LIVERMORE
AREA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
MINUTES
REGULAR
MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
WEDNESDAY,
MARCH 12, 2008
ROBERT
LIVERMORE COMMUNITY CENTER
4444 EAST
AVENUE, LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA
7:00
P.M.
CRESTA
BLANCA BALLROOM
DIRECTORS PRESENT: Director Faltings, Director Furst, Director Kamena, Director
Wilson and President Goodman
DIRECTORS ABSENT: None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Tim
Barry, Jim Carlson, Lora Cohen, Michael Kyle, John
Lawrence and Gretchen Sommers
1. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL – PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
Meeting was called to order by President Goodman
at 7:00 p.m. All Directors were present.
2.2. PRESENTATION
President Goodman announced that the Board will
recognize Cameron Church for his “Coins for Kids” fund raiser for LARPD.
Senior Recreation Supervisor Jim Carlson talked
about Arroyo Seco School 5th grader Cameron Church’s donation of
$290 to LARPD. He raised the funds with the purpose of helping youth who cannot
afford to participate in LARPD sports programs. Mr. Carlson thanked Cameron and
told him how proud the LARPD staff and Board are of him.
Cameron stated that his fund raising efforts started
out as a school project. President Goodman presented Cameron with a certificate
of outstanding of public service and thanked him for his efforts.
3. PUBLIC FORUM
President Goodman opened public comment.
1)
Sue
Koopman, 2873 Chateau Way, Livermore, spoke of her concerns regarding an
equestrian event at Robertson Park about three weeks ago which involved
shooting.
2) Jim
Winnick, 679 South L Street, Livermore, representing the California Range Riders,
talked about the group’s history with LARPD and its activities. He stated that
the California Range Riders wishes to continue its use of Robertson Park. He
said he was available to answer any questions.
President Goodman closed public comment.
4. CONSENT AGENDA:
4.1 BOARD MINUTES
4.1.1 Meeting of February 21, 2008
4.1.2 Meeting of February 27, 2008
4.2 COMMUNICATIONS:
4.2.1 General Manager’s Monthly Report (#61/8)
5. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS:
5.1 LETTERS OF
SUPPORT FOR LLNS COMMUNITY GIFT PROGRAM APPLICATIONS
Resolution No. 2106, a resolution approving letters of support for
three proposals requesting funding from the Lawrence Livermore National
Security, LCC (LLNS) Community Gift Program.
5.2 GIFT FROM
MARGERY E. GOLIGHTLY LIVING TRUST
Resolution No. 2107, a resolution acknowledging
and accepting a gift from the Margery E. Golightly Living Trust and allocating
the gift to the LARPD Foundation.
President Goodman asked if Directors wished to
remove any items from the Consent Agenda or Consent Agenda Resolutions.
Director Furst said that he would like to remove item 5.1.
On a motion by Director Faltings, seconded by
Director Kamena, approved the Consent Agenda and Resolution No. 2107, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Director Wilson,
Director Kamena, Director Faltings, Director Furst and President Goodman (5)
NOES: None
(0)
ABSTENTIONS: None
(0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Director Furst inquired if the requests to LLNS for
funding of several projects/programs were competing with one another. Assistant
General Manager John Lawrence responded and there was some discussion regarding
whether prioritization of the projects for which the District is requesting
funding was advisable.
On a motion by Director Faltings, seconded by
Director Wilson, approved Resolution No.
2106 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Director Kamena,
Director Faltings, Director Furst, Director Wilson and President Goodman (5)
NOES: None
(0)
ABSTENTIONS: None
(0)
ABSENT: None (0)
6. BIDS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
7. OLD BUSINESS: None.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
8.1 GRANT PROJECTS:
President Goodman stated that the Board will receive
information on projects assigned to the contracted grant writer and their
prioritization.
Mr. Lawrence updated the Board on the District’s
contractual grant writing efforts. Current projects involve the following:
Ranger Station; Recreation Trail Program RFP; and acquisition of land for
sports fields. Mr. Lawrence clarified items about which the Directors had
questions, including the specific projects and the progress being made by the
grant writer.
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1) Director Furst talked reported on the March 11
Personnel Committee meeting, at which the Committee continued discussion
regarding the renewal of District Legal Counsel’s contract. Director Furst reported on his participation in the March 5
LCAC meeting. He spoke about a play titled, “Proof” to be performed at the Bothwell
Center, a play titled, “The Iron Curtain” to be performed at Las Positas
College, and about the Sommerfest event to take place at the Bankhead Theater
in June.
2) Director Wilson reported on her attendance at
the Community Gardens meeting on March 11 and the group’s discussion about
enlisting volunteers to refurbish the wooden LARPD park signs, as well as the
possibility of establishing a group composting area. President Goodman suggested
that these items be placed on the agenda for the next Program Committee meeting.
10. MATTERS INITIATED/ANNOUNCEMENTS BY
THE DIRECTORS
1) Director Wilson encouraged Directors and
parents of ESS/KZ participants to attend the ESS/KZ Employee Recognition Ice Cream
Social on March 20 at 6:30 p.m.
2) Director Faltings reported on her attendance
at the CPRS annual conference in Long Beach. She stated that President Goodman
and several staff also attended. She brought copies of “Moving Beyond the Survey:
Knowing Your Community’s Wants and Needs” to share with Directors. She
summarized the sessions she attended on the following topics: the construction
and operational cost of splash pads/spray parks; universal access and inclusion
for people of all abilities; retaining volunteers; and recruiting new staff.
3) President Goodman reported on his attendance
at the CPRS conference. He stated that he e-mailed staff a link to the CPRS
website which contained information on topics presented at the conference. Some
of the sessions he attended covered the following topics: living parkand, recreation
branding; “greening;” legislation 101; “Good to Great;” universal access;
marketing; and the Gender Equity Bill, AB 2404. He said he will discuss the
Gender Equity Bill at the next Program Committee meeting.
4) Director Furst reported on his attendance at
the LLNL Science Fair held at the RLCC. He said he was extremely impressed by the level of research
conducted by some of the youth participants. He said the Lab did an excellent
job organizing the event.
5) President Goodman said that he attended the
Science Fair awards ceremony. He commended Nadine Horner and all of the LLNL
staff for doing an excellent job with this event.
1) General Manager Barry commended LARPD staff
for the fine job it did with the Science Fair, noting that this event takes up
most of the RLCC. He also said the new gym floor cover was wonderful, and it
was impressive to see the RLCC used this way.
2) Mr. Barry reported on his attendance at the
CPRS conference, saying he attended sessions focusing on personnel, finance and
grants.
3) Mr. Barry asked the Board about scheduling a
workshop on goal-setting for the coming year. He said he would like permission to schedule a workshop in the
next month. He said he knows that the Board wishes to participate in the selection
process for the workshop facilitator. President Goodman asked if any Director wished
to assist with this. Director Furst said he would like to participate.
The meeting adjourned to Executive Session at
7:52 p.m.
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
12.1 REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS
Pursuant to Section 54956.8 of the Government
Code
Property: Various City-owned park, trail and
facility properties in Livermore
Agency Negotiator: District Staff and/or Legal
Counsel
Negotiating Parties: City of Livermore
Under Negotiation: Master Property Agreement
Between City of Livermore and LARPD
12.2 REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS
Pursuant to Section 54956.8
of the Government Code
Property: Sonoma School, 543 Sonoma Ave.,
Livermore, CA 94551
Agency Negotiator: District Staff and/or Legal
Counsel
Negotiating Parties: Livermore Valley Joint
Unified School District
Under Negotiation: Lease agreement
12.3 REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS
Pursuant to Section 54956.8 of the
Government Code
Property: 13.5 acres of land, Robertson Park
Rd., Livermore, CA
Agency Negotiator: District Staff
and/or Legal Counsel
Negotiating Parties: Livermore Valley
Joint Unified School District
Under Negotiation: Terms of Purchase
13. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Meeting reconvened to Open Session
at 9:28 p.m.
14. REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE
SESSION
No action to report.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:29 p.m.
APPROVED,
_______________________________
Steve P. Goodman
President, Board of
Directors
ATTEST:
__________________________
General
Manager and ex-officio
Clerk
to the Board of Directors