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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-08-20; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING : TIME-OF MEETING : PLA OF MEETING: CITY OF CARLSBAD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING August 20, 1979 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers The Parks and Recreation Conrnission meeting was called to order in the City Council Chambers at 7:40 p.m. by Chairman Raul Tarango. Absent: Barbara Donovan ROLL CALL Raul Tarango Betty Wollrich Laurie Nelson-Boone Shirley Dahlquist James Kinghorn APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Wollrich stated that the word "lights" should be added to Page 2, Council Liason Report (Par. 6, Ln. 3). Commissioner Dahlquist requested that the minutes be changed to show that parking at Chase Field was a problem on the weekend of the Bobby Sox Tournament only, not all weekends as indicated in the minutes. Chairman Tarango moved that the minutes be approved as amended. Commissioner Dahlquist seconded the motion. Ayes X OLD BUSINESS Review of Athletic Facility Report The City Council has incorporated $50,000 into the Parks and Recreation budget to develop potential athletic areas jointly with the school district. Director Bradstreet has met with Superintendent Bob Crawford and the school district has indi- cated their.willingness to work in a joint venture with the City and various community groups. However, no firm commit- ments .have been made by either the school district or the community groups, with the exception of the Rotary and Optimist'Clubs, who are working on projects at Magnolia and Levante/School Park, respectively. Definitive negotiations between the City and the school district cannot begin without approval by the City Manager and/or City Council. Director Bradstreet read excerpts from his Athletic Facility Study, which is in the process of being revised. The potential areas are Magnolia Phase I, Chase Field, Levante, Kelly, ValleyT ta Jr. High, Buena Vista, Magnolia Phase II, Carlsbad .High S^nool and Jefferson Elementary. Clean-up Schedule at Laguna Riviera Tennis Courts At the last meeting,Commissioner Dahlquist stated that due to heavy weekend usage at the tennis courts, the courts needed cleaning again by Monday morning, when tennis instruction is held. Director Bradstreet investigated the situation and reported that it was not feasible to change the existing schedule at • this feime, however staff will pick up large pieces^of trash and debris, on Mondays prior to tennis instruction. Chase Field Parking I the last meeting, Commissioner Dahlquist stated that on the weekend of the Bobby Sox Tournament parking at Chase Field presented a problem, and requested the matter to be reinvesti- gated. X X CITY OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING TIME. OF MEETING PL/ OF MEETING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING August 20, 1979 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers - 2 - COMMISSIONERS Director Bradstreet consulted Les Evans, City Engineer, and reported that the City Engineer is satisfied that no problem exists at Chase Field, and suggested that the issue be referred to the City Council if it is still felt that there is a problem. Agua Hedionda Lagoon Study jjjjf • Commissioner Dahlquist reported on the tour of Mission Bay she attended on August 9, 1979. The purpose of the tour was to examine and compare the facility at Mission Bay with Agua Hedionda Lagoon. Director Bradstreet stated that a report by staff which examine* liability, noise control, lagoon enforcement and lagoon use fees is forthcoming. NEW BUSINESS Cistern - Magee Park. The Carlsbad Historical Society has requested permission to i ctivate the cistern at Magee Park by installing a pump and failing the cistern with water. After a brief discussion, the Commission decided to deny the Historical Society's request on the basis that it would not be feasible from a safety stand- point. Commissioner Dahlquist moved to direct staff to send the appropriate correspondence to the Carlsbad Historical Society, informing them of the Commission's recommendation. Commissioner Kinghorn seconded the motion. ' AYES Departmental Loaning of Equipment for Public Use Director Bradstreet asked for the Commission's guidance with regard to loaning equipment to the general public. Chairman Tarango stated that the Commission's policy is no loaning of equipment, with certain exceptions; i.e. schools, Chamber of Commerce, etc. However, these loans are made at the discretion of the Director, and with the approval of the City Manager and/or City Council. t Commission Agenda Packet Policy C'^lrman Tarango asked for clarification on the policy for p^.King up Commission agenda packets. The secretary, Valerie Hughes, stated that the packets would be available for pick- up on the Thursday afternoon before the meeting, at the Parks and Recreation office, after 3:00 p.m. Director Bradstreet suggested that the practice of calling the Commissioners for a quorum be eliminated, because of the extra staff time involved in contacting everyone;- '-'- A brief discussion followed, and Commissioner Kinghorn suggested that the new practice be given a two to three month trial. The Commission concurred with Commissioner Kinghcmn's suggestion. Park Land Dedication Commissioner Boone expressed her concern over Parks and Recrea- t: participation in the acceptance of land from developers for parks purposes. A discussion followed. Commissioner Boone moved to establish a policy of having this X *X X X • i * & CITY OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING TIME. OF MEETING PL/' OF MEETING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING August 20, 1979 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers - 3 - COMMISSIONERS \ aspect of the developer's process reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Commission and/or Department prior to final acceptance, with the emphasis on flat, useable land. Commissioner Wollrich seconded the motion. AYES Hazardous Condion at Carlsbad State Beach Commissioner Boone stated that broken bottles in the volleyball court area at Carlsbad State Beach presented a hazardous condition, and requested that something be done to alleviate the problem. A brief discussion followed. Commissioner Kinghorn moved to direct staff to bring this un- safe condition to the attention of the State of California Parks and Recreation Department. Commissioner Boone seconded the motion. X X X X X X DIRECTOR'S REPORT • Review of Magee House Use Agreement Director Bradstreet distributed copies of a proposed agreement between the City and the Historical Society for use of the Magee House. A discussion followed. Commissioner Wollrich requested that a stipulation that the City not be held responsible for the Historical Society's personal belongings be added to the agreement. Commissioner Kinghorn moved that the Commission approve the proposed agreement with the addition of the personal belongings statement. Commissioner Wollrich seconded the motion. AYES •. . Update of City-wide Projects Harding Street Community Center Director Bradstreet reported that the contractor is ahead of schedule, however a slight problem with replacing floor tiles ^ a section of the building exists. Magee Park At their July 17, 1979 meeting the City Council approved the plans and specifications for Magee Park. A bid opening will be held on August 28, 1979, for landscape plans. Commissioner Dahlquist requested the status of .the Old City Hall Building, which was moved to Magee Park. Director Bradstreet stated the City has received a request from the Historical Society and Senior Citizen's Association for a sewer connection. The matter will be .brought before the City Council, but. it appears doubtful that their request will be approved. Costa Canyon Park luis project is slightly behind schedule. However, the tot lot boundary has been constructed, concrete curbing for the parking lot has been formed and poured, rough grading has been completed, dynamiting has been done and light standards are X X X X X X X X X —T MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING TIME_ OF MEETING PL/ OF MEETING: CITY OF CARLSBAD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING August 20, 1979 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers COMMISSIONERS being constructed. Laguna Riviera Slope Banks There are problems with irrigation design and the weed eradi- cation is still being being done at this site. Greenwood Park Expansion "The a/c is in and the fencing has been completed. Acacia and escallonia will be planted in front of the fencing. Additional- ly, a turfed area with picnic tables will be installed to serve as a lunch and break area for park employees . Director Bradstrret congratulated Park Super in tne dent Duncans on for his efforts on this project. Commissioner Kinghorn moved that the Commission commend Supt. Duncanson and the Parks Division for their achievement. Commissioner Dahlquist seconded the motion. Levante School/Park . Over the past three weekends , rocks have been cleared and the field area is presently beind disced to incorporate the soil amendment . Commissioner Wollrich asked whether the speed limit has been posted in the area^ Director Bradstreet stated that a 25 mph speed limit has been posted. • Carlsbad Municipal Swimming^ Pool . Recreation Superintendent Chase reported that 100% plans have been submitted to the City. Plans have' been distributed to the Planning, Engineering and Parks and Recreation .Departments as well as the Health Department. The Health Department returned the plans because thirty items had .to be corrected. Most of the corrections were due to a lack of information and oversight on the architects' part. All but of five of the items have been corrected and the plans must be resubmitted. Parks Division Work Schedule Director Bradstrret distributed copies of the work schedule for all parks personnel. The schedule identifies all the r^^ws, as well as days, times and areas currently being main- L ^ned by the Parks Division. Leo Car r i 1 lo Ranch Staff is presently writing grant proposals for Carrillo Ranch improvements, through the California Civilian. Corps . $5000 has been budgeted for this purpose. Joint Meeting - City Council and Parks and Recreation Conroission X X Director Bradstreet stated that the September 17, 1979 meeting will be held at Carrillo Ranch, to give the Commission and City Council an opportunity to see the progress being made toward restoring the Ranch. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a tour, followed by the regular meeting. i jter Plan Update -Parks' and Recreation Element Commissioner Wollrich requested the status of the Parks and Recreation Element update. Director Bradstreet stated that X X X CITY OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING TIME OF MEETING P"' ^E OF MEETING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING August 20, 1979 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers . 5 - COMMISSIONERS he has been directed by the City Manager to do a major revision of the Master Plan, Parks and Recreation Element, in-house, with the assistance of a Citizen's Committee. The Committee will be appointed by the City Council. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS Commissioner Dahlquist moved that the Commission send a letter of appreciation to Joe DeDiminicantanio for his service on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Commissioner Kinghorn seconded the motion. AYES ADJOURNMENT Chairman Tarango ajourned the meeting at 9:37 p.m. vlh .9/10/79 X