Parks and Recreation Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Ben Goldberg, President Ron Antonette, Commissioner Julie Heggeness, Vice President Ron Sievers, Commissioner David Zanatta, Commissioner Marie Knight, Director Stella Ursua, Commissioner Valerie Davis, Executive Assistant Margo Morales, Commissioner FINAL AGENDA & APPROVED REVISED MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order by President Goldberg at 9:02 a.m., at the El Dorado Senior Center Library. Director Marie Knight took roll call and confirmed a quorum. ROLL CALL Commissioners Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, Julie Present: Heggeness, David Zanatta and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Staff Present: Marie Knight - Director Stephen Scott - Deputy Director Glady Kaiser - Manager, Community Recreation Services Bureau Ken Roberts- Superintendent, Maintenance Operations Bureau Robert Livingstone - Superintendent of Contracts and Golf Operations Meredith Reynolds - Park Planning Officer Leah Salgado - Analyst Valerie Davis - Executive Assistant Michelle Wilson - Superintendent, Community Recreation Services Bureau Sherlynn Beatty - Supervisor, Community Recreation Services Bureau Page 1 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Guests Present: Julie Cicileo - Concerned resident Ruby Arraiga - Concerned resident Kinga Dobos Attias - Concerned resident Charmain Wunsch - Concerned resident Representatives of North Long Beach Football and Cheer Representative of Los Angeles Arch Diocese PRESENTATIONS Employee of the Month - October, 2016 Sherlynn Beatty presented Narobert Pech as October, 2016 Employee of the Month. Narobert's ability to motivate and mentor participants and co-workers is outstanding! Congratulations! APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 16-066PR Recommendation to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting minutes of October 20, 2016. A motion was made by Commissioner Morales, seconded by Commissioner Sievers, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, Julie Heggeness, David Zanatta and Benjamin Alan Goldberg COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS 2. 16-067PR 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. Page 2 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Gladys Kaiser presented the staff report. A motion was made by Vice President Heggeness, seconded by Commissioner Morales, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, Julie Heggeness, David Zanatta and Benjamin Alan Goldberg 3. 16-068PR Recommendation to approve the fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment "A", in accordance with the Fee Waiver policy. Gladys Kaiser presented the staff report. A motion was made by Vice President Heggeness, seconded by Commissioner Antonette, to approve the recommendation with the exception of the request from North Long Beach Football and Cheer, to be discussed separately. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, Julie Heggeness, David Zanatta and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Gladys Kaiser spoke Vice President Heggeness spoke President Goldberg spoke Representatives from North Long Beach Football & Cheer spoke Discussion ensued Commissioner Zanatta spoke President Goldberg spoke Director Knight spoke Commissioner Ursua spoke Commissioner Antonette spoke Gladys Kaiser spoke. Page 3 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 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 Commissioner Antonette and seconded by Vice President Heggeness, to deny the fee waiver request for North Long Beach Football and Cheer and waiver the late fees associated with the permit. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: Ron Antonette, Julie Heggeness, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta and Benjamin Alan Goldberg DIRECTOR'S REPORT TO COMMISSION 4. 16-069PR Recommendation to receive and file the Director's monthly highlights report, "We Create Community", for November, 2016. Director Knight provided the update. Commissioner Antonette spoke Commissioner Sievers spoke A discussion ensued A motion was made by Commissioner Antonette, seconded by Vice President Heggeness, to receive and file the November, 2016 Director's Report. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, Julie Heggeness, David Zanatta and Benjamin Alan Goldberg CORRESPONDENCE 5. 16-070PR Receive and File Correspondence for the November 17, 2016, Parks & Recreation Commission meeting. Valerie Davis spoke Director Knight spoke President Goldberg spoke Page 4 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 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 Heggeness, seconded by Commissioner Ursua, to received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, Julie Heggeness, David Zanatta and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Email correspondence from Kinga Dobos Attias COMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Goldberg provided the update and reported the agenda was discussed. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE Vice President Heggeness provided the report. Fee waivers were discussed. President Goldberg spoke Deputy Director Scott spoke MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE Commissioner Antonette provided the report. The Committee met at Houghton Park. Meredith Reynolds spoke. MARKETING & RECREATION COMMITTEE Commissioner Zanatta stated the committee did not meet this month, however, will be meeting in December. Page 5 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM PARK USAGE & REGULATIONS COMMITTEE Commissioner Ursua provided the report. The committee met and discussed the field audit being conducted to ensure equitable use of fields. Commissioner Morales spoke Commissioner Ursua spoke JOINT USE COMMITTEE Commissioner Sievers stated the committee did not meet. However, the Park Usage and Regulations Committee work on the field audit will provide valuable information for Joint Use. Director Knight spoke President Goldberg spoke OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Director Knight advised we will be having a Commission meeting in December. There are potentially 2 items coming forward regarding naming of a City park. Please advise as soon as possible if you will not be at the December meeting. President Goldberg spoke Commissioner Antonette spoke Director Knight spoke A discussion ensued Commissioner Zanatta spoke President Goldberg spoke Director Knight spoke A discussion ensued PUBLIC COMMENT: IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO ADJOURNMENT Page 6 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2016 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. The Brown Act prohibits Commissioners from responding to comments on non-agenda items. President Goldberg spoke Commissioner Sievers spoke Director Knight spoke Kinga Dobos Attias - resident regarding median on the north side of the street at Livingston and Ocean Blvd. Charmaine - resident regarding median on the north side of the street at Livingston and Ocean Blvd. President Goldberg spoke Director Knight spoke Commissioner Zanatta spoke A discussion ensued Page 7 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 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 advised "Fall Fun Days" will be underway for students out of school for the Thanksgiving Holiday week. Meredith Reynolds spoke regarding upcoming park openings and ongoing projects. Ken Roberts reported on the amount of service calls the Maintenance Operations Bureau completed in the last month (537). Commissioner Zanatta spoke regarding homeless in the parks. Meredith Reynolds spoke. Director Knight spoke. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Commissioner Sievers advised he visited Jack Dunster Park and was very impressed with the drought tolerant landscaping. Additionally, Commissioner Sievers commented the Promenade Square Tot Lot, across from his office is nearly complete. Director Knight advised Commissioners would be receiving an invitation - the tentative date for the ribbon cutting is December 17, 2016. Commissioner Ursua thanked Belmont Pool staff for the excellent instruction for water aerobics. Vice President Heggeness congratulated Stephen Scott for his promotion to Deputy Director of the Department and Happy Thanksgiving to all. Commissioner Morales thanked staff for their help during the election at the polling place she worked. Commissioner Antonette also congratulated Stephen Scott on his promotion and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. President Goldberg congratulated Stephen Scott on his promotion and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. NEXT MEETING The next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, January, 19, 2017, at 9:00 a.m., at the El Dorado Park West Community Center, Senior Center Library located at 2800 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach, CA 90815. Page 8 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM ADJOURNMENT President Goldberg adjourned the meeting at 10:32 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 9 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 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 10 of 10