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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-04-26; City Council; MinutesMINUTES SPECIAL MEETING: CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP DATE: April 26, 2011 TIME: 4:00 PM PLACE: CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, ROOM 173A and B, 1635 FARADAY The Mayor called the meeting to order on April 26, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. All Council Members were present. ALGA NORTE COMMUNITY PARK The following documents were presented to Council for discussion of this project (all documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk): • Power Point presentation on Alga Norte Community Park • Drawings of all four options of Alga Norte Community Park Assistant City Manager John Coates began the staff report and PowerPoint presentation. Mr. Coates reviewed the four options for the Park: Phase I, the Approved Master Plan, the Consultant's Recommended Plan and the YMCA proposal. Parks and Recreation Director Chris Hazeltine completed the staff report stating that at this time because a formal RFQ had not been established, there was no answer to Council Member Packard's question from the Special Meeting held March 29, 2011, regarding a completion timeline for the YMCA proposal. Council Member Douglas asked how long it would take to begin construction on Phase I. Pat Caughey representing Wimmer, Yamada and Caughey, landscape architects of the Park, explained that because the design of Phase I was completed approximately two and one-half years ago, previous permits obtained for the park as well as some code compliances were no longer valid. He indicated that the process to obtain new permits and ensure that the park complies with codes might take as long as nine months. Mayor Hall requested public input at this time. City Council Workshop April 26,2011 The following individuals spoke in favor of the City building and operating the approved Phase I design of Alga Norte Park: Jeff Pease Michael Joseph Bob Ingersoll Joe Benjamin Jeff Gross Brad Holland George Burmeister Susan Might Keith Padget Jim Torretto William Culbreth John Byron, representing North Coastal Prevention Coalition spoke in opposition of permitting alcohol use in the park. Council unanimously approved Council Member Blackburn's motion to build the approved Phase I design of Alga Norte Park and to consider Option "C," taking the necessary actions to solicit proposals from qualified parties to operate and maintain certain portions of Alga Norte Park. Mayor Hall adjourned the Special Meeting at 4:55 p.m. 'SHERROREISINGER Senior Deputy Clerk „. ,. uKira Linberg From: Fran Sesti [fsesti@publicease.com] " Sent: Thursday, April 1 4, 2011 6:42 AM Ml Receive.Agenda Item #. 2 To: Council Internet Email Cc: Council Internet Email For the Information of the: Subject: City of Carlsbad/ Alga Norte Partnership CITY COUNCIL Hello Everyone, Data City Manager There's another meeting regarding the Alga Norte Swim Complex on April 26th at 4pm at 1635 Faraday Avenue. I think it's very important for you to come or if you cannot, please email the council address cc'd above about your feelings about what's going to be discussed. Up for discussion is whether or not to allow the YMCA to take over this project. I'm very much against this concept because we Carlsbad residents voted in 2002 to build a community swim complex, not a YMCA. A YMCA is a private organization, nonprofit but private as one has to pay membership fees to be a part of it. Our membership fees for this swim complex should be our residency and tax dollars, perhaps paying a use fee if necessary but not joining a private organization. Below this is the email sent out by the YMCA to its members to gain support for their proposal to take over Carlsbad's Alga Norte Swim Complex and have it built to the YMCA's specifications. And that email states that "Y membership would automatically be honored". This means the City of Carlsbad would spend nearly $50 million dollars of our families' hard-earned tax dollars to build a modern, state-of-the-art facility for a private company. Should the YMCA take this over, the priority on the use of the pools or facilities would change and the Y members would take priority. The City of Carlsbad and the community of La Costa Canyon should be the priority at mis site. The city of Carlsbad is not negotiating with YMCA. The council members are hearing the Y's proposal but no one is talking it over. Per my understanding, once the swim complex is started, the Council will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to be advertised city wide so all the companies who are interested can submit their proposals to manage the park. This is very different from building the pools to Y's specifications and in effect building a YMCA with our tax dollars. The YMCA is welcome to put in their proposal to manage the property at that time. We need you to be at this meeting and speak up on our behalf. The meeting is on April 26th at 4 pm at the City's Faraday Building: 1635 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008. We voted for a swim complex and a park not a YMCA. Here is a summary of what happened in the last Council workshop. At the end of the email you will find the mass email YMCA has sent out. Please give voice to our objection. The Council needs to hear from you. 1) All Council Members voted NO on the sale of beer and wine at the park after listening to many residents who had come to the meeting and expressed their unhappiness with the concept of alcoholic beverages at the park. 2) 3 Council members are in favor of building according to the pool design which had been approved and is ready to start. 3) As a compromise all Council members voted to have the staff to take a quick look at YMCA's proposition and give them a briefing on April 26th to see if there is anything in the existing design that prohibits the City Please encourage YMCA Carlsbad participants, members, or your neighbors to join us in support! If you would like to discuss in more detail, please contact your supervising director for more information. We thank you for your support!! Susan Might Kira Linberg From: Kim Dotter [mikdot41 @gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 9:26 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: City of Carlsbad/Alga Norte Swim Complex City Council Members, I understand that it is up for discussion to allow the YAACA to take over the Alga Norte Swim Complex. We voted in 2002 to build a community swim complex, not a YAACA. A YMCA is a private organization, nonprofit but private as one has to pay membership fees to be a part of it. Our membership fees for this swim complex should be our residency and tax dollars, perhaps paying a use fee if necessary but not joining a private organization. I have three children that would benefit from this complex. We moved here from Mission Viejo 4 years ago to raise our children in Carlsbad because of the community reputation, schools, facilities, shopping and future plans to enhance the city. We do not belong to the YMCA and do not go to their classes, nor do we plan to. We take and support our classes from the City of Carlsbad. My daughter just finished basketball and now my one son is currently in the Pee Wee basketball class. We love our city and want to use and support the facilities that our city has to offer. I do not want to have to join the YMCA to use the new facilities. I know that they allow non-members to use their facilities but we have to pay extra. I should not have to pay extra fees to use facilities that my tax dollars were used to build and I would be considered an outsider. When we considered looking into moving and raising our family in Carlsbad, we did not look to see if there was a YMCA but we did look to see what the city had to offer. We are proud of our city and lets continue to improve it. I implore the Council members to please consider your Carlsbad residents and allow the State of the Art facility to be built as planned. Thank you for your consideration and for the time you put in to make our city one of the best and most desirable places to live in the country. %jm Potter 2938CorteTedro CarkSad, Ctt 92009 Kira Linberg From: Patrick Knapp [patrickknapp@cox.net] Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 11:54 AM To: Council Internet Email; Manager Internet Email Cc: shight@ymca.org; bhenry@nctimes.com; dsterrett@nctimes.com; lsutton@coastnewsgroup.com; asariol@coastnewsgroup.com; editor@coastnewsgroup.com Subject: Alga Norte Park and How The City of Carlsbad is looking to Violate the 1st Amendment April 15,2011 Matt Hall and The Rest of the Council, As a real estate agent that has sold homes in Bressi Ranch with the clear promise from the City of Carlsbad to build a state of the art park with aquatics, water park, skate park and ball fields and more, I feel it is my obligation to see that those promises are delivered since most of the money came from the very homeowners that purchased in this community. This was sold to these residents that this would be a city run facility with no religious organization affiliation. You collected their bond and tax money and now are trying give it to a religious organization....this is not right! I recently discovered on the YMCA website that the "Y" is already promoting on their website the running of the new Alga Norte Park without even a vote from the City Council or any public input. For you to have the YMCA (Young Man's Christian Association), the YMCA's stated mission "is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Using the YMCA to manage or run a city facility or park is a clear violation of the 1st Amendment of the US Constitution.... "Separation of Church & State" which prohibits the use of public funds for sectarian purposes. The bottom line is that city tax dollars should not be spent to endorse religion or for religious purposes. The "Y" is a religious organization and is looking to run a City recreation center and park in a way that violates the US and California Constitutions. & I have contact the ACLU of San Diego to peruse this violation of what you are doing and file a lawsuit against the City of Carlsbad if this is allowed to continue. It is not right what you are doing....it has to stop immediately. Respectfully, Patrick Knapp fatrick Kjiapp Exceptional [~|omes for Exceptional f eople Over IZ JO Properties Personality fjol j (SOO)SOO~&4-17 patriclcknapp@cox.net Kira Linberg From: Christina zamoff [czamoff@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 5:02 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park Site Hi -1 just received an email from the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA asking we email the council to support their building a YMCA at the Alga Norte Recreation Park Site. I actually am not in favor of this and would much rather have a park run by the city of Carlsbad. In addition, I would prefer we use some of the money set aside for building of the park to fund the shortfall in the school 2011-2012 budget. Our class sizes for grades 1- 3 will be increasing from the low 20's to the low 30's and that is just unacceptable and irresponsible. If we can afford to build yet another park in the city of Carlsbad, we can surely find money to fund the school budget so we don't have to increase class size and negatively impact our children's education. Thank you, Christina Zamoff Kira Linberg From: rick lantz [lantzfam@roadrunner.com] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 3:19 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Letter to Council Members could you please copy and disseminate to all council members-thank you. Rick Lantz April 15,2011 2844 Wilson St. Carlsbad, CA 92008 760-310-5053 Carlsbad City Council 1200 Carlsbad Village Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92008 RE: Aquatic Complex at Alga Norte Dear Council Members, This letter is primarily intended for Mr. Hall and Packard in response to their decision to consider YMCA involvement in the Alga Norte complex. I am considerably disappointed that after eight years of public input and planning you are considering a redesign, delay, and substantial expense to fit the needs of a non city entity. There has been a very sustained and patient effort by community members and your constituents over the last twelve years to build the Alga Norte aquatic complex. Numerous council meetings have been attended by advocates and over 100 people turned out for the Aquatic Complex Master Planning Workshop in February of 2003 to forge the needs and design of this park. I question the sincerity of the city's use of public workshops, community involvement , and the Envision program to determine a design or plan when at the last moment it is overridden by an outside source under the pretense of saving future expenses. Sincerely, Rick Lantz Kira Linberg From: Chrissy Laughlin [claughlin@soundeklin.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 9:16 AM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: I support the Y in Carlsbad I support this partnership, although I would like to see programs in place for people who can't afford the hefty rates the Y charges...it's a little disappointing how much some/many of the programs cost. Chrissy Laughlin Kira Linberg From: kasey [kcinciarelli@roadrunner.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 19,2011 6:45 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: new pool Honorable Mayor and Council, Please keep in mind that YMCA already has a large, well equipted gymnastics teaching facility on Paseo Norte - IN OUR CITY, Our residents benefit from having this facility here. There is no need for our citizens to pay to replace this for the YMCA with a brand new gym facility - and to nix for all future citzens a pool facility designed to serve our residents - not one designed to maximize their income. Visit their facililty on Paseo Norte. I feel strongly that the public should be consulted on the decision of this magnetude - to use city taxpayer money to build Alga Norte Swim Complex and then turning it over to YMCA to run. That would mean putting it back on the ballot. Or a VERY LARGE survey. The alternative would be to make the non-profit YMCA repay the CAPITAL costs, as a taxpayers something I would be more comfortable with - the city mgr needs to examine THAT senerio. There is the issue of the LAND - and the issue of the capital costs - large donations indeed. You should look and see if a Tot Lot is necessary at Alga Norte Park. This would have to be "driven" to and there are others nearby. I personally would like to see the Alga Norte Swim Complex built to the ORIGINAL DESIGN, where the lazy river was large, this late in the game build it as it was ORIGINALLY designed or go back ENTIRELY to the drawing board and look at the entire property and the complexities of a public/private venture. Today if I want to go swim at the Y in Encinitas- just to swim • and I am not a member it would cost me more than 3X what I now pay at our public pool. Holding the next meeting at 4pm makes it hard for working people to come. This is too big of an expenditure to rush to give away. kasey cinciarelli please acknowledge receipt and delivery to our civic leaders. Kira Linberg From: Patrick Knapp [patrickknapp@cox.net] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 4:41 PM To: Council Internet Email; Manager Internet Email Cc: bhenry@nctimes.com; lsutton@coastnewsgroup.com; johnandkenshow@kfi640.com; asariol@coastnewsgroup.com; Attorney; editor@coastnewsgroup.com; shight@ymca.org Subject: VIOLATION OF THE BROWN ACT CARLSBAD IS JUST LIKE CITY OF BELL....WITH SECRET AGENDA BY NEW MAYOR Matt Hall and Carlsbad City Council, This is a clear violation of The US Constitution, separation of church and state. I will be forwarding this to the ACLU for their lawsuit against The City of Carlsbad and the San Diego Young Man's Christian Association. You people are the reason people don't trust government. Trying to work your personal agenda and misuse of tax payer's money. You are no difference than the losers in the City of Bell. Here the YMCA (Young Christian Man's Association) a religious charity is already working on promoting their Christian agenda on stealing a park that is paid by taxpayers and should be run by the City, not some Christian Group that you handpicked. You never even voted on this and never gave the public the right to input, but you have your cronies like Lisa Hildabrand and John Coates pushing ahead... feeding this Christian Charity all the plans and information to start a public campaign before any council action An absolute violation of The Brown Act. Matt Hall you should be recalled. You are an embarrassment to the people of Carlsbad and your City Manager and Assistant City Manager should be fired. Patrick Knapp This is what is being advertised by The YMCA and The City of Carlsbad with ABSOLUTELY NO PUBLIC INPUT....DONE IN SECRET MEETINGS A VIOLATION OF THE BROWN ACT. Alga Norte Recreation Park The City of Carlsbad's Potential Partnership with the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA The City of Carlsbad will be building a new recreation park in south Carlsbad. The new 32-acre site designs include plans for a competition 50 meter pool, a 25 meter instructional pool, ball fields, basketball courts, dog park, skate park and children's recreation play areas. The location of the new park is at the intersection of Poinsettia Lane and Alicante Street, just east of El Camino Real. i The YMCA needs as many people there to show support as possible. If you are planning on attending, please RSVP on our Facebook Page or just show up to the Main Conference Room at the City of Carlsbad Offices at 1635 Faraday Avenue. Send an email or letter of support to the Carlsbad City Council by April 22, 2011. All City Council Officials can be reached at council@carlsbadca.gov Potential Partnership with the YMCA: A partnership with the Y would strengthen the core of the Carlsbad community to serve a broader number of families spanning multigenerational age group. A partnership could take this park to a new level, reaching a penetration rate of one out of seven households coming to the Alga Norte Park. With a YMCA partnership, the Alga Norte Park has the potential to hit a home run for the community of Carlsbad. The YMCA would bring the residents amenities and programs of health and wellness for all age groups and individual levels; strength training; Yoga, Pilates, spin-cycling; walking and biking groups; family clubs, senior and adult fitness classes, gymnastics; preschool; and skate park lessons. This is in addition to the state-of -the-art park amenities that have been designed including sports and aquatics. Carlsbad residents could choose to enjoy the park/Y amenities as a non-member and pay the same day-use fees as currently set by the City of Carlsbad Park and Recreation Department. 6,400 Y members and 37,000 enrollments are traveling from the Carlsbad community to come to the Encinitas Y. A partnership with on the Alga Norte Park would bring them back to Carlsbad where their membership would transfer to the park site. The Y would bring to this partnership fifty years of excellence in fiscal management with consecutive years of balanced budgets; excellence in team management, customer service and strategic planning. Kira Linberg From: Dan O'Malley [domalley@mpowercom.net] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 5:08 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Agua Norte Pool Complex I strongly support moving forward on the pool complex as currently designed. The community desperately needs a pool complex and the current design is good. Please get it approved and build now. Thank you Dan O'Malley 2931 Camino Serbal Carlsbad Kira Linberg From: melindaric@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 5:27 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Carlsbad pool BUILD THE POOL PER THE APPROVED DESIGN, BUILD IT NOW! WE HAVE BEEN PROMISED THIS FOR YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE ARE TIRED OF WAITING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GET IT DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Melinda Riccitelli LCCHS, Parent Kira Linberg From: srfn6-surf@yahoo.com Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 7:00 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Proposed Aquatic Center in Carlsbad As the parents of a swimmer and diver in Carlsbad, we are urging you to move forward with the currently proposed plans for the Swim Complex. We do not feel that the additional costs will add benefit; and are also against the YMCA requiring membership to use a City owned recreation area. We have been waiting long enough for this project to begin construction, revisions will only add cost and time which unnecessarily wastes taxpayer resources. Again, please take note that as citizens of Carlsbad we strongly urge you to move forward with the plans as they are currently proposed. Regards, The Fisher Family Kira Linberg From: Janet Fisher [janetfisher100@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 9:13 PM To: Council Internet Email Build the pool now with the approved design!!! Thanks, Janet Fisher 760 522-5739 Kira Linberg From: Jane Burke [janeburke4@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 9:33 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: New Pool Dear Carlsbad City Council Members, Our son is a member of the LCC swim team. PLEASE BUILD THE POOL PER THE APPROVED DESIGN, PLEASE BUILD IT NOW! This is greatly needed in our community. Thank you. Jane & Jim Burke Kira Linberg From: Jack James Smith Oarnes123sc@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 7:15 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: council@carlsbadca.gov pool mailto:council@carlsbadca.aov Build the pool with current plan . Father of: Morgan B. Smith @ LCCHS / Thank's for reading ! John James jack Smith Construction International, has been involved in many interesting and exciting projects since we opened our doors. During this time we have built many, many successful building products with other respected providers of information and technology expertise and other products . Homes, Barraraks, Reconstruction & Mud Home Reconstruction •f www.cslb.ca.aov >- —-< b-667203 } Building homes for 35 yrs. <> <> 1-760-445-' Thanks', .oooJohn Smithooo Kira Linberg From: Tamela [expedition2@roadrunner.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 7:17 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Carlsbad New Pool Proposal As residents of Carlsbad, we are asking the new pool be built as approved and with the already approved design. Tamela and Rick Nagy 7888 Vista Higuera Carlsbad, CA 92009 Kira Linberg From: cmurphykaiser@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 9:05 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: New Carlsbad Pool Please build the new pool now with the Approved Design. Carolyn Kaiser Carlsbad resident Kira Linberg From: Monique O'Malley [mmomalley@roadrunner.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 11:10 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Build Carlsbad pool with approved design As the parent of two swimmers, I am asking you to build the pool now with the approved design. Thank you. Monique O'Malley Carlsbad Kira Linberg From: Tim Salmon [timsalmon59@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 7:02 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte To whom it may concern, We are for the approval of the Alga Norte Recreation Park site . We look forward to using this great facility. Thank you, Tirn and Leah Salmon 3455 Caminito Sierra #201 Carlsbad CA 92009 760-402-1422 Kira Lin berg From: Shelley Fontaine [shelley.fontaine@att.net] Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 8:00 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: hollianneu@gmail.com Subject: BUILD THE POOL NOW WITH THE APPROVED DESIGN! To whom it may concern, As parents of a competitive swimmer in North County San Diego, we are strongly urging the approval of this the new Carlsbad Pool per the approved competition design. Currently most of the competitive swimmers & water polo players drive 30 minutes to Solona Beach or worse yet, 45 minutes to LaJolla each day to participate in a sport they love - swimming. That's 1 to 1.5 hours each day of driving the dangerous freeways when they could be doing homework, or volunteering in the community. We strongly urge you to PLEASE BUILD THE POOL PER THE APPROVED DESIGN, BUILD IT NOW! Thank you! Barry & Shelley Fontaine shellev.fontaine@att.net Kira Linberg From: Aram Tatikian [a.tatikian@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 8:04 PM To: Council Internet Email PLEASE APPROVE THE PROJECT OF THE ALGA NORTE RECREATION PARK. We need a park for adults and dogs in our city!!! We live off Poinsettia Lane, so that kind of facility will be wonderful for our City. Miriam and Aram Tatikian Kira Linberg From: Hollianne Uebelhor [hollianneu@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 8:26 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Build the Pool with the current design! Build it now! Dear whom it may concern: Please build the planned pool pen the planned design. The pools that North County currently has are over crowded. A new pool would allow Carlsbad to host competitions, be home to swim teams, and allow our children to enjoy the sport they love without having to drive so far! Build it how! Please do not delay trying to change plans. We need this pool! Thank you, Shaun and Hollianne Uebelhor Kira Linberg From: Elena Aijala [eaijala@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 10:54 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: ALGA NORTE POOL 4/20/2011 Dear City Council Members, As a citizen and voter in Carlsbad I am expressing my support for the use of tax payer monies from Proposition C for the City of Carlsbad to oversee the construction, maintenance and operation of the Alga Norte Aquatic pools and Park, as proposed and approved in Phase 1. I am completely appalled that the city council members would consider changing what has already been voted on and attempt to bring in an outside company to manage a community facility. I am completely opposed to another organization running the facility as to where my family would have to pay additional fees to use a facility my tax dollars paid for. We need a community Aquatics facility not a "YMCA" or any other nonprofit organization. Furthermore, this project has been delayed far too long and the city needs to start building what the voters have already voted yes on. Thank you for taking the time to listen and consider resident/voter's opinions in this matter. Sincerely, Elena Aijala 1740 Cereus CT. Carlsbad, CA 92011 Kira Linberg From: Monica [monicavaldez8626@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 4:24 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Aquatic Pools and Park Dear Council Members, As a citizen and voter in Carlsbad I hereby support the use of tax payer monies from Proposition C for the City of Carlsbad to oversee the construction, maintenance and operation of the Alga Norte Aquatic Pools and Park, as proposed and approved in Phase 1. The pools to be operated, managed and maintained by the city aquatic staff. I am vehemently opposed to the use of tax payer monies to build a facility and give it's operation to any non profit organization. Sincerely, Monica Valdez 3815 Crownpoint Court Carlsbad, CA 92010 760.434.8297 home/office 408.483.7217 cell Kira Linberg From: Monica [monicavaldez8626@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 4:24 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Aquatic Pools and Park Dear Council Members, As a citizen and voter in Carlsbad I hereby support the use of tax payer monies from Proposition C for the City of Carlsbad to oversee the construction, maintenance and operation of the Alga Norte Aquatic Pools and Park, as proposed and approved in Phase 1. The pools to be operated, managed and maintained by the city aquatic staff. I am vehemently opposed to the use of tax payer monies to build a facility and give it's operation to any non profit organization. Sincerely, Monica Valdez 3815 Crownpoint Court Carlsbad, CA 92010 760.434.8297 home/office 408.483.7217 cell Kira Lin berg From: Melshmom@aol.com Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 6:55 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: (no subject) As a citizen and voter in Carlsbad I hereby support the use of tax payer monies from Proposition C for the City of Carlsbad to oversee the construction, maintenance and operation of the Alga Norte Aquatic pools and Park, as proposed and approved in Phase 1. The pools to be operated, managed and maintained by the city aquatic staff. I am vehemently opposed to the use of tax payer monies to build a facility and give it's operation to any non profit organization. Kira Lin berg From: Maria Arriaga [marriaga@lpsi.com] Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 8:21 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Proposition C for the City of Carlsbad Council, As a citizen and voter in Carlsbad I hereby support the use of tax payer monies from Proposition C for the City of Carlsbad to oversee the construction, maintenance and operation of the Alga Norte Aquatic pools and Park, as proposed and approved in Phase 1. The pools to be operated, managed and maintained by the city aquatic staff. I am vehemently opposed to the use of tax payer monies to build a facility and give it's operation to any non profit organization. Thank you, Maria Arriaga Property Accountant Lincoln Military Housing MCB Camp Pendleton 139 Santa Rosa Drive, Oceanside, CA 92058 Tel 760-400-0068 Fax 760-385-4504 Kira Linberg From: Terri Wickstrand [terriwick@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, April 21,2011 12:23 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: we support the Alga Norte Recreation Park We are in support of establishing the Alga Norte Recreation Park. We greatly appreciate the addition in the community of such a great facility. Thank you, Terri and Gregg Wickstrand 7421 Pelican St. Carlsbad, Ca 92011 Kira Lin berg From: Eileen Lyle [eileenlyle@roadrunner.com] Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 4:00 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Aquatic Center and Park As a business owner and voter in Carlsbad, I support the use of tax payer monies from Proposition C for the City of Carlsbad to oversee the construction, as well as the maintenance and operation, of the Alga Norte Aquatic pools and park, as proposed in Phase 1. I feel strongly that the pools should be operated, managed and maintained by the city aquatic staff. I am opposed to the use of tax payer monies to build the facility and hand operations over to any non-profit organization. I have raised my family in Carlsbad. My two sons both swam and played water polo for Carlsbad High School. I have supported the building of the pool since day one. Please make this much needed CITY POOL a reality. Eileen Lyle 1030 Lighthouse Road Carlsbad CA 92011 Kira Linberg From: Sent: To: Subject: Gery Gaughen [geryg@cox.net] Thursday, April 21, 2011 8:31 PM Council Internet Email build the pool with the already approved design Carlsbad City Council, BUILD THE POOL PER THE APPROVED DESIGN, BUILD IT NOW! Our kids need it built now!! Thank you, Gery Gaughen Andrea Dykes From: Rosemary Eshelman [reshelman@eshelmanfamily.com] Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 3:03 PM To: Rosemary Eshelman Subject: FW: Tomorrow! City Council Workshop RE: Alga Norte Community Park FYI... From: Pat Maldi [pat@bgccarlsbad.org] Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 5:45 PM To: Mllerroo42@vahoo.com: Curt Barker; dalevv@try1advertisinQ.com: daky|chin@sbcglQbai,oet; EB2230@aol.com; John Manson; Jean-Marie Salvia; Jim Salvia; Gus Quinones; ioyceawayman@gmail.com; Kathryn Johnson; Allyson Evers; 'Leslie Saldana1; Mike Wheelihan; Matt Harelson; Nancy Keenan; RMKOHL@aol.com; Randy Laine; Tom Haley; Rosemary Eshelman; themaldis@yahoo.com Subject: Tomorrow! City Council Workshop RE: Alga Norte Community Park We need your help! The City of Carlsbad will be building a new aquatics/recreation park in south Carlsbad (corner of Alicante Street and Poinsettia Lane), less than a mile away from our new Bressi Clubhouse. The City Council is considering two options for the design and operations of Alga Norte Community Park. One option involves building and operating Phase 1 of the park as planned. The second option explores partnering with a nonprofit to operate the park. The Ecke YMCA has submitted a proposal that would considerably alter the master plan. They are asking the City to redesign the park and several buildings according to their specifications that will add millions of dollars to the cost of the project. In essence, they are asking the City to build a YMCA for them with tax payer dollars. Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad feels that: * BGCC endorses the position that the Alga Norte Community Park should be built according to the master plan approved in 2003. * Once construction is completed according to that master plan, the City of Carlsbad should be open to receive bids from ALL interested nonprofits (or other parties) who are qualified to operate the aquatics center and/or adjacent park. Priority should be given to organizations who are based in Carlsbad. This is very different than building the pools to the YMCA's specifications. We urge you to join us and show your support of Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad by attending the Council's Workshop TOMORROW - Tuesday, April 26 - at 4:00 pm at City of Carlsbad's Conference Room, 1635 Faraday Avenue. If you can't join us in person, please voice your opinion by emailing our city council and mayor: council@carlsbad.ca.gov. Thank you! Kira Lin berg From: James Torretto [greenpad@sbcglobal.net] Sent: . Friday, April 22,2011 12:36 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Pool and Park Mayor and Council, I have been advocating for a second aquatic facility for the last 11 years and since the City Council has been promising another pool since 1981,1 guess it makes me a relative newcomer to the issue. Yet, 11 years, countless e-mails, workshops, CC meetings, meeting with staff and consultants, well, it tends to make a person short on words. So let me be clear. BUILD IT AS DESIGNED. BUILD IT NOW. OPERATED IT WITH CITY STAFF. Thank you and I'll see you on the 26th, Jim Torretto Kira Linberg From: Patrick Knapp [patrickknapp@cox.net] Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 1:44 PM To: bhenry@nctimes.com; editor@coastnewsgroup.com; Council Internet Email Cc: Manager Internet Email; Attorney; johnandkenshow@kfi640.com; michele.clock®uniontrib.com; craig.gustafson@uniontrib.com; ricky.young@uniontrib.com; aaron.burgin@uniontrib.com; yourstories@kfmb.com; fox5news@tribune.com; NEWS@KUSI.COM; limsandiegonewstips@nbcuni.com Subject: City Council Pushes Religious Charity Organizition To Run City Facility Pay For By Tax Payer's Money and Thumbs It's Nose At the First Amendment of Seperation of Church & State READ THE YMCA (YOUNG MAN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION) A CHRISTIAN CHARITY LIES....HOW THEY MAKE THE CLAIM THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HAS ASKED THEM THE RECRUIT MEMBERS TO PUSH THIS. THIS IS NOT RIGHT!!!!! THE CITY OF CARLSBAD HAS NOT ONLY VIOLATED THE BROWN ACT, BUT THEY ARE VIOLATING THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE US CONSTITUTION, UNDER SEPERATION OF CHURCH AND STATE IN ADDITION THE CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER IS PUSHING AHEAD WITHOUT ANY PUBLIC INPUT AND WITHOUT SEEKING ANY OTHER COMPETETING BIDS THIS IS AGAINST THE LAW. IF THIS IS TRUE.... THEN WHOEVER DID THIS IN THE CITY SHOULD BE FIRED, INCLUDING THE CITY MANAGER, Lisa Hildebrand and her pawn the Asst. City Manager, John Coates... BECAUSE IT IS UNDER HER WATCH THAT THIS IS HAPPENING AND THE CITY SHOULD BE SUED AND THE MAYOR, MATT HALL, SHOULD BE RECALLED IMMEDIATELY. The YMCA of San Diego should be sued for misrepresenting the fact they are religious Christian Charity and hide this to gain and steal taxpayer money. The YMCA of San Diego even preach their religious beliefs in the their mission statement on their website and then have the clueless Executive Director, Susan Hight, try to cover it up and tell lies to people. Can't join us? Please email the City Council some words of support for our YMCA. Please; Carlsbad address in your correspondence: council@carlsbadca.gov What is the Alga Norte Recreation Park? The City of Carlsbad will be building a new recreation park in south Carlsbad. The new 32- designs include plans for a competition 50 meter pool, a 25 meter instructional pool, ball fie basketball courts, dog park, skate park and children's recreation play areas. The location of park is at the intersection of Poinsettia Lane and Alicante Street, just east of El Camino Rea City Council Updates: At the March 29 City Council Workshop, council members provided feedback on options ft design and operations of Alga Norte Community Park. The options, which focused on alten ways to operate the proposed aquatic center and ball fields, were presented at the March 15 Council workshop. Council members agreed the park should focus on providing family-frie amenities and programs. To acheive that goal, the City Council asked staff to examine two < more detail. One option involves building and operating Phase I of the park as planned. Anc option explores partnering with a non-profit, such as the YMCA, to operate the park. Staff \ their findings at the next City Council workshop on April 26, 2011. Potential Partnership with the YMCA: A partnership with the Y would strengthen the core of the Carlsbad community to serve a bi number of families spanning multigenerational age group. A partnership could take this par: new level. With the YMCA partnership, the Alga Norte Park has the potential to hit a home run for the community of Carlsbad. The YMCA would bring the residents amenities and programs of h wellness for all age groups and individual levels; strength training; Yoga, Pilates, spin-cycli walking and biking groups; family clubs, senior and adult fitness classes, gymnastics; presc skate park lessons. This is in addition to the state-of -the-art park amenities that have been c including sports and aquatics. Carlsbad residents could choose to enjoy the park/Y amenities as a non-member and pay the day-use fees as currently set by the City of Carlsbad Park and Recreation Department. 6,400 Y members and 37,000 enrollments are traveling from the Carlsbad community to coi Encinitas Y. A partnership with on the Alga Norte Park would bring them back to Carlsbad their membership would transfer to the park site. The Y brings to this partnership fifty years of excellence in fiscal management with conseci years of balanced budgets; excellence in team management, customer service and strategic j Greg Herman Carlsbad Water Polo 760-518-7395 Kira Linberg From: Peter Merz [petermerz@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 4:30 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: petermerz@yahoo.com Subject: Alga Norte Community Park-proposed partnership with YMCA Dear Council Member: In advance of the planning meeting on April 26th, I am submitting this feedback/comment on the proposed partnership between the City of Carlsbad and the YMCA to complete the Agua Norte Community Park. I have always been a strong supporter of this aquatic center and am a master's swimmer at the Monroe Street Pool. Attached is a letter that I also received as a member of the Ecke Family YMCA requesting my support for this project. Upon further review of the YMCA's letter, I had several observations and concerns. As a Carlsbad resident, I am depending upon the City Council to represent my interests and those of my fellow Carlsbad neighbors in any agreement reached between the YMCA and City of Carlsbad. Listed below are some of my concerns: 1. Different vision and site plan between what Carlsbad voters approved and what Ecke YMCA has communicated to their members: About 2 years ago I attended a city council meeting regarding the Alga Norte Community Park and heard residents state the following needs: a.) Carlsbad desperately needs another aquatic center to facilitate swim teams, swim clubs, water polo events, lifeguard training, and other aquatic activities, b.) Carlsbad also needs ball parks to ease overcrowding. Also, during the meeting, one of the speakers described the benefits to the city's hotels & restaurants of hosting major swim meets and water polo matches. Alga Norte would be the only 50 meter long course pool in N. San Diego County, so it presents a huge benefit for Carlsbad as it would now be a destination to host major events. The Ecke YMCA sent a letter to its members that described a very different facility. Their site plan (shown on their website) in addition to the attached letter describes basically a Carlsbad satellite of the Ecke Y which includes: fitness and cycling studio, strength training, gymnastics center, preschool, yoga, pilates, and lastly....an aquatics center. Except for the aquatics center, NONE of these other things are mentioned on the Carlsbad City website site plan of the park. The YMCA's vision of an aquatics center, however is a covered 50 meter pool on a site overcrowded with other buildings. If the 50 meter pool is enclosed and crowded onto the site, it will be impossible to host major swim meets or water polo matches because their is no deck space for teams or spectator bleachers. The YMCA does not benefit from meets and the associated travel dollars spent in the city, so it makes sense they would not support this vision. If the pool is covered and does not allow for these events, a major dream and objective of the voters has been lost forever. 2. A community park is much different from a YMCA. Carlsbad Parks and Recreation exists solely to provide excellent services to the residents of Carlsbad. The Ecke Family YMCA has a different mission statement that supports programs desired by their dues paying members. How will the city residents interests be served by these different and conflicting goals? 3. Competition with other established Carlsbad fitness centers and property owners: How will Tri-City Wellness Center, Pure Fitness, and 24 Hour Fitness (just to name a few) feel when they realize that the YMCA is now their competitor and the City built their new facility with taxpayer dollars? There is a glut of fitness facilities already in the city and these existing businesses have already invested heavily in construction, rent, and advertising to gain clients. They now could lose some of their clients to the new Y-perated facility that will probably be able to charge lower fees. We simply don't need another fitness center, but clearly the YMCA sees an opportunity to gain market share in Carlsbad. Also, the Y currently rents space on Avenida Encinas for their i Kira Linberg From: Tanya Sternberg [tanyasternberg@juno.com] Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 8:27 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Park Tanya Sternberg tanvasternberg @ iuno.com My husband and I have lived in Carlsbad for many years and want to encourage any plan for expanding park areas. The benefits of a partnership between The City of Carlsbad and a fiscally sound partner are clear when you review the challenges and history of both the City of Vista's Wave Water park and the City of Escondido's municipal pools. Two recent articles in the North County Times detail how both the cities of Vista and Escondido are investigating forming partnerships with other community based organizations to defray costs for aquatics activities. Here are links to those articles: 1) City of Vista must subsidize its Wave Water park: http://www.nctimes.corn/news/local/vista/image 56e860t'6-2629-51c4-865e- 268c8eb4efe8.html 2) City of Escondido may shutter its City pools: http://www.nctimes.coni/news/local/escondido/article a465c9d5-fa8e-5be7- b92b-65e7cca5de6a.html It is important to note that the YMCA is prepared to guarantee that the City of Carlsbad will never have to subsidize the operations of the Alga Norte Park. Perhaps other organizations will too. As a resident of the City of Carlsbad I urge you to take the time to involve other organizations BEFORE the further loss of our City's funds Good luck on your difficult task Tanya and Arty Sternberg Kira Linberg From: Alexandra Cortes [alex.cortes@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2011 6:27 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte As a citizen and voter in Carlsbad I hereby support the use of taxpayer monies from Proposition C for the City of Carlsbad to oversee the construction, maintenance and operation of the Alga Norte Aquatics pools and Park, as proposed and approved in Phase 1. The pools to be operated, managed, and maintained by the City aquatic staff. I am vehemently opposed to the use of taxpayer monies to build a facility and give its operation to any non profit organization. The passage of Proposition C was a positive vote of trust in the city leaders, the recreation department and the aquatics staff. Prop C was intented for the city to operate this facility/park, not an outside entity. Thank you, Alexandra Cortes 3671 Maria Lane Carlsbad 92008 Kira Lin berg From: James Barton [socalgeosurf@hotmail.com] Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2011 7:39 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Pools and Park The passage of Proposition C was a positive vote of trust in the city leaders, the recreation department and the aquatics staff. It was my understanding that Prop C was intended for the city to operate this facility/park, not an outside entity (i.e. YMCA). As a citizen and voter in Carlsbad I support the use of taxpayer monies from Proposition C for the City of Carlsbad to oversee the construction, maintenance and operation of the Alga Norte Pools and Park, as proposed and approved in Phase 1. The pools should be operated, managed, and maintained by the City aquatic staff. I am strongly opposed to the use of taxpayer monies to build a facility and give its operation to any non profit organization. Please do the right thing and listen to the people. Jim Barton 4925 Avila Avenue Carlsbad Kira Linberg From: Daniel Dunn [danielmdunn@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2011 9:12 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Carlsbad pool As a citizen and voter in Carlsbad I hereby support the use of taxpayer monies from Proposition C for the City of Carlsbad to oversee the construction, maintenance and operation of the Alga Norte Aquatics pools and Park, as proposed and approved in Phase 1. The pools to be operated, managed, and maintained by the City aquatic staff. I am vehemently opposed to the use of taxpayer monies to build a facility and give its operation to any non profit organization. Kira Linberg From: Mark Serepca [markscaris@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2011 3:27 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Beware the YMCA April 24, 2011 Dear Council members, Please do not go into partnership with the Encinitas YMCA regarding Carlsbad's new aquatic and recreation center. Carlsbad needs to remain in sole control of such an important project. The citizens of Carlsbad will hold the city accountable for decisions related to the park, so the city needs to be making the decisions. By hiring a company or individuals to manage the park rather than go into partnership with an outside organization, the city would still be in control. With the Y it would not. However, the city would still be accountable and liable for the actions of the Y. I read in the newspaper that under the Y's proposal, the day-use fees for the future aquatic center would be regulated by the city "so the residents would not be charged more to use the center." I would hope that the city would regulate fees. However, that's just one of many areas where dealing with the Y will complicate matters for the city. Who is really going to make the decisions? I am particularly concerned with the Encinitas YMCA as Carlsbad's possible partner because of my experiences as a Y member. Over the years the Y has become so large that it suffers from bureaucratic bloat. There are more than enough staff and volunteers, but most of them rarely seem busy. Despite all of the staff, it is almost impossible to know who is responsible for what and whom to contact with comments or suggestions. However, it doesn't seem to matter. I have heard from several member friends that they have made suggestions for the "Suggestion Box" but never seen changes or even gotten a thank you. As a specific example, although numerous members have repeatedly complained about instructors starting and ending classes late, there has been no improvement. Overall, the emphasis at the Y seems to be more on the superficial than the meaningful. The latest membership survey focused on whether the staff is friendly -- not whether it is effective. I have suggested that the members who participate in the classes be surveyed about the quality of the instructors. This has never happened. Instead, someone at the Y worries about whether instructors wear name tags. Nobody seems to care whether the instructors keep their classes interesting by regularly changing their routines or music. Someone worries about what news shows should be seen on the TVs in the fitness rooms, but no one deals with the insufficient parking that regularly occurs on weekends because the Y over-schedules activities. Therefore, I strongly believe that while the Y senior management's desire to run Carlsbad's new pool and rec center may be well-intentioned, its ability to do so is questionable. It needs to get its own house in order. Kira Linberg From: Uma Lakshmipathy [uma.lakshmipathy@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2011 5:47 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Proposition C To whom it may concern As a citizen and voter in Carlsbad I hereby support the use of taxpayer monies from Proposition C for the City of Carlsbad to oversee the construction, maintenance and operation of the Alga Norte Aquatics pools and Park, as proposed and approved in Phase 1. The pools to be operated, managed, and maintained by the City aquatic staff. I am vehemently opposed to the use of taxpayer monies to build a facility and give its operation to any non profit organization. The passage of Proposition C was a positive vote of trust in the city leaders, the recreation department and the aquatics staff. Prop C was intented for the city to operate this facility/park, not an outside entity. My son, Roshan Ahmed is a part of the North Coast Aquatics (NCA) Swim team which been a healthy and positive influence on him for the last six years. The fact that NCA has won numerous local, regional, national and international awards including a Olympic Goal Medalist in 1996 and a Olympic Silver Medalist in 2000 who both trained at the Carlsbad Swim Complex is matter of pride. We look to our leaders in Carlsbad to invest in the future of our city and our children and build the Alga Norte Pool as designed and as the voters mandated and continue and expand the 29 year partnership with NCA. A proud NCA parent and Carlsbad resident! Uma Kira Linberg From: Lakshmipathy, Uma [Uma.Lakshmipathy@lifetech.com] Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2011 5:50 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Proposition C To whom it may concern As a citizen and voter in Carlsbad I hereby support the use of taxpayer monies from Proposition C for the City of Carlsbad to oversee the construction, maintenance and operation of the Alga Norte Aquatics pools and Park, as proposed and approved in Phase 1. The pools to be operated, managed, and maintained by the City aquatic staff. I am vehemently opposed to the use of taxpayer monies to build a facility and give its operation to any non profit organization. The passage of Proposition C was a positive vote of trust in the city leaders, the recreation department and the aquatics staff. Prop C was intented for the city to operate this facility/park, not an outside entity. My son, Roshan Ahmed is a part of the North Coast Aquatics (NCA) Swim team which been a healthy and positive influence on him for the last six years. The fact that NCA has won numerous local, regional, national and international awards including a Olympic Goal Medalist in 1996 and a Olympic Silver Medalist in 2000 who both trained at the Carlsbad Swim Complex is matter of pride. We look to our leaders in Carlsbad to invest in the future of our city and our children and build the Alga Norte Pool as designed and as the voters mandated and continue and expand the 29 year partnership with NCA. A proud NCA parent and Carlsbad resident! Dr Lakshmipathy Principal Scientist Life Technologies Kira Linberg From: Michael Marsden [iflyups@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2011 6:57 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Carlsbad Pool 4/24/11 Dear Carlsbad City Council: I have two swimmers and a water polo player in my house. A pool will provide more to the local community hosting tournaments that now are held always away. As a citizen and voter in Carlsbad I hereby support the use of taxpayer monies from Proposition C for the City of Carlsbad to oversee the construction, maintenance and operation of the Alga Norte Aquatics pools and Park, as proposed and approved in Phase 1. The pools to be operated, managed, and maintained by the City aquatic staff. I am vehemently opposed to the use of taxpayer monies to build a facility and give its operation to any non-profit organization. Please continue on the plan that has previously been approved by the voters. Thank you, Michael & Clara Marsden 3450 James Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92008 Kira Linberg From: Sent: To: Subject: Elizabeth Knapp [Iknapp10872@att.net] Sunday, April 24, 201 1 8:00 PM Council Internet Email Alga Norte Aquatics Park and Pools City Council for the City of Carlsbad City of Carlsbad Offices- Main Conference Room 1635 Faraday Avenue Dear Mayor and Council Members, ^^^^^^^^•^^•^^^^^^^Ma^M^_^^^^_|_«^_^^^^^_^^^m«^^_^^^_B|^_^^^^_^_|«^^^__^^^^^_m^«^^«^^^^B^M«_««^^^_^^^^^_^^^^^^^_^^^^^^_^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^_^^^^__^«|As a citizen and voter m Carlsbad I hereby support the use of tax payer monies from Proposition C for the City of Carlsbad to oversee the construction, maintenance and operation of the Alga Norte Aquatic pools and Park, as proposed and approved in Phase 1. The pools to be operated managed and maintained by the city aquatic staff. I am vehemently opposed to the use of tax payer monies to build a facility and give its operation to any non-profit organization. Please follow through with what was promised the citizens of Carlsbad when Proposition C was passed. I think you would agree that we all want our children to come back to this great community and raise their children here. If this Mayor and City Council do not begin to think about slowing down some of the business growth and honoring the residents with what was promised in the past our children are going to have to move far, far away. Please listen and hear what the residents are saying, and not just the ones who have time to come to your planning meetings. vidin tor Uw eetis ot .the uiri JB Kira Linberg From: Brenda Guerin tbrendaguerin@roadrunner.com] Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2011 8:40 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Swim Complex Dear Carlsbad City Council members, As a citizen and voter in Carlsbad I hereby support the use of taxpayer monies from Proposition C for the City of Carlsbad to oversee the construction, maintenance and operation of the Alga Norte Aquatics pools and Park, as proposed and approved in Phase 1. The pools to be operated, managed, and maintained by the City aquatic staff. I am vehemently opposed to the use of taxpayer monies to build a facility and give its operation to some non-profit organization. The City of Carlsbad has needed this swim complex for years, the money has been allocated and we expect our city leaders to make this happen now. Prop C clearly intended for this swim facility to be operated by the city and not an outside entity. Sincerely, Brenda and Chris Guerin Kira Linberg From: Gary Williams [garyrwilliamsl @roadrunner.com] Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2011 9:57 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Build the Alga Norte Pool and Park now. Dear Council Members: The taxpayers made it known back in 2002 with their vote they wanted to see the second aquatic facility built in Carlsbad. The Alga Norte Park will satisfy the recreational needs of a vast majority of the citizens of Carlsbad, both young and old, and with different economic backgrounds and various recreational interests including baseball, soccer, swimming and water polo, just to name a few. When we came to Carlsbad over 20 years ago we were turned away from the city pool for swimming lessons for our children due to a lack of space in the classes. We were told there was simply not enough pool time available to meet all of the citizens needs. We solved that problem, but we had to spend money that went to a neighboring city, not into the coffers of the City of Carlsbad. The City of Carlsbad is fortunate to have an excellent history in high school aquatic sports. In order to maintain and improve upon this excellent history the City needs to act now and build the Alga Norte Park and the City needs to operate the park. The aquatic facility will serve all age groups and will not just be for one specific group. There is the opportunity for water aerobics classes, lifesaving programs, scuba programs and learn-to- swim programs for all age groups. The Alga Norte Pool and Park will have a broad spectrum of citizens that utilize it facilities. The City will open up new opportunities for revenue by building a 50 meter aquatic complex in North County. Think about all the new possibilities this will bring to the City of Carlsbad that were never possible with the existing pool facility. Construction rates remain very competitive and it is a good time to take advantage of this opportunity to receive quality construction at a very reasonable construction cost. The taxpayers voted for a new City Pool to be operated by the City and not a third party. The City has demonstrated it can run an excellent aquatic program, it simply needs more pool space to meet the needs of this community. Build the Alga Norte Aquatic Center as currently designed with the 50 meter pool and the adjacent park complex. Build it now and operate it with City personnel, not an outside third party. The taxpayers wanted it started in 2002. It is time to end the delays and get on with construction. It will be a positive investment in a facility which serves a very large percentage of the citizens of the City of Carlsbad. Respectfully submitted, Gary and Janet Williams Kira Linberg From: Crista McClure-Swan [mcswans@cox.net] Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 8:12 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Swim complex Dear Council members, I hereby support the use of taxpayer monies from Proposition C for the City of Carlsbad to oversee the construction, maintenance and operation of the Alga Norte Aquatics pools and Park, as proposed and approved in Phase 1. The pools to be operated, managed, and maintained by the City aquatic staff. I am vehemently opposed to the use of taxpayer monies to build a facility and give its operation to any non profit organization." The passage of Proposition C was a positive vote of trust in the city leaders, the recreation department and the aquatics staff. Prop C was intended for the city to operate this facility/park, not an outside entity. Crista © Crista McClure-Swan Mother - NCA Swimmer 760-458-0797 Kira Linberg From: Tina Schmidt [schmidtsjazz@roadrunner.com] Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 9:51 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Park & Swim complex Dear Council Members, It is now time to finalize the completion of the Alga Norte Park and Swim complex in its current design, or phase 2. The citizens have spoken about what they want and they want it built now so their families can enjoy it. The residents that I have spoken with want a community and family-oriented swim complex as it is currently designed and want it run by the city. This last-minute discussion about re-design so that outside partners can profit without the costs of building is outrageous. There is no need for another exercise facility in this complex, since there are other companies that offer that nearby. There is no need to spend additional dollars to re- design the swim complex to facilitate other proposals. Partners may or may not be a good idea, but let outsiders bid on a finished concept, not on a changed concept to fit those needs. I understand the operating funds will be an issue for a short period of time, but the need for a total facility that appeals to all population segments in Carlsbad will compensate for this concern, especially in light of the savings if built now in its current design. Let's get on with it. No more consultants' studies. No more outside companies. No more staffs inability to make decisions. Please go ahead with what the community wants. Tina Schmidt Kira Linberg From: Toby Cohantz [toby@spiraljungle.com] Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 10:16 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Build The Alga Norte Pool I am in full support of the City of Carlsbad being the owner operator for the Alga Norte Pool. Toby Cohantz 1605 James Dr., Carlsbadj CA 92008 619-890-9761 Kira Linberg From: Irish Manchenton [trish@rbgsocal.com] Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 10:15 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Swim Complex Members of the Council, As a citizen and voter in Carlsbad I implore you to proceed with the construction, maintenance and operation of the Alga Norte Pool as was voted by the residents of Carlsbad. The residents voted for the City of Carlsbad to do this. We put our trust and tax payer monies in your hands to ensure this would be done. I am opposed to the use of tax payer monies to build a facility and then turning it over to a third party to operate and maintain. If the YAACA needs another venue, then let them raise the monies to do so. The residents of Carlsbad have been calling you to action for years. The time is now. The economy is such that the facility could be built at a fraction on the cost. We have been in such dire need of an addition swim complex. There is just not enough pool time available for all the sports and recreation use. This has been obvious for years. I am sure you can appreciate the outcome of the recent election was due to the residents having faith in the promises you made. Don't let us down. Please open your eyes, ears and hearts to your residents. You know the right thing to do. Kind Regards, Trish Manchenton Trish Manchenton 4329 Yosemite St. Carlsbad, Ca. 92010 760-525-5866 cell Kira Linberg From: Alicia Hanson [a@aliciahanson.com] Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 11:32 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: I support the new Carlsbad YMCA I support the new Carlsbad YMCA. I would love to have this facility near me. Alicia Hanson Designs | E: a@aliciahanson.com | O: 760.433.8363 | C: 949.547.3859 | FX: 949.579.2884 | Skype: skStrmom See our work: http://aliciahanson.com/wdpress My new blog: http://aliciahanson.com/a-blog/ Our Hot Rod line: http://hioctaneiewelrv.com Myflickr: httD://www.flickr.com/photos/aliciahanson/ Kira Linberg From: Rob Fukutomi [rob.fukutomi@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 11:55 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Aqua Norte Pool Last year my family and I moved to the North County for work. We currently reside in Carlsbad at 2419 Badger Ln. One of the things that attracted us to Carlsbad was the availability of the Monroe Street community pool. The two older of our three daughters were both age-group and high school swimmers. They have been able to pay for a good portion of their college educations through lifeguarding and swim instruction. Our youngest daughter is currently a student at Carlsbad High where she is a member of the water polo and swim teams. Needless to say we are an aquatics family and value the resource that community aquatics facilities present to a city and the citizens that you represent. As a citizen and voter in Carlsbad I support the use of tax payer monies from Proposition C for the City of Carlsbad to oversee the construction, maintenance and operation of the Alga Norte Aquatic pools and Park, as proposed and approved in Phase 1. The pools to be operated, managed and maintained by the city aquatic staff for the enjoyment of all of the city's residents. I am strongly opposed to the use of tax payer monies to build a redesigned facility and give it's operation to any non profit organization that will impose limitations to access and availability to Carlsbad citizens. Please support the pool project as intended and direct staff to move forward on the project. Rob Fukutomi 2419 Badger Lane Carlsbad 92010 7608142509 Kira Linberg From: The Mayer Family [themayerfam@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 1:38 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte To whom it may concern: As a citizen and voter in Carlsbad I hereby support the use of taxpayer monies from Proposition C for the City of Carlsbad to oversee the construction, maintenance and operation of the Alga Norte Aquatics pools and Park, as proposed and approved in Phase 1. The pools to be operated, managed, and maintained by the City aquatic staff. I am vehemently opposed to the use of taxpayer monies to build a facility and give its operation to any non profit organization. I would like NCA to run their practices out of the new swim complex. We have been waiting for a new Carlsbad pool to open for years. I currently swim at the Monroe St. pool and sometimes it is six to a lane. This does not make for a relaxing workout. Thank you, Mary B. Mayer Kira Linberg From: Bill Lawson [bill@lawsonfive.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 3:07 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Pool Build the pool now with no design changes! Thanks, The Lawson family Sent from my iPhone Kira Linberg From: Phil Rogul [rogul@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 2:19 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Swim Complex Dear Carlsbad City Council, I am a local Carlsbad resident and property owner who has been a part of the aquatics community for over 40 years. I'm an eagle scout, and I have always made it a priority to find out "what's going on" so as to be an informed citizen, and to find out "what is the truth" regarding the many issues of the day. It has very recently come to my attention that the city is close to approving a decision to turn over future operations of the aquatics park to the local YMCA. I know that I speak for many of our informed local citizens - especially our aquatics-related citizens - when I step forward to strongly urge our city to maintain city "command and control" of all future operations of this proposed aquatics facility. The Brown Act requires 72 hours notification for agenda items that concern we-the-people, and my understanding is that this issue of operational control of the impending aquatics project only appeared moments ago today April 25th for your April 26th agenda. This appears to be in clear violation of both the letter and the spirt of this important California statute, given that this issue has been discussed for many weeks. Aquatics community position: Our local Carlsbad citizens have already been assessed, and have paid into the general city fund for this specific proposed aquatics project. We do not wish to pay a 3rd party who has been gifted with this proposed project. Why not turn over our local libraries to private library companies who would propose to do a better job than what's being done? And our police department? Our fire department? Our city schools? Just privatize everything and watch how quickly we could be transformed into the ultimate wonderland of efficiency and excellence? Not. Out-sourcing or privatizing is just one of the many (failed) conservative policies during the last decade, the aftermath of which lives on for years. Upon closer examination our public policy experts have shown over and over that these attempts to "allow the free market to do what they do best" do not necessarily result in the expected outcomes of better service excellence, efficiency, etc. Indeed, there are so many cases of the opposite results happening that I wouldn't know exactly where to begin in reviewing and summarizing them. My wife and I have been members of both the Mission Vally and our local EncintisaY, and switched over some years ago to a local private facility. We pay roughly the same amount of monthly dues, but the quality difference in what is offered at our local facility is orders of magnitude greater than what we experienced at either of the Y facilities. Our local facility offers state-of-the-art equipment, professional level staff who are truly competent and good at what they do, impeccably clean facilities, well laid out working out facilities, very good ventilation systems so that those who work out can breathe fresh air, responsive and professional staff who truly are great to interact with. And our facility has less than 1/4 of the Y membership, yet are able to offer a better montly rate! The local Encinitas Y already has a membership of over 20,000 people. If the City of Carlsbad were to turn over the aquatics part to them it would effectively give the Y control of who knows how many more thousands of people who would be participating in this aquatics facility. It is never ever a good idea to allow any one entity to exert "monopoly control" over any one segment of business, and this is indeed a business situation. In the ideal free market there are real choices for we the consumers. City-managed facilites and operations such as our libraries, existing pool, fire, police - is anyone particularly upset with how they function?? Of course not. Would the city prefer to put out for lowest bid possible for those operations also?? In the early 1990's a number of us who are part of our local "aquatics community" participated in your public meetings held for the purpose of reviewing the design possibilities for the alga norte aquatics park - pools for competitive swimming, diving, instructional pools, etc, that have been proposed. Of course even though we had organized a strong grass roots effort and were working together and talking with each other and the city towards the realization of this aquatics project we instead were to discover several years later that the city of Carlsbad had moved ahead and squandered tens of millions of our tax payer dollars on a golf course! A golf course that would never ever appear on the list of any public policy advocate in recommending what exactly a city should and should not be providing for their citizens. No one in the aquatics community who I know of - and this would be at least 15-20 people - want the city to outsource this aquatics facility, and especially to not outsource our facility to the local Y. From our experience they clearly have their hands full just trying to manage their existing facility of 20,000+ members. The Y should not - must not - be offered any special city arrangement to handle this aquatics facility. Thanks for your time and consideration in reviewing my input, which truly reflects a significant number of our local aquatics community. If I didn't have key "inside contacts" there would be no way for us - we the people - to know what our council is considering. That in my view is a complete failure of transparent and open local government. It is shameful. Sincerely, Phil Rogul Kira Linberg From: Claudia Jean [claudia@claudiajean.com] Sent: Monday, April 25, 201 1 7:18 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Re: Swim Park I live south of Alga off Alicante. I am horrified that the YMCA seems to be taking over and changing OUR swim park plan not to mention adding to the cost. Where has the discussion been? This had better be wrong information... CLAUDIA JEAN 760-930-0332 www.claudiaiean.com www.claudiaieanspeaks.com "You are welcome to share the warmth of my fire but under no circumstances will I allow you to take my wood. " Kira Linberg From: Greg Herman [cbadpolo@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 7:17 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Council, I am a voting citizen that lives in Carlsbad. I have followed and been involved in the alga norte pool/park since I first heard of it around year 2000. Prop C approved by the voters in 2002 gave you permission to build it. The other items listed on the Prop C voter guide have been completed or are under construction. All except the pool. I understand that this topic will not be voted on Tuesday April 26, 2011 at the workshop. How disappointing. There is talk of making the park be self sustaining. The libraries are in the budget and new one has come on line at a time the world is going to the net. As a voter this pool/park phase 1 should be approved now and operated by the city staff. The city has cip money for construction, lots of reserves with phase 1 built only. The city budget can afford the operating costs. The city can use the ancillary funds as they do from the Legoland operation, the San Diego marathon, Carlsbad 5000 and the Carlsbad Triathlon. So why not this pool? Is it an agenda not shared with the public? Is it politics with public funds? The citizens voted their approval for leadership in 2002, they voted yes to the recreation department and the aquatic staff. The greatness of Carlsbad is it's citizenry...please do not forget that. We gave you permission, time to move forward...show true leadership and vote tomorrow. You were ready to vote on March 29, 2011, why not now? Prop C is about Carlsbad tax money not a not for profit organization that would like a $50 million gift. Vote Tuesday and vote for phase 1 as is build now have the city run it. Greg Horman Carlsbad Water Polo 760-518-7395 Kira Linberg From: Graig Eastin [geastin@roadrunner.com] Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 7:26 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: Graig Eastin Subject: Alga Norte Aquitics Pool TO: The Carlsbad City Council, As a citizen and voter in Carlsbad, I hereby support the use of taxpayer monies from Proposition C for the City of Carlsbad to oversee the construction, maintenance and operation of the Alga Norte Aquatics pools and Park, as proposed and approved in Phase 1. The pools to be operated, managed, and maintained by the City aquatic staff. I am vehemently opposed to the use of taxpayer monies to build a facility and give its operation to any non profit organization." Thank you for acting on this important request. Graig Eastin 5095 Frost Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Kira Linberg From: carmen ikedo [carmenikedo@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 8:36 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alaga Norte swimming complex As a citizen and voter in Carlsbad I hereby support the use of tax payer monies from Proposition C for the City of Carlsbad to oversee the construction, maintenance and operation of the Alga Norte Aquatic pools and Park, as proposed and approved in Phase 1. The pools to be operated, managed and maintained by the city aquatic staff. I am vehemently opposed to the use of tax payer monies to build a facility and give it's operation to any non profit organization. Thank you, Maria C. Ikedo Kira Linberg ,V.l p.eceive-Agenda Item #_ For the Information 01 mo. From: Andrea Esbeck [andreaesbeck@gmail.com] CITY COUNCIL ,, Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 8:19 AM A?S1:., ' To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park site 4' City Council Members, I am entailing in support of the Alga Norte Recreation Park site and the partnership with the YMCA. As a member of the Magdalena Ecke YMCA, I support the development of the proposed Alga Norte Recreation Park site and believe it would benefit the community tremendously. Carlsbad has wonderful parks and recreational programs, and this would only enhance the opportunities available to residents. Thank you very much for your dedication to our wonderful City! Sincerely, Andrea Esbeck 2041 Cumbre Court Carlsbad, CA 92009 760-274-6328 Kira Lin berg From: Jeff Goldman [winederkid@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 8:20 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA Alga Norte Park Hello, As a concerned citizen and resident, I would like to recommend that the Carlsbad City Council partners with the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA in developing the Alga Norte Recreation Park. As a current member of the YMCA, and both my kids attend various Y programs, this would tremendously benefit the City of Carlsbad. I believe this would also allow the park to be developed and opened earlier. This would be a jewel in the North County inland area and develop a large amount of members thereby generating more revenue for the City of Carlsbad. Please move forward on this proposal. Sincerely, Jeffrey B. Goldman, CFP Local Business Owner Resident of Carlsbad Kira Linberg From: Gwendolyn Porter [gwbell@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 9:28 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Park/YMCA Support Dear Council, I have been a Carlsbad resident for 10 years and I love it! I think we have a great city and community and adding services by the YMCA would only improve that. I have two-year-old son and we go into Encinitas two days a week for swim classes. We also use the current Gymnastics facilities once a week for another class. My husband works out at the gym three times a week and I keep promising myself that I will make more time for fitness classes myself. As a family, we visit the pool almost every weekend. Our whole family would be thrilled to have facilities closer to home and I am sure we would use them almost daily. I think a partnership with the Encinitas Y would be a great way to achieve this. The Encinitas facilities are some of the nicest I have ever seen and it would be great to be able to use both. Thank you for your consideration! Sincerely, Gwendolyn Porter Carsbad Resident Kira Linberg From: LaVonn Dennison [dennisonbules@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 9:38 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Y/Alga Norte Park Dear City Council: I am writing in support of the proposed partnership between the City of Carlsbad and the YMCA. I have been a member of the Magdelena Ecke YMCA for over 5 years and would welcome the opportunity to have a facility closer to my residence. Thank you, LaVonn Dennison 760.434.3037 (H) 760.845.4054 (C) P.S. I just noticed that a reply to your letter was requested by 4/22/11.1 apologize for the delay. I do hope that you can still add my reply to the group of those in favor of the proposal. Kira Linberg From: Staci Renerttmsstaci5@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 8:47 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Community Park Dear Council Members, As a resident of Viridian community that lies adjacent to the site of the proposed Alga Norte Community Park, I feel compelled to voice my opposition in having the YMCA change the original master plan of the park or run the park. A city built, community run park is a welcome addition to our area, but having the YMCA come and create a larger, more commercial property would be disastrous to our quiet community. The sheer amount of people using the facility would create massive traffic congestion, noise and would make the park less of a small community center and more of a multi-city, mass produced center. This is not what the community agreed upon when they approved the site in 2003. Failing to adhere to the agreement would surely result in a community based lawsuit and prevent the land from being used at all for many years to come. Please take into consideration these issues. Thank you, Charles and Staci Renert 6642 Halite Place Carlsbad 92009 Kira Linberg From: Sent: To: Subject: Spinosjewels@aol.com Tuesday, April 26, 2011 12:51 PM Council Internet Email (no subject) To: Carlsbad City Council I am very excited and am very supportive of the plan to partnership with the YMCA on the future park and recreation site at the intersection of Poinsettia and Alicante Road! I am a member and playground Partner volunteer through the YMCA for our local schools. I also reside in LaCosta Greens which is across the street from this future site for our community to enjoy and enrich Carlsbad. What a great plan!!! Thank you all for thinking of our beautiful community! I look forward to updates and more information on this great plan to come about soon! Sincerely, Mary Spinos Kira Linberg From: Laura MacLellan [maclellanlauram@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 2:49 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA/Alga Norte Park My husband and I are both in favor of this partnership. Using the YMCA will bring much- needed youth and teen programs to Carlsbad, not to mention a terrific preschool, Carlsbad needs this and the residents will be appreciative not to have to drive all over San Diego County for programs. Sincerely, Laura MacLellan 4/26/2011 Alga Norte Community Park City Council Workshop April 26, 2011 Options for design and operations • Review design and operating options • Address questions from March 29 City Council workshop • Direction for moving forward 4/26/2011 Phase I •Total estimated project costs : ~$35.6 MM •Projected opening date -Mid-2014 •Estimated total net operating income: (~$1.26MM) Approved Master Plan •Total estimated project costs : ~$39.3 MM •Projected opening date : -Mid-2014 •Estimated total net operating income : (~$1.26MM) 4/26/2011 Consultants' Recommended Plan •Total estimated project costs : ~$42 MM •Projected opening date : ~Mid-2015 •Estimated total net operating income : (~$430 K) YConcept Total estimated project costs : ~$53.5 MM •Projected opening date ~Late-2015 •Estimated total net operating income : $0 4/26/2011 Questions from March 29 workshop Could Phase I be built as designed and operated by a third-party operator at no cost to the city? Questions from March 29 workshop What design modifications would be required to Phase I in order to accommodate a third-party operator? Impacts to costs and development schedule 4/26/2011 Direction for moving forward A. Take all necessary actions to initiate the development of Phase I B. Take all necessary actions to solicit proposals from qualified parties to operate and maintain certain portions of the park C. Consider a combination of options A and B Phase I only • Total estimated project costs : ~$35.6 MM • Projected opening date : ~Mid-2014 • Estimated total net operating income: (~$1.26MM) Consultant Recommendation • Total estimated project costs : ~$42 MM • Projected opening date : ~Mid-2015 • Estimated total net operating income : (~$430 K) Approved Master Plan • Total estimated project costs : ~$39.3 MM • Projected opening date : ~Mid-2014 • Estimated total net operating income : (~$1.26MM) Y Concept Total estimated project costs : ~$53.5 MM Projected opening date : ~l.ate-2015 Estimated total net operating income : $0 Qe/fc KiraLinberg _ ..._J^.'^g.t!°fi_ From: Friedman, Toni [tfriedman@ymca.org] For ihe Information of tfie: Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 201 1 5:14 PM CITY COUNCIL To: Council Internet Email Asst. CM ^ CA ~^"cc "" Subject: ALGA NORTE AND YMCA - As a resident of Carlsbad and a neighbor to Alga Rd, I FIRMLY SUPPORT the YMCA'S plans at Alga Norte. It would be a wonderful operation run by a thoroughly efficient staff and the name of Ecke will draw residents from all over North County. PLEASE MOVE FORWARD ON THIS! THANK YOU! 70***. Active Adults Director MAGDALENA ECKE FAMILY YMCA 200 Saxony Road, Encinitas CA 92024 (P) 760 942 9622 ext 1436 (F) 760 944 9329 (E) tfriedman@ymca.org (W) www.ecke.vmca.org/enqlish/index adult aoa.html The Y: We're for youth development/ healthy living and social responsibility. Kira Linberg From: Mulhollen, Courtney [cbeck@ymca.org] Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 5:28 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park To Whom It May Concern: This email is in support of the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA partnering with the City of Carlsbad on the Alga Norte Recreation Park. I think it would be great for everyone. I am privileged to work for the Ecke Y for the last 6 years and believe that they would work well with Carlsbad to create an environment to enrich resident's lives. Sincerely, Courtney Courtney Mulhollen Human Resources MAGDALENA ECKE FAMILY YMCA 200 Saxony Rd., Encinitas CA 92024 (P) 760 942 9622 ext 1026 (F) 760 944 9329 (E) cmulhollen@ymca.orq Kira Linberg From: Robby Boyd [robbyboyd@msn.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 5:38 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park site Hello- Please accept this note as my endorsement and support of the planned Alga Norte Recreation Park. I support this idea 110% and I am willing to do whatever I can to assist as needed. Thank You!! Robby Boyd ACE CRT 760-632-9181 Office 760-518-7011 Cell robbvbovd@msn.com www.bovdfitnesspartners.com ACE CCRTIFICO Kira Linberg From: Zephyr Fletcher [zephyrfletcher@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 7:36 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA Satellite Dear City of Carlsbad, I have worked at the Ecke YMCA for four years and have grown up at the Y for thirty-two years. My grandmother (92 years young) has lived in the city of Carlsbad for over 40 years off Poinsettia and is in support of the union of the two Ys memberships. I hope you will consider the union. Many thanks, Zephyr Fletcher Cardiff, CA Kira Linberg From: Justin Williams [jwncarlsbad@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 10:07 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Agua Norte/YMCA To whom it may concern: I wanted to take the time to voice my approval of the potential Ecke YMCA partnership with Agua Norte Park. I have a lot of experience with the Y (my two girls have done a multitude of athletics there as well as Indian Princesses) and find myself at athletic events (mostly Carlsbad Lighting Soccer) throughout Carlsbad. It is my experience that the Ecke Y does an excellent job managing it's business and I would welcome them as a partner here in Carlsbad. Justin Williams 1505 Sapphire Dr Carlsbadj CA 760-522-0044 Kira Linberg From: Josh A. Williams [joshwill@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 10:20 AM To: Council Internet Email Cc: V Williams Subject: We support the YMCA in Carlsbad Members of the Council, Thank you for your service to our community. I am strong supporter of the new YMCA facility in Carlsbad. We were members of the Encintas YMCA and loved it, but stopped going because it was just too much of a drive (over 10 miles) from our home. We really believe this type of addition would continue to improve the great quality of life we have in Carlsbad and I hope you will support the development of the facility at aqua norte. Sincerely, Josh Williams 2630 Lewis Lane Carlsbad, CA 92008 Kira Linberg From: Leslie Mangini [lesliemangini@cox.net] Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 10:41 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!! I WOULD VERY MUCH LIKE THE YMCA FACILITY IN CARLSBAD. THE YMCA DOES SUCH GREAT THINGS FOR THE COMMUNITY AND IT MEANS WAY LESS TRAVEL ON OUR ROADS FOR MEMBERS TO UTILIZE A CLOSER LOCATION TO USE. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO MY WISHES. LESLIE MANGINI Kira Linberg From: Chase Fields [chasefields@cox.net] Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 10:55 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Ecke YMCA partnership Hello, Please consider this email as a citizen vote to approve the YMCA as partner with the City of Carlsbad for the Alga Norte facility. The Encinitas facility is incredibly valuable to the community and serves many segments of the local population in many varied and needed ways. If you have questions, please email at any time for more clarification or specifics. Thank you, Chase Fields 7957 Calle Cozumel Carlsbad, CA 92009 Kira Linberg From: Keoni Sundseth [ksundseth@photothera.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 11:52 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Partnership with YMCA and the City of Carlsbad To whom it may concern, I am a resident of Carlsbad and participate in soccer leagues throughout North County. My experiences at the Magdalena Ecke YMCA have always been very positive over the years and their non-profit approach to providing a healthy environment for young kids and adults to participate in activities is always something I enjoyed. I believe that a partnership with the YMCA and the City of Carlsbad would provide the necessary guidance and management needed to promote and sustain a vibrant facility like the one being developed at Alga Norte Recreational Park. Please take this into consideration during your next review of the proposed plans for the park, thanks, Keoni Sundseth Senior Operations Engineer PhotoThera, Inc 5925 Priestly Dr Suite 120 Carlsbad, CA 92008 Work: 760.692.4906 Cell: 310.988.0276 Fax: 760.496.3707 ksundseth@photothera.com PI IOTOTHERA This email, including attachments, may include confidential and/or proprietary information, and may be used only by the person or entity to which it is addressed. If the reader of this email is not the intended recipient or his or her authorized agent, the reader is hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this email is prohibited. If you receive this email in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message and delete this email immediately. This email, including attachments, may include confidential and/or proprietary information, and may be used only by the person or entity to which it is addressed. If the reader of this email is not the intended recipient or his or her authorized agent, the reader is hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this email is prohibited. Kira Linberg From: Peters, Bill [bpeters@ymca.org] Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 2:13 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Ecke/Alga Norte partnership Dear Council I became a member of the Ecke YMCA in the mid 80's and am currently employed here. I have had the opportunity to watch the growth of this facility during this time and continue to be impressed at how well the operation is and how it is in tune with the membership. The expansions over these years have met and exceeded the needs of our community. This can easily transfer to the community of Carlsbad and allow the citizens to enjoy what Encinitas has experienced for a long time. Sincerely, Bill Peters Bill Peters Facilities Director MAGDALENA ECKE FAMILY YMCA 200 Saxony Road, Encinitas,-CA 92024 (P) 760 942 9622 ext 1235 (F) 760 944 9329 Kira Linberg From: Howell, Cory [chowell@ymca.org] Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 2:23 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Satellite YMCA/Alga Norte Dear Carlsbad City Council, My name is Cory Howell and I am the Camp, Teen and Childcare Coordinator at the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA. Working with so many youth and such a wide age range in our community, I truly believe that the YMCA does an amazing job of providing a safe place for children to learn, live and grow. As an Encinitas resident, my brother and I grew up playing youth sports at the Ecke YMCA; some days after school we would come to organized practice, but in the off season the YMCA was close enough to our home that we could bike over with our sporting gear and practice at the facility. Even if we were not involved in organized programs 100% of the time, my mom (a single parent) was still able to let us come to the YMCA because she knew it was a safe place for us to spread our wings. As we grew into our teen years, we continued to come to the Y to work out and use the skate park. I believe that my brother and I developed healthy habits and now have healthy lifestyles because of the YMCA's influence. As an adult, I try my best to provide enriching programs to youth in our area, but I still see kids walking over from Aviara Oaks Middle School and hanging out in front of Vons. Kids from La Costa Canyon High School have no place on the Carlsbad side to go, so they result to getting high with their friends. While the Ecke is located in the heart of Encinitas, the reality is that our current service area runs far into Carlsbad, and these kids often don't have the means to get to our facility. The Alga Norte satellite facility would create a place in Carlsbad that would bring resources not only to adults, seniors and families, but one of the demographics that I work most closely with and worry about the most about. With a location right in the heart of a residential area, it would give kids a place to go to not only to be safe and have fun, but a place that they can take ownership for and call home. Having seen the incredible impact that the Y has had in my family, I want to express that a facility at Alga Norte will undoubtedly do the same for many more families. If you truly want to better the lives of Carlsbad citizens and give our youth something constructive to do, I encourage you to partner with us in the creation of this facility. Please give me a call, not only if you have questions, but to hear from a real Encinitas citizen who loves the Y. I would be more than happy to share my story with you if you would like to hear how much a place to call home can impact a life. You can reach me at the YMCA during the day at 760.942.9622 ext. 1006, e-mail me at chowell@vmca.org or call my personal cell phone in the evening at 760.712.7075. Thank you for taking the time to read this, Sincerely, Cory Howell Cory Howell Teen, Camp and Childcare Coordinator MAGDALENA ECKE FAMILY YMCA 200 Saxony Road, Encinitas, CA 92024 (P) 760 942 9622 ext 1006 (E) chowell@ymca.org (W) ecke.ymca.org The Y: We're for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. 1 Kira Linberg From: Green, June [jgreen@ymca.org] Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 2:34 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: FW: Alga Norte Recreational Park-Partnership Proposal-City of Carlsbad and Ecke YMCA Honorable Council Members: My husband and I are both residents and taxpayers in Carlsbad. We live in the Rancho Carrillo/La Costa area. We love our home and neighborhood. The only thing lacking in our neighborhood is a park where children and adults of all ages can congregate to exercise and enjoy sporting activities such soccer, baseball, swimming, aerobics, fitness equipment, etc. We have lived in Carlsbad since 2003. Previously we lived in Scripps Ranch for 17 years. Our son grew up in Scripps Ranch and was active in soccer and baseball activities which took place at the parks there. These athletic activities were an integral part of our lives and gave us a feeling of belonging. In addition, my son, who is now 30, met wonderful friends through these activities, many of whom he is still friendly with today. Also, my husband and I have friends that we met through our son's baseball and soccer activities. I have worked at the Ecke YMCA in Encinitas as an administrative assistant for 7 years. Words cannot express the high opinion I have for our YMCA. In addition, my husband and I are both members of the Ecke Y. I have seen children, adults and seniors of all colors who come to our Y and love it. Members and guests at the Ecke Y are treated with the utmost respect and enjoy every athletic activity under the sun, including aerobic exercise classes, body and fitness classes, yoga, swimming, dance for children and adults, baseball, soccer, gymnastics. In addition, we have lectures which support fitness of the body as well as the mind. We have trips and activities for seniors and families with children (our Active Adults and Adventure Guides) groups. People who come to our Y are not just members, they are family. Friendships are made here and you can feel the camaraderie everywhere at our Y. No one knows how to run a facility and athletic programs better than the Ecke Y. They are truly first-rate. The City of Carlsbad and its residents could not forge a better partnership than to have the YMCA as a satellite facility in our neighborhood. Partnership with the Y would be a fabulous addition for Carlsbad and its families. Sincerely, June Green June and Ben Green 2919 Rancho Cortes Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 602-9878 iunegreen@roadrunner.com iqreen@vmca.org Kira Linberg From: Duggan, Monica [mduggan@ymca.org] Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 3:38 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: The Y in Carlsbad I am writing in support of the YMCA coming to Carlsbad. I have been involved in the YMCA for 11 years. My children have gone to camps, played soccer, swam, and recently enjoyed a Glee class ant the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA. I and many Carlsbad residents travel to the Y in Encinitas and know what a wonderful addition to Carlsbad a facility like the Encinitas Y would be. I know this would bring in lots of new families to Carlsbad. Thanks _Monica Duggan_ Monica Duggan 1508 Sapphire Drive Carlsbad CA 92011 760 602-7899 Kira Linberg From: Gary Johnson [cj@lsfinteractive.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 5:34 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: My Support - YMCA Partnership with City of Carlsbad To whom it may concern... My name is Gary Johnson and a resident and a business member of Carlsbad for the last 10 years. I have leased my office space in Carlsbad for the last 6 years and I am about to purchase my first home in Carlsbad. My wife teaches a digital learning program at the YMCA down near San Carlos where she is a teacher at Pershing Middle School. My father and my twin brother and his family also live in Carlsbad and have also supported the community for many years. I have a daughter who is 18 months and my brother has two girls (4 and 9). These are just a few of the reasons we want the YMCA to be built in the Carlsbad area. We would support it, become members and I would be proud and trusting to send my kids there. Please let me know how me, my family and/or my company can help bring the YMCA to Carlsbad. I can be reached at the numbers listed below in my signature. Thank you for your time and for allowing me to voice my opinion as a Carlsbad resident! Best regards, Cary Gary R. Johnson Vice President of Sales and Business Development LSFinteractive | eVisibility Performance Internet Marketing & Advertising 5650 El Camino Real Suite #100 Carlsbad, CA 92008 tel: +1 (877) 728-4822 ext. 413 | fax: +1 (760) 270.9197 | mob: +1 (858) 401-0480 email: ci@lsfinteractive.com I web: www.lsfinteractive.com I www.evisibilitv.com SJLSF Kira Linberg From: Greyson Weaver [gah287@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 7:32 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA at Alga Dear Carlsbad City Council, My name is Greyson Weaver and I am an active, sixteen year-old member of the Magdalena.Ecke YMCA. I was an LIT (leader in training), I am currently a member of a community service group called Generation Next and I work out there a lot. Being an LIT was a ton of fun and is what got me more involved at the YMCA. An LIT has to go through a week of training which is like a week of summer camp for teenagers where they learn to work well with kids and become certified in CPR and first aid. After the training LITs get to choose camps to help out the staff in by keeping watch of kids. It gets teenagers to be good with kids and their peers and on top of that, they get a ton of community service hours. I thought it was a really fun experience and it made me eventually apply for a job at the YMCA because it's a great place to be and work from what I have heard. I have been living in La Costa for a little over a year and since I started living there, the YMCA was sort of my home away from home. I made friends with staff and other members which are things that didn't happen at other community centers like Stagecoach. With that I think the YMCA does a great job with tying things together and building strong communities. I believe that building another YMCA in La Costa would be a great thing to do because it will be more convenient for those who live in Carlsbad. This will also give students from La Costa Canyon a chance to become more involved with the community and do things that are more productive than getting high and into trouble. All in all I think a YMCA should be built which will mostly increase convenience and benefits for most people. Sincerely, Greyson Weaver Kira Linberg From: Laura Decher [lauradecher@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 8:07 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park Supporter of a Alga Norte Recreation Park Laura Decher Carlsbad Resident Kira Linberg From: dinah stokes [rdstokes@roadrunner.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 8:44 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA satellite site we are in support of this site! thanks in advance for making this happen- ron & dinah stokes Ron & Dinah Stokes rdstokes @ roadrunner.com (760)804-9873 home (760)310-4385 cell Kira Linberg From: Gilbert Groves [GilandAlison@att.net] Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:14 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA and Alga Norte Dear Council Members, Throughout the years I have trusted the Ecke YMCA with the most valuable things in my life, my children. They have taught my children to swim, skateboard, camp and brought my family closer with the Y programs. I highly endorse the Ecke YMCA to manage the City of Carlsbad Alga Norte Park. They are the experts in a managing a large facility for family programs. As a resident of Carlsbad for over 23 years we have waited and waited for this park and these pools. Take a tour of the Y; you will understand why this makes sense. I will be at the next city council meeting to endorse the YMCA. Thank you, Alison Groves 2795 Woodwind Road Carlsbad CA 92008 (760)729-4811 Kira Linberg From: ALISON SMITH [smith.alisond@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:34 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: carlsbad Y Yes, Carlsbad needs a YMCAN! What a fabulous way to use the space for EVERYONE! Kira Linberg From: Roderick Dargie [rdargie62@att.net] Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 9:47 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: alga norte park I would like to voice rny support for the YMCA involvement in the Alga Norte Park project. The YMCA provides a positive contribution to the community. Regards, Roderick YMCA member and Carlsbad resident. Roderick Dargie Realtor Realty Executives rdargie62@att.net celltf 760-420-0696 fax# 760-931-1764 Kira Linberg From: Hughes, Shannon [shughes@ymca.org] Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 10:24 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte project and YMCA partnership Hello! I just want to tell you what an amazing facility the YMCA in Encinitas is and what a huge impact it has made in my life, first as a community member and participant and later as my place of employment. The YMCA is about helping people realize their fullest potential through spirit, mind and body. Not a day goes by that I am not overwhelmed with examples of people pushing themselves to be better and stronger and accomplish their goals while improving themselves in numerous ways. Whether it is an eight year old in chess club on Friday or an eighty- five year old in the Tuesday Thursday walking group; each demographic is pushing themselves. Thank you, Shannon Hughes Strength & Wellness Program Director MAGDALENA ECKE FAMILY YMCA 200 Saxony Rd Encinitas, CA 92024 760.942.9622 x 1419 shuahes@vmca.ora http://www.ecke.vmca.org/english/index fitness.html Kira Linberg From: Bob Ayers [bobayers@cox.net] Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 11:32 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Bob Ayers personal input on Alga Norte and YMCA Dear Carlsbad City Council: I attended the March 29, 2011 "workshop" which included your discussion about Alga Norte Park. I would like to offer these observations related to the particular concerns of certain council members: 1) A desire to avoid further delays. It is apparent that you are near the end of this important project because you are close to making a decision. The making of a decision will bring relief to all who have waited patiently. The fact that an enhanced park may take longer to build should not be the basis to avoid building the best park possible. The delay of 6 months or a year in the construction is a small blip in time that will be long forgotten once the park is built. Your making the best decision will ease the pressure that you feel. 2) A wish to provide a "free" skate park. Perhaps "free" aspect can be accomplished as part of a YMCA partnership. That is, after all, what a partnership is all about. The same can be said for whether to cover the pool(s) or not. Good partners interact frequently to understand the core issues and the fluid issues that emerge. The YMCA has a world class skate park in Encinitas since the 1990s and has learned a lot about how to run one. 3) A goal of fulfilling the voters' mandate. Your Carlsbad constituents voted to build the park and that is exactly what they are going to get. The characteristics of the park, the breadth of services it offers, the manners in which it is funded and operated...these are all issues that the City Council and Staff are charged by the voters to fulfill. Obtaining the very best park to satisfy the growing needs of the city will fulfill the voters' mandate. I am a resident of Encinitas although my mother, brother-in-law and his family are Carlsbad residents. I have been connected to the YMCA nearly all of the 52 years of my life. My father was the first Executive Director of the Encinitas YMCA - his job brought us to North County in 1963. The Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA has had a presence in Carlsbad since the 1960s when it established the "Aquatic Park" on the central Aqua Hedionda Lagoon. Our YMCA (it belongs to Carlsbad too) has provided programs and service to everyone in a fiscally sound method for over 50 years. I am proud to serve on its Board of Management. I will use my best efforts to see that the YMCA's enhancement of the Alga Norte Park is a huge success. Best wishes on your efforts. Bob Bob Ayers Attorney Kira Linberg From: bbfarb@yahoo.com Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 12:20 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park I have recently been informed about the proposal of the YMCA & the City of Carlsbad partnering in a community center at Alga Norte Recreation Park and I know my family would absolutely be thrilled for this to happen. We live in Carlsbad and currently spend a lot of time at the Enc Y. My son goes to the skate park there at least twice a week and I use the gym as well as the pool at least 4 days a week. Having a community center in Carlsbad would be wonderful not only for my family, but for so many people in the Carlsbad community! Thank you for your time and consideration. The Farb Family Sent from Brooke's iPhone Kira Linberg From: Max Wettstein [max@maxwettsteinfitness.com] Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 12:40 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Looking forward to the new skatepark construction at Y/Alga Norte Park. Thank you for creating another safe skatepark for our children to skate at, at the new satelite YMCA Alga Norte park. Sincerely, Max Wettstein Encinitas, CA 858-472-1884 Kira Linberg From: Phyllis Krone [phylliskrone@cox.net] Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 2:11 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA Dear Council Members, I have been a member of the Encinitas YMCA for many years. When I was teaching, I enjoyed working out in the fitness areas after work and on the weekend. Now I am retired and using the YMCA is a very big part of my life. It offers a wide selection of all kinds of classes, from strength and stretch, to yoga and pilates, and a multitude of aerobic classes. I have made many friends and enjoy the support and caring of the instructors. I am amazed at how many people attend these classes on a regular basis, spending many hours at the YMCA. Often times the classes are extremely full and people don't find a place unless they come early to class. I think that a YMCA in Carlsbad would be a wonderfull opportunity for people to attend another near-by facility. Many of the people attending the Encinitas branch reside in Carlsbad. We all know how important fitness is to our health and well-being. I hope that you will consider this additional YMCA facility in Carlsbad. Sincerely, Phyllis Krone Kira Linberg From: Shelly Burleson [shellyburleson@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 3:00 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: I support of YMCA at Aviara Hello! Dust wanted to drop a quick message of support for a YMCA at Aviara park. I think it would be a great addition to the community AND would alleviate some of the "pressure" of accommodating the needs of multiple cities at the Encinitas location. thank you for your consideration. Shelly Burleson 1943 Village Wood Rd. Encinitas., CA 92024 Kira Linberg From: Might, Susan [shight@ymca.org] Sent: Thursday, April 14, 201 1 3:58 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: John Coates; Chris Hazeltine Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park (Carlsbad Oty Council Members, I want to take the opportunity to thank you for considering the \ as an option to partner with you on the Alga Norte site and to share with you briefly the history connected to our involvement. jn the fail of ZOOS, Mark ^teyaert and 5lip Mammond came to meet with us and asked the Y to consider a partnership with the Cjty of (Carlsbad on this site. ) hey indicated the park had been stalled due to the amount of subsidy the Oty would need to take from their general fund to operate the parkas it was designed, (hey asked us to design features for the park that would mirror the amenities we offer through our branch, and prepare a proposal to cut lessen or eliminate the amount the Cjty would subsidize if they were to partner with the Y- In response to this reauest, we prepared two proposals and presented them to Cjty Manager Lj'sa j~)ildabrand in December ZOOS. /\fter subsequent meetings with the Oty, the project stalled again with the change in the council. ]n 5eptember ZO I O, we were called by the Cl'ty staff and asked to prepare a formal proposal and pro-forma and to meet with the |~junsacker (Consulting (jroup, which we did. ^)'mce. this meeting, we have stated that we are flexible in modifying our plan and we are working towards the timelines and budgets you have been asked to respect by your constituents. It has always been our goal to compliment the park, its design and the needs of your community. \j\le. strategically designed our proposal and pro-forma to reduce or eliminate the need for Oty subsidy, as requested. |t is not our goal to take over or control the park that you have worked very hard to design and build for your community. VVe welcome the chance to meet with each of you individually, take you on a tour through the branch, and answer all Questions you have for us as we explore the potential for a partnership. Respectfully, Susan Might Kira Linberg From: Jill dowler [yimpily2@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 3:58 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: alga norte park I look forward to the development of the park and the partnership with the Y. I am an instructor there and a resident of Carlsbad. Jill Dowler Kira Linberg From: Chris Burr [cburr@Securitybusinessbank.com] Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 5:15 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte/Ecke Y partnership I have been a member of the Ecke Y Board of Managers for the past seven years and a member of the Finance Committee for the past four years. During this time, I have found the Ecke Y to be fiscally sound and responsive to the changing needs of its constituents, as well as the financial changes presented by economic conditions. We are in the top tier of YMCA's throughout the country because of this passion for excellence. There is no better partner for the Alga Norte Project than the Ecke YMCA. The Board of Managers and staff are committed to ensuring a long-term relationship is beneficial for both entities. Thank you for your consideration. Chris Burr | SVP & Commercial Lender Security Business Bank of San Diego 12770 High Bluff Drive. Suite ISO San Diego. CA 92 130 S5;s.523.!94i office 858.523.1950 fax cburr@Securitvbusinessbank.com SECURITY ;U MM ^ HANK O f -vAN J> M C. li THIS ELECTRONIC MESSAGE (and any associated files) is CONFIDENTIAL and intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, copying or distribution of this message, or files associated with this message, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately. Thank you. Kira Linberg From: Schacht, Mimi [mschacht@ymca.org] Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 7:39 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: ALGA NORTH SITE April 15, 2011 Dear City of Carlsbad, I am an employee of the Encinitas Magdalena Ecke YMCA but am also a Carlsbad resident. My family has in some way been involved with the Ecke YMCA for 10 years. All three of my children attended the preschool and our two sons (12 and 10 years old) both have been attending martial arts classes there for 8 years and are both also black belt candidates. Our daughter (6 years old) is a member of the Rythmic Gymnastics Team there and loves every class. All three of our children have also been involved in other various activities offered by the Y over the years as well. I, myself, became more physically fit in their fitness center after giving birth to our third child. It was such a warm, friendly, comfortable place to exercise. The energy that the staff puts out is grounded, humble, caring and supportive. Because of the atmosphere at the Y, I grew to be passionate about fitness and acquired my Personal Training Certification and am now working as a Personal Trainer and helping other members enjoy all the benefits I received. The Ecke YMCA changed my life and has been a miracle and true blessing for me and my family. To have the opportunity to extend this great organization into our Carlsbad community would truly be an added blessing and attraction to all residents. I'm positive that the YMCA would make this site an amazing place for all to be as it has for so many, including myself! Most Sincerely, Mimi Schacht 2330 Via Francisca, Unit F Carlsbad, CA 92008 760-533-3754 mamameems@att.net Kira Linberg From: Cindy Roush [roushcindy@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 11:51 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Partnership With Ecke YMCA To whom it may concern. My family and I have lived in Carlsbad for over 10 years. We have been members of the Ecke YMCA in Encintas for over 20 years. We consider the YMCA an extension of our family. The friends we have made there are second to none. The family environment is terrific. My children and now rny grandchildren continue to take classes there and/or use the facilities, pool, etc. We would love to see a partnership formed between the YMCA and Alga Norte. The convenience for us would be wonderful. We love Carlsbad and would definately attend the classes offerred at the new location. Cynthia J. Roush 7075 Whitewater Street Carlsbad, CA 92011 Kira Linberg From: John Frasca [johnfrasca@century21award.com] Sent: Friday, April 15,2011 1:40 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Park We are very supportive of this project and hope to be able to enjoy it in the very near future. Thanks for your time, John Frasca - Real Estate Broker Associate 9934 Mercy Road, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92129-5050 (858)444-2419 (760)431-5646 www.iohnfrasca.com iohnfrasca @century21 award, com ORE License #01013442 Oh, By The Way... If you know of someone thinking about buying, selling or renting a home, who would appreciate the kind of high quality service I offer, I'd love to help them. So, when you come in contact with these people, just give me a call with their name and phone number. I'll be happy to follow up with them and tend to their real estate or property management needs. Kira Linberg From: cfstark@att.net Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 2:15 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park Honorable Members Of Carlsbad City Counsel I was very happy to hear the the city of Carlsbad and the Encinitas YMCA are in the process of teaming up to run the Alga Norte Recreation Park. This park will greatly benefit all residents of Carlsbad and give a place of enjoyment and health and welfare for all age groups. The Encinitas YMCA has an extremely talent of staff to help run and supervise all programs and camps. This will give the younger children a place to participate in all aquatics programs, The skate park will give the kids a place to skateboard safely and not do it on the street and have a chance to get hit by cars. The active older adults will be able to meet new friends and participate in the programs like Tai chi, Yoga and some of the dance classes. I have worked at the YMCA for 8 years and am never amazed at the friendly atmosphere of all members. The Encinitas YMCA is like a second family to me and you get to know the kids and families by names and exchange greetings on a daily basis. I thank you for the opportunity to give an input on your new recreation park. Respectfully Clyde Stark Kira Linberg From: Works, Judi [jworks@ymca.org] Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 2:32 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: alga center Hi I am hoping you are planning on working with the YMCA to provide Carlsbad residents with a facility. Thanks Judi Kira Lin berg From: Chip Martoccia [chip@indoboard.com] Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 5:02 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad ! Chip Martoccia VP, Operations Indo Board Balance Trainers Ph: 760-310-1775 Fax: 760-269-3112 Skype: chipmartoccia Kira Linberg From: randi joelson [rwjoelson@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 5:03 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: partnership I support the y's partnetrship w. the city of Carlsbad RANDI JOELSON Kira Lin berg From: Jam' Sepanik [jani.sepanik@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 5:03 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.com Subject: Y's partnership with the City Dear Mayor and Council members, I totally support the idea of a partnership between Ecke YMCA and City at Alga Norte park. Fabulous idea! This could definately be a win-win for both parties, with the biggest winner being Carlsbad residents! Make it happen,soon! Sincerely, Jani Sepanik 7056 Estrella de Mar Rd Carlsbad, CA 92009 Kira Linberg From: Lynn Krzewski [krzewski@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 5:08 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: I support it I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad Kira Linberg From: bprajzner@sbcglobal.net Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 5:08 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: I support the Y's connection w City of Carlsbad Kira Linberg From: Hale Richardson [HRichardson@hfc-ca.com] Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 5:17 PM To: Council internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad Dear City Council, I live around the corner from the Alga Norte park location just off Alicante in La Costa Greens. The proposal to partner with the YMCA to provide park services sounds like a wonderful idea and I'm hopeful to see it move forward. I currently participate in many Y offerings, but I'm not a member only because of the distance from my home. I'd love to have access to the programs near my home. Thanks for your contribution to the community of Carlsbad, Hale Richardson Carlsbad Resident Hale & Jason Richardson 6827 Heienite Place, Carlsbad CA 92009 P. 760-930-9349 E hrichardson@hfc-ca.com Confidentiality Notice:- This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information or information otherwise protected by law. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Kira Linberg From: Candi [candinordquist@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 5:31 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad. Sincerely, Candice Nordquist Sent from my iPad Kira Linberg From: Collette Isachsen [cisachsen@ucsd.edu] Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 5:50 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: Alga Norte Park proposals Dear Carlsbad City Council Members, I am writing to express my strong support of the proposal for the city to partner with the Y at Alga Norte Park. My family and I are very active users of the Encinitas Y facilities and programs and have been consistently impressed. We would love to see the great things they could do in Carlsbad. I think this would be a fantastic resource for the city and especially our children. Kind regards, Collette Isachsen Carlsbad Resident Kira Linberg From: Ade & Lis [adeandlis@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 7:44 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad Kira Linberg From: Carlos Martinez [cavigon81 ©yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 8:08 PM To: Council Internet Email Carlsbad Youth Sports Families: Did you know we'll soon be able to deliver the same high quality leagues and programs you drive to Encinitas for - IN CARLSBAD? All we need is the support of our Carlsbad residents to make it happen! Right now, there is an exciting opportunity for your YMCA to partner with the City of Carlsbad on the Alga Norte Recreation Park site - this could mean amazing things for our Sports Leagues! Here is what you can do to support your Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad: • EMAIL: the Carlsbad City Council before April 22 atcouncil@carlsbadca.gov and please copy useckesports@ymca.org - let them know "I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad" • ATTEND: the next City Council workshop as a community resident on April 26 at 4:00 pm at 1635 Faraday Avenue in Carlsbad - e-mail us (eckesports@ymca.org) and we'll see you there! Here are some of the exciting features that will be available to our members through the Y and City of Carlsbad partnership: • Y membership status would automatically be honored at the satellite Y/Alga Norte Park where members would enjoy the option of enjoying both facilities using the same card. • Adult and senior fitness classes; cardio and strength training, Yoga, Pilates, personalized fitness, studio cycling, walking and biking groups, and aquatic fitness. • Gymnastics Center for all levels of boys and girls gymnastics including recreational, competitive, team, open gym, trampoline, tiny tumblers and parent-tot classes. • Preschool that will provide creative explorations for students to learn in a fun and supportive environment. Children will also have the opportunity to take swim lesson and gymnastics during school hours. • Aquatics Center featuring a 55 meter pool and a 25 meter pool. (This is twice the size of the Ecke pools.) While this center is currently on the park design plan, the Y would manage the programs including lessons, senior swim, swim team, master swim, water polo, family swim and competition meets. Want to know more? Please visit our website or Y Facebook page for details. May we count on your support? Kira Linberg From: Cindy Kramer [cindygkramer@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 9:03 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: support for the Y and Carlsbad We have lived in Carlsbad for over 10 years and drive most weekends for soccer to Encinitas and would love some YMCA programs to be closer to home. I would fully support a Y and City of Carlsbad partnership by enjoying the many opportunities they would offer our family. Cindy Kramer Kira Linberg From: Janine Sharpe Oanine.sharpe@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 9:39 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: I support the Y partnership with City of Carlsbad Hi, I wanted to send a letter of support to let you know that I am looking forward to a partnership between the City of Carlsbad and the YMCA. I look forward to hearing more about it soon. Janine Sharpe Carlsbad Resident Kira Linberg From: Brenda Stevens fbrsmmp@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 10:05 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park Dear Carlsbad Council, My family and I support a partnership with the Magdalena Ecke YMCA. Please choose them to develop your Alga Norte property! The YMCA of SD County is an amazing resource for inexpensive but good quality programs and their values really support families and their surrounding community. The people of Carlsbad need a Y close to them they can use for Summer Camps, excellent work out facilities and aquatic programs. The YMCA is a progressive, active partner with families and cities to provide the best programs for the most people at very low prices. Many children and seniors receive help from the YMCA to participate in the programs and the Ecke Y is large enough to attract donors to help with these scholarships. Do the smart thing and choose the Ecke YMCA of San Diego County to partner with for Alga Norte. Thank you for your consideration, Brenda and Louie Stevens Kira Linberg From: Kelly Rocke [kcali5@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 5:25 AM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: support of Y's partnership to City of Carlsbad Sounds like a great idea! Kira Linberg From: Maria Stubbs [mariazkaz@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 5:38 AM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: YMCA Partnership Dear Council, This e-mail is being sent to show my support, and my family's support, for the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad to build a satellite facility on the Alga Norte Recreation Park site. I have been a Carlsbad resident for 11 years and have been driving to Encinitas on nearly a daily basis to the Magdalena YMCA. It would be wonderful to have a YMCA in Carlsbad. Thank-you, Maria Stubbs and Family Sent from my iPad Kira Linberg From: Sandy Kotas [sandy@kotasclan.com] Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 8:01 AM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad. Our family would LOVE for this to happen! Sandy Kotas 1055 Chestnut Ave Carlsbad, CA 92008 619-972-9242 Kira Linberg From: Nikki Estabrook [nestabrook44@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 9:04 AM To: Council Internet Email I support the city of carlsbad joining the ecke ymca to have the ymca in carlsbad! Nikki Estabrook Carlsbad resident and parent of ymca members Kira Linberg From: robin ramos [rramos41 ©yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 11:09 AM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad As a Carlsbad resident I would like to see this happen! Kira Linberg From: Melanie Mersman [mellie_ollie@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 11:48 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte YMCA partnership To whom it may concern... We residents of Carlsbad, a family of 4 - 2 adults and 2 grade school children, are if favor of the YMCA Agla Norte facilty partnership. Regards, Melanie Mersman Kir a Lin berg From: Cheryl Curren [cheryl.curren@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 11:50 AM To: Council Internet Email support the YMCA in Carlsbad! Kira Linberg From: Willie & Brenda Barnett [barnettmail@msn.com] Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 12:32 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: New Park I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad!!! I hope that you will work with the Y in regards to the Alga Norte Recreation Park site! :) Brenda Barnett, Carlsbad Resident Kira Linberg From: Green, Shawn [sgreen@ymca.org] Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 1:54 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports Subject: I support the YMCA's Partnership with Carlsbad Dear City of Carlsbad, My name is Shawn Green and I'm a resident of Carlsbad. I worked with the Ecke YMCA for 5 years and it's a top notch, well run organization and one of the best YMCA's in the country. I still work with the YMCA in Escondido and I live 2 miles from the proposed park and I'd love to see a YMCA there. I think the city of Carlsbad would rniss out on a great opportunity if you didn't partner with the Y. All the best. Shawn Green Sports Director Palomar Family YMCA 1050 North Broadway, Escondido Ca 92026 (P) 760 745 7490 ext 299 (F) 760 745 7942 (E) sgreen@ymca.org (W) palomar.ymca.org The Y: We're for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Kira Linberg From: furmittens@aol.com Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 2:50 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA at Alga Norte Dear council, Our family strongly supports a partnership agreement with the YMCA for the proposed Alga Norte Recreation Park site. We live in Olde Carlsbad and travel to the Encinitas YMCA every week for swim lessons for our two young children. We have long said that the City of Carlsbad needs similar YMCA programs to those offered in Encinitas and have been jealous of our friends who live close to the Encinitas YMCA. We would also purchase adult memberships and participate in some of the adult programs if it were conveniently located in Carlsbad. Please support this partnership. Sincerely, Mark Peterson and Sue Meyer 1350 Oak Ave. Carlsbad, CA 92008 Kira Linberg From: Lorin [lyoude@roadrunner.com] Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 3:30 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park Site Greetings, As a Carlsbad resident and long time member of the Ecke YMCA in Encinitas, Carlsbad could chose no better partner than the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA. A first class operation. Lorin Youde 7628 Primavera Way Carlsbad, Ca 92009 Kira Linberg From: Meg Adams [megmadams@cox.net] Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 3:34 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park I fully support the partnership between the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA and the City of Carlsbad. I think it's a great idea to have a recreational facility like the one that is being proposed in Carlsbad! I currently teach Zumba at the Ecke YMCA on Saturdays and typically have 70+ people in my classes. I would be very interested in teaching a class at this new facility, provided it gets approved. Thank you, Meg Adams Kira Linberg From: Holly Raif [hollyraif@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 3:39 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA Alga Norte Partnership Dear Carlsbad City Council, I am writing to you in support of the proposed partnership between the city of Carlsbad and the Ecke YMCA. I have been a Carlsbad resident for 15 years. I teach fitness classes at the YMCA in Encinitas and my family and I are all members there. I have two sons who have participated in many Y programs over the years including team sports, swim lessons, skateboarding lessons, gymnastics and summer camps. There is no facility in Carlsbad that serves families like the Y. It would be so incredible to have these kinds of programs in our own backyard at the Alga Norte Park site. This would be so convenient and useful for my whole family. We would be able to ride our bikes to the Alga Norte site and we would use the facilities regularly. Please carry through on the plans for the park and your partnership with the YMCA. The Alga Norte project would improve the quality of life here in South Carlsbad and would be a great asset to our community. Sincerely, Holly Raif 2508 Unicornio St. Carlsbad, CA 92009 Kira Linberg From: Traci Libby [tracilibby® roadrunner.com] Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 4:13 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA/Alga Norte Park Dear City Council, This letter is to express our support for the proposed partnership between the YMCA and City of Carlsbad for the Alga Norte Park complex. We have always had great experiences with the Y and think they would operate the proposed park in a professional manner. Best regards, Traci & Steve Libby 7210 Daffodil Place Carlsbad CA 92011 Kira Linberg From: Debbie DeSilva [debdesilva@roadrunner.com] Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 4:14 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: YMCA/Alga Norte Park Dear Carlsbad City Council, My family is so excited that the Ecke YMCA may become the manager of the new Alga Norte Swim Complex and Fitness Center. As longtime members of the YMCA, we would be thrilled to have a YMCA in our own backyard. We travel to the Ecke YMCA at least five days a week for arena soccer, swim team practice, Model United Nations, and just plain "working out," and it would be wonderful to be able to do most of those activities in Carlsbad Moreover, I cannot speak highly enough of how well run and family friendly the Ecke YMCA is. I have no doubt that the Ecke YMCA would truly benefit the citizens of Carlsbad. Very Truly, Debbie DeSilva 6404 El Pato Court Carlsbad 92009 Kira Linberg From: Montgomery [pmontgom@sdcoe.k12.ca.us] Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 4:39 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Y/Alga Norte Rec. Ctr. This is a note to show support in favor of the partnership between the Ecke YMCA and the Alga Norte Park. As a family, we have lived in Carlsbad for 22 years, and my husband resided here long before that. We have been YMCA members since we got married 21 years ago. It would be great to have access to another facility in the neighborhood. Patty and Bruce Montgomery Kira Linberg From: ggenise7@aol.com Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 4:40 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCa I support partnering with the Magdalena Y at the Alga Norte Parl Sent from my iPhone Kira Linberg From: Jeanne bosco [jj4bosco@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 5:50 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Partnership with Ecke Please note that we are in favor of a merger between the Ecke Y and partnership with the City of Carlsbad. It would be wonderful to see this partnership. Jeanne1 Bosco Peter Degirolamo Kenn and Angie De Girolamo Lee and Jack Mc'ginn Betty and Robert Demire Kira Linberg From: Dave Batzler [batzsurf@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 5:54 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Yes to a Partnership with Ecke YMCA for the Alga Norte Recreation Park site Dear Council Members, We absolutely support the YMCA partnership with Alga Norte Recreation park currently being proposed! The population growth in recent years, in the area of the proposed park, makes this proposed joint venture with Ecke YMCA a win-win situation for Carlsbad residents. All families in Carlsbad who chose to join the YMCA will greatly benefit from the programs offered by Ecke YMCA without having to travel to Encinitas. We have been members for about 5 years and have appreciated all that they offer from children's programs, swim classes, exercise programs, etc. Ecke YMCA cares about families and their programs offered confirm this. Sincerely yours, David & Cyndee Batzler 7110 Tanager Drive Carlsbad, CA 92011 Kira Linberg From: Sent: To: Subject: Jacqueline Bergseid [jacquelinesam@yahoo.com] Saturday, April 16, 2011 6:57 PM Council Internet Email Y/Alga Norte Park Dear Council Members, Please support the YMCA bit to run the Alga Norte recreational park. Our kids go to the YMCA preschool and participate in several classes provide by the YMCA: dance, gymnastics, swimming. And the love it! The Bergseid family 3136 Verde avenue Carlsbad Kira Linberg From: james chiavatti [jchiavatti@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 7:31 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA / Alga Norte Recreation Site Hello- As a resident of Carlsbad (La Costa Oaks), I strongly support the YMCA as a Partner of City of Carlsbad for the upcoming Alga Norte Recreation Site. Sincerely, James Chiavatti (619) 988-8410 Ph (888) 371-0059 Fax Jchiavatti@ vahoo.com Kira Linberg From: TAKE 1 [melinda@take1.com] Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 7:40 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org; Paula Kleinman Subject: I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad "I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad"! That would be great! The Lintner Family Brian, Melinda, Branden & Joshua Kira Linberg From: cheryl jordheim [momjordheim@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, April 1 6, 201 1 8:07 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Park As a resident of Carlsbad since 1980 and a long time Y member, I would love to have the Ecke Y partner with Carlsbad's Alga Norte Recreation Park, I've been a volunteer Ambassador for the Y for the past five years and I am impressed with everything that goes on there. I can find nothing negative in a partnership between the city of Carlsbad and the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA and fully support this plan. 3311 Cako-Ccnwt Co* 992009 Kira Linberg From: Jodyhood@aol.com Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 9:05 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA partnership-YAlga Norte Park I think it is a great idea for the Ecke YMCA to partner with Carlsbad city for a new Y satellite park. The new YMCA park is closer to my home. To be able to take advantage of both facilities would be a great benefit to me. Jody Hood Member of the Ecke Y. Jody Hood Real Estate Tel: 760-942-9224 Cel: 760-533-0422 Fax: 760-942-0014 Kira Linberg From: Christopher Sharpe [cmsharpe@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 6:43 AM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad Please make this happen! Cheers, Chris Sharpe 6100 paseo vaiente carlsbad ca 92009 Kira Linberg From: Janet Hansen [hoffyh@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 10:18 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: Janet Hansen Subject: Partnership with The Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA What a wonderful idea to have the Ecke YMCA partner with the City of Carlsbad to help run the Alga Norte Recreation Park site! We are members of the Y and would love to have a satellite Y closer to us. To us this would be a WIN situation for all of us - having the choice of using both Y"S! They certainly know how to run an operation like this and we feel would save the city money by doing this partnership. Please vote for this to go forward as soon as possible. We bought near this area years ago because we knew it was zone for this. Then the plans were to be finished long before this!!! Don't delay any longer!!! Please vote for this to pass as soon as possible. Thank you, Proud concerned Carlsbad neighbors Kira Linberg From: Joanna Chen Bryant Occdoc@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 11:54 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Satellite Y/Alga Norte Park Dear Councilmembers, As a resident of La Costa Greens, directly south of the proposed site of Alga Norte Park, I have watched with interest the progress of construction of the park. My 3 yo son is so excited to know that he will soon have a wonderful park close to our house that he can play in. We are truly within a stone's throw! Imagine my delight when I learned of the possibility of a Satellite YMCA location at Alga Norte! We joined the YMCA this January at their Open House. My husband immediately enrolled our son in a swim class. We have been to the Family Swim events there as well. The only disadvantage is the distance from our home. Otherwise, we would be there more often. I wholeheartedly support the partnership of the Y with Carlsbad City to build Alga Norte Park into a wonderful community center. Sincerely, Joanna Chen Bryant, MD, FACEP Emergency Medicine Naval Hospital-Camp Pendleton iccdoc@aol.com Kira Linberg From: SCS McMahon [scsmcmahon@roadrunner.com] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 8:06 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Support for YMCA/City of Carlsbad Partnership at Alga Norte Park Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council, We are writing to express our whole-hearted support for a YMCA/City of Carlsbad partnership at Alga Norte Park. We are long-time Carlsbad residents who live near the park. We are also long-time Y members. Our 7-year old daughter has greatly benefited from both the City's and the Y's recreations programs, and we count ourselves fortunate to have access to both. Like many residents in the southern part of the City, we have been waiting anxiously for the park; however, we have also been concerned about how the City would finance the park's operations. A partnership with the YMCA would resolve those concerns while allowing the City to fulfill its commitment to build the park and continue providing its residents with access to high-quality recreation programs. In our view, the Y makes a particularly attractive partner because it has a track record of providing successful recreation programs in North County. It knows our residents and our expectations. It is also a non-profit organization, so the City will not have to worry about it hiring low-skilled, low-paid workers in an effort to extract every penny of profit it can. To the contrary, the Y puts its revenues back into its people and facilities, and it shows. The people are always professional and the facilities are always well-maintained. Consequently, a partnership with the Y would complement, rather than detract from, the City's other recreational offerings. We hope, after the City Council has an opportunity to study the matter further, the City Council will agree a partnership with the Y is the perfect solution for the operation of the Alga Norte Park. We look forward to the day when the park is built and we have one more reason for being happy Carlsbad residents. Sincerely, Stephen and Cindie McMahon Kira Linberg From: sjmoretti@gmail.com on behalf of Steve Moretti [stevemoretti@condurre.com] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 8:23 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Y/Alga Norte Support Dear Council, As a 10 year resident of Carlsbad, I love many of the benefits of being a Carlsbad resident, we have a great community. The only thing clearly missing is a family friendly, cost conscious, facility like the YMCA for my wife and our 3 kids. To that end we joined the Magdalena Y, but it would be much better to have our own Y here in Carlsbad. It's disappointing we don't have a similar facility and activities here in Carlsbad. My family and I sincerely support this initiative and hope you will make the Y/Alga Norte a reality. Regards, Steve Moretti 6911 Whitecap Drive Carlsbad, CA 92011 760-438-1849 Kira Linberg From: jeannie [jeanh2orat@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 8:43 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Y-ALGA NORTH PARK I support this. Jean Waterstradt Kira Linberg From: jw [h2orat@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 8:43 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Y/ALGA NORTE PARK I support this. John Waterstradt 7312 Muslo in 92009 Kira Linberg From: Marshall Weller [marshallwellerl ©me.com] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 9:22 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA I am in favor of the proposed YMCA facility and Aquatic Center on the Alga Norte Recreation Park Site. Regards Marshall Weller 2613Cabrillo Place Carlsbad, Ca 92008 Kira Linberg From: Felicia O'Sullivan [felicialo@stanfordalumni.org] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 9:28 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad! Living off of Alicante and staring at the empty fields for years now and knowing about the possibility of a park at Alicante and Poinsettia (for over 10 years now!!), I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad to develop the land. We need local recreational facilities in South Carlsbad! Felicia O'Sullivan, Carlsbad Kira Linberg From: FEYEST@aol.com Sent: Sunday, April 1 7, 201 1 9:53 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA PArtnership in Carlsbad We were absolutely thrilled to hear that the Ecke YMCA wants to partner with Carlsbad to support a rec center in our community. We lived in Encinitas for several years and were members of the Ecke YMCA. Even though we moved to Carlsbad nearly 10 years ago, we have continued to maintain our membership at the Ecke YMCA. We participate almost daily at the Saxony location. The ECKE YMCA is arguably the very best community and rec facility we have ever experienced. Many of our immediate neighbors are also members. We would love nothing more than to have a local facility in Carlsbad that is partnered with the Ecke Y. We sincerely hope that our city representatives will recognize this valuable relationship to one of finest organizations we have ever been involved with. It's basic family values, unbelievable variety of events, classes, and facilities make it a perfect choice for the community of Carlsbad. Please make the right decision for the city of Carlsbad and embrace this partnership wholeheartedly. Respectfully CA 92O11 ceUs619~2OO~2282 few 76O -93 1-94-44 Kira Linberg From: Erin McCreary [erin_mccreary@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 10:03 AM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: YMCA We support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad. Erin Brasher (and family) 1307CassinSt, Carlsbad Kira Linberg From: Sharon Bohannon [sharon_bohannon@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 10:14 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreational Park site Council members, I strongly support the partnership of the city of Carlsbad and the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA in the development of the recreational site at Poinsettia Lane and Alicante Road. That is an ideal location to serve the Carlsbad community. I am a Carlsbad resident, but I currently travel to the city of Encinitas to enjoy all the benefits of the Magdalena Ecke YMCA. Thank you for all your efforts to further develop recreational and nature amenities in our lovely Carlsbad community! Sharon Bohannon La Costa Kira Linberg From: Diane Richards [Diane@sweetfields.com] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 12:59 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: 'Shanna Johnson' Subject: YMCA and Recreation Park April 17, 2011 To Whom This Concerns: I received a letter from the YMCA stating there are negotiations to partner up with the City of Carlsbad for a new recreational site called the Alga Norte Park. I am placing my vote in support of this partnership! Here's to making Carlsbad and even greater city than it already is... Diane Richards At Sweetflelds we don't just stop and 'smell the flowers'.... we eat them too! Owner & Vice President 877.98.SWEET toll free 760.815.2859 mobile 760.683.3977 fax www.sweetfields.com Kira Linberg From: Peter Copen [pcopen38@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 1:31 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Fwd: Aquatic Center As a resident of Carlsbad, I would like to request your support for the Aquatic Center partnership with the Ecke YMCA. Thanks, Peter Copen 3215CortePaloma Carlsbad, CA 92009 Kira Linberg From: Samuel Gazzo [scgo30@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 1:59 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Support for Ecke YMCA partnership at Alga Norte Dear City Council: My wife and I have three young children and live at 2813 Esturion Street in Carlsbad -- approximately 2 miles from the proposed Alga Norte Recreation Park site. We are also longtime members of the Ecke YMCA in Encinitas. We understand that the Ecke YMCA is in negotiations with the City to partner for the development and operation of the Alga Norte Park site. We enthusiastically support a partnership between the City and YMCA for the development and operation of the Alga Norte Park site. In our experience, the Ecke YMCA is well managed and offers diverse programs of interest to all ages and fitness levels. In our view, a potential partnership with the YMCA for this site could achieve a synergy of benefits that the City would be unlikely to achieve on its own. We note that Encinitas and Oceanside have their own YMCAs, but Carlsbad obviously does not. We think that the proposed partnership would well serve many thousands nearby Carlsbad citizens and would surely prove to be an exceedingly popular enterprise. We enthusiastically support this partnership without reservation and respectfully ask for the City Council's support. Very respectfully, Sam and Jennifer Gazzo 2813 Esturion St. Carlsbad, CA 92009 760 476 9906 Kira Linberg From: Dan Morilak [dmorilak@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 2:06 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org; Tommi Mann' Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park Carlsbad City Council, I am writing this email to let you know that I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad and encourage you to proceed with the proposal to partner with the Magdalena Ecke Y on the Alga Norte Recreation Park Project. In my experience with the Y in the Adventure clubs program, the youth sports programs, summer camp and specialty camps programs as well as in use of their facilities I have found the level of expertise of the Ecke YMCA to be second to none. The Y has an incredible understanding of families and delivering programs and services which meet the needs of families and youth. The City of Carlsbad partnering with the Y can only be good for the families of our city and is a tremendous opportunity for our community. Thank you for your consideration. Daniel Morilak 7881 Paseo Almendro Carlsbad, CA 92009 Cell (760) 420-0980 Home (760) 753-4071 dmorilak @ sbcglobal.net "If you can give your son or daughter only one gift let it be enthusiasm" - Bruce Barton Kira Linberg From: Stephen Vanslyke [stephen.slyke@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 2:06 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Park I am writing in support of the YMCA partnering with the City on the Alga Norte Park. The tax base in South Carlsbad would see this as a great benefit. The YMCA does an exception job teaching children to swim and providing healthy activities for all ages. Thanks Stephen Vanslyke 951 Jasmine Ct, Carlsbad. Kira Linberg From: Michael Tucci [tucci2u@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 2:26 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park Site To whom it may concern: This letter is written in support of the proposed Alga Norte Recreation Park Site partnership with the Ecke YMCA. We live in Carlsbad and have to go to Ecke in Encinitas to enjoy the facilities that are being considered in Alga Norte Recreation Park Site. We would much rather "stay home" and use local facilities and also keep the money we spend on after-activity snacks and meals in Carlsbad. Best regards. Mike Tucci and family Carlsbad CA Kira Linberg From: Peggy Street [pls730@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 2:44 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Site, To All Council Members, As a Carlsbad resident and member of the Encinitas Y,I hope you will consider a partnership, with them, at Alga Norte.I have been impressed with the quality of offered programs and the high caliber and experience of the employees.Please look at the Y as an organization with a proven track record! Respectfully yours, Peggy Street 2056 Playa Rd. Carlsbad.CA 92009 Kira Linberg From: The Bennetts tbennettx@roadrunner.com] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 2:58 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: bennettx@roadrunner.com Subject: re: Vote YES on the YMCA proposed partnership with the City of Carlsbad on the Alga Norte Recreation Park site! To whom it may concern: We support the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA proposed partnership with the City of Carlsbad on the Alga Norte Recreation Park site. This will be a great asset to the Carlsbad and greater North County areas. We are in great need of swimming pools, playing fields and other recreational facilities for our families, children and students. Carlsbad's park design includes plans for an Aquatic Center with a 55 meter competition pool, a 25 meter instructional pool; ball fields, outdoor basketball courts, a dog park, Skate Park and recreational play areas. Currently over 6,400 Carlsbad residents have come to Encinitas to become members of this YMCA to enjoy the multitude of amenities available. It will be great to have another YMCA in Carlsbad in partnership with the City of Carlsbad to bring those same programs to the community! Thanks for voting YES in favor of the partnership! Sincerely yours, Cathy and A3 Bennett and family bennettx@roadrunner.com Kira Linberg From: jack erbacher [surfkatz@hotmail.com] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 3:11 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Progect As a former citizen of Carlsbad and a present citizen of San Marcos, I would really like to see this project go through. I have been a member at the YMCA in Encinitas for years and am very impressed with how they run their business. Carlsbad is the perfect place for this facility and I'm sure will be used to its fullest capacity at all times. Thanks for your time, Citizen of San Marcos. Kira Linberg From: Jan Hamilton [janhamilton5@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 3:33 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: partnership I am writing to support a partnership between the Alga Norte Recreation Park and the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA. As a long-time member of the Y and a resident of Carlsbad, I am in full support of additional facilities and would welcome them in our city. Thank you, Jan Hamilton Kira Linberg From: Marcy Donnager [mdonnager@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 3:43 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park Hi, As a Carlsbad resident and a member of the Encinitas YMCA, I am thrilled at the possible collaboration for the new Recreation Park. My family wholeheartedly supports the building of the facility and the partnership with the Y. Thank you! Marcy Donnager 6866 Tradewinds Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92011 Kira Linberg From: Chris Donnager [cdonnager@me.com] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 3:48 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Y/Alga Norte Park partnership I am writing to express my support of the Y/Alga Norte Park partnership. As a Carlsbad resident and in light of the nation's need to make exercise a priority in order to promote a healthier America, it is important to make health and fitness programs available to our community. If I can be helpful, please contact me. Thank you for your time and consideration. All the best, Chris Donnager 6866 Tradewinds Dr Carlsbad, CA 92011 Sent from my iPad Kira Linberg From: marianne grisez [mgrisezmph@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 3:49 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA/City partnership 4/17/11 Dear Carlsbad City Council president and members, I am a resident of Carlsbad and a member of the Ecke YMCA in Encinitas. It is a delight to hear that you and the Y are in negotiations to partner at the Alga Norte Recreation Park. I go to many activities at Ecke and would much rather go to a place closer. Carlsbad does not have many affordable exercise places. The YMCA membership is about half that of Tri-City Wellness. As a person on a limited income this is important to me and I assume to many others as well. I encourage you to finalize this partnership so many more can take advantage of a closer YMCA than Encinitas. It will make Carlsbad an even more desirable place to live. Marianne Grisez mgrisezmph @ gmail.com Kira Linberg From: Melanie Yevilov [myevilov@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 4:08 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Park: Ecke YMCA Hello, We received a notice from Ecke YMCA of their interest in operating the park. As neighbors in La Costa Greens we feel the Ecke YMCA would be a premier operator and support them 100%. Melanie and Kelvin Yevilov 6810 Jade Ln Carlsbad CA 92009 Kira Linberg From: Shanon Pirl Lancas [sclarep@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 4:10 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Support for partnership with the Y & the city of Carlsbad Dear Council- As a Y member living in Carlsbad I'd love to see the negotiations end with a partnership between the YMCA & City of Carlsbad. I would be so excited to not have to leave my city & feel that the Y would only enhance the strength of the Carlsbad community. Thank you, Shanon Lancas 3467 Camino Michelle Carlsbad CA 92009 Sent from my iPhone Kira Linberg From: Karen Jenney [copejenney@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 4:13 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA+City of Carlsbad To Whom it May Concern: I support the partnership of the YMCA and the City of Carlsbad in a partnership on the Alga Norte Recreation Park. Sincerelyj A Carlsbad Citizen, Karen Cope Denney Gaukel 6814 Xana Way Carlsbad, Ca 92009 Kira Linberg From: Dr. Elizabeth Fried [elizabeth@nefried.com] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 4:30 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Proposed Partnership with the YMCA I just learned of this proposed partnership and am delighted about the possibility. As a senior, my fitness regime includes aqua aerobics and having the option closer to home would be great. I am in favor of this and would like to see this happen for the residents of Carlsbad. Sincerely, N. Elizabeth Fried, Ph.D. | President The Learning Engine, a division of N. E. Fried and Associates, Inc. 760.633.4444 California I 614-766-9800 Ohio Get on Track! Be on Track! Stay on Track! www.Thelearn1ngEngine.org www. MyExecuti veCoach. net Watch a 3-minute movie that could change the way you manage your training programs. Kira Linberg From: TeacherMoe@aol.com Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 5:23 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Support the Partnership To whom it may concern, I am aware that the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA is in negotiations with the City of Carlsbad to partner with the Alga Norte Rec site. As a member, volunteer and parent of child who attends the YMCA Preschool I am favor of this partnership. Maureen Arthur Kira Linberg From: Elizabeth Papalia [epapalial ©gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 6:01 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: support Hi, I just wanted to say as a member of the Encinitas YMCA and a resident of both Carlsbad and Encinitas I am in support of the new partnership between the YMCA and the City of Carlsbad. I think my family will benefit greatly from it and am so excited for the possibility of this happening. Thank you, Elizabeth Papalia Kira Linberg From: H Ulitsky [hulitsky@hotmail.com] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 6:11 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: Tanya Powers Subject: Alga North Park As long-term, happy Carlsbad residents, we wish to add our support to the eagerly awaited Alga North Recreation Park. When we were considering retirement locations 10 years ago, we were very impressed with what Carlsbad had to offer, especially the Dove Library (we live on La Costa golf course) and the wide array of outdoor activities. We also joined the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA since my husband has been a lifelong swimmer and I was eager to participate in a structured exercise program (I have Parkinson's and Neuropathy). Carlsbad has a swim center in the downtown area, but it is a bit of a ride to get there. When we read early on about the planned park and swim complex at Alga North, we were excited and soon talked our daughter and new family to also move to Carlsbad (they live two houses from us and their boys are 5 and 6 years old; the older boy is in Little League baseball). Since then, the boys have participated in Carlsbad sponsored activities, camps and attend Poinsettia grade school. We are here to stay and strongly support the final development of Alga North. The added benefit of partnering with the YMCA makes an already good idea a great one. We have the strongest respect for both of you. Carlsbad city's continued support of the Park has been evident during mayoral (both) and council activities. We remain very appreciative and will be at the opening. Andrew and Helen Ulitsky Chris and Tanya Powers (Ryan and Connor) Kira Linberg From: francis harding [fharding@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 7:19 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park As a resident of Carlsbad for 35 years and a member of the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA for 20 years,! would encourage the city to work in partnership to serve the Carlsbad community in relation to the Alga Norte Recreation Park facility. The management of the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA had done post graduate work in how to provide first class services with fourth class budgets. They are highly qualified professionals in providing services to the community. Go sit in their lobby or even in their parking lot you will see lots of smiles coming from kids, seniors, handicapped kids and oldsters. Just this past Friday, I saw a senior citizen providing Chess Games/ Lessons to children while their parent took part in YMCA events. I would have given anything to be 8 years old and having an opportunity to learn from a "senior" a wonderful game, while my parent(s) were down the hallway taking YMCA classes you will never get this service level or customer care commitments from any vendor. It is true that many of the Encinitas YMCA members are southern Carlsbad citizens. There is nothing comparable offered by the city or private enterprises in the area. I highly encourage the Carlsbad council to consider a partnership with Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA for its Alga Norte Recreation Park. These folks are a proven commodity and have a great product today, wonderful staff and great management you will never find that in a private party of comparable value and price. Please give them a chance. Regards, Fran Harding Fran Harding 3308 Febo Court Carlsbad, CA 92009 fhardina@sbcglobal.net (mobile) 760-473-8767 (fax) 760-753-9168 Kira Linberg From: Home [sdavis7004@hotmail.com] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 8:14 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: I support the YMCA and your proposal to move ahead with the 50 meter pool facility Susanne and Scott Davis tricaochdavis(a)gmai. com sdavis7004<ahotmail. com Kira Linberg From: Luis G Acevedo [lugacevedo@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 9:38 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad. Alga Norte Park. Thanks, Luis G Acevedo 6856 Widgeon Pi Carlabad, CA 92011 Kira Linberg From: Melissa N. Van Nostran [VanNostranMN@TCMC.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 6:38 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: support of Y in carlsbad Yeah we support this Y.... We would love it. The Van Nostrans 7327 Sitio Castano , CB 92009 Melissa N. Van Nostran, RN, MBAHCM Tri-City Medical Center Clinical Educator Emergency Department 4002 Vista Way, Oceanside CA 92056 vannostranmn@tcmc,com 760-940-3140 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This message and any included attachments are from the Tri-City Healthcare District and are intended only for the addressee. The information contained in this message is confidential and may constitute non-public information under international, federal, or state securities laws and Is intended only for the use of the addressee, Unauthorized forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or using such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful, If you are not the addressee, please promptly delete this message and notify the sender of the delivery error by e-mail. This message has been scanned for malware by Websense. www.websense.com Kira Linberg From: Louise Watkins [watkinlm@roadrunner.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 8:31 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte I support the partnership of the City of Carlsbad and the Magdalena Ecke YMCA for the new facilities at Alga Norte Community Park. Louise Watkins 2840 Avenida Helecho Carlsbad, CA 92009 Kira Linberg From: Alisa Eichelberger [alisaeichelberger@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 8:44 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA Carlsbad! Hello council! I'm emailing to show my support for the building of the YMCA in Carlsbad on the alga Norte rec site. Currently I commute down to Encinitas with my daughter, and it's always really booked & busy in all the childcare watch centers & classes. It would be fAntastic if there were a YMCA in our own neighborhood, to enjoy all the amenities so much closer to home. Please consider & approve the proposal for the YMCA Carlsbad!!!!! Thank you! A Carlsbad resident, Alisa Eichelberger Sent from my iPhone Kira Linberg From: Andrea Suarez [andreasuarez777@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 8:56 AM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: I support the Ecke Y partnership with the City of Carlsbad!! Yes! Kira Linberg From: Lorie Sousa [iorie@loriesousa.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 8:58 AM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: Partnership I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad!! Thanks, Lorie Sousa (Carlsbad resident and YMCA member) 760-448-5865 Kira Linberg From: Shae Geary [shae.geary@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 8:54 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park & YMCA Dear Carlsbad City Council- I am a YMCA member and a Carlsbad resident who wholly supports a partnership between the city and YMCA for the Alga Norte Recreation Park. YMCA's programs have been extremely beneficial to our entire family and are provided in a supportive, welcoming, friendly manner. Thank you, Shae Geary Kira Linberg From: Sent: To: Subject: DAVID RESETCO [resetco@sbcglobal.net] Monday, April 18, 2011 9:08 AM Council Internet Email ymca To whom it may concern: I would very much support the YMCA involvement in the Alga Norte Rec. My family and I have Y members for several years and appreciate all it has to offer. Since I live in north Carlsbad, it would be so benifical to us to be able to not have to travel so far to get to the Y. We also have been waiting for the new Carlsbad pool for years and this may help expedite things. I am truely in favor of this partnership. Thank you. Sincerely, Lori Resetco COPY Kira Linberg From: Dana Mekler [dmekler@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 9:08 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Support for Alga Norte Recreational Park Hello. I want to voice my very strong support for this park to be completed as it is proposed, with aquatic center, dog park, skate park, basketball courts, ball fields, play areas. Please do NOT slice and dice the plans, but approve as is. Many thanks, the Mekler Family (La Costa Greens neighborhood) Kira Linberg From: Craddock Stropes on behalf of Parks and Recreation Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 9:11 AM To: Council Internet Email Cc: John Coates; Mark Steyae t; Chris Hazeltine Subject: FW: Park @ Alga Norte From our Parks & Recreation general email address Craddock From: Barbara Galey [mailto:lbg2857@roadrunner.com] Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 7:13 PM To: Parks and Recreation Subject: Park @ Alga Norte Hello, Please pass on to the City Council our wish to see the City of Carlsbad join with the Ecke YMCA. We are Ecke members. Thank you. Leon and Barbara Galey 2857 Vista Mariana Carlsbad, Ca 92009 760 602 9602 Kira Linberg From: Muilenburg, Monica [Monica_Muilenburg@intuit.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 9:15 AM To: Council Internet Email; eckesports@ymca.org Subject: "I support the Ys partnership with the City of Carlsbad" "I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad" Thank you, Monica Muilenburg Kira Linberg From: Shawna Miller [Shawna@MillerSvcs.com] Sent: Monday, April 1 8, 2011 9:38 AM To: 'eckesports'; Council Internet Email Subject: RE: Carlsbad Youth Sports Families - Thanks for your support! To whom it may concern: Our family would love the opportunity to be able to participate in the Ecke Family Sports Leagues closer to home. This truly is a quality program and we very much would support the Y in its efforts. Kind regards, Shawna Miller Business Services Email: Shawna@MillerSvcs.com Cell: 858.395.0945 From: eckesports [mailto:eckesports@ymca.org] Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 4:48 PM Subject: Carlsbad Youth Sports Families - Thanks for your support! Carlsbad Youth Sports Families: Did you know we'll soon be able to deliver the same high quality leagues and programs you drive to Encinitas for - IN CARLSBAD? All we need is the support of our Carlsbad residents to make it happen! Right now, there is an exciting opportunity for your YMCA to partner with the City of Carlsbad on the Alga Norte Recreation Park site - this could mean amazing things for our Sports Leagues! Here is what you can do to support your Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad: • EMAIL: the Carlsbad City Council before April 22 at council@carlsbadca.aov and please copy us eckesports@ymca.org - let them know "I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad" • ATTEND: the next City Council workshop as a community resident on April 26 at 4:00 pm at 1635 Faraday Avenue in Carlsbad - e-mail us (eckesports@ymca.org) and we'll see you there! Here are some of the exciting features that will be available to our members through the Y and City of Carlsbad partnership: Kira Linberg From: Jorge Grilo Ogrilo924@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 9:38 AM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad Sincerely, Jorge Grilo Kira Linberg From: McLaren, Drew (SDO-INI) [Drew.McLaren@us.initiative.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 9:33 AM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad This would be great. My 7 year old and 4 year old girls would benefit greatly. Thanks for your time. Drew McLaren ,.-t;w WcLarer - >.. • ;•'•••• •• . •• - "<,:,• • -•• • Initiative - T •:. ': ' • '• . .-:•' www.initiative.com This message contains information which may be confidential and privileged. Unless you are the intended recipient (or authorized to receive this message for the intended recipient), you may not use, copy, disseminate or disclose to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received the message in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail, and delete the message. Thank you very much. Kira Linberg From: Sheri Klein Geldert [sgeldert@bkflaw.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 9:48 AM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park site I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad. My son is a frequent user of the Y Skate Park and would love to have another park that is closer to our home. I also support the park as a whole as we are very short on field space. Thank You, Sheri Klein Geldert, Esq. 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Mesirow Chief Financial Officer Vision West 1927 Avenida Plaza Real Oceanside, CA 92056 Phone: 760.940.9399 Fax: 760.806.1563 www.vweve.com Find us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter! Kira Linberg From: Geri Ingram [gbingram@att.net] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 10:22 AM To: Council Internet Email Cc: Me Subject: Supporting the YMCA partnership We have been Carlsbad residents for over ten years, and have been members of the Encinitas Magdalene Ecke Y for almost that long. I use the facilities there at minimum four times per week, and would LOVE to see the Alga Norte Recreation Park site be developed! That site is approximately a 30-minute walk (or 5 minute drive) from our home in the Alga Hills development. Thank you for your consideration. Geri Ingram 2359 Terraza Guitara Carlsbad, CA 92009 Kira Linberg From: Olivas, Monica [Monica.Olivas@philips.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 10:25 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA In Carlsbad To whom it may concern, I'm a Carlsbad resident that utilizes the YMCA in Encinitas. My kids attend dance, swim and sport classes there. We also enjoy using the gym and participating in the Family related activities. I think the YMCA is great and would support having one in Carlsbad. They manage their facilities really well and bring a lot of credibility with their name. I don't think I would be as inclined to join the Carlsbad facility if it wasn't a YMCA. I would probably continue going to the Y in Encinitas. I've tried other Carlsbad programs, but having to go to different parts of Carlsbad made them inconvenient. Having a YMCA in Carlsbad would be great. Monica Olivas IT Business Specialist Business & Service Demand Management, Philips Healthcare IT Address: 2271 Cosmos Ct, Carlsbad, CA 92011 Phone: +1-760-918-7432 Email: monica.olivas@philips.com Mobile: + 1-760-212-8583 Tne in'orrT'ation contained -r\ this message niay be confidential and legally orotected unaer applicable law. The message cs intended saeiy for the addressees) !! you are no! the intended "sapient, you are hereby notifies tnat any use. forwarding, dissemination. 01 reproduction of this message is strictly prohibited and r,-,av De unlawful, if you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by return e-mail and destiny all copies of the original message Kira Lin berg From: ANDREW JAUCH [a2911@me.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 10:43 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Park - YMCA Partnership Support My family as well as several of my neighbors on Candil Place are in support of the Ecke YMCA and Carlsbad City partnership for Alga Norte Park. Andy Jauch 2911 Canidl Place Carlsbad, CA 92009 Kira Linberg From: Kvitek, Victoria [USA] [Kvitek_Victoria@bah.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 10:49 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park Dear Carlsbad City Council, My family and I have been living in Carlsbad since June, when we moved here from Naperville, IL. We absolutely love living in Carlsbad, and were excited to learn that a YMCA was close by in Encinitas. When we lived in Naperville, my daughter went to the YMCA camp each summer and loved her experiences. My daughter will, again, be attending summer camp at the Magdalena Ecke YMCA this year. I was delighted to learn that plans for a new park are in development closer to home. You have our support—I only hope that the rest of the community is as excited as we are! Thanks, Vicky, Chris and Emily Kvitek Vicky Kvitek Executive Assistant to Eddie Younker, Principal Booz I Allen I Hamilton 1615 Murray Canyon Road, Suite 140 San Diego, CA92108 Ph 619-278-3884 Fax 619-680-4817 Kvitek victoria@bah.com Kira Linberg From: tracy ballard [tracyballard@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 10:48 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Ecke YMCA partnership on the Alga Recreation Park site. To the Carlsbad City Council Members, I am writing to you, as a homeowner/resident of Carlsbad, in support of the Magdelena Ecke YMCA partnership with the City of Carlsbad on the Alga Norte recreation Park site. I am a big supporter of the YMCA and I believe that having the Ecke YMCA as a partner in this project will greatly benefit our community. I am a member of the Ecke YMCA. One of my children went to the preschool there last year and I currently volunteer for the preschool. My husband and I take advantage of the benefits of our membership by using the facility 2-4 times per week. We bring our two boys, ages 3 and 4, to the Child Watch there and they love it too. They are currently taking swim lessons and we plan to continue putting them in the programs at the Y for years to come. I was extremely happy to read about this Recreation Park site, so close to our home. It would be so great to be able to have these benefits in our own community. Thank you for your time and consideration in approving for the Magdalena Ecke YMCA to partner with you on this fantastic project for our kids and our community! -Tracy Goldey Notary Public / Courier Services #760-815-2678 cell #760-804-1667 home Email: tracvbaHard@vahoo.com Kira Linberg From: Kristin Jenkins [carlsbadjenkins@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 11:15 AM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: Y's Partnership with City of carlsbad To Whom it may concern: I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad. Thank you!! Kristin Jenkins YMCA Family Member & Carlsbad Resident Kira Linberg From: Steve Edwards [sfedwards5@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 11:36 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park I would highly recommend that the council approve the YMCA manage the new park facilities. They are very good at what they do and would greatly enhance the park usage and quality of programs. Steve Edwards, 2858 Castilla Place, CA 92009. Thank you. Kira Linberg From: Ellie Bonner [elliebonner@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 11:47 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Carlsbad YMCA partnership I support the partnership of the city of Carlsbad and the Magdalena Ecke YMCcA for the Alga Norte Recreation Park site. It would be wonderful to have Y facilities in Carlsbad! Thanks. Ellie Bonner 7357 Gabbiano Lane Carlsbad 92011 elliebonner(ivahoo. com Kira Linberg From: Renee Sanshu [reneesemail@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 12:02 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: YMCA and the City of Carlsbad - Join Together! I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad. Renee Sanshu Carlsbad Resident for 10+ years Kira Linberg From: Jenna Peltzer [jpeltzer@lsfinteractive.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 12:12 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Carlsbad YMCA - Please Proceed! Hello City of Carlsbad, My name is Jenna Peltzer, I am a resident of Carlsbad and would like to take the time to talk about why I believe we should put a YMCA in our wonderful city. First off, the benefits of having a multigenerational facility are numerous. Being able to have a facility like this will not only keep kids off the streets and out of trouble, but give back to our older generation who have lived here for an extended period of time. The amenities promote health and fitness, which let's face it, should be a part of everyone's extracurricular activities. The more we involve our community in these practices, the better the quality of life will be for our community members. Not only will they feel better, but they will actually feel like they are a part of something where somebody cares about their well-being. All in all, I wholeheartedly support the decision to create a new YMCA facility. Please move forward with this project as this is a win-win for everyone involved. Warm Regards, Jenna Peltzer Project Manager, SEO LSFnetwork | LSFinteractive | eVisibility Performance Internet Marketing & Advertising 5650 El Camino Real Suite #100 Carlsbad, CA 92008 tel: +1 (760) 270-9471 | fax: +1 (760) 270-9471 email: iDeltzer@lsfinteractive.com j web:www.lsfnetwork.com I www.lsfinteractive.com I www.evisibilitv.com Kira Linberg From: Kathryn Spiering [ryn@spiering.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 12:29 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad Ryn Spiering Founding Senior Consultant, Apriori Beauty™ -Beauty Through Pure Product innovation www.aprioribeautv.com/FIC/kathrvn Home #760-476-1853 Cell # 760-500-0203 A PRI-ORI adjective - Beauty that just is, without question Kira Linberg From: Julie Herborn [julieherborn@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 12:49 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: Support I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad Kira Linberg From: Kim Doan [KDoan@isisph.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 1:15 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: Carlsbad Your Sports Families I support the Y's partnership with the city of Carlsbad! Kim Doan Carlsbad Resident Kira Linberg From: Shelly Lawson [inbox23@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 1:18 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: "Yes" for YMCA partnership RE: Alga Norte park site partnership with Magdalena Ecke YMCA Dear Carlsbad City Council, I live in La Costa and am a long time member of the Encinitas YMCA. They are an excellent organization with great facilities. My favorite activities are swimming and their fitness classes. They would be an excellent partner for the Alga Norte park site. The site would be closer to my house, and be more convenient than driving all the way to Encinitas. Please vote yes to support a partnership with the Magdalena Ecke YMCA. Thank you, Shelly Lawson Carlsbad, CA 92009 Dear Mayor Hail and the Carlsbad City Council, I have been in association with the Magdalene Ecke YMCA for 19 years as both an athletic participant and a Board member. The YMCA in Encinitas has a very strong presence in the North County community. What makes this YMCA so special is the impact it has on all demographic groups - from toddlers in preschool, to tri athletes, to an amazingly active older adult community. As a board member for the past 15 years, I have intimate knowledge that the staff at our YMCA has a wealth of experience in managing a multi faceted athletic facility and programming. The YMCA has consistently shown fiscal management and balanced budgets. The strategic planning required keeping the facility and programs up to date show the depth of knowledge that allows the staff to keep our YMCA running efficiently while providing great facilities and programs for the community. With the opportunity for an Alga Norte Carlsbad /YMCA partnership, I feel 100% certain that the YMCA is by far the best option for taking care of the entire community of Carlsbad. Running a facility and programs for the Alga Norte project is what the YMCA does so well. This partnership would be a big win for the citizens of Carlsbad and a decision that will make the leaders of Carlsbad proud. Respectfully Dr. Michele Drake Kira Linberg From: Kellea [kelleagonzalez@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 1:35 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park Dear Carlsbad City Council, I support the partnership between the Ecke YMCA and our city and this new park. Thank you! Kellea Gonzalez 6468 Wayfinders Court Carlsbad, Ca 92011 Kira Linberg From: Tom Theriault [tomt@solanapres.org] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 1:38 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA expansion Dear Council Members, One of the first things my family did when we moved to Carlsbad 15 years ago was join the nearest YMCA. Just this morning I was at the Ecke Y doing my "stay healthy" thing. I was pleased to hear recently that the Y is hoping to partner with the city in a new facility in Carlsbad. What a winning idea! Hope you all can work out the details and provide a YMCA even closer to home. Best wishes, Tom Theriault Kira Linberg From: Claudine Jones [claudine_castanon@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 1:47 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: Carlsbad & Ecke YMCA partnership Dear City of Carlsbad, I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad. Please consider this opportunity carefully because the Ecke Sports programs are well run and have provided numerous quality sports opportunities for our family. It would be a tremendous asset to our community to have their involvement in our city sports programs at the Alga Norte Recreation Park Site. Thank you, Claudine & Evan Jones 2337 Masters Rd Carlsbad, CA 92008 Kira Linberg From: Holly [hollyturnbull@roadrunner.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 1:58 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Support Of Y Partnership As a resident of Carlsbad and a member of the Ecke YMCA, I would be in support of a partnership on the Alga Norte Recreation Park site. I believe that this would be a substantial addition to Carlsbad with a partner who has an established reputation of quality and family values. Thank you for your consideration in approving this proposal. Sincerely, Holly Turnbull hollvturnbullQroadrunner.com Kira Linberg From: Bill & Grace Spore [bgspore@roadrunner.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 3:01 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: New YMCA Dear Council Members, A new YMCA for Carlsbad would be fantastic. I have been a member of the Encinitas Magdelena Ecke Y for the past five years and I am soooooo impressed with the way they run their programs of EVERY variety. I would love to have a YMCA closer to our home especially to avoid the crowded morning commute down Highway 5. Also, the Encinitas Y has grown so much in the past few years, I'm sure they will have to begin limiting memberships to avoid overcrowding. I strongly encourage you to bring this new YMCA to Carlsbad. Sincerely, Grace Spore Kira Linberg From: Marcia Venegas-Garcia [marciav07@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 3:21 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Support YMCA Partnership To Whom It May Concern: Please support a partnership between the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA and the Alga Norte Recreation Park site. As a member I would welcome the opportunity to use a facility closer to my home-saving me time and gasoline. I currently use the facility in Encinitas approximately three times per week, allowing 30 minutes travel time each way since my residence is located in Calavera Hills. Additionally, I would enjoy participating in a senior swim activity at the new pool site in my own community. Marcia Venegas-Garcia 3962 Foothill Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92010 Kira Linberg From: Dave Thompson [thompson.dave@att.net] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 4:43 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA AT THE ALGA NORTE RECREATION PARK SITE Carlsbad City Council, Our family as members of the Ecke Family YMCA strongly supports a partnership with the Y MCA at the Alga Norte Recreation Park Site. We believe this would be a Top Quality addition to our Wonderful City and would provide great recreation and friendships for all. Thank You, Dave & Beverly Thompson 3203- Corte Paloma Carlsbad, Ca. 92009 Kira Linberg From: Jeff Lynch [JLynch@lynchinteractive.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 4:49 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: matt@matthall.org Subject: Alga Norte - Y Partnership As a long time resident of the Alga Hills area I very excited to see progress on the development of the Alga Norte Park. As you know, there are no alternative parks within close proximity to the area and the population has grown exponentially in recent years. A partnership with the Y gives the city a lot of advantages. Cost savings are the number one reason in terms of management and personnel required to operate a facility of this type. The second is that the Y is an outstanding operator with lots of experience in these programs. I have been personally involved at many levers with this Y and know that it stands head and shoulders above even other Y organizations. A partnership with the Ecke Y is an outstanding opportunity for the City of Carlsbad. That partnership has advantages for the Y as well, extending their brand and name and adding to their bottom line revenue. The one caveat to the whole program is that Carlsbad residents must enjoy the benefits of the park without being forced into a Y membership. We paid for the park through our tax dollars and forcing us to pay that extra private premium for its use would be unfair. According to the Y website "Carlsbad residents could choose to enjoy the park/Y amenities as a non-member and pay the same day-use fees as currently set by the City of Carlsbad Park and Recreation Department." However, at this time we don't know what the city day use fees are and there are also planned new programs that don't currently exist. I think a fair thing to do would be to say that all paid programs would be available to residents at member prices or lower. I also think that open time use of ball fields and soccer fields should be open to the public. There needs to be a "Park Atmosphere" that promotes pickup games, group picnics and open space to enjoy and other true Public Park amenities. I understand organized leagues, fitness classes and pools have associated costs, but public parks should have a free aspect to them as well. Jeff Lynch President Lynch Interactive, Inc. 760-729-1390 ilynch@lynchinteractive.com www.lynchinteractive.com Kira Linberg From: Alana Evans [alana@fugutabetai.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 4:59 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA Alga Norte Partnership Dear Council Members, As a Carlsbad resident and YMCA enthusiast, I whole heartedly support the partnership of the YMCA and the Alga Norte Park. Myself and my family are in support of this, as are many of our neighbors. We are unable to attend the city council workshop but wanted our viewpoints represented. Thank you, Alana Evans 2376 Altisma Way D Carlsbad, CA 92009 "In the stillness of this breath I can take comfort in knowing I am part of something greater than myself." ~ Doan Noeldechen Kira Linberg From: Brenda Bushier [brendalee.busher@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 5:08 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad Brenda Busher 6625 Corte Loma Carlsbad, CA 92009 Kira Linberg From: Skip Stein [skipstein@ymail.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 6:06 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park To the members of the Carlsbad City Council; As a resident of the city of Carlsbad and a member of the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA, I applaud the partnership of the Y and the city of Carlsbad to develop the 32 acre park site at Poinsettia Lane and Alicante. The proposed city park design will enhance this area of Carlsbad, where we live, and offer recreation facilities currently not available in south east Carlsbad. The competition pool will strengthen our local swim teams, while the instructional pool will teach all future swimmers. The baseball fields and basketball court will give local residents a place to shoot hoops and play team sports. Also, while some of my family is playing sports or having a swim in the pool, another member can take our dog Whitney for a free run in the Dog Park. A partnership with the Y would strengthen the core of the community and serve a broader number of families, like mine, spanning multi generational age groups. While we can now go to Encinitas to enjoy the fine recreational facilities; with this new local Alga Norte Recreation Park, we can stay in Carlsbad. As you all are residents of the area, I am sure you have experienced the professional approach to recreation that the Ecke Family Y brings to every event. While we, in Carlsbad, have a great Parks and Rec. Department, sharing the resources and responsibilities of such a fine recreation facility, seems like a prudent plan to me. One suggestion that I have for the new Alga Norte recreation Park, is to also include a lighted soccer field. This sport is very popular with not only the youngsters, but adults, too. Thank you for your considerations on this very important local recreation facility. Sincerely, Skip Stein 6545 Corte Montecito Carlsbad, Ca. 92009 760931-0562 Kira Linberg From: Justin Kosman [justinkosman@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 6:33 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: re: Y/Alga Norte Park I want to e-mail the council in favor of the Y/Alga Norte Park proposal. I live in La Costa and drive to the Encinitas YMCA everyday to work out. I am excited that the Y/Alga Norte Park plans include skatepark facilities, since I am a professional action sports photographer with clients like Vans, Red Bull, DC Shoes, Espn and Fuel TV, this would be an amazing places to foster the growth of skateboarding and BMX in my community. Cheers, Justin Kosman www.iustinkosman.com Kira Linberg From: Paula Kleinman [attorneykleinman@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 7:04 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad EMAIL: the Carlsbad City Council before April 22 at council@carlsbadca.gov and please copy us eckesports@vmca.org - let them know "I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad" Thank you, Paula Kleinman The Law Offices of Paula D. 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The Law Offices of Paula D. Kleinman agree neither to execute a distinct and separate written retainer agreement. Any and all legal advice contained herein represents nothing in the way of a retainer agreement between the Law Offices and the recipient herein. Kira Linberg From: Casey Riddle [caseylriddle@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 7:12 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.com; Turbo Subject: Carlsbad youth sports opportunity Dear Carlsbad Council, My wife Lisa and I fully support and hope for your action to make youth sports available in the city of Carlsbad a reality. I am a volunteer coach for my 4 year old son's soccer team and the activities available for our youth is very important to all of us. The opportunity to have YMCA events in Carlsbad would greatly reduce the overcrowding in Encinitas which is of great concern to all of us parents. We respectfully request your support to open up Carlsbad as a location for youth YMCA activities which should also provide a significant increase in city revenue. Our children learn a great amount of life lessons aside from the rules and regulations associated with each sport they are participating in. Please utilize your position as our representatives to make youth sports through the YMCA organization a reality, here in Carlsbad. Sincerely and Respectfully, Casey & Lisa Riddle 2714 Ascot Ave Carlsbad, 92009 760-707-3002 -Casey Cell 619-316-9869 -Lisa Cell Kira Linberg From: Jessica Williams OJwilli83@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 7:50 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Parke Site Dear Carlsbad City Council, My husband and I are residents of Carlsbad and are very excited to hear about the possibility of this facility opening. I think it is a great location, and that this particular area needs a facility just like this. It sounds fantastic! We are current memebers of the Ecke YMCA, but would love a closer location and we would love to take our son there for future events/sports/activities. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Jessica Williams Kira Linberg From: Christopher Larson [chrislarson757@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 7:51 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Community Park Greetings., I'd like to start by saying that the city of Carlsbad is one of great beauty and uniqueness. It would only be fitting to have a family facility constructed to serve members of the community. I have been employed with the YMCA of San Diego county for more than two years now. I have found this organization to be the most suiting environment for people of all walks of life. This organization serves to be more than a facility to serve the community., the YMCA reaches out to the community in more ways than many people realize. The YMCA is dedicated to be a place for all people to reach their fullest potential. I have come to see the impact the YMCA has on out members lives everyday, and it's the reason I am dedicated to this organization. The YMCA would be an outstanding candidate to orchestrate the Alga Norte Community Park. We have the foundation, the values, and the drive to create an integral community center. I'd like to encourage the City Council of Carlsbad to further consider the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA as the foundation for this project. I have complete confidence that this consideration would be one of lasting community growth for Carlsbad. Best regards, Chris Larson Aquatics Coordinator Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA. Kira Linberg From: Frank Cicero [frank.cicero@att.net] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 7:54 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Support of Alga Norte Recreational park As a Carlsbad resident and member of the YMCA, my family fully supports the plans for the Alga Norte Recreational park. This park would offer great options to our active recreational lifestyle. Thank you, Frank Cicero 7910 ViaEnsenada Carlsbad, Ca. 92009 Kira Linberg From: Elaine Forman [elaine@financialadv.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 8:09 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA and Alga Norte Rec. Park I am 100% in favor of this as a resident of Carlsbad and now going to Encinitas YMCA. I hope that this goes through. Elaine Forman Kira Linberg From: Kerry Vara [kerryvara@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 8:46 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad I support the Y's partnership with Carlsbad! This would be great for those of us driving all the way to Encinitas each week, and fighting for parking. There are lots of people in Carlsbad who would love to have games closer! Thanks Kerry Vara Kira Linberg From: Suzanne Wurzer [suzannewurzer@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 9:12 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA/Alga Norte Park Partnership TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: As residents of Carlsbad, Ca, we are writing in strong support of the YMCA/Alga Norte partnership. My husband and I are member of the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA. We know it to be an impressive organization. It consistently exemplifies what we look for: popular yet affordable activities, exceptionally well prepared professional employees and a clean, safe environment. We live in Carlsbad. Why drive out of Carlsbad to Encinitas? Yet we regularly make that drive because that's where this most impressive Y is located. We then stay in Encinitas for lunch. Often we grocery shop there before driving back to Carlsbad. We would happily change habits and spend that discretionary money in Carlsbad if the YMCA/Alga Norte partnership were approved. We see the YMCA/Alga Norte partnership is a win-win. We enthusiastically support this proposed partnership. Suzanne and David Wurzer 6590 Ambrosia Lane #1421 Carlsbad, Ca 92011 562-889-0551 Kira Linberg From: Clay Antonel [enigma_92107@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 9:12 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Proposed Carlsbad YMCA at Poinsettia Lane and Alicante Road Dear council, I support and encourage the development of a new YMCA at the Agla Norte Recreation Park site. Thanks, Clay Antonel Kira Linberg From: Carolyn Mellet [cdmellet@aoi.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 9:17 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: re: YMCA - City partnership in Carlsbad Having a YMCA in Carlsbad would be a great boost for the community. The added convenience and enhanced interaction among Carlsbad residents cannot be overstated Please consider the partnership at the Alga Norte Recreation Park seriously. Thanks, Carolyn and Francois Mellet Carlsbad residents Kira Linberg From: Gary Howell [ghowell15@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 9:38 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park site Dear Carlsbad City Council., I am currently a member of the YMCA of Encinitas and was thrilled to hear about the possibility of a new YMCA in Carlsbad. I am very excited about this for a number of reasons: - The addition of a skate park. I grew up in Encinitas and like most kids that age wanted to fit in. Skateboarding was becoming popular and everyone at school was into it. We would all go to the park after school and sometimes on weekends and it provided a well supervised place for us to go after school. There is currently only one skatepark in carlsbad that is difficult to get to for people without cars. I know most kids will resort to skating the streets., damaging property and possibly other unsupervised activities. - Swimming pool. Very minimal amount in the Carlsbad area, know of people that have to travel nearly a half hour to do so and often won't go because it is so far away. - Most kids in Carlsbad and the surrounding areas don't really have a place to go after school, I find a lot of them hanging out in shopping malls, drinking in their car or often doing property damage to surrounding areas. The addition of a ymca will provide a place they can so and do something constructive. There are many other reasons that I can think of as to why Carlsbad would benefit from a YMCA but these are just a few, I really hope that this YMCA gets built, but mostly for the children as well as their parents. Thanks for you time. Gary Howell Kira Linberg From: misty deneen [mistydeneen@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 10:11 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: "I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad" "I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad" Misty Deneen Kira Linberg From: tjdederick@sbcglobal.net Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 11:09 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Establishment of YMCA in Carlsbad Members of the Carlsbad City Council: We have owned property here in Carlsbad since 1979 and have resided here for over 22 years. We are active senior citizens and desire to remain so, enjoying the benefits that our own city offers. At the present time, both of us travel to Encinitas to take advantage of their YMCA facility. While it is very complete and well operated, we would like to encourage our council members to approve the construction of a similar center at the Alga Norte Recreation Park site, here in our own community. We feel that a partnership with the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA would serve the best interests of our city and its people. Based on our personal experience, it could only be a win-win situation, another star in Carlsbad's crown. Sincerely, Ted and Joan Dederick 6524 Oceanview Drive Kira Linberg From: Frank DeSilva [fjdesilva@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 7:32 AM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: Alga Norte Park We welcome the Magdelana Ecke YMCA's plan for design and operation of the Alga Norte Park in Carlsbad. I hope that the Carlsbad City Council will approve the option to have the YMCA operate this new neighborhood facility. What is especially attractive is the thought of being able to reallocate the estimated $1.26 million per year operating cost for other uses in the city. Our family travels to the Ecke YMCA facility in Encinitas nearly every day and it would be wonderful to have the same amenities closer to home. 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Kira Linberg From: Lee Hendrickson [lhendrickson@24hourfit.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 8:42 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA/Alga Norte Park Partnership Dear Council Members: This email is in response to a letter my son Kyle received from the Magdalena Ecke YMCA regarding a potential partnership between the Y and the City of Carlsbad to develop and run the proposed park. My family has benefited greatly over the years from having access to the YMCA in Encinitas and fully support this partnership. We live in Bressi Ranch and would love to see this project completed as soon as possible so that we have access to such a park just down the street from where we live. Regards, Lee Hendrickson Director | Accounting 24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc. 1265 Laurel Tree Lane, Suite 200 Carlsbad, CA 92011 760.918.4524 voice USA DOC Kira Linberg From: lisa Rababy [IIM971 ©gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 9:11 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad To whom it may concern, My family and friends are very excited about the possible partnership between the upcoming, Alga Norte Community Park and the YMCA. This would open up many opportunities for our children as well as entire families in our community. Time is a big issue for all the families I know. Having something close, convenient, and safe would spark interest for many. I know that, in the past, I have had to turn down opportunities with the Y because of time and distance. Having this location, so near, would be wonderful. Unfortunately, due to prior commitments, I am unable to attend the city council meeting on the 26th. I hope that this all works out and many are in support of this topic. I look forward to hearing the outcome. Take care, Lisa Rababy Kira Linberg From: mark@gamboaassociates.com Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 9:11 AM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad Mark F. Gam boa Mark Gamboa & Associates 6402 El Pato Court, Suite B Carlsbad, California 92009 P 760.918.0061 F 760.476.9352 www.gamboaassociates.com Kira Linberg From: laura king [homeking2@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 9:39 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Y/Alga Norte Park The proposed satellite YMCA/Alga Norte is a wonderful idea . Magdalena Ecke has become overcrowded. And it is far for us to go to. I have often wondered why a City such as Carlsbad doesn't have its own YMCA. Considering the excellence of Magdalena Ecke YMCA and all it offers, this joint partnership would definitely be a plus for Carlsbad and for all our families. Please support this!! Laura and Derry King Horneking2(Slsbcglobal. net Kira Linberg From: Juanita Stewart [Juanita@malocoinc.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 9:41 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA-Alga Norte Dear Members of Carlsbad City Council: We are the Stewart Family and we live in Carlsbad. We are members of the YMCA for 11 years. We strongly support the partnership between the YMCA and the City of Carlsbad for the Alga Norte Recreation Park site. This partnership will benefits our family, because we commute everyday to Encinitas to use the YMCA facilities. We are pretty sure the YMCA will provide the best services to the community and the park will be in good hands. Please vote yes for this partnership. Thank you, The Stewart Family. Kira Linberg From: Victor Burns [victor@vburns.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 9:51 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Park Dear Honorable Councilmembers: I write to indicate my support for the YMCA's interest in partnering with the City of Carlsbad on the Alga Norte Park project. As we all know very well the Ecke YMCA managment does a superior job in creating and maintaining a wonderful service for the community and such a patnership here in Carlsbad would be very benfical to the community. The YMCA operates with a high degree of quality and professionalism. I would be very pleased as a Carlsbad resident who would utilize this facility to have the City of Carlsbad partner with the YMCA to get this facility completed as soon as possible: we are very tired of being forced to utilize our surrounding city's facilities. It is in the best intrest of the residents of the City of Carlsbad to partner with the (Ecke) YMCA on Alga Norte Park. Be well, Victor Burns 2709 Unicornio Street Carlsbad, CA 92009 Victor Burns | victor@vburns.com +1.760.672.8767 | Mobile +1.760.814.1801 | Google Voice Kira Linberg From: Kathleen Kleaver [kathleenkleaver@me.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 10:18 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park Site Hello I am writing to support the Alga Norte Recreation Park Site partnership with the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA. I believe our family would benefit from having the YMCA located in Carlsbad. Thanks Kathleen Carr 2513 Via Esparto Carlsbad, CA 92010 Kira Linberg From: Bruce Matyas [bmatyas@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 9:28 AM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: Y's partnership with the city We Support the Y's Partnership with the City of Carlsbad! Our family would love to see the Y partner with our city on the Alga Norte Park project. We have been members of the Y in Encinitas for over 10 years and know what a fantastic job they do and what wonderful programs they run -- all at very affordable prices. Besides working out there five days a week, over the years our children have been involved in the Y's sports leagues, gymnastics, swim team, adventure clubs, summer camps and more. On a personal note the convenience of having the Y in my backyard would be amazing -- no more spending 25 minutes each day driving back and forth (sometimes multiple times a day)! More importantly, the Y is such a great place for families and people of all ages just like the city of Carlsbad -- so a partnership makes perfect sense. Sincerely, Carol-Ann Monize Kira Linberg From: Brooke Woolf [brookejwlf@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 10:36 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: ymca in Carlsbad I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad. The Encinitas Y has many wonderful programs we have used over the past 15 years. As a Carlsbad resident, it would be great to spread that resource to our community. Please consider what could be a wonderful partnership and benefit to all of Carlsbad. Respectfully, Brooke Woolf Carrillo Way Carlsbad, Ca Kira Linberg From: Sean Ronan [seanronan@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 10:52 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA in Carlsbad I would like to say that my family and close friends here in Carlsbad all support this partnership for the new facility. I wish you all luck getting it done! Sean Ronan 140 Breakwater Rd 92011 Kira Linberg From: Meg Bowen Beauchamp [megbowenl @mac.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 11:34 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA and Carlsbad I recently wrote to you to encourage letting the YMCA come to Carlsbad at the new park location. My husband and I and our five year old daughter are residents of the City of Carlsbad. In the North County Times there were two articles, one on the City of Escondido saying it may have to close city pools due to budget constraints and another saying that Vista, despite the popularity of the Wave park, must subsidize it. It is my understanding that the YMCA has guaranteed that no city money will EVER be needed to subsidize park operations and that all Carlsbad residents will have access to and pay the same exact fee for usage regardless of who runs the operations . You basically have a proven reputable organization that wants to come to Carlsbad, be a part of our great city, ensure that the city does not incur more debt by building a new park and provide all the great things the YMCA is known for-why have we not screamed YES to this proposal? This should be the easiest decision council members would ever have to make, especially after all the problems with The Crossings? Meg Bowen Beauchamp 3070 Monroe Street Carlsbad, CA 92008 Kira Linberg From: Kathy Rauch [Rauch8967@roadrunner.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 11:41 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park Site I am a Carlsbad resident and member of the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA. Many Carlsbad residents go to this YMCA. I strongly support a partnership between the YMCA and the Carlsbad government. Kathy Rauch Kira Linberg From: Gold, Ryan [ryan.gold@sduhsd.net] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 12:01 PM To: Council Internet Email; eckesports@ymca.org Subject: I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad" I am a Carlsbad resident and I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad. We are currently very active members and users of the Encinitas YMCA and would love to see the same offerings in the city of Carlsbad. Thanks, Ryan Gold Kira Linberg From: Valencia Porter [drvporter@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 1:49 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte To whom it may concern, As a family of four living in South Carlsbad, we support the proposed partnership with the Ecke YMCA on the Alga Norte Recreation Park site. Thank you, Valencia & Greg Porter Kira Linberg From: joy orner [joyruth@att.net] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 2:26 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Partnership with the Y Gentlemen and Mesdames: As a long time member of the Encinitas Y as well as a long time resident of Encinitas (24 years) and a more recent resident of Carlsbad 8 years) I support the partnership with the Y in the management of the Alga Norte Recreation Park . The Aquatic Center would be much closer to my residence on Navarra Drive than the Y facility on Saxony. The Encinitas Y is an exceptional facility and very well managed. I urge you to seriously consider this partnership. Ruth Joy Orner Kira Linberg From: Sent: To: Subject: Gomnique@aol.com Tuesday, April 19, 2011 2:40 PM Council Internet Email Alga Norte Recreation Park To Whom It May Concern, I am a current member of the Encinitas YMCA and I think it is a great idea that you are considering partnering with the YMCA on your new facility. I think the Carlsbad residents would benefit greatly from this recreational facility. Carlsbad is in need of a Y just like Encinitas or better. I love that place! In addition, the new Y could partner up with the Carlsbad school district by providing programs at lunch time for the elementary schools like they do in Encinitas. I am a volunteer for their Playground Partners program at one of the Encinitas elementary schools even though I live in Carlsbad. Dominique and Raymond Tecotzky Kira Linberg From: Suzanne Crockett [suz.crockett@live.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 3:30 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Carlsbad partnership with the Encinitas YMCA My husband and I are new to Carlsbad. We finally found a place where we can meet people, join in hikes, weekly walk groups and local and not so local daily excursions: even bike rides and more. We went to the the Encinitas YMCA because of all it offers which the Oceanside YMCA does not. We encourage and recommend having a "satellite" Encinitas Y in Carlsbad. We are not aware of how the location affects Carlsbad residents....but we love the idea of having a part of the Encinitas Y in our city. Michael and Suzanne VanDuker...Calavera Hills Kira Lin berg From: Kara Ryska [kararyska@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 3:57 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA support I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad Kira Linberg From: Russell, Tanya [Tanya.Russell@pfizer.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 4:38 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park Dear Council Members: I'm a resident of Carlsbad and live in the Trieste neighborhood which is immediately across Poinsettia from the proposed park. My children have been members of the Ecke YMCA and we have enjoyed the summer camps and sports programs offered through the Ecke YMCA. Our children have also participated in summer camps offered through the Poway YMCA and La Jolla YMCA in prior years. I have always been impressed with the quality of the programming. I support the partnership of the YMCA and the City of Carlsbad. Best regards, Tanya Kirkpatrick Tanya Russell Kirkpatrick tanya.msselJj@pfLzer.com (primary email) 858-386-8806 (mobile) 858-622-3092 (work) 2013 Peridot Court Carlsbad, CA 92009 760-448-5062 (home) tkiuys2read@.ro_ad.ainner,XQm (home email) Kira Linberg From: Steve DeLaneytonramp123@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 7:18 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Support for YMCA satellite operation in Carlsbad I am a member of Ecke YMCA. This is a very well run facility and smartly managed. I support the partnership with City of Carlsbad, and this would be a benefit to the City. Steve DeLaney Homeowner Seabright Carlsbad Kira Linberg From: Jacqueline Ragland [jaling60@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 7:40 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Carlsbad/Magdalena Ecke YMCA partnership This note is to express our support for the proposed partnership between the City of Carlsbad and the Magdalena Ecke YMCA on the Alga Norte Recreation Park... WONDERFUL!!! Robert E. Ragland and Jacqueline M. Ragland 4021 Crescent Point Road Carlsbad, CA 92008 Please do not furnish these names to any mailing list(s). Kira Linberg From: Hommel, Michael [Michael.Hommel@sungardhe.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 8:24 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA Alga Norte Park Hello. As a resident of Carlsbad, I am delighted to learn that this new facility is being planned. I would very much like to see this happen. Kind regards, Mike Michael Hommel * Account Executive * SunGard Higher Education * 8954 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 202, San Diego, CA 92108 * Direct 760-496-8240 * eFax 610-578-3113 * michael.hommel(S)sungardhe. com * www. sungardhe.com CONFIDENTIALITY: This email (including any attachments) may contain confidential, proprietary and privileged information, and unauthorized disclosure or use is prohibited. If you receive this email in error, please notify the sender and delete this email from your system. Thank you. Kira Linberg From: Shannon Brady [shannonannbrady@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 8:17 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park Site We are writing as members of the Magdelana Ecke YMCA. We recently heard about the potential partnership between the Y & the Alga Norte Recreation Park and fully support this for the future. Sincerely, Shannon & Brian Brady 858.750.9883 Kira Linberg From: Chad Edwards [edwar037@cougars.csusm.edu] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 9:31 PM To: Council Internet Email Carlsbad City Council, 1 am writing to state my support for the new park. As a new family that just moved to Carlsbad, it gives me great pleasure to know that there would possibly be a new park for my son and our future children. A park would only serve to strenghten the community by giving the children a great place to meet friends, engage in programs and learn. This park would also be a great place for adults to gather and build life long friendships. Sincerely, The Edwards Family Kira Linberg From: jamesoleonard@gmail.com on behalf of James O'Leonard [joleonard@alumni.haas.org] Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 7:40 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: alga norte and ecke partnership Dear Council Members, I am writing to encourage you to vote for the plan to partner with the Ecke YMCA on the Alga Norte Park Complex. As a resident of Southern Carlsbad we have been waiting long enough for this project to move forward. As a member of the YMCA we know first hand that the YMCA can and will be a surpurb partner and run a world class facility that will be accessible and affordable for all Carlsbad residents. Please support this plan. Best regards. Dames O'Leonard 2670 Cazadero Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92009 Kira Linberg From: Kevin.Oconnor@sce.com Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 7:48 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA I would like to voice my support of a new YMCA facility in Carlsbad. My 11 year old son belongs to the "Y" and attends the Encinitas facility specially participating in the summer events. Having a facility closer will allow for less commuting time and dealing with the increased traffic on the I-5 both North and South bound specially on the weekend. It would allow us to use the facility more frequently. Your consideration is appreciated. Kevin O'Connor Kira Linberg From: Dale Dennis [dale760@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 9:47 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park I have been a member of the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA since 1998. They have an excellent facility and it is well managed. If the advantages of partnering with the YMCA exceed the disadvantages it looks like Carlsbad got lucky. Kira Linberg From: Fran Miller [franmille@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 10:12 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA member supports partnership with Alga Node Recreation Park As a Carlsbad resident and as a member of the Magdalena Ecke Famiy YMCA, I support the partnership that both facilities are currently negotiating. I have been looking forward to the opening of Alga Norte Recreation Park since I first heard about it as a participant in the Carlsbad Citizens Academy. Thank you. Mary Frances Miller 7307 Starboard St. Carlsbad, CA 92011 Kira Linberg From: Marilyn Coffey [coffeegrinds99@hotmail.corn] Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 10:28 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park Partnership with the YMCA Dear Council Members, As a resident of Carlsbad since 1994 and a member of The Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA since January 2:010,1 would like to express my support for a Carlsbad and YMCA partnership. The YMCA is a exceptionally well run organization offering many programs for all ages. Carlsbad would benefit greatly from such a partnership. I really can't say enough about how much my membership in the YMCA has meant to me. It would be great to have a facility closer to my home, especially as I get older. Please make them a partner in this recreation facility in Carlsbad. Thank you very much for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Marilyn Coffey Kira Linberg From: Kevin P [Kevin.P@Roadrunner.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 10:41 AM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: YMCA Carlsbad I am a long-time supporter of the YMCA and its programs. My children participate in their camps and sports programs on a regular basis. As a businessman who travels, I enjoy the privilege of using my card at hundreds of facilities around the country. I hope the City fathers take into account the type of folks who are employed by this organization and the values they embrace. As a senior (55+), I use the facilities to swim, bike and run, as a regular participant in the Carlsbad Triathlon. I expect our council will have the foresight to partner with the YMCA and offer our community another viable choice for family interaction and character building. Thanks for your consideration.... Kevin Paine Regional Sales Manager Monaco RV (760-390-0707) Kira Linberg From: Peter Iverson [pmiverson@att.net] Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 11:42 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park I strongly support the proposed park and the partnership with the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA. We are members and currently travel to Encinitas. Having a closer facility would definitely be advantageous for us. Thank you, Peter M. and Nancy W. Iverson 1328 Bulrush Court Carlsbad, CA 92011 Kira Linberg From: Beckstrom Lisa [lpsbeckstrom@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 12:21 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: I Support the Y's Partnership with the City of Carlsbad I support the YJs partnership with the City of Carlsbad. Thank You. Lisa Montgomery Kira Linberg From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: seema burke [seemaburke@hotmail.com] Wednesday, April 20, 2011 12:40 PM Council Internet Email 'eckeinfo' support for YMCA partnership with Alga Norte Recreation Park To Whom It May Concern: I am writing in support of the partnership between the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA and the Alga Norte Recreation Park. My family and I have been members and/or taken classes or camps at the YMCA for over 10 years and we think the facility and programs are outstanding. The Ecke YMCA is an essential part of the North County community and as a resident of Carlsbad, I would welcome this partnership. Thank you for your consideration. Best regards, Seema Burke Kira Linberg From: Martie Goodbody [mgoodbody@eusd4kids.org] Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 1:36 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park This is a positive response received by my partner Donn Hatcher, at 7033 Crystalline Dr. Carlsbad, Ca. We would like to support the Carlsbad City Council in their affirmative vote, as this would be a much needed resource for our community. Yours sincerely, Ms. Martie Goodbody and Mr. Donn Hatcher Kira Linberg From: Miller Home [carlsbadmillers@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 1:41 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: Support for Carlsbad YMCA We support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad! Kim & Bryan Miller 951 Daisy Ave Carlsbad, CA 92011 760-431-1633 Kira Lin berg From: 1 Local [1localbusiness@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 3:06 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Bring The Y to Carlsbad Good Afternoon, I am writing in my support of the recent YMCA/Alga Norte Recreation site development. The Y is an asset to the community, from young to old the benefits of membership align with city and organizational goals. It's a true win win situation from a simple member point of view. I'd much rather stay in Carlsbad than travel down to Encinitas in order to recreate, exercise, and get involved in my community. Thank you for taking the time to read a simple email from one citizen. Carlsbad is where I've chosen to live and start a business, the Y is good for this community. Best Regards, Chris Barnard Kira Linberg From: Patricia Wagner-Miller [millerwag@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 3:33 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga/Norte Park Robert and Pat Miller support the partnership with the Alga Norte Recreation Park site. Kira Linberg From: Karen O'Leonard [karenoliphant@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 4:14 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA partnership for Agua Norte I wholeheartedly support the YMCA partnership on the Alga Norte project. Sounds like a great way to finish the project and have the Y's superb management of the facility and services. Karen O'Leonard 2670 Cazadero Dr Carlsbad, CA 92009 Kira Linberg From: Bob Rubenstein [bob.rubenstein@dbschenker.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 4:55 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA/Alga Norte Recreation Park Please accept this email as my endorsement for the development of the Alga Norte Recreation Park in partnership with the Magdelana Family YMCA. This would be an idea location to work out at the gym, utilize the proposed dog park, and the other amenities that are planned for this project. Thank You, Bob Rubenstein 6842 Xana Way Carlsbad, California 92009 brube47@qmail.com Bob Rubenstein Schenker, Inc-166 Branch Manager 3602 Kurtz Street San Diego, California 92110 Phone:(619)6835514 Fax:(619)2997409 bob.rubenstein@dbschenker.com Kira Linberg From: Patricia Picha [winebabe@att.net] Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 6:35 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA Partnership with City Re: Alga Norte Park As a resident of Carlsbad since 1997,1 am writing to support this partnership. I have been a lap swimmer on a regular basis since 2002. I swim for health, fitness and wellness. I originally used the city's Monroe Street pool for lap swimming, and enjoyed the experience. The pool's constantly-changing lap swim schedule, due to understandably heavy usage, ultimately led me to seek other alternatives. In 2008, I became an Ecke YMCA member. I typically travel to the Ecke facility 5 times per week, at 10 miles each way. So I am driving 100 miles to the YMCA on a weekly basis. If I am able to use the Alga Norte facility 3 days per week, as is my typical swimming frequency, I would be able to save more than $500 per year in gas expense. This would be a significant savings in both expense and time. And, I would enjoy the professional management I have already experienced as a 3-year YMCA member. I very much enjoy using the Ecke YMCA, but given the recession it would be a clear advantage to have a closer alternative. Please give the Ecke partnership proposal every appropriate consideration. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Very truly yours, Patricia K. Picha Kira Linberg From: cindy goldstein [cindylgoldstein@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 10:43 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Hi - I would just like you to know that our family supports the partnership of the Y and the City of Carlsbad in the development of this new recreation area. Thank you! Cindy Goldstein (Carlsbad Resident) Kira Lin berg From: Alan Cobb [acobb@bandcinsurance.com] Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 9:49 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park I live @ 1748 Skimmer Court in Carlsbad and I support the City of Carlsbad partnering with the YMCA for the operation of the planned Alga Norte Recreation Park. Alan Cobb ARM, CRIS Beissel and Cobb Insurance Services, Inc. PO Box 839 Tustin, CA 92781 (714) 838 - 0601 (714) 832 - 9985 (fax) CA DOI #OF79328 www.BandClnsurance.com For faster turnaround on certificates of insurance, please send all certificate requests to ceitificaterequests@bandcinsurance.com Kira Linberg From: larkdiaz@aol.com Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 9:49 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: supporting Y partnership Hi I would like to support the partnership between the YMCA and the Carlsbad City Park. I have been a member of the Ecke Y for many years and am very impressed with the quality of programs they provide. Thank you Lark Diaz+ 1023 Iris Ct. Carlsbad, CA 92011 Kira Linberg From: Shackfish [shackfish@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 9:46 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Fwd: Plandfor proposed swimming Complex Original Message From: Shackfish <shackfish@aol.com> To: Councik@CarlsbadCA.gov Sent: Wed, Apr 20, 2011 1:15 pm Subject: Plandfor proposed swimming Complex Hello, Council Members: My wife, Janet, and I live at 7523 Brava in Carlsbad, and at 55 years of age, I have never missed voting in any election in which I was eligible to do so. We are the parents of two teenage sons, attending LCC HS, and Diegueno MS. Our older son, Pete, is a sophomore at LCC, and has played water polo for several years, as well as swimming competitively much of that time. He has twice represented Carlsbad as a member of the C'bad Junior Olympic contingent. We have used the facilities at the Ecke Y for years, been members of their Indian Guides program, summer camps, etc., and tend to support them and their excellent programs. We would though, like to see a swimming complex for serious swimmers u the City of Carlsbad. We are not sure of exactly what changes the YMCA has proposed, but as planned, I am informed, this would be a pool for competitive swiming and water polo, in addition to a general use pool. Carlsbad athletes compete around the world in many sports, (surfers, skateboarders, triathletes, the NBA, NFL, etc.,) and much is due to the quality and number of training facilities. There are literally hundreds of home pools designed for fun, while there is no swimming pool or complex for serious swimming competition. LCC HS has produced many very fine athletes, but none in swimming, whereas Carlsbad HS has been a swimming and polo power for years. Providing a serious facility would enhance this for both schools, and especially LCC, which has many fine facilities, excepting a pool of any sort. Overall, I feel that Carlsbad is a well run city, and have very little to gripe about. But I feel that a small portion of the community, the serious swimmers, are somewhat shortchanged. I would be happy to discuss this, should any of the council members desire, at 760-533-6122. Thanks in advance, Shack Fisher Kira Linberg From: Pam Carter [pamcarter28@roadrunner.com] Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 9:59 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Rec Park Site Dear City Council, Please partner with the Magdalena Ecke YMCA, so they can provide the South Carlsbad city families with a facility closer to them at the Alga Norte Rec Park Site. The YMCA provides such professional and safe environment for adults as well as children. Thank you, Pam Carter 760-304-4242 Kira Linberg From: Rodney shackelford [rms4@roadrunner.com] Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 11:36 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park My wife and and are 27 year residents and members of the YMCA. We believe a partnership in the operation of the recreation park would be beneficial to all. Rodney and Mary Shackelford &103 Mimosa Drive Carlsbad 92011 Kira Llnberg From: David Latimer [samandmaggie@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 11:59 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Partnership between Encinitas YMCA and Carlsbad city I support the partnership between Carlsbad and the YMCA regarding the Alga Norte Recreation Park site. I am currently a member of the Encinitas YMCA and enjoy the facilities there. It would be wonderful to have the same type of facility here in Carlsbad CA. I live within a mile of the park site, and look forward to the completion of the park. I consider this project a real win win situation. I hope the council accepts the offer from the YMCA. Thank you. Dave Latimer 6364 Huntington Dr Carlsbad Ca 92009 Kira Linberg From: Mike Guerreiro [mikeg522@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 12:03 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Support for YMCA and CBad Patnership on Alga Norte Dear Council, I am writing to you as both a South-West Carlsbad Resident and as a Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA member. Me and my family whole heartedly support the efforts of the City and the YMCA to partner on the Alga Norte Recreation Park. This would benefit not only my family but our whole community. Make it happen, thanks, Mike Mike Guerreiro 902-J Caminito Madrigal Carlsbad, CA 92011 Mike Guerreiro | Business Development C: 619.405.2609 | P: 949.348.2980 | F: 775.703.0649 | mguerreiro@bamko.net www.bamko.net | www.bamkosearch.net Shipping Address: 800 S. 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Sincerely, Eloy Cortina Kira Linberg From: Noosheen Alaverdi [noosheen.alaverdi@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 1:06 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Satellite Y/Alga North Park To whom it may concern, Good afternoon, I am writing this email to express my strongest support for the partnership between City of Carlsbad, of which I have been a resident for the past 13 years, and the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA on the Alga North Recreation Park site. I currently enjoy the Y facility in Encinitas and will be so appreciative to be able to use the above planned facility closer to where I live. I know my neighbours will also welcome this opportunity. With warm regards, Noosheen Alaverdi 3463 Camino Michelle Carlsbad, CA. 92009 Tel: 760-510-3116 EM: noosheen.alaverdi@email.com Kira Linberg From: David Latimer [samandmaggie@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 1:17 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Partnership of YMCA & Carlsbad city for Alga Norte Recreation Park site Just a note to say I support the proposed partnership. I live close to the site of the Recreation Park, and plan to use the facilities as often as possible. I am now a member of the Encinitas YMCA, and like the way it is run. I think they would be a positive source for the management team to run the park. Mary Latimer Kira Lin berg From: Buonomo, Heather [Heather.Buonomo@sdcounty,ca.gov] Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 1:17 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Support for Carlsbad YMCA Expires: Sunday, April 18, 2021 12:00 AM Dear Carlsbad City Council, I am writing today to express my support for the partnership between the City of Carlsbad and the YMCA to build a new complex on the Alga Norte Recreation Park site. I am a resident of Carlsbad and member of the Magdalena Ecke YMCA in Encinitas. The YMCA has not only provided my family with numerous health and wellness activities (gym, exercises classes, pool, swimming lessons, dance lessons, mommy & me classes), but given us the opportunity to develop close relationships with other families in our area. Additionally, we are frequent users of the excellent child watch program and hope to enroll our children in the onsite pre-school. The opportunity to provide these types of invaluable services for your residents should not be passed up! Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions regarding this matter. Sincerely, HEATHER BUONOMO, REHS | Training Coordinator | FOOD & HOUSING DIVISION COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | TEL: 858-694-3614 | HEATHER.BUQNOMO@SDCOUNTY.CA.GOV Kira Linberg From: Lenette Hewitt [lenette@urbanhousingpartners.com] Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 2:44 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Support of the Y/Alga Norte Park Hello City Council Members, I am a mother of two children, we live in Carlsbad and strongly support the new Y/Alga Norte Park. It would be a great addition to Carlsbad and provide a great facility for children's and adult programs. Thank you very much! Lenette Hewitt URBAN HOUSING PARTNERS Vice Presidenf 620 First Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 ph 619-325-0444 fx 619-325-0411 Kira Linberg From: KieUSA@aol.com Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 3:04 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: The Satellite YMCA/Alga Norte Park To: Carlsbad City Council Dear Sir/Madam, I'm a Carlsbad resident and member of the Ecke YMCA. I'd like to support the partnership between the Y and the City of Carlsbad on the satellite Y/Alga Norte Park. Some residents who oppose this initiative may be thinking of the Y as a mere "health club". The Y is far beyond that. For eight years I've been considering the Y as my second home. At the beginning, the goal that I had when I joined the Y was merely getting my endorphin kicks, however, gradually the community spirit of the Y has gotten me involved in volunteering activities related to the good of the community. I'm grateful for the opportunities, and cherish every moment of it! Trainers and instructors at the Y instill this community spirit within members. This has resulted in us being drawn closer and more supportive to each other. Every day I can't wait to come to the Y, because I know I will see smiling faces and supportive words, and witness living examples of grit and mojo. Every day I'm inspired by those who suffer from injuries, diseases, or disability, yet they still come to the Y with the motto, as uttered by one of them- "when you give up, you give in, you're cooked!" Yes, the Y helps to make this community cohesive and stronger! We should enlighten those who are thinking that having the Y in Carlsbad is only bringing in yoga & pilate classes,, or a business that is interested only in money making. The Y is also offering countless programs related to fortifying the fibre of our community. Allowing seniors to stay active in the AOA program. Introducing the YMCA legendary swimming lessons to youngsters. Helping at-risk children flourish in the Y camps. The Ambassadors Club that lends its hands to new and present members. Allowing kids to have fun in playing chess & soccer, and teens to aspire in the Youth & Government. And so many others! If you haven't, please do visit the Ecke Y, I'd be happy to be your Tour Guide. You'd feel the ambient of a nice little town or neighborhood. It's not just a Gym, it's a place that helps to build strong kids, strong families, & strong communities. Kie Ho 2804 Carrillo Way, Carlsbad, CA 92009. Kira Linberg From: Rich Macy [rmacy43@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 3:11 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA/Alga Norte Park partnership I encourage you to vote to make this work. It would be a venture into cost cutting while providing facilities for all. Would enrich the enjoyment of living in Carlsbad. Rich Macy 3306 Venado St Carlsbad Kira Linberg From: Jennifer Drechsler-Vu [jendvu@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 3:15 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA-Alga Norte Recreation Site support Dear Carlsbad Council Members, As a resident of Carlsbad, and more importantly a parent of school-age children. Our family fully supports a partnership between the city of Carlsbad and the YMCA to implement the Alga Norte Recreation facility. Our expereince with YMCA facilities and programs has been 100%positive and continues to be our destination for fitness and play...in another city. We would love to spend our time and money in Carlsbad for these same acitivites. Finally, our children need more places to spend time in physical and social activities close to our homes and schools. The location of this facility makes that opportunity easily accessible. Thank you for working to build a better Carlsbad for our families! Jennifer and Michael Vu 760-930-0720 3227 Rancho Quartillo Carlsbad, CA 92009 custom cut vinyl decals & lettering * glass etching * embroidery * rhinestone tees * wall phrases and decor for team pride, business logos, club logos, pet love, family logos or hobbies—Show off your style on your car window! www^etsy.com/shop/deHciousdesign tearnstjckers<ggmail_,com Kira Linberg From: Yohannes Seyoum [yohannes_seyoum@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 4:35 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad To Carlsbad City Council, My family and I live in Carlsbad. We are currently involved with YMCA Pee Wee soccer where our 5 year old son plays. We are extremely excited about the opportunity to have a Y closer to home. Yohannes Seyoum and Family 3437 Rich Field Drive Carlsbad, Ca 90201 Kira Linberg From: Delaney, Joe [Joe.Delaney@dlapiper.com] Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 6:02 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Park Dear Council Members: I recently learned that the City of Carlsbad has an opportunity to partner with the Ecke YMCA at the Alga Norte Park. My family fully supports this partnership. The YMCA's staff and programs are top notch. This partnership will serve the citizens of Carlsbad exceptionally well for many years. My family has lived in Carlsbad since 2006. Before that, we lived in Encinitas for 20 years. My family, especially my 18 year old son, Michael, has benefitted from the Ecke YMCA (the Y) in many ways, including his first experiences in swimming, basketball, soccer and summer day camps. In recent years, the Y has provided summer work opportunities for my son, first a few years ago as a volunteer camp organizer for morning set up and then last year as a paid summer camp counselor and again this coming summer. Michael's employments experiences provided as many, if not more, growth opportunities as his early age sports experiences. My wife and I are very familiar with the Ecke Y. My wife has work out at the Y for many years, and I have been affiliated with the Y for over 20 years. The staff is professional and the organization is well run. The board is active and engaged. The interests of the communities it serves are the Y's top priority, with a special emphasis on children and families. The Ecke Y is one of the "glues" that binds citizens of coastal North County together in a way that betters all of our lives. Since the Ecke Y is situated within the City of Encinitas, the citizens of Encinitas have, perhaps, benefitted more than folks in Carlsbad simply due to their proximity to the YMCA facilities. A City-Y partnership at the Alga Norte Park will bring the benefits of the Y to all of Carlsbad. We are excited about the prospects of a major neighborhood park in Carlsbad with sports facilities and program offerings managed by the YMCA. We are very pleased that city park staff and council members have been able to "think outside the box" to create a venture that will provide our citizens the best facilities and programs in the region. The programming element is critical and the Y is the best at delivering programs that are first class while at the same time affordable. Sincerely, Joseph A. Delaney Joseph A. Delaney 8050 Sitio Andalucia Carlsbad, CA 92009 e-mail: ioe.delanev@dlapiper.com Note: My e-mail address has changed to ioe.tieianev@dlaoiDer.com. Please update your records. Please consider the environment before printing this email. Kira Linberg From: Sharon M. Huston [smhuston@mac.com] Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 6:23 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park Dear Carlsbad Council Member, I would like to voice my support for the potential joint YMCA/Carlsbad Center. This would make a wonderful addition to the city of Carlsbad. Please support this potential partnership. Sharon Huston, Carlsbad resident and business owner since 2006 Sharon Huston, DVM, DACVIM - Cardiology San Diego Veterinary Cardiology www.sdvetcardioloev.com Kira Linberg From: Elaine Cobb [elainemcobb21 ©gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 6:26 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Rec Park I have been a member of the Encinitas YMCA since I moved to Carlsbad in 1978. I would love to see a satellite YMCA at the Alga Norte Recreation Park. I know it would benefit me personally as well as our community as a whole. Thank you, Elaine Cobb Kira Linberg From: Geeta Oswal [geetas@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 6:52 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Excited about possible City of Carlsbad partnership with the Y on the Alga Norte Park Dear Council Members, We are residents of Carlsbad and live in the oinsettia neighborhood near 1-5 and Poinsettia Lane. We got a letter from the YMCA in Encinitas that they in negotiations with the City of Carlsbad to partner in the Alga Norte Park project. We are members of the Encinitas Y and it would be very exciting if a similar or better facility like that opened in Carlsbad. We fully support this initiative and hope to hear some positive news about it very soon. Thank you and regards. Geeta Oswal Carlsbad Resident. Kira Linberg From: Zack Bower [zackbower@roadrunner.com] Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 8:01 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA Recreational park I urge Carlsbad city council to support the proposed YMCA recreational center in south Carlsbad. Carlsbad residents need additional options to allow youth to skateboard. The inclusion of a skate park in the YMCA plan will benefit the youth living in Carlsbad and give them an alternative of a safe place to skate. I have gotten three skateboarding tickets in the Carlsbad village because I live too far away to skate to the safety center. I have been there though a few times and it is old and has cracks everywhere. There needs to be either a close alternative or a nice fun alternative. All of my friends agree and not only want but need a new skate park before we get anymore citations from the police. Thank you, Zack Bower, Age: 14 Kira Linberg From: Cindy Benoit [cbenoit55@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 10:12 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park Site I just wanted to let you how excited that we are to hear about the partnership between the City and the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA. We LOVE the YMCA and look forward to the new Y/Alga Norte Park in Carlsbad! Regards, Cindy Benoit Kira Linberg From: James Till [jtill@usa.net] Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 10:08 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Proposed Alga Norte Ecke YMCA Please accept this message as an eager request to support the development of a new Carlsbad YMCA at the above location. We are long-time Carlsbad residents and Ecke YMCA members and would be delighted to have the same quality of services provided by the ECKE YMCA available to more members Carlsbad of the Carlsbad community. Sincerely., Dames Till 2641 Acuna Court Carlsbad, CA 92009 Kira Linberg From: darol@grahamassoc.net Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 10:43 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA Support City of Carlsbad - I am writing in support of the proposed partnership with the Magdalena Ecke YMCA. Carlsbad needs additional fitness facilities in the Northern part of the city and the Ecke center has demonstrated the ability to operate an outstanding faciility. The partnership would be an excellent way for the City to increasingly meet the needs of its citizens in an efficient manner. Best, Darol Graham Virginia Buehler 823 Kalpati Circle Kira Linberg From: SWW [wwlands@roadrunner.com] Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 11:36 AM To: Council Internet Email; eckesports@ymca.org Subject: I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad! Kira Lin berg From: Sent: To: Barbara Curtis Smalley [BCSmailey@coffeeambassador.com] Friday, April 22, 2011 12:07 PM Council Internet Email This email is to support the satellite Y/Alga Norte Park in our community. Having such a facility would enhance the lives of many Carlsbad residents. Thanks for your time. Barbara Curtis Smalley President T. 858.453.8584 F: 858.259.0743 barbaraes@coffeeambassador.com www.coffeeambassador.com Call or Visit Our and get the Smart Water Unit in Your Office Today! Kira Linberg From: Shannon Waterhouse tshannonwaterhouse@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 1:02 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA/Alga Norte Park Support! Hello, My family lives in Carlsbad but we go to Encinitas for the programs through the YMCA for both our kids and for our fitness. We would LOVE LOVE LOVE it if there was a location closer to us! Currently we drive there 5 days a week for preschool, gymnastics, swimming, dance, skateboarding, camps, and gym use...please consider a partnership with the YMCA in Carlsbad at the new Alga Norte Park...it would benefit many residents, children and the community as a whole! Thank you for your consideration, Shannon and Cory Waterhouse 3018 Greenwich Street Carlsbad, CA 92010 Kira Linberg From: Andy [a2911 ©me.com] Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 1:07 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte park I am in support of the YMCA - Carlsbad partnership for Alga Norte park. Thanks Sent from my iPhone Kira Linberg From: Heidi Lee [heidi.lee@cox.net] Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 2:21 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: I support the YMCA proposal I live at 3210 Avenida de Sueno in Carlsbad. I wanted to send a quick email to let you know that though I cannot be at the City Council Workshop on April 26,1 support a partnership with the YMCA. As long as Carlsbad residents could choose to enjoy the park/Y amenities as a non-member and pay the same day-use fees as currently set by the City of Carlsbad Park and Recreation department then this would be a win-win for the residents and the city. Thank you for your time. Heidi Lee heidi.lee@cox.net Kira Linberg From: Dan & Erica Ingle [ironcpl@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 4:03 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: eckesports@ymca.org Subject: I support the Y's Partnership with the City of Carlsbad Carlsbad City Council, I am wholeheartedly behind the Ecke Y proposed partnership with the City of Carlsbad to build Alga Norte Recreation Park. I am a Carlsbad resident and I drive to the Y (12 miles round trip) in order to take Masters swimming and take my son for sports leagues and camps. I live on the South side of Carlsbad and it is closer to drive to Encinitas then to go to facilities in Carlsbad. If a Y satellite facility was built in Carlsbad my round trip total would be a total of 2 miles which will enable us to walk or ride bicycles to the facility. I would be able to participate in more fitness classes and my son could participate in more sports leagues due to the proximity of the new facility. Carlsbad is a great city to live in but we are in dire need for a facility like this. Carlsbad has grown a lot in the past few years and there are no facilities like this for residents in this part of town. I look forward to seeing this land developed into such a great facility for our community. Erica Ingle 2267 Aventurine Place Carlsbad, CA 92009 Kira Linberg From: C Jain [cjainrun@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 4:37 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA/Alga Norte Park Dear Councilmembers- We strongly support the partnership between the City of Carlsbad and the Ecke YMCA. Members of the YMCA who live in Carlsbad will be able to save on gasoline and. reduce air pollution if they are able to attend programs and classes at Alga Norte Park. Thank you. Cathy and Keith Jain 938 Daisy Ave Carlsbad Kira Linberg From: C.Horst [chorst2@roadrunner.com] Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 5:03 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA Dear Susan Might, Curt Horst & I are so happy to hear of the partnership plan with the YMCA & Carlsbad. We go almost daily to Encinitas & would certainly be overjoyed if the service were closer here in Carlsbad. You have our 100% support for the Ecke Family YMCA partnership. We pray it goes through. Thanks again for allowing our input. Connie & Curt Horst 171 OCannas Court 92011. Kira Linberg From: Sebahar [sebbiesixpack@att.net] Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 5:13 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Site We have a daughter who is a member of the Ecke YMCA and we enjoy the Carlsbad gymnastics facility which is close to our Carlsbad home. We support the partnership with the city of Carlsbad and feel that the location in Carlsbad would be much more convenient for us and would benefit the community as a whole. Thank you for your consideration, The Sebahar family Kira Linberg From: dsquare998@aol.com Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 5:17 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA Partnership Dear Council, I am a Carlsbad resident, and a Board Member of the Arroyo Vista Homeowners Association. I support a partnership between the Y and the City of Carlsbad at the Alga Norte Park for the following reasons: A partnership could strengthen the core of the Carlsbad community to serve a broader number of families spanning multigenerational age group, while saving the City of Carlsbad over $1 million dollars a year from their operating funds. As residents, we are the ones who pay for these operating funds and this would be a savings to the City and potentially to our wallets. As members of our HOA Board, we are constantly trying to find ways to deliver services to our residents while being the guardians of their dues. You, as Council members, do the same for all residents in Carlsbad and we appreciate you considering this partnership both to expand services and save money. Thank you for your consideration, Don Dykshorn Kira Linberg From: Danielle Cordingley [danielle@cordingley.net] Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 7:47 PM To: Council Internet Email Cc: 'us1 Subject: I support the Y's partnership with the City of Carlsbad Best regards, Danielle Cordingley Cell: 858-414-6651 Email: Danielle®cordinglev.net Kira Linberg From: Katie Klarer [ktkoo62@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 10:42 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: alga norte recreation park site I would just like to express my support of the Alga Norte Recreation Park's partnership with the YMCA. I have been a member of the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA for over 20 years, and I believe they continue to strive to keep their facility up-to-date with their equipment/facilities and their classes. I have enjoyed the family atmosphere at this facility whenever I go to workout. All three of my children have participated in classes, summer camps and adventure camps through this facility. We are now enjoying the new aquatic facilities on a regular basis. I am looking forward to attending another well-run facility at Alga Norte. Thank you, Katie Klarer Kira Linberg From: Julie Dalby [juliedalby@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 12:12 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Recreation Park Dear Carlsbad City Council - as a resident of Carlsbad, I strongly support the partnership of Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA and City of Carlsbad for the proposed Alga Norte Recreation Park. I have been a member of the YMCA for a number of years, along with my daughter and between the two of us we use the facility in some capacity almost daily. I especially miss the YMCA running the after school program at my daughters elementary school (it was taken over by the Encinitas School District and they have done a very poor job - something that the YMCA excelled at). I will be at the meeting on April 26th - and strongly suggest you move forward with this partnership. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you. Julie Dalby 7521 Quinta Street Carlsbad, CA 92009 760.612.5080 Kira Linberg From: Siobhan Peet [siobhanpt5@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 6:34 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA partnership with the City of Carlsbad I am a member Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA and support the partnership between the MEF YMCA & Carlsbad. I live in La Costa and so the new facility would be closer for me. I'm all for it. The YMCA community support and family values could only bring positive qualities to South Carlsbad. This partnership has my vote. v/r Siobhan Kira Linberg From: Laurel Laren [sleepytexan@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 6:39 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: in support of Ecke YMCA partnership with Alga Norte facility To whom it may concern, I write in support of the proposed partnership between the Alga Norte Recreation Park and Ecke YMCA. As a resident of Carlsbad with 4 children at home, and a volunteer fitness/dance instructor at Ecke YMCA, I am thrilled at the prospect of a partnership over this endeavor. My family and I, as well as many neighbors, friends and acquaintances, would welcome the opportunity to make use of a fitness/recreation facility in the City of Carlsbad run by the stellar management team of Ecke. With over 6000 Carlsbad residents making use of the Encinitas Ecke Y facility, I think the opportunity to have a similar facility closer to home will be warmly wecomed. Regards, Laurel Laren 7296 Circulo Papayo Carlsbad, CA 92009 Kira Linberg From: Scott and Merri Adams [adamsincarlsbad@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2011 9:08 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Park Dear Council Members, I urge you to move forward with the Alga Norte Park plan as is, and decide on the YMCA or other operational issues as it is built. The proposal to now, once again, change the plans is yet another delay in this almost 10 year fiasco. In addition, it is beyond me why we would allow a private organization to require the city to basically build a gym for it at the cost of Carlsbad citizens. If you look around, there is no shortage of gyms (24 Hour Fitness, Frogs, Tri Cities and Pure Fitness) in a 3 mile radius around the proposed park. All of those have a pool for the use of the members. The need for this pool facility is greater than that. It is for the water polo players, the swimmers and divers, the synchronized swimmers, the kids in need of swim lessons, and the adults that just enjoy swimming as a sport or hobby. There are many ways the city can cover operational costs and close that $1.2MM gap. If you just raised the cost of swim lessons by $10 per child, or raised the fee to use the facility to $5 instead of $3, that would go a long way. There are many swim related teams that would pay to use your facility for meets, games or practices. There are camps and clubs who would rent out your facility. There is the cost savings of building now during the poor economy that you can set aside for future expenses. You need to take all of this into consideration. Please, please, please stop putting this off. Please just build the pool for us. I beg of you. We are all so tired of waiting. We are all so tired of trying to move you forward. Please just do it! Thank you, Merri Adams 7059 Cordgrass Ct. Carlsbad, CA Kira Linberg From: Sandy McMullen [sandymac925@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2011 9:10 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Recreation Center Councilmembers: We understand that the YMCA is proposing to partner with the city of Carlsbad on the Alga Norte Recreation Park. This would be great for us, current members of the Y but residents of Carlsbad. Please consider supporting this partnership. Thank you, Sandy and Fred McMullen Kira Linberg From: Jasanna Maher [walt@abettersprinklerrepair.com] Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 9:37 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Alga Norte Park I believe the Encinitas YMCA can do a wonderful job running our Aquatics Center. I am happy, along with many others to see this project moving forward. I believe we should build out the pools, buildings and parking lot first. Swimming is a matter of life and breath. We must do this for our children. The R.E. agent who is concerned about a "Christian" organization running this new center is trying to make waves where there is no water. If the "Y" puts crucifixes in the rest rooms, then we should be concerned. Since we are a charter city, I wonder if we have the opportunity to call for bids from all qualified sub-contractors. I would like to see the city hire a sharp temporary building supervisor to coordinate this project with sub-contractors doing the work, generals do this all the time. I know the city would save bundles. Take care, Walt Meier Kira Linberg From: Melissa Zickwolff [mzickwolff@roadrunner.com] Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 10:19 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: YMCA-Alga Norte Recreation Site support Dear Carlsbad Council Members, As a resident of Carlsbad with two elementary school-aged children, I am certain our family will benefit from the building of the Alga Norte Recreation facility. I would fully support a partnership between the city of Carlsbad and the YMCA for this project. My children have been members of the Ecke-YMCA for almost 10 years, and we have faithfully driven to Encinitas for a variety of programs: Camps, Swimming Lessons, Day events, Y-Explorers (Adventure Guide) Programs, Karate Lessons, etc. All of the money spent on these programs has gone to the city of Encinitas. Won't it be great to have that money spent here in Carlsbad? To offer a variety of these programs here, directly for our Carlsbad residents? We think so! Thank you very much for your consideration of this partnership, as well as your dedication to making Carlsbad the best it can be! We very much appreciate you doing so - and the wonderful city (town) in which we live. Sincerely, Melissa Zickwolff Meeting & Event Planner 760-685-2156 mzickwolff@roadrunner.com Kira Linberg From: Terry Davis [terrydavisrealtor@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 3:23 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Support for YMCA and Alga Norte Recreation Park I am writing this email in support of the YMCA partnership to develop the Alga Norte Recreation Park. I live in the area and am familiar with the Magdalena Ecke-Family YMCA. I think this will be a great partnership and I ask for a 'pro' vote to further this project. Terry Davis 3211 Sirena Vista Way #115 Carlsbad, CA 92009 858.735.6935 TD4349@gmail.com