Minutes June 16, 1999
Meeting convened at 5:45 pm
Members present: Tom Forrest, Jerry Hearn, Keith Mangold, Richard Izmirian,
Peggy Beckett, Wade Leschyn, Caroll Ann Hodges
Staff: Mary Burns, Gary Lockwood
Parks & Recreation Commission: Belinda Vega
Minutes of May 19, 1999 were approved with no changes Move to accept by Richard Izmirian seconded Jerry Hearn.
Changes to Agenda: Items 9, 10, 11 are moved up to after staff report.
Public Comment: Adda Quinn with SMC Horseman's Assoc. has questions to Jerry regarding his statement to the Trails committee. What is the impediment in the stream in question? Jerry answered it was regarding rocks in creek that pose a barrier to fish passage. She passed out a paper for review regarding EnviroHorse. Steve Kennedy reported that he received
another letter of endorsement for his project. He read the letter from Darryl Steinberg..
Committee chairperson report: Wade Leschyn
Leslie Flint resigned with Wade last month by phone. Richard requests we send a letter of recognition to her for the insights and hard work she has provided the committee. Wade will write a letter, forward it to Mary Burns and ask the commission to sign it.
Mary Burns spoke and introduced Gary Lockman as the new liaison and support person for the time being as part of over all restructuring of the department. Sam Herzberg will probably fill that eventually. Wade will write a letter of recognition for Dennis Hanley.
Gary Lockman introduced himself, gave a brief history of his background and interest.
Questions were asked as to the Committees fund balance. It is currently projected to be $36,000 for 1999.
Peggy Beckett has requested a leave of absence of up to six months.
Approved by the chair
Tom Forrest will be gone for three months until October and has requested a leave of absence. Chair approved.
Wade introduced Mitch Kreaden who has indicated an interest in the committee. He gave a brief introduction of himself.
Mary Paglieri arrived.
Staff report: Mary Burns reported on budget. Parks will be celebrating the Parks 75th anniversary on July 10 10:00 am at Memorial Park. The Tour de Peninsula (bike race) has names the SMC Parks Foundation as their major beneficiary this year but needs 100 volunteers. This is August 1, 1999 If you are interested in volunteering or biking contact the Parks Foundation.
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting: Jerry Hearn - Do we want to write a letter in support of the budget? There was discussion. Jerry moves that we ask the chair to write a letter in support of the budget. Peggy seconded. Motion passed unanimous. Jerry gave to each committee members a binder with Committee Rules and Policies (the green book).
Kelp Harvest Closure: Keith Mangold - There are two questions: do we want to hold the public discussions here or do we want to change the wording in the letter as presented? There was discussion as to the intent of Parks & Recreation Commission. Belinda Vega said that because of time constraints the issue was never finalized at the last Parks and Recreation Commission
meeting. The recommendation needs to come fully informed to the Commission so that they can make an informed decision.
Jerry Hearn left.
Do the notification to identified stake holders that we are making a recommendation and then they can come forward and comment or not. Hold a workshop and invite all sides of the kelp issue to come and be heard. Do nothing and have existing letter keep moving on down through process.
Richard Izmirian moves that we hold the workshop as part of our next regular meeting and invite all stake holders to provide written or verbal comment including but not limited to the aquaculturists, Bob Breen, Friends of Fitzgerald, the SMC Harbor District, limiting verbal comment to 5 minutes each.
Caroll Ann seconded. Tom Forrest abstained. Peggy Beckett abstained.
Action: Keith of the Stream subcommittee will make the contacts.
Committee on Committees: Jerry Hearn (absent) Options: no change, request of Board of Supervisors Committee status, request Commission status. There was discussion whether to table until Jerry was present. Wade wishes to move this on now rather postpone. Richard Izmirian moves that we request the Board of Supervisors to make us a chartered committee by them as a committee. Mary Paglieri seconds. There was discussion and clarification that the intent here is to recharter this committee similar to that of the trails committee. The Committee would continue to function through Parks and Recreation but have authorization to look at issues outside of Parks.
Vote unanimous in favor.
Streams Subcommittee Report: Richard Izmirian reported that the subcommittee has been meeting with John Kenney. He also discussed the San Pedro Creek project, a Cordilleros Creek meeting, Pescadero Creek. Keith Mangold discussed writing a letter regarding the SF watershed EIR to give to Paul Koenig.
The Cal Fed EIR should be released June 25. It can be ordered online on CD. Richard would like us to request the county get involved in the review of the EIR. Action: Wade will write a letter to Paul Koenig requesting that he look at and review the CalFed EIR.. There additionally was discussion regarding the Airport expansion project.
Wildlife Subcommittee Reportˆ Mary Paglieriˆ Mary met with Lynn Fritz and explained the various changes they made to the coyote brochure. Would like to activate the Sawyer Camp Road volunteer patrol program to pass out educational material, answer questions, report sightings and make sure that people are not feeding the wildlife. Ranger Nick Ramirez heads up the program. Gary Lockman would like to discuss this with Nick before this goes forward. This is not currently part of his work load. Carroll Ann moves that we endorse the suggestion of a volunteer patrol at Sawyer camp trail subject to further discussion with staff. Mary seconds. Five voted for. One against. One abstention(Tom Forrest).
New Business: Carroll Ann wants wildlife on the letterhead. Peggy brought up the need for a new secretary since she will be away. There are no volunteers. Tom suggests that until a secretary is found that the position be rotated.
Carrol Ann moves adjournment. Tom Forrest seconds. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm.
Respectfully submitted:
Peggy Beckett