Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · April 18, 2018
Minutes
MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
7:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER, FEW MEMORIAL HALL OF RECORDS
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Commissioners Present: Commissioners Hofmann, McCarthy, McEwen, Menendez-
Herbst, Spangler
Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Panetta
Staff Members Present: Acting Community Services Director, Interim Recreation and
Community Services Manager, Interim Sports Center Manager,
Park Operations Manager, Administrative Assistant I
CALL TO ORDER
Chair McCarthy called the meeting to order at 7:01pm.
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
1. Highlights of Monterey Sports Center Programs (Not a project under CEQA Article
20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received presentation
Rachael Zalan, Facility Coordinator, gave a presentation. Several Sports Center staff members
approached the podium after the presentation and introduced themselves to the Commission.
2. Community Services Department Operational Overview and Reorganization (Not a
project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section
15061)
Action: Received presentation
Pamela Sloan, Senior Advisor to Community Services, gave a presentation on the
Community Services Department Operational Overview and Reorganization, and then
answered questions from the commissioners and staff.
CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
Action: Approved as submitted.
3. Thursday, March 15, 2018
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
4. Monthly Report - Parks Division - March 2018 (Not a project under CEQA Article 20,
Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received report.
5. Monthly Update - Parks and Recreation Work Plan - April 2018 (Not a project under
CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received report.
Chair McCarthy asked for one of the commissioners to take the lead for the Youth Center
Subcommittee. Commissioner Spangler volunteered and Commissioner McEwen volunteered to
be the alternate.
Interim Recreation and Community Services Manager Leon reported the first day of summer
registration was a big success. The Spring Egg Hunt had approximately 2,400 people in
attendance. Staff will be looking at expanding the Egg Hunt for next year, possibly doing a glow-
in-the-dark hunt for older children on the Friday night.
Interim Sports Center Manager Rothschild reported the Sports Center is continuing with their
popular lecture series. Staff is focusing on youth activities over the next couple of months and
looking to reach out to the underserved populations.
Park Operations Manager Marcuzzo stated that landscaping has been completed at the
Monterey Conference Center. The moon bridge at Dennis the Menace has been refurbished
and should be re-opened very soon.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner McEwen thanked staff and stated that she feels encouraged by the
reorganization.
Commissioner Spangler suggested the Commission have another strategic planning session to
review the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, possibly in the fall.
Commissioner Hofmann stated her excitement in having been introduced to Sports Center
employees. She asked Manager Rothschild if employees provide functional analysis to
members; he stated that personal trainers and physical therapists provide those. Commissioner
Hofmann suggested to Manager Leon that staff reach out to the Villa Del Monte Neighborhood
Association in regards to helping promote the Playground Program at Montecito Park.
Commissioner Menendez-Herbst stated this is a very exciting time for staff. She extended her
thanks to Manager Rothschild for having his staff show up and introduce themselves.
NEXT MEETING
Thursday, May 17, 2018
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ADJOURNMENT
Chair McCarthy adjourned the meeting at 8:52pm.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Shannon Leon Dennis McCarthy, Chair
Interim Recreation and Community Services Manager Parks and Recreation Commission
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Agenda
Parks and Recreation Commissioners
Commission Dennis McCarthy, Chair
Agenda Kathleen Panetta, Vice Chair
Regular Meeting Monica Hofmann
Ellen McEwen
Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Suzanne Menendez-Herbst
Council Chamber Lacy Spangler
Few Memorial Hall of Records 7:00 PM
Monterey, California
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
1. Highlights of Monterey Sports Center Programs (Not a project under CEQA Article 20,
Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
2. Community Services Department Operational Overview and Reorganization (Not a
project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section
15061)
CONSENT ITEMS
CONSENT ITEMS allow for a review of those items recommended for approval on consent or
recommended to be continued, tabled or withdrawn, etc. Consent items consist of those items
which are routine and for which a staff recommendation has been prepared. A member of the
public or a Commissioner may request that an item recommended for approval on consent be
heard on the regular agenda for further discussion.
Approval of Minutes
3. Thursday, March 15, 2018
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS allows you, the public, to speak for a maximum of three minutes on any
subject which is within the jurisdiction of the Monterey Parks and Recreation Commission and
which is not on the agenda. Any person or group desiring to bring an item to the attention of the
Commission may do so during Public Comments or by addressing a letter of explanation to:
Recreation and Community Services Director, 546 Dutra Street, Monterey CA 93940. The
appropriate staff person will contact the sender concerning the details.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS supply the Commission with written or oral
information that they may wish to discuss or take action by placing the item on a future agenda.
4. Monthly Report - Parks Division - March 2018 (Not a project under CEQA Article 20,
Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
5. Monthly Update - Parks and Recreation Work Plan - April 2018 (Not a project under
CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
COMMISSIONERS may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement or make a
brief report on his or her activities. In addition, a Commissioner may provide a referral to staff or
other resources for factual information, request staff to report back to the body at a subsequent
meeting concerning any City matter, or direct staff to place a request to agendize a matter of
business on a future agenda. (G.C. 54954.2)
NEXT MEETING
Thursday, May 17, 2018
ADJOURNMENT
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