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MINUTES <br />PARKS & REC COMMISSION <br />MAY 7, 2020 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />5 <br />RECOMMENDING THE APPROVAL OF A REPLACEMENT OF THE <br />FIREFIGHTER MEMORIAL TRAIL SIGN WITH THE DESIGN AS PRESENTED. <br /> <br /> The foregoing motion was duly seconded by Commissioner Abruzzese. <br /> Ayes (5). Nays (0). Motion passed. <br /> <br />Commissioner Ray asked the timing of the project. <br /> <br />The Community Service Manager replied that this will move forward to the City Council for <br />consideration and if approved, should be completed by July 31st. <br /> <br />OLD BUSINESS: QUARTERLY COMMISSIONER REPORTS <br />The Community Service Manager explained the purpose of the quarterly reports. <br /> <br />Commissioner Abruzzese stated that she did not have any additional input on the park she visited <br />other than the fact that there is still graffiti on the sign and additional bicycle parking is needed. <br /> <br />Commissioner Chu asked for an update on signage. <br /> <br />The Community Service Manager replied that he will look into it and provide an update at the <br />next meeting. <br /> <br />Commissioner Darling commented that she has not yet visited her park. <br /> <br />Chair Miller stated that the park he visited had trails in great shape and the half-court basketball <br />was in good shape as well. He stated that he will visit the park again to view the plantings that <br />occurred the previous year. <br /> <br />Commissioner Ray commented that he did not have a chance to visit his park yet. <br /> <br />NEW BUSINESS: PARKS & RECREATION COVID-19 UPDATES <br />The Community Service Manager reported that public facilities remain closed to the public, but <br />staff is still working and answers calls and emails from the public. He stated that parks and trails <br />remain open to the public with signage encouraging users to follow social distancing. He stated <br />that signage has been posted that playgrounds are closed, and the basketball hoops have been <br />removed in an attempt to deter large groups from gathering. He stated that the athletic fields are <br />unavailable for organized activities until further notice. He reported that several events and <br />programs were canceled or postponed due to the pandemic. He stated that it is yet to be <br />determined if the summer programs and events will occur or be canceled. He stated that the City <br />has been able to create socially distanced family-friendly activities available online. He <br />confirmed that there will be an impact on the budget because the spring programming could not <br />occur. He stated that another element that could impact the budget is whether or not the shelters <br />and facilities can be rented.