HomeMy WebLinkAboutRP Minutes: 04/13/2022RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, April 13, 2022
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER — Chairperson Chu called the virtual meeting to order at 6:03pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Vice -Chairperson Cheung
ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS
PRESENT: Chu, Cheung, and Fowler
EXCUSED: Yu
ABSENT: Swinney
A motion was made by Chairperson Chu, seconded by Commissioner Fowler, and unanimously
carried on roll call vote to excuse Commissioner Yu.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
REPORTS FROM RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSIONERS
Vice -Chairperson Cheung reported Little League Opening Ceremonies were amazing. Vice -
Chairperson Cheung reported the soccer all-star season has completed just in time for baseball
season to start.
Chairperson Chu reported the Opening Day Ceremony for Arcadia National Little League was
nice and it was great to see Little League President Domingo. Chairperson Chu reported Mr.
Domingo complimented Assistant Director Recreation and Community Services (ADRCS)
Candice Cheung and the Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department staff for all
their help and hard work they continue to do for the little leagues. Chairperson Chu reported the
league is working to adjust the field base plates when the new intermediate league uses the field.
Commissioner Fowler reported he had fun at the Opening Day Ceremony for the Santa Anita
Little League. Commissioner Fowler commented the investment the City has put into the
renovations of the fields and the surrounding park facility at Eisenhower Park is exceptional. He
reported Eisenhower Park, including the dog park are always busy. Commissioner Fowler
believes the community will continue to benefit from the Parks Master Plan and future renovations
throughout the City. Commissioner Fowler reported he plans to go visit Longden Field to see the
infield adjustments for the intermediate league.
REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON
No Report
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2022.
It was moved by Chairperson Chu, seconded by Vice -Chairperson Cheung, and
unanimously carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar item 2.a.
AYES: Chu, Cheung, and Fowler
3. REGULAR ITEMS
a. Report from Public Works Services Department
Project Updates
Public Works Services Department Principal Civil Engineer (PWSDPCE) Eddie Chan reported
the Arcadia City Council directed the staff to pursue a grant from the Land and Water
Conservation Fund. PWSDPCE Chan reported, if the $2.2-million-dollar grant is awarded, it will
cover approximately fifty percent of the total project. PWSDPCE Chan reported the application
has been submitted and the estimated timeline for a response can be as early as October 2022
and as late as April 2023. Once results are received the staff will move forward accordingly.
b. Report of Director of Recreation and Community Services
Monthly Reports
Assistant Director Recreation Community Services (ADRCS) Candice Cheung reported on many
of the senior activities held in the month of March. ADRCS Cheung reported senior Walk 'N Talk
program had 14 participants. ADRCS Cheung stated this was the last month for Walk and Talk
until fall. The program is going on hiatus in anticipation of the summer heat. ADRCS Cheung
reported the Lion Sight Program handed out four vouchers to seniors who met the low income
and age requirements. This free program provides a voucher for a free eye exam and free pair of
glasses. ADRCS Cheung reported the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) resumed
the free tax services this year, assisting 95 individuals. ADRCS Cheung reported Dancing
Through the Decades was held on March 11, with 77 in attendance. Participants danced to the
great music of Acoustic Alumni while enjoying a delicious meal. ADRCS Cheung continued her
report with the annual billiards tournament held on March 22. The tournament took place with 12
participants competing for the win. A "Hall of Fame" is being created in the billiards room to
highlight current and past winners.
ADRCS Cheung reported on several recreation programs taking place beginning with Adult
Basketball and the 925 players that make up the league. ADRCS Cheung reported Kid's Night
Out has resumed after a brief break due to COVID-19 with 39 children in attendance. The staff
and volunteens played games, created crafts, ate dinner, and watched a movie with the
participants. ADRCS Cheung reported the Volunteen Program had 20 volunteens in the month of
March, for a total of 202 hours. Volunteens assisted with the After -School Program, Kid's Night
Out, preparing for the egg hunts, and Tech Talk. ADRCS Cheung reported on a few of the
Department's upcoming events: The Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt and the Egg-Stravaganza Egg
Hunt for the kids under 12 will take place in April, on May 7; the Community Bike Ride will take
place with a seven and a half mile leisure ride through the City. Vice -Chairperson Cheung asked
if pre -registration is required for the bike ride. ADRCS Cheung replied pre -registration is
recommended so the event does not get cancelled and the event is open to all, both residents
and non-residents.
Financial Statements
ADRCS Cheung reported the Department financials are within the budgeted percentages for the
fiscal year. With the department 75% into the fiscal year, the expenditure percentage is at 61 %,
with the revenue at 79%. 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 6:25pm to May 11, 2022, at 6:OOpm in the Recreation
and Community Services Conference Room, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia
Peter Chu
Chairperson
By:
Sara Somogyi
Secretary