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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRP Minutes: 08/14/2024RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, August 14, 2024 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER — Chairperson Cheung called the meeting to order at 6:02pm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Director Recreation Community Services (DRCS) Sara Somogyi ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Ayala, Cheung, and Mediana EXCUSED: Vanni A motion was made by Chairperson Cheung, seconded by Commissioner Ayala, and unanimously carried on roll call vote to excuse Commissioner Vanni. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Commissioner Ayala made a motion to nominate Commissioner Vanni as Chairperson, seconded by Commissioner Mediana and unanimously carried on roll call vote. Commissioner Cheung made a motion to nominate Commissioner Mediana as Vice -Chairperson, seconded by Commissioner Ayala. Commissioner Mediana accepted the nomination, and the motion unanimously carried on roll call vote. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS REPORTS FROM RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Cheung thanked the Recreation and Community Services Department for a great summer full of family events, activities, programs, and camps. Commissioner Ayala reported he attended Concerts in the Park and commended the Department on the band choices this summer. Commissioner Ayala reported he visited Bonita Park and observed the construction of the new bleachers is underway. Commissioner Ayala reported the Public Works Services Department is doing a good job cleaning up graffiti at Bonita Park Skate Park. Commissioner Ayala reported he visited Bicentennial Park. He inquired how often play equipment is assessed for maintenance and repairs. DRCS Somogyi informed the Commission the City has a Certified Playground Specialist on staff who does monthly assessments of the City playgrounds that include safety assessments of the parks and playground equipment. Commissioner Ayala reported he observed the basketball courts at the Camino Grove location are closed and inquired as to the reason for the closure. DRCS Somogyi informed the Commission the courts are closed for maintenance. Vice -Chairperson Mediana thanked the Recreation and Community Services Department for keeping the parks nice for the community to enjoy. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON Mayor Verlato reported an interest in having the Highland Oaks Elementary School playground open to the community on the weekends while Wilderness Park is not accessible due to storm damage. Mayor Verlato reported an interest in having an additional dog park in the City of Arcadia. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 10, 2024. It was moved by Commissioner Ayala, seconded by Commissioner Cheung, and unanimously carried on roll call vote to approve consent calendar 2a. 3. REGULAR ITEMS a. Report from Public Works Services Department Project Updates DRCS Somogyi reported the Newcastle Park Renovation Project is on hold awaiting permits. DRCS Somogyi reported Wilderness Park remains closed. Los Angeles County Public Works is dredging the Santa Anita Dam and will conduct bridge repair before the City can begin any assessment and work. b. Report from Recreation and Community Services Department I. Monthly Reports DRCS Somogyi welcomed the Commissioners to another year of service. DRCS Somogyi informed the Commissioners that Commissioner Chu resigned, and the Arcadia City Council will appoint a new commissioner at the August 20, 2024, City Council meeting. DRCS Somogyi reported on several senior programs in the month of July. DRCS Somogyi reported classes had over 2,100 participants. DRCS Somogyi reported Coffee with the Mayor had 31 seniors in attendance. DRCS Somogyi reported the Gift Shop had 111 visitors. DRCS Somogyi reported the Monday Dance had 215 participants. DRCS Somogyi reported the Senior Meals Program had 1,099 participants. DRCS Somogyi reported Sing A Long with James has grown with 118 seniors participating. DRCS Somogyi reported You've Got a Friend program connected with three seniors. DRCS Somogyi reported the Patriotic Picinic was held on July 3 with 61 seniors enjoying the patriotic themed lunch and program. DRCS Somogyi reported on several recreation programs and activities in the month of July. DRCS Somogyi reported the Summer Fun "N Play program had over 3,200 children participate. DRCS Somogyi reported over 931 children attended the Summer Sports Camps. DRCS Somogyi reported Specialty Camps had more than 900 participants. DRCS Somogyi reported the Summer Concerts and Movies in the Park had 2,249 in attendance for the concerts and 847 in attendance for the movies. DRCS Somogyi reported the volunteen program had 36 volunteens who volunteered more than 960 hours during the month of July. Financial Statements DRCS Somogyi reported the Fiscal Year 2023/24 June percentage for expenditures is slightly under for the end of the fiscal year at approximately 91% and revenue slightly under at approximately 89.5%. DRCS Somogyi reported these percentages will change a little as the finance department finishes the 23/24 fiscal year input. DRCS Somogyi reported the Parks and Facilities fund has little movement as the Newcastle Park project is still on hold awaiting permits. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Cheung adjourned the meeting at 6:58pm to September 11, 2024, at 6:00pm in the Recreation and Community Services Conference Room, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia. Valerie Cheung Commissioner By - Sara ` Somogyi Secretary