Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

Name: Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2019-11-13T17:30:00
End: 2019-11-13T19:30:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · November 13, 2019

Agenda Minutes Packet

Minutes

MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF MONTEREY Wednesday, November 13, 2019 5:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBER-580 PACIFIC STREET MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Commissioners Present: Gibson, Gorman, McEwen, Menendez-Herbst, Panetta, Spangler Commissioners Absent: McCarthy Staff Members Present: Interim Parks and Recreation Director, Interim Recreation and Community Services Manager, Sports Center Manager, Park Operations Manager, Administrative Assistant II CALL TO ORDER Chair Panetta called the meeting to order at 5:30pm ROLL CALL PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation on Updated Don Dahvee Creek Path Design (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Received presentation from Principal Engineer/NCIP Staff Coordinator Krebs. 2. Presentation on Integrated Pest Management (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Received presentation from Park Maintenance Supervisor Norton. 3. Highlights of the Great Floating Pumpkin Patch at the Monterey Sports Center (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Received presentation from Facility Coordinator Sepagan. 4. Highlights of Summer Programs at the Monterey Sports Center (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Received presentation from Sports Coordinator Nunez and Aquatics Coordinator Graffagnino. 5. Highlights of Monterey Recreation Division Summer Programs (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Received presentation from Interim Recreation and Community Services Manager Leon. 6. Highlights of Field Sports Programs (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Received presentation from Sports Coordinator Almario. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes 11/13/2019 5:30:00 PM CONSENT ITEMS Approval of Minutes 7. Wednesday, September 11, 2019 Action: Approved as submitted (6-0-1, McCarthy absent) ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS Chair Panetta opened public comments on non-agendized matters. Monterey resident Paul O’Leary lives across the street from the Via Paraiso tennis courts and finds the large groups of Pickleball players make too much noise and that parking is an issue. PUBLIC APPEARANCE 8. Receive Report on 2019 Monterey Amberjacks Season (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Received report on the 2019 Monterey Amberjacks Season (6-0-1, McCarthy absent). Interim Recreation and Community Services Manager Leon reported on the success of the 2019 Monterey Amberjacks season. The Amberjacks would like to return for a 35-game season in 2020. On a motion by Commissioner McEwen, seconded by Commissioner Spangler and carried by the following vote, the Parks and Recreation Commission approved the return of the Monterey Amberjacks for 2020: AYES: 6 COMMISSIONERS: Gibson, Gorman, McEwen, Menendez- Herbst, Panetta, Spangler NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: McCarthy 9. Parks and Recreation Commission Schedule for 2020 (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Approved the Parks and Recreation Commission Schedule for 2020 (6-0-1, McCarthy absent). On a motion by Commissioner McEwen, seconded by Commissioner Gibson and carried by the following vote, the Parks and Recreation Commission approved the Parks and Recreation Commission Schedule for 2020: AYES: 6 COMMISSIONERS: Gibson, Gorman, McEwen, Menendez- Herbst, Panetta, Spangler NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: McCarthy Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes 11/13/2019 5:30:00 PM 2 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes 11/13/2019 5:30:00 PM INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS 10. Parks and Recreation Department Monthly Report - September 2019 (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Received report. 11. Parks and Recreation Department Monthly Report - October 2019 (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Received report. Interim Parks and Recreation Director Larson attended the Laguna Grande JPA (Joint Powers Authority) meeting. Staff toured the Old Capitol Site today; Pebble Beach Company will be cleaning it up for the next two weeks, there are a lot of encampments that need to be removed. The site will be designated as a park. Staff is working with a local volleyball club to get more tournaments and usage of the courts at Monterey Bay Park; joint usage where they would assist with maintenance. Commissioner Panetta asked for clarification in regards to the Old Capitol Site being considered a park or open space; Director Larson reiterated it has been designated as a park. Interim Recreation and Community Services Manager Leon reported that the tree lighting at Colton Hall will be Friday, December 6. Community Centers are getting ready for their Thanksgiving and Christmas activities. Summer planning has begun. Park Operations Manager Marcuzzo stated that many landscaping projects have been completed; Waterfront Lot, Hoffman Park, Sister Cities Park, and Fisherman’s Flats. Parks staff is currently working on Cannery Row Park Plaza next to the Monterey Plaza Hotel. Sports Center Manager Willer said they are gearing up for the holidays with the turkey hunt coming up next week, where they will give away five (5) donated turkey and one (1) full dinner. The gift card promotion is coming up in December. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner McEwen asked if the Sports Center has any new t-shirt designs coming out. Manager Willer stated yes. NEXT MEETING Wednesday, December 11, 2019 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes 11/13/2019 5:30:00 PM 3 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes 11/13/2019 5:30:00 PM ADJOURNMENT Chair Panetta adjourned the meeting at 7:12pm. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Karen Larson Kathleen Panetta, Chair Interim Parks and Recreation Director Parks and Recreation Commission Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes 11/13/2019 5:30:00 PM 4

Agenda

Parks and Recreation Commissioners Commission Kathleen Panetta, Chair Agenda Suzanne Menendez-Herbst, Vice Chair Regular Meeting Donna Gibson Shelby Gorman Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Dennis McCarthy Ellen McEwen Council Chamber Lacy Spangler 5:30 PM 580 Pacific Street Monterey, California CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation on Updated Don Dahvee Creek Path Design (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 2. Presentation on Integrated Pest Management (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 3. Highlights of the Great Floating Pumpkin Patch at the Monterey Sports Center (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 4. Highlights of Summer Programs at the Monterey Sports Center (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 5. Highlights of Monterey Recreation Division Summer Programs (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 6. Highlights of Field Sports Programs (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 7. Wednesday, September 11, 2019 ***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: Parks and Recreation Director, 546 Dutra Street, Monterey CA 93940. The appropriate staff person will contact the sender concerning the details. PUBLIC APPEARANCE PUBLIC APPEARANCE items are reports on action or informational issues that might stimulate public discussion, but that do not require formal noticing as public hearings. You are welcome to offer your comments after being recognized by the Chair. The Chair may limit the time allocated to each speaker. 8. Receive Report on 2019 Monterey Amberjacks Season (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 9. Parks and Recreation Commission Schedule for 2020 (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 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. 10. Parks and Recreation Department Monthly Report - September 2019 (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 11. Parks and Recreation Department Monthly Report - October 2019 (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 Wednesday, December 11, 2019 ADJOURNMENT The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting packet may be reviewed by the public at the Monterey Public Library. Information distributed to the Commission becomes part of the public record. A copy of written material, pictures, etc., should be provided for this purpose. For more agenda information, call 646-3866. CITY OF MONTEREY'S 24-HOUR SUGGESTION HOTLINES: Voicemail: (831) 646-3799 FAX: (831) 646-3793 Parks & Recreation Commission 11/13/2019 5:30:00 PM 2 Email: suggest@monterey.org WebPage: http://www.monterey.org The City of Monterey is committed to including the disabled in all of its services, programs and activities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (831) 646- 3935. Notification 30 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II]. Later requests will be accommodated to the extent feasible. For communication-related assistance, dial 711 to use the California Relay Service (CRS) to speak to City offices. CRS offers free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you require a hearing amplification device to attend a meeting, dial 711 to use CRS to talk to the City Clerk's Office at (831) 646-3935 to coordinate use of a device. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3866 Parks & Recreation Commission 11/13/2019 5:30:00 PM 3

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