Parks and Recreation Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CTR. COMMISSION MINUTES 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 FINAL AGENDA AND DRAFT 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, Julie Heggeness and Benjamin Alan Goldberg GUESTS PRESENT: Peter Ramirez - Long Beach Bacolod Association Emily Rader - Resident Lucy Johnson - Aquatic Capital Christina Rosel - Long Beach Bacolod Association Joseph Baltazar - Long Beach Bacolod Association Gerardo Mouet - Visitor Raman Vasishth - Resident Page 1 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CTR. COMMISSION MINUTES 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM STAFF PRESENT: Stephen Scott - Interim Director Valerie Davis - Executive Assistant Gladys Kaiser - Manager, Community Recreation Services Leslie Untener - Interim Manager, Business Operations 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 Maria Gutierrez - RLS, Community Recreation Services Joy Warren - Superintendent, Community Recreation Services Michelle Wilson - Superintendent, Community Recreation Services Sherlyn Beatty - Supervisor, Community Recreation Services Andrea Lain-Rufino - Supervisor, Community Recreation Services PRESENTATIONS Employee of the Month - March 2018 Sherlyn Beatty introduced Maria Gutierrez as the March, Employee of the Month. Maria Gutierrez is an outstanding Rec. Spec X, Site Director for the WRAP Expanded Learning Program at Starr King Elementary School. Maria exemplifies the PRM Way and provides outstanding customer service daily. Her costumer service does not just shine with our program participants, but also with her co-workers, staff, the school’s personnel, and WRAP families. She has facilitated many successful family night events in partnership with the school including their First Father/Daughter Dance, Talent shows, and currently she is coordinating a Mother/Son Sports Extravaganza. Her attention to detail has been a benefit as she leads the way for her staff to create outstanding events and programs. Michelle Wilson spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Sherlyn Beatty spoke. Commissioner Antonette spoke. Interim Director Scott spoke. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Page 2 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CTR. COMMISSION MINUTES 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM 1. 18-021PR Recommendation to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting minutes of March 22, 2018. A motion was made by Commissioner Ursua, seconded by Commissioner Antonette, to approve 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 HEARING 2. 18-022PR Adopt a resolution and approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2018 (FY 18) General Park Fee changes and make such changes effective April 20, 2018. (Citywide) Chair Goldberg opened the hearing at 9:10 am Interim Director Scott spoke. Chair Goldberg spoke. Vice Chair Heggeness spoke. Commissioner Ursua spoke. Commissioner Morales spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Antonette spoke. Raman Vasishth spoke. Chair Goldberg closed the hearing at 9:29 a.m. A motion was made by Vice Chair Heggeness, seconded by Commissioner Antonette, to approve the resolution. 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 Page 3 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CTR. COMMISSION MINUTES 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM 3. 18-023PR Recommendation to approve the fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment "A", in accordance with the Fee Waiver policy. Interim Director Scott spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Vice Chair Heggeness spoke. Commissioner Antonette spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Peter Ramirez of Long Beach Bacalod Association (Sister Cities) Gretchen Swanson spoke. A motion was made by Vice Chair Heggeness, seconded by Commissioner Zanatta, 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 4. 18-024PR Recommend the placement locations of memorial or commemorative benches outlined in Attachment “A.” (Citywide) Interim Director Scott spoke. Bob Livingstone spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Morales, 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 5. 18-025PR Recommendation to receive and file the Director's monthly highlights report, "We Create Community" for April, 2018. Page 4 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CTR. COMMISSION MINUTES 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Interim Director Scott spoke. A motion was made by Vice Chair 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, David Zanatta, Julie Heggeness and Benjamin Alan Goldberg COMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Benjamin Goldberg - Chair Vice Chair Heggeness provided the update. Review and discussion of the April Fee Waivers, Budget and Loss Report. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE Julie Heggeness - Chair Vice Chair Heggeness provided the update. Review and discussion of the April Fee Waivers, Budget and Loss Report. JOINT USE COMMITTEE Stella Ursua - Chair Commissioner Ursua informed the Commission that the Committee did not meet. MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE David Zanatta - Chair Commissioner Zanatta informed the Commission that the Committee did not meet. Commissioner Sievers commented on the Red Car Greenbelt. Vice Chair Goldberg commented on the Red Car Greenbelt. Commissioner Zanatta commented on the Jackson Park playground equipment. MARKETING & RECREATION COMMITTEE Margo Morales - Chair Commissioner Morales informed the Commission that the Committee did not meet. PARKS USAGE & REGULATIONS COMMITTEE Stella Ursua - Chair Commissioner Ursua informed the Commission that the Committee did not meet. Page 5 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CTR. COMMISSION MINUTES 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM OLD BUSINESS Nothing to Report. NEW BUSINESS Nothing to Report. PUBLIC COMMENT 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, Aquatic Capital spoke. Emily Rader Long Beach resident spoke. Peter Ramirez of Long Beach Bacolod Association introduced members Christina Rosel and Joseph Baltazar STAFF COMMENTS Meredith Reynolds spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Valerie Davis spoke. Interim Director Scott spoke. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Sievers spoke. Commissioner Ursua spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Chair Goldberg spoke. NEXT MEETING The next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2018, Page 6 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CTR. COMMISSION MINUTES 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM 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 10:07 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. 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. NOTE: Page 7 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CTR. COMMISSION MINUTES 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM If oral 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 the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 24 business hours prior to the Charter Commission meeting. Kung nais ang interpretasyon ng sinasalitang wika para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles o kung nais ang isang natatanging tulong ayon sa Americans with Disabilities Act, mangyaring isagawa ang iyong hiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 24 oras ng negosyo bago ang pagpupulong ng Charter Commission. Si desea interpretación oral en otro idioma para personas que no hablan inglés o si desea una adaptación especial en conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al (562) 570-6101, 24 horas hábiles antes de la reunión de la comisión de estatutos. Page 8 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CTR. COMMISSION MINUTES 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