Parks and Recreation Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 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 FINISHED AGENDA & DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order by President Ron Antonette at 9:05 am, at the El Dorado West Sr. Center, Library. Acting Director Scott to roll call and confirmed a quorum. ROLL CALL Commissioners Stella Ursua, Julie Heggeness, Stacey Morrison, Ron Sievers, Present: David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette Page 1 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 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 Amy Bodek - Director of Development Services Amy Manning - Bureau Manager, Business Operations Gladys Kaiser - Bureau Manager, Community Recreation Services Hurley Owens - Bureau Manager, Maintenance Operations Meredith Reynolds - Park Planning Officer Robert Livingstone - Contracts Officer - Parks, Recreation & Marine Michelle Wilson - Superintendent, Community Recreation Services Valerie Davis - Executive Assistant GUESTS: Ann Cantrell - resident David P. Denevan - Lincoln Park Cannon project Susan Miller - resident Lucy Johnson - resident PRESENTATIONS Employee of the Month - Jason Gunkle of the Maintenance Operations Bureau was presented with the Employee of the Month for the month of July 2015. Marla Camerino of the Community Recreation Services Bureau was presented with the September 2015 Employee of the Month. Congratulations to both recipients! APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 15-061PR Recommendation to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting minutes of September 17, 2015. Page 2 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 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: 7 - Stella Ursua, Julie Heggeness, Stacey Morrison, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS Item #5 was taken out of order in the interest of attendees schedules. 5. 15-065PR Recommend approval of the design of Lincoln Park to the Planning Commission and City Council. (District 2) Meredith Reynolds presented a brief verbal overview of the September 15, 2015 presentation on Lincoln Park. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Acting Director Scott spoke. President Antonette called for public comment. David Denevan spoke. Amy Bodek, Director of Development Services spoke. A discussion ensued. Ann Cantrell spoke. Director Bodek spoke. Vice President Goldberg spoke. Commissioner Sievers spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. President Antonette spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Heggeness, seconded by Vice President Goldberg, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 3 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Yes: 7 - Stella Ursua, Julie Heggeness, Stacey Morrison, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette 2. 15-062PR 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. A motion was made by Vice President Goldberg, seconded by Commissioner Heggeness, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Stella Ursua, Julie Heggeness, Stacey Morrison, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette 3. 15-063PR Recommendation to approve the fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment "A" in accordance with the Fee Waiver policy. Gladys Kaiser presented the staff report. 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 - Stella Ursua, Julie Heggeness, Stacey Morrison, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette 4. 15-064PR Authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to execute all documents necessary to enter into an agreement with the Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging for the continuation of the Senior Community Services Employment Program at the Long Beach Senior Center located at 1150 East 4th Street, Long Beach, for a term of three years, ending on June 30, 2018. (District 2) Commissioner Ursua spoke. Page 4 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 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 Zanatta, seconded by Commissioner Sievers, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Stella Ursua, Julie Heggeness, Stacey Morrison, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette 6. 15-066PR Recommend approval of the Houghton Park Master Plan to the City Council. (District 9) Meredith Reynolds provided the staff report. Vice President Goldberg spoke. Commissioner Ursua spoke. Commissioner Morrison spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Meredeth Reynolds spoke. President Antonette spoke. Robert Livingstone 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 - Stella Ursua, Julie Heggeness, Stacey Morrison, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette DIRECTOR'S REPORT TO COMMISSION 7. 15-067PR Recommendation to receive and file the Director's monthly highlights report, "We Create Community" for October of 2015. Acting Director Scott provided the update. A motion was made by Vice President Goldberg, seconded by Commissioner Ursua, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 5 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Yes: 7 - Stella Ursua, Julie Heggeness, Stacey Morrison, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette A. Update on irrigation projects - Meredith Reynolds CORRESPONDENCE Morgan T. Humphry - Lincoln Park Historical Cannon Ann Cantrell - Artificial Turf David Denevan - Lincoln Park Historical Cannon A motion was made by Vice President Goldberg and seconded by Commissioner Heggeness to receive and file correspondence for October 2015. COMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Antonette provided the update. The Lincoln Park presentation was discussed. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE Vice President Goldberg provided the report. Discussion centered around the Livingston Tot Lot and recent damage to playground equipment due to a vehicle accident that impacted the park. MARKETING & RECREATION COMMITTEE Commissioner Morrison - Chair The Committee did not meet. Page 6 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE President Antonette - Chair The Committee met. Commissioner Sievers provided an update. The group toured El Dorado Regional Park. Fishing line disposal was discussed as well as the habitats existing in dead trees in the parks. PARKS USAGE & REGULATIONS COMMITTEE Commissioner Heggeness - Chair The Committee did not meet. A. Special Events and Filming report was reviewed B. Ranger report was reviewed OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS None PUBLIC COMMENT: IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO ADJOURNMENT Page 7 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 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. Lucy Johnson spoke regarding condition of the beach at Bayshore and the need for dredging. In addition she spoke regarding the lack of soap in the showers at the pool. Ann Cantrell thanked the Maintenance and Infrastructure Committee for looking into fishing line disposal. Ms. Cantrell also asked about the status of bids on artificial turf. Acting Director Scott indicated the bidding process is still open. STAFF COMMENTS: Gladys Kaiser provided information on upcoming events, including the Youth Fishing Derby, El Dorado Nature Center trail walk and Sugar Peach Festival. Amy Manning advised the Winter Recreation Connection guide is published. Acting Director Scott advised PRM is finishing closing out the 2015 Fiscal Year. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Commissioner Zanatta requested an update on Marine Bureau Operations. Commissioner Heggeness provided a report on the recent tour with the Metropolitan Water District. Commissioner Sievers advised there will be a free concert for Partners of Parks members at the El Dorado Nature Center on November 14, 2015. NEXT MEETING Page 8 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM The next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 9:00 am, 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 adourned at 10:39 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 9 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 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