Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · January 13, 2021
Minutes
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.
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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
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Agenda
Parks and Recreation
Commission Commissioners
Agenda Donna Gibson, Chair
Ellen McEwen, Vice Chair
Regular Meeting
Dennis McCarthy
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Kathleen Panetta
Christian Schmidt
Teleconference 5:30 PM Lacy Spangler
Monterey, California
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation on the Status of the Parks and Recreation Department
Operations for the Past Quarter (October-December 2020) and Highlights and
Challenges of 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, October 14, 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. Review and Approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Schedule for
2021 (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule
Article 5, Section 15061)
4. Receive Report on the Parks and Recreation Department Jacks Park Tennis
Court Resurfacing and Landscape Improvements Using Park Dedication
Funds (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
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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
The next regularly scheduled meeting is Wednesday, February 10, 2021.
ADJOURNMENT
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