Parks and Recreation Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Ben Goldberg, Chair Ron Antonette, Commissioner Julie Heggeness, Vice Chair 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 Chair Goldberg at 9:07 a.m., at the El Dorado Park Senior Center. Director Knight took the roll call and confirmed a quorum. ROLL CALL Commissioners Ron Antonette, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta, Julie Present: Heggeness and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Commissioners Margo Morales Excused: A motion was made by Commissioner Antonette and seconded by Vice Chair Heggeness to excuse Commissioner Morales from the January 18, 2018, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Ben Goldberg, Julie Heggeness, Ron Antonette, Stella Ursua, Ron Sievers and David Zanatta Excused: 1 - Margo Morales Page 1 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM GUESTS PRESENT: Jessica Widdup - Junior League of Long Beach Annie Laskey - Pasadena Senior Center Robbie Stuart Randy Zarn - Partners of Parks 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 Golf Operations and Contracts Division Leah Salgado - PRM Analyst Del Ransom - Bureau Assistant Valerie Davis - Executive Assistant Michelle Wilson - Superintendent, Community Recreation Services Jorge Acevedo - Acting-Superintendent, Maintenance Operations Bureau PRESENTATIONS Employee of the Month - December 2017 Michelle Wilson introduced Jorge Acevedo. Jorge introduced Pedro Soza as the December Employee of the Month. Huge congrats to Maintenance Operation’s Pedro Soza for receiving December employee of the month! Pedro came to work for the City through the Pacific Gateway an innovative workforce agency dedicated to advancing economic opportunity. started working for Parks, Recreation and Marine as a Non-career employee in January 2013 and after six months, Pedro was promoted to a full-time Maintenance Assistant I and then again promoted to a Maintenance Assistant III position. Pedro embodies what it means to be a team player and a role model of our Maintenance Operation’s core values. Michelle Wilson spoke. Jorge Acevedo spoke. Hurley Owens spoke. Director Knight spoke. Page 2 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 18-001PR Recommendation to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting minutes of December 21, 2017. A motion was made by Vice Chair Heggeness, seconded by Commissioner Antonette, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Ron Antonette, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta, Julie Heggeness and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Excused: 1 - Margo Morales COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS 2. 18-002PR Recommendation to approve the fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment "A", in accordance with the Fee Waiver policy. Gladys Kaiser provided the staff report. Chair Goldberg spoke. Vice Chair Heggeness spoke Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Jessica Widdup of the Junior League of Long Beach spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Heggeness, seconded by Commissioner Antonette, to approve the recommendation for waiver request #12809 - Junior League of Long Beach. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Ron Antonette, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta, Julie Heggeness and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Excused: 1 - Margo Morales Page 3 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM A motion was made by Commissioner Heggeness, seconded by Commissioner Antonette, to deny the recommendation for waiver request #12811 - Pasadena Senior Center. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Antonette, Goldberg, Zanatta, Heggeness, Ursua No: 1 - Sievers Excused: 1 - Morales Vice Chair Heggeness spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Chair Goldberg spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Annie Laskey of the Pasadena Senior Center spoke. Robbie Stuart spoke. DIRECTOR'S REPORT TO COMMISSION 3. 18-003PR Recommendation to receive and file the Director's monthly highlights report, "We Create Community" for January 2018. Director Knight provided the report. A motion was made by Vice Chair Heggeness, seconded by Commissioner Ursua, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Ron Antonette, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta, Julie Heggeness and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Excused: 1 - Margo Morales COMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chair Goldberg provided the update. Review and discussion of the January Agenda, the Park Equity report and encouraged the Commission to attend the City Council meeting on Page 4 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Tuesday, February 13, 2018. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE Julie Heggeness - Chair Vice Chair Heggeness provided the update. Review and discussion of Fee Waivers and the Finance report. MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE David Zanatta - Chair Commissioner Zanatta provided the update. Review and discussion of the Maintenance Infrastructure section of the Park Equity report and the deferred maintenace in PRM. Commissioner Sievers spoke. MARKETING & RECREATION COMMITTEE Margo Morales - Chair Committee scheduled to meet on January 18, 2018. PARKS USAGE & REGULATIONS COMMITTEE Stella Ursua - Chair The Committee did not meet. JOINT USE COMMITTEE Stella Ursua - Chair The Committee did not meet. OLD BUSINESS Nothing to report. NEW BUSINESS Chair Goldberg Presented the Commission and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine with the Honoring our Fallen award for the Rosie the Riveter Honor Wall. Honoring Our Fallen that is dedicated to providing comprehensive support to the Families of all Fallen Heroes within 24 hours of notification. Director Knight spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Bob Livinstone spoke. Page 5 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 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. The Brown Act prohibits members of the Commission from responding to public comment on non-agenda items. GUEST COMMENTS Randy Zarn of Partners of Parks spoke. STAFF COMMENTS Gladys Kaiser informed the Commission that the LA Clippers hosted a Basketball Clinic at Silverado Park, the planning stages of the Summer Fun Days staff trainings and that PRM was the recipients of the LA Dodgers sports grant. Bob Livingstone informed the Commission that PRM received approval for the LA Kings to construct a Hockey Court at Heartwell Park. Hurley Owens spoke. Director Knight spoke. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Sievers informed the Commission that the Los Cerritos Wetlands Foundation received support from the Oil Operators. Vice Chair Heggeness wished the Commission and PRM staff a Happy New Year and hoped they had a wonderful Holiday Season. Commissioner Zanatta wished the Commission and PRM staff a Happy New Year and thanked PRM staff on their hard work with the Equity report. NEXT MEETING The next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2018, at the El Dorado Park West Community Center, located at 2800 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach, CA 90815. ADJOURNMENT Chair Goldberg adjourned the meeting at 10:09 a.m. Page 6 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 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 7 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 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 8 of 8