Parks and Recreation Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 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 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order by President Goldberg at 9:03 a.m., at the El Dorado Senior Center Library. Director Marie Knight took the roll call and confirmed a quorum. ROLL CALL Commissioners Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, Julie Present: Heggenes, David Zanatta and Benjamin Alan Goldberg STAFF PRESENT: Marie Knight - Director Stephen Scott - Deputy Director Gladys Kaiser - Manager, Community Recreation Services Hurley Owens - Manager, Maintenance Operations Bureau Robert LIvingstone - Superintendent of Contracts and Golf Operations Meredith Reynolds - Park Planning Officer Leah Salgado - Analyst Valerie Davis - Executive Assistant GUESTS: Lucy Johnson - Aquatics Capital of America Jonathan Kraus - 8th District Council Office Jill Brennan - Park advocate Page 1 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM PRESENTATIONS The employee of the month for November, 2016 will be presented at the January 19, 2017 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 16-071PR Recommendation to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting minutes of November 17, 2016. Commissioner Antonette requested an amended motion for a revision in the minutes of November 17, 2016, to include additional information relative to fee waivers. Vice President Heggeness accepted the amended motion and Commissioner Ursua seconded the motion. An amended motion was made by Commissioner Antonette and accepted by Vice President Heggeness, seconded by Commissioner Ursua, to approve the minutes of November 17, 2016, with changes . The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, Julie Heggenes, David Zanatta and Benjamin Alan Goldberg COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS 2. 16-072PR 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 provided the staff report. Commissioner Antonette spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Page 2 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 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, 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 Heggenes, David Zanatta and Benjamin Alan Goldberg 3. 16-073PR Recommendation to approve the fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment "A", in accordance with the Fee Waiver policy. Gladys Kaiser provided the staff report. A motion was made by Vice President Heggeness, seconded by Commissioner Antonette, to approve the fee waiver for the Long Beach Jr. League, and pull the balance of fee waiver requests for discussion. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, Julie Heggenes, David Zanatta and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Vice President Heggeness spoke. Commissioner Antonette spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. President Goldberg spoke. A motion was made by Vice President Heggeness and seconded by Commissioner Antonette to deny the fee waiver requests submitted by Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance and Jada Got Your Backpack. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, Julie Heggeness, David Zanatta and Benjamin Alan Goldberg. DIRECTOR'S REPORT TO COMMISSION Page 3 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM 4. 16-074PR Recommend the name C. David Molina Park to the Housing and Neighborhood Committee for the planned park located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Del Amo Blvd. And Oregon Ave. (District 8) Director Knight provided the staff report. Jonathan Kraus, representing Council District 8, spoke. President Goldberg spoke. Vice President Heggeness spoke. Commissioner Morales spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Ursua spoke. Commissioner Antonette spoke. Jonathan Kraus spoke. Lucy Johnson spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Ursua, 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 Heggenes, David Zanatta and Benjamin Alan Goldberg 5. 16-075PR Authorize the Director to execute the First Amendment to Fitness Provider Permit No. 33366 with Andy Felter, dba S&J Fitness and Kickboxing at Wardlow Park; and amend Attachment "A" of the Permit as needed. (District 5) Robert Livingstone provided the staff report. President Goldberg spoke. A motion was made by Vice President Heggeness, seconded by Commissioner Ursua, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, Julie Heggenes, David Zanatta and Benjamin Alan Goldberg CORRESPONDENCE Page 4 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM 6. 16-076PR Recommendation to receive and file the Director's monthly highlights report, "We Create Community", for December, 2016. Director Knight provided the update. A motion was made by Vice President Heggeness, seconded by Commissioner Ursua, to receive and file the Director's report for the month of December, 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, Julie Heggenes, David Zanatta and Benjamin Alan Goldberg COMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Goldberg provided the update. The agenda and fee waiver requests were discussed. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE Vice President Heggeness provided the update. Fee waivers and loss reports were discussed. MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE Commissioner Antonette provided the staff report. Future visits to park sites were reviewed. MARKETING & RECREATION COMMITTEE Commissioner Zanatta spoke regarding the upcoming committee meetings now scheduled quarterly beginning in January, 2017. PARKS USAGE & REGULATIONS COMMITTEE Commissioner Ursua stated the committee did not meet. JOINT USE COMMITTEE Commissioner Sievers stated the committee did not meet. Page 5 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS None PUBLIC COMMENT: IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO ADJOURNMENT Jill Brennan spoke regarding El Dorado Regional Park and the impacts created by special events, and maintenance concerns. 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. Page 6 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM STAFF COMMENTS: Meredith Reynolds reported that work on the youth sports court at Marina Vista Park had commenced. The Promenade Tot Lot grand opening is coming up this weekend. Hurley Owens spoke regarding the drought. Deputy Director Scott thanked the Commissioners for their work during the past year. Gladys Kaiser provided an update on Winter Fun Days and PRM youth participants work on the Thanksgiving event for Seniors at Silverado Park. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Commissioner Sievers mentioned if you have visitors over the holidays, Bixby Bluff is a spot for a beautiful view. Commissioner Sievers also reported on different park sites he visited during the past month. Commissioner Ursua asked when Gumbiner Park will be open. Meredith Reynolds spoke. Commissioner Ursua wished all happy holidays and encouraged everyone to be green in 2017. Commissioner Zanatta spoke regarding community concerns for Gumbiner Park and potential homeless issues. He wished all happy holidays. Commissioner Morales stated the Promenade Tot Lot is beautiful and is sorry she wont be able to attend the event. Commissioner Antonette thanked everyone for a great year. He provided some information regarding Partners of Parks and their ongoing efforts to be strong in the community. Vice President Heggeness thanked staff and congratulated Stephen Scott on his recent promotion. Happy Holidays. President Goldberg talked about Brown Act violations and the need to be very careful when relaying information and during commission meetings. Happy Holidays. NEXT MEETING Page 7 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016 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, January 19, 2017 , at the El Dorado Park West Community Center, Senior Center Library located at 2800 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach, CA 90815. ADJOURNMENT President Goldberg adjourned the meeting at 10:05 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 8 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 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 9 of 9