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MEETING OF:
DATE OF MEETING:
TIME OF MEETING:
PLACE OF MEETING!
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
February 22, 1988
5:00 p.m.
Public Safety & Service Center
COMMISSIONERS
1. CALL TO ORDER;
Chairperson Donovan called the Meeting to order at
5:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present - Commissioners Castner, Dahlquist.
Donovan, Lawson, Morrison, Popovich and Welshons
Staff Present:
Dave Bradstreet, Director, Parks & Recreation
Keith Beverly, Management Analyst
3. PUBLIC OPEN FORUM:
There were no requests to speak on a non-agenda
item.
<,. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 18,
1988 were approved as written.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
The Agenda was approved as presented.
6. APPOINT SCRIBE:
Commissioner Dahlquist was appointed Scribe for
this Meeting.
ITEMS 9A & B WERE REQUESTED TO BE TAKEN OUT OF
ORDER
9. SEW BUSINESS (A & B):
A. SUPPLEMENT TO THE 1982 PARKS AGREEMENT WITH LA
COSTA RANCH COMPANY Phil Carter of the City
Manager's Office discussed the supplement to the
existing Parks Agreement for the Southeast
Quadrant which was prepared in order to secure
park requirements and maintain consistency with
the Growth Management Program. Mr. Carter said
that the Growth Management Program is working well
and discussed the La Costa Ranch Company and the
upgrades needed in zones 11 and 12. He then .
answered questions from the Commission members.
The motion to adopt the 1988 supplement to update
the Parks regulations be adopted as prepared by
staff. The motion passed unanimously with one
abstention.
Donovan
Popovich
Dahlquist
Morrison
Lawson
Welshons
Castner
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February 22, 1988 COMMISSIONERS
B. STAGECOACH PARK PLAYGROUND STRUCTURE
Cultural Arts Manager, Connie Beardsley. discussed
the proposed sculpture to be commissioned for the
playground at Stagecoach Park. She reported that
250 request for proposals have been sent out to
artists. There will be three finalists. The
proposals are due on April 8 and the jury will
carry out the selection process on April 18. She
invited Commission members to attend the selection
if they so desire.
Mrs. Beardsley reported that an artist will be
selected for the artwork for the Senior Citizen
Center. Although no medium has been selected,
the artwork will be intergenerational.
Commissioner Castner commented that since school
children will not be occupying the building he did
not see a need for intergenerational artwork. He
would like to attend a meeting of the Cultural
Arts meeting to present his input on this
subject.
Mrs. Beardsley stated that the artwork selected
for the Calavera Hills School will have historical
representation.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. SCRIBE REPORT:
B. PUBLIC ACCESS/AGUA HEDIONDA LAGOON
Lynn Chase, Recreation Superintendent, reported
that Hoover Street is now open and access to the
water using Hoover Street is not anticipated to be
a problem. The contractor is finishing work and
the improvements have not yet been accepted by the
city. Public access signs will be installed by
April 1. The parking usage will be observed
before definite parking regulations are posted.
Public access to the water for passive vessels in
the lagoon will be by foot. Iceplant growing on
the walkway cannot be removed and must be walked
through. Cove Drive has been closed and cannot be
used as a public access to the lagoon. It is
intended as a viewing access rather than an access
to the water since rock cannot be removed. Safety
rails will be upgraded and a barrier will be
installed.
Various comments were made by the Commissioners
and the question of providing access through
privately owned land immediately adjacent to the
Cove Drive access were raised. Dave Bradstreet
commented that the Planning Department might
provide possible solutions towards providing
addition access at this site. Commissioner
Donovan requested that this topic be added to the
next Agenda.
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February 22, 1988 COMMISSIONERS
Lynn Chase reported that improvements to Park
Drive are being made by the Panonia developer who
is working with the Planning Department on the
project. The Coastal Commission is concerned
about native plant material and has requested that
a fence be installed to keep the public off. A 90
day extension has been requested by the Planning
Department from the Coastal Commission for the
City's application for improvements to the Park
Drive site.
Commissioner Dahlquist requested a sign be
installed identifying the area as a public access
to the lagoon. Dave Bradstreet said that the area
is not ready to be used as a public assess until
the developer finishes his work and this is a high
priority item. Commissioner Dahlquist stated that
this matter should be handled expeditiously and
requested immediate action on completion of the
project.
C. LEVANTE OPEN SPACE LOT:
Keith Beverly discussed efforts to sell the
Levante open space lot. He reported that the
matter has been turned over to the Property
Management Division. A quit-claim deed to the
original owners would alleviate the problem. The
matter could then be brought before the City
Council and a public hearing would be required or
it is currently being reviewed by the City
Attorney's office. When all conditions are met
the property can be put up for sale. The previous
City Council directed
the Parks and Recreation Department to sell, trade
or exchange the property which is unusable.
D. LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH USER GROUPS FOR CITY-
OWNED FACILITIES
Lease agreements with groups using city-owned
facilities were reviewed by the Commission.
Discussion ensued regarding liability requirements
and documents needed to show non-profit status.
These requirements have been met by the groups
involved. The lease agreements are for the
Carlsbad Little League, Bobby Sox, Carlsbad Boys
and Girls Club, La Costa Youth Organization and
Leucadia Soccer Club. Commissioner Dahlquist moved
the Commission accept the user groups' agreements.
The motion was unanimously accepted. Commissioner
Welshon asked Lynn Chase to. inform the Commission
when groups such as the U.S. Women's Volleyball
Team were using the City facilities.
Commissioner Lawson requested a five minute break
due to the lengthy agenda.
The meeting readjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Donovan
Popovich
Dahlquist
Morrison
Lawson
Welshons
Castner
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February 22, 1988 COMMISSIONERS
E. TIME LOCK GATES/LACUNA RIVIERA REST ROOMS
Doug Duncanson, Parks Superintendent reported that
requests for bids for hardware for the gates were
sent to seven companies but only one company
responded. The bid received was much higher than
anticipated and he suggested that the rest rooms
continue to be monitored in order to control
vandalism and keep transients from sleeping in the
facilities. Much discussion followed regarding
the best way to alleviate the problem.
Commissioner Donovan commented that the issue is
the protection of the facilities and the citizens
and needs to be handled soon. Commissioner
Castner requested that the Kelly School
facilities be checked on Monday mornings, after
the weekend. Dave Bradstreet responded that these
facilities are cleaned on Mondays and Fridays and
during the week and no complaints have been
received on loiterers or vandals at the Kelly ^(\-
School site.
He stated that this is really a social issue and a
solution should be discussed with the police
department. After the suggestions of better
lighting of the rest room facilities, inside and
out, monitoring at random times, spending the
higher amount on time lock hardware, posting of
signs and police involvement were discussed
Commissioner Donovan called for a general
consensus fron the Commissioners on how to deal
with the problem. It was agreed that in order to
provide tiM for the solicitation of additional
bids, the staff will check the rest room
facilities at random times, no loitering signs
will be posted and the rest rooms will be locked
at 10:00 with a sign being posted to this effect.
The lights will be left on all night.
F. SELECTION OF SITES FOR 1988 COMMISSION
MEETINGS
Commissioner Donovan requested input regarding the
site for future meetings of the 1988 commission.
Brief comments were heard and a motion was made
that all future Parks and Recreation Commission
meetings will be held at City Hall unless other
meeting sites were deemed appropriate to be held
elsewhere depending on subject matter.
G. SAMMIS/ALTA MIRA PARK SITE
Dave Bradstreet reported on the progress of the
park land acquisition efforts in the Southwest
Quadrant. He stated that all departments are
working on this project and work is being done on
a daily basis. He said that letters of credit
from Sammis will be at appraised value of land and
that once the appraisal has been received an offer
will be made to the property owner. Commissioner
Lawson inquired whether the end result can be
accomplished without using the Sammis group. Dave
Bradstreet responded that there are other
developers interested in the project as well.
Project will be completed as soon as possible and
the Commission will be kept informed regardingprogress.
Donovan
Popovich
Dahlquist
Morrison
Lawson
Welshons
Castner
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February 22, 1988 COMMISSIONERS
9. NEW BUSINESS
C. FUTURE USE OF HARDING STREET SENIOR CITIZEN
FACILITY
Commissioner Castner stated that Mayor Lewis had
asked to have this topic discussed. A brief
discussion followed regarding occupancy.of the
Harding Street Senior Citizen facility after the
Senior Citizens move to their new building. It was
moved that the Parks and Recreation fully occupy
the facility when it becomes available. The
motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
D. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION TEAM BUILDING
DISCUSSION
Commissioner Lawson discussed his proposal to hold
a team building session to be attended by members
of the Commission and the staff. Commissioner
Donovan noted that she felt the last retreat
accomplished a lot but felt that the facilitator
did not contribute. Commissioner Morrison stated
that it is important that all members of the
Commission be in attendance and the public should
be informed since this would be an open meeting.
It was decided that Saturday was the best day of
the week to hold the retreat and that it should be
held on the first available Saturday that all
could attend. The Commissioners will advise Keith
Beverly of their Saturday availability for the
next 60 days. Staff will make inquiries regarding
another facilitator.
E. 1988 ELECTION OF PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION OFFICERS
Election of Officers was held with the following
results: Commissioner Lawson, Chairman,
Commissioner Morrison, Vice Chairman. The motion
to hold future elections at the December
Commissioners meetings was seconded and carried
unanimously.
F. 1987 CALIFORNIA PARK AND RECREATION SOCIETY
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AWARDS
It was announced that Stagecoach Park has received
a commendation in the Community Park category by
the C.P.R.S. Environmental Planning Committee.
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Parks and Recreation Element Revision
Subcommittee Discussion of Public Input at
Committee Level.
Donovan
Popovich
Dahlquist
Morrison
Lawson
Welshons
Castner
Donovan
Popovich
Dahlquist
Morrison
Lawson
Welshons
Castner
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February 22, 1988 COMMISSIONERS
Dave Bradstreet suggested Chat the Committee,
consisting of Commissioners Lawson, Popovich and
Welshons hold their first meeting on March 3, 1988
at 3:00 p.m. with every Thursday thereafter being
the regular meeting day. Commissioner Lawson
suggested input from other Commission members.
B. Carrillo Ranch
Dave Bradstreet reported that Mrs. Daugherty has
requested a postponement of this discussion until
the March 21 meeting.
11. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
There were no questions concerning the report.
12. AGENDA ITEMS FOR MARCH 21, 1988
Review issue of time lock gates at Laguna Riviera
Rest rooms Historical Commission request for sign
at Tootsie-K Ranch to be to moved to one of city's
parks.
Commissioner Dahlquist requested that the agenda
be shortened for future meetings.
SCRIBE REPORT
Commissioner Dahlquist gave the Scribe Report.
ADJOURNMENT
By proper action, the Meeting of February 22, 1988
was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kay Robinson, Minutes Clerk
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PARK S RECREATION COMMISSION. - AGENDA BILL
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Commission accept donation from qapitol jgank of Carlsbad and
Economy Inns of America. Recommend acceptance by City Council.
ITEM EXPLANATION
The Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Department has received a
donation of nine hundred dollars ($900) from Capitol Bank of
Carlsbad and Economy Inns of America. The donation has been
offered to help offset the cost of providing the annual Carlsbad
Parks and Recreation Department Annual Easter Egg Hunts.
This year the events will be held at Stagecoach and Holiday
Community Parks on Saturday, April 2, 1988, at 9:00 a.m.
A Letter of Appreciation will be sent on behalf of the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
FISCAL IMPACT
Four hundred dollars ($ ) will be deposited into account *880-
519-9210-0000 (Parks an- :ecreation Sponsorships). Five hundred
dollars ($500) will be deposited into account *001-821-4132-2660
(Special Supplies).
EXHIBITS
1. S900 Donation Check
HERRICK COMMUNITY FUND
285 E. IMPERIAL HWY., STE. 201 714-680-3905
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ITEM EXPLANATION
At the January Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, it was
requested that the group proposing an arboretum in the
vicinity of the Carrillo Ranch present this issue to the Parks
and Recreation Commission.
Commissioner Popovich has been a representative at a joint
meeting between the Historic Preservation, Cultural Arts and
Parks Commission when the issue was initially presented.
Mrs. Catherine Daugherty^ and Dr. Andrew Wilson will present an
Arboretum Proposal which would encompass approximately ninety
(90) undeveloped acres adjoining the ten (10) acre Carrillo
Ranch Park. The development proposal suggests the formation
of a foundation to administer the arboretum and provide for
the maintenance, operation and liability concerns.
At the January Historic Preservation Commission, the concept
was presented and unanimously endorsed.
EXHIBITS
1. Carlsbad - Carrillo Arboretum Proposal
2. Carlsbad Journal Article - December 23,1987
Carlsbad-Carrillo Arboretum Proposal
We propose the establishment of an arboretum and bird sanctuary
to include the Carrillo Ranch Historical Site and surrounding area.
As was done so effectively for the Los Angeles State and County
Arboretum at Arcadiar the restored ranch buildings could provide a
central theme for the complex.
SITE LOCATION
The proposed location for the arboretum site is within the
cross-hatched area in the southeast quadrant of the City of Carlsbad
as shown in Figure 1. The major portion of the site is located in
Local Facilities Management Zone 18 (Figure 2), with a small segment
located in Zone 17 abutting an earthen dam at the lower end of the
stream bed. The total acreage is about 100 and parallels the stream
beds, including the microclimates, habitats and soil conditions
essential to the proposed uses. Except for the Ranch, this land is
undeveloped and zoned for open space, recreation/commercial and an
elementary school site. Relocation of the latter was recently
requested by the Carlsbad School District, as the site was unsuitable
for development. Land ownership - Owners have been contacted and
their input has been solicited. Thus far their response has been
positive.
SITE DESCRIPTION
) According to an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for
the site by RECON, this is a very valuable restricted riparian
community served by perennial streams. Such locations are rapidly
being eliminated in our City.
BENEFITS OF AN ARBORETUM TO CARLSBAD
1. Preserves the restricted riparian habitat for over
sixty (60) species of birds and numerous animals and
plants.
2. Provides an expanded funding base for the restoration
and preservation of the Carrillo Ranch as an
Historical Site.
3. Provides a desirable cultural, educational and
scientific addition to Carlsbad and the surrounding
region.
4. Promotes tourism and has wide appeal.
5. Creates a first-class community asset that will be
self-supporting through gate receipts,-grants,
donations, establishment of a foundation, etc.
Note: a complete financial analysis of the
proposal is now being prepared by the Committee.
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6. Ensures regional beautification with
subsequent property value enhancement.
7. Affords and protects a lasting legacy for future
generations and remains, for all time, a tribute
to those visionaries who contributed to its
development.
WHY THIS SITE MEETS CRITERIA FOR AN ARBORETUM
- Zoned correctly
- Undeveloped
- Favorable types of soil
- Perennial streams and wells
- Designated Historic Site
- Accessible
- Numerous species of trees, plants, birds and
other life
- Adequate, otherwise non-developable acreage
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Local group eyes Carrillo Ranch
for arboretum, bird sanctuary
By Terry Snoeyenbos
Staff Writer
A Carlsbad woman hopes to
make Carrillo Ranch part of an
arboretum and bird sanctuary
some day.
Catherine Daugherty, a resi-
dent of La Golondrina Street,
would like the city to lease or
acquire about 90 undeveloped
acres adjoining the 10.5-acre
Carrillo Ranch Park. According to
an environmental impact report
of the site prepared several yean
ago, the area is home to about 60
species of birds and 57 species of
trees and plants.
Daugherty said Monday that
her house overlooks the valley in
which Carrilio site. An arboretum
and bird sanctuary, she said,
"Seems juat right — it seems to fit
so nicely."
Many details of the proposal
will have to be worked out,
Daugherty said, such as a
complete analysis of the plants
there now, what others will be
needed, and whether the land can
be bought, leased or dedicated by
the property owners. It could be
years before the plan is realized.
Carrillo Ranch is a hard-to-find
city-owned property in the nor-
thern part of the southeast quad-
rant of the city. Crumbling adobe
structures there built in the 1930s
are to be stabilized next year with
the help of a $90,000 grant from
the state.
Though her Committee for the
See CARRILLO RANCH/Paga AS
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Conti. nued from page A1
Ca rlsbad Arboretum, formed this
si mmer, is still in its infancy, she
'.aid, "Everybody has been very
positive so far."
Owners of the property have
also seemed open to the idea,
Daugherty said.
Earnest Chew, former horticul-
turalist for the San Diego Zoo, has
agreed to be an adviser, Daugher-
ty said, and she counts Andrew
Wilson of the California Native
Plant Society among the commit-
tee's half-dozen members. Others
include Joan Kindle, planning
commissioner Kip McBane, and
Karen Messer of the Audobon
Society.
Daugherty and McBane point to
a county arboretum in Arcadia as
an example of how Carrillo and
adjoining property could be devel-
oped. That arboretum, covering
more than 100 acres, not only
serves as a park. McBane said, but
also serves as a research facility,
has several historic buildings, is
home to an arts group, and
presents horticulture classes for
children and adults.
Daugherty also proposes form-
ing a foundation that could take
the btirden of the arboretum's
operations costs off the shoulders
of the city.
The Carlsbad Historic Preser-
vation Commission unanimously
endorsed the concept of an arbore-
tum at its meeting last week. A
special Carrillo Ranch Committee
is to formally hear her proposal at
its Jan. 19 meeting.
The committee is composed of
Jim Popovich of the Parks and
Recreation Commission, John
Swenson and Roy Blackford of the
Historic Preservation Commis-
sion, and Patra Straub and Muriel
Roston of the Arts Commission.
Though development of Carrillo
as a park is now a low priority
with the city and unlikely to occur
before 1997, the Carrillo Ranch
Committee was formed to start
gathering ideas for the 10-acre
property, which was deeded to the
city in 1979. The ranch, once part
of the 1,000-acre home of actor Leo
Carrillo (Pancho of "Cisco Kid"
fame), was originally part of the
10.000-acre homestead of
Matthew Kelly.
Though representatives on the.
Carrillo committee have voiced
different priorities for the ranch,
at this point they are all consid-
ered compatible with one another
and with Daugherty's proposal:
The Historic Preservation
Commission wants to preserve the
historic aspects of the ranch: the
Arts Commission wants to devel-
op it for artistic and cultural usi
and the Parks and Recreatu
Commission has indicated
would like to privitize it as mui
as possible.
Development of Carrillo is t
hold, however, at least until s
adequate access road is built whe
surrounding property is deve
oped. Carrillo Way is proposed
be built at the northern border
the ranch to extend Poinsetti
Lane from Interstate 5 to Melros
Drive.
Catherine Dauifherty's hu:
band, William, wants the city i
delete Carrillo Way from its plar
and instead connect Camino Via
Roble in the Palomar Airpoi
industrial corridor to El Fuerl
Street in La Costa.
Daugherty said her an
William's proposals are no
related.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: No action needed; for information and file.
ITEM EXPLANATION; The Commission requested an update on the
status of each of the three public access sites at the Lagoon.
DISCUSSION:
1. Hoover Street Public Access: Status - OPEN
No change in the status since the February 10th update. The
access is open for public use; no further improvements are
needed by the City/Department except to post signs. Signs will
be installed approximately April 1st.
2. Cove Drive Public Access:Status - OPEN
The "closed" signs have been removed from the Cove Drive Public
Access; the existing metal and wood signs stating public access
remain in place. New signs will be ordered/installed by June 15th
that specify the launch of motorized and passive vessels from the
site is prohibited.
The Risk Manager was asked to respond with input as to the correct
location of the public access; he still feels the access should
be on the canal side, instead of the existing access site.
See EXHIBIT "1"
The Cove Point Homeowner's Association was sent a memorandum to
keep them apprised of the status. The Homeowner's Association
will be asked to eliminate the existing posts and rope and
pathway leading to the rocky area after the Department has the
Risk Manager's response. See EXHIBIT "2"
On March 1st the Planning Director sent a memorandum confirming
that Cove Drive Public Access is a pedestrian view point, not
intended to provide an access to the water. See EXHIBIT "3"
3. Park Drive Public Access:Status - UNIMPROVED/IN USE
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On March 3rd, the Planning Department submitted exhibits to the
Coastal Commission requesting approval "to allow the City to post
an existing legal public access that has already been granted to
the people of California". The exhibits showed the City would
post "No trespassing" signs adjacent to the Salicornia and
provided justifications why the public wouldn't bother the
plants. The Senior Planner said Mr. Birnbaum had verbally
responded and requested the City install fencing to protect the
Salicornia. A copy of the March 3rd request to the Coastal
Commission is attached.
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The Coastal Commission has scheduled this issue for hearing and
voting on Friday, March 25, 1988. Staff recommends approval
subject to installation of fencing. See EXHIBIT "5"
CONCLUSION: staff will provide further information on Park Drive
access at the April Parks and Recreation Commission meeting.
Exhibits:
1. Memo to Risk Manager from Rec. Supt., dated 2/24/1988
2. Memo to Cove Point Homeowners' Association from Rec. Supt.,
dated 2/24/88
3. Memo to Rec. Supt. from Planning Dir., dated 2/26/88
4. Letter to Coastal Commission from Sr. Planner, dated 3/3/88
5. Coastal Commission Notice of Public Hearing, rec'd 3/14/88
FEBRUARY 24, 1988
TO: BOB GERMAN, RISK MANAGER
FROM: LYNN CHASE, RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT
COVE DRIVE PUBLIC ACCESS
This memorandum is to update you on the actions and
recommendations regarding the Cove Drive Public Access which was
declared a "Moderate Hazard" in an inspection report; it is also
a request for follow-up response to the 11/10/88 memo.
Attached is a copy of the memorandum to the Director regarding
the status of the three public accesses at the Lagoon. It
includes input from the City Engineer recommending the access be
a pedestrian access, not an access to the water.
The Commission received the status report, and at the February
22nd Commission meeting, the question was asked when would we
get further input from the Risk Manager.
Please let me know if the public access should be on the "canal"
side as discussed, rather than the existing location.
If the access is through the condo's driveway, as presently
posted, we'd like to proceed with the City Engineer's
recommendation that the access become a pedestrian access, not a
direct access to the water.
As a "pedestrian access", I presume we can clear up the safety
inspection records and declare there is no longer a "Moderate
Hazard" with access across the rocks into the water.
The status of the Cove Drive Public Access and the other two
accesses will an agenda item for the March 21st Commission
Meeting.
Call me if you would like to go to the site sometime after
February 29th.
Attachment
c: Dave Bradstreet, Parks and Recreation Director
EXHIBIT 1
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FEBRUARY 24, 1988
TO: BILL LAUGHLIN, COVE POINT HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION
FROM: LYNN CHASE, RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT
COVE DRIVE PUBLIC ACCESS
This memorandum is intended to bring you up to date on the
actions we have recently taken regarding the "Public Access" at
Cove Drive, adjacent to your complex.
Enclosed you'll find a copy of the memorandum to the Parks and
Recreation Director as a status report on the three public
accesses at the Lagoon. As an attachment to that status report is
a memo from the City's Engineer recommending the Cove Drive
access be a "pedestrian access only". This item was presented to
the Parks and Recreation Commission at the February 22, 1988
meeting. They asked for a monthly update on the accesses.
On Tuesday, February 23, I asked the Planning Director, Planning
Management Analyst, and Community Development Director for input
on actions needed to change Cove Drive access to a "viewpoint"
and "pedestrian access" only. The Planning Director stated he
will send the Parks and Recreation Department a memo to clarify
that the intent of the Local Coastal Plan is to have Cove Drive
as a pedestrian access, not as an access to the water.
It is my intent to discuss the City Engineer's recommendation of
adding handrails at the site with him and then I will be in touch
with you and the Board of Directors prior to any action at the
Cove Drive Public Access.
Please call me at 434-2828 after Monday, February 29th
if you have questions.
c: Dave Bradstreet, Parks and Recreation Director
Michael Holzmiller, Planning Director
Lloyd Hubbs, City Engineer
cc: Lesley Leonhardt
Lindsay Mgmt. Services
EXHIBIT 2 22
FEBRUARY 26, 1988
TO: LYNN CHASE, RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT
FROM: Planning Director
COVE DRIVE PUBLIC ACCESS
As requested, I have reviewed the Agua Hedionda Land Use Plan
as it pertains to the Cove Drive public access point. It
appears that the purpose of this access point was to provide
an opportunity for pedestrians to view the lagoon and
eventually, to have it link-up with a trail system so that
the public can walk along the shoreline of the lagoon.
Attached are two exhibits from the Plan which support this
conclusion. The first is the "Pedestrian Access Plan"
(Exhibit J) which indicates how the access will eventually
tie-into a comprehensive trail system. The second is the
"Vista Points" Plan (Exhibit K) which shows the access as a
designated vista point.
MICHAEL J. HOLZMILLER
Planning Director
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CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92009-4859
PLANNING DEPARTMENT W^Hg^M (619)438-1161
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March 3, 1988
Adam Birnbaum
California Coastal Commission
San Diego District
1333 Camino Del Rio South
Suite 125
San Diego, California 92108
RE: APPLICATION NO. 6-87-494
PARK DRIVE PUBLIC ACCESS
Dear Adam:
Attached are two exhibits for the Park Drive Public
Access. As you are aware this site has already been
disturbed by the grading for the drainage facilities of the
Pannonia project. At the present time the City is only
proposing to install signs notifying the public that a public
access exists at this site. As shown by the exhibits "No
Trespassing" signs will be placed adjacent to the Salicornia.
At the present time it is possible for people to
utilize this access without impacting the Salicornia if they
walk straight down the easement onto the existing sand beach.
Staff believes the signs will be adequate to keep people out
of the Salicornia and on the sand. In addition, there is
very little reason for people to want to walk in the
Salicornia. The large growth of Salicornia to the east of
the easement is usually very wet and muddy. The small
isolated patch to the west of the easement is located in a
narrow steep sided gully.
This area 'is utilized almost exclusively by
windsurfers and other non-motorized vessels. On the whole
this group of lagoon users is significantly more ecologically
conscious than the average citizen. In addition, there is no
reason why a windsurfer would want to carry heavy windsurfing
equipment through a marshy area or a steep gulj.y when there
is a smooth sand beach to walk on.
At some future date when the adjacent properties
are developed a public cul-de-sac will be constructed along
the property line coming down from Park Drive to the lagoon.
EXHIBIT 4
2.4
Adam Birnbaum
March 3, 1988
Page 2
As a part of that project permanent access facilities will be
constructed. When these plans are eventually submitted they
will be presented to the Coastal Commission staff before they
are approved by the City.
Hopefully this letter and the attached exhibits
will clarify this matter and allow the City to post an
existing legal public access that has already been granted to
the people of California. If I can be of any further
assistance in this matter please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
CITY OF CARLSBAD
MICHAEL G. HOWES
Senior Planner
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RECE'V^D l"" ' •
CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION
SAN DIEGO COAST DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
1333 CAM1NO DEI RIO SOUTH. SUITE 123
SAN DIEGO. CA 92108-3320
(619) 297-9740
Date: Friday, March 25, 1988 A
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Place: Grosvenor Airport Inn ' MAR 1988
380_ South Airport Blvd. fUmtOKKn
South San Francisco, CA CARLSBAD
The proposed development described on Page 2 of this notice
is scheduled for a public hearing before the California
Coastal Commission at the time and date indicated above.
This item has been tentatively scheduled as follows:
f~] Administrative Permit
f~) Consent Calendar
Extension Request
f~] Adoption of Findings
|~| Request for Reconsideration
|~1 Material Amendment
Hearing and Voting on Regular Calendar Permit Applications - 6-87-494/AB
i~~l Continued Hearing and Voting on Regular Calendar Permit Applications
f~| Public Hearing on Regular Calendar Permit Applications
[~| Substantial Issue Determination and Hearing and Voting on
Appeals from Local Government Decisions
f~1 Continued Hearing and Voting on Appeals from Local Government Decisions
Other:
Information on Coastal Commission meeting procedures is enclosed
on Pages 3 and 4.. If, after reading this information and the project
information on Page 2, you have questions, please contact the Com-
mission's San Diego District Office at (619) 297-9740. The file on
this project is available for public review at the District Office
during regular business hours. The staff report will be mailed to
you upon request.
OVER 5/81
EXHIBIT 5
2-7
Application No.: 6-87-494
Applicant: City of Carlsbad
Description: Improvements to an existing 900 linear foot vertical access
easement consisting of minor grading and to Improve an existing
ten-foot-wide path from Park Drive to the north shore of Agua
Hedlonda Lagoon.
Site:
Zoning
Plan Designation PCRes. Medium High
West side of Park Drive between Marina and Neb Una Drives,
Carlsbad. San Diego County. APN 207-101-01
Coastal Commission Procedures for Permits and Appeals
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Because the State Coastal Commission now issues all coastal permits for areas without
LCPs, it has developed new, streamlined procedures for considering these permits. Appli-
cants should submit their permit applications at the appropriate office. Because
>gional commissions no longer exist, the state commission's workload has increased
tremendously. The following procedures are intended to speed up the process without
neglecting iinportant coastal issues.
IF YOU ARE AN APPLICANT; In most cases, your application will be reviewed by the district
staff and placed on the state commission agenda for the earliest possible meeting. Staff
will determine if the application can be put on either the consent or administrative
calendar or whether it must receive a full public hearing.
ADMINISTRATIVE CALENDAR! Administrative permits may be granted by the executive director
for projects which are minor new developments, additions to existing structures (not exceed
'ing $100,000. in cost)$ j single family residences, or multi-family projects of four
units or less. The Coastal Act requires that all. administrative permits be reported to
the Commission at its next meeting before they take effect. Administrative permits will
be reported on the administrative calendar. If four or more commissioners request that
an item be held for public hearing, the project will be removed from the administrative
calendar and scheduled for a public hearing and possible vote at the next regular com-
mission meeting. Conditions may be attached to an administrative permit. Applicants
and other interested parties may speak in opposition to the project or its conditions.
Testimony is limited to 3 minutes for each side.
CONSENT raT-EMPARi Projects considered by staff to be consistent with the Coastal Act
but which do not qualify for the administrative calendar -may be placed on the consent
calendar. Projects on the consent calendar will be approved by the commission with a
single vote for the entire calendar. If three or more commissioners wish to pull an item
off consent, that item will normally be rescheduled for a regular public hearing and
ssible vote at the next regular commission meeting. Conditions may be attached to
consent calendar permits. Applicants who accept these conditions need not speak.
Opponents should tell the commission why the project is inconsistent with the Coastal Act.
Three minutes will be allowed for each side to speak to the commission. If there are
several persons wishing to address an item, efforts should be made to consolidate pre-
sentations in order to stay within the time-limits. Interested persons should check with
the commission staff regarding subsequent hearings.
REGULAR CftTT;NDAR PERMIT APPLICATIONS; Projects potentially inconsistent with the Coastal
Act or which can be approved only with conditions for which there are no clear precedents
will be placed on the regular calendar and will be considered after a full public hearing.
Persons supporting or opposing the project should tell the commission why they think the
project is or is not consistent with the Act. Testimony must address coastal act
policies and environmental impacts of the project and should not be redundant. Each
side is allotted 10 minutes, with the applicant speaking first and then the opposition.
Spoken rebuttal is not allowed, but written rebuttal or other pertinent material may be
submitted to the staff following the hearing. Projects on the regular calendar will
normally be rescheduled for continued hearing and voting at the next regular commission
meeting.
On some projects, the staff may have enough information to make a preliminary recommen-
dation for approval after the public hearing has been held. In that case, the commission
may vote that day and not postpone the decision.
a staff recommendation is presented to the commission, both the applicant and
^ponents have five minutes each to comment on the recommendations. After the hearing
is closed, the commission will discuss the matter and vote.
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STATE Of CALIFORNIA—THE RESOURCES AGENCY GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN. Governor
CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION
-<N DIEGO COAST DISTRICT
-33 CAMINO DEI RIO SOUTH. SUITE 123
SAN DIEGO. CA 921063520
(6)9) 297-9740
Filed:
49th Day:
270th Day:
Staff:
Staff Report:
8/31/87 /^^^
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3/4/88
Hearing Date: 3/22-25/88
REGULAR CALENDAR
STAFF REPORT AND PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATION
Application No.: 6-87-494
Applicant: City of Carlsbad
Description: Improvements to an existing 900 linear foot vertical access
easement consisting of minor grading to improve an existing
ten-foot-wide path from Park Drive to the north shore of Agua
Hedionda Lagoon.
Zoning
Plan Designation
PC
Res. Medium High
Site:West side of Park Drive between Marina and Neblina Drives,
Carlsbad, San Diego County. APN 207-101-01
Substantive File Documents: Certified Carlsbad Local Coastal Program Agua
Hedionda segment Land Use Plan
STAFF NOTES:
Summary of Staff's Preliminary Recommendation:
Staff is recommending approval of the project subject to a condition which
requires the installation of fencing on both the sides of the accessway in
areas closest to the lagoon to protect adjacent areas of sensitive habitat.
PRELIMINARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION;
The staff recommends the Commission adopt the following resolution:
I. Approval with Conditions.
The Commission hereby grants a permit for the proposed development,
subject to the conditions below, on the grounds that the development will be
in conformity with the provisions of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act
of 1976, will not prejudice the ability of the local government having
jurisdiction over the area to prepare a Local Coastal Program conforming to
the provisions of Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act, and will not have any
significant adverse impacts on the environment within the meaning of the
California Environmental Quality Act.
6-87-494
Page 2
II. Standard Conditions.
See attached page.
III. Special Conditions.
The permit 1s subject to the following conditions:
1. Fencing. Prior to the Issuance of the coastal development permit, the
applicant shall submit a plan for placement of fencing along the east and west
sides of the southerly extent of the public accessway, between the accessway
and adjacent wetland habitat. The plans shall Indicate the type and height of
fence material proposed and shall Include an alignment 1n substantial
compliance with that shown on Exhibit #2. Said plans shall be subject to the
review and written approval of the Executive Director.
IV. Findings and Declarations.
1. Project Description. The Applicant proposes to Improve an existing
access.easement to Increase public access opportunities from Park Drive to the
north shore of Agua Hedlonda Lagoon 1n Carlsbad. Agua Hedlonda Lagoon 1n the
area of the project site Is a popular recreational area for sallboardlng, and
other active recreational uses. The approximately 900-foot long access
easement was granted to the State of California by the property owner, N1no
Ferraro as settlement of a claim of Public Trust and Implied dedication
between the property owner, Ferraro et al. and the State of California. The
(vertical access) easement covers the .easterly 25 feet of the property. An
associated lateral access easement was also dedicated .at the southern side of
the property along the beach at the lagoon's shore.
The vertical easement area 1s flat and has been disturbed by past grading
activities. However, the grade 1s very uneven with ruts and holes
throughout. The Improvement activity would consist of minor grading (less
than SO cubic yards) to level a ten-foot-wide pedestrian pathway from Park
Drive to the sandy beach along the lagoon. Also proposed 1s the posting of
signs, in addition to those which now exist, Indicating the existence and
alignment of the accessway.
2. Public Access/Sensitive Habitat. Coastal Act Section 30212 calls
for the provision of public access opportunities to and along the shoreline.
Pursuant to this and other Chapter 3 policies of the Act, the certified Agua
Hedlonda Land Use Plan contains a public access component. The access
component calls for the provision of a vertical pedestrian accessway to the
north shore of the lagoon at the location of the .proposed Improvements.
Coastal Act section 30231 calls for the preservation of sensitive wetland
habitat. Agua Hedlonda Lagoon 1s referenced 1n Coastal Act Section 30233 as
appropriate for public acquisition due to the biological productivity of ?
portions of the lagoon's wetlands. In the area where the access easement 1s
located, the lagoon was subject to past dredging activity related to the SDG&E
6-87-494
Page 3
Encina power plant and is popular for various active recreational uses. There
do remain, however, scattered areas along the lagoon shore where dredging has
not occurred and where sensitive wetland habitat remains. One such block of
wetland habitat exists on the L & R property, to the east of the area of the
access easement closest to the lagoon. This wetland area is separated from
the proposed path improvements by roughly 40 feet of uplands and a
five-foot-high earthen bertn. A chain link fence also separates the areas,
running down the property line towards the lagoon. The fence, however, does
not extend the full length of the accessway.
On the west side of the access easement, on the Ferraro property, the uplands
area subject to past grading (fill) activity extends further to the south
towards the beach. In the area just along the beach a small low-lying area
collects the drainage from the Ferraro site. Within this drainage draw,
several very small (2-foot by 2-foot square) isolated patches of the wetland
species known as salicornia exist, separated from any other wetland or marsh
areas of the lagoon.
The proposed improvements would involve no encroachment on or within 40 feet
of the wetlands on the eastern side of the accessway or within 25 feet of the
small patches of salicornia on the western side of the accessway. However,
the improvements will entice increased access in the general vicinity of the
sensitive habitat identified. To mitigate against the potential impacts of
foot traffic to and through the wetland species. Special Condition #1 has been
attached. The condition requires the applicant to submit a plan for the
placement of fencing along both the east and west sides of the accessway in
the vicinity of the sensitive habitat so as to channel users of the path to
the beach and away from the sensitive wetland areas. Due to the increase in
intensity of use expected with the improved accessway, the fencing will
provide an appropriate buffer between the path and sensitive habitat and will
be an improvement to current conditions which permit unrestricted access to
the wetland areas.
As conditioned, the project will provide habitat protection consistent with
Section 30231 of the Coastal Act. Consistent with Coastal Act Sections 30212
and 30214, the proposed improvements, and installation of fencing as required
under Special Condition #1, will provided increased public access
opportunities while also minimizing conflicts between public use of the access
easement and the rights of the owners of the adjacent properties.
3. Local Coastal Planning. Section 30604 (a) requires that a coastal
development permit shall be issued only if the Commission finds that the
permitted development will not prejudice the ability of the local government
to prepare a Local Coastal Program (LCP) in conformity with the provisions of
Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act.
The project, as conditioned, will be consistent with the certified Agua
Hedionda Land Use Plan in that 1t will provide increased public access
opportunities at this identified location on the north shore of the lagoon.
As conditioned, it will also be consistent with the public access, habitat
protection and all other Chapter 3 policies of the Coastal Act. Approval of
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the project should not prejudice the ability of the City of Carlsbad toprepare a fully certifiable LCP.
STANDARD CONDITIONS;
1. Notice of Receipt and Acknowledgement. The permit 1s not valid and
development shall not commence until a copy of the permit, signed by the
permittee or authorized agent, acknowledging receipt of the permit and
acceptance of the terms and conditions, 1s returned to the Commission
office.
2. Expiration. If development has not commenced, the permit will expire two
years from the date on which the Commission voted on the application.
Development shall be pursued 1n a diligent manner and completed In a
reasonable period of time. Application for extension of the permit must
be made prior to the expiration date.
3. Compliance. All development must occur 1n strict compliance with the
proposal as set forth below. Any deviation from the approved plans must
be reviewed and approved by the staff and may require Commission approval.
4. Interpretation. Any questions of Intent or Interpretation of any
condition will be resolved by the Executive Director or the Commission. ,-v
5- Inspections. The Commission staff shall be allowed to Inspect the site
and the development during construction, subject to 24-hour advance notice.
*• Assignment. The permit may be assigned to any qualified person, provided
assignee files with the Commission .an affidavit accepting all terms and
conditions of the permit.
7. Terms and Conditions Run with the Land. These terms and conditions shall
be perpetual, and It Is the Intention of the Commission and the permittee
to bind all future owners and possessors of the subject property to the
terms and conditions.
(7494R)
EXHIBIT NO."|
APPLICATION NO.
6-87-
Site Location
CUfomia Co.ntaf Commtaslon
Grade a 10 foot widewithin the easement. ,to be done by a 'fiobcaiand hand labor.
PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL
AR« 388-4
MTO 3-21-88
DEPT P & R
TITLE:
"TOOTSIE K RANCH" SIGN
DEPT. HD.
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CITY MGR.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve request from Historic Preservation Commission to
relocate "Tootsie K Ranch" Sign to Rotary Park subject to
approval of Risk Manager and Design Review Board.
ITEM EXPLANATION
The Historic Preservation Commission is requesting approval
from the Parks and Recreation Commission to relocate a sign
determined to have historic significance into Rotary Park.
Due to the proximity of Rotary Park to the Twin Inns and the
Railroad Depot, another site of historical significance, staff
has suggested that the park might some day become a focal
point in the downtown area in which to locate a directory for
a walking tour of historical Carlsbad.
The Tootsie K Ranch was the site used to raise chickens for
the Twin Inns Restaurant in the 1920's. The Twin Inns has
long been a site of historical significance to Carlsbad.
The sign stands approximately eighteen (18) feet tall and
spans roughly thirty (30) feet. Made of wrought iron with the
letters "Tootsie K Ranch" written on a red background, the
sign was once an entry way gate leading onto the ranch'
property.
If the Commission concurs with staff recommendation the issue
will be forwarded to the Design Review Board.
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost to move and install the sign is approximately six
hundred dollars ($600). The funds will be made available
through the Redevelopment Agency.
EXHIBITS
z l. Redevelopment Memo - "Tootsie K" Ranch Sign
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MARCH 7, 1988 RECEIVED :i
TO: PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
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VIA: Senior Management Analyst/Redevelopment'
"TOOTSIE K" RANCH SIGN
The Historic Preservation Commission would like to request
the Tootsie K Ranch sign be placed at Rotary Park across from
the Twin Inns property.
BACKGROUND:
Due to the fear of potential vandalism, the Tootsie K Sign is
being considered for relocation from the original ranch site
off of Sunny Creek Road. Rotary Park is considered the most
suitable site due to its historic connection with the Twin
Inns structure. In the 1920's, Eddie Kentner raised chickens
for the restaurant at this location. Placement of the sign
at this park would enhance the historical and cultural
climate of the area.
Additionally, the Village Faire project mentioned other
historic memorabilia which could be placed in Rotary Park.
These items would be the infamous, Twin Inns "chickens" and
the Twin Inns Gazebo currently located on the Twin Inns
property. The use of all the objects, along with a
historical descriptive plague in Rotary Park, would make a
fine historic statement for Carlsbad. This site is in close
proximity to the Depot, which will be submitted to the
National Register in 1988; to the Twin Inns, which won the
Orchids and Onions award in 1986; to Magee Park, which houses
some of the most valuable historical structures in Carlsbad.
Rotary Park might be a focal point in the downtown area in
which to locate a directory for a walking tour of historical
Carlsbad.
Andersons Moving Company can move the sign without cutting it
for $450. This price does not include the cost of the crane
work to install the sign at the Rotary Park. That would be
$75 per hour and the total cost would be based on the time
needed by Parks and Recreation for the on-site installation.
TOOTSIE K SIGN
Parks and Recreation Director
March 7, 1988
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FISCAL IMPACT;
The cost of moving this sign will be paid by the
Redevelopment Agency.
The Historic Preservation Commission would like to request
that this item be taken to the Parks and Recreation
Commission for consideration.
c. Parks Supervisor, Doug Duncanson
Senior Management Analyst/Keith Beverly
PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL
AB* 388-5
MTG. 3-21-88
PEPT P & R
TITLE:
TIME LOCK GATES AT
LAGUNA RIVIERA REST ROOMS
DPPT. Hn.
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CITY MGR._
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Direct staff to continue to monitor bathrooms at Laguna
Riviera Park and to negotiate with fencing companies on prices
for time lock gates.
In addition, staff is to explore alternative measures to solve
this problem, and report back to the Commission at the April
meeting.
ITEM EXPLANATION
The Parks Division staff have been monitoring the bathroom
facility at Laguna Riviera Park. To date, there have been no
observations of people sleeping in this facility. In
addition, the periodic checks of the facility have found no
significant vandalism. The monitoring of the bathrooms was at
various times of the evening between 8:00 p.m. and 5:15 a.m.
The bathrooms will continue to be spot checked for any
problems in the evening or early morning hours.
In addition, a work order for improved security lighting
around the facility has been sent.
Staff will continue to seek additional bids to negotiate for a
lower cost.
The alternative solutions, such as part time labor locking the
rest rooms is to be explored.
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost to install institutional quality time lock gates is
$4,750.
Weekly Report March 11, 1988
CITY MANAGER'S NEWSLETTE
Calendar:
- Monday, March 14 - 5:00 p.m.
-- Tuesday, March 15 - 6:00 p.m.
-- Wednesday, March 16 - 3:00 p.m.
-- Wednesday, March 16 - 5:00 p.m.
-- Wednesday, March 16 - 6:00 p.m.
-- Thursday, March 17 - 7:00 p.m.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Council Chambers
CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Council Chambers
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Council Chambers
PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chambers
PALOMAR AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Council Chambers
REFERENCE DIVISION of the Library has had its busiest February ever.
Reference staff answered 5,078 questions (338 over same time last year);
placed 926 books on reserve (837 over last year); and, did a total of 31
online computer searches to answer 31 reference questions. Whoever said
librarians do nothing but sit and read books?
COMMUNITY MEETING to receive public input on siting of landfills and
recycling/transfer stations will be held on March 28, 1988, 7:00 p.m. at
the Carlsbad Public Safety and Service Center. The meeting is one in
a series being conducted by County Supervisors John MacDonald and
Susan Golding. The San Marcos Landfill is scheduled to close by 1991.
The County is seeking the opinions of North County Residents in guiding
the Board of Supervisors in the selection of a new site to meet the
solid waste requirements of North County.
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY MEETING will be held to receive citizen input
on the future design of Adams Street between Harrison Street and Park
Drive. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 24, 1988, 7:00 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers. The meeting discussion will be limited to
design issues related to the ultimate construction of Adams Street,
such as, provisions for parking, pedestrians and bicycles, curb and
gutter requirements and traffic safety.
WHEN WILL A LOWER SPEED LIMIT BE POSTED ON MY STREET? A ^
common belief is that posting a speed limit will influence drivers to drive
at that speed. Research conducted in many parts of this country over a
span of several decades has shown that drivers are influenced more by the
appearance of the highway itself and the prevailing traffic conditions, than
by the posted speed limit. California's Basic Speed Law requires that:
"No person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a
speed greater than is responsible or prudent having
due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic on, and
the surface and width of the highway, and in no event
at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or
property."
A GAS LINE broke this morning (Friday, March 11) at the corner of Elm
and Carlsbad Blvd. Police and Fire Department, with the assistance of
Utilities/Maintenance crews, were forced to barricade the corner while
the situation was under investigation.
CARLSBAD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION is presenting a free
one-day seminar on Cultural Resources and the Planning Process. The
seminar .will be held on Friday, March 18, 1988, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.,
at the Public Safety Center. The guest lecturer is John Parker from
the Archeological Information Center at UCLA. For information regarding
specific topics, contact Lynn Fitzgerald, 434-2811.
NEW SEWER LINE being installed under I-5 just south of Poinsettia is ^
expected to be completed today. Hopefully sewer service in that area
will be back to normal very soon.
"THE WORLD IS FULL OF WILLING PEOPLE;
SOME WILLING TO WORK,
THE REST WILLING TO LET THEM."
Weekly Report March 4, 1988
CITY MANAGER'S NEWSLETTER
Calendar:
- Tuesday, March 8 - 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 9 - 7:30 p.m.
-- Thursday, March 10 - 11:00 a.m.
- Thursday, March 10 - 6:00 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
CARLSBAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Council Chambers
ARTS COMMISSION
Council Chambers
CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
CITY REPRESENTATIVES (Mayor Lewis, Council Member Mamaux, City
Manager, Finance Director, and Community Redevelopment Manager) will
be flooding Wall Street with information about the City and the Redevel-
opment Agency March 7 and 8. Meetings are scheduled with Moody's
and Standard and Poor's, two well-respected bond rating agencies, and
AMBAC and Bond Investor's Guarantee, two major bond insurance companies.
The City hopes this trip will produce favorable bond ratings that can
translate into lower interest rates for the impending tax allocation
bond issue.
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING, Thursday, March 10, 6:00 p.m. in
Council Chambers. The purpose of the meeting is to continue discussion
of proposed TOT increase. March 8 Council Meeting will not have full
Council (due to New York trip), thus the need for a special meeting.
KRUGER HOUSE REPAIRS began on Monday, February 29.
time of completion is three weeks.
Estimated
BUILDING STATISTICS for February illustrate a considerable change from
the same time last year. Only 232 building permits for single family
dwellings have been issued fiscal year to date, as compared with 955
last fiscal year to date.
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROJECTS: At the request of the County of
San Diego, SANDAG will facilitate a regionwide Peak Hour Traffic
Management Task Force designed to analyze traffic problems and develop
strategies aimed at reducing peak hour congestion levels. The task
force will work with employers to develop and carry out the management
programs. A second task force also was approved to review circulation
issues in the mid-County area, including the State Route 78 Corridor
Study.
CITY COUNCIL will be presented with the final report of the preliminary
engineering phase of the Batiquitos Lagoon Enhancement Project at the
Council Meeting of March 8. The consultants for CH2M Hill and Tekmarine,
Inc. will be making the presentation. The same presentation will be made
to the Batiquitos Lagoon Advisory Committee on March 8, 1:30 p.m.
at the Public Safety Center
BIDS WERE OPENED Wednesday, March 2 for the construction of Calavera
Hills Park Phase II. Out of the eleven bids received, Western Summit, Inc.
of Carlsbad had the low bid of $2,023,000. Project includes construction
of gym/community center, baseball fields, parking lot, tennis courts, and
landscapinq. Council will be asked to review and award the contract at
March 22 Council Meeting.
CHILD CARE TASK FORCE met Thursday, March 3 to finalize its report to
the City Council. Recommendations include: adoption of policy acknow-
ledging the importance of affordable, accessible and quality child care;
development of a public information packet for use by child care users
and providers; establishment of a Child Care Advisory Commission; estab-
lishment of a Child Care Coordinator position. The report is anticipated
for Council review the beginning of April.
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DEDICATION CEREMONIES for College Blvd. have been set for Friday,
March 25, 4:00 p.m. The actual ceremony will take place at the intersection
of Faraday and College. Take either Faraday directly to College, or take
College off of El Camino Real to Faraday.
DID YOU KNOW . . . that water can actually cause fires, especially after
floods? Some materials and chemicals, when mixed with water, actually
become heated and begin to burn. In addition, rising water can cause
short circuits and fires in a building's electrical system or equipment.
Floods can also knock out fire alarm systems, water mains and water
supplies for automatic sprinkler systems. In order to avoid problems
associated with flooding or rising water, all chemicals, oils, etc. should
be stored in high, dry places so that they cannot be tipped over or leak
into rising water. Avoid placing them near windows which may break in a
storm or where they may come into contact with rain. Sometimes, dampness
alone may cause ignition.
FIRE STATION #5 will be reviewed by the City Council at its meeting of
March 15. The station is to be located at the Public Safety and Service
Center. The architects will be making the presentation on the project.
Staff will be requesting approval of the plans/specifications and requesting
authorization to advertise for construction bids.
VIDEO EQUIPMENT has been installed and is operational in the Council
Chambers. The equipment is used by Cablevision for taping the Council
meetings. The new cameras provide several viewing angles of the Council,
staff and the audience. There now is no place to hide. . .!
"HE WHO IMAGINES HE CAN DO WITHOUT THE WORLD
DECEIVES HIMSELF MUCH;
BUT HE WHO FANCIES THE WORLD CANNOT DO WITHOUT HIM -,
IS STILL MORE MISTAKEN." "
Weekly Report February 26, 1988
CITY MANAGER'S NEWSLETTER
Calendar:
-- Tuesday, March 1 - 6:00 p.m. CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
- Wednesday, March 2 - 5:00 p.m. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Cancelled
- Wednesday, March 2 - 6:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION
Council Chambers
CITY EMPLOYEES DEPOSITED over $100,000 into deferred compensation or
credit union savings during the month of February. In calendar year 1987
deposits to these programs totaled $1,278,760.35.
BATIQUITOS LAGOON IS BECOMING A "RISING" CONCERN as the water level
is increasing. As of yet, no water has infiltrated the manholes along the
edge of the lagoon. Staff will be monitoring it very closely this weekend
as a storm is expected.
THE OVERHANG located behind. City Hall (the former location of the Police
Department gas pumps) is scheduled to be removed bright and early Monday,
February 29, 1988. This will be performed using a large crane - so please
remember not to park there on Monday!
CARLSBAD MAINTAINS 163.10 miles of roadway, according to the latest report
from Caltrans.
TRAFFIC DIVISION of the Police Department will be working radar speed
enforcement on Rancho Santa Fe Road, using an LED device that shows vehicle
speed and mounts on the roof of a patrol car. The press has been invited to
observe. Consider yourself warned!
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES and the City of Carlsbad is supporting Senate
Bill 516 (Bergeson), which would authorize CALTRANS to utilize private
design engineers under contract to supplement and expedite work on state
highway projects funded from either state of local revenues. This bill has
passed the Senate and now goes to the Governor for signature. SB 516 has
been stalled while legislators worked out affirmative action and minority
hiring issues.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION has elected a new Chairperson, Tony
Lawson, to serve for the next year. Marjorie Morrison will be the Vice
Chairperson. Congratulations to both of them.
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HIGH VOLTAGE MEANS JUST TH Just ask the unfortunate racoon who _
met with an electrifying death wK attempting to walk the tightrope
wires on Highland. SDG&E had o be calied to come and remove the poor
guy. What a way to go. . .
THE GREATER SAN DIEGO CHAMBER OF ?. ;?J!M*?RCE reports that San Diego
ra«' one of the less* expensive cities to visit. Ihe cost ;: ' "'^?*?ng
Sal. . > totaled 314 ;,52 per day. The most expensive city was
New •'•• at S2Fo ; T day. San Francisco costs totaled $1^; and both
Los A ies and Anaheirr. ;o^:ed $180 per day.
GLASS RECYCLING IN AUSTRIA r .uced the amount of garbage in landfills
by 254,000 cubic meters in 1986, and saved energy equivalent to 65.2 million
kilowatt hours that would have been needed to produce an equal amount of
new glass. Austrian citizens dropped used glass in 19,000 color-coded
containers located throughout the country.
LAND COSTS NOW COMPRISE one-fourth of the cost of a new single-family
home. Thirty years ago, land accounted for only 10% of the total cost; if
the current trend continues, in another 30 years, lot costs will exceed
those for materials and labor.
CALAVERA HILLS PARK - PHASE II bids will be opened on March 2.
Phase II includes a gym/community center, four lighted tennis courts, adult-
size softball fields, parking facilities, landscaping and outdoor basketball
courts.
CONTRACTOR WILL BEGIN construction improvements to Palomar Airport Road
east of El Camino Real approximately the second week of March. Project will
improve portion of Palomar Airport Road connecting with developer improve-
ments. •
DRAFT REPORT concluding the preliminary engineering phase of the
Batiquitos Lagoon Enhancement Project has been received by the consultant,
CH2M Hill. Copies of the report have been distributed to the concerned
parties for review and comment The City Council will receive a presenta-
tion from the consultant on March 8.
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CITY MANAGER, RAY PATCHETT, along with the Police Chief, Bob Vales, will
be attending a City Manager/Police Chief Workshop March 2-4, 1988. Frank
Mannen will be Acting City Manager.
"A FANATIC IS ONE WHO CANT CHANGE HIS MIND
AND WONT CHANGE THE SUBJECT"
Weekly Report February 19, 1988
CITY MANAGER'S NEWSLETTER
Calendar:
- Monday, February 22 - 4:00 p.m.
- Monday, February 22 - 5:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 23 - 6:00 p.m.
-- Wednesday, February 24 - 7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, February 25 - 300 p.m.
HOUSING/REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Council Chambers
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Public Safety and Service Center
CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
CARLSBAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Council Chambers
BEACh Committee
Council Chambers
FUTTSU, JAPAN - Carlsbad's official Sister City - will be visited as part of
the Library's "Armchair Travel" program on Thursday, February 25, 7:00 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers. Come travel to Futtsu via this slide presentation
which highlights the sights and people of Futtsu. Futtsu is a Japanese
coastal community of similar size and population to Carlsbad.
TAKE A LOOK. "BEHIND THE SCENES" of the Carlsbad Police Department
on Cablevision Channel 30 on Friday, February 26 at 8:30 p.m. Featured
segments include the new D.A.R.E. Officer, Randy Schultz, in his new role
in the classroom, a demonstration of K-9 handling by Officers Young and
Browning, and a look at our motor officers and detectives.
THREE PUBLIC HEARINGS are scheduled for Tuesday, February 23 Council
Meeting:
1) Zone 6 Facility Financing Proposal and Amendment to
1982 La Costa Ranch Company Parks Agreement.
2) Zones 11 and 12 Local Facilities Management Plan.
3) Proposition A (Sales Tax) 1988 Five-Year Regional
Improvements Program.
COMMUTER COMPUTER QUESTIONNAIRE - Reminder to please complete
and return to R/AG as soon as possible. Do your part to reduce traffic
congestion by car pooling and benefit by less stress, good companionship,
and reducing air pollution all at the same time.
SAND REPLENISHMENT PLAN for our beach is being proposed.
The plan involves pumping 100,000 yards of sand along the Seawall, which i
will provide ar additional beach area. Cost to the City will not exceed
$50,000. Ti\l" .tern will be presented for Council consideration on February
23, 1988.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE combined with Street and Lighting has become
the Electrical Operating Section in the Streets Maintenance Division, effec-
tive February 15, 1988.
STAGECOACH PARK has been awarded a Certificate of Merit by the California
Parks and Recreation Society Environmental Planning Awards Committee. The
award was granted in the Community Park Category.
PLEASE DON'T PICK THE FLOWERS! Signs are in the process of being
fabricated to ask visitors to the Seawall not to pick the vegetation. The
plants are there for purpose and if destroyed or removed, we could end up
with a serious erosion problem.
SEWAGE IS HAVING TO BE HAND PUMPED from the La Costa Lift Station due
to the need for replacement of an 18" sewer line section between that
station and the Encina Plant. As a result, raw sewage must be hand pumped
into a tanker truck and transported on land to a nearby manhole. This
procedure saves raw sewage from being dumped into Batiquitos Lagoon.
THERE'S GOOD NEWS AND BAD NEWS regarding crime in Carlsbad. The bad
news is that burglaries increased 14.3% in 1987 - from 826 in 1986 to 944
in 1987. The good news is that the increase in burglaries from 1985 to
1986 was 32%. Therefore, the increase in burglaries for 1987 was less
than half the increase in 1986. Some more statistics to boggle the mind:
1986 1987
Homicides 04
Rape 16 23
Robbery 96 95
Burglary 826 944
Auto Theft 279 482
REPRESENTATIVE PETE STARK (D-California) has introduced a bill which
would deny the use of tax exempt bonds to finance projects if one percent
or more of the project's cost is used to pay for services performed by a
Japanese company. This bill is aimed at what Representative Stark describes
as a closed market for U.S. construction firms in Japan. This limitation,
if approved, would make it more difficult for the City to accomplish
projects and would require detailed background checks into company owner-
ship when contracts are awarded.
"COUCH POTATO PARENTS GIVE BIRTH TO
TATER TOTS"
March 16, 1988
TO: DAVID BRADSTREET, PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
FROM: KEITH BEVERLY, MANAGEMENT ANALYST
MONTHLY REPORT FEBRUARY - MARCH 1988
Shields have been installed on the field lights at Calavera Hills
Community Park Phase I in response to citizen concerns of excessive
light spill-over into the surrounding neighborhood. The shields have
reduced peripheral light spill-over by 35%. Staff is attempting to
reduce any further impact by planting rapidly growing trees
surrounding the park area.
Due to the success of light shielding, they will also be installed at
Stagecoach Community Park.
Negotiations for field use between Bobby Sox and Little League have
been completed. The Bobby Sox Organization will be using Calavera
Hills Community Park while Little League will be using Chase Fields.
A backstop has been installed by park maintenance personnel at Hope
Elementary School. User groups will schedule the facility through
the school principal.
An RFP is currently being prepared for a revised Master Plan for the
development of Macario Canyon. The development of a golf course at
this site may still be considered, however, county owned property to
the east is presently being reviewed for potential and the Calavera
Lake site may also be considered.
Staff has been working with Commissioners, Lawson, Popovich and
Welshons, Representatives of the sub-committee involved with
revising the 1982 Park and Recreation Element to the General Plan.
The subcommittee meets Thursdays at 3:00 p.m. at the Safety Center.
The United States Olympic Volleyball Team which has been practicing
at Stagecoach Park gymnasium will host the West Germany Olympic Team
for a match set for June 23, at Stagecoach.
The California Conservation Corps are scheduled to work under the
direction of the park Maintenance Division from March 21 -April 8.
The work force will be cleaning up areas of Hosp Grove, removing dead
wood and performing fire prevention work.
The Annual Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Department Youth Track and
field meet will be held Saturday, April 30th, 10:00 a.m. at the
Carlsbad High School. A meet will also be held in the southern
section of town at Stagecoach Community Park, Saturday March 26, at
10:00 a.m.
Ray Patchett, City Manager
Frank Mannen, Assistant City Manager