Parks and Recreation Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 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 Marie Knight, Director Stella Ursua, Commissioner Valerie Davis, Executive Assistant Margo Morales, Commissioner FINISHED AGENDA AND APPROVED MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order by President Ron Antonette at 9:03 a.m., at the El Dorado West, Sr. Center Library. Director Marie KNight took roll call and confirmed a quorum. ROLL CALL Commissioners Stella Ursua, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Present: Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette Commissioners Julie Heggeness Absent: A motion was made by Vice President Goldberg and seconded by Commissioner Ursua to excuse Commissioner Heggeness from the April 21, 2016, Parks & Recreation Commission. The motion carried. STAFF PRESENT: Marie Knight - Director Stephen Scott - Business Operations Bureau Manager Hurley Owens - Maintenance Operations Bureau Manager Gladys Kaiser - Community Recreation Services Manager Robert Livingstone - Business Operations Superintendent Meredith Reynolds - Park Planning Officer Valerie Davis - Executive Assistant Leah Salgado - PRM Analyst Page 1 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM GUESTS: Aparna Venkatasaure - Long Beach resident Gian Grant - St. Anthony High School Kristin Dunn - Promenade Area Residents Association (PARA) Joen Garnica - PARA Debra Kahookele - PARA Susan Miller - Long Beach resident Ann Cantrell Lucy Johnson - Aquatics Capital Diana Palamadiana- St. Anthony High School PRESENTATIONS EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH - March 2016 Michelle Wilson introduced Joy Warren, Superintendent of Community Recreation Services who presented Meaghan O'Neill with the March 2016 Employee of the Month INTRODUCTION - Community Recreation Services Staff Promotions Gladys Kaiser introduced recently promoted employees, Susan Edinger, Erin Kellogg, Naturalist and Gabriel Cruz, Field Permits. Additionally, Hurley Owens recognized Ken Roberts on his permanent appointment to Maintenance Operations Bureau Superintendent of Facilities. Congratulations to all on your achievments! Vice President Goldberg spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Director Knight spoke. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Page 2 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM 1. 16-017PR Recommendation to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting minutes of March 17, 2016. Commissioner Morales abstained from the vote due to her excused absence at the March 17, 2016 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. A motion was made by Vice President Goldberg, seconded by Commissioner Ursua, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Stella Ursua, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette Abstain: 1 - Margo Morales Absent: 1 - Julie Heggeness COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS 2. 16-019PR Recommendation to approve the fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment "A", in accordance with the Fee Waiver policy. Gladys Kaiser provided the staff report. President Antonette spoke. Mike Donelon spoke on behalf of the ASK Foundation. Commissioner Zanatta 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 - Stella Ursua, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette Absent: 1 - Julie Heggeness 3. 16-020PR Authorize the Director of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine 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. Page 3 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Commissioner Ursua spoke. Robert Livingstone spoke. A motion was made by Vice President Goldberg, seconded by Commissioner Zanatta, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Stella Ursua, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette Absent: 1 - Julie Heggeness 4. 16-021PR Authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to execute all documents necessary to re-issue a Use Permit to LARPBO: Los Angeles Responsible Pit Bull Owners, dba LARPBO Dog Training for the continued provision of on-leash dog training/handling classes (commercial recreation) at Stearns Champions Park for a term of three years, with one, two-year renewal option, at the discretion of the Director or his designee beginning April 12, 2016. (District 4) Robert Livingstone provided the staff report. Commissioner Morales spoke. Robert Livingstone spoke. Commissioner Ursua spoke. A discussion ensued. Commissioner Sievers spoke. President Antonette 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 - Stella Ursua, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette Absent: 1 - Julie Heggeness 5. 16-022PR Recommend to the City Manager the approval of a Tot Lot as an improvement for public recreation at Promenade Square Park, which meets a recreational need within the City. (District 2) Page 4 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Meredith Reynolds provided the staff report. Commissioner Sievers spoke. Commissioner Ursua spoke. Meredith Reynolds spoke. A discussion ensued. Debra KahookelePromenade Area Residents Association (PARA). Joen Gardica spoke in favor of the project on behalf of the East Village Association. A motion was made by Vice President Goldberg, seconded by Commissioner Zanatta, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Stella Ursua, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette Absent: 1 - Julie Heggeness DIRECTOR'S REPORT TO COMMISSION 6. 16-018PR Recommendation to receive and file the Director's monthly highlights report, "We Create Community", for April 2016. Director Knight provided the update. A motion was made by Vice President Goldberg, seconded by Commissioner Zanatta, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Stella Ursua, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette Absent: 1 - Julie Heggeness 1. Budget Update - Stephen Scott CORRESPONDENCE Page 5 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Ann Cantrell - email correspondence from March 23, 2016 Letters from Senior Citizen Advisory Commission 7. 16-023PR Recommendation to receive and file correspondence for April, 2016. Ann Cantrell spoke. President Antonette spoke. Hurley Owens spoke. Vice President Goldberg spoke. Commissioner Sievers spoke. A discussion ensued. 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, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette Absent: 1 - Julie Heggeness COMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chair Antonette stated the committee met and the agenda for the April 21, 2016 meeting was reviewed. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE Chair Goldberg stated the committee met and the Fee Waivers were reviewed. President Antonette spoke. Page 6 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE Chair Antonette stated the committee met at the Drake/Chavez future project site. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. MARKETING & RECREATION COMMITTEE Chair Zanatta stated the committee met and disucssed future marketing opportunities. PARKS USAGE & REGULATIONS COMMITTEE Chair Ursua stated the committee met the previous week to discuss topics to bring to the committee. 1. Special Events and Filming Report - The Special Events and FIliming report was reviewed. JOINT USE COMMITTEE Chair Sievers stated the committee met after the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on March 17, 2016. Steve Scott spoke regarding identifying opportunities with LBUSD. Vice President Goldberg spoke. Director Knight spoke. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS None Page 7 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 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. Commissioner Zanatta introduced St. Anthony student, Diana Palma. Ms. Palmer presented her findings in a global research study who presented her findings of an experiment of the Marine life to establish growth rates and the impact of water temperatures in Long Beach. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Vice President Goldberg spoke. Commissioner Ursua spoke. Dr. Grant from St. Anthony's High School spoke. A discussion ensued. Susan Miller spoke regarding nesting. Lucy Johnston spoke regarding Belmont Pool. Commissioner Sievers spoke. STAFF COMMENTS Gladys Kaiser reported on day camp registration and Earth Day activities Director Knight spoke. Valerie Davis asked commissioners to forward any changes in schedules for subcommittee meetings to her so she can ensure staff assigned to the sub-committee have the meetings on their calendars and reserve appropriate conference rooms. Director Knight thanked all for the warm welcome. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Page 8 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Commissioner Ursua relayed information on the Green Event at Admiral Kidd Park on April 30, 2016. Commissioner Zanatta thanked the Commission and Staff for allowing Ms. Palma to make her presentation. Vice President Goldberg encouraged Commissioners to attend the upcoming Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament, as well as the upcoming baseball game at Blair Field between CSULB and San Jose. NEXT MEETING The next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2016, 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 a.m. Page 9 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 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 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, APRIL 21, 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