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.
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