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Home My WebLink About1999-06-21; Parks & Recreation Commission; Minutes. 7 Minutes of: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 5:30 P.M. Date of Meeting: June 21, 1999 Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER Chairman Richards called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Richards, Vice Chairman Davidson, Commissioners Baker, and Pieratt Absent: Commissioners Cunningham, Schulberg, and Cox Staff Members Present: Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst Doug Duncanson, Park Superintendent Mark Steyaert, Park Development Coordinator Jill Prichard, Recreation Supervisor 1 Don Rideout, Senior Planner ANNOUNCEMENTS .- None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Since a quorum of Commissioners that attended the May 17, 1997 meeting was not present, the minutes were scheduled to be brought back at a later time. PRESENTATIONS Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst, introduced Jill Prichard, Recreation Supervisor 1, who described the seaside celebration and triathlon planned for July. PUBLIC OPEN FORUM None. APPROVAL OF AGENDA P ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Pieratt, the Agenda for June 21, 1999 was AYES: Chairman Richards, Vice Chairman Davidson, Commissioners Baker, NOES: None ABSTAIN: None amended and approved to move Item AB #699-5 before Item AB #699-4. and Pieratt ABSENT: Commissioners Cunningham, Schulberg, and Cox * Parks and Recreation Commission -2- - June 21,1999 IC CONSENT CALENDAR 1. AB# 699-1 COMMISSIONER’S REPORT To accept and file the Commissioner’s Report for June 1999. 2. AB #699-2 SUMMARY REPORT To approve, accept and file the Summary Report of the May 17,1999 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. 3. AB #699-3 AB #699-3 RECEIPT OF DONATION To receive a donation of $661 in support of the Opportunity Grants Scholarship Fund and recommend acceptance by the City Council. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Baker, AB #699-1, AB #699-2, and AB #699-3 of the Consent Calendar for June 21, 1999 were approved. AYES: Chairman Richards, Vice Chairman Davidson, Commissioners Baker, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Cunningham, Schulberg, and Cox PUBLIC HEARINGS None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Keith Beverly explained the background on this item. He stated that the Friends of Carrillo Ranch asked the City to take a more aggressive approach towards seeking and applying for grant funding to be applied to Carrillo Ranch. He explained the grant process and what needed to be looked at prior to applying for a grant, as outlined in the Commissioners’ packets for the evening. Mr. Beverly mentioned other alternatives such as using volunteers to pursue grants. 5. AB #699-5 CITIZEN REQUEST/GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE CARRILLO RANCH Mr. George Gray, 97220 Oviedo Street, San Diego, explained that he was not a citizen of Carlsbad but was a member of Los Californianos and The Friends of Carrillo Ranch. He explained that the groups were willing to work with staff to pursue grants for Carrillo Ranch. He mentioned that he represented Los Californianos and described the purpose of the organization. He emphasized his belief that children should have a better appreciation of California history. Mr. Gray explained that his group was disappointed with the proposed budget and highlighted what he and his group felt an open ranch could do for the area. He reviewed resources that could be tapped to open the ranch sooner, and recommended opening it as soon as possible. He added that there were funding options that the City had not considered or pursued. Mr. Gray described four different types of assistance that could augment the City’s resources: program support, project general support, project specific support, and private sector or Carrillo Ranch. “ individual sponsorship, and recommended steps that the City should follow to pursue grants for ., Parks and Recreation Commission -3- - June 21, 1999 Questions and discussions included the following issues: + Review of a previous situation where a private foundation went after a grant on City rc property + Clarification of what was expected from the Parks and Recreation Commission on this item + Waste of time for staff to pursue small grants + Update on schedule for Carrillo Ranch project + Timing of the need for grants + Possibility of staff passing along announced grants to the Friends of Carrillo Ranch ACTION: On motion by Vice Chairman Davidson, AB #699-5, to continue to support pursuing funding for Carrillo Ranch and recommend that staff and The Friends of Carrillo Ranch work as a team to pursue the funding. AYES: Chairman Richards, Vice Chairman Davidson, Commissioners Baker, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Cunningham, Schulberg, and Cox 4. AB #699-4 HABITAT MANAGEMENT PRESENTATION Don Rideout, Senior Planner, gave the presentation on this item. He explained that the Habitat Management Plan (HMP) was close to being approved. He gave a brief overview of the HMP and how it related to existing and future park sites, and referred to the handout contained in the Commissioners’ packets for the evening. Questions and discussions included the following: + Explanation of the color coding of the maps + Which parts of Veteran’s Memorial Park were to be developed ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Pieratt, AB #699-4, to accept and file the AYES: Chairman Richards, Vice Chairman Davidson, Commissioners Baker, NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Cunningham, Schulberg, and Cox staff report and Pieratt 6. AB #699-6 CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.36 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Keith Beverly explained the purpose of bringing the item before the Parks and Recreation Commission. He explained the necessity of clarifying the responsibilities entrusted to the members of the Parks and Recreation Commission. He pointed out that the Carlsbad Municipal Code is on the Internet and can be referred to at any time. . * . \ Parks and Recreation Commission -4- - June 21 , 1999 ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Baker, AB M99-7, to accept staffs - explanation of the Commission’s responsibilities under Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 2.36 Parks and Recreation Commission. and Pieratt AYES: Chairman Richards, Vice Chairman Davidson, Commissioners Baker, NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Cunningham, Schulberg, and Cox 7. AB #699-7 CITY/SCHOOL MEETING Keith Beverly gave the staff presentation on this item. He referred to the agenda included in the Commissioners’ packet for the evening. ACTION: On motion by Vice Chairman Davidson, AB #699-5, to accept and file the AYES: Chairman Richards, Vice Chairman Davidson, Commissioners Baker, NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Cunningham, Schulberg, and Cox staff update on the City/School Committee. and Pieratt COMMITTEE REPORTS None. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT COMMISSION MEETING 1. None. ADJOURNMENT ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Baker, to adjourn the Regular Meeting at AYES: Chairman Richards, Vice Chairman Davidson, Commissioners Baker, NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Cunningham, Schulberg, and Cox 7:OO p.m. and Pieratt Respectfully submitted, n Minutes Clerk