HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRC Min 1997-04-30
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Seal Beach Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
For April 30,1997
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Commission Chair Johnson at 7:08p,m.
Flaa Salute
RollCall
Chairperson Johnson, Commissioners Chattier, Sustarsic, Aaron and Watson
present.
Staff present - Director Nancy Beard.
Approval of Aaenda
The agenda was approved as presented. MSC Aaron I Watson/ All
Approval of Minutes
The minutes of April 30, 1997 were approved as submitted, MSC Aaron/
Watson/All
Oral Communications
None.
Commission Information Items
A. Review of Park & Facility Policy - Comments and Concerns
The Commission discussed language changes in the current Use and Rental
Schedule for Parks and Facilities. A fee change was suggested for pool parties.
The Director will report on current pool party rental fees at the May 28th meeting,
Following this discussion, the policy will be re-printed with any changes
suggested by the Commission and presented at the June 18th meeting,
Directors Report
B. Commission Meeting Calendar
The Director passed out the year's meeting schedule to each Commissioner,
C. Summer Youth Programs
The Director reviewed the Summer Brochure and the new programs geared
toward the Junior High School ages. Each of the Commissioners were
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encouraged to become very familiar with the summer offerings to assist the
department in promoting city sponsored events.
D. Goals Statement
The goals statement developed in the March meeting was presented to the
Commission. As proposed, it reads.....lt is the purpose of the Park and
Recreation Commission to meet and plan for the recreation and open space
needs of the citizens of Seal Beach emphasizing quality recreational
programming and clean, safe parks and to advise the City Council on such
matters.
Additional information from the Director included a reminder that the
Commission will not meet in July and August therefore at the September meeting
an election for Chair and Vice Chair will take place as an order of business.
Commissioner Sustarsic and the Director will meet with the College Park East
Neighborhood Association on June 3n1 at 7:30pm to discuss their fundraising
efforts for Bluebell Park,
The Director thanked all the Commissioners who assisted with the annual 10K
race. Chair Johnson provided a break down of all the proceeds for the
Commissioners.
. The entries to the photo contest were discussed, voted on and awarded.
Chair Johnson discussed reviewing the purchasing of tee shirts for recreational
events perhaps making them an optional purchase,
Commission Concerns
Commissioner Chattier shared information about advanced dog training classes,
Commissioner Sustarsic thanked the Parks division for the recent tree plantings
at Astor and Heather Parks. The Commissioner also raised a concern over the
lack of disabled parking at McGaugh school.
Commissioner Watson gave a recap of the Gum Grove Park activities and
volunteered to sit on the City's Volunteer Tree Committee Board,
Commissioner Aaron brought up concerns expressed to her by residents
regarding the heat at the McGaugh Pool. The director explained that the pool
users had experienced a few cold days at the pool but that the temperature
seemed to stabilize in the last few weeks.
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Chair Johnson spoke of forming a fundraising committee in an effort to raise
moneys needed for McGaugh Pool repairs,
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10pm. MSC Watson/Aaron/All