Commission approves commissioner participation in spring events and reviews CPRS conference plans

The Community Services Commission voted to approve commissioner participation in three upcoming spring events: bingo night, the youth track meet and the Alice in Wonderland–themed Easter egg hunt.

Deputy Director Buescher described the scope of commissioner involvement — helping at information booths, presenting awards and staffing beverage or runner roles at bingo night — and asked commissioners to confirm availability. Buescher said the youth track meet “is very likely the last time we'll be doing the youth track meet” because the event’s original recreational purpose has evolved into club-level competition and staff want to prioritize other uses of city funds.

Commissioners discussed volunteer shifts and logistics for the events. On the Easter egg hunt, staff said the event runs 9 a.m.–noon and commissioners are typically recognized at the start; this year’s theme is Alice in Wonderland and staff plan themed props and signage to better direct age groups.

The commission also reviewed plans for the California Parks and Recreation Society conference March 11–13 in Long Beach. Staff said session schedules are pending and they will email breakout-session links when available; they warned the conference’s Expo Hall will offer a "NOSH" format—small bites rather than full sit-down lunches—on some days. Commissioners asked staff to handle registration once sessions are posted.

Chair Wesson called for a motion to approve commissioner involvement; Commissioner Schumer moved and another commissioner seconded. The motion passed with all in favor.

Buescher said staff will follow up by email with event times and session listings for CPRS.