Parks and Recreation Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES 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 Director Mouet at 9:01 a.m., at the El Dorado Park Senior Center. ROLL CALL Director Mouet took the roll call and confirmed a quorum Commissioners Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Present: Sievers, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta and Julie Heggeness ELECTION OF OFFICERS - Gerardo Mouet 19-048PR Director Mouet stated the September 2019 organizational meeting included the election of Chair and Vice Chair. As such, he called for nominations for Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission. A motion was made by Commissioner Goldberg to nominate Julie Heggeness for the position of Chair of the Parks & Recreation Commission, seconded by Commissioner Zanatta. There were no other nominations. The nomination carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Ron Sievers, David Zanatta, Benjamin Goldberg, Margo Morales, Stella Ursua, and Mariela Salgado Page 1 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM 19-049PR Chair Heggeness called for nominations for Vice Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission. A motion was made by Commissioner Morales to nominate David Zanatta for the position of Vice Chair of the Parks & Recreation Commission, seconded by Commissioner Goldberg. There were no other nominations. The nomination carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Ron Sievers, Julie Heggeness, Benjamin Goldberg, Margo Morales, Stella Ursua and Mariela Salgado PRESENTATIONS Andrea Lain-Rufino was awarded Employee of the Month for July 2019. Erin Kellogg was awarded Employee of the Month for August 2019. Chair Heggeness spoke. Director Mouet spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Michelle Wilson spoke. Meaghan O’Neill spoke. Erin Kellogg spoke. Joy Warren spoke. Andrea Lain-Rufino spoke. GUESTS PRESENT Steven Stein John Malveaux Kym Livesay Page 2 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Shirley Huling Theresa Hew Sue Nairn Kara Hansen Dan Knapp, California Conservation Corps Larry Rich, Public Works STAFF PRESENT Gerardo Mouet - Director - Valerie Davis - Executive Assistant Business Operations Stephen Scott - Leah Salgado - Del Ransom Community Recreation Services Gladys Kaiser - Michelle Wilson - Joy Warren Maintenance Operations Hurley Owens Park Planning and Partnerships Meredith Reynolds APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 19-043PR Recommendation to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of August 15, 2019. Chair Heggeness spoke. Director Mouet spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Ursua, seconded by Vice Chair Zanatta, to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting minutes of August 15, 2019. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 3 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Yes: 7 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta and Julie Heggeness COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS 2. 19-044PR 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 Rita Sisowath, Cambodia-American Alliance withdrew permit #R19440 - Annual Convention. Director Mouet spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Chair Heggeness spoke. Vice Chair Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Ursua spoke. Commissioner Goldberg spoke. Kym Livesay spoke. John Malveaux spoke. Mark Hopson spoke. Charles Whitehead spoke. Richard Madiera spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Ursua, seconded by Commissioner Morales, to approve the following permits #19723 - Long Beach Basket Brigade--Kym Livesay, #19484 - Long Beach Central Area Association--John Malveaux, #19471 - Khmer Parent Association--Mark Hopson, #19845 - Long Beach Vets for Peace-Charles Whitehead and to hold permit, #19858 - Viva Learning Community--Shirley Huling, for discussion. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, Margo Morales, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta and Julie Heggeness Page 4 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM Commissioner Salgado recused herself from the vote at 9:25 a.m. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Shirley Huling spoke. Commissioner Morales spoke. Commissioner Goldberg spoke. Vice Chair Zanatta spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Morales, seconded by Commissioner Goldberg, to deny permit number #19858 - Viva Learning Community--Shirley Huling, citing that the request did not fall under the guidelines of the Fee Waiver Policy. Yes: 7 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta and Julie Heggeness 3. 19-045PR 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. Commissioner Salgado rejoined the meeting at 9:34 a.m. Chair Heggeness spoke. Director Gerardo spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Goldberg, seconded by Vice Chair Zanatta, to Authorize the Director, or his or her management designee, to execute the Personal Services and Instruction Agreements with Instructor - Sang Chuk - Private Swim Instruction, Instructor - Edward Patrick - Dance Instruction and Instructor - Shawn Waltower - Dance and Music Instruction; and amend Attachment “A” of the agreements as needed. Yes: 7 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta and Julie Heggeness Page 5 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM 4. 19-046PR Authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to execute a Right of Entry Permit and any other documents necessary with the Conservation Corps of Long Beach, a non-profit 501(c)(3), for the use of a 1.1-acre site in Willow Springs Park for a Conservation Corps satellite site for an Urban Wood Recovery & Utilization Program, for a term of five years from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2024, with one, five-year option to renew at the discretion of the Director. (District 7) Director Mouet spoke. Chair Heggeness spoke. Meredith Reynolds spoke. Vice Chair Zanatta spoke. Dan Knapp spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Goldberg, seconded by Commissioner Ursua, to authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to execute a Right of Entry Permit and any other documents necessary with the Conservation Corps of Long Beach, a non-profit 501(c)(3), for the use of a 1.1-acre site in Willow Springs Park for a Conservation Corps satellite site for an Urban Wood Recovery & Utilization Program, for a term of five years from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2024, with one, five-year option to renew at the discretion of the Director (District 7) Yes: 7 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta and Julie Heggeness DIRECTOR'S REPORT 5. 19-047PR Recommendation to receive and file the Director's monthly highlights report, "We Create Community" for September, 2019. Director Mouet spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Page 6 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM A motion was made by Commissioner Morales, seconded by Commissioner Ursua, to receive and file the Director's monthly highlights report, "We Create Community" for September 2019. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Benjamin Alan Goldberg, Margo Morales, Mariela Salgado, Ron Sievers, Stella Ursua, David Zanatta and Julie Heggeness OLD 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 September Agenda and the appeal brought forward by William Grisolia of the Long Beach Blues Society. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE David Zanatta - Chair Vice Chair Zanatta provided the update. Reviewed and discussed the September Fee Waivers, 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 provided the update. Reviewed and discussed Ramona Park’s History & Overview, Updates on Maintenance Projects, Upcoming Grants, DeForest Park Vision Planning and the Status of the 2020 Strategic Plan. Page 7 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM MARKETING & RECREATION COMMITTEE Margo Morales - Chair 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS Sue Nairn Steven Stein Ava Dick Kevin Pendleberry Kara Hansen Theresa Hew STAFF COMMENTS Director Mouet spoke. Valerie Davis spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Meredith Reynolds spoke. Hurley Owens spoke. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Chair Heggeness spoke. Vice Chair Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Sievers spoke. Commissioner Goldberg spoke. Commissioner Morales spoke. Page 8 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES 2800 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, 9:00 AM COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDERS MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE - Friday, October 4, 2019, 9:00 a.m. - PRM Administration Building Small Conference Room - 2760 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE - Thursday, October 10, 2019, 3:00 p.m. - PRM Administration Building Small Conference Room - 2760 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - Thursday, October 10, 2019, 4:00 p.m. - PRM Administration Building Small Conference Room - 2760 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach. MARKETING & RECREATION COMMITTEE Thursday, October 17, 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 on Thursday, October 17, 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 10:31 a.m. Page 9 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES 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 10 of 11 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 PARKS AND RECREATION EL DORADO PARK W. COMMUNITY CNTR COMMISSION MINUTES 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. 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