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FROM: Paul LeSage, Parks & Recreation Director
By: Kathy Koop, Principal Recreation Supervisor
SUBJECT: Adoption of the proposed Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Parks
and Recreation Element to the City's General Plan
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
1) Receive and review the corrected Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan and
the Parks and Recreation Element Update.
2.) City Council by motion adopt the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Parks
and Recreation Element to the City's General Plan.
BACKGROUND:
The Parks and Recreation Department began the update of the Parks and Recreation
Element (PRE) to the General Plan in early 1994. In May, 1994 the Parks and
Recreation Commission (PRC) invited public input at three meetings. In addition to the
public hearings, staff conducted a user survey to a cross section of current recreation
activity participants, recreation and park facility users groups, general members of the
community and organizations.
On November 2, 1994 the PRC recommended adoption of the PRE which was then
forwarded to the Planning Commission. Final approval was received from the Planning
Commission on February 8, 1995. The draft was forwarded to City Council to be
reviewed in a Public Hearing on March 14, 1995. The draft was forwarded with
Concurrences from the Jack House Committee, Joint Advisory Committee, Planning
Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission.
DISCUSSION:
Public input was received and reviewed by the City Council. The Executive Summary
introduction and goals were rewritten at the direction of Council. Specific policy and
program recommendations are identified here and have been incorporated into the
document.
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p. 15 Policy 2.2 1.1 - change ratio of multi-use sports fields per 2000 persons to per
1800 persons.
p. 15 Policy 2.21.3 - change "purchased" to "acquired".
p. 16 Program 2.23.3 - change text in 0 to say "e.g. schools and warehouses)".
p. 16 Program 2.24.2 - change "shall" to "should".
p. 17 Program 2.26.6 - Council was concerned over the loss of park area. It was
suggested that the text be modified to "The existing Senior Citizens Center shall be
modified, K-practical, to meet the parking and storage needs of Seniors'.
p. 18 Program 2.26.7 - clarify where the AdCare Center is for readers not familiar
with it.
p. 20 Section 3.0, Existing Activities, 2nd paragraph, 1st sentence - change text to
say "The scope of activities offered by the City changes".
p. 28 Section 5.13, 2nd paragraph- spell out "million" rather than abbreviate with an
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p. 29 Park Acquisition & Implementation Priority - include a brief introduction that
states the priorities and cost projections are based on the availability of funds and
current funding levels.
Additional discussion centered around a more distinct differentiation between the
Parks and Recreation Master Plan Concept and the Parks and Recreation Element. The
entire document including the Vision Statement, Introduction, chapters one through
five and the Technical Background Reports moves forward as the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan. The Parks and Recreation Element to the General Plan is
identified as consisting of the Vision Statement and chapters one through four.
CONCURRENCES:
Review and approval has been provided by the Jack House Committee, Joint
recreational Committee, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Planning Commission.
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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 and Master Plan 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:
Resolution
Parks and Recreation Master Plan
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RESOLUTION NO. (1995 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
ADOPTING THE PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN
AND THE REVISED PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN
WHEREAS,the Parks and Recreation Commission and Planning Commission and
the City Council have held public hearings on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
and Parks and Recreation Element; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission and Planning Commission
have both recommended Council adoption of the April, 1995 Parks and Recreation
Master Plan and Parks and Recreation Element update; and
WHEREAS, the potential environmental impacts of the revised Element have
been evaluated in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
and the City of San Luis Obispo CEQA Guidelines and received a negative declaration;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed Parks and Recreation Element goals, policies and
programs as contained in the document entitled Parks and Recreation Master Plan
are consistent with all elements of the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the goals, policies and programs will support and provide direction
for the City to provide a park and facility network that includes neighborhood parks,
community parks,special recreation and sports facilities as well as recreation activities
designed to meet current demands and strive to keep up with future demands; and
WHEREAS, the identified unmet needs for parks and recreation facilities have
been developed through the collection of public input, and are addressed by the
policies and programs set forth in the areas for Youth Athletic Fields, Neighborhood
Parks, Gymnasiums, Laguna Lake Park, the entire Park system and indoor recreation
facilities; and
WHEREAS, the identified unmet needs for recreation activities have been
developed through public input, and set the course to rectify the critical unmet needs
for prevention and intervention in children and teen activities, special needs individuals
including disabled persons and senior citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
1. Environmental Determination. The City Council affirms and adopts the Community
Development Director's Negative Declaration of environmental impact for the Parks
and Recreation Master Plan and Parks and Recreation Element update.
2. Adoption of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The City Council adopts the
April, 1995 Parks and Recreation Master Plan-in which chapters one through four and
the vision statement are adopted as the update to the General Plan Parks and
Recreation Element:
3. Repeal of the Previous Element. The Parks and Recreation Element adopted June
15, 1982 is repealed on the effective date of the April, 1995 Parks and Recreation
Master Plan.
4. Effective Date. The newly adopted element shall be effective on the thirtieth day
after passage of this Resolution.
5. Publication and Availability. The Parks and Recreation Director shall cause the
newly adopted Master Plan and Element Update to be provided to City officials,
concerned agencies, public libraries, and to the public at a cost not to exceed the cost
of reproduction.
RESOLUTION NO. (1995 Series)
Page 3
On motion of seconded by and on the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Mayor Allen Settle
ATTEST:
Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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PARKS AIV® RECREATION MASTEER' PLAN
"In their work
they make a living,
in their leisure
they make a life"
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George Butler
'This Plan was adopted on
San Luis Obispo City Council.Resolution No: (1995 Series)
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
April 1995
SAN LUIS OBISPO GENERAL PLAN
PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter Paye
■ Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
■ Executive Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
I. INTRODUCTION AND GOALS
1.00 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.10 Public Participation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.20 Acquisition and Development
City Parks & Joint Use Sites, Map & Descriptions . . . . . . . 6
1.30 Summary of goals, policies and programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.40 Statement of goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
II. PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES
2.00 Existing Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.10 Unmet Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.20 Programs and Policies
Youth Athletic Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Neighborhood Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Gymnasiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Laguna Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
The Park System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Recreation Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
III. PARK AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES
3.00 Existing Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.10 Unmet Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.20 Programs and Policies
Current Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Future Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
IV. FINANCING
4.10 Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.20 Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
MASTER PLAN
V. MPLEMENTATTON
Chapter PUe
5.00 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.10 Implementation Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.12 Neighborhood Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.13 Gymnasiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.14 Laguna Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
NOTE: Chapters I-IV, as well as the Vision Statement, of this master plan
constitute the Parks & Recreation Element of the City's General Plan.
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 make a focused effort to develop a networking of paths where appropriate
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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SUMMARY
The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan is to evaluate current and future parks and
recreation needs including new parks, facilities, and activities. Further, this element is designed
to develop short and long range targets and funding mechanisms to finance future development
plans that will keep pace with our changing community.
Chapters I-IV of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan constitute the Parks and Recreation
Element of the City's General Plan.
The findings identified in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan update are driven from citizen
comments and participation. The use of several public hearings, written opinion surveys and
comments received by city commissions all contributed to the policies, goals and programs of
this element.
These policies and programs, in evaluating needs and opportunities, must be consistent with
other general plan elements. It will be used by policy-makers in deciding land use, circulation,
fiscal and other important decisions that guide the City's parks and recreation character.
Major topics addressed in this Master Plan 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
is increasingly constrained by funding limitations. Existing city recreation infrastructure is
operating at capacity. There are also outside impacts on our parks, recreation facilities and
activities from the college and university community and growing areas adjacent to the city.
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 MASTER PLAN
This Master Plan should be updated by January 2000. Citizens of the City may propose changes
to the Vision Statement, or the goals, policies and programs found in Chapters I-IV and will be
processed as general plan amendments 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.
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Chapter I
INTRODUCTION AND GOALS
1.00 INTRODUCTION
Chapters I-IV of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, which contain the parks and recreation
goals, policies, and programs, constitutes the Parks and Recreation Element of the City's
General Plan. The section of the Master Plan titled Implementation provides more detail and
identifies the areas with the most critical needs. It also contains funding recommendations. The
Master Plan section titled Technical Background Reports provides supporting and background
information to substantiate the goals, policies and programs that comprise the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan.
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 Master Plan is one of several optional elements of the City's General Plan.
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan sets forth 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.
Other general plan elements and plans that may affect the City's parks and recreation system
include the Open Space, Conservation, and Circulation Elements of the General Plan, and the
Bicycle Circulation Plan and Pedestrian Circulation Plan.
1.10 Public Participation
A key component in the update of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan has been the
collection of citizen input. Prior to the preparation of the final phase of the master plan
the San Luis Obispo citizens had a variety of opportunities to respond including public
hearings and written survey. The survey and supporting documentation and reference
materials are included in the Technical Background Report at the back of the master
plan.
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 Master Plan 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
(S.L.C.U.S.D.)
- 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 master plan 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.
Initial development 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 first 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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RECREATIONMINI PARKS
EXISTING CITY PARKS AND JOINT USE SITES
MINI PARK
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 (loo 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.
MINI PARK TOTAL ACREAGE 2.26 ACRES
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 SO: 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 St./Nipomo St.): 3 acres with softball, soccer and athletic fields,
outdoor basketball courts, and a children's play area.
<9> French Park (morning Glory/Fuller): 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.
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<11> 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.
<12> Mitchell Park (Santa RosaBuchon 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 Romautdo 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 ('rank Farm Rd): 5 acre park with softball field, basketball court, picnic
area, children's play area, and restrooms.
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK TOTAL ACREAGE 37.43 ACRES
COMMUNITY PARKS
Usually identified by unique features, community parks may be constructed for very specialized
usages 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 So: 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/0ak 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 picnic/barbecue 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.
TOTAL PARK ACREAGE 435.95 ACRES
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 SQ: Contained on a downtown lot is the multi-use building, main
house, washhouse shop and carriage house.
<25> City Recreation Center (864 Santa Rosa St.): 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 St.): 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.
TOTAL RECREATION FACILITIES SQUARE FOOTAGE 66,920 SQ.FT.
TOTAL SPECIAL FEATURE ACREAGE 27 ACRES
TOTAL PARK ACREAGE 502.64 ACRES
TOTAL RECREATION FACILITIES SQUARE FOOTAGE 66,920 SQ.FT.
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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 will guide the development
of parks, sport fields, and other recreation facilities and programs into the next century.
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 quality of life in the community.
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 developed & operated and services
delivered in the most efficient and economical methods possible.
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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 Recreation policies and programs shall reinforce the objectives and
programs in the Open Space Element, Land Use & Circulation
Element, Bike and Pedestrian Plans.
1.40.7 New development should be encouraged to contribute to the
development of park facilities in proportion to the demand resulting
from increased population.
1.40.8 Parks &Recreation staff should provide volunteer opportunities for
residents, particularly teens and young adults.
1.40.9 Parks & Recreation facilities and activities should be developed
whenever possible as collaborative efforts with school districts,
colleges, private entities, and non-profit organizations.
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Chapter II
PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES
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U. 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 Lago area of Laguna Lake Park, upper Johnson Avenue,
and South Higuera area.
■ Laguna Lake Park Improvements, Phase I of the Master Plan.
■ Skateboard Parks
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 1800 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 (S.L.C.U.S.D.), 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 acquired 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 Prop-ram - 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 Pro ram -The City will evaluate its Subdivision Regulations to ensure
that development standards secure the maximum amount of parkland
allowed under the Quimby Act.
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2.23 Gymnasiums
2.23.1 Policy - There will be adequate gymnasiums in San Luis Obispo to
meet the demonstrated program needs of the community.
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 (schools
or 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 should be
accomplished in the time frame identified in the FY 1995-97 Capital
Improvement Program in compliance with the Laguna Lake Master
Plan.
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 Pro ram - The Park and Recreation Master Plan 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.
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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.
2.25.7 Program - 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 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 fust,
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 if
practical to meet the parking and storage needs of Seniors.
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2.26.7 Program - 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 at Los Osos Valley
Congregational Church.
2.26.8 Promo cram - 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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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 changes 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 Program - Activities will be evaluated continuously to determine
demand and need.
3.21.3 Proizram - 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 Program - 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 Program - 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.
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3.22.5 Po_ l.icv - The Parks and Recreation Department will operate in such a
manner as to be responsive to the changing community needs for
services.
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 Polite - Activities will provide opportunities to contribute to
emotional, physical and social wellness.
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FINANCING
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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 S.L.C.U.S.D. between activity needs
and facility use.
4.20.3 Pro ram - 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 Polic - The Department will pursue obtaining grants and subsidies to
assist low income individuals and families with fees for activity
participation.
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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.
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CHAPTER V
IMPLEMENTATION
V. IMPLEMENTATION
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.
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 $243 million dollars. 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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INTRODUCTION: Priorities and cost projections are based on the availability of funds and
current funding levels.
PARR ACQUISITION & DULIIVIIIVTATION 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. Purchase two portable gymnasium floors 60,000
plus basketball and volleyball apparatus.
Floors to be located in warehouse space,
rented or donated.
3. Neighborhood Parks 3509000
- Emerson Park 200,000
- Neighborhood Park Improvements 1009000
- Roller Hockey Surface 509000
4. Implement Phase I of the Laguna Lake Master 200,000
Plan
FY '97- '99
5. Neighborhood Park for S. Higuera area 110009000
6. Rehabilitate additional joint use fields 200,000
7. Complete Sinsheimer Park Master Plan 3009000
8. Mission Plaza Expansion 300,000
9. Funding to replace major recreation facility 100,000/
per year
10. Laguna Lake Phase U 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 1002000/
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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SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 5145-95
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING 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
Parks 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
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 Parks and Recreation
Element update, as recommended, to be consistent with all other elements of the
City's General Plan.
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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:
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
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TECHNICAL BACKGROUND REPORTS
A. Existing City Parks
B. Joint Use Sites & Non Joint Use Sites
C. City Recreation Centers and Special Facilities
D. Leisure Activities and Programs in San Luis Obispo
E. Areas in Need of Neighborhood Parks
F. Park Use and Program Attendance
G. Summary of Community Meetings
H. Recreation Needs Questionnaire/Survey
I. Community/Senior Center Study Report
J. Youth Serving Groups Within The City of San Luis Obispo
K. Facility Use
L. Need for Youth Athletic Fields
M. Non Programmed Park Use
N. Council Resolution No. (1995 Series)
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REGULAR PROGRAM USERS
PROGRAM REGULAR ATTENDANCE % OF TOTAL
Aquatics 5,530 33.80%
Trips 400 2.44%
Seniors 600 3.67%
Golf 2,200 13.45%
Teens 50 5.20%
Youth Intervention 1,230 7.52%
Youth Sports 1,690 10.33%
Art & Culture 310 1 .89%
Adult Sports 3,550 21 .70%
16,360
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PROGRAM PROGRAM ATTENDANCE % OF TOTAL
Aquatics 168,600 27.17%
Trips 400 0.06%
Seniors 24,200 3.90%
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%
Art & Culture 8,400 1 .35%
Adult Sports 81,500 13.13%
Special Events 4,300 0.69%
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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
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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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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
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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
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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.
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GROUPS REPRESENTED PARTICIPANTS CURRENT FIELD USE PAGE 3
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
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PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT UPDATE MEETING - JUNE 15, 1994 PAGE 1
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
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CITY OF F N LUIS OBISPO PARKS 1ECREATION
RECREATION NEEDS QUESTIONNAIRE
Note: - One respondent per questionnaire please.
- Parents may fill out on behalf of their children.
1. SEX M / I -
2. AGE: 5-under 6-12 13-18 19-49 50-over
3. NEIGHBORHOOD
OR NEAREST MAJOR CROSS STREETS
4. DO YOU/WOULD 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 HIKING/WALKING PICNICS & BBQ'S
ROLLERBLADING SKATEBOARDING SOCCER
SOFTBALL SWIMMING TEEN EVENTS
TENNIS _ VOLLEY13ALL MARTIAL ARTS
OTHER
5. ARE YOU WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF A CITY PARK? YES / NO
IF YES, 141111CN PARK?
6. IF YES TO QUESTION 5, 11111A 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.
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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
teams in season
Field Availability
Hours per field per week 25
Current total 19 X 25 475
Average field use per team 6 hours per week
A hours practice and 2 games)
Total currently needed 600 hours
Current Shortage B ftlat
Future Needs - 1 new field every
based on current population trends 4 years
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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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