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Home My WebLink About1991-12-16; Parks & Recreation Commission; Minutes02-07-92: MINUTES Minutes as corrected per motion at Jan 19, 1992 | Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. Meeting of: Time of Meeting: Date of Meeting: Place of Meeting: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 5:00 P.M. December 16, 1991 Carlsbad Senior Center COMMISSIONERS CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Welshons called the Meeting to order at 5:06 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairperson Welshons, Commissioners Castner, Finnila, Knox, Lawson and Ward. Absent: Commissioner Strayer. Staff Members Present: David Bradstreet, Director, Parks and Recreation Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst Doug Duncanson, Park Superintendent Ken Price, Recreation Superintendent APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Strayer arrived at 5:10 p.m. The Minutes of the Meeting held November 18,1991, were approved as amended. SUMMARY REPORTS: The Commission approved the Summary Report for October 1991., The Commission approved the Summary Report for November 1991. Commissioner Finnila asked II the Commission should approve the Summary Reports prior to submission to the City Council. Dave Bradstreet, Director, Parks and Recreation, stated that no other departments submit Summary Reports for approval to their respective board or commission before sending to the City Council. Commissioner Knox felt that there was no need to delay the Summary Report for an entire month in order for this Commission to approve prior to submission to the City Council. Welshons Castner Finnila Knox Lawson Strayer Ward Welshons Castner Finnila Knox Lawson Strayer Ward Welshons Castner Finnila Knox Lawson Strayer Ward MINUTES Parks and Recreation Commission December 16, 1991 Page 2 COMMISSIONERS Chairperson Welshons stated that the Summary Reports would continue to be included In the agenda. Commissioner Lawson asked if the City Council receives the Summary Reports before the minutes of this Commission are approved. Dave Bradstreet responded by stating that Summary Reports are received earlier by the City Council and that the minutes are received when the agendas are sent out. It was the general consensus of the Commission to have Summary Reports placed on the Consent Calendar portion of the agenda for possible discussion. PUBLIC OPEN FORUM: There were no requests to address the Commission on non-agenda items. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The Agenda for December 16, 1991, was approved as printed. CONSENT CALENDAR: There were no items that were requested to be held. WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: . The Parks and Recreation Commission waived the reading of Agenda Items at this meeting. 1. AB #1291-1 DIRECTOR'S REPORT (INFO) To accept and file Director's Report for November-December 1991. 2. AB#1291-2 ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS (ACTION) To receive several individual donations for the Carrillo Ranch Trust and recommend acceptance by the City Manager. PUBLIC HEARINGS: There were no public hearings. Welshons Castner Finnila Knox Lawson Strayer Ward Welshons Castner Finnila Knox Lawson Strayer Ward MINUTES Parks and Recreation Commission December 16,1991 Page 3 COMMISSIONERS DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: 3. AB #1291-3 CITIZEN REQUEST TO INSTALL TIME LOCK GATE AT THE OCEAN STREET BEACH ACCESS (ACTION) Commissioner Lawson asked if the $10,000 was for one or two gates. Dave Bradstreet responded that the approximate price was $5,000 per gate. Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst, stated that each set of gates was approximately $10,000 based on the Installation of two previously Installed gates at the Christiansen Way gate access. Dave Bradstreet responded to Commissioner Knox's inquiry as to whether this Commission would be Involved in the bidding process by stating that It was the recommendation of staff for the Commission not to be involved. Dave Bradstreet stated that this Commission would not be involved in the process. Lawrence Whittington, 2375 Rue Des Chateaux, applicant, spoke to the problems associated with free access to the beach and urged the Commission to approve this request. Commissioner Castner asked how many persons would be sharing the cost of installation. Mr. Whittington stated that he would pay the entire cost of Installation to eliminate the problems created by free access. There was no public comment. Commissioner Finnila said that restricted access was favorable because of the excessive use of alcohol and stated her support of the installation of time lock gates. Commissioner Ward suggested that a sign be placed indicating the gates would be closed from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Dave Bradstreet stated that those signs are periodically removed by residents and others utilizing the beach. Commissioner Lawson suggested strong social message be sent to the Council regarding the problems Incurred on the beach. Commissioner Castner maintained that the difficulties associated with the beach are law enforcement problems and that, in his opinion, locked gates would not solve the problem. He felt that the gates would just be damaged, and was not in support of this request. Chairperson Welshons informed the Commission that she was not in support of this request and agreed that it was a law enforcement problem. Ms. Welshons stated that it was the last free access for fire and police. MINUTES Parks and Recreation Commission December 16, 1991 Page 4 COMMISSIONERS Dave Bradstreet advised the Commission that keys tor all the access gates are provided to the fire and police departments. The Commission directed staff to present the request for time lock gates at the Ocean Avenue beach access way to the City Council with a recommendation to apply for a Coastal Development Permit for the Installation. 4. AB #1291-4 ANNUAL ELECTIONS (ACTION) Chairman Welshons announced that now was the time for elections for the offices of Chairman and Co-Chairman for the Parks and Recreation Commission for 1992, and that Dave Bradstreet would serve as the vote teller for the secret ballots. The results of the voting was as follows: Chairman - Kim Welshons Co-Chairman - Dr. David Castner COMMITTEE REPORTS: Open Space Advisory Committee • Chairperson Welshons reported on the recent meeting. Carrillo Ranch Commissioner Strayer gave an update. Keith Beverly Informed the Commission that staff had received two individual plans and that minor revisions were anticipated. He stated that the outlines for the local facilities management plan, relating to Zone 18, must be approved by the Planning Department, this Commission and the City Council. Dave Bradstreet apprised the Commission that a school would be part of Zone 18, however, to date there are no definite plans. The recommendations of this Commission, regarding the school, will be sent to the Planning Commission. Survey Committee Commissioner Finnila reported on the recent meeting. Dave Bradstreet stated that a new architect had been chosen and was currently working closely with staff. Commissioner Castner asked when the final recommendation would be coming back to this Commission. Welshons Castner Finnila Knox Lawson Strayer Ward Welshons Castner Finnila Knox Lawson Strayer Ward MINUTES Parks and Recreation Commission December 16, 1991 Page 5 COMMISSIONERS Cultural Arts/Sister City Artwork Commissioner Lawson gave an update of the meeting. AGENDA ITEMS FOR JANUARY 20. 1992 COMMISSION MEETING: 1. Larwin Park 2. Lifeguard Service 3. Alga Norte Park Site 4. Special Event Programs ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of December 16, 1991, was adjourned to the annual Christmas dinner at 5:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Isabella Paulsen Minutes Clerk Welshons Castner Finnila Knox Lawson Strayer Ward