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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-01-2019 PRC MinutesCity of San Luis Obispo, Agenda, Planning Commission Minutes PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Wednesday, May 1, 2019 5:30 p.m. REGULAR MEETING Parks and Recreation Conference Room 1341 Nipomo Street San Luis Obispo, CA CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Rodney Thurman ROLL CALL: Commissioners Keri Schwab, Robert Spector, Adam Stowe, Vice Chair Rodney Thurman, Vacant, Andrew Webber ABSENT: Chair Greg Avakian 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: Gary Havas: Sharing information for Bike Month in May and check out SLOShift.org for the calendar of events. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Committee of April 3, 2019. ACTION: APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR APRIL 3, 2019. CARRIED 6:0:0:2 to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Body for the regular meeting of 04/03/19 as motioned by Schwab and second by Spector. Parks and Recreation Committee Minutes for May 1, 2019 2 | Page AYES: SCHWAB, SPECTOR, STOWE, THURMAN NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: AVAKIAN, WEBBER   CONSENT ITEMS 2. SLO Swim Center Solar Project Recommendation: Receive the current site plan and project description for the SLO Swim Center Solar Project. Senior Planner Shawna Scott provided information for the SLO Swim Center Solar project providing shade, energy and 2 EV Charging Stations. During construction about 50-75 parking spaces will be displaced. At the completion of the project there is no net loss of spaces. Commissioner Comment Commissioner Schwab: What are the overall ongoing maintenance costs. Commissioner Spector: Address the need now for the need for additional EV stations. Commissioner Stowe: Any risk of foul balls damaging the units. And confirming the two EV charging stations for the 75 spaces. Can they add additional EV stations to the project after completion or would be beneficial to add them now. Commissioner Thurman: During construction when the parking spaces are displaced, how will that be addressed? Staff Hyfield indicated that the time of project construction was chosen during the slow time of pool programming (Nov-Dec 2019). Public Comment NONE BUSINESS ITEMS 3. Sinsheimer Park Diamond Fields Improvement Project (30 minutes) Parks and Recreation Committee Minutes for May 1, 2019 3 | Page Recommendation: Receive a presentation from community members representing a non- profit foundation interested in the restoration and renovation of Sinsheimer Stadium and Stockton fields, located at Sinsheimer Park. Ed Gravell presented the Sinsheimer Project and improvements at Sinsheimer Stadium and Stockton Field. The proposed project is a privately funded project to restore and renovate and enable year-round use for baseball at both facilities. There is a proposed plan with a phased approach; a three-year program. 1) Artificial Turf and LED lighting, 2) Common Area Improvements (including restrooms) 3) Seating Renovation & ADA issues, and LED Scoreboard; 4) Beautification of area around the Stadium, Player Clubhouse, and Addition of three youth fields. Commissioner Comment Commissioner Schwab: What will be the purview of the City Council. What are the City resources that are needed. I think it is a perfect project for the Master Plan as it could be used for community classes and events. Commissioner Spector: What is the price tag and timeframe. Does this project include the viewing deck, previously presented at the PRC last year. What happens when other community members would like to use the facilities for other uses. What is the value proposition and what happens mid-way if the fundraising is short for the proposed project. Commissioner Stowe: Recused Commissioner Thurman: How many months would baseball use the facilities, is it year- round. The turf is an obvious choice for sustainability, including all upgrades what is the longevity for all the improvements. We obviously we need buy-in from the community. I would like to see it incorporated into the June Workshop. Commissioner Webber: The artificial turf does seem to be a big priority from the Needs Assessment. I would like to see more uses and the inclusion of more groups beyond the baseball community. Mr. Gravell indicated the first phase is $2 million, second phase $2-4 million and third phase is $1 million, the final phase is hard to gauge. The total price tag is $8-10 million and a three- year project timeframe. The viewing deck is not part of this project. Director Stanywck advises that the PRC is the advisory body to the City Council, and the PRC would make advisory recommendations. The donation agreement and the cost out the lifecycle of the project and the neighborhood engagement would all be included in City resources moving forward; there is a prescribed process. It sounds like the PRC is interested in the project and the value proposition of the project to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Public Comment Gary Havas: How did the stadium get in this state and how do you prevent this from happening in the future. How do we keep it in great shape to prevent this from happening again. Parks and Recreation Committee Minutes for May 1, 2019 4 | Page Kari Applegate: It sounds like Phase 2 is the most important and what the community needs, and the common area improvements could be swapped with Phase 1. Ryan Miller: Youth Baseball is in full support and would advocate for all group uses and collaboration. 4. Update on Parks and Recreation Element and Master Plan Project (Stanwyck/Scott – 30 minutes) Recommendation: Review, discuss, and approve the Community Needs Assessment to be used for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and General Plan Element Update (Attachment 1). Review, discuss, and provide feedback on the proposed framework for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and General Plan Element Update Public Workshop (Attachment 2). Senior Planner Shawna Scott asks for consideration of recommendations presented by WRT for the Needs Assessment and specific considerations for the June Workshop and focus needed for the community. Are there any other recommendations that were missed or are there recommendations put forward by WRT that should be removed from consideration. Discussion on station topics for the June Workshop. What are more specific topics for each station to consider. Commissioner Comment Commissioner Schwab: Have you seen the local survey from Greg Brown that was a drag/drop icons map survey of what is liked in the community for recreation. I will get a copy of the survey results, there was about 300 responses. Should there be mention in the Sustainability section regarding latex allergies. I like the idea of using priorities and indicating we heard you at the workshops and now we want to know your priorities for the Master Plan. The Jack House is great for downtown events but I not sure the house as it is operated now is right for activation, but the Gardens is. More direction on remodel of Ludwick Community Center. Commissioner Spector: Rethinking park acreage standards, and I like Laguna Lake Park revisioning and merits consideration. The pickleball and tennis courts seem to be competing interests. I want to push for neighborhood buy-in for what they want in their own neighborhoods. Viewing park space as a new venue, such as parking lot roof spaces. How can parks and recreation impact in their daily life at community parks. For the stadium go beyond and offer multi-use for improvements. I would like to see the Senior Center, include inter-generational mention of uses. Commissioner Stowe: In the past, Laguna Lake Park was enjoyed by the community as an underdeveloped park. With the expansion of open space acquisition, the park needs have changed. Where would more vehicle parking occur at Laguna Lake Park. Question about the exercise pathways that currently exist at the Laguna Lake Park. Gauge interest on remodel of Ludwick Community Center. Have you considered disc golf at the golf course. Do we need to set the park standards before we do anything else. Parks and Recreation Committee Minutes for May 1, 2019 5 | Page Commissioner Thurman: Alternative park spaces should be used by all and not just private use by HOA’s. Defining park acreage, is that an important goal for the plan. In the Sustainability section, is there mention of the turf dust triggering some cluster adverse effects. I would like to ask the question whether the City should own and run the Jack House. The focus should be on the Jack House Gardens and activation. Including inter- generational at the golf course and the Senior Center. Is it necessary to mention the creation of community. Commissioner Webber: I question the wording “high quality and design”, isn’t that assumed that all projects follow that standard. “Expanding Programs and Services”, Sun ‘n Fun and Club Star do not fall in this category more of a need for the community not a leisure activity, as swim lessons or yoga. I would like to create its own paragraph on after school care in the recommendations as it is a need and not an activity. Offer other uses for the stadium, and not just a yes/no for baseball. Indicate activities that you might not know about or could exist at these parks. Director Stanwyck indicates if park acreage important than indicate it as aspirational in the Plan. Please change wording to reflect “implement high quality design projects” and remove “emphasize”. Permission to wordsmith the community events and activation of parks. Remove Data Collections and Analysis as this is something staff currently captures. As clarification, Mission Plaza has its own Master Plan and it is also incorporated in the Downtown Concept Plan. Policy change could direct that Laguna Lake Park becomes a more active park and change the distinction of a natural park. Clarification that the focus can be activation of the Jack House Gardens. Offer looking at various uses of the golf course, walking, other programming that staff will be experimenting with during the summer. We have the 10-acre standard but does that limit the aspirational goals. Public Comment Kari Applegate: Offered information on a Town Hall on May 29 for Childcare in the Community at Congregation Beth David. The golf course is great, and I am taking my daycare and the Golf staff are providing lessons and a tour that will highlight new users to the course. Gary Havas: Will you wordsmith Management of Contract Services Management. Will you provide the background at the Workshop for Laguna Lake Park that indicates the natural park distinction. SUBCOMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS 5. Subcommittee Liaison Reports (Vice Chair Thurman – 15 minutes) a. Adult and Senior Programming: Commissioner Spector: The Seniors are continuing their classes and programming. Their members are looking at using their membership card to access discounts for Parks and Recreation classes and events. b. Active Transportation Committee: Commissioner Webber: No report. Parks and Recreation Committee Minutes for May 1, 2019 6 | Page c. City Facilities (Damon Garcia, Golf, Pool & Joint Use Facilities): Vacant Staff Hyfield indicates that Damon Garcia is closed until July. Jack House Gardens has reopened for event season. The Swim Center is gearing up for Summer and a new recreational swim for Friday nights. Parks and Recreation is purchasing an inflatable obstacle course for the SLO Swim Center. The Golf Course is working on Foot Golf programming. Jr Giants is now open. North Broad Street Park input session is on Wednesday, May 8th at Lincoln Deli. d. Jack House Committee: Commissioner Schwab: Meeting next week to review ADA recommendations and the Bylaws. e. Tree Committee: Commissioner Thurman: Arbor Day was last Saturday at Mitchell Park. No committee meeting. Urban Forest Day at Mission Plaza on May 25th. f. Youth Sports Association: Commissioner Stowe: No report. 6. Directors’ Report (Stanwyck - 5 minutes) Egg Hunt at Laguna Lake Park and a concert at the Skate Park, Monster Skate through May. Early bird registration for after school care. Monday, May 6th is the first day for Summer Registration. Busy season is upon us! 7. Communication ADJOURNMENT at 8:06 p.m. To the Public Workshop of the Parks and Recreation Committee as approved by the PRC to Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at 4:00 p.m., Ludwick Community Center, 864 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, California. APPROVED BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: 08/07/2019 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