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Barry Weiss
Parks & Recreation Director
600 Elm Street
San Carlos, CA 94070
Phone: (650) 802-4382
Fax: (650) 595-6723
Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes - February 7, 2007

City Hall

San Carlos, CA 94070

February 7, 2007

The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:05 P.M. by

Chairperson Harris in Council Chambers.

Roll Call

Commissioners present:

  • Cecily Harris, Chair
  • Gordie Burton, Vice Chair
  • Raymond Merala
  • Carol Taylor

Commissioners absent:

  • Tom Johnstone
  • Staff present: Barry Weiss, Director

    Changes to the Order of Agenda

    None.

    Approval of Minutes

    Action

    Commissioner ______________ moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of January 10, 2007 with the following amendment:____________________.Seconded by Commissioner Harris and carried 3:0. (Commissioner Taylor abstained as she was absent at the last meeting).

    Presentations

    a. Senior Services – Gerard Manuel, Recreation Supervisor

    Public comment by Sandra Mentan, who commented that she likes the changes in programming and facilities. She asked about car pooling. ACC staff are working with Samtrans and Redi-Wheels for other commute options.

    Unfinished Business

    a. Consideration Of Recommendation To City Council For General Plan Update To Include Recreation Element, Trails Component and Statement Of Value Regarding Parks, Recreation and Open Space

  • The commission voted 4:0 to recommend to City Council that the General Plan Update include a Recreation Element, Trails Component and Statement of Value regarding Parks, Recreation and Open Space.

    New Business

    a. Consideration of Appointing A Parks and Recreation Commissioner to Participate on Committee to Select Consultant to Develop Parks Open Space, Buildings and Other Recreational Facilities Master Plan

    The Commission voted 4:0 to appoint Chairperson Harris to serve on the committee to select a consultant to develop the Parks, Open Space, Buildings and Other Recreational Facilities Master Plan.

    b. Consideration Of Discussion Of Procedure For Making A Motion

    The Commission discussed the procedure for making a motion.No action was taken.

    Commission Reports

    a. Task Force Report:

    1) BPAC - Commissioner Taylor reported that BPAC plans to merge with the Traffic and Transportation Commission into The Transportation & Circulation Commission. This plan will go before the Council at a future meeting.

    2) Chairperson Harris reported the Natural Resources Task Force is being restructured.She will keep the Commission informed.

    Staff Reports

    a. Parks and Recreation Programs and Services

    Discuss Potential Agenda Topics for Future Meetings

    • Development of a 12 month work plan
    • Meeting with other Commissions

    Public Comment

    None.

    Set Date and Time of Next Meeting

    The Commission set Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. as date and time for next meeting.

    Adjournment

    The meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.

    Gordie Burton, Vice Chair

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