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Home My WebLink About1980-10-20; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING TIME OF MEETING PLACE OF MEETING CITY OF CARLSBAD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING October 20, 1980 6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers COMMISSIONERS CALL TO ORDER"~^^————————— jp, The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman George Hinds at 6:35 p.m. ROLL CALL .George Hinds Jeanne McFadden Laurie Boone Barbara Donovan Raul Tarango " • Shirley Dahlquist \ .Absent: '•=:. jv -, Murk t APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Dahlquist moved to approve the minutes of the re- gular meeting September 15, 1980 Commissioner Boone seconded the motion. AYES...... NEW BUSINESS This item was moved forward on the Agenda to accommodate a presentation made by Dick Schmid and Bill Budge. Cannon Park/Storm Drain Project Mr. Dick Schmid of Williamson and Schmid and Bill Budge of Shaw and Talbot and Davis Development Company made a presentation to the Commission for-the proposed construction of a storm drain across the extreme south end of .Cannon Lake Park which would eventually run into the lake itself. Mr. Schmid stated that the water that would drain into the lake wo"Id be run-off from rains, landscape, etc. This drain would accommodate approximately 24 acres of land. The type of construction at the site Would be light industrial and office buildings, similar to Palomar Airport Business Park. Mr. Schmid explained that the ground in that area is very sandy and much of the water penetrates into the ground and eventually goes to the lake. The drain would speed up this process. A major concern by the Commission was -desiltation and the quality of the water emptying into the lake. Mr. Schmid stated that they would have to meet state water controls and regulations. He also stated that the storm drain would probably be unoperable until construction is completed or the area paved. x x CITY OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING TIME OF MEETING PLACE OF MEETING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING October 20, 1980 .6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers - 2 - COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Dahlquist.moved to approve the request for the construction -*bf the storm drain with the condition that the plans meet the Parks and Recreation and Engineering Departments' ap- proval, provide for desiltation, and whatever can be worked out by'staff for .the grading assistance. Commissioner McFadden seconded the motion. 'AYES OLD BUSINESS Magee Park Landscaping Update : }Acting Director, Lynn Chase stated that Betty Wohlrich, DirectOfr. Bradstreet, and Superintendent Duncanson reviewed the Magee Park l"~iscape plans and also walked the site. > - The problems were minor and much of the problem was due to a lack of communication or misunderstanding. Any changes necessary will be completed in-house. Director Chase stated that some changes must be made to the Magee Rec Hall. The inner and back door-must be widened to three feet to meet fire protection requirements. Painting needs to be done, toilets have to be installed, and electricity needs to be hooked up before the building is operable. Capital Improvement Program » A letter was submitted by the San Marcos Unified School District regarding Fuerte Park for the Commission to consider the development of park and field areas. No action was taken. Lease Agreement for Agua Hedionda Middle Lagoon Commissioner McFadden noted that the lease had expired in 1972. Director Chase stated she would be meeting with Bill Baldwin, Assistant City Manager, regarding any subsequent lease. This item will be addressed at the November 17; 1980 meeting. M_ ;er Plan Revision Update Director Chase stated there is a need'for a Commissioner to serve on the committee to make a final selection for a consultant for the Master Plan Revision and Macario Park. ^Commissioner Tarango "volunteered" to serve on this committee. Commissioner McFadden will serve as an alternate. . Agua Hedionda Lagoon Commissioner Dahlquist inquired about the status regarding the legal matter of charging fees to use the lagoon. As yet there has been no action and staff is continuing with the current X CITY OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING : TIME OF MEETING : PLACE OF MEETING: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING October 20, 1980 6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers - 3 - COMMISSIONERS NEW BUSINESS V Proposition One . After reviewing Proposition One literature, the Commission decided to support the passage of Proposition One. Commissioner Boone moved to urge City Council to. support the passage of Proposition One. •Commissioner Donovan seconded the motion. AYES COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT ' N. Ch^'.rman Hinds asked Councilmember Lewis what Council's feelings ax regarding Lake Calavera lease agreement for park sites. Councilmember Lewis stated Council is waiting until the new Park Planner position is filled and can make recommendations. Councilmember Lewis stated that Council has taken action.on the School District land issue at the pool site. Council voted to return all land south of the pool site to the School District except the two tennis courts. DIRECTOR'S REPORT SwimmjLng Pool « The Carlsbad Unified School District, Parks and Recreation Department, Gail DeWeese and Carl Berry have reviewed the plans and made- a few recommendation for change. They agreed that by moving one of the one meter boards, it would accommodate more area for recreational swimming rather than have the larger portion of the pool for diving. The Commission, by consensus, agreed with the change to relocate the diving board. Director Chase stated that if Council approves the plans on N mber 4th, it will go out to bid immediately. Ground Breaking Ceremony will possibly be December 15th. Relocation of Shapell Sales Office Council has allocated $35,000 for relocation and staffing on a part time basis for the Shapell building. The windows are boarded up and foundation plans are being reviewed by the architect. The Planning .Department is reviewing plans for the foundation. ' • Commissioner Donovan expressed her concern regarding the windows being broken. Director Chase stated she believes they would be_replaced with double panneled thermal glass. She also stated s1 would express her concerns to Director Bradstreet. A percentage of the windows will be boarded up to avoid being broken by recreational activities in the play fields. CITY OF CARLSBAD MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING : TIME OF MEETING : PLACE OF MEETING: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING October 20, 1980 .. 6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers - 4 - COMMISSIONERS Buena Vista Lagoon . v Commissioner McFadden encouraged the Commission to send a letter to Robert Stevens of the Federal Environmental Management Agency to'urge him to reconsider his decision and approve the appeal submitted by 'the State Department of Fish and Game for funds for the desiltation of Buena Vista Lagoon. Commissioner Dahlquist moved to direct staff to draft a letter to Mr. Stevens urging the approval of the appeal' for funds for desiltation of Buena Vista Lagoon. Commissioner Boone seconded the motion. AYES ' ' X ^1"OOP Donation from Encinitas Optimist Club i The $1,000 donation from the Encinitas Optimist Club has been accepted by City Council. This donation will be used toward the purchase of a backstop at Levante School/Park. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS Commissioner Donovan 'commented on the good turn-out in the La Costa area for the Capital Improvement Program meeting. She recommended to the Commission to hold a Parks and Recreation Commission meeting at the church in La Costa.- The Commission, by concensus, agreed. *• The meeting date will be decided at a future meeting. | Director-Chase invited staff to go by the Scout House and see i -the work that has been completed by the 'Eagle Scout progr'am. | ADJOURNMENT " [ Chairm'an George Hinds adjourned the. meeting at 7:55 p.m. x x