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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER — Chairperson Swinney called the meeting to order at 6:00pm in the Recreation
Conference Room.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Commissioner Cheung
ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS
PRESENT: Raymond Cheung, Joe Shivan, Steve Swinney, and Lyn Tom
EXCUSED: Randy Fowler
A motion was made by Commissioner Cheung, seconded by Commissioner Tom and unanimously carried
on roll call vote to excuse Commissioner Fowler.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
REPORTS FROM RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Tom reported she had a great time at the Opening Ceremony for Arcadia American Little
League held on Saturday, February 23 at Hugo Reid Park. Council Member Tom Beck and Recreation
Commissioner Cheung were also in attendance representing the City.
Commissioner Cheung reported he also had a great time at the Opening Ceremony for Arcadia American
Little League and was impressed with Commissioner Tom throwing the first pitch of the season.
Commissioner Cheung was excited to announce he received the spring Buzz Brochure and has already
signed his sons up for some day camps and specialty camps.
REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON — None
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2019
It was moved by Commissioner Tom, seconded by Commissioner Cheung and unanimously
carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item 1.a.
AYES: Cheung, Shivan, Swinney, and Tom
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Fowler
3. REGULAR ITEMS
a. Report from Public Works Services Department
Deputy Public Works Services Director (DPWSD) Paul Cranmer reported Phase Two of the
landscaping on the front of the Community Center is underway. DPWSD Cranmer reported
woodchips were recently layed on the playground area at Camino Grove Park.
b. Report of Director of Recreation and Community Services
I. Department Monthly Report
Director of Recreation and Community Services Sara Somogyi (DRCS) reported on the
Senior Services Division: On Wednesday's participants play bridge with a total of 183
seniors for the month. Over 3,500 seniors attended classes this last month held at the
Community Center and the Floretta K. Lauber Museum Education Center (MEC). On
Thursdays and Fridays, Association for the Advancement of Retired People (AARP) Tax
Aide Volunteers assisted 183 seniors in need of income tax filing assistance. In
collaboration with Arcadia Chinese Association, 250 seniors celebrated Chinese New Year
on Friday, February 8. A lecture on the Advances in Ophthalmology was held on Tuesday,
February 26 by Dr. Elson Lai whom discussed the most common issues medical doctors
see in the eyes with 145 seniors attending.
DRCS Somogyi reported on the Recreation Services Division. Kid's Night Out was held
on February 8 with 38 enrolled in the Valentine's themed evening. Wilderness Park Rentals
were lower than usual mainly because of the rain and intermittent park closure.
II. Financial Statements
DRCS Somogyi referenced the January 2019 Financial Statement. Total expenditures
through January 2019 are$1,757,208 which is 52.3% of the budgeted amount for this fiscal
year. The total fiscal year revenue as of January 2019 is $853,989 which is 69.1% of the
budgeted amount. DRCS Somogyi referenced the January 2019 Park & Recreation
Facilities Fund, with an account balance of$11,387,683.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Swinney adjourned the meeting at 6:10pm to April 10, 2019 in the Recreation Conference
Room located at 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia.
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Steve Swinney Sara Somogyi
Chairperson Secretary