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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-08-15; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING : ^IME OF MEETING : PLACE OF MEETING: C.FY OF CARLSJAD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING COMMISSIONERS August 15, 1977 7:30 p.m. City Council Chambers The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order in the City Council Chambers by Chairman Egermayer at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Don Egermayer Betty Wollrich Raul Tarango Greg Nelson Joe DeDiminicantanio APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the June 20, 1977, meeting were approved as mailed. NEW BUSINESS: A. Status of Grants Mr. Joseph Eggleston, Administration Assistant, presented a brief resume of status of grant applications. He explained all grants have gone to the area and state clearinghouses for certifi- cation. Certification from area clearinghouse has been received on Magee Park Development and La Costa Canyon Park, Three grant proposals are ready for Council review. We are requesting $58,000 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the Magee Park Development, which is a matching fund grant. Project will include curb, street, gutter and sidewalk improve merits. In addition, $50,000 is being requested for development of La Costa Canyon Park. Under the 1976 Bond Act, we are requesting $136,332 for the renovation of the Harding Street Community Center Auditorium. Under SB 174 Needs Basis Grant, $100,000 is being requested for the acquisition of the Pony League/ Pine Field. Commission concern included the switching of funds from one project to another and the certain ty of receiving the funds. Mr. Johnson indicated switching federal grant funds is not permitted and there is no certainty of receiving the funds. Commissioner Wollrich commended staff for seeking federal assistance. Commissioner Nelson moved it be recommended to Council staff be directed to apply for assistance Commissioner Wollrich seconded the motion. Ayes X X X X MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING : ""ME OF MEETING : . ACE OF MEETING: Cl Y OF CARLSE AD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION •MEETING August 15, 1977 7 :30 p.m. City Council Chambers COMMISSIONERS B, D. Redistribution of LWCF Allocations Within California AB 1283 Enclosed in the Commissioners' packet was a letter from GPRS seeking support of redistribu- tion of LWCF allocations. Currently $28,000,000 ha.5 been allocated to California with 50% going to, the State and 501 to local agencies. GPRS proposes allocation of 1/3 to State, 1/3 to regional, and 1/-3 to other than regional. Commissioner Wollrich indicated some of the regional money could come to Carlsbad. Commissioner Egermayer reminded the Commission of the Batiquitos Lagoon Regional Park plan that was abandoned indicating no benefit to Carlsbad. Commissioner Wollrich moved it be recommended to Council to disapprove AB 1283. Commissioner Tarango seconded the motion. Ayes Innovative Recreation Programs AB 1411 AB 1411 provides $1.4 million for 5 years to innovation recreation programs of matching funds Program must be for retarder, handicapped or senior citizens. Commissioner Nelson asked that children with minimal brain damage be considered.for the pro- gram. Commissioner Tarango suggested funds be used for handicapped programs at swimming pool. Commissioner DeDiminicantanio suggested funds be' used for a regional project such as to further develop the handicapped program in Vista which is already established. Commissioner Wollrich moved it be recommended to Council to support AB 1411. • Commissioner Nelson seconded the motion Ayes Legal Description of Fuerte Park Jon Hatch, Parks Superintendent, showed a map of Fuerte Park indicating boundaries of the site. The. park is 4 to 5 acres and will be in joint ownership with the City of San Marcos. Commissioner DeDiminicantanio moved the legal discription of Fuerte Park be'approved. Commissioner Nelson seconded the motion. Ayes . X X X X X X MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING : "~ME OF MEETING : . JVCE OF MEETING: :Y OF 'CARLSETXD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING August 15, 1977 7:30 p.m. City Council Chambers' COMMISSIONERS OLD BUSINESS A. Architects Reports Commissioner Wollrich, who has been meeting with the architects for the renovation of the Communit Center and the Magee Park, commented on those . meetings. The Community Center design was dis- cussed with regard to bathrooms, removing shrine fire place being on level with floor, and low ceilings in auditorium. The architect has indicated he will make necessary changes to the plan. Discussion on Magee Park landscaping involved placement of outer buildings, replacement vs. restoring some of the buildings, and a desire to keep •fhe outhouse. All available space shoulc be used because there is a shortage of rooms for activities within the city. Commissioner DeDiminicantanio expressed concern over having so many passive projects underway. He would like to see development of active pro- jects, i.e. ballfields. He suggested the Com- mission take a look at their priorities. Commissioner Wollrich commented in the past all money has gone to the"youth in Carlsbad. Now it is time to give the senior citizens and young adults in the city activities to enjoy. When the opportunity arises to provide additional ballfields, she will lend full support. Mr. Johnson -indicated efforts will.be made to accommodate all age groups and interests. Commissioner Wollrich suggested a workshop be scheduled to review parks and recreation pri- orities. B. Status of Levante Park Levante Park is located on a school site -in the Encinitas School District. La Costa Land Com- pany developed the park and the City is being aske.d to maintain it. The agreement will be before the Council for approval August 16*. Commissioner DeDiminicantanio moved it be recommended to the Council approval of city maintenance of Levante Park and the establish- ment of recreation programs at the site. Commissioner Nelson seconded the motion Ayes.X MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING : """ME OF MEETING : ACE OF MEETING: CLY OF CARLSL^D PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING CO SSIONERS- August 15, 1977 7:30 p.m. City Council Chambers C. Budget 1977-78 Projects included'in the 1977-78 budget are: Magee Park Landscapeing and Improvements, Reno- vation of Maxton-Brown Park, Improvements at City Hall, Construction of Bleachers at Pine Field, Landscape Improvements at Greenwood, Landscaping at Library, Park Signs, Barbeque Stands and Picnic Tables for Holiday Park, Land- scaping Bank at Laguna Riviera, Construction of Swimming Pool, Lighting Outfield at Pine Field, Preliminary Design of Carrillo Ranch. Total Recreation budget is $193,565, and Parks is $431,851. The City Council seems "to be in favor of discon- tinuing the noon time recreation program at the elementary schools. Estimated cost of the pro- gram is $3200 per year. Commissioner DeDiminicantanio stated there has been great cooperation between the City and the School District in the past. He would not want the Parks and Recreation Commission to be a part of the first negative action ever taken that might hamper this relationship. Commissioner Nelson said it was excellent way to advertise the afternoon recreation program and he would not want it discontinued. Commissioner Nelson moved the Commission express support of the noon time recreation program to the Council in a letter signed by the Chairman. Commissioner Wollrich seconded the. motion. Ayes D. Status of La Costa Canyon Park . Dave Kater, Architect, will provide a cost i analysis within the next 3 weeks. -He is also preparing specifications. E. Committee Assignments' A revised list of committee assignments will be. mailed at a later date ELECTION OF PARKS AND RECREATION CHAIRMAN: Commissioner DeDiminicantanio nominated Raul Tarangc for Chairman. Commissioner Wollrich seconded the nomination. Ayes DIRECTOR REPORTS Swimming Pool: On September 6, the architect agreement will go to City Council for approval. X X-XX X X MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING : """ME OF MEETING : -ACE OF MEETING: CITY OF CARLSTAD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION •MEETING August 15, 1977 7:30 p.m. City Council Chambers CO SSIONERS Commissioner Tarango commented on the Open Space Maintenance Specifications prepared by Jon Hatch. He found them to be very thorough, well put. .together, containing high standards and with few loop holes. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Tarango at 10:15 p.'m. Respectfully submitted, Recording Secretary