Final Minutes
Park, Recreation and Open Space Advisory
Committee
ORIENTATION SESSION
Tuesday
August 7, 2001
McLaren Lodge, Golden Gate Park
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Michael Casazza, Laura Cavaluzzo,
Arthur Chang, Chris Courter, Jeanne Darrah, Jill Fox, Patrick Hannan, Mary
Harris, Linda Hunter, Jonee Levy, Franco Mancini, Mary McAllister, Gregory
Rocca, Joan Roughgarden, Rebecca Silverber, Aura Smithers, Matt Tuchow, Isabel
Wade, Mary Beth Wallace
Members Excused: Mark Buell
Members Absent: Robert Marosi, Michael Shaw
Staff Present: Elizabeth Goldstein, Gary
Hoy, Ron De Leon, Mike Morlin, Dan Mauer, Angela Gengler, Jeffery Bramlett,
Lisa Wayne, Lydia Zaverukha, Bob McDonald, Margaret McArthur, Mary King-Gorwky,
Becky Ballinger
Introduction and Welcome - Discussion Only.
Elizabeth Goldstein, General Manager welcomed the new
committee members to the Park, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee.
Committee Vote: No
vote- Discussion item only.
Introduction of Appointees to the Park,
Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee- discussion Only
Committee members went around the room and introduced
themselves.
Committee Vote: No
vote - Discussion item only.
Introduction of STAFF MEMBERS to the Park,
Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee- discussion Only
Key staff members went around the room and introduced
themselves.
Committee Vote: No
vote - Discussion item only.
Review of Informational Binders, including
Sunshine Ordinance Training booklet - Discussion Only.
Robert McDonald summarized the contents of the informational
binders and requested that the Committee review the contents of the Sunshine
Ordinance Training Booklet. The Committee requested that the most current and
updated version of the draft committee by-laws be made available, revisions to
the Recreation and Open Space Element
and Implementation Ordinance for Proposition C by next meeting.
Committee Vote: No
vote - Discussion item only.
Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2001-2002
Schedule, proposing to hold meetings the first Tuesday of each month, dated July 2001* - Discussion and Possible
Action
The Committee reviewed the draft meeting schedule for Fiscal
year 2001-2002 dated July 2001, which proposed holding meetings generally the
first Tuesday of each month. The
Committee agreed to approve the schedule however indicated that they would like
to discuss and revisit the meeting dates which fall on alternate days of the
month due to holidays or election day.
Committee Vote:
Motion made by Franco Mancini and seconded by Chris Courter to approve the
draft meeting schedule with the understanding the Committee will revist those
meetings which fall on holidays and/or election day at
another meeting. The Committee unanimously approved the motion.
Review of Open Space Committee History:
Original Open Space Fund under Propositions J and E; Background of Propositions
A and C. - Discussion Only
Review Draft By-Laws and Subcommittee Job
Descriptions - Discussion only.
Laura Cavaluzzo agreed to get the latest draft of the
By-laws and subcommitees from Mindy Kershner. Mr. McDonald agreed to include
them in the next packet to the Committee. The Committee agreed to review and
discuss these at the September 7, 2001
meeting.
Committee Vote: No
vote - Item continued.
Other Business: Follow-up discussion regarding
vacant positions on the Committee and status of appointments- DIscussion only.
The Committee requested that staff follow up on the vacant
seat (#18) under Supervisor Chris Daly.
Mr. McDonald noted that he would make a follow-up call, and if needed
draft a letter urging an appointment, endorsed by the Committee.
Committee Vote: No
Vote - Discussion only.
Committee Membership Announcements
Joan Roughgarden announced that she would be unable to attend
the next meeting scheduled on September
7, 2001. Isabel Wade
suggested to the Committee that the Department include a representative from
PROSAC on the hiring of the new committee liaison position. Some suggestions by the committee included
reviewing the job description and announcement; being included on the interview
panel; and developing questions for the interview panel. Mr. McDonald indicated
that he would discuss this request with the General Manager and report back to
Jonee Levy.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Nino Parker was present and wanted to wish the Committee good
luck in the coming year. No other members of the public were present who wished
to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
Committee Vote:
Isabel Wade motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Chris Couter. The
Committee unanimously agreed. The
meeting ended at 9:10 p.m.
Note: These minutes set forth all actions taken by the Park and Open
Space Citizens Advisory Committee on matters stated, but not necessarily in the
chronological order in which the matters were taken up.
