Parks and Recreation Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016 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 Ron Sievers, Commissioner David Zanatta, Commissioner Stephen P. Scott, Interim Director Stella Ursua, Commissioner Valerie Davis, Executive Assistant Margo Morales, Commissioner FINAL APPROVED MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order by President Ron Antonette at 9:11 a.m., at the El Dorado West, Sr. Center, Library. Interim Director Scott took roll call and confirmed a quorum. ROLL CALL Commissioners Stella Ursua, Julie Heggeness, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Present: Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette Commissioners Margo Morales Absent: A motion was made by Commissioner Heggeness and seconded by Vice President Goldberg to excuse Commissioner Morales from the March 17, 2016 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting. The motion carried. STAFF PRESENT: Stephen Scott - Interim Director Hurley Owens - Maintenance Bureau Manager Robert Livingstone - Superintendent of Golf Operations and Contracts Meredith Reynolds - Park Planning Officer Amy Manning - Acting Business Operations Bureau Manager Gladys Kaiser - Community Recreation Services Bureau Manager Valerie Davis - Executive Assistant Leah Salgado - PRM Analyst Michelle Wilson - Community Recreation Services Superintendent. Page 1 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM GUESTS: Don Darnauer - Sr. Citizen's Advisory Commission Sam Lor - Sr. Citizen's Advisory Commission Kevin King - resident Lucy Johnson - Aquatics Capital of America Ann Cantrell - resident Anna Christensen - Los Cerritos Wetlands Trust Joni King - resident Joe Palmer - resident PRESENTATIONS EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH - February 2016 Tara Yeats introduced Karen Larsen - February 2016 Employee of the month. Karen was nominated by all of her internal customers. Michelle Wilson spoke. Congratulations Karen! APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 16-010PR Recommendation to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting minutes of February 18, 2016. A motion was made by Commissioner Heggeness, seconded by Vice President Goldberg, to approve the recommendation . The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Stella Ursua, Julie Heggeness, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette Absent: 1 - Margo Morales COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS Page 2 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM 2. 16-011PR 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 Zanatta spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Vice President Goldberg spoke. Kathleen Irvine with Wilmore City Heritage spoke. Vice President Goldberg spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Zanatta, seconded by Vice President Goldberg, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Stella Ursua, Julie Heggeness, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette Absent: 1 - Margo Morales 3. 16-012PR Recommend to the City Manager, the approval of a Tot Lot as an improvement for public recreation at 2331 Locust Avenue, which meets a recreational need within the City. (District 6) Meredith Reynolds provided the Staff Report. President Antonette spoke. Meredith Reynolds spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Vice President Goldberg spoke. Interim Director Scott spoke. Commissioner Sievers spoke. A discussion ensued. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Ursua spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Heggeness, seconded by Vice President Goldberg, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 3 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Yes: 6 - Stella Ursua, Julie Heggeness, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette Absent: 1 - Margo Morales 4. 16-013PR Approve the proposed Basketball Court installation in the central portion of Marina Vista Park between the walking path and tennis court, which meets a recreational need within the City. (District 3) Meredith Reynolds provided the Staff Report. Vice President Goldberg spoke. Interim Director Scott spoke. Commissioner Sievers spoke. Kevin King - Alamitos Heights resident, spoke in opposition. Joe Palmer - Alamitos Heights resident, spoke in opposition. Commissioner Goldberg spoke. Interim Director Scott spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Ursua spoke. Commissioner Goldberg spoke. Joe Palmer spoke. A discussion ensued. A motion was made by Vice President Goldberg, seconded by Commissioner Heggeness, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Stella Ursua, Julie Heggeness, Ron Sievers, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette No: 1 - David Zanatta Absent: 1 - Margo Morales 5. 16-014PR Allow the like-for-like refurbishment of the Cricket Pitch in Marina Vista Park, and authorized the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to execute any documents that may be necessary to facilitate the project. (District 3) Robert Livingstone provided the Staff Report. Joe Palmer - Alamitos Heights resident, spoke regarding changing the direction of the Cricket Pitch area in the interest of the residents on Colorado Avenue for Page 4 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM safety. Vice President Goldberg spoke. Interim Director Scott spoke. Joe Palmer spoke. Vice President Goldberg spoke. President Antonette offered a friendly amendment to direct staff to work with the Long Beach Cricket organizer to optimize the location if possible. Vice President Goldberg accepted the friendly amendment. President Antonette spoke. Robert Livingstone spoke. Commissioner Heggeness spoke. A discussion ensued. Ana Christiansen spoke. A motion was made by Vice President Goldberg, seconded by Commissioner Zanatta, to approve recommendation. A friendly amendment to the motion was made by President Antonette to direct staff to work with Long Beach Cricket Club to optimize the location of the Cricket Pitch area. Commissioner Zanatta seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Stella Ursua, Julie Heggeness, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette Absent: 1 - Margo Morales DIRECTOR'S REPORT TO COMMISSION 6. 16-015PR Recommendation to receive and file the Director's monthly highlights report, "We Create Community", for March 2016. Interim Director Scott provided the update. Interim Director Scott spoke and provided an update on the fiscal outlook for the City as well as 2015 accomplishments. Vice President Goldberg spoke. Interim Director Scott spoke. Page 5 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Commissioner Sievers spoke. A discussion ensued. A motion was made by Vice President Goldberg, seconded by Commissioner Sievers, to receive and file. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Stella Ursua, Julie Heggeness, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette Absent: 1 - Margo Morales 1. Budget Update - Amy Manning CORRESPONDENCE 7. 16-016PR Recommendation to receive and file correspondence for March, 2016. Ann Cantrell - email correspondence from February 22, 25, 28 and March 6 and 11, 2016. Vice President Goldberg spoke. Interim Director Scott spoke. Hurley Owens provided an update on the organic products being discussed for possible use by PRM for weed control. Commissioner Sievers spoke. Hurley Owens spoke. Interim Director Scott spoke. Ann Cantrell spoke. Hurley Owens spoke. A discussion ensued. Anna Christensen spoke. Vice President Goldberg spoke. Commissioner Ursua spoke. Hurley Owens spoke. Commissioner Sievers spoke. President Antonette spoke. A discussion ensued. Page 6 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016 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 Zanatta, to receive and file. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Stella Ursua, Julie Heggeness, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette Absent: 1 - Margo Morales COMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Antonette provided the update. The agenda was discussed. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE Vice President Goldberg provided the update. Fee waivers were discussed. MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE President Antonette stated the Committee did not meet due to schedules surrounding the CPRS Conference. MARKETING & RECREATION COMMITTEE Commissioner Zanatta provided the update. The committee met and discussed supplying a one-page sheet surrounding ground breakings and events, giving the Commission more information. PARKS USAGE & REGULATIONS COMMITTEE Commissioner Ursua stated the Committee did not meet. 1. Park Ranger Report 2. Special Events and Filming Report Page 7 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM JOINT USE COMMITTEE Commissioner Sievers stated the Committee would meet directly after the Commission meeting. He has distributed some information regarding Joint Use and welcomes ideas whether on the Committee or not. OLD BUSINESS - none NEW BUSINESS - none 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. Sr. Advisory Commissioner Don Donauer spoke regarding seniors in the City. He invited the Commissioners to attend a Sr. Citizen's Advisory Commission meeting and asked that the Commission be recognized in the Director's "We Create Community" report. Sr. Advisory Commissioner Samuel Lor spoke regarding the upcoming Cambodian New Year events. Vice President Goldberg spoke. President Antonette spoke. Joni King - Alamitos Heights resident, spoke regarding the Joint Use Sub-Committee and possible discussion about the number of basketball courts at Rogers Middle School. Ann Cantrell spoke regarding filming in the parks and artificial turf. Commissioner Sievers spoke. Vice President Goldberg spoke. Page 8 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM STAFF COMMENTS: Gladys Kaiser thanked the Sr. Advisory Commission and discussed upcoming Spring Break activities. Valerie Davis reminded Commissioners of the requirement to file the FORM 700 prior to the April 1, 2016 deadline. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Commissioner Sievers thanked Interim Director Scott for his service during the past nine months. Commissioner Ursua thanked Interim Director Scott and Amy Manning for their hard work during the past months and reported on the recent Green Event. Commissioner Zanatta thanked Interim Director Scott and Amy Manning for their hard work and thanked staff for their work on the CPRS Conference. Vice President Goldberg thanked Interim Director Scott. NEXT MEETING The next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2016, 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, MARCH 17, 2016 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 10:56 a.m. 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, MARCH 17, 2016 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 Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 72 business hours prior to the Commission meeting. Kung nais ang pagsasalin ng nakasulat na wika ng agenda ng Komisyon at ang minutes para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring isagawa ang iyong hiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras ng negosyo bago ang pagpupulong ng Commission. Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y actas de la comisión para personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas hábiles antes de la reunión de la comisión. Page 11 of 11