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Home My WebLink About1980-03-17; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesCITY 'OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETINGTIME OF MEETING PLACE OF MEETING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING March 17, 1980 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers COMMISSIONERS CALL. TO ORDER- The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Raul Tarango at 6:11 p.m. ROLL CALL Raul Tarango Shirley Dahlquist Barbara Donovan George Hinds John Murk Commissioner Boone arrived at 6:35 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Absent: Jeanne McFadden Tnissioner Dahlquist moved to approve the minutes of the o,.auary 21, 1980 meeting. Commissioner Hinds seconded the motion. AYES OLD BUSINESS Use of Lake Calavera Director Bradstreet outlined Mr. W. H. Brownlee's proposal to operate a fishing and boating operation at Lake Calavera. A discussion followed. The Commission requested additional information on the area with regard to total acreage, exact boundary lines, topographical statistics, and easements to the property. Since the nature of certain options to develop Lake Calavera through private channels will require long-term agreements, the Commission, by consensus requested further guidelines and direction from Council. Committee Assignments Director Bradstreet distributed a suggested list of tasks/goals for Parks and Recreation Committees for the Commission's review and comments at the next meeting. Commissioner Hinds volunteered to be the Commission School District Liason, and C<~Timissioner Donovan volunteered to serve on the Special erest Committee. Further action on this item was deferred to the April 21, 1980 meeting. .Scout House Recreation Superintendent Lynn Chase presented a brief back- ground on the matter. A discussion followed, regarding the need for an agreement between the City and the-Scouts. Commissioner Hinds moved to direct staff to obtain input from the various scouting organizations, in order to work out the terms of a use agreement between the City and the Scouts. Commissioner Donovan seconded the motion. X X X X XX XX X X X CITY "OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING TIME OF MEETING PLACE OF MEETING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING March 17, 1980 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers -2- COMM1SSIONERS NEW BUSINESS ] v Hosp Grove Director Bradstreet outlined his recommendation for development of a recreational area in Hosp Grove, which would consist mainly of natural open spaces and trails. He stated that the plans for the housing development, which overlooks the amphitheater, appear to indicate that there will be fewer eucalyptus trees left than was originally anticipated. A discussion followed, and by consensus, the Commission made a request for the Hosp Grove development plans. Councilman Lewis stated that he would check into this matter further, as he was under the impression that the original agreement with the^ Hosp Grove developer called for 30% to 40% of the eucalyptus '•{, trees in the grove to be left intact. Director Bradstreet stated that he would obtain plans and have a planning repp- s' tative address the Commission at the April 21, 1980 meeting. .COUNCIL LIASON REPORT Councilman Lewis stated that he is proposing to Council that a committee composed of members of Council and the various City Commissions, be formed to go out to the outlying areas of Carlsbad on Saturdays, tcr establish^ better' communi-eation with these residents. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Swimming Pool At the February 5, 1980 City Council meeting, Council rejected bids on the 50 meter pool and directed staff to return with alternate proposals for a smaller pool. A workshop meeting was held on March 11, 1980 and Council approved staff's recom- mendation to utilize a proposal from Bird, Fujimoto and Fish for design of a smaller pool. Council imposed a limit of $850,000^for construction of the pool and $50,000 for mainte - nance. Council and the School Board also agreed with staff's recommendation that a committee consisting of a City staff member, a School District staff member, and a member of the pool committee work with Bird, Fujimoto to assist in'revisions of the aquatics building an'd other minor revisions desired. A S*—'turning Pool Committee meeting will be held on Harch 18th and i t. Chase and Gail DeWeese will be in attendance. Harding Street Community Center .The City has an extensive punch list for the buildings at the Center and several problems must be resolved before the Center '-can be turned over to the City. The Parks and Recreation Department is currently using the hall on a provisional basis. It is estimated the Center will be completed in 4 to 6 weeks. Commissioner Dahlquist requested the status of the rooms in the Center building that have been assigned to the Parks and Recreation Department. These two rooms appeared to be unfinish' ed when the Commission toured the buildings. Director F—'dstreet stated that some of the items would be budgeted for i next fiscal year's budget. CITY OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING TIME OF MEETING PLACE OF MEETING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - MEETING March 17, 1980 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers -3- COMMISSIONERS Councilman Lewis stated he would check into this matter further at the March 18, 1980 Council meeting. Magee Property, Old City Hall/Library Construction at this park is continuing and the project is over 75%'complete. Roy Ward is coordinating volunteer efforts to refurbish the old City Hall/Library. La Costa Youth Organization Council authorized expending funds for the purchase of back- stops, bases and bleachers for the La Costa Youth Organization. The equipment is to be installed at the ball field at St. Elizabeth Church, on a provisional basis, until the City develops athletic fields in the area. .The equipment has been..; purchased and the Parks division will assist the La Costa Youth Organization installation of the equipment on weekends. iter Plan Revision Tfte. Parks and Recreation Department is requesting the position of park planner be included in the fiscal year 1980-81 budget. This position -will work with the Planning Department in revising the Parks and Recreation Element of the Master Plan, as well as perform various planning tasks for the Department. Magnolia School Athletic Field The Parks Division is working with the School District to develop this site. Fescue 31 and rye grass were planted and has begun to germinate. Status of Department Budget ; ' The Parks and Recreation budget program is based on a zero-base budget concept. Due to new programs (Agua Hedionda Lagoon, Park Planner, and Jefferson School), as well as increased park acreage, the budget has increased 67%. The budget is presently being reviewed by the Finance Department for suggested cuts. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS .Commissioner Tarango requested more participation from the Com- ffli's^ion, with regard to attending meetings that affect Parks and Recreation. r 'ector Bradstreet stated that several Commission members have expressed a desire to change the time of the meetings. •< A discussion followed. Commissioner Hinds moved to change the time of the Parks and Recreation Commission"meetings to 6:30 p.m. Commissioner Murk seconded the motion. 'AYES Supt. Chase stated that the Carlsbad Miss Twirlette Contest is being held on Saturday, March 23, 1980 at the Harding .Recreatio Hall, and requested that a Commission member attend to assist i presenting awards. Commissioner Boone volunteered to assist with the awards ceremony. J ector Bradstreet distributed copies of an article titled ''Carefully Organized School-Public Agency Partnerships Mean More Faciities, Programs". Commissioner Hinds stated that since the joint powers agreement between the City and School District has expired, it would be appropriate to consider.... the recommendations contained in the article and begin preparing X X CITY OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING TIME OF MEETING PLACE OF MEETING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING March 17, 1980 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers -4- COMMISSIONERS .V such an 'agreement. Commissioner Hinds suggested that this issue be made an agenda item at a future date. Director Bradstreet stated that at the March 18, 1980 meeting Council will- consider a staff recommendation to terminate the San Diego Gas and Electric lease for a strip of beach. This recommendation is being proposed because of the costs involved in providing lifeguard services for the beach. If the City contracts with the State for these services, it is estimated it will cost $32/500 for the season, which runs from April through October. If. the City provides lifeguards services, the estimated cost is $28,700. ADJOURNMENT ' . \: The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was adjourned at 9^21 p.m. Respectfully submitted, X ' . • Valerie L. Hughes Recording Secretary \ • •