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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRP Minutes: 10/09/2024RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, October 9, 2024 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER — Vice -Chairperson Mediana called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Commissioner Cheung ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Ayala, Cheung, Golsby, and Mediana EXCUSED: Vanni A motion was made by Commissioner Ayala, seconded by Vice -Chairperson Mediana, and unanimously carried on roll call vote to excuse Chairperson Vanni. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS REPORTS FROM RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Ayala reported he attended the Moon Festival on September 14. Commissioner Ayala reported he and his family enjoyed the festivities and decorations. Commissioner Ayala reported he observed the surveillance cameras at Bonita Park have been moved closer to the skate park. Commissioner Ayala reported this appears to have made a noticeable difference in the recurring graffiti issues at the facility. Commissioner Cheung complimented the Recreation and Community Services Department and the Public Works Services Department for doing a nice job of maintaining the parks and facilities. Commissioner Goldsby reported he attended the Moon Festival event on September 14 with visitors from outside the country. They were impressed and enjoyed the event. Vice -Chairperson Mediana reported he drove by the Moon Festival event held on September 14. Although he was unable to stop, he noticed the nice turn out. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON No Report 2. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2024. It was moved by Commissioner Cheung, seconded by Vice Chairperson Mediana, and unanimously carried on roll call vote to approve consent calendar 2a. 3. REGULAR ITEMS a. Report from Public Works Services Department I. Project Updates Street Superintendent Public Works Services (SSPWS) Dave Thompson reported the Newcastle Park Renovation Project will be resuming work and is on schedule to re -open in Summer 2025. SSPWS Thompson reported the Baseball Field Bleacher project is complete at Hugo Reid and Bonita Park baseball fields. SSPWS Thompson reported road rehabilitation will begin soon in the various areas of Arcadia. SSPWS Thompson explained road rehabilitation is different from slurry sealing. Slurry seal is a topcoat over the asphalt, road rehabilitation is removal and replacement of the asphalt. SSPWS Thompson reported the Baldwin Ave Tree Replacement project is underway. This project is to replace the trees lining Baldwin Ave south of Huntington Drive. The trees that have been removed were causing sidewalk and road damage. The new, young trees will give a fresh look to the area and keep the streets and sidewalks safe for the community b. Report from Recreation and Community Services Department Monthly Reports Director Recreation Community Services (DRCS) Sara Somogyi reported on several senior programs in the month of September. DRCS Somogyi reported the billiards room had 299 participants. DRCS Somogyi reported 12 participants had their blood pressure checked by USC Arcadia Hospital. DRCS Somogyi reported class attendance at the various facilities was over 1,600. DRCS Somogyi reported Coffee with the Mayor had 26 seniors in attendance. DRCS Somogyi reported the gift shop had 91 visitors. DRCS reported the Community Craft Fair will be taking place Saturday, October 19. DRCS Somogyi reported the new Karaoke activity held on the fourth Tuesday of the month had 49 seniors participate. DRCS Somogyi reported mahjong had 136 participants. DRCS Somogyi reported 76 seniors attended the seminars held in October: Paramedic Membership, Cooking Tutorial: Curry Soup & Apple Bread, and Estate Planning & Probate. DRCS Somogyi reported, Sing Along with James on Wednesdays had 144 seniors participate. DRCS Somogyi reported 75 seniors played Bingo on September 13. DRCS Somogyi reported 135 seniors attended the Moon Festival Luncheon on September 13. DRCS Somogyi reported on several recreation programs and activities in the month of September. DRCS Somogyi reported the Adult Basketball League had 680 participants. DRCS Somogyi reported the Afterschool Program had 4,785 children attending in the month of September. DRCS Somogyi reported all sites are full and the Department is currently hiring more staff to accommodate more in the program. DRCS Somogyi reported the Volunteen Program is in the process of screening teens for the school year program. DRCS Somogyi reported 49 children attended the Circus, Circus themed Kid's Night Out on September 13. DRCS Somogyi reported the Moon Festival held on Saturday, September 14 had 4,000 people in attendance. DRCS Somogyi reported the Father and Daughter Dance took place on Friday, September 27. 74 fathers and daughters enjoyed a western themed evening of dancing, dining, and activities led by an interactive DJ. DRCS Somogyi reported youth and adult classes had over 2,700 participants. DRCS Somogyi reported Community Center rentals had eight rentals with 1,100 people in attendance in the month of September. Financial Statements DRCS Somogyi reported the City is implementing the new financial system with the accounting department transitioning all financial activity from the old system to the new system. DRCS Somogyi reported accuracy may be affected in the current reports. DRCS Somogyi reported the Fiscal Year 2024/25 August percentage for expenditures is approximately 15% with revenue at approximately 32%. DRCS Somogyi reported the Parks and Recreation Facilities Fund will begin to see movement with the Newcastle Park Renovation project resuming. ADJOURNMENT Vice -Chairperson Mediana adjourned the meeting at 6:35pm to November 13, 2024, at 6:OOpm in the Recreation and Community Services Conference Room, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia. s Gregory Vanni Chairperson By: ' A '�L— Sara Somogyi Secretary