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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRPC Min 2013-03-27 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE SEAL BEACH RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION HELD MARCH 27, 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 McAllister Absent: Commissioner Sosenko Also present: Sean Crumby, Assistant City Manager Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager Dana Engstrom, Community Services Coordinator III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner McAllister moved, Commissioner Watson seconded, and the motion carried unanimously, that the Commission approve the agenda as submitted. IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Nancy Kradell, Seal Beach resident requested that the City install a new sink on the pier. V. CONSENT CALENDAR Commissioner Bennett moved, Commissioner McAllister seconded, and the motion carried unanimously, that the Commission approve the Consent Calendar. 1. Meeting Minutes of February 27, 2013 VI. SCHEDULED MATTERS 2. Parks Master Plan Update- Oral Report Tim Kelsey informed the Commission that the facility inventory checklist has been completed. The checklist ranges from park benches to the amount of parking spaces at a facility. Phase II of the Parks Master Plan is still getting finalized and will include staff needs. On April 8, 2013 the Recreation and 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. Parks Commission is invited to attend the study session with City Council Members following the City Council meeting where details from the consultant will be presented. The goal of the study session is to receive feedback on the needs and current trends of the community from the City Council and Recreation and Parks Commission. Tim Kelsey expects to bring the Parks Master Plan to City Council for adoption in May. Commissioner Watson requested that City staff inform the consultant to identify a need for a second story at the Marina Community Center for weddings and private party rentals. 3. Seal Beach Tennis Center Update- Oral Report Tim Kelsey briefly gave a brief review of Kevin McArdle's management and consultant services. Kevin has provided the city with future goals and three "future vision" options that were presented to the City Council on March 251H The three "future visions" are: Option 1- Leave the Tennis Center as is. Option 2- Maintain membership for tennis and open up additional space to better serve the community. Option 3- Create a community park with tennis courts. Staff reported that the City Council directed the staff to pursue option 2. The City's goal for the Tennis Center is to be self-sustaining and ultimately turn a profit while offering new community features. Before any changes are made the City will work to create a site specific plan. Commissioner Watson commented on how she sees tennis as a lifetime sport and a gift to the City to have 16 courts however, she understands the benefits of removing courts to draw in more people to the facility. Commissioner Bennett requested that one of the tennis courts become a pickle ball court. Commissioner McAllister expressed his concern for lack of alcohol at the Tennis Center. Tim Kelsey informed him that alcohol is permitted if insurance is provided as additionally insured for Tennis Center events. 4. Online Registration System Update- Oral Report Dana Engstrom presented an overview of the online registration system site, register.sealbeachca.gov that goes live on April 8, 2013. This new site will allow participants to register for classes from their home 24/7 and it's free. 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. You can browse activities and facilities; view class history, reprint receipts, register for classes and more. VII. COMMISSION CONCERNS Commissioner Watson announced that the 98th Founders Day will be held at Eisenhower Park on October 6, 2013 at 12:30pm. This year the Founders Day Committee has decided to honor Rich Harbour. A tentative slideshow is scheduled for October 7, 2013 at the Seal Beach Senior Center. Commissioner Watson also inquired about the Founders Day money and if workout stations were still in the works. Tim Kelsey informed her that a meeting for initial designs has been set-up and companies have reviewed the site. Commissioner Watson proposed we implement a wish list for Parks and Recreation again. For example, a bench at Gum Grove Park would have been an item she would have added to the wish list. Tim Kelsey said he would look into a wish list and report back to the commission a way for residents to donate back to the City. VIII. STAFF CONCERNS There were no staff concerns. IX. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. to meet on April 8th, for a joint study session with the City Council. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, 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.