Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · February 14, 2024
Minutes
MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF MONTEREY
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
5:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 580 PACIFIC ST.
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Commissioners Present: Schmidt, Crampton, Buaya, McEwen, Ono, Sanders
Commissioners Absent: Spangler
Staff Members Present: Parks and Recreation Director, Recreation Manager, Assistant
Urban Forester, Sports Center Manager, Recreation Supervisor,
Administrative Assistant
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Schmidt called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
1 Presentation to Commissioner Donna Gibson for Five (5) Years of Service to the City of
Monterey (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article
5, Section 15061)
Action: Presentation given
Public Comment: None
2 Presentation to Commissioner Dennis McCarthy for Nineteen (19) Years of Service to the
City of Monterey (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General
Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Presentation given
Public Comment: None
3 Presentation on the Status of the Parks and Recreation Department Operations for
November 2023 through January 2024 (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378
and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Presentation Given
Public Comments: Received from Esther Malkin
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Review of Potential Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program (NCIP)
Projects for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and
under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Presentation given
Public Comments: Received from Esther Malkin
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CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
5 Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Action: Approved as submitted (4-0-1 Absent). Commissioner McEwen motioned Vice
Chair Crampton Second
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Received from Esther Malkin
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
6 Recommend the City Council 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: Approved the Parks and Recreation Department Fee Schedule (6-0-1).
Public Comments: None
On a motion by Chair Schmidt, seconded by Commissioner McEwen and carried by the following
vote, the Parks and Recreation Commission recommended the City Council approve the Parks
and Recreation Department Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2024.
AYES: 6 COMMISSIONERS: Schmidt, Crampton, Buaya, McEwen, Ono,
Sanders
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Spangler
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Parks and Recreation Director Larson discussed the upcoming Blue Zones Project, highlighting
the community volunteer day scheduled at Laguna Grande Park. Additionally, she informed the
Commission about the City's listening sessions aimed at gathering input on upcoming budget
priorities. She expressed gratitude for their advocacy and encouraged their participation in the
survey.
Recreation Manager Leon extended her gratitude to the Commission for their support, along
with the Parks and Recreation team.
Sports Center Manager Rothschild invited the Commission to visit the Sports Center and
witness firsthand the ongoing projects and improvements they are working on.
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Assistant Urban Forester Norton addressed the recent storm mitigation efforts and expressed
gratitude to all the Park staff who bravely worked through the challenging weather conditions.
Norton also highlighted the upcoming spring work for the fields and emphasized the dedicated
efforts of the park staff to ensure everything is operational and ready for the season.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Sanders and Buaya thanked the Parks and Recreation staff and are eager to
start their journey as Commissioners.
Commissioner Ono extended sincere appreciation to the entire Department, commending the
remarkable efforts of the Parks staff in the aftermath of the recent storm.
Vice Chair Crampton reiterated her fellow Commissioners and was thankful to be a part of the
Parks and Recreation Commission.
Commissioner McEwen and Chair Schmidt thanked the department.
NEXT MEETING
Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Schmidt adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Karen Larson Christian Schmidt, Chair
Parks and Recreation Director Parks and Recreation Commission
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Agenda
Parks and Recreation
Commission Commissioners
Agenda Christian Schmidt, Chair
Cyd Crampton, Vice Chair
Parks and Recreation Kathie Buaya
Commission Meeting Ellen McEwen
Justin Ono
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 Gabe Sanders
Lacy Spangler
Council Chambers
580 Pacific Street 5:30 PM
Monterey, California
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING:
Written comment: Members of the public may submit comment(s) to
parksrecreationcommission@monterey.org until ½ hour before the start of the
meeting. These messages are not read aloud during the meeting but are made available
to the meeting body and public at https://monterey.org/submitted-comments. All
comments received become part of the record.
In-Person: Please see the meeting location listed above. Wearing a mask is
recommended and encouraged.
Remote via ZoomGov Webinar:
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To “raise your hand,” dial *9. Once called upon, dial *6 to unmute
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This meeting will also stream live for viewing only on youtube.com/cityofmonterey (10
second delay) and on Comcast Channel 25 (up to 90-second delay).
PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES AND TIME LIMITS:
The total amount of time allocated for public comment on a particular issue and for each
individual speaker is generally as follows:
1. Up to three minutes per speaker.
2. For regular Parks and Recreation Commission meetings, there is one 15-minute public
comment period for items not on the agenda.
3. The total time allocated for public comment:
a. Items pulled from the consent agenda – 15 minutes each item
b. Public Appearance items – 30 minutes each item
c. Public Hearing items – 30 minutes each item
At the time an item is considered, the Chair will ask those attending the meeting in person to
line up at the podium or raise their hands, and for remote participants to use *9 on the telephone
or the “raise hand” function in Zoom, if they wish to address the Parks and Recreation
Commission. The maximum amount of time for each person to speak and the total amount of
time allotted for each item will be determined based on the number of people indicating an
interest in speaking and the amount of business to be conducted on the agenda. In exceptional
circumstances and when necessary to ensure a full opportunity for public input, the Chair may,
with the Committee’s consent, adjust the amount of time allowed for public input and/or the time
allotted for each speaker.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation to Commissioner Donna Gibson for Five (5) Years of Service to
the City of Monterey (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and
under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
2. Presentation to Commissioner Dennis McCarthy for Nineteen (19) Years of
Service to the City of Monterey (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section
15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
3. Presentation on the Status of the Parks and Recreation Department
Operations for November 2023 through January 2024 (Not a project under
CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
4. Review of Potential Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program
(NCIP) Projects for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (Not a project under CEQA Article 20,
Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under Consent Agenda are routine and will be adopted by one motion
unless a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission or the public requests discussion
or a separate vote.
Approval of Minutes
5. November 8, 2023
***End of Consent Agenda***
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
The public may speak to any item that is not on the agenda and that is in the City of
Monterey’s subject matter jurisdiction.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
Public Appearance items are on non-routine issues that might stimulate public interest and
comments.
6. Recommend the City Council 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
Staff may make announcements and may request clarification or direction regarding the
scheduling of meetings and study sessions.
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COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioners may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement, or make a
brief report on their activities. In addition, a Commissioner or the Parks and Recreation
Commission may provide a referral to staff or other resources for factual information.
(Government Code section 54954.2(a)(3).)
NEXT MEETING
The next regularly scheduled meeting is March 13, 2024.
ADJOURNMENT
Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on these matters within 72 hours prior to the meeting,
pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, are available at: monterey.org/submitted-comments and in the
City Manager’s Office, 580 Pacific St., Rm. 1, Monterey, CA 93940 during regular business hours.
Information distributed to the Parks and Recreation Commission at the meeting becomes part of the
public record.
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
INTERPRETATION: The Monterey Parks and Recreation Commission invites and encourages public
participation at its meetings. Requests for language interpretation may be made by contacting the City
Clerk at cityclerk@monterey.org or 831-646-3935. The City Clerk will make every effort to accommodate
requests for interpreter assistance. Requests should be made as soon as possible in advance of any
meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission. The City is committed to addressing language
interpretation requests swiftly in order to maximize public participation.
ACCESSIBILITY: 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 cityclerk@monterey.org or (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.
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