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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-12-19; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesCITY OF CARLSBAD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING December 19, 1977 7:30 p.m. City Council Chambers MJNUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING TIME OF MEETING PLACE OF MEETING The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order in the Council Chambers by Chairman Tarango at 7:30 p.m, ROLL CALL: Raul Tarango Betty Wollrich Don Egermayer Joe DeDiminicantanio Laurie Nelson-Boone APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes erf the November 21, 1977 meeting were approved as mailed. ^D BUSINESS: COMMISSIONERS A. Status of Development Projects: Magee Park Landscaping, Magee Park Buildings and Magee Park Street Improvements • Mr. Johnson stated the landscaping of the property is to be done in phases. The city is waiting for the determina- tion of the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant of $50,000. Plans are to go to Council before the January Commission meeting. Harding Street Community Center Specifications and plans are to be completed in January and should go to Council in February. Some civic groups are still requesting commercial kitchen facilities; how- ever, Council's position is that kitchen will remain as planned with residential kitchen facilities. Chase Little League Field Electrical lines are installed at Chase Little League Field. — Commissioner DeDiminicantanio asked the cost of the land. Mr. Johnson stated he did not know the cost of the land, but would get that information. Commissioner Wollrich asked if the land for the swimming pool was purchased from the school district. Mr. Johnson stated the land was dedicated to the city in exchange for use of the pool and in lieu of partici- pating in maintenance of the pool. Commissioner Wollrich asked how the city acquired Chase Little League Field. Commissioner DeDiminicantanio stated the city agreed not to apply for a public works grant and be in competition with the school district. The following year the city would apply for the grant and the school district would not. Mr. Johnson said he was not certain that was the agree- ment. M-LNUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING TIME OF MEETING PLACE OF MEETING CITY OF CARLSBAD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING December 19, 1977 7 :30 p.m. City Council Chambers Page 2 COMMISSIONERS Commissioner DeDiminicantanio stated the most;significant thing is the cooperation between the city and the school district. Commissioner Wollrich stated she would like to know who paid for the property and how much it cost. Mr. Johnson stated he would get the information. Commissioner Wollrich asked what kinds of activities were held there now. Mr. Johnson stated there were no activities at the site at this time. La Costa Canyon Park Mr. Johnson stated the city is waiting for the determina- tion of the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant of $50,000. Carrillo Ranch Park Mr. Johnson stated a sub-committee of Commissioners will be asked to work on the park plans. Commissioner Wollrich asked if the Historical Society requested naming the area an historical site. Mr. Johnson stated he had not been contacted. Holiday Park Comfort Station*£>EMr.Johnson asked Chairman Tarango to meet with him to discuss the location of the comfort station. The master plan for Holiday Park is being prepared by Jon Hatch. Laguna Riviera Park Banks Ideas for landscaping the banks at Laguna Riviera will be presented at the January Commission meeting. Pony League Field Lighting Mr/Johnson stated a consultant has been hired and will prepare a cost estimate for installation and make recom- mendations to improve lighting. Funds are budgeted for the lighting of two poles. Commissioner Wollrich asked if more lights were being installed. Mr. Johnson said additional poles would not be installed, but a different type of candle may be used. Coastal Bike Route Mr.Johnson suggested a representative from the Public Works Department be asked to attend January's Commission meeting to outline the bike route. Funds are available for the route from gas taxes collected. Commissioner Egermayer asked why cities like Encinitas, Del Mar, Solana Beach, and Cardiff have such beautiful bike routes and Carlsbad has nothing. Commission DeDiminicantanio stated those areas are county not city. MINUTES OF: CITY OF CARLSBAD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING COMMISSIONERS DATE OF MEETING : December 19, 1977 TIME OF MEETING : 7:30 p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers Page 3 Commissioner Nelson-Boone asked how money is allocated. Mr. Johnson stated money is allocated according to popula- tion. Commissioner Wollrich moved that a representative of the Public Works Department be asked to attend the January Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to discuss the bike route. Commissioner DeDiminicantanio seconded the motion. Ayes X LeVante Park "~ Mrs.Chase stated approximately 150 people attended the December 17, dedication of LeVante Park. Several residents expressed pleasure in recreational activities being pro- vided for that area. Playground activities will be held Monday through Friday from 2:30 until 4:30 p.m. Pool Mr. Johnson stated staff is not prepared to present a total concept of the swimming pool. Additional information is needed before such a presentation but should be available for January's Commission meeting. DIRECTOR REPORTS: Commissioner Wollrich asked if there would be a state rec- reation convention for Commissioners to attend next year. Mr. Johnson stated the GPRS meeting would be in Fresno during the month of February and it would be possible for Commissioners to attend. Commissioner Egermayer asked if anyone had read an article regarding allocations of state funds for park acquisition of which two projects are in San Diego County. One of those projects is Batiquitos Lagoon. . Eggleston stated information regarding the allocations was enclosed in the Commissioners packets. Mr. Johnson stated the county is still interested in develop- ing a regional park in that area. There are some legal pro- blems that are expected to be resolved. As information be- comes available it will be provided to the Commissioners. Chairman Tarango asked if there would be any basketball leagues for children. Mrs. Chase advised there are plans for an after school basket ball league in January. JOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Tarango at 9:15 p.m. Respect:! X X ecretary