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CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
5:30 P.M.
Feb.24,2020
Council Chamber
Chair Luna called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Chair Luna, Commissioners Simons, Thorp, Livingston, Allemann and
Pearson.
Vice Chair Martinez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Simons and a second by Commissioner Living-
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ston, the minutes of the Jan. 27, 2020 parks & recreation commission meet-
ing were approved.
Chair Luna, Commissioners Simons, Livingston, Allemann and Pearson.
None
Commissioner Thorp
Vice Chair Martinez
PRESENTATIONS
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Linda Schlesinger, a Carlsbad resident spoke regarding the Monroe Street Pool facility as-
sessment and the necessity for repairs and improvements.
1. SR# 0220-1 ADA BEACH ACCESS FEASIBILITY STUDY AND TRAIL CONNECTIV-
ITY TO TAMARACK STATE BEACH FEASIBILITY STUDY
Kyle Lancaster, parks and recreation director, gave an overview of the American with
Disabilities Act (ADA) Beach Access Feasibility Study and the Trail Connectivity to Tam-
arack State Beach Feasibility Study. The ADA Beach Access study evaluates the op-
tions for construction of ADA accessible pedestrian walkways/ramps to provide a com-
pliant connection from Carlsbad Boulevard to the beach. The Trail Connectivity to Tam-
arack. State Beach study evaluates the options for a trail connection from the North
Shore Agua Hedionda Lagoon Trail to Tamarack State Beach. The project team goals
were to develop up to two preferred alternatives for ADA beach access. The two pre-
ferred walkway/ramp options selected for this access are located (1) adjacent to the
intersection of Pine Avenue, and (2) adjacent to the intersection of Tamarack Avenue.
The Trail Connectivity to Tamarack State Beach study determined a preferred option of
constructing a 'cut and cover tunnel' to connect the North Shore Agua Hedionda Lagoon
to Tamarack State Beach. Staff is scheduled to present an informational report regard-
ing the feasibility studies to the City Council on March 17, 2020.
Commissioner Thorp asked if there will be more handicap spots at the north parking lot.
Mr. Lancaster said that the number of handicapped stalls is based on the total number
of parking stalls available in the parking lot and we are currently compliant with the num-
ber of handicapped parking stalls. It is something that could be considered, however,
as the number of handicapped stalls increases, the number of total parking stalls de-
creases. Staff would need to consult with the State of California Department of Parks &
Recreation, as the Ocean Street Sculpture Park parking lot is half owned by the state.
Commissioner Simons asked why the state would not take this responsibility rather than
force the city to do so. He also inquired as to whether grants we can apply for to assist
with funding.
Mr. Lancaster mentioned the city has proposed this to provide access for our residents
and visitors. The state does not have the resources the city does. As part of a one year
right of entry permit obtained the last six years straight, the city maintains the Tamarack
upper picnic facilities and the coastal bluffs. The city has done that because the state's
level of maintenance was not something the city considered sufficient for our residents
and visitors. The state has not expressed an ability to fund a portion of these projects,
there are some grants that could be reviewed for possible application to these projects.
Commissioner Livingston asked if the cut and cover tunnel would require shutting down
Carlsbad Blvd.
Mr. Lancaster explained that the construction specifics have not been realized at this
point. In all likely hood there would be a need to address closing one-half of the roadway
over certain nights and then the other half other nights.
Commissioner Allemann, as someone who has taken a wheelchair down the existing
ramps, stated anything will be an improvement. She would like to see the city and state
coordinate to have access mats continue onto the sand, as the ramps reach the beach.
Mr. Lancaster agreed that is the intent.
2. SR# 0220-2 DEPARTMENT REPORT
Recreation Services Manager Mike Pacheco and Parks Services Manager Tim Selke
and Parks & Recreation Director Kyle Lancaster reported on recently completed, ongo-
ing and upcoming parks & recreation department programs, events, and park projects.
Mr. Pacheco, Mr. Selke and Mr. Lancaster were available for clarifying questions from
the commission.
COMMITTEE/CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
None
AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE COMMISSION MEETING
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Charlene Buckalew
Minutes clerk
On motion by Commissioner Simons second by Commissioner Thorp,
the meeting was adjourned at 6:29 p.m. The next meeting of the parks
& recreation commission will be March 16, 2020, Council Chamber at
5:30 p.m.
Chair Luna, Commissioners Simons, Thorp, Livingston, Allemann and
Pearson
None
None
Vice Chair Martinez