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Minutes of: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Time of Meeting: 5:30 P.M.
Date of Meeting: November 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, Farley, Lyons,
Martyns, and Proulx
Absent: None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Farley, the Minutes of the regular
meeting held on October 18, 2010 were approved.
AYES: Chairperson Comstock, Commissioners Cooper, Craig, Farley,
Lyons, Martyns, and Proulx
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
INTRODUCTIONS
None.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC OPEN FORUM
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. AB # 1110-1 COMMISSION SUMMARY REPORT - (ACTION)
To accept, approve and file the October 18, 2010 Parks and Recreation Commission
Meeting Summary Report.
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Farley AB #1110-1 of the consent
calendar was approved.
AYES: Chairperson Comstock, Commissioners Cooper, Craig, Farley,
Lyons, Martyns, and Proulx
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Parks and Recreation Commission - 2 - November 15, 2010
2. AB # 1110-2 DEPARTMENT REPORT - (ACTION)
The Commission received a report on recently completed and upcoming Parks and
Recreation activities, donations and grants, as well as other topics of local interest.
• Madison Property - improvements
• Twin Inns Gazebo - ground breaking ceremony and relocation
• Recreation Program highlights
• Lagoons - update
• Completed events
• Upcoming events
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Farley AB #1110-2 of the consent
calendar was approved.
AYES: Chairperson Comstock, Commissioners Cooper, Craig, Farley,
Lyons, Martyns, and Proulx
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
3. AB # 1110-3 ALGA NORTE PARK OVERVIEW- (INFO)
Mark Steyaert, Park Development Manager, presented an overview on the Alga
Norte Park amenities listed in the master plan. The 32-acre site is located east of
El Camino Real and south of Poinsettia Lane. The park is planned to be built in two
phases. Phase I includes all the park amenities except the recreation component of
the aquatics center. Phase II includes the recreation component of the aquatic
center, such as the "lazy river" and pool slides.
Commission inquired about the Market, Financial, and Operational Assessment
study that was completed for this project in July 2010. John Coates, Assistant City
Manager (interim Parks and Recreation Director), said staff will be bringing the
report forward to the Commission at the beginning of 2011.
4. AB # 1110-4 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION BUDGET FOR
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES - (INFO)
Lolly Sangster, Management Analyst, gave a presentation on educational opportunities
for the Commissioners. She reported that there is a budget for them to attend
educational opportunities. Ms. Sangster informed that they could attend several local
trainings similar to the California Association of Park and Recreation Commissioners
and Board Members workshops. In addition, the next GPRS conference is scheduled
March 10, 2010 in Sacramento. It was recommended that one Commissioner could be
funded for this training. Staff requested the Commission give them an indication of who
is interested in attending by the next meeting.
Commissioner Farley asked if the City could host the next California Park and
Recreation Commissioners and Board Members meeting.
5- AB # 1110-5 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE -
(ACTION)
Sue Spickard, Recreation Services Manager, explained that Parks and Recreation
Commission meetings for January and February 2011 land on scheduled City
holidays and they may want to select an alternate meeting date.
Parks and Recreation Commission -3- November 15,2010
Commissioners agreed to January 31, 2011 as an alternate date for both the
January and February meetings in 2011 in the Council Chambers.
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Proulx AB #1110-5 to accept
Monday, January 31, 2011 the meeting date for the January
and February meetings and location in the Council Chambers
was approved.
AYES: Chairperson Comstock, Commissioners Cooper, Craig, Farley,
Lyons, Martyns, and Proulx
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
COMMITTEE/CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None
AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE COMMISSION MEETING
1. Council Policy 61 - Grad night Contribution
2. Council Policy 48 - Naming Rights
3. Feasibility Study - Alga Norte Park
4. Donation and MOD for Leo Carrillo Ranch, new visitor center
Commissioner Comstock announced that he will be resigning from the Parks and
Recreation Commission December 3, 2010, because he has been elected as the
City Treasurer.
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Martyns to adjourn the Regular Meeting
at 6:12 p.m. to Mayor Lewis's retirement celebration on
November 17, 2010 at the Sheraton in Carlsbad.
AYES: Chairperson Comstock, Commissioners Cooper, Craig, Farley, Lyons,
Martyns, and Proulx
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Respectfully submitted,
Michele Hardy
Minutes Clerk