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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

“Parks Make Life Better!” Norma E. García-González, Director

Executive Office • 1000 S. Fremont Avenue, Unit #40 • Building A-9 West, 3rd Floor, Alhambra, CA 91803 • (626) 588-5364

County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda

October 5, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.

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COMMISSION MEMBERS

Ed P. Reyes, First District Mayisha Akbar, Second District

Kurt Cabrera-Miller, Third District Melissa Centeno, Fourth District

Deanne Boublis, Fifth District 1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLL CALL

4. PUBLIC COMMENTThis is the opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission regarding any items that are within the jurisdiction of the Commission. Those who wish to provide live public comment may type their comments in the chat or submit their names in the chat to enter the queue for verbal comment. Speakers are reminded of the three-minute time limit. Public comments for virtual meetings such as this can also be submitted prior to the meeting via email to [email protected]. Written public comments must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 4, 2020. Please include the Agenda Item and meeting date in your correspondence. All correspondence received shall become part of the official record. Supporting documentation can be obtained at the Commission webpage https://parks.lacounty.gov/park-commission/

5. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES (July 13, 2020) (Action)

6. DIRECTOR’S UPDATE

• Department’s COVID Services/Activities Update• Briefing of Summer Park Initiatives Summary

7. DEPARTMENT ITEMS

• (Power Point Report) What’s is Open, What’s Closed and What’s NextDirector Norma E. García-González

• Budget Update and Impacts on the Department Operations (Power Point Report)Malou Rubio, Deputy Director

• Prop 68 Grant Funding (Power Point Report) Alina Bokde, Deputy Director

• Department’s Role in Countywide (Power Point Report) Emergencies and Natural DisastersVicky Santana, Human Resources Manager

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8. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATIONS 9. NEXT MEETING The next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting is scheduled for January 11, 2021. 10. ADJOURNMENT (Action)

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Agenda

1. CALL TO ORDER


3. ROLL CALL

4. PUBLIC COMMENT

5. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES (July 13, 2020) (Action)

6. DIRECTOR’S UPDATE • Department’s COVID Services/Activities Update• Briefing of Summer Park Initiatives Summary

7. DEPARTMENT ITEMS• What’s is Open, What’s Closed and What’s Next (Power Point Report) • Budget Update and Impacts on the Department Operations (Power Point Report)• Prop 68 Grant Funding (Power Point Report)• Department’s Role in Countywide Emergencies and Natural Disasters (Power Point Report)

8. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATIONS

9. NEXT MEETING• The next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting is scheduled for January 11, 2021.

10. ADJOURNMENT (Action)

• Department’s COVID Services/Activities Update

• Briefing of Summer Park Initiatives Summary

• Update on Fall and Holiday Programming

• Role of Parks in prevention/restorative justice, youth jobs and racial equity.

Director’s Update

Norma E. García-González Director

Devil’s Punch Bowl Nature Center and Natural Area Burned

Drive-Thru Food Distribution• 857 DPR employees have worked at 19 food distribution

events since April 30, 2020 to September 3, 2020

• 14 food distribution events have been conducted at or in partnership with DPR facility

• 5,999 staff hours = Total # of DPR staff hours worked at the 19 distributions

• 22,631 households = Total # of Households served at the food distributions hosted at the 14 DPR facilities

• 28 total drive thru distributions overall conducted since April 30, 2020

SUMMER LUNCH AND SNACKS SERVED June Lunch: 14,074 Snack: 8,882

July Lunch :29,960 Snack: 20,045

August Lunch: 5,665 Snack: 3,538TOTALS: Lunch: 49,699 Snack:32,465

GRAND TOTAL: 82,164

Drive-Thru Food DistributionSummer Lunch & Snack Program

Regional Facilities AttendanceSplash Pads July - August

Facility July August September TotalAdventure 1,263 2,226 3,489

Allen Martin Park 144 282 426Alondra Park 194 4,114 4,308Atlantic Park 0 0 0Bassett Park 0 0 0

Carolyn Rosas 388 449 837City Terrace Park 916 1832 2,748

Dalton Park 771 1112 1,883Los Robles 460 400 860

Magic Johnson Closed Closed 0

Mayberry 748 1,199 1,947Pathfinder Park 518 486 1,004

Pearblossom Park 654 725 1,379Rimgrove Park 363 597 960

San Angelo Park 163 320 483Sorenson Park 801 474 1,275Sunshine Park 116 296 412Valleydale Park 350 750 1,100

Washington Park 152 342 494

Natural Areas & Gardens June - AugustFACILITY VISITATION

NUMBERSRESTROOMS

CLEANEDSTAGING AREA FOR FIRE (Y/N); HOW MANY FIRES

Arboretum 139,596 4 N

South Coast Botanic Garden 36,273 6 NTesoro Adobe 553 3 N

Deane Dana Friendship 12,481 3 N

Devil’s Punchbowl 7,021 2 N

Eaton Canyon 30,409 2 NPlacerita Canyon 19,479 1 N

San Dimas Canyon 5,102 4 N

Stoneview 3,703 2 NVasquez Rocks 26,150 2 N

Whittier Narrows Nature Center 1,075 2 N

Regional Parks Attendance June -August

FacilitySwim Beach

Fish & Camp Boating

Restrooms Cleaned

Fire Camp

Total Attendance

Bonelli Reg Park 40,777 1,482 5,323 13 337,333 Castaic Lake 38,200 600 12,531 24 2 232,255 Hart 17 7,732 KH State Rec Area 1,200 5 208,399 Marshall Canyon 1 8,370 Santa Fe Dam 57,186 4,000 396 8 3 242,974 Schabarum Park 6 63,688 WNRA 3,000 33 213,202 72nd St Equestrian 2 1,325 Lario 2 19,300 Peck 2 21,500

Shelters

RECOMMENDED AUGMENTED WINTER SHELTER SITESPROVIDED TO HOMELESS INITIATIVE OFFICECity Terrace (SD1)Salazar (SD1)Alondra (SD2)Enterprise (SD2)El Cariso (SD3)Loma Alta (SD5)

HOMELESS SHELTER LOCATIONS 24/7(DPR SITES)

Athens Park (SD2)Bassett Park (SD1)

Steinmetz Park – Women Only (SD4)

End of Summer 2020Variety of programming for all:

• Food Distribution

• Movies in our parks

• Overnight fishing and camping

• Splash Pads

• PAD in Motion

• Virtual Recreation Center – Parks From Home Virtual Cheer Camp Back-to-school edition

• Our Spot

Contract Classes5 5 t o t a l c l a s s e s , 3 9 o n s i t e , 1 6 v i r t u a l , 1 7 7 t o t a l e n ro l l e d .

Outdoor After-School Program

Featured:•After-School Program Framework•Program Offerings

Program DescriptionLA County’s FREE outdoor adventuresome after-school program is designed for school-age children in 1st thru 6th grades and operates Tuesday thru Friday from 2-5 p.m. Our caring and trained staff are focused on every child having a memorable experience making friends, encouraging creativity and an appreciation for fun and fitness. Activities offered range from cheerleading, arts and crafts, sports drills and fitness, to environment, science, technology, engineering, arts and math.

All Public Health COVID19 guidelines are strictly adhered too and group sizes are 12:2 so space is limited. All children are required to wear masks, bring a fillable water bottle, always wear comfortable shoes and clothes and maintain six feet physical distancing. An afternoon snack is provided. The program will be cancelled on inclement weather and poor air quality days. There will be no program on Veteran’s Day, Indigenous Peoples Day and November 23-27. This 11-week program operates from October 6 thru December 18.

After-School Program Summary

FULL-TIMESUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT LOCATIONS GROUPS STUDENTS

1 7 9 108

2 5 5 60

3 1 1 12

4 3 3 36

5 6 7 84

TOTAL 22 25 300

After-School Program Summary by Supervisorial Districts with Parks

Sup District Parks Groups Students1 7 9 108

Parks:Belvedere Community Regional Park , City Terrace Park, Dalton Park, Rimgrove Park, Sunshine Park, Valleydale Park, Walnut Nature Park

2 5 5 60

Parks: Athens Park, Del Aire Park, Earvin Magic Johnson Park, Franklin D. Roosevelt Park, George Washington Carver Park

3 1 1 12Parks: El Cariso Community Regional Park

4 3 3 36

Parks:Hacienda Heights Comm and Rec Center, Pathfinder Community Regional Park, Sorensen Park

5 6 7 84

Parks: Arcadia Community Regional Park, Charter Oak Park, Crescenta Valley Community Regional Park, George Lane Park, Pearblossom Park, Val Verde Community Regional Park

Total 22 25 300

Registration by Sessions

Program Start Dates• Full-Time - October 6th

• 1-Month Block Registration

Sessions for Full-Time Staff Model• Session 1: October 6-30

Registration Deadline: Oct. 2

• Session 2: November 2-20Registration Deadline: Oct. 30

• Session 3: December 1-18Registration Deadline: Nov. 27

Department Items

What is Open, What’s Closed & What’s Next

COVID-19 What’s Open and Allowed!

Tennis and Pickleball Courts BMX & Bike Parks

Trap &Skeet, Archery, Outdoor

Recreation Shooting Ranges

Equestrian Centers Model Airplane Areas

Community Gardens

Golf Courses (Working on an

Updated Protocol)Trails Day (Summer)

CampsRV/Overnight

Camping

Public Pools Swim Beaches @ Lakes

Outdoor Concessionaires & Equipment Rentals

Splash Pads Skateparks

Outdoor Classes (Contract Classes) Open Streets Filming Youth Sports Drills*

Budget Update and Impacts on the Department Operations

Operating Budget UpdateFiscal Year 2020-21

M a l o u R u b i oD e p u t y D i re c t o r, A d m i n i s t ra t i v e S e r v i c e s A g e n c y

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATIONFISCAL YEAR 2020-21 OPERATING BUDGET

JULY 1, 2020 – JUNE 30, 2021 (12 MONTH-PERIOD)

Phase III (Final Phase): Supplemental ChangesBoard of Supervisors approved the Final Adopted BudgetSeptember 29, 2020Starting Point for FY 2021-22 Budget

Phase II: Final ChangesBoard of Supervisors approved the Adopted BudgetJune 29, 2020

Phase I: Budget Request (DPR Submitted to CEO on January 15, 2020)Board of Supervisor approved the CEO Recommended BudgetApril 21, 2020

FY 2020-21 Supplemental Changes

Restoration

DPR’S GROUNDS MAINTENANCE - $4,500,00016 permanent vacant and 37 temporary/recurrent positions

9 temporary/recurrent employees impacted 20% in Landscape Services Contracts - $1,091,000

SHERIFF’S PARK BUREAU - 23.975 Million203.0 budgeted positions

Remaining Curtailment

POOL AQUATICS - $7,998,000150 temporary/recurrent positions

504 temporary/recurrent employees impacted Services and Supplies (S&S) - $715,000

RECREATION - $6,434,000106 temporary/recurrent positions

20 permanent vacant positions247 temporary/recurrent employees impacted

RECREATIONAL LAKES - $619,0009 temporary/recurrent positions

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATIONFISCAL YEAR 2020-21 FINAL ADOPTED

OPERATING BUDGETJULY 1, 2020 – JUNE 30, 2021 (12 MONTH-PERIOD)

EXPENDITURE - $231.3 millionINCOME - $231.3 million

Revenue23%

Net County Cost (NCC) 77%

Salaries & Employee Benefits

64%

Services & Supplies / Other Charges 36%

Capital Assets -Equipment 0%



INCOME

Revenue 53,086,000 23%

Net County Cost (NCC) 178,201,000 77%

Total Income 231,287,000 100%

EXPENDITURE

Salaries & Employee Benefits 147,449,000 64%

Services & Supplies / Other Charges 82,796,000 36%

Capital Assets - Equipment 1,042,000 0%

Total Expenditure 231,287,000 100%



BUDGETED POSITIONS (FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT)

Permanent 1,157.0

Temporary/Recurrent 185.0

Total Budgeted Positions 1,342.0

Prop 68 Grant Funding

Prop 68 Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (Round 4)

Type of Projects Eligible for Funding: • New Park Developments • Existing Park Expansions• Existing Park Renovations

Funds Available: $395.3 Million

Maximum Grant Amount: $8.5 Million

Application Due Date: December 14, 2020

Project Completion: March 2025

Community-based planning meetings with residents are required.

Jackie Robinson Park Expansion

Scope: To develop at least 4.6 acres as park expansion to provide needed recreational amenities for the community. Potential for additional land acquisition.

Community: Sun Village

Community Engagement: Project being designed via virtual engagements

Anticipated Grant Request: $8 to $8.5M

Fifth Supervisorial District

Littlerock/Primmer-New Park Development

Scope: To develop a new 3-acre park.

Community: Unincorporated Littlerock

Community Engagement: Project being designed via virtual engagements. Final engagement October 10th

Anticipated Grant Request: $8 to 8.5M

Fifth Supervisorial District

San Gabriel Valley Aquatic CenterPark Expansion

Scope: To develop a new aquatic center building, offices, classrooms, storage, 2 competition sized swimming pools, parking lot and pedestrian access. Project located on the site of former Temple Academy school.

Community: Unincorporated communities of Bassett, Avocado Heights, Hacienda Heights, Charter Oaks and West Puente Valley

Community Engagement: Virtual sessions to launch in October.

Anticipated Grant Request: $8.5M

Note: $2M will also be requested from the Rivers &Mountains Conservancy Prop. 68 grant program

First Supervisorial District

Salazar Park-Park Renovation

Scope: To complete the implementation of the Salazar Park Vision Plan. Project elements may include revitalization of plaza area in front of the park with new paving, bollards, security lighting, entry arch, covered stage, arbors and picnic tables. May also include drought tolerant landscaping and irrigation, a memorial to Salazar, benches, and walls. New park features considered will be a splash pad, shade structure with tables and BBQs, and an exercise area.

Community: Unincorporated East Los Angeles

Community Engagement: Virtual sessions to resume in October

Anticipated Grant Request: $3M- $5M

First Supervisorial District

Department’s Role in Countywide Emergencies and Natural

Disasters

LA County Department of

Parks and Recreation

Our Role in Countywide Emergencies & Natural Disasters

Vicky Santana

Human Resources Manager

Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation is committed to serving the public in a myriad number of ways from providing respite and spaces to enjoy nature to providing programs much needed in our communities.

The Department also provides a critical supporting role to several agencies providing facilities, open spaces, and skilled staff to manage both small-and large-scale emergencies and disasters.

Countywide Emergencies

Covid-19 Testing Site

• Parks serves as drive up testing sites for Covid-19 during the Pandemic in partnership with the Department of Public Health and County Public Libraries.

• Testing locations include:• Alondra Community Regional Park

• El Cariso Community Regional Park

• Jesse Owens Community Regional Park

• Belvedere Community Regional Park

Emergency Cooling Centers

• During dangerous high heat events, Parks provides air-conditioned gymnasiums and recreation centers that provide respite from the heat in partnership with the Office of Emergency Management and Department of Public Health.

• Cooling Center Locations include:

• Salazar Senior Center

• Valleydale Park

• Sunshine Park

• San Angelo Park

• Loma Alta Park

• Jackie Robinson Park

• El Cariso Park

• Col Leon Washington Park

• Bethune Park

Summer Camps

• Parks provided programs and activities for over 1,700 children in a safe and socially distanced setting throughout the county of Los Angeles.

Food Distribution

Centers

• Parks provides logistics for home delivery food distribution as well as staff, drivers, and locations for drive thru food distribution centers in partnership with County Public Libraries & Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.

Voting Centers

• Parks has identified 17 locations that may serve as voting centers to serve the local communities.

Winter Shelters

• Parks facilities serve as shelters to provide warm refuge overnight during inclement weather in partnership with Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, Office of Emergency Management, and Department of Public Health.

Homeless Initiative

• Parks serves as shelters for our homeless population in partnership with Los Angeles Homeless Services Agency to provide temporary places of refuge.

• Locations include:• Steimetz Park

• Bassett Park

• Pamela Park

• Athens Park

Future Objectives

• Covid-19 Vaccination Center

• Medical Points of Dispensing Locations (MPODs)

• Drop In After School Programs

Natural Disasters

Red Cross Shelter

Locations

• Parks is partnered with Red Cross to provide mass shelter locations in response to emergencies and disasters.

• Locations include:• Jackie Robinson Park

• Castaic Sports Complex

• Del Aire Park

• East Rancho Dominguez Park

• Ted Watkins Park

• Mary M. Bethune Park

Staging Areas for

Evacuation

• Parks provides open spaces and parking lots to serve as in-vehicle staging areas in response to emergency evacuations. Evacuees may maintain social distance in their vehicles while awaiting assigned evacuation instructions.

• Parks works in partnership with the Office of Emergency Management and local first responders.

Evacuation Centers

• In the event of sudden natural disasters such as wildfires or earthquakes, Parks works with local authorities, Red Cross, and the Office of Emergency Management to provide a safe haven for evacuees near affected areas which may include temporary staging, sheltering, support services, and triage.

First Responder Command

Centers

• In the event of large scale disasters or events, Parks provides local first response agencies with locations to set up incident command posts near affected areas.

First Responder

Respite Centers

• Parks provides locations for first responders to use Cooling Centers, facilities, and rest areas during large scale emergencies.

Future Objectives

• Flood Response Initiative• Comprehensive plan to inspect, repair, and maintain dams and establish procedures for

dam breeches and floods.

• Local Assistance Centers • LAC will provide supportive services to local communities affected by natural disasters.

Questions

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION “Parks Make Life Better!”

Norma E. García-González, Director


County of Los Angeles Parks and Recreation

Quarterly Virtual Commission Meeting

Minutes of the July 13, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.

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1-323-776-6996 Conference ID: 710 429 467 PARKS AND RECREATION STAFF PRESENT: Norma E. García-González, Director Malou Rubio, Administrative Deputy Christina Angeles, Acting Deputy Director Kevin Regan, Deputy Director Carl Cooper, Deputy Director Jon Gargan, Deputy Director Mercy Santoro, Deputy Director Robert Maycumber, Regional Operations Manager Ed P. Reyes, First District Commissioner Mayisha Akbar, Second District Commissioner Kurt Cabrera-Miller, Third District Commissioner Melissa Centeno, Fourth District Commissioner Deanne Boublis, Fifth District Commissioner Dora Nuñez, Special Assistant Katie Martel, Public Information Officer Anthony Valle, IT Technician Elva Espinoza, Executive Secretary 1. CALL TO ORDER The Quarterly Meeting was called to order by Commission Chair Melissa Centeno at 9:34 a.m. 2. FLAG SALUTE Third District Commissioner Kurt Cabrera-Miller led the flag salute.

3. ROLL CALL Commissioners Ed Reyes, Melissa Centeno, Kurt Cabrera-Miller and Deanne Boublis were present and established a quorum. Chair Melissa Centeno announced that a quorum was present. Commissioner Mayisha Akbar joined the meeting during public comment.

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Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes July 13, 2020 Page 2 of 12

4. PUBLIC COMMENT

Fifth District constituent and former President of the Rotary Club of Altadena addressed the Commission on a knowledge issue. The Rotary of Altadena has worked with County Parks in the Farnsworth Amphitheatre for the past 20 summers, they were the producers of the summer concert series at Farnsworth, and due to the ongoing pandemic they will not be raising money this year, that would have been given back to the community, so basically the Community will be losing out approximately $7,000 to $8,000 that would have been raised. However, the Rotary Club has set aside and commit to give to Farnsworth Park approximately $500 to help. It is with sadness that the Rotary Club of Altadena will miss working with the Farnsworth staff. 5. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Chair Melissa Centeno asked if there is a motion to approve the January 13, 2020 Commission Minutes. Commissioner Ed P. Reyes makes motion to approve the minutes and seconded by Commissioner Deanne Boublis. Chair Melissa Centeno obtains unanimous consent of 5 to 0 that the minutes be approved as distributed (or as corrected). 6. DIRECTOR’S UPDATE Norma E. García-González welcomed the Commission as the newly appointed Director and is honored to serve in this capacity. Norma E. García-González stated, “As Director, my commitment to the Board of Supervisors, residents of Los Angeles County, to Parks staff and the Commission is to serve with unwavering commitment to the communities, specially at this time, where parks are serving as places where families and children are being nurtured not just by the surfaces and essential services we are providing, but by the respite social, emotional, and physical well-being that they are receiving from our Parks that are open for them.

Director Norma E. García-González asked newly appointed Third District Commissioner Kurt Cabrera-Miller to introduced himself to the Commission. He has a long history of activism and volunteerism and is now a retired behavioral phycologist volunteering with the Sheriff’s Department as well.

The Director provided a briefing about the Budget challenges and said Deputy Director Malou will provide greater detail. In addition, she talked about the current pandemic and the leveraging of resources, keeping the moral of staff, ensuring staff were safe with the protocols that were put in place to continue to serve as essentials workers while also being supportive of their well-being and their loved ones. Director Norma E. García-González stated, “Parks and Recreation throughout the nation and even Los Angeles County really demonstrated how critical parks are to the recovery, to the trauma, the emotional recovery but also the economic recovery and the recovery of our communities; and so my aim is to lead with empathy, once again an unwavering commitment to our communities and to serve the Board of Supervisors and the residents of Los Angeles County. I am deeply honored to serve as the first woman of color in this Department and happy to serve and reflect Los Angeles County diversity.”


The Director provided a brief summary on the following: Dept. COVID Services/Activities

• Provided snacks programs in over 50 parks, • Led in the organizing of Food Banks along with the LA Food Bank and CEO’s Office

and been doing two Food Banks on a weekly basis covering all supervisorial districts and feeding 3000 people (families),

• Provided Cooling Centers in our Parks, • Provided four homeless shelters and, at one-point event sheltered up to 400 homeless

at our parks, • Developed Maintenance Protocols to ensure that our staff was safe, but that our

restrooms and parks were disinfected so that there are places of safety for our communities,

• Many park and recreation agencies are really struggling and do not have the staff capacity that Los Angeles County does, thus, the Director convened all the Countywide Park Agency’s throughout the County with the smaller cities and provided them with pertinent information about how public health restrictions impacted parks, and engaged them in coordinating the recovery of parks. This group together developed opening plans. One of the most successful coordination was over 40 agencies local, state, and federal agencies that manage trails in Los Angeles County; so that all were coordinated, regardless if you went to a county, city or state trail, they were all following the same protocols. This was done with golf and will be doing that with the remaining of the park amenities. Also 37 cities volunteered to develop the operating opening plans with the Department and 90 cities/agencies participated in the meetings; Los Angeles City Recreation and Parks Department has been a tremendous partner in this effort.

Regarding Anti-racism and Equity Movement – LA County Parks are spaces of peaceful demonstration and protesting and staff has taken commitment to ensure people can express their first amendment and to ensure that there were spaces of safety for all the public.

Director Norma E. García-González shared the words she has been sharing with her staff and stated “We have witnessed a movement; we are in solidary and support of the movement on the way to end the senseless deaths of African Americans and to end institutional racism. We want to remind you that the Department of Parks and Recreation has been on the forefront of equity movements, we are no strangers for standing up for equity and in 2016 we published the Countywide Park Needs Assessment which illustrated park disparities in communities of color in Los Angeles County. Our data showed the high and very high need park communities were also communities of color. We then supported a park equity movement, and the public passed Measure A which is the first equity ballot measure in Los Angeles County. A dedicated resource to high and very high needs areas in communities of color. Last year, this Department with your support, we came to you for your blessing and made a stronger commitment to inclusion and equity in our mission statement and values, so it is not something we just want to work towards now; it is embedded in our purpose in this Department. Also, last year we came to you with our operations plan and implemented an equity formula to add additional park staff to those parks located in high and very high needs areas. I share this with you so you can take this message on how important our commitment is to inclusivity to ensure


our parks are spaces of healing, divers and inclusion and you have a strong Parks and Recreation Department committed to those values.” LA County Summer Park Initiatives Director Norma E. García-González provided a summary on the Summer Park Initiatives and said they worked daily with public health and all the programs were allowed by state and local County Public Health with COVID-19 guidelines. Resources were dedicated with safety measures and proper physical social distance; face covers and no group gatherings. They were:

o 2020 Summer Fun at Los Angeles County o Opened 18 Splash Pads o Opened Family Fishing & Camping (Bonelli, Castaic, Kenneth Hahn, Santa Fe

Dam, and Whittier Narrows Regional Parks) o Opened 3 - Lake Swim Beaches (Bonelli, Castaic, and Santa Fe Dam) o Trails & Natural Areas o Our SPOT Virtual o Summer Day Camps o Drive-In at the Park o PAD In Motion o Virtual Recreation Center o Free Summer Lunch

The Director also provided the attached What’s Open Flyer as of July 1, 2020- which clearly shows what’s open with physical distancing; what’s limited open with physical distancing and specific guidelines required and that what is closed. For the complete list of safety guidelines visit parks.lacounty.gov/covid-19 based on public health requirements.

Lastly, the Director talked about the PAD In Motion - a program serving 11 parks in high and very high need communities, the Department received $1 million dollars from Probation and DPSS for this initiative. This will open all the streets in those communities for families to walk, ride their bikes, and use their strollers while creating a mood of support in a recreational environment.

Commission Chair Melissa Centeno asked if a wellness check was implemented at these park events? Director Norma E. García-González said they instituted wellness checks in the splash pads with temperature checks in the summer camp programs. Regarding Camping, PAD in Motion, and Splash Pads; they have dedicated staff resources to make sure that people are adhering to those public health guidelines with face coverings and social distancing. In addition, the Department is in process of fabricating banners that will be posted in every park to remind the public that at parks you must wear a face cover, practice social distance and there will be no group gatherings.


Update on Measure A and Regional Park and Open Space District

Director Norma E. García-González provided an update of Regional Park and Open Space District and introduced the new Acting Deputy Director for the District and former attorney to the Department. The Director stated, “She will lead some reforms that are critically needed to ensure transparency and access to the technical assistance program.” Acting Deputy Director Christina Angeles introduced herself and briefly provided her background and is excited for this opportunity to implement Measure A and bring park equity to the underserve areas. Lastly, the Director Norma E. García-González said the Department was awarded approximately 19 million from Prop 68 earlier this year for the construction of five new parks in the County of Los Angeles in the high and very high needs areas. In addition, she was informed that the Department has been allocated another 16 million and this will go towards playground areas in the high and very high areas. This will create jobs and it is the highest allocation in the State. It is unprecedented to the Department. This will kick off the playground replacement program for the high and very high need areas – serving thousands of children and youth; to create jobs and nurture our communities. This will replace playgrounds that in some instances have not been replaced in over 20 years, so it is very exciting to do this work. 7. DEPARTMENT ITEMS Department Budget

Administrative Deputy Malou Rubio provided a FY 2020-2021 Budget Presentation - she stated that the Budget for Parks was $232.9 million Pre-COVID-19 and was a balanced Budget as shown in the attached power point presentation. However, the impact of Covid-19 primarily affected Revenue and County General Fund due to the following:

o Loss of Revenue due to less collection o Closure of Golf Courses and Park Facilities o Cancellation of Rentals, Special Events and Paid Programming o Refund Paid Fees o Reopening Service Restrictions

Also affected the expenses due to essential items needed for COVID-19 as follows:

o Protective and Safety Supplies o Deep Cleaning Services and Supplies o Park Signage Disaster Services Works

The impact of COVID-19 on the Budget is a County projected Revenue Shortfall of $935 million for FY 2020-2021 and all County departments must contribute to the shortfall. This is due to the loss of State Revenue, Sales Tax and Vehicle License Fee, Local Taxes and Revenue, Measure H – Homelessness, and other Revenues. The Department’s contribution to the County Revenue Shortfall is 8 percent and that is $13 million. However, Park’s has projected its own Revenue Shortfall of $10 million in the following areas: Golf Revenue, Concessions, Vehicle Entry Fees, Reimbursement of Expense, Special Events, Rental (Outdoor/Indoor), Garden Fees, Swim Fees, and Film/Boat Permits. The County has required us to cut 8 percent; however, our


Department Compounding Budget Curtailment Impact is a 14 percent cut or $23 million. The Revenue Shortfall is $10 million and the $13 million is the County General Fund. In order to meet the 14 percent or $23 million the following was cut:

o 42 permanent vacant positions o 322 Temporary/Recurrent Positions o $4.1 Services and Supplies o 856 Temporary/Recurrent Employees Impacted

There were no requirements of layoffs of permanent employees. The significant curtailments are in Recreation, Aquatics, Recreational Lakes, Grounds Maintenance. Other Cuts impacted were the Youth Employment, Administrative/Field Agency Support and other services and supplies. Other Budget Cuts/Issues were: No New Facilities Funding for three new parks Elimination of Parks After Dark Program Funding Elimination of Parks Bureau in the Sheriff’s Dept. Suspension of Matching Funds for Horizon and Savings Plan for Non-Represented Employees Suspension of Cost-of-Living Increases The Adopted Budget approved by the Board on June 29, 2020 is now $203.4 million for Parks. Department Operations Plans Director Norma E. García-González provided a brief introduction to the Department Operations Plan and stated how this is relevant to the Budget curtailment and the services provided to the public and impacts to the Department. The Department was very transparent to the public of the impacts of the operations and is unable to offer an Aquatic Pool Program this summer based on several factors from the November to May timeline: recruit, hire, train and certify 600 to 700 recurrent pool lifeguards. This is due to the ongoing pandemic and Safer at Home Order that occurred in mid-March to June, approximately - this was a critical piece of why the Department is unable to do that. Together, the Budget impact and Department’s signature programming for the pools which are free recreational swim and swimming lessons is why County Parks’ is not having the Aquatic Program. Next Deputy Director Jon Gargan who oversees the North Agency which encompasses Altadena, Crescenta Valley, Sylmar, Santa Clarita, and all the High Dessert provided a summary on the impact of budget curtailments to parks staffing, operations and programming. Unfortunately, the 104 local and community parks that programming is provided have suffered quite a bit. As of July 1st, the Department had to standardize days and hours of operations; and went to Tuesday to Saturday and closed on Sundays and Mondays. Park buildings will be closed and unstaffed Sundays and Mondays. However, Parks will remain open, but no recreation will be offered. In the past, Parks were always open on County holidays, except for Christmas. Unfortunately, now all park buildings will be closed and unstaffed on all County Holidays and recreation has been curtailed.


All holiday closures:

• July 3, 2020 • September 7, 2020 • October 12, 2020 • November 11, 2020 • November 26, 2020 • November 27, 2020 • December 25, 2020 • January 1, 2021 • January 18, 2021 • February 15, 2021 • March 31, 2021 • May 31, 2021

Due to reasons beyond the Department’s control and lack of staff, four parks in the Fifth District had to be temporarily converted to passive parks. Which means, there is no programming in these passive parks: Apollo Community Regional Park, Dr. Richard H. Rioux Memorial Park, Dexter Park, and Veterans Memorial Community Regional Park (attached is the Department Operations Plan). Following Deputy Director Mercy Santoro who oversees the East Agency that covers the Heights, San Gabriel Valley and East Los Angeles. Deputy Director Mercy Santoro talked about the full cost recovery formula. In addition to the formula for consistent staff allocation, the Department has developed over the past couple of years, a cost recovery formula, that entails the direct cost how programs are operated (part-time staff cost) as well as the services and supplies cost. In consideration of how the summer camps and tiny tot programs are operated, the only way to provide off setting support to administer this program which require part-time staff involvement is to develop a formula consistent with all park sites for actual cost of the program. The way costs are recovered is through user fees, grants, and other available discretionary funding sources provided by the Board Offices. Programming will transition to 100 percent cost recovery. The cost for recreation activities are based on program operating standards. Examples of the full cost recovery recreation programs are: Summer Programs, Tiny Tots, After School Programs, Youth Sports, County Capers, Specialty Programs, and Adult Sports. These standards ensure all activities are administered equitably and uniformly across the Department. Programming will be scaled back during major holiday breaks in November and December. Deputy Directory Mercy Santoro stated that, “As we get outside the current financial circumstance we are in, we would like to have the following free drop-in programming: Summer Camp, Gym, Afterschool, Year-Round Snack Program and Summer Lunch & Snack Program,” which would be operated by full-time staff but could be funded for part-time staff. Equally important for the future is the Department’s Revenue Generating Programming; therefore, the Department has revamped the new Contract Class that was brought to industry’s best practice standards. Independent contractors would offer specialized classes at local parks and appropriate classes and hope to roll out in the fall given the COVID-19 guidelines. This will


allow the Department to share the space with the contract class instructors who would collect fees and then share the revenue in the split fees collected. Deputy Director Jon Gargan stated that local and community regional parks and co-sponsorships events have suffered as well; and the Department no longer have the recreation staff to provide the community and holiday events. Deputy Director Mercy Santoro provided a brief overview about three designated Senior Centers (Franklin D. Roosevelt, Ladera and William Steinmetz Parks). Although, there is a lot of other programming e.g., informal nutrition programs and clubs that happen at various centers. Thus, until the Department can establish an ability to fund these programs, they will be curtailed going forward. Once the Department can return to operate Senior Centers programming, based on COVID-19 guidelines, the Department established standard operating models for these designated Senior Centers; standard days, hours of operation, and staff by a recreation manager per center. Free drop-in senior services and programs will be provided only at these centers. This will be revisited in the near future. Next Deputy Director Kevin Regan who oversees Regional Facilities Agency; specialty facilities, gardens, lakes, golf as well as the aquatic programs provided an overview of the Agency. He talked about standardizing days and hours of operation seasonal as noted in the attached Business Operation Plan for Department uniformity. Also noting that Regional Facilities is shifting to full cost recovery, which is to be able to charge enough for the services that are provided and recuperate cost of the staff and other associated cost of the programs. Additionally, this agency provides various community events and co-sponsors several in partnership with community groups for the holidays, unfortunately, the Department no longer has the recreation staff required to provide the community during the holidays. Also, events and programs that will transition to revenue-generating are Sports/Athletic, Community (Car Shows and RV Camp) Independent Contract Classes Programs (Yoga, Zumba etc.) and Special Programs e.g., filming and concession events. In regard to the nature centers, they are a great opportunity for families to learn about nature, take part in docent led programs, engage in outdoor, thus the hours of operation are changing so that they are more aligned when the community can attend. Regional Facilities will also provide contract classes in the fall e.g., naturalist training, specialty hikes, after school programs, celebration of natures. To end, the Aquatic Programs will not open this summer, this was directly affected with COVID, but financially overwhelming for the Department as well. As an alternative to the pools being close, the Department did open outdoor water play, by opening 18 Splash Pads sites with public health order restrictions. To conclude the Business Operation Plan, Deputy Director Carl Cooper who oversees the South Agency and covers the Second and parts of Fourth District (Whitter, Cerritos and La Mirada). He provided a summary of the curtailments and reductions of recurrent and temporary grounds maintenance staff, with no overtime budget, and significant impacts to the ground’s maintenance. The curtailments are the frequency cleaning of restrooms – the reduction is from three times a day with COVID to two times a day now. Grounds and Landscaped Areas (mowing, edging, surface blowing, littler control, cleaning picnic shelters) these will be slightly impacted from daily to weekly, weekly to monthly, and monthly to by observation as-needed only. The trimming of trees, shrubs and ground cover will be reduced from monthly to as-


needed based on observation. Trails maintenance from quarterly to high use and by observation only. Building and Offices cleaning will be reduced from daily cleaning (Monday-Friday) to three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday). Note that things could change, for example with Day Camps being opened the cleaning of the buildings in those locations reverted to Monday -Friday schedule to ensure they were clean. That is the reduction in grounds maintenance. Lastly, with Youth Sports and Partnership Agreements – the Department is developing partnership agreements that will incorporate an athletic facility use and field allocation policy. This will allow fair distribution of fields, outline field regulations rules, cost recovery needs for maintenance and operations and accessibility for youth. This partnership agreement will identify clear maintenance requirements that youth sports organization will need to comply with in order to use the Department’s athletic fields. In conclusion, Director Norma E. García-González stated that the Department Operations Plan is transparent and predicated on the Board of Supervisors’ approval and it is subject to change. Parks Reopening Plans

Deputy Director Alina Bokde provided a brief summary on the Park Amenities Reopening Process (presentation attached). Since the Safer at Home Order was published in mid-March 2019 there were several park amenities that were closed for the Department and across the park and recreation agencies throughout the County and that was considered Stage 1. So, Stages 2 to 5 are the different stages of the reopening for the different park amenities and Stage 5 is where there are no further restrictions by the Department of Public Health. Under the leadership of Director Norma E. García-González the Countywide Committee was developed, which had up to and on a regular basis 150 park and recreation professionals participating. Many of the smaller agencies with the Department’s leadership participated in a number of reopening plans and worked very closely with the Department of Public Health to coordinate all of the various public health restrictions when it came to the various park and recreation restrictions which resulted in the reopening plans. For your reference, the Department has a COVID-19 Website Page in the Department Website that post all public health protocols as well as reopening plans. At this time, we are in Stage 3 and the various park amenities that have reopened since the mid-March protocols are amenities included in Stage 2 and 3, primarily one good guiding principle is that you can generally do the activity as an individual and not necessarily as a team sport. Those amenities that are reopened are: Tennis and Pickleball Courts BMX Bike Parks Trap and Skeet, Archery, Outdoor Recreation Shooting Ranges Equestrian Centers Model Airplane Areas Community Gardens Golf Courses (Stage 2 -working on an updated protocol) Trails Day Camps


RV/Overnight Camping Public Pools Swim Beaches at Lakes Outdoor Pads Skateparks Weight Rooms at Boxing/Gyms

Deputy Director Alina Bokde ended her presentation with what has been allowed to reopen under the guidance of the Department of Public Health and some of these park amenities may have not opened by our Department even, if they were allowed to be reopen by the Department of Public Health. Department Monument Signage

Director Norma E. García-González brings the Department Monument Signage before the Commission before going to the Board of Supervisors for feedback and recommendations to move significant initiatives forward. She stated that this will allow the Department to standardize the signage plan for the Department. They started this process a few years ago when they standardize the Trails Signage Program for all the Trails System throughout the County. This is the second wave to standardize the signage program, so are requesting the Commission’s support and recommendation as an advisory body, before requesting the Park Deputies approval. Deputy Director Alina Bokde stated that the efforts to established standardize signage is due to the current inconsistent design in the 183 facilities with no County branding. There are a wide range of sizes, shapes, and colors, and inconsistent verbiage. One of the issues related is that there is no sense of place with no County branding. The goal in developing design guidelines are:

o Standardized sign design for golf courses, regional parks, community parks and pockets parks.

o Standardized sign materials, verbiage, colors, fonts, and logos. o Standardized sign dimensions o Allow flexibility in size and materials to compliment park’s design, history, or category

Finally, one of the elements in terms of the design guidelines is that they will be eliminating the district supervisors’ name rider. For context and history, there are 183 facilities and having the supervisors name on monument signage does not follow best practice. For example, one of the Department’s key partners, City of Los Angeles does not have the city council members name on their monument’s signage. With term limits, this unfunded practice becomes costly, for the number of facilities the Department has, and the maintenance of this practice becomes a staffing, timing, and funding issue. Another reason is that, no other County Department follows this practice. Although, the Board of Supervisors leadership is recognized as you visit various parks and facilities, there is pictures of the five Board of Supervisors in the facilities.


Fifth District Commissioner Deanne Boublis asked if the Department is hoping to do this signage in stages with the times that we are at, is this outside the budget? Deputy Director Alina Bokde stated that the new monument signage will be part of the capital projects programs based on that portfolio, because there is no funding to do it across 183 facilities at this time; but implementing the standards when those opportunities come along they are able to start to standardize the sign design, which will benefit the Department and the public. Commissioner Ed P. Reyes asked if the motion of revenue generation in strategic areas, he is not saying to do this in places where it would be intrusive or necessarily take away from the natural landscape, but given the amount of real state that is found adjacent to freeways and/or high commercial corridors that have high traffic volumes to announce program and speak about safety issues, more like an information board that could be partnered with a potential corporate sponsor? He is not saying to put a big billboard, but to be informative and this could be a source of revenue for those particular parks that might benefit from that exposure as an information board, but as well as for the corporate sponsor or state/federal agency that would want to inform people as an information board? This would be an informative piece that is being sponsored. Is that even worth venturing into as a revenue generator in these speared times? Director Norma E. García-González responded that any revenue will help support and offset the Department’s programing which based on the Department’s Operation Plan, we have a good example - the cell towers – they provide the Department with revenue that invests back in the facility. In the past, the Department has explored this public/private partnership for a significant balance towards community programming and community servicing on any type of signage. This Department has looked at that in the past and will continue to explore for opportunities that do present themselves. Commissioner Melissa Centeno asked if the sign’s presented would be the dark green with the logo? Director Norma E. García-González stated the colors were proposed based on the Trails Signage Plan – a two tone, for example the Ruben Ingold is one of the newest signs but does not have two tone colors. They want to create a consistent color scheme and consistent signage with ADA signs – so visitors will know they are in a County park. The color selected blends with the outdoor recreation amenities and is soothing and calmness in nature. The Director asked the Commission for a verbal support to move forward with the proposed monument signage. Chair Commission Melissa Centeno provided a verbal support and all Commissioners concur and support with moving forward with the proposed monument signage as presented. On another note, Commissioner Deanne Boublis said she understands the current Budget situation, but asked if they can open the Aquatics program for the kids. In addition, Commissioner Kurt Cabrera-Miller stated he is receiving calls about the pool not being open at El Cariso Park. Director Norma E. García-González encourages the Commissioners to share their feedback about the closure of the aquatics program with their Park Deputies.


8. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATIONS

Commissioner Deanne Boublis asked if she could be invited to the various events taking place throughout the County and, specifically the Food Distribution Programs so she can help. The Director will provide the information of the Food Banks, PAD in Motion and, the Camp dates to the Commission. Commissioner Kurt Cabrera-Miller asked when the banners will be posted in the Parks to encourage visitors to wear their face coverings. The Director will inform the Commission of when they anticipate the banners will be posted as they are currently in fabrication. Commission Chair Melissa Centeno, again congratulated Director Norma E. García-González for being the first woman and person of color to be appointed to the Director’s position. Also, Commissioner Chair Melissa Centeno informed the commissioners that she will be reaching out to them approximately a month before the next meeting so they can be more involved and help formulate the structure of these meetings with significant agenda items relevant to each Commissioner’s District. 9. NEXT MEETING The next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting is scheduled for October 5, 2020. 10. ADJOURNMENT Chair Melissa Centeno moves motion to adjourn this meeting. Commissioner Ed P. Reyes motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:31 a.m. and seconded by Commissioner Mayisha Akbar Commissioner Chair Melissa Centeno obtained unanimous consent to adjourn the meeting. Respectfully Submitted for the October 5, 2020 Commission Meeting By Executive Secretary Elva Espinoza

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION “Parks Make Life Better!”

Norma E. Garcia, Chief Deputy Director


County of Los Angeles Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda

July 13, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.

MEETING DETAILS

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COMMISSION MEMBERS

Ed P. Reyes, First District

Mayisha Akbar, Second District Kurt Cabrera-Miller, Third District Melissa Centeno, Fourth District

Deanne Boublis, Fifth District 1. CALL TO ORDER


3. ROLL CALL 4. PUBLIC COMMENT This is the opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission regarding any items that are within the jurisdiction of the Commission. Those who wish to provide live public comment may type their comments in the chat or submit their names in the chat to enter the queue for verbal comment. Speakers are reminded of the three-minute time limit. Public comments for virtual meetings such as this can also be submitted prior to the meeting via email to [email protected]. Written public comments must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 12, 2020. Please include the Agenda Item and meeting date in your correspondence. All correspondence received shall become part of the official record. Supporting documentation can be obtained at the Commission webpage https://parks.lacounty.gov/park-commission/ 5. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES (January 13, 2020) (Action)

6. DIRECTOR’S UPDATE

• Dept. COVID Services/Activities • LA County Summer Park Initiatives • Update on Measure A and Regional Park and Open Space District

7. DEPARTMENT ITEMS

• Department Budget (Power Point Report) Malou Rubio, Deputy Director

• Department Operations Plans – (Power Point Report) Director Norma E. Garcia and all Deputy Directors

• Parks Reopening Plans (Power Point Report) Alina Bokde, Deputy Director

• Department Monument Signage (Power Point Report) Alina Bokde, Deputy Director

8. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATIONS 9. NEXT MEETING The next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting is scheduled for October 5, 2020. 10. ADJOURNMENT

PLEASE NOTE:

The agenda will be post on the internet at least 72 Hours preceding the meeting: http://parks.lacounty.gov ADA ACCOMODATIONS: If you require reasonable accommodations or auxiliary aids and services such as material in alternate format or sign language interpreter, please contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator Manuel Gonzalez at (626) 588-5140 or email at [email protected]. Si necesita asistencia para interpretar esta información, llame a Elva Espinoza al numero (626) 588-5382.

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GROUNDSMAINTENANCE

INTRODUCTION

Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation (Department) is the steward of mote than 70,000acres of land — including 183 park facilities. The Department operates and maintains various amenities, suchas athletic fields, playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts, public pools and splash pads, recreationalcenters and facilities, nature centers, golf courses, recreational lakes and swim beaches, botanic gardens,trap and skeet, outdoor recreation shooting facilities, nature preserves, equestrian centers, entertainmentvenues and trails.

As the County’s provider of recreational facilities and programs serving over 50 million visitors annually, theDepartment is home to dynamic, inclusive and community-focused services and programming, enriching thelives of children, youth, adults, older adults, and families.

Due to the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, the County implemented net County cost (NCC)curtailments. The Department was given a $13 million or 8% NCC curtailment target, in addition to theDepartment’s revenue loss projected at approximately $10 million or 6%. The Department’s total curtailmentis approximately 14°I of our budget or $23 million.

In order to achieve the $23 million curtailment target, the Department significantly reduced NCC-fundedrecurrent/temporary positions for recreation, grounds maintenance and lifeguards, eliminated vacantpositions, and reduced services and supplies. We anticipate that these actions will ensure no permanentstaff layoffs.

The Department’s elimination of 322.0 recurrent/temporary budgeted positions will affect 856recurrent/temporary employees (recreation, lifeguards, and grounds maintenance). Traditionally, combinedwith our full time staff, recurrent/temporary staff have provided the wide array of programming and servicedelivery at our parks. The impacts to our Department operations and communities are:

• Elimination of the aquatic program;• reducing hours of operations at swim beaches, nature centers, local and regional parks;• reducing or eliminating programs and community events;• tronsitioning programming from free to full-cost recovery; and• changing staff hours to meet operational needs.

With on unwavering commitment to serve our communities and to set the foundation for recovery, theDepartment’s Operations Plan was developed in consensus with Department management and staff toprioritize the safety, equity and access of our operations, services and programming in the following:

• Commitment to maintain our parks to keep them safe and clean for the public.• Maintain access to our parks and their amenities for respite, emotional, physical and social well-being.• Re-align park and staff hours of operations during peak public usage times/hours.• Provide programming, such as summer camps, to support the COVID-19 recovery by providing vulnerable

working parents, who will need to integrate into the workforce, and provide children with safe, nurturing,dynamic and educational programs.

In an effort to operationalize the Department curtailment, we have developed this Operations Plan to guidethe Department, Board Offices, and the community on the implementation of the curtailments and impacts,which will be effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, and subject to amendment.

PARKSSTAFFING/OPERATIONSLOCAL AND COMMUNITYREGIONAL PARKS

The Department operates, maintains and programs104 local and community parks offering a wide varietyof park and amenities such as playgrounds, skateparks,gyms, recreation centers, athletic facilities, dog parksand so much more.

We offer intergenerational programming for children, youth, adults and older adults. Examples of programsinclude summer camps, after school programs, youth sports, wellness classes, arts and culture, olderadults bingo, and nutrition lunch and snack programs for youth under 18 and older adults. Our parks are thebackyards and gathering spaces for our communities.

Standard Days/Hours of OperationTuesday - Saturday10:30 am to 7:00 pm4(Closed Sundays and Mondays)

All park buildings will be closed and unstaffed on all County Holidays listed below. The parks and restroomswill remain open except on Christmas Day. Park buildings will be closed and unstaffed Sundays andMondays.

All holiday closures:• July 3, 2020 - Independence Day• September 7, 2020 - Labor Day• October 12, 2020 - Indigenous Day• November 11, 2020 - Veterans Day• November 26, 2020 - Thanksgiving Day• November 27, 2020 - Day After Thanksgiving• December 25, 2020 - Christmas Day• January 1,2021 — New Year’s Day• January 18,2021 — Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday• February 15, 2021 — President’s Day• March 31, 2021 — Cesar Chavez’s Birthday• May 31, 2021 - Memorial Day

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LOCAL AND COMMUNITY REGIONAL PARKS: STAFFING & PROGRAMMING

Staffing

Local and Community parks with at least one building will have 1 full-time/permanent RecreationLeader or Recreation Supervisor during the posted operating hours. Parks without at least onecommunity building (passive parks) will have no assigned staffing. Due to limited full-time/permanent,when Recreation staff call in sick or have an emergency, parks will be unstaffed and parkbuildings. Park restrooms and park access will remain open.

Table 1. Parks that will be temporarily converted to passive with no full-time staff assigned due tovarious levels of full-time recreation personnel who are out on leave:

Park Name\pollo Community Regional Park

Dr. Richard H. Rioux Memorial Park

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Dexter Park

/eterans Memorial Community Regional Park

grammingProgramming will transition to 100% cost recovery. Cost recovery will be based on direct costs(staffing, benefits and services and supplies) that will be offset by user fees, grants, and other availablediscretionary funding sources.

Direct costs for recreation activities are based on program operating standards. These standardsensure all activities are administered equitably and uniformly across our park system.

Programming will be scaled back during major holiday breaks in November and December.


LOCAL AND COMMUNITY REGIONAL PARKS: FULL COST RECOVERYPROGRAMS

Full Cost RecoverygrammingThe Department offers a variety of recreational programming seasonally across our park system. Theformula for recovering full program costs considers responsible budgeting, equitable resourceallocation and provides a direct benefit to the user and communities served by parks and recreation.Attention is paid to setting minimum and maximum numbers of enrollment, which help ensure thatprograms operate within budgeted resources; otherwise activities may be cancelled if minimumenrollment is not met. Staffing costs are based on days, hours, staff, participant ratios and duration ofprograms. Staffing costs are associated only with part-time staff who directly administer programs,including opening and closing facilities. Service and supply costs are included in the fees and consist ofmaterials and services used by program participants.

For youth sports programs, program fees will include uniforms, awards, and cost of officials. Programcosts ate expected to revise up annually based on County step increases and annual CPI increase.

Table 2. Examples of full cost recovery recreation programs:

ProgramsSummer CampsTiny TotsAfter School ProgramsYouth SportsCounty CapersSpecialty ProgramsAdult Sports

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LOCAL AND COMMUNITY REGIONAL PARKS: FREE DROP-IN & REVENUEGENERATING PROGRAMMING

Free Drop-In ProgrammingIn an effort to provide no-cost programming in vulnerable communities/high and very high need parks,the Department is committed to providing free drop-in programs that will be administered by full-timestaff as part of their daily work program.

Table 3. Examples of free drop-in programs, which may be offered, dependent upon funding are:

ProgramFree Drop-In Summer CampFree Drop-In GymDrop-In After SchoolDrop-Amenities (computer & weight rooms)tear-Round Snack ProgramSummer Lunch & Snack Program

Revenue Generating ProgrammingThe Department recently revamped its recreation specialty programming to a new Contract ClassProgram, for independent contractors, which will be implemented on September 1, 2020.

The Contract Class Program creates a nexus in programming with individuals andbusinesses to offer specialized classes at local parks, recreation and nature centers. The Departmentwill provide class instructors with access to its amenities such as dance and art studios, classrooms, andoutdoor spaces, so that the public may benefit from classes and workshops ranging from fine arts,fitness, to martial arts. Instructors have the flexibility of hosting multiple class offerings on a quarterlybasis. Instructors can set the times, the number of weeks, registration and supply fees, as long as theyboth remain within the Department’s preset programming season, and facilities are available. DPRsupports the program by facilitating participant registration, providing access to facilities, supportingan instructor portal to manage class rosters and attendance sheets, and promoting activities to theCounty’s over 10 million residents via ActiveNet. The Contract Class program enhances theopportunities for recreation when buildings are already open and staffed by full-time recreation staff.

Finally, the relaunch of DPR’s Contract Class Program is timely. It was designed to address thefollowing needs:

1. Diversify and expand specialty (arts and culture) programming at local parks;2. Serve as a local workforce investment opportunity for local artists and community members;3. Increase the utilization of park facilities to further the Department’s mission; and4. Diversify the Department’s business and operations plan by creating more revenue-generating

opportunities to help in furthering our equity agenda.


LOCAL AND COMMUNITY REGIONAL PARKS: COMMUNITY & COSPONSORED EVENTS

Community EventsThe Department hosts a variety of community events throughout the year and co-sponsors several inpartnership with community groups. These longstanding events are the hallmark of recreationprograms in how they bring communities and families together around holiday celebrations, culturalgatherings, and patriotic celebrations including Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Thanksgiving Dinner.

The Department no longer has the recreation staff required to provide the community these holidayevents.

Our part-time recurrent recreation and grounds maintenance workforce served as the backbone to ourcommunity events program by providing direct support in setting-up, working the event, and eventtake-down. Without these staff in place, the following community and special events will be eliminatedwithout an identified funding source:

Table 4. DPR Community Events:

Agency Annual # of Sample of Event TypesAttendance Events

South 65,000 304th of July, Cfty of Cerritos Kiwanis, Magic Johnson Backpack Giveaway,Hawaiian Festival etc.

East 55 000 25Buckboard Days, Taste of the Heights, Salute to our Veterans, Water

‘ Festival, 41h of July Celebrations, etc.

North 30 000 40Almond Festival, Armed Forces Day, CV Town Gathering, Black History

‘ Parade, Here Comes Santa, etc.

Table 5. DPR Co-Sponsored Events:

Agency Annual # of Sample of Event TypesAttendance Events

Halloween, Thanksgiving, Easter, Snow Days, Summer Movie Nights,South 50,000 126 Concerts in the Park, Black History Celebration, Summer Dance Luau,

Cinco De Mayo, Senior Dances, Fishing Derbies, etc.Halloween, Thanksgiving, Easter, Snow Days, Summer Movie Nights,

East 45,000 100 Concerts in the Park, Dodger Day Opening, Volunteer Banquet. SeniorDances, Boxing Shows, Fishing Derbies, Dia De los Muertos, etc.Halloween, Thanksgiving, Easter, Snow Days, Summer Movie Nights,

North 23,000 65 Concerts in the Park, Black History Celebration, 9-1 1 Memory, CesarChavez Day, Father Daughter Dance, etc.


SENIOR CENTERS

The Department is dedicated to ensuring access torecreational, educational, and weilnessopportunities for adults age 60+. The Departmentoperates three designated Senior Centers. Whilethe Department provides senior recreationprograms in local and community parks, onlydesignated senior centers will have a dedicatedRecreation Manager to provide a myriad of seniorprograms and services.

Senior Programs at local and regional parks that are not designated as senior centers will need to adjusthours and programming based on limited staff availability.

As part of the Senior programming, the Department also provides a Senior lunch program Monday toFriday, feeding hundreds of Seniors daily in Los Angeles County.

Standard Days/Hours of OperationMonday - Friday8:00 am to 2:00 pm*(Closed Saturdays and Sundays)

StaffingOne Recreation Manager per designated Senior Center. Free drop-in Senior services and programs willbe provided only at the three designated senior centers.

Table 6. Designated Seniors Centers

Senior CentersFranklin D. Roosevelt ParkLadera ParkWilliam Steinmetz Park


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REGIONAL PARKS

Our regional facilities have far-reaching benefits forresidents throughout the County of Los Angeles andcontribute immensely to the over health andweliness of children, adults, and families. RegionalParks attract millions of visitors annually toparticipate and enjoy a wide array of recreationalactivities, including miles of multi-use trails forhiking and biking, exercising, children’s playgrounds,fitness zones, RV Camping, boating, grouppicnicking, horseback riding, sporting activities andrecreational concessions.

Standard Days/Hours of Operation

Regional ParksKenneth Hahn, Schabarum, and Whittier NarrowsMarch ito August 31 during the spring/summer seasonMonday - Sunday8:00 am to 8:00 pm

September 1 to February 28 during the fall/winter season8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Regional Parks - Specialty ParksHart ParkYear-roundWednesday - Sunday9:00 am to 6:00 pm*(Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)

Tesoro Adobe*

Year-roundTuesday - Saturday9:00 am to 5:00 pm*fClosed Sundays and Mondays)

Marshall CanyonYear-roundMonday - Sunday6:00 am to 5:00 pm

The Department is currently in process of transferring ownership of Tesoro Adobe to the City of Santa Clarita.


REGIONAL PARKS: STAFFING, PROGRAMMING, FULL-COSTRECOVERY

StaffingRegional parks will be staffed by Regional Park Superintendent and Cashier Clerks. Recurrent andTemporary Recreation Leaders, as well as overtime hours to support logistics and community events,are not available unless the event or program is full cost recovery.

Regional Parks will transition all events and programs to full cost recovery, including the many popularevents that are typically co-sponsored by community organizations.

Er.Qgra mm i ngRecreation programming is not typically offered at Regional Parks.

Full-Cost Recovery Programming

Below is a sample listing of programs that may be offered to the community at Regional Parks; however,those programs will become full cost recovery. In order to achieve full cost recovery, the Departmentwill adjust fees to ensure that staffing, services, programs and rentals are covered in program fees.

Table 7. Full-Cost Recovery Programming

Programs/EventsSchool Sporting EventsCampingTrail RidesSummer Day CampsAdult SportsCommunity/Special EventsCounty/Department EventsSpecialty Events

Revenue Generatingfgramming

Below are the events and programs that will transition to revenue-generating:

Table 8. DPR Special Events and Programs

Event Type Sample of Event Typesdult Sports Leagues, Sports Tournaments,portsfAthIetic Events

Ironman Events, Thathlons, 5K and 10K Eventsommunity Events ar Shows and RV CampingIndependent Contract Class ‘oga, Zumba, Tai Chi, etc‘rag rams

Filming, Rental and Concession Events,Special ProgramsfEvents Festivals, Carnivals, Concerts, etc.


COMMUNITY EVENTS

The Department hosts a variety of community events throughout the year and co-sponsors several inpartnership with community groups. These events bring communities and families together aroundholiday celebrations, cultural gatherings to patriotic celebrations from Memorial Day to the 4th ofJuly. Community events at Regional Parks will be offered only if the Department is able to securesponsorships and/or funding to ensure full cost recovery.

Without recurrent or temporary staff available, including no overtime hours, the following communityand special events will be eliminated without an identified funding source:

Table 9. DPR Co-Sponsored Events

Programs/EventsRiver Clean-UpMusic in the ParkMovies in the ParkPet FairsCowboys and CarolsWild West Rose ShowNative American Pow WowCesar Chavez Day of ServiceSilent Under the Stars


REGIONAL PARKS WITHRECREATIONAL LAKES

Lakes are available for fishing, picnicking, boating,water skiing, personal watercraft, windsurfing,kayaking, recreational special events and rentalshowever, fishing is by far the most popularrecreational activity. Swim beaches are openseasonally for sunbathing and picnicking; swimmingis only allowed in designated swim areas when LakeLifeguards are assigned.

Regional Parks with Motorized BoatingBonelli and CastaicMarch 1 to August 30 during the spring/summer seasonMonday - SundaySunrise to Sunset

Recreational Swim LakesBonelli, Castaic and Santa Fe DamJuly 9 to August 30 during the summer seasonThursday - Sunday10:00 am to 5:00 pmt(Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays)

StaffingRegional parks that contain swim beaches and motorized boating will be staffed by Regional ParkSuperintendent, Lifeguards Supervisors, Lifeguard Staff and Cashier Clerks.

Full-Cost Recovery ProgrammingBelow is a sample listing of programs that may be offered to the community at full cost recovery. Inorder to achieve full cost recovery, the Department will adjust fees to ensure that staffing, services,programs and rentals are covered in program fees.


REGIONAL PARKS WITH RECREATIONAL LAKES: REVENUE GENERATINGPROGRAMMING & EVENTS

Table 10. Full-Cost Recovery Programming

Programs/Events

Fishing Derbies

Summer Day Camps/Junior Lifeguards

Boating

Community/Special Events

County/Department Events

Specialty Events

Revenue GeneratingfgrammingBelow are the events and programs that will transition to revenue-generating:

Table 11. DPR Special Events and Progrn

I Event Type Sample of Event Types

Lake Activities I Kayaking, Boating, Paddle Boats and Boards,

I Fishing Tournaments

Community EventsThe Department hosts a variety of community events throughout the year and co-sponsors several inpartnership with community groups. These events bring communities and families together aroundholiday celebrations, cultural gatherings to patriotic celebrations from Memorial Day to the 4thof July. Community events at Regional Parks will be offered only if the Department is able to securesponsorships and/or funding to ensure full cost recovery.

Without recurrent or temporary staff available, including no overtime hours, the following communityand special events will be eliminated without an identified funding source:

Table 12. DPR Co-Sponsored Events:

Events Type Sample of Event Types

Lake Activities Dragon Boat FestivalFishing Derbies/Kids FishSpecialized Youth Water Programs


NATURE CENTERS

Nature Centers are important environmentaleducation centers, housing indoor museums and serveas trailheads to access trails throughout Los AngelesCounty. Many Nature Centers offer recreationprograms such as guided hikes, movement, andbalance classes, and nature-art classes. TheDepartment operates eight NatureCenters.

As part of the Nature Center programming, staff support ESTEAM programs, specialty summer camps,wilderness awareness, and safety courses. Nature Centers permanent staff oversee a strong volunteerdocent program to support many of its programs. Sanctuaries in the Antelope Valley are managed by theNature Center permanent staff.

Standard Days/Hours of OperationAugust 1 thru September 30 for the Summer SeasonWednesday - Sunday11:00 am to 7:00 pm*(CIosed Mondays and Tuesdays)

October 1 thru April 30 for the Fall/Winter/Spring SeasonWednesday - Sunday8:00 am to 5:00 pmt(Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)

StaffingOne Regional Park, Superintendent, supporting staff and grounds maintenance staff.

Table 13: Nature Center Facilities

San DimasStoneview CanyonVasquez RocksWhittier Narrows


Nature CentersDeane Dana Friendship ParkDevils PunchbowlEaton CanyonPlacenta

NATURE CENTERS: REVENUE GENERATING EVENTS & FULL-COSTRECOVERY PROGRAMMING

gramm i ngOnly programs that are led by volunteer docents, and thus at no cost to the Department, will be offeredto the public. These may include school tours, family nature and birding walks, and animalpresentations.

Listed below are programs that will be eliminated because of the loss of recurrent and temporary staffand no overtime budget to support these events. These special season events cannot be fullcost recovery programs because there is no revenue offset.

Table 14. Special Events Eliminated

Nature Center Type of EventEarth Day Celebrations

All Nature Centers Environmental Educational Nature FairsSTEAM Night at SchoolsLA County Fair

County Sponsored. National Night Out,even S

Nature in your Backyard

Full-Cost RecoveryrpgrammingBelow is a sample listing of programs and special events offered to the community at Nature Centersthat will transition to full cost recovery programs. In order to achieve full cost recovery, theDepartment will adjust fees to ensure that all services, programs and rentals are covered.

Table 15. Nature Centers full-cost recovery programming

Nature CentersSpecialty EventsNaturalist Training SeriesSpecialty HikesCelebrations in NatureCamping and Wilderness ProgramsCommunity Lecture SeriesAfter School Programs


NATURE CENTERS: REVENUE GENERATING PROGRAMMING

Revenue Generating ProgrammingThe following Nature Center events will become revenue-generating programs:

Table 16. DPR Nature Center Events

Event Type Sample of Event TypesYoga

Movement Classes Taf ChiCardio on TrailsMeditation

Balance Classes Nature BathingetcGourmet Wild Food

Nutritional Classes Local ForagingWild Food Picking, etc.Photography

Art Classes WatercolorsNature Drawings, etc


AQUATICS

The Department operates 42 swimming poois and 22splash pads that provide a variety of programs fromlifesaving Learn to Swim, Junior Lifeguards and AquaAdventure Camp to important recreational and fitnessactivities such as recreation swim, lap swim and waterexercise classes. Significant partnerships also existthat support swim and dive teams, artistic swim andwater polo programs.

PoolsAquatics and pools will remain closed, as a result of the Department’s budget curtailment.

Splash PadsSplash Pads will open at 18 park sites on July 9th with the public health order restrictions. Splash pads willbe close during the winter season and inclement weather.

Standard Days/Hours of OperationJuly 9 thru September 7 for the Summer SeasonTuesday - Saturday10:30 am - 6:30 pm*(Closed Sundays and Mondays)

StaffingRecurrent lifeguards will staff and enforce COVID-19 health guidelines at the Splash Pad facilities


GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

The Department manages over 70,000 acres ofparkland, made up of 183 parks and over 200 miles ofregional trails. Grounds maintenance staff areresponsible for the maintenance of the Department’sassets. Their responsibilities include the cleaning ofrestrooms, maintenance of grounds and landscapedareas such as mowing, edging, surface blowing, littercontrol, lake management and cleaning of picnicshelters.

Additionally, weed control, irrigation repairs and trimming of shrubs and trees are critical activities thatmaintain parks as safe and clean places for the public to visit and recreate.

With the elimination of recurrent and temporary grounds maintenance staff, no overtime budget, and theservice reductions from maintenance contracts due to the budget curtailment, the maintenance of ourpark grounds and facilities will be significantly impacted. Additionally, watering at our parks will decreaseby 5% to address budget curtailments. The impacts are summarized below:

1. Restrooms: The frequency of restroom cleanings will decrease from three times a day to once a day,with one additional observation for the restocking of supplies and cleaning of high touch areas.

2.Grounds Maintenance: Weekly mowing, edging, surface blowing, litter control, lake management andcleaning of picnic shelters to slight reduction. Weed control, irrigation repairs and ball diamondmaintenance will be reduced from a weekly to bi-weekly and as-needed. Watering at parks will bereduced and will impact grounds and landscaped areas.

3.The trimming of trees, shrubs and ground cover will be reduced from monthly to as-needed based onobservation.

4.Trails: Quarterly maintenance of trails that includes vegetation control, structure and signagemaintenance, drainage maintenance, tread maintenance and litter control.

5. Buildings and Offices: The frequency of cleaning will be reduced from daily cleaning (Monday-Friday)to three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday).

Table 17. Maintenance Frequency Change

Facility Activity Previous Current

Restroom Cleaning of Restrooms 3 Cleanings Per Day 1 Cleaning Per Day

Grounds and Weekly, MonthlyMaintenance Daily, Weekly, MonthlyLandscaped Areas Observation OnlyQuarterly on High Use

Trails Maintenance Quarterly Trails and As Needed byObservation Only onNon-High Use Trails

Buildings/Offices Cleaning Daily 3 times a week


YOUTH SPORTS & PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS

The Department is developing Partnership Agreements that will incorporate an Athletic Facility Useand Field Allocation Policy. The Department is committed to continuing and expanding our partnershipwith local and publicly accessible youth sports organizations to ensure that youth have the opportunityto participate in youth sports not offered by the Department. This policy will allow for the fairdistribution of fields, outline field regulation rules, cost recovery needs for maintenance and operationsand accessibility for youth. The Partnership Agreements will also identify clear maintenancerequirements that youth sports organizations will need to comply with in order to use the Department’sathletic fields. These include, but not limited to, baseball, softball, soccer, and football leagues. As aresult of the budget curtailment, the Department will no longer be able to provide the maintenanceneeded to support these sports, including the specialized maintenance requited for competitive sports.

CONCLUSION

The Department’s Operation Plan is predicated on the Board of Supervisors’ approval of the Countybudget, done on Monday, June 29, 2020. The Department’s Operation Plan will be implementedeffective July 1, 2020. The Department’s Operation Plan is subject to change, dependent on futurefunding and/or the Department’s operations needs.

I am extremely proud of the entire Park and Recreation staff for their unwavering commitment to serveour most vulnerable communities. We as a department are united in providing the essential servicesthat nurture and lift-up our children, youth, seniors and families, especially during this times when theyneed us the most.

Norma Edith GarciaActing Director


LOS ANGELES COUNTYDEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATIONLEADERSHIP

Norma Garcia, Acting Director

ALma Bokde, Planning & Development Agency Deputy Director

Carl Cooper, South Agency Deputy Director

Christina Angeles, RPOSD Acting-Deputy Director

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Jonathan Gargan, North Agency Deputy Director

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