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Thursday, May 21, 2026
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Members of the public have the option to submit online and email public comments to christine.amaya@longbeach.gov
REGULAR AGENDA
1. 26-54952 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of Thursday, April 16, 2026 and the Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting of Thursday, April 16, 2026. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
2. 26-54953 Recommendation to receive and file an update regarding Drake Chavez Park as it relates to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
3. 26-54954 Recommendation to consider approval of the fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment “A” in accordance with the Fee Waiver policy. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
4. 26-55054 Recommendation to authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, or management designee, to execute the Personal Services and Instruction Agreements and amend Attachment "A" of the agreements as needed. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
5. 26-55053 Recommendation to authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to execute a new the Right-of-Entry Permit with Long Beach Heritage, a California nonprofit corporation, on behalf of Friends of Willow Springs Park, for a period of two years, from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2028, with two (2) two-year renewals at the discretion of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine for the activation of Willow Springs Park through accessible programming, educational opportunities, and trail cleanup events. (District 5) Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
6. 26-55052 Recommendation to authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to execute a Right-of-Entry Permit, and any other necessary documents, with the Belmont Heights Community Association, an unincorporated nonprofit association, to improve and maintain the Red Car Greenbelt for a period of two years from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2028, with two (2) two-year renewal period at the discretion of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine. (District 3) Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
7. 26-54955 Recommendation to receive and file the monthly “Director’s Highlights” for May 2026. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
1. 26-54952 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of Thursday, April 16, 2026 and the Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting of Thursday, April 16, 2026. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
2. 26-54953 Recommendation to receive and file an update regarding Drake Chavez Park as it relates to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
3. 26-54954 Recommendation to consider approval of the fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment “A” in accordance with the Fee Waiver policy. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
4. 26-55054 Recommendation to authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, or management designee, to execute the Personal Services and Instruction Agreements and amend Attachment "A" of the agreements as needed. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
5. 26-55053 Recommendation to authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to execute a new the Right-of-Entry Permit with Long Beach Heritage, a California nonprofit corporation, on behalf of Friends of Willow Springs Park, for a period of two years, from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2028, with two (2) two-year renewals at the discretion of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine for the activation of Willow Springs Park through accessible programming, educational opportunities, and trail cleanup events. (District 5) Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
6. 26-55052 Recommendation to authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to execute a Right-of-Entry Permit, and any other necessary documents, with the Belmont Heights Community Association, an unincorporated nonprofit association, to improve and maintain the Red Car Greenbelt for a period of two years from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2028, with two (2) two-year renewal period at the discretion of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine. (District 3) Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
7. 26-54955 Recommendation to receive and file the monthly “Director’s Highlights” for May 2026. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Opportunity to address the Parks and Recreation Commission on non-agenda items. Each speaker is limited to three minutes to make their comments unless extended by the Chair.
I, Christine Amaya, Administrative Aide, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
NOTE: The agenda and supporting documents are available online at https://longbeach.gov/cityclerk/meetings. If a special accommodation is desired pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Parks, Recreation and Marine Administration Office at (562) 570-3170.
May 21, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission
Members of the public have the option to submit online and email public comments to christine.amaya@longbeach.gov
REGULAR AGENDA
1. 26-54952 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of Thursday, April 16, 2026 and the Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting of Thursday, April 16, 2026. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
2. 26-54953 Recommendation to receive and file an update regarding Drake Chavez Park as it relates to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
3. 26-54954 Recommendation to consider approval of the fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment “A” in accordance with the Fee Waiver policy. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
4. 26-55054 Recommendation to authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, or management designee, to execute the Personal Services and Instruction Agreements and amend Attachment "A" of the agreements as needed. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
5. 26-55053 Recommendation to authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to execute a new the Right-of-Entry Permit with Long Beach Heritage, a California nonprofit corporation, on behalf of Friends of Willow Springs Park, for a period of two years, from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2028, with two (2) two-year renewals at the discretion of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine for the activation of Willow Springs Park through accessible programming, educational opportunities, and trail cleanup events. (District 5) Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
6. 26-55052 Recommendation to authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to execute a Right-of-Entry Permit, and any other necessary documents, with the Belmont Heights Community Association, an unincorporated nonprofit association, to improve and maintain the Red Car Greenbelt for a period of two years from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2028, with two (2) two-year renewal period at the discretion of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine. (District 3) Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
7. 26-54955 Recommendation to receive and file the monthly “Director’s Highlights” for May 2026. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
1. 26-54952 Recommendation to approve the minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of Thursday, April 16, 2026 and the Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting of Thursday, April 16, 2026. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
2. 26-54953 Recommendation to receive and file an update regarding Drake Chavez Park as it relates to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
3. 26-54954 Recommendation to consider approval of the fee waiver requests outlined in Attachment “A” in accordance with the Fee Waiver policy. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
4. 26-55054 Recommendation to authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, or management designee, to execute the Personal Services and Instruction Agreements and amend Attachment "A" of the agreements as needed. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
5. 26-55053 Recommendation to authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to execute a new the Right-of-Entry Permit with Long Beach Heritage, a California nonprofit corporation, on behalf of Friends of Willow Springs Park, for a period of two years, from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2028, with two (2) two-year renewals at the discretion of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine for the activation of Willow Springs Park through accessible programming, educational opportunities, and trail cleanup events. (District 5) Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
6. 26-55052 Recommendation to authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine to execute a Right-of-Entry Permit, and any other necessary documents, with the Belmont Heights Community Association, an unincorporated nonprofit association, to improve and maintain the Red Car Greenbelt for a period of two years from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2028, with two (2) two-year renewal period at the discretion of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine. (District 3) Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
7. 26-54955 Recommendation to receive and file the monthly “Director’s Highlights” for May 2026. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Opportunity to address the Parks and Recreation Commission on non-agenda items. Each speaker is limited to three minutes to make their comments unless extended by the Chair.
I, Christine Amaya, Administrative Aide, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
NOTE: The agenda and supporting documents are available online at https://longbeach.gov/cityclerk/meetings. If a special accommodation is desired pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Parks, Recreation and Marine Administration Office at (562) 570-3170.
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