Parks and Recreation Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK WEST - COMMUNITY COMMISSION MINUTES CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 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 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Heggeness at 9:01 a.m., at the El Dorado Park Senior Center. ROLL CALL Director Mouet took the roll call and confirmed a quorum. Commissioner Morales joined the meeting at 9:06 a.m. A motion was made by Chair Heggeness and seconded by Commissioner Goldberg to excuse Vice Chair Zanatta from the March 21, 2019, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Julie Heggeness, Margo Morales, Stella Ursua, Mariela Salgado, Ben Goldberg and Ron Sievers Excused: 1 - David Zanatta Commissioners Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Present: Sievers, Stella Ursua and Julie Heggeness Commissioners David Zanatta Excused: Page 1 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK WEST - COMMUNITY COMMISSION MINUTES CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 9:00 AM GUESTS PRESENT Joan Greenwood, Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance Mark Hopson, Khmer Parent Association Nancy Risch, Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance Robert Stapp, Days Long Beach Tony Domico, Long Beach Fresh Regina Taylor, Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance Jim Oberst, Children’s Day Summer Hansen, Children’s Day Vivianna Goh, Adventures to Dream Sheila Grantham, Adventures to Dream Morris Young, California State University of Long Beach Rebecca Lopez, California State University of Long Beach Jessica Romero Sharee Sola STAFF PRESENT Gerardo Mouet - Director - Valerie Davis - Executive Assistant Business Operations Stephen Scott - Del Ransom Community Recreation Services Gladys Kaiser - Junie Salcido Maintenance Operations Kelly Parkins Park Planning and Partnerships Meredith Reynolds PRESENTATIONS EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH - FEBRUARY 2019 Emilee Hoppe was awarded Employee of the Month for February 2019. Page 2 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK WEST - COMMUNITY COMMISSION MINUTES CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 9:00 AM Cressa Park Urban Agriculture Pilot Project Meredith Reynolds presented the Cressa Park Urban Agriculture Pilot Project to the Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 19-008PR Recommendation to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2019. Chair Heggeness spoke. Director Mouet spoke. A motion was made by Chair Heggeness, seconded by Commissioner Goldberg, 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 Julie Heggeness Excused: 1 - David Zanatta COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS 2. 19-009PR Recommendation to approve the fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment "A," in accordance with the Fee Waiver policy. Chair Heggeness spoke. Director Mouet spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Jim Oberst of Children’s Day spoke. Summer Hansen Children’s Day spoke. Mark Hopson of the Khmer Parents Association spoke. Mike Donelon of the ASK Foundation spoke. Commissioner Goldberg spoke. Robert Stapp of Days Long Beach spoke. Page 3 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK WEST - COMMUNITY COMMISSION MINUTES CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 9:00 AM A motion was made by Commissioner Morales, seconded by Commissioner Ursua, to approve permit numbers: 17407, 17384, 17385, 17386, 17383, 17310, 17408, 17410 and to hold permits #17044 and 17419, for the April 18, Commission meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua and Julie Heggeness Excused: 1 - David Zanatta 3. 19-010PR 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. Chair Heggeness spoke. Director Mouet spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Commissioner Goldberg spoke. Commissioner Ursua 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 Julie Heggeness Excused: 1 - David Zanatta DIRECTOR'S REPORT TO COMMISSION 4. 19-011PR Recommendation to receive and file the Director's monthly highlights report, "We Create Community" for March 2019. Director Mouet spoke. Page 4 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK WEST - COMMUNITY COMMISSION MINUTES CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 9:00 AM A motion was made by Commissioner Ursua, 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 Julie Heggeness Excused: 1 - David Zanatta UNFINISED BUSINESS Nothing to Report. NEW BUSINESS Nothing to Report. COMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Julie Heggeness - Chair Chair Heggeness provided the update. Reviewed and discussed the March Agenda and February Minutes. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE David Zanatta - Chair Commissioner Morales informed the Commission that the committee discussed the Budget and Damage Loss reports JOINT USE COMMITTEE Stella Ursua - Chair Commissioner Ursua informed the Commission that the committee did not meet. MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE David Zanatta - Chair Commissioner Morales informed the Commission that the committee discussed the MacArthur Park Masterplan. Page 5 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK WEST - COMMUNITY COMMISSION MINUTES CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 9:00 AM MARKETING & RECREATION COMMITTEE Margo Morales - Chair Valerie Davis informed the Commission that the committee did not meet. PARKS USAGE & REGULATIONS COMMITTEE Mariela Salgado - Chair Commissioner Salgado informed the Commission that the committee discussed active use and utilization of community parks. 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS Joan Greenwood, Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance Nancy Risch, Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance Robert Stapp, Days Long Beach Regina Taylor, Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance Vivianna Goh, Adventures to Dream Sharee Sola Morris Young, California State University of Long Beach Rebecca Lopez, California State University of Long Beach Summer Hansen, Children’s Day Tony Domico, Long Beach Fresh Sheila Grantham, Adventures to Dream STAFF COMMENTS Meredith Reynolds spoke. Director Mouet spoke. Kelly Parkins spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Valerie Davis spoke. Page 6 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK WEST - COMMUNITY COMMISSION MINUTES CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 9:00 AM COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Goldberg spoke. Commissioner Sievers spoke. Commissioner Ursua spoke. COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDERS MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE - Friday, April 5, 2019, 9:00 a.m. - PRM Administration Building Small Conference Room - 2760 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE - Thursday, April 11, 2019, 3:00 p.m. - PRM Administration Building Small Conference Room - 2760 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Thursday, April 11, 2019, 4:00 p.m. - PRM Administration Building Small Conference Room - 2760 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach. MARKETING & RECREATION COMMITTEE - Thursday, April 18, 2019, 11:00 a.m. - El Dorado Community Center, Bridge Room - 2800 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach. NEXT MEETING The next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2019, 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 7 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK WEST - COMMUNITY COMMISSION MINUTES CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 9:00 AM NOTE: 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: 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 8 of 9 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK WEST - COMMUNITY COMMISSION MINUTES CENTER 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 9 of 9