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Home My WebLink About04-03-2019 PRC MinutesCity of San Luis Obispo, Agenda, Planning Commission Minutes PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Wednesday, April 3, 2019 5:30 p.m. SPECIAL MEETING Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Conference Room 1341 Nipomo St San Luis Obispo, CA CALL TO ORDER Chair Greg Avakian called meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL : Commissioners Adam Stowe, Andrew Webber, Keri Schwab, Robert Spector, Vice Chair Rodney Thurman, and Chair Greg Avakian ABSENT: NONE PUBLIC COMMENT: At this time, people may address the Committee about items not on the agenda. Persons wishing to speak should come forward and state their name and address. Comments are limited to three minutes per person. Items raised at this time are generally referred to staff and, if action by the Committee is necessary, may be scheduled for a future meeting. Public Comment Adam Basden introduced himself to the commission as the new Parks Maintenance Supervisor for the Public Works Department. Adam has been interim in the position since November. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Committee of March 6, 2019. ACTION: APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR MARCH 6, 2019. CARRIED 3:0:2:1 to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Body for the regular meeting of 03/06/19 as motioned by Thurman and second by Spector. Parks and Recreation Committee Agenda for April 3, 2019 2 | P a g e AYES: AVAKIAN, SPECTOR, THURMAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: STOWE, WEBBER ABSENT: SCHWAB BUSINESS ITEMS Based on public attendance and timing of presenters; the Agenda was reordered such that items were heard as follows: • Final Review of Proposed Islay Hill Park Playground Layout • Update on Parks and Recreation Element and Master Plan Project • Mission Plaza Safety Enhancements • Annual Appointments Chair and Vice Chair of Parks and Recreation Commission. • Subcommittee Liaison Roles Appointment The minutes reflect the comments and actions made under each business item as taken in the previously described order. 2. Final Review of Proposed Islay Hill Park Playground Layout Engineer Shelsie Kloepper presented an update to the Islay Park Playground Replacement project based upon the feedback received from the previous February presentation. The revised layout incorporates shade features for all ages and focuses on an interconnective climbing course for the 5-12-year-old play area. The final design will also include signage for the walking path as requested from the public. Recommendation: Final review of the Islay Hill Park Playground Layout and provide any additional direction on the Islay Hill Park Playground Replacement Project. Public Comment Applegate, natural colors are more appealing leaning towards greener pallet. Commissioner Comment Commissioner Webber likes the idea of the workout bench that doubles as a bench. Commissioner Schwab asked about the park demographic. Commissioner Spector still potentially provide a location for a class. Wanted to see additional benches located in or around the playground. See more use out of a seating area versus exercise equipment. Vice Chair Thurman does not want to see fitness equipment and would rather see additional shaded seating. Asked about bike racks and hydration stations. Chair Avakian inquired about the feedback regarding the shade over the playground areas. Parks and Recreation Committee Agenda for April 3, 2019 3 | P a g e Asked if there is a way to build infrastructure if shade was to be added at a later phase. Inquired about the durability of the wires. Less workout, more shading. Consensus Direction: Shade over 2-5 aged play area, shade over existing picnic area, shade over 5-12 slide area, switch picnic tables for equipment. No dark slides. Color option: More natural colors that blend in with the park and surrounding. 3. Update on Parks and Recreation Element and Master Plan Project Senior Planner, Shawna Scott and presented an update on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and General Plan Element including summarization of the Emerging Trends from the January, February and March PRC meetings. Staff discussed the upcoming Community Needs Assessment Workshop scheduled for June 5, 2019 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Ludwick Community Center. The Workshop will be an open forum with presentation follow-up with an informational table and dot exercise. Staff will provide a more concentrated preview of the Workshop at the May meeting. Recommendation: Receive staff update from the Emerging Trends Workshops in January, February and March and discuss themes in relation to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and General Plan Element Update. Update on next steps and proposed Public Workshop on June 5, 2019. Public Comment NONE Commissioner Comment Commissioner Spector would like to see a focus on parks as a whole and not a specific facility within parks. Focus on the neighborhood needs for integration in parks. Provide a broader subject matter so it is not solely focused. Vice Chair Thurman recommends the creation of a larger park location in lieu of smaller park location that focus on certain amenities. Chair Avakian wants focus on specific areas of town and how to connect and provide the services within those areas. 4. Mission Plaza Safety Enhancements Engineer Richard Burde presented a report regarding the enhancement that will be installed in the Mission Plaza as a part of the Mission Plaza Master Plan. Proposed enhancements will include the following: 1. Installation of two pole mounted security cameras. 2. Removal of the “Pony Wall” surrounding the Murray Adobe’s patio area. 3. Installation of a hydration station. 4. Installation of removable bollards at the west entrance to the plaza, planned for installation as part of the Farmer’s Market Safety Bollard Project. Parks and Recreation Committee Agenda for April 3, 2019 4 | P a g e Construction of the cameras, hydration station, and removal of the pony wall in anticipated in late summer 2019. Recommendation: Review and make recommendations regarding safety enhancements to the Mission Plaza as a part of the Mission Plaza Master Plan. Public Comment NONE Commissioner Comment Commissioner Stowe asked if the installation of the camera also include public signage of filming in progress. Commissioner Webber asked if the cameras will encompass the entirety of the Mission Plaza. Vice Chair Thurman asked about the installation of the bollard at Mission Plaza and the vehicle level of stoppage Chair Avakian asked if the pony wall has any historical significance. Asked if the cameras will be installed in multiple park locations moving forward. 5. Annual Appointments Chair and Vice Chair of Parks and Recreation Commission . SCHWAB nominated Commissioner Avakian to serve as Chair and Commissioner Thurman to serve as Vice Chair of the Parks and Recreation Committee and second by STOWE. ACTION: BY CONSENSUS, THE COMMITTEE APPOINTED COMMISSIONER AVAKIAN CHAIR OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND COMMISSIONER THURMAN VICE-CHAIR OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION. CARRIED 6:0:0:0 to appoint Commissioner Avakian as Chair and Commissioner Thurman as Vice Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission. AYES: AVAKIAN, SPECTOR, THURMAN, SCHWAB, STOWE, WEBBER NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE 6. Subcommittee Liaison Roles Appointment By consensus, the Committee selected the following subcommittee appointments. Committee Liaison Adult and Senior Programming Spector Active Transportation (formally Bicycle Advisory) Webber Parks and Recreation Committee Agenda for April 3, 2019 5 | P a g e City Facilities (Damon-Garcia, golf, pool, joint use) Vacant Jack House Committee Schwab Tree Committee Thurman Youth Sports Association Stowe SUBCOMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS 1. Subcommittee Liaison Reports (Chair Avakian – 15 minutes) a. Adult and Senior Programming: Commissioner Spector getting a hydration station in the Senior Center. Board will be looking at the future of the senior center focusing on multi-generational and having a full-time staff person at the facility. Moving towards a value-added membership and partnership with Morro Bay Centers. b. Active Transportation Committee: Vacant. No Report. c. City Facilities (Damon Garcia, Golf, Pool & Joint Use Facilities): Vacant. No Report. d. Jack House Committee. Commissioner Schwab. No Report. e. Tree Committee: Vice Chair Thurman upcoming tree planting 4/27 at Mitchell Park from 10 am to 12 pm. May 25 - Urban forest day at Mission Plaza. Incorporate the Tree committee into other Advisory bodies. f. Youth Sports Association: Vacant. No report. 2. Director’s Report. Upcoming event highlights were provided. 3. Communication: None ADJOURNMENT at 7:28 p.m. To the rescheduled Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee as approved by the PRC to Wednesday, May 1 , 2019 , at 5:30 p.m., at the Parks and Recreation Office, 1341 Nipomo Street, San Luis Obispo, California APPROVED BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: 05/01/2019 The City of San Luis Obispo wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the Parks and Recreation Department at (805) 781-7300 at least 48 hours before the meeting, if possible. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (805) 781-7107. Meeting audio recordings can be found at the following web address: http://opengov.slocity.org/WebLink/1/fol/61014/Row1.aspx