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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-11-18; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMINUTES Meeting of: Date of Meeting: Time of Meeting: Place of Meeting: PARKS S. RECREATION COMMISSION November 18, 1985 5:00 p.m. City Council Chambers COMMISSIONERS CALL TO ORDER; The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wright at 5:10 p.m. ROLL CALL; Present - Chairman Wright, Commissioners Conti, Dahlquist, Donovan, Morrison and Popovich. Absent - Commissioner Regan. Staff:Dave Bradstreet, Director of Parks & Recreation Doug Duncanson, Park Superintendent Also Present: Council Member Pettine PUBLIC OPEN FORUM; There was no one present for the Open Forum APPROVAL OF MINUTES; The Minutes of the October 21, 1985, meeting were approved as amended. APPROVAL OF AGENDA; Chairman Wright announced that Item 7. A. was being deferred to the January, 1986, meeting. Commissioner Dahlquist requested a clarification of the golf course request under additional business. Commissioner Morrison requested an item on press coverage wit regard to the Commission to be added to additional business. The Agenda was approved as amended. APPOINT SCRIBE; Commssioner Dahlquist was appointed Scribe for this meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS; B. Scribe Report Chairman Wright commented on Mayor Casler's reply to the Scribe Report. Commissioner Morrison asked that Mayor Casler be given the answer to her question regarding the paddle tennis court. Wright Conti Dahlquist Donovan Morrison Popovich Wright Conti Dahlquist Donovan Morrison Popovich MINUTES November 18, 1985 Page 2 COMMISSIONERS NEW BUSINESS; A. Christmas Tree Ceremony at Rotary Park Steve Denshame, representing a group of downtown merchants and the Hotel and Hotel Council of the Chamber of Commerce, spoke to the Commission about the planned Christmas tree lighting program to be held December 1, 1985, at approximate! 7:00 p.m. He explained the program and invited the Commissioners to attend. The downtown merchants will be serving free hot cider and hot chocolate. The Police Department will patrol the area to stop any vandalism with regard to the trees. Dave Bradstreet added that due to Mr. Denshame's efforts, a live tree will be used and then planted in the downtown spot. B. Request to Appeal the Six Foot Fence Requirement. Dave Bradstreet distributed photographs to the Commissioners to show the property in question. He refreshed the memory of the Commission, stating that the Parks & Recreation Commission had originally requested the six-foot vinyl-covere link fence. At that time, the developer requested a choice between chain link and solid board fencing, but the Commissio: stayed with the chain link because of the possibility of liability for someone falling on to public property. He referred to Mr. Correll's letter to the Parks & Recreation Department asking for an amendment to the Resolution specifying a chain link fence. Mr. Craig Correll addressed the Commission, referring to the drawing of his proposed decking and fence as contained in the packet. He stated he would assume the liability for any invitees and anyone that trespassed would have to deal with him. He added that instead of a 36-inch fence, he now proposed a 42-inch fence. He also stated his concern with the positioning of the post holes being put on the embankment and felt there could be a problem with erosion and collapse of the fencing. There was a discussion whether or not Mr. Correll would have to present this request to the Planning Commission, and Dave Bradstreet indicated he would investigate this and send a letter to Building and Planning indicating the Commissioners had visited this area and felt the original stipulations are not being followed. Parks & Recreation Commission recommended approval of the plan for a 42-inch fence as proposed by Mr. Correll at the park side of his property on 2729 Forst Park Lane. COUNCIL REPORT: Council Member Pettine had left the meeting before this time. COMMITTEE REPORTS; Commissioner Dahlquist reported the Committee had met regardir Cannon Park use, and their recommendation was to keep this area as open space indefinitely due to the increased value of the land. Wright Conti Dahlquist Donovan Morrison Popovich 8 MINUTES November 18, 1985 Page 3 COMMISSIONERS Parks & Recreation Commission accepted the Committee's report on Cannon Lake area to keep the property as open space to be used as future recreational area. Further, the Commission voted to update the draft of Chairman Wright's letter to the Chamber of Commerce and send that letter to the Chamber. Commissioner Dahlquist suggested the small parcel of land by Car Country be recommended to the Chamber as a possible location for their facility. DIRECTOR'S REPORT; Dave Bradstreet reminded the Commission of the Christmas party meeting, December 16, 1985, and asked that everyone try to arrive around 5:00 p.m. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS; A. Golf Update Dave Bradstreet reported he has been instructed to prepare an agenda bill to present to Council to authorize the City to fund a study on the feasibility of a golf course at Calavera Hills or Macario Canyon. He added that a citizens' group is furthering this cause and reminded the Commission that they had voted to agree to a study of the feasibility of the golf course. B. Press Coverage The Commission discussed press coverage, and as as result of this discussion directed Chairman Wright to send a letter to the editor telling of the accomplishments of the Parks & Recreation Commission over the past five years and directin attention to the soon-to-be-completed parks and other achievements coming up in the near future. Also, the Commission asked for a statement of Commission philosophy and how Commissioners helped form CARA originally. SCRIBE REPORT; Commissioner Dahlquist gave the Scribe Report. ADJOURNMENT: , By proper motion, the meeting of November 18, 1985, was adjourned at 6:43 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk Wright Conti Dahlquist Donovan Morrison Popovich December 9, 1985 TO: DAVID BRADSTREET, PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR FROM: MARSHA PAYNE, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT GRANT FUNDING The State Department of Parks & Recreation is currently in the process of reviewing the grant applications for the Regional Competitive Program. This is being funded by the California Parks and Recreation Facilities Act of 1984. Our department submitted a grant application in the amount of $200,000 for the development of Calavera Hills Community Center. Mr. Bob Dutra from the Department of State Parks & Recreation contacted me regarding the grant. Unfortunately, there are many more projects than there is money. The State is considering funding our project but for a lesser amount. For this reason, the State is asking if we would consider using our FY 85-86 Roberti Z' Berg Block Grant towards the construction of the Community Center. We have $21,557 allocated for our jurisdiction. I told Mr. Dutra that our department would present this item to our Parks & Recreation Commission for their consideration. — MB: jm Attachment B STATt Of CAUPORNU-THE RESOURCES AGENCY GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN. Gottrnor DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION P.O. IOX 2390 SACRAMENTO 93111 (916) 322-9587 July 9, 1985 Ms. Marsha Backlund-Payne Administrative Assistant Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Department 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Dear Marsha: 1985/86 Roberti-2'berg-Harris Block Grant Allocation The 1985/86 State Budget again contains $22.5 million for purposes of the Roberti-Z1berg-Harris Urban Open Space and Recreation Program. Your agency's 1985/86 Block Grant allocation is $ 21,557.00 Two copies of the application form are enclosed. All application support material shown on the reverse side of the application form must be received before funds can be obligated by an agreement between your agency and the State. As funds are now available, I urge that you apply for the amount shown above right away. Any funds not encumbered by a fully executed agreement by June 30, 1986 will revert to the State. Sincerely, Project Officer State Grants Section Enclosures Attachment Bl Parks & Recreation Commission December 16, 1985 "The Green Sheet" The First Annual Community Christmas Gathering is scheduled for Monday, December 23rd from 7-9 p.m. at the Harding Community Center Auditorium. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Daytripper Christmas Potluck is on Wednesday, December 18th from 12-2 p.m. at the Harding Center Auditorium. All Daytrippers are invited to attend. Santa's Mail Box is available in Carlsbad again this year. All letters to Santa can be dropped off at various locations including Harding Community Center and the elementary schools. In addition, Santa's Workshop for 2-10 year olds will be held the week of December 16th. The Winter/Spring brochure has been distributed to the residents of Carlsbad. Some of the new classes being offered are Stained Glass, Clown Workshop, Pagaent Training, Round Dancing, Batik and Silk. Volunteers from the Mexican/American and Rotary Clubs are installing a concrete apron around the perimeter of the gazebo at Holiday Park. In addition, they are remodeling a portion of the gazebo to accom- modate a stage. The development of Fuerte Park is underway. The irrigation is • currently being installed. The Parks Division supplied Christmas trees to City Hall and various departments. The crew also assisted in the installation of Christmas lights at Rotary Park and holiday banners and decorations in the Village area. Ted Ferritto, Maintenance Worker II, has been placed on disability retirement effective December 1. Ted has been with the City of Carlsbad for the past ten years. Rough grading has been completed at Stagecoach Park. The bid package for site and community center construction will go to City Council December 17th. The Daytripper Brochure will be mailed out to the program participants on December 23. It will also be available at Harding, the Main Office, and the Library. The Parks and Recreation Department in cooperation with Seapointe Savings and Loan are sponsoring a Daytripper Logo Contest in January. A $100 Savings Bond will be awarded to the lucky winner. Ken Price will be negotiating with youth and adult sports organizations during the next two weeks. He will be scheduling the field use for 1986. t200 ELM AVENUE • ^7 . • TELEPHONE CARLSBAD, CA 92008-1989 MNfeW JM (619) 438'5571 Cttp of Cartebab PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT November 20, 1985 Doug Yavanian Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 1605 Carlsbad, CA 92008 Dear Mr. Yavanian: At the last meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Commission referred your request to locate a "Mini Civic Center" at Cannon Lake to the Site and Facility Planning Committee. The Committee has discussed this issue and other proposed uses of Cannon Lake Park and recommended that Cannon Lake be retained by the City as open space for some future recreational public use. They further recommended that the property should not be leased. This item was presented to the Commission at their meeting on November 18, 1985. They voted to accept the Committee's recom- mendation to leave the area as open space, instead of leasing it. We believe the development of the Mini Civic Center has some merit. We wish you the best of success on finding a suitable site for the facility. Sincerely, Scott Wright, Chairman Parks & Recreation Commission