PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 4, 2003 MEETING
Roll Call
Present: Commissioners Bell, Francis, Fishman, and Hollander Sigler - absent
Staff: Burrell, Portela Rooney - absent
Motion: "To approve as submitted."
Hollander/Francis - All Ayes
Public Comment
N/A
Correspondence
N/A
Matters for Commission Consideration
-
Abel Ybarra addressed the Commission seeking approval of Aloha Days Longboard Surf Contest & Hawaiian Festival to include two (2) days of vendors and beach events.
Motion: "To approve the request from the Aloha Days Committee to hold their annual surf competition and "Aloha Days" Hawaiian Festival (vendor booths and beach events), Saturday and Sunday, August 9-10, 2003, to forward requests for fee waivers and funding to City Council for consideration, and to approve the event contract.
Francis/Hollander - All Ayes
-
Motion: "To approve the request from the Jazz Alumni Club members to use the Plaza for performances beginning at 1:00 P.M. each Thursday.
Fishman/Hollander - All Ayes
-
Mike Koverman addressed the Commission seeking approval of the renovation of the batting cages to be completed before the reopening of the Clark field on February 17th.
Motion: "To approve the request from Hermosa Beach Little League to renovate and expand the batting cages in Clark Field (amended plan as of 2/4/03) and forward to City Council for approval at the February 11, 2003 meeting."
Francis/Hollander - All Ayes
Staff Report(s)
-
South Park Climbing Wall Analysis
-
An analysis and comparison sheet regarding a climbing wall for South Park was discussed.
-
Senior Services Recommendations
-
An informative report regarding our current senior programs and excursions was discussed.
-
Aesthetic Lighting of Municipal Pier
-
The discussion regarding this report addressed the fact that the pier renovation will include lighting fixtures and should be addressed at a later date.
Commissioner's Reports
-
Clark Field/Sports Field Subcommittee Report - Bell/Fishman
-
The dirt is down and the irrigation issue is being addressed with the opening date for the field being February 17th, 2003.
-
Community Center Foundation Report - Hollander
-
James Blackman wants an okay to a preliminary investigation into renovations for the theater. This would include carpeting the south wing hallway, a dressing room, green room and new restroom.
-
Museum Subcommittee Report - Fishman/Hollander
-
The Historical Society's next meeting is February 19th, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. Their annual membership meeting will be Friday, March 7th, 2003. They will be having a fundraiser in May in the Community Center.
-
Senior Activities Subcommittee Report - Fishman
-
Commissioner Francis spoke about the joint meeting in Redondo Beach to discuss senior programs and combining efforts in the communities. It was suggested that we ask seniors what interests they have. Commissioner Fishman made suggestions regarding volunteer opportunities, a senior resource guide and keeping the exchange going between cities and their programs.
-
Valley Park Subcommittee Report - Francis
-
The walk-thru for Valley Park was held on Saturday, January 25th at 9:00 a.m. with approximately 20-25 people. The revised target date for completion is May 20th with minor changes in some plant relocations and selections and change in the wood treatment material to be considered at the February 25th City Council meeting.
Items Requested by Commissioners
A future agenda item to be considered is to create a procedure for shuttle service to summer events based on "numbers".
Other Matters
-
2003 Community Picnic
-
Commissioner Francis suggested that we reserve a day, start planning and present a preliminary report to City Council for their March meeting.
-
2003 Valley Park Campout
-
Commissioner Francis was very enthused with the Campout report and suggested that we go before the City Council for their March meeting.
Motion: "To Adjourn"
Francis/Hollander - All Ayes
Adjournment: 8:45 PM
