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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-09-20; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMinutes of: Time of Meeting: Date of Meeting: Place of Meeting: CALL TO ORDER PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 5:00 P.M. September 20, 1993 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Chairman Castner called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Castner, Commissioners Heineman, Holmes, Lawson, Ward, and Cox Absent: None Staff Members Present: David Bradstreet, Director, Parks and Recreation Mark Steyaert, Park Development Coordinator Ken Price, Recreation Superintendent Doug Duncanson, Park Superintendent Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst Don Rideout, Senior Management Analyst Terri Woods, Associate Planner Chuck Walden, Manager, Facilities APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Holmes, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 19, 1993, were approved. AYES: Chairman Castner, Commissioner Holmes, Lawson, and Cox NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioners Heineman and Ward ABSENT: None ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Ward, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 16, 1993, were approved as corrected. AYES: Chairman Castner, Commissioner Heineman, Holmes, and Ward NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioners Lawson and Cox ABSENT: None Parks and Recreation Commission -2- September 20, 1993 PRESENTATIONS None. PUBLIC OPEN FORUM None. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Heineman, the Agenda for September 20, 1993 was approved as printed. AYES: Chairman Castner, Commissioners Heineman, Holmes, Lawson, Ward, and Cox NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. AB #993-1 DIRECTOR'S REPORT To accept and file Director's Report for September - October 1993. 2. AB #993-2 SUMMARY REPORT To approve, accept, and file the Summary Report of the August 16, 1993 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. 3. AB #993-3 RECEIPT OF DONATION To receive a donation of $1,655 from the Friends of Carrillo Ranch. 4. AB #993-4 RECEIPT OF DONATIONS To receive donations in support of the Annual Body Surfing contest. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Holmes, Items AB #993-1, AB #993-2, AB #993-3, and AB #994-4 of the Consent Calendar for September 20, 1993 were approved. AYES: Chairman Castner, Commissioners Heineman, Holmes, Lawson, Ward, and Cox NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Parks and Recreation Commission -3- September 20, 1993 PUBLIC HEARINGS None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 5. AB #993-5 CHASE FIELD/U.S. WEST CELLULAR REQUEST Chuck Walden, Manager, Facilities, presented the staff report on this item. He discussed the background, including the recent Planning Commission meeting in which the item was continued for another month. Larry Doherty, 3785 6th Avenue, San Diego, represented U.S. West Cellular and explained how U.S. Cellular redesigned the project as a result of concerns expressed by residents in the area. He described the plans in detail and explained that they were planning to add a second story to the facility. He stated that one pole would replace two monopoles and that the antenna height would still be the same as previously designed. Mr. Doherty emphasized that the pole was being placed in the center of Chase Field rather than on the periphery. He indicated that • they would remove the existing Sea-Tainer and pointed out that the antenna was being placed away from the residential area. Benefits that Mr. Doherty described included long term rental, capital improvement, rehabilitation of the building, additional footage gained for the snack bar, additional building space for the City, reduction of the number of poles in the park, and assistance with graffiti. He provided photo simulations to members of the Commission and described what they were. Questions and discussion included the following issues: • Height of the building • Location of the generator and when it would run • Alternate locations and height requirements • Comparison with other towers in the area Ofelia Escobedo, 1611 James Drive, Carlsbad, spoke on behalf of the Barrio Carlsbad Association. She requested that the Commission reconsider the previous decision since residents in the area were not consulted. Ms. Escobedo expressed the group's concerns, including excessive noise, health hazards and loss of property values. She explained that the placement of the antenna at Chase Field was not acceptable to her organization, and that she was not informed about alterative sites. Parks and Recreation Commission - 4 - September 20, 1993 Fern Cramer, 775 Palm Avenue, Carlsbad, explained that she was also a member of the Barrio Carlsbad Association and that she did not want the antenna at Chase Field. She described her concern about electromagnetic fields and discussed a report from the State of California. Robert Caputo, 2634 Valewood Avenue, Carlsbad, represented Carlsbad Youth Baseball. He indicated that his group was not opposed to Chase Field as a cell site but that there were some concerns about the plan, including lost revenue due to the construction schedule, and lost space for storage. Mr. Caputo mentioned that the floor plan did not include an enlargement of the snack bar and explained why. He said that his biggest concern was that the storage container would be lost. He suggested that the demolition of the building be considered. Mr. Caputo responded to questions from the Commission concerning the following issues: • Health hazard concerns for the children • Lost revenue • • The Sea-Tainer and its use Craig Mohnacky, 4783 Gateshead Road, Carlsbad, also represented Carlsbad Youth Baseball. He discussed his concerns regarding loss of revenue due to timing of construction, safety of the children enrolled in the program, and financial impact to the snack bar. Mario Monroy, 3610 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, spoke on behalf of the Northwest Quadrant. He mentioned that he objected to any commercialization of City parks. He also discussed safety concerns for the Little League, and mentioned that a precedent would be set by renting park space to a private company. Mr. Monroy indicated that the antenna issue was raised by US West Cellular to the School Board but was turned down. He suggested that due to current technology, the antenna would probably not be there for 25 years and would therefore not provide the amount of money being discussed. Mr. Doherty responded to the issues raised by the previous speakers. He explained that based upon past research and experience of U.S. West Cellular, property values would not decrease as a result of an antenna being placed nearby. He indicated that a cellular facility did not compare to EMF concerns for other facilities. Mr. Doherty stated that U.S. West Cellular included the terminology to "indemnify the City on liability issues" in the lease. He addressed the timing issue and explained that construction was scheduled to be completed prior to the start of the baseball season. He indicated that the Sea-Tainer issue should be addressed by the City and discussed additional space for storage. Mr. Doherty pointed out Parks and Recreation Commission - 5 - September 20, 1993 that a precedent had already been set, and stated that they could get rid of the generator if it was the biggest issue. He also indicated that he did not go to the school board. Questions and discussion included the following issues: • Alternate sites that were considered • Staff's involvement in looking at other sites • Concerns about the location of an antenna at Chase Field and how it might polarize the community • The Commission's responsibility to determine how the antenna would impact recreation at the site • Lack of support by residents in the area • Loss of storage space by youth league • The application process ACTION: On motion by Chairman Castner, AB #993-5, the request to locate a cellular facility at Chase Field was denied (4-2-0). AYES: Chairman Castner, Commissioners Lawson, Ward, and Cox NOES: Commissioners Heineman and Holmes ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Commissioner Lawson asked that it be stated that he was against the item because the citizens did not want the antenna located at Chase Field. 6. AB #993-6 OPEN SPACE/HABITAT MANAGEMENT PLAN Don Rideout, Senior Management Analyst, discussed the intent of the Habitat Management Plan and explained the trend in the direction of listing more habitat types being affected by species. He also discussed the suits that environmental groups had against the federal government and explained the decision to create a proactive plan. He outlined the four phase work program that was established and mentioned that they were now in the third phase. Mr. Rideout described the map and explained that they were trying to obtain a city-wide permit. He also discussed how parks were treated in the whole process. Parks and Recreation Commission - 6 - September 20, 1993 Questions and discussion included the following issues: • Whether a deed restriction for Poinsettia Park was necessary • What would happen if a developer completed mass grading in sensitive areas Terri Woods, Associate Planner, discussed the Open Space and Management Plan and outlined the primary components of the Plan. She explained that the City Council accepted the trail plans with the Open Space and Management Plan and discussed the EIR's involved. She also discussed how funding might be obtained. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Ward, Item AB #993-6 was accepted and filed. AYES: Chairman Castner, Commissioner Heineman, Holmes, Lawson, Ward, and Cox NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None On order of the Chairman, the Commission recessed at 7:05 p.m. On order of the Chairman, the Commission reconvened at 7:10 p.m. Item #8 was brought forward since Mr. Pieratt had been waiting to speak since 5:00 p.m. 8. AB #993-8 STAGECOACH PARK BATTING CAGES Scott Pieratt, 7201 Manzanita Street, Carlsbad, presented an update on batting cages at Stagecoach Park to the Commission. He mentioned that since there was a shortage of fields, fields status was taking priority over batting cages. He indicated that he would update the Commission on the status of the batting cage every two to three months. ACTION: On motion by Chairman Castner, Item AB #993-8 was accepted and filed. AYES: Chairman Castner, Commissioner Heineman, Holmes, Lawson, Ward, and Cox NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Parks and Recreation Commission - 7-September 20, 1993 7. AB #993-7 AVIARA OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAY FIELD DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Dave Bradstreet, Director, Parks and Recreation, presented the update on this item. He indicated that Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst, submitted an application for this item and that it was approved. He explained what the next steps would be. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Ward, Item AB #993-7 was accepted and filed. AYES: Chairman Castner, Commissioner Heineman, Holmes, Lawson, Ward, and Cox NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 9. AB #993-9 GRANT APPLICATION/FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES PROGRAM Dave Bradstreet presented the update on this item. He discussed the four projects which met the criteria for funding this program, as outlined in the Commissioners' packet. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Heineman, Item AB #993-9 was accepted and filed. AYES: Chairman Castner, Commissioner Heineman, Holmes, Lawson, Ward, and Cox NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 10. AB #993-10 LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION PRACTICES Doug Duncanson, Park Superintendent, described staff's current practices regarding irrigation and landscape. He emphasized that budget constraints were a main factor in determining which areas would be watered on a regular basis. Mr. Duncanson also discussed other maintenance concerns such as vandalism and graffiti. Parks and Recreation Commission -8- September 20, 1993 Questions and discussion included the following issues: • Why certain areas were extremely brown • Concern that funds for a continuing graffiti problem would be taken from the watering budget ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Heineman, Item AB #993-10 was accepted and filed. AYES: Chairman Castner, Commissioner Heineman, Holmes, Lawson, Ward, and Cox NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 11. AB #993-11 POINSETTIA PARK/DEED RESTRICTION Mark Steyaert, Park Development Coordinator, presented the staff report on this item. He explained that 95% of the working drawings were completed and that they were finalizing details in order to obtain California Coastal Commission and Department of Fish and Game permits. He described what still needed to be finished and the timing involved. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Ward, Item AB #993-11 was accepted and filed. AYES: Chairman Castner, Commissioner Heineman, Holmes, Lawson, Ward, and Cox NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 12. AB#993-12 AB/2007 Dave Bradstreet presented the staff update on this item. He explained that this initiative was similar to Proposition A passed in L.A. County and described the details of the proposed initiative. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Heineman, Item AB #993-12 was accepted and filed. AYES: Chairman Castner, Commissioner Heineman, Holmes, Lawson, Ward, and Cox NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 8 Parks and Recreation Commission -9-September 20, 1993 AGENDA ITEMS FOR OCTOBER None. ADJOURNMENT ACTION: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: On motion by Commissioner Holmes to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 7:45 p.m. Chairman Castner, Commissioners Heineman, Holmes, Lawson, Ward, and Cox None None None Respectfully submitted, Ruth Stark Minutes Clerk