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PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING ANNUAL RETREAT
May 19, 2017
Mitchell Park Community Center
3700 Middlefield Rd, Adobe Room, Palo Alto, CA
Commissioners Present: Anne Cribbs, Jeff Greenfield, Jeff LaMere, Ryan McCauley, Don McDougall,
David Moss, and Keith Reckdahl
Staff Present: Daren Anderson, Robert de Geus, Kristen O’Kane, and Tanya Schornack
BUSINESS:
1.Review 2016 Parks and Recreation Commission Accomplishments and Priorities
Vice Chair David Moss reviewed PRC Commissions 2016 accomplishments (see document
below).
DRAFT
• During this portion of the meeting, the Commissioners were specifically focused on:
• Input on Master Plan
• Bathrooms
• Dog Parks
• Buckeye Creek Dedication
• JMZ
• Baylands’ Boardwalk
• El Camino Park
• Bridge over 101 to the Baylands.
• ITT Antennae
• Magical Bridge
• Byxbee Hill Project
• Matadero Creek connection to
Sterling Canal.
• Commissioners and staff also discussed the different types of turf fields e.g. Stanford vs.
Palo Alto. Discussed a type of TPE turf from Didly.
2. Consider Priorities for 2017
• Commissioners reviewed the 2016 PARC Retreat Project and Priorities handout to
determine 2017 priorities. The following was determined:
Major Projects (3) Ready Projects
(1)
Programs (2) Funding (4)
Conservation Open
Space (includes 10.5
acres)
Rest Rooms Partnerships:
-PAUSD
-Nonprofits
Donor Groups
Cubberley Dog Parks Health & Wellness
-Into Nature
- Aquatics
-Activities & Sports
Opportunities
-Intramurals
Ballot
Parkland and
Connections
Field/Court
Usage & Turf
Mat
Stakeholder
Organizations
Conservation Open
Space (includes 10.5
acres)
Rest Rooms Partnerships:
-PAUSD
-Nonprofits
Donor Groups
• During this portion of the meeting, the following was specifically discussed:
o Commissioner Greenfield brought up the importance of communication
between the City and PAUSD.
o Commissioner Reckdahl gave an overview of the 10.5 Acres at the Baylands
referencing the different empty fields, new parks, levee project and possible
soccer fields. Group discussed potential development, restoration,
improving access of empty and current land.
o Commissioners and staff discussed the ITT property. City staff member
Daren Anderson talked about Council discussion on June 5th in regards to
the park dedication.
o Commissioners and staff talked about Arastradero Preserve enhancements.
City staff member Daren Anderson recommended having an ad hoc
committee.
o Commissioners talked about giving other cities access to Foothills Park.
Kristen stated that it was discussed with Council last year. It was taken off
as a priority.
o Commissioners and staff discussed Cubberley. Rob talked about drafting
the Cubberley Master Plan in the next fiscal year. There will be a
stakeholder group.
o Rob talked about the PAUSD contract being up this year.
o Commissioners and staff discussed the Adobe Creek Trail.
o Commissioners and staff talked about the Matadero Trail connections.
o Chairman Reckdahl asked about Byxbee Park.
o Commissioners and staff talked about Golf Course Clubhouse
o Commissioners and staff discussed renting out fields/facilities to
corporations. Action: Commissioners to look into the rental policies.
o Action: Commissioners talked about getting the youth perspective on PRC
priorities.
3. Focused discussion on May 22, 2017 Parks and Recreation Commission/City Council joint study
session
• Commissioners decided to focus on PARC priorities and referenced the Palo Alto Parks,
Trails, Open Space and Recreation Master Plan.
4. Review Commission Ad Hoc Committee and Liaison assignments
• Ad Hocs and liaisons assignment were discussed at this meeting and were finalized at
the May 23rd PRC meeting.