HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-07-17; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMinutes of: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Time of Meeting: 5:00 P.M.
Date of Meeting: July 17, 1995
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 Holmes, Schulberg and Ward
Absent: Commissioners Cox, Baker and Pieratt
Staff Members Present:
David Bradstreet, Director, Community Services Department
Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst
Doug Duncanson, Park Superintendent
Ken Price, Recreation Superintendent
Jill Prichard, Recreation Supervisor
Mark Steyeart, Park Development Coordinator
John Cahill, Municipal Projects Manager
Jim Elliott, Financial Management Director
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
PRESENTATIONS
Jill Prichard, Recreation Supervisor, presented the report on the Triathlon.
Commissioner Holmes extended his gratitude to Ms. Prichard for organizing the
event. Ms. Prichard described the event and explained how it was very successful.
Commissioner Baker arrived at 5:05 p.m. Commissioner Pieratt arrived at
5:07 p.m.
MINUTES
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Ward, the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting held June 19, 1995, were approved as printed.
AYES: Chairman Heineman, Commissioners Holmes, Baker, Ward, and
Pieratt
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Schulberg
ABSENT: Commissioner Cox
Parks and Recreation Commission - 2 - July 17, 1995
PUBLIC OPEN FORUM
None.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Holmes, the Agenda for
July 17, 1995 was approved as printed.
AYES: Chairman Heineman, Commissioners Holmes, Baker, Schulberg,
Ward, and Pieratt
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Cox
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. AB #795-1 DIRECTOR'S REPORT
To accept and file the Director's Report for July 1995.
2. AB #795-2 SUMMARY REPORT
To approve, accept, and file the Summary Report of the June 19, 1995
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting.
3. AB #795-3 RECEIPT OF DONATION
To receive a donation of $309.50 to benefit the Carrillo Ranch Trust Fund.
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Holmes, Items AB #795-1,
AB #795-2, and AB #795-3, of the Consent Calendar for
July 17, 1995 were approved.
AYES: Chairman Heineman, Commissioners Holmes, Baker, Schulberg,
Ward, and Pieratt
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Cox
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
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DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
4. AB #795-4 MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst, introduced Item #4. He explained that
staff was updating the Commissioners on this Item. He added that the
Commissioners would also be deciding whether or not to give conceptual approval
to allow a portion of Veteran's Memorial Park to be used to support the
development of the municipal golf course.
John Cahill, Municipal Projects Manager, began the staff update by defining the
boundaries of the golf course and described the amount of property already
acquired. He explained the development options and why staff was recommending
contracting the entire project for its development and operation. Mr. Cahill
described the development schedule.
Jim Elliott, Financial Management Director, explained the financing assumptions
and alternatives, including financial background of the project.
Mark Steyaert, Park Development Coordinator, discussed the conceptual use of a
portion of Veteran's Memorial Park for the golf course. He described the history of
the park and subsequent environmental concerns. Mr. Steyaert also described the
feasibility of developing the course and outlined the boundaries of the course and
what the golf course would replace.
Questions and discussion included the following issues:
• Meeting of standards for ball fields and soccer fields
• Control over course development
• Comparison of fees with other golf courses in the area
• Market studies and results
• Practicality of 18 holes vs. 27 holes
Commissioner Cox arrived at 5:45 p.m.
Further questions and discussions included the following issues:
• Funding of the course during the initial years
• Habitat concerns and if they were met by the golf course
• Posting of a bond by the developer to insure that the golf course would be
completed
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• Review of Veteran's Park plans since the plans are old
• Topography of area not being suitable for many options
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Ward to endorse a preliminary
design concept to utilize a portion of Veteran's Memorial Park
to support the development of a municipal golf course.
AYES: Chairman Heineman, Commissioners Cox, Holmes, Schulberg,
Baker, Ward and Pieratt
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairman Heineman gave a brief update on the status of the Carrillo Ranch Master
Plan Selection Committee.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR AUGUST 1995 COMMISSION MEETING
None.
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
On motion by Commissioner Holmes to adjourn the Regular
Meeting at 6:20 p.m.
Chairman Heineman, Commissioners Holmes, Cox, Baker,
Schulberg, Ward, and Pieratt
None
None
None
Respectfully submitted,
Ruth Stark
Minutes Clerk