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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-08-19; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMinutes of: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 5:30 P.M. Date of Meeting: August 19, 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, Cunningham, Richards, and Pieratt Absent: Commissioners Cox and Davidson Staff Members Present: David Bradstreet, Director, Community Services Department Mark Steyeart, Park Development Coordinator Doug Duncanson, Park Superintendent Gail Watts, Recreation Supervisor ANNOUNCEMENTS None. PRESENTATIONS None. PUBLIC OPEN FORUM None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Pieratt, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on July 15, 1996, were approved as printed. AYES: Chairman Schulberg, Commissioners Baker, Cunningham, Cox, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Cox and Davidson 04 Parks and Recreation Commission -2- August 19, 1996 APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Baker, the Agenda for August 19, 1996 was approved as printed. AYES: Chairman Schulberg, Commissioners Baker, Cunningham, Richards, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Cox and Davidson CONSENT CALENDAR 1. AB #896-1 DIRECTOR'S REPORT To accept and file the Director's Report for August 1996. 2. AB #896-2 SUMMARY REPORT To approve, accept and file the Summary Report of the July 15, 1996 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Richards, Items AB #896-1 and AB #896-2 of the Consent Calendar for August 19, 1996 were approved. AYES: Chairman Schulberg, Commissioners Baker, Cunningham, Richards, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Cox and Davidson DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 3. AB #896-3 CITY COUNCIL REQUEST/CATEGORICAL SELECTION OF SKATEBOARD COMMITTEE Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst, gave the staff presentation on this Item. He clarified that the request was for the Parks and Recreation Commission to consider the categorical makeup of a Skateboard Committee. He added that the Mayor will be selecting the members of the Skateboard Committee. Commissioner Cox arrived at 5:40 p.m. Commissioner Davidson arrived at 5:45 p.m. Questions and discussion included the following issues: • Clarification of number of people to be selected to the Skateboard Committee 05 Parks and Recreation Commission -3- August 19, 1996 • Student(s) ability to attend meetings • Beginning date of review period Jason Groves, 4940 Hillside Drive, Carlsbad, mentioned that he is a skateboarder and that there is currently no place in Carlsbad for skateboarders to skate safely. He suggested that an interim site be set up now. Questions and discussion included the following: • Ideal location for skateboard park Roseanne Bentley, 4940 Hillside Drive, Carlsbad, mentioned that she was concerned about getting the skateboard park off the ground now. She discussed the Ameracorp Volunteer Corporation and stated they would donate time to assist in building the skateboard park. She said there were community organizations interested in helping out, and described the following possible interim locations: the empty Texaco station at Tamarack and the freeway, the parking lot behind Albertsons that is hardly used, an empty lot on Marron Road, and a lot behind Calavera sited for a future fire station. She added that skateboarders are currently using unsafe places. Questions included the following: • Clarification of Ameracorp • Ms. Bentley's recommendation for the following makeup of the Skateboard Committee: two children, businesses (skateware related), skatepark designers who live in Carlsbad, her son, and herself Ms. Hope Wrisley, 2080 Basswood Avenue, Carlsbad, said that Carlsbad is the center of the skateboard world since many world-class skaters live in the City. She mentioned that a major sports footwear manufacturer is interested in helping with the skateboard park. She added that it was important for a junior high student to be part of the Skateboard Committee since the majority of skateboarders are of junior high age. Questions and discussion included the following issues: • Clarification that the Skateboard Committee will make recommendations on whether there will be one skateboard park or more throughout the City • Differences in interpretation of whether a business person could be pro-skateboard park or anti-skateboard park • Possibility of increasing the number of Parks and Recreation Commission members assigned to the Skateboard Committee • Pros and cons of including junior high school age participation to the Skateboard Committee • Number of members to be appointed to the Skateboard Committee 06 Parks and Recreation Commission -4- August 19, 1996 • Necessity of having balance and caution in the makeup of the Skateboard Committee members • Purpose of staff representation on the Skateboard Committee Commissioner Cox made a motion to recommend a nine member Skateboard Committee consisting of three school age riders, one professional rider, one representative of a local business, one citizen at large, one mother or father of riders, and two members from the Parks and Recreation Commission, with an alternative from the Parks and Recreation Commission. Commissioner Cox amended his motion to recommend a nine member Skateboard Committee consisting of three school age riders (at least one of the representatives should be of junior high school age), one professional rider, one representative of a local business, one citizen at large, one mother or father of riders, and two members from the Parks and Recreation Commission, with one alternative from the Parks and Recreation Commission. It was respectfully recommended that the Parks and Recreation Commission should appoint the Parks and Recreation Commission membership to serve on the Skateboard Committee: Commissioners Baker and Cox, with Chairman Schulberg as an Alternate. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cox, Item AB #896-3, to recommend a nine member Skateboard Committee consisting of three (3) school age riders (at least one of the representatives should be of junior high school age), one (1) professional rider, one (1) representative of a local business, one (1) citizen at large, one (1) mother or father of riders, and two (2) members from the Parks and Recreation Commission, with one alternative from the Parks and Recreation Commission. It was respectfully recommended that the Parks and Recreation Commission should appoint the Parks and Recreation Commission membership to serve on the Skateboard Committee: Commissioners Baker and Cox, with Chairman Schulberg as an Alternate. AYES: Chairman Schulberg, Commissioners Baker, Cunningham, Richards, Cox, Davidson, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 4. AB #896-4 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Chairman Schulberg explained that he devised a list of committee assignments. After discussion, the Update Citywide Development Plan Committee was eliminated. The 07 Parks and Recreation Commission -5- August 19, 1996 Park Site and Facility Planning Committee and the Naming of Parks Committee were consolidated. Attachment 1 provides a list of the Parks and Recreation subcommittees. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Baker, Item AB #896-4, to accept the amended changes to the Parks and Recreation Committee assignments prepared by Chairman Schulberg. AYES: Chairman Schulberg, Commissioners Baker, Cunningham, Richards, Cox, Davidson, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 5. AB #896-5 HOSP GROVE (SUA) INTERPRETIVE/HISTORICAL PLAQUE Mark Steyeart, Park Development Coordinator, explained the background concerning the historical plaque. He mentioned that the Historic Preservation Commission revised the wording recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission in January 1996. Questions and discussion included the following issue: • Concern about grammar of the revised wording ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Baker, Item AB #896-5, to deny approval of the proposed wording and installation of an interpretive/historical plaque within the Hosp Grove Park SUA and to recommend approval of the wording submitted by the Parks and Recreation Commission in January 1996. AYES: Chairman Schulberg, Commissioners Baker, Cunningham, Richards, Cox, Davidson, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 6. AB #896-6 REQUEST FROM THE CARLSBAD CHILDREN'S MUSEUM Gail Watts, Recreation Supervisor, gave the staff presentation on this Item. She described the background of this Item, as contained in the Commissioners' packets. She explained that the Carlsbad Children's Museum did not fall under resident status because more than 50% of the board members did not meet resident status. Cathy Boyle, 2240 Nob Hill Drive, Carlsbad, represented the Children's Museum. She explained that the intent of the letter from the Children's Museum was for the Children's Museum to receive Carlsbad resident status. She explained that the 08 Parks and Recreation Commission -6- August 19, 1996 Children's Museum was a not-for-profit organization that served 22,000 children each year. She added that the museum brought thousands of families into Carlsbad who stayed for approximately two hours and ate food at close-by establishments. Questions and discussion included the following issues: • Ramifications of making an exception to City policy • Factors involving meeting resident status • Possibility of staff reviewing the situation and returning to the Parks and Recreation Commission with details of the uniqueness of the situation ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cox, Item AB #896-6, to deny a request from the Carlsbad Children's Museum to be considered as an organization with a priority of resident status under the current classification of applicants and fees as contained in the City's Facility Use Regulations. AYES: Chairman Schulberg, Commissioners Baker, Cunningham, Richards, Cox, Davidson, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Commissioner Cox made a motion to direct staff to evaluate some of the unique situations such as the Children's Museum and to review classification possibilities for these types of organizations and how to classify them. Questions and discussion included the following issues: • Concern about making decisions on an individual basis • Similar location and resident issues for organizations in the south end of the City • Possibility of adding a new category which addresses non-resident classifications for physical facilities within Carlsbad city limits • Consideration of financing that will be lost as a result of reclassification of some facilities from a non-resident status to a resident status The motion was not seconded. Commissioner Cox withdrew the motion. Mr. Beverly indicated that staff could still look at the situation and bring it back to the Parks and Recreation Commission at a later date. COMMITTEE REPORTS Chairman Schulberg presented an update on the Carrillo Ranch Master Plan Steering Committee. 09 Parks and Recreation Commission -7- August 19, 1996 AGENDA ITEMS FOR SEPTEMBER 1996 COMMISSION MEETING None. ADJOURNMENT ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Davidson to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 7:15 p.m. AYES: Chairman Schulberg, Commissioners Baker, Cunningham, Richards, Cox, Davidson, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Respectfully submitted,esp Ruth Stark Minutes Clerk Attachment 1 Parks and Recreation Commission Subcommittees 1. Parks Site, Facility Planning, and Naming S. Schulberg, J. Baker, D. Cunningham 2. Budget S. Schulberg, G. Cox, B. Richards 3. School District Liaison G. Cox, S. Pieratt, T. Davidson 4. Street Tree S. Schulberg, T. Davidson, D. Cunningham 5. Commission Liaison G. Cox - Historic; D. Cunningham - Arts 6. Carrillo Ranch S. Schulberg, T. Davidson, B. Richards (alternate) 7. Cultural Arts/Sister City S. Pieratt, T. Davidson, D. Cunningham 8. NW Quadrant J. Baker, G. Cox, B. Richards 9. Golf J. Baker, S. Pieratt, D. Cunningham 10. Trails S. Schulberg, J. Baker, B. Richards 11. Skateboard J. Baker, G. Cox, S. Schulberg (alternate) 12. Community Activity Funding S. Schulberg, J. Baker (alternate) 11J.