HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-03-18; Parks & Recreation Commission; 302-2; Summary ReportSTAFF: BEVERLY I I
RECOMMENDED ACTION : I
Accept, Approve and File.
ITEM EXPLANATION :
Attached is the Summary Report of the February 21 2002 Parks and Recreation Commission
Meeting.
EXHIBITS:
1. Summary Report - February 21 2002 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
KEITH BEVERLY
RECREATION
TO: MAYOR LEWIS
MAYOR PRO TEM KULCHIN
COUNCIL MEMBERS FINNILA, HALL, NYGAARD
FROM: SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST
SUMMARY REPORT OF THE FEBRUARY 21,2002 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following consent items were unanimously (6-0) approved by the Commission.
1. AB #202-1 COMMISSIONER’S REPORT - February, 2002.
2. AB #202-2 SUMMARY REPORT - January 28,2002 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting.
3. AB #202-3 RECEIPT OF DONATION - The Commission received a donation of several articles of
furniture from Lennar Communities and Elizabeth Wiegand, which once belonged to the Leo Carrillo
Estate. The Commission recommended acceptance by the City Council.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
4. AB #202-4 LA COSTA CANYON PARK IMPROVEMENTS - The Commission unanimously (6-0)
endorsed staffs proposal for expenditure of funds at La Costa Canyon Park for improvements to the tot
lot, stairways, restrooms and additional ongoing maintenance efforts. The funds are available as a
result of the settlement from unauthorized tree trimming within the park site. The issue will be
forwarded to City Council for final approval.
5. AB #202-5 NAMING OF ZONE 19 PARK SITE -After the staff report, the Commission unanimously
(6-0) recommended the name of “Aviara Community Park” for the future park site located in Zone 19.
That recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for consideration.
6. AB #202-6 LARWIN PARK MASTER PLAN APPROVAL - After the staff presentation regarding the
evolution of the Larwin Park Master Plan(s), staff reviewed the current park Master Plan proposal
including its site analysis and the public input process. Significant public input and Commission
discussion followed. By a unanimous vote (6-0) the Commission approved the proposed park Master
Plan with the following caveats:
To consider the installation of an exercise component (par course) within the park design.
That if any fence is constructed to separate Larwin Park and the Tanglewood Community
have keyed access available to Tanglewood residents.
0 If any internal park roadway originating from Carlsbad Village Drive extending to the lower
park area is developed, that it be financed with assessment funds from area homeowners.
Investigate the potential of providing a traffic signal warning mechanism in the vicinity of
Vancouver Street along Carlsbad Village Drive.
Consider the elimination of BBQ’s to reduce the potential of brush fires in the area.
EXHIBIT 1
7. AB RO2-7 CARRILL0 RANCH PHASE tl DEVELOPMENT UPDATE - The Commission received 9-
informational update on the status of the Phase I1 development of Carrillo Ranch, specifically
information on the award of contract which will begin construction with the staging of Ground Breaking
Ceremonies set for February 27, 2002 at 11 :00 a.m.
8. AB #202-8 CITYWIDE TRAILS PROGRAM - FINANCING UPDATE - The Commission received
information relative to recent City Council Action regarding financing alternatives for the proposed City
Wide Trail System. In addition, information was relayed about the Carlsbad City Wide Trails Workshop
scheduled for February 28, 2002 beginning at 6:OO p.m., located at the Faraday Center.
Respectfully Submitted,
C: City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Department Heads
Commission Staff Liaisons
PRC File