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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/20/2009, B1 - SANTA ROSA SKATE PARK MASTER PLAN council ap 1.20-09 j agenda Repout 1�Nm $i CI TY O F SAN L U I S OBISPO FROM: Betsy Kiser, Parks and Recreation Directo�D SUBJECT: SANTA ROSA SKATE PARK MASTER PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Approve the Santa Rosa Skate Park Master Plan. 2. Consider the next steps for development of the Skate Park as part of the 2009-11 Financial Plan process, including funding options and strategies that do not involve the General Fund. DISCUSSION Background The City's skateboarding program has been in existence since 1994. For the first six years, it shared the Santa Rosa Park multi-use court with roller hockey leagues, youth basketball programs and in-line skating interests. In 2000, due primarily to the steadily growing number of participants with competing needs, the City expanded the multi-use area to include an additional 6,000 square feet concrete slab, lights, fencing and a new storage building specifically designed for skateboarding activity. Over the years, the skateboarding area has been furnished with ramps and obstacles built by City staff, the users and volunteers. The equipment is comprised mainly of wood. As the park is an outdoor facility, the ramps are exposed year round to the elements and this exposure causes the equipment to rapidly decay. The repetitious nature of skateboarding has caused the ramps to deteriorate, which staff repairs each year by replacing the top riding surface and reinforcing the frames and underneath supports. In 2006, the Joint Use Committee (JUC) provided $7,000 in funding to upgrade the surfaces on most of the equipment, but the fact that the equipment is wood-based creates ongoing maintenance issues. In fact, over the past year, staff has permanently removed a piece called the "Pyramid" and is reconstructing over 1/3 of the mini ramp due to structural failure. It has been an uphill battle for staff to keep the facility safe for community use. Major City Goal During preparation of the 2007-09 Financial Plan, the skateboarding community came forward during public input meetings and requested upgrades to the skate park. In response to their expressed needs and in light of the ongoing maintenance problems at the skate park, the City Council adopted a Major City Goal for Roller Hockey Rink and Skate Park Improvements as part of the 2007-09 Financial Plan. The work program associated with skate park improvements Skate Park Master Plan Page 2 included a capital improvement project for a skate park needs assessment to identify the best course of action for the facility, with options for either: 1. Replacing the aging equipment with more durable equipment; or 2. Building a new facility that incorporates industry-standard features. Skate Park Needs Study Process and Results In November, 2007, the City contracted with RRM Design Group (RRM) "to facilitate a public process to assess renovation needs for the Santa Rosa Skate Park." Specifically, staff wanted to know whether the community preferred replacing the existing equipment with new modular equipment or developing a new skate park with greater terrain variety. The Study sought to identify: 1. The desired skate park equipment and material type 2. The minimum and maximum size range for the skate park 3. Skating terrain preferences 4. The current programs and potential events for the skate park 5. The budget range for improving the skate park The Skate Park Needs Assessment was completed in April 2008 and the results presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) and the Council in May 2008. The Needs Assessment revealed a preference for constructing a new in-ground concrete skate park with a mix of street, transition and signature (unique terrain) features (see Attachment 4 for the May 20 staff report and results of the Needs Assessment). At the May 20 meeting, the Council approved funding to develop a Skate Park Master Plan and spend up to $50,000 on new modular skate park equipment to assure the interim safety of the existing facility. Specifically, the motion included direction that the skate park must be a"premier/Class A Park that will serve as an economic and recreational driver"; that staff work as expeditiously as possible on the timeline for the development of the skate park; and that staff work with members of the community to see what assistance, financial and otherwise, it can provide in this regard. Santa Rosa Skate Park Master Plan In July 2008, the City again contracted with RRM to prepare the Skate Park Master Plan to provide: 1. The conceptual framework for developing plans and specifications for construction of the facility 2. And preliminary construction cost estimated for the final master plan concept. Building on skater specific ideas generated from public workshops held on October 4 and November 8, and input from skaters over the weeks following the workshops, the final Master Plan incorporates skate terrain including street elements and flow bowls, pools and other transition features, with the goal of maximizing the "flow" of the park. The design plan also illustrates the supporting park elements including site circulation, spectator seating, event staging BI -� Skate Park Master Plan Page 3 areas, entry plaza, lighting, and planter and plaza areas and includes a preliminary construction cost estimate, which is crucial information for the development of a phasing strategy and fundraising goals for the City's 2009-11 Financial Plan. Mike Sherrod, Principal for RRM will be available at the meeting to present the Skate Park Master Plan and answer any questions the Council may have concerning the design process, outcome and estimated cost (see Attachment 1 — Figure SK-1 for Site Map, Figure SK-2 for Skate Park Master Plan, and preliminary construction cost estimate.) A Word About the Preliminary Cost Estimate The Skate Park Needs Assessment, presented to Council in May 2008 (Attachment 1) provided a preliminary cost estimate for a skate park with supporting amenities that is different than the preliminary cost estimate provided for the Skate Park Master Plan. The table below compares these estimates and the narrative provides some perspective on the disparity: Cost Comparison Between Needs Assessment(NA)and Master Plan (MP) General Cost er SQ. Size of[tem Needs Master Plan Cost Construction Fr. (SQ. FT.) Assessment Estimate _ Items__.-_________________ --_--,__-_ Cost Estimate Skate Park(NA) $45 16,500 $742,500 Skate Park(MP) _ $38.72 15,500 $600,139 Supporting $30 2,000 $60,000 Amenities(NA) Supporting* $28.89 15,501 $447,837 Amenities(MP) Soft Costs **(NA) $465,450 Soft Costs(M?) $423,592 TOTAL $1,267,959 1 1,471,568 * Supporting Amenities include flatwork, brickwork, grading, amphitheatre, seat walls, planter walls, curbs, landscaping etc. associated with the construction of the skate park **Soft Costs include City project administration,permitting and design costs,escalation costs,etc. The primary basis for the differential between the cost estimate of the Needs Assessment and that of the Master Plan lies in the area of Supporting Amenities. As the Master Plan evolved, elements that were identified in the Needs Assessment were added to the concept design, including spectator seating, public art, and a flexible plaza area for awards, event hosting and movies in the park. This increased considerably the overall square footage of the supporting amenities. The Skate Park Master Plan has been designed to allow for potential phasing of these supporting amenities(see Attachment 2 —Figure SK-3 for potential phasing opportunities.) Implementing the phasing strategy could reduce the initial cost of construction by approximately $200,000, but Council would need to determine if the savings realized by phasing actually outweigh the 61 , 3 Skate Park Master Plan Page 4 aesthetic and functional benefits of completing the facility all at one time. Note that phasing has not been indicated for the actual skate park itself, which would need to be constructed as a unit to maintain the integrity of the structure. New Skate Park Modular Equipment In mid-November, staff released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the purchase of $50,000 of steel framed modular skate park equipment to replace the deteriorated elements at the existing skate park and provide a safe facility until the new park can be constructed. On December 4, three bids were received in response to the RFP. Staff reviewed the proposals with skate park staff and users and selected American Ramp Company (ARC) because it was most responsive to the conditions set forth in the proposal, particularly in terms of quality of product, number of elements proposed and pricing. An agreement has been executed with ARC and it is the intent of staff to have the equipment installed by the first of February. Status of the Skate Park Fundraising Efforts The Skate Park Fundraising Committee, which evolved as a result of direction given by Council at the May meeting, has met regularly since May to plan and implement fundraisers. A special Skate Park fund has been established in the City to deposit all revenues generated by the various fund raising activities. Both Woodstock's Pizza and California Pizza Kitchen have helped with in-store fundraisers where a percentage of purchases are donated back to the Fund. Two skate shops, One Way Boardshop and Coalition have donated a portion of their sales to the fund also. "Spare change" canisters are reaping the greatest reward at this point with over $1000 collected since June. SLO Skate Park Supporter t-shirts have been printed (donated by Chris Noakes) and are selling for$20 per shirt with all proceeds going into the Fund. Several upcoming fundraisers still in the planning stages include a skate film screening and Skate Fest in Mission Plaza. To date fundraising efforts have earned$1,326. Next Steps If the Skate Park Master Plan is approved by the Council, the next step in the process if the Council wants to pursue this goal in the near term is to develop plans and specifications for the construction of the Skate Park, followed by construction. Stated simply, when these steps occur after Master Plan adoption is determined through the budget process. The PRC has submitted a goal recommendation to City Council to fund these next two steps in the 2009-11 Financial Plan. The Council will consider funding the next steps for development of the Skate Park during 2009-11 goal-setting and budget process. CONCURRENCES The PRC reviewed the Skate Park Master Plan on January 7, 2008 and unanimously approved the concept (draft minutes from the meeting can be found in Attachment 3.) Additionally, the Master Plan was reviewed and whole-heartedly supported by those stakeholders who were most vocal during the design process. B1 -4 Skate Park Master Plan Page 5 FISCAL IMPACT Staff recognizes that the economic environment and the City's fiscal situation have changed significantly since Council provided direction to develop the Skate Park Master Plan. By receiving and reviewing the Skate Park Master Plan, there is no direct or immediate fiscal impact to the City: it is recommended that any commitment of funding towards this goal in the near term occur as part of the 2009-11 Financial Plan process. Financing options include a combination of Parkland Development Funds (approximately $900,000 available over the next two years, assuming no other uses of these funds), donations and sponsorships from the community, small grants from organizations such as the Tony Hawk Foundation and funding from the General Fund (although funding from the General Fund may be unlikely in the next two years). Based on input from the skate park community regarding its fundraising capabilities, staff would most likely recommend that the City match the community's support at a ratio of 3:1 (75% City funding/25% community support), with a fixed limit on the amount of the City's contribution. ALTERNATIVES 1. Reduce the Scope of the Master Plan. The Council could direct staff to return to RRM Design for a smaller footprint and/or fewer amenities, which would reduce the overall cost of the facility. In this case, Council guidance on elements for reduction would be helpful. Additionally, added costs for RRM to perform this expanded workscope will be incurred. 2. Defer Further Consideration of the Master Plan. Given the significant City resources and community involvement that have already been invested in developing the Master Plan, this is not recommended. ATTACHMENTS 1. Site Map, Skate Park Master Plan and preliminary construction cost estimate 2. Skate Park Master Plan Phasing Opportunities 3. Draft minutes from the January 7 PRC meeting 4. May 20 Council Agenda Report on the Results of the Needs Assessment TACouncil Agenda Reports\Parks&Recreation CAR\CAR—Skate Park Master Plan 1.20.09.doc V 1:. •IV Tai { ) 1.. .a`C.f _ �1 Li 1p OA- �':Y. ltd• �"r"��� 1� ;_ o C LA. COL c r _ LLA r b• ♦ • 0 jr�.. TTT Y111 \� ��� _7 � �a � w ill S \ � '�� � � � -• e rY + \\ 1.,"j'Y �r r.1.91�.5s moi\ ]µ' � �\\\�\y�' �•��. � -4 c cc unJ Of LLJ +` '� ' � Cetl1�\M1t � �t S'• l/1 y L4P, O `•1 �,�/ LL � Z S A ACHMENT _ PROJECT SANTA ROSA SKATE PARK DATE 01/06/09 LEVEL CONCEPTUAL ESTIMATE CAI NO. 3211 TYPE CSI 16 DIVISION REVISION NO. 3 CLIENT RRM DESIGN GROUP PREP M.ADAMS LOC'N SANTA ROSA, CA. OPTION 2 -ADD NORTHERN SEAT WALLS, BLDG SF 15,500 PLANTER WALLS & 6" CURBS SITE SF 41,000 DIVISION SQ FT TOTAL NO SUMMARY OF ESTIMATE COST COST 1 SKATE PARK 38.72 600,139 2 SITEWORK 28.89 447,837 4 MASONRY 0.00 0 5 METALS 0.00 0 6A WOOD & PLASTICS-ROUGH 0.00 0 6B WOOD & PLASTICS-FINISH 0.00 0 7 THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION 0.00 0 8 DOORS & WINDOWS 0.00 0 9 FINISHES 0.00 0 10 SPECIALTIES 0.00 0 11 EQUIPMENT 0.00 0 12 FURNISHINGS 0.00 0 13 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION 0.00 0 14 CONVEYING SYSTEMS 0.00 0 15 MECHANICAL 0.00 0 16 ELECTRICAL 0.00 0 SUBTOTAL-BUILDINGS 67.61 1,047,976 SUBTOTAL-SITEWORK&BUILDINGS 67.61 1,047,976 GENERAL CONDITIONS 6.00% 4.06 62,879 BONDS 2.00% 1.35 20,960 CONTRACTOR'S FEE 10.00% 6.76 104,798 SUBTOTAL 79.78 1,236,612 CONTINGENCY 15.00% 11.97 185,492 ESCALATION @ 4% PER YEAR 4.00% 3.19 49,464 SUBTOTAL 94.94 1,471,568 TOTAL ESTIMATED PRICE 94.94 1,471,568 PRINTED 1/6/2009 CAI NO.3211 SANTA ROAS SKATE PARK-OIPTION-2 PAGE 1 OF 4 � I �� Ate• � � x tT gA"L4t /'� ��--_■_�J IAC,_ I "_,,,' 'i.�. A: n1 i ip� 1 1 , • kt It .1 0 00 ✓4� /� 101 • c� 1 I 1�;l�4c Ln CL l � 50 ! d: Ln M Vr V Y Q f Aj • Vl LU ]4' t. ca ITr V, ATTACHNIENT 3 Parks and Recreation Commission DRAFT N UNUTES Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Jill Lemieux called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Gary Havas, David Hensinger, Kylie Hatch, Ron Regier and Craig Kincaid ABSENT: STAFF: Director Betsy Kiser,Todd Beights, Rich Ogden,Marti Reynolds CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES: MOTION: (Havas/Hatch) Approve the December 3, 2008 minutes corrected. Approved: 6 yes: 0 no: 0 absent 1. Public Comment None. 2. Volunteer of the Month The Volunteer of the Month December is Eliad Becker. Eliad is a sophomore at San Luis Obispo High School. He h completed a total of 50 hours of volunteer service with the Parks and Recreation Departme;/aAndRecreation 'ad participated in Quest; the teen leadership program presented by the San Luis Obispo Par Department's Teen Programs. Among other services he volunteered for Teeti Idol, Halloween Hoopla, Junior Giants and the San Luis Obispo Triathlon. Eliad participates,ih Track and Field at San Luis Obispo High School. In his spare time he is an avid USC Trojan supporter. Eliad also enjoys memorizing sports statistics and tries to challenge people to "stump" him. The San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Department is proud to nominate Eliad Becker as the Volunteer of the Month for December. 3. Santa Rosa Skate Park Master Plan - Kiser Director Kiser gave a brief introduction explaining the development of the skate park as a major city goal and the needs assessment and Master Plan development process. The City contracted with RRM Design Group (RRM) for both the Skate Park Needs Study in November 2007 and the Santa Rosa Skate Park Master Plan in July of 2008. arACHIV,ENT. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes January 7, 2009 Page 2 of 5 Mr. Mike Sherrod of RRM presented the design process and achievements of the two workshops which resulted in the development of the Santa Rosa Skate Park Master Plan. Three primary goals of the design were in-ground concrete, spectator seating and a flexible plaza for events. Another goal added by Council was that it be a premiere Class A facility. The workshops allowed stakeholders to create models in which common elements were discovered and incorporated while accommodating function, access, terrain and the feeling of the local community. There are no ADA ramps as the grade universally acceptable at less than 5%. Designed to flow in two directions and to easily transition into other levels. Main components are a Street Section; Big Snake Run, Mini Snake Run, Rock Pool and Capsule Pool which incorporates the SLO Mission Bell symbol as an architectural design. The overall cost of 1.4 million slightly exceeds the needs assessment cost estimate but includes materials, labor and cost escalations if structure is built incrementally. Mr. Sherrod broke down components that could be removed to reduce costs as follows: Public Art area $58K, Stage area$12K,Entrance detail $70K,Perimeter Walk and Raise Seating$55K.. Commissioners, Mr. Sherrod and Director Kiser discussed potential phasing strategy, funding available and fund raising efforts ($1300 raised to date), anticipated community support, maintenance concerns,nearest venues similar in quality and design available to the public (Solvang, LA), moving forward with terrain elements first, the facility use fee system, hours of operation and the potential to not need staffing if facility was posted and designed correctly to reduce liability exposure. Director Kiser encouraged stakeholders to attend the Community Forum next Thursday, January 15 at 6:30 pm at the Ludwick Center. This will be followed by the Council Goal Setting Workshop on Saturday,January 31 from 8:30 to 4:00 at the City/County Library. Audience member Tim Oates noted information on this project can be found at www.sloskatepark.com. MOTION: (Kincaid/Regier) Forward Santa Rosa Skate Park Master Plan to City Council with recommendation to consider funding in the 2009-11 Financial Plan for the development of plans and specifications and construction of the facility. Approved: 6 yes: 0 no: 0 absent 4. Staff Report- Beights Parks and Urban Forest Su isor Beights gave an overview to the Commissioners of the multiple aspects of his rtion and numerous integrations of duties of the Parks Maintenance division with other d- rsions in the City, and especially the Parks and Recreation Department. Asked for what mmissioners would like to hear more details on in future presentations.. Commissioner xpressed interest in the irrigation systems, maintenance of Laguna Lake, water 1Bi - I l ATTACMENT. _ council o%V j AQenaa jzEpoRt N /Bui. z CITY O F SAN LU IS OBIS PO FROM: Betsy Kiser,Parks and Recreation Director Barbara Lynch, City Engineer SUBJECT: STATUS REPORT ON 2007-09 MAJOR CITY GOAL: ROLLER HOCKEY RINK AND SKATE PARK IMPROVEMENTS A. SKATE PARK NEEDS ASSESSMENT STUDY RESULTS B. ROLLER HOCKEY RINK DESIGN ALTERNATIVES CAO RECOMMENDATION 1. As recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission: a. Receive the results of the Santa Rosa Skate Park Needs Study. b. Approve an amount not to exceed $37,000 to develop a Santa Rosa Skate Park Master Plan. c. Authorize staff to spend up to $50,000 on new modular skate park equipment to assure the interim safety of the facility.. 2. Receive update on Roller Hockey Rink Expansion Capital Improvement Project. REPORT-IN-BRIEF A Skate Park Needs Assessment Study was approved as part of the work program for the 2007- 09 Major City Goal for Roller Hockey Rink and Skate Park Improvements at Santa Rosa Park. RRM Design, Inc. (RRM) was hired to complete the study and over the past several months facilitated public workshops to ascertain the needs of the skate park community. Results indicate a collective desire for an in-ground concrete skate park with terrain that combines a blend of elements. The development of a Skate Park Master Plan is recommended as the next phase in this process. A Master Plan would provide the conceptual framework for developing plans and specifications for construction of an improved skate park facility as well as preliminary construction cost estimates. In the interim, many of the elements in the City's existing skate park have deteriorated to the point where "patching" is no longer an option. To assure the safety of the skaters until a new skate park can be constructed, funding is requested to purchase new modular components with a life expectancy of five to 10 years. The Roller Hockey Rink Expansion capital improvement project (CIP) was also approved as part of the work program for this particular Major City Goal. Staff has worked with a consultant engineer and major stakeholders to develop options for completing the project. Additional ���oz, ATTACHMENT_ Results.of Santa Rosa Skate Park Needs Assessment Study& Page 2 Status of Roller Hockey Rink Improvements investigation is needed to determine the best possible alternative. Once further study of alternatives is completed, staff and the stakeholders will review the costs and benefits and return to Council with a recommendation for design and the strategy for funding the design and construction costs. DISCUSSION 2007-09 Major City Goal: Roller Hockey Rink and Skate Park Improvements During preparation of the City's 2007-09 Financial Plan, members of both the roller hockey and skateboarding communities came forward requesting upgrades to existing facilities. In response to their expressed needs, and in light of the ongoing maintenance problems at the roller hockey rink and skate park, the City Council adopted a Major City Goal for Roller Hockey Rink and Skate Park Improvements as part of the 2007-09 Financial Plan. The work program for the roller hockey rink included design and construction of an expanded, regulation sized, facility. The work program associated with skate park improvements included a CIP for a skate park needs study to identify the best course of action for the facility,with options for either: 1. Replacing the aging equipment with more durable equipment; or 2. Building a new facility that incorporates industry-standard features. The CIP anticipated that if the outcome of the study was for a new facility, funds were allocated for preliminary design documents and to keep deteriorating equipment safe until a new park could be constructed. (Attachment 1, Major City Goal and Capital Improvement Project— Santa Rosa Skate Park Improvements.) History of City Skate Park Facilities The City's skateboarding program has been in existence since 1994. For the first six years, it shared the Santa Rosa Park multi-use court with roller hockey leagues, youth basketball programs, and in-line skating interests. In 2000, due primarily to the steadily growing number of participants with compering needs, the City expanded adjacent to the multi-use area to include a 6,000 square feet concrete slab, lights, fencing, and a storage building specifically designed for skateboarding activity. Over the years, the skateboarding area has been furnished with ramps and obstacles built by City staff, users, and volunteers. This equipment is comprised mainly of wood. As the skate park is an outdoor facility, the ramps are exposed year round to the elements and this exposure causes the equipment to rapidly decay. The repetitious nature of skateboarding has caused the ramps to deteriorate, which staff repairs each year by replacing the top riding surface and reinforcing the frames and underneath supports. In 2006, the Joint Use Committee (JUC) provided $7,000 in funding to upgrade the surfaces on most of the equipment, but the fact that the equipment is wood based creates ongoing maintenance issues. In fact, over the past month or so, staff has permanently removed a piece \\chstore2\Team\Council Agenda ReportsTarks&Recreation CAR\CAR Skate Park Needs Study Results 5.20.0g.doc 61 - 13 ATTACHMENT-_ Results of Santa Rosa Skate Park Needs Assessment Study& Page 3 Status of Roller Hockey Rink Improvements called the "Pyramid" and is reconstructing over one third of the mini ramp due to structural failure. It has been an uphill battle for staff to keep the facility safe for community use. Skate Park Needs Study Process and Results In November, 2007, the City of San Luis Obispo contracted with RRM Design Group (RRM) "to facilitate a public process to assess renovation needs for the Santa Rosa Skate Park." Mike Sherrod, a Principal with RRM Design Group, will attend the May 20, 2008 Council Meeting and summarize the findings of the Skate Park Needs Assessment Study. The Study focused on whether the community preferred replacing the existing equipment with new modular equipment or developing a new skate park with greater terrain variety. Through public meetings, the Study sought to identify: 1. The desired skate park equipment and material type 2. The minimum and maximum size range for the skate park 3. Skating terrain preferences 4. The current programs and potential events for the skate park 5. The budget range for improving the skate park. First Community Meeting. RRM facilitated two public workshops to consider the needs of local skate board enthusiasts. The first meeting was held on Saturday, January 26, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Mitchell Park Senior Center to assess the community's equipment and terrain preferences for the skate park. The workshop was attended by 22 members of the public. The main objective of the workshop was to provide members of the public an opportunity to review and share opinions about three types of skate park materials: modular; pre-cast concrete; and in-ground concrete. Following a presentation by the consultants ori the advantages and disadvantages of each option, the participants overwhelmingly preferred the in-ground concrete skate park. Second Community Meeting. The second community workshop was held on Saturday, March 1, 2008 to assess the community's terrain and layout preferences. Over 50 members of the public attended the session, which was designed to provide members of the public with an opportunity to review and share opinions about three types of skate park terrain: 1. Street (plaza and urban street elements) 2. Transition(pools and flow-bowls) 3. Signature features (unique terrain elements) Facilitators discussed the potential size range for the skate park expansion and presented images of the three terrain types listed above, along with advantages and disadvantages of each. Following the presentations, participants voted for their preferred skate park terrain. Results were split nearly equally between the choices: Transition (37%); Street (33%) and Signature Features (30%), indicating that the terrain should most likely include a blend of elements. \\chstore2\Team\Council Agenda Reports\Parks&Recreation CAR\CAR Skate Park Needs Study Results 5.20.08.doc ATtACHMENT- Results of Santa Rosa Skate Park Needs Assessment Study& Page 4 Status of Roller Hockey Rink Improvements Skate Park Needs Study Results. Comprehensive results of the Skate Park Needs Study are contained in Attachment 2 and provide information on potential size range, terrain mix, design enhancements, desired availability of the facility,potential programs and events that effect design considerations and a construction budget range. The consultants will be available to present a detailed report of the Study to Council and answer questions. Preliminary Construction Budget Range for the Skate Park. The cost of an in-ground concrete skate park depends on the park's ultimate size and design complexity. The Skate Park Needs Study provides an estimated construction budget in Section Three for in-ground concrete skate parks ranging in size and complexity from 8,000 square feet to 18;500 square feet. With supporting amenities, administrative, design, permit and escalation costs added to basic construction costs, estimates range from $533,250 to $1,267,950. Skate Park Next Steps (Two Significant Steps). The Skate Park Needs Study shows a preference for constructing a new in-ground concrete skate park. Based on the work program for the CIP, the next steps in the process include 1) the development of a preliminary design, or Master Plan, from which to develop plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates; and 2) the replacement of deteriorating equipment to create a safe environment until a new park can be constructed. 1. Santa Rosa Skate Park Master Plan. A Skate Park Master Plan provides the conceptual framework for developing plans and specifications for construction of the facility and a preliminary construction cost opinion based on the final design plan. Building on skater specific ideas generated from public workshops, the Master Plan incorporates skate terrain such as street elements and flow bowls, pools and other transition features, with the goal of maximizing the "flow" of the park. The preliminary design plan also illustrates the supporting park elements such as site circulation, spectator seating, event staging areas, entry plaza, lighting, and planter areas. Additionally, a Master Plan includes a preliminary construction cost estimate and therefore presents information crucial for the development of a phasing strategy and fundraising goals in time for the City's 2009-11 Financial Plan. The cost of preparing a Master Plan has been estimated at $37,000. Funding currently exists in the CEP budget to support hiring a consultant firm to complete the Master Plan. Staff recommends pursuing the Master Plan at this time and recommends retaining the design services of RRM for this next phase for the following reasons: 1. RRM was selected as one the pre-qualified architectural design consultants for the City as part of our efforts to make use of Measure Y revenues and is currently on contract with the City. 2. RRM successfully completed the Santa Rosa Skate Park Needs Assessment Study and staff is very satisfied with their work. 3. RRM partners with Wormhoudt, Inc. on skate park development projects and Wormhoudt, Inc. is one of a handful of premier skate park design firms in the nation. \\chstore2\Team\Council Agenda ReportsTarks&Recreation CAR\CAR Skate Park Needs Study Results 5.20.08.doc_ 3-� - �_5' Results of Santa Rosa Skate Park Needs Assessment Study& Page 5 Status of Roller Hockey Rink Improvements 4. Through their work on the Needs Assessment Study, RRM and Wormhoudt, Inc. have earned the respect and trust of the local skate park community. 5. RRM is already familiar with the needs of the community and the local skate park users, and contracting with them for this phase of the project allows the City to maintain the momentum necessary to prepare documents for development of the 2009-11 Financial Plan and save costs associated with getting another firm "up to speed." Z Replace Existing Skate Park Modular Equipment, $120,000 was allocated in the Skate Park CIP to purchase more durable equipment, with the caveat that if the Needs Assessment Study identified the desire for a new skate park, then some of the funding would be used to keep the deteriorating equipment safe until a new skate park could be constructed. Since the CIP was developed, many of the elements in the skate park have deteriorated to the point where "patching" is no longer an option. As mentioned above, one of the major pieces of equipment, the "Pyramid," has been removed completely due to irreparable damage and staff is currently reconstructing over one third of the mini ramp due to structural failure. To assure the safety of the skaters until a new skate park can be constructed, staff is requesting that up to $50,000 in funding be used to purchase modular components. With a life expectancy of five to 10 years, the equipment will provide users with a safe, durable, and challenging facility and can be sold if and when a new skate park is completed. (See Attachment 3 for samples of modular skate parks with a value of$50,000.) Status of the Santa Rosa Park Roller Hockey Rink Improvements CIP Summary. The expansion of the existing Roller Hockey Rink, at Santa Rosa Park is outlined in the 2007-09 Financial Plan CIPS. This project involves extending the existing concrete slab, repairing cracks and resurfacing the entire rink (new and old slab) to provide a level and even playing surface (Attachment 1, Roller Hockey Rink CIP). Adding lights to illuminate the expansion area and replacing damaged perimeter boards and fencing are also included in the project scope. Preliminary Design and Study. Wallace Group, a local engineering firm, was hired to investigate and explore different design solutions and cost estimates for expanding the rink and providing an even playing surface that would not be prone to reflective cracking and continual maintenance. Several stake holders meetings have held, with hockey rink users, to discuss the project and flesh out any other issues or concerns with the rink. The project engineer returned to the stakeholders group with various alternatives to expand and resurface the court. Solutions ranged from expanding the court and bridging the cracks and joints with a high strength concrete topping to complete removal and replacement of the slab. The stakeholders and project engineer did not believe a thin coating, anticipated at the time the CIP request was written and approved, could provide a safe playing surface over the joints where the slab was extended. Of the alternatives reviewed, surprisingly, the most cost effective alternative was to completely remove and replace the slab. This alternative has the added benefit of allowing the rink to be raised and sloped to address frequent ponding and drainage issues that currently exist. Although \\chstore2\Team\Council Agenda Reports\Parks&Recreation CAR\CAR Skate Park Needs Study Results 5.20.08.doc — AIACHMENTLy Results of Santa Rosa Skate Park Needs Assessment Study& Page 6 Status of Roller Hockey Rink Improvements most cost effective, the cost for this option is estimated around $325,000, and is over the current budget of$180,000. Further Investigation of Possible Less Costly Solution. Before making a recommendation to Council about the final Roller Hockey Rink expansion project, staff has directed the project engineer to investigate the possibility of a potentially lower cost solution. This solution would involve adding on to the existing slab as originally envisioned but, rather than resurfacing it with a thin high strength concrete topping, it would use synthetic file sporting surface like "Sport Court" or "Ice Court" to bridge over the underlying cracks and joints. Early estimates for this option are around $250,000 (including slab expansion). However, it is not known at this time 1) how the tiles will holdup outdoors, 2) if they can effectively bridge the joints and cracks, 3) if they will mildew in the ponding water, and 4) the additional cost, if any, for maintenance, vandalism, and general up-keep. After the project engineer completes the investigation and study of this potential cheaper alternative, staff and the stakeholders will review the costs and benefits and return to Council with a recommendation for design and a strategy for funding the design and construction costs. CONCURRENCES The Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) reviewed the Santa Rosa Skate Park Needs Assessment Study at their May 7, 2008 meeting and concur with staff recommendations (Attachment 4, Draft PRC Minutes.) FISCAL IMPACT $120,000 has been allocated in the Santa Rosa Skate Park Improvement CIP for development of preliminary design plans and replacement or renovation of the existing skate park equipment to keep it safe. It will cost $37,000 to complete the Skate Park Master Plan and $50,000 to replace and renovate the existing modular skate park equipment. If a new in-ground skate park is built within the next five years, the City may be able to sell some or all of the modular equipment and recover some of its costs. ALTERNATIVES 1. Purchase More Durable Skate Park Features. Rather than pursuing a Master Plan, Council could provide direction to staff to use the full $120,000 allocated in the CTP to purchase more durable modular equipment (see Attachment 5 for sample of modular equipment valued at $100,000.) This action is not recommended because the community has clearly identified the in- ground skate park as the park of choice and the Parks and Recreation Commission concurs. Additionally, until a Skate Park Master Plan has been completed and the design and complexity of the skate park determined, the cost estimates contained in the Needs Assessment Study reflect a very broad range of fiscal impact. Finally, the skating community has expressed a willingness \\chstore2\Team\Council Agenda ReportsTarks S Recreation CAR\CAR Skate Park Needs Study Results 5.20.08.doc 13 i7- ATiACHMEW Results of Santa Rosa Skate Park Needs Assessment Study& Page 7 Status of Roller Hockey Rink Improvements to pursue major fund raising efforts to support an in-ground skate park, however, the extent of that support remains undetermined until the users "buy into" a design concept that meets their needs. 2. Specific Direction on Future Park. A second alternative is to authorize the completion of the Santa Rosa Skate Park Master Plan, but in an attempt to control future costs, provide direction on the size of the facility that will balance the needs and wants of the community with Council's desired funding level. This is not recommended because it is premature in light of a number of unknowns, including: desired design features, which contribute to cost; usability of the site and site constraints; and fundraising capabilities of the community. All of these areas will be fleshed out in the Master Plan process. ATTACHMENTS 1. Major City Goal and CIP for Skate Park Improvements and Roller Hockey Rink Expansion 2. Santa Rosa Skate Park Needs Assessment Study 3. Sample modular skate park equipment under$50,000 4. Draft Minutes of the May 7, 2008 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting 5. Sample modular skate park equipment valued at $100,000. Nd, •c i^-i .Ga t r c?' "� '4' ''kXA � Y'3 a, l i:?tti.T Swa:..•cwvs3:n:. a+ . '�`�•... i.-..,t�"' .* '^r - s`` `•, '.$A' ,�"'s..;�aii.. w iEh ,,..;A n�a7 y"r'.• EC \\chstore2\Team\Council Agenda Reports\Parks&Recreation CAR\CAR Skate Park Needs Study Results 5.20.08.doc ATTACHMENT,,, _ MAJOR CITY GOALS—ROLLER HOCKEY RINK AND SKATE PARK IMPROVEMENTS OBJECTIVE Complete major upgrades to the existing roller hockey rink and skateboard park facilities at Santa Rosa Park. DISCUSSION Measure Y Relationship Ais major City goal for improving roller hockey and skate board facilities responds to the significant community input received in written correspondence and at the Community Forum held on January 10, 2007. It also ties to the priority of using Measure Y funds in taking care of existing infrastructure and facilities. While this project will result in enhancements to the roller hockey rink (and may do so in the case of the skate board park, depending on the outcome of the proposed study), this work program addresses significant maintenance and repair needs for both of these facilities Workscope Summary The proposed work scope includes the following key elements: Skate Park Needs Study and Associated Improvements. The workscope for the skate park needs study and associated improvements includes the following: 1. Develop a request for proposals (RFP) for a skate park needs study. 2. Hire consultant, meet with stakeholders, complete study identifying what type of facility upgrades or new facility is needed, and present results to the Parks &Recreation Commission and Council. 3. Depending on the results of the study, replace existing equipment or develop design and construction documents for new skate park. Roller Hockey Rink Expansion. The workscope for the roller hockey rink expansion includes the following: 1. Meet with stakeholders, including the YMCA, coaches, and users, to seek input on facility needs. 2. Design and complete expansion of the rink, including installing additional lighting, replacing damaged fencing, installing new boards, reconstructing the subsurface and resurfacing the entire rink. Existing Situation Skate Park Needs Study and Associated Improvements The City's skateboarding program has been in existence since 1994. For the first six years, it shared the Santa Rosa Park multi-use area with roller hockey leagues, youth basketball programs and in-line skating interests. In 2000, due primarily to the steadily growing number of participants with competing needs, the City expanded the multi-.use area to include an additional 6,000 square feet concrete slab, fencing and a new storage building specifically designed for skateboarding activity. Over the years,the skateboarding area has been furnished with ramps and obstacles built by City staff, the users and volunteers. The equipment is comprised mainly of wood. As the park is an outdoor facility, the ramps are exposed year round to the elements and the equipment is decaying. The repetitious nature of skateboarding has caused the ramps to deteriorate. Staff is responsible for repairing the equipment each year, replacing the top riding surface and reinforcing the frames and underneath supports. In 2006, the Joint Use Committee{�,provild,�d 11-66 �/ i 1 1 ni in�nrvwn �, 1 r'A rFnr POLICIES AND OBJECT, . ES MAJOR CITY GOALS —ROLLER HOCKEY RINK AND SKATE PARK U"ROVEMENTS $7,000 in funding to upgrade the surfaces on most of the equipment, but the fact that the equipment is wood based creates ongoing maintenance issues. A skate park.needs study, estimated to cost $15,000, will identify the best course of action for the facility, which would include options for: 1. Replacing aging equipment with more durable equipment in a facility with significant limitations. With this approach, the outcome will .be new, safer equipment. Although use would be constrained by existing limitations, this option could be implemented quickly. The proposed work program includes funding of $120,000 for this. 2. Or building a new facility that incorporates industry-standard features. While this approach would ultimately result in the construction of "state-of-the-artskate park, it would take longer to achieve; and require a commitment of resources beyond those currently proposed for 2007-09. Based on very preliminary cost estimates, a new skate park would cost between $300,000 to $450,000. If this is the direction the Council takes, then we would recommend that the $120,000 for equipment replacement be reallocated to building the new skate park. Although specifics of the study will need to be developed, a typical skate park needs study includes the following: 1. Pre-design meeting to review the project approach, scope and schedule of services. 2. Data collection regarding the existing site and a study session with staff to review key issues, including skate park scope of improvements, budget, operations, maintenance, neighborhood concerns and impacts, and access. 3. Site analysis. 4. Input workshop with the community, existing user groups, local skaters and City staff to seek input and have a "hands-on"design charette to formulate a design layout. 5. Two skate park layout alternatives will be designed to address the proposed program. 6. Cost analysis; and comparison of pros and cons of replacing existing equipment versus building a new facility. 7. Presentation of results to the community, user groups, Parks & Recreation Commission and Council. Roller Hockey Rink Expansion Construction of the rink. The existing rink was originally constructed as a basketball court in the 1950's. In 1996, largely through volunteer efforts and fundraising, this area was expanded, an overlay was added and fencing and boards were constructed to create a small, non-standard roller hockey rink. As a result of the additions concrete and asphalt to create the existing rink, it constantly cracks at the joints between the surfaces. Even with annual resurfacing using tennis court-type slurry, the cracks quickly reappear. In addition to expanding the rink, it will be necessary to repair the entire rink surface; expand and replace the fencing; install additional lighting; and reconstruct the boards to match the expanded size. Current recreational uses. The facility is presently used for organized sports year-round. The existing rink measures approximately 150 by 80 feet, which is appropriate for the very youngest players, below age 7, but is too short for older children and adults. The primary league is coordinated by the YMCA and is geared toward three different ages. Other users include the San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles High School teams and Cal Poly Fraternity clubs. Pick-up games are frequent. The local YMCA program has three seasons of roller hockey: a ten-week season in the fall and spring; and a five-week season in the summer. The ten-week programs involve B-67 — , ATTACHMENT 'WOR CITY GOALS—ROLLER HOCKEY RINK AND SKATE PARK IIOROVEIIENTS approximately 120 kids each; and the shorter five-week season involves about half that number. The rink is also I used for practice by the roller derby team. It is also used for basketball, recreational inline skating and skateboarding daily. Work Completed Skate Park Needs Study and Associated Improvements In 2000; due primarily to the steadily growing number of participants with competing needs, the City expanded the multi-use area at Santa Rosa Park to include an additional 6,000 square foot concrete slab, fencing and a new storage building specifically designed for skateboarding activity. Over the years, the skateboarding area has been furnished with ramps and obstacles built by City staff, the users and volunteers. In 2006, the Joint Use Committee provided $7,000 in funding to upgrade the surfaces on most of the wood-based equipment. Roller Hockey Rink Expansion Eleven years ago, with the assistance of local citizens and the YMCA, the City converted an existing basketball court to a roller hockey rink. Concrete was added to the ends to enlarge the playing surface to its current size. A surface treatment (much like a tennis court surface but with longer fibers to withstand the lateral forces of the skates) was laid over the expanded. rink area; and fencing and boards were constructed around the perimeter. nonations improved the existing lighting to allow for night practice and play. CONSTRAINTS AND LIMITATIONS Skate Park Needs Study and Associated Improvements There are no known significant project constraints or limitations. The consultant will include the stakeholders in the process to assist in understanding the project. Should a new facility be recommended, added resources would be required to design and build the improvements. Roller Hockey Rink Expansion There are no known significant project constraints or limitations. The users of the facility will be interested in the scope and timing of the project and will be included in developing the final project proposal. The modest increase to the rink footprint may impact other park users during construction. STAKEHOLDERS Skate Park Needs Study and Associated Improvements The youth, teens and adults who use the facility are the major stakeholders and to a lesser extent the community at-large, who experience damage to facilities due to illegal skateboarding activity. The neighbors adjacent to the skate park, should a new facility be recommended, will be major players in the process. Parks & Recreation and parks maintenance staff are also stakeholders. .1er Hockey Rink Expansion The major stakeholders are the hockey players (from the YMCA to High School to Cal Poly), roller derby teams, regular park users and parks maintenance. Parks maintenance staff will be involved through the internal review B-68 I ATfACHMENT.�_ a ac Aa ' POLICIES AND OBJECI ES MAJOR CITY GOALS—ROLLER HOCKEY RINK AND SKATE PARK HAPROVEMENTS process and will be able to provide valuable information on the impact to current facilities. Both City staff and the YMCA will be consulted on the historical maintenance issues with the rink.. The hockey players can be reached through their organization prior to the initiation of design to solicit their input within the boundaries of the available funding. Posted notices and information sheets at the park during the planning and preconstruction phase will be used in an effort to reach regular park users who don't use the rink but may be interested in its expansion. ACTION PLAN Task e. - Skate Park Study and Improvements 1. Develop and issue the RFP for skate park needs study;receive and evaluate proposals. 9/07 2. Hire consultant,complete study, present results to the Parks and Recreation Commission and City 3/08 Council. 3. Depending on the outcome, begin replacing existing equipment or begin preparing design and 4/08 construction documents. 4. Seek outside funding opportunities Ongoing Roller Hockey Rink Expansion 1. Meet with stakeholders to solicit input on design 9/07 2. Complete design and construction documents 7/08 3. Prepare bid package 9/08 4. Award bid, begin construction 3/09 5. Seek outside funding opportunities Ongoing KEY ASSUMPTIONS Skate Park Needs Study and Associated Improvements. Without a clear and definitive project work scope, cost projections have been based on preliminary estimates received from independent consultants who perform this work. The amount and intensity of staff resources needed to complete this project will be dependent upon the final scope of the project. If a new facility is recommended as a result of the study, new facility costs range between $35 to $45 per square foot. Best practice indicates that an 8,000 to 10,000 square foot facility is the minimum size required to meet the needs of skateboarders. Based on this, new facility ranges from$300,000 to $450,000. As noted above, the proposed budget of $1.20,000 is based on replacing existing equipment. If the decision is build a new skate park, we would recommend not purchasing new equipment, but rather, reallocating the budget to design and construction of the new facility. Roller Hockey Rink Expansion. Construction costs are based on recent experience and could change if there are changes in labor and material costs. The proposed project would expand the rink by 30 feet. This will result in facility that is within the range "regulation play." This concept could evolve as additional stakeholders are engaged. A larger rink- would result in higher costs and a greater loss of grass area. B-69 I 0 ATTACHMENT POLICIES OBJECTIVES MAJOR CITY GOALS —ROLLER HOCKEY RINK AND SKATE PARK DeROVEIVIENTS RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT The Parks and Recreation Department will serve as lead department in terms of working with the stakeholders and completing the RFP for the needs study. Public Works department is responsible for project oversight of any associated capital improvement construction projects. FINANCIAL AND STAFF RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL Cost Summary Operating Program 6 'tal improvement Plan 2007-08 2008-09 2007-08 2008-09 Skate Park Needs Study 15,000 120,000 &Associated Improvements* Santa Rosa Park Roller Rink Expansion 25,000 205,000 Total 1 $0 $0 $401000 $325,000 *As rioted above, this cost is based on replacing existing equipment. If the decision is build a new skate park, we would recommend not purchasing new equipment, but rather, reallocating the budget to design and construction of the new facility. Funding Source: General Fund ENERAL FUND REVENUE POTENTIAL While a minimum use fee exists for the skate park and multi-use court, it is unlikely that there will be any significant General Fund revenue enhancements as a result of achieving this goal. OUTCOME—FINAL WORK PRODUCT Whether the outcome is to replace existing equipment or build or new skate park, users will get a facility with new and safer equipment. Roller hockey teams will get a facility that is larger, safer, better meets the needs of all age levels that play roller hockey and will serve their needs for many years to come. P rn SANTA ROSA SKATE PARK WROVEMENTS arachMErur �- CIP Project Summary 1. Studying the Skate Park needs of the community will cost$15,000 in 2007-08. 2. Purchasing more durable amenities for the Skate Park at Santa Rosa Park will cost $120,000 in 2008-09. If the needs study identifies the need for a new park, this funding will be applied to the cost of those improvements. Project Objectives 1. Identify the skate park needs of the community 2. Identify what type of facility upgrades or new facility is needed to meet those needs 3. If necessary, identify an appropriate location for a new facility 4. Identify potential funding sources 5. Provide a safe place for skateboarders to practice and enjoy the sport in a legal and supervised facility Ddsting Situation The San Luis Obispo skateboarding program has been in existence since 1994 and for the first six years shared the Santa Rosa Park multi-use area with roller hockey leagues, youth basketball programs and in-line skating interests. In 2000, due primarily to the steadily growing number of participants with competing needs, the City expanded the multi-use area to include an additional 6000 sq ft concrete slab, fencing and a new storage building, specifically designed for skateboarding activity. Over the years, the skateboarding area was furnished with ramps and obstacles built by City staff, the users and volunteers. The equipment is comprised mainly of wood. As the park is an outdoor facility, the ramps are exposed year round to the elements and the equipment is decaying. The repetitious nature of skateboarding has caused the ramps to deteriorate. Staff is responsible for repairing the equipment each year, replacing the top riding surface and reinforcing the frames and underneath supports. In 2006, the Joint Use Committee provided $7,000 in funding to upgrade the surfaces on most of the equipment, but the fact that the equipment is wood based creates ongoing maintenance issues. During the Public Forum, held January 10, 2007, over 30 users of the skate park requested that the facilities, both the multi-use area and the skateboarding area, receive major upgrades. In response, the City Council identified roller hockey and skate park improvements as a Major Council Goal. Staff has determined that the best approach to upgrading the skateboarding area is to conduct a study on what is the best course of action: replace aging equipment with more durable equipment in a facility with significant limitations or build a new facility that incorporates industry-standard features. A study of the needs of the community and users seems the most prudent approach. Depending on the outcome of the study, two options for action have been presented: 1. If the study reveals that the current facility best meets the needs of the community, funding will be needed to address the ongoing deterioration of the skateboarding equipment. This first option requests $120,000 to upgrade the equipment to a more durable steel product topped with a phenolic resin or steel powder coated riding surface. 3-358 Al IANMENi �LEISUREI CULTURAL 6, jOCIAL SERVICESI SANTA ROSA SKATE PARK D4pROVEMENTS - 2. If a new facility is recommended as a result of the study, the request seeks funding for design and construction documents and some funding to keep the deteriorating equipment safe until a new park can be constructed. In this case,staff would return to City Council for construction funding in 2009-11. As a reference, constructing a new facility costs between$35 to $45 per square foot. Best practice indicates that an 8,000 to 10,000 square foot facility is the minimum size required to meet the needs of skateboarders. Based on this, the cost of a new facility would be$320,000 to$400,000. Goal and Policy Links 1. Major City Goal 2007-09, Roller Hockey and Skate Park Improvements 2. Parks and Recreation Element and Master Plan 3.00 Activities: City recreation activities are designed to meet the needs of the entire population. 3. Parks and Recreation Element and Master Plan 3.10 Unmet Needs: Teens, particularly high school age. 4. Major City Goal 2005-07,Infrastructure Maintenance Project Work Completed Staff has completed preliminary research on both the work scope and costs associated with the study, design work and development of construction documents. No other work has been completed. ,nvironmental Review There will need to be an environmental review under CEQA. Project Constraints and Limitations. Should an outside consultant not be funded, completing the study would fall to staff in the Parks and Recreation and Community Development Departments, and its completion dependent upon existing workloads. Stakeholders. The youth, teens and adults who use the facility; the community at-large, who experience damage to facilities due to illegal skateboarding activity; Parks and Recreation and Parks Maintenance staff. Project Phasing and Funding Sources Pro'ect Costs b Phase Outcome 1) Project Costs Budget-to-Date 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 Tota! Study 15,000 15,000 Equipment Upgrade 120,000 115,000 Total 15,000 120,000 _ 135,000 ject Funding by Source. General Fund 3-359 ' ' LEISURE., CULTURAL &-,JCIAL SERVICES SANTA ROSA SKATE PARK D&ROVEMENTS ;,CHS ENT Key Project Assumptions 1 Without a clear and definitive project work scope, cost projections have been based on preliminary estimates received from independent consultants who perform this work. The amount and intensity of staff resources needed to complete this project will be dependent upon the final scope of the project and are speculative,at best. Project Manager and Team Support Project Manager. Parks and Recreation Staff Project Team. Parks and Recreation Staff, Parks Maintenance Staff Alternatives 1. Deny the Project. By denying the project, the City will move forward with replacing existing equipment with more durable equipment, without the knowledge of what is best for the community and users. 2. Defer or Re phase the Request. Equipment at the skateboarding park will continue to deteriorate. Operating Program Parks and Recreation Project Effect on the Operating Budget 1. Project Manager—80 hours 2. Project Team—40 hours each Location Map �...mw . '.. .�Y' _isy 6 '•�f 3-360 ✓ 1 ��`� LEISURE, CULTURAL &,,,_�OCIAL SERVICES _.SANTA ROSA PARK ROLLER RINK EXPANSION Gf-fii1ENT—�--- I CIP Project Summary I Expanding and refurbishing the roller hockey rink at Santa Rosa Park will cost$25,000 for design in 2007-08 and I $205,000 in 2008-09 for construction and construction management. Project Objectives 1. Expand the existing rink by 30 feet—including additional lighting I 2. Resurface and repair existing slab during expansion 3. Replace damaged fencing I 4. Replace damaged boards Eldsting Situation The existing roller rink was originally constructed as a basketball court in the 1950's. The original concrete slab from that era provides the underlying surface. To create the existing roller hockey rink, the slab was added to, and the basketball hoops retained. As a result of volunteer efforts coordinated through the YMCA, the hockey rink area was eventually enclosed with low wooden boards and chain link fencing. Finally, as the funds were donated and accumulated lighting was added. At present, the existing rink measures approximately 150' x 80' and is not regulation size. "he rink is used for organized sports by several different hockey leagues. The primary league is coordinated by -tie YMCA and is geared toward three different ages. Other users include the San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles High School teams and Cal Poly Fraternity clubs. Pick up games are frequent. The local YMCA program has 3 seasons of hockey, a ten week season in the fall and spring and a five week season in the summer. The 10 week programs involve approximately 120 kids each with the short season involving about half that number. The rink is also used for practice the roller derby. It is still used for basketball, recreational inline skating and skateboarding. ' Through the YMCA, volunteers perform the bulk of the maintenance. The rink remains in fair condition with several areas in dire need of resurfacing and the fencing beginning to decline. Because a standard hockey rink is 210' x 80', our rink is small. While this size rink is good for the very youngest players, below age 7, the older children and the adult teams find it too short. It appears that an extension of 30', bringing the rink length to 180' would be a large enough expansion to provide a regulation rink while at the same time not infringing on the park space too much. Upon expansion the fencing which is showing signs of wear should be replaced then. The rink is lighted and extending the rink would require the addition of two lights to provide even lighting, or the new portion would remain in shadow during evening practice. Once a new section of rink is added, the entire rink will need to be resurfacing to provide an even playing area. ' Goal and Policy Links 1. Major City Goals for 2007-09—Complete upgrades to roller hockey rink ' 2. Parks and Recreation Program goal to provide safe and clean space for outdoor activities Project Work Completed ! None 3-354 I Al 1ACHMENT----4. A .. L?�OCIAL SERVICES SANTA ROSA PARK ROLLER RINK EXPANSION IEnvironmental Review I The project is small enough that a Notice of Exemption is expected to be issued. There will be one tree removal needed, however,the budget includes two replacement trees. IProject Constraints and Limitations. There are no known significant project constraints or limitations. The YMCA, high school and Cal Poly teams, and pick up hockey players will likely be interested in the project and its timing and will be included in information outreach about the project. Stakeholders. The major stakeholders are the YMCA, the hockey players, the roller derby skaters and regular park users and parks maintenance. Parks maintenance staff will be involved through the internal review process and will be able to provide valuable information on the impact to current facilities and historical maintenance issues with the rink. 1 The hockey players can be reached through their organization prior to the initiation of design to solicit their input within the boundaries of the available funding. Posted notices and information sheets at the park during the planning and preconstruction phase will be used in an effort to reach regular park users who don't use the rink but may be interested in its expansion... The Tree Committee will be involved in any tree removal requests and their recommendations for replanting will be incorporated in the final plan. IProject Phasing and Funding Sources Project Costs by Phase Project Costs Budget-to-Date 2007-08 20.08-09 2009-10 2010-I1 Total Design 25,000 25,000 Construction 180,000 180,000 Construction Management 25,000 25,000 Total - 25,000 205,000 - - 230,000 Project Funding by Source General Fund. I Staff will request a donation from the Jansen Fund,.but the donation, if given, will likely be less than 5% of the 9 project cost. Key Project Assumptions Construction costs are based on recent experience and could change if there are changes in labor and material costs. The project scope is based on discussions with a single representative of the hockey leagues. However, this representative has been involved in the league for many years, serves on the YMCA hockey task force, provides, or arranges for the maintenance work to be completed and staff has considerable confidence in the information provided. 3-355 ATTACFMEA1T_.__J_ CULTURAL,-,."SOCIAL SERVICES SANTA ROSA PARK ROLLER RINK EXPANSION Project Manager and Team Support Project Manager CIP Project Engineering staff Project Team. Public Works Parks and Recreation Community Development Alternatives 1. Deny the Project. Hockey play would continue as it is in the existing and declining rink. 2. Change the Scope of the Project. There are some separate items within this request. Fencing could remain in its current condition for several more years saving approximately $25,000, but new fencing would be needed in the expanded area. The rink, if expanded could make do with existing lighting, as night activity is largely practice but there could be safety issues. This would provide a savings or approximately $20,000. The remaining costs relate directly to the enlargement of the slab. 3. Another alternative is to replacing fencing and refinish the court leaving it at the current size. This would be a cost of approximately $55,000 with design and inspection handled in house. The rink would remain smaller than regulation size with a fence and board system in decline. Operating Program Parks and Recreation (60 100) Project Effect on the Operating Budget Project Implementation CIP Engineering 60 hours I Parks and Recreation 20 hours Community Development 3 hours Facility Operation These facilities already exist and are largely maintained by volunteers. There will be some additional electrical costs for the two added lights. 3-356 A7 ACHMENT— e CULTURAL _SOCIAL SERVICES SANTA ROSA PARK ROLLER RINK EXPANSION Location Map/Schematic Design i 7'bii�Yiei►g' - B�.rSrjA36AoF } .omaerti�: r7�ii. � ,air¢z�,• r aorx�. � Roller Ri �p .CW7t`�:Lsl_ b 00 �o I I 3-357 –3c; !. ; 1 x -- ••`- y��,� �. 4 - '�'- • �q G -F .tea � — _ —_ J 1 R •19 _�J • ;l - '.. _ - rte-. y5 ;ak f i r• t RrCREATION / 1 1 i A .. Al-I ACNMENT- ill I .h1«CHMENT SaHCTa MU U WPM MAN M9991 A%%9%%m9acT PREPARED FOR CITY OF SAN Luis OBISPO PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PREPARED BY RRM DESIGN GROUP 3765 S. Higuera Street,Suite 102 San Luis Obispo,CA 94301 (805)543-1784 DATE APRIL 16, 2008 ff. j� r0designgroup Mal — ciradnganii`raimmupeoploenioy` ��� _ '•. f� WINKS_&.NECNEXMN ,� —fes Qly OrOnlua a�spo A TACHMENT ,%AC�1�4ENT Ll CTQ T &g OF L@a49mcT% SECTION ONE. NEEDS ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK. SANTA ROSA SKATE PARK HISTORY................................................................................................ 1-1 NEEDS ASSESSMENT GOALS............................................................................................................... 1-3 PUBLICPROCESS ......................................................................................................................................... 1-3 SECTION TWO. NEEDS ASSESSMENT RESULTS SIZE RANGE & TERRAIN MIX.......................................................................................................... 2-1 DESIGNENHANCEMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 2-4 FACILITY AVAILABILITY IMPROVEMENTS ................................................................._................ 2-4 POTENTIAL PROGRAMS & EVE.NTS.....................................-........................................................... 2-5 SECTION THREE. ANTICIPATED BUDGET CONSTRUCTION BUDGET RANGE.................................................................................................... 3-1 i APPENDIX A. PUBLIC WORKSHOP 1 RESULTS r F f l' ,i APPENDIX B. PUBLIC WORKSHOP-2 RESULTS r , i r - r" -- PARKS&'RECREATION 5TiAC914ENT� r ATTACHMENT-`4 noN 00 1 RLZ;�9 SANTA ROSA SKATE PARK HISTORY 1 The San Luis Obispo skateboarding program has been in existence since 1994 and for the first six years shared the Santa Rosa Park multi-use area with roller hockey leagues,youth basketball programs ~ and in-line skating interests. In 2000,due primarily to the steadily t growing number of participants with competing needs,the City expanded the multi-use area to include an additional 6,000 sq a. ♦�' t ft concrete slab,fencing,and a new storage building specifically designed for skateboarding activity. Y . Over the years,the skateboarding area was furnished with ramps and obstacles built by City staff,the users and volunteers. The equipment is comprised mainly of wood. The repetitious nature of skateboarding and exposure of wood components to the elements z- ! has caused the ramps to deteriorate.Staff is responsible for repairing the equipment each year which includes replacing the top riding surface and reinforcing the frames and supports. In 2006,the Joint Use Committee provided$7,000 in funding to upgrade the surfaces on most of the equipment, but the fact that the equipment is wood creates ongoing maintenance issues. During a Public Forum, held January 10,2007,over 30 users of the skate park requested that the facilities, both the multi-use area and the skateboarding area,receive major upgrades. In response,the City Council identified roller hockey and skate park improvements as a Major Council Goal. Staff then commissioned a Needs Assessment :.•'' Study to determine the best approach to upgrading the skateboarding r ' area. .r ------------ ,. Existing conditions at Santa Rosa Skate Park _ _� _ __�=- Qaod� iaflfloaaooa4 fl4t9�� Q aao 1_ .fir.• i - ""[�C � � ��� _ �., , `i � 9 +* •-�.. ' � EXISTING HALL FlELDS i ` L.��'.'r,y�YY --f' •�/" �_� '' k'1 Nti Alili.11�I.� i 11..�...�.-��fi � kr (�i7�i�C� 0 ��\�. �~` J,..r¢•�.tpNI�I����. N 1'.jI:'iM� 3WiiYlA1 �. � r% 1 -2 I needs assess nt frameworK 7ACHNIENT NEEDS ASSESSMENT GOALS Recognizing that the current skate park equipment and the , facility's availability do not meet the needs of the community, Staff desired to reach out to all skate park users and stakeholders with the primary goal of assessing their requests for improving T x, the skate park. Specifically,staff wanted to discover whether the community preferred replacing the existing equipment with new modular equipment or developing a new skate park with greater terrain variety such as an in-ground concrete park. To assess the community's needs,the study sought to: • Identify the desired skate park equipment and material type • Identify the minimum and maximum size range for the skate park r`r • identify skating terrain preferences • Identify the current programs and potential events for the skate park • Identify the budget range for improving the skate park PUBLIC PROCESS •+ ' Two community workshops were conducted to assess the community's material, layout and terrain preferences for the Santa - Rosa Skate Park. Both workshops were held at Mitchell Park in the Senior Center and were facilitated by Parks and Recreation 4 staff consulting team lead by RRM Design Group. Both workshops accepted public comment at the end of the workshop,and then later at the Parks and Recreation Department. Following is a summary of each workshop;see Appendix A for detailed Community Workshop ~ information. ra /,!Contests held at the Skate Park last year QOOQfl @@@o ogDow4 MOB6T 0 U-© �. eE>I ,31 WORKSHOP 1 The first workshop was held on Saturday January 26th,2008,and attended by approximately 22 members of the public. The main objective of the workshop was to provide members of the public an opportunity to review and share opinions about three types of skate park materials: • Modular • Pre-Cast Concrete • In-Ground Concrete A l — Modular Pre-Cast Concrete In-Ground Concrete Several examples of each material type were presented and the pros and cons of each type discussed with the participants. Workshop participants were asked to vote using one dot for their preferred material,and they overwhelmingly chose In-Ground Concrete for the Santa Rosa Skate Park, receiving all of the votes except for one for pre- cast concrete. Kin w� � CO o x 0 Co\c,ete \;f O a 1 Prr+�l Coe, Workshop Participants yvAl vo��g gesUlts o�Q O ooeDo n000©oc,�oofl QPo©oaoPa X1417 Lq 'IT,a MIENT WORKS,Hop 2 With an In-Ground Concrete skate park selected at the first workshop,a second workshop was held on Saturday, March 1st,2008,and was attended by approximately 50 members of the public.The main objective of the workshop was to provide members of the public with an opportunity to share opinions and express their preferences for three mayor types of skate park terrain: • Street(plaza and urban street elements) • Transition(pools and flow-bowls) • Signature Features(unique terrain elements) •j m Street Transition Signature Features A variety of skate terrain exampleswere presented to workshop participants followed by an interactive discussion with the skaters about other terrain examples they have encountered,and how these terrain features could be applied to the Santa Rosa Skate Park.Other items discussed at the second workshop included potential special events and site amenities, and the potential size range for the skate park expansion. After the presentation,members of the public were asked to vote using two dots to choose their preferred skate park terrain. The votes were closely fl divided at the second workshop with the most participants choosing Transition(37%) then Street(33%),and finally •.WtisK}' Signature Features(30%). `g 4o µu0tttY J S0 0 o 00 O0 00 O 00 0410°O 9 ° 00;0 OC..O 00O O 0000 u 00 0 0000 pooVti \\0O°DO O O 0000 ti�00p0 lFap o 0 Aof,of O O e�p�c5 Seg yti i �t++. \i.�"�;ti.-L .• `,� voting results Participants voting i `61 -141 :j7ACHMENT `l 0�@7 O 0004 O�fl(3fl�flOQfl QPfJ©OgOPC3 SIZE RANGE & TERRAIN MIX c Based on a preliminary site analysis,discussion with City Staff,operational needs, and workshop participant input, Santa Rosa Skate Park is recommended to range in size between 8,000 sf and 18,500 sf. The skate park's terrain should include a blend of challenging street,transition, and signature elements as indicated by the relatively equal percentage of votes cast for each of these major terrain groups. The minimum size range essentially utilizes the existing skate park footprint of approximately 6,500 sf plus an additional 1,500 sf for peripheral site improvements such as spectator seating,circulation,and event staging(. n in IrEXPANSIOMM �"k _ 650 `�088 :.r I o r .�•'� J.` r � Y'+ 'fir• O � : 4MO IJ Minimum Size Range � � QOOQfl O0�C3flf7�iliOpfl fl���� � `/��� The maximum size range was determined by assessing the available open turf area between the existing skate park, horseshoe pit,adjacent housing and softball field parking lot,and then accounting for a buffer area between the adjacent housing and other park use areas.The resulting area for the skate park is approximately 18,500 sf with approximately 15,500 to 16,500 sf dedicated as skate terrain.The balance of the expansion area is reserved for peripheral site improvements such as spectator seating, circulation,and event staging. 77 410 _z 1 q o � SKATE PARK � Tog QAO 401� r �. � - .r - Q - In_+_,iYCJUtiAf:rn T.lYJ .i • ,` 'r. ., .,;jay. P, .. IL Yv Maximum Size Range It is important to note that several workshop participants expressed their desire to make the skate park as large as possible to provide adequate room for a varied mix of terrain, and suggested switching locations with the roller hockey rink to maximize the available space for expanding the skate park.This option may warrant further exploration as part of an overall master plan for the Santa Rosa Park to ensure that all recreational elements are properly sited. Examples of in-ground concrete skate parks ranging in size from 8,000 sf to 18,500 sf are provided on the following page to help illustrate the scale of the recommended skate park size range. fb�a Q aooQo a©oo©oc�op4 Pofln6fl© 7r Kapolie, Hawaii Penwith,United Kingdom (7,000 s.f.) (9,000 s.f.) r . ` I Elk Grove,California Redwood City,California (11,000 sf) (13,000 sf) rD Menlo Park,California Novato,California (14,000 sf) (14,000 sf) I D Oxnard,California = Sunnyvale,California (15,000 sf) (18,000 sf) _ � QOOQfl D©flOflflQlOQ4 fl4(JLI�J � ��� -ACH;iiEilT DESIGN ENHANCEMENTS Recognizing that the skate park is only one component of the overall recreational experience within Santa Rosa Park,workshop participants suggested several design ideas to help shape the skate park into a flexible, multi-use facility the entire community could enjoy.They also suggested design options to make the park more accessible and attractive.These ideas included: • Combined spectator seating serving both the skate park and roller hockey rink. • Incorporation of public art into the design to showcase the skating culture s — • Flexible plaza area for awards, event hosting, and movies in the park • An open and unfenced design that could be easily policed. • Lighting to allow evening skating programs especially in the shorter daylight winter months. 1 • Facilities to support skate classes and other related recreational programs. FACILITV AVAILABILTV IMPROVEMENTS Workshop participants expressed their frustration with the skate park's s: limited hours of operation,and strongly suggested exploring ways to expand the facility's availability.Currently the skate park is staffed when open,with its Incorporation of Public Art hours of operation as follows: • Tuesday-Friday 3-7 (1-7 in the summer) • Saturday 12-7 r • Sunday/Monday closed The common desire expressed by workshop participants and City staff was to increase the skate park's hours of operation.This potential improvement would accommodate users with varying school,work and sports schedules. City staff indicated that they would prefer to develop the skate park as – — an unstaffed facility,or with limited staffing at certain times of the year. Potentially,the future hours of operations would be as follows: Open 7 days a week • From`8am.-10pm(if lights) • From dawn to du`s7'flf_no lights) Flexible Plaza Spaces `�,• (�3��1 0 0004 a��Ofl�Q)oQ4 P06000© - - -_ KMIENT POTENTIAL PROGRAMS & EVENTS Following the focused skate terrain discussion at the second workshop, the conversation shifted to how the park might be used by various interest groups throughout the year and how this potential future use might affect design considerations. Ultimately,the topics discussed were categorized under Recreational Programs the City could offer and Special Events primarily sponsored by private entities. Below is a summary of the discussion. RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS City staff led a discussion to explore the opportunity of enhancing the San Luis Obispo's action sport program offerings with redevelopment of the Santa Rosa Skate Park.Specifically,staff emphasized the need to design the skate park's layout,terrain and supporting elements to facilitate a variety of programs that may include: • Skate Camp — - --- • Skate Classes and Lessons • Movies in the Park Socials h SPECIAL EVENTS Several workshop participants expressed their desire to develop the skate ' park's overall design to accommodate a range of special events.The group discussed the potential economic benefits for local businesses and the City + ' (through permit and use fees)of establishing Santa Rosa Skate Park as a , "must-skate"destination for local,statewide and national skaters,their families and event sponsors.Special events may include: — • Amateur and Professional Competitions Demonstrations and competitions • Equipment Demonstrations • Private Party Reservations • Themed Skate Events �1 r a Movies and events in the park e) nib o OOOI�fl t]flflOflflQ�04 POpOQQfl �=L" — aT;�rutirEt.+T CONSTRUCTION BUDGET RANGE The City should anticipate budgeting from$533,250 to$1,267,950 for the Santa Rosa Skate Park depending on the park's ultimate size and design complexity.The projected budget range is based on current average square foot cost for skate parks in California. The estimated budget includes allowances for soft costs such as City project administration, permitting,and design costs.The budget estimate also factors in annual escalation to account for future cost adjustments. See the budget development table below for a more detailed cost breakdown. 0 0 o o @o , NEW M Skate Park 45 6,500 $292,500 Supporting Amenties 30 1,500 $45,000 SUBTOTAL $337,500 Skate Park 45 16,500 $742,500 Supporting Amenties 30 2,000 $60,000 SUBTOTAL $802,500 Park Subtotal $337,500 _;'i. $802,500 City Administration 20% $67,500 $160,500 Design Costs 15% $50'6j5' $120,375 Permits 5% ,$16 875 $40,125 Escalation (6% per year) 18Ao ; °'$60,750 $144,450 TOTAL CONSTRUMON BUDGET - $533,250 $1,267,950 pP% AlM g - o 4T AC M Li 10 Hoo tic, W6g�' W uu3 °s 8 ° t FItFO O ° 3 x 0 w 8 C G }wf50 z �zwas a F�T1 A 2!r U w w W < (7 Q 2 a a w w K C H o G a m � �Qa Lo Q K p� w ❑ O ww_N LL W U co u w � x _ ur a w 2 O N O J \ N N $ U O ❑. 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Commissioner Havas asked of the possibility of embeddin number in the ground that would be flat; for example, corresponding to a,number on a broth or online which would then explain the activity as opposed to signage and posts. Also in about other Counties involved in project and who they could contact to hear their evaluati s. Commissioner Regier discussed with Direc Kiser the process of removal if the program did not work but was accepted on a permanent er than trial basis. (Would be dealt with by staff- donor would be contacted of removal and see if signs could be reused elsewhere.) MOTION: (Hatch/May) ccept the donation upon meeting approval of Parks Maintenance and Parks and Recreatio o determine best park location for the program as to what will be most Z_ to the mmunity and cause the least maintenance issues. (And amended to include) And upon rec 'pt of installation upkeep plan by donor submitted to staff to review adequate and addresses eds first. pproved: 7 yes: 0 no: 0 absent 4. Skatepark Needs Assessment- Kiser Director Kiser gave the Commissioners the background report and on the Skate Park and the Needs Study. Mr. Mike Sherrod of RRM Design then gave a PowerPoint presentation detailing results of the Needs Assessment Study and brief history of the Skate Park. Council identified as a major City goal and funded needs assessment to identify equipment, minimum/maximum sizes, terrain preferences, current and future events and budget ranges. Mr. Sherrod explained input from two public workshops that followed. In the first workshop the in-ground design was preferred by skateboarders to pre-cast and modular. Other aspects such as size range, events, design elements and availability were discussed at the workshops. There was an even split of votes between all of the terrain types. A skate park between 8,000 and 18,500 square feet was determined to be needed from the results of the assessment. Size range was determined by carrying capacity of the park. Cost estimate is for an 81000 sq. ft. park is $533,250 whereas an 18,500 square foot park would be $1,267,950. With the skate park being one aspect of Santa Rosa, ideas to shape the park were also discussed D N A T ARACHMEM______ j— Parks and Recreation Commission May 7, 2008 - Page 5 of 9 such as seating, showcasing areas to host ceremonies and events, lighting for evening skateboarding and extending hours of operation, different interest groups, and looking at design of park to see if matches staff ideas on use. Mr. Sherrod thanked the skateboarders for addressing their needs in the workshops. Commissioners discussed with Director Kiser and Mr. Sherrod current hours of operation and less obtrusiveness of current lighting technology to reduce "light pollution", reflective surface of in-ground material, the sewer line crossing the park and RRM as being able to design around those areas, noise being minimized by putting "bowls" closer to buildings, the choice of using current location of park as being already accepted by the surrounding neighborhood, proximity of 30' from fence for 18,500 sq. ft. design, height of fence being no more than waist high, and how other municipalities police their parks or put in creative fencing or turnstiles. Also discussed was positive sharing of facility with roller hockey and accommodating competitions. Director Kiser reinforced that neighbors would be invited if Master Plan amended. Chair Lemieux then opened up Public Comment: Pam Horton, 1264 Saratoga Avenue, expressed that their family searches specifically for skate parks to visit when they go out of town. Feels "if we build it, they will come" and that a new skate park would increase revenue to the City. Derrick Connahan, 1341 Osos Street, thanked the Commissioners and Mike Sherrod and stated if approved the plan for a new skate park he would be happy to get them a skateboard. Tom Brubaker, 709 Mustang Circle, has been out of the country for a year and appreciates work RRM has done. Feels if Skate Park is done right will be beneficial for everyone: could attract such things as video of tour of skate parks that has been made, the Monster Skate park series events, and will ultimately help fund itself as an income-generating facility. Feels the, town is losing its "draw" and this would be an inviting feature. Johnny Miller, 635 Conner Way, thanked Mr. Sherrod for his work and stated as a 44-year old professional skateboard racer feels the community will benefit from having a facility unique to the Central Coast. Potential would exist to bring in revenue from events. Cameron McCheny, 287 Del Mar Court, a Cal Poly student here two years and with Central Coast Skateboards, shocked at how poor the skate park was when first moved here knowing the rich history of surfers and skateboarders. Discouraged to skate under those conditions. Also when sees gate closed at 3pm has no other choice but to go to Los Osos or Cayucos parks but this is not an option for 15 year olds who can't drive. Feels a new skate park would keep kids off the streets and encourage happier and healthier lives and better accommodate Central Coast lifestyle. Chair Lemieux confirmed that Cal Poly does not have a skateboard club. Mikey Gaumann, Arroyo Grande, supports the skate park and commented on Grover Beach street skateboarding issues. Feels new skate park would solve the problem of kids skating on streets because there would no longer be a need to. Commended RRM's designs. AIIACHMENT--- - x c � o ATTACHMENT _ is ms �2 oi82 ^ rWill oHg,f 3� Zp N� b U Z W Q Z a i w w � K o d m o 0 o m z O � W w W U) � o / Z O j O N � Z U Z J ® O b a o 0 a ® d N O O O 0 O I O I xz b Z m ~ \ V V O O O a ,POHN RANCH INCORPORATED t6t3'O626)33 EpnVOP6ND 26U) TAY.CA9"P CUSTOM SKATEPARKS (626)330.5803 FA%:(626)331SS583 •i!�! t!7 i Y www.spohmmnch.com HAATACll UT- Parks and Recreation Commission May 7, 2008 Page 6 of 9 Daniel Parks,420 Woodbridge Street, lifetime skateboarder and teacher, feels skateboarding is a great outlet for those not accepted in other areas of sports or who don't care to play on teams. As a culture it incorporates artwork as well. Current Skate Park is like "skating on garbage"but still crowded by users. Feels the community deserves a better skate park. End of Public Comment. MOTION: (Regier/Kincaid): Recommend to City Council to: a) Approve an amount, not to exceed $37,000, to develop a Santa Rosa Skate Park Master Plan; and b) Authorize staff to spend up to $50,000 on new skate park equipment to assure the interim safety of the facility and that this temporary equipment may be pre-owned or purchased from re-sale if possible. Approved: 7 yes: 0 no: 0 absent Commissioner May thanked the audience for speaking and giving points to give to Council and confirmed that RRM would facilitate a plan that meets all users' needs. Commissioner Hatch also thanked the audience but reminded funding will be difficult. Recommended audience encourage Council and search for support and fund donors. Also noted would like to see stainless steel as part of edges for in-ground design. Commissioner Regier advised the audience to marshal forces and be organized before Council. Chair Lemieux noted the longer the project is put off the larger the dollar figure will become. Thanked audience and shared feeling of skateboarding being important part of community. Director Kiser reminded audience of cost and the importance of their attendance at Council on May 20 at 5 p.m. 5. Laguna Lake Golf Course Rate Review—Fitzgerald/Bunte Recreation Manager Fitzgerald reviewed the 2007-08 annual golf fund financial and explained fee rates with the Commissioners. Explained the framework of king capital and carryover from last year as well as comparison to other County c . Advised not expecting any more operating changes other than 2009/2010 s e purchase. Discussed Hole 3 construction from November through this co y and other delays due to irrigation system and weather have contributed to dro ay and revenue this year. Repair to barrier netting first established in 1977 was also ed due to rain in uncapped poles rusting at base. It is expected that the revenue fr er�w carts will pay for themselves and additional savings will be realized this year vacant position which has only recently been filled. Rate increase will minimize nse and close gap between operating costs and revenues. Page 1 of 1 Coundl, SloCity From: Aparicio, Richard [RAparicio@SantaBarbaraCA.gov] Sent: Tue 1/20/2009 12:57 PM To: Council,SloCity Cc: Subject, SLO skatepark Attachments: Hello SLO City Council, I am 41 years old and a 31 year skateboarder. I am part of a large group of older skateboarders who travel CA on any given weekend looking for good parks to skate. We all have families and jobs, but keep skating as our hobbie.We plan our trips around good skate parks. I am writing to you to inform you that a good skatepark for your town is not only needed for the youth of your area, but will.also bring in business to your hotels, motels, and eateries. You would be amazed at the number of other skaters who do the same as us, young and old, skating up and down CA. We have been to Los Osos a number of times and have stayed at the Motel 6 there and eaten at sushi, mexican food, Planet Pizza, etc. l hope that this information helps in pushing the new skatepark for SLO. I work and live in.Santa Barbara. Our skatepark is older,from 2000, so it isn't the best park, but it is heavily utilized.Without it, the local kids would be out there tearing up rails, stairs,curbs, etc on private property. The youth of SLO really needs this and we would happily come to SLO and spend our money to enjoy a good skatepark. Thank you for your time and consideration, Cenen Aparicio #Pap cef C-m/1-u- Fzr=D FILE ❑'"COUNCIL D"CDD DIR CSC 6Ctff iu6, CT-FIN DIR .MEETII�C ACEI��.A �AGasaSSrC�ya�,_ CS FIRE CHIEF C'ATTORNEY RrPW DIR DATC� ITLI.f :��� 2tLERK/CRIG 3POLICE CHF ❑ DEPT HEADS G REC DIR 1�P1 rb _ ZILITIL DIR CYFR DIR i Qad 77M65- d&ur�c r-cL ACC—, A�, Gam. a https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycouncit/Inbox/SLO%20skatepark-3.EML?Cmd=o... 1/20/2009 Page 1 of I r Council, SloCity From: eric bollin [carvengrind@msn.coml Sent: Sat 1/17/2009 7:43 PM To: Council, SloCity Cc: Subject: SLOskatepark Attachments: Members of San Luis Obispo City Council, Hi-my name is Eric.Bollin.I work at Camp San Luis Obispo as a full-time California Army National Guardsman. I transfered from the Pennsylvania Army National Guard about eight months ago. Since I have been in this area I have been absolutely stumped as to why a surf/skate/tourist town like SLO didn't have a permanent world-class concrete skatepark?It is just a huge question mark to me why this has long since been allowed to happen when I see more skateboarders in this town than any place I have been other than maybe San Fransisco, which is considered by some to be the international epicenter of street skateboarding? Skaters living in San Luis Obispo travel to Los Osos Skatepark to skate terrain exclusively built for skateboarding but does in no way meet the needs of every skater. It features for the most part bowls with no real street-style area,and no learning curve for the. beginner.The new design for the future SLO Skatepark has areas for every level and style of skateboarding. Los Osos was definitely on the right path and in no way does this underscore what they tried to do and did fairly well to meet the need in their Immediate service area.This in no way excuses the fact that San Luis Obispo does not feature.the.kind of skatepark that was presented at the City Council meeting on January 7th by RRM Design Group. The future.SLOskatepark would be a landmark project that would showcase San Luis Obispo as a place looking towards the future and providing innovative recreation for its citizens,the surrounding area,and It's many visitors. I not only believe that SLOcity should nod their heads and raise their hands in favor of a well designed and built skatepark, but feel that they should put their. money where their mouth as they have done in the past with other recreational facilities and not just ignore and blow-off . skateboarding as apparently they have done in the past.Thank you for your attention to this long since very Important matter. Sincerely, Eric Bollin Windows Live'"Hotmail@: Chat. Store. Share. Do more with mail. Check it out. RED FILE 2�_CCUNCIL TCDD DIR 3-r*ectq /h64- If FIN DIR MEETING AGENDA CrAGAeAWcrry/>l&e_[TFIRE CHIEF DATE_X�o ITI EI'C ERK/0 G 271POL CE CHF i ❑ DEPT HEADS 0"REC DIR -! 'D10 B-'JTILDIR i 17?4.84i — EIR DIR i New nra« —d&UNcr4, 'crry ntc2 https:Hmail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycouncil/Inbox/SLOskatepark-2.EML?Cmd=open 1/20/2009 Page 1 of 1 i Council, SloCity From: Steve Denham [stevedenham@msn.com] Sent: Mon 1/19/2009 7:19 PM To: Council, SloCity Cc: Subject: skate park Attachments: Just wanted to let you know that your support of a new skate park in slo would be very appreciated by the parents in our county. I am a local Father of 4 and my kids spend as much time at skate parks as they do at local public parks. It would be hard to think of a town the size of slo with out a baseball or soccer field. Youth participation in skateboarding has surpassed the number of kids playing baseball and soccer in some communities. Thank you, Steve Denham tel 805.772.0236 Car 805.980.4024 s tcveden ham(1ma n.com https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycounciUInbox/skate%20park.EML?Cmd=open 1/20/2009 Page 1 of 1 Council, SloCity _ From: Jack rouse Drouse_85@hotmail.com] Sent: Tue 1/20/2009 8:29 AM To: Council,SloCity Cc: Subject: Attachments: to whom this may concern, 1 believe that a skatepark would be extremely beneficial to the kids that are growing up in san luis obispo. When I was growing up here we didnt have a skatepark and always ran the risk of getting in trouble with the police when I skated downtown. thank you Windows Liver" Keep your life in sync. See how it works. https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycountiL/Inbox/No%2OSubject-4.ENIL?Cmd=open 1/20/2009 Page 1 of 1 I ; � Y Council, SloCity_ From: Deborah Denker[deborandenker@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Wed 1/14/2009 9:27 AM To: Council, SloCity Cc: Subject: SLO SKATEPARK Attachments: Dear SLO City Council, My son is a skateboarder and we would love to see this Skatepark happen before he graduates from SLO High. He.truly enjoys the sport and spends everyday on his own and with friends skating. We have spent alot of time driving to all the other towns, mostly Los Osos to skate. I would prefer having a local park than to drive to a destination. It would be a great asset to the community. In 2007, I would hang with the skaters in Los Osos and take photos of them for fun and bring back prints or email photos to the kids. One day, I met skaters who drove up from Solvang for the day. When my son was young, he started skating at Santa Rosa Skatepark and he was disappointed with the broken ramps, so we built one at home. Many years later, he.has started to skate again at Santa Rosa and the ramps are still in dangerous shape. Most recently, he has come home to tell me that the Skatelite has been stolen right off the ramps.. The sooner we get this New Concrete Skatepark built the better! Sincerely, Deborah Denker Photography 710 Fiero Lane #15 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805.549.9026 http://www.deborandenker.com RED FILE rJ�couNCIL' �L.`CDD DIR MEETING AGENDA �"�Qr',rasg� &FIN 0I19 �� �� elo NR EYE [E'PW DI IRE HIEF DATES ll,.�o�o�' ITEf.t �:� � C CLERK/ORIG M-POLICE CHF ❑ DEPT HEADS M–REC DIR C�' P16 — aIUTIL DIR p'HRDIR i Nl l r�vnEs /CoU A.)C.I L C4-ry /mc,2 https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycounciUInbox/SLO%20SKATEPARK-2.EML?C... 1/14/2005 Page 1 of 1 Council, SloCity From: cooper jamieson [cooperjamieson@gmail.com] Sent: Tue 1/13/2009 5:16 PM To: Council, SloCity Cc: Subject: New SLO skatepark!!! Attachments: Dear city council, We really need a new skatepark. We need one for many reasons. First,people have been hurt because of the horribly build ramps, that now have holes in them. Repairing them won't cut it. Also If we.get.a good skatepark then.we won't"trash"the cities ledges and benches or put businesses in danger of being sued. From this San Luis Obispo might even become a travel destination from all around California,for our skatepark, nice weather,and art scene. This would boost our economy in the long run and help out local businesses I hope you understand Skateboarders from slo high https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycouncil/Inbox/New%20SLO%20skatepark!!!.EML... 1/14/2009 Page 1 of 2 Council,Slocity From: pmcfrank@gmall.com on behalf of Frank Still,Action Web Sent: Wed 1/14/2009 12:28 PM Media To: Council,SloCity Cc: Subject: Supporting Proposed Skatepark in SLO Attachments: Hello, I'm a middle aged skateboarder who frequents cities with great skateparks. I also travel with groups of skaters to these towns, and we usually spend a couple of days there, patronizing hotels, restaurants and bars. In fact, the current skatepark in Los Osos was the site for last year's annual Bulldog Skates West Coast Jam which drew nearly 100 skaters (of all ages) and their families. We stayed at various hotels in SLO and visited *many* restaurants and bars. Los Osos will again be the site for the 2009 Bulldog Skates West Coast Jam (in June) and will last for 2 days this time. The addition of a new skatepark in SLO would help to create one of the premier skateboarding and outdoor recreation spots in the country, considering the many other activities that are available to outdoor enthusiasts. With SLO's central location in the state, it is a convenient trip for everyone in Southern and Northern California. I live just 2 hours east, so I'm lovin' it! In closing, I will just say that a new skatepark in SLO would draw many more skateboarders to your area, including myself. In turn, we would be spending our dollars in SLO on accommodations, restaurants, bars and retail establishments. Here are a few links to skateboard community web sites where word of the proposed SLO skatepark is spreading rapidly: Bulldog Skates htt _//www.bu I Idogskates.com/Forums/index.html Jungleland Skates http-.,/ , nglel6ndskates.com/website/htmI/Forums/index.html SoCalSkateparks.com http://discussion.sQ(:glsk tepArks.com Concrete Disciples http://www.concretedisciples_com/forumsindex php If the new skatepark in SLO is built to the current(excellent!) design plans, I can nearly guarantee the draw of thousands of skateboarders -- and their families -- from the above communities alone. Best regards, hnps:Hmail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycouncil/Inbox/Supporting%2OProposed%20Skatep... 1/14/2009 Page 2 of 2 Frank Still frank@actionwebmedia.com Action Web Media www.acbbnwebmedia.com P.O. Box 6470 Pine Mountain Club, CA 93222 661-242-2664 Phone 661-242-2634 Fax hnps://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycouncil/Inbox/S upporting%20Proposed%20Skatep... 1/14/2009 Page I of 1 council, S100ty From: Nathan Frost(rdslo.co ftmail.com] Sent Mon 1/12/2009 3:09 PM To: Council,SloCity 44; Subject. SLO Skatepark Attachments: To all of you that have a say in the matter, First off,thank you for taking the time to read my input. As a long time skateboarder, I have seen the surges of this sport. It never goes away just into the shadows. Now is the time to bring the city of San Luis Obispo to the forefront of this wave. Skateparks are being built in many cities and people are traveling to ride them. If they are of good quality and design, which the plans Pve seen appear true, people come back. During these day and sometimes weekend trips, real dollars are spent at restaurants,fuel stations, motels,etc. A skatepark will add to the reasons to come and stay in SLO. It is my belief that a new skatepark in San Luis Obispo would improve the overall desirability to visit and live in the city. Personally, I make a trip nearly every weekend to a skatepark. I live in the north county, but driving to Los Osos is very common. I make a day of it and would love to have another option here in the county. The Los Osos skatepark seems to be a hub for community gatherings where family and friends spend the day together. i have often seen the skatepark rented out for birthday parties and contests. A new, quality designed and built skatepark would also fill a critical recreational outlet for young and old alike. Not all teens and later play team sports, but are looking for a location to skate. A quality skatepark will get skaters off public and private property and allow for the creativity of skateboarding to evolve. As I said before, it RED FILE never goes away just into the shadows(school ground, parking lots; alleyways,etc.) MEETING AGENDA Again thank you. I hope the SLO skatepark remains a priority for the DATE/�7 I I EP?1 � city as we all face difficult economic times. This addition will bring real dollars to the city and fill the recreational need the city of San luis Obispo deserves. D Sincerely, ,-- - Cm OUNCILQ'CDD DIR 7V&L Q-FIN DIR Nathan Frost �aeL3"FIRE CHIEF Q'ATTORNEY a-PW DIR 10 year county resident ff1 ILERIQORIG [-POLICE CHF. Skateboarding since 1984 ❑ DEPT HEADS L7 REC DIR EI LITIL DIR l _ / 0—HR DIR N�Jr7ncEs rC®ztuGL /CLG7LK https:/Imail.sloci y.org/exchange/s(ocitycouncil/Inbox/SLO%2oSkatepark.EML?Cihd=open 1/13/2009 Page 1 of 1 a Counclil,SloCity From: derrick conahan [derrick@onewayboardshop.corh] Sent: Sun 1/11/2009 4:31 PM To: Council, SloCity Cc: Subject: Santa Rosa Skate Park Attachments: To whom it may concern: I writing this email to express my interest and passion in the proposed Santa Rosa Skate Park. After seeing the final draft of the park, not only will the skaters be overly joyous inside and outside of the community but the community itself will benefit.from a beautiful revision of the existing park surrounding the skate area. I work in the skate industry. The proposed Santa Rosa Skate Park has all the amenities to be a world class skate park. What that means is not only will. San Luis Obispo get recognition in years to come as a breeding ground for great skateboarders but it will also draw amateurs and pros alike from within California, outside the state, and outside our nation to San Luis Obispo to skate the park. No other park has three "signature features". Aside from the great terrain throughout the park, these "signature features" are what will attract people to our skate park/community. In short, these people will stay in our hotels, .shop in stores, and eat at our restaurants. Best of all, skateboarding is a year round sport so we'll see the economic kickback from the park all year. With such a nice park, it's no doubt that something nationally televised like the X-games could potentially be held at Santa Rosa Skate Park. This is just one benefit, there are several, of what building a new skate park could do for SLO. Working in the industry and hearing the buzz from big companies like Volcom, Analog, Billabong; Hurley, and Quiksilver about how "insane" this park looks is a promising sign of the response we'll get not just from-our community but from all the new visitors it will attract to SLO. Thanks for your time and consideration.. Derrick Conahan. One Way Boardshop SLO General Manager& Marketing Assoc. Derrick@onewayboardshop.com P.(805) 548-8929 F.(805)548-8928 NA�zD Co_ ,C yj/�!L 2rC0UNCIL EMOD DIR C-i'�A8 c�rhArG2 CrPIN DIR ZrA64AAWc&*Xae[,'FIRE CHIEF RED FILE FA7CRNEY G"PW DIR ME I11G AGENDAiKLERK/ORIG f -POLICE CHF ❑ DEPT HEADS 3EC DIR DATE o ITUJ Ot aL r� pie) L"�UTIL DIR 1.1'IZ�[iun�G CHR DIR A)16W 171nC.5 CDU L1Cl L https://mail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycouncil/Inbox/S anta%20Rosa%20Skate%20Park.E... 1/12/2009 Page 1 of 1 i Council,SloCity From: Andrew Littlefield [am.litdefield@yahoo.com] Sent: Sun 1/11/2009 3:23 PM To: Council,SloCity Cc: Subject: skate park!!! Attachments: dear slo city council, my name is andy liittlefield, i am 21 years old,and i am writing this in regards to next weeks meeting about the san luis obispo skate park. i am from santa maria where i grew up skating, and now live and go to school in san luis obispo. skating has been one of the most effective outlets in my life,and has a similar effect on many of my friends locally who also skate. aside from the physical benefits that i receive from a healthy activity,skateboarding requires an inner motivation and perserverance that builds character for young kids up to adults,such as myself. though it costs money to build a skatepark,studies show that over time, it costs more for businesses to repair damaged property. not to mention'businesses do not like anyone detering customers. as more skate shops open and more people pick up skateboarding,the towns demand for a good skatepark grows tremendously. as someone who works at a skate shop(One Way Boardshop),and who socializes with a large number of skaters in this town, i understand the desperate need. my understanding of the local skate scene is grim. i have been ticketed $1,000 dollars for riding my skateboard as transportation to class(i would hope that money would go to a skatepark)! also i have witnessed as well as experienced tough injuries at the Santa Rosa park,which is cluttered and splintered! fixing up this eye sore in san luis will bring in out of towners in search of a good skate park(theres lots of them), it will provide a safe place for young locals who deserve an athletic facility to skate in, and it will greatly deduct the amount of money the city and local businesses loose to property damage. Sincerely, Andrew Littlefield alittlef c Voly.edu https:Hmail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycouncil/Inbox/skate%20park!f.!.EML?Cmd=open 1712/2009 Page 1 of 1 Council, SloCity From: Timothy Oates[timothyoates@gmail.com] Sent: Fri 1/9/2009 4:46 PM To: Council, SloCity Cc: Subject Sloskatepark Attachments: Greetings Councilmen and Councilwomen, My name is Tim oates. I run the SLOSKATEPARK.CC M website as well as s12t9wn_c2. I have been very exited to see this skate park design progress. It took a lot of cooperation to get.it right. This is a park that skaters will stand behind when/if fundraising is needed. Please view this link quickly, it shows a group of forty people descending on Los Osos Skate Park from the north and the south. In short,this park will put San Luis Obispo on the:skateworid map. http:[/wwwslotown_com[Skatebo�rdLO osLLos�O—/o_ZQOsos°io2OSKate%20Party M Thanks Tim Oates https:Hmail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycounciUlnbox/Sloskatepark,EML?Cmd=open 1/12/2009 Page 1 of 1 Council, SloCity From: sk8pks@aol.com [sk8pks@aol.com] Sent: Fri 1/9/2009 10:19 AM To: Council, SloCity Cc: admin@skateparks.com; ccmfjay@yahoo.com Subject: skatepark Attachments: Dear city of SLO I have looked over the designs for your new skatepark and it is impressive! When a city puts forth the effort to develop a skatepark project, as you have,you can be guaranteed of success. This is a park that your whole community can be proud of. It will serve not only the current skaters and BMX riders but generations to come. You will see that not only the users will benefit from the park but also spectators and potential users.The park will become a hub for your teens as well as place for the parents and older riders to meet and congregate. The design is excellent; a street plaza area for the younger riders and lots of bowl activity for the older riders. The younger riders will learn quickly from the older riders and in no time you will see 6 year olds getting air out of the bowls. Your park has enough challenging features that it will attract tourists from other cities as well as other countries. These tourists will stay in your hotels and shop in your community. Expect to see entire families visiting SLO so that one or more of their children can ride the park.. This park is also designed in a way that it will attract am and pro competitions. Competitions are an important part of the skatepark scene and will encourage your youth to excel at their sport and have pride in their park. I wish you much success with this venture and please feel free to contact me at any time if you have questions regarding your park, construction, events or risk management. Thank you for contacting Heidi Lemmon executive director SKATEPARK ASSOCIATION est. 1996 www.spausa.org www.myspace.com/spausa 310 261 2816 Risk Management . Construction Guidelines. Events . Certification It is a great day to build a skatepark! New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. https:Hmail.slocity.org/exchange/slocitycoun,ciDlnbox/skatepark.EML?Cmd=open 1/12/2009