Parks and Recreation Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017 PARKS AND RECREATION MACARTHUR PARK, GAMBOA THEATER COMMISSION MINUTES 1321 ANAHEIM STREET LONG BEACH, 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 9:05 a.m., at the MacArthur Park, Gamboa Theater. Director Marie Knight took the roll call and confirmed a quorum. ROLL CALL Commissioners Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, Present: David Zanatta, Julie Heggeness 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 Jim Ruggirello - Supervisor, Community Recreation Services Valerie Davis - Executive Assistant Page 1 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017 PARKS AND RECREATION MACARTHUR PARK, GAMBOA THEATER COMMISSION MINUTES 1321 ANAHEIM STREET LONG BEACH, 9:00 AM GUESTS PRESENT: Long Beach Animal Care Services Staff Ann Cantrell - resident Jeff Miller - resident Carlos Gaspar - Tacos & Beer Karen Reside - LB Gray Panthers Vincent Scott - Courage to Change David Morales - AA - Senior Center Steve Adams - Unity Festival Stephanie Adams - Unity Festival Elena Rodriguez - Semillas de Esperanza Monica Parrilla - Semillas de Esperanza Nancy Villasenor - Public Works Lucy Johnson - LB Aquatics Capital Jim Ruggirello welcomed the Parks & Recreation Commission and provided an overview of the Homeland Cultural Center programs. PRESENTATIONS Employee of the Month - January 2017 Gladys Kaiser introduced Deborah Brubaker from the Animal Care Services Bureau as employee of the month for January 2017. Animal Care Services Bureau Manager, Ted Stevens, stated Deborah's knowledge of ACS is outstanding and her customer services skills are very much appreciated. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 17-005PR Recommendation to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting minutes of January 19, 2017. Page 2 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017 PARKS AND RECREATION MACARTHUR PARK, GAMBOA THEATER COMMISSION MINUTES 1321 ANAHEIM STREET LONG BEACH, 9:00 AM A motion was made by Vice President Heggenes, 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, David Zanatta, Julie Heggeness and Benjamin Alan Goldberg COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS 2. 17-006PR 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 Goldberg spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Monica Parilla - Semillas de Esparanza spoke. Comissioner Antonette spoke. Mike Donelone - ASK Foundation spoke. Stephanie Adams - Unity Festival spoke. Karen Reside - Grey Panthers spoke. Mark Sullivan - Long Beach Golf Little League spoke. Commissioner Antonette spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Antonette, 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, David Zanatta, Julie Heggeness and Benjamin Alan Goldberg 3. 17-007PR Support the proposed activity and allow the Office of Special Events and Filming to execute a Permit with Green Education, Inc., a California Non-profit corporation, for the operation of the Green Prize Festival at Houghton Park. (District 9) Or Determine the proposed activity does not provide a sufficient overall Page 3 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017 PARKS AND RECREATION MACARTHUR PARK, GAMBOA THEATER COMMISSION MINUTES 1321 ANAHEIM STREET LONG BEACH, 9:00 AM public benefit and instruct the Office of Special Events and Filming to deny the Special Event Permit Application for Green Education, Inc., a California Non-profit corporation, for the operation of the Green Prize Festival at Houghton Park. (District 9) Director Knight spoke. Robert Livingstone provided the staff report. Commissioner Ursua recused herself from the vote and stepped down from the dias to avoid a conflict of interest Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Ann Cantrell spoke. Stella Ursua spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Morales, seconded by Vice President Heggeness, to approve the recommendation and support the proposed activity and allow the Office of Special Events and Filming to execute a permit with Green Education, Inc., for the operation of the Green Prize Festival. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Julie Heggeness and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Recused: 1 - Stella Ursua 4. 17-008PR Support the proposed activity and allow the Office of Special Events and Filming to execute Speical Event Application with Carlos Gaspar, dba a for-profit organizer of the Tacos and Beer 5K Run in El Dorado East Regional Park Area III. (District 5) Or Determine the poposed activity does not provide a sufficient overall public benefit and instruct the Office of Special Events and Filming to deny Special Event Application with Carlos Gaspar, dba a for-profit organzier of the Tacos and Beer 5K Run in El Dorado East Regional Park Area III. (District 5) Robert Livingstone provided the staff report. Page 4 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017 PARKS AND RECREATION MACARTHUR PARK, GAMBOA THEATER COMMISSION MINUTES 1321 ANAHEIM STREET LONG BEACH, 9:00 AM Director Knight spoke. Commissioner Antonette spoke. Carlos Gaspar spoke on behalf of the Tacos and Beer event organizer. Commissioner Ursua spoke. Commissioner Morales spoke. President Goldberg spoke A discussion ensued. Ann Cantrell spoke. Director Knight spoke. President Goldberg spoke. Commissioner Morales spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Ursua spoke. Commissioner Heggeness spoke. A discussion ensued A motion was made by Vice President Heggeness, seconded by Commissioner Antonette, to approve the recommendation to support the proposed activity and allow the Office of Special Events and Filming to execute a Permit with Garlos Gaspar dba, a for-profit organizer of the Tacos and Beer 5K Run, with parameters determined by the Offices of Special Events and Filming and the Department of Parks, Recreation & Marine. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Ron Antonette, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, Julie Heggeness and Benjamin Alan Goldberg No: 2 - Margo Morales and David Zanatta 5. 17-009PR Recommend to the City Manager the approval of a Class I bike path as an improvement for public recreation at El Dorado Park, which meets a recreational need within the City. (Districts 4 & 5) Meredith Reynolds provided the staff report. President Goldberg spoke. Nancy Villasenor spoke. Page 5 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017 PARKS AND RECREATION MACARTHUR PARK, GAMBOA THEATER COMMISSION MINUTES 1321 ANAHEIM STREET LONG BEACH, 9:00 AM Director Knight spoke. Ann Cantrell spoke. Lucy Johnson spoke. Commissioner Antonette spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Antonette, 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, David Zanatta, Julie Heggeness and Benjamin Alan Goldberg DIRECTOR'S REPORT TO COMMISSION 6. 17-010PR Recommendation to receive and file the Director's monthly highlights report, "We Create Community", for February, 2017. Director Knight provided the update and provided information regarding: Emergency tree removals Changes to Fee Waiver policy will be vetted through the Finance & Appeals Committee We will also be creating a process for vetting community group projects that will be vetted through the Maintenance & Infrastructure Committee. A motion was made by Vice President Heggenes, seconded by Commissioner Ursua, to receive and file the Director's Report. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta, Julie Heggeness and Benjamin Alan Goldberg CORRESPONDENCE Director Knight reviewed the process for submitting communications to the Parks & Recreation Commission. After confirming with the City Clerk, to be consistent with other City Commissions and Committees, Correspondence will be omitted from the Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda going forward, and all communications from the Public will be heard under the Public Comment section of the meeting. Page 6 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017 PARKS AND RECREATION MACARTHUR PARK, GAMBOA THEATER COMMISSION MINUTES 1321 ANAHEIM STREET LONG BEACH, 9:00 AM COMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Goldberg provided the update and stated the agenda was discussed. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE President Goldberg provided the update on behalf of Vice President Heggeness. The committee asked for information regarding cost recovery. MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE Commissioner Antonette provided the update and stated the committee met at the El Dorado Nature Center to review the entryway and bridge projects. MARKETING & RECREATION COMMITTEE Commissioner Zanatta advised the committee will meet in April. PARKS USAGE & REGULATIONS COMMITTEE Commissioner Ursua advised the meeting will be rescheduled due to time constraints encountered before today's meeting. JOINT USE COMMITTEE Ron Sievers - Chair - The Committee did not meet. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC COMMENT: IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO ADJOURNMENT Page 7 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017 PARKS AND RECREATION MACARTHUR PARK, GAMBOA THEATER COMMISSION MINUTES 1321 ANAHEIM STREET LONG BEACH, 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. Lucy Johnson spoke regarding Belmont Pool. Jeff Miller spoke regarding Belmont Pool and the PRM budget. Ann Cantrell spoke. Mark Olson from Friends of El Dorado Dog Park introduced himself. STAFF COMMENTS: Meredith Reynolds advised the Commissioners to look for upcoming "save the dates" for grand opening events. Hurley Owens advised his crews are prepping for rain storms. Director Knight reminded the Commissioners of an appeal for the denial of a fee waiver made by the Parks & Recreation Commission that will come before the City Council on February 21, 2017. Gladys Kaiser thanked Jim Rugirello for his years of service to the City of Long Beach and his dedication to the Parks, Recreation & Marine Department. Valerie Davis thanked Jim Rugirello for his assistance with today's Commission meeting. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Commissioner Morales congratulated Commissioner Zanatta for his excellent representation of the Parks & Recreation Commission at the Molina Park ground breaking. Commissioner Sievers mentioned the highlight of his days has been walking by the Promenade Tot Lot. He is also looking forward to the opening of the El Dorado Nature Center entry. Commissioner Ursua thanked the Commission for their support of the Green Prize Festival. Vice President Heggeness thanked the Commission and Staff for the concern and support during the recent passing of her Mom. NEXT MEETING The next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2017, at a location to be determined. Page 8 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017 PARKS AND RECREATION MACARTHUR PARK, GAMBOA THEATER COMMISSION MINUTES 1321 ANAHEIM STREET LONG BEACH, 9:00 AM ADJOURNMENT President Goldberg adjourned the meeting at 11:03 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, FEBRUARY 16, 2017 PARKS AND RECREATION MACARTHUR PARK, GAMBOA THEATER COMMISSION MINUTES 1321 ANAHEIM STREET LONG BEACH, 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