HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-12-08; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMinutes of: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Time of Meeting: 5:30 P.M.
Date of Meeting: December 8, 2006
Place of Meeting: Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Craig called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:40 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Craig, Commissioners Cooper, Comstock, Pacheco and Lyons,
Absent: Commissioners Hubbard and George
Staff Members Present:
Ken Price, Recreation Director
Kyle Lancaster, Parks Superintendent
Judi Vincent, Management Analyst
Sue Spickard, Recreation Services Manager
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Lyons, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting
held on November 20, 2006, were approved.
AYES: Chairperson Craig, Commissioners Cooper, Comstock, Pacheco, and
Lyons
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Hubbard and George
INTRODUCTIONS
None.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC OPEN FORUM
None.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Comstock, the Agenda for December 8,
2006, was approved.
AYES: Chairperson Craig, Commissioners Cooper, Comstock, Pacheco, and
Lyons
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Hubbard and George
Parks and Recreation Commission - 2 - December 8, 2006
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. AB #1206-1 SUMMARY REPORT
To accept, approve and file the November 20, 2006 Parks and Recreation Commission
Meeting Summary Report.
2. AB #1206-2 RECEIPT OF DONATION
To accept a donation of goods in support of the Pumpkin Plunge event.
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Comstock, AB #1206-1 and AB #1206-2 of
the Consent Calendar were approved.
AYES: Chairperson Craig, Commissioners Cooper, Comstock, Pacheco, and
Lyons
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Hubbard and George
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
3. AB #1206-3 ELECTION OF COMMISSION OFFICERS
Commissioner Comstock nominated Chairperson Craig for Chairperson and Commissioner
Lyons for Vice Chairperson.
ACTION: After nomination and a vote by the Commission, Chairman Craig was
elected Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Commission, and
Commissioner Lyons was elected Vice Chairperson of the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
AYES: Chairperson Craig, Commissioners Cooper, Comstock, Pacheco, and
Lyons
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Hubbard and George
4. AB #1206-4 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE
Ken Price, Recreation Director, explained that Parks and Recreation Commission meetings are
usually not held during January and February due to holidays. (Commissioner George arrived
at 5:45 p.m.). He explained that due to some time sensitive issues, staff was recommending
that meetings be scheduled during the months of January and February. He described some
issues which needed to be discussed as soon as possible by the Parks and Recreation
Commission including a tree appeal, basketball concerns at La Costa Canyon Park,
skateboarding, a resident's presentation recommending the banning of smoking in Carlsbad
parks, the Carlsbad recreation fee policy, and an update on the park and lieu fees.
After some discussion, the commissioners suggested Monday, January 22, 2007 for the
January meeting, with an alternate date of Thursday, January 18, 2007 (the location to be
determined). The commissioners suggested Monday, February 12, 2007 for the February
meeting, with an alternate date of Thursday, February 15, 2007 (the location to be determined).
Parks and Recreation Commission - 3 - December 8, 2006
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Comstock, AB #1206-4, to accept Monday,
January 22, 2007, with an alternate date of Thursday, January 18, 2007
for the January Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, and to
accept Monday, February 12, 2007, with an alternate date of Thursday,
February 15, 2007, both locations to be determined.
AYES: Chairperson Craig, Commissioners Cooper, Comstock, Pacheco, Lyons,
and George
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Hubbard
COMMITTEE/COUNCIL REPORTS
Commissioner Lyons gave a report on the Community Activity Grant Committee.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE COMMISSION MEETING
1. Tree Appeal
2. Basketball concerns at La Costa Canyon Park
3. Update on skateboarding
4. Presentation by a Carlsbad resident recommending banning of smoking in Carlsbad
parks
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Comstock to adjourn the Regular Meeting at
6:15 p.m. to the holiday event immediately following the meeting.
AYES: Chairperson Craig, Commissioners Cooper, Comstock, Pacheco, Lyons,
George
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Hubbard
Respectfully submitted,
Ruth Stark
Minutes Clerk