Parks and Recreation Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MAY 19, 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 Presdient Ron Antonette at 9:05 a.m., at the El Dorado Park West, Sr. Center Library. Director Marie Knight took roll call and confirmed a quorum. ROLL CALL Commissioners Stella Ursua, Julie Heggeness, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, Present: David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette STAFF PRESENT: Marie Knight - Director Stephen Scott - Business Operations Bureau Manager Gladys Kaiser - Community Recreation Services Bureau Manager Hurley Owens - Maintenance Operations Bureau Manager Robert Livingstone - Business Operations Bureau Superintendent of Contracts and Golf Operations Meredith Reynolds - Park Planning Officer Valerie Davis - Executive Assistant Leah Salgado - PRM Analyst Page 1 of 12 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM GUESTS PRESENT: Donald Galaz - Racers Who Care Reverend Leon Wood Jr. - Success in Challenges, Inc. Lucy Johnson Ann Cantrell Ramen Vasishth Kirk Davis - Downtown Long Beach Lions Club Alexis Marrero - Stearns Resident and Stearns Musical Theater PRESENTATIONS Employee of the Month - April 2016 Ms. Veronica Ortega introduced Javier Velasquez, Employee of the Month for April 2016. Mr. Velasquez has inspired staff by working with at risk youth to find a sense of purpose. Congratulations! President Antonette spoke. Director Knight spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Recognition - Racers Who Care - Joy Warren Recognition to Mr. Donald Galaz with "Racers who Care". Racers who Care sponsors hundreds of children to attend the annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach to be mentored by real race car drivers and crews. We appreciate your efforts! Page 2 of 12 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Presentation on information regarding measures A and B - Tom Modica - Assistant City Manager Mr. Modica relayed information to the Commissioners regarding the upcoming ballot measures, A&B. Commissioner Ursua spoke. Commissioner Goldberg spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. President Antonette asked if there was any public comment. Ann Cantrell spoke. Ramen Vasishth spoke. Mr. Modica spoke. Alexis Marrero spoke. A discussion ensued. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 16-024PR Recommendation to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting minutes of April 21, 2016. A motion was made by Vice President Goldberg, seconded by Commissioner Ursua, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Stella Ursua, Julie Heggeness, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS 2. 16-025PR Recommendation to approve the fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment "A", in accordance with the Fee Waiver policy. Gladys Kaiser provided the staff report. Page 3 of 12 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MAY 19, 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 Morales, to approve recommendation with the exception of, #4660, United Jr. Olympic Archery, #5719, Long Beach Community Band and #5726, Pasadena Sr. Center, for separate discussion. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Stella Ursua, Julie Heggeness, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette President Antonette asked for a friendly amendment to the motion to also pull #5718, Success in Challenges, for futher discussion. Vice President Goldberg accepted the amendment and it was seconded by Commissioner Morales. Fee Waiver #5718, Success in Challenges, was discussed. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Reverend Leon Wood, Jr. spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. A motion was made by Vice President Goldberg and seconded by Commissioner Zanatta to approve the fee waiver, #5718, Success in Challenges. The motion carried unanimously. Page 4 of 12 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Fee Waiver #5726, Pasadena Sr. Center, was discussed. Vice President Goldberg spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Commissioner Ursua spoke. Director Knight spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. A discussion ensued. Ann Cantrell spoke. Ramen Vasishth spoke. Luch Johnson spoke. President Antonette spoke. Vice President Goldberg spoke. A discussion ensued. Commissioner Zanatta spoke A motion was made by President Antonette and seconded by Commissioner Morales to deny the fee waiver, #5726, Pasadena Sr. Center. The motion carried unanimously. Fee Waiver #4660, United Jr. Olympic Archery, was discussed. Commissioner Sievers spoke. Commissioner Ursua spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Director Knight spoke. President Antonette spoke. A discussion ensued. A motion as made by Vice President Goldberg and seconded by Commissioner Heggeness to deny the fee waiver, #4660, United Jr. Olympic Archery. The motion carried unanimously. Page 5 of 12 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Fee Waiver #5719, Long Beach Community Band, was discussed. President Antonette spoke. Vice President Goldberg spoke. Lucy Johnson spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Commissioner Morales spoke. A motion was made by Vice President Goldberg and seconded by Commissioner Heggeness to approved the fee waiver, #5719, Long Beach Community Band. The motion carried with Commissioner Morales recused herself from the vote due to a potential conflict of interest. 3. 16-026PR Approve and authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to issue standard "Permits for the Operation of a Picnic Service Concession": at El Dorado Regional Park, El Dorado Park and Recreation Park, with picnic catering providers, for a term of three and one-half years from June 1, 2016 through December 31, 2019, with one, three-year renewal option at the discretion of the Director. (Council Districts 3 & 5) Robert Livingstone provided the staff report. Commissioner Morales spoke. Robert Livingstone spoke. President Antonette 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, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette 4. 16-027PR Support the installation of a storage container in proximity to Field #6 in El Dorado Park and authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to execute a Right of Entry Permit and any other necessary documents, for Long Beach Pop Warner Football & Cheer, a non-profit corporation, and/or its agents, to make various improvements, and to accept a donation of planning, labor and materials for a period of Page 6 of 12 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM two-years with a one-year extension at the discretion of the Director. (District 5) Robert Livingstone provided the staff report. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Vice President Goldberg spoke. Ramen Vasishth spoke. President Antonette spoke. Director Knight 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, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette DIRECTOR'S REPORT TO COMMISSION 5. 16-028PR Recommendation to receive and file the Director's monthly highlights report, "We Create Community", for May 2016. Director Knight provided the update. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Director Knight spoke. Robert Livingstone spoke. Commissioner Ursua spoke. A discussion ensued. A motion was made by Commissioner Heggeness, seconded by Vice President Goldberg, to receive and file the Directors Report for May, 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Stella Ursua, Julie Heggeness, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Ron Antonette Page 7 of 12 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM CORRESPONDENCE None COMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Ron Antonette, Chair FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE Ben Goldberg, Chair The Committee met - Budget and the Fee Waiver policy was discussed. MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE Ron Antonette, Chair The Committee met at the PE Right of Way to look at the project. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. MARKETING & RECREATION COMMITTEE David Zanatta - Chair The Committee did not meet. PARKS USAGE & REGULATIONS COMMITTEE Stella Ursua, Chair The Committee met. Customer service and park permitting process were discussed. 1. Special Events and Filming Report Page 8 of 12 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MAY 19, 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 Ron Sievers, Chair The Committee did not meet. 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. The Brown Act prohibits the Commission from responding to public comments on non-agenda items. Ann Cantrell spoke regarding use of Round Up. Ramen Vasishth spoke regarding the Joint Use Committee. Steve Scott spoke. ' Alexis Morero spoke regarding Stearns Park and the excellent work on behalf of PRM Maintenance. She also spoke regarding the musical theater group that she has and asked if PRM could assist in recruitment of teens into her program. Kirk Davis spoke on behalf of the Downtown Lions Club and an upcoming event. Page 9 of 12 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MAY 19, 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 spoke regarding upcoming 100 Days of Summer campaign and the Summer kick-off concert to be held at Marine Stadium on Friday, May 27th. Valerie Davis stated there would also be a Meet and Greet for Marie Knight at the Summer kick - off concert. Hurley Owens spoke regarding testing of pesticides and the testing being conducted. He provided information regarding the fencing being installed in parks to rehabilitate our soccer fields, as well as the amount of work orders processed through Maintenance. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Commissioner Sievers spoke regarding the use of Round Up and the need for a serious discussion about it's application. Commissioner Ursua thanked all who attended the Green Prize Festival. Veronica Ortega and her staff were wonderful! The community was thrilled with the event. The next event will be in April 2017, most likely in North Long Beach. Commissioner Zanatta congratulated Commissioner Ursua on the success of the Green Prize Festival. NEXT MEETING The next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at the El Dorado Park West Community Center, Senior Center Library located at 2800 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach, CA 90815. ADJOURNMENT Page 10 of 12 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MAY 19, 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 11:35 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 11 of 12 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MAY 19, 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 12 of 12