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Minutes of: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Time of Meeting: 5:30 P.M.
Date of Meeting: January 31, 2011
Place of Meeting: Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Cooper called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Cooper, Commissioners Craig, Farley, Lyons,
Martyns, and Proulx
Absent: None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Lyons, the Minutes of the regular
meeting held on December 3, 2010 were approved.
AYES: Chairperson Cooper, Commissioners Craig, Lyons, Martyns,
and Proulx
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Farley
ABSENT: None
INTRODUCTIONS
None.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC OPEN FORUM
Don Christiansen a resident of Carlsbad, spoke on an item not on the agenda. He
addressed his support for community gardens in Carlsbad and stated that the
northeast corner of Calavera Hills Park is a logical place for a community garden. A
Fire Station was earmarked for that location is not going to happen.
Lisa Roop a resident of Carlsbad, spoke on an item not on the agenda. She
addressed her support for more community gardens in Carlsbad. She stated that
she is the garden coordinator for the Jefferson Elementary school.
Parks and Recreation Commission - 2 - January 31, 2011
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. AB# 0111-1 COMMISSION SUMMARY REPORT -(ACTION)
To accept, approve and file the December 3, 2010 Parks and Recreation
Commission Meeting Summary Report.
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Lyons AB #0111 -1 of the consent
calendar was approved.
AYES: Chairperson Cooper, Commissioners Craig, Farley, Lyons,
Martyns, and Proulx
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
2. AB # 0111-2 DEPARTMENT REPORT - (ACTION)
Lolly Sangster, Management Analyst, reported on recent and upcoming Parks and
Recreation activities, donations and grants, as well as other topics of local interest
which include the following:
• Carrillo Barn Restoration Project - Estimated to be complete by end of
April 2011
• Parks & Recreation Awarded 2 Agency Showcase GPRS State Awards
• Recreation Program Highlights
• Completed events
• Upcoming events
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Craig AB #0111-2 to accept a
report from the Management Analyst was approved.
AYES: Chairperson Cooper, Commissioners Craig, Farley, Lyons,
Martyns, and Proulx
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
3. AB # 0111-3 CARRILLQ RANCH MOU AND DONATION - (ACTION)
Kevin Granse, Recreation Area Manager, gave a presentation on the Carrillo Ranch
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and donation. A donation was received from
the Friends of the Carrillo Ranch, Inc. for the production of a new video for the new
visitor center scheduled to be complete by the end of April 2011. Since the park
opened in 2003, the current video has been played for an estimated 100,000 visitors
a year.
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Farley AB #0111-3 acceptance of
the Carrillo Ranch MOU and donation was approved.
AYES: Chairperson Cooper, Commissioners Craig, Farley, Lyons,
Martyns, and Proulx
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Parks and Recreation Commission - 3 - January 31, 2011
4. AB # 0111-4 REQUEST TO FORMALLY NAME THE TWIN INNS GAZEBO-
(ACTION)
Mick Calarco, Recreation Services Manager, gave a presentation to request to
formally name the Twin Inns Gazebo the L. John Simons Twins Inns Gazebo and
recommend City Council approval. He stated that Mr. L. John Simons volunteered for
the Hi-Noon Rotary Club and was instrumental in the restoration and relocation of the
Twin Inns Gazebo. Unfortunately, Mr. Simons passed away on December 1, 2010,
before the completion date of the project and reopening of the gazebo to the public.
Mr. Calarco explained that Mr. Simons was widely known and well regarded in
Carlsbad as a civic leader and community booster for more than 20 years. Staff has
reviewed the request and has determined that the request is consistent with the
criteria for naming rights outlined in current Council Policy 48, Naming Rights and
Municipal Facilities.
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Lyons AB #0111-4 accept request
to formally name the Twin Inns Gazebo was approved.
AYES: Chairperson Cooper, Commissioners Craig, Lyons, Martyns,
and Proulx
NOES: Commissioner Farley
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
COMMITTEE/CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None
AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE COMMISSION MEETING
1. Batiquitos Lagoon dredging
John Coates, Parks and Recreation Director/Assistant City Manager, invited the
Commission to the City Council's workshop on the Alga Norte Community Park on
March 15,2011.
Commissioner Martyns asked about the status of Poinsettia Tennis complex and
private partnership. John Coates, Parks and Recreation Director/Assistant City
Manager, stated that staff has been working with a firm that previously submitted a
proposal to operate the facility. He said the intent was to bring them on as contract
instructors in order to give them a presence at the facility and eventually grow their
program offerings. Mr. Coates stated that it has not been formalized yet.
Parks and Recreation Commission
ADJOURNMENT
-4-January 31, 2011
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Proulx to adjourn the Regular Meeting at
6:07 p.m.
AYES: Chairperson Cooper, Commissioners, Craig, Farley, Lyons, Martyns,
and Proulx
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Respectfully submitted,
Michele Hardy
Minutes Clerk