Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

Name: Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2019-12-11T17:30:00
End: 2019-12-11T19:30:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · December 11, 2019

Agenda Minutes Packet

Minutes

MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF MONTEREY Wednesday, December 11, 2019 5:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBER - 580 PACIFIC STREET MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Commissioners Present: Gibson, Gorman, McCarthy, McEwen, Menendez-Herbst, Panetta, Spangler Commissioners Absent: None Staff Members Present: Parks and Recreation Director, Interim Recreation and Community Services 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 to Commissioner Suzanne Menendez-Herbst for Sixteen Years of Service to the City of Monterey (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Received presentation. 2 Introduction of New Urban Forestry Staff (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Introduction made. 3 Introduction of New Monterey Sports Center Staff (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Introduction made. 4 Review of Potential Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program (NCIP) Projects for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Received presentation. CONSENT ITEMS Approval of Minutes 5 Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Action: Approved with changes (7-0-0). ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes 12/11/2019 5:30:00 PM Chair Panetta opened public comments on non-agendized matters. Resident Paul O'Leary reviewed the petition he is circulating which addresses concerns regarding Pickleball at Via Paraiso Park. PUBLIC APPEARANCE 6 Commission Appointment Process and Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for January through June 2020 (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Approved the Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for January through June 2020 (7-0-0). On a motion by Commissioner Spangler, seconded by Commissioner McCarthy and carried by the following vote, the Parks and Recreation Commission approved the appointment of Donna Gibson as Chair and Ellen McEwen as Vice Chair for January through June 2020: AYES: 7 COMMISSIONERS: Gibson, Gorman, McCarthy, McEwen, Menendez-Herbst, Panetta, Spangler NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS 7 Parks and Recreation Department Monthly Report - November 2019 (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Received report. Parks and Recreation Director Larson said that signage has been installed at the Old Capitol Site stating the park is closed for maintenance. The Police Department will be patrolling the park. Working with the Community Development Department in applying for a grant to create a park plan for the Old Capitol Site. Staff recently attended a very informative CPRS Mini Conference. The Sports Center’s Gift Card Promotion has started and in the first two days sold $33,000 worth of gift cards; the promotion runs through December 24. Interim Recreation and Community Services Manager Leon said that recruitment for Summer jobs is beginning soon. Met with the City Attorney’s Office regarding concerns expressed in a letter about Pickleball at Via Paraiso and the priority times are in compliance with City policy. Park Operations Manager Marcuzzo stated that landscaping has been completed at Cannery Row Park Plaza and a globe has been installed at Sister City Park. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Menendez-Herbst is so happy and honored to have served on this Commission for so many years. Commissioner Gibson commended staff and is doing her best to get the facts out there regarding the sales tax measure. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes 12/11/2019 5:30:00 PM 2 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes 12/11/2019 5:30:00 PM Commissioner McEwen said it is always such a pleasure to be here and is happy to have Director Larson as the Parks and Recreation Director. Commissioner Panetta commended Parks for the landscaping at the Cannery Row pocket park and the globe looks great at Sister City Park. NEXT MEETING Wednesday, January 8, 2020. ADJOURNMENT Chair Panetta adjourned the meeting at 6:33pm. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Karen Larson Kathleen Panetta, Chair Parks and Recreation Director Parks and Recreation Commission Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes 12/11/2019 5:30:00 PM 3

Agenda

Parks and Recreation Commissioners Commission Kathleen Panetta, Chair Agenda Suzanne Menendez-Herbst, Vice Chair Regular Meeting Donna Gibson Shelby Gorman Wednesday, December 11, 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 to Commissioner Suzanne Menendez-Herbst for Sixteen Years of Service to the City of Monterey (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 2 Introduction of New Urban Forestry Staff (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 3 Introduction of New Monterey Sports Center Staff (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 4 Review of Potential Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program (NCIP) Projects for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 (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 5 Wednesday, November 13, 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. 6 Commission Appointment Process and Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for January through June 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. 7 Parks and Recreation Department Monthly Report - November 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, January 8, 2020 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 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 12/11/2019 5:30:00 PM 2

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