City Hall

San Carlos, CA94070

May 2, 2007

The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:10 P.M. by Commission Chair Harris in City Hall Conference Room 207.Commission Chair Harris led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call

Commissioners present:

• Cecily Harris, Chair
• Gordie Burton, Vice Chair
• Tom Johnstone
• Ray Merala
• Carol Taylor

Commissioners absent:  None

Staff present:  Barry Weiss, Director

Changes to the Order of Agenda

None.

Approval of Minutes

Action

The minutes of the meeting of April 4, 2007 were unanimously approved as written.

Unfinished Business

• Consideration of Parks and Recreation Statement of Value for General Plan Update

The Parks and Recreation Statement of Value for the General Plan Update was approved 4:0 (with one abstention).

• Informational Report and Discussion Regarding Parks and Recreation Commission Role in the Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan

This report was accepted by the Commission.

• Consideration of Development of Parks and Recreation Commission Work Program

The Commission voted unanimously to adopt the Parks and Recreation Commission Work Program with direction to staff to revise paragraph 2.The recommended priority list for discussion with each Commissioner’s designated Council member is as follows:

*Ways to raise money

*Parks play fields - all weather turf/natural, etc.

*Ways to stop development of the Black Mountain Water site

Note that this is not a complete list, and priorities may be changed over time.

NEW BUSINESS

a.  Election of Officers

The Commission voted unanimously to move the election to the June meeting.

b.  Consideration of Appointing a Commissioner to the Parks Master Plan Project Management Team

The Commission voted unanimously to appoint Commissioner Johnstone to the Parks Master Plan Project Management Team.

c.FY 2007 – 2008 Budget Update

A verbal report was presented by Director Weiss detailing the potential budget adjustments for the FY 2007-2008 operating and capital budgets.City Council will conduct a study session on May 7, 2007 with adoption of the budget scheduled for June 11, 2007.

Commission Reports

a.Task Force Reports

None.

Staff Reports

a.Parks and Recreation Programs and Services

This report was reviewed.

Discuss Potential Agenda Topics for Future Meetings

None discussed.

Public Comment

None.

Set Date and Time of Next Meeting

The Commission set Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. as date and time for next meeting.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M.

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Gordie Burton, Vice Chair