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Home My WebLink About1980-01-21; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesCITY OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING TIME OF MEETING PLACE OF MEETING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING January 21, 1980 6:00 p.m. Harding Street Community Center COMMISSIONERS Prior to- the meeting, .the Commission went on a tour of the Harding Street facilities. The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Raul Tarango at 6:30 p.m. Absent: Jeanne McFadden ROLL CALL Raul Tarango Shirley Dahlquist Barbara Donovan George Hinds ' John Murk Commissioner Boone arrived at 6:40 p.m. t_ ^OVAL OF MINUTES i. Commissioner Dahlquist moved to approve the minutes of the ^ December 11, 1979 meeting. Commissioner Donovan seconded the motion. AYES.. OLD BUSINESS Use of Lake Calavera This 'item was continued from the December 11; 1979 meeting to allow the Comissioners to tour the Lake Calavera site. Director Bradstreet conducted a tour on January 19, 1980. Lynn Chaste, Recreation Superintendent presented background information and outlined several suggested uses, the area was originally planned as a regional county park; however these plans were later abandoned due to a lack of funding. Later, Mr. W. H. Brownlee, a private developer, submitted a proposal to Council to open Lake Calavera to the public for fishing on a 'lease or profit-sharing basis with the City. The Commission has been asked to recommend potential uses for the site. /. iscussion was held regarding general concerns for protecting the lake, and future interests in the area. Commissioner Hinds expressed his concerns for the.structural integrity of the dam, and requested information on the feasibility of expanding the dam, maintenance details on the structure and exploring grants to fund maintenance of it. Staff was also directed to determine whether the City of Carlsbad reviews EIR's for other developments in the Tri-City area that may have an impact on Lake Calavera. Commissioner Dahlquist moved to invite Mr. W.H. Brownlee to make a presentation to the Commission. Commissioner Hinds seconded the motion. A .S-. X X XX X X XX X X X CITY OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING TIME OF MEETING PLACE OF MEETING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING January 21,' 1980 6:00 p.m. Harding Street Community Center COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Boone moved to recommend to Council that Lake Calavera be Kept intact for recreational purposes, and notify Council that the Commission is investigating possibilities of development from this standpoint. Commissioner Murk seconded the motion. AYES NEW BUSINESS ' . La Costa Youth Organization The La Costa Youth Organization is presently using a field > adjacent to St. Elizabeth Church to conduct athletic programs, fo_r La Costa youths. At the November 13, 1979 adjourned City C ncil meeting, Council heard a request from the La Costa Yuath Organization for assistance in providing athletic equip- ment for the field. Additionally, The Parks and Recreation Department received a written request, which outlined the specific items of equipment needed. Staff recommends approval of the request, the exception of line markers and players' benches. Commissioner Donovan stated she felt the Organization was a good cause and should be commended for attempting to provide badly heeded recreation facilities and programs in La Costa. Chairman Tarango recognized John Mitcher, President of the La Costa Youth Organization. Mr. Mitchell outlined the organization's structure and program, which consists of approxi mately 25 parents with approximately 180 youths .participating in the program. Mr. Mitchell answered several questions from the Commission concerning the operations of the baseball pro- gram, insurance, and storage of the quipment. Commissioner Boone moved to approve staff's recommendation to provide the athletic equipment requested the La Costa Youth Organization (approximate cost: $5,20.0), with the exception of line markers and players' benches. Commissioner Donovan, seconded the motion. AYES Committee Assignments With the appointment of three new Commissioners, it has become necessary to update the Committee Assginments List. Following a discussion on the functions of the-various com- mittees, the Commission requested that staff prepare functional descriptions fo the committees. The Commission made several additions and deletions to the committee list, and by consensus made the follwing tentative appointements: Fark-In-Lieu/Five Yr. Expenditure Plan - Raul Tarango Recreation Programs - Laurie Boone, John Murk Street Program - Raul Tarango, John Murk, Barbara Donovan Swimming Pool~ - Laurie Boone, Shirley Dahlquist - 2 - X X X X X X X CITY OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING TIME OF MEETING PLACE OF MEETING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING January 21, 1980 6:00 p.m. Harding. Street Community Center COMMISSIONERS Special Interest Groups - Raul Tarango, Laurie Boone Lake 'Palaver a - George Hinds, -Shirley Dahlquist Parks & R'e'c"..' Master Plan - George Hinds, Shirley Dahlquist Public Facilities Fee - Raul Tarango This item was continued to the February meeting. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Agua Hedionda Lagoon Study Thisitem will be presented to Council at a workship meeting on February 11, 1980. Facility Regulations and Fees . i. This item was presented to Council on January 15, 1980. Council di^^.cted staff to make a revision in the classification for r*. .ced fees for groups such as the Garden Club, and for further clarification on the resident/non-resident status. The policies will be returned to Council on February 5, 1980. By consensus, the Commission went on record as strongly recom- mending that the original proposal be accepted by Council. Harding Street Community Center The Center is almost complete and ready for community-wide use. Several recreation classes are being held at the recreation hall at this time. Relocation of Housing and Redevelopment Department The Housing and Redevelopment Department is currently housed in offices that are leased by the City. In an effort to cut down costs related to leasing office space, the City Council directed staff to investigate relocating the offices to City-owned property. The Public Works Department has recommended that the Housing and Redevelopment Dept. relocate to Harding Street Community Center, in the offices that were'previously designated for the Sr. Citizens' Assoc. The Sr. Citiznes' Assoc. would be moved to Magee House. This item will be presented to Council for final action on January 22, 1980. The Commission expressed their concern over not being given an o rrtunity to give input on this matter, since this relocation involves recreational facilities. The Commission drafted a letter to Council expressing these concerns. La Costa Canyon Park This project is 9970 complete. Problems exist with the height of the merry-go-round and slight changes in landscaping 'and irriga- tion around the basketball court. Acceptance should occur in approximately two weeks, with the City assuming-maintenance sixty days after acceptance. Commissioner Hinds expressed his concern over the structural integrity of the upper portion of the swings, and noted also that the "snail" structure has been vandalized. S" ^rintendent Duncanson stated that he would check on these two - 3 - CITY OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING : TIME OF MEETING : PLACE OF MEETING: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING January 21, 1930 6:00 p.m. Harding Street Community Center COMMISSIONERS California Conservation 'Corps The CCC has repaired the floor, reroofed, patched, and painted the Didi House, and has also done some repairs to the pool. Three more proposals are being submitted for the Leo Carrillo Ranch. The CCC has also built trash enclosures, and installed concrete picnic tables at Holiday Park. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: The Commission was invited to the City Council workshop on goals and objectives on January 26, 1980. The workshop will cover all segments of community services. ( Di— to the fact that next Commission meeting falls on a holiday, ti February meeting date was changed to February 25, 1980.> ADJOURNMENT:. The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m. vlh - 4 -