MINUTES
REGULAR
MEETING
WEDNESDAY,
MAY 10, 2006
ROBERT
LIVERMORE COMMUNITY CENTER
4444 EAST
AVENUE, LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA
7:00 P.M.
CRESTA
BLANCA BALLROOM
Meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by
Chair Kamena. Roll was taken and all Directors were present except Director
Furst.
2. PUBLIC FORUM
Chair Kamena asked for public comment on any
item not on the agenda.
1)
Valerie Morrow, Livermore, stated that she has a 14 year old son who plays
for Mizuno NorCal Volleyball. She said it is her understanding that this
volleyball league will lose its time in the RLCC gym in the fall due to the gym
being rented by CYO Basketball. She asked if this were true. She stated that
she is concerned that all sports be supported by LARPD, and have the
opportunity to use the gym.
Chair Kamena suggested that Ms. Morrow leave her
name and telephone number so that an LARPD staff person could telephone her to
discuss the matter.
2) Mitch
Eason, 1967 Paseo Laguna Seco, Livermore, stated that there is a lot of
interest in roller hockey in the area now. Local players must go to Oakland to
play indoors. Mr. Eason stated he wished to express his interest, and that of
others, in having an indoor space in which to play roller hockey in Livermore.
Mr. Eason said he would be willing to help with such an effort.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
3.1 BOARD MINUTES
3.1.1 Meeting of April 26, 2006.
3.2 COMMUNICATIONS None.
3.3
General Manager’s Monthly Report (#58/10).
3.4
Payroll and Claims.
On a motion by Director Faltings, seconded by
Director Goodman, approved the Consent Agenda,
passing 4-0.
4. CONSENT AGENDA: RESOLUTIONS
4.1 Resolution No. 2007,
a resolution amending agreement with the City of Livermore for funding and
management of Trail Segment H-1.
4.2 Resolution No. 2008,
a resolution accepting construction improvements by Gordon N. Ball at
Independence Park, as complete.
4.3 Resolution No. 2009,
a resolution accepting construction improvements by Pacific Union Homes to
Trail Segment A-4, as complete.
Chair Kamena stated that Item #4.1, Resolution
No. 2007, was to be pulled from the Consent Agenda and be discussed by Board
and staff.
On a motion by Director Faltings, seconded by Director
Goodman, approved the Consent Agenda Resolutions, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Director Goodman, Director Turner,
Director Faltings, and Chair Kamena (4)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: Director
Furst (1)
General Manager Barry stated that a staff report
had been distributed to Directors this evening that contained corrections
regarding Resolution No. 2007, which pertains to amending an agreement with the
City of Livermore for funding and management of Trail Segment H-1. As the
agreement was worded as attached to the staff report distributed with the Board
packets, it appears that $35,000 of fencing costs for the project (part of the
$231,000 LARPD contribution) will be reimbursed to the City of Livermore
through this agreement. Wente Land and Cattle Company is actually going to
install the fencing for the project and be reimbursed by the District. The fact
is that the $35,000 for fencing will be reimbursed to Wente Land and Cattle
Company through a separate letter of agreement that is forthcoming with the
Easement Agreement with the company. Therefore, in the revised agreement with
the City, wording has been corrected and clarified to that effect. Mr. Barry
stated that staff recommends approving the revised draft of the agreement.
On a motion by Director Turner, seconded by
Director Faltings, approved the revised draft of the amended agreement with the
City of Livermore for funding and management of Trail Segment H-1, less
Resolution No. 2007, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Director Turner, Director
Faltings, Director Goodman and Chair Kamena (4)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: Director
Furst (1)
5. BIDS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
6. OLD BUSINESS
7. NEW
BUSINESS
7.1 SITE SELECTION FOR PERMANENT RESTROOM IN SPECIAL USE PARK
Chair Kamena presented background information, stating that a
public meeting was held at the March 8, 2006 LARPD Board meeting, in order to
gather public input on the possibility of installing a public restroom in one
of two neighborhood parks, Lester Knott Park or Marlin Pound Park. At that
meeting, the large amount of public opinion expressed against installing a
restroom in either of these parks led Directors to decide not to move ahead
with plans to put a restroom in a neighborhood park and to direct staff to
investigate the appropriateness of installing a permanent restroom in William (Bill)
Payne Park, located at 5800 Patterson Pass Road.
General Manager Barry summarized the staff report, stating that
$250,000 has been allocated in the Capital Improvement Budget for a permanent
snack bar/restroom/storage structure that would be place in William (Bill) Payne
Park. As the structure has been expanded from a restroom only if it were at a
neighborhood park, to a combination restroom/snack bar/storage building, the
cost may increase to approximately $300,000. Staff is now in discussing with
City of Livermore staff about this project.
Directors asked for clarification on some of the details of the
snack bar operation, which will probably be operated by one of the sports user
groups. General Manager Barry stated that staff will be working with the user
group(s) regarding expenses, equipping the snack bar, and operations.
On a motion by Director Faltings, seconded by
Director Turner, approved the staff recommendation to continue planning the
installation of a restroom/snack bar/storage structure, to be included in the
2006/2007 District Budget, in William (Bill) Payne Park, passing 4-0.
7.2 RESOLUTION APPROVING TWINNING THE LIVERMORE SCOTTISH
HIGHLAND GAMES AND CELTIC FESTIVAL WITH THE BIRNAM HIGHLAND GAMES
Chair Kamena explained that the District is
hosting its 3rd Annual Scottish Games this year and that the
Scottish Games Committee is proposing twinning with the Birnam Highland Games
in Scotland. Chair Kamena stated that it would be a similar relationship to
that of having a sister city. He stated that he supports this event, and that
twinning with the Birnam Games would be an opportunity to raise the stature of
our local Games.
General Manager Barry asked if it was
anticipated that this arrangement would incur any cost to the District. Chair
Kamena and Director Faltings, members of the Scottish Games Committee,
responded that it would not.
Kris Andersen and Malcolm Carden, members of the
Scottish Games Committee, addressed the Directors and thanked them for their
support of the Livermore Games and thanked them for considering this
resolution. Mr. Carden stated that, should this agreement be made, the
Livermore Games would be the only Scottish Games in California twinning with
Scotland, and this would be prestigious for our Games. Mr. Carden thanked Mayor
Kamena for establishing a relationship with Peter Bischoff, a member of British
Parliament. Mr. Carden invited the public to attend the Livermore Scottish
Games on May 20-21, 2006.
Director Goodman asked if establishing such a
relationship would commit the District financially to continuing the Scottish
Games, or just to the twinning relationship. Chair Kamena responded that the
commitment would be only to the twinning relationship.
Chair Kamena opened public comment. No public
comment was received.
On a motion by Director Faltings, seconded by Chair Kamena, approved Resolution No. 2010, approving
extending an invitation to the Birnam Highland Games to twin with the Livermore
Scottish Highland games and Celtic Festival by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Director Faltings, Director Goodman,
Director Turner and Chair Kamena (4)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: Director Furst (1)
Director Faltings stated that she recently
traveled to Scotland and met several people associated with the Birnam Highland
Games, which started in 1864. Director Faltings said that these people are very
exciting to be attending our upcoming Games.
8. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Directors reported on the seven committee
meetings attended since the Board meeting of April 12, 2006, as follows:
Facilities (2), Program, Budget, Scottish Games, Downtown, Inc. and Livermore
Cultural Arts Council.
9. ORAL REPORTS
9.1
Director Faltings gave a report on her recent attendance at the Annual
California Association of Recreation and Park Districts (CARPD) Conference.
This group is made up solely of recreation and park districts and has 70 member
agencies, stated Director Faltings. She stated that she attended sessions on Assessment Districts and Impact Fees as
well as the awards ceremony, and that there are many innovative recreation
programs going on in California. Director Faltings also stated the CARPD has
had as President several LARPD Directors.
Director Turner also reported on his attendance
at the CARPD Conference. He stated that Director Faltings, at this conference,
was installed as President of CARPD, and congratulated her. He noted that
former LARPD Directors Larry Faltings and Ernie Rodrigues had also served as
CARPD President. Director Turner stated that he attended sessions on Special Districts, SB364, Resilient Playground
Safety Surfaces and Brain Drain and Public Agencies.
10. MATTERS INITIATED BY THE DIRECTORS
1) Director Faltings stated that she was at the
Ravenswood Historic Site today, and there happened to be a school program going
on, involving Smith School students. Director Faltings commended the 3rd
graders of Smith School for the excellent behavior during the program.
2) Director Faltings invited the public to come
to Ravenswood Historic Site on Mothers’ Day, Sunday, May 14. This is one of the
regular public tour days, and all mothers who attend will be given a flower.
3) Director Goodman stated that in the April 27,
2006 Program Committee meeting, the Aquatics Program was discussed. Director
Goodman noted that the program, which was approved by the Board to stay open
year-round, did very well. It fell short of its budget projection by only
$4,000. Director Goodman stated he hope that even more participants will take
part in the year-round Aquatics Program next year.
4) Director Goodman complimented staff on the
tri-fold RLCC brochure that was recently distributed to Directors. He stated he
hopes to have copies of the brochure to distribute at the LARPD booth at
Farmers’ Market.
5) Director Kamena stated that he would like the
Board to discuss the possibility of changing the titles of Board “Chair” and
“Vice Chair” to Board “President” and “Vice President.” He stated that he felt
this change would be more gender-neutral and less awkward.
General Manager Barry stated that there will be a California Special Districts Association (CSDA) Conference September 25-28, 2006 in Squaw Creek, California. LARPD Directors have participated in this conference in the past, and General Manager stated that staff will be asking Directors if they are available to attend. The conference has training topics specific to special districts.
Director Faltings noted that the Ethics Training, required of Directors by AB 1234, will be offered the day before this conference begins.
Meeting recessed from 7:40 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Meeting convened to Executive Session at 7:45 p.m.
13. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Meeting reconvened to Open Session
at 8:05 p.m.
14. REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE
SESSION
No action to report.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
APPROVED,
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Chair, Board of Directors
ATTEST:
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General Manager and ex-officio
Clerk to the Board of Director