HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-06-16; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMinutes of: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Time of Meeting: 5:30 P.M.
Date of Meeting: June 16, 2008
Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Lyons called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Lyons, Commissioners Comstock, Cooper, Craig, and Martyns
Absent: None
[Commissioner George arrived at 5:33 p.m.]
Staff Members Present:
Sue Spickard, Recreation Services Manager
Mark Steyaert, Acting Recreation Director
Kyle Lancaster, Public Works Superintendent - General Services
Liz Ketabian, Park Planner
Bonnie Elliott, Recreation Area Manager
Steve Jantz, Associate Engineer
Judi Vincent, Management Analyst
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bonnie Elliott, Recreation Area Manager, announced the Carlsbad Health and Wellness weekend
and 27th annual Triathlon will be held on July 12 and 13, 2008.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Comstock, the Minutes of the regular meeting
held on May 19, 2008 were approved.
AYES: Chairperson Lyons, Commissioners Comstock, Craig, George, and Martyns
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Cooper
ABSENT: None
INTRODUCTIONS
None
PRESENTATIONS
None
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PUBLIC OPEN FORUM
None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Comstock, the Agenda for June 16, 2008 was
approved.
AYES: Chairperson Lyons, Commissioners Comstock, Cooper, Craig, George, and
Martyns
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. AB # 0608-1 SUMMARY REPORT - (ACTION)
To accept, approve and file the May 19, 2008 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Summary
Report.
2. AB # 0608-2 RECEIPT OF DONATIONS -2008 CARLSBAD LOVES KIDS - (ACTION)
To accept donations of cash and products in support of the 2008 Carlsbad Loves Kids special event,
and to recommend acceptance by the City Manager.
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Comstock, AB #0608-1 and AB #0608-2, of the
consent calendar were approved.
AYES: Chairperson Lyons, Commissioners Comstock, Cooper, Craig, George, and
Martyns
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
3. AB # 0608-3 EAGLE SCOUT IAN MORTIMER TRAIL PROJECT RECOGNITION- (INFO)
Liz Ketabian, Park Planner, gave a presentation regarding an Eagle Scout Project by Ian
Mortimer, Carlsbad Troop 784, on trail improvements at Calavera Hills, Village H trail. Ian
Mortimer was recognized for enhancing the Carlsbad's trail system by installing over 500 linear
feet of lodge pole fencing. Ms. Ketabian stated the newly installed fence will facilitate keeping
trail users on the designated trail and protect sensitive habitat.
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Comstock, AB #0608-3, to receive report on the
Eagle Scout Ian Mortimer Trail Project was approved.
AYES: Chairperson Lyons, Commissioners Comstock, Cooper, Craig, George, and
Martyns
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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4- AB # 0608-4 BEACH PRESERVATION COMMITTEE UPDATE - (INFO)
Angela O'Hara, chair of the City's Beach Preservation Committee presented an update on
the Beach Preservation Committee's activities. Ms. O'Hara provided a brief overview of
the Beach Preservation Committee's history and its accomplishments since 1995, as well
as the committee's mission statement and goals.
Ms. O'Hara stated the committee has recently made a public outreach through the creation
and distribution of 10,000 informational brochures to locations around the City. These
brochures highlight the dynamics of sand and the need for replenishment, the economic
impacts of the beach, current multi-agency efforts and individual's role in protecting the
coast. She also mentioned that the committee also made a presentation to the City
Council in May of 2008 and that they requested an opportunity to return annually to present
coastal updates.
Questions and discussion included the following issues:
• Funding of the Carlsbad beaches
• What percentage of the beaches in Carlsbad are State and City owned
• Status of Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the State
• Paid parking issue at Tamarack State beach
• Artificial Reef - Shoreline Protection
• Pedestrian crossing at Tamarack
Chairperson Lyons commented that she would like to see the MOU move forward to
improve communication with the City and State.
5. AB # 0608-5 ALGA NORTE PARK AND SKATEPARK UPDATE - (INFO)
Mark Steyaert, Acting Recreation Director, presented an update on the Alga Norte Park
including the proposed skatepark and its relationship to recent recommendations for an
additional skatepark in the City.
He explained that the Alga Norte Park is being redesigned as requested by City Council.
Mr. Steyaert stated that the project will go to City Council in late summer for authorization
to go to bid. Mr. Steyaert stated he revisited the City Council meeting video and stated that
the mayor did want Alga Norte Park in first before they take any action on another
skatepark.
Mr. Steyaert stated that should the Commission choose, as a group, to state their desire of
having an additional skatepark in the north part of the City they may include their
comments in the summary report of the meeting, which would go to the City Council.
Further discussion was made on Alga Norte Skatepark replacing the Safety Center
skatepark and having a second skatepark within the City.
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Commissioner Comstock stated concerns as follows:
1. We need to have another skatepark prior to taking the Safety Center offline if Alga
Norte park will not be built by then.
2. If a skateboard is being used for transportation that we should not be subjecting that
person to a ticket.
3. Alga Norte Park/Skatepark was not a replacement for the Safety Center location.
Sue Spickard, Recreation Services Manager, reminded the commission that this item is an
information item and can be included in the summary report to the City Council.
Commissioner George asked Ms. Spickard if a separate letter would be appropriate to
send to the City Council on behalf of the commissioners. Ms. Spickard stated that could be
done.
It was agreed by the Commissioners that a letter be sent to the City Council on this issue
and Commissioner Comstock agreed to draft the first part of the letter and forward to
Commissioner Lyons to finalize.
COMMITTEE/COUNCIL REPORTS
Prop D Subcommittee
Commissioner Comstock said that the final meeting is scheduled on June 30th from 6:00-
8:30 p.m. and held at the Faraday Center and a RSVP is preferred because there will be
food served.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE COMMISSION MEETING
1. Public/Private Partnership policy
2. Update on the Rail Trail System
Commissioner Martyns shared an article with commissioners from the USA Today dated
June 2, 2008 regarding the latest in public toilets: Automated comfort stations.
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Comstock to adjourn the Regular Meeting at
6:27 p.m.
AYES: Chairperson Lyons, Commissioners Comstock, Cooper, Craig, George, and
Martyns
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Respectfully submitted,
Michele Hardy
Minutes Clerk