PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES

ADVISORY COMMISSION

MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 2, 1999 MEETING

Roll Call

Present: Chairperson Dunbabin, Commissioners Abrams, Gonzales, Frances

Absent: Commissioner Kuh

Staff: Rooney, Flaherty

Approval of November and December 1998 Minutes

Motion: "To approve as submitted." Gonzales/Frances

Ayes - Dunbabin/Frances/Gonzales

Abstain - Abrams

Matters for Commission Consideration

A. Election of Officers:

Motion: "To elect Sam Abrams as Chairperson". Gonzales/Frances - All Ayes

Motion: "To elect Sal Gonzales as Vice Chair". Francis/Abrams - All Ayes

B. 1997 Plan for Hermosa Valley Park Renovation

Motion: "To approve list as drafted in 1997 with amendments identified in bold

below":

Recommended Valley Park Improvements

Facility/Area	Commission recommendation
Restrooms	Renovate or replace existing restrooms. Bring to ADA standards. Design restroom so doors face the playground equipment.
Walkways	Renovate walkways only as required to meet ADA standards. Consider using concrete to reduce trip hazards (Council wanted asphalt at last review).
Landscaping	Improve park perimeter with landscaping. Delete item to plant mature trees around the soccer field. Address erosion issues in the park.
Basketball Court	Resurface/improve existing courts. Consider erecting lower standards for youngsters.
Picnic Facilities	Renovate picnic areas and equipment. Install additional tables and benches.
Cement area (northwest side)	Incorporate a park facility with a cement track and pad to accommodate: tricycle riding, volleyball and placement of birthday party bounce toys.
Irrigation	Design and renovate sprinkler system as needed. Crown soccer/baseball field for improved drainage.

Motion: Frances/Abrams - All Ayes

1. Selection of Subcommittee for Millennium Celebration Logo Design Contest (Youth)

Motion: To assign Commissioners Gonzales and Dunbabin as judges for the logo design competition.

Frances/Abrams - All Ayes

D. Memorial Donation Program: Parks

Motion: "To approve the 1999 Parks Donation List".

Abrams/Gonzales - All Ayes

E. South Bay Free Clinic Lease Renewal for Room 7 & 11 in the Community Center

Motion: "To approve the lease agreement between the City and the South Bay

Free Clinic for the use of Rooms 7 & 11 in the Community Center".

Gonzales/Frances - All Ayes

Note to Staff: Community Center Master Plan Workshop - Put on April, 1999 Tentative Future Agenda.

Adjournment: 8:25 PM

Abrams/Frances - All Ayes

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