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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-01-20; Parks & Recreation Commission; 192-1; Director's ReportPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL AB * \C\Z- \ MTG. - DEPT TITLE: DIRECTOR'S REPORT (INFO) RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept and file. ITEM EXPLANATION; Refer to attached Director's Report December 1991 - January 1992. EXHIBIT; 1. Director's Report 04 January 14, 1992 TO: PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR FROM: Senior Management Analyst MONTHLY REPORT FOR DECEMBER-JANUARY 1991-2 FY 1992-93 Budget: Department staff have met several times over the past week to discuss budget strategies for the upcoming fiscal year in anticipation of the annual Parks and Recreation Department maintenance and operation budget. Staff will be concentrating their efforts over the next several weeks in order to submit the Department's budget for consideration and review by the Finance Department and the City Manager's office. Although the directions outlined in the Finance Department's budget manual call for a submittal date of January 31st, 1992, that date is subject to change. Regardless, staff will be reviewing the proposed departmental budget with the Parks and Recreation Commission's Budget Review Subcommittee. Based upon information from the Finance Department and in light of the difficult economic times currently being experienced, we are once again anticipating stringent budgetary controls. Northeast Quadrant Parks/Larwin Park Agenda Item: Pursuant to the Commission's request for additional information regarding additional park acquisition/development within the northeast quadrant, staff has met with members of the development community and representatives of the Carlsbad Unified School District. Efforts have been concentrating on alternatives relating to the possibility of securing additional land within the quadrant for use as active playfields. Staff will be returning with this item to the Commission for further consideration once we have formalized a staff report with any available alternatives. Beach Lifeguard Request: Following a citizen's request to the Parks and Recreation Commission in November, and based upon their action, staff is investigating alternatives of addressing lifeguard concerns on the stretch of beach property extending from Ocean Street north to the Buena Vista Lagoon. Initial meetings with representatives of the local State Parks and Recreation District have resulted in our Department submitting an official request to the State of California to provide cost estimates for lifeguard service. The Department is awaiting official response in order to further pursue this issue and formally respond to the Commission with a written report. Alga Norte Park Site/Southeast Quadrant: City staff representatives from the Parks and Recreation Department, Growth Management division, Planning Department, and Municipal Projects recently met with representatives of the Fieldstone Company to receive a park proposal for the Alga Norte site. After this initial meeting, City staff met among themselves to further evaluate the park proposal. The consequences of that meeting have resulted in staff preparing a number of questions necessitating further explanations by Fieldstone regarding the park proposal. Once staff has a satisfactory knowledge of the ramifications involved with the proposed property offered for park dedication, this issue will be presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission for their review and recommendation to City Council. Batting Cage Update: The Recreation Superintendent has been meeting with representatives of the La Costa Youth Organization and City staff members including the City Attorney, Assistant Planning Director, Risk Manager, Traffic Engineer and Purchasing Officer in an effort to pursue the development of a batting cage facility at Stagecoach Park. To date, the development of a batting cage facility has been administratively approved by_ the Planning Department. Legal concerns relating to the volunteer construction of the Page 2 facility by La Costa Youth Organization is currently under review and consideration. Risk and liability concerns are also under review by the Risk Manager's office. The Traffic Engineer has suggested possible modifications to parking and traffic flow may be necessary. Department staff is currently drafting a use agreement for the batting cage facility as well as a donation agreement for the dedication of that facility to the City of Carlsbad. As soon as specifics of all these issues have been resolved, staff will report to the City Manager's office in anticipation of a presentation to the City Council. Water Hyacinth: It appears that the recent hyacinth infestation of the Buena Vista Lagoon seems to be well under control. Physical observation of the lagoon environment indicates that the recent spraying has controlled the expansion of the hyacinth species. However, the recent rainfalls and surge of water into the lagoon have increased the potential spreading of this plant. Further observation will be necessary in order to assure that the elimination has been successful. Daytrips: • The "Price is Right," Tuesday, February 25th Wild Bill Dinner Theater, February 23rd Ensenada Lobster Dinner, March 21st For more information contact the Harding Center, and make your reservations now! Heart Throb: The youth division of Special Events is in preparation of the Annual Valentine Day Dance to be held Friday, February 14th. The junior high school dance will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Harding Street Auditorium, and they are expecting 250 junior high school youths. Youth Golf: Saturday, February 22nd, from 9 to 11:30, will be the day for the Special Events division's Annual Youth Golf Clinic. The event will be held at the Rancho Carlsbad Golf Course free of charge to kids ages 8 to 18. The division is expecting 120 kids to participate in this popular learning sports clinic. Older, Wiser & Better Looking: The Senior Program ended 1991 with a week-long, second year anniversary celebration featuring displays by Life Writing and the Art Quilt Group and ended with a free dance. They're looking forward to the new year with plans for many new activities and classes, including Spanish, Game Day, VCR Operation, World Events Discussion Group, Fashion Show, and much more! KEITH BEVERLY c: City Manager Assistant City Manager Department Heads -v 06