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Director Posada described the survey results as a substantive planning tool and said staff expects to provide the commission a draft of the leisure needs assessment in June and present to City Council in July (to coincide with Park and Recreation Month). Posada said the timing prevented the department from supplying the report before the city budget process but that a draft would be available to the commission in June.

Staff also reported on personnel and program changes. Business Manager Smith said the department recently completed Emergency Vehicle Operations training for rangers and that Ranger Jessica Torres completed field training and is now cleared to drive solo. Staff confirmed there are currently 10 rangers and that hiring remains constrained by city-directed vacancy holds intended to reduce spending.

Staff outlined a range of capital and maintenance projects in progress: DeJoy playground work (expected completion in about six weeks), Taylor Pocket Park construction, Memorial Garden work at Veterans Memorial Park, Presker Park entry paving, electrical wiring for the Enos House and Japanese Community Center, and a new playground at Los Flores Ranch Park. Staff also described programming updates including spring break camp, a Celebrate Earth Day event (April 22), a kite festival (April 27) and spring rec swim dates. Staff said swim lessons and other programs are filling rapidly.

On fees and revenue, staff told commissioners the fee-study item will go to City Council on May 2; staff explained the commission could be asked to assume a larger role reviewing seasonal program fees so the city could respond more quickly to evolving community demand without sending every fee change to Council.

Commissioners and staff also discussed survey outreach and noted higher Spanish-language engagement and community outreach methods that included in-person distribution and Spanish-language responses. Staff said the procurement consultant will compile results and staff will bring a draft plan to the commission in June for review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Commission - Meeting of April 8, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Recreation and Parks staff reported the community leisure needs assessment collected about 1,200 responses (margin of error under 3%); staff will present a draft to the commission in June and seek Council review in July. Staff also updated commissioners on ranger training, vacancies, park projects and an upcoming fee-study council item.","taxTitle","Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, California","taxId",3656,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6607818,"Staff previews updates to municipal code for specialty structures; commissioners to review draft ordinance",127,2433000,2560000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2947640-38970ecfe4a8888b9dc84c070c3cf016&start=2433&end=2560","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2947640-38970ecfe4a8888b9dc84c070c3cf016/thumbnail_2433000.jpg","/articles/6607818/Santa-Maria/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Staff-previews-updates-to-municipal-code-for-specialty-structures-commissioners-to-review-draft-ordinance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6607818-2321c4ea52aeabe9f31b224932d21068/orig.mp4?Expires=1771007423&Signature=IWC0XENlJtfpsVL-LQLrkJ6LDWBrKirkmlSGEiCLuY8BKPxzSg~4OpNH7P3m4m3AQjdksfa03tNirZnPXK4zWq9Ztwmr56T0TSyhfD1SkEzaZIZjbBEcKO~ubwHop0gmeiRiqVqPgRjpobefB0o12IZlb0hsnWPmCwCJIt1FmO9iGj4XvNa1lsz3k3mKSvo0B7Q-Vy-ynd~J8ZYZnOUmY37fMdsFi6avfv1gM6lus5okK-6Yn7MIKb-7OBNMUBwD7x~1oV4j61a8RBqT9F424dKCBEsm4Hzsk3-GFECaanYBbQ6Fnllpm4JASwN1DASpK4WfngLyrk0MfvG~eQSWnw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told the Recreation and Parks Commission on April 8 that the department will return with an updated municipal code ordinance to regulate so-called \"specialty structures\" such as bounce houses, inflatable event cubes and privately hauled barbecue pits used at parks.

Staff said the original ordinance—developed when bounce houses became common—requires permits, insurance and operational rules (for example, whether a generator will be used or if city power is requested). At the meeting staff said newer uses (including large inflatable \"ice-house\" cubes used for events) and recurring requests to tow private barbecue pits require broader language.

\"We're gonna bring you back an update to that ordinance to take a look at, and then we'll have some verbiage in there that will kind of make it more inclusive of some of the things that are out there,\" staff said. The commission had no formal vote on the draft language; staff said a revised ordinance will return to the commission for review and eventual Council consideration.

Staff also confirmed that permit information and requirements are available on the city and department websites and that many recurring vendors buy annual permits and visibly display them during events so rangers can confirm compliance.

No changes were adopted at the April 8 meeting; the item was presented as a preview and staff signaled it will bring draft ordinance language for formal consideration at a later meeting.","City staff told the Recreation and Parks Commission they will return with an updated ordinance to regulate 'specialty structures' such as bounce houses, inflatable 'ice-house' cubes and brought-in barbecue pits; no formal action was taken.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6607823,"Commission approves Aaron Cribb design for Broadway pedestrian overpass art",201,2216000,2417000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2947640-38970ecfe4a8888b9dc84c070c3cf016&start=2216&end=2417","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2947640-38970ecfe4a8888b9dc84c070c3cf016/thumbnail_2216000.jpg","/articles/6607823/Santa-Maria/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Commission-approves-Aaron-Cribb-design-for-Broadway-pedestrian-overpass-art","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6607823-3f8ed196de678d9740d63995e70a6895/orig.mp4?Expires=1771007423&Signature=NqFoMNZvuK0OWStTKnYRjsFBVSbT22zqmQsNe~0hkXxS-fkmDYAu293CFM3St7EVAZX7xHnMBFGxRhjJDpsMM0P6CiaZdblPBLic~udVt4GerkrwWZ9cW24vgfhr2dCFzyVOJX71wvcQZzhYbSEH9yn9xXuAkdZTqsR-FYwY80ShJUD8qZUQjSQSGvkUH20glbfBMw69AxrkXUWAUP4ttV~bKYgc~MItTQ4vk3jnn7j3qDgn4TZ8kjy8aQ99AqI-z2wPuUgxQuBpnOh9k1EUPwTitNGGuqG9vC95JmThNdT9U0Dmz7gA1d7VPbvXHi5zjztCs19tVo5I~P7442wY-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Recreation and Parks Commission on April 8 approved a resolution to install public art on the pedestrian overpass on Broadway (Business U.S. 101/Highway 135) linking Macy\u0018s and Town Center West.

Staff presented artist Aaron Cribb\u0018s design for tile-based artwork intended to tie downtown wayfinding motifs to the Moroccan tile palette used on recent city signage. The public-art committee reviewed and approved the design; staff told the commission the installation would be placed on both sides of the pedestrian bridge.

Sherry, a staff presenter, described the project as part of the city\u0018s downtown identity and beautification efforts and told commissioners the funding would come from a council-appropriated public-art allocation of $250,000 set aside two years earlier. \"This funding for this project will come out of the council appropriated funding,\" the presenter said during the meeting.

Commissioners moved to adopt the resolution approving installation of the artwork, following review and approval by the Public Art Committee. The commission recorded a roll-call vote: Commissioner Lopez, Commissioner Ramirez, Commissioner Godinho, Commissioner Diaz and Chair Carey all voted \"aye.\" The motion passed 5-0.

Staff said that, if approved, the city will coordinate further with the downtown committee and planning commission on implementation and placement details. The resolution authorizes the department to proceed with final design and installation steps under the public-art appropriation.","The Recreation and Parks Commission approved a resolution to install local artist Aaron Cribb\u0018s artwork on the pedestrian overpass at Broadway and Highway 135, funded from a $250,000 public art appropriation.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6607828,"Recreation and Parks Commission recommends adding Jim Glines to city naming resource list",1713,414000,2127000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2947640-38970ecfe4a8888b9dc84c070c3cf016&start=414&end=2127","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2947640-38970ecfe4a8888b9dc84c070c3cf016/thumbnail_414000.jpg","/articles/6607828/Santa-Maria/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Recreation-and-Parks-Commission-recommends-adding-Jim-Glines-to-city-naming-resource-list","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6607828-58ee4eb4fa94909fc8543603e7bef76f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771007423&Signature=kpBqiGv0BgC3jws4E5jQiHM93SCeeNdM1b1K2HUyFrDVEy2J9RqmYbjGHb~zhGqfGGnUqpGAWFCf5Q4kLMbCllQ0t~7Bu8lKcr8eL99zOE3~HdVb-do9oCKPjPo-NDIgvwJr2LrL4NQmvDuAsNhGZH1hahkGd6TIb~dAjC0A0ETgyiwQQxU9bfhbO9umJ6D8QEDsgOWIdjkVJsBcR0qcVMCF9rjnz8MkN0usrBWpuT~eUGyXxXLhJXUt3g0KhFmssDx7zzpT9ESHAPf2K-kY~8lky5S2735QEUt7VuXSwLBFP-nZE9JbXbxap3bTDhXacecTu9B3UPBuGR73~bVntA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Recreation and Parks Commission on April 8 voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council add the late community leader Jim Glines to the city\u0018s list of names eligible for facility or park naming.

The commission\u0018s vote follows a lengthy public comment period in which local nonprofit leaders, longtime community volunteers and residents urged the commission to honor Glines\u0018 decades of civic and charitable work in Santa Maria.

Community Bank of Santa Maria President and CEO Janet Silvera told commissioners that \"he has been a true champion for this community,\" citing Glines\u0018 support for local nonprofits, youth programs and civic fundraising. Several other speakers, including representatives from the Boys and Girls Club and the Rotary Club of Santa Maria Noontime, offered similar endorsements.

Staff presented a resolution asking the commission to add Glines to the resource list from which the city selects names for facilities. Director Posada explained the process: the commission makes a recommendation and the City Council makes the final selection and decides which site, if any, will carry the name. Posada noted that the Smith/Enos community center building is already under contract to the Santa Maria Japanese Community Center, and that the undeveloped portion of that parcel (approximately 4.5 acres for parking/garden plus a roughly 3-acre basin, about 7 acres total) was not included in the staff\u0018provided list because it remains under construction.

Commissioners then moved and seconded a motion \"to add Jim Glines to the available opportunities for naming and add him to the resource list and move that to City Council for approval.\" The commission recorded a roll-call vote: Commissioners Lopez, Ramirez, Godinho, Diaz and Chair Carey all voted \"aye.\" The motion passed 5-0.

The commission did not itself pick a specific park or facility; staff told commissioners they may include a site recommendation in the motion if they wish, but otherwise the recommendation will go forward to the City Council for final selection. Staff indicated the item will advance to the Council on the next available agenda, likely the May 2 meeting.

Clarifying details presented during the meeting included the council-allocated public-art funding discussion (separately handled on the agenda) and staff\u0018confirmation that the Smith/Enos community center building name (Santa Maria Japanese Community Center) remains a contractual designation and the adjacent park area remains under construction and therefore was excluded from the current naming-site list.","After extensive public comment in favor, the Recreation and Parks Commission voted unanimously to forward a resolution recommending that Jim Glines be added to the city\u0000facility-naming resource list for City Council consideration.","actionData","errors"]

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