HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-06-15; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMinutes of: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Time of Meeting: 5:30 P.M.
Date of Meeting: June 15, 2009
Place of Meeting: Harding Community Center - Recreation Hall
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Lyons called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Lyons, Commissioners Cooper, Martyns, and Farley
Absent: Commissioners Craig, Comstock and Proulx
ANNOUNCEMENTS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Farley, the Minutes of the regular meeting
held on May 18, 2009 were approved.
AYES: Chairperson Lyons, Commissioners Cooper, Martyns, and Farley
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Craig, Comstock and Proulx
INTRODUCTIONS
None.
PRESENTATIONS
Bonnie Elliott, Recreation Area Manager, and Steve Miller, Senior Recreation Leader
for Special Events gave a presentation on the Community Health & Fitness Expo and
Triathlon on July 11" and 12th, 2009. Mr. Miller stated that there are currently 886
registered to participate in this triathlon and it is up 39% from last year. He also stated
that the sponsorship contribution has increased by 86% from last year. Mr. Miller
stated that they are still looking for someone to start the race and anyone interested
may contact Bonnie Elliott by July 1, 2009. Her number is 602-7515.
PUBLIC OPEN FORUM
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. AB# 0609-1 SUMMARY REPORT (ACTION\
To accept, approve and file the May 18, 2009 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Summary Report.
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2. AB # 0609-2 ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION - 2009 Questers Donation (ACTION)
Recommend City Council acceptance of a donation for the refurbishment of furniture and
period regalia from the Questers in support of Leo Carrillo Ranch.
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cooper, AB #0609-1 and AB #0609-2
of the consent calendar were approved.
AYES: Chairperson Lyons, Commissioners Cooper, Martyns, and Farley
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Craig, Comstock and Proulx
Commissioner Craig arrived at the meeting at 5:40 p.m.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
3. AB # 0609-3 DEPARTMENT REPORT (INFO)
Brian Albright, Parks and Recreation Director, reported on recent and upcoming events
and project work in the Department which include the following:
Cost Recovery Model (Pyramid)
Poinsettia Park Tennis Program
Drought Impacts on City Parks
Monroe Pool Projects
Budget Update
Major P&R Department Goals for FY2009-10
Events Completed Last Month
1. National Trails Day at Rancho Carrillo Trails on Saturday, June 6, 2009
Upcoming events:
1. Health and Wellness Expo @ Westfield Plaza Camino Real parking lot (near
Sears), Saturday, July 11, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
2. Carlsbad Triathlon, Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 8:00 a.m.
4. AB # 0609-4 NEIGHBORHOOD INTERESTS - (INFO)
Bonnie Elliott, Recreation Area Manager, gave an overview of the Harding Community Center,
the Senior Center, Holiday Park, and Pine Avenue Park.
Brian Albright, Parks & Recreation Director, and Mark Steyaert, Parks Development Manager,
discussed the history of the Madison Street vacant land and opened up discussion for interim
uses for this property.
Virginia Martinez, 3367 Madison Street, Carlsbad, explained that she did not understand why
the Madison Street park plans have taken so long. She would at least like to see the vacant
land area at Madison Street cleaned up and possibly leveled off with sod.
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Ofelia E. Escobedo, 1611 James Drive, Carlsbad, suggested that if there are no funds for the
Northwest Quadrant area than maybe the city could partner with the Boy Scouts or volunteers
to help clean it up.
Mario Monroy, 749 B. Magnolia, Carlsbad, stated that the issue with the Madison Street
vacant land area has been sports vs. non-sports. He asked if the city would accept passive
plans for this property and inform the public.
John DiGiacomo, 3471 Jefferson Street, Carlsbad stated that he bought his property because
of the plans that were promised for a passive park at Madison Street. He stated that everyone
loves a park and we do not need another sports complex. He explained that there has been a
lot of noise and parking issues. He also stated that he would like to see an alternative in the
interim.
Theresa J. Childs, 3331 Madison Street, Carlsbad, stated that she did not understand why the
city cannot come up with 2 million dollars for this project at Madison Street. She also
suggested that the city charge for parking and reinvest that money for the park. She stated
that the area is very dark and needs better lighting for safety. She explained that cameras are
needed for the entire park. She further explained that there has been a lot of vandalism in this
park. She suggested a substation be at the house located on Madison Street that is now
being used for storage. She would like to see foot patrol by the Police Department. She
explained that when the police were dispatched to that area it took 20-25 minutes response
time when there is a police presence in the downtown area. She asked if grants could be
looked into to help fund the park.
Julie Ajdour, 3537 Madison Street, Carlsbad, explained that she uses the park alot. She
asked why it is so expensive to do an ornamental garden. She stated that she is okay with an
interim plan with passive use.
Socarro Anderson, 3420 Don Juan, Carlsbad, suggested you move these meetings to a later
time starting at 7:00 p.m. for people who work. She stated that this area is the oldest in the
city and needs the most help. She stated that she can't understand why the city cannot come
up with 2 million dollars for this park at Madison Street. She explained that this vacant land is
a "blighted" area. She further explained that by the city leaving this area vacant that crime will
increase. She would like this project to go back to City Council and for there to be a solution
to this property.
Roy Sanchez, (address not given), he stated that nothing happens in the Northwest Quadrant
and every other area has a community center.
Commissioner Cooper left the meeting at 6:50 p.m.
5. AB # 0609-5 CARRILLO RANCH PROJECT UPDATE - (INFO)
Liz Ketabian, Park Planner, gave an update on the barn stabilization project and the new patio
expansion at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. Both projects were completed June 1, 2009.
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COMMITTEE/CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
Commissioner Farley offered to give the other Commissioners and Department Heads a tour
of the Hamilton Children's Garden at the Quail Botanical Gardens in Encinitas.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE COMMISSION MEETING
• Community garden
• Madison Street vacant land
• ANAC Financing Options
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Martyns to adjourn the Regular Meeting at
7:10 p.m. to Carlsbad Water Recycling Facility - 6220 Avenida Encinas,
August 17, 2009. There will be no meeting in July.
AYES: Chairperson Lyons, Commissioners Craig, Martyns, and Farley
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Cooper, Comstock and Proulx
Respectfully submitted,
Michele Hardy
Minutes Clerk