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Home My WebLink About1997-04-21; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMinutes of: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 5:30 P.M. Date of Meeting: April 21, 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 Davidson, Cox, Cunningham, Richards and Pieratt Absent: Commissioner Schulberg Staff Members Present: Dave Bradstreet, Director, Community Services Doug Duncanson, Park Superintendent Ken Price, Recreation Superintendent ANNOUNCEMENTS None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cunningham, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on March 17, 1997, were approved as printed. AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Cox, Cunningham, and Richards NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioners Pieratt and Davidson ABSENT: Commissioner Schulberg PRESENTATIONS Ken Price, Recreation Superintendent, described the awards that the City received for the Triathlon Logo designed by Zoame Shipman and the honorary mention for the marketing theme for the luau and triathlon. PUBLIC OPEN FORUM None. 04 Parks and Recreation Commission 2 April 21, 1997 APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cox, the Agenda for April 21, 1997 was approved as printed. AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Davidson, Cox, Cunningham, and Richards, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Schulberg CONSENT CALENDAR 1. AB #497-1 DIRECTOR'S REPORT To accept and file the Director's Report for April 1997. 2. AB #497-2 SUMMARY REPORT To approve, accept and file the Summary Report of the March 1997 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cox, Items AB #497-1 and AB #497-2 of the Consent Calendar for April 21, 1997 were approved. AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Davidson, Cox, Cunningham, and Richards, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Schulberg PUBLIC HEARINGS None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 3. AB #497-3 SKATEBOARD COMMITTEE REPORT Ken Price and Commissioner Baker gave the presentation on this item. Mr. Price described the guidelines for the Skateboard Committee and the recommended sites. He described the recommended features and the operational issues, as contained in the Commissioners' packets for the evening. Commissioner Baker outlined the fiscal impact of the three sites and the ordinance issues. She emphasized that there was a lot of public input at each of the Skateboard Committee's meetings. Questions and discussion included the following issues: • Expansion possibilities of the Monroe and Marron site • Environmental issues 05 Parks and Recreation Commission 3 Aprj| 21, 1997 Hope Wrisley, 2050 Basswood, Carlsbad, stated that she wanted to see something done to establish a skateboard facility. She explained that she felt that the best site would be the Monroe and Marron site since it would be the most used. She added that she did not think that the Safety Center site would get much use and would be a waste of money. Edward Mario, 822 Sky Sale Avenue, Carlsbad, indicated that he had not realized that three sites had been selected. He mentioned that he thought the Poinsettia Park site would be the best place for a skateboard facility and explained why. Questions included the following issues: • Completion of Poinsettia Park and what is involved in the planning stages for a community park • Other possible parks which could encompass a skateboard facility • Status of the relocation of the fire station • Enforceability of mandatory safety features in an unsupervised facility • Liability insurance issues Paul Parker, 7127 Linden Terrace, Carlsbad, emphasized the importance of locating the skateboard facility in a location that could be reached easily by the skateboarders. He indicated that the Marron and Monroe site would be easiest for the majority of skateboarders to get to. Tony Hall, 6866 Via Verano, Carlsbad, expressed his concern as a businessman in Carlsbad. He stated that it was important for skateboarders to have a legal place to skate. He mentioned that his preferred site would be Calavera Park and explained why. When questioned about his feeling regarding the design criteria, Mr. Hall responded that they were in line with public facilities that already in exist. He added that there has not been a claim at any public skatepark in the last 10 years, and emphasized that skateboarding is a part of our society. Barbara Prigg, 3235 Mazell Lane, Carlsbad, explained her concern about the public transport aspect of skateboarding, specifically as a result of an injury to a friend by a skateboarder at one a jazz evening at Calavera Park. Questions and comments included the following issues: • Concern that many transients from neighboring cities would use the facility if built at Monroe and Marron • Interest in having a skateboard facility in each of the quadrants • Importance of making recommendation to City Council to proceed with plans for a skateboard park without naming a preferred site ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Davidson, Item AB #497-3, to accept and file the findings and recommendations of the Skateboard Committee with the exception that only two sites, instead of three, will be recommended: Monroe and Marron, and Calavera Park. AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Davidson, Richards, and Pieratt NOES: Commissioners Cox and Cunningham ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Schulberg 06 Parks and Recreation Commission 4 April 21, 1997 Commissioner Cox indicated he voted against the action because he preferred recommending three sites to the City Council rather than just two sites. Commissioner Cunningham explained that he voted against the action for the same reason. 4. AB #497-4 NW QUADRANT CITIZENS' REQUEST/PARK ISSUES Dave Bradstreet, Director, Community Services, presented the staff report on this item. He explained the history on this item and what had transpired at the April 3, 1997 City Council meeting, particularly the Northwest Quadrant Citizens' Group request that a timeline be established specific to the construction of a community center/gymnasium and park in the Northwest Quadrant. Questions and discussion included the following issues: • Clarification of whether Veteran's Memorial Park falls into the Northwest Quadrant • Requirements for placement of gymnasiums in the City ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Pieratt, AB #497-4, to accept and file the staff report. AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Davidson, Cox, Cunningham, Richards, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Schulberg 5. AB #497-5 RECEIPT OF DONATIONS Dave Bradstreet described the donations that were received. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cox, AB #497-5, to accept the individual donations and in-kind services totaling one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven (1,797) dollars in support of the Kruger House preschool program. AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Davidson, Cox, Cunningham, Richards, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Schulberg COMMITTEE REPORTS None. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT COMMISSION MEETING None. 07 Parks and Recreation Commission April 21, 1997 ADJOURNMENT ACTION: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: On motion by Commissioner Davidson to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 6:50 p.m. Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Davidson, Cox, Cunningham, Richards, and Pieratt None None Commissioner Schulberg Respectfully submitted, Ruth Stark Minutes Clerk 08