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Home My WebLink About09/27/1988, 6 - RESTROOM FACILITY RECOMMENDATIONS Y `a aa:r avuJ LCk/Val a1VY1 J! ' 'I JI u1CVL1ll�'. �I��'d�l�lll�llllll I� "J r MEETING[�nrC. a o San Luis OBISpo9 27/88 COUNCIL AGE, 1OA REPORT STEM UMBE FROM: David F . Romero � �� Prepared by: Lane Wilso Public Works Director Parks & Buildings Manager SUBJECT: Restroom Facility Recommendations CAO RECOMMENDATION: By motion accept Parks and Recreation Commission's recommenda- tions and direct staff to proceed to implement changes as proposed BACKGROUND : At the May 4 , 1988 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, the Commission reviewed the matter of restroom facilities and the associated problems with particular emphasis given to how to serve children. The Parks and Recreation Commission is very concerned about this matter and indicated that the City should treat this as an urgent Droblem that needs to be solved. The Commmission recommended that a comprehensive plan be developed that deals with all aspects of the problem, which includes intimidation of park users and nearby residents and homosexual activities . The basic parts of that plan should include: A. Increased monitoring, supervision and activities programming in problem areas . B. Physical changes to existing facilities . C. Adoption of restroom design standards for future facilities. Recommendations To this end, the Parks and Recreation Commission makes the following recommendations: A. Increased monitoring, supervision and activity programming The most immediate solution is to increase monitoring of undesirable activities, which includes intimidation of park users and homosexual acitivities in the park areas, and taking appropriate action wherever these activities occur. The Parks and Recreation Commission realized the cost of new facilities is very expensive; so, until those facilities can be accommodated in the budget, they discussed the use of increased monitoring, supervision and activity programming in the problem areas. Specific suggestions included: 1111111101111111141 lJl city of San tuts OBIspo COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Restroom Facility Recommendations Page 2 1 . Provide a police officer to work on these problems as need dictates . 2 . Provide training to parks maintenance personnel and recreation program employees on problem awareness and how to proceed when a problem occurs . 3 . Continue to improve the neighborhood watch program. 4 . Hold meetings once a month among Parks , Recreation and Police representatives and neighborhood groups to identify and solve problems. 5 . Use undercover police and all legal methods to curb illegal activities. 6. Request newspaper coverage for all crimes in parks. B. Physical changes to existing restrooms The Parks and Recreation Commission recommends the following changes to these parks restroom facilities : Laguna Lake Park 1 . Restrooms (near hill) should be locked immediately and reopened when Staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission determine that these activities have been abated. 2 . Restrooms (near lake) should be used as a model for the suggested restroom design (see criteria on Page 3, Paragraph C) . The old restroom should be shut down and converted to a storage and activity area, or removed and replaced with a new restroom constructed as per the attached design criteria. This should be done as soon as possible, perhaps in conjunction with the parks construction slated for the summer of 1988. Mitchell Park 1 . When the Senior Citizens Center is remodeled, the park restrooms should be replaced. The Commission recommends that the new design be used in a well-lit location near the street. The existing restroom should be converted to an activity and storage area. O� �� H�I�IIIIIIIIIhII�III city of San Luis OBISpo COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Restroom Facility Recommendations Page 3 3 . Design standards for future facilities Much discussion centered upon new restrooms. The Commission recommends careful placement of restrooms on park sites and adherence to a small , individualized toilet room design. This design provides privacy and safety because of its location and design. It should be easy to maintain and hard to vandalize and should eliminate many of the present problems. C. Future Restroom Design Standards General : Individual toilet rooms of minimum size which are specified for men and women (and children where use is appropriate) . These toilet rooms open to the outside of the building and are lockable. Concrete block, concrete construction or other construction that is desirable Concrete apron walk surrounding exterior Exterior well-lighted, no hiding spots Exterior lights; i .e. , street lights or flood lights Wash basins shall be located on the exterior of the building Location: Facing street, close to street No secluded spots Interior: Walls - sealed with epoxy vinyl or tile Floors - sealed concrete Fixtures - wall hung Lighting - indirect, out of reach, skylights, bright Color - light and bright Maintenance - ability to hose down, easy to remove graffiti or cover over, hose bib in each unit Drainage - very positive drainage in each stall Hardware - all hardware should be heavy duty, good quality, such as Restroom Facilities Ventilation - each stall should be well-ventilated Plumbing - very easy access by removable panels or- - - mechanical chase way Storage room - for restroom supplies; irrigation controller - may double as parks maintenance storage and work area (depends on size of park area) 6 11110►►IIVIIIII11$ 1 U city of san luIs OBlspo doofflOffiffiftwo COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Restroom Facility Recommendations Page 4 Exterior: Appearance - pleasing, low maintenance, color coordinated Doors - lockable from inside and exterior, plywood well hung Fixtures - wash basins with hook and shelf, color coordinated Hand dryers - weather proof, no paper towels Trash containers - attached waterproof , color coordinated Fiscal Impact A. Increased monitoring - this will probably not result in an increase in cost to the City but will involve some change in personnel assignment . B. Physical changes to existing restrooms : Laguna Lake 1 . Modification, conversion or removal of existing restrooms and site work: Estimate $3 ,000 - $30 ,000 2 . Design and construction of a new restroom per suggested standard and site work: Estimate $100, 000 TOTAL: Estimate $103 , 000 - $130,000 Mitchell Park 1 . Redesign and conversion of existing restrooms to activity building: Estimate $40,000 2 . Design -and construction of new restrooms per suggested standards and site work: Estimate $100,000 TOTAL: Estimate $140,000 Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that City Council accept the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission and direct staff to proceed to implement changes as proposed. Attachment : Parks and Recreation Commission minutes, May 4 , 1988 6 ouvjHqelllplljijj� city of San lu OBISPO Wia; COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Restroom Facility Recommendations Page 5 APPROVED: ty Ad strative Officer— City A orney , Fi a ce Director Police Chief R e on irector q6j�e:cts Manager b/wilson/cao-restreview SAN LUIS OBISPO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES May 4, 1988 Recreation & Parks Department Office 860 Pacific St. MEMBERS PRESENT: Dan Fulmer, Barry Karleskint, Greg Macedo, Paul Orton, Robert Rosenberg STAFF PRESENT: Linda Fitzgerald, Kathy LaHargoue, Judy Lautner, Lane Wilson Minutes of April 6, 1988 were approved pending correction of individual responsible for publicity. Should be listed as Dave Olson. PUBLIC INPUT ITEM #1. INFORMATION: Proposal for Laguna Lake Park Mr. William Voorlas presented a concept for Laguna Lake Park that included a Community Garden facility, a demonstration utilizing draught tolerant plants in - a landscaping design and a composting production area that would be operated as a commercial venture. It was the opinion of the commission that while the proposal was informative, it may be better considered for a different location and more definite information was needed besides the general conceptualization as discussed. ITEM #2. REFERRAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION: Tract #1439-901 Royal Way. Development of 23 R-1 lots with'proposal to dedicate creek and land adjacent to creek for trail/park purposes. Four options were provided for the consideration of the Commission. Although four options were provided, acceptance of any combination of the options by the Commission is acceptable. -- -- 1: -Centerline- of- creek to-10' above bank, area -adjacent to city golf — - course on easterly end and extends to intersection of Prefumo Creek on south- - —westerly end. 2. All of proposal #1 plus half of lot #1. 3. Offer #1 plus small easement accesses on each end. 4. Offer #1 plus a portion of lot 8, plus access from Fairway Drive. (M/S: Fulmer/Rosenberg) Adopt a modified version of alternative 3 with assurance of access easement from the Rubio Street cul -de-sac. The Commission also recommended that the the City Council should consider this land dedication as a portion of the park in-lieu fee but should not substitute for all of the requirement. 6 �� PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION page 2 MINUTES: May 4, 1988 Item #3. REFERRAL FROM CITY COUNCIL: Re: San Luis Obispo County Land Conservancy --San Luis Obispo Creek Restoration Plan. The Commission directed staff to prepare a formal response to the City Council stating the direction and indicating that this will also be addressed in the Park General Plan Element. ITEM #4. CONTINUED PROGRAM OF PLANNING -- LAGUNA LAKE MASTER PLAN The draft of the Laguna Lake master plan will be considered at the study session. Further concern was expressed by the Commission regarding the liability of the restroom situation at Laguna Lake Park. The Commission thought that the immediate actions should include increased supervision and physical changes of existing facilities. Future consideration should be given to design standards of new restrooms in order to mitigate problems. Consideration should be given to locking the isolated restrooms in Laguna Lake Park. ITEM #5. OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS Jack 'House - new floor-tile has been installed in the kitchen, 50 summer weddings scheduled to date, Ice Cream Social scheduled for June 26, Summer Open House schedule is every Wednesday and Friday beginning June 1. Joint Use - list of names for the Kiosk has been completed, new member is Jim , McBride, a donation has been received from the SLO County Tennis Association and has been earmarked for lights at Sinsheimer Tennis Courts. Tree - work continues on the revision of the Tree Ordinance. ITEM #6. STAFF REPORTS Jim Stockton provided update on projects. Senior Citizen project on hold pending decision on provision of additional -- off-street -parking. E. A: French Park will have -first three- phases- of project complete by July or August. Lane Wilson distributed the monthly report and highlighted several of the numerous tasks accomplished throughout the month. COMMUNICATIONS: Chairperson Barry Karleskint submitted the Annual Report for the 1987-1988 Year along with the Commission's input on Advisory .Body appointments. _ Respectfully submitted, Kathy LaHargoue SLO Recreation Department SAN LUIS OBISPO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES June 1, 1988 Recreation & Parks Department Office 860 Pacific St . MEMBERS PRESENT: Dan Fulmer, Barry Karleskint, Greg Macedo, Robert Rosenberg, Paula Warnes STAFF PRESENT: Kathy LaHargoue, Jim Stockton, Lane Wilson GUEST STAFF: Glenn Radison, Community Development Minutes of May 4, 1988 were approved pending addition of Planning Commission Chair Janet Kourakis' name as guest in attendance. PUBLIC INPUT Terry Conner briefed the members of the Commission on the progress of Pennies for Parks. Fund raising will be ongoing at a nember of functions. Papers for incorporation of Non-Profit status is underway. Community response and input has been fairly supportive. ITEM #1 . EASEMENT: Consideration of Stenner Creek Dedication, 550 Dana Greg Radison from the Community Development Department presented the proposed development at 550 Dana. The development is to include renovation of the existing structure to become a multiple office space complex. Proposed to the rear of the lot is 11 condominiums. In-lieu fees, land dedication or a combination of the two are required for the condominium development approval . This parcel borders creek frontage. (M/S Fulmer/Rosenberg) Require dedication of land from center of creek plus 15 feet of bank easement for access by the public. ITEM #2. LAGUNA LAKE MASTER PLAN - Continued program of planning Staff will make appropriate additions to the document including an introduction, conclusion, further definition of shore areas and their uses and return the document in the fall for the final approval by the commission. ITEM *3. RESTROOM FACILITY DESIGN REVIEW Lane Wilson distributed the final Memorandum regarding the direction taken —on _restroom supervis.ion_, future design._and suggestions for changes to existing structures. 6 ! I ITEM #4. INFORMATION - Bishop Peak requests for improvements Jim Stockton relayed the concerns of the people in the new development surrounding the Bishop's Peak School area regarding the need for some park space or improved access to existing areas. It may be possible to improve the existing access to the school and to a small open space area near the development utilizing park-in lieu fees. ITEM #5. DEVELOP ITINERARY AND PROGRAM FOR ANNUAL PARK TOUR AND DINNER The commission suggested that the following areas be considered for visitiation: Mitchell Park, Reservoir Canyon, Prefumo Canyon, Bishop's Peak, Laguna Hills Park, Laguna Lake, Ferrini Open Space, Rockview and any areas staff recommended. The tour will depart from the Corporation Yard on Prado road at 2:30 p.m. and return to the yard for a BBQ at S:OOp.m. . Thee meeting will follow the BBQ. It was suggested that John Dunn, Janet Kourakis, Allan Cooper and Jack Dewar be invited to join the commission on the tour. ITEM #6. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Tabled to study session June 22, B:OOam. -ITEM. #7.- PROJECT UPDATES Lane Wilson presented the plan for the construction of a more formal seating arrangement at the amphitheatre in Mission Plaza. Some of the concerns by members of the Commission included a need for less concrete and more landscaping in the stair/seating area in an effort to retain the green effect that presently exists. Suggestions were made about including Mission style tile, planters or grass strips. Jim Stockton relayed to the commission that funding has been approved for constuction of the wall and, landscaping at Sinsheimer Pool. ITEM #8. OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS Ad Hoc Committee - Robert Rosenberg reported that this is a very important committee. Some of the issues approaching this committee include regional concept- of the city, development and -use of the city-'s- resources, pros -and cons of development etc. Greg Macedo will assist Robert in attending these committee meetings. Joint Use Committee - Concerns were discussed about the need for the School District to have a certified lifeguard on the pool deck during the use by the high school . Jack-House----The- Ice'-cream -Social is planned for Sunday-,- June-26-1{18_; —from 1:OOpm - 4:OOpm. 6 D�-9 r ITEM #9. STAFF REPORTS Lane Wilson highlighted several of the tasks on his Memorandum of Parks and Buildings Monthly Report and Work Project. Repo.rt . .Kathy LaHargoue presented updated information about the Triathlon, summer employee training; summer program offerings and Jack House Docent activities: The meeting was adjourned. C (o/ CIPji0f SAn LUIS- OBISPO OQ0 11 U) O 1')BARING ROOM, • CITY HALL • 990 PALM STREET • SAN LUIS OBISPO • CALIFORNIA 7 � !ti i s 0� A G E N D A CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1988 12:00 NOON AQ, COUNCIL HEARING ROOM, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Ron Dunin ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Peg Pinard, Vice-Mayor Penny Rhppa, Jerry Reiss, Allen K. Settle, and Mayor Ron Dunin PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (Not to exceed 15 minutes) 0 Immediately prior to scheduled business items, members of the public may address the City Council on items that DO NOT appear on the printed agenda. , Please observe the time limit of three minutes. A speaker slip (available in'the foyer) must be filed with the City Clerk prior to the beginning of the meeting. As a general rule, action cannot be taken on issued not listed on the agenda. Staff will generally be asked to follow up on such items. The Council is interested in hearing from the public regarding issued or concerns of the community and welcomes your input. 12:10 P.M. - Adjourn to Closed Session to conduct the mid-year review of the City Attorney. . 1:10 P.M. - Break. 1:30 P.M. - Adjourn to Closed Session to conduct the mid-year ACA review of the City Clerk. Evae.uati.onA made. COMMUNICATIONS f� During the balance of this meeting, any Councilmember or the City ' �•. _. Administrative Officer may informally update the City Council of written or oral communications and ask for comment and/or discussion. General direction may be given. An item requiring formal approval may be 'continued to the next Regular Meeting, or, upon Council consensus, action, including direction to staff, may be taken immediately (not to exceed 15 minutes) . STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OSISPO ) SS CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ) 2'15 P.M. — Adjournment. I declare under penalty bf perjury that I am employe by the City of San Luis Obispo in the City Clerk's Department; and that I posted this Agenda near the front door of City Hall on lq$a' Date —� Signature G,tv 0 at sAn luis .-t)Bispo en 0111 If O "'HEARING ROOM • CITY HALL • 990 PALM STREET • SAN LUIS OBISPO • CAUFORNIA 0 7 � r�,� s A A G E N D A CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1988 - 12:00 NOON COUNCIL HEARING ROOM, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Peg Pinard, Vice-Mayor Penny Rappa, Jerry Reiss, Allen K. Settle, and Mayor Ron Dunin PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (Not to exceed 15 minutes) Immediately prior to scheduled business items, members of the public may address the City Council on items that DO NOT appear on the printed agenda. Please observe the time limit of three minutes. A speaker slip (available in the foyer) must be filed with the City Clerk prior to the beginning of the meeting. As a general rule, action cannot be taken on issued not listed on the agenda. Staff will generally be asked to follow up on such items. The Council is interested in hearing from the public regarding issued or concerns of the community and welcomes your input. 12:10 P.M. - Adjourn to Closed Session to conduct the mid-year review of the City Administrative Officer. Evatuat%on made. 2:00 P.M. - Adjournment. 94 , STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ) SS CITY OF SAN LU_' 0°ISPO ) I declare L:r.;c- r ., of perjury that I an employed by the City ci' _ s Coispo in tha City Clerk's Department; ar.:.. i no<.i�l•-r{ chis Rge"a near the front door of Ci iv I'^'' 14 l4$Y aa�4kY ' Date Signature