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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT III
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FROM: Paul LeSage, Parks & Recreation Director
By: Kathy Koop, Principal Recreation Supervisor
SUBJECT: Study Session on the Parks and Recreation Element update,
including Technical Background Reports and Master Plan
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
1) Receive and review the Draft Parks and Recreation Element update, Technical
Background reports and Master Plan.
2) By Motion, per the direction given at the March 14 study.session, direct staff to
amend the Parks and Recreation Element, and return to Council at the April 18
meeting with final Parks and Recreation Element to the General Plan with resolution
for adoption.
BACKGROUND:
In early 1994, the Parks and Recreation Department began the Parks and Recreation
Element Update phases. Beginning in May the Parks .and Recreation Commission,
(PRC), invited community input at three public meetings, one of which was conducted
in conjunction with the June meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission. In
addition to the public hearings, staff conducted a user survey distributed to a cross
section of current recreation activity participants, recreation park and facility user
groups, general members of the community, and organizations.
Staff members from both the Parks and Recreation Department and Community
Development have worked together to integrate the Parks and Recreation Element,
(PRE), with other General Plan Documents including the Land Use Element (LUE),
Open Space and Circulation Elements.
On November 2, 1994 the PRC recommended adoption of the proposed PRE. A
public hearing was conducted by the Planning Commission on January 25, 1995 to
consider the PRC's recommendation for a comprehensive amendment to and update
of the City's General Plan Parks and Recreation Element. After receiving the
comments of the Planning Commission on February 1, 1995, the PRC reviewed the
comments, submitted revisions and directed staff to incorporate the revisions then
resubmit for adoption at the February 8 meeting of the Planning Commission.
The revisions were reviewed and adopted without difference by the Planning
Commission on February 8, 1995.
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DISCUSSION:
The Draft Parks and Recreation Element is forwarded to the City Council for review
and adoption after having been reviewed and adopted by the PRC and Planning
Commission. Findings identified throughout the PRE update are driven from the
collection of citizen input.
Update of the PRE last occurred in 1982. This current PRE update has undergone
significant revisions in order to eliminate redundancies between the previous Element
and other General Plan Elements. Issues originally addressed in the 1982 PRE are
incorporated into other General Plan Elements. Policies and programs related to open
space issues are included in the Open Space Element, a comprehensive bicycle plan
is contained in the Bicycle Transportation Plan and implementation of the Circulation
Element will include the development of a pedestrian circulation plan and recreational
trails component of. that element.
The PRE is comprised of chapters one through four which form the core of the
Element and provide the parks, facilities and recreation activities goals, policies and
programs. The section titled Implementation, along with the contents of the Element
comprise the Parks Master Plan. The remaining section, Technical Background
Reports (TBR) are provided as support and background information to substantiate the
goals, policies, and programs that comprise the Parks and Recreation Element.
Key issues emerged at various points throughout the PRE development process. A
consensus addressing unmet needs was evident during the initial survey and public
information gathering stages. The shortage of athletic fields for youth and indoor
gymnasium space was immediately identified as an unmet need which was
consistently identified throughout the update process. These areas were also
identified at each level of review by the PRC and Planning Commission.
Unmet needs of parks and facilities as well as recreation activities are identified
below. In the areas of parks and facilities unmet needs include:
■ Youth athletic fields
■ Gymnasiums and indoor recreation facilities
■ Neighborhood parks
■ Laguna Lake Park Improvements
■ Completion of Sinsheimer Park Master Plan
■ Mission Plaza Improvements
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Unmet needs in the area of recreation activities include:
■ Prevention and intervention programs
■ Children and teens
■ Special needs individuals, including disabled persons
■ Senior citizens
The PRE moves forward for Council review supported by a consensus of the PRC and
Planning Commissions, however prior to arriving at the consensus several key issues
aside from unmet needs were addressed.
In October the PRC reviewed and adopted the PRE language and format as presented.
An initial key concern was that park in lieu fees stay consistent with costs and are
collected and spent in a specific time frame. This was addressed in the Financing
section, Policy 4.10.4 and 4.10.5.
The Jack House Committee expressed concern that the continuance of operation of
the Jack House and Gardens be addressed in the PRE. The committee identified the
Jack House and Gardens as an integral part of the park system as well as a special
facility. The continuance of operation was addressed in the Parks and Facilities
section in Policy 2.25.10.
At the January 25, 1995 Planning Commission meeting, changes to the map and text
were recommended. Other issues emerged regarding PRE content. On February 1,
1995 staff presented the Planning Commission's recommendations to the PRC, who
reviewed each of the Planning Commission's recommendations carefully. The goal
of the PRC was to have the element be as clear and effective a document as possible
and where possible provide a united recommendation from both Commissions.
Recommendations about changing the map consisted of creating a more readable
graphic with street names, location numbers and legend appearing in larger text. The
PRC agreed to incorporate most all of the Planning Commission's recommendations
into the update. Discussion from both Commissions centered around two policies in .
the Parks and Facilities Section addressing landscaping of parkways, policy 2.25.9,
and creating park like amenities in industrial areas, policy 2.25.11 .
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The policies as reflected in the current update resulted from the combined efforts of
both Commissions and a consensus was achieved. In discussing the intent of policy
2.25.9, the PRC decided it would be clearest if the policy were substantially
rephrased. The intent was to use street parkways as an aesthetic enhancement for
the City in general, and to have these visual amenities also serve as linkages between
various park facilities in the City. In this way individual parks or parks and trails could
be visually connected, and the City could convey visually its intent to have an
integrated park system.
In discussing policy 2.25.11 the PRC agreed with the Planning Commissions concern
that some type of qualifier to a requirement on industrial and business park
development would be helpful in interpreting what park-like amenities should be
provided. The intent was not to require on-site parks, but to provide employees with
some on-site park like amenities. The specific amenities provided would vary
according to each industrial or business park development and should be "appropriate"
for the number of employees and overall site development.
These recommendations returned to and were adopted by the Planning Commission
at the February 8, 1995 meeting which enables the PRE to be submitted with a
consensus of both Commissions.
CONCURRENCES:
Review and approval has been provided by the Jack House Committee, Parks and
Recreation Commission and Planning Commission.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for projects and activities requiring General Fund support identified in the PRE
will come forward during the normal development and review of the two year
Financial Plan. Adoption of the PRE provides staff direction to pursue alternative
funding sources to General Fund monies for parks, facilities and activities
development. The Implementation Plan identifies the long range direction for funding
support.
ATTACHMENTS:
1 . Draft Parks and Recreation Element
2. Technical Background Report
3. Planning Commission Resolution No. 5145-95
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SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY COUNCIL
Allen Settle, Mayor
Kathy Smith
Bill Roalman
Dave Romero
Dodie Williams
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
PLANNING COMMISSION
Brett Cross
Gilbert Hoffman
Barry Karleskint, Chairperson
Janet Kourakis
Charles Senn
Grant Williams
Mary Wittlesley
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Jack Davidson
LeeAnn Hagmaier
Joe Kourakis
Greg Macedo, Chairperson
Wendy Pyper
Ron Regan
Sally Stoner
ADMINISTRATION
John Dunn, City Administrative Officer
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Paul LeSage, Director
Kathy Koop, Principal Recreation Supervisor
Linda Fitzgerald, Recreation Supervisor
Carol Poll, Administrative Secretary
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
John Mandeville, Long-Range Planning Manager
Jeff Hook, Associate Planner
City of San Luis Obispo
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 /_
January 1995
SAN LUIS OBISPO GENERAL PLAN
PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter Page
■ Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
■ Executive Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
I. INTRODUCTION AND GOALS
1.00 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.10 Public Participation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.20 Acquisition and Development
City Parks & Joint Use Sites, Map & Descriptions . . . . . . . 5
1.30 Summary of goals, policies and programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.40 Statement of goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
H. PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES
2.00 Existing Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.10 Unmet Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.20 Programs and Policies
Youth Athletic Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Neighborhood Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Gymnasiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Laguna Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
The Park System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Recreation Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
III. PARK AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES
3.00 Existing Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.10 Unmet Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.20 Programs and Policies
Current Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Future Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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IV. FINANCING
4.10 Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.20 Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
V. IMPLEMENTATION DATA
5.00 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.10 Implementation Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
NOTE: A separate section titled Technical Background Reports, not adopted as
part of the element, but supporting the conclusions, policies and programs of this
Element is available at the Parks and Recreation Department office.
For Councils review, the reports have been included. It is not necessary to take any
action on the Technical Background Reports.
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VISION
Parks, recreation facilities and recreation activities for our community are envisioned as an
interconnected group of facilities and activities that meet the recreation needs of all residents of
the community. The City should provide a park and facility network that includes neighborhood
parks, community parks, special recreation and sports facilities designed to meet current
demands and strive to keep pace with future demands as defined by changing leisure trends and
community needs.
Each residential neighborhood should have walking access to a park that includes elements
designed to enhance the social experience of the adjacent residential area. Neighborhood parks
will offer similar components to one another in order to encourage use within the residential
neighborhood but will be designed to complement the unique characteristics of the neighborhood
design.
Community parks will contain elements that attract use from all over the City due to the
specialized appeal offered by the park components. Examples of these elements are represented
as tennis courts, lighted softball fields, or special use facilities such as swimming pools or the
golf course.
The City should strive to create a parks and recreation system that links elements of the
community as a system with a focused effort to develop a networking of paths joining all areas
of the community. This should be accomplished by coordinated direction of the elements for
bicycle and pedestrian, open space, parks etc.
Recreation activity development should remain flexible in order to meet changing demographics,
economic constraints and social challenges. Staff will maintain communication with the public
to determine activity needs and will also openly communicate the availability of new trends.
The City will direct ongoing energy to the provision of a quality park and recreation service that
enhances the natural features and unique amenities of this community.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The findings identified in the Parks and Recreation Element update are driven from the
collection of citizen input. The citizens were invited to offer their input verbally at public
hearings and through written survey distributed through the local newspaper, at activity
locations, mailed upon request and distributed at meetings at the request of special interest
groups. The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Element is to evaluate parks and recreation
needs currently in place, identify unmet needs in parks, facilities and activities, develop short
and long range targets to solve unmet needs. Additionally the element targets long range
financing needs and offers a plan for development in the future that will keep pace with the
changing needs of the City.
The Parks and Recreation Element evaluates parks and recreation activity needs and
opportunities as well as identifies goals, policies and programs to help meet those needs. It must
be consistent with the other general plan elements, and will be used by decision-makers when
making land use, circulation, fiscal and other important decisions that guide the City's parks and
recreation character.
Major topics addressed in this Element include:
■ Updated goals, policies and programs
■ Facility needs, including youth athletic fields, gymnasiums & neighborhood parks
■ Activity needs
■ Implementation strategies
Despite increasing demands for recreation services, the ability of local government to meet these
demands is being increasingly constrained by funding limitations. This is true for the City of
San Luis Obispo, as residents expect additional facilities and more diverse activities when the
existing recreation infrastructure is operating at capacity. In addition to these concerns are
outside impacts on our parks, recreation facilities and activities from a large university
community and growing fringe areas adjacent to the City limits.
Consequently, San Luis Obispo's parks and recreation programs have, in recent years, had to
do more with increasingly limited resources. As demand for recreational needs continues to
grow and change, the City intends to focus its efforts in the following critical areas:
■ Development of youth athletic fields and support facilities;
■ Providing parks in underserved neighborhoods;
■ Providing indoor recreation facilities, including gymnasiums and community centers;
■ Meeting the special needs of disabled persons, at-risk youth, and senior citizens.
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The City intends to meet growing recreational needs through more efficient delivery of services,
user fees, which more closely reflect the cost of providing the services, community support
through donations of time and materials, and special grant programs. The City also intends to
continue and expand participation in joint use programs with the San Luis Coastal Unified
School District and other agencies, enabling shared use of public and private parks and facilities.
UPDATING THE ELEMENT
This element will be updated by January 2000. Citizens of the City itself may propose changes
to the element at any time, and the changes can be adopted by the City Council after holding
public hearings. For more up-to-date or more detailed information concerning population,
housing, land use and development review in San Luis Obispo, contact the Community
Development Department at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249, or
phone (805) 781-7171.
Chapter I
IlNTRODUCTIUN AND GOALS
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1.00 INTRODUCTION
State law requires each city and county to adopt a general plan to guide the physical development
of the community, and to guide the conservation and use of certain resources. General plans
are required by state law to include at least seven elements: land use, circulation, housing,
conservation, open space, noise, and safety. In addition, state law allows cities and counties to
adopt optional elements to guide the community's physical development. The Parks and
Recreation Element is one of several optional elements of the City's General Plan.
Each element addresses different community needs or concerns, and by law, must consider and
be consistent with other elements of the General Plan. Eight elements are being updated,
including the Land Use, Circulation, Housing, and Open Space Elements (adopted in 1994), and
the Parks and Recreation, Water and Wastewater Management, Safety and Noise Elements
(adoption anticipated in 1995).
The Parks and Recreation Element is a plan for a balanced park and recreation system. It has
been prepared to help plan, develop, maintain community parks,.sports and other recreation
facilities as well as recreation activities. Once adopted, this document will supersede the Parks
and Recreation Element adopted in June 1982.
Some issues that were addressed in the June 1982 Parks and Recreation Element have been
incorporated into other policy documents. For example, open space policies and programs are
now included in the Open Space Element, and a comprehensive bicycle path plan of the City is
contained in the Bicycle Transportation Plan adopted in October of 1993. Implementation of the
Circulation Element will include the development of a pedestrian circulation plan, and
recreational trails are a component of that element.
1.10 Public Participation
A key component in the update of the Parks and Recreation Element has been the
collection of citizen input. Prior to the preparation of the final phase of the element the
San Luis Obispo citizens had a variety of opportunities to respond including public
hearings and written survey.
Public hearings were conducted over a period of three months. Hearings were advertised
in compliance with standard public hearing notification requirements using a newspaper
of local circulation; and press releases posted at public locations. Three public hearings
were held at the City/County Library. The public hearing of June 2, 1994 was held in
conjunction with the monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission at which
all Commissioners were present. Over 100 individuals attended the meetings, along with
representatives from 15 recreation user organizations, and a variety of neighborhood
groups. The agenda for each meeting was identical where those in attendance were
asked to identify the facility and/or activity of interest, identify needs for both parks and
recreational activities.
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Questionnaires were distributed for three months to a cross section of current activity
participants, and facility user groups, general members of the community and
organizations. The survey was also printed in the department's summer program
brochure to a distribution of 18,000. Information gathered can be found in section H of
the Technical Background Reports.
1.20 Acquisition and Development.
Providing quality parks, recreation programs, open space, and bicycle path systems that
relate to existing demand and changing community needs is essential to creating a well
balanced and healthy community. This Element focuses on issues, policies and programs
unique to the Parks and Recreation Department systems. Page six shows the location of
City parks and other recreation facilities. The following pages seven through nine
describe the recreation facilities and their individual amenities.
Parks and recreation activity and facility needs must be considered in the context of all
recreation services available throughout the community. The City of San Luis Obispo
is served by:
- City parks, recreation centers, and special facilities
- Joint use sites of the City and San Luis Coastal Unified School District
(SLCUSD)
- Non joint use school sites (Churches, private and commercial recreation
facilities)
- Governmental sites (County, State and Federal)
Both acquisition and development priorities listed in this element have been derived from
the results information derived from citizens at public hearings and through surveys.
This data will be used to determine acquisition of new parkland, renovation of existing
areas, development of existing facilities and construction of new parks and facilities.
Whenever possible, land will be acquired through donation or dedication by a private
individual, family, development or corporation. The priority of land acquisition will be
directed toward securing areas in already developed segments of the community void of
park space, areas scheduled for developments not yet complete and land identified for
future growth within the City.
Initially, priority.will be focused on renovation of existing joint use facilities, completion
of parks in built out developments void of parks space, increased gymnasium space, and
implementation of the initial phase of the approved Laguna Lake Master Plan. Future
facility development will be directed towards constructing a major youth athletic field
complex, continued completion of additional phases of Mission Plaza, continued phased
Master Plan implementation at Laguna Lake Park and identification and renovation of
additional joint use athletic fields.
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EXISTING CITY PARKS AND JOINT USE SITES
MINI PARKS
These parks are designed for passive use by residents of the immediate area or those frequenting
the area. Basic elements are comprised of passive amenities.
<1> Buena Vista Park(100 Block of Buena vista) : Circular grass area measuring .44 acres.
<2> Ellsford Park (San Luis Drive near California): 2 creekside grass areas, totaling 1 acre,
separated by a stand of trees.
<3> Stoneridge Park (535 Bluerock Drive): Small grass covered neighborhood lot equaling .5
acres.
<4> Osos/Triangle Park (Santa Barbara Street at osos): Flat grass area of .32 acres with 1
picnic site.
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
Defined as an area which is convenient and accessible for active and passive recreation to
residents within a prescribed service area. Basic elements should include. turf playfield,
playground equipment, landscaped picnic/seating area. Other elements may include hard-
surfaced courts, restrooms, group barbecue, incorporation of natural or cultural features, and
on-site parking. May also be developed with other public entities.
<5> Vista Lago Park (Laguna Lane/Vista Lago): 3 picnic tables, benches and children's play
equipment located on this .5 acre neighborhood lot.
<6> Anholm Park (870 Mission St.): Small neighborhood lot measuring .13 acres featuring
play equipment, benches & picnic area.
<7> C.L. Smith Joint Use Site (1375 Balboa): Adjacent to CL Smith Elementary School
offering 4.8 acres including baseball and softball diamonds, soccer and athletic fields, children's
play area and outdoor basketball courts.
<8> Emerson Park (Pacific SLINipomo St.): 3 acres with softball, soccer and athletic fields,
outdoor basketball courts, and a children's play area.
<9> French Park(Morning Glory/Funer): Park features include hard surface basketball court,
sand volleyball court, 2 horseshoe courts, softball field, tennis court, individual and group
barbecue areas, benches, restrooms, lighted walkways and children's play equipment located on
10 acres.
<10> Johnson Park(1020 Southwood Dr.): Bordered on 1 side by a creek park amenities in this
4.5 grass area consist of restrooms, basketball court, children's play equipment and group
barbecue area.
<I 1>. Laguna Hills Park (Diablo Dr./Mirada Dr.): Features included on 3.5 acres of grass
include 2 sets of children's play equipment, picnic area with 3 tables and paths.
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<12> Mitchell Park (Santa Rosa/Buchon St.): 3 acres of grassy area diagonally crossed with
concrete paths including an area with children's play equipment, picnic tables, restrooms and
one horseshoe pit, and barbecue area.
<13> Throop Park(Cuesta Dr./Cerro Romauldo Ave): Adjacent to Teach Elementary school this
3 acre joint use site includes picnic tables, children's play equipment, youth baseball field with
bleachers, concession stand and restrooms.
<14> Islay Hill Park frank Farm Rd): 5 acre park with softball field, basketball court, picnic
area, children's play area, and restrooms.
COMMUNITY PARKS
Usually identified by unique features, community parks may be constructed for very specialized
useages and include a wide range of facilities not included in smaller types of parks which would
attract users from throughout the City.
<15> Jack House Gardens (536 marsh St.): Garden setting contained on .75 acres which
includes gazebo, bandstand, patio, restrooms, group barbecue and picnic areas.
<16> Laguna Middle School(11050 Los Osos valley Rd.): 8.7 acres adjacent to Laguna Middle
School. This joint use site sports a regulation baseball field, youth baseball and softball fields,
soccer/athletic field, tennis courts and outdoor volleyball and basketball courts.
<17> Meadow Park & Expo 1 & 2 (Meadow & south sts.): The park and linear park total 14
acres with individual picnic/barbecue sites, 2 horseshoe pits, outdoor volleyball and basketball
courts, restrooms, soccer/athletic fields, children's play equipment, trails, an 18 station fitness
course, and softball field.
<18> Mission Plaza (Chorro/Monterey St.): 3 downtown, creekside acres with restrooms,
amphitheater, cultural amenities and trails.
<19> Santa Rosa Park (Santa Rosa/Oak St): 11 acre park offering 10 lighted horseshoe pits,
1 lighted softball field with bleachers and scoreshed, 1 youth baseball field, lighted multi-use
hard surface area for activities including basketball, a multi-use athletic grass area, 2 group
barbecue areas, picnic areas, 3 children's playground areas and restrooms.
<20> Sinsheimer Sports Complex (900 Laurel Ln.): Regulation baseball stadium and lighted
softball field begin the list on this 23.5 acre facility. Additional amenities include 1 horseshoe
pit, group barbecue, picnic areas, children's playground area, tennis courts, trails, restrooms and
sand volleyball court.
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<21> Laguna Lake Park (500 Madonna Road) 375 park acres and a 180 acre lake that serves
as migratory stop and home to a variety of waterfowl. The park features 3 picnic areas with
tables and individual barbecues, 1 group picnicibarbecue area, children's play equipment,
restrooms, sand volleyball court, par course fitness trails and a commemorative grove of trees.
The lake provides for fishing, sail boarding, row boating, power boating under 1 horsepower
and birdwatching.
RECREATION CENTERS AND SPECIAL FEATURES
<22> Laguna Golf Course (11175 Los osos Valley Rd.): 9 hole, 27 acre executive golf course
with additional features including small practice putting green and driving range, barbecue pit
and picnic area and restrooms.
<23> SLO Swim Center (900 Laurel lane): Square feet totaling 43,720 includes a 50 meter X
25 yard pool, separate tot pool, restrooms, locker rooms and 1 multi-purpose room.
<24> Jack House (536 Marsh St.): Contained on a downtown lot is the multi-use building, main
house, washhouse shop and carriage house.
<25> City Recreation Center (864 Santa Rosa SQ: Specialty areas including a game room,
weight room, pottery and lapidary studio are a part of the 14,000 square feet. Additionally, 3
meeting rooms, gymnasium, preschool facility, shower facilities and restrooms are contained in
the building.
<26> Senior Citizen Center (1445 Santa Rosa SQ: 1 multi-use room, 1 meeting room and small
specialty meeting rooms plus restrooms and a kitchen are included in the 5,800 square ft.
building.
<27> Meadow Park Center (2333 Meadow St.): 3,400 square feet of multi use facility and
restrooms.
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1.30 Summary of Parks and Recreation Goals, Policies and Programs
The City's parks and recreation goals, policies and programs, chapters 1 through 4, form
the core of the City's Parks and Recreation Element. The section titled,
Implementation along with the contents of the Element comprise the Parks Master
Plan. Once adopted, these "vision statements" will guide the development of parks, sport
fields, and other recreation facilities and programs well into the next century. The
remaining section, Technical Background Report (TBR), is provided as support and
background information to substantiate the goals, policies, and programs that comprise
the Parks and Recreation Element. It is important to understand how these statements
define and implement the Community's recreational needs. Here is how the 3 levels of
policy differ, with goals at the top and being the most general statements, working down
to programs, the most specific statements of intent:
1.31 Definition of goals, policies and programs.
■ Goals. Goals are desirable conditions or ends which the City will attempt
to reach over the long term. They are general expressions of community
values and intent, and therefore, not precisely measurable or action-
oriented. Although it may not be possible to attain all goals during this
element's planning period, they will guide City actions during this period.
■ Policies. Policies are clear statements of intent that guide decision-
making. They show a clear commitment by the local legislative body, and
become the basis for specific projects and programs. Most policies have
a time frame that fits within this element's planning period. Policies are
directives to those involved in the review of projects to do or not do
certain things. Policies often include the use of "shall" or "will" when
providing directives for future actions.
■ Programs. Programs are actions the City intends to carry out, or which
the City is cooperating with other agencies to carry out. Programs
translate goals and policies into specific projects and actions.
1.40 Statement of goals.
The City's parks and recreation goal is to enable all citizens to participate in fun,
healthful, or enrichment programs which enhance the community's quality of life. In
addition, the City has a number of more specific parks and recreation goals:
1.40.1 Recreation services shall be designed to enhance the quality of life
in San Luis Obispo and meet the changing needs of residents.
1.40.2 Recreation programs will be operated in a manner that is
environmentally sensitive and which conserves natural resources.
1.40.3 Recreation facilities shall be operated and services delivered in the
most efficient and economical methods possible.
1.40.4 Recreation facilities and programs shall be accessible to all
individuals, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disabilities
and income level.
1.40.5 Recreation services shall be designed and administered to avoid
duplicating commercial, private and university recreation services.
1.40.6 Through parks acquisition and development, reinforce the
objectives and programs in the Open Space Element, Land Use &
Circulation Element, Bike and Pedestrian Plans.
1.40.7 Ensure that new development contributes to the development of
park facilities in proportion to the demand resulting from increased
population.
1.40.8 Provide volunteer opportunities for residents, particularly teens and
young adults.
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Chapter II
PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES
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II. PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES
2.00 Existing Facilities.
City recreation facilities consist of mini-parks, neighborhood parks, community parks,
joint use sites (ie. school playgrounds), non-joint use sites, recreation centers and special
facilities, including: Jack House, Swim Center, Senior Center, Recreation Center,Golf
Course and Community Gardens. Locations of these facilities are shown on page 6 and
are described in more detail in Technical Background Reports A,B, & C.
Most of the City's facilities were developed between 1960 and 1980, when federal, state
and local funding sources were available to help meet community recreation needs. This
also was a time when the City was actively growing, with new development contributing
land or in-lieu fees toward park acquisition and improvement. As the City's park system
developed and fiscal resources became increasingly limited in the post-Proposition 13
era, the emphasis has changed from parkland acquisition to maintaining and where
possible, improving existing parks and facilities. Consequently, the park system has not
kept up with community needs in several key areas including youth athletic fields,
neighborhood parks, gymnasiums.
2.10 Unmet Needs.
The park and recreation system has a shortage of space and facilities to meet both current
and projected needs. Public hearings, citizen comments, community survey results, user
input, and staff analysis have provided data which documents the types and locations of
needed facilities. The data indicates the most critical needs are for:
■ Youth athletic fields for practice, games and to accommodate multi-use tournament
play.
■ Gymnasiums and indoor recreation facilities.
■ Neighborhood parks: Vista Largo area of Laguna Lake Park, upper Johnson
Avenue, and South Higuera area.
■ Laguna Lake Park Improvements, Phase I of the Master Plan.
Other, needs have also been identified:
- Laguna Lake Park Improvements, Phase II & III, Development Master Plan.
- Complete Sinsheimer Park improvements.
- Mission Plaza Improvements, Phase III.
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2.20 Programs and Policies.
2.21 Youth Athletic Fields
2.21.1 Policy - There will be sufficient athletic fields within the city to
accommodate all youth sports practice and competition needs at a
ratio of 1 multi-use sports field per 2000 persons residing in San Luis
Obispo.
2.21.2 Program - The City's Parks and Recreation Department (the
"Department"), in partnership with the San Luis Coastal Unified
School District (SLCUSD), shall insure that all existing athletic fields
are in suitable playing condition, will provide funding for materials,
and coordinate volunteer efforts to renovate playing fields in need.
2.21.3 Policy - The need for additional athletic fields will be met first, by
developing facilities on land owned by, or dedicated to the City; and
second, by developing facilities on land to be purchased by the City,
or on privately-owned land.
2.21.4 Program-Any new significant residential developments, annexations,
etc., will be required to provide sufficient athletic fields to meet the
needs of the youth who will reside in the development.
2.22 Neighborhood Parks
2.22.1 Policy - San Luis Obispo residents shall have access to a
neighborhood park within walking distance of their residence.
2.22.2 Program - Those neighborhoods without a park will be identified and
plans developed to provide a park in the neighborhood.
2.22.3 Program- The designs of neighborhood parks shall be consistent with
the needs and preferences determined from a consensus of
neighborhood residents.
2.22.4 Policy - All residential annexation areas shall provide adequate
neighborhood parks.
2.22.5 Prow-The City will evaluate its Subdivision Regulations to ensure
that development standards secure the maximum amount of parkland
allowed under the Quimby Act.
2.23 Gymnasiums
2.23.1 Polic - There will be adequate gymnasiums in San Luis Obispo to
meet the demonstrated program needs of the community.
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2.23.2 Program - To meet demonstrated needs, the Department will acquire
portable gymnasium floors to be installed in existing, non-City owned
buildings which are suitable to meet gymnasium space needs (eg.
warehouses).
2.23.3 Policy - Existing community facilities (eg. vacant school facilities,
private non-profit facilities) shall be converted to gymnasium use
when practical.
2.23.4 Program- Should the YMCA leave the City-owned facility in Johnson
Park, that building shall be retained by the City and converted to a
gymnasium.
2.24 Laguna Lake
2.24.1 Policy - The adopted Laguna Lake Master Plan shall be implemented.
2.24.2 Program - Design of the Phase I improvements shall be accomplished
in the time frame identified in the FY 1995-97 Capital Improvement
Program.
2.24.3 Program - Unlighted play fields located in the eastern portion of the
park will be included in the Phase I Development of the approved
Master Plan.
2.25 The Park System
2.25.1 Policy - The City shall develop and maintain a park system at the rate
of 10 acres of park land per 1,000 residents.
2.25.2 Policy - Parks shall be maintained in such a manner that priority will
be given to the preservation of the natural beauty and safe use of the
land within the system.
2.25.3 Policy - Parks shall be designed to meet a variety of needs depending
on park size, location, natural features and user demands.
2.25.4 Pry - The Park and Recreation Element shall support the
downtown plan concept by encouraging the development of the
identified recreation areas found in the conceptual physical plan for
the City's Center.
2.25.5 Policy - Park amenities (eg. athletic fields, fitness trails, play
equipment, skateboarding area, amphitheaters) will be developed,
based on funding availability and community demand.
2.25.6 Policy - Lease or sale of City-owned park land will be discouraged
unless such an action meets a demonstrated need which can not
otherwise be met.
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2.25.7 Pro ram - Provisions must be made to replace any land sold with an
equal amount of land at another location.
2.25.8 Policy - Future park site acquisition should enhance the City's bike
trails, pedestrian transportation, and open spaces in keeping with
adopted element plans.
2.25.9 Policy - Parkways shall be encouraged to serve as visual linkages
between park and recreation facilities, to be developed, landscaped
and maintained in a manner that enhances the aesthetic quality of the
City.
2.25.10 Policy - The Historic Jack House shall be maintained, operated, and
preserved in accordance with the Grant Deed, accepted by the City in
1975.
2.25.11 Policy - Industrial and business park areas should consider providing
their employees with appropriate park-like amenities.
2.26 Recreation Facilities
2.26.1 Policy - The Department will encourage interaction and coordinated
participation of other public and non-profit recreation service
providers in meeting City facilities needs.
2.26.2 Policy - The Department will encourage private agencies to support
or provide facilities to satisfy unmet needs.
2.26.3 Policy - The joint use of facilities between the City and the
S.L.C.U.S.D. shall be expanded. Joint use may include gymnasiums,
stadiums, classrooms, pools, athletic fields and play equipment.
2.26.4 Policy - The City will avoid providing facilities which unnecessarily
duplicate similar amenities available in the private sector.
2.26.5 Policy - The City will meet future indoor recreation needs by first,
expanding joint use of existing facilities, and second, by leasing or
buying commercial space.
2.26.6 Program - The existing Senior Citizens Center shall be modified to
meet the parking and storage needs of Seniors.
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2.26.7 Promm - Future senior service needs that exceed the capacity of the
existing center will be facilitated by developing a cooperative
agreement for the use of the AdCare Center.
2.26.8 Pro ram - The City shall pursue the acquisition of the San Luis
Obispo Veterans Memorial Building to meet the increased recreational
space demands of the community by adding recreation facilities.
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PARKS AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES
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III. PARKS AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES
3.00 Existing Activities
Current recreation activities are designed to meet the needs of the entire population
regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disabilities and income levels. Activities can
be identified in several general category areas represented by aquatics, sports, special
events, youth and teen intervention, Senior Citizens, facility operation and the golf
enterprise.
The scope of activities offered by the City is constantly changing. It varies both
seasonally and with public demand as well as with newly emerging trends. Evaluations
from participants and the community assist staff in identifying successful activities and
determining new offerings. Changing demographics of the community has shown
increased participation in all types of youth activities. Additionally, budgetary
constraints emerging during the 1990's affect the manner in which the service is
delivered to the City residents.
3.10 Unmet Needs
Based on community surveys, user input, public hearings, and Commission evaluation
of on-going activities, the City has determined that recreation services must respond to
several unmet needs. At this time, the most critical unmet needs are:
■ Prevention and intervention programs.
■ Children and teens.
■ Special needs individuals, including disabled persons.
■ Senior citizens.
3.20 Programs and Policies
3.21 Current Programming
3.21.1 Policy-The Department will provide recreation services and activities
for the community.
3.21.2 Pro - Activities will be evaluated continuously to determine
demand and need.
3.21.3 Program - The Department will conduct ongoing public evaluations
of services to determine quality and effectiveness of the services.
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3.21.4 Program - Recreation publicity will be distributed to the community
on a regular basis.
3.21.5 Pro ram - The department will consider the needs of underserved
groups in offering such programs.
3.21.6 Policy - Recreation activities will encourage mainstreaming
individuals with disabilities and special needs.
3.21.7 Policy - The Parks and Recreation Department will advocate
networking with private/non-profit, commercial, educational
institutions and service clubs, to ensure that recreation services are
not duplicated.
3.21.8 Program - The City shall avoid offering recreation tours, classes or
activities which unnecessarily duplicate commercial programs.
3.21.9 Policy - Activities will promote self-directed, lifelong recreation
pursuits.
3.21.10 Policy - Recreation activities will be operated safely, in keeping with
the characteristics and demands of the activities.
3.21.11 Policy - The Department will recruit and train volunteers where
suitable depending on the nature of the activity.
3.21.12 Policy - Recreation activities will be offered that identify historical
and multi-cultural entities in the community.
3.22 Future Needs
3.22.1 Policy-The Parks and Recreation Department and Police Department
shall collaborate in planning and share resources in providing
activities that focus on crime prevention and intervention in the
community.
3.22.2 Pry - Youth recreation activities will include prevention and
intervention components.
3.22.3 Program - Youth at-risk will be recruited to participate in recreation
activities.
3.22.4 Program - The Department will collaborate with community mental
health agencies, counseling services and S.L.C.U.S.D. to develop
activities that will serve as outlets for at-risk youth.
3.22.5 Policy - The Parks and Recreation Department will operate in such a
manner as to be responsive to the changing community needs for
services.
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3.22.6 Program - Staff will continuously collect data on the needs for
redesign of services.
3.22.7 Program - Recreation activities shall be designed to take place at
facilities and during times to accommodate schedules of those
employed in the industrial, commercial, and business sector.
3.22.8 Program - New activities will be prioritized from the results of public
hearings, community input, ongoing activity evaluations, and
participant survey.
3.22.9 Policy - Activities will provide opportunities to contribute to
emotional, physical and social wellness.
Chapter IV
FIN CING .
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IV. FINANCING
4.10 Facilities
4.10.1 Policy - The acquisition and development of park land shall be
accomplished through all appropriate methods.
4.10.2 Program - The City shall continue to acquire and develop park land
through the review of development projects.
4.10.3 Policy - Staff shall pursue all state and federal grant programs for
project and acquisition funding.
4.10.4 Policy - The City Council shall review park-in-lieu fees regularly to
ensure that they stay consistent with land acquisition and development
costs.
4.10.5 Policy - Park-in-lieu fees shall be committed to a project within two
years from collection and shall have a direct benefit to the area for
which they were intended.
4.20 Activities
4.20.1 Policy-The Parks and Recreation Department shall maintain financial
practices that are consistent with the current fiscal year Financial
Plan.
4.20.2 Program - The Parks and Recreation Department will develop a
collaborative fee exchange with SLCUSD between activity needs and
facility use.
4.20.3 Program - Parks and recreation fees will be adjusted as needed to
meet the approved level of cost recovery identified in the current
Financial Plan.
4.20.4 Policy - The Parks and Recreation Department shall strive to develop
corporate sponsorship, adopt a park or activity support and alternative
sources of funding to general fund monies.
4.20.5 Policy -The Department will pursue obtaining grants and subsidies to
assist low income individuals and families with fees for activity
participation.
4.20.6 Policy - Participants residing outside of the city limits shall be
assessed a non-resident fee for participation in Department activities.
4.20.7 Policy - When possible without reducing services, activities shall be
operated as an enterprise. /3Z
CHAPTER V
IlMPLEMENTATION DATA
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V. IMPLEMENTATION DATA
5.00 Introduction
The collection of citizen input identified four areas as the greatest need for new facilities
in San Luis Obispo. The four areas, youth athletic fields, neighborhood parks,
gymnasiums, and Laguna Lake Park Improvements are included in the 1995-97 Financial
Plan Capital Budget. Addressing these areas serves as a "jump start" to correct the most
evident park needs.
The Park Acquisition/Implementation Report provides more detail identifying these areas
as the most immediate and critical needs, as well as funding recommendations. Statistics
on park use demand and future needs, are included. Community input is further detailed
in the Technical Background Reports on file in the Parks and Recreation Department.
5.10 Implementation Report
5.11 Youth Athletic Fields - There are 2,900 local youths playing football, soccer,
baseball and softball on nearly 200 teams. Within the City 19 fields are available
for practice and games. Unfortunately, some of these fields have not recovered
from the effects of the drought.
The sports organizations that serve the youth in the community consider the
renovation of these fields a top priority. The organizations are willing to provide
volunteer labor for renovations if the City can fund the purchase of supplies and
materials. This type of project was successfully completed by the Girls Softball
Association at Laguna Middle School. Using $27,000 from the City the
Association constructed a regulation softball field and two interim sites. A capital
project of this type could cost over $100,000 without the volunteer effort.
It is Recommended - That the City fund the supply and material costs of the
renovation of the local athletic fields to those organizations who can provide the
volunteer labor to complete the projects.
This is viewed as a short term solution and still leaves the programs five fields
short to meet the current need. (Refer to Appendix L, Field Needs).
It is Recommended - That a site'be identified for 5 to 7 fields and that the
development of the site be considered a future budget cycle.
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5.12 Neighborhood Parks - Research indicates that five neighborhood areas do not
have access to a neighborhood park that is within walking distance. Community
interest has identified that multi-use hard surfaces suitable for inline skating
activities such as roller hockey and skateboarding should be included as
neighborhood park elements. Staff heard from two neighborhoods in researching
the Master Plan.
The residents of the Emerson neighborhood developed specific plans for their
park. The plan includes: Childrens play area, sand volleyball court, athletic
field, basketball courts and a community garden. Some of these elements:are in
place as part of the Interim Park Plan.
It is Recommended - That Emerson Park be completed in the 1995-97 budget
cycle.
Residents from Vista Del Collados Street indicated that they wished the City land
on that street would be developed into a Mini Park with elements such as a picnic
area and playground.
It is Recommended - That a Mini Park be developed on Vista Del Collados
Street (Vista Largo Park).
5.13 Gymnasiums - There are over 1,800 individuals in the City who use gymnasiums
for city sponsored programs such as: basketball, volleyball and exercise. To
meet these needs there is one city gymnasium. Youth teams participating in
sports such as basketball must practice outdoors in the winter. The inability to
practice indoors keeps many children from participating in the program.
Without assistance from another funding agency it is doubtful that the city could
construct a gymnasium that would meet the existing need. Such a facility can
cost $2m - $3m. There are available portable floor and court systems that, if
placed in existing indoor space, meet the needs at a fraction of the cost.
It is Recommended - That two portable gymnasium floors be purchased and
located in indoor space.
The long term solution to the gymnasium shortage, as proposed in the element
update, includes: The portable.gymnasiums and renovation of other community
facilities such as Taylor Gym and the racquetball facility in Johnson Park.
5.14 Laguna Lake - City Council approved the Laguna Lake Master Plan in June of
1993. The plan calls for Phase 1 of the development projects to be implemented
in the 1995-97 budget cycle.
It is Recommended - The implementation take place.
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PARK ACQUISITION & IMPLEMENTATION PRIORITY
0 - 4 Years
FY - '95 - '97
1. Renovate all athletic fields in the $ 200,000
community that are substandard or unsafe.
The City will provide funding for materials
with labor provided on a volunteer basis by
local youth sports organizations.
2. Neighborhood Parks 350,000
- Emerson Park 200,000
- NHP Improvements 100,000
- Roller Hockey Surface 50,000
3. Purchase two portable gymnasium floors 60,000
plus basketball and volleyball apparatus.
Floors to be located in warehouse space,
rented or donated.
4. Implement Phase I of the Laguna Lake Master 200,000
Plan
FY '97 - '99
5. NHP for S. Higuera area 1.OM
6. Rehabilitate additional joint use fields 200,000
7. Complete Sinsheimer Park Master Plan 300,000
8. Mission Plaza Expansion 300,000
9. Funding to replace major recreation facility 100,0001
per year
10. Laguna Lake Phase R 400,000
(Note: Depending on the result of potential joint use ventures, the major youths
athletic complex should be considered for addition to this program)
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5 - 10 Years
■ Develop a Major youth athletic $ 2.0 M
complex with 5 - 6 multi-purpose
fields (does not include land cost)
■ Mini-park for the upper Johnson 300,000
Street area.
■ Funding to replace major recreation 100,000/
facilities per year
■ Convert Johnson Park Racquetball 500,000
Court Building into a Gymnasium
■ Laguna Lake Park Phase III and IV Development 640,000
■ Downtown Plan Implementation 300,000
■ Senior Center Parking and Building Improvements 100,000
**Recommend prioritization at the adoption of the '97 -'99 Financial Plan
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Golf 2,200 13.45%
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Youth Intervention 1 ,230 7.52%
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Art & Culture 310 1 .89%
Adult Sports 3,550 21 .70%
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PROGRAM PROGRAM ATTENDANCE % OF TOTAL
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Drop-In Programs 5,000 0.81 %
Golf 65,500 10.56%
Teens 16,140 2.60%
Youth Intervention 106,500 17.16%
Youth Sports 139,940 22.55%
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PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT UPDATE MEETING - MAY 18, 1994 PAGE 1
STAFF: Director LeSage, Fitzgerald, Koop, Poll
COMMISSIONERS: Chair Macedo, Commissioners Regan, Stoner
COUNCIL: Settle
ATTENDING FACILITY OR PROGRAM OF INTEREST
Glen Priddy Montalban Street Trail
Winona Smyth Soccer
Cindy Gater Emerson Park
Janet Murphy Neighborhood Parks
Mark Edmonds Soccer
L.D. Johnston Trees
Jean Marcette Meadow Park
Deeana, Ryan & Brooks Allen Skate Board and skateboarding facilities, Teen
activities
Mr. & Mrs. Priolo Park on Vista Del Collados
Vince Priolo Park on Vista Del Collados
Mr. & Mrs. Martin Park on Vista Del Collados
Drew Martin Park on Vista Del Collados
PROGRAM INPUT
Weekend basketball for youth and teens
Teen sports
Reasonable cost alternatives to competitive sports programs like Youth Baseball
and YMCA Basketball
SPECIFIC FACILITY INPUT
Soccer Fields
Multi-age children playground areas in the same area
Baseball Fields
Basketball Facilities - indoor and outdoor covered
Roller Blading
Indoor Facilities
COMMENTS PAGE 2
Resident at Montalban & Lincoln: trail identified in current P&RE runs directly through
backyard and is identified on current P&RE map. Would like it removed and suggested
re-identifying area across creek as more suitable location.
Soccer: 625 AYSO players, 100 club players, plus adult leagues. No practice fields,
much competition with Youth Football and school district programs. Currently rent
Cuesta and travel to other cities for tournament play. Prefer fields located at 1 area.
Tournaments generate 3000-5000 people from out of areas.
Identify potential of using land adjacent to City limits for park development.
Facilities and parks should be accessible to children via bicycle, walking, etc.
Facilities and parks should be community based and centrally located.
Parks should include shades, restrooms, and planting.
A component should be added called the "Natural Resource Development Element"
and should focus on planting trees and native plants for wind and sound screens.
SPECIFIC IDENTIFICATION OF AREAS
Las Praderos - no park
Beebee & Bridge Streets - 7 acres dedicated open space, ($350,000)
Parcel at Santa Margarita & Higuera - for sale by Maddalena
Vista Del Collados lot
PUBLIC COMMENTS PAGE 3
- Not enough variety in City parks
- Need more shade in the parks
- Anholm Park is the best kept secret in the City
- Need small parks
- Las Praderos needs a park
- Lots of homes in the Margarita area, needs park
- What is the plan for additional parkland
- ESCORP, near Laurel Lanes has good land for soccer fields
- There is useable land near Beebee and Bridge Streets (7 acres)
- Scholarships are needed for children who have no funds for Rec programming
- Recreation Center on Santa Rosa is great! We need another
- Swimming pool is great! We need another
- Need major athletic fields and neighborhood parks
- Parent input is needed and public input for park design
- Need imaginative places
- Get feedback from users of remodeled/renovated parks
- Some schools turn away general use (soccer). Why?
- Need for native plants/trees planting in park areas
- Do a children's park that children give input (Leather's type park)
- Does City Parks and Recreation have conflicts with the YMCA?
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PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT UPDATE MEETING - JUNE 2, 1994 PAGE 1
STAFF: Director LeSage, Koop, Poll, Stone, Chudzinski
COMMISSIONERS: Chair Macedo, Commissioners Davidson, Hagmaier, Kourakis,
Pyper, Regan, Stoner
ATTENDING FACILITY OR PROGRAM OF INTEREST
Richard Sandoval SLOSPA, Softball fields
Gina Nelson Recreation Center Aerobics, Sinsheimer Pool, Sports
Programs for Children
John Keisler Soccer fields, AYSO Soccer
Rebecca Keisler Soccer Fields
Doris Sceli Senior Center
David Babbitt Soccer Fields
Dan Matthias Soccer Fields, Club Soccer
Mike Matthias Soccer Fields, Club Soccer
Gladys Smith Walking Trails, Children's Play areas
Mr. Wallace Henry Senior Center
Mrs. Wallace Henry Senior Center
Beverly Mossman Recreation Center
Lynn Murray Recreation Center
Joe Smith Open Space
Steve Zoradi Soccer Fields
Merikay Gurnee Soccer Fields, Baseball Fields
Mr. Muhal Dwiggins Soccer Fields
Mrs. Muhal Dwiggins Soccer Fields
John Bria Softball Fields
Winona Smith Soccer Fields
Erin Smyth Soccer Fields
Brad Bilsten Soccer Fields
Anthony Flatos Youth Football
Robin Baggett Youth Football
PROGRAM INPUT
Increased youth basketball opportunities
Youth volleyball
SPECIFIC FACILITY INPUT PAGE 2
Soccer Fields
Parks
Open Space
Completion of existing parks
Full sized gymnasium
Multi-sport and athletic facility
Indoor Facilities: sauna, pool, track, meeting rooms, combination
volleyball/basketball courts
Outdoor Facilities: multi-purpose athletic fields
Baseball Fields
Permanent soccer fields with permanent goals
Complex to accommodate draw of soccer tournament and football games
Senior Citizens Center
Decent driving range
Baseball and softball fields - lighted, fenced
COMMENTS
Senior Center: Increased parking area and meeting room needed, storage space.
Currently operating at maximum levels at peak times.
Youth Football: San Luis High School only game field available to youth football.
Practice field at Laguna Middle School.
Youth Baseball & Softball: Needs two distinct areas unless portable pitching
mounds are available. Should be lighted and fenced. Current fields are barely
sufficient for games, not enough for practice. Currently using 7 fields, 7
days/week. Silveira Field at Pacheco could be improved as could Pacific Beach.
Quarterly meeting with baseball and softball groups to coordinate uses would be
beneficial. Increased coordination with Poly and create opportunities for
accessibility.
PAGE 3
GROUPS REPRESENTED PARTICIPANTS CURRENT FIELD USE
Youth Baseball 350-400 Throop
12 major league teams Leguina
8 triple A teams Hawthorne
11 double A teams CL Smith
Los Ranchos
Sinsheimer
Silveira
Babe Ruth 180 Pacific Beach
Sinsheimer Park
Girls Softball 300 Laguna
Meadow Park
SLO High School
YMCA T-ball Bishop's Peak
AYSO Soccer 725 (new registration)
Club Soccer Tournament 4000-5000 Cuesta College
draw to SLO
Youth Football 175 players & Laguna Junior High
cheerleaders San Luis High School
Host 4 Saturday games 700 San Luis High School
draw to SLO
PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT UPDATE MEETING - JUNE 15, 1994 PAGE
STAFF: Director LeSage, Koop
COMMISSIONERS: Chair Macedo, Commissioner Kourakis
ATTENDING FACILITY OR PROGRAM OF INTEREST
Joan Parker Sinsheimer Park and City Pool
Don Nott Baseball & Softball
Richard Sandoval SLOSPA Vice President, Multi-use
athletic facility
Tony Flatos Youth Football
John Ewan STAR, Sun & Fun and 4th-6th grade
programs
Fran Dukehart Children's Theater Facility
Prayer and Meditation Garden
PROGRAM INPUT
Increased time during lap swim period available to parents and their children
More fourth through sixth grade programs
SPECIFIC FACILITY INPUT
Youth football fields
Youth baseball fields
Children's theater facility
Meditation garden in downtown core
COMMENTS
Continue STAR program and make efforts to develop Sun & Fun curriculum to be appealing
to fourth through sixth grade students
Meditation park should provide in downtown core a sense of security, tranquility, distinct
scent, shade and strong sense of Japanese meditation garden
CITY OF ON LUIS OBISPO PARKS RECREATION
RECREATION NEEDS QUESTIONNAIRE
Note: - one respondent per questionnaire please.
- Parents may fill out on behalf of their children.
1. SEX M / F
2. AGE: 5-under 6-12 13-18 19-49 50-over
3. NEIGHBORHOOD
OR NEAREST MAJOR CROSS STREETS
4. DO YOUIWOULD YOU PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THESE ACTIVITIES ON A
REGULAR BASIS. [20+ TIMES A YEAR]
ARTS & CRAFTS BASEBALL BASKETBALL
BICYCLING CHILDCARE CONCERTS
DANCE EXERCISE FESTIVALS
GOLF HIKINGIWALKING PICNICS &BBQ'S
ROLLERBLADING SKATEBOARDING SOCCER
SOFTBALL SWIMMING TEEN EVENTS
TENNIS VOLLEYBALL MARTIAL ARTS
OTHER
S. ARE YOU WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF A CITY PARK? YES I NO
IF YES, WHICH PARK?
6. IF YES TO QUESTION S, WHAT ACTIVITIES (IF ANY)DO YOU USE THE PARK FOR?
7. IF NO TO QUESTION S, IF A PARK WAS BUILT NEAR YOUR RESIDENCE, WHAT
SHOULD IT CONTAIN?
8. WHAT ARE YOUR REGULAR RECREATION ACTIVITIES?
9. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO INFORM YOU ABOUT PARK AND RECREATION
ACTIVITIES?
NEWSPAPER DIRECT MAILING
RADIO TELEVISION
FLYERS SENT THROUGH SCHOOLS
10. ANY OTHER COMMENTS?
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In 1990 a study was commissioned to determine the need for senior indoor facilities.
While the Study was not fully completed, several issues were raised that were studied
in the Parks and Recreation Element Update.
The need for a Senior Center: The seniors who use the City's Santa Rosa Street
facility were surveyed as part of the update process. Their indication was that the
center met their existing needs. Members of the Board of Directors of the Senior Club
spoke at one of the community meetings conducted by the Parks and Recreation
Commission. Their concerns for the center included the lack of parking and storage
space available. Other than those issues, the users seem pleased with the current
facilities.
Other information gathered indicated that San Luis Obispo's seniors are an active
group. Some of the most popular activities noted are: bicycling, swimming, walking,
golf and exercise. These are all activities that are very well provided for in the
community.
While the need for a new senior center is not critical at this time, it should be
monitored on a regular basis. Indoor "senior center" type services can also be
delivered on a satellite basis using existing facilities.
The three major uses of indoor space are: gymnasiums, meeting rooms and
instructional classes.
The need for gymnasium space has been presented and documented in several
sections of this report.
Before any new meeting or class rooms are developed, all existing facilities in the
community should be fully used. The Department has several City and County
facilities available and can rent rooms from the school district. Renting rooms is a
more cost effective method of providing additional space than construction of new
facilities.
The City should also explore the acquisition of the Veterans Hall as a way of meeting
future needs.
YOUTH SERVING GROUPS WITHIN THE
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
Youth Serving groups that use athletic fields (non-City programs)
ORGANIZATION TEAMS PARTICIPANTS
American Youth Soccer Organization 45 650
(AYSO)
California Youth Soccer Federation 12 170
(traveling teams)
San Luis Obispo Youth Baseball 30 400
San Luis Obispo Girls Softball 18 240
Babe Ruth Baseball 12 180
San Luis Obispo Youth Football 4 300
YMCA T-Ball 20 300
Totals 147 2120
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- Current number of Available
Fields -
City Parks 5
J.U.C. Sites 9
School Sites 5
Total 19
- Current Athletic Field Users -
Players 2,900
Teams 192
Maximum number of 100
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- Field Availability
Hours per field per week 25
Current total 19 X 25 475
Average field use per team 6 hours per week
(4 hours practice and 2 games)
Total currently needed 600 hours
Current Shortage %S"
- Future Needs - 1 new field every
based on current population trends 4 years
NON PROGRAMMED PARK USE
City Parks were visited four times in July, two weekend afternoons and two
weekdays in the early evening. The numbers below represent the average use.
PARK / ACTIVITY PICNICKING PLAYGROUND SPORTS OTHER TOTAL
ANHOLM 8 8
EMERSON 6 3 9
FRENCH 34 12 22 4 70
JOHNSON 6 4 10
LAGUNA HILLS 4 2 6
LAGUNA LAKE 147 22 15 8 192
MITCHELL 4 12 16
MEADOW 18 11 13 41
SANTA ROSA 31 9 22 62
SINSHEIMER 21 8 14 43
Conclusion: Parks use for passive recreation does not appear to be impacted at this
time. July is the heaviest use month for city parks.
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION.
TO BE ADDED
SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 5145-95
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANT-aNG COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF THE UPDATE TO
THE PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT OF THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN
WHEREAS, Section 65353 of the California Government Code requires the
Planning Commission to hold at least one public hearing before approving a recommendation
to update or amend the City's General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo did
conduct a public hearing in the City Council Chamber of the San Luis Obispo City Hall, San
Luis Obispo, California, on January 25, 1995, to consider the Park and Recreation
Commission's recommendation for a comprehensive amendment to and update of the City's
General Plan Parks and Recreation Element; and
WHEREAS, the public was properly noticed of the public hearing pursuant to
Sections 65090 and 65091 of the California Government Code; and
WHEREAS, after considering the Negative Declaration of Environmental
Impact. the staff report, and public testimony, the Planning Commission recommended
certain revisions to the text to improve its clarity and consistency with the General Plan as a
whole: and
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Resolution No. 5145-95
Parks and Recreation Element Update
Page 2
WHEREAS, on February 1, 1995, the Parks and Recreation Commission
voted to revise the draft Parks and Recreation Element update as recommended by the
Planning Commission, and referred two revised policies to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, on February 8, 1995, the Planning Commission reviewed the
Parks and Recreation Commission's revised policies, and voted to incorporate the revised
policies into the Planning Commission's recommendation to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds the Park and Recreation Element
update, as recommended, to be consistent with all other elements of the City's General Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City
of San Luis Obispo hereby recommends that the City Council 1) approve the Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impact, and 2) adopt the update to the Parks and Recreation
Element of the City's General Plan as revised by Parks and Recreation Commission and the
Planning Commission.
The foregoing resolution to recommend adoption of the Parks and Recreation
Element update was approved by the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo
by the following roll call vote:
Resolution No. 5145-95
Parks and Recreation Element Update
Page 3
AYES: Commrs. Whittlesey, Karleskint, Cross, G. Williams, Hoffman, Senn, and
Kourakis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Arnold B. Jonas, Secretary
Planning Commission
DATED: February 13, 1995