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Home My WebLink About1995-10-16; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMinutes of: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 5:00 P.M. Date of Meeting: October 16, 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, Baker, Schulberg, Davidson, and Pieratt Absent: Commissioner Cox Staff Members Present: David Bradstreet, Director, Community Services Department Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst Doug Duncanson, Park Superintendent Ken Price, Recreation Superintendent Mark Steyeart, Park Development Coordinator Jim Bradshaw, Recreation Supervisor ANNOUNCEMENTS None. PRESENTATIONS Chairman Heineman explained that an award was being presented in absentia to Cindy Ward for appreciation of her service as Parks and Recreation Commissioner. Tim Davidson, on behalf of Carlsbad Youth Baseball, presented an award to Gian Lauro, Recreation Supervisor. Ken Price presented awards to Gail Watts and Chris Harmon for their roles in handling an emergency situation at Calavera Hills. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Holmes, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held September 18, 1995, were approved as printed. AYES: Chairman Heineman, Commissioners Cox, Holmes, Schulberg, Davidson, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: Baker ABSENT: None Parks and Recreation Commission - 2 - October 16, 1995 Commissioner Cox arrived at 5:10 p.m. PUBLIC OPEN FORUM None. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chairman Heineman stated that a key speaker for Item #6 would not be available until later that evening so it was recommended that Item #6 be placed after Item #9 on the Agenda. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Davidson, the Agenda for October 16, 1995 was approved as amended. AYES: Chairman Heineman, Commissioners Cox, Holmes, Baker, Schulberg, Davidson, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. AB #1095-1 DIRECTOR'S REPORT To accept and file the Director's Report for October 1995. 2. AB #1095-2 SUMMARY REPORT To approve, accept, and file the Summary Report of the September 1995 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. 3. AB #1095-3 RECEIPT OF DONATIONS/LCYO To receive a $200 donation from La Costa Youth Organization. 4. AB #1095-4 RECEIPT OF DONATION/DEL MAR FAIR To receive $100 from the Del Mar Fair Board. 5. AB #1095-5 RECEIPT OF DONATION/BODYSURFING CONTEST & YOUTH TENNIS To receive $7,645 worth of product, services and money in support of the Annual Bodysurfing Contest and Youth Tennis. Parks and Recreation Commission - 4 - October 16, 1995 ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Holmes, Items AB #1095-8 and AB #1095-9, were approved as listed on the attached sheet entitled Parks and Recreation Commission Committee Assignments, October 16, 1995. AYES: Chairman Heineman, Commissioners Cox, Holmes, Baker, Schulberg, Davidson, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 6. AB #1095-6 LAWN BOWLING REQUEST/MAGEE PARK Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst, gave the staff presentation on this Item. He began by showing a video presentation, and then explained the background in detail, including provisions that would have to be made if Magee Park was to be used, all outlined in the Commissioners' packet for the evening. Chairman Heineman stated that a letter was received from the Carlsbad Arts Commission. Laura Christiansen, 904 Hawthorne Avenue, Carlsbad, described her dog training classes that she conducts at Magee Park during the year. She mentioned that it was the only dog activity park in Carlsbad and that she provided a service to the community by educating dog owners. In responding to questions from the Commissioners, she added that staff informed her that the training would no longer be held at Magee Park if lawn bowling was established there. She stated that she used the entire area. Mark Stayeart, Park Development Coordinator, showed some slides which depicted an aerial view of the Magee Park. He stated that some Torrey Pine trees would have to be removed, and that for smaller activities, people could be moved to another area in the park. Mario Monroy, 3612 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, said that the jazz concerts would have to be displaced, and that other activities could be reduced. He suggested that the lawn bowling club might be able to pay the $2,000 loss of revenue. Mr. Monroy added that the site was suitable due to public transportation and increased business for the area's restaurants and hotels. He suggested moving the jazz concerts to Holiday Park, particularly due to the traffic problem that Magee Park encountered during the concerts. Arthur Wood, 4770 Brookwood Court, Carlsbad, mentioned that he was also a member of the Carlsbad Arts Commission. He stated that as a resident of the area, he was concerned about adding lawn bowling at Magee Park. He indicated that there were not enough community parks in Carlsbad, and that Magee Park was an old established park. He added that there would be very little space left if lawn bowling was allowed at Magee Park. Mr. Wood expressed concern that the area Parks and Recreation Commission - 5 - October 16, 1995 was a relatively poor area and that many of the homes did not have swimming pools and had small yards. Mr. Wood stated that the artificial turf would have to be fenced, preventing people from taking shortcuts through the park, and that the jazz concerts were very important to the people in the area. He added that Holiday Park would not be a good substitute due to the amount of noise from the I-5 Freeway. Donald Docker, 3620 Haverhill Street, Carlsbad, read two letters from Jim Whittaker, who could not be attendance. The letters included information on lawn bowling and why it is so popular. Mr. Docker acknowledged that the astroturf would have to be protected by a fence. Chairman Heineman pointed out that the Commission could consider two alternatives: One was to accept the recommendation that the Commission observe the five point proposal by staff if they decided to pursue lawn bowling at Magee Park, or the second one was to reject the report and instruct staff to pursue lawn bowling at Larwin Park. Questions and discussion included the following: • Concern about removing trees, and changing the historical nature of the park • Possibility of other alternatives to Magee and Larwin Parks for lawn bowling • Concern about closing off a large part of the park for a single use ACTION: The Commission unanimously (7-0) denied the request to establish a lawn bowling facility at Magee Park. Staff was directed to consider other appropriate locations which may allow a lawn bowling facility being provided prior to the development of Larwin Park. AYES: Chairman Heineman, Commissioners Cox, Holmes, Baker, Schulberg, Davidson, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None COMMITTEE REPORTS Commissioner Holmes discussed the list of clubs and organizations to be solicited for donations of golf clubs for junior golf. Parks and Recreation Commission - 6 - October 16, 1995 AGENDA ITEMS FOR DECEMBER 1995 COMMISSION MEETING None. 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, Schulberg, Davidson and Pieratt None None None Respectfully submitted, Ruth Stark Minutes Clerk PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Oct. 16,1995 1. Park Site and Facility Planning: R. Holmes, J. Baker, S. Schulberg 2. Update Citywide Development Plan: J. Baker, G. Cox, S. Pieratt 3. Budget: C. Heineman, G. Cox S. Schulberg 4. School District Liaison: G. Cox, S. Pieratt, T. Davidson 5. Street Tree: R. Holmes, T. Davidson, J. Baker 6. Commission/Liaison: G. Cox -- Cultural-Historic, R. Holmes -- Arts 7. Carrillo Ranch Committee: C. Heineman, T. Davidson, Alt. S. Schulberg 8. Cultural Arts-Sister Cities; R. Holmes, S. Schulberg, T. Davidson 9. Naming of Parks: S. Pieratt, C Heineman, S. Schulberg 12. Community Activities Funding Review C. Heineman 10. NW Quadrant: C. Heineman, G. Cox, J. Baker 11. Golf Committee: J. Baker, R. Holmes, S. Pieratt 009