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Home My WebLink About1997-10-20; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMinutes of: Time of Meeting: Date of Meeting: Place of Meeting: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 5:30 P.M. October 20, 1997 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 Cunningham, Schulberg, Richards, and Pieratt Absent: Commissioners Davidson and Cox Staff Members Present: Ken Price, Acting Community Services Director Mark Steyeart, Park Development Coordinator Robin Bettin, Acting Recreation Superintendent Jerry Rodriguez, Parks Supervisor Fred Burnell, Tree Supervisor ANNOUNCEMENTS None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Pieratt, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on September 15,1997, were approved as printed. AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Cunningham, Richards, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner Schulberg ABSENT: Commissioners Davidson and Cox PRESENTATIONS None. PUBLIC OPEN FORUM None. 03 Parks and Recreation Commission 2 October 20, 1997 APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Richards, the Agenda for October 20, 1997 was approved as corrected. AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Cunningham, Schulberg, Richards, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Davidson and Cox CONSENT CALENDAR 1. AB #1097-1 DIRECTOR'S REPORT To accept and file the Director's Report for Octoberl 997. 2. AB #1097-2 SUMMARY REPORT To approve, accept and file the Summary Report of the September 15, 1997 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. 3. AB#1097-3. CITIZEN LETTERS REGARDING SWIM COMPLEX REQUEST The Commission will receive letters regarding requests for an additional community swim complex. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Schulberg, Items AB #1097-1, AB #1097-2, and #AB 1097-3 of the Consent Calendar for October 20, 1997 were approved. AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Cunningham, Schulberg, Richards, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Davidson and Cox PUBLIC HEARINGS None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 4. AB #1097-4 REQUEST TO APQINT A COMMISSIONER TO A PUBLIC ARTS SELECTION COMMITTEE ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Richards, Commissioner Pieratt was appointed to serve on a selection committee for public art for the Carlsbad Golf Course. Chairman Baker was appointed to serve as an alternate. AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Cunningham, Schulberg, Richards, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Davidson and Cox 04 Parks and Recreation Commission October 20, 1997 5. AB #1097-5 SPORTS PLEX USA PROPOSAL/ROLLER HOCKEY AT POINSETTIA PARK Ken Price, Acting Community Services Director, gave the staff report on this item. He explained that after the Parks and Recreation Commission directed staff to evaluate the Sportsplex USA proposal, Sportsplex USA, Commissions and staff determined that a pay for play roller hockey facility built and operated by Sportsplex at Poinsettia Park was not a reasonable expectation. He described the reasons in detail, as Outlined in the Commissioners' packets. Mr. Price suggested that the proposal could be u£ed as a paper plate concept for use in another area. Questions and discussion included the following issue: • The concession stand issue and whether it would be a factor if such a complex was considered at another site Commissioner Pieratt made a motion tc- close the Poinsettia Park site for the item unless brought before the Parks and Recreation Commission by the same vendor or a new prospective vendor. After further discussion, Commissioner 'ieratt amended the motion to read that the Sportsplex USA Roller Hockey facility is not a viablfe option at Poinsettia Park. ACTION: On an amended motion by Commissioner Pieratt, AB #1097-5, the Sportsplex USA Roller Hockey facility is not a viable option at Poinsettia Park. AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Cunningham, Richards, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner Schulberg ABSENT: Commissioners Davidson and Cox jm. He summarized what was discussed at the August 3ssed the issues with respect to establishing a Dog 6. AB #1097-6 CITIZEN REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A DOG PARK Ken Price gave the staff report on this it Parks and Recreation meeting and addr Park in Carlsbad, as outlined in the Corrimissioners' packets. He explained that staffs recommendation was to deny the citizen's request for the development of a dog park due to risk, liability, health and safety issues. Questions and discussion included the fallowing issues: • Height of the fence • Maintenance schedule • Concern about unruly dogs • Clarification of the watering device Bob Chaney, Carlsbad, described the importance of dogs being exercised properly. He stated that there were fewer locations where ddcjs can exercise, and added that the Pio Pico site was an ideal site. (35 Parks and Recreation Commission 4 October 20, 1997 Susan Gutierrez, 1864 Palisades Drive, Carlsbad, stated that she was not a dog owner but was a member of the Humane Society of the United States. She referred to a study of neurosis on dogs and explained that the neurosis was often the result of lack of exercise. She added that it was important to provide positive reinforcement of dog ownership. Marge Howard-Jones, Carlsbad, indicated that a dog park was a social place for dogs and owners and that there was a culture among dog owners to make sure that bad dogs did not stay at the dog park. Ann L'Heureux, 1731 Calavo Court, Carlsbad, said that her dog was recently at the Holiday Pet Hotel and had daily action with other dogs. She added that the dog park would be wonderful for the citizens of Carlsbad. Questions and discussion included the following issues: • The importance of looking at alternatives, including the ease in changing the municipal codes • Liability concerns • Possibility of covering the cost of maintenance and operation by requiring a permit or a pay- by-use basis • The recommendation that many dog owners should get involved ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Schulberg, AB #1097-6, to forward to City Council the request for a dog park at Pio Pico Park with the understanding that there will be a fee for maintenance and operation of the dog park, and that the city attorneys will look into the liability aspects of establishing a dog park. AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Cunningham, Schulberg, Richards, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Davidson and Cox 7. AB #1097-7 COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEE/TREE ORDINANCE REVIEW Ken Price gave the staff report on this item. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Richards, AB #1097-7, to appoint Commissioners Richards and Cunningham to the subcommittee to review issues related to the existing policies and practices on planting, maintaining and removing city trees. AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Cunningham, Schulberg, Richards, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Davidson and Cox oe Parks and Recreation Commission 5 October 20, 1997 COMMITTEE REPORTS Mark Steyeart, Park Development Coordinator, updated the Parks and Recreation Commission on the Skateboard Committee. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT COMMISSION MEETING 1. Volunteer recognition 2. Carrillo Ranch master Plan ADJOURNMENT ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Schulberg to adjourn the Regular Meeting to the November 12, 1997 Commission Workshop to be held at the Carlsbad Senior Center beginning at 5:30 p.m. AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Cunningham, Schulberg, Richards, and Pieratt NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: - Commissioners Davidson and Cox Respectfully submitted, Ruth Stark Minutes Clerk 07