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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-06-20; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMinutes of: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 530 P.M. Date of Meeting: June 20,2005 Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER Chairman Cornstock called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Comstock, Commissioners Craig, Lyons, Cooper and George Absent: Commissioners Hubbard and Pacheco Staff Members Present: Ken Price, Recreation Director Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst Mark Steyaert, Park Development Manager Sue Spickard, Recreation Services Manager Scott Bradstreet, Park Planner Bonnie Elliott, Recreation Supervisor Liz Ketabian, Park Planner Aly Mancini, Recreation Supervisor Greg Clavier, Public Works Manager ANNOUNCEMENTS Keith Beverlv. Senior Management Analyst, introduced Bonnie Elliott, Recreation Supervisor, who reported.on the Carlsbad Triathlon and Health Expo scheduled for July 9-1 0, 2005. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION: AYES: NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Hubbard and Pacheco On motion by Commissioner Lyons, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on April 18, 2005, were approved. Chairman Comstock, Commissioners Craig, Lyons, Cooper and George PRESENTATIONS Tabled for later in the evening. PUBLIC OPEN FORUM None. Parks and Recreation Commission -2- June 20,2005 APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACTION: AYES: NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Hubbard and Pacheco On motion by Commissioner Lyons, the Agenda for June 20,2005, was approved. Chairman Comstock, Commissioners Craig, Lyons, Cooper and Gsorge CONSENT CALENDAR 1. AB #605-1 SUMMARY REPORT To receive, accept and file the Summary Report of the April 18, 2G35 Parks and Rei;:wtr, :! Commission meeting. 2. AB #605-2 RECEIPT OF DONATION To receive $100 from the Carlsbad Village Optimist Club in suppcrri of the Counsekij ::I Training (C.I.T.) Program 3. AB #605-3 RECEIPT OF CASH DONATIONS To receive donations totaling $3,103 in support of the Carrillo Ranch. ACTION: AYES: NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Hubbard and Pacheco On motion by Commissioner Lyons, AB #605-’:. AB #605-2, and AB #605-3 of the Consent Calendar were approved. Chairman Comstock, Commissioners Craig, Lycms, Cooper and Gecc ;,c DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 4. AB #605-4 COUNSELORS IN TRAINING (C.1.T) PROGRAM Aly Mancini, Recreation Supervisor, described the new C.I. T. program in detail. She explainec; that the program began last year. She provided an overview for the Commissioners inc!ddicg the mission statement and values, the target market, the CIT After School Program, thp diT Summer Program and fees. She explained what was covered in the programs. She alsp described future plans. Ms. Mancini concluded by inviting the Commissioners to stop by ar;d visit with the kids. ACTION: AYES: NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Hubbard and Pacheco On motion by Commissioner Craig, AB #605-4, to accept and file the staff report. Chairman Comstock, Commissioners Craig, Lyons, Cooper and George Parks and Recreation Commission -3- June 20,2005 PRESENTATIONS Liz Ketabian, Park Planner introduced Tom Gulihur, Trail Captain, Rancho Carrillo Trails, and explained that he was being recognized for his outstanding work effort towards the Earth Day Event. She shared slides of what occurred on that day. Chairman Comstock presented the recognition award to Mr. Gulihur, and-aphoto was taken with Mr. Gulihur, the Commissioners and Ms. Ketabian. 5. AB #605-5 CITIZEN REQUEST TO PROVIDE SKATEBOARDING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE NORTHERN MOST AREA OF CARLSBAD Scott Bradstreet, Park Planner, explained that three young citizens came forward at a recent City Council meeting recently and requested that a skateboarding facility be constructed in the northern most .area of Carlsbad. He-symnparized the item and described the reasons for the request being made specifically in the northern part of the City. Mr. Bradstreet reviewed the history of skateparks in Carlsbad and explained why the skatepark was built at the Safety Center. He also stated that that a planned skatepark was scheduled to open in late 2007 at Alga Norte Park and clarified why q.,d<;ittepark was not being included at Pine Avenue Park. He described four different types of skateparks that could be built. He mentioned the alternative of waiting until the current park development schedule and demands subsided so that a skatepark c.?,uld be researched. Questions and discyssion included the following issues: 0 0 0 Reasons for excluding a skatepark at Pine Avenue Park Popularity of skateparks and reskect that kids have for skateboard property and others Importance of adding one of the best skateparks in the area Possibility of charging a fee and having someone onsite check for safety Status of Pine Avenue Park Location of skateparks already in existence or in the planning stage Importance of considering all options, including a portable situation as well as considering liability and supervision issues Possible locations, including a site at Calaveras Park ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cooper, AB #605-5, to direct staff to research and prepace a report for considering viable options and alternatives to proy.ide skateboarding opportunities in the northern most Chairman Comstock, Commissioners Craig, Lyons, Cooper and George . >' area of Carlsbad. AYES: NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Hubbard and Pacheco 6. AB #605-6 LAKE CALAVERA TRAILS AND MASTER PLAN Liz Ketabian gave the staff presentation on this item. She described the history of the Lake Calavera Trails Master Plan and displayed photos of the area. She reviewed the location, ownership and management of Lake Calavera and indicated that the area was designated for permanent open space. She talked about the site and its background in detail. Ms. Ketabian mentioned that the budget for the project was $497,000 and explained how it was broken up. k, Parks and Recreation Commission -4- June 20,2005 She added that trail improvements were made by trail volunteers and described the staging areas. Ms. Ketabian discussed who was using the trail and stated that a public workshop was held in November. She displayed a map of the proposed Calavera Trail System and described it in detail along with the proposed trail improvements. She clarified the schedule and explained why there were delays in the project. Questions and discussion included the following issues: Clarification of what was meant by a “compost restroom” and why it :VGS selected 0 Explanation of areas that were going to be closed 0 Acknowledgement that a homeowners association was in the area Encroachment on the property owned by the homeowners associatio:- md SDG&E and . approval required ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Lyons, AB #605-6, to carisider the staff report and recommend approval of the proposed Lake Calavera Trails Master Plan to the City Council. Chairman Comstock, Commissioners Craig, Lyons, Cooper and George AYES: NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Hubbard and Pacheco 7. AB #605-7 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION WORKSHOP~$~USSION ITEMS -. Keith Beverly explained why the Parks and Recreation Commission Workshcp was being suggested. He asked the Commissioners to provide him with recommended topics for the Workshop. Agenda suggestions included the following: Roles and responsibilities of commissioners Available park inventory in the City Review of the Parks and Recreation Element Status of park development programs Financial outlook for future projects from a park commissioner’s perspective in order to make sure resources were available for bringing plans to fruition Review of recreation programs, park maintenance, and facility maintenance ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Lyons, AB #605-7, to recommend agenda items for the Parks and Recreation Commission Workshop to be scheduled for a future date Chairman Comstock, Commissioners Craig, Lyons, Cooper and George AYES: NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Hubbard and Pacheco COMMITTEE /COUNCIL REPORTS Keith Beverly updated the Commission on the goal team appointed by the City Council in connection with naming rights of parks. il I Parks and Recreation Commission -5- AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE COMMISSION MEETING 1. .I . ADJOURNMENT June 20,2005 ACTION: AYES: NOES: None ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Cohmissioners Hubbard and Pacheco On motion by Commissioner Craig to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 6:45 p.m. Chaiiiman Comstock, Commissioners Craig, Lyons, Cooper and George 8. . . Respectfully submitted, Ruth Stark Minutes Clerk , '_. .* ..