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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRPC Min 2013-05-22 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE SEAL BEACH RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION HELD MAY 22, 2013 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 8th Street, Seal Beach. II. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Sustarsic, Bennett, Watson and Sosenko Also present: Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager Richard Fisher, Richard Fisher Associates Steve Hunt, Richard Fisher Associates III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as submitted. IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications. V. CONSENT CALENDAR Commissioner Watson moved, Commissioner Bennett seconded, and the motion carried unanimously, that the Commission approve the Consent Calendar 1. Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2013. VI. SCHEDULED MATTERS 2. Parks Master Plan Update- Oral Report Staff and the City's consulting team from Richard Fisher Associates presented a brief presentation that highlighted the recommendations included in the Draft Parks Master Plan. These recommendations including improving maintenance throughout the park system, creating site specific plans for identified areas, ADA improvements, adding park signage and enhancing security lighting among many other recommendations. Commissioner Watson asked how projects can be prioritized and if it was possible to use the Master Plan as wish list in the case that people wanted to donate to help improve the park system. Commissioner Watson also stated that all areas of the City must be reviewed during the aquatics specific plan 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. and the site that best fits the entire City must be selected. She also asked about the possibility of keeping the McGaugh Pool open and having two swimming pools in the City. Richard Fisher stated that he did not feel spreading the resources to two pool sites would not be in the City's best interest. Commissioner Bennett asked for clarification on what a design consultant could bring to the City. Richard Fisher explained that several projects recommended in the plan would require a design work before the project could be completed. Chairperson Sustarsic commented that use of social network sites like Nextdoor.com could be help to promote recreation activities within the City. Tim Kelsey stated that the City is looking into similar features that could be offered through a website upgrade. 3. Founders Day — Oral Report Commissioner Watson invited the commission to attend the annual Founders Day concert in Eisenhower Park on Sunday, October 6th. This year's celebration will feature local bands and honor Rich Harbor for his work in the community. Also Libby Applegate is working to organize a slide show to feature classic pictures of Seal Beach and its rich history. VII. COMMISSION CONCERNS Commissioner Watson expressed her concern for Gum Grove Park regarding the wear and tear, signage, coyotes, and the tear in the fence at the entrance to park. VIII. STAFF CONCERNS No concerns IX. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 26, 2013 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.