Parks Section Weekly Report May 3, 2019
PD Shooting Range weed control spraying
Poison oak spraying on West 10th Soundwall and Christmas Hill Park trails
10th Street at Uvas Levee overflow parking lot mowed for weed control
CHP Ranch Site area rodent abatement using burrow blocking sand unit
Parks Section Weekly Report May 10, 2019
Soil added to Downtown Paseo cypress trees raised plant containers
Downtown hanging flower baskets change for the season
Valve box in CHP major ballfield raised
LAVP playground chain climber replaced at the Oaks Playground
Tow standard green metal trash receptacle on concrete pad installed at LAVP Oaks Parking Lot
Irrigation sprinklers relocated in the City Hall raised planter at City Hall 7th and Hanna Street
El Roble Park drinking fountain repair
Two failed posts replace on post and cable fence around Miller Park oak tree
Sunrise Park mainline leak repaired along Hogan pathway
Vehicle damaged irrigation sprinkler repaired at Leavesley Road and Murray Ave.
Irrigation sprinkler repair at stormwater detention pond at Luchessa Ave. and Riverview
Parks Section Weekly Report May 24, 2019
Repaired damaged backstop power plugs at the Sports Park
Super Scope play unit at CHP playground has been removed for repair
Thirty trees were re-staked at Casper Park to protect young trees
Thirty 30 one gallon shrubs were replanted at LAVP oaks area parking lot
A part time MWA transferred from Streets to Parks for training who has been selected to fill a pending full-time
retirement vacancy
One of two restrooms at SYP was painted
Damaged fence railings along the Class I Uvas bike path repaired on section from Luchessa Ave. to Riverview Circle
Forty ceanothus one gallon shrubs were replaced at the Sports Park entrance
Three Rainbow Park frontage trees were replanted by the City Park and Recreation Commission for Arbor Day
A mature Pink Dawn park tree at Los Arroyos Park was cut down and is under investigation by Gilroy PD
A Park staff team used the loaned school district “borrow busting” sand and water trailer unit again for ground
squirrel abatement at CHP
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Packet Pg. 24 Attachment: PRC Park Operations Report_June_2019 (2277 : 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.
Parks Section Weekly Report May 31, 2019
Six one gallon roses planted at Carriage Hills Park
CHP irrigation valve box raised in major ballfield turf
LAVP PG&E power line tree clearance work started along the south property line
LAVP Hanna Street parking lot wooden pathway bridge railing supports all replaced
Park staff member attend multi day training for Certified Playground Safety Inspector
Part Time staff member transferred from Streets crew to begin parks training for full time parks vacancy
Pressure washed library 6th street outside metal bench because of human waste
Two toilet flush valves replaced in two Sports Park restrooms
Farrel Ave. park site irrigation pressure pump was set in place for pending connection to system
To report graffiti, please call the
Graffiti Hotline @ (408) 846-0395
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