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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-01-17; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMINUTES OF:uITY OF CARLSBAD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING COMMISSIONERS DATE OF MEETING : TIME OF MEETING : ' \CE OF MEETING: January 17, 1977 7:30 p.m. City Council Chambers The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order in the City Council Chambers at 7:30 p.m. by Ed Johnson, Director of Parks and Recreation ROLL CALL; Juanita Rhodes Don Egermayer James Kinghorn Raul Tarango Joe DeDiminicantanio APPROVAL OF MINUTES; The minutes of the December 20, 1976, meeting were approved as mailed. NEW BUSINESS; A. Election of Chairman Mr. Johnson opened the floor for nominations for chairman of the Commission. The elected person would complete the term vacated by Mr. Schwab. Juanita Rhodes nominated Don Egermayer. Mr. Egermayer declined the nomination. Joe DeDiminicantanio nominated Raul Tarango. Mr. Tarango declined the nomination. Mr.' DeDiminicantanio nominated Mr. Egermayer, asking' him to reconsider. • Mr. Egermayer accepted the nominated. Mr. DeDiminicantanio moved that nominations be closed. Mr. Kinghorn seconded the motion. Ayes B. North Coast Junior Woman'.s Club Mr.Johnson distributed copies of a letter received from the North Coast Junior Woman's club indicating they want to donate a flag pole to the City to be placed in Holiday Park. Ms. Karen Gray explained they wanted the pole erected near the gazebo. The flag is not to be flown everyday, only on special occasions. She proposed a 25 ft. aluminum pole with a 3x5 nylon flag. Mr. Egermayer if asked if the pole !would be on cement base and level with the ground. Ms. Gray said it would be level. Mr. Johnson thanked the Junior Woman's Club for their offer. There is a cement base at Holiday Park where there was a flag pole. Due to vandalism, it was removed. There's a flag pole at Maxton-Brown Park which has been X X X X X MINUTES OF:v-ITY OF CARLSBAD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING COMMISSIONERS DATE OF MEETING : TIME OF MEETING : "~\CE OF MEETING: January 17, 1977 7:30 p.m. City Council Chambers vandalized each time flags have been erected. There isn't lighting at Holiday Park which increases the chances of vandalism. He suggested a pole that could be unscrewed and laid down for adjustments. ' . Mr. DeDiminicantanio suggested something that could be attached to the gazebo for special occasions • rather than a flag pole. Mrs. Rhodes.; asked if they; were working within a budget. Mrs. Gray said the pole and installation would cost $149.00. Mr. DeDiminicantanio moved that the gift be accepted and Mr. Johnson and the representatives of the Woman's Club decide the type of pole to be installed. Mr. Kinghorn seconded the motion. Ayes Mr. Egermayer thanked the ladies for the gift. Canyon Park Mr. Johnson explained that park-ih-lieu fees are available for the development of Canyon Park. 'La Costa has re-subdivided the area under the PUD which changes the original suggestions of a passive park. Under the PUD the developer is required to develop a private park within the subdivision. Letters have been mailed inviting proposals from architects for the development of this park. Monies are budgeted for fiscal year 76-77 for the development of Canyon Park. ($100,000.00) Mr. DeDiminicantanio expressed the opinion that the city should develop active parks rather than passive. He pointed out that all ball fiel( in the city are school property. Mr. Egermayer asked for timetable for develop- ment of the park. Mr. Johnson said 'after Rancheros is completed, the city will receive approximately 11-15 acres of land which is ample space for ball f -ields . Mr. Egermayer expressed the desire to have the two parks connected by a trail system. Mr. Johnson said the element indicates the plan to connect the two parks by a trail system. After the consultant is selected, the Commission will be asked for their input. ' . • Jon Hatch showed slides of the area. X X X MINUTES OF:CITY OF CARLSBAD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING COMMISSIONERS DATE OF MEETING : TIME OF MEETING : ' ACE OF MEETING: January 17, 1977. 7:30 p.m. City Council Chambe'rs •I D. Buena Vista Lagoon Dedication The Department of Fish and Game will have Buena Vista Lagoon dedicated to them by the State on January 21, 1977 at 1:30 p.m. on the Oceanside side of the lagoon. Commissioners were asked to attend. • E. Play Equipment (Holiday Park and Cannon Park) Play equipment has been ordered for Holiday Park and Cannon Park to replace the old equipment. OLD BUSINESS A. Magee House The Conditional Use Permit for the Magee House is being prepared for presentation to the Planning Commission. The Commissioners were asked to visit the site before the next meeting. B. Counfcy Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting The agenda for the January 29, 1977, meeting has been sent to all cities in San Diego County. Commissioners' assignments have been. Any research material needed will be provided. Mayor Frazee will not be availalbe for the' opening address and has requested Vice-Mayor Lewis to deliver the address. DIRECTOR REPORTS; Mr. DeDiminicantanio asked if the recreation superintendent's position had been announced. Mr. Johnson said the position was announced Jan. 17. Mr. DeDiminicantanio prepared and distributed a brief report on useage of scho'ol facilities by out- side organizations. . •. . • ADJOURNMENT; The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Egermayer at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted^ , Shatron C. Franklin, Recording Secretary