Parks and Recreation Commission

1 of 6 The meeting was held in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Government Center 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Friday, January 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairperson, Ann Cochrane Vice Chairperson, Dwayne Brummett Lori Bagby Bruce Hilton COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Tanya Richardson, Shaun Cooper, and Stacy Milne PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1 This is the time that is reserved for the flag salute. Chairperson Hilton of the 2025 term led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT 2 This is the time set for public comment on items that do not appear on the agenda. Chairperson Hilton of the 2025 term opened the floor to public comment. Bridget Ready gave an update on the Imagination Park in Nipomo. She stated that the operations at the equestrian center are running smoothly and they now have their second certified instructor. She mentioned an event coming up in April, Little Riders go to College Day. They are currently working on the water lines and power throughout the park’s acreage. They are waiting on the response from the Land and Water Conservancy grant fund that we submitted in collaboration with County Parks. Commissioner Hilton asked about the timeline on the grant. Shaun Cooper, Assistant Director, stated that he anticipates hearing back in February whether we make the next cut. He said we made it through one round and had a site visit. COMMISSIONERS' ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA 3 This is the time set for any proposed adjustments to today's agenda. There are no adjustments to today’s agenda.

2 of 6 COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS AND OUTREACH 4 This is the time set for Commissioner remarks on their outreach efforts since the previous meeting. Commissioner Bagby spoke on: She went to Santa Margarita Lake for a fundraising run event. She mentioned that the trails were ok despite the recent rains. Commissioner Cochrane spoke on: She went to Templeton Park and to the OHV sticker fund trails that we help determine the funding for on the La Panza side. They had to cancel their annual New Years Day event and it was rescheduled to last weekend. They had a record turnout since it was on a three-day weekend. They got a lot of the courses clean up and had good timing of rain storms. Commissioner Brummett spoke on: He did the Bob Jones trail a few times and also went by the Oceano Campground. He stated the Oceano Campground needs a little bit of work. Commissioner Hilton spoke on: He attended the trails committee meeting which he stated was great to see start up again. He went to the Bob Jones meeting with Cal Trans and Parks. There is a Friends of the Bob Jones Trail meeting coming up in February. He also enjoyed snowshoeing and skiing at Badger Pass in Yosemite. APPROVE DRAFT MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING 5 This is the time set for consideration and acceptance of the previous meeting minutes. A motion was made to accept the minutes. Motion by: Brummett, Dwayne Second by: Bagby, Lori Commissioners: YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE Cochrane, Ann Brummett, Dwayne Hilton, Bruce Bagby, Lori X X X X Commissioners approved the November 10, 2025, minutes as written. TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT 6 This is the time set for a report on the latest Trails Advisory Committee meeting. This item is skipped when no meeting has occurred. Commissioner Hilton stated that during the recent Trails Advisory Committee meeting they discussed all the current trail projects. Shaun Cooper, Assistant Director, added that an update was given at the meeting on the Bob Jones Trail Project. Going to the Board next week for authorization to bid for the first segment of the Bob Jones extension. Should be out to bid in spring and construction by fall for that segment.

3 of 6 He stated that questions were answered about some development activity happening in Nipomo at Black Lake. Our planning staff will review any development referrals so we can recommend connections to our trails. They also spoke about some activity on the Bluff Trail between Jack Ready Park and Nipomo. A large owner sold several parcels, and there is some new activity on them, so we are keeping an eye on it incase a development comes in so we can condition for an easement. GOLF ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT 7 This is the time set for a report on the latest Golf Advisory Committee meeting. This item is skipped when no meeting has occurred. Tanya Richardson, Director, stated that she did not receive a golf advisory committee report, but will bring an update at the next meeting. STAFF REPORTS 8 Commission will nominate and elect a Chair and Vice Chair for a one-year term. Tanya Richardson, Director, stated that this staff report is for nominating the Commission chairperson and vice chairperson. She stated due to the recent resignation of Ron Roach, who was in next rotation to chair, an adjustment to the schedule is now being proposed to have Ann Cochrane assume the role of chair and to appoint Dwayne Brummett as vice-chair. Motion by: Bagby, Lori Second by: Hilton, Bruce Commissioners: YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE Cochrane, Ann Brummett, Dwayne Hilton, Bruce Bagby, Lori X X X X Commissioner Bagby made a motion to elect Commissioner Cochrane as Chairperson and Commissioner Brummett as Vice-Chairperson for the 2026 term. 9 Commission Meeting Schedule Tanya Richardson, Director, discussed the Commission meeting schedule for the 2026 term. She reminded the Commission that their regularly scheduled meetings with be on the fourth Friday of every month from 2:00pm- 4:00pm. She discussed the May meeting which is scheduled for the Friday directly before Memorial Day. Staff proposed rescheduling the meeting to an alternative date in May. Commissioners discussed the alternative May meeting options and agreed on Friday May 15th from 2:00pm- 4:00pm.

4 of 6 Commissioners and staff discussed dates for the September Parks tour. The Commissioners agreed upon Friday, September 18th from 8:30am- 1:00pm for the Parks tour. Tanya Richardson, Director, stated that in the past we have combined the November and December meetings into one. The Commissioners discussed the proposed meeting options and agreed upon Friday December 4th from 2:00pm-4:00pm. Motion by: Brummett, Dwayne Second by: Hilton, Bruce Commissioners: YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE Cochrane, Ann Brummett, Dwayne Hilton, Bruce Bagby, Lori X X X X Commissioner Brummett made a motion to move forward with Friday May 15th, Friday September 18th for the tour, and the November/December meeting on Friday December 4th. DIRECTOR REPORT 10 This is the time set for the Director report. Tanya Richardson, Director, spoke on the following: • Staff recommended a two-week notice for future agenda items. • Gave an update on the Parks Master Plan. The consultant is making a lot of progress and Parks received a large amount of results not only from the mailed surveys but the most from the electronic surveys. Staff pslan to bring back survey results and a full report during the next February meeting. The consultant will be presenting it to the Board in March. Currently doing community outreach and will be doing pop up events next. We anticipate the entire master plan being completed by end of summer, beginning of fall. • Gave a budget update that Parks is concerned about seeing a decline in day use in our Regional Parks compared to past years. The decline in day use could be for multiple reasons. Currently trying to capture the data point of where day users are coming from with new registration software. The loss of revenue from the Gifford Fire is also affecting the budget. Looking to draft an agenda item to go to the Board after the survey results are presented to talk about the budget challenges. Staff will be submitting next fiscal year proposed budget in early February. We are seeing an increase in payroll, utilities, and contractual labor and have requested more general fund for cost center 222. Commissioner Hilton asked for clarification on the vacancy rate. Tanya Richardson, Director, stated that when you have a position vacancy there is a gap of time where you have some cost savings. You are able to strategically take a look at this cost savings and measure ahead of time. Commissioner Hilton asked how the cost recovery is working for community parks. Tanya Richardson, Director, stated that the cost recovery plan was developed to help determine the cost of every park. The challenge has been identifying the true cost for each individual program at each Park. Staff is

5 of 6 looking at it with the consultant to see if they can advise another layer of the cost recovery plan for a deeper understanding of each individual program’s cost recovery. Shaun Cooper, Assistant Director, gave an update on the following active tiered projects: • Hoping to have the Biddle Park picnic structure replacement completed by mid summer. • Cayucos Pier has been shortened and fully repaired. • Cayucos Landing is open to reserve and events have been going well so far. Staff is still addressing a few issues that have been coming up so the project is not officially completed. • Oceano Playground Replacement, a FCA project, starts in February. There will be a ground breaking ceremony in early February. The project should be completed by mid summer. • SLO Botanical Garden got a grant to pave the Mariposa Parking Lot at El Chorro. This project is completed. • Lopez water tank replacement, a FCA project, will be completed this spring. • Shamel Playground replacement, a FCA project, is under permit review, construction planned to start in the fall. Commissioner Brummett asked for clarification about the FCA projects. Shaun Cooper, Assistant Director, explained the FCA projects are a County Wide assessment on all County Facilities including Public Works. Commissioner Cochrane asked about the funding of the FCA projects. Staff clarified that the community parks FCA projects are paid by general fund but the regional parks FCA projects will need to be repaid by Parks. Commissioner Cochrane mentioned that the majority of the top projects seemed to be in Community Parks. Staff agreed most have been Community Parks so far. Commissioner Hilton mentioned that the big Lopez Lake Road Project is in regional parks. Tanya Richardson, Director, stated that the Lopez Road project is a FEMA project handled by Public Works. She mentioned that the Lampton Cliffs project in Cambria is also moving forward with FEMA. Commissioner Hilton mentioned the bridge wash out at El Chorro Campground during the recent storms. Tanya Richardson, Director, mentioned that there is no fund reimbursement to repair the bridge because the storm was not a state wide emergency. She mentioned that Santa Margarita Lake was 101% full after the storms. Staff proactively removed the electrical from the lakeside campsites in case the water rose higher. There was a issue with debris in Santa Margarita lake after the storms. She reported that Lopez Lake rose to 83.6% after the recent storms. APPROVE LETTERS OF DONATION 11 This is the time set for the Chairperson to acknowledge and accept any Letters of Donation received. There were no letters of donation.

6 of 6 ADJOURNMENT 12 Adjourn Meeting Having no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

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C o u n t y o f S a n L u i s O b i s p o , C a l i f o r n i a

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION

The meeting will be held in the

Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Government Center

1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408

Friday, January 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance

1 This is the time that is reserved for the flag salute.

Public Comment

2 This is the time set for public comment on items that do not appear on the

agenda.

Commissioners' Adjustments to Agenda

3 This is the time set for any proposed adjustments to today's agenda.

Commissioners' Comments and Outreach

4 This is the time set for Commissioner remarks on their outreach efforts since

the previous meeting.

Approve Draft Minutes From Previous Meeting

5 This is the time set for consideration and acceptance of the previous meeting

minutes.

Trails Advisory Committee Report

6 This is the time set for a report on the latest Trails Advisory Committee

meeting. This item is skipped when no meeting has occurred.

Golf Advisory Committee Report

7 This is the time set for a report on the latest Golf Advisory Committee

meeting. This item is skipped when no meeting has occurred.

Staff Reports

8 Commission will nominate and elect a Chair and Vice Chair for a one-year

term.

9 Commission Meeting Schedule

Director Report

10 This is the time set for the Director report.

Approve letters of donation

11 This is the time set for the Chairperson to acknowledge and accept any

Letters of Donation received.

Adjournment

12 Adjourn Meeting