Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

CITY OF CERRITOS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS SEPTEMBER5, 2024 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cerritos students organized by Alicia Clay. 3. Roll Call PRESENT: Commissioner Steve Lin Commissioner Pat Patnaik Vice Chair Ileana Prado Chair Pino Pathak All Membersof the Parks and Recreation Commission were declared present. 4. 4A. Presentations Presentations On behalf of the Parks and Recreation Commission, Chair Pathak recognized Employeesof the Month for the RecreationServices Division for July, Recreation Leader IV Nicholas Iijima and Recreation Leader IV Brianna Serrano. 5. Public Comments and Suggestions Recreation Services Superintendent Sherr6 Titus reported receiving no correspondence from the public regarding this item, prior to the deadline. Teddy Lloyd spoke about a prior offer he made to Cerritos regarding Sunshine Park and the need to resurface the basketball court; reiterated his offer to loan the money to the City at no interest, to resurfacethe basketball court and have the City pay it back during the next budget cycle, adding that this would allow for expediting the project David Pylman spoke about his work experience starting when he was 14 years old; discussed having recreation leaders in the schools; talked about Bobby Sox Softball, club based programs and the emerging Girls Flag Football. Mr. Pylman spoke about getting more tie-ins with schoolsto participate in City recreation activities. There being no other public comments, the Chair closedthe public commentsand suggestions. Brief discussion followed regarding Council’s direction regarding pickleball courts and no action can be taken on items that are not on the agenda.

6. 6A. Consent Calendar Approvalof Minutesfor the regular meeting of May 2, 2024. Ms. Titus noted one correction in the minutes. MOTION: Commissioner Patnaik moved to approve the Consent Calendar, as corrected. Vice Chair Pradoseconded the motion, which carried, unanimously. 7. 7A. New and Old Business Reviewand consideration of canceling the July 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and changing the time of the August 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting Ms. Titus presented a brief report and asked for the Commission’s consideration to cancel the July 2025 regular meeting due to the Independence Day holiday and cancel the August 2025 regular meeting and schedule a special meeting at 5:00 p.m. in order for the Commissioners to attend National Night Out. Chair Pathak opened the public comments. Mr. Pylman referenced the protocol manual revision and voiced opposition to staff’s recommendations on this item. There were no other public comments on this item, and the Chair closed public comments and suggestions. MOTION: Commissioner Patnaik moved to cancel the July 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. Commissioner Lin seconded the motion, which carried, unanimously. MOTION: Vice Chair Prado moved to cancel the August 7, 2025 Regular Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and schedule a Special meeting on August 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Commissioner Patnaik seconded the motion, which carried, unanimously. 7B. Reviewand consideration of an evaluation of the 2024 Youth Soccer League and Awards Program. Recreation Services Coordinator Ben Laurin displayed a PowerPoint presentation with highlights of the 2024 Youth Soccer League and Awards Program. Discussion followed regarding percentage of Cerritos resident participation, challenges with soliciting volunteer coaches and participation compared with prior years. There were no public comments and the Chair closed the public comments and suggestions. Members of the Commission concurred to receive and file the report. 7C. Reviewand considerationof an informational review of the 2024 Family Entertainment Showcase. City of Cerritos Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes September 5, 2024 Page 2

Recreation Services Coordinator Derek Van Hamersveld displayed a PowerPoint presentation of the 2024 Family Entertainment Showcase including National Night Out. Discussion followed regarding the success of the event, Movies in the Park and expanding the dates for the Summer Family Entertainment Showcase program, next surrlrrler. There were no public comments on this item and the Chair closed the public comments and suggestions. MOTION: Motion by Vice Chair Prado, to receive and file the report. Commissioner Pathak secondedthe motion, which carried, unanimously. Reports Reports from Designated Commission Staff Liaison Recreation Services Supervisor Jill Toda provided an update on Recreation Services programs, classes and activities. Senior Services Supervisor Jesse Zavala provided an update on Senior Services programs, classes and activities. Discussionfollowed the upcoming Senior Center Health and Wellness Fair. Reports from Parks and Recreation Commission Members Commissioner Patnaik spoke about the 2028 Olympics and opportunities to offer Cerritos facilities for practice events. Ms. Titus reported planning for the Olympics is conducted at least 10 years in advance and event locations have already been set. Commissioner Lin spoke about the possibility of adding table tennis to recreation facilities and having a table for beginners. Vice Chair Pradodiscussed adding recreation programs including co-ed flag football, and volleyball leaguesand partnering with other groups. Chair Pathak spoke about a school tree program and reported he will share information at the next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m. 8. 8A. 8B. 9. City of Cerritos Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes September5, 2024 Page 3

/s/Sherr6 Titus Sherr6 Titus Secretary Attest : /s/Pino Pathak Pino Pathak Chair Approved: October 3, 2024 City of Cerritos Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes September 5, 2024 Page4

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

CERRITOS PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 - 07:00 P.M.

CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 18125 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, CERRITOS, CA 90703

Agenda Materials

The complete agenda for this meeting is available on-demand at cerritos.gov and at the Recreation Services Division, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, 2nd floor, Cerritos, CA, 90703 during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., weekend and observed holidays excepted). Any materials submitted to the Commission after distribution of this agenda will be available for public inspection at the Recreation Services Division during regular business hours. Requests for agenda materials or meeting participation assistance can also be made by email to recreation@cerritos.us or by phone at (562) 916-1254 during regular business hours. Order of Agenda

The Commission, by majority of those members present, may reorder the business items listed on the agenda.

PUBLIC OBSERVATION AND PARTICIPATION

The public can observe the meeting via livestream on the City’s website at cerritos.gov, on cable television at Cerritos TV3, or in person in the Council Chamber.

Public Comments

Members of the public may provide public comment for this meeting in person at the meeting or or in writing as described below.

In-person public comment : Public comment on business agenda items will be opened and may be provided during consideration of that business agenda item. Public comment on Consent Calendar and non-agenda items will be opened and may be provided during Agenda Item No. 5.

Written public comment (hard copy or email) : Public comment may be submitted via email to recreation@cerritos.us or by hard copy to the Recreation Services Division no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Please identify the agenda item number in the subject line of the email or hard copy document. All written correspondence received by the 3:00 p.m. deadline will be distributed to the Commission prior to the meeting and retained with the official meeting record.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations

In compliance with the ADA, any person with a disability who requires accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact the Recreation Services Division at (562) 916-1254 to request accommodation. The City will use its best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations related to the meeting.

1.

Call to Order

2.

Pledge of Allegiance

3.

Roll Call

4.

Presentations

4A.

Presentations

Presentations

5.

Public Comments and Suggestions This section is reserved for public comment on Consent Calendar and items not listed on the agenda but that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. Verbal comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker, subject to the Chair extending to a maximum of five minutes per speaker, with a total time allotted not to exceed 45 minutes unless the Chair extends.

6.

Consent Calendar Items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. Subject to the discretion of the Commission, there will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner or citizen so requests, in which event the item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.

6A.

Approval of Minutes Thursday, August 1, 2024, 7:00 p.m. Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.

Minutes of August 1, 2024

7.

New and Old Business

7A.

Review and consideration of canceling the July 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and changing the time of the August 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting.

Agenda Report

7B.

Review and consideration of an evaluation of the 2024 Youth Soccer League and Awards program.