Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

CITY OF LOS BANOS PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES APRIL 17, 2018 ACTION MINUTES – These minutes are prepared to depict action taken for agenda items presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission. CALL TO ORDER: Commissioner Munoz called the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Mitchell led the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL – MEMBERS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PRESENT: Bangle, Dominguez, Mitchell, Munoz; Harper arrived at 6:57pm. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Public Works Director/City Engineer Fachin, Recreation Coordinator II Baker, Administrative Coordinator de Melo, Assistant Public Works Director Pimentel. NOMINATION AND SELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR FOR 2018: Commissioner Dominguez was nominated as Chairperson. Commissioner Mitchell was nominated at Vice Chairperson, with affirmative vote of all Parks and Recreation Commission Members Present; Harper not present. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion by Munoz, seconded by Bangle to approve the agenda as submitted. The motion carried by the affirmative vote of all Parks and Recreation Commission Members present; Harper not present. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE ACTION MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 16, 2018: Motion by Munoz, seconded by Bangle to approve the agenda as submitted. The motion carried by the affirmative vote of all Parks and Recreation Commission Members present; Harper not present. PUBLIC FORUM: MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM OF PUBLIC INTEREST THAT IS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY; INCLUDES AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS. NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS. DETAILED GUIDELINES ARE POSTED ON THE COUNCIL CHAMBER INFORMATIONAL TABLE. MARIO GONZALEZ, Los Banos, his son was advised by Mr. Munoz to bring his concerns before the Commission. He spoke of the conditions of the park. In parks where they play soccer, gopher holes were reported to Paul Cardoza. Complained of broken valves at Birchwood Park and Vineyard Park. Feels that the trees that are given away at Arbor Day do not grow. Wants Los Banos to have safe soccer fields. If the City does not have staff or resources to fix the fields, we should apply for grants. Feels the City does not acknowledge the volunteer coaches that give their time to help our City Programs. No one else came forward to speak, and the Public Forum was closed. PARKS & RECREATION 2017/2018 REVENUE/EXPENDITURE REPORT: Public Works Director/City Engineer Fachin reported the budget is on track. PROPOSED 2018/2019 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET REVIEW: Public Works Director/City Engineer Fachin gave a brief review of the proposed budget numbers for the upcoming fiscal year. RECREATION PROGRAM UPDATE PRESENTATION. Recreation Coordinator II Baker gave a slideshow presentation regarding current activities for Recreation, Senior Citizens and Community Center, including the Boys and Girls Club Summer Program. PARKS & RECREATION OPERATIONS MANAGERS REPORT. Public Works Director/City Engineer Fachin reported we do not currently have someone in this position. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER REPORT. Public Works Director/City Engineer Fachin reported Skylark Park was recently terribly vandalized. The bathroom was damaged and destroyed. It has since been reconstructed. We are looking into installing surveillance cameras. Oliveira Park is in the process of seeding of the fields. We are looking into a Dog Park as part of our 5-year capital plan. We have recently painted pickle ball courts on the concrete at Cresthills Park. COMMISSION MEMBER REPORTS. BANGLE: No report. DOMINGUEZ: No Report. HARPER: Asked why Recreation under Public Works? Director/City Engineer Fachin stated it is a financial decision. The City does not have the funds to support a Recreation Department Head, or additional clerical staff, therefore, having Recreation under Public Works allows for various Public Works Staff to assist the Recreation Division. MITCHELL: No report. MUNOZ: Complained of several street signs not visible due to trees. Also complained about local landscapers blowing their clippings into the streets. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at the hour of 7:12 p.m. APPROVED: __________________________ Anthony Dominguez, Chairperson ATTEST: ______________________ Jelene de Melo, Secretary