Parks and Recreation Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JULY 19, 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 Gerardo Mouet, Director Stella Ursua, Commissioner Valerie Davis, Executive Assistant Margo Morales, Commissioner FINAL AGENDA AND APPROVED MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Goldberg at 9:03 a.m., at the El Dorado Park Senior Center. ROLL CALL Director Mouet took the roll call and confirmed a quorum. Commissioners Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, Present: David Zanatta, Julie Heggeness and Benjamin Alan Goldberg ELECTION OF OFFICERS 18-050PR Director Mouet stated the July 2018 organizational meeting included the election of Chair and Vice Chair. As such, he called for nominations for Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Commissioner Goldberg nominated Julie Heggeness for the Chair of the Parks & Recreation Commission. There were no other nominations. The nomination carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Goldberg, Margo Morales, Stella Ursua, Julie Heggeness and Mariela Salgado Page 1 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM 18-051PR Chair Heggeness called for nominations for Vice Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Commissioner Goldberg nominated David Zanatta for the position of Vice Chair of the Parks & Recreation Commission. There were no other nominations. The nomination carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Ron Sievers, Julie Heggeness, Benjamin Goldberg, Margo Morales, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta and Mariela Salgado PRESENTATIONS Employee of the Month - June 2018 Emanuel has worked for the City for just over a year. He is a gardener serving the southwest quadrant of the uplands park areas. In addition to those duties, Emanuel has stepped up to assist the Grounds Maintenance Department with construction oversight on a number of parks and medians, improvements to our sports turf program, and developed and continues to improve our systems and program coordination with public works regarding persons experiencing homelessness. In all of these areas, immense improvement has been seen in every project he has undertaken. Emanuel's approach to his job is a mix of creativity, experience, organization, and energy. Of the many successes and contributions, he has made to the Ground's Maintenance group, perhaps the most important is the standard he has developed for not only his parks, but in all areas in which he is asked to assist. He has provided guidance to the contractor and City staff on proper grading, sod installation, and subsequent care of athletic fields. His dedication and spirit of innovation makes him invaluable to Grounds Maintenance and the PRM family as a whole. Michelle Wilson spoke. Kelly Parkins spoke. Emanuel Zaragoza spoke. Page 2 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM GUEST PRESENT: Randy Zarn, Partners of Parks STAFF PRESENT: PRM Executive Office Gerardo Mouet, Valerie Davis, and Del Ransom Business Operations Stephen Scott, Meredith Reynolds and Leah Salgado Community Recreation Services Gladys Kaiser and Michelle Wilson Maintenance Operations Kelly Parkins, Emanuel Zaragoza, Don Leonhard, Terri Weekly, Chris Weaver, Tony Rosales, Eric Stewart, Raul Martinez and Clemente Cerrillos Public Works Nancy Villasenor APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 18-044PR Recommendation to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting minutes of June 21, 2018. A motion was made by Commissioner Morales, seconded by Commissioner Ursua, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta, Julie Heggeness and Benjamin Alan Goldberg COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS Page 3 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM 2. 18-045PR Approve Special Event Permit Application #18-09894 of Partners of Parks, a domestic nonprofit corporation, for a fundraising event, including the consumption of alcohol, in the El Dorado Nature Center, with parameters determined by the Office of Special Events and Filming and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine and paying applicable fees. (District 5) Or Determine the proposed activity does not provide a sufficient overall public benefit and deny Special Event Permit Application #18-09894 of Partners of Parks, a domestic nonprofit corporation, for a fundraising event, including the consumption of alcohol, in the El Dorado Nature Center. (District 5) 9:19 a.m. Vice Chair Zanatta recused himself from the Commission. Director Mouet spoke. Stephen Scott spoke. Commissioner Goldberg spoke. Commissioner Morales spoke. Commissioner Sievers spoke. Randy Zarn spoke. Chair Heggeness spoke. Vice Chair Zanatta spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Goldberg, seconded by Commissioner Ursua, to approve Special Event Permit Application #18-09894 of Partners of Parks, a domestic nonprofit corporation, for a fundraising event, including the consumption of alcohol, in the El Dorado Nature Center, with parameters determined by the Office of Special Events and Filming and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine and paying applicable fees. (District 5). The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, Julie Heggeness and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Page 4 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Recused: 1 - David Zanatta 3. 18-046PR Approve Special Event Permit Application #18-10229 of Green Education, Inc., a California nonprofit corporation, for the operation of the Green Prize Festival at Admiral Kidd Park with parameters determined by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine and the Office of Special Events and Filming and paying all applicable fees. (District 7) Or Determine the proposed activity does not provide a sufficient overall public benefit and deny Special Event Permit #18-10229 of Green Education, Inc., a California nonprofit corporation, for the operation of the Green Prize Festival at Admiral Kidd Park. (District 7) 9:32 a.m. Vice Chair Zanatta recused himself from the Commission. Chair Heggeness spoke. Director Mouet spoke. Stephen Scott spoke. Vice Chair Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Ursua spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Goldberg, seconded by Commissioner Morales, to approve Special Event Permit Application #18-10229 of Green Education, Inc., a California nonprofit corporation, for the operation of the Green Prize Festival at Admiral Kidd Park with parameters determined by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine and the Office of Special Events and Filming and paying all applicable fees. (District 7). The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Julie Heggeness and Benjamin Alan Goldberg Recused: 1 - Stella Ursua 4. 18-047PR Recommend to the City Manager the approval of playground Page 5 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM equipment as an improvement for public recreation at Jenni Rivera Memorial Park, which meets a recreational need within the City. (District 6) Chair Heggeness spoke. Director Mouet spoke. Meredith Reynolds spoke. Vice Chair Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Morales spoke. Nancy Villasenor spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Goldberg, seconded by Commissioner Zanatta, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta, Julie Heggeness and Benjamin Alan Goldberg DIRECTOR'S REPORT TO COMMISSION 5. 18-048PR Recommendation to receive and file the Director's monthly highlights report, "We Create Community" for July, 2018. Director Mouet spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Ursua, seconded by Commissioner Morales, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta, Julie Heggeness and Benjamin Alan Goldberg COMMITTEE STATUS REPORT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Julie Heggeness - Chair Page 6 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Chair Heggeness discussed the function of the committee. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE David Zanatta - Chair Vice Chair Zanatta discussed the function of the committee. JOINT USE COMMITTEE Stella Ursua - Chair Commissioner Ursua discussed the function of the committee. MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE David Zanatta - Chair Vice Chair Zanatta discussed the function of the committee. MARKETING & RECREATION COMMITTEE Margo Morales - Chair Commissioner Morales discussed the function of the committee. PARKS USAGE & REGULATIONS COMMITTEE Stella Ursua - Chair Commissioner Ursua discussed the function of the committee. 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. Page 7 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM GUEST COMMENTS Randy Zarn spoke. STAFF COMMENTS Director Mouet spoke Gladys Kaiser spoke. Meredith Reynolds spoke. Kelly Parkins spoke. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Morales spoke. Vice Chair Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Sievers spoke. Commissioner Goldberg spoke. Commissioner Salgado spoke. COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDERS MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE - Friday, August 3, 2018, 9:00 a.m. - PRM Administration Building Small Conference Room - 2760 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach. PARK USAGE & REGULATIONS COMMITTEE - Thursday, August 9, 2018, 2017, 11:00 a.m. - PRM Administration Building Small Conference Room - 2760 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE - Thursday, August 9, 2018, 3:00 p.m. - PRM Administration Building Small Conference Room - 2760 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Thursday, August 9, 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, August 16, 2018, at the El Dorado Park West Community Center, located at 2800 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach, CA 90815. Page 8 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM ADJOURNMENT Chair Heggeness adjourned the meeting at 10:21 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. Page 9 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JULY 19, 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 10 of 10