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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRP Minutes: 06/13/2018 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 13, 2018 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER — Commissioner Fowler called the meeting to order at 6:00pm in the Recreation Conference Room. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Comissioner Randy Fowler ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Randy Fowler, Joe Shivan, and Lyn Torn EXCUSED: Raymond Cheung and Steve Swinney A motion was made by Commissioner Tom, seconded by Commissioner Shivan and unanimously carried on roll call vote to excuse Chairperson Cheung and Vice-Chairperson Swinney from this meeting. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS - None 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None REPORTS FROM RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Fowler reported the tribute to Veterans and Military families held at Arcadia County Park on Saturday, May 26, 2018 was very impressive. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON Council Member April Verlato reported at the June 5, 2018 City Council meeting, the Arcadia City Council unanimously selected Council Member Sho Tay as Mayor of Arcadia for the upcoming year and chose her as Mayor Pro Tern by a 5-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tern Verlato stated the City Council will adopt the City's Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Operating Budget at the next City Council meeting on June 19, 2018 and encourages everyone to attend. Mayor Pro Tem Verlato announced she will continue to be the City Council Liaison for the Recreation and Parks Commission. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 9, 2018 It was moved by Commissioner Tom, seconded by Commissioner Shivan and unanimously carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item 1.a. AYES: Fowler, Shivan, and Tom NOES: None ABSENT: Raymond Cheung and Steve Swinney 3. REGULAR ITEMS a. Report from Public Works Services Department Deputy Public Works Services Director (DPWSD) Paul Cranmer reported the tennis court resurfacing project will begin at Camino Grove Park on June 25 and Bicentennial Park on July 9, 2019. DPWSD Cranmer stated Public Works Services will restripe the tennis courts at Camino Grove Park at that time and will stripe for Pickleball Courts as well. b. Report of Director of Recreation and Community Services I. Department Monthly Report Assistant Director of Recreation and Community Services (ADRCS) Ryan Wright reported on the Senior Services Division activities. 312 seniors gathered this month to play bridge which provides friendly competition, socialization, and cognitive stimulation. Classes which include aerobics, line dancing, strength training, yoga and zumba had 2,696 participants this month. "Coffee with the Mayor", where seniors have the opportunity to listen and chat with the Mayor about City issues will continue in July with Mayor Sho Tay. The Chinese game Mahjong continues to be very popular with 49 seniors participating. The Senior Nutrition Program provided 1,650 seniors a nutritious meal Monday through Friday in May. The Taste the Town event continues to be very popular with 32 seniors who enjoyed an Italian lunch at Alex Di Peppe's. 280 seniors attended the Rotary Senior of the Year luncheon honoring Mary Hansen as the 2018 Senior of the Year. Recreation Staff accompanied 34 seniors to Los Angeles for the AQMD Healthy Living and Clean Air Expo. ADRCS Wright reported on the Recreation Services Division. Kid's Night Out had 49 children taking part in the "Fiesta Friday" themed evening at the Community Center. The Annual Community Bike Ride had 267 participants riding their bikes on the seven mile ride through the City. The Adult Basketball League held at the Dana Middle School Gym will now be available for teams on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. 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 149 in attendance. Wilderness Park included 475 participants for overnight reservations. Concerts and Movies in the Park Series are both held Thursday nights beginning on June 28. The Recreation and Community Services Department is working with the Arcadia Performing Arts Center Foundation to purchase a dance floor for the Concerts in the Park Series. II. Financial Statements ADRCS Wright referenced the April 2018 Financial Statement. Total expenditures through April 2018 are $2,441,363 which is 73.7% of the budgeted amount for this fiscal year. The total fiscal year revenue as of April 2018 is $1,057,835 which is 85.8% of the budgeted amount. ADRCS Wright referenced the April 2018 Park & Recreation Facilities Fund, with an account balance of$10,861,475. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Fowler adjourned the meeting at 6:20pm to July 11, 2018 at 6:00pm in the Recreation Conference Room located at 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia. (' -P- By: L it V A Raymond Cheung Sara Somogyi Chairperson Secretary