HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-02-05 Parks & Recreation Agenda PacketAGENDA IS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2(a) OR SECTION 54956 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING ANNUAL RETREAT February 5, 2016 AGENDA Foothill Park Interpretive Center
9am to 1:30pm Meeting 11799 Page Mill Road Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
*In accordance with SB 343 materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Open Space and Parks Office at 3201 East Bayshore Road during normal business hours. Please call 650-496-6962.
Attention Speakers: If you wish to address the Commission during oral communications or on an item on the agenda,
please complete a speaker’s card and give it to City staff. By submitting the speaker’s card, the Chair will recognize you at
the appropriate time. I. ROLL CALL
II. AGENDA CHANGES, REQUESTS, DELETIONS III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Members of the public may address the Commission on any subject not on the agenda. A reasonable time restriction may be imposed at the discretion of the Chair. The Commission reserves the right to limit oral
communications period to15 minutes.
IV. BUSINESS 1. Review 2015 Parks and Recreation Commission accomplishments/priorities - Discussion -
(30 min)
2. Consider potential areas of focus for 2016 - Action - (90 min) ATTACHMENT
Break for lunch (30 min)
3. Review Commission Ad Hoc Committee and Liaison assignments – Action – (30min)
4. Other discussion if time allows: - Parks, Open Space, Recreation, and Facilities Masterplan
- Dog parks
V. COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
VI. ADJOURNMENT
ADA. The City of Palo Alto does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities. To request accommodations, auxiliary aids or services to access City facilities, services or programs, to participate at public meetings, or to learn about the City's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact 650-329-2550 (voice), or e-mail ada@cityofpaloalto.org This agenda is posted in accordance with government code section 54954.2(a) or section 54956. Members of the public are welcome to attend this public meeting.
2016 PARC RETREAT PROJECTS AND PRIORITIES Categories: (*Previously determined that Master Plan will guide the initiative/outcome) A = PARC Driven B = Staff Driven M = Monitor activity and update/engage PARC as appropriate. I = Identify lead/ad hoc to generate initiative
COMMUNITY SERVICES AND RECREATION
Parks and Rec Master Plan Category: A/B Lead: Ad Hoc(s)/Staff Goals: Work with staff to complete draft by August, 2016 Continue Ad Hoc and full commission involvement to facilitate. For example, 1. Existing Ad Hoc for pre-processing major new material prior to monthly Commission Meetings. 2. Represent PARC on Stakeholders Advisory Group 3. Attend/participate in Community Meetings 4. Others as needed
*Dog Parks Category: A/B Lead: Ad Hoc/Staff Goal: Increase off leash dog space with geographical distribution in City. Met with Dog Group and did broader community outreach. . Considered short term shared-use dog parks. Currently considering expansion of existing dog parks and addition of one or two new ones before Master Plan complete. Action item pending. *Gyms & Fields/Field Use Policy Category: A Lead: Staff Goals: Review policy on fields at appropriate time. Evaluate field use policy if need determined by staff. Investigate field and gym location if indicated by Master Plan.
*Community Gardens Category: B Lead: Staff CIP for irrigation being executed in 2016. Co-ordinate existing rules with Ventura site.
*7.7 Acre Foothills Parcel Category: B Lead: Staff Goals: Complete Buckeye creek CIP hydrologic study before any further action to be taken.
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* Land Bank Category: A/B Lead: Ad Hoc/ Staff Goals: Tie-in to Master Plan. Likely longer term activity. Consider use and timing for fields, gyms, open space, other options. .
* Arastradero Preserve Category: A Lead: Staff
Goal: investigate land use barriers that may limit ability to expand parking.
Website Category: A Lead: AdHoc/Staff Goals: Expand PARC website to include issue-specific links and make more user friendly. CIP Input Category: B Lead: Staff Goals: Weigh in on CIP priorities
Cubberley Category: M Lead: Staff Goals: Monitor developments in lease negotiations, efforts to replace Foothill College, Our Town grant application.
IBRC Follow-up re: TOC/Bond Rollout Category: M Lead: Staff Goals: Identify appropriate PARC participation for revenue generation to support Parks catch-up and keep-up. Project Safety Net Category: I Lead: Goals: Propose initiatives.
Sterling Canal Opportunities Category: I Lead: Goals: Propose initiatives. Work with Real Estate, Public Works, Transportation and CSD staff to clarify opportunities.
Lucy Evans Interpretive Center Category: I Lead: Ad Hoc Goals: Propose initiatives. Consider potential physical improvements/CIPs, partnerships to expand services/hours? Byxbee Park Hills Design Category: B Lead: Ad Hoc/Staff Goals: Review plans for design and stages of funding, 2
Baylands Satellite Parking Category: M Lead: Staff Goals: Monitor consideration of Baylands Athletic Center (BAC) parking lot and environmental impacts of expanded shuttle service under emerging TDM plans. If expanded shuttle gains momentum, consider potential tie-ins to improve safe and convenient youth access to BAC.
101/Adobe Creek Bridge Category: M Lead: Staff? Goals: Monitor design developments for best access and integration into Baylands Preserve. Lefkowitz Tunnel Category: Lead: Goals: Maximize length of open season and advocate for retention of existing tunnel access in new bridge design.
Golf Course Category: M Lead: B Goals: Identify and promote Clubhouse and parking funds
Matadero Creek Trail Category: I Lead: Ad Hoc Goals: Work with Transportation staff on outreach to impacted neighbors and interested users and consider connections to underpass. Children’s Zoo Reconstruction Category A/B Lead: A/B Goal: Project requires PIO with vote from PRC
Possible New Initiatives . . . . . . . . . ?
PAUSD/PRC Dialog Category: A/B Lead: Goal: Create Partnership with PAUSD and City for shared use of ALL facilities.
Water Conservation Category I Lead: Goal: Document and implement new policies for all parkland Facilities Rental Category: I Lead: Goal: increase use and fees from city rental spaces 3
Improved activation with Friends groups? Category: Lead: Goals: work collaboratively to identify and pursue grant opportunities (friends/foundations could provide local match) around common goals and/or expand outreach.
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