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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-07-15; Parks & Recreation Commission; Minutes M I N U T E S Minutes of: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 5:30 P.M. Date of Meeting: July 15, 2013 Place of Meeting: Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Proulx called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Proulx, Commissioners Craig, Martyns, Simons, Rudick Stein, Meenes, and Withall Absent: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Meenes, second by Commissioner Craig, the Minutes of the Special Meeting held on April 15, 2013 were approved. AYES: Chairperson Proulx, Commissioners Craig, Simons, and Meenes NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioners Martyns, Rudick Stein, and Whithall ABSENT: None. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Meenes, second by Commissioner Simons, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on May 20, 2013 were approved. AYES: Chairperson Proulx, Commissioners Martyns, Simons, Rudick Stein, Meenes, and Whithall NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner Craig ABSENT: None PRESENTATIONS None. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. AB # 0713-1 COMMISSION SUMMARY REPORT - (ACTION) To accept, approve and file the April 15, 2013 Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting and the May 20, 2013 Regular Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Summary Reports. Parks and Recreation Commission July 15, 2013 - 2 - ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Craig, second by Commissioner Meenes, AB #0713-1 (April 15, 2013) of the consent calendar was approved. AYES: Chairperson Proulx, Commissioners Craig, Simons, and Meenes NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioners Martyns, Rudick Stein, and Whithall ABSENT: None ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Simons, second by Commissioner Rudick Stein, AB #0713-1 (May 20, 2013) of the consent calendar was approved. AYES: Chairperson Proulx, Commissioners Martyns, Simons, Rudick Stein, Meenes, and Whithall NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner Craig ABSENT: None PUBLIC OPEN FORUM Patrice Smerdu, a Carlsbad resident, and member of the Carlsbad Community Gardens Collaborative, addressed the Commission on the achievements of the current Community Garden. She relayed that there are over 100 on the garden wait list. The garden has been educational to school children as it teaches them about how plants grow and the benefits of eating healthy vegetables and herbs. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 2. AB # 0713-2 DEPARTMENT REPORT – (ACTION) Sue Spickard, Recreation Services Manager and Kyle Lancaster, Parks Superintendent, reported on recently completed and upcoming Parks and Recreation activities, and donations. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Simons, second by Commissioner Martyns, AB #0713-2 was approved. AYES: Chairperson Proulx, Commissioners Craig, Martyns, Simons, Rudick Stein, Meenes, and Whithall NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 3. AB # 0713-3 COMMUNITY GARDEN SECOND LOCATION – (ACTION) Kyle Lancaster, Parks Superintendent, and Liz Ketabian, Park Planning Manager, presented a report and concept plan on establishing a community garden at Calavera Hills Community Park. Three development and management options were provided to the Commission for consideration. Option A: Lease Agreement Model; Option B: Turn Key Model; Option C: New Smerdu Model ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Rudick Stein, second by Commissioner Martyns, AB # 0713-3, “Option C” was approved for recommendation. AYES: Chairperson Proulx, Commissioners Craig, Martyns, Simons, Rudick Stein, Meenes, and Withall Parks and Recreation Commission July 15, 2013 - 3 - NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Patrice Smerdu, a Carlsbad resident, and member of the Carlsbad Community Gardens Collaborative, addressed the Commission on the topic of a second Community Garden location explaining the positive impact the current garden has been to the community. Lisa Roop, a Carlsbad resident, and member of the Carlsbad Community Gardens Collaborative, addressed the Commission regarding their interest in a second Community Garden location. Daymienne Deem, a Carlsbad resident, and Girl Scout, spoke to the Commission in support of a second Community Garden location. Daymienne has been involved in fund raising and volunteering at the Smerdu Community Garden. COMMITTEE/CITY COUNCIL REPORTS None. AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE COMMISSION MEETING 1. Opportunity Grant Program ADJOURNMENT ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Craig, second by Commissioner Martyns, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. AYES: Chairperson Proulx, Commissioners Craig, Martyns, Simons, Rudick Stein, Meenes, and Withall NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Respectfully submitted, Kristie Young Minutes Clerk