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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/23/2013 - PB&R Commission 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