PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE APRIL 1, 2003 MEETING
Roll Call
Present: Commissioners Bell, Francis, Fishman, Hollander and Sigler
Staff: Burrell, Portela
Motion: "To approve as submitted."
Francis/Fishman - All Ayes
Public Comment
N/A
Correspondence
N/A
Matters for Commission Consideration
Motion: "To approve the request from Los Angeles County to sign the MOU and participate in the promotion of common recreational goals shared by Los Angeles County cities".
Hollander/Fishman - All Ayes
Commissioner's Reports
Clark Field/Sports Field Subcommittee Report - Bell/Fishman
Baseball/softball games are in full swing. Everyone is pleased with the infield irrigation.
Hermosa Arts Foundation Report - Hollander
The Foundation didn't get the Getty grant but will resumit to other foundations. The last performance of "The Last Puppet Show" will be April 26th. The National Puppet Guild will be there using both theaters for the young and teens. It should be a great end to a wonderful season of puppetry.
Museum Subcommittee Report - Fishman/Hollander
There will be a fundraiser for the Surf Museum on Saturday, May 17th from 5 to 10 pm. May 3rd will be a volunteer workday to clean and maintain the new area of the historical museum with a portion going to the surf museum.
Senior Activities Subcommittee Report - Fishman
A meeting will be planned with senior representatives to ask them what type of activities they would like to see in their community.
Valley Park Subcommittee Report - Francis
The park should be ready in time for the June 28th campout. There is a maintenance period on the lawn and the soccer field may be the last portion of the park to open.
Items Requested by Commissioners
A subcommittee for the Community Picnic will be comprised of Francis and Hollander.
Designate a subcommittee for Playground Equipment headed by Bell and Hollander.
Francis/Fishman - All Ayes
Howard Fishman brought up the idea of a "Blue Star" program to show support for members of the community serving in the armed forces. This will be brought before the next City Council meeting.
He also suggested that we create a "Friends of Park & Recreation" non-profit foundation to raise money for playground equipment and requested that it appear as an agenda item at the next Commission meeting.
Other Matters
Motion: "To Adjourn"
Hollander/Francis - All Ayes
Adjournment: 8:00 p.m.
