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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-06-18; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: DOTE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING: PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION June 18, 1984 5:00 p.m. Levante Community Center COMMISSIONERS CALL TO ORDER; The meeting was called to order by Chairperson McFadden at 5:04 p.m. ROLL CALL; Present - Chairperson McFadden, Commissioners Donovan, Conti and Wright. Commissioner Dahlguist arrived at 5:09 p.m. Absent - Commissioners Popovich and Cochran. Also Present - Council Liaison Lewis Dave Bradstreet, Parks & Recreation Director PUBLIC OPEN FORUM; Chairperson McFadden announced this item is for public input on non-agenda items. No action will be taken and no questions answered. Speakers on agenda items will be given five minutes for individuals and eight minutes for groups or organizations. Written input is accepted. APPROVAL OF MINUTES; The Minutes of the May 21, 1984, meeting were approved as presented. APPROVAL OF AGENDA; Additions to the Agenda were: Turnkey parks; appearance of Commissioners at functions; historical site letter and joint Commission meetings. By consensus of the Commission, the Agenda was approved. Mr. K. C. Dunlap, 801 Pine Avenue, Carlsbad Unified School District, gave copies of a report to the Commissioners for their perusal. This report was the estimated cost for starting an aquatic program for high school students, swim team and water polo. Mr. Dunlap called attention to the rental of the pool, which is over half of the estimated cost for the program, or $27,360.00 for one year. He stated the figure given for rental of the pool was $40 per hour. Mr. Dunlap requested the elimination of the rental fee for the use of the pool or an adjustment down to where the cost would accommodate the people better. The program would directly benefit the children of Carlsbad and Mr. Dunlap asked the consideration of the Commission. McFadden Wright Conti Donovan MINUTES Page 2 June 18, 1984 COMMISSIONERS UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. Levante Tot Lot Location Citizen Complaint Mr. George Gill, 7812 Gaviota Circle, addressed the Commission on this matter. Mr. Gill spoke at last month's meeting, and he reiterated his problem with the tot lot at the rear of his home. Mr. Gill stated the older children climb over the fence and cut through his yard as a shortcut home, throw trash and stones over into the patio and generally create a nuisance with the noise, not only during the daytime but in the evening with the teens. Mr. Gill stated he forgot to tell the Commission last month that he was willing to share half of the cost of a fence. Commission discussion reflected the opinion that since the school district had decided upon this spot and would be building a school there, it was their responsibility to alleviate this problem. The Commissioners felt the problem would be compounded when the school is built. Mr. Gill stated at the time he purchased this home, nothing was said about a school being built there. In answer to query from the Commission as to whether he had contacted the school district, Mr. Gill stated he had not. This is the Encinitas Elementary School District, and Mr. Gill stated he would contact them. Commission directed staff to contact the Encinitas Elementary School District about this problem and return to the Commission in order to look at the alternatives again. This was listed as Alternative #5. Amendment to motion was to have Mr. Gill become involved with the School District and contact them on his own regarding this problem. B. Bridges to Leisure Report Dave Bradstreet, Parks & Recreation Director, reported on this item, stating the fund raiser has been planned with Manny's supplying the food and only the necessary wages of anyone who does not donate his time to be paid from the profits, with the balance of the profits going into the handicapped program. The Commissioners discussed this fund raiser, with Chairperson McFadden expressing concern about using staff's time for this type of program, and Commissioner Donovan stating this could set a precedent for other groups to approach the City. Commissioners Wright and Dahlquist felt this was a Parks & Recreation Department function and certainly well within their scope. McFadden Wright Conti Donovan Dahlquist McFadden Wright Conti Donovan Dahlquist X MINUTES Page 3 June 18, 1984 COMMISSIONERS Commission endorsed the Bridges to Leisure Fundraiser on September 15, 1984, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Manny's Restaurant. Council Liaison Lewis suggested using the brainstorming group to come up with the names of people who would be willing to support this fundraiser and supply other names for invitations. COUNCIL REPORT; Council Liaison Lewis reported that many people had testified at the budget hearing asking for ballfields. The six fields are in the budget and the City is considering at a later date perhaps a gymnasium/community center operation somewhere on City-owned land. He stated this would be back to Council by January 1985. Council Member Lewis stated the seniors are asking for expansion at the Harding Street Center. They would like to have the entire Center. However, Council is insisting on some type of a program and over-all general plan to explain just what the seniors have in rand. Joint Parks & Recreation Commission/Council Meeting Chairperson McFadden inquired about the joint meeting and Dave Bradstreet answered it would be July 29 at the Leo Carillo Ranch. There will be another meeting the end of August. The July meeting is on Friday, at 5:00 p.m., with a steak dinner. Council Member Lewis stated the notes taken by the scribe at each Parks & Recreation Commission meeting are very helpful to the Council Members. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Cultural Study - Wright Commissioner Wright stated first that he wanted to change the name of the Committee—it is not a Cultural Study, but a Parks & Recreation Survey. Commissioner Wright asked whether he was in charge of the Committee and Chairperson McFadden stated he should call the office and staff will contact the people. She added that no demands should be made upon staff's time, and Commissioner Wright stated that was why they had suggested mailing the survey out with the fall mailout. Commissioner Dahlquist stated she did not want the computer use to be lost and Commissioner Wright answered that was in the written report. Tree Committee - Donovan Commissioner Donovan stated she had read an interesting article about people in Los Angeles planting a million trees. She asked for the article to be copied and given to each Commissioner for discussion at the next meeting. McFadden Wright Conti Donovan Dahlquist X X MINUTES Page 4 June 18, 1984 COMMISSIONERS Dave Bradstreet reported he had asked Doug Duncanson to do a study to bring to the next budget presentation on street tree removal and replacement. He stated his concern for trees planted 25 years ago causing liability for the City. An intern from Cal Poly is helping this summer and counting every tree and the names of the trees. Ballfields The Commissioners discussed the ballfields and their concern about the fields at Roll and Relly being for practice only and not for play. It was determined the reason the Roll field is for practice only is that property is for sale. It was stated that CARA would do something next year. Dave Bradstreet has been directed to do a study of Carlsbad needs as far as fields—how many needed, etc,, for the City Manager. Stagecoach Park was discussed, with the park planned for next year, and construction to be started the following year. The hope was expressed that this park might be started sooner. Appearance at Functions Commissioner Donovan stated Marsha Backlund and she were the only representatives from the City at the groundbreaking at the La Costa Meadows School Saturday, June 9. Historical Sites Commissioner Conti commented on the letter regarding historical sites and agreed with the decision regarding the chapel at Fidel's. Council Member Lewis stated there will be a meeting in July on this and he would like someone from this Commission to serve on the Committee. Commissioner Conti volunteered to serve on this Committee. DIRECTOR'S REPORT; Dave Bradstreet stated he omitted the following item from the Green Sheet. Gift Catalog Dave Bradstreet announced that the gift catalog is in the hands of Council Executive Assistant, Lois De Groot, on hold at the present time. MINUTES Page 5 June 18, 1984 COMMISSIONERS Turnkey Parks Commissioner Donovan stated this is a concept being followed by Chula Vista, with cooperation between the residential developers and Parks & Recreation officials, working together, to get the parks put in quickly. She asked for the article to be reproduced and distributed to the Commissioners for discussion at the next meeting. Joint Commission Meetings Commissioner Dahlquist asked about the Joint Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings and Chairperson McFadden answered that Vista had been in the process of appointing several new Commissioners and felt there was no need to hold a meeting until after they were appointed. Chairperson McFadden stated she felt one item that might be an agenda item would be the joint use of ballfields by adults. Triathlon July 7 is the date for the Triathlon, and Chairperson McFadden asked that all Commissioners be present to circulate and answer questions from the general public. It was stated that with hats and T-shirts used as a uniform, the Commissioners were more visible and people could question them and discuss problems with them. Public Open Forum Chairperson McFadden asked Dave Bradstreet to give the Commission more information on this item and put this on the next agenda. Dave Bradstreet stated any adjustment in fee schedule must be approved by Parks & Recreation Commission and City Council. Commissioner Conti gave a summary of the scribe's notes for today's meeting. ADJOURNMENT; By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk The City Council directed staff to trade land with Daon at Stagecoach Park to accelerate the development of the park. This will provide more ball fields for use by the department and community groups Pending_ Matters: Levante Park: Staff has ordered signs listing park hours Waico Trash Receptacle: Receptacles have been ordered. - ^-1%,04-,:, .•& 1< i$ Carlsbad Unified School District O1 Pine Avenue, Carlsbad, California 92OO8 729-9291 'Excellence In Education" BOARD OF TRUSTEES J. EDWARD SWITZER, JR. President JULIANNE L. NYCAARD Vice President JAMES McCORMICK Clerk JOE ANGEL Member JOHN J. MAMAUX Member DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION PHILIP CRICNON, Ed.D. District Superintendent SUSAN-HARUMI BENTLEY Instructional Services DAVID WM. BATES, SR. Employee Relations JAMES M. STARK Comptroller .—RICHARD A. SHALER formation Systems K.C. DUN LAP Facilities/Services RECEIVED JUH - 5June 4, 1984 City of Carlsbad 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Attn: Mr. David Bradstreet Dear Dave, At a recent School Board meeting the Board of Trustees directed its staff to work on the creation of a before and after school aquatics program. In considering all expenses involved in setting up such a program, we would estimate a total cost of $66,096. $27,360 of this amount is estimated for the rental of the pool and this is figured at the rental rate of $40 per hour. As you can see the rental fee constitutes over one-third of the cost of the program. It is respectfully requested that you look at the $40 per hour rental fee and consider, if you will, an adjustment in that rate. It is understood that the Carlsbad Unified School District would require the use of the pool only and we would furnish all our own personnel which would be needed to conform to all safety and city policies. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, K.C. Dunlap Manager Facilities and Services Attachment A David Bradstreet/ Director Parks and Recreation Department 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, California 92008-1989 June 21, 1984 Dear David: The San Diego City/County War Against Litter Committee (Walco), Inc., a non-profit organ- ization, has received a grant for litter recep- tacles available for use in our city parks. The receptacles are thirty gallon galvanized trash eans with two handles and no lids. These will have a green and w]~.^^^^^^^^-2°n 5" x 10" logo. The logoes _.and Re cycle" "It We would lik Diego one of f Our ogni our ve enclosed ec- I love a dean San Diego Joyce B. Urban Executive Director 1549 El Prado Studio One San Diego, California 92101 (619) 232-6209 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Raymond B. Redmond President Lewis P. Zollinger Secretary/Treasurer Roy D. Clark Gary C. Anderson Ted C. Millan Fred E. Thornburgh, R.S. Karsten K. Gjemre Ex-Officio Board Member Elaine M. Balok San Diego L-T^Tie, Inc. Founded 1954 Attachment B PRINTED ON 1OO% RECYCLED PAPER RECEIVED J?;?! 2 2 21 June 1984 City of Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Commission 1220 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Dear Sirs: As a resident of the City of Carlsbad and holder of a 1984 board sail permit, I would like to request a change in the current rules and regulations governing the use of Agua Hedionda Lagoon. The present rules governing Designated Use Areas and Seasonal Restrictions, state under Rule No. 2, that "Non-powered boats, including sail, rowboats, canoes, kayaks, and similar vessels are not allowed to use the inner lagoon on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from May 24th through October 1st, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M." Rule No. 5 states "Board-sails are allowed in the inner lagoon Monday through Friday, except for holidays from May 24th through October 1st. Between October 2nd to May 23rd, board-sails are allowed any time. I would like to request on behalf of all board-sail permit holders, that board-sails be permitted to use the inner lagoon after 3:00 P.M. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from May 24th through October 1st. I feel that the present patrol and use regulations are doing a fine job in making the lagoon safe for power boat owners and non- powered boats alike. Being that I live on the lagoon and am able to observe recreational use patterns at all times, I see no conflict of use or increased safety hazard from extending use privileges to board-sails currently enjoyed by "non-powered boats" as stated in rule No. 2. I would like to have my case heard by the Parks Commission and Carlsbad City Council at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, fty Laney A013 Cove Drive #5 Tarlsbad, CA 92008 Home - 729-7210 Work - 452-9500 xc: Carlsbad Parks & Rec Attachment C RECFvrn 5683 Streseraann Street San Diego, California 92122 June 19, 1984 Mr. Dave Bradstreet Harding Community Center 3096 Harding Street Carlsbad, California 92008 Dear Mr. Bradstreet t Our organization, Las Madres '83, has submitted an application with your office to hold a rummage/bake sale at the Recreation Hall on Friday, September 21, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Barbi Nelson, a member of our fundraising committee, has informed me that there is normally a fee for reserving this hall, but because of our status as a not-for-profit organization, you might be able to waive this fee. Las Madres is a Mother's Club and support group in San Diego with chapters for mothers with children born 1980 through 1984. Activities include geographic playgroups, monthly newsletters, guest speakers, park days, holiday parties, and babysitting co-ops. Our fundraising efforts are directed at raising money to sponsor these activities as well as to donate portions to charitable organizations. Half of the proceeds obtained from our rummage/bake sale will be used within our chapter, and half will be donated to a needy organization within San Diego County, this organization to be decided upon at our next Board meeting on June 27, 1984. We would greatly appreciate any effort you can make on our behalf to have this fee waived. Please let me know if I can provide you with additional information about Las Madres. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely yours, LAS MADRES '83 Tracey Moore President Attachment D 5683 Stresemann Street San Diego, California 92122 June 19, 1984 Mr. Dave Bradstreet Harding Community Center 3096 Harding Street Carlsbad, California 92008 Dear Mr. Bradstreeti Our organization, Las Madres '83, has submitted an application with your office to hold a rummage/bake sale at the Recreation Hall on Friday, September 21, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Barbi Nelson, a member of our fundraising committee, has informed me that there is normally a fee for reserving this hall, but because of our status as a not-for-profit organization, you might be able to waive this fee. Las Madres is a Mother's Club and support group in San Diego with chapters for mothers with children born 1980 through 1984. Activities include geographic playgroups, monthly newsletters, guest speakers, park days, holiday parties, and babysitting co-ops. Our fundraising efforts are directed at raising money to sponsor these activities as well as to donate portions to charitable organizations. Half of the proceeds obtained from our rummage/bake sale will be used within our chapter, and half will be donated to a needy organization within San Diego County, this organization to be decided upon at our next Board meeting on June 27, 1984. We would greatly appreciate any effort you can make on our behalf to have this fee waived. Please let me know if I can provide you with additional information about Las Madres. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely yours, LAS MADRES '83 3\AJM Tracey Moore President Attachment D Parks & Recreation Commission "The Green Sheet" July 16, 1984 The Triathlon was a tremendous success with over 700 participants and 125 volunteers. A special thanks should be extended to the Council and Commission for all their assistance,and to Ken Price the coordinator of the event. The Parks Division currently is renovating a portion of Pine Field. The project includes replacing the fence on the east section of the field, building a brick retaining wall, and applying asphalt under the bleachers. Mark Steyaert, our Park Planner, will be developing the plans for the parking improvements at Holiday Park. Mark will also be moving to Holiday House on July 23. The City will be hosting a Swim Meet for the San Diego Chapter of S.C.M.A.F. on July 28 at 9:00 A.M. There will be approximately 120 competitors. There apparently has been some tiny organisms in Agua Hedionda Lagoon that have been stinging the skiers. The Fish & Game visited the lagoon on Thursday, July 12 to discover what type of creatures they are. Within the next two weeks, Ken Price will be moving to Magee House. Ken will be working on the Recreation Survey for the department. He will also be hiring someone on a part-time basis to assist him. Dave Bradstreet went Albacore fishing on Wednesday, July 11. Believe it or not he caught nine 15-30 Ib. albacore and missed the jackpot by only 1 Ib. When's the fish fry? The Recreation Division is now in the process of registration. Classes begin the week of July 23. July and August are very busy months for the Recreation Division. Some of their activities are: - Morey Boogie Bodyboard Championships at Pine Street on Saturday, July 14 at 8:00 A.M. - 1st Annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament at Carlsbad High on July 21 at 8:00 A.M. - 1st Annual Women's Softball Tournament at Chase Field on August 4 & 5. - 6th Annual Bodysurfing Championships at Pine Street on August 11 & 12 at 8:00 A.M. - 7th Annual Men's Softball Tournament at Pine Field and the Carlsbad High JV Field on August 17, 18, & 19. Pending Matters: 1. Dredging of Agua Hedionda Lagoon: The Corps of Engineers is conducting a Preliminary Report. Parks & Recreation Commission "The Green Sheet" August 13, 1984 The Parks & Recreation Department, ARC, and Manny's Restaurant are sponsoring a fundraiser for the "Bridges To Leisure" handicapped program. The extravaganza will be held at Manny's (3050 Pio Pico) on September 15 from 11 AM - 4 PM. There will be entertainment, prizes, special guests, a complete buffet dinner and margueritas. The donation for the event is $25 per person. Call Carol Behr at Ext. 5576 for further details. The fall brochure will be ready for distribution the first week of September. Classes begin the week of September 10. The Parks Division completed their project at Pine Field. A new chainlink fence and a block wall have been installed on the east side of the facility. A request has been submitted to the C.C.C. (California Conservation Corps) to plant more trees and clear away brush at La Costa Canyon Park. Keith Beverly from the Parks Division will supervise this project. Dave Bradstreet, "Carlsbad Park Chief" (as quoted from the Blade Tribune) will be on vacation from August 13-31. Doug Duncanson will be in charge of the department during his absence. Staff is looking into the possibility of converting one of the Monroe Tennis Courts into a paddle tennis facility. This would be done on an experimental basis. The City Council directed staff to proceed with the construction of a Community Center. The next step is to conduct an E.I.A. (Environmental Impact Assessment), a C.U.P. (Conditional Use Permit), and come back to Council with detailed cost estimates. The development of Calavera Hills Community Park is in the preliminary planning stages. Staff is going to prepare a R.P.P. (Request for Proposal) to hire a consultant to design the park. The contractors have started grading La Costa Meadows School. The excess dirt will be used to fill the future Fuerte Park site. The City will also prepare a C.U.P. before the park is built. The 4th Annual Volleyball Tournament is scheduled for September 8 and 9 at the Oceanside Harbor Beach. The event includes men's, women's, and coed doubles. The City Council donated $500 to the Carlsbad Bobby Sox All Star Team. The team is collecting contributions so they can compete in the National Championships in Buena Park on August 18-24.