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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-01-19; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CARLSBAD PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION January 19, 1956 The meeting was called to order at 7:4-0 P.M. by Chairman Westree. Present besides the Chairman were Commissioners Huntington, McClellan, Felt, Stuart, Christiansen and Nielson, Also present were City Manager Nelson and representatives of the Senior and Junior Woman's Clubs* The minutes of the meeting of December 15, 1956 were read and approved* Correspondence was read as follows: (l) Letter dated January 16, 1956, from the Woman's Club of Carlsbad, stating that the Club wishes to go on record as favoring the building of a picnic Shelter in Holiday Park and requesting that the Club be consulted in the locating of rest rooms in Holiday Park, (2) Letter dated January 16, 1956, from the Woman's Club of Carlsbad, endorsing the recommendation of the Whitnall Engineering firm in regard to the purchase of additional property for Holiday Park as it concerns the available Kruger property. (3) Letter from State of California, Recreation Commission, dated January 5, 1956, extending invitation to City officials to participate in the eighth annual California Recreation Conference scheduled for San Diego, from February 12 to 15, 1956. The recommendation of the Woman's Club in regard to the installation of a picnic shelter was discussed at length. It was generally agreed that the plan for the Park would include some type of sheltertwith structural details to be decided upon at a later date when funds are available for the erection of the Park buildings. Members ,of the Roman's Club present protested the proposed location for the rest-rooms, for the reason that the rest-room structure would be placed directly across from the site which has been selected for the construction of the Clubhouse and it was their opinion that such structures would detract from the Clubhouse. It was pointed out that it is imperative from an economical standpoint that the rest-rooBB be located adjacent to the clubhouse so that the same lines can be used for sewer facilities and that it is anticipated t ^at, prior to the construction of the Clubhouse, adequate landscaping will be put in to camouflage the rest-room structures. Mrs. Richard K. Smith, representing the Jr. Woman's Club,, requested that the Club be granted permission to proceed with the installation of the chain link fencing for the playground area in accordance with the original park plan. An extensive examination of the proposed park lay-out was made with members of the Commission and representatives of the Clubs offering their recommendations. It was the final decision of the Commission that permission be granted to the Junior Woman's Club to enable them to proceed with the fencing of the playground plot which comprises an area of 75 feet by 4.5 feet on the ^astern boundary of Pio Pico Drive, thereby giving flexibility in determining the location of the rest-rooms. Coiom. Huntington contacted Lt. loiters of the Police Department and it was arranged that under the supervision of the Boy Scouts, the remaining avocado trees in the park area will be removed within the next few days. Tentative plans were made for a joint meeting of the Club representatives and Commissioner Nielson to survey the park area to determine the location of the fence and to consider the best possible site for the rest-rooms. Discussion was resumed on the selection of a replacement tree for Elm Avenue» Secretary read a communication from the City of Pasadena in reply to an inquiry from the Commission as to the selection of the Cocos Plumosa for this area and their experiences and observation on this particular tree. The Commission briefly reviewed other possible varieties of trees which have been suggested and after discussion, were in agreement that the Commission should go on record as favoring the Cocos Plumose. Coram. Felt moved that a recommendation be forwarded to the Citv Council to the effect that, after careful consideration and investigation, the Commission wishes to stand by the original choice of the Cocoa Plumose as the replacement tree for Elm Avenue with the notation that tvis decision was made upon the advice of several local nurserymen and the City of Pasadena who have suggested this choice. Seconded by Comm, McClellan, All ayes. Motion carried. It was also pointed out that the Commission should follow through with their recommendation that the trees which were removed from the property fronting the Union and Hancock Stations on Elm Avenue, should be replaced by the owner with suitable trees. Action was taken on the following requests for tree removal, Guy Anson, 982 Pine Street - Request for removal of Olive Tree, Inspection of tree shows it to be in very bad condition and it is one of several trees which have been topped by the power company because of power lines. Owner wishes to replace with Star Pine, Recommendation of the Commission that the removal be permitted at the owner's expense, F. L. Jerman, 2737 Madison Street - Request for removal of Sycamore Tree, After inspection, removal recommended as it is large, hazardous tree, extending into traffic area of the street. Estimated cost of removal has been set at $40,00, Commission recommends that permission for removal be granted with the agreement that the City will pay half of the removal cost, or a maximum of $20,00* K. Christiansen - 2796 Carlsbad Blvd, - Request permission for removal of large Century Plants located on property directly across from the Carlsbad Hotel, Plants have large sharp points and are hazardous to persons using walkway. Commission recommends removal of plants. Chairman Westree reported that the San Diego Gas and Electric Company has contacted the City in regard to heavy pruning of the trees on the property adjoining the Freiburger building on Elm Avenue, in order to allow the installation of power lines, Comm, McClellan moved that the Chairman be delegated to conduct negotiations with the San Diego Gas and Electric Company and make what ever arrangments are necessary for the trimming. Seconded by Comm, Christiansen, All ayes. Motion carried. Chairman Westree submitted an offer for donation of a Pain Tree to the City by D. Chalmers, 3812 Skyline Drive, No action was taken on this offer, A tentative list of suitable trees to be purchased for the Park was submitted by the Chairman. After discussion, Comm, Stuart moved that the Chairman and Commissioner Nielson make the selection of these trees as soon as possible, with the total expenditure of funds not to exceed $200,00, Seconded by Comm, Christiansen, All ayes. Motion carried. The type of tables and benches to be placed at the Park was discussed and a committee, consisting of Commissioners Sfuart, McClellan and Huntington, was appointed to look into the prices and construction of tables and benches and report back to the Commission at the next regular meeting. Commissioner Huntington requested that the Commission give consideration to the formation of a Teen*age Club in the community and askwdf the City could endorse such a movement. Arrangements were made to have the Jr. Chamber of Commerce,which has been organized at the Pine Street School, present their plans and recommendations for the formation of such a Club at the next meeting of the Commission, City Manager Nelson presented a letter from the firm of Gordon Whitnall Associates, along with a tentative sketch of a proposed park to be located on the Florence Magee property located west of Carlsbad Blvd, The sketch was exemined and discussed but the Commission did not feel that any further action could be taken on this plan as the property is not available for purchase at this time. The meeting was adjourned at 11:05 P.M.