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Home My WebLink About2006-09-18; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMinutes of: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 5:30 P.M. Date of Meeting: September 18, 2006 Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Craig called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Craig, Commissioners Comstock, Lyons, Cooper and George Absent: Commissioners Hubbard and Pacheco Staff Members Present: Ken Price, Recreation Director Sue Spickard, Recreation Services Manager Kyle Lancaster, Parks Superintendent Kathleen Shubin, Senior Office Specialist Judi Vincent, Management Analyst Craddock Stropes, Recreation Community Coordinator Scott Bradstreet, Park Planner Liz Ketabian, Park Planner ANNOUNCEMENTS None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Comstock, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on August 21, 2006, were approved. AYES: Chairperson Craig, Commissioners Comstock, Lyons, Cooper and George NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Hubbard and Pacheco INTRODUCTIONS None. PRESENTATIONS None. Parks and Recreation Commission -2- September 18,2006 PUBLIC OPEN FORUM Michael Stewart, 7212 Durango Circle, Carlsbad, explained that he was the Regional Commissioner of AYSO and asked the Parks and Recreation Commission to reconsider the allocation of field time to adults and children. He explained that the children only had Friday nights for field use and suggested that the adults start later in the evening around 7:00-7:30 p.m. so that children could have practice earlier. He requested that this item be included as part of the October agenda. (Commissioner Hubbard arrived at 5:35pm) APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Lyons, the Agenda for September 18, 2006, was approved. AYES: Chairperson Craig, Commissioners Hubbard, Comstock, Lyons, Cooper and George NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Pacheco CONSENT CALENDAR 1. AB #906-1 SUMMARY REPORT To accept, approve and file the August 21, 2006 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Summary Report. 2. AB #906-2 RECEIPT OF DONATION To receive donations in support of National Public Lands Day. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Comstock, AB #906-1 and AB #906-2 of the Consent Calendar were approved. AYES: Chairperson Craig, Commissioners Hubbard, Comstock, Lyons, Cooper and George NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Pacheco DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 3. AB #906-3 RECEIPT OF DONATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS - EAGLE SCOUT TRAIL PROJECTS Liz Ketabian, Park Planner, explained that Aron Gunner, Chris McFadden, and Howard Tsai, three Eagle Scouts, were receiving special recognition for their work on the Eagle Scout Trail projects. She displayed slides showing each trail project. After the presentation, Chairman Craig presented the honorees with certificates of appreciation (Howard Tsai's father accepted his certificate since Howard was away at school). Parks and Recreation Commission - 3 - September 18, 2006 ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Craig, AB #906-3, to receive donations and recommend acceptance of the donations of Aron Gunnar and Howard Tsai by the City Manager and of Chris McFadden by the City Council. AYES: Chairperson Craig, Commissioners Hubbard, Comstock, Lyons, Cooper and George NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Pacheco 4. AB #906-4 UPDATE ON PUBLIC ART CONCEPT FOR ALGA NORTE PARK AND AQUATICS CENTER Scott Bradstreet, Park Planner, presented an overview of Alga Norte Park and the Aquatics Center. He pointed out the areas on a map and introduced Paul Hobson, artist for the project. Paul Hobson described the public art elements, as contained in the handouts given to the commissioners, including Sports Pipe Sculptures, Dive Technique and Swim Stroke Panels, Pool Towel Banners, Tile Towel Inlays and Stacked Pool Towels Seating. Mr. Dobson also described three donor projects consisting of the Softball Bat Bench Sculpture, the Bronzed Donors Athletic Shoe Installation, and the Dog Paws Walk of Fame. Questions and discussion included the following issue: • Concern about wind ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cooper, AB #906-4, to accept and file the staff report. AYES: Chairperson Craig, Commissioners Hubbard, Comstock, Lyons, Cooper and George NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Pacheco 5. AB #906-5 HELEN PUTNAM AWARD: T.R.U.S.T. PROGRAM Sue Spickard, Recreation Services Manager provided an overview of the T.R.U.S.T. sportsmanship program. She explained how the program came about and how it was adapted into all recreation related activities. She showed a video regarding the program that was created by staff. Ms. Spickard also explained that the T.R.U.S.T. program was awarded the prestigious Helen Putnam Award for Excellence by the League of California Cities. She gave credit to staff who helped get the project off the ground. Questions and discussion included the following issue: • Confirmation that City Council would see the video at the City Council meeting the following evening Parks and Recreation Commission -4- September 18,2006 ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cooper, AB #906-5, to accept and file the staff report. AYES: Chairperson Craig, Commissioners Hubbard, Comstock, Lyons, Cooper and George NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Pacheco COMMITTEE/COUNCIL REPORTS None. AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE COMMISSION MEETING 1. FY 2006-07 Budget Presentation 2. Skateboarding in Carlsbad 3. Pine Avenue Park Grand Opening - Saturday, October 21, 2006 4. Update on Waveland, Mississippi Park Project 5. Update on the Naming Rights Policy. 6. Update on field allocation for adults and children and the numbers of adults playing vs. the number of children likely to play. ADJOURNMENT ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Lyons to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 6:20 p.m.. AYES: Chairperson Craig, Commissioners Hubbard, Comstock, Lyons, Cooper and George NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Pacheco Respectfully submitted, Ruth Stark Minutes Clerk