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AB# 398-2 TITLE : SUMMARY REPORT 0 INFO
DIV. ADMIN.
STAFF: PRICE
s2 MTG. DATE: 3-1 6-98
DEPT. CSD
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
ACTION
Approve, accept and file.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
Attached is the Summary Report of the January 19, 1998 Parks and Recreation Commission
meeting.
EXHIBITS:
I. Summary Report - January 19, 1998 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting.
January 30,1998
I - TO: MAYOR LEWIS
MAYOR PRO-TEM FlNNlLA
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Recreation & Park Planning Manager FROM:
SUMMARY REPORT OF THE JANUARY 19,1998 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING
CONSENT CALENDAR:
The following consent items were unanimously (5-0) approved by the Commission.
1. AB #I 98-1 COMMISIONERS REPORT - January 1998.
2. AB #I 98-2 SUMMARY REPORT - December 15,1997 Parks and Recreation
Commission Meeting.
AB #198-3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF DONATIONS - The Commission acknowledged
donations of products, goods, services and cash totaling $34,655.
3.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
4. AB #198-4 1-5 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN - By a vote of 6-1, the
Commission accepted the staff report regarding the 1-5 Corridor Master Plan with the
following questiondcomments: i-
Why has more use of native plant material (including coastal sage scrub) not been
incorporated into the plan?
Are there any other cities initiating this type of enhancement project through their jurisdictions?
Has the issue of liability associated with viewing the proposed artwork by passing
motorist been reviewed by the City’s RisWLegal Department? Are the art pieces large
enough to be seen at freeway speeds?
What are the annual maintenance cost associated with the enhancement project?
What are the funding sources for development and ongoing maintenance?
The dissenting vote was not in agreement with the expenditure of funds for the Master Plan or
pursuing the implementation of the Master Plan document.
5. AB# 198-5 1998 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET PROJECT
SUBMITTALS - In addition to approving (7-0) the C.I.P. Budget submittal as presented by
staff, the Commission also voted (7-0) to forward the following recommendations along
with the C.I.P. submittals. They are:
Urge City Council to expedite the acquisition and development of the Pine School site
by collecting Park-In-Lieu fees from development projects in the Northwest Quadrant
instead of pursuing the dedication of the parcel of property on the North Shore Agua
Hedionda Lagoon.
Funding to allow for a city-wide Trail System should be provided before funding for the
1-5 Corridor issue.
Direct staff to submit a C.I.P. project proposal to fund the Dog Run at Pi0 Pic0 Park.
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In addition, the following are general comments relative to the C.I.P. made by the Commission.
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Staff should be actively seeking park property in the Northeast Quadrant for
additional ballfields.
Inflation factors should be provided for C.I.P. projects.
The Swim Complex proposal located in South Carlsbad should be moved forward.
Consideration should be given to list the city-wide trail system within the CIP budget.
AB# 198-6 CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING SCHOLARSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATION PROGRAMS - After staff report and
discussion, the Commission unanimously recommended (7-0) to process for City Council
consideration, a proposal which would provide scholarship opportunities for community
youth in the departments recreation programs.
AB #198-7 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION WORKSHOP
SUMMARY OF DATA - The Commission accepted the Summary Data of the Commission
Workshop held on November 12, 1997 and recommended to stage a tour of park sites as
the venue for the next Commission Workshop to be held this Spring.
AB# 198-8 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEES AND
ASSIGNMENTS - The Commission reviewed the existing Commission subcommittees
and assignments. By a unanimous vote (7-0), the Commission reaffirmed assignments to
the following committees:
Budget
School District Liaison
Street Trees
Golf Course
Trails
It was further recommended to establish other committees on an Ad-Hoc basis.
9. AB# 198-9 FEBRUARY 1998 PRC MEETING - The Commission recommended
to defer the February Commission meeting due to a City observed Holiday. The next
meeting will be held March 16, 1998.
Respectfully submitted,
KEN PRICE
C: City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Department Heads
Arts Manager
Planning - Bobbie Hoder
PRC File