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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
6:00 PM
Civic Center Counci Chambers
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648-2702
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Kreitz called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Carchio (arrived at 7:22 pm), Cuzzacrea, Gasparian, Kaub, Kreitz, Mantini, Miller, Sterud. Thiel
Schuetz (excused)
STAFF PRESENT: Janer, Nashyn Saco, David Dominguez, Chris Slama, Charlene PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Commissioner Mantini
PRESENTATIONS:
Oath of Office:
Gomez administered the Oath of Office to Commissioner Bridget Kaub, representative of the Huntington Beach City School District, and Commissioner Miller, representative of the Huntington Beach Union High School District.
MINUTES:
MOTION: Ammissioner antide to approve the minutes ocea ber ber 20nd. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Cuzzacrea, Gasparian, Kreitz, Mantini, Thiel
Noes:
Abstain: Kaub, Miller, Sterud
Absent:
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PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Kim Kramer suggested naming the new art project at the Senior Center in Central Park in memory of Michael Rodgers. Mr. Kramer stated that he feels Mr. Rodgers legacy should remain with the seniors, not parks.
Dennis Bauer represented the American Legion Post 133, providing history on the Post, current events and upcoming activities.
Russ Dohrmann also spoke on behalf of the American Legion Post 133.
Robert Dettloff spoke in support of memorializing Michael Rodgers at the Senior Center in Central Park, and suggested the installation of a plaque.
Jerry Person, historian for the City of Huntington Beach, supported naming the parkland at 1706 Orange as the 17* Street Park. Furthermore, Mr. Person requested that the park and buildings be named separately.
Amory Hansen was in support of Item G-1, the recommendation by the Park Naming & Memorials Committee to name the parkland at 1706 Orange Avenue the Michael E.
Rodgers Park in recognition of Mr. Rodgers' many years of service to the City.
Jim McKay spoke in support of changing the name of the parkland at 1706 Orange Avenue to the 17" Street Park. Mr. McKay felt that the building should be named after Michael Rodgers.
Richardson Gray urged the Commission to preserve the name of 17* Street Park.
Cindy Motis spoke in support of naming the parkland the 17' Street Park and also supported naming something at the current Senior Center in Central Park after Michael Rodgers.
Barbara Haynes spoke in support of retaining the 17' Street Park name, and suggested naming the building "Rodgers Center" or having something named at the new senior center in honor of Michael Rodgers.
Gloria Alvarez spoke in support of the name "17'h Street Park" for the former Rodgers Center site. Ms. Alvarez referenced historical documentation provided to Commission, which referenced the name, 17* Street Park.
Robert Redaelli spoke regarding bringing bocce ball to Huntington Beach. He provided an informational packet to Commission.
Michelle Marciniec spoke in support of an alternative action to return the name of the park to the 17' Street Park. Ms. Marciniec felt that Mr. Rodgers should be honored at the Senior Center in Central Park. Additionally she asked that Commission approve the Adopt-a-Park Project program.
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lark Rafter. a Fountain Vallev resident. spoke in support of brinaina bocce ball 1 untinaton Beach. He requested that Commission consider tournament auality courts fo potential national tournament play.
John Redaelli spoke in support of bring bocce ball courts to Huntington Beach. Mr.
Redaelli stated that he is the author of the hand out previously provided by public speaker, Robert Redaelli
Orange Avenue.
Fran Varga spoke in dissention of the proposed action for Item G-1, the naming of the parkland at 1706 Orange Street as the Michael E. Rodgers Park. Ms. Varga felt it should be named the 17 Street Park. Ms. Varga thanked Community Services Director Janeen Laudenback for keeping the residents in the vicinity of the park updated on the activities related to this subject and wished her well in retirement.
Chris Varga urged the City to name the parkland the 17" Street Park and to name an area of the Senior Center in Central Park after Michael Rodgers. Mr. Varga felt that the building should be removed and the parcel returned to a viable park for the community.
Barbara Robinson spoke on the history of the parkland at 1706 Orange Avenue. Ms.
Robinson felt that the parkland should be named the 17' Street Park and any buildings on the property could be named separately.
Andrissa Dominguez felt that locals have always referred to the parkland at Orange 1706 Orange Avenue as the 17* Street Park and that it should be named as such.
Mary DeGuelle spoke of her history with the parkland at 1706 Orange Avenue. She felt that it should be reverted back to a park and named the 17" Street Park.
DIRECTOR/MANAGER ITEMS:
Dominguez reported that recommendations from the Fountain Valley School District and the Westminster School District for Commission representatives will go before City Council on November 20, 2017 for approval consideration.
Dominguez further reported that no working meeting will be held in December. A holiday gathering will be held at Cruisers in downtown Huntington Beach. More information will Lastly, Dominguez stated that a revised agenda was distributed and posted in accordance with the Brown Act to reflect the appointments of Commissioners Miller and and also to include a staff report for item G-1 which was inadvertently missing from the original agenda packet
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PUBLIC INPUT MEETING - None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
Rodgers Seniors' Center Naming - Dominguez provided a background report on how the naming of the parkland at 1706 Orange Avenue was vetted through Commission as requested by City Council. The Park Naming & Memorials Committee (PN&MC) met on August 1, 2017. A presentation was given by Historic Resources (HRB) Board Chair, Kathie Schey on the history of property referred to as "Block 417" and an overview of Michael E Rodgers' accomplishments in the City. Ms. Schey provided a report prepared v the HRB that indicates a name was never officially given to the parkland. Domingue urned the floor over to Commissioner Miller, who served as Chair of the PN&M ommissioner Miller conveyed the tough decision the Committee had to make anc outlined the process they used in looking at the parkland and the buildings as a whole and as separate naming possibilities.
Dominguez reviewed the full motion and action taken by the Committee. Discussion continued on naming options for Michael Rodgers at the new Senior Center in Central Park, whether the parkland at 1706 Orange Avenue and the building should be named the same or separately, the estimated costs of refurbishment or demolition of the buildings, and the public process. Laudenback stated that staff would have to work with the HB Council on Aging (HBCOA) regarding any potential naming opportunities for Mr.
Rodgers at the new senior center.
MOTION: Commissioner Mantini motioned to not approve the recommended action and to refer the naming of the parkland located at 1706 Orange Avenue to the PN&MC for further review until such time that the function of the park is decided upon.
Commissioner Carchio seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued on the motion, the naming process, and the future uses of the parkland. Commissioner Kaub voiced her concern about the wording of the motion including language to keep the item with the PN&MC until a decision regarding the use of the parkland is made. Her concern is the length of time it could take to decide upon a use for the land and the item remaining with the PN&MC during that lengthy process Commissioner Carchio agreed and asked to withdraw his second of the motion.
Discussion proceeded on the process and appropriate language for the motion.
AMENDED MOTION: Commissioner Mantini amended the motion to accept the Alternative Action in the staff's Request for Action report as written.
Action states: to not approve the recommended action and to refer the naming of the parkland located at 1706 Orange Avenue to the PN&MC for further review - removing the wording "until such time that the function of the park is decided upon" from the original motion. Commissioner Gasparian seconded the motion.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: asparian. Kreitz. Mantini. Sterud. Thie
Noes: archio. Cuzzacrea. Kau
Abstain: Miller
Absent: Schuetz
Adopt-a-Park Project Program - Dominguez provided information on the program MOTION: Commissioner Cuzzacrea motioned to approve the Adopt-a-Park Project program as presented. Commissioner Kaub seconded the motion.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Carchio, Cuzzacrea, Gasparian, Kaub, Kreitz, Mantini, Miller, Sterud, Thiel Abstain:
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Rodgers Seniors' Center Site Re-Use - Dominguez reported that City Council directed staff to program the facility in the interim while a re-use of the site is being determined.
The item will go through the public process, including notices to residents within 1000 feet of the parkland, a notice in the local newspaper, and various other methods.
HB Equestrian Center - Day of the Horse will be celebrated on December 16 at the Equestrian Center from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. The event will feature food, family fun, and horse-related activities.
funtington Central Park Permanent Parking Lot - The concept plan has beer approved by City Council and will go before the Design Review Board on November 9 2017. Dominguez provided an outline of the process going forward.
Huntington Central Park East Parking Lot - Dominguez provided a general update on the refurbishment of the parking lot in front of the Park Bench Café. The project will address the ponding issues. Staff is trying to schedule the project to take advantage of the Café's downtime to limit the impact on business.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
COMMISSION BUSINESS: None
COMMISSION AND STAFF COMMENTS:
commissioner Carchio thanked Laudenback and Dominguez for their presentation a ity Council and for all of the hard work put into bringing the All-Inclusive Park to fruition Dominguez announced a "Save the Date" for December 3, 2017 at 1 PM for the groundbreaking of the All-Inclusive Park, stating that it will be held on National Chair Kreitz thanked Laudenback for all she has done for the Department and the City, especially through lean times and wishes her well in retirement.
ITEMS DISTRIBUTED TO COMMISSION: None
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business, Commissioner Carchio moved for adjournment at 7:57 pm.
Submitted by:
David C. Dominguez
ecretar
ommunity Services Commissio
By: Charlene Gomez
Recording Secretary