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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRP Minutes: 06/12/2024RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, June 12, 2024 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER — Commissioner Chu called the meeting to order at 6:04pm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Commissioner Ayala ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Ayala, Chu, Mediana EXCUSED: Cheung, Vanni A motion was made by Commissioner Chu, seconded by Commissioner Ayala, and unanimously carried on roll call vote to excuse Chairperson Cheung and Vice -Chairperson Vanni. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS REPORTS FROM RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Ayala reported he attended the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on May 16, 2024. Commissioner Ayala reported he has been playing pickleball at the Camino Grove Park courts with the growing pickleball community. Commissioner Ayala reported the pickleball community is looking forward to the new pickleball courts coming to Newcastle Park with hopes of more courts being added around the City. Commissioner Ayala reported he would like to see the Community Bike ride happen more than once a year. Commissioner Chu reported he has observed the abundant use of the City's tennis courts, most notably at Tierra Verde Park. Commissioner Mediana — No Report :1:11141Aa=101i,"11M(d6111i,NIIII J,I=1 Jill -3=I:411I,11-Yo]► Mayor Verlato reported she participated in an evening of Pickleball at the Camino Grove Park tennis courts. Mayor Verlato reported participants are eager to have more courts available for pickleball use in the City of Arcadia. Mayor Verlato proposed the possibility of utilizing outdoor basketball courts for pickleball. Mayor Verlato reported the current pickleball courts at Camino Grove Park need re -painting and there is a light out on the courts. Mayor Verlato reported she will be giving the State of the City address at the La Meridien Hotel on Thursday June 13, 2024. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2024. It was moved by Commissioner Chu, seconded by Commissioner Ayala, 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 Public Works Services (DDPWS) Carmen Masud reported the Newcastle Park Renovation Project is under way. DDPWS Masud reported the Public Works Services Department will be meeting with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to discuss funding opportunities including preventative mitigation efforts for future planning. Monthly Reports Director Recreation Community Services (DRCS) Sara Somogyi reported on the new indoor Pickleball courts at the Dana Gym and passed out a flyer with information on the summer classes. DRCS Somogyi reported Concerts and Movies in the Park begins Thursday, June 20 at 6:30p on the City Hall Lawn. Concerts and Movies will continue each Thursday through August 8. DRCS Somogyi passed out a flyer with information on the new Arcadia Merchandise the Department of Recreation and Community Services Department will be selling. DRCS Somogyi reported the merchandise will be sold in the gift shop, at the concert during Concerts in the Park, and at special events. DRCS Somogyi reported on several senior programs in the month of May. DRCS Somogyi reported Coffee with the Mayor had 37 in attendance. DRCS Somogyi reported the gift shop had 87 visitors. DRCS Somogyi reported Mahjong had 152 participants on Tuesday's and Friday's. DRCS Somogyi reported Sing -Along with James had 87 participants. DRCS Somogyi reported Taste the Town had 27 participants enjoy lunch at Shabu Lin restaurant in Arcadia. DRCS Somogyi reported on several recreation programs and activities in the month of May. DRCS Somogyi reported the Adult Basketball League had 408 participants. DRCS Somogyi reported the Afterschool program ended in May with 5,803 children attending. DRCS Somogyi reported Summer Fun 'N Play and Sports Camps begin soon and are full with extensive waitlists. DRCS Somogyi reported the Community Bike ride took place on May 4 with 300 people participating. DRCS Somogyi reported Arcadia Law Day took place on May 11. Local Attorneys with different areas of legal expertise gave 20-minute, free consultations to 108 people. DRCS Somogyi reported the Community Center classes had 1,444 participants in the various classes offered. II. Financial Statements DRCS Somogyi reported the Fiscal Year 2023/24 April percentage for expenditures is approximately 71 %. DRCS Somogyi reported revenue is at approximately 78% and expecting to climb with summer programs starting. DRCS Somogyi reported the Parks and Recreation Facilities Fund will begin to see movement now that the Newcastle Park Renovation project has begun. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Chu adjourned the meeting at 6:56pm to July 10, 2024, at 6:OOpm in the Recreation and Community Services Conference Room, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia. c-7)e ,n:2, __ Valerie Cheung Chairperson By: etvt Sara Somogyi Secretary