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From:Honer-Hollstien, Lily
Sent:Wednesday, January 22, 2025 1:49 PM
To:Avakian, Greg
Subject:RE: 12/5 Meeting Recap
Attachments:Emerson Park - Prop 68 Scope Reduction Letter_CityofSanLuisObispo-signed.pdf; Emerson Park
50percent Cost Estimate 24-03-07.pdf; Emerson Park 50percent Cost Estimate 24-08-19 -
REVISED.pdf; CitySLO_EmersonPark_SITE PLAN-11.24.pdf
Follow Up Flag:Follow up
Flag Status:Flagged
See draft to Kevin below:
Hello Kevin,
Attached is the Emerson Park Scope Reduction Letter along with two cost estimates and the final site plan.
A 50% cost estimate was provided by SSA on March 7, 2024. The cost estimate included a few items outside the
scope of our grant application. SSLA then provided a revised cost estimate on August 19, 2024, that breaks out
alternatives that could be constructed later or separately, along with a reduction to the overall project cost. The cost of
the project is still much higher than was anticipated when completing the grant application process.
We are happy to meet and discuss further if clarification is needed. Please let me know if this documentation is
sufficient.
Thank you and we look forward to hearing back from you!
Lily Honer-Hollstien
pronouns she/her/hers
Business Analyst
Parks & Recreation
1341 Nipomo, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3934
E lhoner@slocity.org
T 805.781.7158
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From: Glaudel, Kevin@Parks <Kevin.Glaudel@parks.ca.gov>
Sent: Thursday, December 5, 2024 10:27 AM
To: Honer-Hollstien, Lily <lhoner@slocity.org>; Avakian, Greg <gavakian@slocity.org>
Cc: Olmos, Maria@Parks <Maria.Olmos@parks.ca.gov>
Subject: 12/5 Meeting Recap
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Good morning Lily and Greg!
As always it was a pleasure meeting with you this morning to discuss your active projects!
For Emerson Neighborhood Park (SW-40-002) we discussed scope modifications to reduce cost of
construction. A letter signed by the authorized rep is required to facilitate a scope modification, the
requirements of this letter are below:
Cover letter from the authorized representative explaining the following:
a) Describing the proposed removal or modification to the Recreation Feature(s) or Major Support Amenity
from the original Grant Scope.
b) Explaining why the proposed removal or modification is needed.
c) Describing how the proposed removal or modification affects the range of recreational opportunities
between the original Grant Scope, and the proposed scope change.
d) Describing how the proposed removal or modification impacts the projected number of users.
e) Describing how the proposed removal or modification effects projected operating hours.
f) Describing how the residents were notified of the proposed removal or modification and given the
opportunity to provide feedback about the proposed reduction. Explain any controversy and describe what
actions were taken to mitigate the controversy.
g) Describing reasonable attempts to obtain funding from other local, State, Federal, or private sources to
complete the original grant scope. (If the requested removal or modification is due to a rise in construction
costs and a subsequent shortage of funds)
We will then require a new grant scope cost estimate ( you may line out and modify the original from the
application and have the authorized rep initial) and a final site plan.
18-40-002 (Mitchell Park Revitalization)
Congrats on nearly completing your project! As stated in our meeting, a final inspection is not required for this
project due to its small scope and non-competitive nature. To close this project once the project is complete,
we require the following:
1. Photos of all scope items completed
2. Photos of ADA Accessible Paths of Travel
3. An aerial/overview of the whole site
4. Photo of the bond act sign in place
5. Project completion packet
The project completion packet consists of our payment request workbook, audit checklist, project completion
packet, and a DPR541 (Public Contracting Cert) for any contracted services. A link to all of these documents
can be found in section 5 of the website here: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=29750
Finally, we did discuss future funding opportunities may be available through the newly passed Proposition 4,
for the most up to date information on subsequent funding rounds available, please be sure you are subscribed
to our email list here: https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/1884213/1892449/
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Thank you for your passion in completing your projects and enhancing recreational opportunities for the citizens
of San Luis Obispo! I look forward to seeing Emerson Park through to completion and cannot wait to see the
final product.
If you have any questions, please as always feel free to reach out at any time.
Best!
Kevin Glaudel
Administrative Project Officer
Office of Grants and Local Services
California Department of Parks and Recreation
916-902-8778
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Parks & Recreation
I 341 Nip0rn0 Street, San Luis 0bispo. CA 93401-3934
805.781 7300
slocity.oro
January 9,2025
Kevin Glaudel
Office of Grants and Local Services
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Phone: (91.61902-8778
Email: Kevin.Glaudel@parks.ca,gqv
Subject: Request for Scope Modification - Emerson Neighborhood Park (SW-40-002)
Dear Mr. Glaudel,
The City of San Luis Obispo is formally requesting approval for a modification to the original scope of the
Ernerson Neighborhood Park project funded in support by the State Proposition 68 Grant program. Since
the grant was awarded in fall 202L, construction costs have risen significantly, necessitating adjustments
to the City of San Luis Obispo's original project scope to stay within budget while maintaining the core
objectives of the project.
The updated proposed modifications include:
- Removalof the three shade structures (overthe dog park, exercise equipment, and bocce ball
areas)
- Removal of overhead lighting for dog park, basketball court, and play areas
- Removal of solar lighting around the facility and park area
- Removal of rainwater collection system off restroom rooftop
- Removal of perimeter decorative fencing around the park
- Scaling the playground amenities to support two age groups (0-5, 5-12 years of age)
The requested changes are necessary due to the unprecedented rise in construction costs, which have
made it financially unfeasible to deliver the full project scope as originally planned. While these
adjustments may limit evening access and usability during infrequent weather events, the region's
moderate climate ensures that the impact will be minimal. The park's current user base will not be
significantly affected, as these features are not presently part of the park. Similarly, the operational
hours will remain unchanged at sunrise to sunset since lighting to support activities, aside from basic
safety lighting, has never been a feature of the park. The core amenities from the originalgrant
submittal are still planned to be included in the project: inclusion of restroom, upgrades to playground
to expand and have amenities to support age groups of 0-5 and 5-12 years of age, safety walkway
lighting, new blacktop, upgraded basketballcourt, inclusion of dog park, and hydration stations.
Community members and Parks and Recreation Commissioners were informed of the proposed
modifications during the monthly Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting on December L1.,2024,
where there was an opportunity to provide feedback. As members of the community and
commissioners were disappointed in the need to reduce the scope, they provided feedback and were
optimistic that the removed amenities could have an opportunity to be phased into future upgrades
based on funding. Staff appreciate the thoughtful input from commissioners and residents and have
worked diligently to incorporate their perspectives into the staff's decision-making process.
To complete the original scope as planned, staff has actively sought additional funding from local, State,
Federal, and private sources. The City utilizes Adrienne Harris Consulting (adrienne@adrienne-
harris.com, 805.316.0746) to assist with researching and review of City grant opportunities and
applications. Adrienne Harris was a key component in the initial Prop 68 Grant application and
subsequent award for the Emerson Neighborhood Park Beautification project in 2O21.. To date, no
additional sources of governmentalfunding have been awarded. Additionally, during discussions by
staff, the scale of funding required to incorporate the requested amenity removals is beyond what local
business or private investors are able to supplement. The City is requesting the modifications outlined
above in order to maintain the expected project completion date of December 2027 in order to meet
the Prop 68 Grant requirements. The City is committed to continuing to explore opportunities for
supplemental funding to achieve the original vision.
While the proposed changes are necessary to address current financial constraints, they do not reflect a
departure from the long-term vision for the park. Staff remain fully committed to pursuing additional
grants or donations to complete these and other removed elements in the future, ensuring the park
evolves into the comprehensive and vibrant recreational space originally envisioned by and for the
community.
We deeply value the California Department of Parks and Recreation's support in helping the City of San
Luis Obispo realize the vision for Emerson Neighborhood Park. Thank you for your understanding and
consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
Scott Collins
Assistant City Manager
City of San Luis Obispo
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Greg Avakian
Director - Parks and Recreation Department
City of San Luis Obispo
1341 Nipomo Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
TOTAL COST
$4,423,868
General Conditions $442,387
General Contractor Profit & Overhead $663,580
Construction Contingency $442,387
Bonds and Insurance $88,477
SPEC # ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE ITEM COST
$6,060,699
Emerson Park
Project No. 230001.00:
50% Set
March 7, 2024
10%
15%
10%
SUBTOTAL
2%
SPEC # ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE ITEM COST
TOTAL COST
$2,907,072
General Conditions $290,707
General Contractor Profit & Overhead $290,707
Construction Contingency $290,707
Bonds and Insurance $58,141
SPEC #ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE ITEM COST
01 57 00 TEMPORARY STORM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL $11,500
Temporary Drainage Inlet Protection 5 EA $300 $1,500
Temporary Erosion Control 1 LS $10,000 $10,000
01 56 39 TEMPORARY TREE AND PLANT PROTECTION $5,000
Temporary tree protection fencing 1 allow $5,000.00 $5,000
01 73 00 FIELD ENGINEERING $12,000
Layout and staking 1 allow $12,000.00 $12,000
02 41 19 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION $127,953
Demolish & remove existing concrete paving 4350 sf $2.50 $10,875
Demolish & remove existing asphalt paving 29750 sf $1.75 $52,063
Demolish & remove existing decomposed granite paving (keep ex. DG)1 ls $500.00 $500
Demolish & remove existing tree (additional trees per arborist report)10 ea $2,200.00 $22,000
Demolish & remove existing concrete curb 645 lf $7.00 $4,515
Demolish & remove existing playground equipment 1 ls $20,000.00 $20,000
Remove and stockpile existing site furnishings 1 ls $8,500.00 $8,500
Demolish & remove existing irrigation vault 1 allow $7,000.00 $7,000
Remove existing drainage inlet and piping 1 LS $2,500 $2,500
03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE $52,350
Concrete seat wall 65 lf $400.00 $26,000
Curved seat wall with tiles 62 lf $425.00 $26,350
11 68 00 PLAY EQUIPMENT AND STRUCTURES $533,549
Equipment, installation, tax, frieght, CPSI Inspection -Cut Budget 1 allow $455,000.00 $455,000
Surfacing material (all wood fibar)430.329 CY $150.00 $64,549
24" CIDH Pier (Play Structure)4 EA $3,500 $14,000
12 93 00 SITE FURNISHINGS $35,100
Installation (30% of furnishings cost)30%ea $27,000.00 $8,100
ADA picnic table 2 ea $3,000.00 $6,000
Basketball post, net, and backboard 3 ea $7,000.00 $21,000
13 00 00 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION $282,288
Bocce ball courts 1516 sf $18.00 $27,288
Restroom building (includes installation)1 allow $255,000.00 $255,000
22 47 13 DRINKING FOUNTAINS $24,000
Drinking fountain (remove 1) 3 ea $8,000.00 $24,000
26 00 00 ELECTRICAL $660,000
Restroom Building Connections 1 allow $35,000.00 $35,000
Conduit/Trenching 1000 lf $45.00 $45,000
In Grade Pull Boxes 25 ea $1,500.00 $37,500
Pathway/Play Lighting 28 ea $12,000.00 $336,000
Lighting Controls 1 ea $9,500.00 $9,500
Receptacles/mounting 12 ea $3,500.00 $42,000
General/Misc. power around site 1 allow $5,000.00 $5,000
PG&E Service (Confirm if needed)1 allow $150,000 $150,000
31 10 00 SITE CLEARING $39,521
Clear and grub 52695 sf $0.75 $39,521
31 20 00 EARTH MOVING $314,500
Earthwork for all subgrade areas 1700 tons $185.00 $314,500
32 12 16 ASPHALT PAVING $93,392
Asphalt paving 14368 sf $6.50 $93,392
32 13 13 CONCRETE PAVING $251,091
Concrete paving 6476 sf $28.00 $181,328
Concrete paving under ADA picnic tables 71 sf $28.00 $1,988
Decorative band 240 lf $45.00 $10,800
Mow band 155 lf $45.00 $6,975
Reinforced Concrete Slab (Restroom)1 LS $30,000 $30,000
Reinforced Concrete Slab (Shade Structure)2 LS $10,000 $20,000
10%
10%
10%
SUBTOTAL
2%
$3,837,335
Emerson Park
Project No. 230001.00:
REVISED 50% Set
August 19, 2024
SPEC #ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE ITEM COST
32 14 40 DECOMPOSED GRANITE PAVING $44,580
Stabilized Decomposed granite paving (area beyond existing DG)2229 sf $20.00 $44,580
32 18 16.13 PLAYGROUND PROTECTIVE SURFACING $50,461
Engineered wood fiber dog park (4" layer instead of 6")336.404 cy $150.00 $50,461
32 18 23.43 RECREATIONAL COURT SURFACING $19,000
Sports court surfacing 6600 sf $2.50 $16,500
Sports court line painting 1 allow $2,500.00 $2,500
32 31 16 WELDED WIRE FENCES AND GATES $93,300
Installation (30% of cost)1 allow $21,151.80 $21,152
Fencing shipping & tax 1 allow $1,642.54 $1,643
Community garden 4' high fence 239 lf $39.00 $9,321
Dog park 5' high fence & divider 549 lf $65.00 $35,685
4' high double gate (3)3 ea $3,500.00 $10,500
4' high single gate (6)6 ea $2,500.00 $15,000
32 84 00 PLANTING IRRIGATION $41,724
Irrigation - Drip 10,408 sf $3.00 $31,224
Irrigation Spray at Turf (for additional turf only) 4,200 sf $2.50 $10,500
32 90 00 PLANTING $101,325
Planting areas 10,408 sf $6.50 $67,652
Mulch in planting areas 115.644 cy $75.00 $8,673
Turf sod (keep existing turf - addition only) 4,200 sf $2.50 $10,500
Trees - 24" box 15 ea $500.00 $7,500
Trees - 36" box 3 ea $1,500.00 $4,500
Trees - 48" box 1 ea $2,500.00 $2,500
32 91 13 SOIL PREPARATION $24,440
For planting areas (keep ex. Turf)16,293 sf $1.50 $24,440
33 10 00 WATER UTILITIES $20,000
Water Utilities 1 LS $20,000 $20,000
33 31 00 SANITARY SEWERAGE PIPING $20,000
Sewer Utilities 1 LS $20,000 $20,000
33 41 00 STORM UTILITY DRAINAGE PIPING $50,000
Drainage Swales With Underdrains, Inlets and Cleanouts 1 LS $50,000 $50,000
ADD ALTERNATIVES $522,777
$396,043
General Conditions $39,604
General Contractor Profit & Overhead $39,604
Construction Contingency $39,604
Bonds and Insurance $7,921
SPEC #ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE ITEM COST
02 41 19 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION $4,800
Demolish & remove existing chain link fence 960 lf $5.00 $4,800
12 93 00 SITE FURNISHINGS $103,385
Installation (30% of furnishings cost)30%ea $75,714.05 $22,714
Bike rack 7 ea $314.00 $2,198
Trash receptacles (remove 3)4 ea $1,720.00 $6,880
Recycling receptacles (remove 3)4 ea $1,720.00 $6,880
Picnic table 8 ea $3,000.00 $24,000
Bench (remove 3) - City Standard 12 ea $2,165.85 $28,156
Backless bench (remove 1) - City Standard 4 ea $1,900.00 $7,600
Receptacles shipping/handling/tax 1 ls $4,956.86 $4,957
13 00 00 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION $102,100
Learning garden 1 allow $2,500.00 $2,500
Rain collection system (includes installation)1 allow $5,000.00 $5,000
Dog park shade structure (includes installation)1 allow $25,000.00 $25,000
Rain collection shade structure (includes installation) - moved to restroom 0 allow $25,000.00 $0
24" CIDH Pier (Shade Structure)4 EA $3,500 $14,000
Training circuit shade sail (includes installation) - LSI brand 1 allow $41,600.00 $41,600
24" CIDH Pier (Fabric Structure)4 EA $3,500 $14,000
32 13 13 CONCRETE PAVING $5,600
Concrete paving under standard picnic tables 200 sf $28.00 $5,600
32 31 19 DECORATIVE METAL FENCES AND GATES (PERIMETER FENCE)$180,158
Installation (30% of cost)30%allow $137,495.00 $41,249
Fencing shipping & tax 1 allow $1,414.68 $1,415
Perimeter fence 1200 lf $112.00 $134,400
Perimeter double gate (1)50 sf $46.50 $2,325
Perimeter single gate (1)17.5 sf $44.00 $770
SUBTOTAL
10%
10%
10%
2%
SPEC #ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE ITEM COST
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From:Banker-Hix, Wyatt
Sent:Tuesday, January 21, 2025 6:32 PM
To:Long, Erica
Subject:RE: Weekly Updates - Project Progress
Thanks Erica,
Minot comments on the closeout memo. Please draft the closeout spreadsheet as well and send over for my review
(once final payment made) so we can figure out where leftover funds will go.
Wyatt Banker-Hix, PE
Supervising Civil Engineer
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
T 1-805-295-1609
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From: Long, Erica <elong@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2025 5:09 PM
To: Banker-Hix, Wyatt <wbanker@slocity.org>
Subject: Weekly Updates - Project Progress
Hi Wyatt,
Here is my weekly update on project progress.
Project Updates:
1. Cheng Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
The draft closeout memo is ready for review. Lily and I discovered that a pay estimate #10 was not
processed by AP so once that check goes out next Wednesday the project closeout summary can be
completed and I can send them both for review.
Move to Archive projects, draft closeout memo (Wyatt to review before you send to Brian) and notify analyst to
process closeout BAR (75 days after NOC - 11/7/24, 1/21/25 if PM approves BAR) (if there is money left).
Send closeout memo to Brian, (Kathleen has already input as-builts) and then close out CIPAce.
B. Items you plan to complete:
Once the pay estimate #10 is paid on Wednesday 1/22 I will finish the project closeout summary.
C. Any questions you have:
None
2. Laguna Lake Dog Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
Weekly meeting agenda for 1/22
B. Items you plan to complete:
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Notify Parks Maintenance and Parks and Rec when construction is complete (locks and closure signs will need
to be put up), and plant establishment has started.
Collaborate with Parks and Rec on the ribbon ceremony
C. Any questions you have:
None at this time, but we can discuss anything that comes up in our weekly meeting on 1/22.
3. Community Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
Following up with Kellie Fortner in two weeks to see if she has meet with Travis regarding utility connections
B. Items you plan to complete:
Add RRM's amendment for Rincon to Oracle once it is received.
C. Any questions you have:
None
4. Linear Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
Reviewing the PS&E package on-going
B. Items you plan to complete:
Meeting agenda for the 90% review meeting
C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time
5. Pocket Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
Reviewing the PS&E package on-going
B. Items you plan to complete:
Meeting agenda for the 90% review meeting
C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time
6. Emerson Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
Meeting with Parks and Recreation next week to assist with requesting list of items to remove from the grant to
State Parks. on-going
Requested from SSA high level redesign and construction cost estimate if we keep our current park footprint.
They anticipate providing this by mid-January. on-going
B. Items you plan to complete:
Meet with Walter to discuss the arborist report and tree removal application
Follow up with SSA regarding the updated playground is approved by Parks and Recreation on-hold while SSA
works on the cost estimate for the current park footprint
Update a list of items that need to be broken out into bid alternatives waiting on State Parks
C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time
7. Downtown Zig-Zag Lighting:
A. Current item you are working on:
Bluebeam session set up with final report and making comments
Set up team meeting to review the report and estimate
B. Items you plan to complete:
Update spreadsheet with a cost estimate if we were to only do lights on Marsh Street (stretching the Farmers
Market area).
Write an RFP depending on the outcome of our review of the report
C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time
8. Fire Station 3 & 4 & Gym:
A. Current item you are working on:
Meeting set up Sammy for 1/21 to go over the Fire Department policy on relocating employees and
communicating with Sammy what we need to provide Legal.
Working with Krazan to get borings scheduled and encroachment permit completed
B. Items you plan to complete:
Complete legal form after meeting with Sammy meeting scheduled
Set up a meeting with Sadie and Mike Loew (once it is verified Sammy has the policy information)
Set up asbestos/lead testing (surveying has been completed)
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C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time
9. Laguna Lake Improvements:
A. Current item you are working on:
Tracking contingency spending for the Laguna Lake Dog Park
B. Items you plan to complete:
Once construction on the Laguna Lake Dog Park project is complete and funding availability is clear, we will
arrange a scoping meeting to discuss this project.
Meet with P&R and PW to look at project projects within the Laguna Lake area, and then prioritize the next
one.
C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time.
Thank you,
Erica Long
Project Manager II
Public Works
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From:Avakian, Greg
Sent:Tuesday, January 21, 2025 11:54 AM
To:John McKenzie
Cc:Hyfield, Devin
Subject:RE: Emerson and Righetti Dog Parks
John:
1. Emerson Park Project: City staff reviewing the 50% design and working with State Parks (Prop 68 Grant). City received
extension for project to be completed by December 2027. Next step is to await design updates from SSA by summer 2025 to
finalize and be approved by City Engineering to then move forward with final construc Ɵon plans for RFP.
2. Righeƫ Ranch park system: City's priority is to request the funding in the 2025-2027 Financial Plan to build the first phase of
the Community Park (lower parking lot, playground, restroom, field turf area, seaƟng/shade area, related pathways) with
anƟcipaƟon for RFP construcƟon for summer 2025. Staff are working with RRM to finalize the redesigns (currently at 90%) for
the revised phasing opƟons of the community park. Linear Park (dog park and gardens) has designs complete but may not be
included in iniƟal phase due to lack of funding and Community Park ameniƟes as main priority. Same for Pocket Park.
Greg Avakian
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From: John McKenzie <
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2025 10:27 AM
To: Avakian, Greg <gavakian@slocity.org>
Cc: Hyfield, Devin <DHyfield@slocity.org>
Subject: Emerson and Righeƫ Dog Parks
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Hi Greg,
Could you provide an update on the two other dog parks at Emerson and Righeƫ? Thanks!
John McKenzie
Friends of SLO City Dog Parks
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From:Long, Erica
Sent:Thursday, January 16, 2025 5:09 PM
To:Banker-Hix, Wyatt
Subject:Weekly Updates - Project Progress
Hi Wyatt,
Here is my weekly update on project progress.
Project Updates:
1. Cheng Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
The draft closeout memo is ready for review. Lily and I discovered that a pay estimate #10 was not
processed by AP so once that check goes out next Wednesday the project closeout summary can be
completed and I can send them both for review.
Move to Archive projects, draft closeout memo (Wyatt to review before you send to Brian) and notify analyst to
process closeout BAR (75 days after NOC - 11/7/24, 1/21/25 if PM approves BAR) (if there is money left).
Send closeout memo to Brian, (Kathleen has already input as-builts) and then close out CIPAce.
B. Items you plan to complete:
Once the pay estimate #10 is paid on Wednesday 1/22 I will finish the project closeout summary.
C. Any questions you have:
None
2. Laguna Lake Dog Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
Weekly meeting agenda for 1/22
B. Items you plan to complete:
Notify Parks Maintenance and Parks and Rec when construction is complete (locks and closure signs will need
to be put up), and plant establishment has started.
Collaborate with Parks and Rec on the ribbon ceremony
C. Any questions you have:
None at this time, but we can discuss anything that comes up in our weekly meeting on 1/22.
3. Community Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
Following up with Kellie Fortner in two weeks to see if she has meet with Travis regarding utility connections
B. Items you plan to complete:
Add RRM's amendment for Rincon to Oracle once it is received.
C. Any questions you have:
None
4. Linear Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
Reviewing the PS&E package on-going
B. Items you plan to complete:
Meeting agenda for the 90% review meeting
C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time
5. Pocket Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
Reviewing the PS&E package on-going
B. Items you plan to complete:
Meeting agenda for the 90% review meeting
C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time
6. Emerson Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
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Meeting with Parks and Recreation next week to assist with requesting list of items to remove from the grant to
State Parks. on-going
Requested from SSA high level redesign and construction cost estimate if we keep our current park footprint.
They anticipate providing this by mid-January. on-going
B. Items you plan to complete:
Meet with Walter to discuss the arborist report and tree removal application
Follow up with SSA regarding the updated playground is approved by Parks and Recreation on-hold while SSA
works on the cost estimate for the current park footprint
Update a list of items that need to be broken out into bid alternatives waiting on State Parks
C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time
7. Downtown Zig-Zag Lighting:
A. Current item you are working on:
Bluebeam session set up with final report and making comments
Set up team meeting to review the report and estimate
B. Items you plan to complete:
Update spreadsheet with a cost estimate if we were to only do lights on Marsh Street (stretching the Farmers
Market area).
Write an RFP depending on the outcome of our review of the report
C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time
8. Fire Station 3 & 4 & Gym:
A. Current item you are working on:
Meeting set up Sammy for 1/21 to go over the Fire Department policy on relocating employees and
communicating with Sammy what we need to provide Legal.
Working with Krazan to get borings scheduled and encroachment permit completed
B. Items you plan to complete:
Complete legal form after meeting with Sammy meeting scheduled
Set up a meeting with Sadie and Mike Loew (once it is verified Sammy has the policy information)
Set up asbestos/lead testing (surveying has been completed)
C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time
9. Laguna Lake Improvements:
A. Current item you are working on:
Tracking contingency spending for the Laguna Lake Dog Park
B. Items you plan to complete:
Once construction on the Laguna Lake Dog Park project is complete and funding availability is clear, we will
arrange a scoping meeting to discuss this project.
Meet with P&R and PW to look at project projects within the Laguna Lake area, and then prioritize the next
one.
C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time.
Thank you,
Erica Long
Project Manager II
Public Works
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From:Hyfield, Devin
Sent:Monday, January 13, 2025 9:31 AM
To:
Cc:LeSage, Kacy
Subject:RE: Update on Grant Status of December 2021
Happy Monday, Janet Santacqua:
Thank you for reaching out to the City’s Parks and Recreation Department regarding the upcoming Emerson Park
Beatification Project.
The park project was initiated by the City being awarded the State Parks Prop 68 Grant of $2.81 million in fall
2021. City Parks and Recreation Staff applied to the State for the potential grant opportunity in spring 2021 and the
grant award is based on including key criteria for the Emerson Park beautification upgrades including: a dog park, a
restroom facility, expanded playground to accommodate both the 0-5 years and 5-12 years age groups, along with
safety lighting (pathways within the park). The Emerson Park Beautification project will provide recreational
opportunities through the youth all-ages playground equipment, the Fitness Court, updated basketball court, large
blacktop area for ‘school style’ games, the community gardens, bocce ball courts (all ages), the ½ acre lawn and the
½ acre fenced dog area, the picnic table area, and the addition of restrooms. The City staff are excited for the
opportunity to provide an upgraded park to the community, as well as utilize the State grant funding. The Prop 68
Grant funds cannot be used for other parks within the City and if the grant funds are not used resulting in defaulting on
the grant, this would be detrimental to the City receiving future grants.
The current project is anticipated to begin in late 2026 or early 2027. As the City engineering department continues to
review the 50% project documents the next phase would be to make those corrections and finalize the construction
documents to 100% within the next 9-12 months. At that time, the City would then appropriate the funds to build the
park. The Parks and Recreation Department webpage provides updates on current park projects, and the Emerson
Park Project is listed under “Current Projects” tab. Please note that the current information on the page shows the
“Concept Designs” for reference, however the construction designs are still be developed and are currently only at
50% design phase. Once completed, then an update plan will be uploaded to the webpage. For the most current list of
park projects, please visit https://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/parks-and-recreation/current-
projects
I hope that this provides more information on the process and expectations for the Emerson Park Beautification project
and the upgrades to support the neighborhood community. We all agree that the park is a vital part of this community
and Staff are excited to provide the upgrades with the awarded State Parks grant. If you’d like to provide additional
feedback or receive updates on the project, the Parks and Recreation Committee meetings are open to the public and
held on the first Wednesday of the month starting at 5:30pm. You can review and receive information on the meeting
agendas here: https://www.slocity.org/government/advisory-bodies/agendas-and-minutes/parks-and-recreation-
commission
Devin Hyfield
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Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2025 1:05 PM
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Subject: Update on Grant Status of December 2021
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Good Morning:
I was referred to you from Kacy LeSage as I asked her about the grant that was received in December,
2021.
I have checked the website numerous times over the last years and since viewing the conceptual designs,
have not seen
an update. Since the work was supposed to be completed by the end of 2025, I am wondering the status of
the project.
I have a garden plot at Emerson and other gardeners have spoken about the grant as well. Thank you for
your reply.
Janet Santacqua
Plot 35A
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From:Horn, Matt
Sent:Sunday, January 12, 2025 7:12 PM
To:Cruce, Greg; Nelson, Brian; Rice, Jennifer
Cc:Boyle, Ellen
Subject:FW: January Council Monthly Update
Attachments:7. January 2025 Council Monthly Update.pdf
Sharing final version of the notes.
Matt Horn
Director of Public Works
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From: James, Dillon <djames@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 5:51 PM
To: James, Dillon <djames@slocity.org>
Subject: January Council Monthly Update
Good evening Council,
Please find attached the January Council Monthly Update. This is also available in the City Council SharePoint file at
the below link:
7. January 2025 Council Monthly Update.pdf
Thank you.
Dillon James
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Laguna Lake Dog Park:
❖ Project continues with the irrigation installation phases, and upcoming landscaping. Construction is
anticipated to be completed in mid to late January, with a 60-day landscaping maturation process
keeping the area closed until March. Staff are in the coordination process for a large “Grand
Opening” event with a focus on a Friday afternoon or Saturday.
Laguna Lake Bike Park pilot project:
❖ The Progressive (Beginner) portion of Phase 2 Jump Line is completed and open for use. The
Advanced/Expert Jump Line is anticipated to be completed by end of January (weather pending).
Future Phase 3 is the adult/advanced Pump Track (dirt) scheduled for spring.
Emerson Park Grant Project:
❖ Staff met with State Parks representative to identify and confirm key amenities that must be
included in the project to meet the $2.81 million Prop 68 Grant requirements (awarded to the City in
December 2021). Based on the current 50% construction documents, the value engineering
reviews are anticipating a $6.5 million dollar construction cost. Due to anticipated increased costs,
staff are identifying amenities for SSA Design to modify and/or list as Add Alts in order to stay within
budget ($3 million). Staff will revisit and host meeting with SSA Design in February to provide
direction for the design.
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From:Long, Erica
Sent:Friday, January 10, 2025 4:41 PM
To:Banker-Hix, Wyatt
Subject:Weekly Updates - Project Progress
Hi Wyatt,
Here is my weekly update on project progress.
Project Updates:
1. Cheng Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
The draft closeout memo is ready for review, but I am meeting with Lily next week to go over the Closeout
Summary since there is a discrepancy with the encumbrances.
Move to Archive projects, draft closeout memo (Wyatt to review before you send to Brian) and notify analyst to
process closeout BAR (75 days after NOC if PM approves BAR) (if there is money left). Send closeout memo
to Brian, (Kathleen has already input as-builts) and then close out CIPAce.
B. Items you plan to complete:
Final pay estimate to be processed on 12/17, as per Allie's email (noted on my calendar). Completed
C. Any questions you have:
None
2. Laguna Lake Dog Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
Weekly meeting agenda for 1/15
B. Items you plan to complete:
Notify Parks Maintenance and Parks and Rec when construction is complete (locks and closure signs will need
to be put up), and plant establishment has started.
C. Any questions you have:
None at this time, but we can discuss anything that comes up in our weekly meeting on 1/15.
3. Community Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
Setting up a site visit with Trae and Utilities
B. Items you plan to complete:
Follow up with RRM regarding Rincon's proposal
C. Any questions you have:
None
4. Linear Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
Reviewing the PS&E package on-going
B. Items you plan to complete:
Uploading the PS&E package to Bluebeam (per Anthony waiting to complete the review of the Community
Park) completed
Meeting agenda for the 90% review meeting
Setting up 90% review meeting completed
C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time
5. Pocket Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
Reviewing the PS&E package on-going
B. Items you plan to complete:
Uploading the PS&E package to Bluebeam (per Anthony waiting to complete the review of the Community
Park) completed
Meeting agenda for the 90% review meeting
Setting up 90% review meeting completed
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C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time
6. Emerson Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
Following up with Parks and Recreation to confirm they have sent a request list of items to remove from the
grant to State Parks. on-going
Requested from SSA high level redesign and construction cost estimate if we keep our current park footprint.
They anticipate providing this by mid-January. on-going
B. Items you plan to complete:
Meet with Walter to discuss the arborist report and tree removal application
Follow up with SSA regarding the updated playground is approved by Parks and Recreation on-hold while SSA
works on the cost estimate for the current park footprint
Update a list of items that need to be broken out into bid alternatives waiting on State Parks
C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time
7. Downtown Zig-Zag Lighting:
A. Current item you are working on:
Set up Bluebeam session with updated report and estimate received 12/19
Set up team meeting to review the report and estimate
B. Items you plan to complete:
Update spreadsheet with a cost estimate if we were to only do lights on Marsh Street (stretching the Farmers
Market area).
Write an RFP depending on the outcome of our review of the report
C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time
8. Fire Station 3 & 4 & Gym:
A. Current item you are working on:
Meeting set up Sammy to go over the Fire Department policy on relocating employees and communicating with
Sammy what we need to provide Legal.
Working with Krazan to get borings scheduled and encroachment permit completed
B. Items you plan to complete:
Complete legal form after meeting with Sammy meeting scheduled
Set up a meeting with Sadie and Mike Loew (once it is verified Sammy has the policy information)
Set up asbestos/lead testing (surveying has been completed)
C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time
9. Laguna Lake Improvements:
A. Current item you are working on:
Tracking contingency spending for the Laguna Lake Dog Park
Communication with Parks and Recreation and Bobby about other potential additions to the project like a
memorial wall/windbreak (this looks like it won't happen at this time)
Working with Walter and Bobby to get replacement trees for the type that is not available. completed
B. Items you plan to complete:
Once construction on the Laguna Lake Dog Park project is complete and funding availability is clear, we will
arrange a scoping meeting to discuss this project.
Meet with P&R and PW to look at project projects within the Laguna Lake area, and then prioritize the next
one.
C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time.
Thank you,
Erica Long
Project Manager II
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From:Avakian, Greg
Sent:Thursday, January 9, 2025 2:26 PM
To:Honer-Hollstien, Lily
Subject:Prop68 Emerson Park letter
Attachments:Emerson Park - Prop 68 Scope Reduction Letter_CityofSanLuisObispo-signed.pdf
Follow Up Flag:Follow up
Flag Status:Completed
Lily-
Please find attached the signed letter to submit to California State Parks regarding the Emerson Park Prop 68 Grant
request for scope reduction.
Let me know if you need anything else.
Thanks,
-Greg
Greg Avakian
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Kevin Glaudel
Office of Grants and Local Services
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Phone: (91.61902-8778
Email: Kevin.Glaudel@parks.ca,gqv
Subject: Request for Scope Modification - Emerson Neighborhood Park (SW-40-002)
Dear Mr. Glaudel,
The City of San Luis Obispo is formally requesting approval for a modification to the original scope of the
Ernerson Neighborhood Park project funded in support by the State Proposition 68 Grant program. Since
the grant was awarded in fall 202L, construction costs have risen significantly, necessitating adjustments
to the City of San Luis Obispo's original project scope to stay within budget while maintaining the core
objectives of the project.
The updated proposed modifications include:
- Removalof the three shade structures (overthe dog park, exercise equipment, and bocce ball
areas)
- Removal of overhead lighting for dog park, basketball court, and play areas
- Removal of solar lighting around the facility and park area
- Removal of rainwater collection system off restroom rooftop
- Removal of perimeter decorative fencing around the park
- Scaling the playground amenities to support two age groups (0-5, 5-12 years of age)
The requested changes are necessary due to the unprecedented rise in construction costs, which have
made it financially unfeasible to deliver the full project scope as originally planned. While these
adjustments may limit evening access and usability during infrequent weather events, the region's
moderate climate ensures that the impact will be minimal. The park's current user base will not be
significantly affected, as these features are not presently part of the park. Similarly, the operational
hours will remain unchanged at sunrise to sunset since lighting to support activities, aside from basic
safety lighting, has never been a feature of the park. The core amenities from the originalgrant
submittal are still planned to be included in the project: inclusion of restroom, upgrades to playground
to expand and have amenities to support age groups of 0-5 and 5-12 years of age, safety walkway
lighting, new blacktop, upgraded basketballcourt, inclusion of dog park, and hydration stations.
Community members and Parks and Recreation Commissioners were informed of the proposed
modifications during the monthly Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting on December L1.,2024,
where there was an opportunity to provide feedback. As members of the community and
commissioners were disappointed in the need to reduce the scope, they provided feedback and were
optimistic that the removed amenities could have an opportunity to be phased into future upgrades
based on funding. Staff appreciate the thoughtful input from commissioners and residents and have
worked diligently to incorporate their perspectives into the staff's decision-making process.
To complete the original scope as planned, staff has actively sought additional funding from local, State,
Federal, and private sources. The City utilizes Adrienne Harris Consulting (adrienne@adrienne-
harris.com, 805.316.0746) to assist with researching and review of City grant opportunities and
applications. Adrienne Harris was a key component in the initial Prop 68 Grant application and
subsequent award for the Emerson Neighborhood Park Beautification project in 2O21.. To date, no
additional sources of governmentalfunding have been awarded. Additionally, during discussions by
staff, the scale of funding required to incorporate the requested amenity removals is beyond what local
business or private investors are able to supplement. The City is requesting the modifications outlined
above in order to maintain the expected project completion date of December 2027 in order to meet
the Prop 68 Grant requirements. The City is committed to continuing to explore opportunities for
supplemental funding to achieve the original vision.
While the proposed changes are necessary to address current financial constraints, they do not reflect a
departure from the long-term vision for the park. Staff remain fully committed to pursuing additional
grants or donations to complete these and other removed elements in the future, ensuring the park
evolves into the comprehensive and vibrant recreational space originally envisioned by and for the
community.
We deeply value the California Department of Parks and Recreation's support in helping the City of San
Luis Obispo realize the vision for Emerson Neighborhood Park. Thank you for your understanding and
consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
Scott Collins
Assistant City Manager
City of San Luis Obispo
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Greg Avakian
Director - Parks and Recreation Department
City of San Luis Obispo
1341 Nipomo Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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From:Karpovich, Michelle
Sent:Thursday, January 9, 2025 1:22 PM
To:Avakian, Greg
Cc:Collins, Scott
Subject:RE: Emerson Park State Grant letter-REVISED
Attachments:Emerson Park - Scope Reduction Cover Letter - Scott Collins Signed.pdf
Hi Greg,
Attached please find the letter signed by Scott.
Best,
Michelle
From: Collins, Scott <SCollins@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 9, 2025 12:24 PM
To: Karpovich, Michelle <mkarpovi@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Emerson Park State Grant letter-REVISED
Can you please print for my signature?
Thank you!
-Scott
From: Avakian, Greg <gavakian@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 9, 2025 10:53 AM
To: Collins, Scott <SCollins@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Emerson Park State Grant letter-REVISED
Scott:
Edits made to paragraph referencing grant consultant review and additional funding opportunities.
.
Emerson Park - Scope Reduction Cover Letter.docx
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From: Avakian, Greg
Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 8:13 AM
To: Collins, Scott <SCollins@slocity.org>
Subject: Emerson Park State Grant letter
Scott-
I’ve attached a pdf for your signature of the Emerson Park Grant Letter for you to sign. Please send back to me and
I’ll have Lily officially submit via email our contact at State Parks on the City’s behalf.
If you have any changes, I’ve included the link to the word document below:
Emerson Park Grant Letter - need review and signature by (Web view)
Reach out with any questions.
-GA
Greg Avakian
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Director of Parks and Recreation
Parks & Recreation
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Kevin Glaudel
Office of Grants and Local Services
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Phone: (91.61902-8778
Email: Kevin.Glaudel@parks.ca,gqv
Subject: Request for Scope Modification - Emerson Neighborhood Park (SW-40-002)
Dear Mr. Glaudel,
The City of San Luis Obispo is formally requesting approval for a modification to the original scope of the
Ernerson Neighborhood Park project funded in support by the State Proposition 68 Grant program. Since
the grant was awarded in fall 202L, construction costs have risen significantly, necessitating adjustments
to the City of San Luis Obispo's original project scope to stay within budget while maintaining the core
objectives of the project.
The updated proposed modifications include:
- Removalof the three shade structures (overthe dog park, exercise equipment, and bocce ball
areas)
- Removal of overhead lighting for dog park, basketball court, and play areas
- Removal of solar lighting around the facility and park area
- Removal of rainwater collection system off restroom rooftop
- Removal of perimeter decorative fencing around the park
- Scaling the playground amenities to support two age groups (0-5, 5-12 years of age)
The requested changes are necessary due to the unprecedented rise in construction costs, which have
made it financially unfeasible to deliver the full project scope as originally planned. While these
adjustments may limit evening access and usability during infrequent weather events, the region's
moderate climate ensures that the impact will be minimal. The park's current user base will not be
significantly affected, as these features are not presently part of the park. Similarly, the operational
hours will remain unchanged at sunrise to sunset since lighting to support activities, aside from basic
safety lighting, has never been a feature of the park. The core amenities from the originalgrant
submittal are still planned to be included in the project: inclusion of restroom, upgrades to playground
to expand and have amenities to support age groups of 0-5 and 5-12 years of age, safety walkway
lighting, new blacktop, upgraded basketballcourt, inclusion of dog park, and hydration stations.
Community members and Parks and Recreation Commissioners were informed of the proposed
modifications during the monthly Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting on December L1.,2024,
where there was an opportunity to provide feedback. As members of the community and
commissioners were disappointed in the need to reduce the scope, they provided feedback and were
optimistic that the removed amenities could have an opportunity to be phased into future upgrades
based on funding. Staff appreciate the thoughtful input from commissioners and residents and have
worked diligently to incorporate their perspectives into the staff's decision-making process.
To complete the original scope as planned, staff has actively sought additional funding from local, State,
Federal, and private sources. The City utilizes Adrienne Harris Consulting (adrienne@adrienne-
harris.com, 805.316.0746) to assist with researching and review of City grant opportunities and
applications. Adrienne Harris was a key component in the initial Prop 68 Grant application and
subsequent award for the Emerson Neighborhood Park Beautification project in 2O21.. To date, no
additional sources of governmentalfunding have been awarded. Additionally, during discussions by
staff, the scale of funding required to incorporate the requested amenity removals is beyond what local
business or private investors are able to supplement. The City is requesting the modifications outlined
above in order to maintain the expected project completion date of December 2027 in order to meet
the Prop 68 Grant requirements. The City is committed to continuing to explore opportunities for
supplemental funding to achieve the original vision.
While the proposed changes are necessary to address current financial constraints, they do not reflect a
departure from the long-term vision for the park. Staff remain fully committed to pursuing additional
grants or donations to complete these and other removed elements in the future, ensuring the park
evolves into the comprehensive and vibrant recreational space originally envisioned by and for the
community.
We deeply value the California Department of Parks and Recreation's support in helping the City of San
Luis Obispo realize the vision for Emerson Neighborhood Park. Thank you for your understanding and
consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
Scott Collins
Assistant City Manager
City of San Luis Obispo
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Greg Avakian
Director - Parks and Recreation Department
City of San Luis Obispo
1341 Nipomo Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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From:James, Dillon
Sent:Wednesday, January 8, 2025 5:51 PM
To:James, Dillon
Subject:January Council Monthly Update
Attachments:7. January 2025 Council Monthly Update.pdf
Good evening Council,
Please find attached the January Council Monthly Update. This is also available in the City Council SharePoint file at
the below link:
7. January 2025 Council Monthly Update.pdf
Thank you.
Dillon James
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Administration Executive Assistant
City Administration
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Laguna Lake Dog Park:
❖ Project continues with the irrigation installation phases, and upcoming landscaping. Construction is
anticipated to be completed in mid to late January, with a 60-day landscaping maturation process
keeping the area closed until March. Staff are in the coordination process for a large “Grand
Opening” event with a focus on a Friday afternoon or Saturday.
Laguna Lake Bike Park pilot project:
❖ The Progressive (Beginner) portion of Phase 2 Jump Line is completed and open for use. The
Advanced/Expert Jump Line is anticipated to be completed by end of January (weather pending).
Future Phase 3 is the adult/advanced Pump Track (dirt) scheduled for spring.
Emerson Park Grant Project:
❖ Staff met with State Parks representative to identify and confirm key amenities that must be
included in the project to meet the $2.81 million Prop 68 Grant requirements (awarded to the City in
December 2021). Based on the current 50% construction documents, the value engineering
reviews are anticipating a $6.5 million dollar construction cost. Due to anticipated increased costs,
staff are identifying amenities for SSA Design to modify and/or list as Add Alts in order to stay within
budget ($3 million). Staff will revisit and host meeting with SSA Design in February to provide
direction for the design.
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From:Banker-Hix, Wyatt
Sent:Thursday, January 2, 2025 1:30 PM
To:Long, Erica
Subject:RE: Weekly Updates - Project Progress
Excellent thank you,
Wyatt Banker-Hix, PE
Supervising Civil Engineer
Public Works
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Sent: Friday, December 20, 2024 5:58 PM
To: Banker-Hix, Wyatt <wbanker@slocity.org>
Subject: Weekly Updates - Project Progress
Hi Wyatt,
Here is my weekly update on project progress. Hope you are having a great time in Turkey!
Project Updates:
1. Cheng Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
Move to Archive projects, draft closeout memo (Wyatt to review before you send to Brian) and notify analyst to
process closeout BAR (75 days after NOC if PM approves BAR) (if there is money left). Send closeout memo
to Brian, (Kathleen has already input as-builts) and then close out CIPAce.
B. Items you plan to complete:
Final pay estimate to be processed on 12/17, as per Allie's email (noted on my calendar). Completed
C. Any questions you have:
None
2. Laguna Lake Dog Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
Weekly meeting agenda for 1/8
Bobby and I are compiling the additional costs and have them in a spreadsheet. We are waiting for some
information from the contractor and a response from Parks and Rec regarding the concrete slab and dog wash
station.
B. Items you plan to complete:
Notify Parks Maintenance and Parks and Rec when construction is complete (locks and closure signs will need
to be put up), and plant establishment has started.
C. Any questions you have:
None at this time, but we can discuss anything that comes up in our weekly meeting on 1/8.
3. Community Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
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Meeting notes from reviewing the memo from Rincon internally completed
Reach out to Rincon to start on the addendum completed
Follow up with Trae regarding how the recycled water is set up (we are setting up a site visit with Utilities). on-
going
B. Items you plan to complete:
Utility meeting notes are almost complete and will be sent out soon completed
Send City comments/Building Dept comments to RRM completed
Meet with RRM once they have reviewed City comments to discuss any questions
C. Any questions you have:
None
4. Linear Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
Reviewing the PS&E package
B. Items you plan to complete:
Uploading the PS&E package to Bluebeam (per Anthony waiting to complete the review of the Community
Park)
Meeting agenda for the 90% review meeting
Setting up 90% review meeting
C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time
5. Pocket Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
Reviewing the PS&E package
B. Items you plan to complete:
Uploading the PS&E package to Bluebeam (per Anthony waiting to complete the review of the Community
Park)
Meeting agenda for the 90% review meeting
Setting up 90% review meeting
C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time
6. Emerson Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
Following up with Parks and Recreation to confirm they have sent a request list of items to remove from the
grant to State Parks. on-going
Email Parks and Recreation regarding our conversation of potentially redesigning the park to keep the current
layout and delaying 90% PS&E due to budget constraints. Completed
Requested from SSA high level redesign and construction cost estimate if we keep our current park footprint.
They anticipate providing this by mid-January.
B. Items you plan to complete:
Meet with Walter to discuss the arborist report and tree removal application
Follow up with SSA regarding the updated playground is approved by Parks and Recreation
Update a list of items that need to be broken out into bid alternatives waiting on State Parks
C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time
7. Downtown Zig-Zag Lighting:
A. Current item you are working on:
Ansgar emailed 12/6 that the estimator needs a few more days to make some updates so I will follow up with
him Monday completed
Set up Bluebeam session with updated report and estimate received 12/19
Set up team meeting to review the report and estimate
B. Items you plan to complete:
Update spreadsheet with a cost estimate if we were to only do lights on Marsh Street (stretching the Farmers
Market area).
Write an RFP depending on the outcome of our review of the report
C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time
8. Fire Station 3 & 4 & Gym:
A. Current item you are working on:
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Meeting set up with Sammy to go over the Fire Department policy on relocating employees
Requested a geotech report completed-they are updating their proposal
B. Items you plan to complete:
Complete legal form after meeting with Sammy meeting scheduled
Set up a meeting with Sadie and Mike Loew (once it is verified Sammy has the policy information)
Set up asbestos/lead testing (surveying has been completed)
C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time
9. Laguna Lake Improvements:
A. Current item you are working on:
Tracking contingency spending for the Laguna Lake Dog Park
B. Items you plan to complete:
Once construction on the Laguna Lake Dog Park project is complete and funding availability is clear, we will
arrange a scoping meeting to discuss this project.
Meet with P&R and PW to look at project projects within the Laguna Lake area, and then prioritize the next
one.
C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time.
Thank you,
Erica Long
Project Manager II
Public Works
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From:Long, Erica
Sent:Friday, December 20, 2024 5:58 PM
To:Banker-Hix, Wyatt
Subject:Weekly Updates - Project Progress
Hi Wyatt,
Here is my weekly update on project progress. Hope you are having a great time in Turkey!
Project Updates:
1. Cheng Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
Move to Archive projects, draft closeout memo (Wyatt to review before you send to Brian) and notify analyst to
process closeout BAR (75 days after NOC if PM approves BAR) (if there is money left). Send closeout memo
to Brian, (Kathleen has already input as-builts) and then close out CIPAce.
B. Items you plan to complete:
Final pay estimate to be processed on 12/17, as per Allie's email (noted on my calendar). Completed
C. Any questions you have:
None
2. Laguna Lake Dog Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
Weekly meeting agenda for 1/8
Bobby and I are compiling the additional costs and have them in a spreadsheet. We are waiting for some
information from the contractor and a response from Parks and Rec regarding the concrete slab and dog wash
station.
B. Items you plan to complete:
Notify Parks Maintenance and Parks and Rec when construction is complete (locks and closure signs will need
to be put up), and plant establishment has started.
C. Any questions you have:
None at this time, but we can discuss anything that comes up in our weekly meeting on 1/8.
3. Community Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
Meeting notes from reviewing the memo from Rincon internally completed
Reach out to Rincon to start on the addendum completed
Follow up with Trae regarding how the recycled water is set up (we are setting up a site visit with Utilities). on-
going
B. Items you plan to complete:
Utility meeting notes are almost complete and will be sent out soon completed
Send City comments/Building Dept comments to RRM completed
Meet with RRM once they have reviewed City comments to discuss any questions
C. Any questions you have:
None
4. Linear Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
Reviewing the PS&E package
B. Items you plan to complete:
Uploading the PS&E package to Bluebeam (per Anthony waiting to complete the review of the Community
Park)
Meeting agenda for the 90% review meeting
Setting up 90% review meeting
C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time
5. Pocket Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
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Reviewing the PS&E package
B. Items you plan to complete:
Uploading the PS&E package to Bluebeam (per Anthony waiting to complete the review of the Community
Park)
Meeting agenda for the 90% review meeting
Setting up 90% review meeting
C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time
6. Emerson Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
Following up with Parks and Recreation to confirm they have sent a request list of items to remove from the
grant to State Parks. on-going
Email Parks and Recreation regarding our conversation of potentially redesigning the park to keep the current
layout and delaying 90% PS&E due to budget constraints. Completed
Requested from SSA high level redesign and construction cost estimate if we keep our current park footprint.
They anticipate providing this by mid-January.
B. Items you plan to complete:
Meet with Walter to discuss the arborist report and tree removal application
Follow up with SSA regarding the updated playground is approved by Parks and Recreation
Update a list of items that need to be broken out into bid alternatives waiting on State Parks
C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time
7. Downtown Zig-Zag Lighting:
A. Current item you are working on:
Ansgar emailed 12/6 that the estimator needs a few more days to make some updates so I will follow up with
him Monday completed
Set up Bluebeam session with updated report and estimate received 12/19
Set up team meeting to review the report and estimate
B. Items you plan to complete:
Update spreadsheet with a cost estimate if we were to only do lights on Marsh Street (stretching the Farmers
Market area).
Write an RFP depending on the outcome of our review of the report
C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time
8. Fire Station 3 & 4 & Gym:
A. Current item you are working on:
Meeting set up with Sammy to go over the Fire Department policy on relocating employees
Requested a geotech report completed-they are updating their proposal
B. Items you plan to complete:
Complete legal form after meeting with Sammy meeting scheduled
Set up a meeting with Sadie and Mike Loew (once it is verified Sammy has the policy information)
Set up asbestos/lead testing (surveying has been completed)
C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time
9. Laguna Lake Improvements:
A. Current item you are working on:
Tracking contingency spending for the Laguna Lake Dog Park
B. Items you plan to complete:
Once construction on the Laguna Lake Dog Park project is complete and funding availability is clear, we will
arrange a scoping meeting to discuss this project.
Meet with P&R and PW to look at project projects within the Laguna Lake area, and then prioritize the next
one.
C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time.
Thank you,
Erica Long
Project Manager II
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From:Avakian, Greg
Sent:Thursday, December 19, 2024 10:54 AM
To:
Cc:Hyfield, Devin; Tolley, Meghan; Woods, Chris
Subject:RE: Emerson Park Updates Question:)!
Good day, Carla Cary:
Thank you for reaching out to the City’s Parks and Recreation Department on your concern for the upcoming
Emerson Park Beatification Project. I apologize for the delayed response as your original email went to our
Community Services Supervisor, as well as I wanted to ensure I provided you the background of the project over
the past 3-years.
The park project was initiated by the City being awarded the State Parks Prop 68 Grant of $2.81 million in fall
2021. City Parks and Recreation Staff applied to the State for the potential grant opportunity in spring 2021 and
the grant award is based on including key criteria for the Emerson Park beautification upgrades, which included
adding of the dog park area. Also required are the inclusion of a restroom facility, expanded playground to
accommodate both the 0-5 years and 5-12 years age groups, along with safety lighting (pathways within the
park). The Emerson Park Beautification project will provide recreational opportunities through the youth all-
ages playground equipment, the Fitness Court, updated basketball court, large blacktop area for ‘school style’
games, the community gardens, bocce ball courts (all ages), the ½ acre lawn and the ½ acre fenced dog area,
the picnic table area, and the addition of restrooms. The City staff are excited for the opportunity to provide an
upgraded park to the community, as well as utilize the State grant funding. The Prop 68 Grant funds cannot be
used for other parks within the City and if the grant funds are not used resulting in defaulting on the grant, this
would be detrimental to the City receiving future grants.
The Parks & Recreation Department conducts thorough outreach formats for all projects. Due to the restrictions
of the pandemic during 2020 - 2022, the traditional City community outreach and opportunities were more
limited, and I completely understand if some community members were not as involved or versed in the
process for the Emerson park upgrades. Staff tried to ensure that as much outreach and communication was
included due to the limited opportunities and incorporated new and creative ways to meet the needs of grant
criteria for outreach, as well as obtaining input from community and the Parks & Recreation Commission (PRC).
Staff utilized the City’s Public Engagement Notification (PEN) Manual for best practices and conducted the
original outreach in winter and spring 2021. To include the neighboring community of Emerson Park, Staff
expanded notifications outside the traditional block radius (300 feet) of the park location boundaries to include
the 700 blocks of Buchon and Islay streets, along with approximately a 3-block radius of the park.
The original 2021 communications outreach included five on-line (Zoom format) community workshops, as well
as a 30-day community survey on the City webpage. The five Zoom formatted workshops were conducted due
to the COVID-19 Pandemic restrictions of community in-person gatherings. These workshops were held on
different days and times in January 2021to accommodate a variety of neighbor and community schedules
(January 9, 13, 20, 21, and 26). Results from the survey and workshops provided the content of a menities for the
grant submittal (which included feedback for a dog park amenity consistently ranking in the top 2). Additionally,
the Parks & Recreation Blueprint for the Future: 2021 – 2041(master plan and general element) was updated and
endorsed by the Parks & Recreation Commission (PRC) and City Council in July 2021. From the “Blueprint”, the
community feedback and consultant inventory list of City-wide park amenities identified short-term project
opportunities, this included dog parks, bike pump tracks, updated playgrounds, and more. The “Blueprint” has
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been a significant factor in providing direction for the upgraded parks and new park amenities over the past few
years.
Along with the community outreach, the grant criteria and park amenities were included in PRC meetings on
March 3, 2021, as well as Staff provided status updates on the project throughout the monthly PRC meetings in
2022. The project was also included at City Council meetings with the original submission of the grant in early
spring 2021 and the grant award in December 2021. With the award of the grant in December 2021, the City
produced a public service announcement for local media and promotions through City social media outlets.
The same approach was taken in June 2023 with the neighborhood mailings (utilizing the same mailing list as
2021), promotion through City emails, website announcements, and social media outreach promoting the June
19, 2023, in-person workshop held at Emerson Park (200 community member attendance), as well as a 30-day
on-line survey (June 19 through July 18, 2023). These opportunities allowed the community to provide input to
the project design agency for the design of the project.
To address your concerns about rules and policies related to a dog park, I want to ensure you that a formalized
dog park (fenced with rules posted) provides a more secure and safe environment than the current open field
area. As all parks are available for the community to utilize, park rules and municipal codes are also to be
followed. Any illegal or aggressive behavior is expected to be reported and enforced for the safety of all park
users.
The proposed designs are showing that only half or 0.5 acres of the current lawn area will be for the dog park.
The other half will allow for younger ages and small group skills practices, social gatherings (family, friends,
clubs, and faith groups, etc.), fitness classes, and both active and passive lawn activities. The timing of the
Emerson Park project also ties in well with the upcoming Righetti Ranch park system that will include a full-size
regulation adult field, and youth field for sports, along with the Avila Ranch park system including sport fields
(diamond and rectangular fields). These upcoming field projects are designed to safely and appropriately
provide additional sport fields to meet the needs outlined in the Parks & Recreation Blueprint.
The current lawn area at Emerson Park is not to regulation for any sport programs. The grass area is used for
overflow practice spots for some youth activities, adult use for off-season rugby conditioning, and informal use
by the community, as well as programming by Parks & Recreation staff. The field is not safe or functional for
baseball or softball due to the size and proximity to the adjacent streets and homes. The current groups of
children and adults that play sports and recreate on the lawn area at Emerson are very familiar to our Staff as
they reserve the area through the Parks and Recreation Department.
I hope that this provides more information on the process and expectations for the Emerson Park Beautification
project and the upgrades to support the neighborhood community. We all agree that the park is a vital part of
this community and Staff are excited to provide the upgrades with the awarded State Parks grant. If you’d like to
provide additional feedback or receive updates on the project, the Parks and Recreation Committee meetings
are open to the public and held on the first Wednesday of the month starting at 5:30pm. (Note that the January
meeting has been cancelled due to holiday schedules). You can review and receive information on the meeting
agendas here: https://www.slocity.org/government/advisory-bodies/agendas-and-minutes/parks-and-
recreation-commission
The Parks and Recreation Department webpage provides updates on current park projects, and the Emerson
Park Project is listed under “Current Projects” tab. Please note that the current information on the page shows
the “Concept Designs” for reference, however the construction designs are still be developed and are currently
only at 50% design phase. Once completed, then an update plan will be uploaded to the webpage. For the most
current list of park projects, please visit https://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/parks-and-
recreation/current-projects
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Wishing you a wonderful holiday season.
Best,
Greg Avakian
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From: Carla Cary <
Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2024 10:52:00 PM
To: Woods, Chris <CWoods@slocity.org>
Subject: Emerson Park Updates Question:)!
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond.
Hi Chris!
My name is Carla and I am a 20+ year resident of SLO and a Cal Poly Alumn, I live right around the corner from
Emerson Park on Buchon Street! I am reaching out to you today about the topic of the approved dog park
upgrade at Emerson. I wanted to start by saying I love all the new parks getting added and upgraded to SLO
lately, as a dog owner it's great to know there are so many options out there so thank you for all the work you are
doing for our community!
I do have a concern specifically about the Emerson Park dog park expansion however, and my concern is
echoed by everyone in my neighborhood, friends, colleagues, and other fellow dog owners in our area with few
exceptions. Emerson Park is right now a sanctuary of green grass and tranquility for families, residents, tourists,
and athletes. With two other dog parks being built or upgraded in SLO I do not think there needs to be another
added to Emerson Park. Especially in an already growingly congested part of town, would you consider
removing the dog park from your plans if enough SLO residents sign a petition?
As I spoke with people and gathered feedback, the main concerns for the dog park were the increase of people
bringing untrained and unruly dogs, certain unhoused people who frequent the area bringing their dogs there or
camping out, lack of space for sports and other recreational activities on the field, and general congestion in the
park/downtown area. The size of the park where it is at gives plenty of space for people to play several sports
games in the center and still have areas around the outside to relax and enjoy the park, the construction of a dog
park will greatly impact this and I think impact the people in the surrounding neighborhoods who use Emerson
as a peaceful refuge.
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Most of us were not aware of a dog park even proposed at Emerson and found it quite shocking when we did
catch wind of this until recently, if we had known we would have shown up to participate a bit more at city hall
meetings so I apologize for this coming so late:)! I strongly believe I can gather as many signatures as needed to
catch the attention of the city council if that is something you are willing to consider. This will give the city more
money to put into beautifying other parts of the city or just extra wiggle room for the great improvements already
coming to Emerson Park - all of which are wonderful!
Thank you again for reading this email, I am very passionate about public spaces and have been wanting to write
this for a while it comes from a place of excitement for the future of our city. I appreciate everything you and
your team have done so far for SLO and hope there is a way to try to get the voices of our residents heard :)
Best,
Carla Cary
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From:Hyfield, Devin
Sent:Tuesday, December 17, 2024 1:35 PM
To:Avakian, Greg
Subject:RE: Emerson Park Updates Question:)!
Attachments:24x36 in emerson park flyer.pdf; Staff Report - Emerson Park Concept Plans - August 2023.pdf;
FINAL PRC Presentation - Emerson Park - August 2023.pdf; IMG_7163.jpg
Follow Up Flag:Follow up
Flag Status:Flagged
Online Community Forums:
- Flyer distributed to 250+ households (300 ft radius)
- (5) Virtual Sessions in January 2021: 57 participants
o Sat Jan 9; 10 am – 12 pm
23 (Families, Working Professionals, Retired)
o Wed Jan 13; 12 – 2 pm
6 (Families, Retired)
o Wed Jan 20; 9 – 11 am
6 (Middle Aged, Working Professionals)
o Thurs Jan 21; 12 – 2pm
11 (Families, Retired)
o Tues Jan 26; 6 – 8 pm
11 (Parents)
Monday Meet Up 2023: Park Design
- June 19; 5:30 – 7:30 pm
- On-site with Landscape architects
- 200+ attendants
Emerson Survey: June 19 – July 18, 2023
- 200+ Responses
- Dog park was ranked third in importance
PRC Meeting: August 16, 2023
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From: Avakian, Greg <gavakian@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2024 9:29 AM
To: Hyfield, Devin <DHyfield@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Emerson Park Updates Question:)!
Not familiar. I don’t have script for this prepared yet. I’ll have to spend some time reviewing this deeper as I only had
time to review her email briefly.
Greg Avakian
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From: Hyfield, Devin <DHyfield@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2024 9:23 AM
To: Avakian, Greg <gavakian@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Emerson Park Updates Question:)!
Was this a neighbor you have heard from prior? Do you have a good reply or want me to work on one?
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From: Woods, Chris <CWoods@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2024 9:18 AM
To: Hyfield, Devin <DHyfield@slocity.org>
Cc: Tolley, Meghan <MTolley@slocity.org>
Subject: Fw: Emerson Park Updates Question:)!
Emerson park grant question.
Best,
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From: Carla Cary <
Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2024 10:52:00 PM
To: Woods, Chris <CWoods@slocity.org>
Subject: Emerson Park Updates Question:)!
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Hi Chris!
My name is Carla and I am a 20+ year resident of SLO and a Cal Poly Alumn, I live right around the corner from
Emerson Park on Buchon Street! I am reaching out to you today about the topic of the approved dog park
upgrade at Emerson. I wanted to start by saying I love all the new parks getting added and upgraded to SLO
lately, as a dog owner it's great to know there are so many options out there so thank you for all the work you are
doing for our community!
I do have a concern specifically about the Emerson Park dog park expansion however, and my concern is
echoed by everyone in my neighborhood, friends, colleagues, and other fellow dog owners in our area with few
exceptions. Emerson Park is right now a sanctuary of green grass and tranquility for families, residents, tourists,
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and athletes. With two other dog parks being built or upgraded in SLO I do not think there needs to be another
added to Emerson Park. Especially in an already growingly congested part of town, would you consider
removing the dog park from your plans if enough SLO residents sign a petition?
As I spoke with people and gathered feedback, the main concerns for the dog park were the increase of people
bringing untrained and unruly dogs, certain unhoused people who frequent the area bringing their dogs there or
camping out, lack of space for sports and other recreational activities on the field, and general congestion in the
park/downtown area. The size of the park where it is at gives plenty of space for people to play several sports
games in the center and still have areas around the outside to relax and enjoy the park, the construction of a dog
park will greatly impact this and I think impact the people in the surrounding neighborhoods who use Emerson
as a peaceful refuge.
Most of us were not aware of a dog park even proposed at Emerson and found it quite shocking when we did
catch wind of this until recently, if we had known we would have shown up to participate a bit more at city hall
meetings so I apologize for this coming so late:)! I strongly believe I can gather as many signatures as needed to
catch the attention of the city council if that is something you are willing to consider. This will give the city more
money to put into beautifying other parts of the city or just extra wiggle room for the great improvements already
coming to Emerson Park - all of which are wonderful!
Thank you again for reading this email, I am very passionate about public spaces and have been wanting to write
this for a while it comes from a place of excitement for the future of our city. I appreciate everything you and
your team have done so far for SLO and hope there is a way to try to get the voices of our residents heard :)
Best,
Carla Cary
Contact Dave Setterlund to share your
thoughts:
Can't make it?
dsetterl@slocity.org
(805) 781-7067
HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE
OF EMERSON PARK!
Please join Parks & Recreation for a virtual meeting to
share your thoughts and ideas on the future park design:
sloparksandrec.org | @sloparksandrec | @cityofslo
Participants will be entered into a gift card raffle that includes
both local businesses and SLO Parks & Rec programming.
Win a
prize!
Saturday, January 9 from 10 am - 12 pm
Wednesday, January 13 from 12 pm - 2 pm
Wednesday, January 20 from 9 am - 11am
Thursday, January 21 from 12 pm - 2pm
Tuesday, January 26 from 6 pm - 8 pm
Virtual Meeting Links:Survey:
Emerson Park Amenity Upgrades
& Beautification Project
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting - August 16, 2023
Park Location
1341 Nipomo Street
~3.21 acres
Home to the Parks and
Recreation Department Office
Supports surrounding neighborhood
of mixed housing and downtown
area
Park used to be home to Emerson
Elementary School
RECOMMENDATIONS
Review and discuss the proposed layouts for the Emerson
Park Amenity Upgrades and Beautification project.
Provide direction to staff on the preferred draft layout option
to proceed with the final layout preparation.
BACKGROUND
•Parks and Recreation Blueprint for the Future: 2021 -2041 (master plan)
identified amenities and park improvements needed within the City
•January 2021: Staff conducted five virtual workshops to obtain
community feedback
•December 2021: the City was awarded California State Parks Prop 68
grant in the amount of $2.81 million to revitalize Emerson Park. Only
City in SLO County to receive a grant in 2021
•Anticipated Construction: Summer/Fall of 2024
DESIGN BACKGROUND
•Prop 68 State Parks Grant
•Multiple Public Workshops Held in January 2021 to
Identify Amenities for Grant Submittal Criteria
•Public Outreach:
•Monday Meet Up: June 19th
•Online Survey: June 19th – July 18th
•Over 200+ responses to the survey
Survey Design
•Questions Designed Based on Amenities Selected in
Support of Prop 68 Grant Criteria
•Goal to Obtain Additional Details on Style, Theme,
Quantity, and Rankings of Importance
Survey Results
Survey Results
Survey Results
Survey Results
Survey Results
Survey Results
Survey Results
DESIGN BACKGROUND
City hired SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. to
prepare the design and complete construction
documents
PARK ACTIVITY
PLAYGROUND
SITE FURNISHINGS
PARK ACTIVITY
PLAYGROUND
SITE FURNISHINGS
PLAYGROUND OPTIONS
DOG PARK OPTIONS
Emerson Park – Layout A
Multi-Purpose Field
Dog Park (Small & Large Dog Areas)
Shade Triangle
Bioswale area
Multi-Sport Court
Half Basketball Court
Bocce Ball
Existing Fitness Area
Shade Structure (with Rain Catchment
Demonstration)
Existing Community Garden
Picnic Area
New Restroom Building
2-5yrs & 5-12yrs Playground Area
Compost
New Planting Areas
Re-surfaced Asphalt
Bike Rack
Asphalt Game Marking
Concrete Path
Concrete Ping Pong Table
Learning Garden
L
A
Y
O
U
T
A
Emerson Park – Layout B
Multi-Purpose Field
Dog Park (Small & Large Dog Areas)
Bioswale area
Multi-Sport Court
Bocce Ball
Existing Fitness Area
Shade Structure
Shade Structure (with Rain
Catchment Demonstration)
Existing Community Garden
Picnic Area
New Restroom Building
2-5yrs & 5-12yrs Playground Area
Compost
New Planting Areas
Re-surfaced Asphalt
Bike Rack
Asphalt Game Marking
Concrete Path
Learning Garden
Built-In Curved Bench
Pocket Park
Pocket Park
L
A
Y
O
U
T
B
Questions & Comments
City of San Luis Obispo, Council Agenda Report, Meeting Date, Item Number
Parks and Recreation Commission
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
SUBJECT: INITIAL REVIEW OF PROPOSED EMERSON PARK AMENITY UPGRADES
AND BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
Prepared by: Erica Long, Project Manager
RECOMMENDATION
1. Review and discuss proposed layouts (Attachment A) for the Emerson Park Amenity Upgrades
and Beautification project.
2. Provide direction to Staff on the preferred draft layout option to proceed with final layout
preparation.
DISCUSSION
Background
In December of 2021, the City of San Luis Obispo was awarded a California State Parks Prop 68
grant in the amount of $2.81 million to revitalize Emerson Park. The project is located just outside
of the downtown core in San Luis Obispo (1341 Nipomo Street), adjacent to the Parks and
Recreation Department administrative office building. Current amenities at Emerson Park include
two bocce ball courts, a basketball court, community garden plots, a weathered black top,
playground equipment, picnic tables, turf area, and new exercise equipment. There are currently
no public restrooms within the park for families with small children to utilize while playing at the
park. The fitness equipment was recently replaced in the park through a separate project in
February 2022.
As part of the Prop 68 State Parks grant application requirements, as well as fulfilling the
community outreach for development in support of the Master Plan Public Outreach process, the
Parks and Recreation Department facilitated multiple public workshops for the community to
provide input on specific amenities needed at Emerson Park in January 2021. The feedback
received at these workshops were instrumental in the successful award of the Grant to the City San
Luis Obispo.
Based on the grant application the project’s new and upgraded features will likely include the
addition of shade and lighting, a new dog park with small and large dog areas, upgraded and
expanded playgrounds for children, a restroom with a solar roof, an upgraded community garden
with a new educational section, a renovated and expanded multipurpose basketball court, an
upgraded blacktop, recreational turf area, fencing and landscaping, and new public art installations.
Meeting Date: August 16, 2023
Item Number: #2
Emerson Park Amenity Upgrades and Beautification Project Page 2
The City is working with SSA Landscape Architecture Inc to design the park. SSA Landscape
Architecture, Inc. created conceptual layouts based on the outreach completed for the Prop 68 State
Parks grant and the Parks and Recreation Blueprint for the Future: 2021-2041 (master plan and
general update).
Public Outreach
The public’s input about its parks and park amenities is a critical foundational step that staff
facilitates with all projects in parks. City staff conducted an in-person Open House at the Monday
Meet Up Event at Emerson Park on June 19, 2023, as well as promoted an online survey from June
2023 through July 2023 to receive community input on the proposed conceptual layouts for the
design. Staff have reviewed the results of the survey and will incorporate the information in the
final design. The results of the survey will be posted on the Parks and Recreation Current Projects
website.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CONSIDERATION / NEXT STEPS
The Parks and Recreation Commission purview is to review and make recommendations for
changes which could have an impact on the City’s parks and park facilities. Staff will review all
feedback from the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting to accompany the June 19, 2023,
Open House, as well as the on-line survey results. This feedback will be used for staff to revise the
layouts to meet the desires of the community.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Emerson Park conceptual layouts
EMERSON PARK | MASTER PLAN A
San Luis Obispo, CA
June 19, 2023LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
SSASSA
EMERSON PARK | MASTER PLAN B
San Luis Obispo, CA
June 19, 2023LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
SSASSA
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From:Banker-Hix, Wyatt
Sent:Monday, December 16, 2024 11:11 AM
To:Long, Erica
Subject:RE: Weekly Updates - Project Progress
Excellent thank you Erica!
Wyatt Banker-Hix, PE
Supervising Civil Engineer
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
T 1-805-295-1609
E wbanker@slocity.org
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12/18/2024 – 1/5/2025
From: Long, Erica <elong@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, December 13, 2024 9:43 PM
To: Banker-Hix, Wyatt <wbanker@slocity.org>
Subject: Weekly Updates - Project Progress
Hi Wyatt,
Here is my weekly update on project progress. I incorporated your answer to my question from last week.
Have a good weekend!
Project Updates:
1. Cheng Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
o None
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Final pay estimate to be processed on 12/17, as per Allie's email (noted on my calendar).
o Move to Archive projects, draft closeout memo (Wyatt to review before you send to Brian) and notify analyst to
process closeout BAR (75 days after NOC if PM approves BAR) (if there is money left). Send closeout memo
to Brian, (Kathleen has already input as-builts) and then close out CIPAce.
C. Any questions you have:
o None (received a sample closeout memo- thank you!)
2. Laguna Lake Dog Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
o Weekly meeting agenda for 1/8
o Pay Estimate 4 was submitted to PW_AP today.
o Verify Parks Maintenance and Parks and Rec have all the locks and signage for park closure. Rules signs are
being prepared.
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B. Items you plan to complete:
o Bobby and I are compiling the additional costs and have them in a spreadsheet. We are waiting for some
information from the contractor and a response from Parks and Rec regarding the concrete slab and dog wash
station.
o Notify Parks Maintenance and Parks and Rec when construction is complete, and plant establishment has
started.
C. Any questions you have:
o None at this time, but we can discuss anything that comes up in our weekly meeting on 1/8
3. Community Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
o Meeting notes from reviewing the memo from Rincon internally
o Reach out to Rincon to start on the addendum
o Follow up with Trae regarding how the recycled water is set up
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Utility meeting notes are almost complete and will be sent out soon
o Review Buildings Dept's comments (completed this afternoon)
o Send City comments/Building Dept comments to RRM
C. Any questions you have:
o None
4. Linear Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
o Reviewing the PS&E package
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Uploading the PS&E package to Bluebeam (per Anthony waiting to complete the review of the Community
Park)
o Meeting agenda for the 90% review meeting
o Setting up 90% review meeting
C. Any questions you have:
o Not at this time
5. Pocket Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
o Reviewing the PS&E package
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Uploading the PS&E package to Bluebeam (per Anthony waiting to complete the review of the Community
Park)
o Meeting agenda for the 90% review meeting
o Setting up 90% review meeting
C. Any questions you have:
o Not at this time
6. Emerson Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
o Following up with Parks and Recreation to confirm they have sent a request list of items to remove from the
grant to State Parks
o Email Parks and Recreation regarding our conversation of potentially redesigning the park to keep the current
layout and delaying 90% PS&E due to budget constraints.
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Meet with Walter to discuss the arborist report and tree removal application
o Follow up with SSA regarding the updated playground is approved by Parks and Recreation
o Update a list of items that need to be broken out into bid alternatives
C. Any questions you have:
o Not at this time
7. Downtown Zig-Zag Lighting:
A. Current item you are working on:
o Ansgar emailed 12/6 that the estimator needs a few more days to make some updates so I will follow up with
him Monday
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Set up Bluebeam session with updated report and estimate
o Set up team meeting to review the report and estimate
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o Update spreadsheet with a cost estimate if we were to only do lights on Marsh Street (stretching the Farmers
Market area).
o Write an RFP depending on the outcome of our review of the report
C. Any questions you have:
o Not at this time
8. Fire Station 3 & 4 & Gym:
A. Current item you are working on:
o Follow up with Sammy on my email from November 14th and verify he has the details on Fire's policies
regarding the relocation of injured employees to Fire Station 1 to meet with Sadie and Mike.
o Requested a geotech report
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Complete legal form after meeting with Sammy
o Set up a meeting with Sadie and Mike Loew (once it is verified Sammy has the policy information)
o Set up Geotech and asbestos/lead testing (surveying has been completed)
C. Any questions you have:
o Not at this time
9. Laguna Lake Improvements:
A. Current item you are working on:
o Tracking contingency spending for the Laguna Lake Dog Park
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Once construction on the Laguna Lake Dog Park project is complete and funding availability is clear, we will
arrange a scoping meeting to discuss this project.
o Meet with P&R and PW to look at project projects within the Laguna Lake area, and then prioritize the next
one.
C. Any questions you have:
o Not at this time.
Thank you,
Erica Long
Project Manager II
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E elong@slocity.org
T 805.783.7758
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From:Hyfield, Devin
Sent:Monday, December 16, 2024 9:33 AM
To:Woods, Chris
Cc:Tolley, Meghan
Subject:RE: Emerson Park Updates Question:)!
Thanks All –
I’ll work with Greg for the reply
Devin Hyfield
Recreation Manager
T 805.781.7295
From: Woods, Chris <CWoods@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2024 9:18 AM
To: Hyfield, Devin <DHyfield@slocity.org>
Cc: Tolley, Meghan <MTolley@slocity.org>
Subject: Fw: Emerson Park Updates Question:)!
Emerson park grant question.
Best,
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From: Carla Cary <
Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2024 10:52:00 PM
To: Woods, Chris <CWoods@slocity.org>
Subject: Emerson Park Updates Question:)!
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Hi Chris!
My name is Carla and I am a 20+ year resident of SLO and a Cal Poly Alumn, I live right around the corner from
Emerson Park on Buchon Street! I am reaching out to you today about the topic of the approved dog park
upgrade at Emerson. I wanted to start by saying I love all the new parks getting added and upgraded to SLO
lately, as a dog owner it's great to know there are so many options out there so thank you for all the work you are
doing for our community!
I do have a concern specifically about the Emerson Park dog park expansion however, and my concern is
echoed by everyone in my neighborhood, friends, colleagues, and other fellow dog owners in our area with few
exceptions. Emerson Park is right now a sanctuary of green grass and tranquility for families, residents, tourists,
and athletes. With two other dog parks being built or upgraded in SLO I do not think there needs to be another
added to Emerson Park. Especially in an already growingly congested part of town, would you consider
removing the dog park from your plans if enough SLO residents sign a petition?
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As I spoke with people and gathered feedback, the main concerns for the dog park were the increase of people
bringing untrained and unruly dogs, certain unhoused people who frequent the area bringing their dogs there or
camping out, lack of space for sports and other recreational activities on the field, and general congestion in the
park/downtown area. The size of the park where it is at gives plenty of space for people to play several sports
games in the center and still have areas around the outside to relax and enjoy the park, the construction of a dog
park will greatly impact this and I think impact the people in the surrounding neighborhoods who use Emerson
as a peaceful refuge.
Most of us were not aware of a dog park even proposed at Emerson and found it quite shocking when we did
catch wind of this until recently, if we had known we would have shown up to participate a bit more at city hall
meetings so I apologize for this coming so late:)! I strongly believe I can gather as many signatures as needed to
catch the attention of the city council if that is something you are willing to consider. This will give the city more
money to put into beautifying other parts of the city or just extra wiggle room for the great improvements already
coming to Emerson Park - all of which are wonderful!
Thank you again for reading this email, I am very passionate about public spaces and have been wanting to write
this for a while it comes from a place of excitement for the future of our city. I appreciate everything you and
your team have done so far for SLO and hope there is a way to try to get the voices of our residents heard :)
Best,
Carla Cary
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From:Avakian, Greg
Sent:Monday, December 16, 2024 9:29 AM
To:Hyfield, Devin
Subject:RE: Emerson Park Updates Question:)!
Not familiar. I don’t have script for this prepared yet. I’ll have to spend some time reviewing this deeper as I only had
time to review her email briefly.
Greg Avakian
pronouns he/him/his
Director of Parks and Recreation
Parks & Recreation
1341 Nipomo Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3934
E gavakian@slocity.org
T 805.781.7120
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From: Hyfield, Devin <DHyfield@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2024 9:23 AM
To: Avakian, Greg <gavakian@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Emerson Park Updates Question:)!
Was this a neighbor you have heard from prior? Do you have a good reply or want me to work on one?
Devin Hyfield
Recreation Manager
T 805.781.7295
From: Woods, Chris <CWoods@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2024 9:18 AM
To: Hyfield, Devin <DHyfield@slocity.org>
Cc: Tolley, Meghan <MTolley@slocity.org>
Subject: Fw: Emerson Park Updates Question:)!
Emerson park grant question.
Best,
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From: Carla Cary <
Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2024 10:52:00 PM
To: Woods, Chris <CWoods@slocity.org>
Subject: Emerson Park Updates Question:)!
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Hi Chris!
My name is Carla and I am a 20+ year resident of SLO and a Cal Poly Alumn, I live right around the corner from
Emerson Park on Buchon Street! I am reaching out to you today about the topic of the approved dog park
upgrade at Emerson. I wanted to start by saying I love all the new parks getting added and upgraded to SLO
lately, as a dog owner it's great to know there are so many options out there so thank you for all the work you are
doing for our community!
I do have a concern specifically about the Emerson Park dog park expansion however, and my concern is
echoed by everyone in my neighborhood, friends, colleagues, and other fellow dog owners in our area with few
exceptions. Emerson Park is right now a sanctuary of green grass and tranquility for families, residents, tourists,
and athletes. With two other dog parks being built or upgraded in SLO I do not think there needs to be another
added to Emerson Park. Especially in an already growingly congested part of town, would you consider
removing the dog park from your plans if enough SLO residents sign a petition?
As I spoke with people and gathered feedback, the main concerns for the dog park were the increase of people
bringing untrained and unruly dogs, certain unhoused people who frequent the area bringing their dogs there or
camping out, lack of space for sports and other recreational activities on the field, and general congestion in the
park/downtown area. The size of the park where it is at gives plenty of space for people to play several sports
games in the center and still have areas around the outside to relax and enjoy the park, the construction of a dog
park will greatly impact this and I think impact the people in the surrounding neighborhoods who use Emerson
as a peaceful refuge.
Most of us were not aware of a dog park even proposed at Emerson and found it quite shocking when we did
catch wind of this until recently, if we had known we would have shown up to participate a bit more at city hall
meetings so I apologize for this coming so late:)! I strongly believe I can gather as many signatures as needed to
catch the attention of the city council if that is something you are willing to consider. This will give the city more
money to put into beautifying other parts of the city or just extra wiggle room for the great improvements already
coming to Emerson Park - all of which are wonderful!
Thank you again for reading this email, I am very passionate about public spaces and have been wanting to write
this for a while it comes from a place of excitement for the future of our city. I appreciate everything you and
your team have done so far for SLO and hope there is a way to try to get the voices of our residents heard :)
Best,
Carla Cary
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From:Hyfield, Devin
Sent:Monday, December 16, 2024 9:23 AM
To:Avakian, Greg
Subject:FW: Emerson Park Updates Question:)!
Follow Up Flag:Follow up
Flag Status:Flagged
Was this a neighbor you have heard from prior? Do you have a good reply or want me to work on one?
Devin Hyfield
Recreation Manager
T 805.781.7295
From: Woods, Chris <CWoods@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2024 9:18 AM
To: Hyfield, Devin <DHyfield@slocity.org>
Cc: Tolley, Meghan <MTolley@slocity.org>
Subject: Fw: Emerson Park Updates Question:)!
Emerson park grant question.
Best,
Get Outlook for iOS
From: Carla Cary <
Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2024 10:52:00 PM
To: Woods, Chris <CWoods@slocity.org>
Subject: Emerson Park Updates Question:)!
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond.
Hi Chris!
My name is Carla and I am a 20+ year resident of SLO and a Cal Poly Alumn, I live right around the corner from
Emerson Park on Buchon Street! I am reaching out to you today about the topic of the approved dog park
upgrade at Emerson. I wanted to start by saying I love all the new parks getting added and upgraded to SLO
lately, as a dog owner it's great to know there are so many options out there so thank you for all the work you are
doing for our community!
I do have a concern specifically about the Emerson Park dog park expansion however, and my concern is
echoed by everyone in my neighborhood, friends, colleagues, and other fellow dog owners in our area with few
exceptions. Emerson Park is right now a sanctuary of green grass and tranquility for families, residents, tourists,
and athletes. With two other dog parks being built or upgraded in SLO I do not think there needs to be another
added to Emerson Park. Especially in an already growingly congested part of town, would you consider
removing the dog park from your plans if enough SLO residents sign a petition?
47
As I spoke with people and gathered feedback, the main concerns for the dog park were the increase of people
bringing untrained and unruly dogs, certain unhoused people who frequent the area bringing their dogs there or
camping out, lack of space for sports and other recreational activities on the field, and general congestion in the
park/downtown area. The size of the park where it is at gives plenty of space for people to play several sports
games in the center and still have areas around the outside to relax and enjoy the park, the construction of a dog
park will greatly impact this and I think impact the people in the surrounding neighborhoods who use Emerson
as a peaceful refuge.
Most of us were not aware of a dog park even proposed at Emerson and found it quite shocking when we did
catch wind of this until recently, if we had known we would have shown up to participate a bit more at city hall
meetings so I apologize for this coming so late:)! I strongly believe I can gather as many signatures as needed to
catch the attention of the city council if that is something you are willing to consider. This will give the city more
money to put into beautifying other parts of the city or just extra wiggle room for the great improvements already
coming to Emerson Park - all of which are wonderful!
Thank you again for reading this email, I am very passionate about public spaces and have been wanting to write
this for a while it comes from a place of excitement for the future of our city. I appreciate everything you and
your team have done so far for SLO and hope there is a way to try to get the voices of our residents heard :)
Best,
Carla Cary
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From:Woods, Chris
Sent:Monday, December 16, 2024 9:18 AM
To:Hyfield, Devin
Cc:Tolley, Meghan
Subject:Fw: Emerson Park Updates Question:)!
Emerson park grant question.
Best,
Get Outlook for iOS
From: Carla Cary <
Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2024 10:52:00 PM
To: Woods, Chris <CWoods@slocity.org>
Subject: Emerson Park Updates Question:)!
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond.
Hi Chris!
My name is Carla and I am a 20+ year resident of SLO and a Cal Poly Alumn, I live right around the corner from
Emerson Park on Buchon Street! I am reaching out to you today about the topic of the approved dog park
upgrade at Emerson. I wanted to start by saying I love all the new parks getting added and upgraded to SLO
lately, as a dog owner it's great to know there are so many options out there so thank you for all the work you are
doing for our community!
I do have a concern specifically about the Emerson Park dog park expansion however, and my concern is
echoed by everyone in my neighborhood, friends, colleagues, and other fellow dog owners in our area with few
exceptions. Emerson Park is right now a sanctuary of green grass and tranquility for families, residents, tourists,
and athletes. With two other dog parks being built or upgraded in SLO I do not think there needs to be another
added to Emerson Park. Especially in an already growingly congested part of town, would you consider
removing the dog park from your plans if enough SLO residents sign a petition?
As I spoke with people and gathered feedback, the main concerns for the dog park were the increase of people
bringing untrained and unruly dogs, certain unhoused people who frequent the area bringing their dogs there or
camping out, lack of space for sports and other recreational activities on the field, and general congestion in the
park/downtown area. The size of the park where it is at gives plenty of space for people to play several sports
games in the center and still have areas around the outside to relax and enjoy the park, the construction of a dog
park will greatly impact this and I think impact the people in the surrounding neighborhoods who use Emerson
as a peaceful refuge.
Most of us were not aware of a dog park even proposed at Emerson and found it quite shocking when we did
catch wind of this until recently, if we had known we would have shown up to participate a bit more at city hall
meetings so I apologize for this coming so late:)! I strongly believe I can gather as many signatures as needed to
catch the attention of the city council if that is something you are willing to consider. This will give the city more
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money to put into beautifying other parts of the city or just extra wiggle room for the great improvements already
coming to Emerson Park - all of which are wonderful!
Thank you again for reading this email, I am very passionate about public spaces and have been wanting to write
this for a while it comes from a place of excitement for the future of our city. I appreciate everything you and
your team have done so far for SLO and hope there is a way to try to get the voices of our residents heard :)
Best,
Carla Cary
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From:Long, Erica
Sent:Friday, December 13, 2024 9:43 PM
To:Banker-Hix, Wyatt
Subject:Weekly Updates - Project Progress
Hi Wyatt,
Here is my weekly update on project progress. I incorporated your answer to my question from last week.
Have a good weekend!
Project Updates:
1. Cheng Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
o None
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Final pay estimate to be processed on 12/17, as per Allie's email (noted on my calendar).
o Move to Archive projects, draft closeout memo (Wyatt to review before you send to Brian) and notify analyst to
process closeout BAR (75 days after NOC if PM approves BAR) (if there is money left). Send closeout memo
to Brian, (Kathleen has already input as-builts) and then close out CIPAce.
C. Any questions you have:
o None (received a sample closeout memo- thank you!)
2. Laguna Lake Dog Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
o Weekly meeting agenda for 1/8
o Pay Estimate 4 was submitted to PW_AP today.
o Verify Parks Maintenance and Parks and Rec have all the locks and signage for park closure. Rules signs are
being prepared.
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Bobby and I are compiling the additional costs and have them in a spreadsheet. We are waiting for some
information from the contractor and a response from Parks and Rec regarding the concrete slab and dog wash
station.
o Notify Parks Maintenance and Parks and Rec when construction is complete, and plant establishment has
started.
C. Any questions you have:
o None at this time, but we can discuss anything that comes up in our weekly meeting on 1/8
3. Community Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
o Meeting notes from reviewing the memo from Rincon internally
o Reach out to Rincon to start on the addendum
o Follow up with Trae regarding how the recycled water is set up
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Utility meeting notes are almost complete and will be sent out soon
o Review Buildings Dept's comments (completed this afternoon)
o Send City comments/Building Dept comments to RRM
C. Any questions you have:
o None
4. Linear Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
o Reviewing the PS&E package
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Uploading the PS&E package to Bluebeam (per Anthony waiting to complete the review of the Community
Park)
o Meeting agenda for the 90% review meeting
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o Setting up 90% review meeting
C. Any questions you have:
o Not at this time
5. Pocket Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
o Reviewing the PS&E package
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Uploading the PS&E package to Bluebeam (per Anthony waiting to complete the review of the Community
Park)
o Meeting agenda for the 90% review meeting
o Setting up 90% review meeting
C. Any questions you have:
o Not at this time
6. Emerson Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
o Following up with Parks and Recreation to confirm they have sent a request list of items to remove from the
grant to State Parks
o Email Parks and Recreation regarding our conversation of potentially redesigning the park to keep the current
layout and delaying 90% PS&E due to budget constraints.
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Meet with Walter to discuss the arborist report and tree removal application
o Follow up with SSA regarding the updated playground is approved by Parks and Recreation
o Update a list of items that need to be broken out into bid alternatives
C. Any questions you have:
o Not at this time
7. Downtown Zig-Zag Lighting:
A. Current item you are working on:
o Ansgar emailed 12/6 that the estimator needs a few more days to make some updates so I will follow up with
him Monday
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Set up Bluebeam session with updated report and estimate
o Set up team meeting to review the report and estimate
o Update spreadsheet with a cost estimate if we were to only do lights on Marsh Street (stretching the Farmers
Market area).
o Write an RFP depending on the outcome of our review of the report
C. Any questions you have:
o Not at this time
8. Fire Station 3 & 4 & Gym:
A. Current item you are working on:
o Follow up with Sammy on my email from November 14th and verify he has the details on Fire's policies
regarding the relocation of injured employees to Fire Station 1 to meet with Sadie and Mike.
o Requested a geotech report
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Complete legal form after meeting with Sammy
o Set up a meeting with Sadie and Mike Loew (once it is verified Sammy has the policy information)
o Set up Geotech and asbestos/lead testing (surveying has been completed)
C. Any questions you have:
o Not at this time
9. Laguna Lake Improvements:
A. Current item you are working on:
o Tracking contingency spending for the Laguna Lake Dog Park
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Once construction on the Laguna Lake Dog Park project is complete and funding availability is clear, we will
arrange a scoping meeting to discuss this project.
o Meet with P&R and PW to look at project projects within the Laguna Lake area, and then prioritize the next
one.
C. Any questions you have:
o Not at this time.
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Thank you,
Erica Long
Project Manager II
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From:Banker-Hix, Wyatt
Sent:Thursday, December 12, 2024 3:02 PM
To:Long, Erica
Subject:RE: Weekly Updates - Project Progress
Thanks Erica,
You can find an example closeout memo and summary (so Brendan can BAR funds from the completed project) here:
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From: Long, Erica <elong@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, December 6, 2024 4:30 PM
To: Banker-Hix, Wyatt <wbanker@slocity.org>
Subject: Weekly Updates - Project Progress
Hi Wyatt,
Here are my weekly updates on project progress. Your answers from last week have been incorporated the answers
to below.
Have a great weekend!
Project Updates:
1. Cheng Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
o None
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Final pay estimate to be processed on 12/17, as per Allie's email (noted on my calendar).
o Move to Archive projects, draft closeout memo (Wyatt to review before you send to Brian) and notify
analyst to process closeout BAR (75 days after NOC if PM approves BAR) (if there is money left). Send
closeout memo to Brian, make sure Kathleen has input as-builts and then close out CIP Ace.
C. Any questions you have:
o Is there a sample closeout memo that includes everything needed to be approved?
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2. Laguna Lake Dog Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
o Weekly meeting agenda for 12/11
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Follow up with Wallace Group about relocating trees and irrigation
o Reach out to Parks Maintenance once we know when plant establishment starts and construction has
ended to lock up the gates at the park and put up signs to let the public know that the park is not open.
C. Any questions you have:
o None at this time, but we can discuss anything that comes up in our weekly meeting on 12/11
3. Community Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
o Set up a meeting to review the memo from Rincon
o Following up on the Building permit application review
o Following up with Parks and Recreation to learn the outcome of the OASP funding meeting with
management
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Utility meeting notes are nearly complete and will be sent out soon
o Meeting agenda for the 90% review meeting
C. Any questions you have:
o None
4. Linear Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
o Reviewing the PS&E package
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Uploading the PS&E package to Bluebeam (per Anthony waiting to complete the review of the Community
Park)
o Meeting agenda for the 90% review meeting
o Setting up 90% review meeting
C. Any questions you have:
o Not at this time
5. Pocket Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
o Reviewing the PS&E package
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Uploading the PS&E package to Bluebeam (per Anthony waiting to complete the review of the Community
Park)
o Meeting agenda for the 90% review meeting
o Setting up 90% review meeting
C. Any questions you have:
o Not at this time
6. Emerson Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
o Following up with Parks and Recreation to confirm they have set up a meeting with State Parks
o Creating a list of items that need to be broken out into bid alternatives
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Meet with Walter to discuss the arborist report and tree removal application
o Follow up with SSA regarding the updated playground is approved by Parks and Recreation
C. Any questions you have:
o Not at this time
7. Downtown Zig-Zag Lighting:
A. Current item you are working on:
o Ansgar emailed 12/6 that the estimator needs a few more days to make some updates so I will follow up
with him next week
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Set up Bluebeam session with updated report and estimate
o Set up team meeting to review the report and estimate
o Update spreadsheet with a cost estimate if we were to only do lights on Marsh Street (stretching the
Farmers Market area).
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o Write an RFP depending on the outcome of our review of the report
C. Any questions you have:
o Not at this time
8. Fire Station 3 & 4 & Gym:
A. Current item you are working on:
o Follow up with Sammy on my email from November 14th and verify he has the details on Fire's policies
regarding the relocation of injured employees to Fire Station 1 to meet with Sadie and Mike.
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Complete legal form after meeting with Sammy
o Set up a meeting with Sadie and Mike Loew (once it is verified Sammy has the policy information)
o Set up Geotech and asbestos/lead testing
C. Any questions you have:
o Not currently
9. Laguna Lake Improvements:
A. Current item you are working on:
o Tracking contingency spending for the Laguna Lake Dog Park (on going)
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Once construction on the Laguna Lake Dog Park project is complete and funding availability is clear, we
will arrange a scoping meeting to discuss this project.
o Meet with P&R and PW to look at project projects within the Laguna Lake area, and then prioritize the next
one.
C. Any questions you have:
o Not currently
Thank you,
Erica Long
Project Manager II
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From:Avakian, Greg
Sent:Monday, December 9, 2024 3:52 PM
To:
Subject:re: Emerson Park plans
Jennifer,
Thank you for the follow up as I accidently deleted your voicemail with the number to return your call. Thank you for
providing an email address as well.
The current construction design plans are only at 50% for the City staff to review from the architect, which also
involves modification of some of the proposed amenities. Due to this, the website has not been updated until the
revisions are completed in the next few months. The Emerson Park project is supported by a Prop 68 State of
California Parks Department grant of $2.81 million which requires some key amenities be included in the project to
meet the grant requirements. The project requirements are the inclusion of the addition of a restroom facility (currently
scoped as 2 individual restrooms that are self-cleaning), expanded playground to meet ages 0-5 and 6-12 years of
age, safety walkway lighting, dog park section within the current grass turf area, as well as upgrades to the basketball
courts and blacktop areas.
As for the concern for lighting spill over, the walkway path lighting should not be a factor as they would be required to
meet current city standards. If funds allow, the project does have an opportunity to include overhead play lighting for
the basketball court(s) that would have a timer set for no later than 9pm. All parks within the City are closed to public
use between 10pm and 5am daily and it is unlawful to occupy the park space during those closed hours. The San Luis
Obispo Police Department has jurisdiction to enforce any violations of after hours use.
The current project is anticipated to begin in late 2026 or early 2027. As the City engineering department continues to
review the 50% project documents the next phase would be to make those corrections and finalize the construction
documents to 100% within the next 9-12 months. At that time, the City would then appropriate the funds to build the
park.
I hope this information assists you in your decision making.
Best,
Greg Avakian
pronouns he/him/his
Director of Parks and Recreation
Parks & Recreation
1341 Nipomo Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3934
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-----Original Message-----
From: Jennifer Hoage <
Sent: Monday, December 9, 2024 2:19 PM
To: Avakian, Greg <gavakian@slocity.org>
Subject: Emerson park plans
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________________________________
Dear Greg
My name is Jennifer Hoage and I leŌ a vm for you a few days ago, and today stopped in the main office at Emerson park. They
told me best way to get in touch was email.
We are looking to purchase a property across from Emerson park on pismo and we were told by the neighbors that a renova Ɵon
to the park was planned and restrooms and lights were in the plan along with other ada improvements and so on.
Before we proceed-and we need to do so quickly if we are, we need details on the park plans. The website is vague. Showing
only two opƟons, not considerably different from each other. Neither indicate where or what kind of ligh Ɵng is planned.
As you are aware there is a homeless problem in the area and I worry that restrooms could make it worse and encourage more
acƟvity at night. Some lights would be could, but it depends on what type of lighƟng and the number of lumens if they will make
it obnoxious for people whose homes surround the park.
It would be a lovely idea to make improvements , but also I have concerns on the impact to the home values if certain ligh Ɵng
and bathrooms are added.
I would love to see what is proposed if there is anything concrete. I am also available by phone at Thank you for
your Ɵme.
Most sincerely
Jennifer
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From:Avakian, Greg
Sent:Monday, December 9, 2024 7:59 AM
To:'
Subject:PRC Chair -Script 12/11/24
Attachments:12.11.24-PRC Chair - Script.docx
Bob-
Please find attached the PRC Agenda Script for Wednesday’s meeting at the Ludwick Community Center.
I’ll call you at 2pm today (Monday) for our check-in.
Greg Avakian
pronouns he/him/his
Director of Parks and Recreation
Parks & Recreation
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City of San Luis Obispo, Agenda, Planning Commission
AGENDA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CHAIR - SCRIPT
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
5:30 p.m. MEETING Ludwick Community Center
864 Santa Rosa Street
CALL TO ORDER: Chair - Bob Spector
ROLL CALL: Vice Chair - Kari Howell, Commissioners - Rick Blair, Kari Duperron,
Toni Kincaid, Yukie Murphy, Adam Stowe
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.
Not anticipating any at this time
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission of November 6, 2024
Ask for comments from PRC and review, make motion to accept and approval
CONSENT ITEMS
NA
Agenda Parks and Recreation Commission December 11, 2024
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BUSINESS ITEMS
2. Staff-led Tour of Ludwick Community Center and Review of Current Amenities -
(Staff – 45 min)
a. Staff to provide walking tour of community areas within the Ludwick Community
Center (gymnasium, assembly room, kitchen, staff support areas)
b. Commissioners to discuss current facility status and potential amenity upgrades
and options, including programming ideas.
Greg, Devin, and Meghan will provide a brief presentation (short PowerPoint)
and overview of the Ludwick Community Center and then conduct a walking tour
of the different spaces used by staff and available to the community. This will
then be followed by a discussion by the Commissioners and any advisory topics
for staff.
3. PRC Sub-Committee on Level Of Service (LOS) Amenities: Discuss and Review
Amenity Prioritization Associated with the Parks & Recreation Blueprint for the
Future (15 min) – Commissioner Blair and Duperron
a. Staff to present recap of the top two priorities identified and confirmed from
November meeting and steps taken for the City’s Capital Improvement Plan
b. Commission to discuss and provide any additional advisory topics related to the
Parks & Recreation Blueprint and LOS updates
Greg will provide a short recap of the top priorities from PRC identified on
November 11 and what the staff submitted for the potential Capital Improvement
Project list for the City’s financial planning process. Rick and Kari D. will
facilitate discussion amongst the Commissioners and staff are available for
questions.
4. Receive Directors Report: (Avakian - 20 min)
a. City Financial Plan Process and Timelines
i. Short overview of upcoming feedback opportunities and timelines
b. Emerson Park Prop 68 Grant project – Financial Status Report
i. Share the process of financial cuts and project options to still adhere to
the grant requirements and ask for feedback from PRC
c. Laguna Lake Dog Park Revitalization: Progress Update
i. Update on community support and project completion timeline
d. Laguna Lake Bike Park: Phase 2 – Jump Lines
i. Update on opening of Phase 2
e. Ranger Service Divisional Update
5. Receive Department Updates (Staff - 30 min)
a. Divisional Update – Community Services, Public Art, Senior Programs, Youth
Services, Volunteer Program
b. Divisional Update - Aquatics, Golf, Facilities
Agenda Parks and Recreation Commission December 11, 2024
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SUBCOMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS
6. Subcommittee Liaison Reports (Chair– 15 minutes)
a. Adult and Senior Programming: (Commissioner Blair)
b. Active Transportation Committee: (Vice Chair Howell)
c. Youth Sports Association: (Commissioner Stowe)
d. Jack House: (Commissioner Kincaid)
Communication:
Ask Commissioners for any other items to share with the PRC or Staff
ADJOURNMENT
To the Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee as approved by the
PRC to Wednesday, January 8, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 990
Palm Street.
Pose the question of cancelling January meeting due to short timeline between
December and January meeting due to winter holidays. Only 10 working days between
end of tonight’s meeting and Agenda posting for January meeting.
The City of San Luis Obispo wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public. Upon
request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities. Any
person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should
direct such request to the Parks and Recreation Department at (805) 781-7300 at least 48 hours before the
meeting, if possible. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (805) 781-7107.
Meeting audio recordings can be found at the following web address:
http://opengov.slocity.org/WebLink/1/fol/61014/Row1.aspx
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From:Long, Erica
Sent:Friday, December 6, 2024 4:30 PM
To:Banker-Hix, Wyatt
Subject:Weekly Updates - Project Progress
Hi Wyatt,
Here are my weekly updates on project progress. Your answers from last week have been incorporated the answers
to below.
Have a great weekend!
Project Updates:
1. Cheng Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
o None
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Final pay estimate to be processed on 12/17, as per Allie's email (noted on my calendar).
o Move to Archive projects, draft closeout memo (Wyatt to review before you send to Brian) and notify
analyst to process closeout BAR (75 days after NOC if PM approves BAR) (if there is money left). Send
closeout memo to Brian, make sure Kathleen has input as-builts and then close out CIP Ace.
C. Any questions you have:
o Is there a sample closeout memo that includes everything needed to be approved?
2. Laguna Lake Dog Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
o Weekly meeting agenda for 12/11
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Follow up with Wallace Group about relocating trees and irrigation
o Reach out to Parks Maintenance once we know when plant establishment starts and construction has
ended to lock up the gates at the park and put up signs to let the public know that the park is not open.
C. Any questions you have:
o None at this time, but we can discuss anything that comes up in our weekly meeting on 12/11
3. Community Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
o Set up a meeting to review the memo from Rincon
o Following up on the Building permit application review
o Following up with Parks and Recreation to learn the outcome of the OASP funding meeting with
management
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Utility meeting notes are nearly complete and will be sent out soon
o Meeting agenda for the 90% review meeting
C. Any questions you have:
o None
4. Linear Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
o Reviewing the PS&E package
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Uploading the PS&E package to Bluebeam (per Anthony waiting to complete the review of the Community
Park)
o Meeting agenda for the 90% review meeting
o Setting up 90% review meeting
C. Any questions you have:
o Not at this time
5. Pocket Park:
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A. Current item you are working on:
o Reviewing the PS&E package
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Uploading the PS&E package to Bluebeam (per Anthony waiting to complete the review of the Community
Park)
o Meeting agenda for the 90% review meeting
o Setting up 90% review meeting
C. Any questions you have:
o Not at this time
6. Emerson Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
o Following up with Parks and Recreation to confirm they have set up a meeting with State Parks
o Creating a list of items that need to be broken out into bid alternatives
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Meet with Walter to discuss the arborist report and tree removal application
o Follow up with SSA regarding the updated playground is approved by Parks and Recreation
C. Any questions you have:
o Not at this time
7. Downtown Zig-Zag Lighting:
A. Current item you are working on:
o Ansgar emailed 12/6 that the estimator needs a few more days to make some updates so I will follow up
with him next week
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Set up Bluebeam session with updated report and estimate
o Set up team meeting to review the report and estimate
o Update spreadsheet with a cost estimate if we were to only do lights on Marsh Street (stretching the
Farmers Market area).
o Write an RFP depending on the outcome of our review of the report
C. Any questions you have:
o Not at this time
8. Fire Station 3 & 4 & Gym:
A. Current item you are working on:
o Follow up with Sammy on my email from November 14th and verify he has the details on Fire's policies
regarding the relocation of injured employees to Fire Station 1 to meet with Sadie and Mike.
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Complete legal form after meeting with Sammy
o Set up a meeting with Sadie and Mike Loew (once it is verified Sammy has the policy information)
o Set up Geotech and asbestos/lead testing
C. Any questions you have:
o Not currently
9. Laguna Lake Improvements:
A. Current item you are working on:
o Tracking contingency spending for the Laguna Lake Dog Park (on going)
B. Items you plan to complete:
o Once construction on the Laguna Lake Dog Park project is complete and funding availability is clear, we
will arrange a scoping meeting to discuss this project.
o Meet with P&R and PW to look at project projects within the Laguna Lake area, and then prioritize the next
one.
C. Any questions you have:
o Not currently
Thank you,
Erica Long
Project Manager II
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Public Works
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From:Long, Erica
Sent:Tuesday, November 26, 2024 4:20 PM
To:Banker-Hix, Wyatt
Subject:Re: Weekly Updates - Project Progress
Hi Wyatt,
I just realized 3A should also include meeting notes from our meeting with Shawna are also almost completed
and will be sent out shortly.
Sorry for any confusion. Have a good evening.
Erica Long
Project Manager II
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E elong@slocity.org
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From: Long, Erica <elong@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 1:18 PM
To: Banker-Hix, Wyatt <wbanker@slocity.org>
Subject: Weekly Updates - Project Progress
Hi Wyatt,
Here are my weekly updates on my projects’ progress.
Please confirm by Wednesday, November 26, that I have met all the deliverables on the PIP for items due up to
November 30, 2024. If not, please specifically let me know what items you believe I missed.
Project Updates:
1. Cheng Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
None
B. Items you plan to complete:
The final pay estimate is to be processed on 12/17, as per Allie's email (noted on my calendar).
Notify analyst to process closeout BAR 75 days after NOC if PM approves
Closeout contract in CIPAce
C. Any questions you have:
Are there any closeout tasks outside of what is listed in the Designer's guide that need to be completed?
Does closing out the project in CIPAce still apply?
2. Laguna Lake Dog Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
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Weekly meeting agenda
B. Items you plan to complete:
Follow up with Walter regarding the relocation of two trees
Reach out to Parks Maintenance once we know when plant establishment starts, and construction has
ended to lock up the gates at the park and put up signs to let the public know that the park is not open.
C. Any questions you have:
None at this time, but we can discuss anything that comes up in our weekly meeting on 12/4
3. Community Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
Following up on the Building Dept’s permit application review
Following up with Parks and Recreation to make sure they have set up the OASP funding meeting with
management
B. Items you plan to complete:
Utility meeting notes are nearly complete and will be sent out soon
Meeting agenda for the 90% review meeting
C. Any questions you have:
None
4. Linear Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
Following up on the estimates
Reviewing the plans and specifications
B. Items you plan to complete:
Uploading the PS&E package to Bluebeam
Meeting agenda for the 90% review meeting
Setting up 90% review meeting
C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time
5. Pocket Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
Following up on the estimates
Reviewing the plans and specifications
B. Items you plan to complete:
Uploading the PS&E package to Bluebeam
Meeting agenda for the 90% review meeting
Setting up 90% review meeting
C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time
6. Emerson Park:
A. Current item you are working on:
Following up with Parks and Recreation to confirm they have set up a meeting with State Parks
Creating a list of items that need to be broken out into bid alternatives
B. Items you plan to complete:
Meet with Walter to discuss the arborist report and tree removal application (Walter was out of the office
last week)
Follow up with SSA regarding the updated playground is approved by Parks and Recreation
C. Any questions you have:
Not at this time
7. Downtown Zig-Zag Lighting: Ansgar is updating the report and estimate based on items listed in my email dated
11/25, with completion expected by December 5th.
A. Current item you are working on:
Following up with Ansgar to ensure he will meet the 12/5 deadline per my email on 11/25
B. Items you plan to complete:
Set up Bluebeam session with updated report and estimate
Set up a team meeting to review the report and estimate
Update the spreadsheet with a cost estimate if we were to only do lights on Marsh Street (stretching the
Farmers Market area).
C. Any questions you have:
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I would like to discuss an RFP for the design portion of the work. Do we want to send this out to multiple
on-call consultants?
8. Fire Station 3 & 4 & Gym:
o Note: Meeting notes for the FIre Station 1 ADA upgrades are complete and were sent out today.
A. Current item you are working on:
Follow up with Sammy on my email from November 14th and verify he has the details on Fire's policies
regarding relocating injured employees to Fire Station 1 to meet with Sadie and Mike.
B. Items you plan to complete:
Set up a meeting with Sadie and Mike Loew (once it is verified Sammy has the policy information)
C. Any questions you have:
Do you recommend completing Legal's questionnaire online (this was referred to in the council report
writing training) or just sending Sadie an email with the request before setting up a meeting with Legal?
9. Laguna Lake Improvements:
A. Current item you are working on:
Tracking contingency spending for the Laguna Lake Dog Park
B. Items you plan to complete:
Once construction on the Laguna Lake Dog Park project is complete and funding availability is clear, we
will arrange a scoping meeting to discuss this project.
C. Any questions you have:
If Parks and Recreation chooses not to do a master plan for Laguna Lake Park, what are the next steps?
Thank you,
Erica Long
Project Manager II
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From:Long, Erica
Sent:Friday, November 22, 2024 8:28 AM
To:Christian Harris; Jessica Benet
Subject:FW: Emerson Park Site Plan and proposed playground
Attachments:Emerson Arborist Report.zip; (L-2.0) SITE PLAN.pdf; (L-1.0) EXISTING CONDITIONS &
DEMOLITION PLAN.pdf; 22_0143_Emerson_006 DIM.pdf
Good morning Christian and Jessica,
I hope you're having a great week. I wanted to check if you have some information readily available.
Do you know the current area of the playground, the area in the 50% plans, and the new proposed area?
Thank you,
Erica Long
Project Manager II
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Long, Erica
Sent: Friday, November 15, 2024 4:19 PM
To: Jessica Benet <jessica@ssala.com>; Christian Harris <christian@ssala.com>
Cc: Avakian, Greg <gavakian@slocity.org>; Hyfield, Devin <DHyfield@slocity.org>; Ramos, Anthony <aramos@slocity.org>;
Banker-Hix, Wyatt <wbanker@slocity.org>; Nelson, Brian <BNelson@slocity.org>
Subject: Emerson Park Site Plan and proposed playground
Hi Jessica,
Thank you for sending over the revisions to the Emerson Park Site Plan and proposed playground. It's great news that
the playground is within budget! I'm coordinating with everyone at the city to review these documents, including our
City Arborist, who is currently out of the office.
Regarding your questions:
1. If we are keeping the existing grass, we will need to match the new grass as close as possible. Any chance
you can track down what the existing turf is? Maybe maintenance has re-seeded in the past? Parks
Maintenance mentioned that any Perennial Rye seed should match well with the existing grass.
2. Please confirm if the City would like the existing irrigation vault to remain in place (the middle of the turf field),
now that we are keeping the field. The cost to demo the existing irrigation vault is shown as $7k, but we're still
considering whether to keep it as is or relocate it as shown at 50%. How much is it to replace it and move it to
the location shown at 50%?
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3. The low dark grey wall that borders the community garden along Nipomo St. will be difficult to put a fence on
top. We would like to propose adding a fence behind it. Is it possible to have someone from the City check if that wall
has an existing
footing? Perhaps a maintenance crew could dig a foot down with a shovel on the garden side of that wall?
There isn't a footing at the wall bordering the community garden. We're in talks with State Parks, and this
fencing might be something we consider removing from the project scope.
Thanks again for the updates and attachments. Let’s touch base next week to discuss a timeline, as Parks and
Recreation is working on confirming with State Parks the amenities in the grant that could be added later.
Thanks,
Erica Long
Project Manager II
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Jessica Benet <jessica@ssala.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 4:14 PM
To: Christian Harris <christian@ssala.com>; Long, Erica <elong@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Emerson Park Arborist
Hi Erica,
Please see attached for the most recent revisions to the Emerson Park Site Plan and proposed playground. I’d like to get
approval on the recent changes before going any further. We made the adjustments discussed at our last value
engineering meeting, as well as some adjustments recommended by the arborist. Following the arborist report (attached),
we’ve removed an additional 8 trees (see attached demolition plan). To save a large tree by the parking lot (tree #94), we
shifted the sidewalk that runs horizontal to the central diamond northward. This allowed for a larger planting buƯer
between the playground and the basketball court, and shrank the playground, resulting in more cost savings. The
playground is now within the $455,000 budget we had assigned from our last cost estimate. I’ve attached the playground
design from the manufacturer. Please note that I’ve adjusted the playground layout slightly on our site plan. I plan to
change the colors of the playground as well.
I also have a few random questions for you as we move towards 95% design:
1. If we are keeping the existing grass, we will need to match the new grass as close as possible. Any chance you can
track down what the existing turf is? Maybe maintenance has re-seeded in the past?
2. Please confirm if the City would like the existing irrigation vault to remain in place (the middle of the turf field), now
that we are keeping the field.
3. The low dark grey wall that borders the community garden along Nipomo St. will be diƯicult to put a fence on top.
We would like to propose adding a fence behind it. Is it possible to have someone from the City check if that wall
has an existing footing? Perhaps a maintenance crew could dig a foot down with a shovel on the garden side of
that wall?
Thank you!
Jessica
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From: Jessica Benet
Sent: Monday, November 11, 2024 1:01 PM
To: Christian Harris <christian@ssala.com>; Long, Erica <elong@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Emerson Park Arborist
Hi Erica,
I’m waiting on cost estimates from the playground manufacturer for the new playground design and then I can send you
the updated revisions for City review. I’m hoping to get that to you by the end of this week. After we receive approval to
move forward with the changes, I will send our consultants the new backgrounds and check with them about turnaround
times so we can set a 90% deadline.
Best,
Jessica
From: Christian Harris <christian@ssala.com>
Sent: Friday, November 08, 2024 11:14 AM
To: Long, Erica <elong@slocity.org>; Jessica Benet <jessica@ssala.com>
Subject: RE: Emerson Park Arborist
Hi Erica,
Thank you for sending over! Jessica is out of the oƯice today but I will check with her on status of the 90% drawings. I know
she’s been working with the playground vendors to revise play equipment.
My anticipation is there is still a little work to do for the 90% set but I will confirm with Jessica and get back to you.
Best,
From: Long, Erica <elong@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, November 08, 2024 11:11 AM
To: Christian Harris <christian@ssala.com>; Jessica Benet <jessica@ssala.com>
Subject: RE: Emerson Park Arborist
Hi Chris,
I hope your week is going well! Here is the attached purchase order updated with the arborist amendment.
Do you know when we will receive the 90% PS&E package?
Thank you,
Erica Long
Project Manager II
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Tel: 805 234 8760 Email: rodney@heritagetreeconsulting.com
Date: July 12, 2024
To: Jessica Benet - SSA Landscape Architects, Inc.,
303 Potrero Street - Suite 40-C, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
From: Rodney Thurman - Heritage Tree Arboricultural Consulting Inc.
Re: Tree inventory, impact and tree protection plan regarding proposed park renovations at
Emerson Park in the City of San Luis Obispo, California.
Ms. Benet
In response to your request for a tree inventory, impact and tree protection plan regarding proposed
park renovations at Emerson Park, I have produced the following report.
Assignment
Produce written tree inventory, tree impact and tree p rotection report based on International Society of
Arboriculture (ISA) best management practices for tree protection during construction while adhering to
City of San Luis Obispo tree regulation standards.
Report to include:
o Synopsis of tree conditions.
o Spreadsheet accounting of all trees within building envelope, utility installation routes
or other site improvement areas.
o Show location, species, diameter at standard height (dsh) of all individual trees in study
area on site map.
o Indicate which trees will be removed or impacted.
o Indicate trees to be protected on site plan.
o Determine and delineate tree protection zones (TPZs).
o Tree protection guidelines for contractors.
Summary
In total, 54 trees were listed in the inventory and tree protection plan. The proposed project is for
renovation of the entire park. I have proposed the removal of nine (9) trees due to substantial
construction impacts. Two (2) additional trees may require removal if site design cannot be
changed to accommodate them.
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Tree replacements to mitigate for removals may be required. The replacement ratio is typically 2:1
but the final determination will be made by the community development director and/or the
planning commission.
A pre-construction meeting shall be held with the project arborist and all parties involved in the project.
All tree protection fencing, and tree protection measures shall be in place before any construction
activity begins.
Introduction
The site is an established park with mature landscape trees, basketball court, bocce court, exercise
equipment, community gardens and picnic areas. The land has been leveled, and the majority of the
useable area is planted in turf. During the process of updating the park, there will be substantial changes
to the amenities. While the majority of the trees in the park can be retained and protected, based on
the current site improvement plan, some trees will be heavily impacted and require removal.
Per the City of San Luis Obispo’s Tree Regulations Chapter 12.24, all native oak trees 10-inches in
diameter and greater, and all non-native trees 20-inches in diameter or greater require approval for
removal by permit or as approved through the development permit.
Tree protection measures must be implemented before construction begins. Oversight of construction
crews by the project arborist or city arborist may be required when working within or adjacent to the
critical root zone (CRZ) of a protected tree. Refer Appendix A - Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table.
See also Appendix B – Tree inventory and Tree Protection Map for individual tree details.
Methodology
Tree Diameter Measurements
Diameter at Standard Height (DSH) was measured at 4.5’ above ground. For multi-stem trees
that divided below 4.5’, I measured below the division at the narrowest point on the trunk. If it
was not possible to measure below the division, I measured each stem individually, then
squared the diameter of each stem. Finally, I summed the squared diameters and took the
square root of the sum to get the diameter of the tree.
Critical Root Zone Measurements
Critical Root Zones (CRZs) were determined by giving a radius of 1-foot per every inch of tree
diameter. E.g., a 12-inch diameter tree would have a 12-foot CRZ radius measured from the
outside of the trunk.
Tree Protection Zone Measurements
Generally, tree protection zone (TPZ) distances follow the distances listed for CRZs. The
exception is if there are proposed tree-root encroachments into the CRZ of 25% or less. In most
cases encroachments of less than 25% can be allowed unless the structure or health of the tree
would be compromised.
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Tree Condition Ratings
All trees in the inventory were given a condition rating. The rating was based on the health,
structure and presence of disease and insects. See the following definitions:
1. Dead = Severely declining or no foliage, large dead branches, decay cavities, loss of bark, roots
decayed or dead.
2. Very Poor = Evidence of multiple large past failures, advanced disease, uncontrollable pest
infestations or disease infection. Tree in severe decline.
3. Poor = Tree may be suppressed, drought stressed, or had at least 1 large branch failure. Disease
or pest infestations may be present. Can potentially be retained with attention to mitigation
pruning, cultural care changes, pest and disease control.
4. Fair = May have had minor past failures. Some pests or structural defects may be present, small
deadwood. Minor to moderate drought stress present. Defects may be mitigated with pruning
and pests can be controlled.
1. Good = A relatively healthy tree with minor to no structural defects with minimal to no pest
observed. Defects can be mitigated with pruning and pests can be controlled.
2. Very Good = Trees that have had professional arboricultural care. No structural defects, disease
or pests identified.
3. Excellent = Specimen tree with superior form, root structure and health. Tree has been regularly
cared for by professional arborists over its lifetime, E.g., estate or arboretum tree.
Trees Inventoried
In total, I inventoried 54 trees. According to the City’s Tree Regulations, native trees 10 inch diameter
and larger and non-native trees 20 inch diameter and larger are required to be inventoried. Due to this
project occurring in a park, I inventoried all landscape trees within the project limits that measured 2
inch diameter and larger. The reasoning for this was that all trees listed for retention, regardless of size
will require protection, therefore their locations and health status were important to note. It is my
understanding that only trees at or above the City’s size threshold require approval for removal.
The complete inventory, including tree numbers, species, CRZ and TPZ measurements, is provided in
Appendix A - Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table. Attachment 1 of this report includes the same
spreadsheet as a stand-alone document. I numbered all trees in the field with pre-printed metal tags
that I attached between 4 and 6 feet above ground. Tag numbers assigned were 50-103. All inventoried
trees were plotted on the Tree Inventory & Tree Protection Map included in Appendix B. A full sized
copy of the map is included as Attachment 2 to this report.
Due to smaller trees not being included in the original survey maps, I plotted their approximate
locations on the Tree Inventory & Tree Protection Map. There numbers were 72-74,77-88, 95, 102 &
103.
Tree Removals
Trees 69-72, 78 & 79, 81-83 will require removal due to construction impacts. Trees 90 and 94 may also
require removal if sidewalk route cannot be designed to accommodate the trees. See Appendix A - Tree
Inventory and Tree Protection Table.
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If SSA Landscape Architects Inc. or the city would like to discuss design changes to preserve the above
listed trees, I am available for consultation. All removals are subject to approval by the planning director.
Site Plan Design Modifications
To better protect or retain selected large stature trees, modifications to the site design will need to be
made.
Trees 52, 53 & 54 have new asphalt paving specified to be placed within 2 to 3 feet of the trunks. This
will heavily impact roots and cause trees to decline. I recommend not placing asphalt within 10 feet of
trees 52 and 53 and no closer than 8 feet for tree 54. See Appendix A – Tree inventory and tree
protection Table for more details.
Tree 55 has a dog park entry corral planned within 8’ of the trunk. Damage to critical roots may occur. I
recommend moving the dog park gate entry 8' further northeast of the tree to avoid damaging impacts
to roots.
Trees 90 & 94 have a sidewalk planned within 1 to 2 feet of their trunks. This will have a major impact
on the health of the trees and possibly destabilize them. I recommend removing sidewalk feature or re-
routing it to give 6' minimum distance from the trunks.
Tree Protection Requirements
Critical Root Zones were determined by giving a radius of 1-foot per every inch of tree diameter. E.g., a
12-inch diameter tree would have a 12-foot CRZ radius measured from the outside of the trunk.
Distances for CRZs and TPZs are listed in the Tree Inventory & Tree Protection Table included in
Appendix A. Trees requiring arborist supervision are also called out in Appendix A.
TPZ fencing and or trunk protection shall be provided for all trees listed for tree protection in the
inventory provided in Appendix A. All TPZ fencing shall be set according to specifications listed in
Appendix A. Delineations and distances are also shown on the Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Map
in Appendix B. If there is any confusion about where to place fencing, contact the project arborist,
Rodney Thurman at 805 234 8760.
Tree protection signs shall be placed on the TPZ fencing and be spaced 10 feet apart. Signs shall be
weatherproof, and state, “Tree Protection Zone – Do Not Enter.” The signs shall also include the project
manager’s and project arborist’s phone numbers. Signs shall remain in place until completion of the
project. See Appendix C – Tree Protection Diagrams - Diagram 1 – Tree Protection Fencing for further
detail.
No construction or ground disturbance shall be allowed inside the fenced TPZ without the project
arborist’s permission and/or oversite. If you are unsure whether an activity is allowed, refer to Appendix
D - Tree Protection Requirements – Quick Reference List or contact the project arborist.
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Trees to be Protected
The majority of the trees on site can be retained and protected.
Tree Protection Fencing shall be installed according to the TPZ distances prescribed in Appendix A – Tree
Inventory & Tree Protection Table. Numerous trees listed for protection will also require their trunks to
be protected. Again, see Tree Protection Notes in Appendix A for this requirement.
Tree protection fencing and trunk protection are required to be in place for the duration of the
construction project and shall be installed before starting any ground disturbing activities. Do not
remove any tree protection fencing or enter the TPZ without approval of the project arborist. The
fencing shall delineate the tree protection zone.
The fencing shall be 4 feet tall and made of orange, high density, polyethylene with 3.5” x 1.5” openings.
It shall be installed on steel posts 8 feet on center and tightly stretched to prevent sagging. See
Appendix C - Tree Protection Diagrams - Diagram 1 – Tree Protection Fencing.
Trunk protection shall be installed by placing 2x4’s against the trunk and securing them with zip-ties or
wire. Do not anchor wood or wire directly to trunk. See Appendix C - Tree Protection Diagrams –
Diagram 2 for further instruction.
Crew Supervision Required
All work within or adjacent to the CRZ of Trees 52-54 & 90-97 will require arborist supervision to ensure
that all tree protection measures are implemented. See Appendix A - Tree Inventory and Tree Protection
Table for direction. No heavy machine use or rototilling within CRZ of tree. Do not compact soil. Hand
grubbing only. To avoid damage to critical roots, all digging within or adjacent to tree CRZs shall be
performed by hand. If a root 1” diameter or larger is exposed, it shall not be cut without the project
arborist’s permission.
If the project arborist determines that a root over 1-inch diameter needs to be cut, it shall be cut by
hand with a pruning saw or reciprocating saw “Sawzall”. Once roots are severed, the project arborist
may approve use of machinery to complete excavation and grading.
Tree Replacements
In addition to the new trees included in your landscape plan, more trees may need to be replaced to
compensate for any removals I have recommended. Typically, the ratio for replacement is 2:1. If
additional mitigation trees are required, the exact number of trees to be replaced shall be determined
by the city’s community development director or planning commission.
Pre-Construction Meeting
Prior to any construction or ground disturbing activities, the project arborist shall meet with all parties
involved with the construction of the park to review tree protection measures.
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Any new contractors brought on site shall also meet or communicate with the project arborist to ensure
they are aware of all tree protection measures.
Conclusion
Nine (9) trees were recommended for removal with two (2) more listed as potential removals pending
design modifications. The majority of the recommended removals were also trees that were in poor
condition due to disease and structural issues. In the case with the Callery pears that were listed for
removal, their replacement with a more disease resistant, stronger branched tree will be a benefit to
the project.
If all tree protection measures are implemented and construction crews are overseen by the project
arborist or city arborist as directed by this report, I do not anticipate any tree loss beyond those listed
for removal.
Respectfully Submitted,
Rodney D. Thurman
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist PN-2684BUM
ISA Municipal Specialist - ISA Utility Arborist - ISA Tree Risk Assessor Qualification
Appendices: tree inventory & tree protection table, tree inventory & protection map, tree protection
diagrams, tree protection requirements quick reference list.
Attachments: Full sized versions of 1) tree inventory & tree protection table, 2) tree inventory &
protection map
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Appendix A – Tree Inventory & Tree Protection Table
Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
50 American
Sweet Gum
Liquidambar
styraciflua Good 25
Healthy single
stem tree.
Regularly
maintained.
No significant
structural or
disease issues
1
No
anticipated
impact form
demolition.
New
perimeter
fence will be
installed
which may
cause minor
impact to
roots.
25 None
Will not require tree
protection fencing, but
trunk protection will be
necessary. Refer
Appendix C - Diagram 2 of
arborist report for trunk
protection installation
guidance.
51 American
Sweet Gum
Liquidambar
styraciflua Fair 28
Healthy single
stem tree.
Regularly
maintained.
Included bark
at co-
dominant
branch
attachment is
prone to
failure. No
significant
disease
issues.
1
No
anticipated
impact form
demolition.
New
perimeter
fence will be
installed and
may cause
minor
impact to
roots.
28 None
Will not require tree
protection fencing, but
trunk protection will be
necessary. Refer
Appendix C - Diagram 2 of
arborist report for trunk
protection installation
guidance.
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Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
52 Brazilian
Pepper
Schinus
terebinthifolius Fair 36
Single stem
tree. Drought
stressed. Not
regularly
maintained.
Small dead
wood. Not
regularly
maintained.
No significant
structural or
disease
issues.
Requires
maintenance
pruning.
50
Asphalt
demolition
will impact
the critical
roots. New
asphalt
proposed
too close to
tree. New
perimeter
fence will be
installed and
may cause
minor
impact to
roots.
36
10' Radius
N, NW, W &
E. On street
side of tree,
set fence
along
sidewalk
edge.
Create
single TPZ
to include
trees 52 &
53.
Requires supervision of
work by project arborist.
Jackhammer asphalt and
remove by hand. Do not
install new asphalt closer
than 10' from trunk.
Provide tree protection
fencing and trunk
protection guards. Refer
Appendix C - Diagrams
1&2 of arborist report for
fencing & trunk
protection installation
guidance. Set TPZ fencing
to distances provided in
this table.
53 Coast
Redwood
Sequoia
sempervirens Good 26
Single stem
tree.
Regularly
maintained.
No significant
structural or
disease
issues.
75
Asphalt
demolition
will impact
the critical
roots. New
asphalt
proposed
too close to
tree. New
perimeter
fence will be
installed and
may cause
minor
impact to
roots.
26
10' radius
to the N,
NW, W & E.
On street
side of tree,
set fence
along
sidewalk
edge.
Create
single TPZ
to include
trees 52 &
53.
Requires supervision of
work by project arborist.
Jackhammer asphalt and
remove by hand. Do not
install new asphalt closer
than 10' from trunk.
Provide tree protection
fencing and trunk
protection guards. Refer
to Appendix C - Diagrams
1&2 of arborist report for
fencing & trunk
protection installation
guidance. Set TPZ fencing
to distances provided in
this table.
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Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
54 Brazilian
Pepper
Schinus
terebinthifolius Poor 28
Single stem
tree. Drought
stressed. Not
regularly
maintained.
Small dead
wood.
Missing large
area of
missing bark
and decay on
lower trunk.
Not regularly
maintained.
No significant
structural or
disease
issues.
Requires
maintenance
pruning.
75
Asphalt
demolition
will impact
the critical
roots. New
asphalt
proposed
too will
close to
tree. New
perimeter
fence will be
installed and
may cause
minor
impact to
roots.
28
8' radius
NW & 12'
radius SW
& NE, On
street side
of tree, set
fence along
sidewalk
edge.
Requires supervision of
work by project arborist.
Jackhammer asphalt and
remove by hand. Do not
install new asphalt or
curbing closer than 8'
from trunk to NW or 12'
to SW and NE. Move gate
NE outside of CRZ.
Terminate bio retention
outside of CRZ. Set TPZ
fencing to distances
provided in this table.
Provide tree protection
fencing and trunk
protection guards. Refer
to Appendix C - Diagrams
1&2 of arborist report for
fencing & trunk
protection installation
guidance. Set TPZ fencing
to distances provided in
this table.
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Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
55 Coast Live
Oak
Quercus
agrifolia Good 20
Single stem
tree with
corrected
lean. Not
regularly
maintained.
No significant
structural or
disease
issues.
Overextended
branches
should be
reduced.
Requires
maintenance
pruning.
70
Potential
Impact from
removal of
turf areas in
CRZ of tree.
20
25' SW, 10'
NW, 15' N
& 15' NE.
On street
side of tree,
set fence
along
sidewalk
edge. If dog
park fence
is not
changed,
then set
TPZ fence
25' SW, 20'
NW, 4' N &
6' NE. On
street side
of tree, set
fence along
sidewalk
edge.
Create
single TPZ
to include
trees 55
and 56.
No heavy machine use or
rototilling within CRZ of
tree. Remove turf with
hand operated turf
cutting machine. Cut only
to a depth of 2 inches.
Areas within canopy drip-
line shall have arborist
chips or certified play
chips landscape chips
applied to a depth of 3
inches. Recommend
moving dog park gate
entry 8' further northeast
of tree to avoid damaging
impacts to roots. Provide
tree protection fencing
and trunk protection
guards. Refer to Appendix
C - Diagrams 1&2 of
arborist report for fencing
& trunk protection
installation guidance. Set
TPZ fencing to distances
provided in this table.
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Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
56 Chinese
Pistache
Pistacia
chinensis Fair 7
Single stem
tree.
Suppressed
canopy from
tree 55. Not
regularly
maintained.
No significant
structural or
issues.
Requires
maintenance
pruning.
70
Potential
impact from
removal of
turf areas in
CRZ of tree.
7
10' radius
SW, NW, N
& NE. On
street side
of tree, set
fence along
sidewalk
edge.
Create
single TPZ
to include
trees 55
and 56.
No heavy machine use or
rototilling within CRZ of
tree. Remove turf with
hand operated turf
cutting machine. Cut only
to a depth of 2 inches.
Provide tree protection
fencing and trunk
protection guards. Refer
to Appendix C - Diagrams
1&2 of arborist report for
fencing & trunk
protection installation
guidance. Set TPZ fencing
to distances provided in
this table. Areas within
canopy drip-line shall
have arborist chips or
certified play chips
landscape chips applied
to a depth of 3 inches.
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Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
57 Coast Live
Oak
Quercus
agrifolia Fair 19
Single stem
tree with
corrected
lean Not
regularly
maintained.
No significant
disease
issues. Large
branch with
decay @ 8’.
Overextended
branches
should be
reduced.
Requires
maintenance
pruning.
70
Potential
impact from
removal of
turf areas in
CRZ of tree.
19
19' radius
NW, N, E &
SE. On
street side
of tree, set
fence at
wall edge.
No heavy machine use or
rototilling within CRZ of
tree. Remove turf with
hand operated turf
cutting machine. Cut only
to a depth of 2 inches.
Provide tree protection
fencing and trunk
protection guards. Refer
to Appendix C - Diagrams
1&2 of arborist report for
fencing & trunk
protection installation
guidance. Set TPZ fencing
to distances provided in
this table. Areas within
canopy drip-line shall
have arborist chips or
certified play chips
landscape chips applied
to a depth of 3 inches.
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Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
58 Coast Live
Oak
Quercus
agrifolia Good 29
Single stem
tree. Not
regularly
maintained.
No significant
structural or
disease
issues.
Overextended
branches
should be
reduced.
Requires
maintenance
pruning.
70
Potential
impact from
removal of
turf areas in
CRZ of tree.
New
perimeter
fence will be
installed and
may cause
minor
impact to
roots.
29
25' radius
NW, N, E &
SE. On
street side
of tree, set
fence at
wall edge.
No heavy machine use or
rototilling within CRZ of
tree. Remove turf with
hand operated turf
cutting machine. Cut only
to a depth of 2 inches.
Provide tree protection
fencing and trunk
protection guards. Refer
to Appendix C - Diagrams
1&2 of arborist report for
fencing & trunk
protection installation
guidance. Set TPZ fencing
to distances provided in
this table. Areas within
canopy drip-line shall
have arborist chips or
certified play chips
landscape chips applied
to a depth of 3 inches
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Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
59 Olive Olea europaea Poor 46
Single stem
tree. Was
topped at 12’.
May have
decay @
topping cut.
Regrowth
branches
have formed
new canopy.
Tree may be
significant
cultural asset.
Not regularly
maintained.
No significant
disease
issues.
Requires
maintenance
pruning.
70
Potential
Impact from
removal of
turf areas in
CRZ of tree.
New
perimeter
fence will be
installed and
may cause
minor
impact to
roots.
46
30' radius
NW, N & E
& SE. On
street side
of tree, set
fence at
wall edge.
Create
single TPZ
to include
trees 59,60
and 61.
No heavy machine use or
rototilling within CRZ of
tree. Remove turf with
hand operated turf
cutting machine. Cut only
to a depth of 2 inches.
Provide tree protection
fencing and trunk
protection guards. Refer
to Appendix C - Diagrams
1&2 of arborist report for
fencing & trunk
protection installation
guidance. Set TPZ fencing
to distances provided in
this table. Areas within
canopy drip-line shall
have arborist chips or
certified play chips
landscape chips applied
to a depth of 3 inches.
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Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
60 Black
Locust
Robinia
pseudoacacia Poor 47
Tree is unique
because it has
Brazilian
pepper
growing out
of main trunk.
Single stem
tree with
corrected
lean. Not
regularly
maintained.
Significant
decay in all
scaffold
branches. No
significant
disease
issues.
Overextended
branches
should be
reduced 50%
or more.
Extreme
pruning
needed to
reduce risk.
70
Potential
Impact from
removal of
turf areas in
CRZ of tree.
New
perimeter
fence will be
installed and
may cause
minor
impact to
roots.
47
30' radius
NW, N, E &
SE. On
street side
of tree, set
fence at
wall edge.
Create
single TPZ
to include
trees 59,60
and 61.
No heavy machine use or
rototilling within CRZ of
tree. Remove turf with
hand operated turf
cutting machine. Cut only
to a depth of 2 inches.
Provide tree protection
fencing and trunk
protection guards. Refer
to Appendix C - Diagrams
1&2 of arborist report for
fencing & trunk
protection installation
guidance. Set TPZ fencing
to distances provided in
this table. Areas within
canopy drip-line shall
have arborist chips or
certified play chips
landscape chips applied
to a depth of 3 inches.
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Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
61 Coast Live
Oak
Quercus
agrifolia Fair 27
Single stem
tree with
corrected
lean. Recent
branch
failure. Decay
in ranch
upper
canopy. Not
regularly
maintained.
No significant
disease
issues.
Overextended
& decayed
branches
should be
reduced/
removed.
Requires
maintenance
pruning.
60
Potential
Impact from
removal of
turf areas in
CRZ of tree.
New
perimeter
fence will be
installed and
may cause
minor
impact to
roots.
27
30' radius
to the NW,
N, E & SE.
On street
side of tree,
set fence at
wall edge.
Create
single TPZ
to include
trees 59,60
and 61.
Demolish site furnishings
by hand. No heavy
machine use or rototilling
within CRZ of tree.
Remove turf with hand
operated turf cutting
machine. Cut only to a
depth of 2 inches. Provide
tree protection fencing
and trunk protection
guards. Refer to Appendix
C - Diagrams 1&2 of
arborist report for fencing
& trunk protection
installation guidance. Set
TPZ fencing to distances
provided in this table.
Areas within canopy drip-
line shall have arborist
chips or certified play
chips landscape chips
applied to a depth of 3
inches.
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Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
62 Chinese
Pistache
Pistacia
chinensis Fair 8
Single stem
tree.
Suppressed
canopy from
tree 63. Not
regularly
maintained.
No significant
structural or
issues.
Requires
maintenance
pruning.
100
Potential
Impact from
removal of
turf areas in
CRZ of tree.
New
perimeter
fence will be
installed and
may cause
minor
impact to
roots.
8
8' radius to
the W,S,
SE, E & NE.
On street
side of tree,
set fence at
wall edge.
Create
single TPZ
to include
trees 62,63,
64 & 65.
No heavy machine use or
rototilling within CRZ of
tree. Remove turf with
hand operated turf
cutting machine. Cut only
to a depth of 2 inches.
Provide tree protection
fencing and trunk
protection guards. Refer
to Appendix C - Diagrams
1&2 of arborist report for
fencing & trunk
protection installation
guidance. Set TPZ fencing
to distances provided in
this table. Areas within
canopy drip-line shall
have arborist chips or
certified play chips
landscape chips applied
to a depth of 3 inches.
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Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
63 Coast Live
Oak
Quercus
agrifolia Good 26
Single stem
tree. Not
regularly
maintained.
No significant
structural or
disease
issues.
Overextended
branches
should be
reduced.
Requires
maintenance
pruning.
75
Potential
Impact from
removal of
turf areas in
CRZ of tree.
New
perimeter
fence will be
installed and
may cause
minor
impact to
roots.
26
26' radius
W,S, SE & E.
On street
side of tree,
set fence at
wall edge.
Create
single TPZ
to include
trees 62,63,
64 & 65.
No heavy machine use or
rototilling within CRZ of
tree. Remove turf with
hand operated turf
cutting machine. Cut only
to a depth of 2 inches.
Provide tree protection
fencing and trunk
protection guards. Refer
to Appendix C - Diagrams
1&2 of arborist report for
fencing & trunk
protection installation
guidance. Set TPZ fencing
to distances provided in
this table. Areas within
canopy drip-line shall
have arborist chips or
certified play chips
landscape chips applied
to a depth of 3 inches.
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Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
64 Coast Live
Oak
Quercus
agrifolia Fair 22
Single stem
tree.
Suppressed
by tree 63.
Overextended
branches.
Not regularly
maintained.
No significant
disease
issues.
Overextended
branches
should be
reduced.
Requires
maintenance
pruning.
75
Potential
Impact from
removal of
turf areas in
CRZ of tree.
New
perimeter
fence will be
installed and
may cause
minor
impact to
roots.
22
22' radius
W,S, SE & E.
Create
single TPZ
to include
trees 62,63,
64 & 65.
No heavy machine use or
rototilling within CRZ of
tree. Remove turf with
hand operated turf
cutting machine. Cut only
to a depth of 2 inches.
Provide tree protection
fencing and trunk
protection guards. Refer
to Appendix C - Diagrams
1&2 of arborist report for
fencing & trunk
protection installation
guidance. Set TPZ fencing
to distances provided in
this table. Areas within
canopy drip-line shall
have arborist chips or
certified play chips
landscape chips applied
to a depth of 3 inches.
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Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
65 Chinese
Pistache
Pistacia
chinensis Fair 7
Single stem
tree.
Suppressed
canopy from
tree 64. Not
regularly
maintained.
No significant
structural or
issues.
Requires
maintenance
pruning.
100
Potential
Impact from
removal of
turf areas in
CRZ of tree.
New
perimeter
fence will be
installed and
may cause
minor
impact to
roots.
7
7' radius W,
S, SE & E.
Create
single TPZ
to include
trees 62,63,
64 & 65.
No heavy machine use or
rototilling within CRZ of
tree. Remove turf with
hand operated turf
cutting machine. Cut only
to a depth of 2 inches.
Provide tree protection
fencing and trunk
protection guards. Refer
to Appendix C - Diagrams
1&2 of arborist report for
fencing & trunk
protection installation
guidance. Set TPZ fencing
to distances provided in
this table. Areas within
canopy drip-line shall
have arborist chips or
certified play chips
landscape chips applied
to a depth of 3 inches.
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Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
66 Coast Live
Oak
Quercus
agrifolia Good 22
Single stem
tree. Not
regularly
maintained.
No significant
structural or
disease
issues.
Overextended
branches
should be
reduced.
Requires
maintenance
pruning.
75
Potential
Impact from
removal of
turf areas in
CRZ of tree.
New
perimeter
fence will be
installed and
may cause
minor
impact to
roots.
22
22' radius
W, S, SE &
E. Create
single TPZ
to include
trees 66, 67
& 68.
No heavy machine use or
rototilling within CRZ of
tree. Remove turf with
hand operated turf
cutting machine. Cut only
to a depth of 2 inches.
Provide tree protection
fencing and trunk
protection guards. Refer
to Appendix C - Diagrams
1&2 of arborist report for
fencing & trunk
protection installation
guidance. Set TPZ fencing
to distances provided in
this table. Areas within
canopy drip-line shall
have arborist chips or
certified play chips
landscape chips applied
to a depth of 3 inches.
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Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
67 Coast Live
Oak
Quercus
agrifolia Good 26
Single stem
tree. Not
regularly
maintained.
No significant
structural or
disease
issues.
Overextended
branches
should be
reduced.
Requires
maintenance
pruning
75
Potential
Impact from
removal of
turf areas in
CRZ of tree.
New
perimeter
fence will be
installed and
may cause
minor
impact to
roots.
26
26' radius
W, S, SE &
E. Create
single TPZ
to include
trees 66, 67
& 68.
No heavy machine use or
rototilling within CRZ of
tree. Remove turf with
hand operated turf
cutting machine. Cut only
to a depth of 2 inches.
Provide tree protection
fencing and trunk
protection guards. Refer
to Appendix C - Diagrams
1&2 of arborist report for
fencing & trunk
protection installation
guidance. Set TPZ fencing
to distances provided in
this table. Areas within
canopy drip-line shall
have arborist chips or
certified play chips
landscape chips applied
to a depth of 3 inches.
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Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
68 Aleppo Pine Pinus
halepensis Fair 42
Multi stem.
Measured at
base.
Corrected
lean. Not
regularly
maintained.
No significant
disease
issues. Large,
failed branch
in canopy.
Overextended
branches
should be
reduced &
broken
removed.
Requires
maintenance
pruning.
90
Potential
Impact from
removal of
turf areas in
CRZ of tree.
Demolition
of wall may
damage
critical
roots. New
perimeter
fence will be
installed and
may cause
minor
impact to
roots.
42
20' radius
NE, SE & 25'
SW. Create
single TPZ
to include
trees 66, 67
& 68.
Demolish concrete curb
by hand. No heavy
machine use or rototilling
within CRZ of tree.
Remove turf with hand
operated turf cutting
machine. Cut only to a
depth of 2 inches. Provide
tree protection fencing
and trunk protection
guards. Refer to Appendix
C - Diagrams 1&2 of
arborist report for fencing
& trunk protection
installation guidance. Set
TPZ fencing to distances
provided in this table.
Areas within canopy drip-
line shall have arborist
chips or certified play
chips landscape chips
applied to a depth of 3
inches.
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Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
69 Ornamental
Pear
Pyrus
calleryana Poor 15
Poorly
attached &
overextended
branches. Fire
blight
disease. Not
regularly
maintained.
Requires
maintenance
pruning.
45
Impacts
from
demolition
as well as
construction
of new
sidewalk will
be within 5'
of tree.
Disturbance
will harm
critical
roots.
X 15 None
Due construction
impacts, poor condition
and ongoing fire blight
disease, I recommend
removing this tree and
replacing it with a less
disease prone, drought
tolerant species with a
better branching habit.
70 Ornamental
Pear
Pyrus
calleryana Poor 15
Poorly
attached &
overextended
branches. Fire
blight
disease. Not
regularly
maintained.
Requires
maintenance
pruning.
50
Impacts
from
demolition
as well as
construction
of new
sidewalk &
bench will
be less than
5' from tree.
Disturbance
will harm
critical
roots.
X 15 None
Due construction
impacts, poor condition
and ongoing fire blight
disease, I recommend
removing this tree and
replacing it with a less
disease prone, drought
tolerant species with a
better branching habit.
25
Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
71 Ornamental
Pear
Pyrus
calleryana Poor 14
Poorly
attached &
overextended
branches. Fire
blight
disease. Not
regularly
maintained.
Requires
maintenance
pruning.
50
Impacts
from
demolition
as well as
construction
of new
sidewalk will
be less than
5' of tree.
Disturbance
will harm
critical
roots.
X 14 None
Due construction
impacts, poor condition
and ongoing fire blight
disease, I recommend
removing this tree and
replacing it with a less
disease prone, drought
tolerant species with a
better branching habit.
72 Ornamental
Pear
Pyrus
calleryana Poor 14
Poorly
attached &
overextended
branches. Fire
blight
disease. Not
regularly
maintained.
Requires
maintenance
pruning
100
Impacts
from
demolition
of sidewalk
will
substantially
harm critical
roots.
X 14 None
This tree has been
previously identified for
removal due to
substantial demolition
and construction impacts.
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Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
73 Holly Oak Quercus ilex Good 5
Young tree.
Corrected
lean. Not
regularly
maintained.
No significant
structural or
disease
issues.
Requires
maintenance
pruning.
0
Tree is
outside the
active
construction
area but
within the
project
limits. No
anticipated
impacts
5
Provide
minimum 5'
radius of
protection
all
directions.
No heavy machine use or
rototilling within CRZ of
tree. Hand grubbing only.
Provide tree protection
fencing. Refer to
Appendix C - Diagrams
1&2 of arborist report for
fencing installation
guidance. Set TPZ fencing
to distances provided in
this table. Areas within
canopy drip-line shall
have arborist chips or
certified play chips
landscape chips applied
to a depth of 3 inches.
74 Holly Oak Quercus ilex Good 6
Young tree.
Not regularly
maintained.
No significant
structural or
disease
issues.
Requires
maintenance
pruning.
0
Tree is
outside the
active
construction
area but
within the
project
limits. No
anticipated
impacts
6
Provide
minimum 6'
radius of
protection
all
directions.
No heavy machine use or
rototilling within CRZ of
tree. Hand grubbing only.
Provide tree protection
fencing. Refer to
Appendix C - Diagrams
1&2 of arborist report for
fencing installation
guidance. Set TPZ fencing
to distances provided in
this table. Areas within
canopy drip-line shall
have arborist chips or
certified play chips
landscape chips applied
to a depth of 3 inches.
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Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
75 Ornamental
Pear
Pyrus
calleryana Poor 12
Poorly
attached &
overextended
branches. Fire
blight
disease. Not
regularly
maintained.
Requires
maintenance
pruning.
0
Tree is
outside the
active
construction
area but
within the
project
limits. No
anticipated
impacts
12
Provide 12'
radius of
protection
on the W &
SW side of
tree
No heavy machine use or
rototilling within CRZ of
tree. Hand grubbing only.
Provide tree protection
fencing. Refer to
Appendix C - Diagrams
1&2 of arborist report for
fencing installation
guidance. Set TPZ fencing
to distances provided in
this table. Areas within
canopy drip-line shall
have arborist chips or
certified play chips
landscape chips applied
to a depth of 3 inches.
76 Ornamental
Pear
Pyrus
calleryana Poor 8
Poorly
attached &
overextended
branches. Fire
blight
disease. Not
regularly
maintained.
Requires
maintenance
pruning.
0
Tree is
outside the
active
construction
area but
within the
project
limits. No
anticipated
impacts
8
Provide
minimum 8'
radius of
protection
all
directions.
Create
single TPZ
to include
trees 76 &
77.
No heavy machine use or
rototilling within CRZ of
tree. Hand grubbing only.
Provide tree protection
fencing. Refer to
Appendix C - Diagrams
1&2 of arborist report for
fencing installation
guidance. Set TPZ fencing
to distances provided in
this table. Areas within
canopy drip-line shall
have arborist chips or
certified play chips
landscape chips applied
to a depth of 3 inches.
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Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
77 Ornamental
Pear
Pyrus
calleryana Poor 14
Poorly
attached &
overextended
branches. Fire
blight
disease. Not
regularly
maintained.
Requires
maintenance
pruning.
0
Tree is
outside the
active
construction
area but
within the
project
limits. No
anticipated
impacts
14
Provide 14'
radius of
protection
on the W &
SW side of
tree. Create
single TPZ
to include
trees 76 &
77.
This tree was not
included as part of the
tree survey so the
location on tree
protection map is
approximate. No heavy
machine use or rototilling
within CRZ of tree. Hand
grubbing only. Provide
tree protection fencing.
Refer to Appendix C -
Diagrams 1&2 of arborist
report for fencing
installation guidance. Set
TPZ fencing to distances
provided in this table.
Areas within canopy drip-
line shall have arborist
chips or certified play
chips landscape chips
applied to a depth of 3
inches.
29
Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
78 Coast Live
Oak
Quercus
agrifolia Fair 11
3 stem tree
measured @
base. Not
regularly
maintained.
No significant
disease
issues. Poorly
co-dominant
stems prone
to failure.
Requires
maintenance
pruning.
40
Tree will be
likely be
severely
impacted by
construction
new
sidewalk.
X 11 None
This tree was not
included as part of the
tree survey so the
location is approximate.
Due construction
impacts, I recommend
removing this tree and
replacing it with a new
tree somewhere within
the new landscape plan.
79 Coast Live
Oak
Quercus
agrifolia Fair 11
2 stem tree
measured @
base. Not
regularly
maintained.
No significant
disease
issues. Poorly
co-dominant
stems prone
to failure.
Requires
maintenance
pruning.
40
Tree will be
likely be
severely
impacted by
construction
new
sidewalk.
X 11 None
This tree was not
included as part of the
tree survey so the
location is approximate.
Due construction
impacts, I recommend
removing this tree and
replacing it with a new
tree somewhere within
the new landscape plan.
30
Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
80 Coast Live
Oak
Quercus
agrifolia Poor 4
Single stem.
Good form.
Decay @
base. Not
regularly
maintained.
No significant
disease
issues.
100
Tree is
outside the
active
construction
area but
within the
project
limits. No
anticipated
impacts
4
Provide
minimum 4'
radius of
protection
all
directions.
This tree was not
included as part of the
tree survey so the
location on tree
protection map is
approximate. No heavy
machine use or rototilling
within CRZ of tree. Hand
grubbing only. Provide
tree protection fencing.
Refer to Appendix C -
Diagrams 1&2 of arborist
report for fencing
installation guidance. Set
TPZ fencing to distances
provided in this table.
Areas within canopy drip-
line shall have arborist
chips or certified play
chips landscape chips
applied to a depth of 3
inches.
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Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
81 Coast Live
Oak
Quercus
agrifolia Fair 6
2 stem
measured @
base. Good
form. Not
regularly
maintained.
Phytophthora
disease
canker on low
trunk.
100
Tree will be
severely
impacted by
construction
of picnic
bench area.
X 6 None
This tree was not
included as part of the
tree survey so the
location on tree
protection map is
approximate. Due
construction impacts, I
recommend removing
this tree and replacing it
with a new tree
somewhere within the
new landscape plan.
82 Coast Live
Oak
Quercus
agrifolia Fair 6
2 stem
measured @
base. Good
form. No
significant
structural or
disease
issues.
100
Tree will be
severely
impacted by
construction
of picnic
bench area.
X 6 None
This tree was not
included as part of the
tree survey so the
location on tree
protection map is
approximate. Due
construction impacts, I
recommend removing
this tree and replacing it
with a new tree
somewhere within the
new landscape plan.
32
Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
83 Coast Live
Oak
Quercus
agrifolia Good 7
Good form.
No significant
structural or
disease
issues. Has
not been
regularly
maintained.
0
Tree will be
severely
impacted by
construction
of picnic
bench area.
X 7 None
This tree was not
included as part of the
tree survey so the
location on tree
protection map is
approximate. Due
construction impacts, I
recommend removing
this tree and replacing it
with a new tree
somewhere within the
new landscape plan.
33
Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
84 American
Sweet Gum
Liquidambar
styraciflua Fair 2
Good form.
No significant
structural or
disease
issues. Has
not been
regularly
maintained.
0
Tree is
outside the
active
construction
area but
within the
project
limits. No
anticipated
impacts
2
Provide
minimum 2'
radius of
protection
all
directions.
This tree was not
included as part of the
tree survey so the
location on tree
protection map is
approximate. No heavy
machine use or rototilling
within CRZ of tree. Hand
grubbing only. Provide
tree protection fencing.
Refer to Appendix C -
Diagrams 1&2 of arborist
report for fencing
installation guidance. Set
TPZ fencing to distances
provided in this table.
Areas within canopy drip-
line shall have arborist
chips or certified play
chips landscape chips
applied to a depth of 3
inches.
34
Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
85 Coast Live
Oak
Quercus
agrifolia Fair 4
Good form.
No significant
structural or
disease
issues. Has
not been
regularly
maintained.
0
Tree is
outside the
active
construction
area but
within the
project
limits. No
anticipated
impacts
4
Provide
minimum 4'
radius of
protection
all
directions.
Create
single TPZ
to include
trees 85-88.
This tree was not
included as part of the
tree survey so the
location on tree
protection map is
approximate. No heavy
machine use or rototilling
within CRZ of tree. Hand
grubbing only. Provide
tree protection fencing.
Refer to Appendix C -
Diagrams 1&2 of arborist
report for fencing
installation guidance. Set
TPZ fencing to distances
provided in this table.
Areas within canopy drip-
line shall have arborist
chips or certified play
chips landscape chips
applied to a depth of 3
inches.
35
Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
86 American
Sweet Gum
Liquidambar
styraciflua Fair 2
Good form.
No significant
structural or
disease
issues. Has
not been
regularly
maintained.
0
Tree is
outside the
active
construction
area but
within the
project
limits. No
anticipated
impacts
2
Provide
minimum 2'
radius of
protection
all
directions.
Create
single TPZ
to include
trees 85-88.
This tree was not
included as part of the
tree survey so the
location on tree
protection map is
approximate. No heavy
machine use or rototilling
within CRZ of tree. Hand
grubbing only. Provide
tree protection fencing.
Refer to Appendix C -
Diagrams 1&2 of arborist
report for fencing
installation guidance. Set
TPZ fencing to distances
provided in this table.
Areas within canopy drip-
line shall have arborist
chips or certified play
chips landscape chips
applied to a depth of 3
inches.
36
Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
87 American
Sweet Gum
Liquidambar
styraciflua Fair 3
Good form.
No significant
structural or
disease
issues. Has
not been
regularly
maintained
0
Tree is
outside the
active
construction
area but
within the
project
limits. No
anticipated
impacts
3
Provide
minimum 3'
radius of
protection
all
directions.
Create
single TPZ
to include
trees 85-88.
This tree was not
included as part of the
tree survey so the
location on tree
protection map is
approximate. No heavy
machine use or rototilling
within CRZ of tree. Hand
grubbing only. Provide
tree protection fencing.
Refer to Appendix C -
Diagrams 1&2 of arborist
report for fencing
installation guidance. Set
TPZ fencing to distances
provided in this table.
Areas within canopy drip-
line shall have arborist
chips or certified play
chips landscape chips
applied to a depth of 3
inches.
37
Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
88 Crape
Myrtle
Lagerstroemia
indica (and
hybrids)
Good 7
Multi stem.
Good form.
No significant
structural or
disease
issues.
0
Tree is
outside the
active
construction
area but
within the
project
limits. No
anticipated
impacts
7
Provide
minimum 7'
radius of
protection
all
directions.
Create
single TPZ
to include
trees 85-88.
This tree was not
included as part of the
tree survey so the
location on tree
protection map is
approximate. No heavy
machine use or rototilling
within CRZ of tree. Hand
grubbing only. Provide
tree protection fencing.
Refer to Appendix C -
Diagrams 1&2 of arborist
report for fencing
installation guidance. Set
TPZ fencing to distances
provided in this table.
Areas within canopy drip-
line shall have arborist
chips or certified play
chips landscape chips
applied to a depth of 3
inches.
38
Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
89 Jacaranda Jacaranda
mimosifolia Poor 8
Tree has
severe
drought
stress and
fungal root
infection.
Significant
crown die
back.
25
Tree is at
edge of
active
construction
area.
Demolition
of sidewalk
and
construction
of bike
parking area
will impact
critical roots
up to 25%
8
4' radius to
SE, 8' radius
SW & along
sidewalk
edge W,
NW, N &
NE.
No heavy machine use or
rototilling within CRZ of
tree. Hand grubbing only.
Provide tree protection
fencing and trunk
protection guards. Refer
to Appendix C - Diagrams
1&2 of arborist report for
fencing & trunk
protection installation
guidance. Areas within
canopy drip-line shall
have arborist chips or
certified play chips
landscape chips applied
to a depth of 3 inches.
39
Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
90 Coast Live
Oak
Quercus
agrifolia Good 23
Single stem
tree. Not
regularly
maintained.
No significant
structural or
disease
issues.
Overextended
branches
should be
reduced.
Requires
maintenance
pruning.
50
Construction
of sidewalk
and bike
parking will
also severely
impact tree.
See tree
protection
notes for
alternative.
Area is also
listed for
demolish &
remove
decomposed
granite. This
activity will
severely
impact the
critical roots
of this tree.
Possibly 23 None
Remove sidewalk feature
or re-route to give 6'
minimum distance form
trunk. If sidewalk route
cannot be removed or
redesigned, tree will
require removal. If tree is
retained all work
requires supervision of
work by project arborist.
Recommend leaving
current decomposed
granite (DG) in place and
refresh with new dressing
of DG. Rake and hand roll
and water settle material.
No compaction. Demolish
any other landscape
features by hand with
jackhammer or hand
tools. No heavy machine
use or rototilling within
CRZ of tree. Hand
grubbing only. Tree
protection fencing not
feasible. Provide tree
trunk protection guards.
Refer to Appendix C -
Diagram 2 of arborist
report for trunk
protection installation
guidance.
40
Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
91 Coast Live
Oak
Quercus
agrifolia Good 13
Single stem
tree. Not
regularly
maintained.
No significant
structural or
disease
issues.
Overextended
branches
should be
reduced.
Requires
maintenance
pruning.
100
Area is listed
for demolish
& remove
decomposed
granite. This
activity will
severely
impact the
critical roots
of this tree.
See tree
protection
notes for
alternative.
13 None
Requires supervision of
work by project arborist.
Recommend leaving
current decomposed
granite (DG) in place and
refresh with new dressing
of DG. Rake and hand roll
and water settle material.
No compaction. Demolish
any other landscape
features by hand with
jackhammer or hand
tools. No heavy machine
use or rototilling within
CRZ of tree. Hand
grubbing only. Do not
install landscape edging
around tree. Tree
protection fencing not
feasible. Provide tree
trunk protection guards.
Refer to Appendix C -
Diagram 2 of arborist
report for trunk
protection installation
guidance.
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Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
92 Coast Live
Oak
Quercus
agrifolia Good 13
Single stem
tree. Not
regularly
maintained.
No significant
structural or
disease
issues.
Overextended
branches
should be
reduced.
Requires
maintenance
pruning.
100
Area is listed
for demolish
& remove
decomposed
granite. This
activity will
severely
impact the
critical roots
of this tree.
See tree
protection
notes for
alternative.
13 None
Requires supervision of
work by project arborist.
Recommend leaving
current decomposed
granite (DG) in place and
refresh with new dressing
of DG. Rake and hand roll
and water settle material.
No compaction. Demolish
any other landscape
features by hand with
jackhammer or hand
tools. No heavy machine
use or rototilling within
CRZ of tree. Hand
grubbing only. Do not
install landscape edging
around tree. Tree
protection fencing not
feasible. Provide tree
trunk protection guards.
Refer to Appendix C -
Diagram 2 of arborist
report for trunk
protection installation
guidance.
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Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
93 Coast Live
Oak
Quercus
agrifolia Good 12
Single stem
tree. Not
regularly
maintained.
No significant
structural or
disease
issues.
Overextended
branches
should be
reduced.
Requires
maintenance
pruning.
100
Area is listed
for demolish
& remove
decomposed
granite. This
activity will
severely
impact the
critical roots
of this tree.
See tree
protection
notes for
alternative.
12 None
Requires supervision of
work by project arborist.
Recommend leaving
current decomposed
granite (DG) in place and
refresh with new dressing
of DG. Rake and hand roll
and water settle material.
No compaction. Demolish
any other landscape
features by hand with
jackhammer or hand
tools. No heavy machine
use or rototilling within
CRZ of tree. Hand
grubbing only. Do not
install landscape edging
around tree. Tree
protection fencing not
feasible. Provide tree
trunk protection guards.
Refer to Appendix C -
Diagram 2 of arborist
report for trunk
protection installation
guidance.
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Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
94 Chinese
elm
Ulmus
parvifolia Poor 11
Single stem
tree. Not
regularly
maintained.
Overextended
branches.
Asymmetric
crown.
Suppressed.
Overextended
branches
should be
reduced.
Requires
maintenance
pruning
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Construction
of sidewalk
and bike
parking will
also severely
impact tree.
See tree
protection
notes for
alternative.
Area is also
listed for
demolish &
remove
decomposed
granite. This
activity will
severely
impact the
critical roots
of this tree.
Possibly 11 None
Remove sidewalk feature
or re-route to give 6'
minimum distance form
trunk. If sidewalk route
cannot be removed or
redesigned, tree will
require removal. If tree is
retained all work
requires supervision of
work by project arborist.
Recommend leaving
current decomposed
granite (DG) in place and
refresh with new dressing
of DG. Rake and hand roll
and water settle material.
No compaction. Demolish
any other landscape
features by hand with
jackhammer or hand
tools. No heavy machine
use or rototilling within
CRZ of tree. Hand
grubbing only. Do not
install landscape edging
around tree. Tree
protection fencing not
feasible. Provide tree
trunk protection guards.
Refer to Appendix C -
Diagram 2 report for
trunk protection
installation guidance.
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Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
95 Chinese
elm
Ulmus
parvifolia Fair 15
Single stem
tree. Not
regularly
maintained.
Overextended
branches.
50
Area is listed
for demolish
& remove
decomposed
granite. This
activity will
severely
impact the
critical roots
of this tree.
See tree
protection
notes for
alternative.
15 None
This tree was not
included as part of the
tree survey so the
location on tree
protection map is
approximate. Requires
supervision of work by
project arborist.
Recommend leaving
current decomposed
granite (DG) in place and
refresh with new dressing
of DG. Rake and hand roll
and water settle material.
No compaction. Demolish
any other landscape
features by hand with
jackhammer or hand
tools. No heavy machine
use or rototilling within
CRZ of tree. Hand
grubbing only. Do not
install landscape edging
around tree. Tree
protection fencing not
feasible. Provide tree
trunk protection guards.
Refer to Appendix C -
Diagram 2 of arborist
report for trunk
protection installation
guidance.
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Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
96 Chinese
elm
Ulmus
parvifolia Poor 13
Single stem
tree. Not
regularly
maintained.
Overextended
branches.
Significant
Elm
anthracnose
infection has
caused decay
and
weakened
structure at
branch
scaffold
attachment.
Requires
maintenance
pruning to
reduce risk.
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Area is listed
for demolish
& remove
decomposed
granite and
construction
of new
garden bed.
This activity
could
severely
impact the
critical roots
of this tree.
See tree
protection
notes for
alternative.
13 None
Requires supervision of
work by project arborist.
Recommend leaving
current decomposed
granite (DG) in place and
build new garden bed on
top of DG or other
existing soil surface. Do
not compact. No heavy
machine use or rototilling
within CRZ of tree. Hand
grubbing only. Tree
protection fencing not
feasible. Provide tree
trunk protection guards.
Refer to Appendix C -
Diagram 2 of arborist
report for trunk
protection installation
guidance.
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Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
97 Chinese
elm
Ulmus
parvifolia Poor 16
Single stem
tree. Not
regularly
maintained.
Overextended
branches.
Significant
Elm
anthracnose
infection has
caused decay
and
weakened
structure at
branch
scaffold
attachment.
Requires
maintenance
pruning to
reduce risk.
20
Area is listed
for
construction
of new
garden bed.
This activity
will only
cause
minimal CRZ
damage if
no machines
are used.
See tree
protection
notes for
more detail.
16 None
Requires supervision of
work by project arborist.
Recommend leaving
current soil in place and
build new garden bed on
top of existing surface. Do
not compact. No heavy
machine use or rototilling
within CRZ of tree. Hand
grubbing only. Tree
protection fencing not
feasible. Provide tree
trunk protection guards.
Refer to Appendix C -
Diagram 2 of arborist
report for trunk
protection installation
guidance.
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Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
98 Chinese
Elm
Ulmus
parvifolia Poor 15
Single stem
tree. Not
regularly
maintained.
Overextended
branches.
Significant
Elm
anthracnose
infection has
caused decay
and
weakened
structure at
branch
scaffold
attachment.
5
Tree is
outside the
active
construction
area and at
the edge of
project
limits. It
could
possibly be
damaged by
construction
equipment.
15
Set fencing
at edge of
landscape
curbing
surrounding
tree at a
minimum
radius of 4'
& up to 6'
where
possible.
No heavy machine use or
rototilling within CRZ of
tree. Hand grubbing only.
Tree protection fencing
not feasible. Provide tree
protection fencing and
trunk protection guards.
Refer to Appendix C -
Diagrams 1&2 of arborist
report for fencing & trunk
protection installation
guidance. Set TPZ fencing
to distances provided in
this table.
99 American
Sweet Gum
Liquidambar
styraciflua Poor 19
2 stem tree.
Measured @
base. Not
regularly
maintained.
Overextended
branches.
Included bark
at co-
dominant
stem
attachment.
Root disease
causing trunk
decay.
0
No
anticipated
impact from
demolition.
19 None
No heavy machine use or
rototilling within CRZ of
tree. Hand grubbing only.
Tree protection fencing
not feasible. Provide tree
trunk protection guards.
Refer to Appendix C -
Diagram 2 of arborist
report for trunk
protection installation
guidance.
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Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
100 Coast Live
Oak
Quercus
agrifolia Fair 7
Young tree.
Suppressed
by tree 99. No
significant
structural or
disease
issues. Needs
maintenance
pruned.
5
No
anticipated
impact from
demolition.
New
perimeter
fence will be
installed
which may
cause minor
impact to
roots.
7 None
No heavy machine use or
rototilling within CRZ of
tree. Hand grubbing only.
Tree protection fencing
not feasible. Provide tree
trunk protection guards.
Refer to Appendix C -
Diagram 2 of arborist
report for trunk
protection installation
guidance.
101 Coast Live
Oak
Quercus
agrifolia Fair 10
Young tree.
Suppressed
by tree 99. No
significant
structural or
disease
issues. Needs
maintenance
pruned.
5
No
anticipated
impact from
demolition.
New
perimeter
fence will be
installed
which may
cause minor
impact to
roots.
10 None
No heavy machine use or
rototilling within CRZ of
tree. Hand grubbing only.
Tree protection fencing
not feasible. Provide tree
trunk protection guards.
Refer to Appendix C -
Diagram 2 of arborist
report for trunk
protection installation
guidance.
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Emerson Park Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Table
Tree
Site # Common Botanical Tree
Condition DSH
Observations
Health &
Structure
%
Impact
Impact
Comments Remove CRZ
Radius
TPZ Fence
Distances Tree Protection Notes
102 American
Sweet Gum
Liquidambar
styraciflua Fair 4
Young tree 2
stem tree.
Suppressed
by tree 99. No
significant
structural or
disease
issues. Needs
maintenance
pruned.
5
No
anticipated
impact from
demolition.
New
perimeter
fence will be
installed
which may
cause minor
impact to
roots.
4 None
No heavy machine use or
rototilling within CRZ of
tree. Hand grubbing only.
Tree protection fencing
not feasible. Provide tree
trunk protection guards.
Refer to Appendix C -
Diagram 2 of arborist
report for trunk
protection installation
guidance.
103 American
Sweet Gum
Liquidambar
styraciflua Fair 4
Young tree.
No significant
structural or
disease
issues. Needs
maintenance
pruned.
0
No
anticipated
impact from
demolition.
4 None
No heavy machine use or
rototilling within CRZ of
tree. Hand grubbing only.
Tree protection fencing
not feasible. Provide tree
trunk protection guards.
Refer to Appendix C -
Diagram 2 of arborist
report for trunk
protection installation
guidance.
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Appendix B – Tree inventory and Tree Protection Map
Tree Inventory Map – Orange delineation indicates TPZ fencing locations. Bold X’s indicate tree to be removed.
Map adapted from plan set. Delineations not exact scale. Use written measurements in Appendix A – Tree Inventory & Tree Protection
Table. All Tree numbers correlate with numbers provided in Appendix A and correlate with numbers in the field. Full sized map provide as
Attachment 2.
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Appendix C - Tree Protection Diagrams
8.5” x 11”
sign
laminated in
plastic,
spaced every
10’ along the
fence.
Diagram 1 – Tree Protection Fencing
52
Diagram 2 – Trunk Protection – Secure wood to tree using zip ties or wire. Do not anchor wood or wire directly to trunk.
53
Appendix D - Tree Protection Requirements - Quick Reference List
1. Tree Protection During Construction - Tree protection shall be provided during the entire time
construction activities occur. A Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) shall be established and maintained
to ensure protected roots remain undisturbed.
2. Tree Protection Fencing - Tree protection fencing is required to be in place for the duration of
the construction project and shall be installed before starting any ground disturbing activities.
Do not remove any tree protection fencing or enter the TPZ without approval of the project
arborist. The fencing shall delineate and protect the tree protection zone. The fencing shall be 4
feet tall and made of orange, high density, polyethylene with 3.5” x 1.5” openings. It shall be
installed on steel posts 8 feet on center and tightly stretched to prevent sagging. See Appendix C
- Tree Protection Diagrams - Diagram 1 – Tree Protection Fencing.
3. Trunk Protection - Tree protection fencing is required See Appendix C - Tree Protection
Diagrams - Diagram 2 – Trunk Protection.
4. Tree Protection Signage - Weatherproof, tree protection signs stating “Tree Protection Zone –
Do Not Enter” shall be placed on the fencing and be spaced 10 feet apart. Signs shall remain in
place until completion of the project. See Appendix C - Tree Protection Diagrams - Diagram 1 –
Tree Protection Fencing.
5. Pre-Construction Meeting - A meeting with all contractors involved in the project shall occur
with the project arborist before beginning construction activities. Any new contractors brought
on site shall also meet or communicate with the project arborist to ensure they are aware of
tree protection measures.
6. Preparing Tree Protection Zone - If construction occurs during the months of June through
November, the TPZ’s shall be irrigated to a depth of 12 inches before construction begins. This
will ensure the trees are properly hydrated. Additional irrigations during “heatwaves” may be
recommended by the project arborist.
7. Root Protection - No grading, trenching, paving or any other soil disturbance shall occur within
or adjacent to the TPZ of the tree without permission and supervision by the project arborist. No
trenching or excavation for footings, foundations, utilities or roadways shall occur within or
adjacent to the TPZ without first, hand trenching the location and exposing roots.
If possible, conduit or other utilities shall be “fished” below roots larger than 1-inch diameter.
Any roots 1-inch diameter or larger that are approved for pruning shall be hand cut with a clean
pruning saw or Sawzall. Once roots are hand cut, machinery can remove the severed roots.
Cutting any roots 1-inch diameter or larger requires supervision by the project arborist.
Original Soil
Level
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8. Root Pruning - If the project arborist determines that a root over 1-inch diameter needs to be
cut, it shall be cut by hand with a pruning saw or reciprocating saw “Sawzall”. After cutting a
root, the area shall be backfilled as soon as possible with moist soil or covered with wet burlap
until backfill can be completed. Burlap shall be kept wet the entire time it is in use for cut-root
protection.
9. Dumping, Cleanout or Storage of Materials - No construction materials, soils, or debris shall be
stored in the TPZ. No concrete, plaster, paint or chemical washout shall be allowed within the
TPZ or Critical Root Zone (CRZ).
10. Monitoring - An initial inspection shall be completed by the project arborist prior to
commencement of construction activities to ensure that all tree protection measures have been
put in place. Weekly inspections of the TPZ and associated fencing shall also be completed by
the project arborist until construction is complete. Any root pruning, excavation, grading or
filling within 5 feet of the TPZ shall be monitored by the project arborist.
11. Project Arborist Contact Information - Rodney Thurman – Heritage Tree Arboricultural
Consulting Inc. – Cell: 805 234 8760 – Email: rodney@heritagetreeconsulting.com
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From:Honer-Hollstien, Lily
Sent:Thursday, November 21, 2024 3:36 PM
To:Hyfield, Devin; Avakian, Greg; Long, Erica
Subject:FW: SRSW-40-002
Attachments:Checklist Item 05 - Grant_Scope_Cost_Estimate_Form_Emerson_Park_Improvements.pdf
Lily Honer-Hollstien
pronouns she/her/hers
Business Analyst
Parks & Recreation
1341 Nipomo, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3934
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From: Glaudel, Kevin@Parks <Kevin.Glaudel@parks.ca.gov>
Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2024 3:34 PM
To: Honer-Hollstien, Lily <lhoner@slocity.org>; Avakian, Greg <gavakian@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: SRSW-40-002
HI Lily and Greg!
It was great meeting you all and putting faces to the names. Below you'll find what we'll need if any scope
reductions/changes need to be made for Emerson Park. If you are maintaining the scope item but value
engineering it down, it may not need a scope change but a safe bet would be once the 90% plans come in and if
any modifications need to be made, go ahead and forward them to me to review before we go the scope change
route.
Here's the final scope from the completed application:
Renovate Emmerson Park in the City of San Luis Obispo.
Construct a dog park with lighting and shade,
Playground (5-12 yo) with shade,
shade existing exercise equipment,
Solar pathway lighting,
Educational garden,
Public art mural,
Public art mosaic,
Restroom with solar roof.
Renovate bocce ball courts, basketball/multi-purpose court, blacktop,
Decorative perimeter fencing,
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Landscaping throughout the park.
Here are the items required for modifying the scope:
Significantly modifying a Recreation Feature to decrease its recreational use or capacity.
Required from Grantee:
Cover letter from the authorized representative:
1. Describing the proposed removal or modification to the Recreation Feature(s) or Major
Support Amenity from the original Grant Scope.
2. Explaining why the proposed removal or modification is needed.
3. Describing how the proposed removal or modification affects the range of recreational
opportunities between the original Grant Scope, and the proposed scope change.
4. Describing how the proposed removal or modification impacts the projected number of users.
5. Describing how the proposed removal or modification effects projected operating hours.
6. Describing how the residents were notified of the proposed removal or modification and given
the opportunity to provide feedback about the proposed reduction. Explain any controversy and
describe what actions were taken to mitigate the controversy.
7. Describing reasonable attempts to obtain funding from other local, State, Federal, or private
sources to complete the original grant scope. (If the requested removal or modification is due to a rise in
construction costs and a subsequent shortage of funds)
8. If the grant funds were expended on Recreation Features and Major Support Amenities that
will be removed from the Grant Scope, the letter must identify the amount and respond to one of the
following options:
1. Grantee proposes to treat the funds in their possession as a reimbursement payment on
other eligible costs for the revised Grant Scope and will submit a Grant Expenditure Form.
2. Grantee proposes to treat the funds in their possession as an advance payment. (Grantee
must follow advance payment request policy, I.E. provide a payment schedule)
3. Grantee proposes to provide a refund for the grant amount balance expended on incomplete
Recreation Features and Major Support Amenities.
Revised Documents:
A revised (Auth Rep may line-out the proposed scope item removals from the following forms, with date and
initial):
1. Application Form
2. Cost Estimate (I've attached the original from the application here as well)
3. Site Plan
Kevin Glaudel
Administrative Project Officer
Office of Grants and Local Services
California Department of Parks and Recreation
916-902-8778
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Sent: Monday, August 12, 2024 7:13 AM
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To: Honer-Hollstien, Lily <lhoner@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: SRSW-40-002
Hi Lily,
Thursday at 3 will work for me!
Kevin Glaudel
Administrative Project Officer
Office of Grants and Local Services
California Department of Parks and Recreation
916-902-8778
From: Honer-Hollstien, Lily <lhoner@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2024 3:12 PM
To: Glaudel, Kevin@Parks <Kevin.Glaudel@parks.ca.gov>
Subject: RE: SRSW-40-002
I took a look at our calendars and I think Thursday after 3 could accommodate our team. Does that work at all for you?
Lily Honer-Hollstien
pronouns she/her/hers
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Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2024 2:45 PM
To: Honer-Hollstien, Lily <lhoner@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: SRSW-40-002
Of course!
I will be out of the office tomorrow for my RDO but I am available anytime next week! How does Wednesday
morning sound?
Kevin Glaudel
Administrative Project Officer
Office of Grants and Local Services
California Department of Parks and Recreation
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Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2024 2:42 PM
To: Glaudel, Kevin@Parks <Kevin.Glaudel@parks.ca.gov>
Subject: RE: SRSW-40-002
Hi Kevin!
Greg has requested that I set up a meeting with you to discuss the projects requirements. Is this something you’d be
interested in and is there a day/time that works best for you?
Thank you!
Lily Honer-Hollstien
pronouns she/her/hers
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Parks & Recreation
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To: Pringle, Brendan <bpringle@slocity.org>
Cc: Honer-Hollstien, Lily <lhoner@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: SRSW-40-002
Thank you Brendan!
I have updated our grant management system contact info to Lily.
Have a great week!
Kevin Glaudel
Administrative Project Officer
Office of Grants and Local Services
California Department of Parks and Recreation
916-902-8778
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Subject: RE: SRSW-40-002
Hi Kevin,
Good to hear from you. Lily would be your contact now for that. CC’ing Lily here.
Thanks!
Brendan Pringle
Senior Business Analyst
Public Works
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Hi Brendan!
Please see the attached project status report for Emerson Neighborhood Park due to me in 30 days. Should you have any
questions, please feel free to reach out!
Thanks!
Kevin Glaudel
Administrative Project Officer
Office of Grants and Local Services
California Department of Parks and Recreation
916-902-8778
GRANT SCOPE/C OST ESTIMATE FORM
EMERSON NEIGHBORHOOD PARK REVITALIZATION PROJECT
Follow the directions starting on page 37.
GRANT SCOPE ITEMS
ACQUISITIONS : List each parcel number,
acreage, estimated date of purchase, and
cost
DEVELOPMENT : List each RECREATION
FEATURE and MAJOR SUPPORT AMENITY ESTIMATED COST
Construct a New Restroom, Hydration
Stations (2) & Water Service
$690,000
Resurface Black Top $150,000
Construct New Educational Garden $120,000
Playground Expansion (addition of 5-12 yr) $400,000
Relocation of (2) Bocce Courts $60,000
Construct New Landscaping, Improve
Irrigation, and Conduct Site Work (On-Site
ADA improvements, bio-swales,
permeable pavers, drainage, hardscape,
grading, etc.)
$370,000
½ Acre Large/Small Dog Park w/ fencing &
lighting
$200,000
Construct (3) New Shade Structures $60,000
Court Program Lighting $60,000
Safety Lighting $80,000
Removal of Chain-link Fencing; Installation
of Decorative Fencing (where applicable)
$60,000
Construction Management and Inspection $300,000
Public Art Mural and Tile Material $10,000
Total Estimated Cost for the RECREATION
FEATURES and MAJOR SUPPORT
AMENITIES (A)
$2,560,000
Total Estimated PRE -CONSTRUCTION
COST (B)
$250,000
TOTAL PROJECT COST (A+B) $2,810,000
Requested GRANT Amount $2,810,000
Estimated amount of the GRANT to be
charged to PRE -CONSTRUCTION COSTS
(cannot exceed 25% of the GRANT )
$250,000
The APPLICANT understands that this form will be used to establish the expected GRANT
deliverables; all of the RECREATION FEATURES and MAJOR SUPPORT AMENITIES listed
on this form must be completed and open to the public before the final GRANT payment
will be made. The APPLICANT also understands that no more than 25% of the GRANT
amount may be spent on PRE -CONSTRUCTION costs. See the ELIGIBLE COSTS charts
starting on page Error! Bookmark not defined. before creating a cost estimate.
________________________________ ________
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE Signature Date
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From:Harvey, Billy
Sent:Friday, November 15, 2024 2:14 PM
To:Long, Erica
Cc:Hyfield, Devin; Avakian, Greg
Subject:RE: Emerson Park: Turf / Irrigation Vault - Questions
Thanks for the update, Erica. I understand the budget constraints and if the irrigation valves remain in place then I
have no issues with Greg’s proposed ideas regarding artificial turf. If at all possible, however, the relocation would
prove to be extremely beneficial for maintenance staff as well as for those using the space for recreation activities.
Billy Harvey
Maintenance Superintendent
Public Works
Parks and Urban Forestry
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To: Harvey, Billy <BHarvey@slocity.org>
Cc: Hyfield, Devin <DHyfield@slocity.org>; Avakian, Greg <gavakian@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Emerson Park: Turf / Irrigation Vault - Questions
Hi Billy,
You're right, the 50% plans did mention relocating the irrigation vault. However, due to the high 50% estimate, we met
with the consultant to value engineer the project.
We decided to keep the field as is to cut costs, though relocating the irrigation vault would be ideal. I can ask the
consultant for an estimate on the relocation cost. Currently, our construction budget is around $2.4M, but even with
value engineering, our estimate is about $5.1M, leaving us over budget by roughly $2.7M.
Thanks,
Erica Long
Project Manager II
Public Works
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From: Harvey, Billy <BHarvey@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2024 8:37 PM
To: Avakian, Greg <gavakian@slocity.org>; Long, Erica <elong@slocity.org>
Cc: Hyfield, Devin <DHyfield@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Emerson Park: Turf / Irrigation Vault - Questions
Thank you for the explanation; this makes a lot of sense. However, in the 50% plans, it appears to abandon the vault
and relocate the valves to the far end of the turf, near the future playground.
This would be heavily desired by maintenance staff to proceed with this relocation, and eliminates any need to
develop safety measures for the middle of the field, as it would then be uniformly turf.
Please let me know if I am mistaken…happy to discuss.
Billy Harvey
Maintenance Superintendent
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From: Avakian, Greg <gavakian@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2024 8:11 PM
To: Harvey, Billy <BHarvey@slocity.org>; Long, Erica <elong@slocity.org>
Cc: Hyfield, Devin <DHyfield@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Emerson Park: Turf / Irrigation Vault - Questions
Billy:
We asked Erica to inquire about the access needs to the Irrigation Vault cover at Emerson as we prepare for the 90%
park project designs. With the current lawn areas being reduced to about half the size for general recreation use and
the other half converted to a dog park, we are contemplating the idea of installing padding and synthetic turf via
adhesive to the top of the cover for safety. I’ve done something similar to a field at the Cal Poly Sport Complex and it
worked out well for general use. Obviously, we wouldn’t do this if the grass area was a true completive field, but we
are planning to utilize the reconfigured lawn area for outdoor activities such as yoga, group exercise, some younger
age sport clinics and drills. By adding the synthetic turf mat to the cover, it would be safer for general users than the
current metal plate.
Devin and I can meet with you to explain more in person and together come up with the design and format to hopefully
make this work. It may require a quarterly inspection and reapplication of adhesive and an annual replacement
swatch of synthetic, but to be honest, it shouldn’t get much wear and tear overall.
-Greg
Greg Avakian
pronouns he/him/his
Director of Parks and Recreation
Parks & Recreation
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From: Harvey, Billy <BHarvey@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2024 5:18 PM
To: Long, Erica <elong@slocity.org>
Cc: Avakian, Greg <gavakian@slocity.org>; Hyfield, Devin <DHyfield@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Emerson Park: Turf / Irrigation Vault - Questions
Hi Erica! Things are busy, as I’m sure they are for you, but I have no complaints…hope all is good with you as well.
1. Any Perennial Rye seed will match well.
2. We typically only access the vault whenever we experience mechanical issues with the irrigation control valves
housed in there, which (knock on wood) is very infrequently. In the 10 years I’ve been in Parks, we’ve opened
it maybe 5-6 times. I’m curious…what’s the thought behind this question?
Billy Harvey
Maintenance Superintendent
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From: Long, Erica <elong@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2024 5:02 PM
To: Harvey, Billy <BHarvey@slocity.org>
Cc: Avakian, Greg <gavakian@slocity.org>; Hyfield, Devin <DHyfield@slocity.org>
Subject: Emerson Park: Turf / Irrigation Vault - Questions
Good afternoon Billy,
I hope your week is going well. The design consultant for Emerson Park has a couple of questions:
1. Existing Turf: Since we're retaining part of the existing turf and extending it towards the playground, we need to
match the new grass as closely as possible. Do you know the type of existing turf, considering we might have
re-seeded in the past?
2. Irrigation Vault: How frequently is the existing irrigation vault accessed in the current turf?
Thank you,
Erica Long
Project Manager II
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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Subject:Emerson Park Game Planning
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