HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-03-15; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMinutes of: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Time of Meeting: 5:30 P.M.
Date of Meeting: March 15, 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, Lyons, and Proulx
Absent: Commissioners Martyns and Farley
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Lyons, the Minutes of the regular meeting
held on February 22, 2010 were approved.
AYES: Chairperson Comstock, Commissioners Cooper, Craig, Lyons, and
Proulx
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Martyns and Farley
[Commissioners Martyns and Farley arrived at 5:32 p.m.]
INTRODUCTIONS
None.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC OPEN FORUM
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1- AB# 0310-1 SUMMARY REPORT -(ACTION)
To accept, approve and file the March 15, 2010 Parks and Recreation Commission
Meeting Summary Report.
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cooper, AB #0310-1 of the consent
calendar was approved.
AYES: Chairperson Comstock, Commissioners Cooper, Craig, Lyons, Martyns,
Farley, and Proulx
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Parks and Recreation Commission - 2 - March 15, 2010
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
2. AB # 0310-2 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:
• Tamarack State Beach - Paid Parking
• Realignment - Citywide Special Events Division (currently under the Police
Department) will be transitioning to Parks and Recreation Department
• Donations - Leo Carrillo Ranch and Stagecoach
• Events completed last month
• Upcoming events
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Craig, AB #0310-2 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 # 0310-3 NORTH COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION SUMMIT
UPDATE -(INFO)
Commissioner Proulx gave an update on the North County Parks and Recreation
Commission Summit held on February 27, 2010 that she attended along with Chairperson
Comstock. Commissioner Proulx stated that members from Escondido, Oceanside,
San Marcos, Solana Beach, and Vista attended. The topics that were discussed were:
facilities, resources, volunteerism, partnerships, and programming.
4. AB # 0310-4 VILLAGE H UPDATE - (INFO)
Liz Ketabian, Park Planner gave a presentation on the status of the Calavera Hills
Village H (South) trail. She explained that in early 2008 the City Council considered
purchasing the Village H property, but declined the offer from Calavera Hills II LLC (owner)
at that time since purchasing the property would not significantly add open space to the
city. Ms. Ketabian stated that more than 94 percent of the site is already set aside as
open space. In June 2009, the city staff met with the new property owners to consider a
Joint Use Agreement to allow for the trail to be open to the public while the owner goes
through the development process. A final draft of the Joint Use Agreement has been sent
to the property owner and staff expects the execution of the agreement to be complete by
the end of March.
Ms. Ketabian explained that the fiscal impact to the city, a one-time initial cost for trail
improvements are estimated at $9,500 and annual maintenance cost at $6,500.
Parks and Recreation Commission - 3 - March 15, 2010
5. AB # 0310-5 RELOCATION OF THE HISTORIC ROTARY GAZEBO TO MAGEE PARK
UPDATE -(INFO)
Kyle Lancaster, Parks Superintendent, gave a presentation on the status of the Rotary's
gazebo restoration project. He stated that the Hi-Noon Rotarians had raised $30,000 to
put toward the relocation effort. The contractor's complete proposal for the relocation work
is over $30,000. Staff is currently awaiting receipt of the donation of funds from the
Rotary. Once, donation is received, staff's intention is to return this item to the City
Council for an update on the project. Mr. Lancaster explained that the majority of the cost
of this project is being funded by the Hi-Noon Rotary Club and the rest will be absorbed by
the existing Parks Maintenance budget.
COMMITTEE/CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE COMMISSION MEETING
1. Open space - private vs. public
2. Pine Park - Ornamental garden update
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Lyons to adjourn the Regular Meeting at
6:16 p.m.
AYES: Chairperson Comstock, Commissioners Cooper, Craig, Lyons, Martyns, Farley,
and Proulx
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Respectfully submitted,
Michele Hardy
Minutes Clerk