Parks and Recreation Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 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 Julie Heggeness, Commissioner Ben Goldberg, Vice President Stacey Morrison, Commissioner Ron Sievers, Commissioner David Zanatta, Commissioner George Chapjian, Director Valerie Davis, Executive Assistant FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - 9:00 A.M. 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, Library. Director Chapjian took roll call and confirmed a quorum. ROLL CALL . Commissioners Julie Heggeness, Stacey Morrison, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Present: Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette Page 1 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 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, Director Gladys Kaiser, Manager, Community Recreation Services Stephen Scott, Business Operations Hurley Owens – Acting Maintenance Operations Bureau Manager Robert Livingstone, Business Operations Leah Salgado, Analyst, PRM Del Ransom, Community Recreation Services Guests: Emir Sayyid Fred Townes Susan Miller Lucy Johnson Greg Adler Ann Cantrell APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 15-018PR Recommendation to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting minutes of March 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: 6 - Julie Heggeness, Stacey Morrison, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette PRESENTATIONS Presentation to March 2015 Employee of the Month Fred Towns Presentation to outgoing Commissioner Rudolph Galindo COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS Page 2 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM HEARING 2. 15-019PR Adopt a resolution and approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2015 (FY 15) General Park fees and fee changes and make such changes effective April 17, 2015. Del Ransom administered the oath to those testifying at the hearing. Vice President Goldberg spoke. Director Chapjian spoke. Lucy Johnson spoke. A motion was made by Vice President Goldberg, seconded by Commissioner Heggeness, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Julie Heggeness, Stacey Morrison, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette 3. 15-020PR Recommendation to approve the fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment "A" in accordance with the Fee Waiver Policy. A motion was made by Vice President Goldberg, seconded by Commissioner Heggeness, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Julie Heggeness, Stacey Morrison, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette 4. 15-022PR Authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to execute all documents necessary to issue a revocable use permit to California Heights Parent Participation Nursery School, Inc. for the operation of a cooperative nursery school; including the nonexclusive use of the playground and continued placement/use of a storage shed at Somerset Park; and the nonexclusive use of the playground at Cherry Park as a backup site; on a month-to-month tenancy at the discretion of the Director. (District 7) Bob Livingstone provided the staff report. Page 3 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 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 Heggeness, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Julie Heggeness, Stacey Morrison, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette 5. 15-023PR Recommend the placement location of a memorial or commemorative bench outlined in Attachment “A”. (District 3) This PR-Agenda Item was withdrawn DIRECTOR'S REPORT TO COMMISSION 6. 15-021PR Recommendation to receive and file the Director's monthly highlights report, "We Create Community" for April of 2015. A motion was made by Commissioner Heggeness, seconded by Commissioner Sievers, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Julie Heggeness, Stacey Morrison, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette CORRESPONDENCE Rudolph Galindo - resignation as Parks & Recreation Commissioner Grace Earl - El Dorado Park Soccer Fields COMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Antonette - Chair President Antonette provided the report. Discussion of agenda and upcoming special meeting (date to be determined) on artificial turf. Page 4 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE Vice President Goldberg - Chair Vice President Goldberg provided the update. The 2015/2016 budget was discussed. MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE President Antonette - Chair President Antonette provided the report. The committee met at Willow Springs Park and toured the property and reviewed the master plan. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. President Antonette spoke. Stephen Scott provided an update on the Governor's executive order on water restrictions. We are working with our Water Department to understand impacts. President Antonette spoke. Stephen Scott spoke. Director Chapjian spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Sievers spoke. A discusstion ensued. MARKETING & RECREATION COMMITTEE Commissioner Morrison - Chair The Committee did not meet. Page 5 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 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 Commissioner Heggeness - Chair The Committee did not meet. A. Ranger Report The report was reviewed. President Antonette spoke. JOINT USE COMMITTEE MEETING - AD HOC Vacant - Chair OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Commissioner Sievers discussed recieving some calls and being approached by residents about fishing line, hooks, and debris at the duck ponds. Commissioner Sievers would like the Maintenance and Infrastructure Committee to take a look at the issue. President Antonette spoke. Director Chapjian spoke. Ann Cantrell spoke. Vice President Goldberg spoke. PUBLIC COMMENT: IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO ADJOURNMENT Page 6 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 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. Susan Miller spoke regarding bird nesting season. Vice President Goldberg spoke. Director Chapjian spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Ann Cantrell spoke regarding dogs being off leash illegally transvering the parking lot and beach to Rosie's Dog Beach and fencing off of the trees in the Belmont parking lot. Director Chapjian spoke. Susan Miller spoke. Vice President Goldberg spoke. Ann Cantrell spoke. STAFF COMMENTS Gladys Kaiser highlighted the profile in our newletter of one of our class instructors. Robert Livingstone advised we are working with Virginia Country Club to assist with tee times for their members when they close the country club to re-do the fairways. Hurley Owens spoke regarding hiring of our new Landscape Superintendent and he looks forward to working on our challenges with water. Commissioner Sievers asked for a status on the tree inventory. Mr. Owens stated the inventory is in draft form and under review. Director Chapjian announced he is looking forward to introducing our new landscape superintendent and park planning officer. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Vice President Goldberg gave a report on Dirtbag baseball. President Antonette stated we will be busy in the coming months. Page 7 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDERS MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE - Friday, May 1, 2015 - 9:00 AM, Administration Building, Small Conference Room FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE - Wednesday, May 13, 2015 - 3:00 PM, Administration Building, Small Conference Room EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Wednesday, May 13, 2015 - 4:00 PM, Administration Building, Small Conference Room PUBLIC SAFETY & PARK USAGE COMMITTEE - Thursday, May 21, 2015 - 8:00 AM, Administration Building, Small Conference Room NEXT MEETING The next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, May 21, 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 10:45 am Page 8 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 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, APRIL 16, 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