HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-12-15; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMINUTES OF:CITY OF CARLSBAD
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING
COMMISSIONERS
TE OF MEETING : DeCember 15, 1975
•-LJ.ME OF MEETING : 7730 p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: city council Chambers
The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called
to order in the City Council Chambers at 7:30 p.m. by
Chairwoman Betty Wollrich.
ROLL CALL;
Betty Wollrich
Juanita Rhodes
Don Egermayer
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Raul Tarango
James Kinghorn
Bud Lewis, Councilman
Mr. Johnson requested that the last sentence in the •
second paragraph under Ballfields - Laguna Riviera be
omitted.
The minutes of the November 17, 1975 meeting were
approved with the correction.
_ NEW BUSINESS;
A. Field Trip to SDG&E Property - Commission
The Commission agreed to take the field trip on
January 7, 1976 at 9:00 a.m. Departure is from
the Parks and Recreation Office.
B. • Field Trip to Carrillo Ranch - Commission
January 7, 1976 was chosen as day to go to ranch
following visit to SDG&E property.
C. Park Caretakers and Recreation Leader II
C.E.T.A. Personnel
The Parks and Recreation Department has an opportunity
to. acquire additional C.E.T.A. personnel. Mr. Johnson
has requested 4 Caretakers and 1 Recreation Leader II.
To date, Mr. Johnson does not know how long these
employees will be employed.
Juanita Rhodes moved the Parks and Recreation Depart-
ment hire 4 Caretakers and 1 Recreation Leader II.
Raul Tarango seconded the motion.
Ayes
OLD BUSINESS;
A. Calavera Lake
The County of San Diego is ready to go the County
Board of Supervisors- with their, master p~lanv The
final plan totals approximately 700 acres at a cost
of $23 million.
Mrs. Wollrich asked when the Commission would see
the final plan.
—Mr. Johnson said he would show the plan to the
Jommission on January 7, 1976
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Calavera Lake Continued:
Mr. Egermayer requested the area be visited by the
Commission the same day of the field trips to SDG&E
and the Carrillo Ranch property.
Mr. Johnson has requested a meeting with the County
of San Diego, City of Oceanside and City of Carlsbad
to discuss this plan.
Mr. Egermayer asked the source of acquiring $23
million for this project.
Mr. Johnson stated the County wants each city to
contribute something (wants the City of Carlsbad to
contribute land valued at $1.9 million), and will
request federal grants.. Money from the 1974 State
Bond Act is available.
Mrs. Wollirch asked Mr. Johnson to inform Commission
when the master plan would go to the Board of Super-
visors .
B. Permanent Christmas Tree - Rotary Park
The permanent Christmas tree in Rotary park has been
planted and paid for by the Downtown Merchants Associa-
tion. The electricity has also been installed.
C. Laguna Riviera - Ballfields
The City Council has approved development of Laguna
Riviera Park. There is the possibility of developing
all four of the ballfields. Most of the construction
will be done by Parks and Recreation staff.
D. Magee Park - Architect
The Review Committee has selected Environmental Design
and Graphics to be the architect on the Magee Project.
All three of the firms that were interviewed will be .
presented to the City Council with the recommendation |
from the Review Committee.
Mrs. Wollrich added Environmental Design was not a .
licensed architect, however, Mr. Johnson had checked
with Sacramento and found a license was not required
for this particular project.
Mrs. Wollrich suggested a meeting of the Parks and
Recreation Commission, civic groups and any concerned
citizens with an interest in the restoration of the
Magee House.
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E. Park Caretakers - Full Time Personnel
The Eersonnel Department has received 284 applications
for the position of Parks Caretakers. Interviews
are being conducted with 43 of those applicants.
There are five positions available.
MINUTES OF:CITY OF CARLSBAD
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:E OF MEETING : December 15, 1975
TIME OF MEETING : 7:30 p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers
DIRECTOR REPORTS
Swimming Pool
The site at Magnolia and Valley has been removed from
the priority list because the school district has
indicated it will use the property to expand their
facilities.
Negotiations with the property owners of the Chestnut
and Monroe site are at a stand still.
Jim Kinghorn moved that it be recommended to the City
Council that condemnation proceedings be started to
acquire the Chestnut and Monroe site.
Juanita Rhodes seconded the motion.
Mr. Johnson stated the property at Elm and Valley
may still be available.
Mr. Kinghorn stated he did not want the pool placed
on property simply because it is availalbe. The pool
should be placed in a location where it can be best
utilized.
Ayes,
Open Space Maintenance Assessment Districts
Mr. Johnson stated that Chula Vista is the onlv other
city in the county trying to establish open space
maintenance districts. A report was enclosed in the
Commission packets -for their review. Mr. Johnson
asked for their comments at the next meeting.
Tennis Courts - High School
It would cost $12,000 this year and $16,000 next year
to light the tennis courts at the high school.
Mrs. Wollrich asked if the schools would contribute
to the project.
Mr. Johnson stated he would suggest they contribute.
Mrs. Wollrich asked how could city spend money on
property not owned by the city.
Mr. Lewis stated a joint powers agreement would allow
the project.
Mrs. Wollrich asked if the courts had been resurfaced,
Mr. Lewis said no.
Mrs. Wollrich asked why light badly damaged courts.
Mr. Johnson stated the courts were not that badly
damaged and there isn't any place to build new courts.
Since the courts are used constantly, it is a good
idea to light them.
"Mrs. Wollrich asked who would pay for the electricity.
Mr. Johnson stated Parks and Recreation would pay for
the electricity.
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MINUTES OF:CITY OF CARLSBAD
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OF MEETING : December 15, 1975
TIME OF MEETING : 7:30 p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: city Council Chambers
COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Kinghorn asked to have more information before
the Commission made a decision.
Little League Fields
Mr. Johnson showed a map of the little league ball
fields. A trailer has been put in a corner of one
of the fields. Mr. Johnson proposed lighting two
of fields so the children would have more playing
time since one of the fields has been eliminated.
Mr. Lewis pointed out the problem of having young
children playing at night.
Mr. Kinghorn stated it was not a major problem for
Bobby Sox to play at Valley.
Mr. Johnson stated he had received complaints.
Mrs. Wollrich stated she had been asked to contribute
to ballfields in Oceanside for Carlsbad Bobby Sox.
The discussion is to be continued at the next meeting.
Bi Centennial Meeting
Mr. Johnson has been attending these meetings. Mr.
Johnson requested a meeting with Mr. Lewis and Mrs.
easier to discuss some ideas he has.
Electrical System - Holiday Park
Mr. Johnson stated the department is working on plans
for an electrical system at Holiday Park.
New Commissioner - Raul Tarango
Mr. Johnson welcomed Mr. Tarango to the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
Batiquitos Lagoon Regional Park
Mr. Johnson asked Mr. Egermayer to summarize a meeting
he attended regarding Batiquitos Lagoon with the Count
of San Diego.
Mr. Egermayer stated he believed it would be a long
time before a park would be developed. The Corps of
Engineers made it clear there were approximately 6
agencies that would have to give favorable reports
to them before they approve the development.
John Sue and Associates' proposal included dredging
2/3 of the lagoon for boating and fishing west of
Interstate 5. The upper 1/3 is to be retained as a
wild life perserve. Park development plans were
extravagant. Mr. Egermayer estimated it would be 12
to 15 years before anything was done.
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A report will be sent to the Commission.
ADJOURNMENT;
The meeting was adjourned by Chairwoman Wollrich at
10:15 p.m.
ing Secretary