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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, August 8, 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 — Commissioner Shivan
ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS
PRESENT: Raymond Cheung, Randy Fowler, Joe Shivan, Lyn Tom
EXCUSED: Steve Swinney
A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Tom and unanimously
carried on roll call vote to excuse Commissioner Swinney from this meeting.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Commissioner Fowler made a motion to nominate Commissioner Swinney as Chairperson, seconded by
Commissioner Shivan. Commissioner Swinney was not present to accept the nomination.
Commissioner Shivan made a motion to nominate Commissioner Fowler as Vice-Chairperson,
seconded by Commissioner Tom. Commissioner Fowler accepted the nomination and the motion
carried unanimously.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS - None
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
REPORTS FROM RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Tom reported she was happy to attend Concerts and Movies in the Park this summer in
Arcadia and said how well organized and attended the event was.
Commissioner Cheung reported the Lego Specialty Camps for kids at Dana Gym was enjoyed by his
children and happy it was in a nice air conditioned location.
REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON - None
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 13, 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: Swinney
ABSTAIN: Cheung
3. REGULAR ITEMS
a. Report from Public Works Services Department
Public Works Services Street Superintendent (PWSSS) Dave Thompson reported the Tennis
Courts at Bicentennial Park and Camino Grove Park have been resurfaced. Camino Grove
Park also has a Pickelball court. Hugo Reid and Tierra Verde Tennis Courts will be
resurfaced as soon as bids are received. PWSSS Thompson reported Newcastle and
Bicentennial Parks have new wood chips.
b. Report of Director of Recreation and Community Services
I. Department Monthly Report
Director of Recreation and Community Services (DRCS) Sara Somogyi reported on the
Senior Services Division: Coffee with the Mayor takes place the first Tuesday of the
month at 9am and has approximately 25 seniors in attendance. Senior Services has staff
available to answer questions and provide assistance on issues that concern older adults
and their families. The Information and Referral Program is available for anyone who
requests referral information about shelters, food, senior housing, senior Uber and more.
The monthly Monday dance takes place the first, third, and fifth Monday of each month at
1:30pm and has an attendance of approximately 210 seniors per month. Arcadia
Travelers Club is a non-profit organization that is held at the Community Center in
Arcadia. The Travelers Club monthly meeting is held the fourth Friday of the month.
Seminars are held each month in collaboration with Methodist Hospital. There were 26
seniors in attendance in July. Seniors attended the yearly beach trip to Doheny Beach on
July 25. The annual event includes fun in the sun, lunch and games.
DRCS Somogyi reported Concerts and Movies in the Park is coming to an end on August
9. The band Cash Up Front will be playing a tribute to Johnny Cash. It will also be Fire
Department Night. DRCS Somogyi reported Ryan Wright accepted a Director's position
with the City of Diamond Bar. DRCS Somogyi reported additional ADA improvements to
the parking lot, including ADA required ramps and extra ADA parking spaces have been
added to the Community Center parking lot. DRCS Somogyi reported the City of Arcadia,
has been working with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Government to study, prevent,
and combat homelessness in Arcadia. Arcadia just adopted a five (5) year Homelessness
Plan.
II. Financial Statements
DRCS Somogyi referenced the June 2018 Financial Statement. Total expenditures
through June are 3,076,248 which is 92.9% of the budgeted amount for this fiscal year.
The total fiscal year revenue as of June 2018 is $1,190,850 which is 96.6% of the
budgeted amount. DRCS Somogyi referenced the June 2018 Park & Recreation Facilities
Fund, with an account balance of $11,026,957.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice-Chairperson Fowler adjourned the meeting at 6:42pm to September 12, 2018 in the Recreation
Conference Room located - 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia.
By: 6Rpb, &rutinRandy Fowler Sara Somogyi
Vice-Chairperson Secretary