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PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
December 11, 1991
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim McCown, Chairman, Claude Axel, Gwen Bryant, Roger Garrison, Jack
Ratkovic, Curtis Filch, Jimmy Rodriguez, Gus Ruiz, Cefe Valenzuela
MEMBERS ABSENT: Toby Shor Oshman, Vice-Chairman
STAFF PRESENT: Malcolm Matthews, Director, Mike Gordon, Assistant Director, Marion Loucks,
Superintendent of Community Services, Carlos Mendez, Superintendent of Park Planning, J. O. Lopez,
Recreation Superintendent, Judy Dreyer, Recording Secretary
CALL TO ORDER: The regular monthly meeting of the Park & Recreation Advisory Committee was
called to order at 4:05 p.m. by Temporary Chairman Gwen Bryant in the absence of the Chairman and
Vice-Chairman.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Garrison moved that the minutes of the special called meeting of
November 6th be approved as received in the mail. Mr. Rich seconded and the motion passed
unanimously.
Mr. Rich moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 13th be accepted as received. Mr.
Ruiz seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
ACTION ON NOVEMBER ABSENT MEMBERS: Motion by Mr. Garrison, second by Mr. Valenzuela
to approve Mr. Rich's absence due to illness. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Rich to approve Mr. Axel's absence for just cause. Mr. Garrison seconded and the motion
passed unanimously.
(Chairman McCown arrived at the meeting at this time.)
RESIGNATION ANNOUNCEMENT: Chairman McCown stated that due to an oversight which was just
recently brought to his attention, as an elected official of the Calallen Independent School District, he is
not eligible to continue serving on the Committee. He thanked the members for their support in the past
and resigned from the Committee. He left the meeting at that time.
Mr. Matthews stated that Mr. Hall,who recently filed for the Del Mar Board of Regents, has also received
notification that his service on the Committee has also been terminated. Mr. Hall,who was seated in the
audience, stated he did not have any comments, adding he did plan to reapply for the Committee after
the Del Mar election.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
SINGLE RIDER CART FEE: Mr. Mike Reuwsaat, Superintendent of Golf& Tennis, reviewed staff's
recommendation for a handicapped single rider cart fee. He stated the Greens Committee initially
considered this item and did not recommend a fee reduction. However, they reviewed the issue a second
time and recommended a fee of $6.00 and surcharge fee of $.75 for handicapped single riders.
He continued that staff has surveyed surrounding cities and found that other courses do not offer such a
discount. Mr. Reuwsaat stated such a fee reduction would effect approximately 10 people and would not
impact the budget. fl c2 N l A i r
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Discussion followed and Mr. Garrison moved that the Committee not approve the request for a
handicapped single rider cart fee. Mr. Rich seconded. The motion failed with Mr. Garrison, Mr. Rich,
Mr. Ratkovic voting"for"and Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Valenzuela, Mr. Mel, and Mr. Ruiz voting"against" the
motion.
PRESENTATION-ON COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION: Mrs.Marion Loucks reviewed the various
sections and activities within the division: Adaptive Programs, Special Events and Multicultural Center.
She also provided an explanation of the various Boards/Commissions which have jurisdiction in this
section,i.e. Municipal Arts Commission, Sister City Committee, Quincentenary Commission and Heritage
Park Tenants Association.
PRESENTATION ON PARK PLANNING DIVISION: Mr. Carlos Mendez reviewed the division's
function within the department. All planning aspects for the development of capital improvements,grants,
and CDBG monies for parks development are handled through this division. The staff is currently
working on approximately 75 various projects, coordinating with the Engineering Department and outside
consultants.
REVIEW OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS: The Committee reviewed a status report on
the status of the various capital improvements projects, including those completed, in progress or the
proposed construction dates.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT: None.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS: Youth Sports Subcommittee - Mr. Rodriguez reported that the
subcommittee is concerned that youngsters are being"recruited"for one of the leagues, rather than all the
youngsters having an opportunity to participate. Mr. Matthews stated the City does not control league
operations which have leases with the City. Mr. Rodriguez asked that this be an agenda item for the
January meeting.
Mr. Rodriguez stated the subcommittee also discussed the status of B.A.Lay Field and asked that an RFP
be prepared. Mr. Lopez stated a recommendation could be prepared for the January meeting.
Greens Committee - Mr. Valenzuela reported that cart path construction began that week.
Teen Center - Mrs. Bryant reported that a building has been identified as the location for the Teen
Center.
CURRENT CONCERNS: The Committee discussed several issues including election of officers for the
January agenda, the need for a festival site and their role acting in an advisory capacity to the City
Council.
HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC: Mr. Hall expressed his concern over the length of time taken to lease B.
A. Lay Field.
ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
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Malcolm Matthews, Director
Park & Recreation Department
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