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Home My WebLink About2000-07-17; Parks & Recreation Commission; Minutes- Minutes of: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 530 P.M. Date of Meeting: July 17,2000 Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Davidson called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Davidson, Commissioners Schulberg, Cunningham, Pacheco, and Absent: Commissioner Cox Pieratt Staff Members Present: Ken Price, Recreation Director Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst Robin Bettin, Recreation Supervisor I1 Doug Duncanson, General Services Manager ANNOUNCEMENTS Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst, announced that the Recreation Administration Office relocated to the south wing of the City Hall complex. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Pacheco, the Minutes of the AYES: Chairperson Davidson, Commissioners Schulberg, Cunningham, NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Cox Regular Meeting held on May 15,2000 were approved. Pacheco and Pieratt PRESENTATIONS Ken Price, Recreation Director, announced that July is Parks and Recreation month. He also updated the Commission on the Carlsbad Triathlon and Seaside Celebration. PUBLIC OPEN FORUM None. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Pieratt, the Agenda for July 17, 2000 was AYES: Chairperson Davidson, Commissioners Schulberg, Cunningham, NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Cox approved. Pacheco and Pieratt Parks and Recreation Commission CONSENT CALENDAR I 4 1. 2. 3. -2- July 17, 2000 AB #700-1 COMMISSIONER’S REPORT To accept and file the Commissioner’s report for June/July 2000. AB #700-2 SUMMARY REPORT To accept. approve and file the summary report of the May 15,2000 Parks and Recreation . Commission Meeting AB #700-3 LETTER FROM SENATOR BARBARA BOXER To acknowledge the receipt of a letter to the Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Department by Senator Boxer regarding the Spring Recital Special Event. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Schulberg, AB #700-1, AB #700-2, and AYES: Chairperson Davidson, Commissioners Schulberg, Cunningham, NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Cox AB #700-3 of the Consent Calendar for July 17,2000 were approved. Pacheco and Pieratt DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 4. AB #700-4 AGUA HEDIONDA LAGOON/ALGAE INFESTATION Keith Beverly gave the staff presentation on this item. He stated that within the last month non-native algae species were discovered in the east basin of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon. Serg’eant Keith Blackburn of the Carlsbad Police Departmerd’s Community Services Division presented an overview of the situation. He explained that the algae was developed for aquariums in Germany and quickly takes over an area by choking all the plants, resulting in the killing of marine life. - He explained that another area was being used for jet skis and described some of the problems for the jet ski business owner. Questions and discussion included the following issues: + Status of other lagoons in the area + Speed in which the algae grows + Presence of kayaks and canoes in the area ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Schulberg, AB #700-4, to accept and file the AYES: Chairperson Davidson, Commissioners Schulberg, Cunningham, NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Cox staff report. Pacheco and Pieratt 5. AB #700-5 INDIVIDUAUTEAM GOALS FOR F.Y. 2000-01 Keith Beverly gave the staff presentation on this item. He explained that the purpose was to bring the Commission up-to-date on the individual and group management goals related to Recreation Element, revising the park-in-lieu fees, proceeding with efforts to develop a City- wide trail system, reformatting the Community Services and Recreation Brochure, I parks and recreation. He described some of the goals including updating the Parks and I. Parks and Recreation Commission -3- July 17,2000 - implementing an interim use or development for Pine School, developing performance measurements, and developing a long term repair and replacement program for the Swim Complex, as outlined in the Commissioners’ packets for the evening. Questions and discussion included the following issues: .- Whether there was State legislation that does not allow the City to levy a park-in-lieu fee for commercial or office development An explanation of the PFF and Park-in-Lieu fees for residential development Concern that the park-in-lieu fees will double for residential development Other alternatives for generating revenue Purchase of parcels for parks Clarification of management goal regarding the industrial park in Zone 5 and whether there was a pre-determination that the private sector options for the industrial park should prevail Suggestion that mitigation fee for industriakommercial be reviewed since non-resident working people and tourists will use the industrial park Explanation of current usage of community programs in Carlsbad and the 60% goal to be self-supporting Clarification of private pools for possible use at the Swim Complex ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Pieratt, AB #700-5, to accept and file the AYES: Chairperson Davidson, Commissioners Schulberg, Cunningham, NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Cox staff report. Pacheco and Pieratt , AB #700-6 PROPOSITION 12 (SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS. CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR. AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 20001 Keith Beverly gave the staff presentation on this item. He described the anticipated funding allocation from Proposition 12 which gave the greatest emphasis of funds to urbanized areas, including funding for urban conservation corps, recreation for at-risk youth, open space protection in fast growing areas and protection of remaining wildlife. Mr. Beverly explained what typically occurs when a bond act passed and described the programs that would benefit, including the Per-Capita & Roberti Z-Berg Grant. He added that funding was expected to be available during the first part of 2001. Questions and discussion included the following issues: + What happens when money was used + When and how the City applies for the funds + The recommendation that the Parks and Recreation Commission should be involved in the process ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cunningham, AB #700-6, to accept and file AYES: Chairperson Davidson, Commissioners Schulberg, Cunningham, NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Cox the staff report. Pacheco and Pieratt Parks and Recreation Commission -4- * July 17,2000 Chairperson Davidson -declared a recess at 650 p.m. The Commission re-convened at 7:OO p.m. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Schulberg, the order of items AB #700-7 AYES: Chairperson Davidson, Commissioners Schulberg, Cunningham, NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Cox and AB #700-8 were reversed. Pacheco and Pieratt 8. AB #700-8 DOG PARK STATUS REPORT Ken Price gave the staff report on this item. He described the history and mentioned that it was necessary for an agenda bill to pass to amend the Ordinance. He added that this amendment would allow dogs in Larwin Park. Questions and discussion included the following issues: + Expected date for review of amendment by the City Council + Period of time required for environmental review + Request for a monthly status of the dog park ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Schulberg, AB #700-8, to accept and file the AYES: Chairperson Davidson, Commissioners Schulberg, Cunningham, NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Cox staff report. Pacheco and Pieratt 7. AB #700-7 F.Y. 2000-01 BUDGET UPDATE Keith Beverly gave the staff presentation on this item. He explained that the General Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget was recently approved by the City Council and explained the results of the approval, as outlined in the Commissioners’ packets for the evening. He described the additional resources approved as well as some of the capital improvement projects that were approved by the City Council. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Pacheco, AB #700-7, to accept and file the AYES: Chairperson Davidson, Commissioners Schulberg, Cunningham, NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Cox staff report. Pacheco and Pieratt I Parks and Recreation Commission -5- July 17,2000 9. AB #700-9 CITY/SCHOOL MEETINGUPDATE - Ken Price gave the staff report on this item. He explained what was covered in the joint meeting between the City and School District on June 29,2000. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cunningham, AB #700-9, to accept and file AYES: Chairperson Davidson, Commissioners Schulberg, Cunningham, NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT Commissioner Cox the staff report. Pacheco and Pieratt COMMllTEE REPORTS None. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT COMMISSION MEETING None. ADJOURNMENT ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Schulberg to adjourn the Regular Meeting at AYES: Chairperson Davidson, Commissioners Schulberg, Cunningham, NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Cox 7:20 p.m. Pacheco and Pieratt Respectfully submitted, Ruth Stark Minutes Clerk