Parks and Recreation Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 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 March 2015 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting was called to order by President Ron Antonette at 9:05 am, at El Dorado West Sr. Center, Library. 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 Page 1 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM 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 Ted Stevens - Animal Care Services Bureau Manager Leah Salgado - PRM Analyst Valerie Davis - Executive Assistant Michelle Wilson - Superintendent - Community Recreation Services Guests: Beau Davis - Synthetic Turf Systems Barbara Loeffler - Long Beach Senior Center Gloria Culpepper - Ostrom Avenue homeowner Summer Wells - Ostrom Avenue homeowner Ann Cantrell - Citizen Mary Parsell - El Dorado Audubon Daniel Jackson - Ostrom Avenue homeowner Wayne & Irma Sackett - Ostrom Avenue homeowner APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 15-011PR Recommendation to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting minutes of February 19, 2015. 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 PRESENTATIONS February 2015 Employee of the Month Presentation to outgoing Senior Advisory Commissioners Page 2 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Presentation to Employees of the month for February 2015 * Barbara Loeffler * Animal Care Services Medical Team Dr. Margaret Lee Dr. Natasha Wood Allyne Moon Lucas Sabatte Presentation to outgoing Senior Advisory Commissioners COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS 2. 15-012PR 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 provided the staff report. 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 3. 15-013PR Recommendation to approve the fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment "A" in accordance with the Fee Waiver Policy. Gladys Kaiser presented the staff report. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Vice President Goldberg spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Heggeness, seconded by Commissioner Galindo, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 3 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 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 4. 15-014PR Authorize the Director, or his or her management designee, to execute a new Fitness Provider Permit and amend Attachment “A” of the Permit as needed. Robert Livingstone provided the staff report. President Antonette spoke. Vice President Goldberg spoke. A motion was made by Vice President Goldberg, 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 DIRECTOR'S REPORT TO COMMISSION 5. 15-015PR Recommendation to receive and file the Director's monthly highlights report, "We Create Community" for March of 2015. Stephen Scott provided the staff report. Vice President Goldberg spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Heggeness spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Galindo, seconded by Commissioner Morrison, 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 6. 15-017PR Honoring Our Fallen Memorial Wall Concept - Rosie the Riveter Park Robert Livingstone provided the staff report. Page 4 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM President Antonette spoke regarding the materials and logistics of the plaques. He recommended the drawings/renderings be vetted through the Maintenance & Development Committee Commissioner Zanatta spoke. 7. 15-016PR Discussion and action relative to potential date/time/location change for the April 2015 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting. Director Chapjian discussed holding an evening meeting regarding the following: Artificial Turf Belmont Pool Lincoln Park Development This topic was discussed and the April 17, 2015 will remain as scheduled - 9am - El Dorado Sr. Center Library. Separate meetings will be scheduled regarding the above referenced topics. CORRESPONDENCE Children's Day - Summer Hansen COMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Antonette - Chair Vice President Goldberg provided the update. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE Vice President Goldberg - Chair Vice President Goldberg provided the update and provided an update on the budget. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Vice President Goldberg spoke. Stephen Scott spoke. Page 5 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Goldberg spoke. Commissioner Sievers spoke. A discussion ensued. MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE President Antonette - Chair President Antonette provided the update. Discussion included upcoming artificial turf meeting and rehabilitation of the Duck Pond. MARKETING & RECREATION COMMITTEE Commissioner Morrison - Chair A. Special Events & Filming Report Commissioner Morrison provided the update. The Special Events report was reviewed. PUBLIC SAFETY & PARKS USAGE COMMITTEE Commissioner Heggeness - Chair A. Ranger Report The committee did not meet JOINT USE COMMITTEE MEETING - AD HOC Commissioner Galindo - Chair OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC COMMENT: IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO ADJOURNMENT Page 6 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM 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. Mary Parcell spoke regarding nesting birds and the Public Works project to repave Ocean Boulvard. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Director Chapjian spoke. Robert Livingstone thanked Ms. Parcell for the El Dorado Audubon's support and assistance with the El Dorado Duck Pond educational program. Ann Cantrell spoke regarding artificial turf. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Vice President Goldberg spoke. Summer Wells spoke regarding artificial turf and the need for wider distribution of meeting notifications. President Antonette spoke. Director Chapjian spoke. STAFF COMMENTS Gladys Kaiser spoke regarding upcoming events and summer programs. Additionally our Summer Kick Off Concert will be held at Marina Vista Park on May 22, 2015. Robert Livingstone thanked Mary Parcell regarding the recent Arbor Day event. Valerie Davis reminded Commissioners to file their Form 700. Filings are due April 1, 2015. The April 3rd Maintenance and Infrastructure Committee meeting will be held at Willow Springs Park. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Page 7 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Commissioner Sievers spoke regarding water usage at parks. Stephen Scott spoke. Director Chapjian spoke. President Antonette spoke. Commissioner Zanatta thanked staff for the information and stated he is very impressed with the events he's attended and staff's hard work. Please also consider attending the "Saints" run on March 28, 2015. Commissioner Galindo thanked staff for their work. COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDERS MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE - Friday, April 3, 2015 - 9:00 AM, Willow Springs Park FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE - Thursday, April 9, 2015 - 3:00 PM, Administration Building, Small Conference Room EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Thursday, April 9, 2015 - 4:00 PM, Administration Building, Small Conference Room NEXT MEETING The next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be held on April 16, 2015 - 9am, 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 10:50am Page 8 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 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, MARCH 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