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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRPC Min 2012-09-26 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE SEAL BEACH RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION HELD SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 I. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Seal Beach Recreation & Parks Commission was called to order at 6.00p.m. by Chair Sustarsic in the City Council Chambers, 211 8" Street, Seal Beach. II. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Watson, Sustarsic, Loopesko, Sosenko, and McAllister Also present: Sean Crumby, Assistant City Manager Tim Kelsey, Community Services Manager Dana Engstrom, Community Services Coordinator III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Watson moved, Commissioner McAllister seconded, and the motion carried unanimously, that the Commission approve the agenda as amended: 1 . State Lands Property- Oral Report 2. Founders Day- Oral Report IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Tim Kelsey introduced the new Director of Finance/ City Treasurer, Victoria (Vikki) Beatley. V. CONSENT CALENDAR Commissioner Watson moved, Commissioner McAllister seconded, and the motion carried unanimously, that the Commission approve the Consent Calendar. 1 . Meeting Minutes of June 13, 2012. VI. SCHEDULED MATTERS 2. State Lands Property Seal Beach resident, John Curran went to the Wetlands Trust and spoke with Taylor Parker who is running the Los Cerritos Wetlands project regarding use of the land for a bike park since the City does not own this property. Taylor The City of Seal Beach complies with Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990. If you need assistance to attend this meeting, please telephone the City Clerk's Office at(562)431-2527 at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Thank you. Parker is 15 months into a 2 year planning process that will end in May 2013 regarding the proposed use of the 3.5 acres of land. John Curran informed the Commission that he would have to propose the idea to those that have the rights to the land. Commissioner Watson feels that if the bike park were built this would provide an alternative location for kids to ride/make jumps rather than at Gum Grove Park. Commissioner Watson moved, Commissioner Loopesko seconded and the motion carried unanimously to support the concept of a bike park at the State Lands property. 3. Founders Day- Oral Report Commissioner Watson thanked the members of the Founders Day Committee for their help organizing various aspects of the event. Sharon Gottlieb, the new owner of Coldstone Creamery offered to contribute a discount coupon to those in attendance. Monetary donations were made to all bands participating in the Founders Day Concert. VII. COMMISSION CONCERNS Commissioner Loopesko requested an update on installing the workout stations. VIII. STAFF CONCERNS Tim Kelsey informed the commission that the Heather Park tennis courts are getting resurfaced and new LED lights will be installed. Next calendar year, Edison Community Gardens will be expanded and new rates will be applied. Tim Kelsey is also working on creating a 20 year plan for parks and facilities. IX. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at the Council Chambers, 6:00 p.m. The City of Seal Beach complies with Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990. If you need assistance to attend this meeting, please telephone the City Clerk's Office at(562)431-2527 at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Thank you.