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Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · June 10, 2020

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MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF MONTEREY Wednesday, June 10, 2020 5:30 PM TELECONFERENCE MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Commissioners Present: Gibson, Gorman, McCarthy, McEwen, Panetta, Schmidt, Spangler Commissioners Absent: None Staff Members Present: Assistant City Manager, Parks and Recreation Director, Interim Recreation and Community Services Manager, Sports Center Manager, Park Operations Manager, Recreation Coordinator, Administrative Assistant CALL TO ORDER Chair Gibson called the meeting to order at 5:31pm. ROLL CALL PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation on the Current Status of Parks and Recreation Department Staffing, Programs, Services and Facilities (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Presentation given. Jean Rasch, on behalf of the Monterey Vista Neighborhood Association, would like the priority times for Pickleball at Via Paraiso Park removed. With the courts currently closed, it is an opportune time to re-stripe the courts so that one court is dedicated to tennis and the other for Pickleball. CONSENT ITEMS Approval of Minutes 2. Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Action: Approved as submitted (7-0-0). ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC APPEARANCE Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes 6/10/2020 5:30:00 PM 3. Receive Report on Commission Appointment Process and Select Chair and Vice Chair for July 2020 through June 2021 (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: The Parks and Recreation Commission received report on the Commission Appointment Process and selected Donna Gibson as the Chair and Ellen McEwen as Vice Chair for July 2020 through June 2021. On a motion by Commissioner Gorman, seconded by Commissioner Spangler and carried by the following vote, the Parks and Recreation Commission Selected the Chair and Vice Chair for July 2020 through June 2021: AYES: 7 COMMISSIONERS: Gibson, Gorman, McCarthy, McEwen, Panetta, Schmidt, Spangler NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Parks and Recreation Director Larson expressed her gratitude to the commissioners for their support and service. Extended her gratitude to Assistant City Manager Rojanasathira for attending this meeting and for his continued support. Interim Recreation and Community Services Manager Leon thanked the commission and looks forward to rebuilding and getting through this challenging time. Sports Center Manager Willer extended her gratitude to Sports Center Staff. Proud of the incredible character and integrity that was shown by every staff member as they worked so diligently up until June 1. Without their effort and hard work, the Sports Center would not be ready to re-open in a couple of weeks. Park Operations Manager Marcuzzo said it is weed season and staff is plugging along with the removal. Commissioner Gibson asked if volunteers will ever get to help in parks again and Manager Marcuzzo said he is working on getting that organized. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner McEwen extended her deep gratitude to staff for the ability to find a good vision for the future. Commissioner Spangler thanked Assistant City Manager Rojanasathira for attending our meeting and all the information he provided. Echoed Commissioner McEwen’s comments of thanks and is so proud of our community. Commissioner Panetta thanked staff and expressed her appreciation for the quick responses she gets from staff. Commissioner Schmidt appreciates all the work being done with such minimal staff. Commissioner McCarthy thanked staff for their efforts and suggested reaching out to the commissioners for assistance if donations are going to be solicited. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes 6/10/2020 5:30:00 PM 2 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes 6/10/2020 5:30:00 PM Commissioner Gorman extended her thanks. Commissioner Gibson thanked staff and specifically Assistant City Manager Rojanasathira for providing the detailed information regarding the budget. NEXT MEETING Wednesday, July 8, 2020. ADJOURNMENT Chair Gibson adjourned the meeting at 7:21pm. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Karen Larson Donna Gibson, Chair Parks and Recreation Director Parks and Recreation Commission Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes 6/10/2020 5:30:00 PM 3

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Parks and Recreation Commissioners Commission Donna Gibson, Chair Agenda Ellen McEwen, Vice Chair Regular Meeting Shelby Gorman Dennis McCarthy Wednesday, June 10, 2020 Kathleen Panetta Christian Schmidt 5:30 PM Lacy Spangler Teleconference Monterey, California IMPORTANT NOTICE: Pursuant to Governor Newsom's Executive Orders N-29-20 and N-33-20, and to do all we can to help slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus):  Meetings of the Monterey City Council and its Boards and Commissions will be conducted with virtual (electronic) participation only. Members of the public may watch the live stream of the City Council and Boards and Commission meetings at https://www.youtube.com/cityofmonterey (up to 10 second delay) or on television on Channel 25 (up to 90 second delay). The YouTube live stream has the shortest delay and is recommended for anyone wishing to provide public comment (see details below).  BEFORE EACH MEETING, members of the public may participate by submitting comment(s) to cityclerk@monterey.org from an email account or a cell phone's texting app until ½ hour before the start of the meeting. These emails and text messages will be shared with the Council or relevant Board or Commission prior to the start of the meeting, but will not be read aloud during the meeting. Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on these agenda items, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, will be made available at the following link: https://monterey.org/Submitted-Comments  DURING EACH MEETING, members of the public may participate by calling and speaking live during the designated time(s), subject to time limits that may be imposed pursuant to the Brown Act. To provide public comment: o Please follow along with the meeting on the YouTube live stream, as it has the shortest delay, and only call when the public comment period is announced. o When the public comment period is announced, call the telephone number that will be provided on-screen and announced by the Mayor. Enter the conference room number, then #. o You will be muted upon joining the call. o Enter *5 to "raise your hand." When it is your turn to speak, you will be unmuted. Please remember to turn the sound off on your television or computer when it is your turn to talk (or as soon as you call in). Leaving your television or computer on will cause interference with the broadcast and the audience will not be able to hear you. o Between comment periods, please hang up the phone. If you wish to comment on another item, please call back when the public comment period is announced. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation on the Current Status of Parks and Recreation Department Staffing, Programs, Services and Facilities (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 2. Wednesday, March 11, 2020 ***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. 3. Receive Report on Commission Appointment Process and Select Chair and Vice Chair for July 2020 through June 2021 (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. 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, July 8, 2020 ADJOURNMENT Parks & Recreation Commission 6/10/2020 5:30:00 PM 2 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 6/10/2020 5:30:00 PM 3

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