Parks and Recreation Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 9:00 AM Ben Goldberg, Chair Ron Antonette, Commissioner Julie Heggeness, Vice Chair Ron Sievers, Commissioner David Zanatta, Commissioner Gerardo Mouet, Director Stella Ursua, Commissioner Valerie Davis, Executive Assistant Margo Morales, Commissioner FINAL AGENDA AND FINAL 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 West Community Center. Chair Goldberg Introduced Gerardo Mouet as the new Director of Parks, Recreation Marine. Chair Goldberg spoke. Director Mouet spoke. ROLL CALL Director Mouet took the roll call and confirmed a quorum. Commissioners Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta, Present: Julie Heggeness and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Commissioners Ron Sievers Excused: A motion was made by Vice Chair Heggeness and seconded by Commissioner Ursua to excuse Commissioner Sievers from the June 21, 2018, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta, Julie Heggeness and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Excused: 1 - Ron Sievers PRESENTATIONS Employee of the Month - May 2018 Page 1 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 9:00 AM Jorge Acevado introduced Oscar Alaniz, as the May Employee of the Month. Oscar displayed great leadership skills when filling the facility supervisor role while his supervisor was out on medical leave. Oscar went above and beyond to keep the team enthusiastic and on task to ensure that all facility maintenance needs were met while continuing to perform his role as project coordinator. Oscar showed outstanding skills in guiding the team towards achieving the department's goals and making the right decisions at the right point of time. He possesses the knowledge and skills to understand the relevant capabilities of the team and then scheduling tasks and delegating to the right people to get tasks completed within deadlines. Michelle Wilson spoke. Jorge Acevedo spoke. Hurley Owens spoke. GUEST PRESENT: Jim Spaulding, Retired Public Employee Bill Grisolia, New Blues Festival Kathleen Irvine, Wilmore City Heritage Association Ann Cantrell, Resident Ramen Yasishth, Resident Marisol Wolovich, In Circus Patrick Wolovich, In Circus Greg Ruvalo, El Dorado Express Randy Zarn, Partners of Parks Lauren Coombs, Signal Hill Petroleum John Tully, Pedal Movement Lucy Johnson, Resident Corliss Lee, Resident Michael Carson, Beyond the Skies Octavio Gallegos, Deportivo Miguel Hidalgo Phillip Yandell, Pacific Talent Academy of the Arts Nick Russo, Pedal Movement Jill Brennan, Resident Page 2 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 9:00 AM STAFF PRESENT: Gerardo Mouet - Director and Valerie Davis - Executive Assistant Business Operations Stephen Scott, Robert Livingstone, Meredith Reynolds, Leah Salgado and Del Ransom Community Recreation Services Michelle Wilson and Joy Warren Maintenance Operations Hurley Owens, Jorge Acevedo, Raul Romero, Luis Oviedo, Jorge Donato, Marvin Cruz, William Richburg, Pedro Sosa, Dave Hackett, Gonzalo Garcia, Sabino Rodriguez and Thomas Metzger APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 18-035PR Recommendation to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of May 17, 2018. A motion was made by Commissioner Morales, seconded by Vice Chair Heggeness, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta, Julie Heggeness and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Excused: 1 - Ron Sievers COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS 2. 18-036PR Recommendation to approve the fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment "A", in accordance with the Fee Waiver policy. Director Mouet spoke. Michelle Wilson spoke. Page 3 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 9:00 AM Kathleen Irvine 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: 6 - Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta, Julie Heggeness and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Excused: 1 - Ron Sievers 3. 18-037PR Approve revised Special Event Permit Application #18-09690 of the Pacific Talent Academy of the Arts, a Domestic non-profit corporation, for the operation of the Weekend in Polynesia Cultural Heritage Celebration in Recreation Park, including the Bandshell, and approving the sale and consumption of alcohol, with parameters determined by the Office of Special Events and Filming and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine and paying applicable fees. (District 3) Or Determine the sale and consumption of alcohol at the Weekend in Polynesia Cultural Heritage Celebration in Recreation Park, including the Bandshell, does not provide a sufficient overall public benefit, and deny revised Special Event Permit Application #18-09690. (District 3) Director Mouet spoke. Robert Livingstone spoke. Chair Goldberg spoke. Commissioner Morales spoke. Phillip Yandell spoke. Ann Cantrell spoke. Ramen Yasishth 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: 6 - Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta, Julie Heggeness and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Page 4 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 9:00 AM Excused: 1 - Ron Sievers 4. 18-038PR Authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to execute a Right of Entry Permit and any other documents necessary with the Pedal Movement, a California LLC, for installation of a CycleLink Mobility Hub at 14th Street Park and Willow Springs Park. (Districts 1 & 7) Director Mouet spoke. Meredith Reynolds spoke. Chair Goldberg spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Ursua spoke. Evan Kelly spoke. Commissioner Antonette spoke. Lucy Johnson spoke. Ann Cantrell spoke. A motion was made by Vice Chair Heggeness, seconded by Commissioner Ursua, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Margo Morales, Stella Ursua, Julie Heggeness and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Abstain: 2 - Ron Antonette and David Zanatta Excused: 1 - Ron Sievers 5. 18-039PR Recommend to the City Manager the approval of a landscaped area as an improvement for public recreation at Willow Springs Park, which meets a recreational need within the City; and Authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to execute a Right of Entry Permit and any other documents necessary with Signal Hill Petroleum, a California private energy company, for installation of a landscape project at Willow Springs Park. (District 7) Director Mouet spoke. Meredith Reynolds spoke. Chair Goldberg spoke. Lauren Coombs spoke. Commissioner Morales spoke. Page 5 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 9:00 AM Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Ann Cantrell spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Morales, seconded by Commissioner Antonette, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, David Zanatta, Julie Heggeness and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Excused: 2 - Ron Sievers and Stella Ursua 6. 18-040PR Approve Special Events Permit #18-09863 of William Grisolia, dba the Long Beach Blues Society, a California non-profit organization, for the New Blues Festival in El Dorado East Regional Park Area III, within 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 Special Event Application #18-09863 of Bill Grisolia, dba the Long Beach Blues Society, a California non-profit organization, for the New Blues Festival in El Dorado East Regional Park Area III. (District 5) Director Mouet spoke. Robert Livingstone spoke. Chair Goldberg spoke. Commissioner Morales spoke. Vice Chair Heggeness spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Cmmissioner Antonette spoke. Bill Grisolia spoke. Jill Brennan spoke. Ann Cantrell spoke. A motion was made by Vice Chair Heggeness, seconded by Commissioner Ursua, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, David Zanatta, Julie Heggeness and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Page 6 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 9:00 AM Excused: 2 - Ron Sievers and Stella Ursua 7. 18-041PR Authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to execute all documents necessary to issue a Permit to In Circus Entertainment, LLC, for the operation of a Railway Concession and all related amenities and activities in El Dorado East Regional Park, for a period of ten years with two, five-year renewal options at the discretion of the Director of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine. (District 5) Director Mouet spoke. Robert Livingstone spoke. Patrick Wolovich spoke. Commissioner Morales spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Vice Chair Heggeness spoke. Stephen Scott spoke. Jill Brennan spoke. Ann Cantrell spoke. Ramen Yasishth spoke. Greg Ruvalo spoke. A motion was made by Vice Chair Heggeness, seconded by Commissioner Antonette, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, David Zanatta, Julie Heggeness and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Excused: 2 - Ron Sievers and Stella Ursua DIRECTOR'S REPORT 8. 18-042PR Recommendation to receive and file the Director's monthly highlights report, "We Create Community" for June, 2018. Director Mouet spoke. Page 7 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 9:00 AM A motion was made by Vice Chair Heggeness, seconded by Commissioner Antonette, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, David Zanatta, Julie Heggeness and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Excused: 2 - Ron Sievers and Stella Ursua COMMITTEE STATUS REPORT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Benjamin Goldberg - Chair Chair Goldberg provided the update. Reviewed and discussed the May Agenda Items. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE Julie Heggeness - Chair Vice Chair Heggeness provided the update. Reviewed and discussed the May Fee Waivers. Deputy Director Scott provided the Budget Report and Water Usage Report. JOINT USE COMMITTEE Stella Ursua - Chair Valerie Davis informed the Commission the Committee did not meet. MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE David Zanatta - Chair Valerie Davis informed the Commission the Committee did not meet. MARKETING & RECREATION COMMITTEE Margo Morales - Chair Valerie Davis informed the Commission the Committee did not meet. PARKS USAGE & REGULATIONS COMMITTEE Stella Ursua - Chair Valerie Davis informed the Commission the Committee did not meet. OLD BUSINESS Nothing to report. Page 8 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 9:00 AM 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 Corliss Lee spoke. Randy Zarn spoke. Ramen Yasishth spoke. Octavio Gallegos spoke. STAFF COMMENTS Michelle Wilson spoke. Meredith Reynolds spoke. Hurley Owens spoke. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Morales spoke. Vice Chair Heggeness spoke. Chair Goldberg spoke. Commissioner Antonette spoke. eComment - Reena Gunion Received and filed. Commissioners Ron Antonette, Margo Morales, David Zanatta, Julie Heggeness Present: and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Commissioners Ron Sievers and Stella Ursua Excused: Page 9 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 9:00 AM COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDERS MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE - Friday, July 6, 2018, 9:00 a.m. - PRM Administration Building Small Conference Room - 2760 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE - Thursday, July 13, 2018, 3:00 p.m. - PRM Administration Building Small Conference Room - 2760 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Thursday, July 13, 2018, 2017, 4:00 p.m. - PRM Administration Building Small Conference Room - 2760 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach. NEXT MEETING The next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, July 19, 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 10:56 a.m. Page 10 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 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. NOTE: 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, Page 11 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 9:00 AM 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 12 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 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