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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRPC Min 2012-11-28 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE SEAL BEACH RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION HELD NOVEMBER 28, 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 Sustarsic, Loopesko, Sosenko, and McAllister Absent: Commissioner Watson Also present: Sean Crumby, Assistant City Manager Tim Kelsey, Community Services Manager Dana Engstrom, Community Services Coordinator Greg Hastings, Interim Community Development Director III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as submitted. IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Joel Davidson, Seal Beach Resident, states that the proposed plan for the DWP property could be a legacy for Seal Beach. He is happy with the plan and wants to see something good come out of the land. A passive park with a few trees not blocking the view is his preference. Mr. Davidson does not want to see restroom facilities at the site. He would like the land to be useful but have minimal costs to the City. Mary Percel, Long Beach Audubon, commends the proposed plant pallets for the DWP property. Her vision is a passive park with some type of vegetation for nesting. Libby Appelgate, Seal Beach Resident and Audubon member for 30 years, loves the proposed plans for the DWP property and has been looking forward to this for 60 years. Carl Redlin said the proposed plan for the DWP property looks good from what he can see and believes the one third/ two third division came out like it should have. He suggests that the proposed plan stick to the natural open habitat but 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. thinks there may be too many trees. Mr. Redlin believes there should be no up lighting but low lighting for security purposes is ok. The City has his backing. Rick Rouselle, Seal Beach Resident, believes there can be changes to the proposed pond on the DWP property and is concerned changing the habitat could attract too many birds. He also recommends getting more public input. V. CONSENT CALENDAR There were no items to be approved on the consent calendar. VI. SCHEDULED MATTERS 2. Update on Department of Power and Water Open Space Plan The concept plan for the DWP property was approved by City Council in July and will be submitted to the Coastal Commission in three weeks. The plan submitted reflects the modifications suggested by the Coastal Commission including walking trails and plants adaptive to natural rainfall. Once submitted to the Coastal Commission, the process could take between 6-8 months. Commissioner Sustarsic was concerned about the maintenance required to ensure the park looks good year around. She also liked the proposed natural look with the plants around the edge of the pond. Commissioner Loopesko inquired as to why decomposed granite and pavement was proposed. He was also concerned with the standing water due to the pond and attraction of mosquitos and since the pond would not be connected to the San Gabriel River, would this be maintained by the City? Sean Crumby explained that there is an outlet to the San Gabriel River for overflow. The process of maintaining water in the pond will be worked through in the detail of the design. Minor adjustments can often be negotiated to avoid having to go back to Coastal Commission. The City doesn't currently have funds budgeted for this project however, City Staff is aggressively working to find grants to help fund the plan for the open space. Commissioner Sosenko moved, Commissioner Loopesko seconded, and the motion carried unanimously to receive and file the DWP Specific Plan Open Space Master Plan. 3. Parks Master Plan Update The Parks Master Plan will encompass a 10 year over view of the Seal Beach Parks system. 20 firms submitted bids and Richard Fisher Associates was awarded the contract. Three public meetings will be held to help collect data on the needs of the community as a whole along with a telephone survey. The Tennis Center, Beach, and McGaugh Pool will all be included in the 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. Master Plan. Non- residents who participate in Seal Beach parks and facilities are welcome to participate in the public meetings as well. VII. COMMISSION CONCERNS Commissioner Loopesko requested an update on installing the workout stations and if the money was still set aside for them. He also inquired about when a management decision would be made for the Tennis Center. Tim Kelsey informed him that Kevin McArdle's contract ends June 30, 2013 and he would play an active role in hiring the next Manager. VIII. STAFF CONCERNS There were no staff concerns. IX. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 19, 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.