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Home My WebLink About1996-07-15; Parks & Recreation Commission; Minutes08/11/1996 16:57 6196331218 STARK PAGE 02 Minutes of: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 5:30 P.M. Date of Meeting: July 15,1996 Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER Chairman Schuiberg called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Schuiberg, Commissioners Baker, Richards, and Cunningham Absent: Commissioners Pieratt and Davidson Staff Member* Present: David Bradstreet, Director, Community Services Department Mark Steyeart, Park Development Coordinator Doug Duncanson, Park Superintendent Kelly Smith, Office Aide David Goodman, Office Aide ANNOUNCEMENTS None. PRESENTATIONS None. Chairman Schuiberg introduced and welcomed two new commissioners, Bob Richards and Dennis Cunningham to the Parks and Recreation Commission. PUBLIC OPEN FORUM None. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Baker, the Agenda for Jury 15, 1996 was approved as printed. AYES: Chairman Schuiberg, Commissioners Baker, Cox, Cunningham and Richards NOES: Nond ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Pieratt and Davidson 04 88/11/1996 16:57 6196331218 STARK RftGE 03 Parks and Recreation Commission -2- July 15,1996 Commissioner Pieratt arrived at 5:35 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Pieratt, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on May 20,1996, were approved as printed. AYES: Chairman Schulberg, Commissioners Baker, Cox, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioners Cunningham and Richards ABSENT: Commissioner Davidson CONSENT CALENDAR 1. AB »796-1 DIRECTOR'S REPORT To accept and file the Director's Report for July 1996. 2. AB #796-2 SUMMARY REPORT To approve, accept and file the Summary Report of the May 20,1996 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. 3. AB #796-3 RECEIPT OF DONATION/BRISTOL COVE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION To acknowledge receipt of donation of $250.00 in support of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Clean Up Program. 4. AB #796-4 RECEIPT OF DONATION/WELCOME WAGON/NEWCOMERS CLUB OF CARLSBAD To acknowledge receipt of donation of $375.00 in support of the Kruger House Preschool program. 5. AB0796-5 RECEIPT OF DONATION To acknowledge receipt of donation of three flag poles valuing a total of $900.00. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cox. Items AB f 796-1 and AB #796-2 of the Consent Calendar for July 15,1996 were approved. AYES: Chairman Schulberg, Commissioners Baker, Cox, Pieratt, NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioners Cunningham and Richards ABSENT: Commissioner Davidson 05 08/U/199B I6:b7 _ 6196331218 _ STARK PAGE 04 Parks and Recreation Commission -3- July 15,1996 ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cox, Items AB #796-3, A8 #796-4, and AB #796-5 of the Consent Calendar for July 15,1996 were approved. AYES: Chairman Schulberg, Commissioners Baker, Cox, Pieratt, Cunningham, and Richards NOES. None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Davidson DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 6. AB #796-6 SPINNAKER HILL TOT LOT/CITIZEN REQUEST David Bradstreet, Director of Community Services, gave the staff presentation on this Item. He described in detail the background, as contained in the Commissioners' packets. He added that the applicant was requesting that the City adopt the tot lot and allow the citizen's group to have a voice in decisions made concerning the tot lot. Mr. Bradstreet outlined the options for the Commission. Mrs. Diane Brink, 7206 Azalea Place, Carlsbad, distributed photographs of the tot lot, and explained that the Brian E. Harpold Tot Lot of Spinnaker Hill was complete. She described the contents of the park and stated that it took 4 % years to finish. Mrs. Brink added that all necessary permits were obtained, and that the park complies with all known ADA and City safety and building codes. She mentioned that the goals, which included making the park safe, attractive, and fun, were met and that the tot lot was well attended. She estimated that approximately 60-90 children attended the park each week and described how the children arrived at the park. Mrs. Brink said that she received positive input from people who discovered the park and was requesting the City to adopt the tot lot so that the long term liability would be under City of Carlsbad jurisdiction. She added that if adopted, the citizen's group wanted to continue an active role in the day-to-day maintenance of the park. Mrs. Brink recommended that the Commission take one month to consider the matter and invited the new commissioners to visit the site. She clarified that the citizen's proposal was for an exception to the policy of regional parks and described the uniqueness of the park, including the fact that it was on City property, was part of the official crtywide trail system, was built to city safety and building standards, met ADA standards, and was over one acre. She added that the park was ready made and therefore there would be no cost to the City. Mrs, Brink requested that it be considered under the special use area definition as listed in the Park & Recreation Element under primary park classifications. 06 08/11/1996 16:57 6196331218 STARK PAGE 05 Parks and Recreation Commission -4- July 15, 1996 Questions and discussion included the following issues: • Liability exposure for the City • Maintenance responsibility for the park • Beginning date of review period • Future expansion of the main road near the park Mrs. Shirley Harpold, 934 Begonia Court, Carlsbad, addressed the usage of the park. She explained that small groups met at the park. She added that the homeowner's association was not involved with the park. She mentioned that Channel 10 wanted to honor Mrs. Brink for a leadership award for her role in getting the park built. Questions and discussions included the following issue: • Concerns about traffic and safety since the park was near a main road Chairman Schulberg explained the four alternatives for the Commission to consider 1. Recommend that the annual review period be based on the park opening in the March or April time frame; 2. Recommend that the City adopt the tot lot as requested by the Citizen's group; 3. Recommend that the City not adopt the tot lot; or 4. Recommend that the applicant disband the tot lot. Further discussion included the following issues: • Possibility of holding off on making a decision until staff determines the legal ramifications on the exposure of adopting the tot lot. • Support of continuing the annual report process and going through the entire cycle before making any decisions. • Review of similar agreements. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cox, Item AB #796-6, to adopt Alternative 1 and continue with the Applicant assuming responsibility and bringing the Item back before the Commission in March 1997 for review, and that aU the conditions agreed upon still remain in effect. AYES: Chairman Schulberg, Commissioners Baker, Cox, Pieratt, Cunningham, and Richards NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Davidson 07 lb:b/ oiyb3J121o STARK PAGE 06 Parks and Recreation Commission -5- July 15,1996 7. AB »796-7 JOINT USE PROPOSAL/SAN DlEGUITO UNION HIGH gCHOOL DISTRICT! David Bradstreet gave the staff report on this Item. He updated the Commission on the conditions of the fields at La Costa Canyon High School, and discussed the possible need of the school's use of the facilities at Stagecoach Community Park. Mr. Bradstreet reiterated that the school's use of the park would not interfere with scheduled classes at the park. Questions and discussion included the following issues: • Possible conflicts between the school and the community groups over use • Fees for use of fields • Length of advance time for booking fields • Temporary status for the joint use proposal ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cox, Item AB #796-7, to accept and file the staff report. AYES: Chairman Schulberg, Commissioners Baker, Cox, Pieratt, Cunningham, and Richards NOES. None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Davidson 8. AB #796-8 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL #13734/AUTHORIZATION OF A SKATEBOARD COMMITTEE David Bradstreet gave the staff report on this Item. He igfpjrned the Commission of the City Council's desire to create a Skateboard CommisSStfl for the purpose of performing a feasibility study for a skateboard park. C**;> Questions and discussion included the following issue: • Makeup of the committee ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Schulberg, Item AB #796-8, to accept and file the staff report. AYES: Chairman Schulberg, Commissioners Baker, Cox, Pieratt. Cunningham, and Richards NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Davidson 08 08/11/1996 16:57 6196331218 STARK PAGE 07 Parks and Recreation Commission COMMITTEE REPORTS -6-July 15, 1996 Mark Steyeart presented the committee report on the status of the Carrilk) Ranch Master Plan. AGENDA ITEMS FOR AUGUST 1996 COMMISSION MEETING None. ADJOURNMENT ACTION: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: On motion by Commissioner Schulberg to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 6:50 p.m. to Poinsettia Community Park for an informational update and tour of Phase I development. Chairman Schulberg, Commissioners Baker, Cox, Pieratt, Cunningham, and Richards. None None Commissioner Davidson Respectfully submitted, Rum Stark Minutes Clerk