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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRP Minutes: 05/10/2023RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER — Chairperson Cheung called the meeting to order at 6:06pm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Director of Recreation and Community Services (DRCS) Sara Somogyi ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Cheung, Chu, Yu, and Swinney EXCUSED: Vanni A motion was made by Commissioner Swinney, seconded by Commissioner Chu, and unanimously carried on roll call vote to excuse Commissioners Vanni. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS REPORTS FROM RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Swinney — No Report Commissioner Chu reported he is looking forward to a good summer with a lot of activity in the parks. Vice -Chairperson Yu — No Report Chairperson Cheung reported the Arcadia Parks Foundation's Community Campout held April 29-30 on the Arcadia City Hall lawn was a successful event with a great turn out. Chairperson Cheung reported over 200 residents and City officials came to the event and enjoyed a fun night of socializing, watching a movie under the stars and sleeping in tents. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON Mayor Pro Tern Verlato reported on the recent City Council budget meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Verlato reported she has requested a dedicated Homeless Services Manager be added to the City budget. Mayor Pro Tern Verlato stated a dedicated Homeless Services Manager can supervise case workers, assist with grant writing, and help educate the community. Mayor Pro Tern Verlato reported she has also suggested a line item be added to the City budget for three case managers as funding is still being certified by the state. Mayor Pro Tern Verlato proposed reducing the Utility User Tax (UUT), this will be discussed before the next City Council meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Verlato reported time constraint issues at USC Hospital Arcadia for paramedics dropping off patients to the Emergency Room is lengthy and prohibits them getting back out to respond to more service calls. A possible solution is to increase the budget to add Basic Life Support (BLS) paramedics and another ambulance to assist the Advanced Life Support (ALS) team already established in the City. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 8, 2023. It was moved by Chairperson Cheung, seconded by Commissioner Swinney, and unanimously carried on roll call vote to approve consent calendar 2a. 3. REGULAR ITEMS a. Report from Public Works Services Department Project Updates Deputy Director of Public Works Services (DDPWS) Carmen Masud reported LA County has begun their sediment removal project in Wilderness Park. This project could take several months or longer depending on the weather. DDPWS Masud reported Public Works is assessing the best course of action for Wilderness Park and is currently working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on funding for clean-up and repair. DDPWS Masud reported Public Works is in the process of finalizing the Request for Proposal (RFP) on the design for the new concession building at Bonita Park as well as the RFP for the Newcastle Park Renovation Project. Report from Recreation and Community Services Department Monthly Reports DRCS Somogyi reported a meeting was held with the Public Works Services Department and contractors to discuss the shade and bleacher projects for the little leagues at Bonita Park, Hugo Reid, and Longden fields. These structures will be similar to the structures at Eisenhower Memorial Park. DRCS Somogyi followed up on the request for a sign at Lojeski Field in Eisenhower Memorial Park reporting there is a sign on the perimeter fence facing the street. DRCS Somogyi reported a sign will be added to the inner side of the perimeter fence, so the sign is visible while on the field. DRCS Somogyi reported on April senior programs and activities. DRCS Somogyi reported the billiard room continues to be popular serving 489 seniors. DRCS Somogyi reported senior classes remain popular with approximately 1,700 seniors attending various classes. DRCS Somogyi reported Coffee with the Mayor had 29 in attendance. DRCS Somogyi reported the gift shop had 120 visitors in the month of April. DRCS Somogyi reported Mahjong remains a Friday afternoon favorite with 60 people participating. DRCS Somogyi reported the Senior Meals program is averaging 73 seniors per day. DRCS Somogyi reported on Wednesday afternoons, a gentleman brings his guitar in and leads a sing along, 64 seniors participated in April. DRCS Somogyi reported 69 seniors attended the free seminars on Medicare Terminology, Scams, and USC Arcadia on Anti -Inflammatory Foods & Diet. DRCS Somogyi reported the annual Spring Fling took place on April 14 with 82 seniors enjoying the Great Gatsby themed event. DRCS Somogyi reported on several recreational programs beginning with the Adult Basketball League with a total of 763 players in the month of April. DRCS Somogyi reported the After School program is still going strong with 2,489 participants. DRCS Somogyi reported the youth Co -Ed Volleyball League is underway with 616 participants. DRCS Somogyi reported 25 pre -purchased Bunny Grams were picked up at the Community Center on April 1. Families played games, crafted, and took a picture with the Bunny. DRCS Somogyi reported the Flashlight Teen Egg Hunt took place at the Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course on April 7 with over 200 teens participating. The Eggstravaganza forthe younger children took place at Arcadia County Park on April 8, with nearly 1,200 children and their families participating. DRCS Somogyi reported 38 volunteens put in a total of 227 hours in the month of April. DRCS Somogyi reported the Community Center had six rentals in the month of April, with over 600 people utilizing the facility. Financial Statements DRCS Somogyi reported the financials are in a good place at three quarters into the fiscal year. Expenditure is approximately 10% below where it should be, and revenue is about 3% above the projected amount for this point in the fiscal year. DRCS reported budget meetings are currently taking place for the 2023/2024 fiscal year and should be finalized by early June. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Cheung adjourned the meeting at 6:39pm to June 14, 2023, at 6:OOpm in the Recreation and Community Services Conference Room, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia. ' `�,�♦ By: � Valerie Cheung Sara Somogyi Chairperson Secretary