Parks and Recreation Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Ron Antonette, President Rudolph Galindo, Commissioner Ben Goldberg, Vice President Julie Heggeness, Commissioner Stacey Morrison, Commissioner Ron Sievers, Commissioner George Chapjian, Director David Zanatta, Commissioner Valerie Davis, Executive Assistant FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order by President Ron Antonette at 9:05 am, at El Dorado West Sr. Center, bridge room. Director Chapjian took roll call and confirmed a quorum ROLL CALL Commissioners Rudolph Galindo, Julie Heggeness, Stacey Morrison, Ron Present: Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette Staff Present: Director Chapjian Stephen Scott - Business Operations Bureau Manager Gladys Kaiser - Community Recreation Services Bureau Manager Robert Livingstone - Contracts Officer Hurley Owens - Interim Maintenance Bureau Manager Leah Salgado - PRM Analyst Valerie Davis - Executive Assistant Guests: Susan Miller - resident Lucy Johnson - Aquatics Capital of America S. Powell Mary Parsell - El Dorado Audubon Vivian Malauulu - Youth Advisory Commission Jeanetta McAlpin - Outgoing Youth Advisory Commissioner Page 1 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 15-005PR Recommendation to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting minutes of January 15, 2015. A motion was made by Commissioner Heggeness, seconded by Vice President Goldberg, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Rudolph Galindo, Julie Heggeness, Stacey Morrison, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette PRESENTATIONS Presentation to Sonny Seng - Employee of the Month - George Chapjian, Director Presentation to outgoing Youth Advisory Commissioner Jeanetta McAlpin - George Chapjian, Director COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS 2. 15-006PR Recommendation to authorize the Director, or his or her management designee, to execute the Personal Services and Instruction Agreements and amend Attachment “A” of the agreements as needed. Gladys Kaiser presented the staff report. President Antonette spoke. A motion was made by Vice President Goldberg, seconded by Commissioner Galindo, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 2 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Yes: 7 - Rudolph Galindo, Julie Heggeness, Stacey Morrison, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette 3. 15-007PR Recommendation to approve the fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment "A" in accordance with the Fee Waiver Policy. Gladys Kaiser provided the staff report. Commissioner Goldberg spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Galindo, seconded by Commissioner Zanatta, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Rudolph Galindo, Julie Heggeness, Stacey Morrison, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette 4. 15-008PR Receive and file the February 2015 El Dorado Nature Center Entry Imrovements report. (Council District 4) Director Chapjian provided the staff report. Jennifer Salazar reviewed the plans. Pat Castro spoke. Commissioner Heggeness spoke. President Antonette spoke. Commissioner Morrison spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Director Chapjian spoke. A discussion ensued. Stephen Scott spoke. Mary Parsell - El Dorado Audubon spoke. Lucy Johnson - Aquatics Capital of America spoke. President Antonette spoke. Commissioner Sievers spoke. Vice President Goldberg spoke. A discussion ensued. Page 3 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM A motion was made by Vice President Goldberg, seconded by Commissioner Sievers, to received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Rudolph Galindo, Julie Heggeness, Stacey Morrison, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette 5. 15-009PR Recommend the placement locations of memorial or commemorative benches outlined in Attachment “A”. (Citywide) Robert Livingstone provided the staff report. Commissioner Heggeness spoke. Robert Livingstone spoke. Vice President Goldberg spoke. A motion was made by Vice President Goldberg, seconded by Commissioner Heggeness, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Rudolph Galindo, Julie Heggeness, Stacey Morrison, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette DIRECTOR'S REPORT TO COMMISSION 6. 15-010PR Recommendation to receive and file the Director's monthly highlights report, "We Create Community" for February of 2015. Director Chapjian provided the staff report. President Antonette spoke. Vice President Goldberg spoke. Director Chapjian spoke. Lucy Johnson spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Galindo, seconded by Vice President Goldberg, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 4 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Yes: 7 - Rudolph Galindo, Julie Heggeness, Stacey Morrison, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette CORRESPONDENCE COMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Antonette - Chair A. Review of January 30, 2015 Annual Strategic Planning President Antonette provided the update. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE Vice President Goldberg - Chair Vice President Goldberg provided the update. Stephen Scott spoke. President Antonette spoke. MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE President Antonette - Chair President Antonette provided the update. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Galindo spoke. Director Chapjian spoke. A discussion ensued. Page 5 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM MARKETING & RECREATION COMMITTEE Commissioner Morrison - Chair A. Special Events & Filming Report The committee did not meet. PUBLIC SAFETY & PARKS USAGE COMMITTEE Commissioner Heggeness - Chair A. Ranger Report Commissioner Heggeness provided the update. JOINT USE COMMITTEE Commissioner Galindo - Chair The committee did not meet. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS None Page 6 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM PUBLIC COMMENT: IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO ADJOURNMENT Opportunity is given to those members of the public who would like to address the Parks and Recreation Commission on non-agenda items. Each speaker is limited to three minutes unless extended by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Susan Miller - Belmont Shore resident spoke regarding the Belmont Pool construction site. Lucy Johnson - Aquatics Capital of America spoke regarding the Belmont Pool construction site. Mary Parsell - El Dorado Audubon spoke regarding the nesting birds in the trees around the Belmont Pool construction site. STAFF COMMENTS Gladys Kaiser spoke regarding Parks programming. Stephen Scott spoke regarding the Community Meeting being held on February 23, 2015 relative to artificial turf fields. Valerie Davis corrected the date of the next Parks & Recreation Commission meeting to March 19, 2015. George Chapjian spoke regarding the Jackson Street Dog Park grand opening on Saturday, February 21, 2015 and the potential for an additional day for the Bixby Park Farmers Market. He also stated we are awaiting confirmation on the selection of the new Parks Development Officer position. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Zanatta spoke regarding the Sister Cities event for Chinese New Year to be held on February 28, 2015. Commissioner Galindo thanked the Parks & Recreation staff for their hard work and for the addition of contract classes for community benefit. COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDERS Page 7 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM PUBLIC SAFETY & PARKS USAGE COMMITTEE - Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 8:00 AM, Administration Building, Small Conference Room MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE - Friday, March 6, 2015 - 9:00 AM, Administration Buidling, Small Conference Room FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE - Thursday, March 12, 2015 - 3:00 PM, Administration Building, Small Conference Room EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Thursday, March 12, 2015 - 4:00 PM, Administration Building, Small Conference Room NEXT MEETING The next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2015, at the El Dorado Park West Community Center, Senior Center Library located at 2800 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach, CA 90815. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:54 am Page 8 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM NOTE: An agenda may be obtained from the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department prior to the meeting or can be mailed if the Department is provided self-addressed, stamped envelopes mailed to: Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, Attention: Valerie Davis, 2760 N. Studebaker Rd., Long Beach, CA 90815. The Parks and Recreation Commission agenda and supporting documents are available on the Internet at http://longbeach.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Persons interested in obtaining an agenda via e-mail should e-mail their request to valerie.davis@longbeach.gov or subscribe to the City of Long Beach E-Notify System at http://www.longbeach.gov/enotify/default.asp. Agenda items may also be reviewed at the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department, 2760 N. Studebaker Rd., Long Beach, CA 90815 or online. Please contact Valerie Davis at (562) 570-3170, to make these arrangements. If language interpretation for non-English speaking persons is desired or if a special accommodation is desired pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please make your request by phone to Valerie Davis, Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine at (562) 570-3170, at least 48 hours prior to the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. E-Mail correspondence regarding agenda items can be directed to valerie.davis@longbeach.gov. Page 9 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM NOTE: If written language translation of the Commission agenda and minutes for non-English speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the City Clerk Department at (562) 570-6101, 72 hours prior to the Commission meeting. Kung ang nakasulat na pagsasalin-wika ng adyenda at mga katitikan ng Komisyon ay hinahangad para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles mangyaring gawin ang iyong kahilingan sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Kagawaran ng Klerk ng Lunsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 pitong oras bago ang pulong ng Komisyon. Si desea obtener la traducción lingüística escrita de la agenda y las actas de la Comisión para las personas que no hablan inglés, realice su pedido por teléfono al Departamento de la Secretaría Municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas antes de la reunión de la Comisión. Page 10 of 10