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RecreationandParkCommission | 2013-04-11 | 2 | Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - April 11, 2013 Page 2 1) Encinal Boat Ramp Renovation. This project is contingent upon receiving the State Dept. of Boating & Waterways grant. If received, it will make $284,511 of Measure WW funds available from the boat ramp restroom replacement project that is included in the grant scope. Measure WW funds are applied for annually on March 30th, so any new projects to make use of those funds would be applied for at that time. 2) Beltline/Jean Sweeney Open Space Park Development. Director Wooldridge discussed the required soil testing and development of a conceptual design. The environmental review process (CEQA) must be undertaken as well and this will involve a traffic study which may cost $15,000. Chair Restagno asked if the CEQA funds for the traffic study can be requested from the general fund. Director Wooldridge responded that is something they can recommend. 3) Estuary Park Athletic Field Renovation. Design work and an initial assessment are needed for the project. Vice-Chair Delaney asked if there has been any negative feedback from the community regarding renovating the field space in that area. And is there any information about a grant from Pete Stark's office, as he recalled from several years ago. Director Wooldridge has not heard any negative feedback. The area is very appealing to athletic groups because it is removed from a residential area and so is ideal for field lighting and adequate parking. She stated she has no knowledge of grants out of Stark's office but will inquire. 4) Encinal and Emma Hood Swim Center Renovations - Phase 1 This is an estimated cost for half of the renovation of Encinal Swim Center. Vice-Chair Delaney stated he took a tour of the pools and is amazed by how much is needed. He asked if there were opportunities to open pools for community use during school hours. This could be a revenue generator. Director Wooldridge stated that it is not allowed within the current joint use agreement with the District. She reported she is continuing to meet with AUSD staff to discuss the swimming pool renovations. 5) Godfrey Recreation Center Renovation This is an unfunded project but Godfrey is an aging facility that is in need of some basic improvements. Chair Restagno asked if any identified issues are a hazard or danger to the public. Director Wooldridge stated there are no hazards to the public, but that it is a heavily utilized building that needs work on the doors, roof, floor, paint and heating. Chair Restango asked about other items that didn't make it into the staff report. Director Wooldridge reported that all of the recreation centers could use work. The Harrison Center floors and barbeque area are slated for rehab and it is still on the funded list for the CIP. Vice-Chair Brown commended Director Wooldridge and staff for their work. Chair Restagno stated if extra funding could be tagged for the Beltline to fund the traffic study. Director Wooldridge replied that it could be part of the Commission's recommendation to Council. | RecreationandParkCommission/2013-04-11.pdf |