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Parks and Community Enrichment Commission Meeting on September 4, 2025

Other — Thursday, September 4, 2025
BodySacramento, California
SessionOther
DateThursday, September 4, 2025
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:27

Chair Stoppers Wade when you are.

0:31

Thank you.

0:32

Good evening.

0:32

Welcome to the meeting on Thursday, September 4th, 2025.

0:37

Parks and Community Enrichment Commission.

0:39

The meeting is now called to order.

0:42

Will the clerk please call roll to establish a quorum?

0:47

Thank you, Chair.

0:47

Commissioners, please unmute.

0:49

Commissioner Ford.

0:54

Commissioner Uribe is absent.

0:59

Commissioner Robbins?

1:00

Present.

1:02

Commissioner Labor is absent.

1:04

Commissioner King?

1:05

Here.

1:06

Commissioner Vasquez.

1:08

Present.

1:09

Commissioner Flores?

1:10

Here.

1:12

Vice Chair Boone.

1:13

Present.

1:14

And Chair Gaines.

1:15

Here.

1:16

Thank you, Abba Corm.

1:19

Thank you.

1:20

I would like to remind members of the public in chambers who wish to speak on any item on today's agenda to please turn in your speaker slip before the item begins.

1:29

You will have two minutes to speak once you are called on.

1:33

After the first speaker, we will no longer accept speaker slips.

1:36

And we will now proceed with the land acknowledgement followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

1:40

So if you will please rise for the opening acknowledgments of in honor of Sacramento's Indigenous People and Tribal Lands.

1:47

To the original people of this land, the Nissanan people, the Southern Maidu, Valley and Plains Miwok, Patwin Winton peoples, and the people of the Wilton Rancheria, Sacramento's only federally recognized tribe.

1:59

May we acknowledge and honor the native people who came before us and still walk beside us today on these ancestral lands by choosing to gather together today in the active practice of acknowledgement and appreciation for Sacramento's Indigenous Peoples history contributions and lives.

2:14

McGweach, thank you.

2:16

We'll now move on to the Pledge of Allegiance.

2:31

Thank you.

2:32

He may be seated.

2:38

The first agenda item today is approval of the consent calendar.

2:42

Clerk, are there any members of the public who wish to speak on the consent calendar?

2:46

Thank you, Chair.

2:47

I have no speaker slips for this item.

2:50

All right.

2:51

Are there any commissioners who would like to speak on the consent calendar?

2:58

Alright, seeing none, is there a motion and a second to approve the consent calendar?

3:04

I can motion.

3:08

All right, we have a motion from Vice Chair Boone and a second from Commissioner King.

3:14

All those in favor, please say aye.

3:17

Aye.

3:18

Opposed, say nay.

3:21

Thank you.

3:22

The motion passes.

3:33

Um which is the sports field and permitting and events annual update.

3:37

Is there a staff presentation?

3:45

Good evening, Commission.

3:47

My name is Anthony Munoz, recreation manager supporting sports fields and permitting and events for the city of Sacramento.

3:53

You've all received the detailed annual report, and tonight I'll be providing a brief overview of the key highlights from the past year in the areas of sports field reservations and special event permitting.

4:03

Our team is responsible for managing and coordinating the reservations process for more than 225 sports fields throughout Sacramento.

4:10

We also issue permits and provide logistical support for a wide variety of public events, including special events and parks, council sponsored events, block parties, and street closures.

4:21

These activities play key role in activating our public spaces and supporting community engagement.

4:27

We continue to follow the youth parks and community enrichment, athletic field use and allocation guidelines to ensure equitable and efficient use of our fields.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Parks and Recreation█████████████████████████████████████████████48%
Miscellaneous█████████████████████████████31%
Community Engagement████████8%
Urban Forestry██████6%
Procedural████4%
Land Use Planning█1%
Senior Services█1%
Personnel Matters█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Parks and Community Enrichment Commission Meeting on September 4, 2025

The Parks and Community Enrichment Commission met to review annual updates on sports field permitting, older adult services, and access leisure programs, discuss logistics for upcoming 916 day events, and hear the director's report on youth workforce development. Commissioners engaged with public testimony, particularly from rugby clubs seeking improved field access, and addressed various operational and equity concerns.

Consent Calendar

  • The consent calendar was approved unanimously with no public comments or commissioner discussions.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • On the sports field item: Tyler Dodden and Isaac from the Sacramento Rugby Club expressed concerns about losing fields during wet weather, hindering club operations. They sought collaborative solutions for field allocation and wet weather rugby accommodations.
  • On matters not on the agenda: Jeff Solomon, a district eight resident, commended the commission and Yipse for collaborative efforts and emphasized the need for community engagement in implementing the urban forest plan, particularly for parks and community centers.

Discussion Items

  • Sports Field and Permitting Annual Update: Recreation Manager Anthony Munoz presented key highlights, including over 526 youth field reservations, fee waivers for youth programs, and coordination of numerous special events. Commissioners discussed equity in field allocation, accessibility of presentation charts, and data tracking for park usage. Rugby representatives highlighted seasonal challenges, and commissioners suggested incorporating equity tools and improving outreach.
  • Older Adults Services and Access Leisure Program Updates: Stephanie Wilson reported record participation at the Hart Senior Center and Triple R Adult Day program, serving thousands of seniors. Heather Kopf outlined Access Leisure programs, which served 2,744 participants with disabilities in fiscal year 2025. Commissioners praised the programs for their impact and inquired about facility accessibility.
  • 916 Day Updates: Staff member Deanna provided logistics for upcoming 916 day events, including sponsorships and food arrangements. Commissioners discussed volunteer registration, outreach to schools, and safety concerns for barbecues at dry park sites.
  • Youth Parks and Community Enrichment Director's Report: Director Jackie Beachum summarized youth workforce development achievements, park ranger activities, and extended spray ground operations due to heat. Commissioners asked about splash pad repairs and tree planting processes, with Park Maintenance Manager Sean Aylesworth detailing part shortages and collaboration with nonprofits.
  • Commissioner Comments and Ideas: Commissioners announced district events, requested updates on the Parks Plan 2040 implementation, suggested improvements to park signage and volunteer recognition, and volunteered for the annual report committee. Discussions also covered tree planting partnerships and community engagement strategies.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent calendar approved unanimously.
  • Items 2-5 were receive and comment only, with no formal votes taken.
  • Directives: Staff to evaluate equity tools for field allocation, update online registration systems to avoid privacy concerns, and foster partnerships for tree planting and urban forest plan implementation.
  • Next steps: 916 day events scheduled for September, annual report committee to be formed, and ongoing collaboration with community groups for park enhancements.

Meeting Transcript

Chair Stoppers Wade when you are. Thank you. Good evening. Welcome to the meeting on Thursday, September 4th, 2025. Parks and Community Enrichment Commission. The meeting is now called to order. Will the clerk please call roll to establish a quorum? Thank you, Chair. Commissioners, please unmute. Commissioner Ford. Commissioner Uribe is absent. Commissioner Robbins? Present. Commissioner Labor is absent. Commissioner King? Here. Commissioner Vasquez. Present. Commissioner Flores? Here. Vice Chair Boone. Present. And Chair Gaines. Here. Thank you, Abba Corm. Thank you. I would like to remind members of the public in chambers who wish to speak on any item on today's agenda to please turn in your speaker slip before the item begins. You will have two minutes to speak once you are called on. After the first speaker, we will no longer accept speaker slips. And we will now proceed with the land acknowledgement followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. So if you will please rise for the opening acknowledgments of in honor of Sacramento's Indigenous People and Tribal Lands. To the original people of this land, the Nissanan people, the Southern Maidu, Valley and Plains Miwok, Patwin Winton peoples, and the people of the Wilton Rancheria, Sacramento's only federally recognized tribe. May we acknowledge and honor the native people who came before us and still walk beside us today on these ancestral lands by choosing to gather together today in the active practice of acknowledgement and appreciation for Sacramento's Indigenous Peoples history contributions and lives. McGweach, thank you. We'll now move on to the Pledge of Allegiance. Thank you. He may be seated. The first agenda item today is approval of the consent calendar. Clerk, are there any members of the public who wish to speak on the consent calendar? Thank you, Chair. I have no speaker slips for this item. All right. Are there any commissioners who would like to speak on the consent calendar? Alright, seeing none, is there a motion and a second to approve the consent calendar? I can motion. All right, we have a motion from Vice Chair Boone and a second from Commissioner King. All those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, say nay. Thank you.

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