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Home My WebLink About1996-04-15; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMinutes of: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 5:30 P.M. Date of Meeting: April 15, 1996 Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER Chairman Schulberg called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Schulberg, Commissioners Baker, Heineman, Cox, and Davidson Absent: Commissioner Pieratt Staff Members Present: David Bradstreet, Director, Community Services Department Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst Ken Price, Recreation Superintendent Jim Bradshaw, Recreation Supervisor Dave Milliken, Recreation Supervisor Mark Beasley, Recreation Specialist Jill Pritchard, Recreation Supervisor Mark Steyeart, Park Development Coordinator ANNOUNCEMENTS None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Heineman, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held March 18, 1996, were approved as printed. AYES: Chairman Schulberg, Commissioners Baker, Heineman, Cox, and Davidson NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Pieratt Parks and Recreation Commission - 2 - April 15, 1996 PRESENTATIONS Ken Price, Recreation Superintendent, explained that presentations were being made to community volunteers who assisted staff during the past year. Presentations were made to volunteers (see attachment for listing of volunteers who received acknowledgment) for the categories of Media, Service, Special Achievement, and Recognition Awards. Commissioner Pieratt arrived at 5:35 p.m. PUBLIC OPEN FORUM None. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Baker, the Agenda for April 15, 1996 was approved as printed. AYES: Chairman Schulberg, Commissioners Baker, Heineman, Cox, Pieratt, and Davidson NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. AB #496-1 DIRECTOR'S REPORT To accept and file the Director's Report for April 1996. 2. AB #496-2 SUMMARY REPORT To approve, accept and file the Summary Report of the March 18, 1996 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. Commissioner Cox mentioned his concern about safety of the ballfield at Stagecoach Park. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Heineman, Items AB #496-1 and AB #496-2 of the Consent Calendar for April 15, 1996 were approved. AYES: Chairman Schulberg, Commissioners Baker, Heineman, Cox, Pieratt, and Davidson NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None ~ ,04 Parks and Recreation Commission - 3 - April 15, 1996 DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 3. AB #496-3 NATIONAL YOUTH SPORTS COACHES ASSOC. (NYSCA) Commissioner Davidson described the history of the NYSCA and highly recommended it for training coaches. He mentioned that a large percentage of children quit organized sports because of a coach. He described the six hour training session, and suggested that staff support the organization. Questions and discussion included the following issues: • What sponsorship might entail • Whether it would be voluntary or mandatory for coaches to attend training Commissioner Baker made a motion to refer the National Youth Sports Coaches Association back to staff for further investigation for future action. Commissioner Heineman amended the motion to read as follows: "The matter of participation in the National Youth Sports Coaches Association be referred to staff with the instruction to report within 30 days ways in which we can take advantage of the instruction offered by the National Youth Sports Coaches Association." ACTION: On amended motion by Commissioner Heineman, Item AB #496-3, that the matter of participation in the National Youth Sports Coaches Association be referred to staff with the instruction to report within 30 days ways in which we can take advantage of the instruction offered by the National Youth Sports Coaches Association. AYES: Chairman Schulberg, Commissioners Baker, Heineman, Cox, Pieratt, and Davidson NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 4. AB #496-4 CITIZEN LETTER TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION/SKATEBOARDING AT CALAVERA HILLS COMMUNITY PARK Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst, gave the staff presentation on this Item. He referred to the citizen letter received regarding skateboarding at Calavera Community Park. He explained that the City Council is addressing the skateboarding situation in Carlsbad, and added that the City Attorney advised staff to take down the "No Parks and Recreation Commission - 4 - April 15, 1996 Skateboarding" signs since skateboarding is not prohibited in community parks in Carlsbad. Mr. Beverly explained staff's policy of dealing with skateboarders at the community parks. Ken Price described the visit by the Skateboarding Tour Committee to two skateboarding parks: one in Huntington Beach and one in Encinitas, and added that the committee report will go to City Council for direction on how to proceed. Questions and discussion included the following issues: • Liability and location issues • Possibility of conducting a community meeting with police, skateboarders, staff and parents of skateboarders. • Popularity of skateboarding ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cox, Item AB #496-4, to accept and file the staff report. AYES: Chairman Schulberg, Commissioners Baker, Heineman, Cox, Pieratt, and Davidson NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 5. AB #496-5 BOARDS AND COMMISSION WORKSHOP Keith Beverly gave the staff presentation on this Item. He explained there will be a Boards and Commission workshop on April 30, 1996 at the Public Safety & Service Center. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cox, Item AB #496-5, to accept and file the staff report. AYES: Chairman Schulberg, Commissioners Baker, Heineman, Cox, Pieratt, and Davidson NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None COMMITTEE REPORTS Commissioner Baker gave the committee report on Advertising Concepts. She stated that the committee met with staff and after committee discussion, recommended not to sell advertising for Carlsbad facilities and programs. 06 Parks and Recreation Commission -5-April 15, 1996 Commissioner Baker mentioned that the effort involved in recruiting advertisers was not worth it at the present time, but might be reconsidered at a later date should funding be needed. She also stated that the committee felt that the current methods of pursuing partnerships and donations were satisfactory for the present time. Commissioner Heineman reported on the Carrillo Master Plan. He mentioned that the most successful historic parks were those that were self-supporting. AGENDA ITEMS FOR APRIL 1996 COMMISSION MEETING 1. National Youth Sports Coaches Association ADJOURNMENT ACTION: AYES: NOES: On motion by Commissioner Cox to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 6:40 p.m. Chairman Schulberg, Commissioners Baker, Heineman, Cox, Pieratt, and Davidson None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Respectfully submitted, Stark Minutes Clerk .17 The Volunteer Awards Program recognizes individuals, community organizations and businesses that have provided significant ser- vice or made an exceptional contribution in support of Recreation Programs in the City of Carlsbad during 1995. RECOGNITION AWARD The Recognition Award is given to an individual who has per- formed a service to the Recreation Division in an outstanding and highly meritorious manner during the past year. Steve Ahle Jeremy Biddle Jeannie Boling Shaun Carver Frank Chambliss Heidi Crocker Gurujan Dourson Barbara Ehrmantraut Rosemary Eshelman Mike Franklin Tim Frazee Ben Frumin Dorie Gallucci Noemi Gonzalez Diane Hollister Bob Holmes Mrs. Sanford Izner Jane Johns Angel Magana Helen McCarthy John McCarthy Honda McFadden Rick Minnick Art Mulvey Kathy Musselman Karrie Ochoa Dave Oxley Alicia Padilla Jerry Peterson Bruce Pileggi Peggy Pileggi Nance Robertson Witt Rowlett Linda Schneider William Schneider Don Seltzer Carolee Shea Ann Simpson Terri Talbot Carol Unitas Katie York SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD The Special Achievement Award is given to an individual who has served the Recreation Division in an exceptional manner for a period of at least 3 years. Tom Alkazin Michelle Alspaw Jean Bollard Mark Caruana Rick Doty Brenda Elg Jim Knight Vince Konoske Keith Mahler Mike McFadden Tom Mulligan Leonard Ortiz Brian Quinn Jeff Reddick Steve Searson Gerard Watts Jeff Wustman 09 SERVICE AWARDS The Service Award is given to a club, organization or business that has made an exceptional contribution to a program, project or event which has directly benefited the public. Brecht BMW California Angels Kimberly Calavo Growers of CA California State Lifeguards Carlsbad Youth Baseball Chick's Sporting Goods Chiquita Bananas Coast Waste Management Culligan Water Dudley Sports Fleet Feet Sports Four Seasons Resort - Aviara Fresh Express, Inc. Garden State Bagels Head Hunter Hats Lightning Soccer Club Ocean Spray Cranberries Olympic Golf Resort Pine & Jefferson Elementary Schools Ramada Inn Suites San Diego Padres San Diego Triathlon Club Smart & Final Spalding USA Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. That Pizza Place Upper Deck Wave Rebel Bodyboards Witt's Carlsbad Pipelines To Bill Brecht Andrews/Kevin Vann Gerard Watts Leonard Ortiz Tim Davidson Shaun Carver John Carter Todd Lembke Rich Aspell Chris Barnes Jim Knight Dick Rudolph Amy Jo Williams Steve Astar Phil Gorman Joanne Wagner Jan Hobitt Jim Stuckrad Steve Ahle Ralph Giove Mary Wordall Bob Doyle Mike Daly Gary Wiencek William King Mike Pfankuch Marilyn Van Dyke John Cash Witt Rowlett MEDIA AWARDS The Media Award is given to newspaper, publication radio station or television station for excellent coverage of a Carlsbad Recreation Division program, project, event or department function. Foundation for Carlsbad Community Television - Phil Urbina North County Times - Martin Renner 11