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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER — Chairperson Lyn Tom called the meeting to order at 6:05pm in the Arcadia
Recreation Conference Room.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Commissioner Cheung
ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS
PRESENT: Raymond Cheung, Peter Chu, Randy Fowler, and Lyn Tom
EXCUSED: Steve Swinney
A motion was made by Commissioner Cheung, seconded by Commissioner Fowler and
unanimously carried on roll call vote to excuse Commissioner Swinney.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Stacey Rudzik, a resident of Arcadia attended the meeting to express her concerns about the
Eisenhower dog park. Stacey said she has been attending the dog park for seven years and has
noticed the dog park deteriorate in the last few years. Stacey said she would like to see the dog
park get a nice, prestige, and beautiful look as advertised on the City's website. Stacey expressed
her concerns for the need of fencing, lighting, water, more grass, trees, and shade. She wants to
see the park restored the way it once was. Stacey mentioned she reached out to the project
manager in April and has not received a response back.
John Frederick, a resident of Arcadia attended the meeting to express his concerns about the dog
park not being maintained in a very long time. Mr. Frederick passed his phone around the table
to show everyone how the park is advertised on the City's website, however, the dog park looked
nothing like the picture and now that the renovation has begun, he wanted to stop by and talk
about his concerns. Frederick said grass is one of the main functions of the dog park and it very
important to him to see more grass once the project is completed, he would also like to see more
trees, and have the picnic benches replaced.
REPORTS FROM RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Chu said he drives by Eisenhower Park every day and is glad the project is moving \
along. Commissioner Chu asked if there have been any concerns with construction in the
neighborhood. Director of Recreation and Community Services (DRCS) Sara Somogyi stated
there have not been any complaints.
Commissioner Cheung said he is excited to see Arcadia residents being so involved in the
community. Commissioner Cheung commended City staff for being responsive to the public at
each Council Meetings. Commissioner Cheung is happy that the City compromised with the
residents and encouraged the Recreation Commission to continue doing their part in community
outreach. Commissioner Cheung asked about the playground equipment and what happens to it.
DRCS Somogyi responded there are child safety laws that will not allow the recycling of
playground equipment for the safety of children.
Vice -Chairperson Fowler stated he was part of the last Recreation and Parks Master Plan
planning. A project of this size requires a lot of planning and outreach to the public. Vice -
Chairperson Fowler stated City Council Members did a poor job with communicating with their
constituents about the Eisenhower Park renovation. Vice -Chairperson said the Department of
Recreation and Community Services did a tremendous job with community outreach and if people
were not informed of the park renovation, it should not be a reflection on the Recreation and
Community Services Department. Vice -Chairperson Fowler said City Council failed to do their
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Chairperson Tom stated the City is doing a great job and is very supportive of everyone.
Chairperson Tom said she feels Arcadia residents will be very happy once the Eisenhower Park
project is completed. The park will look great!
REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON — None
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 14, 2019
It was moved by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Cheung and
unanimously carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item 2.a.
AYES:
Cheung, Chu, Fowler, and Tom
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Swinney
ABSTAIN:
None
3. REGULAR ITEMS
a. Report from Public Works Services Department
Project Updates
Deputy Public Works Services Director (DPWSD) Paul Cranmer reported at the City
Council Meeting on September 3, 2019, residents requested to have more turf area at
the Eisenhower Memorial Dog Park. Residents liked the fact the park will have
decomposed granite throughout. Residents also requested lighting for the whole park
including the dog park. The dog park will get new picnic tables with coverings. DPWSD
Cranmer reported the Public Works Services Department mailed over 300 flyers
regarding the Eisenhower Memorial Park renovation meeting where only six people
showed up. The next park renovation will be Newcastle Park.
DPWSD Cranmer reported the grading part of the Eisenhower Park project is currently
taking place. Toward the end of the week they will be working on the slope percentage
and grading for the new basketball court. The planting project at the Community Center
will take place during the week of September 16. DPWSD Cranmer reported staff will
be working on the Camino Grove School basketball courts for public use. The City will
work on bids, cost, and insurance for the project and could possibly be done by the
end of 2019.
b. Report of Director of Recreation and Community Services
Department Monthly Report
DRCS Somogyi reported on the Senior Services Division. The Bridge Club meets
every Wednesday at the Community Center with 187 participants in August. Senior
classes had close to 4,000 participants registered in various classes. The gift shop
made over $1,100 in August. The Annual Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, October
26 at the Community Center from 9am to 2pm. DRCS Somogyi mentioned the
quarterly BUZZ Brochure has a new format and is now in full color. Mahjong continues
to be popularwith Mayor Verlato attending and playing with participants once a month.
The senior nutrition program is provided every day with over 1,600 meals served in
August. The Evening of Music event had 160 participants.
DRCS Somogyi reported on the Recreation Division. Summer Fun `N Play had 238
participants registered at Baldwin Stocker and 250 at Camino Grove. Sports Camp
had 480 participants registered. The End of Summer Carnival took place on August 7
at Wilderness Park where campers enjoyed music, games, a snack bar, Top Dog hot
dog cart, a jumper, and raffle prizes. Finally, Concerts and Movies in the Park came to
an end on August 8 with over 8,000 people attending this summer.
II. Financial Statements
DRCS Somogyi referenced the first month of the fiscal year July 2019 Financial
Statement. Total expenditures through July 2019 are $291,304 that is 8.8 % of the
budgeted amount for this fiscal year. The total fiscal year revenue as of July 2019 is
$298,325 that is 23.67% of the budgeted amount. DRCS Somogyi referenced the July
2019 Park & Recreation Facilities Fund, with an account balance of $298,325.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Tom adjourned the meeting at 7:20pm to October 9, 2019 in the Recreation
Conference Room located at 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia.
Lyn Tom
Chairperson
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Sara Somogyi
Secretary