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Home My WebLink About2001-08-20; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMinutes of: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 530 P.M. Date of Meeting: August 20,2001 Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER Chairman Cox called the Regular Meeting to order at 535 p.m ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Cox, Commissioners Cunningham, Pacheco, Schulberg, and Absent: Commissioners Pieratt, and Ramirez Staff Members Present: Ken Price, Recreation Director Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst Doug Duncanson, General Services Manager Mark Steyaert, Park Development Coordinator Gian Lauro, Recreation Supervisor Lori Swenk, Recreation Supervisor Davidson r ANNOUNCEMENTS None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Davidson, the Minutes of the Regular AYES: Meeting held on June 18, 2001 were approved. Chairman Cox, Commissioners Pieratt, Pacheco. Schulberg and Davidson NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Ramirez and Pieratt PRESENTATIONS Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst, explained that Chairman Cox’s term on the Parks and Recreation Commission was ending. He described some of the items that were voted on during Chairman Cox’s tenure. Ken Price, Recreation Director, thanked Chairman Cox for his contribution during the past 8% years and presented him with a gift of appreciation. PUBLIC OPEN FORUM None. Parks and Recreation Commission .2- August 20,2001 APPROVAL OF AGENDA rc ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Pacheco, Item #6, AB #801-6, was removed from the Agenda and deferred until the September meeting, and the rest AYES: of the items on the Agenda for August 20, 2001 were approved. Chairman Cox, Commissioners Cunningham. Pacheco, Schulberg, and NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Ramirez and Pieratt ’ Davidson CONSENT CALENDAR 1. AB #801-1 COMMISSIONERS REPORT To accept and file the Commissioner’s Report for August 2001 2. AB #801-2 SUMMARY REPORT To accept, approve and file the Summary Report of the June 2001 Park and Recreation Commission meeting. 3. AB #801-3 RECEIPT OF DONATIONS To receive Triathlon donations of cash, product and services totaling $36,907 and recommend acceptance by the City Council. 4. AB #801-4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF DONATION TO THE OPPORTUNITY GRANTS r PROGRAM To acknowledge a donation of $250 made by the City of Carlsbad Employees Association. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Schulberg, AB #801-1, AB #801-2, AB #801-3, and AB #EO14 of the Consent Calendar for August 20,2001 were approved. AYES: Chairman Cox, Commissioners Cunningham, Pacheco, Schulberg, and NOES: Davidson ABSTAIN: None None ABSENT: Commissioners Ramirez and Pieratt DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 5. AB #801-5 PRESENTATION CONCERNING THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH SPORTS (NAYS) Keith Beverly reminded the commissioners that at the last meeting Commissioner Davidson requested that the Parks and Recreation Commission consider participating in the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) program. Mr. Beverly pointed out that staff was requested to return and explain how they have been involved with NAYS, where they were, and what they planned to implement in the future. Lori Swenk, Recreation Supervisor, gave the staff presentation on this item, a copy of which was included in the Commissioners’ packets for the evening. Ms. Swenk reviewed what Commissioner Davidson presented during the previous meeting, and explained the purpose of NAYS. She described how the City became involved and added that she was a certified administrator who can train the coaches and parents. She also explained r Parks and Recreation Commission -3- August 20,2001 that a Sportsmanship Committee was created, and described in detail what will be implemented during this year. Ms. Swenk added that the City would pay a fee of $20 per coach per year for the training, but that the parent‘s fee of $5 would be included in an increased registration fee. She mentioned that there were additional plans for the future, particularly the intent to expand coach training to outside groups that use Carlsbad facilities. Ms. Swenk ended the presentation by reviewing staffs recommended actions. Questions and discussion included the following issues: Clarification that fees for head coaches would be paid for by the City and assistant coaches could attend if they paid their own fees Approximate amount of time for the training session Concern that non-residential groups using the facilities should be included in the LA Times article about a brawl in San Juan Capistrano Suggestion that someone from the Parks 8 Recreation Commission be included on the r program at the present time Sportsmanship Committee ACTION: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: On motion by Commissioner Pacheco, AB #801-5, to approve the recommended actions by staff as identified in the PowerPoint presentation with the changes in the last sentence of the last recommended action as follows: “Direct staff to return with implementation updates in other areas where the program can be expanded.” Chairman Cox, Commissioners Cunningham, Pacheco, Schulberg, and Davidson None None Commissioners Ramirez and Pieratt 1 7. AB #801-7 SALE OF .6 ACRES OF VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK TO KELLY RANCH Mark Steyaert, Park Development Coordinator, gave the staff presentation on this item. He referred to the map on the board. He explained that the developer has agreed to purchase approximately .6 acres from the City for the land cost and stated that the sale of the park land would not impact the ability of the City to meet its Park standard or to develop Veteran’s Memorial Park in the future. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Davidson. AB #801-7, to acCept and file the staff report. AYES: Chairman Cox, Commissioners Cunningham, Pacheco, Schulberg, and NOES: Davidson ABSTAIN: None None ABSENT: Commissioners Ramirez and Pieratt 8. AB #801-8 COMMISSION APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY ACTIVITY GRANT CITIZEN REVIEW COMMITTEE Keith Beverly explained the history of the item and mentioned that Commissioner Pieratt agreed to work on the committee again this year. r Parks and Recreation Commission -4- August 20,2001 ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Schulberg, AB #801-8, to appoint AYES: Chairman Cox, Commissioners Cunningham, Pacheco, Schulberg, and NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Ramirez and Pieratt Commissioner Pieratt to serve on the Citizen Review Committee. Davidson 9. AB #801-9 PARK DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Mark Steyaert explained that he recently presented the park development update to the Southeast Quadrant and would be giving the same presentation to the commissioners that evening. He described the current status of Carrillo Ranch, Zone 19, and Alga Norte parks. Keith Beverly updated the commission on the Pine School property. Doug Duncanson, General Services Manager, described what was happening with the Dog Park and the Zone 5 temporary facility. Ken Price ended the presentation by describing the status of the trail program. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Davison, AB #801-9, to accept and file the AYES: Chairman Cox, Commissioners Cunningham, Pacheco. Schulberg, and NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Ramirez and Pieratt staff report. Davidson ," COMMITTEE /COUNCIL REPORTS None. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT COMMISSION MEETING 1, Recreation programs and special events presentation 2. Election for Vice-chairman 3. Request by AT&T for cellular site at Poinsettia site ADJOURNMENI ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Schulberg to adjourn the Regular Meeting at AYES: Chairman Cox, Commissioners Cunningham, Pacheco, Schulberg, and NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Ramirez and Pieratt 7:05 p.m. Davidson Respectfully submitted, .WL&dL/ Ruth Stark, Minutes Clerk r