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Meeting Name: Recreation & Parks Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/23/2022 5:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
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22-443 1E.1. Special Presentation ItemSUBJECT: Merced Youth Council Updates REPORT IN BRIEF Members of the Merced Youth Council will provide updates to the Commission. RECOMMENDATION Information only-no action required   Not available Not available
22-444 1F.1. Consent ItemSUBJECT: Recreation and Parks Commission Amended Annual Attendance Report ACTION: Adopt a Motion: 1) Approve the Amended Annual Attendance Report   Not available Not available
22-430 1G.2. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Public Hearing- Consideration of Application to Rename Merced Multi-Cultural Arts Center Black Box Theatre REPORT IN BRIEF An application has been received to consider renaming a room within the Merced Multi Cultural Arts Center. The current name of Black Box Theatre would be renamed the K & R Hansen Theatre. The application has been reviewed by the Director of Parks and Community Services for requirements set forth in Administrative Policy A-20- Administrative and was found to be compliant with all requirements and without any identifiable conflict of interest. The application has been submitted by Mr. Daniel Baladad, current MCAC President. The subcommittee of Recreation and Parks Committee members as well as City Council members (2) must agree upon a formal recommendation regarding the application. If approved, the recommendation will be placed before City Council for a final decision. RECOMMENDATION Commission Subcommittee - Adopt a motion approving the request from Daniel Baladad to rename the Merced Cultural Arts Center, Black Box Theatre, K & R Hansen The   Not available Not available
22-431 1G.1. Public Hearing ItemSUBJECT: Public Hearing- Consideration of Application to Rename Merced Youth Sports Complex REPORT IN BRIEF An application has been received to consider renaming the Youth Sports Complex. The current name of Youth Sports Complex would be renamed in honor of Dave Nannini but an official name has yet to be determined. The application has been reviewed by the Director of Parks and Community Services for requirements set forth in Administrative Policy A-20- Administrative and was found to be compliant with all requirements and without any identifiable conflict of interest. The application has been submitted by Ms. Dora Crane. The subcommittee of Recreation and Parks Committee members as well as City Council members (2) must agree upon a formal recommendation regarding the application. If approved, the recommendation will be placed before City Council for a final decision. RECOMMENDATION Commission Subcommittee - Adopt a motion approving the request from Dora Crane to rename the Merced Youth Sports Complex in honor of Dave Nannini.   Not available Not available
22-442 1H.1. Report ItemSUBJECT: Review of Training Catalog to Support Staff and Partner Preparation to Work with Youth REPORT IN BRIEF The Subcommittee is reporting on the development of a catalog of trainings to be sought and obtained by staff and partners that will be working with youth on behalf of the City of Merced Parks and Recreation Department. Specifically, this series of trainings will be used to support the preparation of City of Merced staff identified as mentors to support the Proposition 64 program. RECOMMENDATION Provide feedback and insight as to the content of trainings outlined by the subcommittee and the suggestion of outlining the type of organization (internal, external or both) that the catalog should be offered to support their preparation to serve the youth of the City of Merced. The recommendation is for the commission to discuss and provide feedback to the subcommittee on the development of the catalog.   Not available Not available
22-407 1I.1. Business ItemSUBJECT: Considers a Lease Agreement for McNamara Youth Center with Review of Recommendation for Students With Aspiring Goals (S.W.A.G.) to be Awarded the Lease for Afterschool Youth Programming for a One Year Term with an Option to Extend the Term for an Additional Term of Two Years on a Year to Year Basis REPORT IN BRIEF In 2021 the lease agreement for McNamara Youth Center had expired and the City released a Request For Interest (RFI) from community groups who had a desire to provide community based, youth specific, after school programming in that location. The City received two proposals. After reviewing the proposals in relation to department goals and City Council priorities it is the recommendation of Parks and Recreation Department that the City agree to lease the McNamara Community Center to Students With Aspiring Goals (SWAG). The department is seeking the Commissions approval of this recommendation and the submission to City Council for approval. RECOMMENDATION Adopt a motion recommending approval of Lease Agreement with S.W.A.G. (Students With Aspiring Goals) for af   Not available Not available
22-408 1I.2. Business ItemSUBJECT: Considers a Lease Agreement for McCombs Youth Center with Review of Recommendation for Boys and Girls Club of Merced County to be Awarded the Lease for Afterschool Youth Programming for a One Year Term with an Option to Extend the Term for an Additional One Year Term Over the Next Two Years REPORT IN BRIEF In 2021 the lease agreement for McCombs Youth Center had expired with the Boys and Girls Club of Merced County. The Boys and Girls Club of Merced County has expressed interest in the continued use of the McCombs Youth Center to provide afterschool programming, summer camps, and community wide events at the McCombs Youth Center. The department is seeking the Commissions approval of this recommendation and the submission to City Council for approval. The term of the lease will be for one year with an option to extend for an additional two years on a year to year basis. RECOMMENDATION Adopt a motion recommending approval of Lease Agreement with Boys and Girls Club of Merced County for afterschool youth programming at the McCombs Youth Center.   Not available Not available