Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · May 13, 2026
Agenda
Parks and Recreation
Commission Commissioners
Agenda Justin Ono, Chair
Kathie Buaya, Vice Chair
Parks and Recreation Cyd Crampton
Commission Meeting Julieta Nazal Garib
Amy Reed
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 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.
• Remote via ZoomGov Webinar:
o Join on a computer or smartphone: https://monterey-
org.zoomgov.com/j/1609222935 An up-to-date version of the Zoom
software must be used.
o Or join by telephone: Dial 833-568-8864 (Toll Free), 669-254-5252 (Campbell,
CA) or 646-828-7666 (NY). If one number doesn’t work, please try another.
▪ Enter Webinar ID: 160 922 2935 #
▪ If prompted to enter a participant ID, press #
▪ To “raise your hand,” dial *9. Once called upon, dial *6 to unmute
o Need help using or updating Zoom? Read our Zoom Meeting Instructions (PDF)
• 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 Updates to the Monterey Sports Center Marketing and
Branding Efforts (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
2. Presentation on a Potential Partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of
Monterey County at the Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center (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 February 2026 through April 2026 (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
4. March 11, 2026
***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.
5. Review Proposed Parks and Recreation Related Neighborhood and
Community Improvement Program (NCIP) Project Requests for Fiscal Year
2026-27 and Provide Guidance to Staff (Not a project under CEQA Article 20,
Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
6. Receive Report on Commission Appointment Process and Select Chair and
Vice Chair for FY2026-2027 (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 June 10, 2026.
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.
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.gov WebPage: http://www.monterey.gov
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 people with disabilities 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, including to coordinate the use of a
hearing device, please contact 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.
CITY OF MONTEREY 24-HOUR SUGGESTION HOTLINES: (831) 646-3799 or suggest@monterey.gov
Upcoming city meetings are listed at monterey.gov/agendas For more information, call (831) 646-3866
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