Parks and Recreation Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 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 Vice Chair Zanatta at 9:01 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 Morales and seconded by Commissioner Ursua to excuse Vice Chair Heggeness from the October 18, 2018, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua and David Zanatta Excused: 1 - Julie Heggeness Commissioners Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Present: Sievers, Stella Ursua and David Zanatta Commissioners Julie Heggeness Excused: Page 1 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CENTER COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM GUESTS PRESENT Cathy Jacobson, First Serve Tennis David Babore, USA Athletics Gloria Bradley, Country Club Manor Ann Cantrell Charles Whitehead, Long Beach Veterans for Peace Tanya Polar, Prom Dress Giveaway Lucy Johnson, Aquatic Capital of America Michelle Scott, Free Zumba w/ Cancer Sherry Martinez, Bay Scouts STAFF PRESENT Gerardo Mouet - Director - Valerie Davis - Executive Assistant Business Operations Stephen Scott - Robert Livingstone - Leah Salgado - Del Ransom Community Recreation Services Gladys Kaiser - Michelle Wilson Maintenance Operations Kelly Parkins - Jorge Acevedo - Meredith Reynolds PRESENTATIONS Employee of the Month - September 2018 Antonio Guerrero is a kind and a thoughtful man who carries out his responsibilities well and in a timely manner. He arrives early to work and always goes above and beyond what he is assigned. Antonio displays great enthusiasm to learn and can be counted on at any time. Antonio is a forward thinker, courteous, helpful to co-workers and the public. His enthusiasm to learn is very inspiring to others and has excelled in every assignment given. Page 2 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CENTER COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Keep up the good work, Antonio! Michelle Wilson spoke. Jorge Acevedo spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 18-065PR Recommendation to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting minutes of September 20, 2018. Vice Chair Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Morales spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Morales, seconded by Vice Chair Zanatta, to approve the recommendation with changes to "Call to Order" Chair. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua and David Zanatta Excused: 1 - Julie Heggeness COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS 2. 18-066PR Recommendation to approve the fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment "A," in accordance with the Fee Waiver policy. Director Mouet spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Vice Chair Zanatta spoke. Stephen Scott spoke Commissioner Goldberg spoke. Commissioner Morales spoke. Commissioner Ursua spoke. Page 3 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CENTER COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Charles Whitehead of Long Beach Veterans for Peace David Babore of USA Athletics Gloria Bradley of Country Club Manor Tonya Polar of Prom Dress Giveaway Rev. W. Bradley Paradee of LB First Church of the Nazarene A motion was made by Commissioner Morales, seconded by Commissioner Goldberg, to approve Permit #'s 16048, 15820, 16050, 16051 and 16178; recommendations approved. A motion was made by Commissioner Morales, seconded by Commissioner Ursua, to approve Permit #15836; recommendation approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua and David Zanatta Excused: 1 - Julie Heggeness 3. 18-067PR Approve Special Event Permit Application #19-10234 of Justin Rudd dba the Community Action Team - California, a Domestic non-profit corporation, for the operation of the Haute Dog Howl’oween Parade in Marina Vista Park with parameters determined by the Office of Special Events and Filming and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine. (District 3) Or Determine the proposed activity does not provide a sufficient overall public benefit and deny Special Event Permit Application #19-10234 of Justin Rudd dba the Community Action Team - California, a Domestic non-profit corporation, for the operation of the Haute Dog Howl’oween Parade in Marina Vista Park. (District 3) Director Mouet spoke. Bob Livingstone spoke. Commissioner Goldberg spoke. Page 4 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 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 Commissioner Goldberg, seconded by Commissioner Morales, to approve the Special Event Permit Application #19-10234 of Justin Rudd dba the Community Action Team - California, a Domestic non-profit corporation, for the operation of the Haute Dog Howl’oween Parade in Marina Vista Park with parameters determined by the Office of Special Events and Filming and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine. (District 3). The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua and David Zanatta Excused: 1 - Julie Heggeness 4. 18-068PR Receive and file a verbal update on the vision of programming Willow Springs Park through innovative partnerships. (District 7) Director Mouet spoke. Meredith Reynolds spoke. Commissioner Goldberg spoke. Commissioner Ursua spoke. Commissioner Sievers spoke. Commissioner Salgado spoke. Vice Chair Zanatta spoke. Ann Cantrell spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Ursua, seconded by Commissioner Goldberg, to receive and file the Programming Willow Springs Park Through Partnerships report. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua and David Zanatta Excused: 1 - Julie Heggeness 5. 18-069PR Authorize the Sixth Amendment to Permit No. 28246 with First Serve Tennis, Inc., to extend the term of the Permit for tennis instruction in Department of Parks, Recreation Marine contract classes for five Page 5 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CENTER COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM years, from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2023. (Citywide) Director Gerardo spoke. Robert Livingstone spoke. Cathy Jacobson of First Serve Tennis spoke. Commissioner Ursua spoke. Commissioner Sievers spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Goldberg, seconded by Commissioner Morales, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua and David Zanatta Excused: 1 - Julie Heggeness 6. 18-070PR Recommend the placement locations of memorial or commemorative benches outlined in Attachment “A”. (Citywide) Director Mouet spoke. Robert Livingstone spoke. Commissioner Morales spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Morales, seconded by Commissioner Ursua, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua and David Zanatta Excused: 1 - Julie Heggeness DIRECTOR'S REPORT TO COMMISSION 7. 18-071PR Recommendation to receive and file the Director's monthly highlights report, "We Create Community" for October, 2018. Page 6 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CENTER COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Director Mouet spoke. Commissioner Morales spoke. Vice Chair Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Morales left the meeting at 10:12 am, leaving a quorom of 5. A motion was made by Commissioner Goldberg, seconded by Commissioner Morales, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua and David Zanatta Excused: 1 - Julie Heggeness COMMITTEE STATUS REPORT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Julie Heggeness - Chair Vice Chair Zanatta informed the Commission that the committee did not meet. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE David Zanatta - Chair Commissioner Ursua informed the Commission that the committee did not meet. JOINT USE COMMITTEE Stella Ursua - Chair Commissioner Ursua informed the Commission that the committee did not meet. MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE David Zanatta - Chair Vice Chair Zanatta informed the Commission that the committee did not meet. 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 7 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CENTER COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM OLD BUSINESS Nothing to report. NEW BUSINESS Nothing to report. PUBLIC COMMENT: IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO ADJOURNMENT STAFF COMMENTS Gladys Kaiser spoke. Meredith Reynolds spoke. Robert Livingstone spoke. Kelly Parkins spoke. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Vice Chair Zanatta spoke. COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDERS MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE - Friday, November 2, 2018, 9:00 a.m. - PRM Administration Building Small Conference Room - 2760 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE - Thursday, November 8, 2018, 3:00 p.m. - PRM Administration Building Small Conference Room - 2760 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Thursday, November 8, 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, November 15, 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, OCTOBER 18, 2018 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CENTER COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Zanatta adjourned the meeting at 10:23 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, OCTOBER 18, 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