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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-02-05; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMinutes of: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 5:00 P.M. Date of Meeting: February 5, 1996 Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER Chairman Schulberg called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Schulberg, Commissioners Baker, Heineman, Davidson, and Cox Absent: Commissioners Holmes and Pieratt Staff Members Present: David Bradstreet, Director, Community Services Department Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst Doug Duncanson, Park Superintendent Ken Price, Recreation Superintendent Mark Steyeart, Park Development Coordinator Adrienne Landers, Senior Planner ANNOUNCEMENTS None. PRESENTATIONS None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Davidson, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 15, 1996, were approved as printed. AYES: Chairman Schulberg, Commissioners Baker, Heineman, Davidson, and Cox NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Holmes and Pieratt PUBLIC OPEN FORUM None. Parks and Recreation Commission - 2 - February 5 1996 APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cox, the Agenda for February 5, 1996 was approved as printed. AYES: Chairman Schulberg, Commissioners Baker, Holmes, Davidson, and Cox NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Holmes and Pieratt CONSENT CALENDAR 1. AB #296-2 SUMMARY REPORT To approve, accept, and file the Summary Report of the January 15, 1996 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Heineman, Item AB #296-1 of the Consent Calendar for February 5, 1996 was approved. AYES: Chairman Schulberg, Commissioners Baker, Davidson, and Cox NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Holmes and Pieratt DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 2. AB #296-5 SPINNAKER HILL TOT LOT UPDATE Doug Duncanson, Park Superintendent, gave the staff report on this Item. He explained that he met with Diane Brink, the community representative, to tour the site. He added that Mrs. Brink was awaiting the appropriate approvals. Mr. Duncnason indicated that an agreement would be signed between Mrs. Brink (or the homeowner's association) and the City for their group to accept responsibility for the tot lot, including maintenance, insurance, and removing the tot lot if it was not successful. Questions and discussion included the following issues: • Length of time involved before equipment could be installed • Advantage of spreading the sand out rather than leaving it in a pile • Clarification of when the one-year trial period begins • Status of agreement ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Heineman, Item AB #296-2, to accept and file the staff report. AYES: Chairman Schulberg, Commissioners Baker, Heineman, Cox, and Davidson NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Holmes and Pieratt Parks and Recreation Commission - 3 - February 5 1996 3. AB #296-3 BARRIO SPECIFIC PLAN Dave Bradstreet, Director, Community Services Department, gave the staff report on this Item. He described in detail the initiation, purpose, location and planning process involved, as outlined in the Commissioners' packets, pages 46-49, and pages 53-56 of the Barrio Specific Plan. Adrienne Landers, Senior Planner, described the meetings held with the community. Mr. Bradstreet explained the policies in detail, and provided the Commission with the status of each of the policies. He also described the goals, objectives, and programs of the Barrio Specific Plan. (Commissioner Pieratt arrived at 5:15 p.m.) Ms. Landers explained the program outlined in the Barrio Specific Plan and added that comments from the Parks and Recreation Commission would be forwarded to the Planning Commission. She mentioned the functions of the proposed Plaza and how it would interface with the proposed community center and gymnasium. Questions and discussion included the following: • Concern that the Pine School site would not become available, and possible alternatives • Placement of the Plaza if the Pine School site did not become available • The Barrio Specific Plan should make it clear that the community center is to serve the entire Northwest Quadrant. • Importance of integrating the Plaza with the entire package (community center and gymnasium) • Size of the site • Alternatives to using a plaza to identify the Barrio area • Concern that there were too many variables without answers • Time limit for the school district to make a decision regarding the Pine School site Bob Ladwig, 2642 Ocean Street, Carlsbad, stated that the Barrio Specific Plan would benefit the entire Northwest Quadrant. He referred to a fax distributed to the Commissioners which described the Plaza and mentioned that it did not have to be a large facility, but would be the focal point of the Barrio. He described the location of the Plaza and referred to leftover funds from streetscaping Carlsbad Village Drive that could be used for streetscaping Roosevelt. Mr. Ladwig described an alternative of using columns vs. an arch. Mr. Ladwig added that this was the first step in bringing quality development to the Barrio. Parks and Recreation Commission - 4 - February 5 1996 Ofelia Escobedo, 161 1 James Drive, Carlsbad, stated that she was present to support the Barrio Specific Plan. She said that the Barrio section of Carlsbad had been neglected. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Heineman, Item AB #296-3, to accept and file the staff report. AYES: Chairman Schulberg, Commissioners Baker, Heineman, Cox, Davidson, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Holmes 4. AB #296-4 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING TIME ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Heineman, Item AB #296-4, to change the meeting time of the Parks and Recreation Commission from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. AYES: Chairman Schulberg, Commissioners Baker, Heineman, Cox Davidson, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Holmes COMMITTEE REPORTS None. AGENDA ITEMS FOR MARCH 18. 1996 COMMISSION MEETING None. ADJOURNMENT ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Baker to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 6:40 p.m. AYES: Chairman Schulberg, Commissioners Baker, Heineman, Cox, Davidson, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Holmes Re^spectfully submitted, th Stark Minutes Clerk