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Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · October 14, 2020

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MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF MONTEREY Wednesday, October 14, 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, Urban Forester, Recreation Coordinator, Administrative Assistant CALL TO ORDER Chair Gibson called the meeting to order at 5:32pm. ROLL CALL PRESENTATIONS 1 Presentation on the Status of the Parks and Recreation Department Operations for the Past Quarter (July-September 2020) (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Presentation given. CONSENT ITEMS Approval of Minutes 2 Wednesday, June 10, 2020 Action: Approved as submitted (7-0-0). ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS None. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Parks and Recreation Director Larson thanked staff and the commissioners for their ongoing support. Interim Recreation and Community Services Manager Leon and Sports Center Manager Willer both extended their thanks to staff. Park Operations Manager Marcuzzo stated the fuel reduction work that has been done has never looked this good. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes 10/14/2020 5:30:00 PM COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Spangler stated she is proud to be a part of this commission and this community. She extended her thanks to staff and is thankful for the fuel reduction efforts that were done in her neighborhood. Commissioner McCarthy expressed his thanks to staff and is impressed with how staff is maintaining their drive to keep moving forward. Commissioners Gorman, Schmidt and McEwen all extended their thanks to staff. Commissioner Gibson asked Assistant City Manager Rojanasathira to please let City Council know how hard Parks and Recreation Staff is working during these unprecedented times. NEXT MEETING Monday, November 9, 2020. ADJOURNMENT Chair Gibson adjourned the meeting at 6:52pm. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Karen Larson Donna Gibson, Chair Parks and Recreation Director Parks and Recreation Commission Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes 2 10/14/2020 5:30:00 PM 2

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Parks and Recreation Commissioners Commission Donna Gibson, Chair Agenda Ellen McEwen, Vice Chair Regular Meeting Shelby Gorman Dennis McCarthy Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Kathleen Panetta Christian Schmidt Teleconference 5:30 PM Lacy Spangler 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. All comments received will become part of the record.  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, then enter #. 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. 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 Status of the Parks and Recreation Department Operations for the Past Quarter (July-September 2020) (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, June 10, 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. 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 Monday, November 9, 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 MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3866 Parks & Recreation Commission 10/14/2020 5:30:00 PM 2

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