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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
5:30 p.m. REGULAR MEETING Parks and Recreation
Council Chambers
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA
CALL TO ORDER Chair Rodney Thurman
ROLL CALL : Chair Rodney Thurman, Vice Chair Robert Spector, Commissioners Kari
Applegate, Adam Stowe, and Andrew Webber
ABSENT: Commissioner Keri Schwab
PUBLIC COMMENT: At this time, people may address the Committee about items not on the
agenda. Persons wishing to speak should come forward and state their name and address.
Comments are limited to three minutes per person. Items raised at this time are generally referred
to staff and, if action by the Committee is necessary, may be scheduled for a future meeting.
Public Comment:
NONE
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Committee of November 6, 2019.
ACTION: APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION FOR NOVEMBER 6, 2019.
CARRIED 5:0:0:1 to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Body for the
regular meeting of 11/06/19 as motioned by Applegate and second by Stowe.
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AYES: APPLEGATE, STOWE, THURMAN, WEBBER, AND SPECTOR
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: SCHWAB
CONSENT ITEMS
NONE
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. Froom Ranch Specific Plan Draft Environmental Impact Report (Scott – 30 minutes)
Recommendation: Provide comments to staff on any additional analysis or information
needed to adequately evaluate impacts to parks and recreational facilities in the EIR for the
proposed Froom Ranch Specific Plan.
SWCA Environmental Consultant Emily Creel provided a presentation on the draft
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Froom Ranch Specific Plan with focus on the parks
and facilities associated with the project. The applicant presented preliminary park plans in
August 2016 and based on the PRC comments and direction, incorporated 2.9 acres to provide
public facilities and park geared toward the Madonna-Froom units. Features within the
proposed park acreage would include four historically significant structures, a playground area,
picnic areas, parking spaces and a trailhead plaza with bicycle parking. The Villaggio Life Plan
Community will include recreation facilities and amenities for Villaggio resident senior
population.
With the population increase of the planned project and Villaggio residents and proposed
recreational amenities and parks, the plan, including both the Madonna-Froom units and
Villaggio Living Units will fall short of the acreage requirements provided in the goals and
polices set forth in the General Plan Parks and Recreation Element and require an additional
1.16 acres for Madonna-Froom and 7.32 acres within the Villaggio community to meet the
standards.
The draft EIR identified mitigation measures to reduce impacts on recreation facilities
including development of additional parkland within the project or provide a contribution of
fees in-lieu of for parkland acquisition and improvement.
Comments collected from the PRC review will be included in the Final EIR and public
comment for the draft EIR closes on December 23, 2019.
Victor Montgomery, RRM, Froom Ranch Designer, does not believe that 100% occupancy
will be obtained so the figures do not truly show the population projections accurately. He
believes 512 to 586 residents is a more reasonable number. The Villaggio recreation amenities
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focused within the complex is more than accommodating for the residents and needs to be
considered within park acreage projections. Regarding the location of the Madonna-Froom
proposed park, the historical structures will need to be moved to the location due to the current
location located on a fault line. The proposed location will provide reuse opportunities and the
park location will provide better emergency access. Use and maintenance of the historic
structures will be addressed with City staff and advisory bodies.
Public Comment
Gary Havis, SLO Resident, recommends that units stay below the 150 ft line, quarry has
historic value, bicycle connectivity should be a consideration, more focus on alternative
transportation, would the trail be both walking and biking? Historical structures maybe too far
gone, consult octagon barn renovations for information.
Neal Havlick, SLO Resident, Follow-up on comments sent to PRC earlier on December 4.
Continue to abide by the City of SLO’s General Plan policy regarding Hillside Planning Areas,
Section H. Restoration of Froom Creek should be addressed – opportunity to bring back
running water to the creek. Reject original project, stay below 150 elevation, portions of Irish
Hills will be abutted by the project which does not comply with current Open Space ordinances.
Commissioner Comment
Commissioner Webber: Parkland calculations should move along with the realistic
projected residents.
Commissioner Applegate: Would like to see clarification on the number of residents in
order to establish parkland. Regarding the historical structures, are they required to be
moved as a part of the project within Alternative 1? Was determined to be an integral
part of the project given its historical significance.
Commissioner Webber: Are the historical structures all or nothing? CHC would like to
see all structures taken together.
Chair Thurman: The Villaggio residents does provide a lot of amenities to the population
but there will continue to be an impact to the community due to the active population
within the units. With the current shortage of parkland existing within the community, the
proposed parkland is short of the goals.
Vice Chair Spector: Compromising on acreage tends to lead to equal or less, never equal
or more. Safety plan (proactive prevention of transients and proper park lighting, etc)
should be added to the plan. Concur with questions regarding bike connectivity.
Questions regarding structures vitality with potential private use or non-use. What is the
actual potential of the structures as this is currently unclear?
Chair Thurman: Some of the structures can be reasonably reused but at the burden of the
City – similar to the history of the Jack House. Clarification is requested on who is
responsible for the retrofitting of the historical structures.
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Commissioner Webber: What heights will the multi-unit structures be? (two-story)
By consensus (Commissioner Stowe Abstained), in favor of Alternative 1 but need
clarification on historical structures regarding use, retrofitting, and long term care. Adhere to
natural buffers and incorporate connectivity within the plans. Recommend that Froom Creek
trail provide both walking and bike access and can be considered within acreage calculations.
3. Parks and Recreation Master Plan and General Plan Element Update (Avakian/Scott –
10 minutes)
Director Avakian provided a recap of the goals and concepts provided at the November PRC
meeting and provided an updated timeline with emphasis on data, trends and analysis
collection by consultants and City staff to further develop working towards a prioritized list
as a part of the update to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and General Plan Element
Update. Staff will provide examples of completed Master Plans for other Cities to the PRC
for review.
Public Comment
NONE
Commissioner Comment
Chair Thurman: Asked about staff confidence with WRT regarding the completion of the
Master Plan and Element Update. Staff Avakian provided that with the transition of
leadership within the City to differing roles, some miscommunication occurred within roles
of the consultant and staff. Staff provided WRT with specific responses as to what the City
would like to see as a result of the Master Plan and are working with WRT to provide those
updates.
Vice Chair Spector: Inquired into what topics or information will be provided at the February
PRC meeting? Staff Avakian shared that additional data request may be provided depending
on the timeline of data provided from consultants for the master plan or may just be an
additional update.
4. PRC Bylaws Review and Approval (Avakian – 10 minutes)
ACTION: APPROVE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION BYLAWS.
[ENTER ANY AMENDEMENT TO BYLAWS]
CARRIED 5:0:0:1 Motion to approve bylaws as submitted by Stowe, second by Webber.
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AYES: APPLEGATE, STOWE, THURMAN, WEBBER AND SPECTOR
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: SCHWAB
SUBCOMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS
5. Subcommittee Liaison Reports (Vice Chair Thurman – 15 minutes)
a. Adult and Senior Programming: Vice Chair Spector: The Senior Center held its annual
Thanksgiving luncheon. HVAC unit was successfully installed this week. Holiday
festivities and programming will continue in the upcoming months.
b. Active Transportation Committee: Commissioner Webber: The transition of Pismo St
from two to one lane will move forward as part of the 2020 plan. Adding speed bumps
within Nipomo and High St to mitigate speeds.
c. City Facilities (Damon Garcia, Golf, Pool & Joint Use Facilities): Commissioner
Applegate:
Aquatics:
- The SLO Swim Center is offering its annual Winter Special, buy December and
January, get February free.
Facilities
- The Ludwick Community Center and Senior Center will be closed for general
maintenance beginning December 16 through January 2.
Golf Course
- The Pro-Shop recently completed moving the starter desk providing a more open
area for golfers to view the course.
- Night Golf will continue on December 12.
Community Services
- 5th annual Gobble Wobble took place on Thanksgiving Day with 444 pre-registered
and almost 100 on-site sign-ups at the Laguna Lake Golf Course on November 28 .
- Youth Basketball will begin in January.
d. Jack House Committee: Commissioner Schwab: Absent.
e. Tree Committee: Chair Thurman: Tree removal standards will be reviewed at special
meeting. Committee will review bylaws. Tree planting will be held Saturday Dec 7 in
conjunction with ECOSLO.
f. Youth Sports Association: Commissioner Stowe: No Report.
6. Directors’ Report (Avakian - 5 minutes)
- Blomberg asphalt grant submitted by the City to paint murals within City right of
ways leading into the mission (Monterey/Chorro).
- Gobble Wobble was a success with over 500 participants
- HVAC installation instrumental by Mayor Harmon. Ribbon Cutting will be held
in January
- Winter/Spring Registration has begun. Online digital version is interactive.
- Staff is reviewing Mid-year budget adjustments
- Multiple open space trails are closed due to rain. Website has up to date closures.
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- Night Hike program – 278 permits issued since November. Expecting an increase
due to the lighted tree at the top of Cerro San Luis in month of December
- Jack House will host its annual Victorian Christmas in December
- Recruitment is taking place for vacant PRC position
7. Communication
None
ADJOURNMENT at 7:22 pm
To the Public Workshop of the Parks and Recreation Committee as approved by the PRC to
Wednesday, February 5 , 2019, at 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis
Obispo, California.
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