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Home My WebLink About1980-04-21; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesCITY OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF: DAi£ OF MEETING TIME OF MEETING PLACE OF MEETING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING April 21, 1980 6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers COMMISSIONERS CALL TO ORDER The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order by Commissioner Shirley Dahlquist at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Absent : Shirley Dahlquist Laurie Nelson-Boone Barbara Donovan John Murk Geroge Hinds Jeanne McFadden Chairman Raul Tarango arrived at 6:47 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ' '•: Commissioner Donovan stated that the name of the church mentioned on page 3 should read as "St. Elizabeth Seton Church". Commissioner Hinds requested that the motion on page 1, re- garding the Scout House use agreement be changed to indicate that the Commission wished to obtain input directly from the scouting organizations, rather than through staff. Commissioner Hinds moved that the minutes of the March 17, 1980 meeting be approved as amended. Commissioner Donovan seconded the motion. AYES.'..... OLD BUSINESS Hosp Grove • . Using visual aids, Bud Plender of the Planning Department gave an extensive history and summary of activity on this project. Mr: Plender and Director Bradstreet responded to questions from the Commission concerning topography, grading plans and the overall appearance of the area. The Commission thanked Mr. Plender and his assistant, Bill Hofman, for their concise presentation on Hosp Grove. C ommi 1 1 e e As s ignmen t s D- .ector Bradstreet distributed copies of the tentative committee assignments and suggested tasks/goals of the Commission. The Commission reviewed these items and made the following changes, subject to revisions as deemed necessary: Jeanne McFadden - .Parks & Recreation Master Plan, Park-In-Lieu/Five Yr. Expenditure Plan; John Murk - School District Liaison. By consensus, the Commission approved the suggested tasks/goals of the Parks and Recreation Commission. ' NEW BUSINESS Equestrian Trails lv_ Equestrian Trail System Master Plan R ^nt questions raised by representatives from the La Costa Land Company concerning the proposed Rancheros equestrian trail system has caused staff to review the City's trail system t -T X X X X X CITY OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF: D/x.£ OF MEETING TIME OF MEETING PLACE OF MEETING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING April 21, 19-80 6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers -2- COMMISSI: ONERS master plan. Director Bradstreet distributed copies of a report to thev City Manager prepared by staff on this subject. At this time, no master plan for a City trail system has been adopteu. Issues to be considered include assessing need for such a system, feasibility of actively implementing a City trail system, as well as fiscal considerations.--associated with- the- development of a City-maintained trail system. Staff Bas recommended that a study be conducted-to address these issues. 2. Proposed Rancheros Equestrian Trail System The developer for the Rancheros Subdivision has questioned a requirement to dedicated a public equestrian trail system, which would run through their subdivision since the City does not ^ have a public trail system at this time. Director Bradstreet •• stated that he is recommending that this requirement be waived, and instead have the developer provide an easement for a_public equestrian trail system, should the City develop a f lie trail system in the future. Director Bradstreet responded to questions from the Commission, and by consensus, the Commission concurred with staff's recommendation. Rancheros Park Dedication The City has acquired three parcels of park land associated with the dedication requirements for the Rancheros Subdivision. The three nodes are located along the the north rim of San Marcos Canyon, and the developer has expressed an interest in reacquiring the parcels. Staff has recommend'ed that the parcels be exchanged for an equivalent amount; of land as part of the Stage Coach Park dedication.. Director Bradstreet responded to questions from the Commission. By consensus, the Commission concurred with staff's recommendation, and in addition, suggested the following alternatives: 1) The subject sites be exchanged for an equivalent amount of park land, with specific sites to be-determined. 2) Park-In-Lieu fees be received instead of a land trade-off. 3) Keep subject parcels and sell them to the developer. These recommendations will be forwarded to the City Manager's office. Fallowing this item, Chairman Tarango recognized Jan Callahan, C Isbad. Ms. Callahan asked if any park land will be developed inco ball fields in the northern section of La Costa. Director Bradstreet stated that the City is aware of the need for additional recreational facilities in southern Carlsbad, and Nthe next areas proposed for development are Fuerte Park, Alga Park, and possibly San Marcos Creek Piark. However, the general topography in these areas is steep'"and rocky, and development is costly. One-Day Seminar - Boards and Commissions The Parks and Recreation Commission has been authorized to attend an intergovernmental training seminar on May 19th in San Diego. Commissioners Dahlquist, Tarango 'and McFadden stated t'y wished to attend the seminar, and Director Bradstreet a^ .ed the other Commissioners to contact the office, if they are able to attend. CITY OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF: D,. A OF MEETING : TIME OF MEETING : PLACE OF MEETING: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING April 21, 1980 6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers -3- COMMISSIONERS COMMITTEE REPORTS v None COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilman Lewis reported on the "incomplete" status of certain sections of the Harding Community Center. He explained that as the project progressed, several change orders were.made, and as a result, funds appropriated for the contract were exhausted before all the finishing touches could be accomplished. How- ever, these items may be completed this fiscal year with funds from other sources, and will be considered during the budget sessions. > DIRECTOR'S REPORT Swimming Pool A T school district has reviewed the City's agreement with the aichitects (Bird, Fujimoto & Fish). A meeting with' the archi- tects is being .arranged to discuss preliminary p.lans. Summer Swim Program The department has conducted its summer swim program at the Carlsbad Boys' & Girls' Club in the past for a fee of $200. The program was run for four hours, five days a week, for ten weeks. This year,, however, the facility is only avai-lable for three hours, five days a week, for eight weeks. In. addition, the Club has proposed that each child registered in the program also be required to become a member of the Club. Staff has questioned this requirement, but is hopeful of working out an arrangement with the Club that is agreeable to all parties. In the 'meantime, alternatives sites are beirig considered.. The Commission suggested the following alternatives be examined: 1) Private pool at Tiburon Condominiums 2) Conduct a "back-yard" swim program 3) Pool facility at Army-Navy Academy. Staff will meet with the President of the Boys discuss this matter next week. & Girls' Club to Harding Community Center Ti. Center will be accepted in approximately one week, when the contract completes several items on the punch list. Dedication of the facility has been set for Saturday, May 10th at 10:00 am Magee Park This project has been delayed due to problems with establishing water connections. Landscaping will begin when this problem has been corrected-. Old City Hall/Library The Friends of the Library will have books stored in the buildin until the Book Faire is held on May 18th. Refurbishing efforts, c< -dinated by Roy Ward, will begin at that time. City Beach - Lifeguard Services At the March 18, 1980 City Council meeting, Council unanimously CITY OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF: D, J OF MEETING TIME OF MEETING PLACE OF MEETING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING April 21, 1980 6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers -4- COMMIS^SIONERI approved-staffs recommendation to terminate the City's beach lease with San Diego Gas & Electric, due to liabilities associated with providing lifeguard services. Status of Roberti-Z'Berg Block Grant The City was allocated $4,366 under the Roberti-Z'Berg Block Grant program. At the April 15, 1980 Council meeting Council directed that the grant funds be used for development of Cadencia Park. Chase Field Lighting Project Council has approved bids for lighting Chase Field #1, with Mission electric and Coast Electric. Ken Price-, Sports L Supervisor, has been able to obtain assistance from volunteers" to install the lights on weekends, at a substantial savings to the City. Director Bradstreet commended Lynn Chase, Recreation Suet., and Ken Price for the excellent progress being made on t j long-needed project. Status of Agua .Hedionda Lagoon Study ^f This study is ongoing. Staff is modifying regulatory recom- mendations in the study. Magnolia School/Park Athletic Field All turf has been installed, and the Parks Division has assumed total maintenance responsibilities for the field. Status of Department Budget The Finance Department has reviewed the department's budget request and recommended that capital outlay expenditures be cut in half, maintenance & operations costs be reduced 7'.5/*, and that all new programs be deleted, with the exception of the park planner position. These are proposed cuts, and some of these items may be reincorporated into the budget at a later date. Reclassification Study - Tree Trimmer Leadworker Staff has evaluated the duties of the tree trimmer leadworker position, and is recommending that this position be reclassi- fied to a Supervisor's position. The recommendation is being reviewed by the City Manager's office and the Personnel D' ~ irtment. Levante School/Park Most of the large stones have been removed and preliminary .soil preparation and irrigation installation continues at this site. . «* • La Costa Canyon. Park The park has been accepted by the City, and a tentative dedication date has been set for Saturday, May 31st at 10:00 am Leo Carrillo Ranch D-'~->ctor Bradstreet reviewed a "greenbelt concept" plan for the Lt. Carrillo Ranch, as it relates to the Rancho Carrillo Subdivision. The plan calls for swimming facilities, athletic fields, tennis courts, and a parcourse. However, the location CITY OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF: D. J OF MEETING TIME OF MEETING PLACE OF MEETING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING April 21, 1980 6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers -5- COMMISSIONERS of a multi-purpose field was changed on the plans, and is. not depicted in Where it is actually situated. Director Bradstreet responded to questions from the Commission. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS Abatement - El Camino Real Islands Commissioner Donovan requested that staff determine who is 'responsible for. weed readication on the El Camino Real islands off Alga Rd, and that something be done to alleviate the situation. Director Bradstreet referred the matter to the Park Supt. No-Smoking Policy - Public City Recreation Facilities v At Commissioner Dahlquist's request, the floor was opened for .discussion on this item. A discussion followed. » C uissioner Dahlquist moved to recommend that a no-smoking policy be adopted for all City public recreation facilities. Commissioner Donovan seconded the motion. AYES... NOES... Commissioner Hinds abstained. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Tarango adjourned the meeting 10:27 p.in; Respectfully submitted, Valerie L. Hughes, Secretary Parks and Recreation Department 5, J/80