Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-05-19; 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: May 19, 2014 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 Simons, Rudick Stein, Meenes, Withall and Hansen Absent: Commissioner Martyns PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Simons, second by Commissioner Meenes, the Minutes of the Meeting held on March 17, 2014 were approved. AYES: Chairperson Proulx, Simons, Rudick Stein, Meenes, and Withall NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Commissioner Hansen ABSENT: Commissioner Martyns PRESENTATIONS None. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. AB # 0514-1 COMMISSION SUMMARY REPORT - (ACTION) TO ACCEPT, APPROVE AND FILE THE MARCH 17, 2014 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING SUMMARY REPORT. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Simons, second by Commissioner Ruddick Stein, AB #0514-1 was approved. AYES: Chairperson Proulx, Simons, Rudick Stein, Meenes, and Withall NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Commissioner Hansen ABSENT: Commissioner Martyns PUBLIC OPEN FORUM Patrice Smerdu, a Carlsbad resident addressed the Commission with an update of recent activities at the Smerdu Community Garden. Parks and Recreation Commission May 19, 2014 - 2 - 2. AB # 0514-2 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 Meenes, second by Commissioner Simons, AB #0514-2 was approved. AYES: Chairperson Proulx, Commissioners Simons, Rudick Stein, Meenes, and Withall NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Commissioner Hansen ABSENT: Commissioner Martyns 3. AB #0514-3 PLANNING GENERAL PLAN UPDATE (DRAFT) – (INFO ONLY) The Commission received a report of the draft general plan update from the Planning Department. Paige DeCino, a Carlsbad resident, addressed the Commission regarding adding more neighborhood parks. Mary Anne Viney, a Carlsbad resident, addressed the Commission regarding the feasibility of making the Buena Vista Reservoir a park. Mike Kroopkin, a resident of Carlsbad, spoke about open space and maximum housing. Madeleine Szabo, a resident of Carlsbad, spoke about providing more parks and open space. Diane Nygaard, an Oceanside resident, addressed the Commission regarding adding more park acreage. Carlsbad resident Janann Taylor spoke regarding parklands in the northwest quadrant of Carlsbad. Dannie Mainwaring, a resident of Carlsbad, spoke regarding adding more parks and open space. Carlsbad resident Sharon Sova addressed the Commission about parks in the northwest quadrant of Carlsbad and the Buena Vista Reservoir. Kasey Cinciareli, a Carlsbad resident, spoke regarding Veteran’s Park. Diana Lincoln, a Carlsbad resident, addressed the Commission regarding open space. Carlsbad resident David Benasso, spoke regarding the Poinsettia thoroughfare. Mark Remas, a Carlsbad resident, addressed the Commission regarding use of school playgrounds and housing developments. Parks and Recreation Commission May 19, 2014 - 3 - Parks and Recreation and Planning Department staff responded to questions from the Commission and audience members. COMMITTEE/CITY COUNCIL REPORTS None. AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE COMMISSION MEETING None. ADJOURNMENT ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Simons, second by Commissioner Ruddick Stein, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. AYES: Chairperson Proulx, Commissioners Simons, Rudick Stein, Meenes, Withall and Hansen NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Martyns Respectfully submitted, Kristie Young Minutes Clerk