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Seal Beach Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
June 26, 2002
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Schelly Sustarsic at 6:35 PM.
Commissioners present were Emily Frazier, Carla Watson, Lisa ChattIer and Andy Rohman
Flal! Salute
Approval of Al!enda
Approved and submitted
Approval of Minutes
Approved and su,bmitted
Oral Communications
None
Consent" Calendar
Accepted Receive and File status re{Jort, on Bixby Tennis Club status by Mark Vukojevic. The commission
wanted to know the specifics on the project and wanted a clarification. Kathleen McGlynn reported that the
project is in the 3rd stage of development. 1 st stage was the golf course, 2nd stage was the homes and the 3rd is
the tennis ,club. Carla Watson stated again she would like a detailed explanation of the project. Andy Rohman
stated that the cost we pay today would cost more tomorrow on the improvements made at the tennis club.
Schelly Sustarsic stated that there has to be more studies on the possible park designs.
Al!enda Items.
A. Middle School Dances. Recreation Supervisor, A. Kirk Zuniga, gave an oraI report of the dances
that were held during the past year. Kirk reported on the meeting with the PT A and the proposed
combination of the PT A and the Recreation Department working together for next year dances.
B. The concerns of the dances were individual number of students in the gym and the heat inside of the
gym. Kirk Zuniga reported that he is working with the school district to get better ventilation in the
gym.
C. Carla Watson felt it was great that our department was offering t~is activity for the middle school
and also felt that the Recreation Department was picking up the slack for the' school district, since
they do not run dances themselves. Carla also stated that our dances are a positive experience for the
middle school student
D. Shelly Sustarsic noted that the problems she saw 2 years ago were the dress code, the number of
people at the dances and refreshments. Kirk Zuniga reported that refreshments were served by
parent volunteers and the number of students at the dances were about 500 per dance. Kirk also
stated the Fire Marshall attended a dance and gave the clearance for the number of people at the
dances. Dress code is the same that is used at the middle schools. Kirk also passed out an
information flyer stating dress code, behavior and adult volunteers, who work the dance.
Director's Report
Captain John Schaefer reported that our department continues to get hammered by the school district after
every dance and that we should be aware of the schools concerns. He also gave an explanation of the
Recreation Departments move back to City Hall. Captain Schaefer also explained the 1000 hr. cap on PT
employees. Kathleen reported that all classes were up and running for the summer. Lisa Chattier voiced her
concern about not knowing sooner of the Departments move back to City Hall. John Schaefer explained the
time line of the move and felt one of our Department Staff could have notified the commission of the change.
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Commissioners Concerns
Carla Watson - Stated that Gum Grove park committee is hoping to have a report in September. She also
reported on the beach water quality and the 301(d) waiver from OCSD and had concerns that Seal Beach might
use this waiver. Captain John Schaefer stated the City is not using this waiver. The waiver has to do with the
dumping of live fecal bacteria in the ocean.
Emily Frazier - Had questions on the Tot lot at the pier and would like a time line of the repairs to be made.
Lisa Chattier - Wanted to know the status of the Edison park playground equipmerH. She also wants to know
what equipment is not up to code and if any equipment is to be retro fitted.
Schelly Sustarsic - none
Andy Rohman - none
Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned 7:29 PM
The Commission is dark for July and August
Next meeting Wednesday, September 25, 6:30 PM City Hall