PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES

ADVISORY COMMISSION

MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 19, 1997 MEETING

Roll Call

Present: Chairperson Mitchell, Commissioners Abrams, Aronoff, Dunbabin,

and Koppel

Staff: Rooney, Flaherty, Ernst

Approval of Minutes January 15, 1997

Motion: "To approve as submitted."

Aronoff/Dunbabin

Ayes: Abrams, Aronoff, Dunbabin, Mitchell,

Abstain: Koppel

Correspondence:

Letter from the California Association of Park and Recreation Commissioners and Board Members announcing Steve Crecy as retired Commissioner of the Year from Southern California.

Citizen Comments:

Donley Falkenstien: 1412 Palm Drive

Said he was shocked that the Commission was reviewing six (6) new special events slated for the 1997 season stating that it was difficult to defend against all six (6) at once and objected to discussion of these events at this time.

Matters for Commission Consideration

1997 Commercial Event Applications

West Coast Artists - Art Festival - June 28-29

Ronda Mills of West Coast Artists addressed the Commission on behalf of the event.

Citizen Comments:

Shirley Cassell - 611 Monterey Blvd.

She would like to see that all vendors participating in the art festival have a Hermosa Beach business license. She also stated that an event like this may take business away from local merchants.

Donley Falkenstien - 1412 Palm Drive

Supports the festival and location and has no problem with a "true art fair" stating that it would be better than the Fiesta.

Motion: "To approve staff recommendation to hold the West Coast Artists

Festival on June 28-29, 1997."

Aronoff/Abrams All Ayes

CE Sports - 4-Person Volleyball Tournament - July 12-13

Gene Le Duff of CE Sports addressed the Commission on behalf of the event.

Citizen Comments:

Shirley Cassell - 611 Monterey Blvd.

She was concerned that the event promoter was not paying parking fees and that a portion of the beach was going to be closed off.

Donley Falkenstien - 1412 Palm Drive

Concerned about how many parking spaces will be utilized and the amount of beach advertising space that will be used for this event. He does not like the idea of advertisers making money from the use of public property. Another concern was the position of the speakers (towards the ocean, per event spokesperson) and that the site be returned to its original condition as soon as possible after the event.

Jennifer Pauts - Palm Drive at 14th Street

Stated that there was a lot to discuss on this agenda. She wanted to know who enforces the rules. The sound system (speakers) was turned up too loud in the past and that there was too much advertising on the beach. Also would like to see shuttle service for this event as to help alleviate parking problems near the beach.

Motion: "To approve staff recommendation to hold the CE Sports 4-

Person Volleyball Tournament on July 12-13, 1997."

Aronoff/Koppel All Ayes

AVP - U. S. Volleyball Championships - July 25-27

Jon Stevenson of the AVP addressed the Commission on behalf of the event.

Citizen Comments:

Donley Falkenstien - 1412 Palm Drive

Concerned with "wholesale prostitution" of the beach and unhappy about heavy equipment on the beach. He said the AVP drove equipment along the beach from Manhattan Beach. Stated that the AVP violated OSHA regulations. Stated that the beach was not restored until Friday last summer. Dared the Commission to disapprove of at least one (1) event. Stated there is excessive advertising and too many inflatables on the beach.

Shirley Cassell - 611 Monterey Blvd.

Concerned that the beach is being taken away from us and no vehicles should be allowed on the beach.

Jennifer Pauts - Palm Drive at 14th Street

Does not approve of this event. Hoped the Commission would not decide about events that night.

Motion: "To approve staff recommendation to hold the AVP - U. S.

Championships on July 25-27, 1997."

Koppel/Aronoff All Ayes

WPVA - Women's Pro Volleyball Tournament - August 9-10

Gordie Mahon from the WPVA addressed the Commission on behalf of the event.

Citizen Comments:

Shirley Cassell - 611 Monterey Blvd.

Praised the WPVA on their organization and what a great job the women do. Commented that the set-up and tear-down time was shorter than most tournaments.

Motion: "To approve staff recommendation to hold the WPVA Volleyball

Tournament on August 9-10, 1997."

Dunbabin/Koppel All Ayes

Event Productions, Inc. - Cuervo Volleyball Tournament, August 23-24, 1997.

Charles Saikley represented Event Productions and addressed the Commission on behalf of the event.

Citizen Comments:

Shirley Cassell - 611 Monterey Blvd.

In favor of amateur tournament (for the people) and likes this group very much.

Betty Martin - 27th Street

Was angered by the negative public comments made about beach events. Supports special events in the City, especially the ones on the beach, and looks forward to them every year. Says she is proud of these events.

Motion: "To approve staff recommendation to hold the Event Productions,

Inc. Cuervo Volleyball Tournament on August 23-24, 1997."

Abrams/Koppel All Ayes

MESP - Sprint Triathlon, October 12, 1997

Michael Epstein of MESP addressed the Commission on behalf of the event.

Motion: "To approve staff recommendation to hold the MESP - Sprint

Triathlon on October 12, 1997."

Aronoff/Abrams All Ayes

Staff Note: Staff to provide a parking plan for each event to Council.

South Bay Free Clinic Lease Renewal for Rooms 7 and 11 in the Community Center.

Motion: "To approve staff recommendation to renew lease for Rooms

7 and 11 in the Community Center."

Aronoff/Koppel All Ayes

Commissioner Requests:

Chairperson Mitchell requested a report from Public Works on the condition of the windmill in Greenwood Park at the March 19, 1997 meeting.

Park Master Plan Subcommittee

Motion: "To request approval from City Council to hire a consultant to

develop conceptual plans for Valley Park."

Mitchell/Koppel All Ayes

Citizen Comments:

Harold Cohen - La Playita Restaurant - 37 - 14th Street

Requested that the City put lighting in Noble Park.

Superintendent Flaherty reported that he is budgeted to install tree lights this fiscal year.

Motion to adjourn: Koppel/Aronoff All Ayes

Adjourned: 10:25 p.m.