PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
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Roll Call
Present: Commissioners Bell, Francis, Fishman, Hollander and Sigler
Staff: Burrell, Portela
Motion: "To approve as submitted."
Hollander/Francis - All Ayes
Public Comment
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Correspondence
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Matters for Commission Consideration
City Manager's Report
April 2003 Activity Report (PDF File)
The Community Resources Department budget was discussed: 1) City Council decided that they didn't want a community picnic this year and directed $1,000.00 of the picnic funds for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to officially open Valley Park and, 2) New flooring for Room 5 and new playground equipment is in the new budget.
Commissioner's Reports
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City Tree Subcommittee Report - Sigler
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The Tree Committee met last night (6/2) and discussed various items. The committee will review restructuring the tree code by adding the better parts of other cities' codes to enhance the variety of trees for Hermosa Beach. They discussed a project for the beautification of Aviation by asking businesses to help funding if approved.
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Hermosa Arts Foundation Report - Hollander
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Redondo Beach High School will be holding an art show at the Community Theater showcasing the work of their students on June 6-8. The Last Puppet Show "Coyote Tails" will be performed June 28th. By e-mailing HBMonique@aol.com, you can obtain a brochure listing free programs for children during the summer.
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Museum Subcommittee Report - Fishman/Hollander
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The historic museum's "surf theme" fundraiser was a huge success. It raised over $5,000 and the museum also raised another $2,000 at Fiesta Hermosa. They were also approved for a grant to obtain a consultant to help show them how to preserve artifacts. The historic committee meets the 3rd Wednesday evening of each month.
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Senior Activities Subcommittee Report - Fishman/Francis
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Steve Francis reported that, along with Shaunna Donahue, they held a workshop to gather information from seniors in attendance to find out what is needed to enhance senior activities. A volunteer program for seniors was brought up and it was suggested that they be referred to our non-profit organizations such as the Historical Society, the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation, Friends of the Park, etc.
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Community Picnic Report -
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Steve Burrell informed the Commission that the Community Picnic would not take place. Instead, the City Council has decided to hold a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Valley Park on July 12th, 2003 at 11:00 AM.
Items Requested by Commissioners
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Other Matters
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Friends of the Park Meeting
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This is a reminder that the first "Friends of the Park" meeting will be held on Monday, June 16th, 2003 at 7:00 pm in the Community Center, Room 4.
Motion: "To Adjourn"
Francis/Hollander - All Ayes
Adjournment: 8:05 p.m.
