Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · May 14, 2025
Minutes
MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF MONTEREY
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
5:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 580 PACIFIC ST.
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Commissioners Present: Crampton, Ono, McEwen, Schmidt
Commissioners Absent: Bence, Buaya, Reed
Staff Members Present: Parks and Recreation Director, Recreation Manager, Park
Operations Manager, Sports Center Manager, Recreation
Supervisor, Administrative Assistant
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Crampton called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
1 Presentation on the Status of the Parks and Recreation Department Operations for
February through April 2025 (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Presentation given
Public Comments: Lorna Moffet made public comment advocating for a community garden
project and a horse-riding program for young children.
CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
2 Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Action: Approved as submitted (4-0-3 Absent). Commissioner McEwen motioned Chair
Crampton Second
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Lorna Moffet made a public comment about the possible use of chemical herbicides in Monterey
and advocated for preserving eucalyptus trees.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
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3 Review Proposed Parks and Recreation Related Neighborhood and Community
Improvement Program (NCIP) Project Requests for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Provide
Guidance to Staff (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General
Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Reviewed and Gave guidance on the Proposed Parks and Recreation Related
Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program (NCIP) Project Requests for Fiscal
Year 2025-26 (4-0-3).
Public Comments: Lorna Moffet made a public comment on the termites at the various
community centers for NCIP projects.
On a motion by Commissioner McEwen, seconded by Commissioner Schmidt and carried by the
following vote, the Parks and Recreation Commission Approved the Proposed Parks and
Recreation Related Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program (NCIP) Project
Requests for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Crampton, Ono, McEwen, Schmidt
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None.
ABSENT: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Bence, Buaya, Reed
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Parks and Recreation Director Larson shared information about upcoming City events and
expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve the City of Monterey alongside her
constituents.
Recreation Manager Leon thanked Director Larson for her service and noted that she would be
honored at the City Council meeting on May 20. She also mentioned preparations for the
summer season and highlighted that the Recreation Division’s summer programs are 90%
outdoors.
Parks Operations Manager Norton provided updates on various park projects coming to fruition
and gave a shoutout to the responsible Parks staff for their hard work. He also thanked his
colleagues for their support and knowledge as he transitions into his new role.
Sports Center Manager Rothschild echoed his colleagues’ remarks about Karen and
encouraged the Commission to visit the Sports Center for a walkthrough of the recent updates
in preparation for the facility’s 33rd anniversary.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner McEwen thanked Director Larson for her service to the community and
expressed her support for whoever steps into the role moving forward within the Department.
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Vice Chair Ono echoed the sentiments of his fellow Commissioners and emphasized the
importance of the Department to the community.
Commissioner Schmidt shared with Director Larson how exciting this next chapter will be and
commended her for the grace and professionalism she demonstrated during her time as
Director.
Chair Crampton highlighted the significant impact the Parks and Recreation Department has on
the community, emphasizing the value of the guidance and support provided by Director Larson
and her staff.
NEXT MEETING
Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Crampton adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Shannon Leon Cyd Crampton, Chair
Recreation Manager Parks and Recreation Commission
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Agenda
Parks and Recreation
Commission Commissioners
Agenda Cyd Crampton, Chair
Justin Ono, Vice Chair
Parks and Recreation Ben Bence
Commission Meeting Kathie Buaya
Ellen McEwen
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Amy Reed
Christian Schmidt
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.
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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 on the Status of the Parks and Recreation Department
Operations for February through April 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
2. February 12, 2025
***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.
3. Review Proposed Parks and Recreation Related Neighborhood and
Community Improvement Program (NCIP) Project Requests for Fiscal Year
2025-26 and Provide Guidance to Staff (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.
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 June 11, 2025.
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.gov/submitted-comments and in the
City Manager’s Office, 580 Pacific St., Rm. 1, Monterey, CA 93940 during regular business hours.
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Information distributed to the Parks and Recreation Commission at the meeting becomes part of the
public record.
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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.gov 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.gov 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
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