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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-02-09; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMIHIJ1 MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING: PARKS AND RECREATION CCfMISSION February 9, 1931 6:30 P.M. . City Council Chambers' COMMISSIONERS CALL TO ORDER was made at 6:50 P.M., by Acting Chairperson McFadden. ROLL CALL: Present - Jeanne McFadden, Barbara Donovan, Laurie Boone, Raul Tarango and City Council Liason Claude Lewis. Absent - Shirley Dahlquist and John Murk. APPROVAL OF. MINUTES: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 19, 1981 were approved as corrected. PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR'S MONTHLY REPORT: The Parks and Recreation Director distributed to the Commission copies of his monthly report and briefly explained the new format and requested direction from the Commission regarding same. . The Commission expressed their concurrence and approval of the new format for the monthly report as presented by the Director. • OLD BUSINESS: A. YMCA - Information Item A brief report on the matter was presented by the Parks and Recreation Director, including a reference to the letter from Mr. Vaughn of the YMCA, and his response' to same. The Commission briefly discussed their views of the presentation that had been given by the representative of the- YMCA at the previous Commission Meeting, and questioned the Director regarding the present status of the matter. No action was taken. B. Goals and Objectives A brief report on the matter was presented by Commissioner McFadden, who then indicated that it would be necessary at this time for the Commission to choose a member to attend the City Council Meeting the following evening to present the Parks and Recreation Cbmoiission's Goals and Objectives to the City Council. Following discussion, a motion was made that the Goals and Objectives, as prepared at the Parks and Recreation Workshop, be approved and presented to the City Council. It was the consensus of the Commission that Commissioner Boone present the Goals and Objectives to the City Council on behalf of the Commission. McFadden Donovan Boone Tarango McFadden Donovan Boone Tarango X X rp Tip -2- Parks & Recreation'Commission February 9, 1981 COMMISSIONERS NEW BUSINESS; A. State Bcind Act The Parks and Recreation Director presented a report on the natter, referencing the "minutes of the January 29, 1981, meeting in San Diego, between representatives of the County, the City of San Diego, and all other cities and special districts within the County, to determine the distribution of 1980 Bond Act money. He then distributed to the Cointiission members copies of the minutes of the February 5, 1981, meeting of the above-referenced group, as well as copies of a chart - Prop I - Priority Plan for Expenditure - San Diego County. The Director then explained the various plans proposed for the distribution of the Bond Act money and what each plan would mean to the City of Carlsbad's share of same. He indicated that the County and the City of San Diego were vigorously suggesting plans which would not be Of benefit to the smaller cities, and requested that the Commission express their opposition to such plans. The Parks and Recreation Director, with the aid of a wall exhibit, then presented a list of projects for Commission consideration with regards to prioritization, and briefly explained his recoirmendation regarding same. He indicated that the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration, who will either approve or adjust same, before it is submitted to the County and State with a request for funding. He also indicated the importance of the time.element in- considering the projects, in that the request for funding for any project must be accompanied by a detailed plan for subject project,,to be filed by March 1, 1981. The Commission inquired regarding possible ramifications of expressing opposition to the plans, as proposed by the County and City of San Diego. Following discussion, the Commission expressed their concurrence with the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Director and indicated their support of the proposed Plan 2A, as similar to the distribution of the 1976 Bond Act money. Following discussion regarding the prioritization of projects, motion was made that the state funds be used for the land acquisition of Macario Canyon Park, with the stipulation that those funds may be applied to other Parks and Recreation Priority Projects to be determined at a later date. B. County Offer of Park-in-lieu fees The Parks and Recreation Director presented a brief history of the matter. He indicated that during the past week he had been contacted by a representative of the County of San Diego, who had informed him of money in the amount of $10,000.00, that had been collected from the County islands located within the City, of Carlsbad Sphere of Influence, - which could be used by the City for Parks and Recreation projects during this fiscal year. McFadden Donovan Boone Tarango McFadden Donovan Boone Tarango X X «U' -3- Parks & Recreation Commission February 9, 1981 comissiONERS Vfy% \A The Director then enumerated various Parks and Recreation projects for which the money could be used. He responded to questions from the Commission regarding projects on which the money could not be used. Following discussion, the Conmission concurred with the Director's proposal, and recommended that the money be used to improve the play ground equipment at Holiday Park. C.' Election of New Vice-Chair Commissioner Donovan nominated Commissioner Sooner The nomination was seconded by Conttiissioner McFadden. Commissioner Boone nominated Commissioner McFadden, who declined the nomination. Commissioner Tarango nominated Commissioner Murk.1 The nomina- tion was seconded by Commissioner McFadden. The Vote was as Follows: For Commissioner Boone: For Commissioner Murk: The resulting tie-vote necessitated the postponement of the natter to the next meeting of the Commission. D. San Diego Gas & Electric Lease - Beach Access The Parks and Recreation Director presented a brief history of the matter, indicated his previous recommendation that the lease be terminated and reasons'why he felt that the City should not be responsible for subject beach area. He also referenced previous action by the City Council re renewing the lease and providing lifeguard services, for the area, and reaffirmed his prior recommendation that the City not undertake the same action this year. Following discussion regarding liability and responsibility factors, the Commission agreed in concept with the recom- mendation of the Parks and Recreation Director that .the lease with SDG&E should be terminated. E. Levante Joint Use Agreement The Parks and Recreation Director presented a brief report regarding the status of the Joint Use Agreement. He referenced correspondence that he had received from the Superintendent of the Encinitas Union Elementary School District which indicated that the Board of Trustees of subject District would not approve the Agreement without the deletion of Section No. 6 regarding .amortization of moving and renovating costs for the building, if the School District should decide to move same. He indicated that he would renegotiate and return the natter at the next Commission Meeting. No action was taken. McFadden Donovan Boone Tarango McFadden Donovan Boone Tarango McFadden Donovan Boone Tarango McFadden Donovan Boone Tarango X X X ISlHiJTJH] -4- Parks & Recreation•Cotndssion February 9, 1981 COm IS SI ON E RS COUNCIL LIASON REPORT; Council Msmber Lewis reported that there would be a meeting with representatives of the State Attorney's Office on . Wednesday, February 11,^1981, regarding the City's require- ment for insurance for boats on the Agua Hedionda Lagoon. COfrMITTEE REPORTS: Agricultural Advisory Committee Commissioner Tarango reported that the Committee would be reviewing the Coastal Act at their meeting this night. DIRECTOR'S REPORT; A. Shapell Building The Parks and Recreation Director reported that the building was moved and that the contractor was working on the foun- dation, which would be completed when the weather permits. He indicated that the target date for the completion of the building was ninety days, and that the Parks and Recrea- tion Department had already had inquiries about the use of same. B. Swim Complex Ground Breaking Ceremony The Parks and Recreation Director reported on the attendance at the Swim Complex Ground Breaking Ceremony. C. Graffiti Program The Parks and Recreation Director reported on the progress of the program. He indicated that Doug Duncanson had been working on the program, that $300.00 worth of paint has been used to date, and that all work has been done by volunteers. D. Park and Recreation Element Consultant Contract The Parks and Recreation Director reported that the City Council had approved the contract with Iwanaga Associates at its meeting of February 3, 1981, and that the consultant will be getting under way in another week. He also noted that a meeting will be called with the Task Force, the Parks and Recreation Commission/City Citizen Advisory Committee,, and that members will be notified of the date and time. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: Commissioner McFadden commented with regard,to the EIR to be done for the revised Parks and Recreation Element and Macario Canyon Development Plan. It was noted that the next meeting of the Buena Vista Lagoon Political Action Committee will be on Friday, February 27, 1981, at 2:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers. It was also noted that the slide presentation that had been presented .at the last meeting of the Buena Vista Lagoon Political Action Committee is scheduled for presentation to the City Council on March 10, 1981. -5- Parks & tecxeation-Commission February 9, 1981 \3\ \ \&\ \0\ W\\^:xb\^ COMMISSIONERS AKTOURNMEISIT; By proper notion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:58 P.M., to Monday, March 16, 1981, at 6:30 P.M., in the City Council Chambers. Respe<Submitted,