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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-03-17; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMinutes of: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 5:30 P.M. Date of Meeting: March 17, 1997 Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Baker called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Cox, Schulberg, and Richards Absent: Commissioners Cunningham, Pieratt, and Davidson Staff Members Present: Dave Bradstreet, Director, Community Services Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst Doug Duncanson, Park Superintendent Mark Steyeart, Park Development Coordinator John Cahill, Municipal Projects Manager Robin Bettin, Recreation Supervisor Carl Pope, Aquatic Supervisor Commissioner Cunningham arrived at 5:35 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Richards, the January minutes were unanimously approved with the acknowledgment that although Commissioner Richards voted in favor of AB# 197-3 (Beach Life Guard Request), his aye vote was only to search for more innovative solutions to provide lifeguards and not for the City to fund a State Contracted Lifeguard Service. AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Cox, Schulberg, Cunningham and Richards NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Pieratt and Davidson PRESENTATIONS None. 04 Parks and Recreation Commission 2 March 17, 1997 PUBLIC nPFN FORUM None. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cox, the Agenda for March 17, 1997 was approved as printed. AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Cox, Schulberg, Cunningham and Richards NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Pieratt and Davidson CONSENT CALENDAR 1. AB #397-1 DIRECTOR'S REPORT To accept and file the Director's Report for March 1997. 2. AB #397-2 SUMMARY REPORT To approve, accept and file the Summary Report of the January 1997 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. 3. AB #397-3 ANNUAL BOARD. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEMBER TRAINING PROGRAM ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Richards, Items AB #397-1, AB #397-2, and AB #397-3 of the Consent Calendar for March 17, 1997 were approved. AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Cox, Schulberg, Cunningham and Richards NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Pieratt and Davidson PUBLIC HEARINGS None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 4. AB #397-4 MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE DEVELOPMENT UPDATE John Cahill, Municipal Projects Manager, updated the Parks and Recreation Commission on the Municipal Golf Course, as outlined in the Commissioner's packets for the evening. Questions and discussion included the following issues: • Joint authority of the golf course. 05 Parks and Recreation Commission 3 March 17, 1997 • Access to the golf course and Veteran's Memorial Park. • Status of discussions regarding joint management with the nearby resort for the extra golf holes. • Primary purpose of providing accessibility and affordability for Carlsbad residents. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cox, Item AB #397-4, to accept and file the staff update on the Municipal Golf Course Development. AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Cox, Schulberg, Cunningham and Richards NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Pieratt and Davidson 5, AB #397-5 FY 1997-98 PARKS & RECREATION OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst, began the staff report by discussing the overlay of the administrative budget, as outlined in the Commissioner's packets for the evening. Doug Duncanson, Park Superintendent, described park operations and assessment fundings. Robin Betine, Recreation Supervisor, addressed the issues of recreation operations. Carl Pope, Aquatics Supervisor, described the aquatics budget. Mark Steyeart, Park Development Coordinator, outlined the capital improvement budget. Keith Beverly ended the presentation by discussing operating budgets and the rest of the budget process. Questions and discussion included the following issues: • Comparison of Carlsbad fees for use of fields for youth sports vs. other neighboring cities. • Provide funding by City for lifeguards for Carlsbad High School physical education classes. • Status of the chlorine filtration system. • Turnover of personnel at Agua Hedionda Lagoon and the impact of operating costs. • Future parks and the requirements. • Recommendation that the City purchase appropriate software to track City resources. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Richards, Item AB #397-5, to endorse the FY 1997-98 General Fund Operating Budget and the Capital Improvement Program Budget as submitted by staff for Parks and Recreation Programs and Facilities. AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Cox, Schulberg, Cunningham and Richards NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Pieratt and Davidson 06 Parks and Recreation Commission 4 March 17,1997 REPORTS 1 . Chairperson Baker and Commissioner Cox presented an update on the Skateboard Committee. 2. Commissioner Schulberg presented an update on the Carrillo Ranch Master Plan. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT COMMISSION MEETING 1. Median Landscape Development (ECR & Olivenhain). 2. Agua Hedionda Lagoon Recreational Management Plan Report. 3. Skateboard Facility. 4. Northwest Quadrant. ADJOURNMENT ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Richards to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 7:20 p.m. AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Cox, Schulberg, Cunningham and Richards NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Davidson and Pieratt Respectfully submitted,'/" Ruth Stark Minutes Clerk 07