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Parks and Recreation Commission

Thursday, February 18, 2021 · 9:00 AM AM · Teleconference

TL;DR

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved permits for two local nonprofit organizations to use city park spaces for community projects. Sk8 Dojo will conduct quarterly cleanups at Michael K. Green Skate Park and donate $8,300 for new cement pathways, while Sowing Seeds of Change will create an urban agriculture site at 620 San Francisco Avenue.

Key Decisions

  • Sk8 Dojo Skate Park Cleanup Permit Passed
  • Sk8 Dojo Park Improvement Donation Passed
  • Urban Agriculture Site Permit for Sowing Seeds of Change Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  2. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM
  3. THE EL DORADO PARK COMMUNITY CENTER WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
  4. TELECONFERENCE DIAL IN: +(213) 306-3065 ACCESS CODE: 146 439 8704
  5. PUBLIC WILL HAVE THE OPTION TO PROVIDE COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS BY JOINING THE MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE OR BY SUBMITTING AN EMAIL TO THE BOARD EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT AT: valerie.davis@longbeach.gov
  6. CALL TO ORDER
  7. ROLL CALL
  8. PRESENTATIONS
  9. Employee of the Month - January 2021
  10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  11. 1. Recommendation to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2021.
    PR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

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  13. COMMISSION ITEMS
  14. 2. Recommendation to authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to approve quarterly cleanups at Michael K. Green Skate Park in 14th Street Park and to issue all documents necessary for a right-of-entry permit to Sk8 Dojo, a local nonprofit, from March 1, 2021 to February 28, 2022 and may be extended for (1) additional one-year renewal at the discretion of the Director; and Recommend to the City Manager to approve the donation of $8,300.00 from Sk8 Dojo to place additional cement pathways at Michael K. Green Skate Park in 14th Street Park, which meets a recreational need in the City. (District 1)
    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:

  15. 3. Recommendation to authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to approve a new park amenity and to issue all documents necessary for a right of entry permit to Sowing Seeds of Change, a 501c3 nonprofit, to create an urban agriculture site at 620 San Francisco for a three year term beginning March 1, 2021 through February 28, 2024 with options for one (1) additional, three-year renewal at the discretion of the Director (District 1).
    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:

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

    A motion was made by Chair Zanatta, seconded by Commissioner Sievers, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  18. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  19. Committee Assignments
  20. NEW BUSINESS
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  22. COMMITTEE STATUS REPORT
  23. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chair Zanatta spoke and confirmed that the Committee met. Budget was the topic of discussion for this meeting. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE Chair Zanatta spoke and confirmed that the Committee did not meet.
  24. PUBLIC COMMENT
  25. Public will have the option to provide comments on agenda items by joining the meeting via teleconference or by submitting an email to the Board Executive Assistant at: valerie.davis@longbeach.gov
  26. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
  27. STAFF COMMENTS
  28. COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDERS
  29. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 3:00 PM This meeting will be held via Teleconference. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 4:00 PM This meeting will be held via Teleconference.
  30. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING
  31. The next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be held via Teleconference on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 9:00 AM.
  32. ADJOURNMENT
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  34. GUESTS PRESENT
  35. STAFF PRESENT