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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER— Chairperson Randy Fowler called the meeting to order at 6:00pm in the Recreation
Conference Room.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Joe Shivan, Commission Member
ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS
PRESENT: Raymond Cheung, Randy Fowler, Joe Shivan
EXCUSED: Steve Swinney and Lyn Tom
A motion was made by Commissioner Cheung, seconded by Commissioner Shivan to excuse
Commissioners Swinney and Tom from this meeting.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS - None
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
REPORTS FROM RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Cheung stated he and his family recently visited Wilderness Park for a picnic and noticed
the park is holding up nicely during the drought.
Chairperson Fowler inquired if the City of Arcadia was working with Los Angeles County to design a
walking trail around Arcadia County Park and if so what material would be used. Deputy Public Works
Services Director (DPWSD) Paul Cranmer reported this project is part of the Recreation and Parks
Master Plan and the design and materials used would be a collaboration between the City of Arcadia and
Los Angeles County. Chairperson Fowler stated the installation of a new walking trail around the
perimeter of Arcadia County Park was a popular request.
REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON
Council Member Verlato announced the Arcadia Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on Friday,
December 2 at the Arcadia Transit Plaza at 5pm. Council Member Verlato announced a Holiday Market
will be held on Saturday, December 3 from 11am-7pm. This event is put on by the Downtown Arcadia
Improvement Association and will include vendors, pictures with Santa, a horse drawn carriage, live
music, snow and crafts for kids. Council Member Verlato proudly announced the City of Arcadia has
secured the coveted AAA bond rating from Standard & Poor's (S&P) with the outlook for the City as
"stable." Council Member Verlato stated the City increased its rating from AA+ to the highest rating of
AAA. Council Member Verlato reported this is a reflection of Arcadia's strong economy, budgetary
performance and solid financial practices and responsibility by City leaders. Council Member Verlato
reported the City of Arcadia was recently announced as an Eddy Awards finalist for Most Business-
Friendly City by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) for cities with a
population under 68,000. This is the first time the City of Arcadia has been selected as a finalist for this
award.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 14, 2016 and November 9, 2016.
It was moved by Commissioner Shivan, seconded by Commissioner Cheung and unanimously carried on
roll call vote to postpone approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 14, 2016 to the
December 14, 2016 meeting on consent calendar item 2.a.
AYES: Commissioners Cheung, Fowler, and Shivan
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Swinney and Tom
3. REGULAR ITEMS
a. Report from Public Works Services Department — Project Updates.
DPWSD Cranmer reported repair work was done on the fountain at the Arcadia County Park just in time
for the Breeder's Cup. DPWSD Cranmer stated the Leadership Academy participants visited the Public
Works Services facility and asked some very interesting questions about water conservation, how the
pumps worked and where the wells are located. Commissioner Shivan inquired about the scheduled
outages in his area by Southern California Edison (SCE). DPWSD Cranmer stated SCE does notify the
City for outages and repair work but they are responsible for notifying residents.
b. Report of Director of Recreation and Community Services.
DPWSD Cranmer presented the Report of Director to the Recreation and Parks Commission on senior
and recreation activities.
The Senior Services Division - Spooky Bunco was held on Friday, October 7, 48 participants enjoyed
sandwiches, cookies, and three rounds of bunco. Prizes were given to those with the most wins, most
losses, most baby buncos, and must buncos overall. On October 13, 60 seniors experienced the food,
entertainment, and culture of Australia at the Annual Cultural Day Camp. Participants ate meat pies,
learned about dot art, saw various native animals, listened to the didgeridoo, and so much more. Taste
the Town Event is a new program that explores different restaurants around Arcadia. The first Taste the
Town Event was held on Wednesday, October 19 at Garden Café in Arcadia. 30 participants were
provided name tags in English and Chinese and learned a few words in Mandarin. On Friday, October 31,
90 seniors attended the Boo Bash. They joined in the Halloween spirit with a Halloween themed meal,
dressed up in costumes and played Halloween themed activities.
The Recreation Services Division - The annual Fall Festival and Trick or Treat Lane took place
throughout City Hall and the West Lawn on Monday, October 31. There were plenty of carnival games, a
beautiful photo booth, inflatable jumper, candy, and prizes at the event for approximately 1,000 in
attendance. Parents and their kids were dressed up in creative costumes and enjoyed strolling through
City Hall, plus the festive atmosphere. A big thank you to all City Hall and Recreation staff for contributing
to a successful event. Teen Night was held on Friday, October 14 at the Dana Gym in Arcadia.
Participants enjoyed a night of Bubble Soccer, dinner and indoor activities such as basketball, dodgeball,
raffles, tournaments and more. We had a total of 10 participants who attended Teen Night.
III. Financial Statements
DPWSD Cranmer referenced the September 2016 Financial Statement. Total expenditures through
September 2016 are $722,953 which is 23.3% of the budgeted amount for this fiscal year. The total fiscal
year revenue as of September 2016 is $482,477 which is 41.8% of the budgeted amount.
DPWSD Cranmer referenced the September 2016 Park & Recreational Facilities Fund. To date the
account balance is $8,653,496.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Fowler adjourned the meeting at 6:35pm to December 14, 2016 at 6:00pm in the Recreation
Conference Room located at 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia.
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