Parks and Recreation Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CENTER COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Julie Heggeness, Chair Ben Goldberg, Commissioner David Zanatta, Vice Chair Margo Morales, Commissioner Mariela Salgado, Commissioner Gerardo Mouet, Director Ron Sievers, Commissioner Valerie Davis, Executive Assistant Stella Ursua, Commissioner FINAL AGENDA AND 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 Director Mouet took the roll call and confirmed a quorum. 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, Julie Heggeness, Ben Goldberg and Ron Sievers Excused: 1 - David Zanatta Commissioners Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta Present: and Julie Heggeness Commissioners Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Stella Ursua Excused: PRESENTATIONS There were no Presentations for the month of August. Page 1 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CENTER COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM GUESTS PRESENT: Martha Cota, LIA Georgia Stewart, Camp Fire Angeles Shirlee Jackert, Camp Fire Angeles Bob Emigh, Camp Fire Angeles Julie Bartolotto, Historical Society of Long Beach Xong L. Xiong, Hmong Association of Long Beach Wang L. Xiong, Hmong Association of Long Beach Susan Zanatta Delores Williams, National Council of Negro Women - Long Beach Lucy Johnson, Aquatic Capital Randy Zarn, Partners of Parks Joyce Adams, New Hope Academy Roger Branch Jr. Ann Cantrell, Non-Toxic Long Beach Shawna Stevens, City of Long Beach Mike Donelon, ASK Foundation Judy Estrada, ASK Foundation & Arts Council 4 Long Beach Karen Lashower, Los Altos Church of Christ Dan Knapp, California Conservation Corps. STAFF PRESENT: Gerardo Mouet - Director - Valerie Davis - Executive Assistant Business Operations Stephen Scott - Leslie Untener - Robert Livingstone - Leah Salgado - Del Ransom Community Recreation Services Gladys Kaiser Maintenance Operations Hurley Owens - Meredith Reynolds APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 18-052PR Recommendation to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Page 2 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CENTER COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Meeting minutes of July 19, 2018. A motion was made by Commissioner Sievers, seconded by Commissioner Morales, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta and Julie Heggeness Excused: 2 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Stella Ursua COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS 2. 18-053PR Recommendation to approve the fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment "A," in accordance with the Fee Waiver policy. A motion was made by Commissioner Morales, seconded by Vice Chair Zanatta, to postpone Fee Waiver #15178, to the September meeting, pending additional information. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Margo Morales, Julie Heggeness and Mariela Salgado Excused: 2 - Benjamin Goldberg and Stella Ursua Director Mouet spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Vice Chair Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Morales spoke. Joyce Adams of New Hope Academy spoke. Corie Savary of Historical Society of Long Beach spoke. Karen Lashower of Los Altos Church of Christ spoke. Delores Williams of National Council of Negro Women, Long Beach spoke. Martha Cota of Latinos In Action spoke. Wang L. Xiong of the Hmong Association of Long Beach spoke. Mike Donelon of the ASK Foundation spoke Page 3 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CENTER COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM A motion was made by Vice Chair Zanatta, seconded by Commissioner Morales, to approve the recommendation for Fee Waivers 15179-15183 and 15249. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta and Julie Heggeness Excused: 2 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Stella Ursua 3. 18-054PR Authorize the Director, or his or her management designee, to execute the Personal Services and Instruction Agreements and amend Attachment “A” of the agreements as needed. Director Mouet spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Commissioner Salgado spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Morales, seconded by, Vice Chair Zanatta, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta and Julie Heggeness Excused: 2 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Stella Ursua 4. 18-055PR Authorize the Director, or his or her management designee, to execute new Personal Service Agreements for Homeland Cultural Center and amend Attachment “A” of the agreement as needed. (District 6) Director Mouet spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Vice Chair Zanatta spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Morales, seconded by Vice Chair Zanatta, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 4 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CENTER COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Yes: 5 - Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta and Julie Heggeness Excused: 2 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Stella Ursua 5. 18-056PR Authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to execute all documents necessary to issue a Permit to Camp Fire Angeles Council to provide collaborative programming at DeForest Park and DeForest Wetlands, October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2021, with one, two-year option to renew through September 30, 2023, at the discretion of the Director. (District 8 & 9) Director Mouet spoke. Bob Livingstone spoke. Vice Chair Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Morales spoke. Commissioner Salgado spoke. Commissioner Sievers spoke. Georgia Stewart of Camp Fire Angeles spoke. Phil Hester of Camp Fire Angeles spoke. Shirlee Jackert of Camp Fire Angeles spoke. Bob Emigh of Camp Fire Angeles spoke. Ann Cantrell of Non-Toxic Long Beach spoke. Shawna Stevens of Council District 9, spoke. A motion was made by Vice Chair Zanatta, seconded by Commissioner Morales, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta and Julie Heggeness Excused: 2 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Stella Ursua 6. 18-057PR Authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to execute a Right of Entry Permit and any other documents necessary with Conservation Corps of Long Beach, a California 501(c)3 non-profit, for installation of a Lower LA River Corps Site at DeForest Park and Wetlands (Districts 8 & 9) Page 5 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CENTER COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Director Mouet spoke. Meredith Reynolds spoke. Commissioner Zanatta spoke. Phil Hester of Camp Fire Angeles spoke. Dan Knapp of California Conservation Corps spoke Ann Cantrell of Non-Toxic Long Beach spoke. A motion was made by Vice Chair Zanatta, seconded by Commissioner Morales, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta and Julie Heggeness Excused: 2 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Stella Ursua DIRECTOR'S REPORT TO COMMISSION 7. 18-058PR Recommendation to receive and file the Director's monthly highlights report, "We Create Community" for August 2018. Director Mouet spoke. A motion was made by Vice Chair Zanatta, seconded by Commissioner Morales, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, David Zanatta and Julie Heggeness Excused: 2 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg and Stella Ursua COMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS OLD BUSINESS Nothing to report. Page 6 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CENTER COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM NEW BUSINESS Nothing to report. 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. Ann Cantrell spoke. STAFF COMMENTS Director Mouet spoke Gladys Kaiser spoke. Meredith Reynolds spoke. Bob Livingstone spoke. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Vice Chair Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Morales spoke. Commissioner Salgado spoke Commissioner Sievers spoke. COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDERS MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE - Friday, September 7, 2018, 9:00 a.m. PRM Administration Building Small Conference Room 2760 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach. PARK USAGE & REGULATIONS COMMITTEE - Thursday, September 13, 2018, 11:00 a.m. PRM Administration Building Small Conference Room 2760 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach. Page 7 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CENTER COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE - Thursday, September 13, 2018, 3:00 p.m. PRM Administration Building Small Conference Room 2760 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Thursday, September 13, 2018, 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, September 20, 2018, at the El Dorado Park West Community Center, located at 2800 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach, CA 90815. ADJOURNMENT Chair Heggeness adjourned the meeting at 10:17 a.m. Page 8 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CENTER 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 9 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CENTER 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