Parks and Recreation Commission

Thursday, March 18, 2021 · 9:00 AM AM · TELECONFERENCE

TL;DR

The Long Beach Parks and Recreation Commission met virtually to discuss budget planning and approve several leasing and administrative recommendations. The meeting covered budget development for the next fiscal year and authorized a long-term lease with the Conservation Corps of Long Beach for park facilities.

Key Decisions

  • Approve Meeting Minutes from February 18, 2021 Passed
  • Fee Waiver Requests for Park Facilities Approved
  • Master Lease with Conservation Corps of Long Beach for Park Facilities Passed
  • Receive Director's Monthly Highlights Report 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 - February 2021
  10. FY 22 Budget Development
  11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  12. 1. Recommendation to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2021.
    PR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

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  14. COMMISSION ITEMS
  15. 2. Recommendation to consider approval, or denial, of the fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment "A" in accordance with the Fee Waiver Policy.
    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:

  16. 3. Recommendation to recommend to the City Council to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a Master Lease with the Conservation Corps of Long Beach (CCLB) for the operation and maintenance of 1) Willow Springs Park Urban Wood Recovery & Utilization Program at 2750 Orange Avenue; 2) the building at 340 Nieto Avenue and 3) DeForest Park Environmental Stewardship Center at 6255 DeForest from June 1, 2021 through May 31, 2041 with one five-year option to renew. (District 3,7,9)
    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:

  17. DIRECTOR'S REPORT TO COMMISSION
  18. 4. Recommendation to receive and file the Director's monthly highlights report, "We Create Community" and "Director's Corner" for March 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:

  19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  20. Committee Assignments
  21. NEW BUSINESS
  22. COMMITTEE STATUS REPORT
  23. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE
  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, April 8, 2021 at 3:00 PM This meeting will be held via Teleconference. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Thursday, April 8, 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, April 15, 2021 at 9:00 AM.
  32. ADJOURNMENT
  33. Commissioner Schoen joined the meeting at 9:39 AM.
  34. STAFF PRESENT
  35. GUESTS PRESENT