Parks and Recreation Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 PARKS AND RECREATION TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM COMMISSION MINUTES David Zanatta, Chair Herlinda Chico, Commissioner Mariela Salgado, Vice Chair Ron Sievers, Commissioner Brent Dennis, Director Valerie Davis, Executive Assistant FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Zanatta at 9:09 AM, via Teleconference. ROLL CALL Director Brent Dennis took the roll call and confirmed a quorum. Commissioners Herlinda Chico, Ron Sievers, Mariela Salgado and David Present: Zanatta STAFF PRESENT Brent Dennis, Director Stephen Scott, Deputy Director Gladys Kaiser, Bureau Manager, Community Recreation Services Meredith Reynolds, Bureau Manager, Park Planning & Partnerships Hurley Owens, Bureau Manager, Maintenance Operations Alma Castro, Park Partnerships Officer Joy Warren, Superintendent, Community Recreation Services Michelle Wilson, Superintendent, Community Recreation Services Leah Salgado, Admin Analyst, Business Operations Page 1 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 PARKS AND RECREATION TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM COMMISSION MINUTES Valerie Davis, Executive Assistant to the Director Jenny Roberts, Admin Aide, Executive Office Mike Perez, Volunteer Coordinator, Community Recreation Services Brittany Howe, Secretary, Community Recreation Services Lara Turnbull, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention Officer, Health Department PRESENTATIONS Mike Perez from Community Recreation Services was awarded Employee of the Month for August 2020. Director Brent Dennis spoke. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Michelle Wilson spoke. Mike Perez spoke. Chair Zanatta spoke. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 20-033PR Recommendation to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2020. Chair Zanatta spoke. A motion was made by to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Herlinda Chico, Ron Sievers, Mariela Salgado and David Zanatta Page 2 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 PARKS AND RECREATION TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM COMMISSION MINUTES HEARING 2. 20-034PR Recommendation to adopt a resolution and approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 (FY 21) General Park fee changes and make such changes effective October 1, 2020. Chair Zanatta opened the Hearing at 9:22 AM. Deputy Director Stephen Scott spoke. Chair Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Sievers spoke. A motion was made by to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Herlinda Chico, Ron Sievers, Mariela Salgado and David Zanatta Chair Zanatta concluded the Hearing at 9:32 AM. COMMISSION ITEMS 3. 20-035PR Recommendation to consider approval, or denial, of the fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment "A" in accordance with the Fee Waiver Policy. Gladys Kaiser spoke. Chair Zanatta spoke. A motion was made by to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Herlinda Chico, Ron Sievers, Mariela Salgado and David Zanatta Page 3 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 PARKS AND RECREATION TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM COMMISSION MINUTES 4. 20-036PR Recommendation to authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine (Landlord) to approve a park amenity and to execute all documents necessary to update a Right of Entry Permit with the City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Tenant), for the continued provision and administration of a garden at Martin Luther King Jr., Park, for a three-year term beginning October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2022, with options for two (2) additional, three-year renewals, at the discretion of the Director (District 6). Meredith Reynolds spoke. Alma Castro spoke. Lara Turnbull spoke. Chair Zanatta spoke. Commissioner Salgado spoke. A motion was made by to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Herlinda Chico, Ron Sievers, Mariela Salgado and David Zanatta DIRECTOR'S REPORT TO COMMISSION 5. 20-037PR Recommendation to receive and file the Director's monthly highlights report, "We Create Community" for September 2020. Director Brent Dennis spoke. Chair Zanatta spoke. A motion was made by to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 4 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 PARKS AND RECREATION TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM COMMISSION MINUTES Yes: 4 - Herlinda Chico, Ron Sievers, Mariela Salgado and David Zanatta UNFINISHED BUSINESS Chair Zanatta reported none at this time. NEW BUSINESS Chair Zanatta reported none at this time. COMMITTEE STATUS REPORT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chair Zanatta spoke. Met with Director Brent Dennis and discussed the Strategic Plan. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE Chair Zanatta spoke. Met with Deputy Director Stephen Scott and discussed City cuts and the Adoption of the budget. JOINT USE COMMITTEE Chair Zanatta spoke. The Committee did not meet. MAINTENANCE & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE Chair Zanatta spoke. The Committee did not meet. MARKETING & RECREATION COMMITTEE Chair Zanatta spoke. The Committee did not meet. PARKS USAGE & REGULATIONS COMMITTEE Chair Zanatta spoke. The Committee did not meet. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments via Teleconference or email. Page 5 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 PARKS AND RECREATION TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM COMMISSION MINUTES STAFF COMMENTS There were no staff comments via Teleconference. COMMISSION COMMENTS Chair Zanatta welcomed Alma Castro to the Parks, Recreation and Marine Team. ADJOURNMENT Chair Zanatta adjourned the meeting at 10:11 AM. JR Page 6 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 PARKS AND RECREATION TELECONFERENCE, 9:00 AM COMMISSION MINUTES 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 7 of 7