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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-02-28; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMINUTES 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