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Parks and Recreation Commission

Thursday, June 17, 2021 · 9:00 AM AM · TELECONFERENCE

TL;DR

The Long Beach Parks and Recreation Commission held a virtual meeting to discuss several park and community event permits. The commission approved multiple permits for local nonprofits and community organizations, including park improvements and community concerts.

Key Decisions

  • Fee Waivers for Bahati Foundation Partially Approved
  • Long Beach Little League Park Improvement Permit Passed
  • Arts Council Mural Maintenance Permit at Pan American Park Passed
  • Long Beach Blues Society Community Concerts at Chavez Amphitheater Passed
  • Department Strategic Plan Report Received and Filed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. PRESENTATIONS
  2. 21-029PR 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 the permit for Bahati Foundation from June 29th - July 20th and to request that a representative from the Bahati Foundation attend our next P&R Commission Meeting on July 15th before the Commission grants the additional fees waived moving forward. Commissioner Livingston amended the request by also requesting that the Bahati Foundation submit justification on the waiver for the Community benefit. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  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. STAFF PRESENT
  12. GUESTS PRESENT
  13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  14. 1. Recommendation to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of May 20, 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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  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 Redfield, seconded by Commissioner Schoen, to approve permits for ASK Foundation, Los Cerritos Neighborhood Association & The Exceptional Day of Play. The motion carried by the following vote:

  18. 3. Recommendation to receive and file a report on the Draft Parks, Recreation and Marine Department Strategic Plan. (Citywide)
    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:

  19. 4. Recommendation to authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to approve a park amenity improvement at Stearns Champions Park, at Huntly and Buckle Fields and to issue all documents necessary for a right-of-entry permit to Long Beach Little League, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 with the option to extend for one (1) additional year at the discretion of the Director. (District 4)
    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:

  20. 5. Recommendation to authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to execute a Right-of-Entry Permit, and any other necessary documents, with the Public Corporation for the Arts for the City of Long Beach, dba Arts Council for Long Beach, a nonprofit corporation, for the maintenance of the “Alta Regalado” mural at Pan American Park, for a period of six years, from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2027, with two, two-year options to renew through June 30, 2031. (District 5)
    PR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  21. 6. Recommendation to approve Special Event Permit Application #21-050 from Bill Grisolia, dba the Long Beach Blues Society, a domestic nonprofit corporation, to host a series of community concerts, including the sale of food and merchandise at the Chavez Amphitheater on June 26, July 31, and on August 28, 2021, with parameters determined by the Office of Special Events and Filming and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine and pay applicable fees. (District 1) Or Determine the proposed activity does not provide a sufficient overall public benefit and deny Special Event Permit Application #21-050 of Bill Grisolia, dba the Long Beach Blues Society, a domestic nonprofit corporation, to host a series of community concerts, including the sale of food and merchandise at Chavez Amphitheater. (District 1)
    PR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Salgado, seconded by Commissioner Livingstone, to approve the recommendation to approve Special Event Permit Application #21-050. 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 Highlights" for June 2021.
    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:

  24. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  25. Committee Assignments
  26. NEW BUSINESS
  27. COMMITTEE STATUS REPORT
  28. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE
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  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, July 8, 2021 at 3:00 PM This meeting will be held via Teleconference. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Thursday, July 8, 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 at Houghton Park Community Center located at 6301 Myrtle Ave., Long Beach, CA 90805 on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 9:00 AM.
  38. ADJOURNMENT