AGENDA
CITY OF WATSONVILLE
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING

Working with our community to create positive impact through service with heart.

Values: Teamwork, Integrity, Honesty, Service and Respect

Monday, October 18, 2021 at 6:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION RETREAT AT 6:00 P.M.

1.

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION RETREAT

A short retreat open to the public, with no actionable items, to help Commissioners get to know their fellow Commissioners' interests, talents, skills and experience

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING  AT 6:30 P.M.

2.

ROLL CALL

Motion to excuse absent Parks & Recreation Commissioners (If any)

Pursuant to Charter Section 900, Paragraph 2.

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

PRESENTATIONS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

This time is set aside for members of the general public to address the Parks & Recreation Commission on any item not on the Agenda, which is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Parks & Recreation Commission. No action or discussion shall be taken on any item presented except that any Commissioner may respond to statements made or questions asked, or may ask questions for clarification. All matters of an administrative nature will be referred to staff. All matters relating to Parks & Recreation Commission will be noted in the minutes and may be scheduled for discussion at a future meeting or referred to staff for clarification and report. Any Commissioner may place matters brought up under Oral Communications on a future agenda. ALL SPEAKERS ARE ASKED TO ANNOUNCE THEIR NAME IN ORDER TO OBTAIN AN ACCURATE RECORD FOR THE MINUTES.

4.a

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC

4.b

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND LIAISON REPORTS FROM THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSIONERS

4.c

DIRECTOR'S REPORT

5.

CONSENT AGENDA

All items appearing on the Consent Agenda are recommended actions which are considered to be routine and will be acted upon as one consensus motion. Any items removed will be considered immediately after the consensus motion. The Chair will allow public input prior to the approval of the Consent Agenda.

5.a

MOTION APPROVING MINUTES OF August 16, 2021

6.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

7.

REPORTS & PRESENTATIONS

7.a

REPORT ON RECREATION DIVISION SUMMER PROGRAMMING

Receive the report on summer programming.

8.

NEW BUSINESS

Staff recommends that the Parks & Recreation Commission approve the application for Public Art at Airport Blvd and Westgate Drive, submitted by Young Creatives Mentor Venessa Ledesma

8.a

APPROVE APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC ART FOR A MURAL LOCATED AT 120 SECOND STREET, SUBMITTED BY AUGUSTINE ESCOBEDO

Staff recommends that the Parks and Recreation Commission approve the Application for

Public Art at 120 Second Street, submitted by Augustine Escobedo.

a) Staff Report
b) Commission Questions & Input
c) Public Input
d) Appropriate Action

8.b

APPROVE APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC ART FOR A MURAL LOCATED ON CITY PROPERTY AT AIRPORT BLVD AND WESTGATE DR, SUBMITTED BY YOUNG CREATIVES MENTOR VENESSA LEDESMA

Staff recommends that the Parks & Recreation Commission approve the application for Public Art at Airport Blvd and Westgate Drive, submitted by Young Creatives Mentor Venessa Ledesma

a) Staff Report
b) Commission Questions & Input
c) Public Input
d) Appropriate Action

8.c

STATUS UPDATE ON PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECEIVE A STATUS UPDATE REPORT ON THE PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN.

9.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

9.a

2021 PRC WORKPLAN

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REVIEW ITS WORKPLAN FOR THE 2021 CALENDAR YEAR.

10.

ADJOURNMENT

The next Commission meeting will be held on November 1, 2021

 

Pursuant to Section 54954.2(a)(1) of the Government Code of the State of California, this agenda was posted at least 72 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting at a public place freely accessible to the public 24 hours a day and on the City of Watsonville website at https://www.cityofwatsonville.org/191/Parks-Recreation-Commission

Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Parks & Recreation Commission Administrative Office (231 Union Street) during normal business hours.
Such documents are also available on the City of Watsonville website at: https://www.cityofwatsonville.org/191/Parks-Recreation-Commission subject to staff’s ability to post the document before the meeting.