Parks and Recreation Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 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 Stephen P. Scott, Interim Director Stella Ursua, Commissioner Valerie Davis, Executive Assistant FINAL AGENDA AND APPROVED MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order by President Ron Antonette at 9:06 am, at the El Dorado West Sr. Center, Bridge Room. Acting Director Scott took roll call and confirmed a quorum. ROLL CALL A motion was made by Commissioner Heggeness and seconded by Vice President Goldberg to excuse Commissioner Ursua's absence to the September 17, 2015 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioners Julie Heggeness, Stacey Morrison, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Present: Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette Commissioners Stella Ursua Absent: Page 1 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM STAFF PRESENT: Stephen Scott - Acting Director - Parks, Recreation & Marine Robert Livingstone - PRM Contract Officer Meredith Reynolds - PRM Park Planning Officer Hurley Owens - Maintenance Bureau Manager Gladys Kaiser - Community Recreatoin Services Bureau Manager Amy Manning - Acting Business Operations Bureau Manager Michelle Wilson - Valerie Davis - Executive Assistant Leah Salgado - PRM Analyst GUESTS: Ann Cantrell - concerned citizen Stephanie Garcia - CSULB Student RJM Design Group Fernando Ramirez - CSULB student Raul Anzate - Cesar Chavez Ron Beeler - Carson Park Neighbors APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 15-054PR Recommendation to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting minutes of August 20, 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 Absent: 1 - Stella Ursua PRESENTATIONS Page 2 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Tamyln Sayre was announced as the August 2015 Employee of the Month. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Michelle Wilson spoke. HEARINGS 2. 15-055PR Adopt a resolution and approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2016 (FY 16) General Park fees and fee changes and make such changes effective October 1, 2015. The hearing was opened by President Antonette and the oath was administered by Executive Assistant Valerie Davis to parties testifying. Amy Manning provided the staff report. Acting Director Scott spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Amy Manning spoke. Vice President Goldberg spoke. A motion was made by Vice President Goldberg, 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 Absent: 1 - Stella Ursua President Antonette concluded the hearing. COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS 3. 15-056PR Authorize the Director, or his or her management designee, to execute the Personal Services and Instruction Agreements and amend Attanchment "A" of the agreements as needed. Page 3 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 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 Commissioner Heggeness, seconded by Vice President Goldberg, 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 Absent: 1 - Stella Ursua 4. 15-057PR 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 Heggeness spoke. President Antonette spoke. Mike Donelon spoke. A discussion ensued. A motion was made by Commissioner Heggeness, seconded by Vice President Goldberg, 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 Absent: 1 - Stella Ursua 5. 15-058PR Authorize the Director, or his or her management designee, to execute the Personal Service Agreements for Homeland Cultural Center and amend Attachment “A” of the agreements as needed. (District 6) Gladys Kaiser provided the staff report. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Vice President Goldberg spoke. Jim Ruggerillo spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Heggeness, seconded by Vice President Goldberg, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 4 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Yes: 6 - Julie Heggeness, Stacey Morrison, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette Absent: 1 - Stella Ursua 6. 15-059PR Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager or Designee to execute the First Amendment to Commercial License Agreement No. 33468 with Lee Ostendorf for the operation of a Farmers’ Market at Bixby Park, to add a Saturday Market and amend the License Fee. (District 2) Robert Livingstone provided the staff report. President Antonette spoke. Acting Director Scott 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: 6 - Julie Heggeness, Stacey Morrison, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette Absent: 1 - Stella Ursua DIRECTOR'S REPORT TO COMMISSION 7. 15-060PR Recommendation to receive and file the Director's monthly highlights report, "We Create Community" for September of 2015. A motion was made by Commissioner Heggeness, seconded by Commissioner Morrison, to received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Julie Heggeness, Stacey Morrison, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette Absent: 1 - Stella Ursua Page 5 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM 1. Budget Update Acting Director Scott provided the update. Vice President Goldberg spoke. 2. Water Conservation Update Hurley Owens provided the update. Acting Director Scott spoke. Ann Cantrell spoke. Commissioner Sievers spoke. Commissioner Morrison spoke. Vice President Goldberg spoke. A discussion ensued. CORRESPONDENCE None STUDY SESSION Houghton Park Master Plan Meredith Reynolds provided the presentation. Commissioner Morrison requested the square footage for the clubhouse building. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Vice President Goldberg spoke. President Antonette spoke. A discussion ensued. Ron Beeler spoke. COMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS Page 6 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Antonette provided the update. The agenda was reviewed. FINANCE & APPEALS Vice President Goldberg - Chair Commissioner Heggeness provided the update. Fee waivers were reviewed. MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE President Antonette provided the update. MARKETING & RECREATION COMMITTEE Commissioner Morrison provided the update. The committee met and reviewed marketing efforts related to dissemination of Parks & Recreation information to LBUSD Back to School nights. PUBLIC SAFETY & PARK USAGE COMMITTEE Commissioner Heggeness - Chair The Committee did not meet. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS None Page 7 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 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. Ann Cantrell spoke regarding artificial turf. Acting Director Scott spoke. Ron Beeler spoke. STAFF COMMENTS Gladys Kaiser reported on start of school year and after school programming. Upcoming events: Movies in the Park, Cinderella at El Dorado Park West Friday, September 18; READY Preparedness Expo on September 19 at Heartwell Park; also on Saturday, September 19 the California Coastal Cleanup and finally on October 10, the El Dorado Nature Center annual Native Plant Sale. Meredith Reynolds provided an brief update on Parks projects. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Page 8 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Commissioner Zanatta thanked CRS Superintendent Michelle Wilson for a quick response to an information request. A thank you also to Valerie Davis for saving paper and postage with the new LINK process. Commissioner Morrison spoke regarding Willow Springs Park and a future presentation to the Commission. Meredith Reynolds spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Sievers spoke. Commissioner Sievers spoke regarding attending a Los Cerritos Wetlands event on the north side of the Colorado Lagoon. It was a very nice event. Vice President Goldberg reported kicking off the "100 Days of Fall" with a neighborhood concert sponsored by the 3rd District and Assemblyman Patrick O'Donnell on September 18, 2015. President Antonette spoke regarding fall soccer season. He appreciates the department is looking at all options to make playing fields safer with a goal of striking a balance for residents and athletes. Commissioner Zanatta asked for staff to keep in touch with Code Enforcement regarding the private oil operations at Willow Springs. NEXT MEETING The next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2015, at the El Dorado Park West Community Center, Senior Center Library located at 2800 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach, CA 90815. ADJOURNMENT Page 9 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 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 LINKLB System at http://www.longbeach.gov/linklb. 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 10 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 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 11 of 11