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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
October 23, 2013 – 11:32AM
1) CONVENE MEETING OF THE PARKS BEACHES & RECREATION
COMMISSION TO ORDER – 11:32AM.
2) ROLL CALL
Present: Tom Anderson, Chair
Walt Howald
Roy Englebrecht (arrived @ 11:40am)
Jack Tingley
Absent: Ron Cole, Vice Chair
Kathy Hamilton
Marie Marston
Staff: Laura Detweiler, Recreation & Senior Services Director
Teri Craig, Administrative Assistant
Celeste Jardine-Haug, Senior Services Manager
3) NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
4) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Diane Edmonds commented on the Blackball Meeting held earlier in the week. She stated that she
wanted the rules to apply to everybody including body surfers.
Bob Cook stated that everyone deserves equal time at the Wedge. He went on to say that body
surfers monopolize their use because of the rules that are in place now. He noted that over 2000
people have signed on to the petition and that they are willing if it becomes necessary to file a
lawsuit. He would like the rules to change back to the way that they were 20 years ago.
Jim Mosher cautioned the Commission to avoid discussion of matters that might require future
action and limit the meeting to an informational tour.
5) TOUR OF THE OASIS SENIOR CENTER
Commissioner Howald introduced Friends of the OASIS President Kathy Stewart and former
President Ed Romeo and former Mayor Evelyn Hart to the Commission.
Director Detweiler commented on the state-of-the-art senior center and introduced Senior Services
Manager Celeste Jardine-Haug.
Manager Haug provided a tour to the Commission and public.
Mr. Romeo commented on the excellent qualifications of the staff noting that several of them are
gerontologists and the seniors utilizing OASIS are provided care by an extremely qualified and
helpful staff.
6) Adjournment: 12:10pm
Submitted by: ________
Teri Craig, Admin Assistant
Approved by:
Tom Anderson, Chair