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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRPC Min 2014-09-24 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE SEAL BEACH RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION HELD SEPTEMBER 24, 2014 I. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Seal Beach Recreation & Parks Commission was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by Chair Sustarsic in the City Council Chambers, 211 8th Street, Seal Beach. II. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Sustarsic Commissioners Bennett, Watson, Powell, and Sosenko Also present: Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager Morgan Wraight, Recreation Coordinator III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Watson moved, Commissioner Bennett seconded, and the motion carried unanimously, that the Commission approve the agenda as submitted. IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Chair Sustarsic opened Oral Communications. There being no speakers, Chair Sustarsic closed Oral Communications. V. CONSENT CALENDAR Commissioner Bennett moved, Commissioner Watson seconded, and the motion carried unanimously, that the Commission approve the Consent Calendar. 1. Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2014. VI. SCHEDULED MATTERS 2. Aquatics Feasibility Study Status Update Tim Kelsey informed the Commission that the Aquatics Feasibility Study had been taken to Council for action approval. There is a copy of the Scope of Service Contract on file with the City. Mr. Kelsey informed the Commission of the following in regards to the Aquatics Feasibility Study: • The current pool at the McGaugh Elementary school campus is in bad condition • The RFP produced 12 responded, which the panel narrowed down to 3. Westberg &White were approved by Council on September 8, 2014 • Westberg & White will be participating in community engagement and outreach during the study in the form of an online component, Mind Mixer, and through working groups & community meetings. • The Westberg & White has 3 parts of their team; an Environmental component, Pool Consultant and a Real Estate expert. • Community outreach should begin in January. Commissioner Watson provided the Commission a copy of her Group Thoughts handout. Tim Kelsey informed the Commission that the Marina surface lease is coming up for renewal and that the location is up for discussion. Tim Kelsey informed the Commission that the Firm is to look at all sustainable areas for recommendations about staffing, chemical forecasts, and pricing options. Chair Sustarsic reported that the Firm will be conducting a Green Study for lowering costs. Mr. Kelsey also reported that the Firm will be looking at a more efficient design. Commissioner Bennett inquired about the current lease at McGaugh. Mr. Kelsey informed the Commission that the Firm will review all available property to take into consideration. The Military and Los Alamitos Unified School District are most likely not open to selling any land, but the firm will consider a lease or joint-use agreement option. VII. STAFF CONCERNS Chair Sustarsic opened Staff Concerns. There being no concerns, Chair Sustarsic closed Staff Concerns. VIII. COMMISSION CONCERNS Chair Sustarsic opened Commission Concerns. Commissioner Watson informed the Commission of the following concerns: • A resident is concerned about a Eucalyptus tree in the power lines on Crestview. • There are numerous cigarettes littered in Gum Grove • Two coyote holes have been reported in the Gum Grove fence • Coyote Signage should be more visible, like the ones in Gum Grove, as they are attention getting with useful information. IX. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m. The Commission adjourned to a meeting to be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 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.