HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRC Min 1988-09-08
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SEAL BEACH RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
The Seal Beach Recreation and Parks Commission met in adjourned session on
Thursday, September 8, 1988, in City Council Chambers. The meeting was
called 'to order by Vice-Chairman Weiler at 7:30 p.m. The Pledge of
Allegiance was given.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Procter, Thomas, Weiler
Petersen (arrived 7:35 p.m.), Reilly (arrived 7:45 p.m.)
OLD BUSINESS - Mola Development (Continued from August 24, 1988)
Commissioner Weiler gave a brief recap. Osteen gave staff report indicating
a large portion of the proposed development is within Redevelopment Area
boundaries, therefore making it possible for the City to request funding
above that required by Quimby Act. General discussion was held among
commissioners and Osteen.
Chairman Reilly arrived, took gavel, and was briefed.
Discussion was opened to members of the audience.
Kirk Evans, Mola Development Corporation, discussed the proposed project, the
amenities and compromises, the 4.5 - 5 million dollar golf course, and the
value of Gum Grove Park. Mola has agreed to accept Mr. Knight's appraisal
figures of 235,000 per acre and 34 million dollars for the whole project,
making Gum Grove Park worth 2.25 million. Project could accommodate 6.8
acres for Gum Grove Park.
The following residents spoke regarding the Mola Project, and more
specifically, Gum Grove Park, with commissioners and Kirk Evans speaking
intermittently to answer questions and concerns:
Joyce Risner, 845 Driftwood Avenue
Mario Voce, 730 Catslina Avenue
Sally Hirsch, 1325 Crestview Drive
Jim McNerney, 1771 Crestview Drive
Laird Mueller, 142 11th Street
Cliff Dahlin, 1713 Coral Place
Suzanne Andre, 1300 Crestview Drive
Reilly Forsythe, 523 Riviera Drive
Helen Wilson, 252 17th Street
Alice Davis, ~24 4th Street
Ken Kroft, 1005 Crestview Drive
Miriam Kelly, 1125 Catalina Drive
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Commissioner Weiler moved:
1. To recommend that City Council approach the Kola Corporation to
obtain the maximum amount of preservation of Gum Grove Park,
consistent with their current development plans, and to secure the
full amount of the park, if possible.
2. To recommend that City Council approve the project, with dedication
fees between 1.133 million dollars and $1,332,062, with the balance
of credits provided as in Hr. Knight's report, so long as we have
the agreement of Hr. Evans and Hola that they won't contest the
appraisal as far as those fees.
Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion. Discussion followed among the
commissioner and Osteen, with Kirk Evans commenting also. The motion was
unanimously approved.
Items VII B. (Summer Program), C. (Zoeter Field), and D. (HcGaugh Pool)
under Old Business, were combined with Osteen stating that it was a wonderful
summer. Commissioner Reilly commented that Zoeter Field looks wonderful, the
Summer Program was a success, and HcGaugh Pool was well used.
Petersen moved, Weiler second, to adjourn the meeting at 10:05 p.m. It was
unanimously approved.
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