Item #6 COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION Department of Regional Parks Main Conference Room 3711 Branch Center Road Sacramento, CA 95827 ACTION SUMMARY Thursday November 19, 2009 6:00 p.m. COMMISSIONERS: BASTIAN, GONZALES, McCORMICK, ROBINSON, WHITE PRESENT: BASTIAN, GONZALES, McCORMICK, WHITE ROBINSON SUMMARY OF RULES OF PROCEDURE AGENDA: The Chairperson of the Commission may reschedule items on the agenda. Action items are heard prior to the information items. Major items of interest to the general public will generally be heard first, followed by items expected to have fewer persons speak on the subject. Staff presentations will be heard last. CONDUCT OF HEARING: The typical sequence for an agenda item is as follows: (1) staff report; (2) testimony of proponent; (3) testimony of opponent; (4) rebuttal; (5) close of hearing; (6) Commission discussion and vote. The Chairperson may limit the time allowed for testimony by persons addressing the Commission. VOTING: The Commission serves in an advisory capacity only to the Board of Supervisors and the Director of the Department of Regional Parks. All actions by the Commission are subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors. No action or recommendation of the Commission shall be valid unless it receives a simple majority of the votes. A tie vote is deemed a vote for denial. ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION: Any person desiring to address the Commission shall, when recognized by the Chair, step to the rostrum and state his name and address. Statements and expressions which lack factual reasons, are repetitive or cumulative, or do not directly address the issue at hand is to be avoided. Groups of people with similar viewpoints are urged to appoint a spokesperson who will represent their views to the Commission. In all cases, redundant testimony is to be avoided. Thursday, November 19, 2009 - Page 1 of 7
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Meeting called to order by Chairperson Michele McCormick. Commissioner Ted was absent. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Commissioner Art White. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. ACTION ITEMS 1. Accept Donation Of Scoreboard At Ancil Hoffman Golf Course, Valued At $8,435 In Memory Of Mr. John Stassis (Bliek) The Commission is being requested to accept a donation in memory of Mr. Stassis to rebuild the existing scoreboard at Ancil Hoffman Golf Course. Ralph Palumbo, Michael Stassi, Wendy Baker and Marcus Davis were a few of the donors, family, and friends who attended the meeting. Recommendation Accept donation from the Ancil Hoffman Golf Club of a Scoreboard at Ancil Hoffman Golf Course, in memory of Mr. John Stassi, an avid golfer who loved Ancil Hoffman. The donation is valued at $8,435. Commissioner Dan Gonzales moved to approve staff s recommendation; motion seconded by Commissioner Bob Bastian. 2. Approve The Proposed Golf Holiday Calendar, November 2009 through December 2010 (Bliek) In the past, Parks used the County s holiday calendar to dictate when holiday rates were charged which was not always economical. During the spring of 2009 the Recreation and Park Commission approved proposed fee changes for the Golf Program; one of the elements of those changes included the approval of an annual holiday calendar by the Recreation and Park Commission in November of each year. The Commission heard comments from Asa Jennings, Mather Golf Partners; and Rod Metzler, Empire Golf, Inc. Recommendation Approve the Annual Holiday Calendar, which will begin November 23, 2009 to December 31, 2010. Thursday, November 19, 2009 - Page 2 of 7
ACTION ITEMS (cont d) 2. Approve The Proposed Golf Holiday Calendar, November 2009 through December 2010 (Bliek) Commissioner Dan Gonzales moved to approve staff s recommendation; motion seconded by Commissioner Bob Bastian. 3. Conceptually Approve The Master Plan For The Camp Fire (Kolling / Day Camp Area Located In River Bend Regional Park Brant) The Camp Fire Day Camp area located in River Bend Park was owned and operated by Camp Fire USA Sacramento County. In September of 2008 Regional Parks purchased the ten acres of property for $25,000; a master plan for the area was developed by staff in October, 2009. The master plan will serve as a guide for Parks staff and community groups with specific renovation and improvement projects. Leisure Services and Effie Yeaw Nature Center staff will conduct small summer day camps and outdoor education activities. The site will be available by reservations to youth groups. Recommendations: Recognize that the Camp Fire Day Camp Area is a significant community resource in Sacramento County; and Conceptually approve the Master Plan for the Camp Fire Day Camp Area, pending outcome of CEQA review. Commissioner Dan Gonzales moved to approve staff s recommendation; motion seconded by Commissioner Art White. 4. Approve Operations Plan For Gibson Ranch (Baker) The Fiscal Year 2009-2010 adopted final budget for Gibson Ranch included an additional $178,842 reduction. Staff reviewed the current budget allocation and recommends that Gibson Ranch be closed for the winter months from November 23, 2009 thru March 5, 2010 so that the park can be re-opened on weekends March through June 2010. The equestrian facility, operated by L & M Concession, LLC, will remain open during the winter months; horse boarding, trial rides, horseback lessons and other services provided by the concessionaire to the public are still available. Thursday, November 19, 2009 - Page 3 of 7
ACTION ITEMS (cont d) 4. Approve Operations Plan For Gibson Ranch (cont d) (Baker) Recommendation Approve the operations plan for Gibson Ranch Commissioner Bob Bastian moved to approve staff s recommendation; motion seconded by Commissioner Art White. 5. Review/Comment/Approve Gibson Ranch/Rio Linda- (Baker/ Elverta Recreation and Park District Partnership Proposal (Schatzel) Don Schatzel, Administrator, Rio Linda-Elverta Recreation and Park District commented on the District s willingness to work with the Regional Parks Department staff to take over Gibson Ranch. On October 21, 2009, the Park District adopted Resolution No. 2009-09 approving the collaboration with Sacramento County in the operation of Gibson Ranch. The Resolution requested a 99 year lease and Sacramento County to subsidize operation of the park starting in Fiscal Year 2010-2011 with $250,000, decreasing by $50,000 per year, and stopping at $100,000 per year. Recommendation: Staff recommends the Department of Regional Parks and Rio Linda-Elverta Recreation and Park District work on a collaborative effort to establish an agreement to help keep Gibson Ranch open. Commissioner Art White moved to approve Department of Regional Parks staff s recommendation; motion seconded by Commissioner Bob Bastian. 6. Approval Of Action Summary, Regular Meeting October 22, 2009 Commissioner Ted moved to approve the October 22, 2009 Action Summary; motion seconded by Commissioner Bob Bastian. Bastian, Gonzales, McCormick,, White Thursday, November 19, 2009 - Page 4 of 7
PRESENTATION 7. Identify Funding Ideas For The American River Parkway (W. Truitt) Mr. Truitt was not in attendance no presentation made. INFORMATION ITEMS WRITTEN 8. Notice From State Fish And Game Commission (Gonzales) 9. Report Back: Parks Investigation Into Mr. Casey s Allegation (Bellas) Commissioner Dan Gonzales expressed his concerns regarding Mr. Casey s emails to staff. The emails are rude, condescending, and untying to our professional staffs. 10. Capital Projects American River Parkway/Regional Parks (Diva) 11. Effie Yeaw Nature Center s 2009 Annual Report (M. Flannery) 12. Effie Yeaw Nature Center s Monthly Report (M. Flannery) INFORMATION ITEMS ORAL DIRECTOR S COMMENTS 13. American River Parkway Joint Powers Authority Staff took comments heard at the JPA Workshop held in October, and a draft document from a group of stakeholders and tried to marry the comments into the existing document based on their best judgment on what might be an acceptable compromise for all entities involved. The Steering Committee met, the cities were not pleased with the compromise ideals; they want equal voting board members on the JPA committee. Staff received written comments from State Parks on November 18 which needs to be incorporated into the new drafted agreement. The next steps: look at what State Parks has expressed, put together another revised draft agreement to include their comments present a new working draft to the Recreation and Park Commission and the 2 X 2 Elected Officials for their approval. 14. 2010 Recreation and Park Commission Meeting Calendar, Tours and Dinners A copy of the 2010 meeting calendar was provided. Thursday, November 19, 2009 - Page 5 of 7
DIRECTOR S COMMENTS (cont d) 15. Discussion: 2010 Recreation and Park Commission Field Trips Possible site to visit: Mustang Airport Gene Andal Park A suggestion was made to change the September tour date which is currently scheduled for Labor Day Weekend. 16. Pilot Program: Parkway Parking Meters The Parking Manager with the City of Sacramento has offered to run a pilot parking meters program in a few of our parks that are not staffed on a daily basis for collecting vehicle entry fees. They are confident we can generate more revenue using this program. The City of Sacramento would supply the meters and guarantee we will receive the base level of revenue normally received. Revenue received above the base level would be split between the City and County. City and County staff looked at conducting the program at the Howe Avenue and Watt Avenue accesses to the American River. The City also offered to have their parking enforcement patrol these facilities. There was discussion on placing the meters at Ancil Hoffman, Discovery, and Gibson Ranch. Staff is working on a draft agreement. 17. California International Marathon (CIM) Parkway Donation CIM planners are following other marathons leads across the country. Once they receive their limit of the number runners they can support CIM get another block of runners that still want to run and charge them a higher rate. Those funds are then donated to a charity of the marathon choice. The CIM started last year and raised $40,000; the funds were donated to the American River Parkway Foundation. The CIM would like the funds to be used to improve the equestrian and off-paved trails within the Parkway. 18. Update: Department Photo Contest The photo contest is over; the winning photos are on display at 700 H Street, on the second floor. A printing company that heard we did not have a prize for our grand prize winners graciously donated their services to design and print a poster that will be given to all of our winners. IPS Printing donated the printing and Uptown Studios donated the design. 19. Public Relations Marketing Summit A Public Relations Marketing Summit will be held at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center after the holidays. Our website information, brochures, fliers, and passport will be displayed to get some reactions, brainstorm ideal on marketing and advertising in an effort to gain ideals to increase our marketing efforts. We would like to market our passports to individuals who do not drive or cycle into our Parks in an effort to help support the Parkway. Some of our stakeholders have volunteered to provide lunch. 20. Measure A American River Parkway 2009-2010 Project List A list of the 2009-2010 projects was provided STAFF COMMENTS Thursday, November 19, 2009 - Page 6 of 7
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 21. Committee Reports A. American River Parkway Advisory Committee (White) Commissioner White was not able to attend the meeting. B. Lower American River Task Force (White) No Meeting C. Fish And Game Commission (Gonzales) No Meeting D. American River Parkway Fundraising/ Joint Powers Agreement Steering Committee Discussed above under item number 13. (McCormick) E. Dry Creek Parkway Advisory Committee (Bastian) Discussed above under item number 5. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m. Next Meeting: Location: Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. Department of Regional Parks Main Conference Room 3711 Branch Center Road Sacramento, CA 95827 STAFF PRESENT: Janet Baker, Director Greg Bliek, Golf Course Superintendent Liz Bellas, Administrative Services Officer II Guy Kolling, Landscape Architect Emily Brant, Recreation Specialist Sylvia Smartt, Executive Secretary VISITORS PRESENT: Wendy Baker Marcus Davis Asa Jennings Rod Metzel Charlea R. Moore Ralph Palumbo Don Schatzel Michael Stassi Thursday, November 19, 2009 - Page 7 of 7