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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER— Chairperson Cheung called the meeting to order at 6:00pm in the Recreation
Conference Room.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Comissioner Lyn Tom
ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS
PRESENT: Raymond Cheung, Randy Fowler, Joe Shivan, Steve Swinney and Lyn Tom
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS - None
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
REPORTS FROM RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSIONERS
Chairperson Cheung stated he attended the Arcadia American Little League Casino Night at the
Community Center on Friday, May 4 and had a great time. Chairperson Cheung reported he is sorry he
missed the Community Bike Ride on May 5, as his son had a baseball game.
Commissioner Fowler reported he is sorry he missed the Community Bike Ride and Pancake Breakfast
however he did fly over the area on a private plane and from what he could see there was a big crowd
for both events. Commissioner Fowler stated he participated in the Mulch Giveaway on Saturday, April
28 at the Arcadia Public Library's West Parking Lot and was impressed with the organization of the
event. Commissioner Fowler announced he will be applying to renew his term as a Recreation and
Parks Commissioner.
Commissioner Shivan reported he and his family enjoyed the Community Bike Ride on Saturday, May 5
starting at the Community Center then afterwards attended the Arcadia Firefighter's Pancake Breakfast
held at Fire Station 106.
Vice-Chairperson Swinney announced he is looking forward to the Concerts and Movies in the Park this
summer as he will be volunteering as an Arcadia Police Department VIP for the first time at these
events.
REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON - None
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 11, 2018
It was moved by Commissioner Tom, seconded by Vice-Chairperson Swinney and
unanimously carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item 1.a.
AYES: Cheung, Fowler, Shivan, Swinney and Tom
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. REGULAR ITEMS
a. Report from Public Works Services Department
Director of Recreation and Community Services (DRCS) Sara Somogyi reported for Deputy
Public Works Services Director (DPWSD) Paul Cranmer in his absence. DRCS Somogyi
reported a $20,000 donation was made to the Arcadia Rotary Club and in turn donated to
the City of Arcadia for a War Memorial to be built outside the Arcadia Community Center. The
Public Works Services Department is preparing the area for the contractors to assist with the
installation of the War Memorial which will consist of granite slabs, one for each branch of the
military. DRCS Somogyi reported the issue regarding the signal on the southeast corner of
Longden and Santa Anita displaying both the "don't walk" red hand for stop and the "walk"
white figure walking at the same time to the City's Traffic Engineer and will report back with
an update.
b. Report of Director of Recreation and Community Services
I. Department Monthly Report
DRCS Somogyi reported on the Senior Services Division activities. Classes which include
aerobics, line dancing, strength training, yoga and zumba had 2,696 participants this
month. "Coffee with the Mayor" had 25 attendees, where the seniors have the
opportunity to listen and chat with the Mayor about City issues and topics of personal
interest. Mayor Peter Amundson will run the June "Coffee with the Mayor" until a new
Mayor is elected. The Gift Shop which provides a venue for senior crafters to sell their
creations brought in $1,026. 59 seniors gathered to play Mahjong, a game of Chinese
origin usually played by four people with 144 tiles. Mahjong meets the first, second, and
fourth Friday of the month at 1pm. The Senior Nutrition Program provided 1,840 seniors a
nutritious meal Monday through Friday in May. The Tech Talk program is very popular
where Volunteens provide assistance for seniors with electronic devices such as cell
phones, tablets, and computers with 27 in attendance. On Thursdays and Fridays in
March, American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Tax Aide volunteers assisted
225 seniors in need of income tax filing. Every other month, a themed Bunco event is
held. This month, 56 participants enjoyed playing a carnival themed Bunco, snacks, and
a raffle. 150 seniors dressed up for Spring Fling, an Evening in Paris. This Paris themed
evening event featured dinner, dancing, a photo booth, and more!
DRCS Somogyi reported on the Recreation Services Division. The School Year
Playground Program runs through Friday, June 1 at all six Arcadia Unified School District
(AUSD) Elementary Schools from end of the school day to 4:30pm. April's attendance
was up with 5,924 students enrolled compared to last year at this time of 4,357 students.
The Adult Basketball League has 37 teams in the Sunday League competing in six
divisions with a total of 1,344 participants. The Spring Kid's Camp took place during
Spring Break week at Baldwin Stocker Elementary School with 189 participants. Classes
are offered to the community at the Dana Middle School Gym, the Community Center, the
Floretta K. Lauber Museum Education Center, and off-site locations including multiple
tennis courts, Par 3 Golf Course, art and music studios. Merit Badge classes held at
Wilderness Park are offered to Scouts to earn badges that help them to reach goals of
being an Eagle Scout with 45 in attendance. DRCS Somogyi announced the Concerts
and Movies in the Park Series will both be held Thursday nights beginning on June 28.
DRCS Somogyi reported there is a change in the movie schedule as published in the
summer Buzz: COCO will be shown on Thursday, July 19 and Beauty and the Beast will
be shown on Thursday, July 12 due to a licensing issue. DRCS Somogyi distributed a
diagram of the dimensions of a Pickleball Court and a picture of the paddle and balls for
reference. DRCS Somogyi reported the tennis courts at Camino Grove Park will be
restriped soon and Public Works Services will stripe for Pickleball Courts at the same
time. DRCS Somogyi reported once the striping is complete the Recreation Department
is looking into offering Pickle Ball instruction in the near future.
II. Financial Statements
DRCS Somogyi referenced the March 2018 Financial Statement. Total expenditures
through March 2018 are $2,262,215 which is 68.5% of the budgeted amount for this fiscal
year. The total fiscal year revenue as of March 2018 is $961,258 which is 78.0% of the
budgeted amount. DRCS Somogyi referenced the March 2018 Park & Recreation
Facilities Fund, with an account balance of$10,807,951.
ADJOURNMENT
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STAFF REPORT
Recreation and Community Services Department
DATE: June 13, 2018
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Recreation and Parks Commission
FROM: Sara Somogyi, Director of Recreation and Community Services 5
SUBJECT: PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES — May 2018
SENIOR SERVICES DIVISION
Arcadia Senior Services play an integral part in the well-being of the senior community. The multitude of
programs, services, and activities offered supports the healthy and independent lifestyle of the
participants. A brief description with program attendance is listed below.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION ATTENDANCE
Coffee and pastries are available in the lobby of the Community
Breakfast Center. Patrons can enjoy an early morning snack to start their 180
day while socializing with friends.
Free blood pressure checks are available the second Tuesday
Blood Pressure of the month from 10-11:15am. This service is provided in 22
collaboration with Arcadia Methodist Hospital. _
The Braille mobile van comes to the Community Center on a
Braille Mobile monthly basis to provide an opportunity for people with vision 6
Van impairments to utilize specialized equipment from the Braille
Institute.
Each week, seniors gather to play bridge. Bridge is a leisure
Bridge card game providing friendly competition, socialization, and 312
cognitive stimulation.
Exercise plays a vital role in a seniors health and well being.
Class offerings include aerobics, line dancing, strength training,
Classes yoga, and zumba. These courses contribute to bone density 3,819
improvement, increased muscle strength, flexibility, the
reduction of stress, and improved cardio.
Coffee with the Seniors have the opportunity to listen and chat with the Mayor 25
Mayor about City issues and topics of personal interest.
Drop-in Participants watch television, listen to guitar and sing along, 399
Programs play cards, dominoes, and enjoy free Wi-Fi.
The gift shop provides a venue for senior crafters to sell their 298 Visitors
Gift Shop creations and allows the community to purchase one-of-a-kind Monthly Revenue
items at a great price. $1,471
HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Medicare Program)
HICAP provides peer counseling through a trained Medicare advocate 1
on Medicare, Medi-Cal, and other benefits issues.