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Home My WebLink About1997-09-15; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMinutes of: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 5:30 P.M. Date of Meeting: September 15,1997 Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Baker called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Davidson, Cunnigham, Richards, Cox Absent: Commissioners Pieratt and Schulberg Staff Members Present: Frank Mannen - Assistant City Manager Keith Beverly - Senior Management Analyst Ken Price - Acting Community Services Director Doug Duncanson - Parks Superintendent Gail Watts - Acting Recreation Superintendent David Goodman - Office Assistant Commissioner Pieratt arrived at 5:32 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Richards, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on August 18, 1997, were approved as printed with the acknowledgment of two (2) misspellings (Neblina Drive and Mr. Jonas). AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Davidson, Cunningham, Richards, Cox and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Schulberg PRESENTATIONS None. PUBLIC OPEN FORUM None. 03 Parks and Recreation Commission 2 September 15, 1997 APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Davidson the September 15, 1997 Agenda was approved. AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Davidson, Cunningham, Richards, Cox and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Schulberg CONSENT CALENDAR Commissioner Cunningham requested item AB #997-4 be pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Pieratt the following items were unanimously approved. 1. AB #997-1 DIRECTORS REPORT To accept and file the Directors Report for September 1997. 2. AB #997-2 SUMMARY REPORT To approve, accept and file the Summary Report of the August 18, 1997 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. 3. AB #997-3 REST ROOM FACILITIES AT CHS TENNIS COURTS The Commission received information relative to a follow up of Carlsbad High School tennis court rest room facilities. AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Davidson, Cunningham, Richards and Cox. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Schulberg 4. AB #997-4 STATUS UPDATE/ZONE 19 PARKSITE GRADING After being pulled for discussion, Keith Beverly gave the staff report and read a letter received by Mr. Jim Elliott from Larry Clemens. The letter stated that Aviara's previous proposal to grade the Zone 19 park site in exchange for a release of a letter of credit had not been approved by the Hillman Company Management. Therefore, Mr. Beverly stated that at this time, the issue would not be going to the City Council for further consideration. ACTION: On Motion by Commissioner Cunningham, item AB #997-4 was approved. AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Davidson, Cunningham, Richards, Cox, Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Schulberg -. 04 Parks and Recreation Commission 3 September 15,1997 PUBLIC HEARINGS None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 5. AB# 997-5 REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A BULLETIN BOARD AT CHASE FIELD Doug Duncanson, Park Superintendent gave the staff report on this item and explained this was a request of the Carlsbad Youth Baseball Organization to install this amenity at no cost to the City. His presentation addressed several issues including: • Size • Location • Materials Mrs. Michele R. Heil, 3606 Milford Place, Carlsbad, CA., briefly addressed the Commission in favor of the bulletin board installation. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Pieratt, the installation of a bulletin board at Chase Field as presented was approved. AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioner Cunningham, Richards, Cox, Pieratt. NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner Davidson ABSENT: Schulberg 6. AB #997-6 NORTH COAST HORSE RIDERS ASSOCIATION Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst, gave the staff report on this issue. The report included information on the following: • The Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan (OSCRMP) • The trails component of OSCMP • Public input and Planning Department development of OSCRMP • Limited equestrian use of the trail system for the following reasons - Liability concerns - Trail design criteria - Limited local boarding facilities - De-emphasis of equestrian component in the 1982 Parks & Recreation element - Maintenance impact - Public input The following people spoke in favor of enhancing the equestrian use of the proposed Citywide trail system: • Gloria Mortensen - 5179 El Camino Real, Carlsbad • Heidi Coates -1285 Oak Ave., Carlsbad • Betty Barlow - 3004 Sunny Creek Rd., Carlsbad 05 Parks and Recreation Commission 4 September 15, 1997 • Cherly Lankford - 2834 Forest Way, Carlsbad C General comments and questions of the Commission Members were as follows: • When will the economic study be completed? • Where do people currently ride horses in Carlsbad and how many? How many in the North Coast Group? (25-30) • What would be considered a good ride? (2 hrs, 3-6 miles) • There is a definite need for this issue to go back to Planning Dept. • The equestrian group should stay together and also address this issue as part of the Master Planning process for Macario Canyon (Veterans Memorial Park) • Commissioner Davidson on record as supporting this issue ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Baker the issue of increased equestrian use of the proposed Citywide Trail System was recommended to be referred to the Planning Department at this time. AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Davidson, Cunningham, Richards, Cox, Pieratt. NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ( ABSENT: Schulberg 7. AB #997-7 CARLSBAD BOULEVARD REALIGNMENT AND LAND USE STUDY Keith Beverly gave the staff report on this item as a result of Commission inquiries during the August 18,1997 meeting. Mr. Beverly explained that City Council has directed staff to initiate a process to prepare a land use and feasibility study as it relates to a proposal to realign Carlsbad Blvd. from Manzano Drive to the Batiquitos Lagoon. The study is being coordinated by the Planning Department. Mr. Beverly stated the Commission will be kept informed as to the progress of the study. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cunningham, the Commission unanimously accepted the staff report. AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Davidson, Cunningham Richards, Cox, Pieratt. NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Schulberg 8. AB #997-8 VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE Mr. Beverly gave the staff a report as a result of the Commissions request during the August Meeting. Mr. Beverly explained some of the issues that *-• 06 Parks and Recreation Commission September 15, 1997 staff has been dealing with in regards to the Master Plan Update, including: • Discussions with a former Parks and Recreation Commissioner regarding preparation of graphic materials. This individual is also a landscape architect who contributed to the preparation of the existing Master Plan. • Internal alterations affecting the existing plan. • Internal deletions from the existing plan as a result of previous action by the Commission such as for habitat requirements, mitigation areas, golf course etc. • What amenities still remain within the Master Plan. • Surrounding influences which may affect the Master Plan area. • Pending issues which will need Resolutions before a new Master Plan can be completed. Commission discussion and comments centered around the following issues. ACTION: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: • The Parks and Recreation Commission members throughout the years have approved and or been made aware of changes to the Master Plan. • The Master Plan at this point is conceptual and the Commission will have some influence in what will be included in future revisions. • Is the City Council aware of the changes outlined in the report., Commission member Richards would like the Council to be aware and get a copy of this report. • The need for funding to revise the Master Plan so a possible phasing of the Plan to allow other issues to be resolved, i.e., South Shore. On motion by Commissioner Richards, the Commission unanimously accepted the Veterans Memorial Park Master Plan update. Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Davidson, Cunningham Richards, Cox, and Pieratt. None None Schulberg 07 Parks and Recreation Commission September 15, 1997 9. AB #997-9 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION WORKSHOP Ken Price addressed the Commission concerning the annual Parks and Recreation Commission workshop. In particular, Mr. Price requested items the Commission would like to discuss as part of the workshop and a date and time for the workshop to be held. Commission discussion indicated an interest in the following items: • Goal setting • Expectations and responsiveness*to community needs • Facility Standards • Capital Improvement Program Budget ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Davidson, staff was directed to initiate the necessary steps to conduct a Commission Workshop on November 12, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Davidson, Cunningham, Richards, Cox and Pieratt. NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Schulberg COMMITTEE REPORTS Chairperson Baker updated the Commission relating to the Skateboard RFP. Commissioner Pieratt updated the Commission regarding the Roller Hockey/Poinsettia Park/Sportsplex Proposal which will be addressed in more detail during the October Meeting. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT COMMISSION MEETING 1. Dog Park 2. Privatized Park Development ADJOURNMENT ACTION: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: On motion by Commissioner Richards to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 7:37 p.m. Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Davidson, Cunningham Richards, Cox and Pieratt None None Schulberg spectfully submitted, keith Beverly Senior Management Analyst 08