HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRC_2004-05-20_AgendaPacketCITY OF A TASCADERO
PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
AGENDA
THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2004
7:00 P.M.
Atascadero Lake Ranger House
9315 Pismo Avenue
Atascadero, California
REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL
INTRODUCTIONS:
Chairperson:
Vice -Chairperson:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Student Representative
Gail Kudlac
Eric Gobler
Barbie Butz
Jay Sechrist
Rick Mathews
Lou Coppo
Carmelita Castaneda
Kaci Pflum
COMMUNITY FORUM: (This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wanting to
address the Commission on any matter not on this agenda and over which the
Commission has jurisdiction. Speakers are limited to five minutes. Please state your
name and address for the record before making your presentation. The Commission
may take action to direct the staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. A
maximum of 30 minutes will be allowed for Community Forum, unless changed by the
Commission.)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Roll Call
COMMISSION/ YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS:
(On their own initiative, Commission Members may make a brief announcement or a
brief report on their own activities. Commission Members may ask a question for
clarification, make a referral to staff or take action to have staff place a matter of
business on a future agenda. The Commission may take action on items listed on the
Agenda.)
A. CONSENT CALENDAR: (All items on the consent calendar are considered to
be routine and non -controversial by City staff and will be approved by one motion
if no member of the Commission or public wishes to comment or ask questions.
If comment or discussion is desired by anyone, the item will be removed from the
consent calendar and will be considered in the listed sequence with an
opportunity for any member of the public to address the Commission concerning
the item before action is taken.)
1. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes — April 15, 2004
■ Staff recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and
Recreation Commission minutes of the meeting of April 15, 2004.
[Community Services]
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. Telind Bench, Eagle Scout Candidate — Atascadero Lake Park Picnic
Table Installation Project
■ Fiscal impact: None
■ Staff recommendation: Parks and Recreation Commission
recommend approval of a project to construct a picnic table at
Atascadero Lake Park. [Community Services]
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE
Robles Avenue Gee er Unit PD 7 (lye4ay
D. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Atascadero Lake Park Tot Lot Slide Replacement
■ Fiscal impact: $2,400.00 in budgeted funds for Playground equipment.
■ Staff recommendation: Informational item only. No action required.
(Public Works)
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2. Proposed Anza Park Preliminary Design Discussion
■ Fiscal impact: None at this time.
■ Staff recommendation: Parks and Recreation Commission review and
comment on preliminary design plan concepts for the proposed Anza
Park. (Community Services)
E. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS: (The following represent standing
committees. Informative status reports will be given, as felt necessary.):
1. Atascadero Recreation Center Committee — Next meeting To Be
Announced
2. Atascadero Youth Task Force- next meeting June 1, 2004, 7:00 a.m.
Pavilion Lakeside Room.
F. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Recreation Supervisor Appointment
2. 25th Anniversary of Incorporation Update (7/23/04)
3. Summer Recreation Guide
4. New telephone system for City
5. R.E.C. Update
G. ADJOURNMENT:
THE NEXT PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING WILL BE A REGULAR
SESSION SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 17, 2004 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE PAVILION ON THE
LAKE ROTARY ROOM.
I, Shannon Sims, Receptionist of the City of Atascadero, declare under the penalty of perjury that the
foregoing agenda for the may 20, 2004 Regular Session of the Atascadero Parks and Recreation
Commission was posted on Friday, May 14, 2004 at Atascadero City Hall Annex, 6905 EI Camino
Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 and was available for public review in the Customer Service Center at
that location.
Signed this 14th day of May, 2004 at Atascadero, California.
Shannon Sims, Administrative Secretary
City of Atascadero
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City ofAtascadero
WELCOME TO THE ATASCADERO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONMEETING
The Parks and Recreation Commission meet in regular session on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m., in the
Pavilion on the Lake, located at 9315 Pismo. The Parks and Recreation Commission consider matters in the order of
the printed Agenda.
Copies of the staff reports or other documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the Agenda are on
file in the Community Services Department and are available for public inspection during City Hall Annex, 9605 El
Camino Real, Suite 6, during business hours at the Central Receptionist counter and on our website;
www.atascadero.org. An agenda packet is also available for public review at the Atascadero Library, 6850 Morro
Road. All documents submitted by the public during Parks and Recreation Commission meetings that are either read
into the record or referred to in their statement will be noted in the minutes and available for review in the Community
Services Department.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City
meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the Community Services Department at (805) 461-
5000. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed, will assist the City staff
in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.
TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
Members of the audience may speak on any item on the agenda. The Parks and Recreation Chairperson will identify
the subject, staff will give their report, and the Commission will ask questions of staff. The Chairperson will announce
when the public comment period is open and will request anyone interested to address the Commission regarding the
matter being considered to step up to the podium. If you wish to speak for, against or comment in any way:
• You must approach the podium and be recognized by the Chairperson
• Give your name and address (not required)
• Make your statement
• All comments should be made to the Chairperson and Commission
• All comments limited to 5 minutes (unless changed by the Commission)
• No one may speak for a second time until everyone wishing to speak has had an opportunity to do so, and
no one may speak more than twice on any item.
The Chairperson will announce when the public comment period is closed, and thereafter, no further public comments
will be heard by the Commission.
TO SPEAK ON SUBJECTS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Under Agenda item, "COMMUNITY FORUM", the Chairperson will call for anyone from the audience having
business with the Parks and Recreation Commission to:
• Please approach the podium and be recognized
• Give your name and address (not required)
• State the nature of your business
This is the time items not on the Agenda may be brought to the Commission's attention. A maximum of 30 minutes
will be allowed for Community Forum (unless changed by the Commission).
TO HAVE ITEMS PLACED ON AGENDA
All business matters to appear on the Agenda must be in the Office of the Community Services Department
14 days preceding the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. Should you have a matter you wish to
bring before the Commission, please mail or bring a written communication to the Community Services
Department in the City Hall Annex prior to the deadline.
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ITEM NUMBER: B-1
DATE: 5-20-04
Atascadero Parks and Recreation Commission
Staff Report — Community Services Department
EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT- TELIND BENCH
ATASCADERO LAKE PARK PICNIC BENCH PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION:
Parks and Recreation Commission Parks recommend approval of a proposed project to
construct a picnic table along Lakeview Avenue at Atascadero Lake.
DISCUSSION:
Background: Eagle Scout candidate Telind Bench, has requested permission to
construct a picnic table along Lakeview Avenue at Atascadero Lake. Cameron Jensen
will make a brief presentation about this project. This project conforms to the recently
adopted Atascadero Lake Park Master Plan. Staff supports the approval of this project
and will direct Telind to coordinate his work with City Park staff. Prior to construction,
appropriate permits will be required by the City of Atascadero Community Services and
Public Works Departments.
Conclusion: Staff recommends that the Parks and Recreation Commission Parks
recommend approval of a proposed project to construct a picnic table along Lakeview
Avenue at Atascadero Lake.
FISCAL IMPACT:
All costs related to this project will be covered through donations solicited by Eagle
Scout candidate Telind Bench.
ALTERNATIVES:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment #1: Site photo
Attachment #2: Site map
ITEM NUMBER: D-1
DATE: 5-20-04
Atascadero Parks and Recreation Commission
Staff Report — Community Services Department
ATASCADERO LAKE PARK TOT LOT SLIDE REPLACEMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
Informational item only. No action required.
DISCUSSION:
Background: The large tube slide in the Tot lot at Atascadero Lake Park is damaged
as a result of routine wear and tear. City of Atascadero Public Works staff have
barricaded the slide to prevent use prior to replacement.
Analysis: Upon investigation of the possible replacement of the existing tube slide,
City staff found that this feature no longer complies with recently adopted State safety
guidelines for playground equipment. The height of the replacement tube slide will be
shorter than the current tube slide. A diagram of the proposed replacement slide is
attached.
Conclusion: Informational item only.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$2,300.00 in budgeted funds for Playground equipment.
ALTERNATIVES:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment #1: Photo of existing tube slide
Attachment #2: Diagram of the replacement Tube Slide
ITEM NUMBER: D1
DATE: 06/17/04
Atascadero Parks & Recreation Commission
Staff Report — Community Services Department
Anza Park Design Discussion
RECOMMENDATION:
Parks and Recreation Commission consider that a Bicycle Moto -Cross Track be added
to the Anza Park property located in Tentative Tract Map 2498, owned by developer
Kelly Gearhart. The property will be deeded to the City as park space once the City
Council conditions of project approval are met. The Commission may direct staff to
finalize a design layout and operational details of the major park features including the
Anza Trail, parking lot, equestrian arena and the proposed Bicycle Moto -Cross Track
(BMX) into the site.
DISCUSSION:
Background: The project was considered and approved by the City Council at their
meeting of December 9, 2003. The Community Development Department staff report for
the item of that meeting is attached for Commission background information. The
project includes a 45.9 acre open space parcel along the Salinas River that will help
protect the riparian areas. Included in the open space is an area on the southeast
portion of the property that the City Council approved for an equestrian arena, parking
lot and the continuation and linking of the Juan Bautista De Anza Trail with the Water
Company segment of the trail on their property.
Summary: As the Parks and Recreation Commission is aware, there is a need for a
BMX track in the North County, as the Santa Margarita BMX track is scheduled to close.
Community Services department staff have been working with representatives of the
BMX Association, equestrian group, Amigos De Anza among others to explore the
possible use of the southern park property for a potential BMX track. At this point,
neither the City Council nor the property owner has approved the property for such a
use. However, at a meeting held on May 13th, 2004 with representatives from the
equestrian community, Amigos de Anza and the parents from the BMX association,
preliminary work indicates that the Anza Trail, parking lot, equestrian arena and BMX
track may all fit into the space under consideration for the improvements. The
compatibility of the proposed BMX track with the nearby homes has not been evaluated.
However, the BMX representatives have made Mr. Gearhart aware of the proposed
plans for a track, and staff has shown him the proposed layout for the track.
Analysis: It now appears that the BMX track, the equestrian arena, parking lot and the
Anza Trail can all be reasonably accommodated into the site. The area for the horse
arena will be ample, and there is plenty of space for the Anza Trail to pass between the
arena and BMX track on one side, and the Salinas River on the other. Discussions
continue with the Water Company for a potential lease for adjacent property on the
south that could become parkland for athletic fields and additional parking as well.
Conclusion: City staff recommends taking public comment on the proposed addition ogf
BMX track and the layout of the improvements. Discussion of any additional design
alternatives can be explored. If there are no suggestions for other alternatives, staff
recommends that the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend the of the BMX
track to the Anza Park property. Administrative issues such as operations maintenance
and liability can also be explored with the representatives of the BMX association and
the Equestrian groups for the use of the improvements. It is anticipated that
maintenance agreements will be developed with the groups that will govern the care
and use of the property.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None at this time. Property improvements will be made by the developer and user
groups.
ALTERNATIVES:
Include only the recreational features on the park property approved by the Council, and
continue looking for other more suitable locations for a BMX track.
ATTACHMENTS: Community Development Dept. Staff Report of 12/09/03