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Parks and Recreation Commission

Thursday, October 21, 2021 · 9:00 AM AM · El Dorado Park W. Community Cntr Bridge Room 2800 N. Studebaker Road

TL;DR

The Long Beach Parks and Recreation Commission approved several special event permits and community center agreements in their October meeting. They recommended renaming the El Dorado Park West Senior Center after former Councilman Dr. Thomas Clark and approved a 20-year lease with Camp Fire Angeles for two park facilities.

Key Decisions

  • Camp Fire Angeles Master Lease for Two Park Facilities Passed
  • Rename El Dorado Park West Senior Center to 'Dr. Thomas Clark Community Center' Passed
  • Approve Special Event Permit for Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade Passed
  • Approve Special Event Permit for Pagan Pride Day Passed
  • Fee Waiver Requests for Various Organizations Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  2. CALL TO ORDER
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. PRESENTATIONS
  5. Employee of the Month - September 2021
  6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  7. 1. Recommendation to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of September 16, 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:

  8. COMMISSION ITEMS
  9. 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 Redfield, to approve permits for Jazz Angel, Inc., James Parada aka Operation Foot Soldier, USA Athletics Softball Club, Teach1Reach1 Foundation, Newcomb Academy and California Families in Focus. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. 3. Recommendation to authorize the Director, or his or her management designee, to execute the Personal Services and Instruction Agreements and amend Attachment "A" of the agreements as needed.
    PR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  11. 4. Recommendation to recommend to the City Council to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary for a Master Lease with Camp Fire Angeles to operate and maintain (1) Camp Fire Camp and Urban Forest, 7070 E. Carson Street; and (2) DeForest Park Community Center and Discovery Trails at 6255 DeForest Avenue for a period of twenty years, from June 1, 2021 through May 31, 2041 with one ten (10) year option to renew. (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:

  12. 5. Recommendation to approve Special Event Permit Application #22-030 of Justin Rudd dba the Community Action Team - California, a Domestic non-profit corporation, for the operation of the Haute Dog Howl’oween Parade in Marina Vista Park with parameters determined by the Office of Special Events and Filming and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine. (District 3) Or Determine the proposed activity does not provide a sufficient overall public benefit and deny Special Event Permit Application #22-030 of Justin Rudd dba the Community Action Team - California, a Domestic non-profit corporation, for the operation of the Haute Dog Howl’oween Parade in Marina Vista Park. (District 3)
    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:

  13. 6. Recommendation to approve Special Events Permit #22-037 for the Pagan Pride Day, LA/OC, operated by Pagan Pride Los Angeles, a non-profit, 501 C-3, in El Dorado East Regional Park Area III, within parameters determined by the Office of Special Events and Filming and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine. (District 5) Or Determine the proposed activity does not provide a sufficient overall public benefit and deny Special Event Application #22-037 for the Pagan Pride Day, operated by Pagan Pride Los Angeles, a non-profit, 501 C-3 in El Dorado East Regional Park Area III. (District 5)
    PR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  14. 7. Recommendation to consider renaming El Dorado Park West Senior Center the “Dr. Thomas Clark Community Center” in recognition of the legacy, contributions and services of former Long Beach Councilman and Mayor, Tom Clark, and forward this item to the City Council for approval. (District 5)
    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:

  15. DIRECTOR'S REPORT TO COMMISSION
  16. 8. Recommendation to receive and file the Director's monthly highlights report, "We Create Community" and "Director's Highlights" for October 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:

  17. COMMITTEE STATUS REPORT
  18. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE
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  20. PUBLIC COMMENT
  21. Opportunity is given to those members of the public who would like to address the Parks and Recreation Commission on non-agenda items. Each speaker is limited to three minutes unless extended by the Parks and Recreation Chair. The Brown Act prohibits members of the Commission from responding to public comment on non-agenda items. The public also has the option to provide comments by submitting an email to the Board Executive Assistant at: valerie.davis@longbeach.gov
  22. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
  23. STAFF COMMENTS
  24. COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDERS
  25. FINANCE & APPEALS COMMITTEE Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 3:00 PM This meeting will be held in-person. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 4:00 PM This meeting will be held in-person.
  26. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING
  27. The next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be held in-person on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at the El Dorado Park West Community Center, located at 2800 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach, CA 90815.
  28. ADJOURNMENT
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  30. City staff participated in a discussion regarding the "Great Shake Out" at 10:21 AM.
  31. 21-062PR 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 the permit for Partners of Parks. The motion carried by the following vote:

  32. 21-062PR 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 the permit for Willmore City Heritage Association. The motion carried by the following vote:

  33. GUESTS PRESENT
  34. STAFF PRESENT