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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Review, Accept and File.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
Refer to attached Director's Reports.
(June - July, July - August, 1988).
1. Director's Report
013
July 13, 1988
TO: DAVID BRADSTREET. PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
FROM: KEITH BEVERLY. MANAGEMENT ANALYST
MONTHLY REPORT FOR JUNE / JULY 1988
Once again, the Annual Carlsbad Triathlon was a notable success with 869
participants engaging in the grueling run, swim, and bike competition.
International entrants came from as far as Brazil with a multitude of nationwide
participants from throughout the United States. The Triathlon Federation has
rated the Carlsbad event within the top 40 Triathlons world-wide and seventh
(7th) within the State. CONGRATULATIONS to Sara Drapkin, Ken Price, and many
City staff members who have worked hard over the past years to stage such an
event as to gain world-wide recognition. Sincerest gratitude is also extended
to the many community volunteers and merchants who have contributed so much to
the Triathlon's success - it gets better every year! ;
Staff has assisted a Council Subcommittee to evaluate alternative financing
mechanisms in an effort to provide for a golf course and tennis complex
development. On July 12, 1988, the City Council unanimously recommended to place
a special T.O.T. Tax Increase on the ballot in the November election. If passed,
the increase is anticipated to finance a six to ten ($6 to $10) million golf and
tennis facility for the City of Carlsbad.
Parks staff have recently been working with Growth Management, Planning
Department, and the Engineering Department regarding the Pacific Rim Park Site.
Although still in the early stages of environmental review, Hillman Properties:
the new owners of the Pacific Rim Development, have prepared conceptual
development ideas for a twenty-four (24.25) acre community park. As part of the
growth management requirements, Hillman Properties must develop fifteen (15)
acres of their required twenty-four (24.25) acre park site. Once preliminary
staff review is completed, actual development plans will be determined after the
public review process is completed.
The Youth Summer Volleyball Camp at Stagecoach Park was recently completed with
over 30 individuals enjoying a week of skill training with the United States
Olympic NMKB'S Volleyball Team. Each participating individual was presented
with an eXCiting meaento - an official Olympic practice jersey.
The plans and specifications for the Pine Street Senior Center were approved by
the City Council July 12, 1988. The bidding process is scheduled to end August
24th and construction is anticipated to begin by late September 1988.
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c: Ray Patchett, City Manager
Frank Mannen, Assistant City Manager
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014
August 10. 1988
TO: DAVID BRADSTREET, PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
FROM: KEITH BEVERLY. MANAGEMENT ANALYST)^?
J»]STHLY REPORT FOR JULY / AUGUST 1988
Phase II construction of Calavera Hills Community Park is progressing on
schedule. The Community Center/gymnasium is approximately 70% complete and has
incorporated several changes over the Stagecoach Center. Although not a dramatic
change in design, the modifications will benefit the overall operation of the
facility. Completion of the Phase II Development is still slated for the early
months of 1989.
Plans and specifications for the rehabilitation of Chase Field have been
completed and approved by Council. Funding of one hundred thirty thousand
dollars ($130,000) for the project was made available through the Redevelopment
Agency and the Community Block Grant Program. Design plans include additional
landscaping, paving, irrigation, bleachers, picnic facilities, barbecues, and
bicycle racks.
Ninety-six (96) youngsters recently participated in the youth tennis daycamp
sponsored by the Recreation Division. Community youth, ages 8-14, improved their
tennis skills during the week long event held at the Carlsbad High School tennis
courts.
A record number of adult Softball teams signed up recently for the Carlsbad
winter league. A total of one hundred twenty four (124) men, women and coed
teams registered for play which begins the day after Labor Day weekend.
The Annual Carlsbad body surfing championships held August 5-6 hosted one hundred
ninety (190) entrants ranging in age from 12-50+. The winners received Boogie
Boards, swim fins and sportswear donated by Moray Boogie Boards, Churchhill fins
and Spankers Sportswear. Although the waves were small the weather conditions
were perfect.
Ground breaking ceremonies for the new Senior facility is scheduled for September
16th. A barbecue is planned for the festivities and current members of the
Carlsbad Senior Association will dine for free. A two dollar fee will be charged
for others who wish to partake. The ceremonies will begin at 4:00 p.m. at the
Pine Street location.
EXHIBIT 2
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