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Home My WebLink About2010-02-22; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMinutes of: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 5:30 P.M. Date of Meeting: February 22, 2010 Place of Meeting: Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Comstock called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Comstock, Commissioners Cooper, Craig, Martyns, Farley, and Proulx Absent: Commissioner Lyons ANNOUNCEMENTS Sue Spickard, Recreation Services Manager, introduced and welcomed the new Parks and Recreation Director, John Coates. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Farley, the Minutes of the regular meeting held on December 4, 2009 were approved. AYES: Chairperson Comstock, Commissioners Cooper, Craig, Martyns, Farley, and Proulx NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Lyons INTRODUCTIONS None. [Commissioner Lyons arrived at 5:35 p.m.] PRESENTATIONS Tom Watson, a Carlsbad resident, updated the Commissioners on the Mitchell Thorp Foundation and presented a video of the walkathon that was recently held. Beth and Brad Thorp were also present. Parks and Recreation Commission -2- February 22, 2010 PUBLIC OPEN FORUM Al Rodbell, an Encinitas resident, spoke on an item not on the agenda. He addressed the Poinsettia Tennis Complex and the possibility of having a user group similar to the user group in La Jolla. He stated that he likes the current management of the Poinsettia Tennis Courts. Doren Curtiss, a Carlsbad resident, spoke on an item not on the agenda. He addressed the Poinsettia Tennis Complex and his concern about any future fees to use the courts. He mentioned Rancho Penasquitos as an example of one with an expensive membership. In addition, he expressed his concern that the tennis courts at Poinsettia could turn into a teaching facility if an outside group managed them. He offered one solution, to invite volunteers to help offset the cost. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. AB# 0210-1 SUMMARY REPORT -(ACTION) To accept, approve and file the December 4, 2009 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Summary Report. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cooper, AB #0210-1 of the consent calendar was approved. AYES: Chairperson Comstock, Commissioners Cooper, Craig, Lyons, Martyns, Farley, and Proulx NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 2. AB # 0210-2 DEPARTMENT REPORT (ACTION) John Coates, Parks and Recreation Director, reported on recent and upcoming events and project work in the Department which include the following: • Alga Norte Community Park - Awarded grading contract • Poinsettia Park - Update of parking lot • Radio Controlled Aircraft Ordinance - Approved by Council • Lake Calavera Trails - HMP update • Carlsbad Senior Center - 20th Anniversary celebration • L.I.T.E. Program - Informational • Realignment - Impacts on Parks and Recreation Department • Department Personnel Changes - John Coates and Steve Jantz • Donations - Leo Carrillo Ranch, Holiday at the Rancho, California Coastal Rose Society, Battle of the Bands, Opportunity Grants • Events completed last month • Upcoming events Parks and Recreation Commission -3- February 22, 2010 ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Martyns, AB #0210-2 to accept a report from the Parks and Recreation Director was approved. AYES: Chairperson Comstock, Commissioners Cooper, Craig, Lyons, Martyns, Farley, and Proulx NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 3. AB # 0210-3 LEO CARRILLO RANCH KIOSK PROJECT UPDATE - (INFO) Kevin Granse, Recreation Area Manager, gave an update on the recent construction of an informational kiosk located in an area adjacent to the parking lot at Leo Carrillo Ranch by an Eagle Scout troop. The donation of materials, supplies and combined hours of volunteer service represents an estimated $3,669 savings to the City's general fund. Blake Campbell and Toolson Construction Company were acknowledged for their outstanding work on the project. 4. AB# 0210-4 NORTH COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION SUMMIT - (ACTION) Sue Spickard, Recreation Services Manager, gave a presentation regarding the North County Parks and Recreation Commission Summit to be held on February 27, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. at the Moonlight Amphitheater in Vista. There will be five topics discussed: Facilities, Resources, Volunteerism, Partnerships, and Programming. The cities present were asked to help support the event and Carlsbad was asked to supply drinks (water and sodas) in the amount not to exceed $100. Commissioners Comstock and Proulx are planning to attend. The other Commissioners have prior commitments. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Farley, AB #0210-4 accepted the presentation from staff regarding the North County Parks and Recreation Commission Summit on February 27, 2010 and appointed Chairperson Comstock and Commissioner Proulx to attend. AYES: Chairperson Comstock, Commissioners Cooper, Craig, Lyons, Martyns, Farley, and Proulx NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None COMMITTEE/CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Community Activity Grant Citizen Review Committee: Commissioner Proulx briefly updated the Commission that 12 grant requests were received and 9 of those were funded totaling $40,000 to numerous charities. The Committee discussed how to get the grant information out. Parks and Recreation Commission - 4 - February 22, 2010 AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE COMMISSION MEETING 1. Community Garden 2. Tamarack Beach Parking ADJOURNMENT ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Martyns to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. AYES: Chairperson Comstock, Commissioners Cooper, Craig, Lyons, Martyns, Farley, and Proulx NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Respectfully submitted, 1L /A/zC*' <*-*flrMichele Hardy Minutes Clerk