Parks and Recreation Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR BRIDGE ROOM 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 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Zanatta at 9:04 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 Ben Goldberg and seconded by Stella Ursua to excuse Chair Heggeness from the August 15, 2019, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - David Zanatta, Stella Ursua, Ben Goldberg and Ron Sievers Excused: 1 - Julie Heggeness Absent: 2 - Margo Morales and Mariela Salgado Vice Chair Zanatta spoke. Director Mouet spoke. Ben Goldberg spoke. Stella Ursua spoke. Commissioners Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Present: Sievers, Stella Ursua and David Zanatta Page 1 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR BRIDGE ROOM 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Commissioners Julie Heggeness Excused: PRESENTATIONS PRM FY-20 Budget Presentation Director Mouet, provided a presentation on the PRM FY-20 Budget Presentation to the Commission. Vice Chair Zanatta spoke. Director Mouet spoke. Commissioners Morales and Salgado joined the meeting at 9:11 a.m. GUESTS PRESENT: Julie Bartolotto Historical Society of Long Beach Sam Ruth, United Cambodian Community William Grisolia, New Blues Festival Steve Proctor, New Blues Festival Pamela Fields, Donte’ Jordan Foundation Jeanine Koehler, Long Beach Pickleball Linda Carreras, Long Beach Pickleball Lucy Johnson, Aquatic Capital of America Acacia Audell, Historical Society of Long Beach Laura Vena, Love Live Animal Rescue Alex Gomez, Resident Joe Buzzolar STAFF PRESENT: Business Operations Gerardo Mouet, Director - Stephen Scott, Deputy Director - Valerie Davis - Leah Salgado - Del Ransom Community Recreation Services Gladys Kaiser - Michelle Wilson - Meaghan O’Neill Page 2 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR BRIDGE ROOM 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Maintenance Operations Kelly Parkins Special Events and Filming Jay Lopez - Jacque Sweeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 19-036PR Recommendation to approve the Parks & Recreation commission Meeting minutes of July 18, 2019. Vice Chair Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Ursua spoke. Commissioner Morales spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Ursua, seconded by Commissioner Morales, to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes for July 2019. 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. 19-037PR Recommendation to consider approval, or denial, of the fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment “A” in accordance with the Fee Waiver policy. Gladys Kaiser informed the Commission that Martha Cota, Latinos in Action withdrew permit number R19437 - Health Fair. Page 3 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR BRIDGE ROOM 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Director Mouet spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Vice Chair Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Morales spoke. Commissioner Goldberg spoke. Commissioner Salgado spoke. Commissioner Sievers spoke. Laura Vena spoke. Julie Bartolotto spoke. Pamela Fields spoke. Sam Ruth spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Morales, seconded by Commissioner Goldberg, to approve permits: R19432 - Live Love Animal Rescue - Dog Adoption - Laura Vena; R19348 - Historical Society of Long Beach- Historical Walking Tour -Acacia Audell; R19435 - Donte' Jordan Foundation- Backpack Giveaway -Pamela Fields; and 19212 - United Cambodian Community- Health Fair -Davisna Oum and to hold permit numbers #19139 - Long Beach Pickleball- Pickleball Play -Linda Carreras and # R19440 - Cambodia-American Alliance- Annual Convention -Rita Sisowath, for discussion. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Ben Goldberg, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta and Margo Morales Excused: 1 - Julie Heggeness Gladys Kaiser spoke. Vice Chair Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Morales spoke. Commissioner Goldberg spoke. Linda Carreras spoke. Jeanine Koehler spoke. Laura of Long Beach Pickleball spoke. Lucy Johnson spoke. Commissioner Salgado spoke. Commissioner Sievers spoke. A motion was made Commissioner Morales, seconded by Page 4 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR BRIDGE ROOM 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Commissioner Goldberg, to deny permit #19139 - Long Beach Pickleball- Pickleball Play - Linda Carreras. Yes: 6 - Ben Goldberg, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta and Margo Morales Excused: 1 - Julie Heggeness Gladys Kaiser spoke. Vice Chair Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Morales spoke. Commissioner Goldberg spoke. Commissioner Salgado spoke. Commissioner Sievers spoke. A motion was made Commissioner Morales, seconded by Commissioner Goldberg, to deny permit # R19440 - Cambodia-American Alliance- Annual Convention -Rita Sisowath. Yes: 6 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua and David Zanatta Excused: 1 - Julie Heggeness 3. 19-038PR 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. Page 5 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR BRIDGE ROOM 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM A motion was made by Commissioner Goldberg, seconded by Commissioner Ursua, to authorize the Director, or his or her management designee, to execute the Personal Services and Instruction Agreement and to amend Attachment “A” of the agreements as needed with Lacey Marsac for Yoga Instruction at Wardlow Park. Yes: 6 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua and David Zanatta Excused: 1 - Julie Heggeness 4. 19-039PR Approve Special Events Permit #20-10539 of William Grisolia, dba the Long Beach Blues Society, a California non-profit organization, for the New Blues Festival in El Dorado East Regional Park Area III, within parameters determined by the Office of Special Events and Filming and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine. (District 5) Or Determine the operation of the proposed activity has an adverse impact to the park, park users and/or surrounding communities that precludes overall public benefit, and deny Special Event Application #20-10539 of Bill Grisolia, dba the Long Beach Blues Society, a California non-profit organization, for operation of the New Blues Festival in El Dorado East Regional Park Area IIl. (District 5) Vice Chair Zanatta spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Commissioner Goldberg spoke. Commissioner Morales spoke. William Grisolia spoke. Commissioner Salgado spoke. Director Mouet spoke. Steve Proctor spoke. Commissioner Sievers spoke. Jay Lopez spoke. Page 6 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR BRIDGE ROOM 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM A motion was made by Commissioner Goldberg, seconded by Commissioner Morales, to deny Special Event Application #20-10539 of Bill Grisolia, dba the Long Beach Blues Society, a California non-profit organization, for operation of the New Blues Festival in El Dorado East Regional Park Area IIl. (District 5) The Commission determined that the operation of the proposed activity has an adverse impact to the park, park users and/or surrounding communities that precludes overall public benefit and denied Special Event Application #20-10539 of Bill Grisolia, dba the Long Beach Blues Society, a California non-profit organization, for operation of the New Blues Festival in El Dorado East Regional Park Area III. Yes: 5 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers and David Zanatta Excused: 2 - Stella Ursua and Julie Heggeness 5. 19-040PR Approve Special Event Permit Application #20-10525 of Anthony Formoso, dba Long Beach Filipino Festival, for the operation of the 2nd Annual Long Beach Filipino Festival at Silverado 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 operation of the proposed activity has an adverse impact to the park, park users and/or surrounding communities that precludes overall public benefit and deny Special Event Permit #20-10525 for the 2nd Annual Long Beach Filipino Festival, for the operation of the 2nd Annual Long Beach Filipino Festival at Silverado Park. (District 7) Vice Chair Zanatta spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Commissioner Goldberg spoke. Commissioner Morales spoke. Page 7 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR BRIDGE ROOM 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Commissioner Salgado spoke. Commissioner Sievers spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Goldberg, seconded by Commissioner Morales, to deny Special Event Permit #20-10525, for the 2nd Annual Long Beach Filipino Festival, for the operation of the 2nd Annual Long Beach Filipino Festival at Silverado Park.(District 7) The Commission determined that the proposed activity does not provide a sufficient overall public benefit and denied Special Event Permit #20-10525, for the 2nd Annual Long Beach Filipino Festival, for the operation of the 2nd Annual Long Beach Filipino Festival at Silverado Park. Yes: 5 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers and David Zanatta Excused: 2 - Stella Ursua and Julie Heggeness 6. 19-041PR Recommend to the City Manager the approval of a new playground as an improvement for public recreation at Channel View Park, which meets a recreational need within the City; and Recommend to the City Manager to accept the donation of $500,000 from The AES Corporation, for the installation of a playground at Channel View Park. (District 3) Vice Chair Zanatta spoke. Deputy Director Scott spoke. Jack Cunningham spoke. Commissioner Goldberg spoke. Commissioner Sievers spoke. Page 8 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR BRIDGE ROOM 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM A motion was made by Commissioner Goldberg, seconded by Commissioner Morales, to recommend to the City Manager the approval of a new playground as an improvement for public recreation at Channel View Park, which meets a recreational need within the City and recommend to the City Manager to accept the donation of $500,000 from The AES Corporation, for the installation of a playground at Channel View Park. (District 3) Yes: 5 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers and David Zanatta Excused: 2 - Stella Ursua and Julie Heggeness DIRECTOR'S REPORT 7. 19-042PR Recommendation to receive and file the Director's monthly highlights report, "We Create Community" for August, 2019. Director Mouet spoke. Commissioner Goldberg spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Goldberg, seconded by Commissioner Morales, to receive and file the Director's monthly highlights report, "We Create Community" for August, 2019. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers and David Zanatta Excused: 2 - Stella Ursua and Julie Heggeness UNFINISHED BUSINESS Nothing to report. NEW BUSINESS Nothing to report. Page 9 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR BRIDGE ROOM 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM COMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Julie Heggeness - Chair Vice Chair Zanatta provided the update. Reviewed and discussed the August Agenda Items. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE David Zanatta - Chair Commissioner Morales provided the update. Reviewed and discussed fee waivers, budget and vandalism. JOINT USE COMMITTEE Stella Ursua - Chair Vice Chair Zanatta informed the Commission that Commissioner Ursua was scheduling a date to 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 Mariela Salgado - Chair Commissioner Salgado 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. Page 10 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR BRIDGE ROOM 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM PUBLIC COMMENTS Lucy Johnson spoke. Alex Gomez spoke. STAFF COMMENTS Director Mouet spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Valerie Davis spoke. Kelly Parkins spoke. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Vice Chair Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Sievers spoke. Commissioner Morales spoke. Commissioner Sievers spoke. Commissioner Salgado spoke. COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDERS MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE - Friday, September 6, 2019, 9:00 a.m. - PRM Administration Building Small Conference Room - 2760 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE - Thursday, September 12, 2019, 3:00 p.m. - PRM Administration Building Small Conference Room - 2760 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Thursday, September 12, 2019, 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 19, 2019, at the El Dorado Park West Community Center, located at 2800 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach, CA 90815. Page 11 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR BRIDGE ROOM 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Zanatta adjourned the meeting at 11:03 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 12 of 13 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES SENIOR BRIDGE ROOM 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 13 of 13