HomeMy WebLinkAboutRP Minutes: 05/11/2022RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2022
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER — Chairperson Chu called the virtual meeting to order at 6:01 pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Chairperson Chu
ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS
PRESENT: Chu, Cheung, Yu, and Swinney
EXCUSED: Fowler
A motion was made by Chairperson Chu, seconded by Commissioner Swinney, 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 Yu inquired about summer camps and activities scheduled for the upcoming
summer season. Assistant Director Recreation Community Services (ADRCS) Candice Cheung
informed she will elaborate on the programming in her report.
Vice -Chairperson Cheung reported the Community Bike Ride was great and glad there was a
good turnout.
Commissioner Swinney - No report.
Chairperson Chu reported he shared information about Arcadia's hidden gem, Wilderness Park,
with a friend.
REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON
No Report
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 13, 2022.
Recommended Action: Tabled to next meeting. Insufficient quorum for approval.
3. REGULAR ITEMS
a. Report from Public Works Services Department
Projegt Updates
Public Works Services Department Street Superintendent (PWSDSS) Dave Thompson reported
the Carol Libby Memorial Garden is moving forward with continuing work on the riverbeds, to be
followed up with the pathway landscaping. PWSDSS Thompson reported the next mulch give
away will take place at the Arcadia Library on Saturday, May 21, 2022, and again on, Saturday,
June 11, 2022. PWSDSS Thompson reported Fourth of July festivities will be taking place in the
downtown area of First Avenue and Huntington Drive on Saturday, July 2, 2022. The celebration
is scheduled to include a firework show, more information will be available soon. PWSDSS
Thompson reported summer water conservation is scheduled to start on June 1, 2022. Arcadia
residents and businesses will be limited to watering two times a week.
Monthly Reports
Assistant Director Recreation Community Services (ADRCS) Candice Cheung reported on senior
activities held in the month of April. ADRCS Cheung reported the senior Monday Dance held
every first and third Monday of the month had a total of 206 participants. ADRCS Cheung reported
the Community Center sold 22 bus passes for Arcadia Transit. The Community Center is one of
several locations seniors can buy monthly passes. Other locations include the Arcadia Public
Library and Arcadia City Hall. ADRCS Cheung reported on the senior seminars held during the
month of April. On April 8, a seminar on Credit Card Scams was presented and on, April 28, the
ABCs of Diabetes was presented by Methodist Hospital, 66 seniors participated in these
seminars. ADRCS Cheung reported 50 seniors attended the Musical Moments program. The
Temple City High School Brighter Side Singers performed. ADRCS Cheung reported the
Connection monthly publication distributed 900 copies.
ADRCS Cheung reported on several recreation programs and activities that took place in April,
beginning with Bunny Grams. A total of 95 Bunny Grams were purchased and delivered to
Arcadia residents of all ages; non-residents were able to pick them up at the Recreation Office.
ADRCS Cheung shared a joyful picture of the Bunny and its crew delivering a Bunny Gram to a
senior resident. ADRCS Cheung continued her report with the youth spring camp that took place
April 4-8 at Dana Middle School with 285 participants. ADRCS Cheung reported the Teen
Flashlight Egg Hunt, held at the Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course, had over 600 participants. ADRCS
Cheung reported off -site and virtual classes continue to do well with over 1,500 registrants
participating at the various locations as well as virtually. ADRCS Cheung completed her report
with a review of the summer camp programs offered through the Recreation Department. These
camp programs have been open for registration since early spring and most are full, with
extensive waiting lists.
Financial Statements
ADRCS Cheung reported the Department financials are within the budgeted percentages for the
fiscal year. With the department about 75% into the fiscal year, the expenditure percentage is at
67%, with the revenue at 96%. ADRCS Cheung concluded her report stating there is still little to
no change in the Park and Recreation Facilities Fund due to the grant application process the
City is going through for the Newcastle Park project.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Chu adjourned the meeting at 6:20pm to June 8, 2022, at 6:OOpm in the Recreation
and Community Services Conference Room, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia
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Peter hu Sara Somogyf kl'
Chairperson Secretary