Parks and Recreation Minutes, October 1, 2002

PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 1, 2002 MEETING

Roll Call

Present: Chairperson Bell, and Commissioners Francis, Fishman, Hollander, and Sigler

Staff: Rooney

Approval of Minutes: September 3, 2002

Motion: "To approve as submitted."

Francis/Hollander - All Ayes

Public Comment

Elaine Doerfling, President of the Women's Club, announced the upcoming pancake breakfast, October 20th, at the Clark Building (8:00 a.m. to noon).

Eleanor Lynn addressed the Commission to request additional activities for seniors.

Correspondence

Letter from Hermosa Beach Little League requesting that the Park and Recreation Commission consider a proposal to: 1) renovate the two existing dirt infields at Clark Stadium, 2) repair the grass area on the perimeter of the infields, and 3) upgrade the sprinkler heads throughout the entire grass area.

Jim Lissner addressed the Commission to request that conduits for cables be installed for the purpose of videotaping games at the main diamond.

Motion: "To approve the proposal for renovation, repair and upgrade of the two dirt infields and forward to City Council for review and final approval."

Fishman/Sigler - All Ayes

Matters for Commission Consideration

  1. Preliminary Discussion of Municipal Swimming Pool (PDF File)

    Ashley-Michele Ommen addressed the Commission to support her proposal to build a municipal swimming pool in Hermosa Beach.

    Jim Lissner addressed the Commission supporting the concept that there are ample funds in the City's budget for such a project.

    Motion: "Staff recommends examining potential City programs at existing public pools and preparing a cost analysis and a list of alternative locations for a municipal pool."

    Sigler/Bell

    Ayes: Bell, Fishman, Hollander, Sigler

    No: Francis

  2. Consideration of Adding Aesthetic Lighting to Municipal Pier (PDF File)

    Motion: "Staff recommends approval of adding lighting fixtures to the north and south side of pier."

    Hollander/Francis - All Ayes

Staff Notes

Staff will examine senior citizen activities and compare Hermosa Beach offerings to other local cities.

Staff will provide Commissioners with a budget overview as it relates to Parks and Recreation projects and programs.

Other Matters

Motion: "To Adjourn"

Francis/Hollander - All Ayes

Adjournment

8:35 PM