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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-06-16; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesCITY OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING TIME OF MEETING PLACE OF MEETING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING June 16, 1980 6:30 p.m. City Council Conference Room COMMISSIONERS CALL TO ORDER The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order by Commissioner Shirley Dahlquist at 6:40 p.m. ROLL CALL Shirley Dahlquist Laurie Nelson-Boone Barbara Donovan George Hinds Jeanne McFadde'n Absent: • . 1; Raul Tarango John Murk Ai ..OVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Donovan stated that in the April 21, 1980 minutes, page 5, "Weed Abatement - El Camino Real" be corrected tp read as "eradication". Commissioner Dahlquist moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting, April 21, 1980 as amended. Commissioner Donovan seconded the motion. AYES.!' Commissioner Dahlquist requested that the May 5, 1980 minutes, page 1, "Hosp Grove" be corrected to indicate that the developer •was agreeable to installing a fence at his property line I . Commissioner Hinds moved to approve the minutes of the Special meeting, May 22, 1980 as amended. Commissioner McFadden seconded the motion. AYES . ' Commissioner Donovan abstained from voting. OLD BUSINESS Use Agreement - Scout House In an attempt to reach an equitable agreement for use of the Scout House, the Commission has requested input from the scoutin organization. Commissioner Dahlquist recognized Jack Sibley, Committee Chair- man of Troop 748. Mr. Sibley stated that although he is present ly responsible for scheduling use of the Scout House, his representative capacity was strictly for Troop 748. Mr. Sibley clarified present scheduling arrangements and responded to questions from the Commission with regard to maintenance of the f. lity, sources of revenues and scheduling policies. 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 June 16," 1980 6:30 p.m. City Council Conference Room COMMISSIONERSA Commissioner Dahlquist recognized Lynn Davies, representing Troop 707, which consists of Carlsbad. Scouts who presently meet in Oceanside and requested that their troops be allowed to have use of the Scout House once the use agreement issue is resolved. A discussion followed, and by consensus, the Commission directed staff t'o prepare a proposed agreement and distribute it to all Carlsbad scout troops to gain input. It was also the consensus of the Commission that: 1. Scouting organization have number one priority on use of the Scout House. 2. The Parks and Recreation Department be responsible for h; scheduling and collecting fees in connection with use of the facility. . . : 3 The City be responsible for providing utilities to the building. 4. Custodial services be negotiated. Hosp Grove Director Bradstreet gave a brief background on this item. At the May 22, 1980 special meeting, the Commission recommended that fencing be installed around the bluffs and amphitheatre • area at Hosp Grove. The City Council has requested further clarification on this requirement. .A discussion followed. Commissioner Hinds moved to require the Hosp Grove developer, Broadmoor Homes, to install a six foot chain link fence on the property line between the bluff and homes in accordance with the suggested 20 foot set-back, and at both ends^ with "Keep Out" or "No Trespassing" signs. The fencing is to.be green, black or whatever Parks and Recreation staff determines is most aesthetically pleasing 'for the area. Commissioner McFadden seconded the motion. •AYES Re. jheros Park Site Exchange Director Bradstreet gave a brief background on this item. The City has three parcels of park land located on the North rim of San Marcos Canyon, which were acquired as part of the dedica- tion requirements for Rancheros Subdivisions. La Costa Land Company has expressed a desire to acquire the parcels. The parcels total five acres; however, only one half acre is develop able. Staff has explored several possibilities and recommends that the parcels be exchanged for one half acre of useable land a- Alga Park or elsewhere in southern Carlsbad, with the La Costa Land Company providing some grading assistance. C .issioner McFadden moved to concur with staff's recommendatio ana exchange the parcels for one half acre of useable land, together with some grading assistance from the La' Costa Land Company. Commissioner Boone seconded the motion. X X X CITY OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING TIME OF MEETING PLACE OF MEETING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING June 16, 1980 6:30 p.m. City Council Conference Room - 3 - COMMISSIONERS AYES :.V NEW BUSINESS ' . Election of V-ice-Chairperson Commissioner Dahlquist opened the floor for discussion. Commissioner McFadden nominated Shirley Dahlquist Vice-Chair- person. Commissioner Boone seconded the motion. AYES ' , • ' $,: Park and Recreation Facility Dedications D: ctor Bradstreet outlined arrangements for the dedications anu invited all Commissioners to attend. Commissioner Boone, McFadden and Hinds stated they would attend the Magnolia School/ Park Athletic Field Dedication on June 24th and Commissioners Donovan and Boone stated they would attend the La Costa Canyon Park Dedication on June 27th. COUNCIL LIASON REPORT Councilmember Lewis reported on the recent City Council budget hearings. A final budget will be adopted on June 30, 1980. Councilmember Lewis stated that the swimming pool project is going well and -if all remains on schedule, ground-breaking could occur by September, 1980. Since the pool is smaller than .originally planned, some of the land around the proposed•pool (tennis courts) will be returned to the school district. DIRECTOR'S REPORT . Departmental Budget Update A City Council budget hearing was held on June-10, 1980. A summary of the results of the hearing was distributed to the Commission. Cii j Beach - Lifeguard Service This item was reintroduced at the June 10, 1980 City Council meeting. Council agreed to retain the beach property lease with San Diego Gas and Electric and appropriate funds to contrac with the State to provide lifeguard service for the area. The City will study the possibility of constructing a 'harbor, and it is necessary to have the lease rights. Chase Field Lighting Project Materials have been purchased for this project and volunteers will begin installation of the lights in approximately two weeks Ag . Hedionda Lagoon Study The new ordinance will be given a second reading at the June 17t City Council meeting. The new police boat and motor has been ordered and should be operating within a week. X X X CITY OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF: DATH OF MEETING : TIME OF MEETING : PLACE OF MEETING: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING June 16, 1980 6:30p.m. City Council Conference Room - 4 - COMMISSIONERS Swimming" Pool Plans have been received for the pool and it appears that only minor modifications will be necessary. Commissioner Hinds stated that the school district wishes to use the property south of the field as a parking lot for the new performing arts center. Since the school district will be re- acquiring the land that the present City tennis . courts are on, he requested the Commission consider looking at a City/School District joint venture to keep the tennis courts and at the same time, provide pa,rking for the performing arts center. A discussion followed. ; \. Commissioner Dahlquist moved to recommend that the City and '•'• School District work cooperatively to preserve the tennis courts and possibly provide parking for the new center.. * Ti^re was no second, and the motion died. Summer • Swim Program . . An agreement has been reached with the Carlsbad Boys' and Girls' Club and the department will offer an eight-week summer swim program. Levante School Park The grass has germinated and work on this site is progressing. Parks Superintendent Duncanson designed the irrigation system at the park. Acquisition of Shapell Real Estate Office The City has the opportunity to acquire the Shapell Real Estate office located at Perenne Place and Levante, provided the City pays for relocating the building to a new site. The building is approximately 2,000 square feet and 45 feet in diameter, and would make an ideal recreation/community facility for south Carlsbad. Levante School/Park is the most feasible site to relocate the building and staff is negotiating with the Encinitas Union School District to obtain permission to use the Magee Park Final acceptance of the park is scheduled for August 10th, with dedication ceremonies tentatively scheduled for the end of August . Leo Carrillo Ranch - Foreman's House Recently, staff received two requests from City employees to reside at the foreman's house at Leo Carrillo Ranch. The re- quests. are being reviewed by the City Manager's office. Ef " ^ing Community Center With funds remaining from the purchase of other capital outlay items, Recreation staff was able to buy carpets, 'linoleum, and drapes to complete the unfinished sections of the Center. CITY OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF: DA.ii OF MEETING TIME OF MEETING PLACE OF MEETING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING June 16, 1980 6:30 p.m. City Council Conference Room COMMISSIONERS Tree Trimmer tLeadworker Reclassification Fred Burnell has been reclassified to a Parks Supervisor posi- tion. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: Commission Agenda Packet Commissioner Dahlquist requested that any.new brochures or programming be included in the Commission packets. Commissioner Hinds requested that development of park facilities at Buena Vista School be placed on the July Agenda. \. Commission Tour of Park Facilities P-"~->r to the July 21st meeting at 5:00 p.m., a tour of park f.. j-lities will be conducted. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. . Weed Abatement - El Camino Real Islands Commissioner Donovan reported significant improvement in the appearance of the El Camino Real Islands near Alga Road and commended parks staff for their prompt response -to her request. • ADJOURNMENT Vice-Chairperson Shirley Dahlquist adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m.