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Parks & Recreation Commission
February 28, 1983
4:30 p.m.
Levante Park
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Shirley Dahlquist at 4:37 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Dahlquist, McFadden, Donovan, Conti, Cochran, and
Wright.
Absent: Popovich
Also Present:
David Bradstreet, Parks & Recreation Director
Marsha Backlund, Administrative Assistant
Doug Duncanson, Parks Superintendent
Lynn Chase, Recreation Superintendent
Buddy Lewis, Council member
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Donovan asked to correct the misspelling of Levante on Page 3.
The minutes of the meeting of February 28, 1983 were approved as amended.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
YMCA/City Sub-Lease - Middle Agua Hedionda Lagoon:
Kathy Riggins, Executive Director from the North Coast YMCA, was available to
answer questions. Kathy stated that the costs to maintain the facility included
the caretaker's cottage. Liability costs are not included in the expenditures.
This is because the liability insurance is paid for all facilities owned by the
YMCA. The North Coast "Y" does not receive United Way or government funding.
Dave felt the City may get access to the lagoon in the future across the Papagayo
development. Mr. Bradstreet recommended to continue with the lease. He felt,
however, that the City should reconsider the lease if access is obtained. It
was moved by Commissioner Donovan and seconded to accept the agreement as pre-
sented except to add a provision that the City may use the lagoon if access is
acquired across the Papagayo property. The motion did not pass.
If the YMCA has exclusive use of the lagoon, the City is not liable. The
commission asked Mrs. Riggins to take two items back to her Board of Directors.
They are:
r 1. If the City acquires access through Papagayo, how does
the Board feel about not having exclusive use of the
lagoon?
2. Can the facility be opened up to the general public when
not in use by the "Y"?
NEW BUSINESS
Reques t to E-s tab! i s h a Cornmuh i ty Tree Commi ttee :
Laurie Nelson Boone gave a report on her concern and why this committee
should be established. It was moved by Commissioner McFadden and seconded
that the idea of creating a Community Tree Committee be reviewed by the Street
Tree Committee of the Parks & Recreation Commission. It was mentioned that
Vista has a good landscaping ordinance.
Sonrise Request:
The Sonrise Fellowship would like to donate a piano for Harding Community
Center in exchange for free rent. The piano that currently is at Harding was
loaned to the City by the School District. It is in very poor condition. The
Commission wondered what would happen if the Church met in a different location.
They felt this may set a precedence. It was moved by Jeanne McFadden and
seconded to deny the request from Sonrise Fellowship.
Tio Pepe Restuarant Parking Lot Extension Request:
Dave Bradstreet gave a report on the proposed parking lot extension of Oak
Park. The owner of Tio Pepe's installed a patio in the parking lot. The
owner did not have adequate parking spaces for his business. It was recommended
to convert Oak Park into a parking area to accommodate the restaurant. The
facility would be maintained by the restaurant owner. The Commission had
several concerns such as who will maintain the lot if the restaurant is sold.
The parking lot should not be utilized by the employees of Rick Engineering.
The Commission approved the concept of the parking lot but wanted to see
alternative plans. Buddy Lewis reminded the Commissioners that the restaurant
put in the patio illegally.
State Parks and Recreation Coast Development Plan:
Mr. Bradstreet asked the Commissioners if they had any comments or suggestions
concerning the plan. It was moved by Commissioner Donovan and seconded that
"safe pedestrian across Pacific Coast Highway" be included in the development
plan.
Commission Workshop:
Chairperson Dahlquist announced that a workshop is going to be held for all
commissioners in Carlsbad. It was also suggested that a workshop be developed
with the commissioners from Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad, and San Marcos to
discuss mutual problems. Mr. Bradstreet will draft a letter to the other
cities to get their reaction and ideas for an agenda. The Library Board of
Trustees would also like to meet with the Parks and Recreation Commission.
The commissioners felt there should be a specific topic or have a social
gathering,
Park
This was an added item to the agenda. It was moved by Commissioner McFadden
and seconded to include this item on the agenda for the March meeting,
COUNCIL REPORT
Councilman Lewis reported that the idea of a scenic route along El Camino
Real and the corridor along Highway 78 was going to be discussed tomorrow
night by the Council, It was moved by Commissioner Cochran and seconded
that the Parks and Recreation Commission along with the Planning Commission
should review the scenic routes.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
School District/City Agreement for Use_of Pool and Cultural Arts Center:
Mr, Bradstreet gave an update of the agreement. Marsha Backlund gave a brief
staff report and answered questions. More information regarding the lease
will be forwarded to the Commission after the Friday meeting with the District
and City.
There was some discussion on whether the meeting should be limited to two
hours. Each commissioner expressed their opinion.
The commissioners felt the blue sheet from the City Manager was a good idea.
The problem is that the newsletters are received with the agenda packet and
are often a month old. It was suggested that a Parks & Recreation newsletter
be prepared and sent to the commissioners every two weeks.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
A. Dave Bradstreet reported that the Landscape Manual is completed. Copies
will be sent to the commissioners, developers, and staff for final comments,
B. Lynn Chase is working on the gift catalog,
C. Doug Duncanson gave a report on the progress of the Community Gardens.
ADJOURNMENT
By proper motion the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission win be held at
the Community Swim Complex on March 21, 1983, at 4:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
MARSHA BACKLUND
Administrative Assistant