PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
MEETING OF TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2003
Roll Call
Present: Commissioners Francis, Fishman, Hollander, and Sigler Bell - absent
Staff: Burrell, Portela Rooney - absent
Motion: "To approve as submitted."
Francis/Hollander - All Ayes
Public Comment
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Correspondence
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Matters for Commission Consideration
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David Freedman addressed the Commission to support the Yesteryear Classic Car Club Display that has always had favorable responses from business owners and the public respectively.
Motion: "To approve the request from the Great Autos of Yesteryear Classic Car Club, a non-profit organization, to conduct a Car Club display on the Plaza, April 26, 2003 from 10 AM to 3PM and to waive the $1.20 per participant/ spectator fee. The approval also includes the insurance to include an A:VII rating. "
Hollander/Sigler - All Ayes
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Sand and Strand Parking Fee Waiver
Motion: "To approve the request from the Sand and Strand Committee to waive fees for the race to be held on Sunday, March 9, 2003 for the meters on both sides of Pier Ave. from Manhattan Ave. to Hermosa Ave. and Hermosa Ave. between 8th and 16th Streets from 10 AM to 12 Noon. The other waiver is for the downtown parking structure from 7 AM to 12 Noon, which the Commission has not recommended for approval. This motion is to be forwarded to City Council for final approval.
Staff Report(s)
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Gateway Signage
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Plans for "City of Hermosa Beach" signage was briefly discussed. There will be more input in the next couple of months.
Commissioner's Reports
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Clark Field/Sports Field Subcommittee Report
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Beginning in March there will be a new dirt infield and irrigation.
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Community Center Foundation Report - Hollander
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"Flanagan's Wake is the next theater production running from Jan. 21 through Feb. 2, 2003. The "Last Puppet Show" will be held Jan. 25th with three performances. "Dining Room" will play in mid-February with "Two Gentlemen of Verona" at the end of February.
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Museum Subcommittee Report - Fishman/Hollander
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The Historical Society held it's volunteer recognition dinner Dec. 18th with 75 to 100 people in attendance. Their next meeting is Jan. 15th at 6:30 p.m.
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Valley Park Subcommittee Report - Francis
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The walk-thru for Valley Park will be held on Saturday, January 25th at 9:00 a.m.
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City Tree Subcommittee Report - Sigler
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There will be an information-gathering meeting next week.
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Senior Activities Subcommittee - Fishman
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There will be a meeting January 15th with the city of Redondo Beach to discuss what senior services are available to us.
Items Requested by Commissioners
Hollander related the fact that South Park play equipment and the field area are being abused because of the heavy use during the closure of Valley Park. It was suggested that an inventory of the parks be discussed at the next meeting. Steve Francis suggested that once Valley Park is reopened, South Park could be closed for one month for reseeding.
Other Matters
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Motion: "To Adjourn"
Francis/Hollander - All Ayes
Adjournment: 7:45 PM
