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M I N U T E S
Minutes of: SPECIAL PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Time of Meeting: 5:30 P.M.
Date of Meeting: November 12, 2014
Place of Meeting: Faraday Center
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Proulx called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Proulx, Vice Chairman Simons, Commissioners Martyns,
Rudick Stein, Withall, and Hansen
Absent: Commissioner Meenes
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Rudick Stein, second by Commissioner
Martyns, the Minutes of the Meeting held on September 15, 2014 were
approved.
AYES: Vice Chairman Simons, Commissioners Rudick Stein, Martyns, and
Hansen
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: Chairperson Proulx, Commissioner Withall
ABSENT: Commissioner Meenes
PRESENTATIONS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. AB # 1114-1 COMMISSION SUMMARY REPORT - (ACTION) TO ACCEPT, APPROVE
AND FILE THE SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING SUMMARY REPORT.
ACTION: On motion by Vice Chairman Simons, second by Commissioner
Martyns, AB # 1114-1 was approved.
AYES: Vice Chairman Simons, Commissioners Rudick Stein, Martyns, and
Hansen
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: Chairperson Proulx, Commissioner Withall
ABSENT: Commissioner Meenes
PUBLIC OPEN FORUM
None.
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2. AB # 1114-2 AVIARA, PINE AVENUE, AND POINSETTIA COMMUNITY PARKS MASTER
PLAN UPDATES – (ACTION)
Chris Hazeltine, Parks and Recreation Director, and Neelay Bhatt explained the Master
Plan Updates to the Commission.
Mr. Hazeltine emphasized that this update pertains to three parks only: Aviara, Pine
Avenue and Poinsettia Park. Mr. Bhatt provided a power point presentation as well as
conceptual portrayals of the Master Plan Updates.
Commissioner Hansen asked Mr. Hazeltine about what the City is doing to clean up the
open space at Aviara Park after the recent fires. Mr. Hazeltine explained that natural
materials will grow back.
Commissioner Hansen suggested that parking at Poinsettia Park be included in the
Feasibility Study and encourages the City and Commission to consider a BMX trail and
more pickle ball courts.
Doren Curtiss, a Carlsbad resident, expressed his desire to have a tennis pro-shop at
Poinsettia Park and concern there would be enough parking. He would also like to see a
surface-level championship court with stadium seating at Poinsettia tennis courts.
Paige DeCino, a Carlsbad resident and Preserve Calavera member, commended the
progress being considered for the three parks and reminded the Commission that
Carlsbad’s population is predicted to grow as well as businesses, and would like to see
more parks and open space to accommodate this expected growth.
Carlsbad resident Chad Hamner, addressed the Commission commenting that he
believes more youth would participate in sports if Carlsbad offered more pickle ball
courts.
Jan Lewis, a Carlsbad resident, inquired about expected converting start and completion
dates and funding for the pickle ball courts. Mr. Hazeltine responded that Council will
receive this action item at their December 9, 2014 meeting.
Mary Anne Viney, a Carlsbad resident via email to Chairperson Proulx, commends the
efforts done by Mick Calarco, and team on this project. She expressed her “appreciation
for the outreach work involved in engaging the community at large, and the many ways in
which public engagement has been achieved. These endeavors will lead to
improvements, making the high quality of parks and recreation programs we enjoy here
in the City of Carlsbad, even better.”
Carlsbad resident, Alex Hamner commented she is happy to hear the City is moving
forward toward more pickle ball courts.
Commissioner Rudick Stein asked Mr. Hazeltine if parking at Laguna Riviera Park will be
adversely affected if pickle ball courts are in place. Mr. Hazeltine responded that he does
not anticipate parking being affected as there is plenty of street parking near the park.
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ACTION: On motion by Vice Chairman Simons, second by Commissioner Rudick
Stein, AB #1114-2 was approved.
AYES: Chairperson Proulx, Vice Chairman Simons, Commissioners Martyns,
Rudick Stein, Withall, and Hansen
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Meenes
3. AB # 1114-3 DEPARTMENT REPORT – (ACTION)
Sue Spickard, Recreation Services Manager and Kyle Lancaster, Parks Superintendent
reported on recently completed and upcoming Parks and Recreation activities, donations
and grants, as well as other topics of local interest.
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Martyns, second by Commissioner Withall,
AB #1114-3 was approved.
AYES: Chairperson Proulx, Vice Chairman Simons, Commissioners Martyns,
Rudick Stein, Withall, and Hansen
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Meenes
COMMITTEE/CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE COMMISSION MEETING
None.
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Martyns, second by Commissioner
Hansen, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. to the Special Parks
and Recreation Commission Meeting on Friday, December 5, 2014, Leo
Carrillo Ranch and Historic Park, 5:30 p.m.
AYES: Chairperson Proulx, Vice Chairman Simons, Commissioners Martyns,
Rudick Stein, Withall, and Hansen
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Meenes
Respectfully submitted,
Kristie Young
Minutes Clerk