Quality of Life Committee
Regular MeetingRidgecrest, CA · November 2, 2021
Minutes
CITY OF RIDGECREST
100 W. California Avenue
Ridgecrest CA 93555
760-499-5151
Parks, Recreation & Quality of Life Committee
Council Chambers
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Regular Meeting
MINUTES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Mayor Eric Bruen, Mayor Pro Tem Scott Hayman,
Planning Commissioner Vanessa Hayman, Planning Commissioner William Jinkins
CALL TO ORDER: Meeting was called to order at 5:35 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Present: Eric Bruen, Scott Hayman, William Jinkins
Absent: Vanessa Hayman,
Staff: Nerissa Wegener
Recording Secretary: Nerissa Wegener
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Committee approved the agenda
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Approval of the minutes from the October 5, 2021 meeting was pushed the next meeting because we didn’t
have a quorum in the beginning of the meeting as Mr. Bruen called in late.
PUBLIC COMMENT OF THE ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
None
DISCUSSION AND OTHER ACTION ITEMS:
The committee and public discussed the possible project ideas for the for the Clean California grant
application. Community feedback was given in response our survey that was put out for project ideas for the
grant applications. The Community mentioned they would like to see things like more shade, drinking
fountains, trees, completed walking path, playground area near softball fields, and a bathroom close to the
softball fields. A discussion took place about the public hearing for the CDBG public hearing that will be on
December 1, 2021. The committee talked about feedback that we have received from the community about
shade at the skate park and a place for people to sit. Feedback was provided on the movie night and other
ways to promote and also receive community feedback for the parks and recreation events.
SUPPORT STAFF COMMENTS:
Staff provided the committee with an update on ongoing projects and activities that are going on in the Parks
and Recreation Department. Mrs. Wegener provided an update on the SPP grant for the pool. She stated that
we still haven’t heard anything regarding our application. Mrs. Wegener announced that the Tree lighting
will be held on Friday December 3, 2021 at 6:00 pm
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Update on SPP Grant
Update on Survey for the Clean California Grant
NEXT MEETING:
Special meeting to be held on December 9, 2021 @ 5:30pm
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting was adjourned at 6:45 PM
Agenda
CITY OF RIDGECREST
100 W. California Avenue
Ridgecrest CA 93555
760-499-5151
Parks, Recreation & Quality of Life Committee
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
November 2, 2021
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m .
AGENDA
All Committee meetings are now open to the public. However, social distancing/COVID
guidelines will need to be followed. If you can not participate in person please log on with the
Webx or call in information attached.
Committee Members: Mayor Eric Bruen, Mayor Pro Tem Scott Hayman, Planning Commissioner
Vanessa Hayman, Planning Commissioner William Jinkins
Staff – Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Nerissa Wegener & Reporting Secretary Jennifer
Ledbetter
1. CALL TO ORDER –
2. ROLL CALL-
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA –
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES –
5. PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
6. NEW BUSINESS –
(a) Community Development Block Grant Project FY 22-23
(b) Survey Feedback/Results
7. OLD BUSINESS –
(a) Clean California Grant
(b) Statewide Park Program Grant Update
8. ITEMS FROM DIRECTOR –
(a) Petroglyph Festival
(b) Family Movie Night
9. COMMITTEE COMMENTS –
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11. ADJOURNMENT-
City of Ridgecrest Public Meeting Protocol
In Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Quality of Life meetings will be held in the City
Council Chambers and are open to the public. However, social
distancing/COVID guidelines need to be followed. If unable to attend we
encourage the public to participate via WebX, call-in or written
correspondence.
The public may use one of the following alternatives for participating in person:
Watch meetings on-line:
Please log in to the WebX meeting at
https://cityofridgecrest.webex.com/cityofridgecrest/j.php?MTID=md9ef70352
198672e90ceaaba42e5da55
Call in:
To listen to the meeting via phone please call 1-650-479-3208
Enter Meeting number (access code): 142 955 3868
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Please mute your phone until committee opens the meeting to public commenting.
Submit written comments:
We encourage submittal of written comments supporting, opposing, or otherwise
commenting on an agenda item. For distribution to committee members prior to the
meeting send emails to jledbetter@ridgecrest-ca.gov; written correspondence may
be sent to Jennifer Ledbetter, Parks and Recreation, 100 W. California Ave.,
Ridgecrest, CA 93555.
Please have all questions/concerns/ideas submitted by Monday November 1, 2021
Please specify to which agenda item your comment relates.
Please click on the link below to access the Quality of Life Agenda, Minutes
https://ridgecrest-ca.gov/AgendaCenter/Quality-of-Life-Committee-10
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