Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · March 9, 2022
Minutes
MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF MONTEREY
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
5:30 PM
ZOOM TELECONFERENCE
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Commissioners Present: Crampton, Gibson, McCarthy, McEwen, Schmidt, Spangler
Commissioners Absent: Panetta
Staff Members Present: Parks and Recreation Director, Recreation Manager, Park
Operations Manager, Recreation Supervisor, Administrative
Assistant
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Gibson called the meeting to order at 5:31p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
1 Presentation on the Status of the Parks and Recreation Department Operations for
December 2021 through February 2022 (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378
and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Presentation given.
Jean Rasch, Monterey resident, excited to hear that the forester position has been filled.
CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
2 Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Action: Approved as submitted (6-0-1, Panetta absent).
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jean Rasch, Monterey Vista Neighborhood Association President, shared that Pickleball
negotiations have been held. There were six neighbors (five from Monterey Vista, one from
Skyline Forest), Shannon Leon represented the City, and the negotiator was Jackie Pierce,
Executive Director of the Mandell-Gisnet Center. The six neighbors agreed to a three-month trial
program of shared use of the two tennis courts; one court would be exclusive for tennis use and
the other court would be exclusive for Pickleball use, limited to two Pickleball courts and nets on
that one court. Quiet equipment was mandated and there would be no storage of equipment. At
the end of the three-month trial period, community input received during the three months, will
be reviewed. We can find a way to share the park as a community of caring individuals who
wish the best for each other. Eagerly awaits the commission’s and city’s response.
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PUBLIC APPEARANCE
3 Recommend the City Council Amend and Restate Resolution 21-127, the Master Fee
Schedule, to Adjust the Parks and Recreation Department Fee Schedule (Not a project
under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: The Parks and Recreation Commission recommends the City Council amend and
restate Resolution 21-127, the Master Fee Schedule, to adjust the Parks and Recreation
Department Fee Schedule (6-0-1, Panetta absent).
On a motion by Commissioner Crampton, seconded by Commissioner Spangler, and carried by
the following vote, the Parks and Recreation Commission Recommends the City Council Amend
and Restate Resolution 21-127, the Master Fee Schedule, to Adjust the Parks and Recreation
Department Fee Schedule:
AYES: 6 COMMISSIONERS: Crampton, Gibson, McCarthy, McEwen,
Schmidt, Spangler
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Panetta
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Director Larson is excited to have the two Sports Coordinators back full time. Pickleball
negotiations have concluded but the proposal is not unanimous between the two groups so we
will take some time to review the proposals. Looking forward to the recruitment of a Parks
Supervisor. Summer will look more like summers of years past. Extended her appreciation to
staff and thanked the commissioners for their continued support and encouragement.
Manager Leon said we are recruiting for summer and year-round positions. Planning for an
expansion of programs and increase in revenue. Extended her thanks to staff.
Manager Marcuzzo shared that the Rotary Club is doing a tree planting at Whispering Pines
Park this Saturday. Cutting Day will be on Saturday, March 19 at 9:00am.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner McCarthy stated he will be with the Monterey Rotary Club planting twenty trees
at Whispering Pines this weekend. The Rotary Club got a district grant for the tree planting.
Community organizations can assist the city with projects such as this and having more
collaborations like this will only benefit the city and its citizens.
Commissioner Gibson extended her kudos to Shannon for sitting in on the Pickleball
negotiations and looks forward to Cutting Day.
NEXT MEETING
Wednesday, April 13, 2022.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Gibson adjourned the meeting at 6:36p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Karen Larson Donna Gibson, Chair
Parks and Recreation Director Parks and Recreation Commission
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Agenda
Parks and Recreation Commissioners
Commission Donna Gibson, Chair
Agenda Ellen McEwen, Vice Chair
Cyd Crampton
Regular Meeting
Dennis McCarthy
Kathleen Panetta
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Christian Schmidt
Zoom Teleconference
Lacy Spangler
Monterey, California 5:30 PM
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
1 Presentation on the Status of the Parks and Recreation Department
Operations for December 2021 through February 2022 (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, December 8, 2021
***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
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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 Recommend the City Council Amend and Restate Resolution 21-127, the
Master Fee Schedule, to Adjust the Parks and Recreation Department Fee
Schedule (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
The next regularly scheduled meeting is Wednesday, April 13, 2022.
ADJOURNMENT
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