HomeMy WebLinkAboutRP Minutes: 06/14/2023RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER — Chairperson Cheung called the meeting to order at 6:02pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Chairperson Cheung
ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS
PRESENT: Cheung, Chu, and Vanni
UNEXCUSED: Swinney and Yu
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
REPORTS FROM RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSIONERS
Chairperson Cheung reported she attended the City's Red Carpet Volunteer Dinner on May 11
and had an enjoyable evening celebrating the City's volunteers.
Commissioner Chu reported he attended the City's Red Carpet Volunteer Dinner on May 11. He
enjoyed the evening and seeing volunteers win raffle prizes.
Commissioner Vanni — No Report
REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON
Mayor Pro Tern Verlato reported on the recent City Council meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Verlato
reported the City will be co -sponsoring the Annual Law Day on June 24. Mayor Po Tern Verlato
reported she has requested having a Homelessness Summit. This request will be discussed at
the next City Council meeting. The purpose of a Homelessness Summit would be to network with
neighboring cities and become educated on the various plans of action included in each city's
Homelessness Plan. Mayor Pro Tern Verlato reported the City Council has adopted the City
Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023-24. Mayor Pro Tern Verlato reported the City has a surplus in FY
2021-22 and FY 2022-23 from Measure A, a sales tax measure that was voted in by the City of
Arcadia voters.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2023.
It was moved by Commissioner Vanni, seconded by Commissioner Chu, 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 annual slurry seal
will be taking place on designated streets throughout the City. DDPWS Masud reported a water
main replacement project will begin in a few weeks. DDPWS Masud reported Public Works is
working with California's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for funding for Wilderness Park
storm damage. DDPWS Masud reported Public Works is working with Los Angeles County to
coordinate a tour of Wilderness Park for City Council members to come see the damages.
DDPWS Masud reported the Newcastle Park design is complete and Public Works is working on
a timeline for the project.
b. Report from Recreation and Community Services Department
Monthly Reports
Deputy Director Recreation and Community Services (DDRCS) Candice Cheung reported on May
senior programs and activities. DDRCS Cheung reported table tennis had 221 participants. Table
Tennis has become popular. The players requested barriers be provided to help control the balls
from rolling too far away. The request was met, and the players are very happy. DDRCS Cheung
reported Walk & Talk has been moved to 9am during the summer to beat the heat. There were
24 seniors who participated in the month of May. DDRCS Cheung reported on Taste the Town, a
monthly program seniors can attend to try different restaurants in the City. In May, 30 seniors
attend and enjoyed Outback Steak house.
DDRCS Cheung reported on several recreation programs beginning with the Adult Basketball
League with 29 teams in the spring season and a total of 341 participants for the month of May.
DDRCS Cheung reported the summer season is already full at 32 teams with a waitlist. The
department is looking in to opening another league on Saturdays since there is space and time
during the summer months. DDRCS Cheung reported the Volunteen program had 38 volunteens
who gave a total of 187 hours of service. DDRCS Cheung reported the Presidential Volunteer
Service Award program has been implemented for teen volunteers who work 50-100 hours during
the year, seven volunteens were presented this award.
DDRCS Cheung announced Concerts and Movies in the Park begins on Thursday, June 22 at
6:30pm. The band Electric Vinyl, the movie Minions: Rise of Gru, and the Environmental Fair are
on the schedule.
Financial Statements
DDRCS Cheung reported the financials should be at about 83% for ten months into the fiscal
year. Expenditures are under at 71% and revenue is right at 83%. DDRCS Cheung reported the
Parks and Recreation Fund typically stays the same until supplies are purchased and renovations
begin at parks or facilities in the City.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Cheung adjourned the meeting at 6:44pm to July 12, 2023, at 6:OOpm in the
Recreation and Community Services Conference Room, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia.
By: a
Valerie Cheung Sara Somogyi
Chairperson Secretary