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Parks and Recreation Commission
MINUTES
Parks and Recreation Office
1341 Nipomo Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Davis called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Steve Davis, Craig Kincaid, Jeff Whitener, Susan Updegrove,
Ron Regier and Michael Parolini
ABSENT: David Hensinger
COUNCIL: Carlyn Christianson
STAFF: Shelly Stanwyck, Melissa Mudgett, Phil Dunsmore and Marti Reynolds
Public Comment
Carlyn Christianson, Council Member, thanked the department for their work on the SESLOC lease
project which was approved by Council on November 5.
Adam Stowe, San Luis Obispo Blues Baseball, gave an update on future tournament plans for summer
2014 and the status of the Blues Baseball team.
1. Consideration of Minutes
MOTION: (Updegrove/Kincaid) Approve the October 2, 2013 minutes as amended.
Approved: 6 yes: 0 no: 1 absent (Hensinger)
2. Public Art Program Review and Consideration of Skate Park Art - Mudgett
Recreation Manager Melissa Mudgett gave a presentation to the Commissioners reviewing the
Public Art Program with an overview of current projects before updating on the upcoming
construction of the SLO Skate Park Public Art project. Details on the marketing campaign,
available funding and timelines were shared. Mudgett introduced the project artists, Jed Joyce and
John Jones who shared examples of the project’s Word Art and pre-fabricated tiles as well as
information on material properties of Cor-Ten steel.
Commissioners addressed questions to Mudgett and visiting artists Joyce and Jones and discussed
shade, reflected heat, lighting options and safety considerations and then speculated on the need and
positioning of a fourth “concrete jungle” full tree structure. Mudgett discussed how total available
funding may impact the full scope of the Public Art project. Commissioner Kincaid suggested
building the base for the fourth tree (should funds be limited) to avoid the costs of retrofitting
should funding be made available at a later date. Commissioner Parolini suggested that, if only
three of the four trees were approved based upon available funding, that two trees be located at the
“entry” and one tree at the rear of the park (as opposed to all three trees at the “entrance”).
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Chair Davis opened Public Comment.
Gary Havas, San Luis Obispo, discussed with artists corrosion resistant properties of Cor-Ten
steel, the inclusion of lighting protection into art form and consideration of solar lighting.
D. Scott, San Luis Obispo, inquired about other cities that have Skate Parks and research done on
potential problems. Director Stanwyck gave information on the relationship that has been built with
the skateboard community, potential programs to encourage non-typical users such as female
skateboarders, plans to address graffiti.
MOTION: (Whitener/Regier). Recommend Council conceptually approve the proposed Skate Park
Public Art “Concrete Jungle” under the condition that if there is only funding for three trees, one of
the tree structures be placed in the rear of the park and that installation of concrete tree trunk bases
for all four structures be included to allow for a potential addition of a tree canopy in the future.
Approved: 6 yes: 0 no: 1 absent (Hensinger)
3. Airport Area Land Use Zoning Review as it relates to the Chevron Project – Dunsmore
Senior Planner Phil Dunsmore gave a presentation to the Commissioners reviewing the Airport Area
Land Use and the Chevron Project. He asked that the Commissioners consider the revised land use
plan for the Airport Area Specific Plan (AASP) to include a Public Facility zone and identification
of future public facility uses. Potential for sports field area in future would go before the
Commission and amendments would be made to 4.2.4 of the AASP to accommodate potential
future components. Dunsmore addressed comments and questions the Commissioners brought up at
the June 5 meeting such as parking, road link with Class I pathway and questions on wind patterns
in relation to the flower mound hill. He explained although a recreation facility is not required by
the project nor are parkland impact fees, the potential for a needs assessment exists in the future for
public facility uses. Anticipates final EIR to go before Commissioners in March 2014.
Commissioners entered into discussion regarding project, questions of future development if not
under Chevron ownership, safety zones, next steps, Tank Farm road changes, potential need for
additional fire station, management if annexed to City in future, wetland remediation, future use as
a boardwalk through significant historical site.
Chair Davis opened for Public Comment.
Bill Almas, Chevron Representative, positive about what benefits the property can provide the
community, 15-acres unsuitable for development that seems to be a good place for a recreational
field and 250-acres open space. Chevron’s part is to donate the land, Cal Ripkin would have to
supply funding to develop and maintain fields.
John Spatafore, San Luis Obispo, was part of community group involved in the building/planning
of Damon Garcia sports fields, inquired about plans to link the fields together. Urged to continue
vision of what could work well there, found better to do one activity per site (such as soccer).
Encourages higher number of fields for youth sports organizations.
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MOTION: (Whitener/Kincaid). Recommend Council approve the revised land use plan for the
Airport Area Specific Plan to include a Public Facility zone and identification of future public
facility uses.
Approved: 6 yes: 0 no: 1 absent (Hensinger)
4. Director’s Report – Stanwyck
Director Stanwyck reported to the Commissioners on the following:
Pool reopened October 21, new boilers work great--brought up to warm temperature
quickly, however impeller needs repair; will briefly close December 8-10. Gobbler Swim
Meet later in November.
Scheduling problems with Haunted Jack House and Sunday wedding
Dan Dixon, part-time Ranger for last seven years, was promoted to full time Ranger
Maintenance Worker II position October 24. Now seeking additional part-time staff person
to take his place.
Trail workday at Froom Ranch Saturday, November 16. Expecting large number of
volunteers.
Youth Services busy with staffing and activities; gearing up for Teacher Workday
Softball season coming to a close, will be providing new bats for El Chorro. Taking issue of
balls being hit onto Highway 101 very seriously.
Tennis Tournament in December at Sinsheimer Park
Munchkin March was well attended and successful
Docent Appreciation Dinner will be November 13 at the Ludwick Community Center
3rd Annual Reindeer Run is December 7 and will finish at Mitchell Park
With so many transitions, have embarked on monthly staff training during All Staff
meetings for the next year; next training is ‘Government 101” with City Manager Katie
Lichtig
SESLOC Lease approved by Council last night
Slacklining will go before the Tree Committee December 3
Community Development will bring Wingate Park back before Commission at December 4
meeting
5. Committee Reports
Commissioners provided the following reports:
Tree Committee – Hensinger Golf - Whitener
Natural Resources – Kincaid Bicycle Committee – Regier
Jack House Committee – Updegrove Damon-Garcia Sports Field - Parolini
School District – Parolini Youth Sports - Davis
Commissioner Hensinger was not present but provided a written report on the most recent meeting
of the Tree Committee which included 15 trees considered for removal, slacklining ordinance
presentation.
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Commissioner Kincaid reported there was no meeting on Open Space.
Commissioner Updegrove reported on the latest Jack House Committee meeting and that the
weekend of the Haunted House tour was well attended with 92 tours.
Commissioner Parolini did not meet with the School District.
Commissioner Parolini noted but noted will try to get more aerial pictures of Damon Garcia in
December to compare grass related to weather patterns. Noted grass does not seem to be holding up
as well this year as last year. Will possibly provide user groups with survey at end of three month
period.
Commissioner Whitener reported on the status of the Golf Course stating rounds for the month of
October were up and revenue for the month was down. Revenue for the year was up 3% percent.
Noted Veterans will get a 50% discount on Veteran’s Day. Sprint cell tower getting new fiber
optics.
Commissioner Regier reported on the Bicycle Advisory Committee; Council approved 2013 Bike
Plan update last night.
Chair Davis reported on the quarterly meeting of the Youth Sports Association; planning meeting
for first half of year for City fields, someone from School District needed for field representative. In
past City helped with funding now being offset by user. Need for fundraising and someone to
spearhead, volunteer to set up website to be central spot to get youth sports information, discussed
pushing for parks in future.
6. Communications
Commissioner Kincaid thanked Rangers for solidifying bench at Bishop Peak.
Commissioner Parolini noted graffiti at Meadow Park seemed to be chalk-based paint.
7. Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m. to the December 4, 2013 regular meeting which will again meet at
the Parks and Recreation Offices.
Approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission on December 4, 2013.
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Martha M.S. Reynolds, Supervising Administrative Assistant