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Checklist Item 01 - Project_Application_Form_Emerson_Park_Improvements
State of California The Natural Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program of 2018
PROJECT APPLICATION FORM
PROJECT NAME EMERSON NEIGHBORHOOD PARK REVITALIZATION PROJECT
REQUESTED GRANT AMOUNT $ 2,810,000
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES $ 0 ______________________
TOTAL PROJECT COST $ 2,810,000 _______________
PROJECT SITE NAME and PHYSICAL
ADDRESS where project is located
(including zip code)
Emerson Park
1341 Nipomo St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
PROJECT SITE OWNERSHIP
( all that apply)
X Owned in fee simple by APPLICANT
Proposed Acquisition of ____ acres
Available (or will be available) under a _________year lease
or easement
TURN -KEY Project
NEAREST CROSS STREETS NIPOMO ST AND PISMO ST
COUNTY OF PROJECT LOCATION SAN LUIS OBISPO
APPLICANT NAME (entity applying for the grant) and MAILING ADDRESS
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO PARKS AND RECREATION
1341 NIPOMO ST, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE as shown in Resolution
Name (typed or printed) and Title Email address Phone
Shelly Stanwyck, Assistant City Manager Community Services sstanwyc@slocity.org (805) 781-294
APPLICATION CONTACT
Name (typed or printed) and Title Email address Phone
Aleah Bergam, Administrative Analyst abergam@slocity.org (805) 781-7296
GRANT CONTACT For administration of grant if awarded (if different from AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE )
Name (typed or printed) and Title Email address Phone
Greg Avakian, Parks and Recreation Director gavakian@slocity.org ( 805) 781-7120
GRANT SCOPE I represent and warrant that this APPLICATION describes the intended use of the requested
GRANT to complete the items listed in the attached Grant Scope/Cost Estimate Form. I declare under penalty of
perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the information contained in this APPLICATION , including
required attachments, is accurate.
_____________________________________________________________ ______________________
Signature of AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE as shown in Resolution Date
Print Name Shelly Stanwyck _____________________ Title Assistant City Manager Community Services
Checklist Item 02 - Project Selection Criteria
California Department of Parks and Recreation Powered by Submittable
Title Ci ty of San Luis Obispo Parks and
Recreati on Department - Emerson
Nei ghborhood Park Revi tal i zati on
Proj ect
by Aleah Bergam in Statewide Parks Program Round 4
abergam@slocity.org
03/10/2021
id. 19484260
Original Submission 03/10/2021
Please provide your
agency name and
project name
City of San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Department - Emerson
Neighborhood Park Rev italization Project
Requested Grant
Amount
$2,810,000
Other Funding Sources
Amount
n/a
Total Project Cost $2,810,000
Project Site Name
(Name of Current or
Proposed Park)
Emerson Park
Project Site Ownership Owned in fee simple by APPLICANT
Number of acres
owned in fee simple
3.3
Total combined park
acres described above
3.3
Does your project site
have a physical street
address?
Yes
Project Site Physical
Address
1316 Beach Street
Project Site City San Luis Obispo
Project Site Zip Code 93401
Project Site Nearest
Cross Streets
Nipomo St and Pismo St
Project Site County San Luis Obispo
Authorized
Representative
Shelly
Stanwyck
Authorized
Representative
Position/Title
Assistant City Manager
Authorized
Representative Email
sstanwyc@slocity.org
Authorized
Representative Phone
+18057817294
Application Contact Aleah
Bergam
Application Contact
Email
abergam@slocity.org
Application Contact
Phone
+18057817296
Application Checklist The following is organized by the application checklist per page 11 of the
Application Guide.
Checklist #1 - Application Form
1_-_Project_Application_Form_Emerson_Park_Improv ements.pdf
Checklist #2 - Project
Selection Criteria
This section starts on page 14 of the Application Guide cov ering project
selection criteria 1 through 9. Fill in your responses in the boxes below. As a
reminder you are able to inv ite multiple team members to help draft the
responses to the Project Selection Criteria. Click here to learn more. Your draft
response will auto-sav e ev ery few seconds, so you don't need to worry about
losing your work. The response to this section must be complete by or before
March 12, 2021. See the bottom of this page for "submittal" instructions.
PROJECT
SELECTION
CRITERIA #1
n/a
Project Selection
Criteria #1 - Critical
Lack of Park Space
Use the Community FactFinder to prov ide information about the critical lack of
PARK SPACE within PROXIMITY (a half-mile radius) of the PROJECT SITE.
Community FactFinder Community FactFinder Handbook Video of Community
FactFinder Tips Scoring rubric found on page page 15 of the Application Guide.
Additional technical assistance is av ailable on page 57 of the Application Guide.
A community’s CHALLENGES beyond the park acres per 1,000 residents can be
further explained in Criterion 9(A) on page 31.
Ratio of PARK
acreage per 1,000
residents according to
the FactFinder report
2.20
FactFinder Report ID
Number (found on the
top right corner of the
report)
100280
PROJECT
SELECTION
CRITERIA #2
n/a
Project Selection
Criteria #2.A. -
Significant Poverty
Using the same Community FactFinder Report from Project Selection Criteria 1,
prov ide the Median Household Income. Scoring rubric found on page page 16 of
the Application Guide. Additional technical assistance is av ailable on page 57 of
the Application Guide. A community’s CHALLENGES beyond the median
household income can be further explained in Criterion 9(A) on page 31.
Median Household
Income according to
the FactFinder report
$48,747
FactFinder Report ID
Number (found on the
top right corner of the
report)
100280
Project Selection
Criteria #2.B. -
Significant Poverty
Using the same Community FactFinder Report from Project Selection Criteria 1,
what is the number of people liv ing below pov erty within PROXIMITY of the
PROJECT SITE? Scoring rubric found on page page 17 of the Application Guide.
Additional technical assistance is av ailable on page 57 of the Application Guide.
A community’s CHALLENGES beyond the number of people liv ing in pov erty
can be further explained in Criterion 9(A) on page 31.
Number of People
Living in Poverty
according to the
FactFinder Report
1,147
FactFinder Report ID
Number (found on the
top right corner of the
report)
100280
PROJECT
SELECTION
CRITERIA #3
n/a
Project Selection
Criteria #3 - Type of
Project
Renov ation of an existing park
A) W hat RECREATION
FEATURE(s) will be
added or renovated in
the existing PARK?
New Recreation Features - Fenced dog park, a children’s educational garden,
additional shade structures (3) for extended day time use, Mosaic Public Art in
concrete surrounding playground, Public Art mural on restroom, multi-purpose
court and dog park lighting to allow for extended use. New Major Support
Amenities - Addition of ADA compliant restrooms with solar panel roof
installation (2 gender neutral restrooms), a rain barrel for stormwater runoff
from the restrooms to use to water park gardens, compost station, additional
hydration station will be added near the dog park which will include a feature to
enable dogs to utilize, and safety foot lighting. Renov ated Recreation Features -
Landscaping will be renov ated with drought resistant plants. The black top area
will be re-pav ed and reduced to make space for natural features. The bocce ball
courts will be renov ated and relocated. The playground will be expanded to
create a larger playground space and the basketball court will be expanded to a
1.5 court multi-purpose court. Renov ated Major Support Amenities - A drinking
fountain will be repurposed to a hydration station, and updated perimeter
fencing.
B) W hy is it not
feasible or desired to
create a NEW PARK in
a CRITICALLY
UNDERSERVED
COMMUNITY, or add
NEW PARK SPACE
ADJACENT to the
proposed PROJECT
SITE?
For the project site, there is no av ailable space adjacent to the park that the City
can acquire to expand the park. The project site is located in an already built
out, dev eloped downtown area of the city and is bound by residential
dev elopment and roads. The City is limited on land av ailable for the creation of
a new park (land zoned for park space in the Margarita Area Specific Plan is
owned by residents who are not willing to sell or dev elop the land).
PROJECT
SELECTION
CRITERIA #4
n/a
OVERVIEW FOR
PROJECT
SELECTION
CRITERIA #4
In section A below describe the meeting location and dates. In section B below
describe how residents' "youth, seniors, and families" were inv ited to the
meetings. In section C below describe how residents' ideas were inv olv ed for
the three design goals on pages 22 - 23 of the Application Guide. Additional
technical assistance documents can be found by clicking the links below.
Designing Parks Using Community Based Planning Community Based Planning
COVID-19 Guidance
Project Selection
Criteria # 4.A. -
Community Based
Planning
How many meetings occurred in the critically underserv ed community?
Describe why the meeting locations and times were conv enient for residents
with v arious employment and family schedules and lack priv ate transportation.
If meetings occurred before June 5, 2018 (passage of Prop 68 Bond Act), they
may also be listed for historical reference. Use the chart format below to list the
details of each meeting that occurred in the critically underserv ed community.
List the meetings in order. The meeting number in the left of the table will match
each seperate meeting description below.
Table
Criteria 4A - TEST.xlsx
1. Description of why
the meeting (#1 listed
above) location and
time was convenient
for residents with
various employment
and family schedules
and lack private
transportation.
A late morning, Saturday meeting is conv enient for residents working a typical
8-5/Monday through Friday work schedule. The meeting took place from
10:00am-12:00pm, allowing for families with children to participate. Due to
COVID-19 case lev els in January 2021, staff conducted all meetings v irtually v ia
Zoom, thus prov iding a conv enient v enue for those with lack of priv ate
transportation and/or those with childcare restrictions. The flier adv ertising the
workshop and Department's website included a phone in number for those to
call in without wifi access. Staff included a Spanish translation on the back of
the flier and included a break-out session during the last public meeting that
was led by Spanish speaking staff.
Did you have another
meeting?
Yes
2. Description of why
the meeting (#2 listed
above) location and
time was convenient
for residents with
various employment
and family schedules
and lack private
transportation.
The meeting took place from 12:00pm-2:00pm on a W ednesday, allowing those
with part-time work or those with lunch breaks to attend the meeting. Due to
COVID-19 case lev els in January 2021, staff conducted all meetings v irtually v ia
Zoom, thus prov iding a conv enient v enue for those with lack of priv ate
transportation or time restrictions. The flier adv ertising the workshop and
Department's website included a phone in number for those to call in without
wifi access. Staff included a Spanish translation on the back of the flier and
included a break-out session during the last public meeting that was led by
Spanish speaking staff.
Did you have another
meeting?
Yes
3. Description of why
the meeting (#3 listed
above) location and
time was convenient
for residents with
various employment
and family schedules
and lack private
transportation.
The meeting took place from 9:00am-11:00am on a W ednesday, allowing those
with schedules more conduciv e to a morning meeting (Seniors, workers
requiring afternoon or ev ening schedules, and those with small children). Due to
COVID-19 case lev els in January 2021, staff conducted all meetings v irtually v ia
Zoom, thus prov iding a conv enient v enue for those with lack of priv ate
transportation. The flier adv ertising the workshop and Department's website
included a phone in number for those to call in without wifi access. Staff
included a Spanish translation on the back of the flier and included a break-out
session during the last public meeting that was led by Spanish speaking staff.
Did you have another
meeting?
Yes
4. Description of why
the meeting (#4 listed
above) location and
time was convenient
for residents with
various employment
and family schedules
and lack private
transportation.
The meeting took place from 12:00pm-2:00pm on a Thursday, allowing those
with part-time work or those with lunch breaks to attend the meeting. Due to
COVID-19 case lev els in January 2021, staff conducted all meetings v irtually v ia
Zoom, thus prov iding a conv enient v enue for those with lack of priv ate
transportation. The flier adv ertising the workshop and Department's website
included a phone in number for those to call in without wifi access. Staff
included a Spanish translation on the back of the flier and included a break-out
session during the last public meeting that was led by Spanish speaking staff.
Did you have another
meeting?
Yes
5. Description of why
the meeting (#5 listed
above) location and
time was convenient
for residents with
various employment
and family schedules
and lack private
transportation.
The meeting took place on a Tuesday ev ening from 6:00pm-8:00pm, making it
conv enient for residents working a typical 8-5/Monday through Friday work
schedule. The meeting allowed for those who work during the day and ev en on
weekends to attend the meeting. Due to COVID-19 case lev els in January 2021,
staff conducted all meetings v irtually v ia Zoom, thus prov iding a conv enient
v enue for those with lack of priv ate transportation and/or hav ing childcare
restrictions. The flier adv ertising the workshop and Department's website
included a phone in number for those to call in without wifi access. Staff
included a Spanish translation on the back of the flier and this meeting included
a Spanish speaking break-out session led by Spanish speaking staff.
Did you have another
meeting?
No
Project Selection
Criteria # 4.B. -
Community Based
Planning
For each meeting listed in the response to 4(A), what method(s) did the
applicant or partnering community based organization(s) use to inv ite
residents? In the combined set of meetings, was there a broad representation of
residents? Structure the response using the chart format below to describe the
method of inv itation. Include the number and general description of the
residents who participated in each meeting. List meetings in the order of the
response to 4(A).
Table
Criteria 4B.xlsx
Project Selection
Criteria #4.C.
During the meetings that occurred in the critically underserv ed community, how
were the residents enabled to design the park using Goals 1-3? Ov erv iew for
Conducting the Meetings.
Goal 1 - Selection of
the RECREATION
FEATURE(S). The
RESIDENTS engaged
in a process to reach a
general agreement on
the selection of the
RECREATION
FEATURE(S) and
design details for those
RECREATION
FEATURE(S).
n/a
Describe the Process
that enabled residents
to identify, prioritize
and select their
preferred Recreation
Features:
At each Public W orkshop, the public was giv en a map of Emerson Park and
asked to identify preferred Recreation Features within the park. Staff prov ided
example features for both upgraded and new amenities. The public had the
opportunity to prov ide feedback v ia Zoom chat or raise their hand and discuss
with staff. After the discussion, staff conducted a poll through Zoom where the
public ranked their top recreation features and utilized the chat box to identify
any recreation features not listed in the poll (staff ensured the poll included all
possible amenities and utilized the chat box features in future workshops). Staff
incorporated a Zoom feature to allow the public to also identify on a map of the
park their preferred location of amenities v ia the 'stamp feature'.
Design of the selected
RECREATION
FEATURE(S)
n/a
Describe the process
of how the residents
were enabled to
provide design ideas
for their selected
recreation feature(s).
Staff included powerpoint slides with a v ariety of design ideas for larger priority
amenities such as bike pump tracks, basketball courts, exercise equipment,
shade structures, restroom, gardens, hydration stations, etc. Staff asked
participants which ideas they liked and what aspects they'd like to see in the
selected recreation feature as well as new design ideas. Participants used the
chat and raised their hand v ia zoom to prov ide input to staff.
List the residents’
ideas that will be
included in the design
of the recreation
feature(s).
Educational garden, restroom, lit dog park, shade structures, drought
resistant/low cost landscaping, hydration stations (including one for dogs),
updated perimeter fencing, expansion/renov ation of the playground, multi-
purpose court, and lit courts.
Goal 2 - Location of
the RECREATION
FEATURE(S) within the
Park. The RESIDENTS
engaged in a process
to reach a general
agreement on the
location of
RECREATION
FEATURE(S) within the
PARK.
n/a
Describe the process
that enabled the
residents to express
their preferences for
the location of the
recreation feature(s)
within the park.
Staff utilized the Zoom W hiteboard feature and pulled up a map of Emerson
Park and asked community members to utilize their "stamps" to indicate
preferences for location of specific recreation features within the park. This was
conducted liv e during each workshop and then sav ed for staff records.
List the reasons that
will be used for the
location of the
recreation feature(s)
within the park.
The public desired the restroom location near the playground for quick access
for those with small children. In addition, the shade structures were chosen to
be placed near the dog park, the playground, and exercise equipment to
prov ide shade for those activ ities. The dog park was identified to be located on
the opposite section of the park from the playground as an additional safety
measure. Bocce courts mov ed adjacent to the exercise equipment shade
structure.
Goal 3 - Safety and
PARK beautification.
The RESIDENTS
engaged in a process
to provide other PARK
DESIGN ideas,
including solutions for
safe public use, and
PARK beautification
such as landscaping
and public art.
n/a
Describe the process
that enabled the
residents to provide
park design ideas for
safe public use and
park beautification.
At each Public W orkshop, the public was giv en a poll on safety and what
features would make them feel more safe. The public also had an opportunity to
express different design ideas for safe public use and park beautification. Staff
included powerpoint slides with design ideas for pathway and safety lighting,
public art and landscaping and the public utilized the chat feature and raised
their hand to speak to staff to prov ide their input and preference.
List of safe public use
ideas:
The addition of new amenities will increase public use of the area and decrease
v andalism and unwanted behav iors during park use hours. Staff hav e seen less
v andalism at Sinsheimer Park, which recently was rev italized and activ ated with
new recreational amenities. Safety path lighting will be installed around the
restroom, and along main pathways and lighting will be added to the multi-
purpose court and dog park. The public wanted updated perimeter fencing and
more open sightlines between amenities.
List of park
beautification ideas:
Educational garden, drought tolerant landscaping, art installation on restroom
and black top mural, neighborhood youth participation in designing art mosaic
tiles to incorporate into concrete surfaces and benches. Colorful and artistic
shaped shade structures. Artistic dog park equipment.
PROJECT
SELECTION
CRITERIA #5
n/a
Project Selection
Criteria #5 -
Employment or
Volunteer Opportunities
Describe how the project will include employment or v olunteer outdoor learning
opportunities for residents including youth and/or corps members by answering
A and B using the following chart format.
Table
Criteria 5.xlsx
C. Citing the Corps
Consultation Review
Document, what was
the outcome of the
Corps Consultation
Process?
The Corps Consultation Process was followed. Either the CCC or CALCC
determined it is feasible to work on the PROJECT should the grant be awarded.
List the agreed
services and cost of
work for each service.
CCC Corpsmembers from the Cesar Chav ez Conserv ation Corps can assist
with the Creation & Installation of fenced dog park, installation of educational
garden, installation of compost bins, installation of shade structures, installation
of drought tolerant landscaping, relocation of Bocce Court, update
perimeter fencing, installation of hydration stations, installation of Solar Panels.
$11,520 (12 person crew x 8 hours x $24/hour – 1 week of labor) CCC
Corpsmembers from the Los Padres Center can assist with the installation of
the educational garden and dog park fencing and updating current landscaping
to include drought resistant plants. Additional information is needed to
determine if crews can assist with the installation of shade structures
depending upon structure complexity and to prov ide an accurate cost estimate
for labor. $11,520 (12 person crew x 8 hours x $24/hour – 1 week of labor)
PROJECT
SELECTION
CRITERIA #6
n/a
Project Selection
Criteria #6 -
Partnerships or
Committed Funding
Describe partnership assistance giv en to the applicant beginning with the
passage of the Bond Act (June 5, 2018) through project completion, by
competing the chart below. If no partners are inv olv ed in the project, but the
applicant has committed funds, write “See Funding Sources Form” in boxes A
and B below. For Column A, please insert an asterisk next to Health
Organizations.
Table
Criteria 6.xlsx
PROJECT
SELECTION
CRITERIA #7
n/a
Project Selection
Criteria #7 -
Environmental Design
Describe how the project will prov ide efficient use of water and other natural
resources by answering both (A) and (B) combined, or (C) by itself, to obtain up
to 7 points.
A. How will the project
include the following
sustainable
techniques? For the
application to be
eligible, the project
must include, at a
minimum, A(1):
1. Incorporate perv ious surfaces or other technique(s) such as bio-swales or
grading to capture storm water for infiltration or irrigation, or cleanse storm
water before release. 2. Use of water efficient irrigation system that includes a
rain sensor, ev apotranspiration (ET) controllers, flow sensors, or on-site water
recycling that reduces potable water consumption, or the project will not require
additional use of water. 3. At least 10% of the materials for project construction
will consist of recycled materials, or construction waste will be minimized by the
separation and recycling of recov erable materials generated during
construction. 4. Landscaping that excludes the use of inv asiv e plants and
instead features drought tolerant or climate appropriate non-inv asiv e nativ e
turf, trees, shrubs, plants, and ground cov er. Also discuss how the landscaping
minimizes the use of toxic pesticides and inorganic fertilizers. Use the following
chart format to list and describe each sustainable technique in response to (A)
abov e.
Table
Criteria 7A.xlsx
B. How will the project
include the following
additional techniques
that are not listed in
question (A) above?
1. Carbon sequestration tree planting (identify approximately how many trees
will be planted). See Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction and Carbon
Sequestration technical assistance on page 65. If the project will not include tree
planting, include one other energy, water, and natural resource conserv ation
technique. 2. Facilitation of safe and reliable drinking water to park v isitors if not
yet av ailable. If safe and reliable drinking water is already av ailable for park
v isitors, include one other energy, water, and natural resource conserv ation
technique. 3. One other energy, water, and/or natural resource conserv ation
technique. Use the following chart format to list and describe each sustainable
technique for B.
Table
Criteria 7B.xlsx
C. SITES or LEED
Certification:
If A and B abov e is selected, do not respond to this item. This is a 7 point
alternativ e to A and B.
W ill the project include
SITES or LEED
Certification as an
alternative to A and B
above? If so, provide a
plan for achieving
either SITES certified
landscaping or LEED
certified building
construction by
answering the following
questions:
No
PROJECT
SELECTION
CRITERIA #8
n/a
Project Selection
Criteria #8 - Public Use
Fees and Hours of
Operation
Describe how youth, seniors, and families affected by pov erty will hav e daily
access to the project site by answering the following:
A. W hat will be the Sunday through Saturday hours of operation for the overall PARK to accommodate various
needs of youth, seniors, and families? - Table
Criteria 8A.xlsx
B. W ill the Monday
through Sunday hours
of operation differ for
any recreation features
listed in the Grant
Scope/Cost Estimate
Form?
No (hours are consistent with part A abov e)
C. Entrance or
membership fees
n/a
W ill the public be
charged entrance or
membership fees to
enter the overall park?
The public will not be charged entrance or membership fees to enter the ov erall
park.
W ill entrance,
membership, or
league/activity fees be
charged to use a
RECREATION
FEATURE that is a
majority of the TOTAL
PROJECT COST listed
in the Grant
Scope/Cost Estimate
Form?
There will be no fees associated with the grant-funded recreation features.
If so, list each fee,
identify if the fee is
daily, weekly, or
monthly, and explain
why the fee will not
prevent DAILY
ACCESS for youth,
seniors, and families
affected by poverty.
n/a
PROJECT
SELECTION
CRITERIA #9
n/a
Project Selection
Criterion #9 -
Community Challenges,
Project Benefits, and
Readiness
Prov ide responses to A and B below to summarize the PROJECT’S need and
benefits. This criterion is designed for the APPLICANT to tell the story about the
PROJECT need and benefits not yet cov ered through Project Selection Criteria 1
through 8. For C below, OGALS will determine the project’s readiness and
APPLICANT capacity using information prov ided in the entire APPLICATION. List
only one challenge at a time, there is space for multiple challenges. Challenges
is a defined term on page 70 of the Application Guide. Scoring rubric found on
page 32 of the Application Guide. Technical assistance is av ailable on page 67
of the Application Guide.
A. W hat
CHALLENGES are
present within the
community that
contributes to the need
for the PROJECT?
n/a
1. Challenge Physical Barriers to Park Spaces
Description of
Challenge
Nearby South Street creates a barrier to accessing another nearby park,
Meadow Park, for neighborhood residents as this is a major thorough fair and
there are no safe places to cross the street between South Higuera St. and
Broad St. (roughly a mile-long stretch). According to the Community Finder
Report, 334 families near the project site do not hav e access to a car. For many
low-income residents Emerson Park is the easiest park to walk to and will hav e
a v ariety of recreation features that will benefit multiple age groups, unlike other
park areas in the downtown that hav e minimal recreational features.
2. Challenge Access to nature and park space for low-income residents
Description of
Challenge
Housing costs in San Luis Obispo hav e risen sharply in recent years while
av erage household incomes hav e not. According to the city’s Housing Element,
many segments of the city’s population hav e difficulty finding affordable
housing, including seniors, families, single parent households, low-income
residents, and the homeless. San Luis Obispo County was ranked the 5th least
affordable place in the nation by USA Today on February 26, 2019 (based on
median home price and an area’s av erage earnings.) According to a similar
ranking by Forbes, where San Luis Obispo was ranked 6th in the nation, Forbes
reported that 90.4% of an av erage weekly wage is required to pay down a
median priced home. The Community Fact Finder Report for the project area
states that 1,147 people near the park liv e in pov erty, more than a quarter of the
residents in that area. The local Food Bank serv es an av erage of 51 households
ev ery month at the neighborhood’s food distribution site, and an av erage of 185
people v isit the food pantries and meal programs of other agencies located in
the neighborhood. Additionally, approximately 140 children hav e access to food
support programs located in the neighborhood. W hen seniors and families lack
the income to pay for necessities like food and rent, they do not hav e any extra
to use on recreation. Access to free resources within their neighborhood parks
becomes v ital for their health and wellbeing. There are 243 affordable housing
units in close proximity to Emerson Park (within a ½ mile radius of the park).
Approximately a quarter of all the affordable units in the city fall within this zone.
Most do not hav e outside features, such as backyards. The local
neighborhood’s elementary school facilities at Hawthorne Elementary School,
which receiv es federal funds to prov ide resources to low-income students
through Title 1, are completely locked down when school is closed, so local
residents cannot use the property’s fields, playground, or blacktop areas for
recreation. Nearby South Street creates a barrier to accessing another nearby
park, Meadow Park, because there are no safe places to cross the street
between South Higuera St. and Broad St. (roughly a mile-long stretch). Thus,
Emerson Park is the only park area that neighborhood residents can easily
access by foot that will hav e a v ariety of recreation features for multiple age
groups.
Are there additional
CHALLENGES present
within the community
that contributes to the
need for the
PROJECT?
Yes
3. Challenge Emerson Park is an older park and neighborhood residents lack safe access to
other parks.
Description of the
Challenge
Nearby South Street creates a barrier to accessing another nearby park,
Meadow Park, for neighborhood residents because there are no safe places to
cross the street between South Higuera St. and Broad St. (roughly a mile-long
stretch). According to the Community Finder Report, 334 families near the
project site do not hav e access to a car. For many low-income residents
Emerson Park is the easiest park to walk to and will hav e a v ariety of recreation
features that will benefit multiple age groups, unlike other park areas in the
downtown that hav e minimal recreational features.
Are there additional
CHALLENGES present
within the community
that contributes to the
need for the
PROJECT?
No
B. How will the
PROJECT benefit the
HEALTH and quality of
life for youth, seniors,
and families by
improving the
community’s
recreational, social,
cultural, environmental,
educational, and
economic conditions?
Recreational
Social
Cultural
Env ironmental
Educational
Economic
Recreational There is increasing ev idence that access to parks and natural areas is good for
people’s health, at any age. Access to natural spaces helps improv e mental
health, as well as physical health, and unstructured play in the outdoors is v ital
for children’s social-emotional learning. Richard Louv stated in an interv iew with
CityLab, “A growing body of research suggests that kids who spend more time
in natural env ironments are less apt to be obese or suffer from depression,
anxiety, and attention disorders. They learn more effectiv ely in school, and they
play together better.” (Env isioning Nature-Rich Cities June 13, 2017) The new
and updated recreational features at Emerson Park will allow for multi-
generational recreation. Parents and grandparents will be able to use the new
exercise equipment and bocce ball courts, while children play in the playground,
black top, and grass area. Shade structures will allow families and older
residents to v isit the park during a broader set of hours and weather conditions.
Older residents will enjoy the gardens, and families (including multiple
generations) will be able to enjoy the children’s educational garden together.
Hav ing more residents, in particular families and seniors, v isiting the park could
also increase the use of existing features, such as the community garden,
which could help increase healthy eating for neighborhood residents. Changing
the current court to a multi-purpose court will allow for more v aried recreation
use. The addition of an ADA-compliant restroom facility will allow families and
seniors to spend more time recreating at Emerson Park, since no facilities exist
currently, and access to bathrooms is ev en more important for young and older
residents. The hydration stations, similarly, will allow residents to hav e longer
v isits to the park, therefore increasing all of the benefits deriv ed from the other
features.
Social Including new and updated recreational features that appeal to multiple age
groups will increase community use of the park. More local residents in the park
throughout the day allows for social connections to happen organically.
Amenities that attract children of multiple ages allow for mixed age group play
and increased social benefits deriv ed from this type of play. Similarly, seniors
and families hav e the ability to interact in meaningful ways, fostering greater
community connection among residents and thus facilitating informal and
formal mentorship opportunities. Richard Louv stated in the article quoted
abov e that, “research suggests people who spend time in more natural
env ironments in cities tend to nurture closer relationships with their fellow
urbanites and to v alue their communities.” W ith the addition of gardens, a dog
park, shade structures near play equipment, updated play equipment and
restrooms, families will spend more time in the park allowing for greater
opportunities to meet neighbors and create friendships. W ith the addition of the
dog park, seniors who need a place to exercise their pets will hav e greater
opportunities to socialize amongst their peers and with neighbors of differing
ages.
Cultural The murals on the restrooms and mosaic public art around the playground will
expose youth, seniors, and families to the v isual arts and serv e as a celebration
of the community. Likewise, the garden areas can be designed to be a liv ing
work of art for all to enjoy. W ith the addition of restroom facilities at the park, the
park can be used for cultural ev ents of interest to local residents and the
broader community, especially due to the park’s close proximity to the city
center.
Environmental The updated Emerson Park will giv e residents access to nature within a built-out
env ironment and all the health benefits associated with this access. The new
design will reduce turf areas and include updated more water efficient irrigation.
The new garden area and landscaping, along with the public art, will beautify
Emerson Park. The additional of a drought-tolerant educational garden for
children will allow residents of all ages to learn more about the env ironment.
Signage will help educate residents about water use and what they can do in
their own yards to reduce water consumption. The rainwater catchment and
other sustainability techniques incorporated into the project, such as use of
solar for pathway lighting, will benefit the local env ironment and serv e as a
community education tool.
Educational An activ ated park where many residents, young and old, congregate allows for
more groups to feel comfortable meeting there for formal or informal education
opportunities. For example, fitness classes can utilize the exercise equipment,
turf, and blacktop areas. Garden groups and family-focused community groups
can all use the park facilities for ev ents and activ ities. COVID-19 public health
guidance has forced many youth and adult classes outside. It is unclear how
long those measures will be in place, but it is clear that businesses and other
organizations hav e seen the benefit of using outdoor spaces for educational
programs. The American Academy of Pediatrics finds that unstructured play is
important for child dev elopment and is brain building. Opportunities for free or
unstructured play in a local neighborhood park can hav e multifaceted, positiv e
effects on children’s learning and dev elopment. The recreation features at
Emerson Park, including the playground, gardens, blacktop, and turf areas will
be attractiv e to children of multiple ages. The interpretation of the project’s
env ironmental design techniques (including the drought-tolerant gardens and
the rainwater catchment) will help the community learn about water
conserv ation efforts they can take locally to improv e our env ironment.
Economic The California Conserv ation Corps members inv olv ed in the project will be
introduced to the field of landscape architecture and gain knowledge of
env ironmentally friendly landscape design and construction. They will also hav e
the opportunity to learn about careers in city gov ernment, mainly parks and
recreation and public works. According to the CCC Foundation, approximately
45% of CCC's members arriv e without a high school diploma, making education,
training, and personal dev elopment high priorities during their year of serv ice in
the Corps. Projects such as this one can help prepare Corps members for
future work in green careers and for local gov ernment.
Per page 68 of the
Application Guide,
provide a response as
to how this project will
prevent "displacement."
If RESIDENTS are not
vulnerable to
"displacement,” explain
why.
Residents are not v ulnerable to displacement in this neighborhood. The current
neighborhood affordable housing units will remain for low-income residents.
The neighborhood surrounding Emerson Park is already built-out and no major
redev elopment projects are proposed at this time. In addition, ensuring that the
City of San Luis Obispo has adequate affordable housing has been a key issue
for the City staff and City Council. Addressing housing is one of the City’s top
goals and the City has been working to facilitate the production of housing,
including an emphasis on affordable housing and workforce housing. New
housing production will help to control costs in older neighborhoods, like the
one surrounding Emerson Park.
The Housing element calls for City policies and standards to be regularly
rev iewed to ensure they are preserv ing housing and assisting with the
production of future affordable housing. It also encourages creativ e strategies
for rehabbing and reusing properties for housing.
The City’s Land Use Element protects existing housing in the downtown area,
where Emerson Park is located, and calls for the dev elopment of new mixed-use
dev elopment that prov ides housing options for a v ariety of households. All
deed-restricted affordable housing, most of which are rentals, cannot be
conv erted while under restriction, which can last up to 55 years. Most deed
restrictions are extended.
The City will remain v igilant in tracking possible housing changes, and City staff
will continue to seek out new approaches to increase affordability for the future.
************* END OF
PROJECT
SELECTION
CRITERIA *************
This marks the end of the Project Selection Criteria. Project Selection Criteria
responses must be complete and submitted by March 12th at 11:59 p.m.
Rev isions to the Project Selection Criteria will not be accepted after March 12, at
11:59 p.m. See the instruction for submitting at the end of this online application
system. The remaining portions of the application are checklist items 3 - 15. If
checklist items 1 and 3 - 15 are not complete by March 12, 2021, upload a
document that describes the current status, next steps and estimated month
that the item will be completed. Please use page 11 of the Application Guide as
a reference for the remaining checklist items. Additionally, the Lessons Learned
from Round 3 tool should be used to help ensure completion of all items.
Checklist #3 - Community FactFinder Report and Handbook Form
3_-_Community_Factfinder_Report_Emerson_Park_Improv ements.pdf
3_-_Community_FactFinder_Handbook_Form_Emerson_Park_Improv ements.pdf
Checklist #4 - Authorizing Resolution
4_-_Authorizing_Resolution_Emerson_Park_Improv ements.pdf
Checklist #5 - Grant Scope/ Cost Estimate Form
5_-_Grant_Scope_Cost_Estimate_Form_Emerson_Park_Improv ements.pdf
Checklist #6 - Funding Sources Form
6_-_Funding_Sources_Form_Emerson_Park_Improv ements.pdf
Checklist #7 - Project Timeline Form
7_-_Project_Timeline_Form__Emerson_Park_Improv ements.pdf
Checklist #8 - Applicant Capacity
8_-_Applicant_Capacity_Emerson_Park_Improv ements.docx
Checklist #9 - California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
9_-_CEQA_NOE_Emerson_Park_Improv ements.pdf
9_-_CEQA_Complicance_Certification_Emerson_Park_Improv ements.pdf
Checklist #10 - Project Site Ownership, Acquisition, Lease, or Turnkey
10_-_D-1380_Apn_003-515-001_1341_Nipomo_St_Recorded_07241992.pdf
10_-_Assessor_Map_for_Emerson_Park.PDF
Checklist #11 - Concept Level Site Plan
11_-_Emerson_Park_Concept_Lev el_Site_Plan_2.pdf
Checklist #12 - Photos and Copyright License Agreement
12_-_Copyright_License_Agreement_Emerson_Park_Improv ements.pdf
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Emerson_Park_Proposed_Dog_Park_Location.png
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Emerson_Park_Panorama_View_from_Playground.png
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Checklist #13 - Project Location Map
13_-_Emerson_Park_Project_Location_Map.pdf
Checklist #14 - NON-
PROFIT APPLICANT
Requirements (only for
NON-PROFIT
APPLICANTS)
n/a
Checklist #15 - CONSERVATION CORPS Consultation Review
15_-CCC_Prop_68_Consultation_Response_-_Feasible_-
_Emerson_Neighborhood_Park_Rev italization_002.pdf
15_-_CALCC_Prop_68_Consultation_Response_-_Feasible.docx
End of Application
Checklist Items 1 - 15
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Please only click the submit button below when you are ready to submit your
application package. Project Selection Criteria pages 14– 31 of the Application
Guide responses must be complete by March 12th at 11:59 p.m. Rev isions to
the Project Selection Criteria will not be accepted after March 12, at 11:59 p.m.
Please use the Lessons Learned from Round 3 tool to help ensure all items
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Round 4 button below must be clicked by or before March 12, 2021. Thank you
for your participation in the Statewide Park Program!
Checklist Item 03 - CFF_Form
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Checklist Item 03 - CFF_Report
PROJECT AREA STATISTICS PROJECT AREA MAP
County San Luis Obispo
City San Luis Obispo
Total Population 4,714
Youth Population 515
Senior Population 487
Households Without Access to a
Car 334
Number of People in Poverty 1,147
Median Household Income $48,747
Per Capita Income $33,538
Park Acres 10.35
Park Acres per 1,000 Residents 2.20
REPORT BACKGROUND
The project statistics have been calculated based on half
mile radius around the point location selected. Only park
acres within the project area's half mile radius are reported.
Population and people in poverty are calculated by
determining the percent of any census block-groups that
intersect with the project area. The project area is then
assigned the sum of all the census block-group portions. An
equal distribution in census block-groups is assumed. Rural
areas are calculated at a census block level to improve
results.
Median household and per capita income are calculated as
a weighted average of the census block- group values that
fall within the project area.
More information on the calculations is available on the
methods page.
DemographicsDemographics—American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year
estimates 2014-2018; Decennial 2010 Census; the margin of
error (MOE) was not analyzed.
ParksParks—California Protected Areas Database 2020a CFF
adjusted (6/2020) - more information at
http://www.CALands.org. Parks and park acres area based
on best available source information but may not always
contain exact boundaries or all parks in specific locations.
Parks are defined further in the 2015 SCORP (pg. 4).
Users can send updated information on parks to
SCORP@parks.ca.gov
Project ID: 100280
Coordinates: 35.2759, -120.6638
Date: 11/19/2020
California State Parks
Community FactFinder Report
This is your project report for the site you have defined. Please refer to your Project ID above in any future communications
about the project.
SCORP Community FactFinder is a service of the
California Department of Parks and Recreation
www.parks.ca.gov
SCORP Community FactFinder created by
GreenInfo Network www.greeninfo.org
in consultation with CA Dept. of Parks and Rec
Checklist Item 04 - Authorizing_Resolution_Emerson_Park_Improvements
R 11173
RESOLUTION NO. 11173 (2020 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY
REVITALIZATION PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the
responsibility by the Legislature of the State of California for the administration of the Statewide
Park Development and Community Revitalization Grant Program, setting up necessary procedures
governing the application; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation
require the Applicant to certify by resolution the approval of the application before submission of
said application to the State of California; and
WHEREAS, successful Applicants will enter into a contract with the State of California
to complete the Grant Scope project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo hereby:
SECTION 1. Approves the filing of an application for the Emerson Neighborhood Park
Revitalization Project; and
SECTION 2. Certifies that said City of San Luis Obispo has or will have available, prior
to commencement of any work on the project included in this application, the sufficient funds to
complete the project; and
SECTION 3. Certifies that if the project is awarded, the City of San Luis Obispo has or
will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project, and
SECTION 4. Certifies that the City of San Luis Obispo has reviewed, understands, and
agrees to the General Provisions contained in the contract shown in the Grant Administration
Guide; and
SECTION 5. Delegates the authority to the Assistant City Manager of Community
Services to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including, but not limited to
applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the
completion of the Grant Scope; and
SECTION 6. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws,
ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines.
Resolution No. 11173 (2020 Series) Page 2
R 11173
SECTION 7. Will consider promoting inclusion per Public Resources Code §80001(b)(8 A-G).
Upon motion of Council Member Christianson, seconded by Council Member Pease, and
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Christianson, Pease, Stewart, Vice Mayor Gomez and
Mayor Harmon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 20th day of October 2020.
Mayor Heidi Harmon
ATTEST:
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, on _____________________.
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
Checklist Item 05 - Grant_Scope_Cost_Estimate_Form_Emerson_Park_Improvements
GRANT SCOPE/COST 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
Checklist Item 06 - Funding_Sources_Form_Emerson_Park_Improvements
FUNDING SOURCES FORM
Funding Source Date COMMITTED Amount
Statewide Park Program GRANT Request TBD $2,810,000
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Grand Total All Funding Sources
(Estimated TOTAL PROJECT COST )
$2,810,000
The APPLICANT understands that the PROJECT cannot be funded unless the requested
GRANT equals the estimated cost needed to complete the PROJECT , or, the requested
GRANT plus the total amount of additional COMMITTED FUNDS equals the estimated cost
of the PROJECT . If the GRANT is awarded, there will be no need for additional
fundraising. The PROJECT must be completed and open to the public before final GRANT
payment is processed. If funding sources change from the time of APPLICATION until
PROJECT COMPLETION , the APPLICANT understands this form must be updated within
30 days.
________________________________ ________
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE Signature Date
Checklist Item 07- Project_Timeline_Form__Emerson_Park_Improvements
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
PROJECT TIMELINE FORM
T A S K S
The below list can be
adjusted/reorganized with tasks
added/removed unique to each
PROJECT .
S T A R T
D A T E
(MM/YY)
E N D
D A T E
(MM/YY)
L E A D A G E N C Y
responsible for
task and
contact
information
N O T E S A B O U T A N Y
P O T E N T I A L
D E L A Y S /I S S U E S
1. Appraisal and Purchase
Agreement (for ACQUISITION )
Not applicable
2. Close of escrow (for
ACQUISITION )
Not applicable
3. Schematic/concept level
design with community-based
planning and ADA
(Americans with Disabilities
Act) considerations
07/2021 1/2022 City of San
Luis Obispo
Parks and
Recreation,
Devin Hyfield -
DHyfield@sloci
ty.org; (805)
781-7295
4. Site risk assessment for
possible contaminants and
other complications
01/2022 7/2022 City of San
Luis Obispo
Administration
Robert Hill -
rhill@slocity.or
g; (805) 781-
7211
5.CEQA for the construction
scope
07/2021 12/2021 City of San
Luis Obispo
Community
Development,
Shawna Scott -
sscott@slocity.
org; (805) 781-
7176
6. Engineer cost estimate 01/2022 10/2022 City of San
Luis Obispo
Public Works,
Brian Nelson -
BNelson@sloci
T A S K S
The below list can be
adjusted/reorganized with tasks
added/removed unique to each
PROJECT .
S T A R T
D A T E
(MM/YY)
E N D
D A T E
(MM/YY)
L E A D A G E N C Y
responsible for
task and
contact
information
N O T E S A B O U T A N Y
P O T E N T I A L
D E L A Y S /I S S U E S
ty.org;
(805)781-7113
7. Consultation with
CONSERVATION CORPS to
consider feasibility
1/2021 2/2021 City of San
Luis Obispo
Parks and
Recreation,
Aleah Bergam,
abergam@sloci
ty.org; (805)
781-7296
8. Construction Documents
(final design includes the
community based planning
results)
10/2021 10/2022 City of San
Luis Obispo
Public Works,
Brian Nelson -
BNelson@sloci
ty.org;
(805)781-7113
9. Construction Permits 1/2022 10/2022 City of San
Luis Obispo
Public Works,
Brian Nelson -
BNelson@sloci
ty.org;
(805)781-7113
10.Other permits (Note if
Department of Toxic
Substances Control, Division
of the State Architect, US
Army Corps of Engineers, or
other regulatory permits as
applicable to site, are
required)
7/2021 10/2022 City of San
Luis Obispo
Parks and
Recreation,
Devin Hyfield -
DHyfield@sloci
ty.org; (805)
781-7295
11.Construction Bid Package
Preparation/start Bid Process
10/2022 10/2022 City of San
Luis Obispo
Public Works,
T A S K S
The below list can be
adjusted/reorganized with tasks
added/removed unique to each
PROJECT .
S T A R T
D A T E
(MM/YY)
E N D
D A T E
(MM/YY)
L E A D A G E N C Y
responsible for
task and
contact
information
N O T E S A B O U T A N Y
P O T E N T I A L
D E L A Y S /I S S U E S
Brian Nelson -
BNelson@sloci
ty.org;
(805)781-7113
12.Bid Approval for Construction 1/2023 1/2023 City of San
Luis Obispo
Public Works,
Brian Nelson -
BNelson@sloci
ty.org;
(805)781-7113
13.Environmental
cleanup/remediation
2/2023 2/2023 City of San
Luis Obispo
Administration
Robert Hill -
rhill@slocity.or
g; (805) 781-
7211
Likely not applicable
14.Construction Period 2/2023 11/2023 City of San
Luis Obispo
Public Works,
Brian Nelson -
BNelson@sloci
ty.org;
(805)781-7113
15.Grand Opening/completed for
public use with grant
completion package (three
months before the end of the
GRANT PERFORMANCE
PERIOD ).
11/2023 11/2023 City of San
Luis Obispo
Parks and
Recreation,
Devin Hyfield -
DHyfield@sloci
ty.org; (805)
781-7295
T A S K S
The below list can be
adjusted/reorganized with tasks
added/removed unique to each
PROJECT .
S T A R T
D A T E
(MM/YY)
E N D
D A T E
(MM/YY)
L E A D A G E N C Y
responsible for
task and
contact
information
N O T E S A B O U T A N Y
P O T E N T I A L
D E L A Y S /I S S U E S
16.Thirty years of operation and
maintenance for public use.
11/2023 11/2053 City of San
Luis Obispo
Parks and
Recreation,
Devin Hyfield -
DHyfield@sloci
ty.org; (805)
781-7295
Thirty years beginning
with APPROPRIATION
DATE
I certify that the above timeline has been created with input from each agency contact
listed in the right column above. The agency contacts for each milestone above have
reviewed the project concept, including its location and scope, and represent that the
is reasonable absent any unforeseen
circumstances
________________________________ ________
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE Signature Date
Checklist Item 08 - Applicant_Capacity_Emerson_Park_Improvements docx
Applicant Agency/Organization Name: City of San Luis Obispo - Parks and
Recreation
Project Name: EMERSON NEIGHBORHOOD PARK REVITALIZATION PROJECT
1. Describe up to three park or other construction projects completed by the
APPLICANT.
Sinsheimer Park Playground Replacement Project
Project Address 900 Southwood Dr
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Scope of Work Complete playground area renovation
and expansion including new multi-
level play equipment, protective
surfacing, accessible walkways, picnic
tables, benches, new irrigation, trees and
drought tolerant plant materials.
Total Project Cost $1.2 million
Funding Sources The City was a recipient of the California
Department of Housing and Community
Development’s Housing Related Parks
(HRP) program grant in the amount of
$282,650.
Additional funds from the City’s local
“Revenue Enhancement Measure” were
dedicated in support of this renovation
project.
Start Date/Date of Completion January 2017 – November 2017
French Park Improvement Project
Project Address 1040 Fuller Rd
San Luis Obispo CA 93401
Scope of Work Convert a basketball court into three
dedicated pickleball courts, and the
unused sand volleyball court will be
converted into a 72’ x 40’ basketball
area.
Total Project Cost $150,000
Funding Sources City’s local “Revenue Enhancement
Measure”
Start Date/Date of Completion July 2019 – September 2019
SLO Swim Center Olympic Pool Resurfacing Project
Project Address 902 Southwood Dr
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Scope of Work Replacement of all of the pool’s plaster as
well as sealing the gutters and water
surge pit to:
reduce chance of injury and water loss
and to maintain sanitary conditions and
structural integrity.
The underwater lights were replaced to
maximize safety and energy
conservation. Drainage enhancements
were made to ensure compliance with the
State of California Code of Regulations
(Title 22) and the Virginia Graeme Baker
Pool & Spa Safety Act (15 USC 8001)
Total Project Cost $443,000
Funding Sources General Fund
Start Date/Date of Completion September 2015 – January 2016
2. Provide an operation and maintenance budget breakdown (chart) showing the
monthly and annual total expected cost to operate and maintain this proposed
PROJECT (include utilities, routine repairs/upkeep, and staffing costs in the
chart).
Emerson Park Revitalization Project
Utilities Monthly: $400; Annual: $4,800
Repairs/Upkeep Monthly: $900; Annual: $10,800
Staffing Cost Monthly: $1,000; Annual: $12,000
3. What are the planned funding sources to operate and maintain the proposed
PROJECT?
Parks will be funded by the General Fund. In November 2020 a recent local revenue
Measure G-20 was passed to increase sales tax with many priorities for fund usage one
of which is recreation facilities.
4. Provide the weblink for a list of PARKS and facilities the APPLICANT currently
oversees. If a website is not available, please provide the list in this response.
OGALS may visit some of the APPLICANT’S PARKS to review the level of
ongoing operation and maintenance.
https://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/parks-and-recreation/parks
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DOC. NO. 5099
OFFICIAL RECORDS
SAN LUIS OBISPO CO., CA
JUL 2 4 1992
FRANCIS M. COONEY
County Clerk- Recorder
TIME 8:00 AM
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SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE
Individual Grant Deed
THIS FORM FURNISHED BY TICOR TITLE INSURERS
The undersigned grantor(s) declare(s):
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Documentary transfer tax is $ Exempt RT 11922
aa ( x ) computed on full value of property conveyed, or
computed on full value less value of liens and encumbrances remaining at time of sale.
Unincorporated area: ( x ) City of San Luis Obispo , and
FOR A VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged,
SAN LUIS COASTAL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT,
a Political Subdivision of the State of California
hereby GRANT(S) to
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, a Municipal Corporation
FILED FEE PAID I EXEMPT OUT OFSTATE
the following described real property in the City of San Luis Obispo
County of San Luis Obispo , State of California:
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 in Block 2 of the City of San Luis Obispo, County of
San Luis Obispo, State of California, according to the trap of the Town of San
Luis Obispo, in Book A at page 168 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder
of said County.
Dated: July 13, 1992
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO } S.S.
On JULY 16, 1992, before me,
KIM HOLMES
a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared
Edwin Denton and Rory L. Livingston----- --
personally known to me (orprovedlo-nt "re the -basis ofsatisfactwr
evidence) to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the
within instrument and acknowledged to me that he /she/they executed
the same in his/herRheir authorized capacity(ies), and that by hislWAheir
signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf
of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
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to the CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, a Political Corporation, is hereby
accepted by the undersigned officer on behalf of the City Council pursuant
to authority conferred by Resolution NO. 5370 (1984 Series), recorded
June 15, 1984, in Volume 2604, Official Records, Page 878, San Luis Obispo
County, California, and the Grantee consents to recordation thereof by its
duly authorized officer or his agent.
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PACIFIC ST
NIPOMO STExercise
Equipment
MULTI-
PURPOSE
COURT
(1.5 COURTS)
PARKS & REC
OFFICE
DOG PARK COMMUNITY
GARDENS
Drought Tolerant Landscaping
New Recreation Features or Support Amenities
Hydration station
BOCCE
COURT
Updated Recreation Features or Support AmenitiesBEACH STPISMO ST
PICNIC TABLES
PARKING
LOT
SHADE
SHADE
EXPAND PLAYGROUND
(2 DIVIDED PLAYGROUNDS)
Compost stationSHADEFIELD
Safety lights
RESTROOM
16’ 8” x 24’
400 sq ft
Lights for extended use
Storm water barrel
Educational garden
• New Recreation Features: Dog Park, Educational Garden, Mosaic Public Art, Mural Public Art on restroom, Multi-
purpose court and dog park lighting to allow for extended use, Shade Structures to allow for extended day time use
• New Major Support Amenities: Restroom Building, Drought Tolerant Landscaping, Safety foot lighting, Storm water
barrel, Compost station
• Updated Recreation Features: Update and relocate Bocce Courts, Convert Basketball Court to Multi-purpose Court
and expand by half court, Expand Playground
• Updated Major Support Amenities: Perimeter fencing, update drinking fountain to hydration station
• New and existing building space at the park makes up approximately 4% of the overall area.
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PROJECT
LOCATION
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SCALE 1" = 1600'
NORTH
Reference Documents:
City Stand ard Specifications - January 20 10 Edition
City Engineering Standards - January 20 10 Edition
2010 California Building Code (CBC) based on 2009 IBC
2010 California Green Building Code ( CGBC)
City of San Luis
Obispo
san luis obispo county, california
EMERSON PARK
DATE
12/17/2012
FILE NO./LOCATION
\ SHE OF 3
Approved: 1/24/201
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Revised January 2021
California Conservation Corps and
Certified Community Conservation Corps
Corps Consultation Review Document
Proposition 68 – Parks, Environment and Water Bond
Except for an exempted project, this Corps Consultation Review Document shall be completed by California
Conservation Corps and Certified Community Conservation Corps (hereafter collectively referred to as Corps)
staff on behalf of applicants wishing to seek preference for using the Corps, and must accompany applications
for funding through Proposition 68, Chapter 1, Division 45: California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal
Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018. Please see the Corps Consultation Process for more
information. A copy of the process can be requested from the state department administering the grant
program.
1. Name of Applicant: City of San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Department
Project Title: Emerson Neighborhood Revitalization Project
Department/Conservancy to which you are applying for funding: CA Department of Parks and
Recreation
Grant Program: Statewide Parks Program
Date Response Sent to Applicant: 2/28/21
This Consultation Review Document is being prepared by:
☐ The California Conservation Corps (CCC)
☒ California Association of Local Conservation Corps (CALCC)
2. Applicant has submitted the required information by email to the Corps:
☒ Yes, Applicant has submitted all necessary information.
☐ No, Applicant has not submitted all information or did not submit information to both Corps. Application
is deemed non-compliant.
3. Determination:
☐ It is NOT feasible for Corps services to be used on the project (deemed compliant).
☒ It is feasible for Corps services to be used on the project. The following aspects of the project
can be accomplished with Corps services (deemed compliant):
Corpsmembers from the Cesar Chavez Conservation Corps can assist with this project
1. Creation & Installation of fenced dog park
2. Installation of educational garden
3. Installation of compost bins
4. Installation of shade structures
5. Installation of drought tolerant landscaping
6. Relocation of Bocce Court
7. Update perimeter fencing
8. Installation of hydration stations
9. Installation of Solar Panels.
Please contact the corps to discuss costs and coordinate the planning of Corps involvement in
this project, and reach out again if your project receives funding:
Gustavo Olvera
Email: golvera@fieldinstitute.org
Revised January 2021
Notes
CCC and CALCC representatives will return a Corps Consultation Review Document to applicant via email within 10
business days of receipt of a complete consultation request as verification of consultation. Applicant will include a
copy of the documents as part of the project application.
If the Corps determine it is feasible for their services to be used on the project, applicant will contact the Corps to
discuss costs and coordinate the planning of Corpsmember involvement in the project and reach out again if the
project receives funding.
Submission of past consultations does not satisfy the requirement to consult with the Corps. The Corps must be
consulted each grant cycle prior to submitting a grant application.
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Revised January 2021
California Conservation Corps and
Certified Community Conservation Corps
Corps Consultation Review Document
Proposition 68 Parks, Environment and Water Bond
Except for an exempted project, this Corps Consultation Review Document shall be completed by California Conservation
Corps and Certified Community Conservation Corps (hereafter collectively referred to as Corps) staff on behalf of
applicants wishing to seek preference for using the Corps, and must accompany applications for funding through
Proposition 68, Chapter 1, Division 45: California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor
Access for All Act of 2018. Please see the Corps Consultation Process for more information. A copy of the process can be
requested from the state department administering the grant program.
1. Name of Applicant: City of San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Department
Project Title: Emerson Neighborhood Park Revitalization Project
Department/Conservancy to which you are applying for funding: CA Dept. of Parks and Recreation
Grant Program:Statewide Park Program (SPP) Round 4
Date Response Sent to Applicant:2/23/21
This Consultation Review Document is being prepared by:
The California Conservation Corps (CCC)
California Association of Local Conservation Corps (CALCC)
2. Applicant has submitted the required information by email to the Corps:
Yes, Applicant has submitted all necessary information.
No, Applicant has not submitted all information or did not submit information to both Corps. Application is
deemed non-compliant.
3. Determination:
It is NOT feasible for Corps services to be used on the project (deemed compliant).
It is feasible for Corps services to be used on the project. The following aspects of the project can
be accomplished with Corps services (deemed compliant):
CCC Corpsmembers from the Los Padres Center can assist with the installation of the
educational garden and dog park fencing and updating current landscaping to include drought-
resistant plants.
Additional information is needed to determine if crews can assist with the installation of shade
structures depending upon structure complexity and to provide an accurate cost estimate for
labor.
Please contact the project manager of the Los Padres Center to discuss costs and coordinate
the planning of CCC involvement in this project, and reach out again if your project receives
funding:
Adam Zamastil, Conservationist Supervisor (Project Manager)
Email: Adam.Zamastil@ccc.ca.gov
Phone: 805-549-3561
Notes
CCC and CALCC representatives will return a Corps Consultation Review Document to applicant via email within 10
business days of receipt of a complete consultation request as verification of consultation. Applicant will include a copy of
the documents as part of the project application.
If the Corps determine it is feasible for their services to be used on the project, applicant will contact the Corps to discuss
costs and coordinate the planning of Corpsmember involvement in the project and reach out again if the project receives
funding.
Submission of past consultations does not satisfy the requirement to consult with the Corps. The Corps must be consulted
each grant cycle prior to submitting a grant application.
XS-40-023 -Award Letter - Emerson Neighbhorhood Park