HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks Minutes 01/19/2017PORT ANGELES PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
January 19, 2017
CALL TO ORDER — REGULAR MEETING:
Chairperson Shargel called the regular meeting of the Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission to order at 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Commissioners Kirsch, Shargel, Sinton & Sutcliffe; Student Representative Palenga.
Members Absent: Commissioners Peterson & Pittis; Student Representative Brandon.
Staff Present: Director Delikat & Secretary Boone.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
It was moved by Sinton and seconded by Sutcliffe to approve the Dec. 15 regular meeting minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
FINANCE & PACKET ITEMS:
Director Delikat reviewed the 2016 year end expenditure and revenue reports. Delikat again stressed the need to continue to
increase the maintenance budgets because of aging facilities and infrastructure.
LATE ITEMS:
None.
LEGISLATION:
None.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT (PowerPoint Presentation):
1. Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Director Jessica Elliott
Director Delikat gave a brief background introduction on the City's relationship and history with the Port Angeles Fine Arts
Center (PAFAC). He then introduced Director Jessica Elliott who spoke about PAFAC's priorities and plans moving
forward. The PAFAC hired a consulting company to help redevelop their strategic plan, goals, and mission statement. Their
priorities moving forward will be: finding creative ways to prevent vandalism, theft, and other destructive acts to the outdoor
art; becoming more accessible so that people with disabilities or limitations are able to enter the park and attend events;
developing a park plan and a task force to help with their vision; creating programs to involve youth with art and the
outdoors; continuing with transparency and community involvement; and developing ideas for the continued growth of the
outdoor theater programs.
2. Port Angeles Police Chief Brian Smith
Chief Smith addressed the recent ordinance change which bans camping on City property without prior approval from the
Parks & Recreation Director. Chief Smith said that as a property owner, the City cannot allow camping or encampments on
its properties. This ordinance now backs up the Police Department and gives them power to remove a camp or encampment if
necessary. The Police Department's goal is voluntary compliance and they are doing outreach and making contact with
people who are using City properties for camping or encampments. The ordinance change allowed the Police Department to
do a better job to protect our resources and improve quality of life.
3. Civic Field Updates
The purchase of the new SportaFence fencing system was approved by Council during the January 17 meeting. The next
major project will be re -roofing the stadium, followed by painting and cleaning up the facility. A new flashing crosswalk will
be installed crossing Race Street near the Skate Park using $7,500 from REET funding.
4. Other Items
a. City Pier Master Plan: Delikat will meet with Nathan to discuss the process which will involve going through the
Commission for review and a recommendation.
b. Georgiana Playground: The new playground equipment arrived and construction to install it will begin in early April.
c. Lincoln Park Nature School: A resident named Anya Samawicz has applied for nonprofit status to open up an
outdoor preschool. She has been in discussions with Delikat regarding an agreement for the use of Lincoln Park and
possibly one of the buildings at Lincoln Park.
d. BMX RFP Process: Delikat reviewed the timeline with the Commissioners of the due dates and interviews for BMX
RFP respondents.
e. Naming/Renaming Parks: Delikat said there will be three naming/renaming applications legislation items during the
February 16 meeting. He will then take those recommendations to the first Council meeting in March.
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f. Commissioner Interviews: Interviews will take place during the regular February 16 meeting starting at 5 p.m. instead
of holding a special meeting on February 9.
Future Items
a. Feiro Marine Life Center Executive Director Melissa Williams
b. Commissioner Email Addresses
c. Memorial Program
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairperson Shargel adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
Next meeting is Febru 16, 2 7, in the Vern Burton Memorial Community Center meeting room #3 at 6:00 p.m.
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