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NORTHWEST QUADRANT SUBCOMMITTEE/ PARKS
ISSUES UPDATE (ACTION)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Establish a date to review, discuss and make recommendations
with regards to the Northwest Quadrant/Parks issues
subcommittee final report.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
Commissioner Knox requested a review and update of the status
of the subcommittee final report relating to the Northwest
Quadrant Park issues.
On May 15, the Parks and Recreation Commission initially
addressed this issue and recommended the Park Site and
Facility Planning Subcommittee review the City's adopted park
plan for the Northwest Quadrant and the concerns outlined by
a group of citizens (Exhibit 1).
On May 23, 1989, the group of concerned citizens in the
Northwest Quadrant requested the City Council to establish an
Ad-Hoc Citizens Committee of Northwest Quadrant citizens to
work with the Parks and Recreation Commission and staff to
develop a specific five (5) year plan for parks in the
Northwest Quadrant (Exhibit 2). By consensus, Council
determined that the Parks and Recreation Commission should
select a subcommittee to work with staff and representatives
of the Northwest Quadrant group to develop a specific five
year plan for parks in the Northwest Quadrant (Exhibit 3).
Members of the Commission's Park Site and Facility Planning
Subcommittee and representatives of the Northwest Quadrant met
approximately, once a week, from June 8, 1989 through August
17, 1989. During this period a great deal of information was
provided for the committee's discussion by staff. Summary
reports for each meeting (Exhibit 4) will provide a
summarization of topics of discussion, areas of concern, and
a general overview of the committee's efforts.
At the last meeting, discussion of a final report to the Parks
and Recreation Commission identified six (6) specific issue
statements to be addressed. The report format was to address
each issue statements with opinions of the committee as a
whole. It was discussed that opinions may differ, or be
similar in context. The co-chairpersons of the 1) Parks and
Recreation Commission Subcommittee and 2) Northwest Quadrant
citizens' group were to meet August 27, 1989 with the opinions
of the respective groups and formalize the report.
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It was anticipated the final report would be presented to the
Park and Recreation Commission during the September meeting.
The Commission subcommittee members have prepared opinions to
the issue statements (Exhibit 5), however, a response to the
issue statements from the Northwest Quadrant group has yet to
be received for a finalization of the Committee Report.
The Commission subcommittee co-chair has indicated the
Northwest Quadrant response will be received on or about
September 13, 1989. The Co-chair has also stated the
possibility of a subcommittee meeting to review a final report
after the regularly scheduled Parks and Recreation Commission
meeting of September 18, 1989. A verification of this
subcommittee meeting has not been submitted as of this agenda
bill.
EXHIBIT;
1. Parks and Recreation Agenda Bill #589-3
2. City Council Agenda Bill #10,045
3. City Council Minutes, Agenda Bill #10,045
4. Summary Reports
5. Northwest Quadrant/Park Issues Report
(Commission, Subcommittee)
PARK 6 RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL
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TITLE:
NORTHWEST QUADRANT PARK ISSUES
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
If the Commission concurs, direct the Park Site and
Facility Planning Subcommittee to meet with
representatives from the Northwest Quadrant and return
to the Commission with recommendations.
It is further recommended that the 1989 proposed Parks
and Recreation Element Revision be approved as submitted
with a condition that if any subsequent approved change
is to be made to the document it can be done by an
addendum at any time.
ITEM EXPLANATION!
During the Parks and Recreation Element Revision
presentation to the Commission in September, several
concerns were addressed to the Commission. Additional
concerns were addressed to the City Council regarding
Northwest Quadrant park concerns during the public
hearing for Zone Eight (8) .
Staff has prepared a report discussing those concerns and
reviewed them with members of the Park Site and Facility
Planning Subcommittee. The report is attached for your
review.
EXHIBIT;
1. Report - Northwest Quadrant Concerns, May 11, 1989
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TITLE:
CITIZEN REQUEST - NORTHWEST QUADRANT PARKS
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CITY ATTYAtiA^.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
To consider this request by a group of citizens in the Northwest
Quadrant and to take the appropriate action as determined by the City
Council.
ITEM EXPLANATION
A group of citizens in the Northwest Quadrant are requesting that the City
Council consider a proposal which is attached as Exhibit #1. The request
asks that an Ad Hoc Citizens Committee made up of residents from the
Northwest Quadrant be established to work with the Parks and Recreation
Commission and staff to develop a specific five year plan for parks in the
Northwest Quadrant.
It is requested by this group of citizens that the Parks and Recreation
Element review and approval be delayed until this Ad Hoc Citizens
Committee completes its work.
On May 15, 1989, the Parks and Recreation Commission considered this
item. The Commission voted to have the Parks and Recreation Park Site and
Facility Planning Subcommittee to review the City's adopted park plan for
the Northwest Quadrant and the concerns outlined by this group of
citizens. The Commission further recommended that the 1989 proposed Parks
and Recreation Element Revision should not be delayed depending the review
of this groups concerns. The Commission felt that should any changes need
to be made resulting from a review of these citizens concerns that an
addendum could be made to the Parks and Recreation Element at any time.
FISCAL IMPACT
None, pending action by the City Council
EXHIBITS
1. Citizen request regarding Northwest Quadrant Parks
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MINUTES
May 23, 1989 Page 5 COUNCIL
MEMBERS
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
11 . AB 010,043 - INITIATION OF EMINENT DOMAIN
PROCEEDINGS FOR PORTIONS OF POINSETTIA LAN£.
City Engineer Lloyd Hubbs gave the staff report as
contained In the Agenda Bill. Transparencies of the
Location map and the four parcels In this action were
shown.
Mayor Lewis opened the Public Hearing at 6:32 p.m., and
Issued the Invitation to speak. Since no one wished to
speak on this matter, the Public Hearing was closed.
It was noted that those who had previously filed
written requests to speak were not present to address
Council regarding the matter.
Council adopted the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 69-162, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS IN THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY
THEREOF, retaining special Counsel, and approving
deposits with the Court.
12. AB #10,044 - STREET NAME CHANGE FROM MISION
ESTANCIA TO CAMINO DE LOS COCHES - SNC-24.
Mike Holzmlller, Planning Director, gave the staff
report as contained In the Agenda Bill.
Mayor Lewis opened the Public Hearing at 6:35 p.m., and
Issued the Invitation to speak. Since no one wished to
speak on this matter, the Public Hearing was closed.
Council adopted the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-163, CHANGING MISION ESTANCIA TO
CAMINO DE LOS COCHES PURSUANT TO CITY COUNCIL POLICY
NO. 20.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
13. AB #10.045 - CITIZEN REQUEST - NORTHWEST QUADRANT
PARKS.
Don Jackson, 260 Normandy Lane, representing a group of
citizens In the Northwest Quadrant, referred to a
letter to the Council dated Hay 11, 1989, signed by the
citizens asking for an ad hoc committee of citizens from
the Northwest Quadrant to work with the Parks and
Recreation Commission and staff to develop a specific
five-year plan for parks In the Northwest Quadrant.
Mr. Jackson said that school land was counted at 100
percent In that Quadrant, and that land Is only
available 40 percent of the time. He added that there
Is some City-owned land In the Northwest Quadrant,
lagoons and forests that might afford an opportunity
for creative park sites.
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Lewis
Kulchln
Pettlne
Mamaux
Larson
Lewis
Kulchln
Pettlne
Mamaux
Larson
EXHIBIT 3
MINUTES
May 23, 1989 Page 6 COUNCIL
MEMBERS
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: (Continued)
Mario Monroy, 3610 Carlsbad Boulevard, stated these
citizens went to the County Assessor's office and found
all the land owned by the City of Carlsbad. They
Identified some parcels that might be used for parks
and some land that the City could sell, lease or trade
for funds for purchasing land. He referred to the four
or five acres by the duck landing at the Buena Vista
Lagoon; the Buena Vista Reservoir; land where the City
yards are located at the end of Oak Street, and the
Harding Street Senior Center area. Mr. Monroy
mentioned the park-In-1 leu funds available and the PFF
as a source of additional funding.
Jim Galser, 3340 Rldgecrest Drive, continued this
presentation, stating If this request went through the
public hearing process, a year would be lost, and that
was why these citizens were requesting the establishing
of an ad hoc committee of Northwest Quadrant residents
to work with staff and the Parks and Recreation
Commission to refine the five-year park plan for that
Quadrant. This would not be a permanent committee—
just six months, with volunteers.
Mr. Gaiser requested that the Parks and Recreation
Element review be delayed until the committee report Is
made and that both be done at the same time. He also
stated they wanted annual funding to Initiate any five-
year plan ultimately adopted. The citizens group also
would like consideration If a consultant or professional
was necessary to assist staff.
Tony Lawson, 2195 Basswood Avenue, stated he was
speaking for himself, although he was a member of the
Parks and Recreation Commission. He spoke In favor
of the ad hoc committee and staff recommendation.
Mr. Lawson encouraged the review of the Parks and
Recreation Element as It exists, stating that any
adjustments could be handled In an addendum later.
Mr. Lawson stated the Parks and Recreation Commission
wanted to work with this group from the Northwest
Quadrant and had requested their sub-committee to work
with them to address their concerns.
In answer to Council query regarding delaying the review
of the Parks and Recreation Element, the City Attorney
stated he would recommend against that, as the element
could be amended three times a year.
Council Member Mamaux stated that there was a
misunderstanding about the PIL fees and the sub-
committee could resolve the problems.
Council Member Larson said this group and the Parks and
Recreation sub-committee would work together and make
recommendations to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
He did not favor delaying the review of the Parks and
Recreation Element. He said the property the City owns
In this Quadrant Is tied Into different things and It
Is not quite as simple as sel11ng or trading land.
MINUTES
May 23, 1989 Page 7 COUNCIL
MEMBERS
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS; (Continued)
Mayor Lewis stated he would write a letter to the
Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Commission
asking for an ad hoc group to work with these citizens.
He also concurred that the Element should not be
delayed.
Council, by consensus, determined that the Parks and
Recreation Commission should select a sub-committee to
work with staff and representatives of the Northwest
Quadrant Group to develop a specific five-year plan for
parks In the Northwest Quadrant.
14. AB l»10,046 - PROJECT SELECTION FOR ENTITLEMENT
FUNDS - FIFTEENTH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM.
Patty Cratty, Senior Management Analyst, gave the staff
report as contained In the Agenda Bill. The list of
projects was shown on a transparency and shown by
preference on Exhibit 3 In the Agenda Bill.
John Burnett, 1970 E. Vista Way, Vista, representing
the North County Seniors In Action, referred to a
letter written to Council last week asking for
community support for their programs.
Alex Verducl, 4070 Mission Avenue, San Luis Rey,
representing Casa de Amparo, asked for funds for one bed
for one year, stating their center Is the only one for
abused children In the County.
In answer to Council query, the City Manager stated that
$12,000 has been Included In the budget for Casa de
Amparo.
Stephen Densham, 3965 Monroe, Chairman of the Housing
and Redevelopment Advisory Committee, stated the
Committee was working on a master plan for the
redevelopment area. He said the projects were
presented In the order of priority given them by the
Committee.
Manuel Valdez, 3603 Ames Place, representing the
Carlsbad Boys and Girls Club, told of the need for a
sprinkler system In the club, and asked for Council
consideration of their request.
Bill Saylor, 751 Crestvlew Road, Vista, representing the
Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad, told of the Increase In
the use of the swimming pool. He said the building Is a
wooden structure and they have been told to sprinkler the
pool facility to provide a safe environment.
The consensus of the Council was to use the block grant
funds for the street drain on Oak and Roosevelt; Casa
de Ampara one bedroom for a year and the handicap access
Council adopted the following Resolutions: (one motion)
RESOLUTION NO. 69-164, SELECTING SPECIFIC PROJECTS FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE 15TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM.
RESOLUTION NO. 69-165, APPROVING A STATEGY FOR THE
COMMUNMT UtVELOFMMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
Lewis
Kulchln
Pettlne
Mamaux
Larson
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June 12, 1989
TO: Mayor Lewis
Mayor Pro-Tern Kulchin
Council Member Mamaux
Council Member Pettine
Council Member Larson
FROM: Parks and Recreation Subcommittee/Northwest Quadrant Citizen Group
SUMMARY REPORT NORTHWEST QUADRANT PARK CONCERNS COMMITTEE MEETING 6/8/89
1. A complete list of Committee members and staff liaisons are attached. A
total of five (5) Northwest Quadrant Committee representatives plus
alternatives will be assigned at the next meeting. The chairpersons are:
Parks and Recreation Commission - Shirley Dahlquist-Bursvold
Northwest Quadrant - Mario Monroy
Shirley Dahlquist will chair the committee proceedings.
2. All votes taken by this committee will also (if necessary) identify the
minority opinion.
3. Committee procedures were reviewed, discussed and established as attached.
4. The following dates, times and places were established for future committee
meetings:
- June 15, 1989 - Heritage Hall - 7:00 p.m.
- June 22, 1989 - Heritage Hall - 7:00 p.m.
- June 29, 1989 - Heritage Hall - 7:00 a.m.
- July 06, 1989 - Heritage Hall - 7:00 a.m.
- Additional meetings are anticipated to be held on consecutive Thursdays
at Heritage Hall, 7:00 a.m.
5. Previous action by the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council
concerning the formation of this committee was reviewed and discussed.
6. A goal statement reflecting the purpose of this committee was established
as follows:
"To Discuss parks issues related to the Northwest Quadrant of
Carlsbad for recommendation to and consideration by the Parks and
Recreation Commission, and for the ultimate consideration by the City
Council."
*The committee encourages comments relating to committee proceedings.
c: Ray Patchett, City Manager
Frank Mannen, Assistant City Manager
Department Heads
Planning Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission
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June 19, 1989
TO: Mayor Lewis
Mayor Pro-Tern Kulchin
Council Member Mamaux
Council Member Pettine
Council Member Larson
SUMMARY REPORT OF NORTHWEST QUADRANT PARK CONCERNS COMMITTEE MEETING 6/15/89gB>
1. The Summary Report of the 6/8/89 meeting was amended to delete the
statement under item #1 that Shirley Dahlquist will chair the committee
proceedings. Margaret Brownley was added to the list of N.W. Quadrant
Citizens.
2. The procedural guidelines were amended to reflect that the committee would
only have six voting members. Representatives of the N.W. Quadrant were
identified as Don Jackson, Gini Morito and Mario Monroy. Alternates will
be Ramona Finilla and Mignon Bowen.
3. The committee toured the following sites in the N.W. Quadrant.
a. Buena Vista School play field
b. Pio Pico Park
c. The Community Garden
d. Parks and Recreation Administration Office
e. Oak Park
f. Lot adjacent to Fire Station #1
g. Buena Vista reservoir
h. Hosp Grove (duck feeding area and desiltation basin)
i. 405 Oak Street (Utilities and Maintenance yard)
j. Railroad R.O.W.
k. Pine School and Chase Field
4. The committee reviewed issues for discussion at subsequent meetings
(attached).
5. Next meeting - June- 22, 1989 - Heritage Hall, 7:00 p.m.
c: Ray Patchett, City Manager
Frank Mannen, Assistant City Manager
Department Heads
Planning Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission
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June 27, 1989
TO: MAYOR LEWIS
MAYOR PRO-TEM KULCHIN
COUNCIL MEMBER MAMAUX
COUNCIL MEMBER PETTINE
COUNCIL MEMBER LARSON
SUMMARY REPORT OF NORTHWEST QUADRANT PARK CONCERNS COMMITTEE MEETING 6/22/89^
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1. Ramona Finilla was in attendance and served as an alternate in the
committee proceedings in lieu of Gini Morito.
2. Committee discussion centered around park definitions and additional
information as outlined in the Parks and Recreation Elements of different
cities included in the agenda packets. After review of the various
elements, a general consensus of the committee suggested specific issues
for discussion by this committee were identified as:
A. Consider those neighborhoods which have the most serious park
deficiencies as those to receive tbe highest priority for park
acquisition and development.
B. Consider private park and recreational facilities, school
playgrounds and other public recreational land as being
partially acceptable in meeting neighborhood and community
park needs and in satisfying park standards.
3. The committee discussed the formation of a list of prioritized park
development projects to be presented and discussed at the next meeting.
4. Agenda items for the next meeting will also include:
A. Clarification of the Quimby Act.
B. Conditions and/or restrictions which apply to the sites
previously discussed for possible lease/sale/trade/development.
5. Next meeting date is Thursday, June 29, 1989 at 7:00 a.m. - Granary
Building at Magee Park.
c: Ray Patchett, City Manager
Frank Mannen, Assistant City Manager
Department Heads
Planning Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission
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July 3, 1989
TO: MAYOR LEWIS
MAYOR PRO-TEM KULCHIN
COUNCIL MEMBER MAMAUX
COUNCIL MEMBER PETTINE
COUNCIL MEMBER LARSON
SUMMARY REPORT OF NORTHWEST QUADRANT PARK CONCERNS COMMITTEE MEETING 6/29/89
1. The Summary Report of June 22, 1989, was unanimously approved.
2. Clarification of the Quimby Act was addressed by staff members.
a. The collectable park acreage as outlined in the Quimby Act states
that the maximum is three (3) acres per 1,000 population, unless,
that standard has been met. Once the three acres per 1,000
population has been met, the collectable acreage may increase up to
five (5) acres per 1,000 population.
b. All in-lieu fees collected under the ordinance shall be committed
within a five year period after the payment of such fees.
3. Conditions/restrictions of the sale/lease/trade or development of the
following property were discussed.
a. 405 Oak St. (Utilities Maintenance Building) Buena Vista reservoir -
asset of the Water Enterprise Fund. Sale or lease must benefit the
water rate user. 405 Oak Street may have competition with other
possible additional uses.
b. Pio Pico Park/Oak Park - both zoned Open Space and purchased for
public purposes from the State Highway Surplus Lands. Park-in-lieu
funds were used for the purchase and a change in park status may
require park abandonment procedures.
c. Community Garden Site - None
d. Hosp Grove - zoned Open Space, 27 acres dedicated for park purposes,
the remaining acres consist of the voter mandated purchase by the
City. Development for park and recreational purposes of Open Space
Land is permissible.
e. Fire Station parking lot - none.
f. 1166 Elm Ave. - current Parks and Recreation Administration and
Maintenance yard, no other restrictions.
g. Harding Street Community Center - may require park abandonment
procedures, State Park Bond funds once used for rehabilitation may
require State Legislative action.
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h. Car Country Park - conditions for use of public park purposes, may
require park abandonment procedures.
Pine Street
4. The attached list was identified as sites for possible parks and
recreational development (refer to next weeks agenda).
5. Next meeting date is Thursday, July 6, 1989 at 7:00 a.m. - Granary Building
at Magee Park.
c: Ray Patchett, City Manager
Frank Mannen, Assistant City Manager
Department Heads
Planning Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission
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July 10, 1989
TO: MAYOR LEWIS
MAYOR PRO-TEM KULCHIN
COUNCIL MEMBER MAMAUX
COUNCIL MEMBER PETTINE
COUNCIL MEMBER LARSON
SUMMARY REPORT OF NORTHWEST QUADRANT PARK CONCERNS COMMITTEE MEETING 7/6/89
1. The Summary Report of June 29, 1989 meeting was unanimously approved.
2. The previous weeks suggested list of projects were divided into the
following categories:
TRAILS:tb i/wt^k?
4. Hosp Grove - development adjacent to duck feeding area/trails.
12. Railroad Property - lease, acquisition, development.
37. 405 Oak Street (Water District)
13. Zone 8 Area - acquisition, dedication, development.
14. Wetland Area Agua Hedionda Lagoon - acquisition/development.
15. Trail development along Creek area adjacent to Cannon Road.
17 . Duck feeding area - Duerrar-Vtsta-L-agoon -and-Hosp-Qrove
18. Maxton Brown trail system £^y
19. Alley adjacent to State Street - acquisition/development
20. Sea Wall - count toward park standard
21. Sculpture park - count toward park standard
23. Cannon Lake State property - acquisition/development
24. S.D.G. & E. area adjacent to railroad - acquisition/development
27. Bike pedestrian trail - around each lagoon
31. Connect all trails.
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ACQUISITION / DEVELOPMENT
10. Property around Chase Field - acquisition/development.
3. Pine School and bus storage area - acquisition/development.
22. Flower fields across from Valley Junior High School
acquisition/development
34. Acquisition of Adjoining land north of Holiday Park
29. Develop more ballfields and implement a better scheduling system.
6. HUB Park - development.
1. Area north of Denny's Restaurant, west of 1-5
acquisition/development.
28. Develop mini park around Jefferson Street
7. Fire Station #1 - tennis court development.
9. Area West of Agua Hedionda Lagoon - acquisition/development.
11. Property north of Harding Street Community Center
acquisition/development.
16. Y.M.C.A. - acquisition/development
30. Community Garden - count toward park standard
33. Safe Teen Center
36. Buena Vista Reservoir
ENHANCE EXISTING
2. Pio Pico Park - add basketball courts.
5. Macario - volleyball center consideration.
6. HUB Park - development.
8. Cannon Lake - tennis court development.
32. Cannon Lake - volleyball center consideration.
25. Pio Pico Park - trade/sale/lease
26. Parks Administration Office and Yard - trade/sale/lease
38. Oak Street Park (by Shell Station) - trade/sale/lease
39. Car Country
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Items for discussion at next weeks meeting will include:
a. C.U.S.D.'s future plans for the Pine School Site.
b. Report from the Finance Director
c. Quadrant demographics
d. Park abandonment procedures
e. Prioritize list of projects
c: Ray Patchett, City Manager
Frank Mannen, Assistant City Manager
Department Heads
Planning Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission
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July 24, 1989
TO: MAYOR LEWIS
MAYOR PRO-TEM KULCHIN
COUNCIL MEMBER MAMAUX
COUNCIL MEMBER PETTINE
COUNCIL MEMBER LARSON
SUMMARY REPORT OF NORTHWEST QUADRANT PARK CONCERNS COMMITTEE MEETING 7/20/89
1. The Committee reviewed population and acreage amounts within each quadrant
of the City. Figures were broken down into each zone within the quadrants.
The information was supplied from the Growth Management Program.
2. The Committee members prioritized projects previously suggested at earlier
meeting, the results were as follows:
PRIORITY n
Establishment of a trail system.
PRIORITY n
A. Acquisition and development of property north of Denny's Restaurant,
west of 1-5.
B. Hosp Grove potential for recreational development.
PRIORITY 13
A. Property in the vicinity of Civic Center (i.e. Community Garden,
Parks and Recreation Administration and maintenance yard).
B. Pino School.
C. Acquisition and development of property adjacent to Valley Junior
High School.
PRIORITY 14
A. Acquisition of property north of Holiday Park.
B. Acquisition of property adjacent to Chase Field.
C. Buena Vista reservoir site.
D. Cannon Lake.
PRIORITY IS
A. Bike trail around lagoons.
B. Y.M.C.A. property.
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c: Ray Patchett, City Manager
Frank Mannen, Assistant City Manager
Department Heads
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Parks and Recreation Commission
'August 9, 1989
TO: Mayor Lewis
Mayor Pro-Tern Kulchin
Council Member Mamaux
Council Member Pettine
Council Member Larson
SUMMARY REPORT OF NORTHWEST QUADRANT PARK CONCERNS COMMITTEE MEETING 8/3/89
1. The Scribe Report of the 7/21/89 meeting was amended as follows:
Priority #2
(B) Hosp Grove potential for park
Priority #3
(B) Future Community Park (Pine School area)
Priority #5 - Add
(C) 405 Oak Street
(D) Maxton Brown Extension
2. Staff reported on the process involved with the formation of a master
schedule for community use of existing ballfields (both City and School
District owned). Essentially, representatives of each individual user
group meet at one time to discuss and agree upon available time for each
organized group.
3. The proposed 1989 Parks and Recreation Element revision, as presented to
the General Plan Review Committee for review of internal consistency with
other Elements of the General Plan, was addressed by committee members.
Some committee members were in disagreement with changing of the word
"supplement" to "meet" in regards to use of school district property for
community recreational needs.
4. Staff presented a breakdown of population densities for the four (4)
different census tracts within Zone 1 of the Northwest Quadrant. The
statistics were provided by SanDag.
5. Anticipated revenues generated by the transient occupancy tax for fiscal
year 89-90 were discussed.
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Ray Patchett, City Manager
Frank Mannen, Assistant City Manager
Department Heads
Planning Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission
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August 14, 1989
TO: MAYOR LEWIS
MAYOR PRO-TEM KULCHIN
COUNCIL MEMBER MAMAUX
COUNCIL MEMBER PETTINE
COUNCIL MEMBER LARSON
SUMMARY REPORT OF NORTHWEST QUADRANT PARK CONCERNS COMMITTEE MEETING 8/10/89
1. The Scribe Report of the 8/3/89 meeting was unanimously approved.
2. The Committee was addressed by Chris Salamone, Redevelopment Director.
Mr. Salamone discussed the operation of the downtown redevelopment agency,
including the formation process, relation to the City of Carlsbad and
various functions associated with the agency. Funding possibilities were
discussed in regards to possible park projects in the downtown
redevelopment area.
3. Mark Steyaert presented an in progress report of the railroad right-
of-way/linear park. Although the right of way may offer potential for a
connective link (trail) between the three lagoons, a linear park
development between Grand Avenue and Tamarack may be possible. The
possible re-alignment of Carlsbad Boulevard and the State's development
plans for South Carlsbad state beach were also discussed. The study is
continuing.
4. Staff discussed a proposed trail system with connective links throughout
the City as prepared in conjunction with the Open Space Committee Report.
5. The Committee discussed the acquisition of 10 acres of property for park
purposes between Agua Hedionda Lagoon and Park Drive, east of Bristol Cove.
Questions regarding the use of park dedication requirements for Zone 8 were
also discussed.
6. The Committee concluded that one report should be written to discuss the
specific issues relating to the purpose of this Committee. Differences
of opinion would be addressed on the same report.
cc: Ray Patchett
Frank Mannen
Dept. Heads
Planning Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
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August 21, 1989
TO: MAYOR LEWIS
MAYOR PRO-TEM KULCHIN
COUNCIL MEMBER MAMAUX
COUNCIL MEMBER PETTINE
COUNCIL MEMBER LARSON
SUMMARY REPORT OF NORTHWEST QUADRANT PARK CONCERNS COMMITTEE MEETING 8/17/89
1. The Scribe Report of the 8/10/89 meeting was amended to state that (under
item #5) the Committee discussed the "dedication" (not acquisition) of ±9
acres of property for park purposes . . .
2. The Committee discussed and formalized specific issue statements to be
addressed in the final report by the subcommittee. These issue statements
include:
a. Applying the School District property used for recreation towards
the City's Park Standard and including that property within the park
inventory.
b. Accepting the 1989 Parks and Recreation Element.
c. Park acquisition/development plans for the Pine Street school site
(replacement plan (reallocation of P.I.I, funds).
d. To improve upon the number of existing areas for recreational use
in the northwest quadrant, the following sites have been identified
for possible buy/sell/lease/trade/develop or rehabilitate:
1) Trail System (Open Space & R.R. right-of-way)
2) Property north of Denny's (Acq. & Devel.)
3) Hosp Grove potential for park (Devel.)
4) Property in vicinity of Civic Center (Devel.)
5) Property adjacent to Valley Jr. High School (Acq.)
6) Acquire property north of Holiday Park.
7) Acquire property adjacent to Chase Field.
8) Acquire the Buena Vista Reservoir.
9) Develop Cannon Lake.
10) Development of bike trail around the lagoons
11) Acquire and develop Y.M.C.A. property.
12) Develop Maxton Brown Extension.
e. Identify the financing method(s) that will be utilized for the
acquisition or development of each specific project.
f. Park dedication requirements for Zone 8 and 24 (land or money).
3. Committee members discussed a recommendation that the City Council consider
park land dedication in lieu of fees for the park requirements in Zone 8
and 24 of the Northwest Quadrant.
cc: Ray Patchett
Frank Mannen
Dept. Heads
Planning Commission OO
Parks & Recreation Commission
NORTHWEST QUADRANT
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT
PARK ISSUES
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I. Applying the School District property used for recreation
towards the City's Park Standard and including that property
within the park inventory.
SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE COUNTED TOWARDS
MEETING THE PARK STANDARDS FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
Not unlike other cities, Carlsbad has joint use/maintenance
agreements for community use of school sites. The City has
a vested interest in these areas primarily due to the
recreational opportunity that they provide to the community.
The principal function of these sites provides much needed
active play fields for organized community sports leagues
which are scheduled by the Recreation Department on an after
school/weekend basis. While it is true these areas are not
open to the general public during school hours, school
children utilize the fields and hard court surfaces for
physical education classes and recess periods during these
times.
The City provides financial support for the development,
rehabilitation and/or maintenance of the facilities
(Attachment 1). The school district's financial ability to
enhance these areas by providing the current maintenance level
and/or development/rehabilitation projects that the City
provides is restricted. The opportunity for continued
recreational use of school sites by the community is
guaranteed under provisions of the Civic Center Act
(Attachment 2) . In addition, should these sites become
available for sale, this act would make the purchase of the
property available to local governing agencies at 25% of the
fair market value.
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II. Accepting the 1989 Parks and Element.
THE 1989 PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT SHOULD BE ACCEPTED FOR
THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
The basis for many decisions and the primary direction for the
Parks and Recreation Department's daily operation and future
development relies upon the ratification of a working
document.
A subcommittee of the Parks and Recreation Commission along
with staff support, formulated the proposed document. Weekly
meetings were held for several months in order to prepare this
document and all meetings were open to the public. The 1989
Element received unanimous approval during a public hearing
at the September '88 Commission meeting in North Carlsbad.
The Element again received unanimous approval at the public
hearing held in October '88 in South Carlsbad. In addition,
the Element has undergone General Plan review, received
approval by that committee and will be the subject of public
review at the Planning Commission in October/November.
The time line for adoption by City Council, of this Element
along with all other Elements of the General Plan is
anticipated shortly thereafter.
This Element adequately satisfies the need for a general
planning tool as existing and future acquisition and
development of park facilities identified in the Element meets
or exceeds the requirements of the Growth Management Plan.
During the formation of this document, the intent was to
utilize and implement contemporary concepts and planning
strategies as they relate to parks and recreation facilities
and programs. Should a change in those contemporary concepts
necessitate a revision to this Element, provisions due exist
to amend the Element up to three times per year.
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III. Park acquisition/development plans for the Pine Street school
site (replacement plan, reallocation of P.I.L. funds).
PINE STREET SCHOOL FOR FUTURE PARK SITE IS UNCERTAIN
The Element currently identifies the future
acquisition/development of the Pine Street school site (5.4
acres). The funding of this project is identified in the
current C.I.P. Budget for 1998+ utilizing Park-in-Lieu
(P.I.L.) monies and Public Facility Fee (P.F.F.) funding.
It has long been the philosophy of the Parks and Recreation
Department to pursue this acquisition for a future community
park site in the Northwest Quadrant.
During the Northwest Quadrant subcommittee meetings, recent
information received from the school district has indicated
the Pine Street school may not become available for
acquisition.
With this in mind, a replacement plan and reallocation of
P.I.L. and P.F.F. funds as identified in the C.I.P. budget for
the Pine School site may be appropriate. The identification
and reallocation of funds for another future community park
site, to replace the Pine School concept needs to be
readdressed in the 1989 Element. Pine School future
acquisition should remain within the element to provide for
its future development as a community park should the property
become available.
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IV. To improve upon the number of existing areas for recreational
use in the northwest quadrant, the following sites have been
identified for possible buy/sell/lease/trade/develop or
rehabilitate:
EXISTING AND ADDITIONAL RECREATION SITES FOR CONSIDERATION
After listing a number of sites for consideration to increase
the Recreation opportunities in the Northwest Quadrant,
committee members prioritized the following sites in order of
preference (Attachment 3). (Items listed under each
priority are not listed in order of preference.)
Priority #1
Establishment of a trail system.
Priority #2
A. Acquisition and development of property north of Denny's
Restaurant.
B. Hosp Grove potential for park.
Priority #3
A. Property in vicinity of Civic Center (i.e. Community
Garden, Parks and Recreation Administration and
Maintenance Facility).
B. Future community park (i.e. Pine School).
C. Acquisition and development of property adjacent to
Valley Jr. High School.
Priority #4
A. Acquisition and development of property north of Holiday
Park.
B. Acquisition and development of property adjacent to Chase
Field.
C. Acquire Buena Vista reservoir site.
D. Cannon Lake Development.
Priority »5
A. Development of bike trails around lagoons.
B. Acquire and develop Y.M.C.A. property.
C. Acquire and develop 405 Oak.
D. Develop Maxton Brown extension.
* Subsequent to the priority listing of possible projects,
a +10 acre parcel for park development adjacent to Agua
Hedionda Lagoon, east of Bristol Cove, was also
suggested.
A brief statement regarding the realization for the above
projects is as follows:
Priority #1
A. Trail System (open space and railroad right-to-way):
The 1989 Parks and Recreation Element addresses the issue of
a trail system under Topic #1 "Park Development" policy C.8.
"If a network of recreation trail systems is to be
established throughout the city, they shall be open to the
public and provided by developers and privately maintained."
The Open Space Committee has prepared a report to City
Council regarding this issue. At this time, an open space
trail system would best be addressed and administered by an
Open Space Committee or Commission, should one be
established.
Staff is currently developing a plan for a possible linear
park located on the railroad right-of-way between Grand
Avenue and Tamarack Avenue. SANDAG is taking an active role
in land acquisition along the right-of-way. Should
development become a reality, redevelopment funding should be
sought for acquisition and/or development and maintenance.
Priority #2
A. Property North of Denny's
The current philosophy for park development is to provide
larger community parks and not smaller "mini Parks". The
total acreage of this site is approximately 2.5-3.0 acres.
If acquisition and development of this site is recommended,
redevelopment funding should be sought and maintenance costs
should also be included. Zoning and compatible land use
issues will need to be considered as well as the availability
of the land for sale.
B. Hosp Grove Potential for Park
Twenty-seven (27 acres) of Hosp Grove are currently
identified as community park land. The voter mandate for
purchase of approximately 49 acres of Hosp Grove created a
large contiguous parcel of open space property. Although a
feasibility study has not been performed to determine the
recreational potential in terms of park development,
opportunities for recreation use may well exist. Because
this property is owned by the City and is zoned as open
space, the possibility of developing Hosp Grove for
recreational purposes, could be more readily facilitated. A
source of development funds would need to be further
evaluated.
Priority #3
A. Property in vicinity of Civic Center (i.e. community
garden and Parks and Recreation Administration office and
maintenance yard).
While long term use of this property should not exclude the
opportunity for recreational development, current uses are
significant. The Greenwood property located immediately west
of City Hall currently houses the Parks and Recreation
Administration and maintenance yard. Future plans for
relocation of that facility have not been positively defined.
Because this parcel is owned by the City, if the property is
vacated, the opportunity for long term lease revenue for this
site may outweigh the benefits of providing a "park" on this
parcel.
The site of the present community garden, immediately east of
the library, currently provides for plots of land which many
citizens lease from the City at a nominal fee to enjoy an
experience that, without it, would not otherwise be available
to them (i.e., apartment, condominium, and townhouse owners).
This land currently provides a recreational opportunity for
citizens to participate in. This property is also owned by
the City, and longterm use is unknown. Zoning and compatible
land use issue should also be considered.
B. Future Community Park (i.e., Pine School)
Reference issue statement #3. The reality of developing a
future community park at the Pine Street school site is not
certain at this time. Although development of this park is
several years in the future (1998+), consideration and a
recommendation should be determined regarding the
reallocation of funding to another site which can be more
positively identified at this time. However, should the pine
school site become available in the future, development as a
community park should not be dismissed.
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C. Acquisition and development of property adjacent to
Valley Junior High School
Although the availability of this property for purchase is
unknown, the potential of the property in terms of developing
recreational opportunities would be considered optimum. It
has been indicated that the school district is interested in
the property in order to provide activity fields for the high
school and junior high school students. A possible joint
venture with the school district for acquisition/development
and/or maintenance and joint use should be considered.
Priority #4
A. Acquisition and development of property north of Holiday
Park
The rational pertaining to the acquisition of this area needs
to be further analyzed.
B. Acquisition and development of property adjacent to Chase
Field
Should the Pine School site become available for community
park development, additional land acquisition in that
vicinity for park purposes should be considered.
C. Acquire Buena Vista Reservoir site
This property is an asset of the water enterprise fund. It
is currently used for City maintenance purposes which would
be displaced should the site be sold or developed. Zoning
and land use compatibility issues would need to be
considered. The limited size of this parcel for park
development is not consistent with current park development
philosophy.
D. Cannon Lake development
Development of this site is currently identified in the 1989-
90 C.I.P. Budget for development in 1994-99. The source of
funding for this project is from the P.F.F. In order to move
development forward, other capital projects would need to be
moved back. City Council establishes the priority for
Capital Improvement Projects.
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Priority #5
A. Development of Bike Trails around Lagoons
The development of bike trails similar to that of the Aviara
development should, and in all likelihood will, be required
through development approvals. The revised Macario Canyon
Master Plan identifies a trail system on the south side of
Agua Hedionda Lagoon. Environmental sensitivity in specific
areas of all lagoons may hinder such development.
B. Acquire and develop Y.M.C.A. property.
On August 22, 1989, City Council directed staff to negotiate
the purchase of this property. Park-in-lieu funds will not
be used for this purchase. The acquisition will not be used
to meet park requirements in the northwest quadrant. The
area is intended as Open Space with little or no planned
development.
C. Acquire and develop 405 Oak Street.
This property is an asset of the Water Enterprise Fund. It
is currently utilized for City maintenance purposes.
Acquisition and development would displace that function at
this time. Future acquisition should be considered for
possible park development in relationship to a railroad
right-of-way linear park, should that project come to
fruition. It is anticipated there will be competing uses for
that property (parking, low income housing). Redevelopment
funding should be considered for acquisition and development.
D. Maxton Brown Extension
This 1.5 acre site is identified in the 1989 Park and
Recreation Element for future development. Although this
site is not currently identified in the C.I.P. budget, it
will be included in the 1990-91 C.I.P. The site has limited
development possibilities in terms of traffic concerns.
Staff will need to further analyze development options in
order to maximize its potential. A funding opportunity which
may readily facilitate this development would be the 1988
Park Bond Per Capita Grant Program (approximately $178,000).
± 10 acres adjacent to Agua Hedionda Lagoon.
The opportunity to acquire this property and the rationale of
park development at this site needs to be further analyzed.
If park development is to be considered at this site, park-
in-lieu fees and/or park dedication requirements could
facilitate its acquisition. Development funds would need to
be further evaluated.
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V. Identify the financing method(s) that will be utilized for the
acquisition or development of each specific project.
(REFER TO #4.)
During the subcommittee proceedings the opportunities and
constraints of several funding methods were identified.
Possible financing opportunities were presented with the
discussion of specific projects (Issue #4) . A variety of
funding methods (or a combination) exist which could finance
additional recreation opportunities in the northwest quadrant.
Among those considered to be applicable are:
1. Park-in-Lieu Fees
2. Quimby - Park Land Dedication Requirements
3. Block Grants
4. Reallocation of C.I.P. Monies
5. Redevelopment Funds
6. Public Facility Fees
7. Special Assessment Districts
8. Special Bonds
9. Joint Purchase Agreements
10. Park Bond Monies
11. Certificates of Participation
VI. Park dedication requirements for Zone 8 and 24 (land or
money).
STAFF SHOULD RECOMMEND DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS OF DEVELOPERS
(LAND OR MONEY) ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS AS CURRENT NEEDS ARE
DETERMINED.
Carlsbad Municipal Code 20.44.060 states, "Whether the City
Council requires land dedication or elects to accept payment
of a fee in lieu thereof, or a combination of both, shall be
determined by the City Council at the time of approval of the
tentative map. In making that determination, the City Council
shall consider the following:
(a) Park and recreation element of the general plan;
(b) Topography, geology, access, and location of land in the
subdivision available for dedication;
(c) Size and shape of the subdivision and land available for
dedication;
(d) The feasibility of dedication;
(e) Availability of previously acquired park property.
The determination of the City Council as to whether land shall
be dedicated, or whether a fee shall be charged, or a
combination thereof, shall be final and conclusive."
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