HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-05-18; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMINUTES
Meeting of: PARKS 4 RECREATION COMMISSION
Time of Meeting: 5:00 p.m.
Date of Meeting: May 19, 1967
Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers
COMMISSIONERS
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Donovan called the Meeting to order at 5:08
p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present - Chairperson Donovan, Commissioners Dahlquist,
Lawson, Morrison and Popovich. Commissioner
Wright arrived at 5:H p.m.
Absent - Commissioner Regan.
Staff Present:
Dave Bradstreet, Director of Parks and Recreation
Keith Beverly, Management Analyst
Lynn Chase, Recreation Superintendent
Doug Duncanson, Parks Superintendent
Ken Price, Principal Recreation Supervisor
Oscar Alavarez, Lagoon Patrol Specialist
PUBLIC OPEN FORUM:
There was no one present wishing to address the Commission
during the Public Open Forum.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES;
Commissioner Lawson asked for a correction on Page 11 of
the Minutes, the middle of the center paragraph, where his
name was listed as Larson Instead of Lawson.
The Minutes of the Meeting held April 20, 1987, were
approved as amended.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA;
Chairperson Donovan requested Item No. 10, COMMITTEE
REPORTS, Item A. Park Land Assessment (Lawson, Regan,
Dahlquist) be taken out of order at the beginning of the
Agenda. The consensus of the Commission was to hear this
Item first.
PRESENTATIONS;*
A. Southwest Bank - $2,650 Donation for Triathlon
Devon Eubanks, Southwest Bank, presented a check for
$2,850 to Parks and Recreation Commission for the
Triathlon. The check was accepted by Chairperson
Donovan.
Dave Bradstreet reported Domino's Pizza had donated $400
to various Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Youth Programs.
A donation of $600 from the Capital Bank of Carlsbad and
Economy Inns was accepted for Youth Tennis.
Donovan
Dahlquist
Lawson
Morrison
Popovich
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PRESENTATIONS: (continued)
Chairperson Donovan accepted the three checks and thanked
the people for their confidence in the Parks and
Recreation programs.
Dave Bradstreet stated staff would write letters of
appreciation.
B. Introduction of Dave Miliikan
Dave Bradstreet introduced Dave Miliikan, the new
Recreation Supervisor for Stagecoach Community Park.
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. "Parkland Assessment" (Lawson, Regan, Dahlquist)
This item was taken out of order at this time.
Chairperson Donovan complimented the Committee on the time
they spent on this report and the quality of their
findings.
Commissioner Lawson gave the Committee Report, stating
this item was given to Site Committee for evaluation. The
Committee had to determine and follow a logical course of
action for an inventory of parkland. The parkland
accepted by the City over the years under different
circumstances and under different park concepts had to be
evaluated. These included small neighborhood parks and
vest-pocket parks. The Committee felt those needed to be
consolidated to look at property in the future as to
acceptability and how to classify. The Committee and
staff worked together on this project with Keith Beverly
and Phil Carter representing staff.
Commissioner Lawson stated the Committee believed if they
had logical classifications to meet the needs of the
community, it should be a logical process to classify the
parkland. The older properties still need to be in the
inventory, but some parks, such as Holiday Park, do not
fit the definition of a community park. These areas need
to be clarified. The Committee looked at the inventory
and evaluated the parks. That inventory Is before the
Commission tonight with the recommendations of the
Committee. A Copy of the report was Included in the
packet.
Commissioner Lawson stated the Committee felt strongly
about certain classifications; for example, where Hosp
Grove should be placed.
Commissioner Dahlquist commented the results may not
please everyone In the community, but the Committee felt
this was a clear cut mission and it was not put together
to make Parks and Recreation look good. She stated a lot
of points were clarified, and she was very happy with the
results of the study.
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10. COMMITTEE REPORTS: (continued)
Keith Beverly continued the report, stating the pre-1992
Parks and Recreation Element emphasized more passive-use
concepts with the acquisition and development of smaller
neighborhood, mini and vest-pocket parks. Additionally,
natural open space areas, meant to serve as connective
corridors and greenbelts throughout the City, were
accepted as park-ln-lleu dedicated under the Quimby
Ordinance. Due to the characteristics of these natural
open space areas, many of the sites once accepted for park
purposes are considered undevelopable by today's
standards.
The revised 1982 Parks and Recreation Element Indicated a
shift in recreational trends toward those uses that are
more active in nature. In order to accommodate these
current trends, parkland dedication requirements became
geared toward the acquisition of developable parkland
which could provide both active and passive use.
Today, current and future parkland dedicated under the
Quimby Ordinance Is subject to more stringent conditions
than were once required. Parkland today has slopes of
less than 10% and is located in other than an area on
which building is excluded due to environmental and
geographic constrainsts, flooding, easements, Hens or
other Incumbrances and/or restrictions.
The Parks inventory as presented has miscellaneous
landscape/open space areas as a secondary classification
within the park inventory. This category was established
to provide accountability for additional acreage currently
under maintenance responsibility of the Park Operation
Division. However, this land is not useable to meet the
City's Park Standards. In addition, accountability has
provided for the natural open space areas once considered
as parkland. However, by today's standards, they are not
considered to be conduslve to park use and/or
development.
Keith Beverly gave the summary for each area listed by the
Committee, as follows:
Community Parks
The present neighborhood parks have been reclassifled to
the community park classification. Because of the drawing
power In the community, even though they do not fit the
current acreage requirements, the Committee felt these
parks belonged in the community park classification.
Keith Beverly read the uses listed under community parks.
Special Use Areas
Keith Beverly read from the report the description of
special use areas, which are local facilities that meet
the needs of only one or two activities, either passive or
active In nature.
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Special Resource Areas
Keith Beverly read the definition of special resource
areas, stating they are local amenities that have either
city-wide or potential regional significance. In general,
they are larger then community parks and are a
recreational site characterized by the existence of a
special or unusual feature, natural or man-made; i.e. a
water body, earth formation, historical amenity,
ecological reserve, etc.
Miscellaneous Landscaped/Open Space Areas
Landscaped areas are acreage presently maintained by the
Park Operation Division.
Dave Bradstreet stated these various landscaped areas are
throughout the City of Carlsbad and are a tool to help
Parks and Recreation during budget time. He stated there
are about 50 acres of the landscaped areas to be
maintained by Parks and Recreation Department.
Phil Carter continued the report, stating he would walk
the Commission through the four pages of Inventory
attached to the report. Transparencies of each page
enabled everyone to follow the report as given. The areas
where there was a change were indicated with asterisks on
the report. Phil Carter called attention to the Larwin
listing, stating the Committee felt this 18.3 acres was
being studied as to whether it could be developed and
should not be counted at this time. They moved Larwin to
the Future Anticipated column. Spinnaker listed on page
<t4, was deleted as recommended by the Committee. It was
felt It would be better to keep the Spinnaker Hills Banks
In the Miscellaneous Landscaped/Open Space Areas category.
Another change was the Alta Mlra area. This was listed as
a community park, and the sub-committee discussed whether
or not this was a developable park. They felt the 12
acres should be pulled out and held. If ten acres can be
purchased next to this acreage, then this would be
included and placed in the useable community parkland.
Mr. Carter continued, stating In the southeast area, St.
Elizabeth was recommended to be deleted, as the lease Is
not active. As far as Macario Canyon, the sub-committee
recommended, based on previous actions of the Commission,
that 100 acre* of Macario Canyon be used for community
parkland and credited as 25 acres to each quadrant. This
is a new Item in each category. When this Is constructed,
It will be counted.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS: (continued)
Commissioner Lawson stated a lot of work went into trying
to Identify what parkland was all about and a good example
of accountability of what Parks and Recreation has at the
present time. The reason for some of the changes was that
upon discussion, the Committee felt changes should be made
to present a true representation of what parkland there is
available at the present time. The Larwin area was
discussed and it was felt If the feasibility study
determined there was a development opportunity there, then
four acres of special use area could be part of a
community park. Depending on the amount of developable
parkland determined by the feasibility study, this may
have a major influence on the City and the inventory as it
relates to the Growth Management Program. This would be
stating we do not have the amount of parkland which was
anticipated in the past.
The Committee felt there was an urgency and a need to push
forward to provide community parks and certain types of
activities that this Commission needs to be addressing.
It Is very apparent the complete park element needs to be
evaluated and the Committee was unanimous in suggesting
the Commission should be directing staff to update the
Parks and Recreation Element. It was felt the element
should be overhauled to Indicate no park-ln-lleu money go
toward special resource areas.
Commissioner Wright stated he had a problem with counting
Laguna Riviera and Magee as community parks, because of
the nature of those areas and the use of the facilities.
He felt they would fall Into the special use category
rather than in the park category. Dave Bradstreet
explained those were classified as neighborhood parks, and
when the change was made in the report, those were changed
to community parks.
Commissioner Morrison stated she felt It was misleading to
the community to designate Magee as a community park.
This area Is very limited in the type of activity the
community can use and due to the size and the amenities
there. Dave Bradstreet explained special use areas have
one or two uses, and these areas have more than two.
Commissioner Lawson stated the different classifications
were discussed ^nd the Committee and staff both felt the
classifications for the gray areas could be Justified
based on the different definitions.
Chairperson Donovan stated she agreed with Commissioner
Wright, due to the size of Magee. She inquired whether
there was a possibility that the neighborhood, vest-pocket
and mini-parks could be combined to come up with one
additional community park, Instead of all of the existing
small parks. Commissioner Lawson stated the size of these
parks was a concern to the Committee, but the definition
needs to be clear and a guide In accepting future acreage.
The Committee would not want that definition to allow such
future acquisitions.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS: (continued)
Chairperson Donovan stated she could understand these
parks being grandfathered in, but that would be It. This
classification would apply to what the City has in the
inventory at the present time and not for anything in the
future. Commissioner Oahlquist further explained the
Committee had said they were only grandfathering those
parks In and that only applied to the park inventory at
the present time.
The suggestion was made to put these small parks into the
special use category Instead of community parks, inasmuch
as community parks are supposed to contain a minimum of 20
acres.
Chairperson Donovan stated she wanted those noted with an
asterisk and an explanation of why they are listed in that
category.
Commissioner Lawsosn continued his report, stating Hosp
Grove was the reason the Committee made the study. There
were two schools of thought, one was to push towards
compatibility for active parkland. The other was one of
what was the interpretation of the ballot measure which
lead to the purchase of the grove. The Committee felt the
citizens in general had the desire of preserving a
landmark as a natural resource and not necessarily asking
for the grove to become a park. Commissioner Regan had
recommended to classify Hosp Grove as open space for non-
park development, as it was not parkland at this time due
to the lack of development opportunity and environmental
constrainsts. The Committee agreed this would not be
accepted as parkland. This is a great resource, but not
in keeping with the concept of parkland. It has a
potential of being considered a special resource area. If
so, then the Commission would need to move very fast to
update the Element.
Chairperson Donovan read the special resource area
definition, stating she felt that described Hosp Grove.
She felt open space was undevelopable land, and the owners
of Hosp Grove were going to develop that property — so it
is not undevelopable property — only at this moment in
time, and it could be developed. She asked why this was
included in open space and not in the special resources
area where ittseemed to fit perfectly. Commissioner
Lawson stated 'one concern had to do with the acceptance as
parkland. Commissioner Morrison read the definition for a
special resource area and stated she did not feel Hosp
Grove fit this definition. Chairperson Donovan stated she
felt Hosp Grove might become a regional park area at some
future time.
Commissioner Dahlquist stated the intent of this report
was to classify what was in the inventory at the present
time and it was certainly not set In stone. These were to
be guidelines for right now with the Growth Management
Program. Commissioner Lawson added the special resource
area Inventory Is beaches and lagoons. They have a
different attraction than those areas such as Hosp Grove.
This would not be In keeping with those In the inventory
at the present time.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Chairperson Donovan opened the meeting for public
testimony at 6:11 p.m.
Virginia Thompson, 330 Chestnut Avenue, addressed the
Commission stating Hosp Grove is unique. She felt
Carlsbad should be proud that this is one of its
attractions It should have a unique classification to be
protected for all time. She asked the category that Hosp
Grove was being placed In, and Chairperson Donovan stated
it was in Miscellaneous Landscaped/Open Space. The
Commissioners explained to Ms. Thompson that they had
classified Hosp Grove in this nvanner In order to attempt
to save Hosp Grove for future generations. Ms. Thompson
stated her desire not to have any of the natural
environment disturbed. Commissioner Dahlquist read the
Open Space classification and Ms. Thompson reiterated her
desire to protect this land and the trees so they would
not be disturbed.
Dan Hammer, 4015 Isle Drive, addressed the Commission
stating he felt there was a gray area for the rating of
Hosp Grove between special resource area and open space.
He stated Buena Vista Lagoon, Batiquitos Lagoon and Agua
Hedionda Lagoon are not for intensive use and are special
resource areas. He added the Commission might discuss or
foresee any possible problems with having 27 acres of Hosp
Grove listed as a community park and 53 acres at the
opposite end in classification.
Karen Blumenshine, 2202 Highland, addressed the Commission
asking the right to put wording In to protect the grove.
This would guarantee the preservation of the nature of the
grove.
Commissioner Wright stated this Commission makes decision
based on current considerations. At the present time the
Commission is looking at an element adopted in 1982, and
through all input they are encouraging the update of that
element. It Is the intent of the Commission to guarantee
the preservation of the Hosp Grove, and anything other
than that at the present time is premature. The
Commission is in total agreement as to how to classify and
use Hosp Grove. This Commission is a recommending body to
the City Counoj.1 and they will decide on development or
lack of development for Hosp Grove. Commissioner Morrison
added that as far as definitions, it is much safer to call
Hosp Grove open space. Special resource areas are for
recreational use. She felt more comfortable with an
open space designation, as that would keep Hosp Grove
safer.
Parks and Recreation Commission accepted the park
inventory report of the sub-committee and the
recommendations contained therein, including the
classification of Hosp Grove as Miscellaneous
Landscaped/Open Space.
Chairperson Donovan voted against the motion, stating she
did not like the classification of Hosp Grove In the Open
Space category and did not like what had been done with
the mini-parks.
Donovan
Dahlquist
Lawson
Morrison
Popovich
Wright
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COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Commissioner Dahlquist stated staff was extremely
efficeint and supportive and she expressed the sub-
committee's appreciation. The Commissioners complimented
the sub-committee on a job well done.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. Scribe Report
Attention was called to the Scribe Report, copy of which
was included in the packet. There was no response to the
Scribe Report.
Commissioner Dahlquist left the meeting at 6:25 p.m.
B. Revision of Ordinance Relating To Recreational Use of
Agua Hedionda Lagoon
Dave Bradstreet reported staff had looked at the Ordinance
and the sailboard request, and had requested to take the
items separately, with action on the Ordinance as reviewed
last month. This was merely a clean-up of the language in
the Ordinance and staff Is present to answer any
questions. Commissioner Lawson asked whether "no power
boat over 22 feet In length" applied to research vessels,
and Dave Bradstreet stated that would not include those
vessels. The location of the Launching ramp and the wake
made by boats of greater lengths was the reason for that
statement.
Staff explained that at the present time there is no
Intent to dredge the sandbar out of the lagoon. As far as
the "No Swimming", this is an active boating lagoon, and
not a swimming area. At this time there is no plan to
change that. If the lagoon becomes all passive or it was
large enough to accommodate swimming, It would be
considered. Also, the silty bottom Is not condusive for
swimming. In the Middle lagoon there is a wade-out area.
This Ordinance addresses only the inner lagoon.
Chairperson Donovan inquired whether the "hold harmless
agreement" is sufficient liability protection for the
City. Mr. Brldstreet stated there was not enough
liability Insurance in the world, but the City Attorney
does say this Is sufficient.
Parks and Recreation Commission accepted the report
regarding the proposed Ordinance changes for Agua Hedionda
Lagoon as presented by staff.
Donovan
Lawson
Morrison
Popovlch
Wright
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (continued)
3. Sallboard Study Report
Lynn Chase gave a complete detailed report on the board sail
study as contained in her report included in the packet.
Mrs. Chase gave the alternatives listed in that report and
referred to an aerial photograph of the Lagoon and a diagram
showing the alternatives listed in the packet. Overlays
were used to show the different alternatives proposed and
the impact on the lagoon. A trial period was recommended
from May 2b to October 1 1987 for Alternatives 1 through 4;
Alternate #5 was for no change.
Alternative 2 overlay was shown, and this alternative
would make the eastern one third of the lagoon into a
passive area. This would create a need to relocate the
Jet skiers. There would be some problems with this
alternative and some limitations. The number of Jet
skiers would have to be studied with ten skiers the
maximum at any one time.
In response to Commission question regarding the middle
lagoon, Dave Bradstreet stated there Is a sub-lease with
the Y.M.C.A. to conduct any activities in the middle
lagoon. There also would be an access problem for the
middle lagoon, as well as a public liability problem.
Lynn Chase added there is Insufficeint wind in the middle
lagoon for any sailing.
Chairperson Donovan opened this Item for public comment at
6:55 p.m.
3. Morgan Lester, stated he lived on the lagoon, and would
be In favor of Alternatives 1, 2 or 3 with Alternatives 2
or 3 being his choice.
Phil Laughlln, *513 Cove Drive, speaking for the Bristol
Cove Homeowners Association, stated the access to the
lagoon Is adjacent to his property, and he pointed this
out on the map. He stated this is private property and
people are parking there. All ten feet of the access Is
In th« driveway of his residence, which Is also the access
to the subterranean garages. Mr. Laughlin had photographs
showing where the people use the driveway access and even
use the Jacuzzi there. He felt the access should be on a
direct basis and further stated there is no exposed beach
at that point at high tide. The slime gets on the rocks
In that area and La very slippery. The Homeowners
Association has liability insurance and they are trying to
get a disclaimer. He felt the control of the access
should be by the City of Carlsbad and the liability should
be the responsibility of the City.
LeRoy Crannls, Lakeshore Gardens, addressed the Commission
stating he was a boardsailor and wanted board sailing to
be considered on weekends in order to enjoy the lagoon.
Chris Weaver, Teacher in Oceanside, stateds he was a
boardsailor, and It was important to keep the lagoon open
for sallboards and for those people to take their children
along to play on the beach. It would not be possible to
take the children to Mission Beach in San Diego, as they
would not be safe. The lagoon In Carlsbad is an idealspot for taking the entire family
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (continued)
31m Sharp, 4513 Cove Drive, a member of the Bristol Cove
Homeowners Association, agreed with the previous speakers
and added if there is any possible way to take access on
the east side of the marina that should be explored. He
said he did not enjoy looking at the trash and debris left
on the private property.
Henry Conreal, 975 Laguna, addressed the Commission
stating he was in the minority, being a fisherman. He
stated he likes to fish on the lagoon and he would like to
feel he was not being discriminated against as far as
being able to participate in his passive sport. He felt
no one should be excluded from using the lagoon and that
should be spelled out very clearly in the new regulations.
He added he would like a clear understanding of just what
he was able to do as to how far to cast, etc.
Patrick Toomey, President of the Board, Bristol Cove
Homeowners Association, addressed the Commission stating
as a Board they support the board sailors and everyone
else and believe the lagoon should be an available
resource for the residents of Carlsbad and should be
promoted as such. He added they were in favor of board
sailors, but they felt there should be restrooms, a
parking lot, showers, trash containers, with a start on
achieving all of these amenities.
Steve Lees, Teacher in Carlsbad, stated he appreciated the
public support, and added weekends and holidays are when
most people use the lagoon as they are employed during the
week. The 20 weekends they are unable to use the lagoon
represents 38% of the year. This is the period from May
to October when they have been banned from the lagoon
during weekends and holidays. He stated he liked
Alternative 2, with the passive use to be shared, and he
asked the Commission to consider that alternative. Last
weekend there were 14 board sailors and no more than four
or five Jet skiers.
Mr. Lees stated they have been recruiting new board sail
permit holders and this has been very successful. The
number of permits for board sailors has risen. He
reiterated his request to change the Ordinance to enable
board sailors to sail during the summer months.
Greg Rusing, Manager, Snug Harbor, stated their safety
record has been very good. There are more windsurfing
now, but not during the peak season yet, so he cannot
evaluate that at this time. The corridor proposed would
be a problem, In his opinion, as the Jet skiers go In and
out through that corridor. Also, the windsurfers go back
and forth, because more of them are beginners and cannot
stay in the corridor. Also, Bristol Cove boats would be
coming out in that area. He stated he was In favor of
Alternative 5, which would leave things Just as they are
at the present time.
Chairperson Donovan closed the public input portion at
7:14 p.m.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (continued)
In answer to Commission query regarding access on the
south part of the lagoon, Dave Bradstreet stated there Is
no parking on the south side and no access. As far as
east of Bristol Cove, on the north shore, Mr. Bradstreet
stated there Is no public access there. That Is something
that might be considered In the future.
Dave Bradstreet commented board sailing was invented in
America, and it has become very popular. He did not feel
the City had planned for all mixed uses in the lagoon,
that Is why there was a ten-foot wide easement for access.
There is no parking, no restrooms, and the thought was
that people would walk from their homes to the lagoon. He
stated if there is a trash problem, trash containers can
be put out. However, the board sailors will have to park
in the street. If the Commission wished to continue this
use, the Park Department can help out the residents around
the lagoon. People want to use the lagoon and it Is the
Parks and Recreation Department's Job to determine the
safest type of activity without trying to create unsafe
conditions. Dave asked the Commission whether they wanted
mixed uses. If not, there were other alternatives they
could consider.
Commissioner Morrison stated she felt the Commission
needed to focus on what had been presented here tonight.
Other changes or alternatives could be considered at a
later time, but tonight they needed to make a decision on
one of the five alternatives.
Commissioner Popovlch made a motion to accept Alternative
2, as outlined in the report. Commissioner Wright
seconded the motion. Commissioner Lawson stated his
concern regarding the take-off and drop-off situation for
skiers. He felt Alternative 3 was the same, but with a
better situation. He stated he would have difficulty in
supporting 12. Chairperson Donovan stated she could
support either Alternative 2 or 3.
Dave Bradstreet reminded the Commissioners the power
boaters will complain about not being able to take-off.
Commissioner Lawson commented Snug Harbor was oriented
towards water skiers. They launch their boats there and
pay their fee. They have the strongest support for having
their facility there and the use of that beach. He
reiterated his belief that Alternative 3 was the better
choice.
Parks and Recreation Commission adopted Alternative 2 for
Agua Hedionda Lagoon on a trial basis on
weekends/holidays, as follows:
May 2^ to October 1 designate the eastern one third of the
lagoon as "Passive Use only", for exclusive use by
sailboards, sailboats, row boats, canoes, kayaks and allow
fishing around the shore line;
3et skiers have exclusive use of Snug Harbor Marina, from
the sandbar, north to the 5 mile per hour buoys and
excluding a corridor for vessel launch and transit through
the eastern and western channels. The maximum number of
Jet skiers allowed in the Marina area at any one time
shall be Initially set at 10 during the trial period; Jet
skiers shall follow the counter clockwise traffic pattern;
the 3et Ski speed in the Marina area shaj^jje a maximum of
approximately 30 miles per hour.
Donovan
Lawson
Morrison
Popovich
Wright
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (continued)
All water skiing take-off/drop-off will occur sout i
sandbar and west of the Passive Use area.
Commissioner Lawson stated he favored Alternative !
than Alternative 2, and felt the take-off and drop-
not appropriate.
D. Installation of Lights at Holiday Park
Dave Bradstreet reported one of the Parks and Recr<
Commissioners and other citizens have requested lie
Holiday Park. The new parking lot will have light:
that will filter into the park. He felt that situ<
should be tested for a while before any decision i;
This request could be considered for the CIP next j
the Commission so desired.
Parks and Recreation Commission voted to test the i
lights installed in the parking area, before taking
further action on the request for additional lights
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Request from Resident to Address Beach Related
Keith Beverly reported Mrs. Vigil was not present,
requested staff make a presentation on the packet o
material she presented on beach related concerns.
Commissioner Wright stated he had a problem with th
item, inasmuch as he felt there was some other chan
handling this type of complaint rather than present
Item by item to the Commission. The Commission has
Items before it which do take considerable time, an
item was felt to be a staff Item.
Commissioner Wright stated he did not feel this ite
should have been placed on the agenda at all and he
like to have this item pulled from the agenda and s
a committee for consideration.
Commissioner Wright continued, stating If this Item
discussed, he "would abstain from the discussion.
Commissioner Morrison commented these questions shew
either answered by staff, or given to a sub-commltt
She felt this should be placed In staff's hands, an
anything they could not act on could go to a commit
resolution. Chairperson Donovan stated the Commlss
should be informed of complaints with a statement o
staff's action. Commissioner Lawson commented this
be summarized in a staff report and the Information
to the Commission before the meeting.
Chairperson Donovan opened the item for public comnt
7:3* p.m.
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NEW BUSINESS- (continued)
Mr. Copley. President of Beach Homeowners Association,
consistinq of 1^ members at the north end of Ocean Street.
addressed the Commission statina he did not know the
contents of Mrs. Vigil's letter, but there are some beach
related problems which need to be resolved. He stated he
would be happy to work with staff to get something done.
The regulations that do exist need to be enforced and
there are serious safety and liability issues that are
being ignored at the present time that were entitled to
serious consideration.
Commissioner Wright commented he was concerned about the
beach area, but was also concerned about what had been
presented and the manner and principle of the issue. He
felt it was not proper that any comment could come on to
the agenda and should not be done. He stated the
Commission was concerned about the beach, and this was not
meant to say the beach problems would go away. However,
the Parks and Recreation Commission cannot take a letter
such as this one and deal with It in a rational or
informed manner. A decision cannot be made on a letter
from a citizen and a packet of information. He stated his
main concern was that he wanted this type of complaint to
go through the proper channels and staff to handle this
before it comes before the Commission.
Parks and Recreation Commission removed the item
containing a reguest from Mrs. Vigil to address beach
related issues from the agenda, and returned it to staff.
Staff was instructed to handle this item In the proper
manner, with any Items not solved to be assigned to a sub-
committee.
B. Park and Recreation Facility Use Regulations
Dave Bradstreet stated Ken Price had updated these
regulations as contained in the packet. Commissioner
Popovich called attention to the revised Attachment B,
Items 1, 3 and 5, stating those three items should be
studied in order to make them consistent. Attention was
calle.d to page 26, where in Item No. <t the word should be
"cancel". Chairperson Donovan commented on page 30, the
charge for the facility does not mention per hour, and she
felt that should be noted.
tParks and Recreation Commission accepted the revision of
the Facility Use Regulation and Feasibility Schedule, as
presented, with the previous comments of Commissioners.
C. Public Attendance of Park and Recreation Sub-Committee
Meetings
Chairperson Donovan stated she thought the Brown Act
applied to Sub-Committee meetings and they must be open to
the public.
Donovan
Lawson
Morrison
Popovich
Wright
Donovan
Lawson
Morrison
Popovich
Wright
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
May 18, 1997 Page COMMISSIONERS
NEW BUSINESS: (continued)
During discussion, Commissioners stated they felt the Sub-
Committees were not Included under the Brown Act, and they
did not want public input. These committees are appointed
for a special task, and the Commission requested only the
Committee members' work submitted in their reports. These
are not permanent committees, and are formed as the need
arises and are kept to less than four Members in order to
be In compliance with the law.
Dave Bradstreet stated Assistant City Attorney Ron Ball
had stated there was no violation with the Sub-Committees
as long as they met with less than a quorum present. It
is up to each individual Commission as to whether or not
their committee meetings are closed.
Parks and Recreation Commission voted to have their Sub-
losebV to the public and to reserve
the right for public"Hftp<it at the time of the report to
the full Commission.
Chairperson Donovan voted in opposition, stating she
believed the public should be allowed to attend the
meetings of the Sub-Committees.
0. Stagecoach Park Dedication
Dave Bradstreet reported Ken Price has been working very
hard on the dedication of the park. He stated he wanted
all Commissioners to attend. There will be all types of
activity, Including a stagecoach ride for the
Commissioners. Mr. Bradstreet requested the Commissioners
be at the park at 1:30 p.m., as the dedication ceremony
starts at 2:00 p.m. Chairperson Donovan will represent
the Commission with a speech at the ceremony.
E. Volunteer Enlistment Program
Dave Bradstreet reported on the newly formed volunteer
enlistment program "Our Gang", and told of the advantages
of being a volunteer. He called attention to the coffee
mugs distributed to the Commissioners this evening.
COMMITTEE REPORTS;
A. "Parkland Assessment" (Lawson, Regan, Dahlquist)
This item was taken out of order. (See page 1)
DIRECTOR'S REPORT;
Dave Bradstreet had nothing to add to his monthly report
Included in the packet.
SCRIBE REPORT;
Commissioner Morrison read the scribe report.
Donovan
Lawson
Morrison
Popovich
Wright X-
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
May 18, 1987 Page 15 mCOMMISSIONERS Vfc-YlX
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS:
The Commission requested the next meeting be held at
Stagecoach Park, if possible.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Meeting of May 18, 1987, was
adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfuily submitted,
HARRIETT BABBITT
Minutes Clerk
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TITLE: AGUA HFDTONDA IA^OON /AHT i
BOARD SAIL REQUEST
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CITY ATTY
CITY MGR.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Consider a request on a trial basis, to allow board sailing on
Agua Hedionda Lagoon weekends and holidays from May 24 to October
1, 1987.
Direct staff to prepare appropriate ordinance documents.
ITEM EXPLANATION
Ordinance 11.24.032 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code states power
boats and jet skis have exclusive use of the inner lagoon weekends
and holidays from May 24 to October 1 between the hours of 9:00 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m. It additionally states that no person shall operate
a non power boat on the inner lagoon during any period of exclusive
power boat use.
Council action on July 5, 1983 directed staff to prepare documents
allowing sail boarding on week days only from May 24 to October 1
and any time from October 2 to May 23. This specific direction i-s
not reflected in the Municipal Code (Exhibit 1).
On April 20, 1987, requests to increase the opportunity for
board sail activity on AHL were directed to the Parks and
Recreation Commission. Staff was directed by the Commission
to investigate and develop alternatives to accommodate this
request.
At the May 18 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, staff
presented five (5) alternatives for review (Exhibit 2). After
considerable discussion and community input, the Commission
recommended alternative #2 by a vote of 3-2. Alternative #2 would
require an amendment to the municipal code.
Briefly summarized, alternative #2 would allow the following, on
a trial basis, May 24 to October 1, 1987 on weekends and holidays
only;
1. Designate the Eastern one-third of the lagoon as
"all passive' Inon-motorized vessels).
2. Jet skis would have exclusive use of Snug Harbor Marina,
excluding a vessel corridor for transit to the south
shore beach where all water ski take-off/drop-off will
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3. The maximum number of jet skis in the marina would be
limited to 10, with a maximum speed of 30 m.p.h.
On May 28, 1987 after reviewing the board sail request, previous
Council direction and staff alternatives, the Risk Manager has
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recommended that the current policy of prohibiting mixed use
activities on weekends and holidays be continued (Exhibit 3).
If the Councils intent is to continue to operate the Lagoon as
safely as possible and to mitigate mixed vessel use, during peak
use; then, based on the Risk Manager's review, staff recommends
that no cnange in the existing operation be made. Such action woul
deny board sail use of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon on weekends and
holidays only from May 24 to October 1.
FISCAL IMPACT
Fiscal impact is estimated with the 1986 Annual Permit Sales,
multiplied by the projected increase or decrease percentages.
Alternative #2: Net loss of $2,290 annually, a 75%
increase in permits for board sails may result, with
a 50% decrease in jet ski and 25% decrease in power
boat permits.
EXHIBITS
1. Board Sail Use, Agenda Bill #7439, July 5, 1983
and Minutes, Municipal Code #11.24.032
2. AHL proposed Alternative Report - May 20, 1987
3. Risk Manager's statement - May 28, 1987
4. Lagoon Accident Log - May 15, 1983 through Sept. 11, 1986
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council directs staff to Dreoa*-e the necessary documents tc a~enc
ordinance regarding Agua hedionda Lagoon.
For tne past several years board sail enthusiasts have requested to ^e fe
inner portion of Agua hedionda Lagoon for their fast-growing cass've 5^3v:
ssort.
The "arks u Recreation Corrmission aocointed a corrmittee to review and ?*:":•
the feasioility of incorporating this activity into tne alreaay exist'^c -:;
of the laaoon.
The Committee met with individuals that represent board sai"ers and 'i^r,~
fol1 owing:
1. Coard sailing is one of the fastest growing snorts in the -orld.
c. It is a relatively inexpensive and quiet activity.
3. They dc not cause pollutants.
4. Tney are more naneuverable than sail boats.
5. They have better visibility than sail boats.
6. Power boat usage is on a downward trend, as indicated ^e'lcx:
'..'eekday l-'eekend & Hoi iday
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1982
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4.1 avg.
3.7 avg.
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7. It provides additional funds for lagoon operation.
8. There are a ^number of public accesses available '?or launching,
i.e. Snug harbor, hoover Street extension, east and west sice
of Bristol Cove and future Rombotis access.
9. They require no trailer. This would reduce parking requirements
on the public streets.
EXHIBIT 1
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July 5, 1933 Pace 9 MEMBERS . \r
(70)22. £3 =7439 - SAIL SCARES INNER PCPTTCM 0? AGUA
HEDICNTA LAGOON.
Dave Sradstreet, Parks and Recreation Director, gave the
siaff report as contained in the Agenda Bill. He
pointed out two alternatives that were listed on wall
charts; Alternative one: May 24 to October 1, weekdays
only; October 2 to May 23, anytime. Alternative two:
October 2 to May 23, anytime; not allowed May 24 to
October 1 anytime.
Mr. Greg Rusing, 4215 Harrison Street, Manager of Snug
Harbor, addressed the Council, stating he was in favor
of the wind surfing and explained how this could be
controlled. He recommended this not be initiated
through this summer, but start in the fall. He further
stated he felt there would be no safety problem with
proper controls.
The Council discussed the difficulty in monitoring the
sail boarders as far as permits.
The Council directed staff to prepare documents to
implement Alternative #1, with the following
provisions:
May 24 - Octcber 1 - Weekdays only
October 2 - May 23 - AnytLre
B. Establish a yearly fee of S10.00 for Carlsbad
residents and $15.00 for non-residents.
C. That participants have proof of insurance of
$100,000.
D. They must have a window in their sail.
The Council agreed this program could start now and be
monitored to see how it is progressing ar.d if there are
any prob 1 errs.
Casler
Lewis
Kulchin
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Sections: (Continued)
11.24.025 Maximum boat speed limit.
11.24.030 Operation of boats at night.
11.24.031 Special use area—Middle Lagoon.
11.24.032 Special use area—Inner Lagoon.
11.24.035 Skiers — Ski boats.
11.24.040 Boat races and ski meets.
11.24.041 Excessive engine noise prohibited.
11.24.045 Boats to stay outside of buoys —Exceptions.
11.24.046 Boats prohibited on shore side of buoys--
Exceptions .
11,24.050 Throwing waste or refuse in water.
11.24.055 Aircraft.
11.24.060 Areas for swimming or wading.
11.24.065 City's liability—Use of areas at own risk.
11.24.070 Enforcement of article.
11.24.075 Swimming or boating when warning signals
have been placed.
11.24.080 Compliance with orders of lifeguards or
signs.
11.24.085 Rules of the road.
11.24.090 Constitutionality or invalidity.
II. SURFBOARDS
11.24.105 Purpose of article—Restriction of areas for
exclusive use of surfboards.
11.24.110 Hours surfboarding is prohibited.
11.24.115 Application of article to lifesaving devices
III. PARKS AND BEACHES
11.24.120 Parks—Scope.
11.24.125 Beaches —Scope.
11.24.130 Unlawful acts.
11.24.134 Glass containers on beach—Prohibited.
11.24.135 Public dances.
11.24.140 Violations—Seizure of property.
I. BOATS AND AIRCRAFT
11.24.005 Definitions. For the purpose of this chap-
ter the definition^ outlined in the State Harbors and Navi-
gation Code, Vehicle Code and California Administrative
Code shall apply. (Ord. 3118 (part), 1980: Ord. 3093
(part), 1972).
11.24.010 Application. The provisions of Sections
11.24.005 through 11.24.090 apply only to aquatic areas
owned in fee or leased to the city. (Ord. 3118 (part) ,
1980: Ord. 3093 (part), 1972).
209 (Carlsbad 3/83!
11.24.015 Mooring. No person shall moor a boat or ar.y
other object overnight except in mooring zones so declared
and at posted landing and take-off areas. (Ord. 3118 :oart ,
1930: Ord. 3093 (part), 1972).
11.24.020 Boat speed limits. No person shall operate
a boat at speeds in excess of five miles an hour in any
of the following situations:
(1) Within one hundred feet of any person who is en-
gaged in the act of bathing;
(2) Within two hundred feet of any swimming float,
diving platform, life line, dock, pier or landing float.
(Ord. 3118 (part), 1980: Ord. 3093 (part), 1972).
11.24.025 Maximum boat speed limit. No person shall
operate a boat at speeds in excess of forty-five miles per
hour except pursuant to a special operations permit issued
by the chief of police upon authorization of the city coun-
cil subject to such terms and conditions as the city council
deems necessary. (Ord. 3118 (part), 1980: Ord. 3093 (part),
1972).
11.24.030 Operation of boats at night. Between sunset;
and eight a.m. the following day, no person shall operate
a boat towing any kind of aquaplane; no person shall operate
a boat at speeds in excess of five miles an hour. (Ord. 3113
I (part), 1980).
11.24.031 Special use area—Middle Lagoon. The Middle
Lagoon, including the water area between Interstate 5 and
the railroad tracks, is declared to be a special area. No
person shall operate a power boat or jet skis or similar
device at any time on the Middle Lagoon. (Ord. 3118 (part),
1980).
11.24.032 Special use area—Inner Lagoon. The Inner
Lagoon, including all water areas east of Interstate 5 is
declared to be a special use area which shall be subject
to the following regulations:
(1) Jet skis or similar devices shall be limited to
use in Snug Harbor on weekends and holidays, at all other
times use will be limited to the eastern section of the Inner
Lagoon which is mafked by buoys. Jet skis must follow the
traffic pattern when traveling to and from this designated
area.
(2) Power boat use will be limited to five miles per
hour in Snug Harbor on weekends and holidays only. A boat
lane along the eastern shore of Snug Harbor shall be used
for power boat entry and exit into the Inner Lagoon during
the five-miles-per-hour restriction in Snug Harbor. Power
210 (Carlsbad 12/83,'
beats and jet skis have exclusive use of the Inner Larccr.
weekends and holidays from May 24th to October 1st between
the hours of nine a.m. to three p.m.
;3) No person shall operate a non-power boat, ir.eludi.-.r
but not limited to sail boats, row boats, board sails or cances
en the Inner Lagoon during any period of exclusive power beat
use.
(4) The maximum number of boats allowed on the Inner
Lagoon at any one time shall be eighty.
(5) No person shall operate a parakayak or similar device
at any time on the Inner Lagoon.
(6) No person shall operate a power boat, sail beat,
board sail, or jet ski on the Inner Lagoon without a city
permit and beat decal issued by the parks and recreation
department or their designated representatives. The follow-
ing requirements must be met to obtain a permit:
(A) The power boat, sail boat, board sail, or jet
ski must have a state approved currently valid registration;
(B) The power boat, sail boat, board sail, or jet
ski owner must sign a hold harmless agreement provided by
the city;
(C) The power boat must be properly muffled in accord-
ance with the Harbors and Navigation Code;
(D) A permit fee must be paid.
Carlsbad Resident Nonresident
Annual permit* $20$30
Weekly permit 10 15
Daily permit 5 7
Board Sail: Annual permit* 10 15
Daily permit 2 3
*Annual permits are effective from January 1st
to December 31st each year.
(E) A board sail must be equipped with a windowed
sail.
(7) The city council may approve a special operations
permit to temporarily vary the requirements of this section,
subject to such terms and conditions as the city council
deems necessary. (Ord. 3161 §§1, 2, 3 and 4, 1983; Ord. 3153
§3, 1982; Ord. 3127 §1, 1981; Ord. 3118 (part), 1980).
11.24.035 Skiers—Ski boats. (a) Traffic Pattern.
Ski boats leaving and approaching the shore shall follow a
counterclockwise pattern and continue in a counterclockwise
pattern. No ski boat shall leave the shore entering the ski
course at more than a forty-five-degree angle and must give
right-of-way to any ski boats approaching from the left.
(b) Procedure for Dropping Skiers. When returning
skiers to the beach, the tow boat must continue in a straight
211 (Carlsbad 12/83;
June 5, 1987
TO: DAVID BRADSTREET, PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
FROM: KEITH BEVERLY, MANAGEMENT ANALYSE
BOARD SAIL REQUEST ALTERNATIVES
BACKGROUND
Staff has investigated and prepared five (5) alternative uses
to accommodate the board sail request made to the Parks and
Recreation Commission on April 20, 1987.
DISCUSSION
Included in this report are: (1) The existing lagoon use ordinance,
(2) A description of 5 staff use alternatives, (3) Fiscal impacts
and, (4) Graphic descriptions to further define the overall operation
of those alternatives.
It is most important to realize that the current lagoon operation
varies from the existing ordinance due to an administrative decision
at the departmental level to ensure the safety of the participants.
Equally important in terms of interpreting this report is to realize
that each alternative use, as presented, applies only to the months
when recreational use of the lagoon is at its peak. The specific
application of these alternatives refer to the period from May 24 -
October 1 on weekends and holidays only, on a trial basis.
0 EXISTING ORDINANCE
Board Sail area - From May 24 - October 1 board sail may occur
weekdays anywhere, anytime. On weekends and holidays from 8-9 a.m.
and after 3:00 p.m. use can occur anywhere.
Jet Ski area - Jet skiing occurs on the eastern one-third of the
lagoon on weekdays only. On weekends and holidays jet ski use
is restricted to Snug Harbor Marina.
Ski Boats - No ski take-off/drop-off in marina on weekends and
holidays. Skiing occurs in center of lagoon. During weekdays
ski take-off/drop-off can occur in the marina.
0 EXISTING OPERATION/PROCEDURE (Alternative #5)
Board Sail area - From May 24 - October 1 board sail may occur
weekdays only at anytime, anyplace. No weekend or holiday use.
From October 2 - May 23 board sail may occur anyplace, at anytime.
" Jet Ski area - Jet ski is restricted to the eastern one-third of
the lagoon on weekdays and weekends year-round.
EXHIBIT 2
David Bradstreet
June 5, 1987
Page Two
EXISTING OPERATION/PROCEDURE (Alt #5) (Cont.)
Ski Boats - Take-off/drop-off from marina, activity is concentrate,
to the center of the lagoon on both weekends and weekdays.
Fiscal Impact - Net revenue of $8,380 from 1986 permit sales.
0 PRC RECOMMENDATION (Alternative #2)
Board Sail area - Designate the eastern one-third of lagoon as
all passive on weekends and holidays only from May 24 - October I.
Jet Ski area - Restricted to Snug Harbor Marina on weekends and
holidays only from May 24 - October 1. Limit of 10 jet skis,
maximum 30 MPH. Weekday use would be at eastern one-third of
lagoon.
Ski Boats - On weekends and holidays only from May 24 - October 1
water ski take-off/drop-off from south beach with activity only in
center of lagoon. Transit corridor provided.
Fiscal Impact - Net loss of $2,290. 75% increase in board sail
permits, 50% decrease in jet ski and 25% increase in power boat
permits.
0 ALTERNATIVE #1
Board Sail area - Create a corridor for exclusive board sail
activity on weekends and holidays only from May 24 - October 1
after 3:00 p.m.
Jet Ski area - Restricted to the eastern one-third of lagoon.
Ski Boat - Take-off/drop-off may occur in Snug Harbor Marina,
activity is concentrated to center of lagoon.
Fiscal Impact - Net increase of $265. A 50% increase in board
sail permits may occur.
0 ALTERNATIVE #3 *
Board Sail area - Eastern one-third of lagoon would be designated
for board sail use on weekends and holidays only from May 24 -
October 1.
Jet Ski area - Jet ski activity would be located in a large
area inside the water ski traffic pattern with buoys separating
the two groups. Traffic pattern would only exist weekends and
holidays from May 24 - October 1.
David Bradstreet
June 5, 1987
Page Three
ALTERNATIVE a3 (Cont.)
Ski Boat area - Take-off/drop-off could occur at Snug Harbor
Marina with activity concentrating in the center of lagoon
outside and circulating around jet ski area.
Fiscal Impact - Net loss of $840. 75% increase in board sail
permits, 25% decrease in jet ski and 10% decrease in power boat
permits.
° ALTERNATIVE *4
Board Sail area - If lagoon is designated as all passive,
activity could occur anywhere on lagoon.
Jet Ski area - If area is designated as all power, jet ski
would be restricted to eastern one-third of lagoon.(Refer to
existing use).
Ski Boat area - If area is designated as all power, ski boats-
would take-off/drop-off from Snug Harbor Marina. Activity would
be concentrated at center of lagoon. (Refer to existing use).
Fiscal Impact - Net loss of $7,500 if all passive use is designated
Increased savings of $8,000 from elimination of enforcement
program if designated all passive from May 24 - October 1 on
weekends and holidays only.
SUMMARY/CONCLUSION
On May 28, 1987 the Risk Manager submitted a recommendation to our
department concerning the proposed alternative uses of the Agua
Hedionda Lagoon. After reviewing the board sail request, previous
Council direction and staff alternatives, the Risk Manager has
recommended to continue the present policy of prohibiting mixed use
activities on weekends and holidays only from May 24 to October 1.
If our department's intent is to continue to operate the Lagoon as ,
safely as possible and to mitigate mixed vessel use, during peak
use; then, based on the Risk Manager's review, staff recommends that
no change in the existing operation be made. Such action would deny
board sail use of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon on weekends and holidays
only from May 24 to October 1.
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TO: Director of Parks & Recreation
FROM: Risk Manager
ACTIVITIES ON ACUA HEDIONDA LAGOON
Based on the meeting which was held on 5/27/87, it is my understanding
that your current policy prohibits the mixed use of Agua Heuionda Lagoon,
for board sailing, power boating and jet ski ^activities, on weekends and
holidays between May 24th and October 1st of each year.
It is also my understanding that the Parks and Recreation Commission has
decided to recommend that the policy be changed and that the mixed use
activities be permitted.
After reviewing the facilities at the lagoon, the access areas and the lagoon
itself, it is my recommendation that your current policy of prohibiting mixed
use activities on weekends and holidays be continued.
The lagoon is simply to small to permit the safe operation of mixed use activities
during the time periods indicated. The liability exposure to the city would be
substantially increased because of the safety problems which would arise if
that policy were to be changed. We are already involved in litigation as the
result of an incident involving the mixed use of the lagoon. To increase
the possibility of additional incidents by changing your current policy would
be to assume additional risks unnecessarily.
If you require any additional information, please contact me.
Thank you.
GERMAN
Risk Manager
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EXHIBIT 3
DATE
LAGOON ACCIDENT LOG
NAME(S)TYPE OF INJURY
5/15/83
5/15/83
6/23/83
II 2/83
II 4/83
II 4/83
7/13/83
7/23/83
8/ 6/83
8/14/ 83
5/25/84
5/26/84
5/27/84
6/ 7/84
6/23/84
8/ 9/84
8/11/84
8/12/84
9/ 9/84
6/23/85
7/29/84
8/1/84
8/14/85
8/16/85
8/24/85
6/25/86
7/29/86
8/31/86
9/11/86
Greg Smith
Doug Bodenwiser
Leslie Knop
Justin Patterson
Richard Anderson
Don Lewis
Robert R. Saric
Boat Capsize
Ben & Chris Hunt
Craig Houser
Greg Nelson
Tom McKeehan
Allan Chan
Greg Taylor
Greg Recter
Jet skis collision
Thomas Trozera
Don Swayze
Richard Irwin
Scott Wothe
Mike Sandy
Lance Matlock
Justin Morino &
Gondava Hilz
Travis Spitzer
Susie Campsie
Laceration
Laceration
Laceration/ Abrasion
Possible Concussion
laceration
Burns
Laceration (Paramedics)
None
Dog Bites
Neck injury - Paralysis
Paramedics/Life Flight
Possible leg fracture
Possible finger fracture
Laceration
Blow to right foot
Laceration
None
Possible torn arm muscle
Laceration
Laceration
Dislocation of joint
Direct trauma
No injury (rescue)
Cut knee 1"
Cut lip
Wil Bowen Pulled Hamstring
Dennis Jurman None - Boat collision
Scott Moehn Hit head
(none on Fire Dept. report) Knee injury
Patrol not on duty
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EXHIBIT 4
June 8, 1987
TO: RAY PATCHETT, ACTING CITY MANAGER
VIA: DAVID BRADSTREET, PARKS AND RECREATION
FROM: KEITH BEVERLY, MANAGEMENT ANALSYT{$3
PROPOSED 1988 BOND ACT
I have obtained the following information regarding the proposed
1988 Bond Act from the San Diegans for Parks and Wildlife.
If this Bond Act should become a reality, the distribution of
funds allocated for San Diego are anticipated to be distributed
as follows:
1. $10 million to acquire acreage in the Tijuana River Valley
2. $10 million to acquire acreage in the San Dieguito River Valley
3. An additional $15-30 million is anticipated to be received
from a per capita basis for San Diego County. Funding will be.
allocated on a competitive basis for coastal projects and
preserving rare and threatened species habitat.
Again, the main emphasis of this Bond Act is to preserve parkland,
wildlife habitat and open space. I am not sure the timing of this
Bond Act would allow the purchase of Hosp Grove, since the City has
already acquired it. I would presume the City could conceivably
offer it for sale to secure perpetuity.
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TITLE: ENDORSEMENT OF A PROPOSED
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Conceptually endorse a proposed initiative to preserve open space
parkland and wildlife habitat.
ITEM EXPLANATION
The Planning and Conservation League is considering an initiative
which would place on the 1988 ballot a bond act to preserve parkland
wildlife habitat, and open space. The bond act would provide funds
for the acquisition of open space lands near urban areas, habitat
critical for the survival of endangered species, and key parcels
along the California coast.
Funding for the initiative and volunteer labor to gather signatures
would be provided by a wide variety of conservation organizations
whose goals are to preserve parkland and wildlife habitat. To
qualify for the June 1988 ballot, 550,000 signatures would have to
be gathered in a five month period in 1987.
San Diegans for Park and Wildlife is an organization formed to
help qualify this $500 million initiative bond act state wide and
to assist San Diego to qualify for its fair share of this money.
Although the initiative is not in its final form, the organization
is requesting local agencies to conceptually endorse the issue.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact from conceptually endorsing this proposed
initiative. Funding to preserve parkland, open space and/or
wildlife habitat may become available at a future date.
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RESOLUTION NO.
1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, CONCEPTUALLY ENDORSING
2 A PROPOSED INITIATIVE TO
PRESERVE PARKLAND, OPEN SPACE AND WILDLIFE
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WHEREAS, the Planning and Conservation League is considering
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an initiative which would place on the 1988 ballot a bond act
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to preserve parkland, wildlife habitat, and open space; and
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WHEREAS, San Diegans for Park and Wildlife, an organization
formed to help promote this initiative, has requested the Carlsbad
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City Council to conceptually endorse this initiative; and
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WHEREAS, the Carlsbad City Council considers this initiative
to be of benefit to the environment and quality of lives to the
citizens of Carlsbad and State of California,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of Carlsbad, California, does hereby conceptually endorse a
proposed initiative which would place on the 1988 ballot a bond
act to preserve parkland, wildlife habitat and open space.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
Carlsbad City Council held on the day of , 1987,
by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CLAUDE A. LEWIS, Mayor
ATTEST:
ALETHA RAUTENKRANZ, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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SAN DIEGANS FOR PARKS AND WILDLIFI
P.O. BOX 19553 • SAN DIEGO, CALIF. 92119
April 29, 1987
Dear Mayor Lewis,
Our open spaces, wetlands, river valleys, canyons, and wildlife
habitat, which make San Diego the special place it is, are
disappearing rapidly. You can join us now to protect and
preserve these unique resources.
San Diegans for Park and Wildlife was formed to help qualify a
$500 million initiative bond act for the June 1988 election.
This money will be used to acquire invaluable parklands, natural
habitat, coastal resources and other important open space areas
throughout California.
For San Diego to qualify for its fair share of this money ($500
million!), we need to raise money to collect 125,000 signatures.
This effort will require enormous energy and resources. As an
elected official, you know only too well the difficulties faced
in locating money to preserve our remaining open spaces.
Although this initiative is not in its final form, as chairman
and vice chairman we would like to request that you calendar
this measure for your City Council agenda so that it may be
conceptually endorsed.
We have enclosed a fact sheet for your information that explains
the bond initiative itself and answers some frequently asked
questions.
Please feel free to contact either of us for more information or
assistance.
Chairman
(292-9004)
BUCK BENNETT
Vice Chairman
(451-6300)
OPEN SPA CE MVST BE A •OW-OR LOST FOREVER
THE PLANNING AND
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SUMMARY
afcu.*T°8lI"J'A«"c The Planning and Conservation League is considering
«T»0clo«f.«r10« an initiative which would place on the 1988 ballot a
.iioCL»« bond act to preserve parkland, wildlife habitat, and open
'*/£%£"**"*"" space. The bond act would provide funds for the
acquisition of open space lands near urban areas,
habitat critical for the survival of endangered species,
and key parcels along the California coast.
Although no bond act has ever been placed on the
ballot through the initiative process, California voters
have approved a series of land acquisition bond acts
beginning in the 1920's, and recently have passed 28
bond acts in a row. Almost no bond act of this type has
ever failed.
The need to place a land conservation bond act on
the ballot by initiative arises due to the defeat in
1986 of three bond acts by the Legislature. Although
there was great legislative support for these measures,
all three failed due to partisan politics at the end of
the 1986 leg/islative session. It is unlikely that these
bond acts will be passed by the Legislature in 1987, due
to the tremendous competition by a wide variety of other
bond acts (schools, prisons, clean water, etc).
Funding for the initiative and volunteer labor to
gather signatures would be provided by a wide variety of
conservation organizations whose goals are to preserve
parkland and wildlife habitat. The estimated budget for
the initiative is $500,000. This includes the signature
gathering phase and the election phase.
The present estimate for the size of the bond act is
$485,000,000, although the final amount will be
determined by a steering committee of those groups who
participate in the initiative process. To qualify for
the June, 1988 ballot 550,000 signatures would have to
be gathered in a five month period in 1987.
For more information contact Jerry Meral or Esther
Feldman at 916-444-8726.
RECEIVED -
LA COSTA YOUTH ORGANIZATION
June 5, 1987
Mr. Dave Bradstreet
Parks & Recreation Dept.
1200 Elm Street
Carlsbad, CA 92008
RE: Park Commission ' s Meeting
CADENCIA FIELD
Dear Mr. Bradstreet:
Pursuant to your request, please schedule LA COSTA YOUTH
ORGANIZATION on the June 15th Park Commission's agenda.
As discussed LCYO will be seeking a resolution to the
Cadencia Field situation.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
LA COSTA YOUTH ORGANIZATION
Richard F. Martin
President
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P.O. BOX 9000 • CarlSDad, CA 92008 ATTACHMENT D
LA COSTA YOUTH ORGANIZATION
DATE: June 10, 1987
TO: Parks Commission
FROM: LA COSTA YOUTH ORGANIZATION
RE: Cadencia Field
La Costa Youth Organization hereinafter referred to as LCYO, represented approximately
536 Carlsbad children in organized Baseball/Softball in 1986. In 1987, LCYO increased
it's membership by approximately 23% to 660 children and increased the number of teams
from 40 to 49. It is anticipated, based on the population growth in our area and our
waiting list, that LCYO will increase by approximately 15% in 1988 and represent 750
children on 56 teams. This growth has centered in the younger age groups (5-8) and is
anticipated to continue.
During this period of growth, LCYO has used the following fields for it's play:
LEVANTE Seniors/ Minors, Majors (1 field available)
LA COSTA MEADOWS Majors, Minors, Seniors, Juniors, T-Ball (2 skinned
fields, 1 grass)
CADENCIA Pee Wees (ages 5-8), (1 field)
ALGA (St. Elizabeth) Caps, T-Ball (2 fields)
Due to the number of teams and shortage of fields, LCYO was forced to use Alga although
it is extremely hazardous not only due to the condition of the fields but also because
the fields are close enough to allow one team to hit into the other's game. Although
LCYO leases this field from St. Elizabeth's church, it is hoped that it will not be
forced to use this field again due to the reasons mentioned above.
Prior to the season, teams were only allowed an average of 1 hour and twenty minutes of
practice time due to field shortcfcjes. However, once league play started, no practice
fields could be allocated for practice due to usage. Numerous complaints regarding
lack of practice time were lodged by disgruntled parents which resulted in confronta-
tions with other leagues on fields in surrounding cities.
The Cadencia field has only been used by Pee Wee Girls (5-8 years old) three (3) nights
a week and Saturday from 9 AM to 1:30 PM. Use of this field only takes place from
mid-March through mid-June and does not present the problems described by the homeowners
regarding traffic congestion and noise. (We no longer offer soccer as a result of the
initial confrontation and lack of playing fields.)
Therefore, LCYO respectively requests that due to a shortage of adequate fields, the
current and anticipated furture for additional facilities and the desire to provide a
quality and safe program for our youth, that Cadencia field Continue to be utilized for
our young as an active park.
P.O. BOX 9000 • Carlsbad, CA 92008
June 10, 1987
TO: DAVID BRADSTREET, PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
FROM: KEITH BEVERLY, MANAGEMENT ANALYST
PARKS AND RECREATION MONTHLY REPORT FOR MAY
ADMINISTRATION;
The long awaited Stagecoach Park dedication ceremonies became a
reality during the month of May. The days activities were enjoyed
by a crowd well in excess of 2,000. Our congratulations and
appreciation are extended to everyone that helped make Stagecoach
Park and the dedication ceremonies a success.
The Parks inventory as formulated by a Commission Subcommittee and
Staff has been endorsed by the Parks and Recreation Commission.
The inventory, as prepared, will be presented to the City Council
for review shortly. The inventory will be used as a foundation
to revise the Parks and Recreation Element to the general plan.
Park and Recreation administration will continue operations from
their present location rather than relocate to 405 Oak St. Current
plans are for the school districts facility maintenance operation
division to relocate to that address. Plans to remodel the
Administration Office in order to accommodate our needs for the
next two years are currently underway.
PARKS AND TREE MAINTENANCE:
Landscape and irrigation renovation associated with the Eureka
Street improvements adjacent to Holiday Park are being coordinated
by the Parks Division.
The landscape, turf, subterranean irrigation and textured river
wash-rock installation at Car Country medians has been completed.
A $500 donation from Re-Cycal has been received again this year
by the Parks and Recreation Department. The donation will provide
parttime salaries to maintain the refuse along Carlsbad beaches
during the summer months.
RECREATION;
Daytripper excursions included a trip to the Hotel Del Coronado
for a Mother's Day Brunch. 38 people enjoyed a delicious brunch
while special corsages were given to all mothers - what a gal "MOMl"
Also 20 people enjoyed the sites of Yosemite on another daytripper
jaunt during May.
June 10, 1987
David Bradstreet
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A number of special events were held last month; - a Men's "B"
Rated Volleyball Tournament with 63 teams and over 200 spectators
and a Junior Singles Round Robin Tennis Tournament with 89 children
participating.
The Youth Track Program culminated with 50 youngsters traveling to
San Diego to compete in the countrywide meet on May 9th. Many of
these individuals qualified to continue on to the Southern California
championships over the Memorial Day weekend in Orange County.
The Recreation Department hosted "The Children's Dance Workshop
Recital" on May 27 and 29, 1987. 170 participants performed
dances to the theme of "Dancin1 Across the USA "87" at the Carlsbad
Community Cultural Arts Center.
Volunteers are needed for the Carlsbad Triathlon, Sunday, July 12th.
Contact Sara Drapkin at 434-2856 for further information.
AQUATICS;
Attendance at the Swim Complex during May was 5>356 and generated
$17,832 in revenues. A private party was held for 150 Valley Jr.
High School honor role students to congratulate; them for their _
hard work.
The City and School District has reached an agreement to increase
the hours of use of the Swim Complex by the High School for their
competitive water polo and swim programs.
SENIOR CITIZENS;
The Architect Selection Committee for the Seniot Citizens Center/
School District Administrative Office Project will be meeting
June 11, 1987 to identify six (6) to eight (8) architectural firms
to continue in the process. Thirty (30) requests for proposal were
solicited.
The Oceanside-Carlsbad Soroptimist International donated $500 to
the Senior Program to assist with the costs of sandwiches for the
Home Delivered Meals participants.
BUILDING MAINTENANCE;
Staff has been busy preparing Stagecoach Community Center Gymnasium
for both the dedication ceremonies and the daily operation. The
moving of City Administration offices at the newly remodeled City
Hall has been completed.
Interviews for the permanent appointment of Building Maintenance
Carpenter will be held shortly.
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c: Ray Patchett, Acting City Manager