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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-07-21; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesCITY "OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF: BA'iE OF MEETING TIME OF MEETING PLACE OF MEETING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING July 21, 1980 7:00 p.m. City Council Conference Room COMMISSIONERS CALL TO ORDER, The.. Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Tarango at 7:40 p.m. ROLL CALL Raul Tarango Shirley Dahlquist Laurie Nelson-Boone Barbara Donovan George Hinds John Murk Jeanne McFadden • *:; APPROVAL OF MINUTES C idssioner Dahlqudst stated that, in the June 16, 1980 minutes, po.&e 4 - Swimming Pool be corrected in that' the motion made .regarding the tennis courts did not die as a result of a second but was defeated by a 3 to 2 vote. Commissioner Hinds moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting, July 21, 1980 as corrected. Commissioner Donovan seconded the motion. AYES, Commissioner Murk abstained from voting. Director Bradstreet requested that Number 9, Item B, Additional Business-, be the second item of business. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS La Costa Master Plan Revision Director Bradstreet introduced Jim Goff, Vice President of land planning for the La Costa Land Company. Mr. Goff is work- ing with the Parks and Recreation Department on potential park sites and open space'areas and proposed that El Camino Glens, f-'-e acres; Alga Hills, six acres:, and La Costa North, ten acres a jtal of 21 acres, be exchanged for the La Costa Norte area. Director Bradstreet gave a background on the proposed park sites and stated that because of poor topography, the proposed sites would be virtually unusable and favored the idea of relocating 'the acreage to La Costa Norte, making it a central community park, meeting the needs of the Carrillo area and La Costa Norte. Commissioner Dahlquist made a motion to consolidate La Costa North, Alga Hills, and El Camino Glens in exchange for equal acreage in/the La Costa North Master Plan area. Commissioner Donovan seconded the motion. X X X XX X X CITY OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF: DA . OF MEETING TIME OF MEETING PLACE OF MEETING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING July 21, 1980 7:00 p.m. City Council Conference Room COMMISSIONERS Chairman-Tarango opened the floor for. discussion. v The commission directed -questions to Jim Goff regarding road access and land dedication for park sites. Mr. Goff stated that if the land is traded, the La Costa Land Company would need to be assured that no other land dedications .would be required in the El Camino Glens, Alga Hills, and La Costa North areas. Commission McFadden expressed her concern that Carrillo Way would be extended out to reach the proposed park site". Mr. Goff stated that if Council approves the exchange, it could be written into the Master Plan so that Carrillp Way would beL extended to reach the park site. 'f.. Youth Organization Funding t R 'esentatives from the Carlsbad Pony League, Pop Warner and Booby Sox. attended the meeting to state their concern why the funding for youth league officials has been cut back and has beer eliminated in the future. Director Bradstreet stated that because of budgetary cutbacks and the increase in number of youth organizations requesting funding,, there is no longer the amount of funds available to subsidize officials' fees. Superintendent Chase stated that a survey had;been taken of other cities in San Diego County to compare other cities contribution to youth groups to that of Carlsbad and found that Carlsbad is the only city who provides this service. • A discussion followed. Director Bradstreet stated' if it i-s the desire of the commission to reinstate the funds for officials fees, a recommendation can be made to Council to do so, but funds .would have to be cut from other programs in the Recreation budget. ' ' ' • . After a lengthy discussion, Commissioner McFadden requested that a copy of the survey be made available for review and postpone the discussion until a later date when the commission would have a better understanding of what services other cities provide t' ~ 7outh groups . NEW BUSINESS Tennis Courts Commissioner Hinds gave a brief review of impact of loss of courts and gave an overview of problems the City would face with no courts in the central Carlsbad area. Commissioner Hinds made a motion to recommend the City Council consider the following: 1,- Return unused parcel of land south of the pool to the Carlsbad Unified School District. 2. Negotiate with the Carlsbad Unified School District for the use and maintenance of the two south courts for the duration of the swimming pool agreement. CITY 'OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF: D; . OF MEETING TIME OF MEETING PLACE OF MEETING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING July 21, 1980 7:00 p.m. City Council Conference Room - 3 - COMMISSIONERS 3. Negotiate with the Carlsbad Unified School District for the construction of additional parking as a consequence of in- creased demands as a result of the construction of both the pool and the Performing Arts Center. Commissioner Dahlquist seconded the motion. AYES Status of Macario .Canyon Park Development Director Bradstreet stated that negotiations are being made with the City Manager, City Council, San Diego Gas £ Electric, and Koll Company for ownership of the land. \ The Parks and Recreation Commission will have a large roll in - the development of Macario Canyon Park, reviewing the plans, etc i T? proposed park site is estimated between 366 and 466 acres, in conjunction with HUB Park. A golf course, cultural arts center, amphitheatre, multi-use athletic fields, etc. are planned for the site. Election of New Chairperson Chairman Tarango opened ,the floor for nominations. Commissioner Donovan nominated Shirley Dahlquist for Chairperson. Commissioner McFadden seconded the nomination. Commissioner Boone nominated George Hinds. Commissioner Murk seconded the nomination. A vote was taken and Commissioner Hinds was 'elected the new Chairman. Commissioner Dahlquist will remain as Vice-Chairperson. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Hosp Grove Fencing Requirement D- ,ctor Bradstreet stated it is the developer's intent to con- struct a six foot solid wood fence and tie. off the ends with "No Tresspassing" signs. Commissioner McFadden stated that it is the desire of the commission to have a chain link fence,-due to the Longevity factor and high cost of maintenance' of a wood fence. Director Bradstreet stated that he would contact Mr. Carter of Broodmoor Homes and inform him of the commission's decision. Status of Dedications Director Bradstreet commended staff for a job well done on the parks and thanked the commissioners who attended the dedications Magee Park dedication has been tentatively set for September 6, - 1980 at 10:00 a.m. X X CITY OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF: DA OF MEETING TIME OF MEETING PLACE OF MEETING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING July 21, 1980 7:00 p.m. City Council Conference Room - 4 - COMMISSIONERS Swimming Superintendent Chase gave a brief update of the status of the swimming pool. Pool plans have been reviewed by the Parks and Recreation and Public Works Departments and have directed the architect to proceeds. Final plans are expected to be completed by September 2nd for review. If all is satisfactory, the project will go out . to bid the first week in October and bid would be awarded six weeks later. \Chase Field Lighting Project . . • ',: Director Bradstreet commended Supervisor Ken Price for coordinating this project. All three fields are now lighted. Volunteers who assisted with this project will receive commenda- t_ .s from Council for a job well done. Shapell Real Estate Sales Office • • A review was given regarding the possible uses of the Shapell building as a recreation center or branch library. Capital Improvement Program ' Staff /reviewed past commission and Council priorities and came up with staff's recommendation for the upcoming CIP. * Director Bradstreet requested that the commission review and analyze the proposed CIP and resubmit it at the next commission meeting. CIP items must be $50,000 and over. Council will adopt the CIP in November. Councilmember Lew-is asked that the commission attend the public meetings regarding the CIP. - Agua Hedionda Lagoon Update The new City Ordinance regulating use of Agua Hedionda Lagoon was initiated July 17, 1980. D ctor Bradstreet gave a synopsis of the problems, complaints, anu operational observations as follows: 1. "Requirement for permit was not posted in advance and not advertised in the news media for out-of-town boaters." A) It was in fact posted 45 days in advance in the Blade Tribune, Carlsbad Journal, San Diego Union, Los Angeles Times (San Diego area). 2. "Naming the City of Carlsbad as additionally insured." A) Some insurance companies will not name the City on their policies. 3. Traffic patterns were observed by patrol officers who monitored the problems and initiated action to eliminate the hazard'. CITY OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF: D/ OF MEETING Tli-iri OF MEETING PLACE OF MEETING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING July 21, 1980 .7:00 p.m. City Council Conference Room - 5 - COMMISSIONERS Anti-Graffiti Program . Anti-Graffiti program will be implemented August 2nd. Super- intendent Duncanson will coordinate this project. The City will purchase the paint and supplies and youth organizations will do the painting on City and private property .sites throughout Carlsbad. ADJOURNMENT Chariman Raul Tarango adjourned the meeting at 10:10 'p.m.