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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-05-11; City Council; Minutesr)) - B P . .- -. - ._ _._ . . 4 CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCILME1 L Meet i Date Time Place c911 I: 701 c911 c 701 n 0 0 111 g of: CITY COUNCIL (Joint Meeting with Carlsbad Unified School District) f Meeting: May 11, 1977 f Meeting: 7:30 P.M. of Meeting: Valley Junior High School ROLL CALL: P Also present 'were the folloking members of the Carlsbad Unified School District Board of Trustees: Mary Scherr, Shirley Dalquist, W. Allan Kelly, Thomas Curtin, Richard O'Neil and Robert Crawford, Superintendent. The following items were discussed: Pool Site Acquisition: The City Manager introduced the matter outlining the current status of the.project. He, stated results of previous negotiations would require the school district to contribute a portion of the pool expense to be paid over a five-year period. However, due to the current requirement of relocating at least two of the tennis courts, it was suggested the school district may desire to pay for the relocation of the tennis courts in lieu of contributing toward the pool. He requested School Board and Council guidance in that a draft agreement is being prepared. Council discussed the proposed pool site and the reasons for the determination of this particular site. Also discussed was'the requirement of moving the tennis courts. Council further suggested possible methods of financing for the relocation of the tennis co'urts. Following discussion by the Board of Trustees, it was the concensus of Council that staff develop a report and draft agreement with the School District regarding the proposed site, to include funding of .the relocation of the tennis courts by the Carlsbad Unified School District and funding of the pool by the City of Carlsbad. It was agreed by Co'uncil. that prior to final approval of the swimming pool , the .Pool Committe be reinstated to review final plans and make recommendations. 1 Introduction I The .City Manager then introduced Ms. Lynn Qhase, the City's new Recreation Superintendent to the Board of Trustees. General Joint Facility Use: Discussion was he1 d regarding faci.1 i ti es current being used jointly by the City and by the School District for various activities, as well as the possible'development o,f other areas whic.h would benefit both entities. Concurrent w.ith the joint usage, Council' discussed joint expenses such as the City assisting with the maintenance :I of such facilities. z I B b CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCILMEh - 2- . May C911 C811 c701 E91 1 t85l 11, 1977 In concurrence with the School Board, it was :the concensus of Council that staff research the matter and report back._to Council regarding the City assisting with maintenance of jointly used facilities, and feasibility of joint development and usage of other areas. Further, Council concurred that staff be instruc ed to reinstate the expired Summer Recreation Program Agreement with the Carlsbad Unified School District. RECESS: A recess was called at 8:lO P.M. and Council reconvened at 8:26 P.M. with all Council members present and members of the Carlsbad Unified School District Board of Trustees presen " Chase Field (Little League) Acquisition: In response to the School Board's query as to City interest in purchasing Chase Field, Council discussed the feasibility of the purchase and questioned if its purchase would be of benefit to the City. The City Manager indicated that Little League is a private organization and if the City were to purchase Chase Field, the City may not in actuality be acquiring a recreational area unless other activities could be scheduled on the field. Council discussed the possible uses for the field in addition to its usage by Little League. Council indicated purchase price would also be a determining factor. In concurrence with the Schdol Board, it was the concensus of Council that staff research the matter and return to Council with a praposal in terms of actual purchase possibility of Chase . Field. Growth Discussion related to the growth of the C.ity and its effect on the schools. Content of the Schsof District's letters to Council regarding proposed developments was also discussed. Further discussion related to the possibility of the School District raising developers fees. The City Manager stated the schools should be included in the City's Public Facilities Management Program which would. require-additiona staff time from the School District. The School Board indicated their letter to Counc regarding deve.lopments would be. reworked to more accurately reflect the situation; further that developer's fees would be increased. Council concurred that should the increase in fees be substantial, that City staff and School District staff obtain legal advice. 1 ! Ty I- 1. I ~ 1 - - . . . . - - . . c CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCILME1 -3- Council and the School Board agreed it would be desirable to hold another joint meeting upon completion of the staff reports on the items that had been.discussed. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the meeting was adj'ourned at 1O:OO P.M. Respectfully submitted, b % H&& NORA K. GARDINER, Deputy City Clerk Lee Rautenkranz, Recording Secretary .. .. b -