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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRPC Min 2013-04-24 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE SEAL BEACH RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION HELD APRIL 24, 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, Sosenko, and McAllister Also present: Sean Crumby, Assistant City Manager Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager Dana Engstrom, Community Services Coordinator III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as submitted. IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications. V. CONSENT CALENDAR Commissioner Bennett moved, Commissioner Watson seconded, and the motion carried unanimously, that the Commission approve the Consent Calendar as amended. 1. Meeting Minutes of March 27, 2013. Amended the tentative slideshow date from October 7, 2013 to October 27, 2013 at the Seal Beach Senior Center. VI. SCHEDULED MATTERS 2. Parks Master Plan Update- Oral Report City staff informed the Commission that a final presentation of the Parks Master Plan will be brought to the Commission on May 22, 2013 for review. The Parks Master Plan document will be distributed electronically before May 22, 2013. 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. Feedback from the Commissioners regarding the presentation at the April 8, 2013 City Council Meeting: Commissioner Sosenko agreed with the consultants and feels the Tennis Center and Pool are appropriate priorities for the City. However, she didn't agree that the telephonic survey was the best way to collect data. She questioned whether there is really a need for certain programs that only a few people were outspoken about. Commissioner Bennett had questions regarding lighting and security standards as well as ADA compliance and use of signage. Staff reported that ADA has been identified as a need and will include some of those projects in upcoming budgets. Commissioner Bennett also inquired about the site plans that were put together for the pool. Staff informed her that the City wasn't awarded the Proposition 84 Grant that the City had applied for. Staff is aware that McGaugh is in need of a major remodel. Commissioner Sustarsic expressed her concern with the direction the Tennis Center is going and wants to insure that the residents north of the freeway will have access to a facility that won't require fees for use. She also requested community involvement when determining what features are offered at the facility. City staff plans to have a multi-tiered management plan that will meet the needs of the community by promoting tennis as well as additional recreational activities such as classes and special events. Tim Kelsey reported that the Tennis Center has a lot of new events bringing in new memberships. City Staff is also currently working on a new fitness program that should begin sometime in May. Commissioner Sustarsic also inquired whether the City planned to bring the gardens up to ADA compliance with the expansion of the gardens. City Staff explained that if expansion is something Edison will permit, 5% of the gardens would be ADA compliant with raised planting beds. Commissioner Sustarsic has received comments from fellow gardeners regarding paving the road and if speed bumps are an option. Commissioner Sustarsic advised staff to reach out to the residents of the townhomes for input regarding any changes at Aster Park. City Staff informed the commission that the City will establish a way of prioritizing ADA across the City on a facility need basis and by replacing items as needed. Commissioner McAllister inquired whether it was possible to link Bluebell to the Tennis Center. 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. VII. COMMISSION CONCERNS Commissioner Watson requested that Founders Day be included on the May Recreation and Parks Commission agenda. She also announced that the committee will be meeting in June in preparation for the centennial in 2015. Commissioner Bennett reported that the swings seats at the Beach tot-lot are too long. Commissioner Sosenko inquired about the replacement of the tire swing at the Edison Park tot-lot. VIII. STAFF CONCERNS Sean Crumby informed the commission that the memorial tree and bench policy has been modified to include a list of available locations and species of trees. Requests will not be granted for benches and trees not on the list. Tim Kelsey announced that the Car Show will be held on Main Street on April 27, 2013 and the summer brochure is now available online. IX. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 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.