PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCESADVISORY COMMISSIONMINUTES OF JANUARY 21, 1998 MEETING

Roll Call

Present: Chairperson Dunbabin, Commissioners Abrams, Gonzales, Kuh

Absent: Commissioner Aronoff

Staff: Rooney, Flaherty

Approval of December 17, 1997 Minutes

Motion: "To approve as submitted."

Abrams/Gonzales All Ayes

Matters for Commission Consideration

Saint Patrick's Day Parade and Festival: March 14, 1998

Public Comments: Travers Devine addressed the Commission, requesting approval of the event.

Motion: "Approve staff recommendations to: 1) Hold parade and festival; 2) Use the Clark Building, on February 28, 1998 for the "Hooley" fundraiser; and, 3) Forward this item to the City Council for final review and approval of funding considerations and event contract (requirements detailed in item)."

Kuh/Abrams All Ayes

Fee and Use Policy for Hermosa Valley Park Soccer Field Youth Club Soccer Teams

Motion: "Approve staff recommendation for local Youth Club soccer teams to use the Hermosa Valley Park Soccer Field."

Abrams/Kuh All Ayes

Annual Parks Donation List

Motion: "Approve staff recommendation of the 1998 Donation List for Parks and Recreation Facilities as submitted."

Gonazles/Kuh All Ayes

1998 United States Surfing Federation Surfing Contest

Motion: "Approve request to: 1) Conduct an amateur surfing contest (south of the Pier) on Sunday, March 1, 1998 from 7 AM - 4:30 PM; 2) Waive the per participant/spectator fees; and, 3) Forward item to City Council for final review and approval of an event contract (requirements detailed in item)."

Gonzales/Abrams All Ayes

Staff Notes

• Facility use hours were down in December from FY 96-97 to FY 97-98. Staff to determine what the differences were.

• Send a memorandum to City Council regarding the Commission's desire to explore the Prospect School issue.

• Public Works to provide a small low cost "L-shaped" barrier at the south side of Clark Field to limit access to the retaining wall at the park entrance. The Clark Field Subcommittee and the Commission will consider all park perimeter issues during the Master Planning process for the park.

Motion to adjourn: Abrams/Kuh All Ayes

Adjourned: 8:10 p.m.

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