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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-06-2019 PRC Agenda PacketCity of San Luis Obispo, Agenda, Planning Commission Agenda PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Wednesday, November 6, 2019 5:30 p.m. REGULAR MEETING Council Chambers 990 Palm Street CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chair Rodney Thurman ROLL CALL : Commissioners Kari Applegate, Keri Schwab, Robert Spector, Adam Stowe, Andrew Webber, Vice Chair Rodney Thurman, VACANCY (Chair) 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. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1.Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Committee of September 4, 2019. CONSENT ITEMS BUSINESS ITEMS 2.North Broad Street Neighborhood Park (Kloepper – 30 minutes) Recommendation: PACKET PAGE 1 Parks and Recreation Committee Agenda for November 6, 2019 2 | P a g e 1. Final review of North Broad Street Neighborhood Park Layout; and 2. Provide any additional direction on the North Broad Street Neighborhood Park Project. 3. Parks and Recreation Master Plan and General Plan Element Update (Avakian/Scott – 1 hour) Recommendation: Review, discuss, and provide consensus agreement on identified Themes/Strategies, Goals, and Project Ideas for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and General Plan Element Update. Recommended PRC Discussion Items and Action: 1. Review and receive public comment on Draft Themes/Strategies, Goals, and Project Ideas. 2. Identify any additional ideas, which can be shared with staff prior to or during the public meeting. Are there modifications, deletions, or additions that should be included? 3. Provide consensus agreement on identified Themes/Strategies, Goals, and Project Ideas for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and General Plan Element Update. 4. Appointment Chair and Vice Chair of Parks and Recreation Commission (Thurman – 10 Minutes) SUBCOMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS 5. Subcommittee Liaison Reports (Chair) – 15 minutes) a. Adult and Senior Programming: Commissioner Spector b. Active Transportation Committee: Commissioner Webber c. City Facilities (Damon Garcia, Golf, Pool & Joint Use Facilities): Commissioner Applegate d. Jack House Committee: Commissioner Schwab e. Tree Committee: Vice Chair Thurman f. Youth Sports Association: Commissioner Stowe 6. Directors’ Report (Avakian - 5 minutes) 7. Communication ADJOURNMENT PACKET PAGE 2 Parks and Recreation Committee Agenda for November 6, 2019 3 | P a g e To the Public Workshop of the Parks and Recreation Commi ttee as approved by the PRC to Wednesday , December 4, 2019, at 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. 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 PACKET PAGE 3 City of San Luis Obispo, Agenda, Planning Commission Minutes PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Wednesday, September 4, 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 : Vice Chair Rodney Thurman, Commissioners Kari Applegate, Keri Schwab, Robert Spector, Adam Stowe, and Andrew Webber 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: Lynn Fuller (SLO Resident): The bridges at Meadow Park need replacement and concerned about trees in Meadow Park that need to be removed due to disease. Craig Kinkade (SLO Resident): The parking lots at Laguna Lake Park need to be addressed as well as the continuous parking by RVs throughout the day and night. Dodie Williams (SLO Resident): Concerned about the transient encampments that occur at and around the Meadow Park Building. Would like to see other problem areas within the park addressed including ADA upgrades to the park, access to the building and additional tree removal due to disease and decay. Willing to provide a tour of the park to any PRC members. Introduction: New Parks and Recreation Director – Greg Avakian (Stanwyck – 5 minutes) PACKET PAGE 4 Parks and Recreation Committee Minutes DRAFT for September 4, 2019 2 | P a g e CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Committee of August 7, 2019. ACTION: APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR AUGUST 7, 2019. CARRIED 6:0:0:0 to approve the corrected minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Body for the regular meeting of 08/07/19 as motioned by Webber and second by Stowe. AYES: APPLEGATE, STOWE, THURMAN, WEBBER, SCHWAB AND SPECTOR NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE CONSENT ITEMS NONE BUSINESS ITEMS 2. Parks and Recreation Master Plan and General Plan Element Update (Stanwyck/Scott – 1 hour) Recommendation: 1. Receive a presentation and public comment, and review, discuss, and confirm park and facility improvement tiers as presented in Attachment 1 (Park-by-Park Assessment, WRT 2019). 2. Receive a presentation and public comment, and review, discuss, and provide input on Park-by-Park Assessment project list (Attachment 1, Park-by-Park Assessment, WRT 2019) with a focus on Tier 3 Visionary Park Improvements. WRT Consultant John Gibbs provided an overview of the draft park-by-park assessment including site-specific recommendations for existing and planned parks and facilities. Each facility and park were designated one of the following improvement tiers: • Tier 1: Critical Improvements – Maintenance: Maintaining existing resources • Tier 2: Strategic Park Improvements – Improve of Existing Parks/Facilities: Improving existing resources • Tier 3: “Visionary” Park Improvements – New Opportunities: Developing New Amenities PACKET PAGE 5 Parks and Recreation Committee Minutes DRAFT for September 4, 2019 3 | P a g e Based on the assessments completed by WRT consultants, fourteen (14) parks were designated Tier 1, nine (9) parks were designated Tier 2, and seventeen (17) parks were designated Tier 3. Through the presentation, the consultant focused on Tier 3 park locations providing issues, public input and project recommendations for per Tier 3 parks. Input provided during the presentation and based on community feedback and PRC recommendations will be used to refine the list as priorities will be identified for the update to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Element Plan. Public Comment Tim Townley: Need additional field space and turf fields for summer uses including soccer. Would like to see recommendations within the plan for the transient issues addressed throughout the City parks. John McKenzie: Would like to see improvements for dog parks at Laguna Lake Park and asking for the methodology as to why Islay and Laguna Hills Parks were chosen as potential locations for dog parks. Would like to see dog parks included in larger scale park locations including Meadow, Santa Rosa, Emerson and Sinsheimer Parks. Connie Church: Would like to thank the PRC for the dedicated Pickleball courts at French Park. Wants to see additional dedicated pickleball courts at French Park including repurposing the current tennis court for pickleball. Tim Meertens: Supportive of the community outreach for the Master plan process. Would like to see the lights on the Sinsheimer Tennis Courts removed from the project list recommendations and lights incorporated in new tennis court locations at park developments. Does not support the renovation of the Ludwick Community Center but supports building a new recreational facility. Jean Hyduchak: Would like to see additional dedicated courts incorporated into French Park in order to hold Pickleball tournaments – needs a minimum of eight courts. Gary Havas: Supports the idea of two pump track locations and better bike access to Laguna Lake Park Lea Brooks: Supports the pump track options but not near the railroad safety trail and design of pump track needs to be cautiously completed. Would like to see a dog park at Mitchell Park. For Laguna Lake Golf Course, incorporating a multi-use path through the course to connect the neighborhood. Inquiring as to why the Bob Jones bike trail was not included in the assessment and wants the trail to be safe and appealing as possible. Artimiza Shine: Would like to make sure that the “un-homed” population in SLO are addressed properly and considered within the process. Factor how we can address the un- homed community needs when considering park improvements. PACKET PAGE 6 Parks and Recreation Committee Minutes DRAFT for September 4, 2019 4 | P a g e Steve Davis: Missing piece of the assessment is the development of new facilities and amenities with a need to focus on what land acquisition. Address how the City can look at the future need and capture those locations. Looking at the bigger 20-year picture in addition to the park improvements. Mary Vandenberg: The assessment needs to look at the big vision as related to the City and to the SLO Senior Center. Address the additional parking needs for Senior Center members. More focus on Center related improvements with increased offerings of non- active opportunities for older populations. Make sure that the stakeholders are considered with any planning and priorities. Sarah Flickinger: Need to consider the overall need of the community as it grows. Parks should feature community gathering spaces within the city and neighborhood locations. South Higuera corridor needs a new park location with potential for passive recreation. Need additional ADA accessibility within the current park system including passive quiet spaces adjacent to active park spaces. Gathering spaces could create opportunities for multiple generation interconnection. Supportive of the need for fields for non-permitted uses including pick-up games and bike racks near facilities. Plan should provide additional flat roller-skating area for users as roller rink is impacted. Jeff Whitener: The assessment is missing of quantification of what we have versus what we need. Wants focus on the California park standards and where the City stands on meeting the needs. Important to have a comprehensive list which is not currently provided. Kelly Heffernan: Wants more focus on dog parks within the City included in the assessment with more locations highlighted. Commissioner Comment Commissioner Stowe: Make sure Tier 1 and 2 park assessments are addressed. Tier 3 recommendations fall short of expectations and only meet current needs of parks. Vice Chair Thurman: SLO Swim Center and Sinsheimer Park should be listed as a tier 2 given the recommendations. Commissioner Applegate: How are priorities being identified within the park tiers? Commissioner Spector: Consider all Sinsheimer facilities as one – not separate. Broader themes health, safety and security was not addressed over park locations. There needs to be a plan to provide safety for the community when attending parks and programs. Trees need to be addressed due to the declining quantity. Neighborhood needs and standards should be addressed including dog parks within walking distance. Can Mitchel and Emerson parks become active where neighborhoods take ownership of park location? Need more land and facilities address and creative ways to use existing facilities – i.e. parking lot rooftops. Regarding Senior Center – need to offer services for older population. Create and provide standards for all park classifications and programming. PACKET PAGE 7 Parks and Recreation Committee Minutes DRAFT for September 4, 2019 5 | P a g e Commissioner Webber: How are the overlapping needs for other Advisory Bodies within the City be addressed through this process? Vice Chair Thurman: Not proposing new land for development to meet the needs of growing community. Provide a list of areas for potential acquisition. Commissioner Applegate: Laguna Lake Park – how are projects identified including what can fit within the park system. How is this being determined? Commissioner Spector: The big vision for the future (20 years) of Parks and Recreation is missing – nothing aspirational has been provided. Commissioner Stowe: Current parks systems need to be maintained at high level and addressed within list. By consensus, PRC requested staff to return with a list of potential Master Plan and Element Plan update visionary and aspirational projects. Following discussion and agreement on that “list” potentially over multiple meetings, review of priorities for ongoing maintenance and deferred maintenance will occur for the inclusion in the Master Plan. 3. North Broad Street Neighborhood Park (Kloepper – 30 minutes) Recommendation: 1. Review and discuss proposed layout for North Broad Street Neighborhood Park 2. Provide direction to staff on the preferred draft layout option in order to proceed with final layout preparation. Staff Kloepper provided a presentation on two proposed layouts for the North Broad Street Neighborhood Park at the corner of Lincoln and Broad, with the design by the consultant group Cannon. The two layouts included project components provided through community feedback at two public workshops held over the summer 2019. Prior to the PRC presentation, staff held a third community workshop receiving feedback on the two concept layouts to provided during the presentation. The layouts focused on versatile features for all park users and will include frontage improvements and safety features such as a barrier fence between the road and front of the park. Community garden plots are incorporated in the design of the park given the history of the community garden location. The Neighborhood park concept layouts did not include a restroom or on-site parking. Commissioner Comment Commissioner Applegate: How many garden plots are currently at the community garden? (18) and how many are proposed (10-15)? PACKET PAGE 8 Parks and Recreation Committee Minutes DRAFT for September 4, 2019 6 | P a g e Vice Chair Thurman: What are the City standards for plot bed (4’x8’). Would like to see raised cement planters within the park and ADA accessible. Offer some separation between play of the park and community garden areas. Shared succulent garden may not be the best use of the area. Of the two, prefer the design of A. Commissioner Spector: Is one layout option more passive than active? (B layout more active). Prefer option B layout due to safety fencing feature and intergenerational activities and the spacing between playground features and plots. Commissioner Applegate: Prefer B layout and incorporate additional garden plots within layout with fencing. Commissioner Stowe: Prefer A. Compost next to shade structure may be an issue regarding potential of smell. Commissioner Webber: Prefer A but would like to see an updated concept without the herb labyrinth. Commissioner Schwab: Prefer B due to fencing. Concerns about the use of labyrinth and if it would be become an unused area. Public Comment Gary Havas: Proposing vertical gardening along fence lines. By consensus, PRC requested staff to return with a modified design and provide final layout. Include walking path with more defined spacing between garden plots and play areas. Removing herb labyrinth and incorporate additional passive recreation area. Remove shared succulent feature and include additional amenities or garden plots. Incorporate a native planting bed of SLO specific plants with identification signage. SUBCOMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS 4. Subcommittee Liaison Reports (Vice Chair Thurman – 15 minutes) a. Adult and Senior Programming: Commissioner Spector: Air conditioning units will be installed in Fall 2019. Senior Center held many activities over the summer and partnered with Cuesta for specialty classes. Current programming numbers are strong. Apples and Honey Festival will take place on September 22. Senior Center board finalized policies regarding trips. b. Active Transportation Committee: Commissioner Webber: Working on ATC master plan. Crossover opportunities with master plans. c. City Facilities (Damon Garcia, Golf, Pool & Joint Use Facilities): Commissioner Applegate: PACKET PAGE 9 Parks and Recreation Committee Minutes DRAFT for September 4, 2019 7 | P a g e Aquatics - The therapy pool is under construction till early October. Aqua aerobics classes will all take place in the large pool during normal business hours. - The 40th Anniversary Birthday Splash event on August 9 attracted over 500 attendees to the pool. - Building Maintenance installed new LED lights during the maintenance period that will provide additional visibility at night. Facilities - Annual Fall maintenance will begin September 16 with the closure of Sinsheimer stadium, then a weekly closure of other city fie lds. Maintenance will continue through first week of February. Golf - Staff continues to address leaks on the course - Night Golf begins this month on September 26 and will continue through December, weather permitting - New netting is being installed on high impacted holes along the course. Adult Sports - Summer softball league has ended. Total of 64 teams were registered - Fall Softball is currently underway Youth Sports - Junior Giants had a total of 192 registered kids over T-ball and Minors divisions. 25 members of the community volunteered to coach, mentor and umpire the games. Community Services - The annual September Scramble will take place Saturday, September 28 at the Laguna Lake Golf Course. Course will feature over 13 obstacles over a .75-mile path throughout the course. d. Jack House Committee: Commissioner Schwab: Jack House met in August and discussed bylaws and will look toward restoration projects for the house. e. Tree Committee: Commissioner Thurman: New supplemental City position has been approved to assist with tree maintenance. There are additional vacancies to be filled. EcoSLO working on a grant project due Spring 2020 with 120 trees in total. f. Youth Sports Association: Commissioner Stowe: No Report. 5. Directors’ Report (Stanwyck - 5 minutes) 1. Youth Services school sites are full and there are vacancies within the division. 2. Johnson Ranch parking area was recently completed over the summer. 3. Pickleball courts are now open at French Park – staff will conduct additional study of unused times. 4. A safety audit was completed of Mitchell Park with trimming taking place on August 28. 5. “See something, Say Something” signage has been added to populated park locations to assist in addressing illegal behaviors. 6. Communication ADJOURNMENT at 8:15 pm PACKET PAGE 10 Parks and Recreation Committee Minutes DRAFT for September 4, 2019 8 | P a g e To the Public Workshop of the Parks and Recreation Committee as approved by the PRC to Wednesday, October 2 , 2019 , at 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. 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 PACKET PAGE 11 City of San Luis Obispo, Council Agenda Report, Meeting Date, Item Number   Parks and Recreation Commission  AGENDA REPORT SUBJECT: NORTH BROAD STREET NEIGHBORHOOD PARK Prepared by: Shelsie Kloepper, Engineer III RECOMMENDATION 1. Provide final feedback on design layout of the North Broad Street Neighborhood Park Project. DISCUSSION Background Through the 2017-19 Financial Plan Supplement 2018-19 Adopted Budget, funding was provided for the creation of a new park in the Broad Street area north of Highway 101. Staff was directed by Council to pursue the creation of a park at 533 Broad St, an existing City community garden (Broad Street Community Garden). Given the history of the first City owned community garden, garden plots will be incorporated into the elements of the park design. The project scope is to provide a neighborhood park with some play features and gathering spaces. The new park will require access improvements for pedestrians and bicycles such as curb ramp(s) at the Lincoln and Broad intersection. The City hired Cannon to design this neighborhood park. Cannon created conceptual layouts based on community feedback. Public Outreach The public’s input about its parks and park amenities is a critical foundational step that facilitated by staff for all projects in parks. During the conceptual design phase, City staff conducted three community events to receive input on the project components for the design. The community was given an opportunity to comment and provide feedback at the following events:  May 8th, 2019: Neighborhood Outreach at Lincoln Deli  June 5th, 2019: Parks and Recreation Master Plan Workshop  August 28th, 2019: Community Workshop Meeting All three meetings were noticed by fliers, email list, and social media posts. Previous Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting At the September 4th Parks and Recreation Meeting, Staff presented an overview of the public engagement process for the new park at the Broad Street Community Garden (533 Broad). Staff also presented two layout options for the park and received feedback from the commission on Meeting Date: November 6, 2019 Item Number:__# PACKET PAGE 12 North Broad Street Neighborhood Park Page 2 which elements were preferred on each design. Staff was directed to come up with a revised layout that combined some of the features from each design. The revised layout incorporates a perimeter fence along with an accessible pathway around the entire park. The design also provides more passive play areas and a boundary fence to separate the play areas from the garden areas. The revised design eliminated some unnecessary components such as the herb labyrinth and succulent share to provide more usable open space. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CONSIDERATION / NEXT STEPS The Parks and Recreation Commission purview is to review and make final recommendations for changes which could have an impact on the City’s parks and park facilities. Staff will review all feedback from the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. This feedback will be used for staff to complete the design of the North Broad Street Neighborhood Park. ATTACHMENTS Revised North Broad Street Neighborhood Park Layout PACKET PAGE 13 PACKET PAGE 14 Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda Report Meeting Date: 11/06/2019 Item Number: DATE: November 6, 2019 FROM: Greg Avakian, Parks and Recreation Director Prepared By: Shawna Scott, Senior Planner, Community Development SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Master Plan and General Plan Element Update RECOMMENDATION Review, discuss, and provide consensus agreement on identified Themes/Strategies, Goals, and Concepts for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and General Plan Element Update. DISCUSSION Background In 2017, the City Parks and Recreation and Community Development Departments initiated the update to the City’s Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan and the Master Plan (the “Update”). The Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) reviewed and provided feedback on the Project Plan for the Master Plan and Element on September 6th and October 4th of 2017 and recommended the City Council approve the Project Plan. On November 7, 2017, the City Council approved the Project Plan, and a consultant team led by WRT was selected in February 2018 to support the Master Plan and Element Staff team. Since that time, the team has implemented the foundational stages of the Project Plan by conducting extensive initial community outreach pursuant to the approved Community Engagement Plan1 and as summarized in the Community Needs Assessment Engagement Memorandum2 approved by the PRC in December 2018. In addition, the results from the statistical survey conducted by ETC Institute are available for review in the Needs Assessment Survey Findings Report3. A PRC Workshop Series was held in January, February, and March of 2019, which consisted of focused discussions and public input related to the community’s values and priorities, unmet needs, and hopes and dreams. Following the Workshop Series, a Draft Community Needs Assessment Report4 prepared by WRT was presented at the May 2019 PRC meeting and feedback from the Commission was provided regarding 1) the Draft Report and 2) the topics and format of the June 2019 Community Needs Assessment Workshop. A 1 Approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission in April 2018, available here. 2 Approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission in December 2018, available here. 3 Approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission in December 2018, available here. 4 Reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Commission in May 2019, available here. PACKET PAGE 15 City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle Parks and Recreation Master Plan and General Plan Element Update Page 2 summary of the June 2019 Workshop and feedback received was provided in the August 2019 PRC report.5 Actions completed and ongoing include: Date Action October 2017 PRC approves Update Project Plan November 2017 Council approves Update Project Plan April 2018 PRC approves Community Engagement Plan Spring/Summer 2018 Staff hosts pop-ups promoting September Workshop September 13, 2018 Bright Ideas Public Workshop August-October 2018 ETC – Needs Assessment Survey December 2018 Community Needs Assessment, Engagement Memorandum and Needs Assessment Survey Findings Report approved by the PRC January 2019 PRC Workshop on SLO Swim Center and Events February 2019 PRC Workshop on Parks March 2019 PRC Workshop on Community Centers, Youth Services and Programs, and Fields and Facilities May 2019 Draft Community Needs Assessment; WRT & PROS June 5, 2019 Community Needs Assessment Public Workshop September 4, 2019 PRC review of Draft Park-by-Park Assessment Ongoing Comment cards and email interested list gathering Ongoing E-Newsletter/Email blasts Ongoing Social media: education, meeting announcements Ongoing Neighborhood meetings (staff available for) Ongoing Public input and communications to staff Ongoing Open City Hall PRC Direction and Staff Response During the September 4, 2019 public meeting, the PRC received a presentation from the project consultant, WRT on the Park-by-Park Assessment. Following WRT’s presentation and public comment, the PRC provided direction to staff to develop a list of potential Parks and Recreation Element and Master Plan visionary and aspirational programs, parks, facilities and specific projects. At this time, staff has prepared Draft Themes/Strategies, Goals, and Concepts for PRC and public review, which will further inform the revised project list. Staff requests that the PRC review these Draft Themes/Strategies, Goals, and Action Concepts, and identify any additional ideas, which can be shared with staff prior to or during the public meeting. 5 Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda Report, August 2019, available here. PACKET PAGE 16 City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle Parks and Recreation Master Plan and General Plan Element Update Page 3 DRAFT THEMES/STRATEGIES, GOALS, AND CONCEPTS The following draft Themes/Strategies, Goals, and Concepts were developed based on PRC guidance and direction, comments received by the public through written correspondence and public testimony, and recommendations identified in the Community Needs Assessment Report: Table 1. Themes and Strategies Theme Strategy Design Excellence The City will set a standard of design excellence by creating an engaging, long-lasting, safe, comfortable, and sustainable park system. By holding the design of the City’s parks and facilities to a high standard, assets will attract and retain more users from the community. Building Community Parks, facilities, and programs will encourage and support play, health, and interaction. The City will provide places to engage in a multitude of recreational activities, including supporting new trends in recreation. The physical infrastructure and amenities of parks and facilities will support and promote public health. Parks, facilities, and programs will provide opportunities for people to engage in activities together, as well as to be active independently. Stewardship and Sustainability The City will protect and conserve natural resources while providing opportunities for the community to both support and learn from the natural environment. The design and maintenance of parks and facilities will strive to be energy and water efficient, reduce or eliminate chemical use, and incorporate low-allergen plants and trees. Connections and Access The City’s network of parks and public spaces will continue to make all assets accessible to residents and visitors of all ages and abilities. The City will continue to seek new opportunities to provide and enhance connections and access for recreation, supporting an active and healthy lifestyle and encouraging the use of alternative modes of transportation across the city. Partnerships and Public Engagement The City will strive to partner with schools, California Polytechnic State University, Cuesta Community College, other public agencies, and private service providers and organizations to provide recreation services to improve efficiency and coverage. Partnerships will help reduce redundancies within the existing parks system, freeing up resources that can be directed towards assessing and meeting unmet needs. Good Governance In order to practice good governance, the City will be transparent and accountable in its decision-making process, while being responsive to the community’s needs and open to community participation. Good governance will aid in promoting the community’s confidence in the City to not only expand the parks system, but to also manage, maintain, and improve the existing resources and programs. PACKET PAGE 17 City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle Parks and Recreation Master Plan and General Plan Element Update Page 4 Goal 1, Build Community and Neighborhoods: City Parks and Recreational facilities should build and connect community through inclusive and diverse amenities and programming. Goal 1 Concepts: American Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant Inclusivity Indoor vs. outdoor, gathering spaces Age friendly parks Connectivity Park character matches neighborhood character (demographics, culture) Align with Active Transportation Plan Healthy lifestyle Public art Goal 1 Project Ideas: Education Provide a Fitness/Walking trail within each designated neighborhood area Locations: Islay and Meadow Park Walking Trails Provide attractive amenities within walking areas to activate spaces Locations & Examples: Art Sculpture Walks; Park to Park Scavenger Hunts; Neighborhood Concerts w/ local bands; Summer Park Hop Series Reinvent Low-Grade Park locations with Community Involvement Locations: Cheng Park Provide Educational Programming in Low-Income Neighborhoods – within alternative transportation locations Examples: English Language Classes; Sustainable Instruction; Registration Sign-ups Create Community Recreation Centers; Provide Education rooms, gardens, athletic & fitness opportunities; multi-generational activities and parking Locations: Designated neighborhood areas Provide Pop-Up Park Events within communities without a park in proximity Locations: Margarita Area Incorporate a Nature Interpretative Center within a dedicated Ranger Station Locations: Johnson Ranch; Laguna Lake Park Integrate Fully ADA inclusive facilities Locations: All parks and facilities Example: Joy Park Goal 2, Sustainability: The City’s Parks and Recreation facilities will be vibrant, resilient, and sustainable. Goal 2 Concepts: Sustainable educational amenities Water-wise/water conservation Solar/wind energy Operating green walls Recycled water at all parks Reduce watered turf where possible PACKET PAGE 18 City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle Parks and Recreation Master Plan and General Plan Element Update Page 5 Increase number of trees Drought tolerant landscaping Net zero energy demand Zero or smart waste Community gardens Meditative/quiet space (Zen gardens) Advance sustainable management practices in alignment with the Climate Action Plan Goal 2 Project Ideas: Create a City Owned Tree and Sod Farm Location: Laguna Lake Golf Course Increase Solar capabilities within park locations Example Locations: City Parking Lots; Facilities; Rooftops Provide shading by planting additional trees around existing park structures Locations: Strategic Placement within Parks Increase Recycled water capabilities at all Park locations Existing Example Locations: Laguna Lake Golf Course; Damon-Garcia Sports Complex Incorporate smart waste sorting at park locations; partner with local organizations for proper waste disposal Locations: Jack House, Santa Rosa, Mission Plaza, Sinsheimer Smart Waste Collection Goal 3, Safety: Provide safe, accessible, inclusive and well-maintained City parks, recreational facilities and amenities. Goal 3 Concepts: Increase positive activities Low-allergen landscaping and trees Define/adopt maintenance standards Adopt parks maintenance plan (could be by park type) Crime prevention through environmental design Lighting (dark sky compliant) Deter and mitigate impacts of illegal activities on park use Explore partnerships and programs to provide information and referrals about mental health, drug abuse, and homeless services Increase resources to remove trash and debris from illegal camping Increase patrols and enforcement Create formal neighborhood volunteer program to maintain parks “Neighborhood Park Watch” Develop “Adopt-a-Park” program PACKET PAGE 19 City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle Parks and Recreation Master Plan and General Plan Element Update Page 6 Goal 3 Project Ideas: Install UV painted lighted walking paths within park locations and fitness trails Locations: Islay Park, Meadow Park, Sinsheimer Park, Emerson Park, Laguna Lake Park Glow in the Dark Bike Path Provide safety receptacle locations within park locations to mitigate hazards around playground and park locations Locations: Mitchell Park, Emerson Park, Meadow Park Ensure compliance with ADA standards within parks and facilities Locations: All parks and facilities Institute an Adopt-A-Park Program Locations: All parks Boulder County Example Upgrade and install high efficient lighting within parks All parks and facilities Install Smart Restrooms at high use park locations. Locations: Mission Plaza, Emerson Park, Meadow Park, Mitchell Park Smart Restrooms Increase safety sightlines by modifying landscapes Locations: All parks Goal 4: Leverage regionalism and creatively increase the number of City parks, recreational facilities and amenities, to meet user needs. Goal 4 Concepts: Land acquisition Maximize the use of existing parks and recreational facilities Increase capacity Informal sports play Dog parks Tournament facilities/play Cal Poly collaboration on new technologies and trends Mitchell Park amphitheater (concerts, gatherings, events) Year-round fields and facilities Senior Center (increase senior programming to address active and inactive users) Pickleball court Bocce courts Redeveloping Mitchell Park to gear towards seniors Mini rec center/community center Roof-top uses Respond to industry trends Programming for all ages and abilities Serve the City’s workforce Laguna Lake Golf Course Activation PACKET PAGE 20 City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle Parks and Recreation Master Plan and General Plan Element Update Page 7 Senior Center Coordination with LLGC Golf Complex: Miniature golf, frisbee golf, foot golf One weekend day or afternoon closed to golf, use as park/walking course Expand/explore agreements with School District, Cal Poly, Cuesta, and County for the use of sports fields and indoor spaces Goal 4 Project Ideas: Acquire Existing land on Tank Farm to expand the Damon-Garcia Sports Complex to include Diamond fields Location: Tank Farm Road Enclosed Soccer Facility Location: Meadow Park; roof tops parking structures Street Soccer Example Build a dedicated Teen and Recreation Center providing community-based classes throughout the day Teen Center Provide Adventure-Style play equipment at park locations Locations: Strategic Placement within Parks Tulsa Park Example Offer Annual Community Events within park systems Examples: Tri-Tip Cookoffs; food truck nights; street parties; swapping events; Themed “Days of the year” events Expand the SLO Swim Center Examples: aquatic complex; Water park amenities; community spaces; competitive amenities; splash pads; aquatic challenge courses Bike and skate amenities within park systems Examples: designated path systems Provide Technology in parks systems Examples: Wi-Fi, interactive play equipment Additional art installation in all areas Examples: Living Walls Development of Food Forest; Garden/Work Centers; Incorporate into low income housing Examples: Food Forests Examples Provide augmented reality opportunities Examples: mobile and headset experiences Community Events Supplies: Mobile Events Trailer; Mobile CC functionality Examples: Mobile Event Trailer; Mobile Jumbotrons; Events Trailers; Mobile Credit Card Transactions Creation of Bike Pump tracks Locations: Laguna Lake Park, Meadow Park, Sinsheimer Park Provide a multisport complex with community and aquatic centers Laguna Lake Park Development of neighborhood dog parks Locations: Designated neighborhood areas Repurpose warehouse spaces and unused retail businesses Examples: Multisport and adventure recreation opportunities Incorporation of splash pads within park locations Examples: LA County Partner with HOA’s for turf/aquatic needs to extend facility accesses Examples: Mobile Home Communities Provide recreational and venue opportunities at/on parking garages Examples: Recreation Center Rooftop Recreation Complex Rebranding of the SLO Senior Center and providing paid dedicated City Staff position Examples: Santa Clara Senior Center PACKET PAGE 21 City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle Parks and Recreation Master Plan and General Plan Element Update Page 8 Building Ice/Roller Rinks within City locations or unused facilities Examples: Ice Rinks Installation of additional multi-use court facilities Locations: Designated neighborhood areas Acquisition of School District Land (Bus Center) adjacent to Sinsheimer Park for increase amenities, parking garage, etc Expanding and connecting Sinsheimer and Johnson Parks to build true Community Park Amphitheaters Locations: Laguna Lake Park, Mitchell Park Goal 5: Establish, maintain, and operate parks, facilities, and programs in a manner that is cost effective and manageable while engaging the community in a manner that maximizes involvement and support. Goal 5 Concepts: Implementation of City fiscal policies Identify resource needs to match maintenance and new parks, facilities and programming Affordable programming/events (fiscally responsible) Formalized partnerships Fundraising Corporate sponsors Parks endowments Grants Identify planning process When a Master Plan is recommended or required When to retain technical consultants (i.e. landscape architect, amenity expert) Goal 5 Project Ideas: Creation of partnerships with facilities and field locations Examples: Madonna Inn Tennis Courts Land acquisition for development of sport and community facilities Expand partnership with Cal Poly for staffing and event needs Provide staff resources to increase efficiency and provide updates to policies, procedures and elements Provide Educational Training to Staff to improve customer service assistance Examples: Bi-lingual trainings PACKET PAGE 22 City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle Parks and Recreation Master Plan and General Plan Element Update Page 9 Partnership with City and County Resource Centers Examples: Recreation at Centers; Traveling Registration Sign-ups Geofencing at Park locations and events Examples: Geofencing Parks Provide Consolidated Service Centers Examples: intergenerational programs, healthcare, playgrounds, child & Afterschool care incorporated in existing parks Institute nonbinary signage and inclusivity within department policies Sponsorship Opportunities for Parks and Programming Rei; Mindbody, etc Laguna Lake Golf Course Enhancements Enhance community events and programming (alternate uses, disc golf, foot golf, night golf and natural park uses) Jack House Partners in Preservation Designate non-profit operations; continue City operations of the Gardens Update policies permitting programming amenity enhancements City Produced Events to sell/serve alcoholic beverages Recommended PRC Discussion Items and Action: 1. Review and receive public comment on Draft Themes/Strategies, Goals, and Project Ideas. 2. Identify any additional ideas, which can be shared with staff prior to or during the public meeting. Are there modifications, deletions, or additions that should be included? 3. Provide consensus agreement on identified Themes/Strategies, Goals, and Project Ideas for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and General Plan Element Update. NEXT STEPS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR FURTHER PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT As described in the Community Engagement Plan for this Project, there will continue to be many more opportunities for public input. As outlined below, all documents will be provided to the PRC and additional advisory bodies and the City Council, as applicable. Staff encourages the public to review these documents, as well, and provide comments throughout the Master Plan and Element update process. Highlights of past, current, and next steps include the following: Date Action Details May 1, 2019 Draft Community Needs Assessment 1. PRC review of Draft Community Needs Assessment report by WRT 2. Public review and input June 5, 2019 Community Needs Assessment Public Workshop 1. Discussion of Community Needs Assessment 2. WRT present 3. Engagement and discussion of themes and trends PACKET PAGE 23 City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle Parks and Recreation Master Plan and General Plan Element Update Page 10 Date Action Details May/June/July 2019 Community Needs Assessment provided to Advisory Bodies and Council 1. Advisory bodies receive Community Needs Assessment and update from staff 2. Council receives Community Needs Assessment and update from staff 3. Public meetings and engagement for ALL August 2019 June Workshop results presented to PRC 1. PRC review of June Workshop results and next steps in the Update process 2. Receive public comment and feedback September 2019 Park by Park discussion 1. Review park by park tier recommendations and list of amenities and improvements (not prioritized at this stage) 2. Receive public comment and feedback 3. Provide direction to staff regarding proposed amenities and improvements November 2019 Draft Themes/Strategies, Goals and Concepts 1. Review, discuss, and provide consensus on received information, based on staff presentation, review of materials, and public comment January 2020 Draft Master Plan Project List (tentative) 1. Review, discuss, and provide feedback on received information, based on staff presentation, review of materials, and public comment February 2020 Review Draft Master Plan components and conduct Prioritization Exercise (tentative) 1. Review, discuss, and provide feedback on received information, based on staff presentation, review of materials, and public comment March 2020 Review Draft Capital Improvement Plan with Cost Estimates (tentative) 1. Review, discuss, and provide feedback on received information, based on staff presentation, review of materials, and public comment April 2020 Review Draft Operational Cost Estimates for Future Improvements (tentative) 1. Review, discuss, and provide feedback on received information, based on staff presentation, review of materials, and public comment May-July 2020 Public Review Draft Parks Master Plan (tentative) 1. WRT and consultant team to work with staff and PRC on Public Review Draft Parks Master Plan components, with complete document release to the public May 2020 (tentative) 2. Advisory bodies receive Public Review Draft Parks Master Plan and update from staff PACKET PAGE 24