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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-03-16; Parks & Recreation Commission; 0309-7; 2009 Commission meeting locationsPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL AB#: MTG. DATE: 3/16/09 0309-7 STAFF SPICKARD DISCUSSION OF PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING LOCATIONS INFO ACTION RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the tentative proposed 2009 schedule of Parks and Recreation Commission meeting locations. ITEM EXPLANATION: In an effort to engage more of the Carlsbad community in a dialogue about Parks and Recreation Operations and activities, staff suggests that meetings be hosted at various Park and Recreation facilities throughout the community. The proposed schedule will also provide an opportunity for Commissioners and public visitors to become more familiar with some of the venues managed by the Parks and Recreation Department. An effort will be made to place items on the respective meeting agendas that are of specific interest to the various communities hosting the meeting. In the most recent 18 months dating back to the August 2007 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting, a total of two members of the public have attended a meeting to address the Commission during open public comment. The proposed meeting schedule is an attempt to reach out to the community and generate greater public interest in the important work the City is doing. Meeting dates, locations and agendas will be posted on the department's website and City facilities including Parks and Recreation Centers, Libraries, City Hall, and Faraday Center. The proposed dates and meeting locations are: MEETING DATE April 20, 2009 May 18, 2009 June 15, 2009 July 20, 2009 August 17, 2009 September 21, 2009 October 19, 2009 November 16, 2009 December 2009 (date to be determined) LOCATION Senior Center Magee Park - Heritage Hall Harding Community Center- Recreation Hall No meeting - Summer recess To be determined - South West Quadrant location Stagecoach Park Community Center Calavera Hills Community Center Senior Center Carrillo Ranch At the regularly scheduled meeting February 2, 2009, Commissioner Comstock requested that this item be discussed at the meeting on March 16, 2009. EXHIBITS: None