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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-10-19; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMinutes of: Time of Meeting: 530 P.M. Place of Meeting: CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Baker called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Date of Meeting: October 19, 1998 fihr.; , City Council Chambers 2 ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Commissioners Schulberg and Cox Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Richards, Cunningham, Davidson, Pieratt Staff Members Present: Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst Ken Price, Recreation and Park Planning Manager Doug Duncanson, Park Superintendent Mark Steyaert, Park Development Coordinator Robin Bettin, Recreation Supervisor II Gail Watts, Recreation Supervisor II ANNOUNCEMENTS None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Since a quorum of Commissioners that attended the June 15,1998 meeting was not present, the minutes were scheduled to be brought back at a later time. PRESENTATIONS None PUBLIC OPEN FORUM None APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACTION: AYES: NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Cox and Schulberg On Motion by Commissioner Pieratt, the Agenda for October 19,1998 was approved. Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Richards, Cunningham, Pieratt and Davidson CONSENT CALENDAR I. AB #I 098-1 COMMISSIONER'S REPORT To accept and file the Commissioner's Report for October 1998. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Pieratt, items AB #I 098-1 and the Summary Report of the June Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, AB #I 098-2 was unanimously approved (5-0). AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Cunning ham, Richards, Pieratt and Davidson NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Cox and Schulberg PUBLIC HEARINGS None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 3. AB #1098-3 SKATEBOARD PARK UPDATE Mark Steyaert, Park Development Coordinator addressed the Commission with . an informational update regarding the status of the Skateboard Park and recent City Council action which approved a bid to construct the facility. Mr. Steyaert also informed the Commission members of the ground breaking ceremonies scheduled for October 28, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. at the Safety Center location of the park site. ACTION: On motion to approve AB #1098-3, to accept and file staff report. AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Cunningham, Davidson, Pieratt and Richards NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Cox and Schulberg 4. AB #I0984 CITY/SCHOOL COORDINATING COMMllTEE UPDATE - PINE SCHOOL ACQUISITION Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst gave a staff presentation to inform the Commission on recent discussions that City staff has had with School District staff regarding the acquisitionlpurchase of the Pine School site. Mr. Beverly stated that the staff person from both agencies will be meeting to prepare property appraisal assumptions so a property appraisal for the Pine School site might be acceptable to both parties and that such an appraisal would facilitate an ease to the acquisition property. Mr. Beverly told the Commission that future updates would be forth coming as progress occurs on this issue. ACTION: AYES: NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Cox and Schulberg On motion to approve AB #1093-4, to accept and file staff report. Chairperson Baker, Commissioner‘s Cunningham, Davidson, Richards and Pieratt. 5. AB #I0984 PARKSITE FACILITY/ACTIVITY GOALS AND GUIDELINES Mr. Beverly addressed the Commission regarding this issue and stated that he would prefer that this item be discussed in a workshop type forum to encourage open dialogue between staff and Commission members. Mr. Beverly gave an overview and history of this item. Since facility standards were first established in the department in the early 1980’s, he explained how the “Standards” had evolved to “Goals & Guidelines” and how more facilities other than ballfields had been added to the inventory at the discretion of other previous Commissions. Mr. Beverly reviewed the exhibits attached to the Agenda Bill and highlighted information contained in the publication from the National Recreation and Parks Association entitled “Park, Recreation Open Space and Greenway Guidelines.” After considerable staff and Commission discussion and comments, staff was directed to obtain additional information and return to the Commission at a later date to further address this issue. Staff was directed to obtain the following information: 0 The demographics of Carlsbad’s population 0 Incorporate the industrial park site amenities within the goals & guidelines 0 Survey surrounding communities for their standards, goals and/or guidelines 0 Update the existing facility inventory 0 Consider liability issues when addressing filed closures for maintenance and field rehabilitation/restoration ACTION: On motion to continue this item and bring additional information at a later date, the Commission unanimously recommended to continue discussion and defer action at this time in reference to amending the park site facility Goals and Guidelines. AYES: NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Cox and Schulberg Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Cunningham, Richards, Pieratt and Davidson. COMMITTEE REPORTS None AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT COMMISSION MEETING 1. Alga Norte Park 2. Spinnaker Hill Tot Lot 3. Street Tree Issue ADJOURNMENT Chaimerson Baker adioumed the Commission to the Poinsettia Park Ground Breaking on Odtober 21, 1998 and to the Skateboard Park Ground Breaking on October 28, 1998 ACTION: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSTAIN: On motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission at 8:20 p.m. to the Poinsettia Park Phase I-A Ground Breaking Ceremony. Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Cunningham, Richards, Davidson and Pieratt None None Commissioner Cox and Schulberg Respectfully submitted, kQB&& Keith Beverly Senior Management Analyst