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Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · March 9, 2022

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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. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes 3/9/2022 5:30:00 PM 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. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes 3/9/2022 5:30:00 PM Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes 3/9/2022 5:30:00 PM Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Karen Larson Donna Gibson, Chair Parks and Recreation Director Parks and Recreation Commission Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes 3/9/2022 5:30:00 PM

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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 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(e)(1)(A) and (C) and the Monterey City Council’s resolution authorizing virtual participation in public meetings given the COVID-19 pandemic, 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 are being conducted with virtual (electronic) participation only. BEFORE EACH MEETING, members of the public may participate by submitting comment(s) to parksrecreationcommission@monterey.org until ½ hour before the start of the meeting. These messages are shared with the Council or relevant Board or Commission prior to the start of the meeting, but are not read aloud. All comments become part of the record and are made available online at https://monterey.org/submitted-comments. DURING EACH MEETING: Join the ZoomGov Webinar to participate or watch the meeting live (no time delay): ● On a computer or smartphone: https://monterey-org.zoomgov.com/j/1605663903 ● Or by telephone: Dial 833-568-8864 (Toll Free) or 669-254-5252 (Campbell, Calif.) or 646- 828-7666 (New York, NY). If one number doesn’t work, please try another. ○ Enter Webinar ID: 160 566 3903 # ○ If prompted to enter a participant ID, press # ● Need more help or seeking guidance on making public comments? Read our ZoomGov Meeting Instructions. Meetings are also streamed live on youtube.com/cityofmonterey (10 second delay) and on Comcast Channel 25 (up to 90 second delay). 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 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 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 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 Parks & Recreation Commission 3/9/2022 5:30:00 PM 2 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 3/9/2022 5:30:00 PM 3

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