Parks and Recreation Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 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 Stephen Scott, Interim Director Stella Ursua, Commissioner Valerie Davis, Executive Assistant Margo Morales, Commissioner FINISHED AGENDA & APPROVED MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Goldberg at 9:00 a.m., at the El Dorado Park Senior Center. ROLL CALL Interim Director Scott took the roll call and confirmed a quorum. Commissioners Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, Present: David Zanatta and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Commissioners Julie Heggeness Absent: A motion was made by Commissioner Ursua and seconded by Commissioner Antonette to excuse Vice Chair Heggeness from the March 22, 2018, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Ron Antonette, Margo Morales and Stella Ursua, David Zanatta, Ben Goldberg and Ron Seivers Excused: 1 - Julie Heggeness GUESTS PRESENT: Adoracion Arino - Fil-American Senior Civic Club Page 1 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Allison Zanatta - Resident Josephine Bincad - Fil-American Senior Civic Club Ofelis Felez - Fil-American Senior Civic Club Rogeria Ruiz - Fil-American Senior Civic Club Nora Prenzales - Fil-American Senior Civic Club Didi MacPherson - Honoring Our Fallen Jane Maher - Honoring Our Fallen Mark Chung - Amateur Radio Association of Long Beach Myron Wollin - Long Beach Gray Panthers Ruth Williams - Bourgess White Scholarship Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Castaneda - Employee Parents Dan Smith - Resident Tony Cruz - City Staff Lucy Johnson - Aquatic Capital Randy Zarn - Partners of Parks Monica Parrilla - Semillas De Esperanza Elana Rodriguez - Semillas De Esperanza Sylvia Cintera - Veterans Affairs Commission Gerrie Schipske - Open Up Long Beach Griselda Suarez - Arts Council Gina Overholt - Veterans Affairs Commission Coordinator Alan Crawford - Bikeable Communities Rebecca Syracopoulos - Bikeable Communities STAFF PRESENT: Stephen Scott - Interim Director Valerie Davis - Executive Assistant Gladys Kaiser - Manager, Community Recreation Services Hurley Owens - Manager, Maintenance Operations Bureau Robert Livingstone - Superintendent of Golf Operations and Contracts Division Meredith Reynolds - Park Development Officer, P.L.A.D. Leah Salgado - PRM Analyst Del Ransom - Bureau Assistant Leslie Untener - Interim Manager, Business Operations Joy Warren - Superintendent, Community Recreation Services Michelle Wilson - Superintendent, Community Recreation Services Lori Jarmacz - Superintendent, Community Recreation Services Brandon Castaneda - RLS, Community Recreation Services Todd Leland - Supervisor, Community Recreation Services Sarah Jane Amick - Supervisor, Community Recreation Services Page 2 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM PRESENTATIONS Employee of the Month - February 2018 Lori Jarmacz introduced Brandon Castaneda as the February Employee of the Month. Brandon Castaneda is a greater Long Beach area native. Brandon joined the City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine in August of 2014, as a Recreation Leader Specialist VII-NC. Brandon Castaneda, epitomizes the very best of what a Senior Guard must be. His ability to adapt in fluid environments and learn quickly has made him a staff member that can always be relied upon. Brandon is vital to the execution of our Aquatic programs due to his ability to work well with and empower staff while creating positive relationships with our pool users. On a daily, weekly and monthly basis he manages lifeguard and swim lesson rotations, completes and tracks monthly reports and checklists, aids in managing staff schedules, knows and provides department program information beyond just aquatics and he does all of this the PRM WAY. Brandon can currently be found at King Pool, as he has stepped up to fill the role of Interim Interim Director Scott spoke. Michelle Wilson spoke. Lori Jarmacz spoke. Todd Leland spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Brandon Castaneda spoke. Chair Goldberg spoke. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 18-013PR Recommendation to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting minutes of February 15, 2018. Page 3 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 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 Morales, seconded by Commissioner Zanatta, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Excused: 1 - Julie Heggeness COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS 2. 18-014PR 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. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Antonette spoke. Mike Donelon of the ASK Foundation spoke. Mark Chung of Amateur Radio Association of Long Beach spoke. Martin Howard of Bikeable Communities spoke A discussion ensued. A motion was made by Commissioner Zanatta, seconded by Commissioner Ursua, to approve the recommendation for waiver requests #13074-13084, 13088 and 13090. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Excused: 1 - Julie Heggeness Motion by Commissioner Zanatta to approve fee waiver #13226 for all fees except staff charges. Seconded by Commissioner Morales. Substitute Motion by Commissioner Antonette to waive 2 hours of the Exclusive Use Fee for Area III on fee waiver request #13226, for each day of racing, seconded by Commissioner Morales. The Motion failed 3-3. Page 4 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Yes: 3 - Ron Antonette, Margo Morales and Stella Ursua No: 3 - David Zanatta, Ben Goldberg and Ron Sievers Excused: 1 - Julie Heggeness Motion by Commissioner Morales to table the Item until the Commission receives further clarification from the City Attorney, seconded by Commissioner Ursua. Yes: 6 - Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Excused: 1 - Julie Heggeness Motion by Commissioner Ursua to take the off the item from the table, seconded by Commissioner Antonette. Yes: 6 - Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Excused: 1 - Julie Heggeness The original motion to approve fee waiver #13226 for all fees except staff charges passed 4-2. Yes: 4 - David Zanatta, Ben Goldberg, Stella Ursua and Ron Sievers No: 2 - Ron Antonette and Margo Morales Excused: 1 - Julie Heggeness Interim Director Scott Spoke. Commissioner Antonette spoke. Chair Goldberg spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Morales spoke. Commissioner Sievers spoke. Gladys Kaiser Spoke. Alan Crawford of Bikeable Communities spoke. Rebecca Syracopoulos of Bikeable Communities spoke. A discussion ensued. 3. 18-015PR Recommend to the City Manager the approval of installation of fitness equipment as an improvement for public recreation at DeForest Park and Ramona Park, which meets a recreational need within the City. (District 9) Page 5 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Meredith Reynolds provided the staff report. Interim Director Scott spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Lucy Johnson of Aquatic Capital spoke. Sylvia Cintrera of the Veterans Affairs Commission spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Morales, seconded by Commissioner Antonette, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Excused: 1 - Julie Heggeness 4. 18-016PR Approve the new concept submitted by Honoring Our Fallen, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization based in Cypress, California, to add the “Global War on Terror Wall of Remembrance” to the existing Honoring Our Fallen Memorial Wall; Authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to execute a Right of Entry Permit and any other documents necessary for the installation of the Global War on Terror Wall of Remembrance, and the maintenance of both the Honoring Our Fallen Memorial Wall and the Global War on Terror Wall of Remembrance, with Honoring Our Fallen for a three-year term, from April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2021, with one, three-year renewal option. (District 5) Bob Livingstone provided the staff report. Chair Goldberg spoke. Didi MacPherson of Honoring Our Fallen spoke. Jane Maher of Honoring Our Fallen spoke. Commissioner Antonette spoke. Gerrie Schipske spoke. Lucy Johnson spoke. Commissioer Morales spoke. Commissioner Ursua spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Bob Livingstone spoke. Sylvia Cintrera of the Veterans Affairs Commission spoke. Gina Overholt of the Veterans Affairs Commission Coordinator spoke. Page 6 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Interim Director Scott spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Ursua, seconded by Commissioner Sievers, to authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to execute a Right of Entry Permit and any other documents necessary for the completion of the concepts initially approved in Permit No P-00035 (namely completion and continuation of installation of plaques with the names of those persons who died while in active military service since 9/11/01; installation of the “A Hero Remembered Never Dies” plaque; maintenance of all plaques associated with the previous and new Permit; and replacement of the “fallen heroes” banners on flagpoles throughout the park) with Honoring our Fallen , a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation based in Cypress, CA, for a three-year term from April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2021, with one three-year renewal option. Yes: 5 - Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua and David Zanatta No: 1 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg Excused: 1 - Julie Heggeness 5. 18-017PR Recommend to the Housing and Neighborhood Committee the name "Luke Tatsu Johnson Court" for the multi-use sport court in Marina Vista Park. (District 3) Bob Livingstone provided the staff report. Chair Goldberg spoke. Commissioner Sievers spoke. Council District 3 - Chief of Staff Jack Cunningham spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Morales, seconded by CommissionerZanatta, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Excused: 1 - Julie Heggeness Page 7 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM 6. 18-018PR Authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to execute a Right of Entry Permit and any other documents necessary with the Public Corporation for the Arts Long Beach, dba Arts Council for Long Beach, a California non-profit corporation, for the production and maintenance of several murals on walls located within the Drake-Chavez Greenbelt. (District 1) Meredith Reynolds provided the staff report. Interim Director Scott spoke. Griselda Suarez - Arts Council spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Ursua, seconded by Commissioner Morales, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Excused: 1 - Julie Heggeness 7. 18-019PR Approve the Special Event Application #18-09686 of the Cambodian Coordinating Council, a Domestic non-profit corporation, for the operation of the Cambodian New Year’s Celebration in El Dorado East Regional Park, Area III, with parameters determined by the Office of Special Events and Filming and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine. (District 5) Or Determine the proposed activity does not provide a sufficient overall public benefit and deny the Special Event Permit Application #18-09686 of the Cambodian Coordinating Council, a Domestic Non-profit corporation, for the operation of the Cambodian New Year’s Celebration in El Dorado East Regional Park. (District 5) Bob Livingstone provided the staff report. Interim Director Scott spoke. Chair Goldberg spoke. Page 8 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Gladys Kaiser Spoke. Commissioner Ursua left the meeting at 11:10 a.m. A motion was made by Commissioner Antonette, seconded by Commissioner Morales, to approve the first recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Excused: 1 - Julie Heggeness Absent: 1 - Stella Ursua DIRECTOR'S REPORT 8. 18-020PR Recommendation to receive and file the Director's monthly highlights report, "We Create Community" for March 2018. Interim Director Scott provided the report. Commissioner Sievers spoke. Chair Goldberg spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Morales, seconded by Commissioner Zanatta, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Excused: 1 - Julie Heggeness Absent: 1 - Stella Ursua Page 9 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM COMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Benjamin Goldberg - Chair Chair Goldberg provided the update. Review and discussion of the March Agenda and the Park Equity City Council Meeting. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE Julie Heggeness - Chair Chair Goldberg provided the update. Review and discussion of the March Fee Waivers and Vandalism in the Parks. JOINT USE COMMITTEE Stella Ursua - Chair The Committee did not meet. MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE David Zanatta - Chair Commissioner Zanatta provided the update. Reported on the Veterans Park tour. MARKETING & RECREATION COMMITTEE Margo Morales - Chair Commissioner Morales informed the Commission that the committee would not meet until April. PARKS USAGE & REGULATIONS COMMITTEE Stella Ursua - Chair The Committee did not meet. OLD BUSINESS Nothing to Report. NEW BUSINESS Nothing to Report. Page 10 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 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 Lucy Johnson of Aquatic Capital spoke. Dan Smith, Long Beach resident spoke. STAFF COMMENTS Interim Director Scott spoke. Meredith Reynolds spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Hurley Owens spoke. Valerie Davis spoke. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Chair Goldberg spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Morales spoke. Commissioner Antonette spoke. Commissioner Sievers spoke. NEXT MEETING The next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, April 19, 2018, at the El Dorado Park West Community Center, Senior Center located at 2800 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach, CA 90815. ADJOURNMENT Chair Goldberg adjourned the meeting at 11:34 a.m. Page 11 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 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. A digital recording of this meeting will be available in the City Clerk Department. The City of Long Beach provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if an agenda is needed in an alternative format, please call the City Clerk Department, 48 hours prior to the meeting at (562) 570-6101 or (562) 570-6626 (telecommunications device for the deaf). The City Clerk Department email at cityclerk@longbeach.gov is available for correspondence purposes. Page 12 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 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 13 of 13