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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-07-18; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMinutes of: . _ PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 5:00 P.M. Date of Meeting: July 18, 1994 Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER Chairman Heineman called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Heineman, Commissioners Cox, Holmes, Baker, and Pieratt Absent: Commissioners Ward and Schulberg Staff Members Present: David Bradstreet, Director, Community Services Department Ken Price, Recreation Superintendent Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst Carl Pope, Aquatic Supervisor Doug Duncanson, Park Superintendent Jill Prichard, Recreation Superintendent ANNOUNCEMENTS None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Baker, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held March 21, 1994, were approved as written. AYES: Chairman Heineman, Commissioners Holmes, Baker, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner Cox ABSENT: Commissioners Ward and Schulberg ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Baker, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 16, 1994, were approved as written. AYES: Chairman Heineman, Commissioners Cox, Holmes, and Baker NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner Pieratt ABSENT: Commissioners Ward and Schulberg 03 Parks and Recreation Commission - 2 - July 18, 1994 PRESENTATIONS David Bradstreet, Director, Community Services Department, introduced Jill Prichard, Recreation Supervisor, who organized the 1994 Carlsbad Triathlon. Commissioner Holmes expressed how impressed he was with the organization of the Triathlon. PUBLIC OPEN FORUM None. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Holmes, the Agenda for July 18, 1994 was approved as printed. AYES: Chairman Heineman, Commissioners Cox, Holmes, Baker, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Ward and Schulberg CONSENT CALENDAR 1. AB #794-1 DIRECTOR'S REPORT To accept and file the Director's Report for July 1994. 2. AB #794-2 SUMMARY REPORT To approve, accept, and file the Summary Report of the May, 1994 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Holmes, Items AB #794-1 and AB #794-2 of the Consent Calendar for July 18, 1994 were approved. AYES: Chairman Heineman, Commissioners Cox, Holmes, Baker, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Ward and Schulberg PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 04 Parks and Recreation Commission - 3 - July 18, 1994 DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 3. AB #794-3 ESTABLISHMENT OF SUBCOMMITTEE/AGUA HEDIONDA LAGOON Dave Bradstreet, Director, Community Services Department, gave the staff recommendations on this item and explained the background of forming the sub- committee. Sharon Clancy, 5185 East Walton, Long Beach, gave her support to staff for bringing the issue back again. Chairman Heineman appointed Commissioners Baker, Schulberg and himself to the sub-committee. VACTION: On motion by Commissioner Chairman Heineman, AB #794-3, a sub-committee was formed with Chairman Heineman, and Commissioners Baker and Schulberg. AYES: Chairman Heineman, Commissioners Cox, Holmes, Baker, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Ward and Schulberg 4. AB #794-4 REVISIONS OF AGUA HEDIONDA LAGOON ORDINANCE CHAPTER 11.24 David Bradstreet introduced the item, and Ken Price, Recreation Superintendent, gave the staff presentation. Mr. Price explained what was done over the past year and described in detail the proposed changes to the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Ordinance. He described staff's recommendations, as outlined in the Commissioners' packets for the evening. Keith Mahler, 4519 Cove Drive, #7, Carlsbad, commended staff and gave his full support for the recommendations. Sharon Clancy, 5185 East Walton Street, Long Beach, discussed the issue of safety for both groups and her concerns about two-way traffic and liability. She indicated that she did not feel all the questions had been answered and requested specified time limits during the entire year. Jay Fitzpatrick, 4519 Cove Drive, #3, Carlsbad, thanked the Parks & Recreation Commission and staff for cooperation in working with the users of the slalom course. He expressed his support of the proposed changes. 05 Parks and Recreation Commission - 4 - July 18, 1994 Brook Olsen, 4320 Brooks Way, Carlsbad, indicated that he supported staff's recommendations. Mark Baskin, 4747 Marina Drive, #13, Carlsbad, explained that he was concerned about the way the slalom course was drawn and how the lagoon looked since the course jutted into the lagoon area. He discussed why he did not think the slalom course should be in the lagoon area. Mr. Baskin also expressed concern about educating new users, the lack of funding for patrol for lagoon use, and whether there was a waiting area for skiers. Greg Busing, 4215 Harrison Street, Carlsbad, gave his support to staff's recommendations. He mentioned that an exclusive area for slalom users would eliminate safety problems, and explained how money could be made from the lagoon. Sandy Apodaca, 4706 Marina Drive, Carlsbad, suggested that the lagoon was not large enough to accommodate all of the activities and explained her concern about safety. Robert Richards, 4615 Park Drive, Carlsbad, stated that he and his wife are passive users on the lagoon and indicated that there were no problems with the new plan or power boat users. He expressed concern with access to the creek and described this in detail. Lance Teren, 4607 Park Drive, Carlsbad, addressed some of the issues raised by previous speakers, such as the buoys being in the way; permits could be taken away from people who broke the rules; a majority of people were for the changes; and that sailing could occur after 10:00 a.m. Public testimony concluded at 6:10 p.m. Questions and discussion included the following issues: • Access to the beach area • Concern about regulating the lagoon area • Review of the lagoon on a regular basis ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cox, AB #794-4, was approved with a review in six months. AYES: Chairman Heineman, Commissioners Cox, Holmes, Baker, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Ward and Schulberg 06 Parks and Recreation Commission - 5-July 18, 1994 COMMITTEE REPORTS None. AGENDA ITEMS FOR AUGUST 1. Golf Course development update ADJOURNMENT ACTION: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: On motion by Commissioner Holmes to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Chairman Heineman, Commissioners Cox, Holmes, Baker, and Pieratt None None Commissioners Ward and Schulberg Respectfully submitted, Ruth Stark Minutes Clerk 07