HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-04-19; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMinutes of: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Time of Meeting: 5:30 P.M.
Date of Meeting: April 19, 2010
Place of Meeting: Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Comstock called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Comstock, Commissioners Cooper, Craig, Lyons,
Martyns, and Farley
Absent: Commissioner Proulx
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Farley, the Minutes of the regular
meeting held on March 15, 2010 were approved.
AYES: Chairperson Comstock, Commissioners Cooper, Craig, Lyons,
Martyns, and Farley
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Proulx
[Commissioner Proulx arrived at 5:32 p.m.]
INTRODUCTIONS
None.
PRESENTATIONS
Steve Herrera, Recreation Supervisor and Staci Nieves, Senior Recreation Leader
from the Youth Sports Division presented the Department's Teaching Respect,
Unity, Sportsmanship and Teamwork (T.R.U.S.T.) Award to the following
individuals:
Coaches: Bill Sewell, (Doug Roberts was unable to attend).
Players: Calla Blawusch, Edoardo Fenzi, and Steven Dreifuss
PUBLIC OPEN FORUM
Jim Ford, a resident of Carlsbad, spoke on an item not on the agenda. He stated
that having dual usage at our Skateboard Park with BMX bikes would be great as
well as if it could be incorporated into the new Skateboard Park. He also stated that
he would like it if the trails at Calavera Hills were open for cyclists and encouraged
the city to educate the public about the many bike lanes that it has.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. AB# 0410-1 SUMMARY REPORT -(ACTION)
To accept, approve and file the March 15, 2010 Parks and Recreation
Commission Meeting Summary Report.
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Lyons, AB #0410-1 of the consent
calendar was approved.
AYES: Chairperson Comstock, Commissioners Cooper, Craig, Lyons,
Martyns, Farley, and Proulx
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
2. AB # 0410-2 DEPARTMENT REPORT - (ACTION)
John Coates, Parks and Recreation Director, reported on recent and upcoming
events and project work in the Department which include the following:
• Recreation Program Highlights - Preschool, Camp Programs, Teens
(LI.T.E.)
• Donations - Leo Carrillo Ranch and Special Event (Eggstravaganza)
• Events completed last month
• Upcoming events
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cooper, AB #0410-2 to accept a
report from the Parks and Recreation Director was approved.
AYES: Chairperson Comstock, Commissioners Cooper, Craig, Lyons,
Martyns, Farley, and Proulx
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
3. AB # 0410-3 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) UPDATE - (INFO)
Mark Steyaert, Park Development Manager, gave an update on Parks and
Recreation CIP Projects and an overview of the Parks and Recreation CIP Budget
for FY 2010-11.
Mr. Steyaert stated that the Alga Norte Community Park grading is underway.
Leo Carrillo Ranch barn restoration will be completed by spring 2011 which includes
the building of the barn theater. He also stated that the Lake Calavera Trails Master
Plan has been approved and construction of trails will start with the exception of the
wetland area which will require an Army Corp. permit. Mr. Steyaert explained that
the Pine Avenue Park restroom and storage area building will begin next year. He
stated the expansion concept at Pine/Madison with an ornamental garden is
currently unfunded in the CIP because of concern of operating and maintenance
costs. In the meantime, the area will be cleaned up with perimeter landscaping done
to beautify it. Mr. Steyaert also spoke briefly on the Robertson Ranch Master Plan
Area 12 where a Fire Station will be built. In FY 2010-11, staff will be preparing a
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conceptual plan for the site to assure that the park and proposed Fire Station will be
planned properly.
Questions and discussions were as follows:
• Pine/Madison - Perimeter landscaping funding - being proposed
• Alga Norte Community Park - funding, grading, and concerns about
Maintenance & Operations
• Maintenance Assessment Program - survey of various city facilities
• Chase Field - maintenance
COMMITTEE/CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE COMMISSION MEETING
1. Community Gardens
2. Skateboard Park with Joint First Responder Training Facility building and
how it will be impacted
3. Finance to give a presentation on funding
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Farley to adjourn the Regular Meeting at
6:26 p.m.
AYES: Chairperson Comstock, Commissioners Cooper, Craig, Lyons,
Martyns, Farley, and Proulx
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Respectfully submitted,
Michele Hardy
Minutes Clerk