CITY OF MURRIETA
C
ouncil Chambers
1 Town Square
Murrieta 92562
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Parks and Recreation
Commission
6:00 PM
The City of Murrieta intends to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons with special needs should call the Parks and R
ecreation Division at (951) 461-6187 or email at [email protected] at least 72 hours in advance.
Any presentation requiring the use of the City of Murrieta’s equipment must be submitted to the Parks and Recreation Division 24 hours prior to the scheduled Parks and Recreation Commission meeting at City Hall located at 1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA; via email at [email protected] or call (951) 461-6187. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the public counter at City Hall located at 1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA during normal business hours.
Chris Collopy
Chair
Paul Parker Carmella Wood
Vice Chair Commissioner
John Hunneman Robin Gilliland
Commissioner Commissioner
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Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes June 11, 2024 6:00 PM SPECIAL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Collopy.
ROLL CALL
Present Chairperson Christopher Collopy, Commissioner Robin Gilliland, Commissioner John Hunneman, and Commissioner Carmella Wood
Absent Vice Chair Paul Parker
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Hunneman.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by Commissioner Hunneman, seconded by Commissioner Wood to approve the Agenda for June 11, 2024. The motion carried by the following vote:
Action:
Ayes: Chairperson Collopy, Commissioner Gilliland, Commissioner Hunneman, and Commissioner Wood
Noes: None
Absent: Vice Chair Parker
ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE
· Office Assistant II Roseann Otis provided an update on the Military Banner program.
There were no questions from the Commission.
· Parks and Community Services Manager, Lea Kolek, introduced new Recreation Coordinator Ashley Velardes who gave an update on summer camp.
* Commissioner Hunneman asked about transportation to field trips. Youth Center staff walk with the children to nearby locations.
* Chair Collopy asked about program costs. The cost is $160 per week with a discounted rate of $140 per additional child per family.
· Recreation Supervisor Victor Patino gave an update on the aquatics program. The City will be utilizing the pool at Vista Murrieta High School from June 10, 2024 to August 10, 2024 at full capacity. From August 10, 2024 to September 28, 2024 the pool will be available only on Saturdays for public swim.
* Commissioner Gilliland asked if swim class reservations were mostly Murrieta residents. Staff replied that a third party vendor is currently accepting registrations. Analytics to be provided at a later date.
* Commissioner Hunneman asked if staff has received community feedback regarding the pool being closed at Cal Oaks Sports Park. Staff replied that the public has not reached out to staff much about the Cal Oaks Sports Park pool closure.
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes June 11, 2024
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA)
None
CONSENT CALENDAR - APPROVAL OF ITEMS 1 – 3
It was moved by Commissioner Hunneman, seconded by Commissioner Gilliland to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-3. The motion carried by the following vote:
Action:
Ayes: Chairperson Collopy, Commissioner Gilliland, Commissioner Hunneman, and Commissioner Wood
Noes: None
Absent: Vice Chair Parker
1. Minutes
Recommended Action:
Approve the minutes of the May 2, 2024 Parks and Recreation Regular Meeting.
2. Parks, Projects, and Maintenance Report
Recommended Action:
Receive and File
3. Recreation Activities and Events Report
Recommended Action:
Receive and File
PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
None
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DISCUSSION
4. Pickleball Court CIP Project
Senior Program Manager Brian Crawford provided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation. Council dedicated $400,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to the pickleball project. Funds need to be expended or allocated by December 31, 2024.
Commissioner Hunneman asked about benches inside courts being liability, exploring use of high school courts, configuration of courts at B St station and possibility of adding courts to Pioneer Park. Staff replied that the design will likely not have benches inside the playing area.
Commissioner Gillian asked about building multiple courts at one location versus spreading courts throughout the city. Staff is working with the designer on best locations and will confirm with council.
Chair Collopy asked about research on data for tennis courts and community feedback.
Staff replied that the department has conducted surveys and one informal public meeting.
Public Comments:
Bill Reha: Spoke in favor of additional pickleball courts.
Tyler Corse: Spoke in opposition of converting tennis courts to pickleball courts.
Kathy Lewis: Spoke in favor of pickleball courts.
Gregg Ross: Spoke in favor of pickleball courts.
Dan Horrocks: Spoke in favor of pickleball courts.
Cynthis Balich: Spoke in opposition of pickleball courts.
Bryan Russell: Spoke in favor of pickleball courts.
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COMMISSION MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Commissioner Gilliland commented on how well the Memorial Day Ceremony went and is lookin
g forward to attending more City events.
Commissioner Hunneman commented about beverage charges at Newman Hospitality concerts. Staff stated they will look into this concern.
Chair Collopy asked when the Parks Naming Policy will go before council, about name tags for commissioners, and the process for adding items to future agendas. Staff commented the goal was to place the Park Naming Policy on the July 2, 2024 agenda with a fall back date of August 20, 2024 after the Council's summer recess.
ADJOURNMENT
7:15 p.m.
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