Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-09-17; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesCITY OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING TIME OF MEETING : PLACE OF MEETING: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING September 17, 1979 6:00 p.m. Leo Carrillo Ranch COMMISSIONERS Prior to the regular meeting, the Commission, their spouses, members of the City Council, press and members of staff went on a tour of the Leo Carrillo Ranch, The tour concluded with a film and slide presentation. The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Raul Tarango at 8:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Raul Tarango Laurie Nelson-Boone Shirley Dahlquist Barbara Donovan INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMISSIONERS Jeanne McFadden George Hinds, Jr, John Murk jj. Jeanne McFadden, Mr. George Hinds, Jr. and Mr. John Murk •were introduced to the Commission as newly appointed Parks and Recreation Commissioners. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Boone moved to approve the minutes of the August 20, 1979 meeting. Commissioner Dahlqu,ist seconded the motion. AYES OLD BUSINESS Commissioner Dahlquist requested the status of the Laguna Riviera Slope Banks. Director Bradstreet stated that this projec-t is completed, and request for acceptance of work goes to Council September 18, 1979. Commissioner Dahlquist requested the status of Woodbine Banks. Parks Superintendent Duncanson stated that this area is oroximately one third automated for watering. The necessary equipment to complete automation is not available at this time. Since this is the dry season, the area is being watered manually daily. ' NEW BUSINESS Appointment to Citizens' Committee -. At their August 29, 1979 meeting, the City Council discussed the appointment of a Citizens' Committee to review the need for a Public Facilities Fee. Council requested that the Parks and Recreation Commission appoint a representative to serve on the committee. Following a brief discussion of the matter, Commissioner Donovan volunteered to serve as the Commission's representative. Chairman Tarango accepted Commissioner ^lovan's offer to serve on the Public Facilities Fee Citizens' v jmittee. Magee Park Landscape Bids Sealed bids for this project were opened on August 29, 1979. Mike Straub, general contractor submitted the low bid of $177,000. This item will go before the City Council for X X CITY OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF: DAIi, OF MEETING : TIME OF MEETING : PLACE OF MEETING: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING September 17, 1979 6:00 p.m. Leo .Carrillo Ranch - 2 - COMMISSIONERS acceptance of bids and award of contract on September 18, 1979 $150,000 in funds has been set aside for the project. Director Bradstreet has recommended that the additional funds. be taken from Area 1, Park-In-Lieu District. Chairman Tarango expressed his concern over using a general contractor for a landscaping project. However, it was pointed out that the contract does list Ralph Wrisley, landscape contractor as the subcontractor for the actual landscaping on the site. Commissioner Boone moved to approve acceptance of the low bid submitted by Mike Straub. Commissioner Donovan seconded the motion. AYES ' . V Commissioner McFadden abstained from voting. I olutions of Appreciation for Former Commissioners Formal resolutions have been prepared by the City -Council . Director Bradstreet stated that he will make the necessary arrangements to present the resolutions to the Commissioners at a later date. Additionally, Commissioner Dahlquist request' ed that staff prepare letters of appreciation to the former Commissioners on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Commission California Conservation Corps Grants Parks Superintendent Duncans on gave a brief -background of the Corps and outlined the proposed projects being submitted. The projects are: Restoration and reroofing- of the adobe Indian house; erosion control and rechanneling of the creek; restoration/relandscaping of the cabana and swimming pool area (Carrillo Ranch) ; development and renovation of Holiday Park between the Scout House and Krueger House; construction of trash enclosures for various park sites. The California Conservation Corps supplies the labor and has its own liability and worker compensation coverage. The City provides the materials, plans and overall supervision. Final approval for the projects must be obtained from the City Council. Commissioner Dahlquist moved to accept and submit the proposals to the City Council for approval. ; C°*nmissioner Boone seconded the motion. COUNCIL LIASON REPORT Councilman Claude Lewis stated that. in the near future, the City Council will be seeking the Commission's findings and recommendations regarding control and general usage of Agua Hedionda Lagoon. Staff has submitted a report on this topic to the City Manager's office for review. 'Councilman Lewis 'emphasized that the Magee Park Landscaping project will be carefully screened by the City Council, espe- cially with regard to the employment .of a landscape contractor e*^ the job. . Director Bradstreet stressed the fact that Capital Improvement Projects, such as Magee, are being handled by the Public Works Department, and that Parks and Recreation merely serves in an advisory and reviewing capacity. ADJOURNMENT . Chairman Tarango adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. X X XX X X X