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AB# 1295-3 TITLE: HOSP GROVE PARK HISTORICAL PLAQUE
MTG 12/18/95 (ACTION)
DEPT CSD
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve wording and location of an interpretive plaque in Hosp Grove Park.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
On October 16, 1995, the Parks and Recreation Commission conceptually approved a request by
the Historic Preservation Commission to place an interpretive plaque in the newly completed Hosp
Grove Park ( Special Use Area). The plaque will provide information regarding the history of the
Hosp Grove. Gordon Bizieff, Chairperson of the Historic Preservation Commission presented the
concept and agreed to return with the wording and location of the plaque.
Attached is the wording. The plaque will be bronze, mounted on a boulder, and located at the
pedestrian entry of the park, next to the foot bridge (east end of the parking lot).
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for the plaque will be the responsibility of the Historic Preservation Commission. Although
the park is essentially complete, there are some minor additional items to be finished. If funds are
remaining from the Hosp Grove Park construction account (State Grant Money) after all other items
are complete, these funds may be used for the installation of the interpretive plaque.
EXHIBITS:
1. Plaque Wording
2. Historic Commission Meeting Minutes - October 16, 1995.
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Minutes of: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Time of Meeting: 5:30 P.M.
Date of Meeting: October 16, 1995
Place of Meeting: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE ROOM
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Bizieff called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:36 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairman Bizieff, Commissioners Jones, Schwei, Valenti, Wanamaker, and
ex-officio Noble
Staff Present: Don Rideout, Senior Management Analyst
Also Present: Ramona Finnila, City Council Member
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA:
There were no requests to address the Board.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Jones requested a change to the Minutes of September 11.1995 on page 2, paragraph 5 to
state that the Luthern Home has been requested to provide photo documentation of the existing structure.
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Valenti, and duly seconded, to approve the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of September 11,1995, as amended.
VOTE: 4-0
AYES: Bizieff, Jones, Valenti, Wanamaker
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
BUSINESS:
1. UPDATE ON KELLY RANCH BARN
The Commission discussed the Blade-Tribune article of 9/24/95 regarding the history of the Kelly Ranch
Barn. Commissioner Valenti explained that he had given the Blade some photographs and general
historical information on the Barn and the newspaper had developed the article. The Blade indicated that
they would be interested in receiving material on other historical topics so that more articles could be
published. Possible topics might be the Hosp Grove, Army-Navy Academy, and the Lutheran Home.
A request had also been made to Daniel's Cablevision to run a segment on the Barn. Chairman Bizieff
stated that Daniel's has requested Hold Harmless releases to be signed before they run anything on the air.
Chairman Bizieff did not feel comfortable signing the releases until they have been reviewed by the City
Attorney's office.
2. WORKSHOP
Don Rideout, Senior Management Analyst, announced that there would be a Certified Local Government
(CLG) Workshop in Oceanside on October 20,1995. Commissioner Jones stated that he would attend the
workshop and report at the next meeting.
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3. PLAQUE FOR SANTA FE DEPOT
Don Rideout, Senior Management Analyst, announced that the plaque for the Santa Fe Depot has been
received. Arrangements are in process to mount the plaque on the Depot structure. After it has been
properly mounted, the Commission will hold a ceremony and invite the City Council, NCTD, and other
dignitaries.
Commissioner Schwei arrived at 5:45 p.m.
4. PROPOSED PLAQUE FOR HOSP GROVE
Chairman Bizieff reported that the Parks & Recreation Commission has agreed to the concept for a plaque
in Hosp Grove. However, the Historic Preservation Commission needs to determine the design of the
monument, what the plaque will say, where they would like it placed, and then go back to Parks & Rec with
a proposal. If Parks & Rec approves the project, it would then be forwarded to the City Council for final
approval. Mr. Bradstreet, Parks & Recreation Director, has indicated that there may be some funding
available in the Parks fund but it would depend on the cost.
The Commission discussed proposed wording for the plaque and decided that it should be concise and
mention early history only. Commissioner Schwei passed out a narrative history of the Grove which her
daughter had prepared for a school assignment. Commissioner Schwei will draft wording for the plaque
and present it for discussion at the next meeting.
Chairman Bizieff suggested that the monument be placed next to the wooden foot bridge, which is the
entrance to the active park area. He presented some brochures containing samples of monuments which
might be considered. The design will be determined after the wording has been established.
5. ADDITIONAL PROJECTS
Don Rideout, Senior Management Analyst, stated that Alan Kindle's photographic presentation of early
Carlsbad structures has been transferred into a video format. He has the video available for anyone who
might wish to view it.
Commissioner Valenti discussed William Knox, an early Carlsbad resident, who has written his memoirs
about life in Carlsbad in the early 1900s. Mr. Knox currently lives in Texas and he is very old.
Commissioner Valenti suggested that the public might find Mr. Knox's writings very interesting and it might
even be something that could be published in the newspaper.
Commissioner Valenti left the meeting at 6:22 p.m.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS:
Chairman Bizieff reported on the Carrillo Ranch Master Plan Committee and stated that they interviewed
several firms and finally selected KTU&A to prepare the Master Plan.
Commissioner Wanamaker reported on the Redevelopment Master Plan Committee and stated that the
Master Plan went to the Design Review Board and Planning Commission two weeks ago but it was
continued to November 4,1995.
Commissioner Jones reported on the Barrio Association and stated that the Barrio Master Plan was
presented to the Barrio Association but was sent back to staff to rework height and setback matters. Once
it has been revised, it will be presented again, presumably in late November or early December.
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