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Home My WebLink About2000-11-20; Parks & Recreation Commission; Minutes (2)Minutes of: Time of Meeting: Date of Meeting: Place of Meeting: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 530 P.M. November 20,2000 City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER Chairman Davidson called the Regular Meeting to order at 540 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Davidson, Commissioners Ramirez, Cox, and Pieratt Absent: Commissioners Schulberg, Pacheco, and Cunningham Staff Members Present: Ken Price, Recreation Director Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst Doug Duncanson, General Services Manager Mark Steyaert, Park Development Coordinator Scott Carroll, Management Analyst Robin Bettin, Recreation Supervisor II - ANNOUNCEMENTS None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Since there was not a quorum of the commissioners who attended the October 16,2000 Parks and Recreation Commission, approval of minutes was rescheduled for later in the meeting. PRESENTATIONS Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst, introduced and welcomed Julio Ramirez, the newest Parks and Recreation commissioner. PUBLIC OPEN FORUM None. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Pieratt, the Agenda for November 20,2000 AYES: Chairman Davidson, Commissioners Ramirez, Cox, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Schulberg, Pacheco, and Cunningham was approved. Parks and Recreation Commission -2- November 20,2000 - CONSENT CALENDAR 1. AB #I 100-1 COMMISSIONERS REPORT To accept and file the Commissioner’s report for November 2000. 2. AB #I 100-2 SUMMARY REPORT To approve, accept and file the Summary Report of the October 16,2000 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. 3. PB #I 100-3 RECEIPT OF DONATION To receive a $425 donation to the Opportunity Grants Scholarship Program. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cox, AB #I 100-1, AB #I 100-2, and AB #I 100-3, of the Consent Calendar for November 20,2000 were approved. AYES: Chairman Davidson, Commissioners Ramirez, Cox, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Schulberg, Pacheco, and Cunningham DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Mark Steyaert, Park Development Coordinator, gave the staff presentation on this item. He Master Plan. He presented the background history on the park and explained that it was accepted in the mid-80’s. He added that the park was identified in the 2000/2001 Capital Improvement Plan and described the timing for the phases. He added that Gary Wood and Clark Rittier of P&D Consultants, Inc. were available to answer questions. 4. AB #I 100-4 ZONE 19 PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE - explained that the purpose of the item was to update the Commission on the Zone 19 Park Gary Wood, P & D Consultants, Inc. explained that his company was working on this project with the City. He referred to two exhibits in the handout, and described the Concept Plan Relationship Diagram and Preliminary Concepts in detail. Mr. Wood pointed out some of the positives and negatives of the two preliminary concepts. (Commissioner Cunningham arrived at 555 p.m.) Mr. Steyaert explained the importance of providing a balance of passive and active uses in the parks. He added that an open house (workshop) was scheduled for December 7,2000 at the Dove Library. Mr. Steyaert mentioned who will be invited to attend the workshop and where notices for the workshop will be published. Questions and discussion included the following issues: + The necessity of terraces due to the site not being naturally flat + The location of parking + The importance of both preliminary concepts being evaluated Parks and Recreation Commission -3- November 20,2000 ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cox, AB #I 100-4, to accept and file the staff AYES: Chairman Davidson, Commissioners Cunningham, Ramirez, Cox, and NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Schulberg and Pacheco report on the Zone 19 Park Master Plan Update. Pieratt 5. AB #I 100-5 CHARLENE CIRCLE TREE RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND REFORESTATION PLAN Scott Carroll, Management Analyst, gave the staff report on this item. He described the history of the item and explained that a consultant developed a tree management plan that was agreeable with staff and residents in the area. He described the timetable for replacement of the trees. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Pieratt, AB #I 100-5, to accept the Tree AYES: Chairman Davidson, Commissioners Cunningham, Ramirez, Cox, and NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Schulberg and Pacheco Resource Conservation and Reforestation Plan at Charleen Circle. Pieratt 6. AB #I 100-6 DOG PARK DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Mark Steyaert gave the monthly update on the development of the dog park. He mentioned that this project was one of the more challenging projects. He pointed out on the map where the access points were. He explained there was a problem with SDGE access and outlined what had to be done to resolve the issue. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Pieratt, AB #I 100-6, to accept and file the AYES: Chairman Davidson, Commissioners Cunningham, Ramirez, Cox, and NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Schulberg and Pacheco staff report on the Dog Park development. Pieratt 7. AB #I 100-7 LEDGERWOOD MEMORIAL TRIBUTE COMMITTEE UPDATE Keith Beverly described the history of this item and explained that the subcommittee recommended against creating a statute/monument at the site of the former sculpture park to pay tribute to Mr. Ledgerwood. He stated that the collective recommendation of the subcommittee was to plant a tree and install a plaque at Magee Park. He added that the subcommittee also recommended that some type of recognition or acknowledgement of Mr. Ledgerwood be pursued at the site of his residence/business. ’ Parks and Recreation Commission -4- November 20,2000 ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cox, AB #I 100-7, to accept the AYES: Chairman Davidson, Commissioners Cunningham, Ramirez, Cox, and NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Schulberg and Pacheco recommendations of the Ledgerwood Subcommittee as presented. Pieratt 8. AB #I 100-8 CHASE FIELD CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Doug Duncanson, General Services Manager, gave the presentation on this item. He explained that the site never had a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). He described the changes in detail. He added that the concession stand was run by the Carlsbad Youth Baseball. Questions and discussion included the following issues: + Where funds for additional items could come from + The importance of youth leagues being involved Jim Comstock President of Carlsbad Youth Baseball, 2755 Jefferson Street, Carlsbad, explained that the new snack bar was long overdue. He added that more storage rooms were needed and that the bathrooms were embarrassing. He mentioned that the batting cages would not impact any residents in the area. Mr. Comstock described what his group was trying to accomplish in the barrio community. He commented that there was very little money available for the Carlsbad Youth Baseball organization to contribute to the project. Brian Donald, 2410 Stromberg, Carlsbad, stated that he volunteered to help and work on the project. He said that the batting cages would be a significant improvement for practice at the field. He added that he did not think there would be a lot of money for the Carlsbad Youth Baseball organization to contribute towards the project. Mr. Donald emphasized his belief that this field should be brought up to standard before new fields were built. Further questions and discussion included the following issues: + The possibility of improving restrooms in the interim + The impact on the baseball season Mr. Donald stressed that the parents would put up with anything for this project to be completed. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cunningham, AB #I 100-8, to direct staff to AYES: Chairman Davidson, Commissioners Cunningham, Ramirez, Cox, and NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Schulberg and Pacheco continue with the Chase Field CUP. Pieratt APPROVAL OF MINUTES Since there was a quorum of the commissioners who attended the October meeting, the Parks and Recreation Commission voted on the October 16, 2000 minutes. .I Parks and Recreation Commission -5- November 20,2000 ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cunningham, the Minutes of the AYES: Chairman Davidson, Commissioners Cunningham, and Cox NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioners Ramirez and Pieratt ABSENT: Commissioners Schulberg and Pacheco - Regular Meeting held on October 16, 2000 were approved. COMMllTEE REPORTS None. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT COMMISSION MEETING 1. Election of Parks and Recreation Commission officers for the 2001 calendar year 2. Commission Holiday Dinner at the Senior Center ADJOURNMENT ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Pieratt to adjourn the Regular Meeting at AYES: Chairman Davidson, Commissioners Cunningham, and Cox NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioners Ramirez and Scott ABSENT: Commissioners Schulberg and Pacheco 6:45 p.m. - Respectfully submitted, Ruth Stark Minutes Clerk (Corrected December 18,2000)