Parks and Recreation Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 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 FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Heggeness at 9:02 a.m., at the El Dorado Park West Community Center. ROLL CALL Director Mouet took the roll call and confirmed a quorum. A motion was made by Commissioner Ursua and seconded by Commissioner Goldberg to excuse Commissioner Morales and Commissioner Salgado from the April 18, 2019, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Julie Heggeness, David Zanatta, Stella Ursua, Ben Goldberg and Ron Sievers Excused: 2 - Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado Commissioners Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, David Present: Zanatta and Julie Heggeness Commissioners Margo Morales and Mariela Salgado Excused: Page 1 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 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 Mike Lynch, L.B. Community Band Luther L. Williams, Bourgess White Scholarship Foundation Peter Ramirez, LB Bacolod Association Anna Christenson,LB Sierra Club Nancy Risch, WANA Joan Greenwood, WANA Greg Flores, L.B. Community Band Ann Cantrell, El Dorado East, Park Ambassador Pat Kennedy, ICO Misi Tagaloa, Tafesilafa'i Inc Manaia Petaia, Tafesilafa'i Inc STAFF PRESENT Gerardo Mouet - Director - Valerie Davis - Executive Assistant Business Operations Stephen Scott - Leah Salgado - Del Ransom Community Recreation Services Gladys Kaiser - Ted Stevens - Todd Leland - Caitlynn Cruz - Rusty Bauer - Brandon Casteaneda - Max James-Jolly Maintenance Operations Hurley Owens PRESENTATIONS Ted Stevens and the Aquatic Staff provided a presentation on Aquatic Programming at Belmont Plaza, Cabrillo, Jordan, Martin Luther King Jr. and Silverado Pools, Leeway Sailing Center and the Model Boat Shop. Director Mouet spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Ted Stevens spoke. Page 2 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK WEST - COMMUNITY COMMISSION MINUTES CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 9:00 AM Todd Leland spoke. Caitlynn Cruz spoke. Rusty Bauer spoke. Max James-Jolly spoke. Brandon Casteaneda spoke. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 19-012PR Recommendation to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting Minutes of March 21, 2019. Chair Heggeness spoke. Director Mouet spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Goldberg, seconded by Vice Chair Zanatta, to approve the March Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta and Julie Heggeness Excused: 2 - Margo Morales and Mariela Salgado COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS 2. 19-013PR Recommendation to approve the fee waiver requests outlined in attachment "A," in accordance with the Fee Waiver policy. A motion was made by Commissioner Goldberg, seconded by Vice Chair Zanatta, to approve permit numbers 17419, 17044 and 17733. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Benjamin Goldberg, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta and Julie Heggeness Page 3 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK WEST - COMMUNITY COMMISSION MINUTES CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 9:00 AM Excused: 2 - Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado Director Mouet spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Chair Heggeness spoke Vice Chair Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Goldberg spoke. Mike Lynch spoke. Luther L. Williams spoke. Peter Ramirez spoke. Ann Cantrell spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Ursua, seconded by Vice Chair Zanatta, to hold permit numbers 17794, 17669 and 17796 for the May 16, 2019 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting; for failure to provide a Post Event Summary Report. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta and Julie Heggeness Excused: 2 - Margo Morales and Mariela Salgado 3. 19-014PR 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. Anna Christenson spoke A motion was made by Commissioner Goldberg, seconded by Vice Chair Zanatta, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta and Julie Heggeness Excused: 2 - Margo Morales and Mariela Salgado Page 4 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK WEST - COMMUNITY COMMISSION MINUTES CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 9:00 AM 4. 19-015PR Approve Special Event Permit Application #19-10366 of the Taresilafa'i Inc., a Domestic non-profit corporation, for the operation of the Taresilafa'i Pacific Islander Festival in Recreation Park, including the Bandshell, with parameters determined by the Office of Special Events and Filming and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine and paying applicable fees. (District 4) Or Determine the proposed activity does not provide a sufficient overall public benefit and deny Special Event Permit Application #19-10366 of Taresilafa'i Inc., a domestic nonprofit corporation, for the operation of the Taresilafa'i Pacific Islander Festival in Recreation Park. (District 4) Chair Heggeness spoke. Director Mouet spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Misi Tagaloa spoke NOTE: Correction to the spelling of the organization's name was changed from Taresilafa'i Inc., to Tafesilafa'i Inc. A motion was made by Commissioner Goldberg, seconded by Vice Chair Zanatta to approve Special Event Application #19-10366 for the Tafesilafa'i Inc., a Domestic non-profit corporation, for the operation of the Tafesilafa'i Pacific Islander Festival in Recreation Park, including the Bandshell, with parameters determined by the Office of Special Events and Filming and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine and paying applicable fees. (District 4). The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta and Julie Heggeness Excused: 2 - Margo Morales and Mariela Salgado 5. 19-016PR Approve Special Event Permit Application #19-10386 of Partners of Parks, a domestic nonprofit corporation, for a fundraising event, Page 5 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK WEST - COMMUNITY COMMISSION MINUTES CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 9:00 AM 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 #19-10386 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) To avoid conflict of interest, Vice Chair Zanatta recused himself from the vote at 10:06 a.m., as he is a board member of Partners of Parks. Director Gerardo spoke. Chair Heggeness spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Commissioner Goldberg spoke. Vice Chair Zanatta spoke. Ann Cantrell spoke. Vice Chair Zanatta rejoined the meeting at 10:10 a.m. A motion was made by Commissioner Goldberg, seconded by Vice Chair Zanatta, to approve Special Event Permit Application #19-10386 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: 5 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta and Julie Heggeness Page 6 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK WEST - COMMUNITY COMMISSION MINUTES CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 9:00 AM Excused: 2 - Margo Morales and Mariela Salgado DIRECTOR'S REPORT TO COMMISSION 6. 19-017PR Recommendation to receive and file the Director's monthly highlights report, "We Create Community" for April, 2019. Director Mouet spoke. Joan Greenwood spoke. Ann Cantrell spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Goldberg, seconded by Commissioner Ursua, to approve the "We Create Community" for April, 2019. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta and Julie Heggeness Excused: 2 - Margo Morales and Mariela Salgado 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 April Agenda. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE David Zanatta - Chair Page 7 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK WEST - COMMUNITY COMMISSION MINUTES CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 9:00 AM Chair Heggeness provided the update. Reviewed and discussed the Expenditure and Revenue report. Deputy Director Scott spoke. 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 Stephen Scott 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. 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 spoke. Nancy Risch spoke. Ann Cantrell spoke. Anna Christenson spoke. STAFF COMMENTS Director Mouet spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Page 8 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK WEST - COMMUNITY COMMISSION MINUTES CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 9:00 AM Stephen Scott spoke. Hurley Owens spoke. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Chair Heggeness spoke. Vice Chair Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Sievers spoke. Commissioner Ursua spoke. Commissioner Goldberg spoke. COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDERS MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE - Friday, May 3, 2019, 9:00 a.m. - PRM Administration Building Small Conference Room - 2760 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE - Thursday, May 9, 2019, 3:00 p.m. - PRM Administration Building Small Conference Room - 2760 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Thursday, May 9, 2019, 4:00 p.m. - PRM Administration Building Small Conference Room - 2760 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach. PARKS USAGE & REGULATIONS COMMITTEE - Thursday, May 16, 2019, 11:00 a.m. - El Dorado Park West Community Center, Bridge Room - 2800 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach. NEXT MEETING The next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m., on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at the El Dorado Park West Community Center, located at 2800 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach, CA 90815. ADJOURNMENT Page 9 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK WEST - COMMUNITY COMMISSION MINUTES CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 9:00 AM Chair Heggeness adjourned the meeting at 10:41 a.m. Page 10 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 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. 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: Page 11 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK WEST - COMMUNITY COMMISSION MINUTES CENTER 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD LONG BEACH, CA 90815, 9:00 AM 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, 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, APRIL 18, 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 13 of 13