Recreation Commission Meeting

PIEDMONT RECREATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting Minutes for Wednesday, December 20, 2023 A Regular Session of the Piedmont Recreation Commission was held on December 20, 2023, in the City Hall Council Chambers at 120 Vista Avenue. In accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2 (a), the agenda for this meeting was posted for public inspection on December 15, 2023. CALL TO ORDER Chair Dick Carter called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Dick Carter, Jenny Feinberg, Lisa Gardner, Rebecca Posamentier, Sara Ironside, and Susan Terrill Absent: Commissioner Aamir Virani Staff: Recreation Director Chelle Putzer, Recreation Supervisor Liam Kelly PUBLIC FORUM There was no Public Comment on the matter. REGULAR AGENDA The Commission considered the following items of regular business: Approval of Minutes Resolved, that the Recreation Commission approves the amended Recreation Commission meeting minutes of November 15, 2023. Moved by Posamentier, Seconded by Terrill Ayes: Carter, Feinberg, Gardner, Ironside, Posamentier, Terrill Noes: None Absent: Virani Amend the Minutes of the announcements of the Recreation Commission as follows: Chair Carter stated that Commissioners were asked to submit their suggestions for best practices and trials for subcommittees by December 15, 2023. Chair’s Report Chair Carter thanked the Commissioner’s that submitted their best practices. Chair Carter reported he attended the Community Workshop for the Moraga Canyon Specific Plan, with speaker, Planning and Building Director, Kevin Jackson. He announced the Walking on Wednesday group walked to Zachary’s Pizza for their annual holiday lunch, and the Second Thursday Flix Fest conducted a survey for the community’s interest, with 61 responses received. There was no Public Comment on the matter. Director’s Report Recreation Director Chelle Putzer reported it has been busy during the holiday season. Some December activities are Light’s Up, Donuts and Dreidels, Santa Workshop, Noon Year’s Eve, and free girls’ basketball clinics. There will be a pool update in 2024. There was no Public Comment on the matter.

Piedmont Recreation Commission December 20, 2023 2 Staff Spotlight – Introduction of Recreation Supervisor, Liam Kelly Ms. Putzer introduced Recreation Supervisor Liam Kelly. He provided details on himself as the staff spotlight recognition. Supervisor Kelly shared that he is the Recreation Supervisor for Sports & Facilities. He coordinates his professional experience with his passion for helping people. His mantra in life is to be of use. Commissioner’s asked questions and provided comments. There was no Public Comment on the matter. Report on the Piedmont Recreation Department’s Self- Assessment of Gender Equity in Youth Sports as it relates to California Fair Play in Community Sports Act (AB 2404) Ms. Putzer mentioned the presentation given by Kim Turner, J.D, who provided a presentation of the Fair Play in Sports Act (AB 2404). Ms. Putzer presented that the California Fair Play in Community Sports Act (AB 2404) was modeled after Title IX. Girls should be accorded opportunities for participation in community youth programs on an equal basis, both in quality of scope, to those accorded to boys. It states that no city, county, city and county, or special district shall discriminate against any person on the basis of sex or gender, in the operation, conduct, or administration of community youth athletics programs; in the allocation of parks and recreation facilities and resources that support or enable these programs. The Girls+ Sports Survey is out and open for responses until Friday, January 26, 2024. It is important to ask girls what they want to play. The responses will help the Recreation staff better understand the interests, needs, and barriers related to sports participation among girls in our community. The AB2404 law was formed by recognizing its need. It requires gender equity in youth competitive sports run by or through departments. It’s modeled after Title IX, which is the Federal Civil Rights law that requires gender equity in federally funded K-12, college, and university sports. Youths need to be able to enjoy public resources equally. The underrepresented gender should get more opportunities if they want more, with public resources. Public Comment was received from: Tim Lasocki stated that his daughter plays flag football for Piedmont High School. Her coach, Ms. Adams, rallied for the girls to get out and play.. Commissioner’s asked questions and provided comments. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Piedmont community church will bring in 20 tons of snow on Friday, December 22, 2023. They will create two sledding hills and sleds will be provided. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Pool updates, consideration of middle-school sports, and commissioner spotlight. NEXT MEETING Wednesday, January 17, 2024 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chair Carter adjourned the meeting at 9:18 p.m.

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City of Piedmont Recreation Commission Agenda Wednesday, December 20, 2023 7:30 p.m. City Council Chambers, 120 Vista Avenue, Piedmont, CA Call to Order Public Forum This is an opportunity for members of the audience to speak on an item not on the agenda. Regular Agenda 1. Approval of Minutes – November 15, 2023 2. Chair’s Report 3. Director’s Report 4. Staff Spotlight – Introduction of Recreation Supervisor, Liam Kelly 5. Report on the Piedmont Recreation Department’s Self-Assessment of Gender Equity in Youth Sports as it relates to California Fair Play in Community Sports Act (AB 2404) Announcements, old business and consideration of future agenda items Adjourn Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Recreation Commission are available for public inspection in the Recreation Department during normal business hours. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (510) 420-3040. Notification at least two business days preceding the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II] In accordance with G.C. Sec. 54954.2 (a) this, notice and agenda were posted on the City Hall bulletin board and in the Piedmont Police Department on December 15, 2023.

DRAFT PIEDMONT RECREATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting Minutes for Wednesday, November 15, 2023 A Regular Session of the Piedmont Recreation Commission was held on November 15, 2023, in the City Hall Council Chambers at 120 Vista Avenue. In accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2 (a), the agenda for this meeting was posted for public inspection on November 9, 2023. CALL TO ORDER Chair Dick Carter called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Dick Carter, Jenny Feinberg, Lisa Gardner, Rebecca Posamentier, Sara Ironside, Susan Terrill, and Aamir Virani Staff: Recreation Director Chelle Putzer PUBLIC FORUM There was no Public Comment on the matter. REGULAR AGENDA The Commission considered the following items of regular business: Approval of Minutes Resolved, that the Recreation Commission approves the amended Recreation Commission meeting minutes of October 18, 2023. Moved by Posamentier, Seconded by Feinberg Ayes: Carter, Feinberg, Gardner, Ironside, Posamentier, Terrill, Virani Noes: None Absent: None Amend the Minutes of the discussion of the Recreation Commission as follows: Chair Carter presented a list of potential items for future Recreation Commission agendas and a 2023/2024 Work Plan schedule with possible subcommittees. The Commissioners agreed that since the Commission’s February 2024 meeting date will be during the Piedmont School winter/ski week break, a February meeting should not be planned. Having an August 2024 meeting will be scheduled once the City Council’s schedule is defined. Possible subcommittee subjects were reviewed. Recreation Director Chelle Putzer determined that the topics were not worthy of subcommittees and should only be formed when necessary. She also stated that PRD’s staff current focus is on recommendations from the recent committee and subcommittee reports and implementing them. She will bring issues to the commission that she feels should be made aware of and subjects that she desires input. Regarding the new pool, Director Putzer stated that the Pool Advisory Committee is still in existence. At some point, the City Council will shift responsibility back to the Recreation Commission. The City Council has directed staff to propose pickleball court rules and fees. Commissioner’s help will be sought out when needed. The Commissioners also discussed how to best capture procedural learning from its current subcommittees and the execution of activity trials. It is desired that the information be available to future subcommittees and used in trials. It was concluded the Commissioners should send their thoughts on these subjects to Director Putzer. The input will be used for agenda item reports. Student participation on the committee and City Council government was discussed. Chair Carter explained the Piedmont Schoolboard had formally included high school students in its meetings. He

Piedmont Recreation Commission November 15, 2023 2 felt student participation is beneficial. He would like student participation to be considered on the Recreation Commission. Director Putzer noted that City Council should be asked about student participation. Commissioner Feinberg stated it would be helpful for Director Putzer to make a presentation to the commission on her top 2024 priorities and strategies. Chair’s Report Chair Carter reported on the October 22 Harvest Fest, which was a fundraiser for high school athletics; the October 25 Walking on Wednesdays, which had 71 participants; the October 26 Senior Night for Piedmont High School girls and boys football team; the November 7 presentation by Walter Hood, who is creating a memorial for the Dearing family; and the Second Tuesday event. There was no Public Comment on the matter. Director’s Report Recreation Director Chelle Putzer reported on the Halloween Spooktacular, conference week, Tried Out Tuesday, and the winter/spring activity guide. Thanksgiving Camp will be held next week during the break, for three days. Middle school girl’s 7th and 8th grade basketball teams have started. Rec basketball practice will start on November 27th. The Light’s Up event will be held on December 6th, Donuts and Dreidels will be held on December 10th, and Santa’s Workshop will be held on December 16th. There was no Public Comment on the matter. Presentation by Kim Turner, J.D. on the Fair Play Sports Act (AB 2404) Ms. Putzer introduced Kim Turner, J.D, who provided a presentation of the Fair Play in Sports Act (AB 2404). Ms. Turner is an independent consultant on gender equity in youth sports and programming. Ms. Turner presented that gender equity is important to get girls into the game. She stated she is a lifelong athlete, youth sports coach, an attorney, and a nonprofit leader for girls’ sports programming. Her mother was inducted in the Skateboard Hall of Fame, played volleyball, and joined the AirForce. She wants everyone to know they can do and be anything. Ms. Turner discussed gender equity in youth sports, gender equity law Fair Play Sports Act (AB 2404), how to develop and apply tools to tackle gender equity, inspiring key stakeholders, and why gender equity is important. Girls playing sports matters. It can create higher levels of wellness, success, educational attainment, mental health, and may earn higher wages as adults. The AB2404 law was formed by recognizing its need. It requires gender equity in youth competitive sports run by or through departments. It’s modeled after Title IX, which is the Federal Civil Rights law that requires gender equity in federally funded K-12, college, and university sports. Youths need to be able to enjoy public resources equally. The underrepresented gender should get more opportunities if they want more, with public resources. There have been a lot of breakthroughs and barriers are being tackled, however more needs to be done. The short-term goals include reading AB 2404, watch women’s sports, survey the community, consider other city

Piedmont Recreation Commission November 15, 2023 3 practices identify potential partners, market to girls (different languages) in activity guide and flyers, and meet with staff and get the ball rolling. Some other ideas include to connect with schools, create AB 2404 working group, track numbers and continually evaluate numbers, create leagues and teams for girls only, recruit and support female coaches, and look at allocations. The long-term goals include creating an AB 2404 Fair Play Act policy, considering pipeline of programs, bond measure for improved and new facilities, and create a Girls’ Sports Symposium and sign-ups. Commissioner’s asked questions and provided comments. There was no Public Comment on the matter. Informational Report on the Status of the Preparation of a Moraga Canyon Specific Plan Ms. Putzer introduced Planning & Building Director Kevin Jackson who provided an informational report on the status of the preparation of a Moraga Canyon Specific Plan. The report included project background, program elements, existing conditions, visioning survey, and the recreation commission’s role. On March 20, 2023, the City Council adopted Piedmont’s 6th Cycle Housing Element (Housing Element). City staff will implement the 77 programs listed in the Housing Element, including program 1.L. On July 17, 2023, the City Council approved the agreement with JZMK Partners (JZMK) to assist staff in preparation of a Moraga Canyon Specific Plan. They partner with several firms that have expertise in public engagement, environmental planning, civil engineering, economic development, transportation, and wildfire management. A “Specific Plan” is a comprehensive action-oriented planning and zoning documents for a defined geographic area. Specific Plans bridge the gap between the general policy-oriented language of a city’s “General Plan” by providing detailed criteria for the development of specific sites. Goals of the Moraga Canyon Specific Plan When adopting Piedmont’s 6th Cycle Housing Element, the City Council included a set of goals in Program 1.L for the Moraga Canyon Specific Plan. As summarized below, the goals will lead to a plan that would: a. Develop from a robust public engagement process that might include surveys, flyers, media posts, open houses, design charettes, study sessions, stakeholder meetings, and other methods of engagement; b Result in the subdivision of parcels and development standards that are attractive to builders of housing at all income levels, and providing at least 60 units of housing affordable to households earning less than 80 percent of the area median income (AMI)(i.e., 20 low-income units, 20 very low-income units, and 20 extremely low-income units),and at least 72 units of housing affordable to households earning more than 80 percent of the AMI; c. Result in the identification of a site for the development of at least one affordable housing project that qualifies for Piedmont’s allocation of $2.2 million from the Alameda County Measure A1 low-interest loan program, and that leads to the County’s approval of the funds for an affordable housing project on the site by December 2024; d. Improve public safety in regard to design standards for structures in an Wildland Urban Interface Area;

Piedmont Recreation Commission November 15, 2023 4 e. Improve pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular safety in the Moraga Canyon roadway, and design for safe evacuation routes in developed areas; f. Include recreation facilities including but not limited to: sports field(s) sized for under-14 soccer and youth baseball/softball with batting cages, artificial field turf, and ballfield seating; a skate spot; a picnic area; and parking for these facilities; g. Provide a modern Public Works corporation yard; h. Address the supply of all public utilities to new housing and City facilities in a manner consistent with public safety standards and Piedmont Climate Action Plan goals and programs; i. Provide a comprehensive landscape plan prioritizing to the extent practicable fire safety open space, native trees, hiking trails and significant viewsheds; j. Provide a program for implementation including General Plan amendments, regulation design standards, infrastructure projects, and financing measures necessary to implement the specific plan; k. Provide an evaluation of the economic feasibility of the plan; and l. Provide a fiscal analysis of potential expenses and revenues (both one-time and ongoing )for the consideration of the City of Piedmont and Piedmont Unified School District. Potential revenue sources include but are not limited to property tax, sales tax, capital facilities fees, school impact fees, traffic impact fees, affordable housing fees and park fees. Revenue sources to (re)cover the cost of preparing the Specific Plan should be considered. Tentative Moraga Canyon Specific Plan Schedule Provided below is a tentative schedule for the MSSP. Staff expects modifications to be made to the schedule as the plan develops, including the addition of public engagement events. July 2023 Project Kick-off Aug-Sep 2023 Existing Conditions Analysis Sep-Oct 2023 Online Survey Oct 2023 Neighborhood Engagement Oct-Nov 2023 Alternatives Development November 30, 2023 Community Workshop (review of alternatives) Jan-Feb 2024 Study Sessions of City Council & Planning Commission Feb-May 2024 Specific Plan Development Jun-Jul 2024 Presentation of Specific Plan to City Council and Park, Recreation and Planning Commissions Jun-Sep 2024 Environmental Impact Report Completed Oct-Nov 2024 Recommendations by Park, Recreation and Planning Commissions Consideration for Adoption by City Council The goals of Recreation Commission are to have a youth baseball and softball field, under 14 soccer field, skate spot, and parking for these uses. The two fields are overlayed with batting cages and bathrooms, along with parking. Industry standards were looked at to develop the special needs for the Corporation Yard, which includes vehicle storage, fueling, washing, offices, machine shop, plant nursery, and landscape materials and equipment. The areas needed for housing are split into thirds, with four stories of housing atop podium parking.

Piedmont Recreation Commission November 15, 2023 5 The Moraga Canyon Specific Plan Community Survey ran from September 20 – October 20, 2023. More than 1,100 community members participated in the survey. The current top activities at the Moraga Canyon site included driving to the canyon, purchasing pumpkins/Christmas trees, playing/watching ball games, and enjoying nature. The improvements that were the most important in the Moraga Canyon Specific Plan included improved bicycle and pedestrian safety, housing for people at all income levels, improved emergency readiness, better sports facilities, improved gateway to Piedmont, and improved safety within Moraga Canyon. Role of the Recreation Commission During the MCSP Planning Process Piedmont City Code Section 25.7, Powers and Duties of Recreation Commission, states that the Commission shall: a) consider and make recommendations to the City Council on the planning, development and administration of programs and activities relative to public recreation and those facilities and public property under the control of the City for such purposes; b) consider and make recommendations to the Council on the development and implementation of rules of conduct, procedures, resolutions, ordinances or other pertinent matters relating to recreation in the City; and c)assist in the execution of any plan, project, program or proposal relating to recreation in the City as approved or designated by the Council. The Recreation Commission also has a role as the MCSP nears completion. After the City Council has selected a concept plan to be developed into a specific plan and all the objectives and elements of a final Moraga Canyon Specific Plan are nearing completion, the Recreation Commission has the responsibility of reviewing the Plan and make a recommendation to the City Council as provided in City Code Section 25.7. For the next steps, the existing site conditions, the results from the online survey, and information gathered during the neighborhood meeting, stakeholder interviews, and the November meetings of the Park and Recreation Commissions will inform the development of alternative concept plans for the MCSP study area. The alternative concept plans will be presented and discussed during a Community Workshop to be held at Veterans Hall on Thursday, November 30th, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The results of the Community Workshop will be presented to the Planning Commission and City Council during one or more study sessions to be scheduled in January and/or February 2024. Ultimately, the information gathered, the results of the community engagement, and the remarks of the three Commissions will be considered by the City Council when it directs staff and the consulting team to develop a Moraga Canyon Specific Plan based on a selected concept plan. A final draft MCSP is expected to be completed and considered for adoption during the second half of 2024. For more information contact piedmontishome@piedmont.ca.gov or visit Piedmontishome.org. Commissioner’s asked questions and provided comments including having a space designed as a satellite for preschool, the utilization of the skate park and fields, playgrounds in Piedmont, adaptive play equipment (sensory etc.),

Piedmont Recreation Commission November 15, 2023 6 proposals on shifting of the space and thinking outside the box, 0-99 playground, snack shop, skate spot or skate park, hard top multi-sports, Hampton West, soccer fields, spectator seating, parking, hours of recreational use, and non-sport community gathering place. Ms. Putzer provided some feedback. Mr. Tim Lasocki, President of Piedmont Soccer Club, stated the soccer club has 927 players and 73 teams. Some spaces are just for practices and some games, due to sizes and ages. He thanked the Commission for keeping soccer at Coaches Field. Matt Darego, representing Wildwood Dad’s Club, stated they put on the pumpkin patch at Coaches Field. He thanked the Commission for the use of the great space, and it’s the largest fundraiser that goes to Wildwood school. They would like to expand beyond Piedmont due to advertising. There was no Public Comment on the matter. ANNOUNCEMENTS The annual fundraiser for the League of Women’s Voters, which will be a speaker’s series and will be held on December 1, 2023, at 801 Magnolia. Commissioners to submit best practices from subcommittees by December 15, 2023. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Presentation on AB 2404 and pool updates. NEXT MEETING Wednesday, December 20, 2023 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chair Carter adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m.