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Minutes of: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Time of Meeting: 5:30 P.M.
Date of Meeting: July 19, 2010
Place of Meeting: Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Comstock called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Comstock, Commissioners Cooper, Craig, Farley, Lyons,
and Proulx
Absent: Commissioner Martyns
[Commissioner Proulx arrived at 5:35 p.m.]
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Craig, the Minutes of the regular
meeting held on May 17, 2010 were approved.
AYES: Chairperson Comstock, Commissioners Cooper, Craig, and
Lyons
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioners Farley and Proulx
ABSENT: Commissioner Martyns
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Craig, the Minutes of the regular
meeting held on June 21, 2010 were approved.
AYES: Chairperson Comstock, Commissioners Craig, Farley, and
Proulx
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioners Cooper and Lyons
ABSENT: Commissioner Martyns
INTRODUCTIONS
None.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC OPEN FORUM
None.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. AB#0710-1 SUMMARY REPORT -(ACTION)
To accept, approve and file the June 21, 2010 Parks and Recreation
Commission Meeting Summary Report.
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Farley, AB #0710-1 of the consent
calendar was approved.
AYES: Chairperson Comstock, Commissioners Cooper, Craig, Farley,
Lyons, and Proulx
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Martyns
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
2. AB # 0710-2 DEPARTMENT REPORT - (ACTION)
Sue Spickard, Recreation Services Manager, reported on recent and upcoming
events and project work in the Department which include the following:
• July is Parks & Recreation month
• Leo Carrillo Barn restoration update
• Monroe Street Pool parking update
• Magee Park and Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park recognized in an article
in the San Diego Union Tribune
• Recreation program highlights
• Donations: Scout Troops donated to Rancho Carrillo and to
Carlsbad Business Park North Open Space an information kiosk
• Opportunity Grants
• Sponsors in support of the Health & Wellness Expo
• Events completed
• Upcoming events
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Farley, AB #0710-2 to
accept a report from the Recreation Services Manager was
approved.
AYES: Chairperson Comstock, Commissioners Cooper, Craig, Farley,
Lyons, and Proulx
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Martyns
3. AB # 0710-3 OPPORTUNITY GRANTS - (INFO)
Bonnie Elliott, Management Analyst, made a presentation on the Parks &
Recreation Opportunity Grants scholarship program. She explained that 65 families
were approved last fiscal year. Ms. Elliott reported that there are two eligibility
criterias:
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1. A Carlsbad resident
2. Income must fall within the U.S. Housing and Standard low income level.
4. AB # 0710-4 HEALTH AND WELLNESS WEEKEND - TRIATHLON - (INFO)
Kevin Granse, Recreation Area Manager, and Rachael Shay, Recreation
Supervisor, made a presentation on the Health and Wellness Expo and the 29th
Annual Triathlon that was held on July 10, 2010 and July 11, 2010. Mr. Granse
explained that there were 1,150 participants and 4,000 spectators. Rachael Shay
stated that the revenue from the event had increased from last year and she would
give the Commissioners a financial report once it was complete. She also explained
that she has received positive feedback from participants. Mr. Granse reported that
a meeting will be held with the Police, Fire, and Storm Water departments to get
feedback on the event.
Commissioner Comstock asked for an update after the meeting with Police, Fire,
and Storm Water Departments.
Questions and discussions:
• Are surveys done by athletes who participated?
• What happens to the net income from the event?
5. AB # 0710-5 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE -
(ACTION)
Sue Spickard, Recreation Services Manager, asked the Commission to consider the
option of taking a summer recess in August, therefore the next regularly scheduled
commission meeting will be held on September 20, 2010. She stated that
historically the Parks & Recreation Commission takes a recess cancelling one of the
summer meetings.
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Farley, AB #0710-5 to take a
summer recess in August and to have the next meeting
on September 20, 2010 was approved.
AYES: Chairperson Comstock, Commissioners Cooper, Craig, Farley,
Lyons, and Proulx
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Martyns
COMMITTEE/CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE COMMISSION MEETING
1. Finance to give a presentation on funding
2. Policy update: Naming Rights
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ADJOURNMENT
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ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Farley to adjourn the Regular Meeting at
6:15 p.m. The next Regular Meeting to be held on September 20, 2010
at the Council Chambers.
AYES: Chairperson Comstock, Commissioners Cooper, Craig, Farley, Lyons,
and Proulx
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Martyns
Respectfully submitted,
Michele Hardy
Minutes Clerk