HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-05-19; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMinutes of: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Time of Meeting: 5:30 P.M.
Date of Meeting: May 19, 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, Schulberg, Cox, and Richards
Absent: Commissioners Cunningham and Pieratt
Staff Members Present:
Dave Bradstreet, Director, Community Services
Ken Price, Recreation Superintendent
Mark Steyeart, Park Development Coordinator
John Cahill, Municipal Projects Manager
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Richards, the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting held on April 21, 1997, were approved
as printed.
AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Davidson, Cox and Richards
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Schulberg
ABSENT: Commissioners Cunningham and Pieratt
PRESENTATIONS
Although there were no presentations, Chairperson Baker announced that David Bradstreet,
Director of Community Services, has announced his retirement, effective July 25, 1997.
PUBLIC OPEN FORUM
None.
Commissioner Cunningham arrived at 5:40 p.m.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cox, the Agenda for May 19, 1997
was approved as printed.
AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Davidson, Cunningham, Schulberg,
Cox, and Richards
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Pieratt
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. AB #597-1 DIRECTOR'S REPORT
To accept and file the Director's Report for May 1997.
2. AB #597-2 SUMMARY REPORT
To approve, accept and file the Summary Report of the April 1997 Parks and Recreation
Commission Meeting.
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cox, Items AB #597-1 and AB #597-2 of the
Consent Calendar for May 19, 1997 were approved.
AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Davidson, Cunningham, Schulberg,
Cox, and Richards
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Pieratt
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
3. AB #597-3 CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF THE GOLF COURSE ROUTING PLAN
John Cahill, Municipal Projects Manager, began the staff update on this item by explaining the
status of the proposed golf course. He mentioned that the routing plan was at the 90-95% level,
and emphasized that staff was faced with a lot of challenges for the design of the golf course
due to constraints. He described in the clubhouse site in detail, what will be located in the area,
and added that a site plan for that area may be available at the next Parks and Recreation
Commission meeting. Mr. Cahill stated that the water used at the golf course will be reclaimed
water and that staff was looking at opportunities to include a flower area. He mentioned that
staff was investigating opportunities to relocate the Police Department's firing range.
Mark Steyeart, Park Development Coordinator, discussed the implications about the ultimate
development of Veteran's Memorial Park. He explained that the original plan included active
uses but that the original plan was outdated due to various constraints. He pointed to the
diagram and noted what was left of Veteran's Memorial Park. Mr. Steyeart added that the plan
for Veteran's Memorial Park will be updated some time in the future.
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Questions and discussion included the following issues:
• Location of buffers around the golf holes
• , Crossing over and/or below College Avenue
• Proximity of golf course to College Avenue
• Number of golf holes in Veteran's Memorial Park
• Approximate amount of acreage for Veteran's Memorial Park
• Mitigation areas
• Administration of golf course and staffs recommendations to City Council
• Estimated timing for completion of the golf course
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Richards, Item AB #597-3, to approve the
Conceptual Routing Plan, including staffs recommendation to expand the
golf course layout to the north side of the creek in Macario Canyon.
AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Davidson, Cunningham, Schulberg,
Cox, and Richards
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Pieratt
4. AB #597-4 AGUA HEDIONDA LAGOON FOUNDATION REQUEST/RECREATIONAL
MANAGEMENT PLAN
Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst, gave the staff report on this item. He described the
item in detail, as contained in the Commissioners' packets for the evening. He explained that if
the City Council decided to initiate a recreational management plan for the Agua Hedionda
Lagoon, staff recommended a more focused study. He added that the request from the Agua
Hedionda Lagoon Foundation was for a more extensive study. Mr. Beverly stated that City
Council accepted staffs report and did not take any action or recommend that anything be done
at this time.
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cunningham, AB #597-4, to accept and file
the staff report.
AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Davidson, Cunningham, Schulberg,
and Cox,
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Richards
ABSENT: Commissioner Pieratt
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cunningham, to direct staff to inform the
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation of the status of their request to
initiate a full and thorough analysis of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon's
potential to provide recreation to the citizens of Carlsbad.
AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Davidson, Cunningham, Schulberg,
and Cox
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Richards
ABSENT: Commissioner Pieratt
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairperson Baker updated the Parks and Recreation Commission on the Skateboard
Committee.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT COMMISSION MEETING
1. Spinnaker Hill Tot Lot Annual Review
2. General discussion about Veteran's Memorial Park pertaining to comments made regarding
loss of acreage for the Park and surrounding development.
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
On motion by Commissioner Cox to adjourn the Regular Meeting at
6:37p.m.
Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Davidson, Cunningham, Schulberg,
Cox, and Richards
None
None
Commissioner Pieratt
Respectfully submitted,
Ruth Stark
Minutes Clerk
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