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Parks and Recreation Commission

Thursday, May 20, 2021 · 9:00 AM AM · TELECONFERENCE

TL;DR

The Parks and Recreation Commission held a teleconference meeting to discuss various park-related permits and services. The commission approved multiple recommendations including a bicycle rental permit for El Dorado Regional Park and a new park amenity at Admiral Kidd Park.

Key Decisions

  • Bicycle Rental Permit for El Dorado Park Passed
  • New Park Amenity at Admiral Kidd Park for Food Finders Nonprofit Passed
  • Special Event Permit for Lakewood Village Little League Fundraiser Passed
  • Rename Sports Complex to Dee Andrews Sports Complex at Chittick Field Passed
  • Director's Monthly Highlights Report Received and Filed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. GUESTS PRESENT
  2. STAFF PRESENT
  3. Commissioner Redfield joined the P&R Commission Meeting at 9:51 AM.
  4. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  5. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM
  6. THE EL DORADO PARK COMMUNITY CENTER WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
  7. TELECONFERENCE DIAL IN: +(213) 306-3065 ACCESS CODE: 146 439 8704
  8. 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
  9. CALL TO ORDER
  10. ROLL CALL
  11. PRESENTATIONS
  12. Employee of the Month - April 2021
  13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  14. 1. Recommendation to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2021.
    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:

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  16. COMMISSION ITEMS
  17. 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 Livingstone, seconded by Commissioner Schoen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  18. 3. Recommendation to authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to enter into a Permit with Freetime, Inc., dba Wheel Fun Rentals, to continue to provide bicycle rental services in El Dorado Regional Park from June 1, 2021 through December 31, 2026, with two, one-year option to renew, through December 31, 2028, at the discretion of the Director. (District 5)
    PR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  19. 4. Recommendation to authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to approve a new park amenity at Admiral Kidd Park and to issue all documents necessary for a right-of-entry permit to Food Finders, a 501 c3 nonprofit, from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2025 and may be extended for one (1) additional three (3) year renewal at the discretion of the Director. (District 7)
    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:

  20. 5. Recommendation to approve Special Event Permit Application #21-044 of Lakewood Village Little League, a domestic nonprofit corporation, for a fundraising event, including the consumption of alcohol, in Heartwell Park, t-ball field number 1, with parameters determined by the Office of Special Events and Filming and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine and paying applicable fees. (District 5) Or Determine the proposed activity does not provide a sufficient overall public benefit and deny Special Event Permit Application #21-044 of Lakewood Village Little League, a domestic nonprofit corporation, for a fundraising event, including the consumption of alcohol, in Heartwell Park, t-ball field number 1. (District 5)
    PR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  21. 6. 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 Higa, seconded by Commissioner Redfield, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  22. DIRECTOR'S REPORT TO COMMISSION
  23. 7. Recommendation to receive and file the Director's monthly highlights report, "We Create Community" and "Director's Corner" for May 2021.
    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:

  24. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  25. Chair Zanatta spoke and Committee Assignments will be assigned soon.
  26. NEW BUSINESS
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  28. COMMITTEE STATUS REPORT
  29. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE
  30. PUBLIC COMMENT
  31. 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
  32. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
  33. STAFF COMMENTS
  34. COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDERS
  35. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 3:00 PM This meeting will be held via Teleconference. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 4:00 PM This meeting will be held via Teleconference.
  36. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING
  37. The next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be held via Teleconference on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 9:00 AM.
  38. ADJOURNMENT