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Parks and Recreation Commission

Thursday, January 21, 2021 · 9:00 AM AM · Teleconference

TL;DR

The Long Beach Parks and Recreation Commission held a virtual meeting where they approved several park-related improvements and lease agreements. They discussed fee changes for 2021 and recommended renaming several city parks and facilities. The meeting was conducted remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Key Decisions

  • New Lease for Community Gardens Passed
  • Fiscal Year 2021 Park Fee Changes Passed
  • Rename Bixby Dog Park to Dr. Myrna 'Mickey' Donahoe Dog Park Passed
  • Heartwell Park Baseball Field Right-of-Entry Permit Passed
  • Rename Sports Complex at Chittick Field Passed with Amendment
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. GUESTS PRESENT
  2. STAFF PRESENT
  3. Chair Zanatta concluded the Hearing at 10:25 AM.
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  5. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  6. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM
  7. THE EL DORADO PARK COMMUNITY CENTER WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
  8. TELECONFERENCE DIAL IN: +(213) 306-3065 ACCESS CODE: 146 439 8704
  9. PUBLIC WILL HAVE THE OPTION TO PROVIDE COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS BY SUBMITTING AN EMAIL TO THE BOARD EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT AT: valerie.davis@longbeach.gov
  10. CALL TO ORDER
  11. ROLL CALL
  12. PRESENTATIONS
  13. Employee of the Month - December 2020
  14. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  15. 1. Recommendation to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2020.
    PR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Livingstone, seconded by Vice Chair Salgado, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  17. HEARING
  18. 2. Recommendation to adopt a resolution and approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 (FY 21) General Park Mid-Year fee changes and make such changes effective February 10, 2021.
    PR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Redfield, seconded by Vice Chair Salgado, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  19. COMMISSION ITEMS
  20. 3. Recommendation to authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to approve a new lease for a park amenity and execute all documents necessary to Long Beach Organic, a non-profit 501c3, for the management and operation of community gardens at Grace Park, Mary Molina, Orizaba Park, and Zaferia Junction for a period of five years with two (2) three-year renewals at the discretion of the Director starting January 1, 2021; and Recommend to the City Manager the approval of a consolidated lease for Grace Park, Mary Molina, Orizaba Park, and Zaferia Junction Community Gardens, which meets a recreational need in the City. (Districts 1, 4, and 8)
    PR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Livingstone, seconded by Commissioner Schoen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  21. 4. Recommendation to authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to approve a park amenity improvement at Heartwell Park baseball field #2 and to issue all documents necessary for a right-of-entry permit to Lakewood Village Little League from February 1, 2021 to January 31, 2023 and may be extended for (2) additional three (3)-year renewals at the discretion of the Director (District 5).
    PR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Salgado, seconded by Commissioner Schoen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  22. 5. Recommendation to recommend to the Housing and Neighborhoods Committee to rename the Bixby Dog Park the “Dr. Myrna 'Mickey' Donahoe Dog Park.” (District 2)
    PR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Livingstone, seconded by Commissioner Redfield, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  23. 6. Recommendation to recommend to the Housing and Neighborhoods Committee to rename the South Street Parkway, "Pressburg Parkway." (District 9)
    PR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Redfield, seconded by Commissioner Livingstone, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  24. 7. Recommendation to recommend to the Housing and Neighborhoods Committee to rename the Sports Complex at Chittick field “Dee Andrews Sports Complex at Chittick Field.” (District 6)
    PR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Livingstone, seconded by Commissioner Sievers, to approve recommendation, as amended, to request Council District 6 and Council District 8 to seek public input that would include the proposed signage and location keeping the name "Chittick" pre-eminent and return to the Commission. The motion carried by the following vote:

  25. DIRECTOR'S REPORT TO COMMISSION
  26. 8. Recommendation to receive and file the Director's monthly highlights report, "We Create Community" and "Director's Corner" for January 2021.
    PR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Livingstone, seconded by Vice Chair Salgado, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  27. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  28. Committee Assignments
  29. NEW BUSINESS
  30. COMMITTEE STATUS REPORT
  31. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chair Zanatta spoke and confirmed that the Committee met. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE Chair Zanatta spoke and confirmed that the Committee met and went over the proposed FY21 Fees. Deputy Director Stephen Scott spoke and confirmed that the Committee did a deep dive into the proposed FY21 Fees and that the Department finances are looking good and we are on track.
  32. PUBLIC COMMENT
  33. Public will have the option to provide comments on agenda items by submitting an email to the Board Executive Assistant at: valerie.davis@longbeach.gov or by joining the meeting via teleconference.
  34. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
  35. STAFF COMMENTS
  36. COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDERS
  37. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 3:00 PM This meeting will be held via Teleconference. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 4:00 PM This meeting will be held via Teleconference.
  38. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING
  39. The next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be held via Teleconference on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 9:00 AM.
  40. ADJOURNMENT