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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Wednesday, August 7, 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 Kari Applegate, Adam Stowe, Andrew Webber
ABSENT: Chair Greg Avakian, Commissioners Keri Schwab and Robert Spector
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:
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
1.Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Committee of May 1, 2019.
ACTION: APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION FOR MAY 1, 2019.
CARRIED 4:0:0:3 to approve the corrected minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Body for the regular meeting of 05/01/19 as motioned by Stowe and second by Webber.
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AYES: APPLEGATE, STOWE, THURMAN AND WEBBER
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: AVAKIAN, SCHWAB AND SPECTOR
CONSENT ITEMS
2.Prop 68 Grant Opportunities
Recommendation: Receive a report on the Proposition 68 grant application and proposed
Emerson Park site improvements.
Commissioners Comment: All support the application and look forward to the grant award
decision in December.
Public Comment
NONE
BUSINESS ITEMS
3.Mission Plaza Restroom Project (Burde 30 minutes)
Recommendation: Receive presentation on the Mission Plaza Restroom Replacement.
Provide review/comment on the Mission Plaza Restroom Replacement concept plan and
recommend City Council acceptance of the plan.
The Parks and Recreation Commission is asked to provide feedback on the activation and use
of Mission Plaza, a City Park with focus on the design features and amenities of the Mission
Plaza Restroom, Café, and Murray Adobe Improvements – Preliminary Site Plan:
1)Does the PRC favor the Murray Adobe Improvements of a Café option or flexible space
for “Food Trucks” or similar uses option presented in the Preliminary Plan?
2)Does the PRC have any significant concerns regarding the general site layout, plaza design,
proposed recreational facilities or uses?
3)What other types of active or passive recreation would the PRC like to see incorporated
on-site?
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Commissioner Comment
Commissioner Applegate: Who will manage the food trucks onsite and the scheduling. Is the
food truck area in the middle of adobe and the restroom. How is the adobe currently used.
Commissioner Stowe: What is the maximum size of an event that would require additional
porta stalls. I like the concept of the Café; but I do think that is a more permanent decision
and the food trucks will offer more flexibility. And will there be utilities and power for the
trucks. The sculpture garden did not show a grass area. For the active and passive recreation,
I would recommend art shows, smaller musical shows, children’s workshops, and public
readings.
Director Stanwyck indicated that the sculpture garden is not part of this concept plan. This
project is the adobe wall, restroom and gazebo area. The Mission Plan overall Master Plan
will incorporate ADA improvements to the entire plaza, this would be the first step to
accomplish the ADA accessibility. The adobe is too fragile for use, and is currently used for
storage supplies for Downtown SLO and City of SLO Facilities. It is considered culturally
sensitive and will require significant historical analysis and rehabilitation.
Commissioner Thurman: It seems like by moving the building back to decrease hiding
spaces is not as important as increasing the size by one-third for higher capacity with extra
stalls. Will we have another chance for review and comment. Turnover for the cafes might
be problematic and food trucks can be more exciting. In the areas where trees will need to be
removed and replanted, I recommend the use of a structural soil for the brick areas to allow
root space.
Staff Horn responded this is the meeting for comments, but we will come back after it goes to
the other Advisory Body meetings. This meeting would be the time to give the overall
comments on the layout, concept and size.
Commissioner Webber: The 165 sq.ft. size of the proposed café is not feasible for onsite
facilities very limited in services; the food truck option offers more options. Is the closing of
Monterey and Broad streets part of this project.
Staff Horn indicated that the dogleg of Broad Street is not part of this project.
Commissioners all agreed and recommend on the concept of the restroom plan and the
flexibility of the food truck option, and the activation of recreation including smaller art and
musical shows, workshops for children and public readings. Please include bike racks in the
plan.
Public Comment
NONE
ACTION: APPROVAL OF THE RESTROOM PLAN AND THE FLEXIBLE SPACE FOR
FOOD TRUCK AND RECREATION USES OF SMALLER ART AND MUSIC SHOWS
AND CHILDREN EVENTS ON SITE.
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CARRIED 4:0:0:3 to approve restroom plan and flexible space for food trucks and smaller
recreation uses onsite as motioned by Stowe and second by Webber.
AYES: APPLEGATE, STOWE, THURMAN AND WEBBER
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: AVAKIAN, SCHWAB AND SPECTOR
4.Update on Parks and Recreation Element and Master Plan Project (Stanwyck/Scott –
30 minutes)
Recommendation: Review, discuss, and provide feedback on public input received in
association with the June 2019 Community Needs Assessment Workshop and next steps.
Staff presented the findings on public input received from the June 5, 2019 Community
Needs Assessment Workshop and the multiple sources that will be used to inform the Master
Plan and General Element Update. The September 2019 meeting will be focused on a park
by park list of amenities and improvements it will not be a prioritized list more of a list of
projects from the community engagement of the past year. We will ask for the PRC to
provide input and take in the public comment from the list provided on the Agenda. The
Agenda will also include a first look at the first draft of the Master Plan Vision and Goals and
Policies, and we will have some written text for you to review. This will be a more high-
level review but indicating did we miss a policy, or should we remove a policy. This will
come back to you in a more comprehensive formal review at the end of the year.
Commissioner Comment
Commissioner Applegate: At the September meeting, you will want feedback on the draft
policies and list of projects.
Commissioner Stowe: Clarification on the review of the list of projects at the parks. If we go
park by park, I will need to recuse myself during that portion of review.
Public Comment
Jeff Whitener: I am still a little skeptical of the numbers and the representation in the survey.
I do appreciate the focus on safe access to the parks and the safe connectivity needed to all
parks.
SUBCOMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS
5.Subcommittee Liaison Reports (Vice Chair Thurman – 15 minutes)
a.Adult and Senior Programming: Commissioner Spector: ABSENT
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b.Active Transportation Committee: Commissioner Webber: No report. Meeting
next week with Adam Fukushima to determine meeting schedule.
c.City Facilities (Damon Garcia, Golf, Pool & Joint Use Facilities): Commissioner
Applegate: Aquatics Last day of summer is Sunday, August 10.SLO Swim Center will be
closed for maintenance from August 12 thru August 25 reopening on August 26 . The
Therapy pool will be under construction for re-plastering through October 7. 40th
Anniversary of the SLO Swim Center will take place this Friday August 9 from 5:30-8:30.
The Birthday Splash is a free rec swim featuring a giant floating obstacle course ,
cannonball contest and games. Hot Dogs and fruit will be provided. Facilities: Damon-
Garcia is now open. Fall is the busy season for Damon with AYSO leagues, annual rugby
tournament, and many other uses. French Park Improvement project is currently u nder
construction. Once completed in September, French Park will offer three dedicated
pickleball courts and a basketball area replacing the unused volleyball court. Golf Course
The 2018-19 fiscal year (July through June) saw almost 25,000 rounds of golf played.
Biggest uses were Seniors (3400 rounds), Twilight (3-5pm) use (2800) and Super Twilight
(last hour) (3200). Due to some damage at to the greens at hole #7, the hole will be closed
for August while the green is repaired to a playable condition. Summer FootGolf has been
seeing steady play of 10 to 15 participants every other Wednesday. August will be the last
month for FootGolf with NightGolf beginning in September. Youth and Adult Sports,
Community Events: Adult Softball Summer League is winding down with all divisions
either finishing or entering into playoffs. 64 teams total (4 all-women’s teams). Fall
registration opened up this week. Fall season will begin last week of August. Junior Giants
T-ball and Minors division completely full at 75 kids per division – waitlists were created,
and teams filled. Total of 192 registrations. New drop-in league – Basketball every Friday
from 6-9 PM in the Ludwick Community Center. Annual SLO Triathlon was held the last
weekend in July. Over 800 registrants and around 600 finishers. Annual Family campout
will take place August 10.
d.Jack House Committee: Commissioner Schwab: ABSENT
e.Tree Committee: Commissioner Thurman: Update to the Tree Ordinance and
Regulations for Tree Removals. The SLO Tree Friends group is not active anymore;
ECOSLO has been approached to take on the grant and complete the planting of
120 trees by the end of year to fulfill the grant.
f.Youth Sports Association: Commissioner Stowe: No Report.
6.Directors’ Report (Stanwyck - 5 minutes)
A few highlights, as mentioned earlier a very successful 40th SLO Triathlon. The golf course
has had two medical events at the course, and most recently the Rec Coordinator Ava Morales-
Davis performed CPR on a golf customer at the course and was transported to the hospital.
Very thankful to the bi-annual CPR trainings by Shawn Tucker, and the AED’s added to the
facilities and school sites in addition to the Ranger trucks. As part of continued work on the
Department Strategic Plan, this summer staff has been rewarded when noticed with exemplary
service with a reusable utensil set or Yeti coffee mug to encourage the Healthy and Smart
sustainability throughout the City. Lindsey has been working on a new public art idea in the
parking garages – more to come. Youth Services is hiring for the school year and we would
appreciate passing the word that we are in need of part time teachers and aides in the school
sites. First phase has been completed for recruitment of the Parks and Recreation Director;
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with interview panels next week August 15-17. We hope to make an appointment by early
September. In addition, the Public Works Director has announced his retirement effective
October 1, 2019.
7.Communication
ADJOURNMENT at 7:01 pm
APPROVED BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: 09/04/2019
To the Public Workshop of the Parks and Recreation Committee as approved by the PRC to
Wednesday, September 4, 2019 , at 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis
Obispo, California.
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