HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRC_2005-07-21_AgendaPacketREGULAR SESSION
CITY OF A TASCADERO
PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
AGENDA
Thursday, July 21, 2005
7:00 P.M.
Atascadero Pavilion on the Lake
9315 Pismo Avenue
Atascadero, California
7:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
Chairperson:
Vice -Chairperson:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Student Representative
Student Representative
Rick Mathews
Jay Sechrist
Barbie Butz
Sandy Jack
Carmelita Castaneda
William Ausman
Robert Livick, Jr.
Paige Buck -Moyer
Christopher Solkshinitz
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 — May 19, 2005
■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and
Recreation Commission minutes of the May 19, 2005 meeting.
[Community Services]
2. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes — June 16, 2005
■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and
Recreation Commission minutes of the June 16, 2005 meeting.
[Community Services]
B. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Annual August Meeting Cancellation
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Commission consider canceling the August 2005
Parks and Recreation Commission meeting due to possible scheduling
conflicts. [Community Services]
2. Reauest by the California Department of Forestry (CDF) to Build a
Trail Segment on Pine Mountain.
■ Fiscal Impact: Periodic trail maintenance by staff.
■ Recommendation: Commission approve the request by California
Department of Forestry (CDF) to build a trail segment on the south
side of Pine Mountain. [Community Services]
3. Alvord Baseball Field Concessions Buildina Desian Concept
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Commission review and comment on a draft design
concept for the Alvord Field Concessions Building presented by the
Atascadero Babe Ruth Baseball organization. [Public Works]
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4. Master Plan for Stadium Park
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Informational item regarding the Master Plan for
Stadium Park presented by Commissioner Jack.
5. Sunken Gardens Streetscaae Enhancement Proiect Bench Stvle and
Designation of Memorial Bench Sites
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Commission recommend approval to the City
Council of an alternate bench style for the Sunken Gardens Project, as
well as recommend the designation of the bench sites identified on the
Sunken Gardens Conceptual Plan. [Public Works]
C. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS: (The following represent standing
committees. Informative status reports will be given, as felt necessary.):
1. Atascadero Youth Task Force- Next meeting August 2, 2005, 7:00 a.m.
Pavilion Lakeside Room.
D. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Ice Cream Zoofari — Comments (Attachment)
2. Movie in the Park, "Wizard of Oz", 7/30/05 Paloma Park
3. Wine Festival (June 24 & 25/05) - Comments
4. Proposed Grant for Stadium Park Entrance Restoration (Attachment)
5. Summer Concert Series at the Lake ongoing July 23rd.
6. Summer Recreation Fall to Guide published
7. Atascadero Recreation Center Action Plan (Attachment)
8. Parks Capital Projects Update
E. ADJOURNMENT:
THE NEXT PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING WILL BE A REGULAR
SESSION SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 18, 2005 OR SEPTEMBER 15, 2005, AT 7:00 P.M., IN
THE PAVILION ON THE LAKE ROTARY ROOM.
I, Sue Williams, Central Receptionist of the City of Atascadero, declare under the penalty of perjury
that the foregoing agenda for the July 21, 2005 Regular Session of the Atascadero Parks and
Recreation Commission was posted on Friday, July 15, 2005 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 15th day of July, 2005 at Atascadero, California.
Sue Williams, Central Receptionist
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: A - 1
DATE: 07/21/05
CITY OF A TASCADERO
PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
THURSDAY, May 19, 2005
7:00 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M.
Commissioner Mathews called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and Commissioner
Sechrist led the Pledge of Allegiance.
RECREATION COMMISSION BUSINESS:
OATH OF OFFICE:
1. Administration of Oaths of Office
Newly -appointed Parks and Recreation Commissioners Barbie Butz and Robert Livick,
Jr. were sworn in by City Clerk Marcia McClure Torgerson.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REORGANIZATION:
1. Appointment of Chairperson — The Deputy City Clerk, Grace Pucci, will
accept nominations from the Commissioners.
MOTION: By Commissioner Butz and seconded by Commissioner Jack
to nominate Commissioner Mathews to the position of Parks
and Recreation Commission Chairperson.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote.
2. Appointment of Vice -Chairperson — The new Chairperson will accept
nominations from the Commissioners.
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MOTION: By Commissioner Jack and seconded by Commissioner
Castaneda to nominate Commissioner Sechrist to the position
of Parks and Recreation Commission Vice -Chairperson.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Ausman, Butz, Castaneda, Jack, Livick, Sechrist
and Chairperson Mathews.
Student Representatives Buck -Moyer and Solkshinitz
Absent: None
Staff Present: Community Services Director Brady Cherry, Deputy Public Works
Director Geoff English, and Recording Secretary Grace Pucci.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
Eric Greening updated the Commission on the Transportation Enhancement grants, and
stated that the SLOCOG Executive Committee has indicated interest in possibly funding
the Atascadero / Templeton bicycle/pedestrian/equestrian connection in the next round
of grants.
Commissioner Jack asked for a future agenda item requesting permission from the City
Council to proceed with development of a Master Plan for Stadium Park.
There was Commission consensus to place this item on the June Parks and
Recreation Commission agenda.
Chairperson Mathews closed the Community Forum period.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Sechrist and seconded by Commissioner
Jack to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMISSION/ YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS:
Commissioner Butz reminded those present of the Wine Festival coming up in June and
of Children's Day in the Park this coming weekend. She also announced that there is
an article on the Carlton Hotel in Sunset Magazine this month.
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Commissioner Ausman gave an update on the Economic Forecast, Tuesday Evenings
in the Park and the Downtown Market Night, which continues on Wednesday evenings.
Student Representative Solkshinitz spoke about the Battle of Bands in Paso Robles and
suggested much can be learned from the events of that night. He also indicated that
many students were disappointed with the City Council's decision to retain the interior
sidewalks in the Sunken Gardens Plan.
Student Representative Buck -Moyer updated those present on upcoming High School
events: the Junior and Senior Prom will be held May 28th, and the Choir Showcase will
be on June 4th at the Templeton Performing Arts Center.
Chairperson Mathews announced that the California Relief Network will hold their
annual retreat August 12, 13, and 14 in Atascadero at the Lake Pavilion.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes — April 21, 2005
■ Staff recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and
Recreation Commission minutes of the April 21, 2005 meeting.
[Community Services]
Commissioner Mathews referred to page 5 of the April 21St Minutes and asked for a
correction under Item F, changing the next meeting date to May 19, 2005.
MOTION: By Commissioner Butz and seconded by Commissioner Jack
to approve Item #A-1 as amended.
Motion passed 6:0 by a voice vote. (Livick abstained)
B. PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Presentation by D.J. Funk of the Upper Salinas- Las Tablas
Resources Conservation District on the Upper Salinas River Corridor
Enhancement Project and proposed trail connections and
improvements along portions of Atascadero Creek.
Community Services Director Brady Cherry spoke about the project and introduced Mr.
Funk to the Commission.
D.J. Funk, Executive Director of the Upper Salinas -Las Tablas Resource Conservation
District gave the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. Mr. Funk
introduced Monica Hunter, Planning and Conservation League Foundation, and Adriana
Morales, Biologist and Water Shed Coordinator.
Vice Chairperson Sechrist left the hearing.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Steve LaSalle, Atascadero Historical Society, expressed the Society's enthusiasm for
the plan.
Joan O'Keefe stated her support for this plan and asked several questions regarding
whether permission from homeowners was received, ongoing maintenance, signage for
trails and picnic areas, signage for pets and enforcement of leash laws.
John Shahan spoke about his property which adjoins the creek, expressed his concern
with habitat clearance along the creek, city work on a drainage pipe near his home, and
traffic flow in his area.
Mike Getty stated he lives near the creek and expressed concern about period flooding,
traffic, cost of maintenance, and public safety. He would like to see the area remain
natural.
Eric Greening expressed enthusiasm for the concept, but raised the following issues:
the nature and timing of the environmental review, how much of the work to be done is
mechanical, the importance of not fragmenting areas of cover, additional impacts from
pets and children, stabilization and its impacts to habitat.
Gary Magino indicated he has a business near the creek and stated his support for the
plan.
Mike Jackson stated his property backs up to the creek and expressed concern
regarding the habitat in the area, flooding in areas where trails are proposed, traffic in
the Via Bridge area, feral cats, and the changes to creek and habitat from city projects.
Fred Frank, Atascadero Land Preservation Society, stated they are in support of the
project and indicated the people in charge of the project will be very sensitive to the
habitat needs. He offered ALPS assistance in responding to property owner's concerns.
Karen Larsen spoke about the creek and stated her support for the trails.
Jim Patterson expressed his support for the project, and stated it is important to be
aware of habitat issues as the city expands into the undeveloped areas.
Irene Bishop spoke about Stadium Park and requested that the public and land owners
be notified when new trails are proposed.
Ellen Beraud, Atascadero Land Preservation Society Board Member, stated her support
for the plan and asked when future workshops would be held to look at the details.
Lisa Mifset stated her support for the plan and for more outdoor spaces for activities.
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Ursula Luna, Creek Chair for Atascadero Historical Society, stated that the sensitively
for the creek environment is evident in this plan and this may help alleviate current
problems with inappropriate use of these areas.
Dominick Santangelo, Camp Director for California Conservation Corps (CCC), stated
they are honored to be involved with this project, and spoke about the young people
involved in the CCC who will be working on the project.
John Shale continued his comments regarding habitat development in this plan and
impacts to his property from people using the trail. He would like to see property
owners have some means of legal recompense for potential problems.
Joan O'Keefe spoke about the need for a 30 foot creek setback, and asked if the
pathway will allow for youth to enter the Youth Center from the creek. She also stated
the importance of having a Management Plan for Stadium Park.
Eric Greening spoke again about the environmental review process and stated this can
be an excellent project if close attention is paid to the details.
Chairperson Mathews closed the Public Comment period.
D.J. Funk addressed issues raised during the Public Comment period and answered
questions of the public
Commissioner comments were as follows:
Commissioner Castaneda suggested a public workshop on the project before it goes to
the City Council.
Commissioner Butz stated she appreciates all the public input and would reserve her
comments until the Commission has more detailed information.
Commissioner Ausman indicated he looks forward to discussing issues raised tonight,
especially those that pertain to the community.
Commissioner Livick stated it was important to think not only of building the trail, but
maintaining it as well.
Commissioner Jack stated he does not want to wait until a design is complete, and
asked if there could be a committee or workshop allowing for more participation in the
process as it goes along.
Community Services Director Brady Cherry stated the Commission can form an ad hoc
committee to work with staff, and indicated he would put an item on the next agenda to
allow the Commission to form an ad hoc committee.
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Chairperson Mathews stated the city must contact specific property owners to address
their concerns, and indicated that maintenance and how it will be accomplished is
important. He encouraged those who support this plan to contact their City Council
representatives. He would also like to see Stadium Park issues addressed, specifically
a management/master plan, enforcement of rules, and maintenance.
Student Representative Solkshinitz expressed concern with young people using the trail
inappropriately and indicated that giving young people more and better choices might
help to lessen the problem.
C. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS:
1. Children's Day in the Park, May 21, 2005.
2. Atascadero Youth Task Force — Next meeting June 7, 2005, 7:00 a.m.
Pavilion Lakeside Room.
D. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Sunken Gardens Improvement plans approved by Council
Director Cherry discussed the plans as approved by Council.
Student Representative Buck -Moyer commended the Commission for doing a good job
at considering all public input, and felt the City Council did not do this for the Sunken
Gardens project. She stated it is important for this Commission to have more contact
with the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Greening stated he was disappointed with the final result of the Sunken Gardens
project and indicated that a Sunken Gardens Master Plan should have been prepared
first for public input. He would like to see some sort of public information flyer posted on
the construction site.
Chairperson Mathews closed the Public Comment period.
2. Special "Movie in the Park", 6/4/05 Paloma Park
3. Wine festival, June 24 & 25/05
4. Acquisition of open space parcels next to Home Depot and along Traffic
Way near Chico Rd.
5. Summer Concert Series at the Lake start date is July 2nd
6. Summer Recreation Guide published & in distribution
7. Lake Park Playground Enhancements
8. Parks & Recreation Commissioners Workshop at Hearst Castle. A list of
email addresses of Commissioners from other cities has been created;
anyone not on the list should email Director Cherry.
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E. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairperson Mathews adjourned the meeting at 9:33 p.m. to the next regularly
scheduled meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission on June 16, 2005.
MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary
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ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 07/21/05
CITY OF A TASCADERO
PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2005
6:30 P.M.
Atascadero Traffic Way Park Parking Lot
5599 Traffic Way
Atascadero, California
PARK & FACILITY TOUR: 6:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Butz, Jack, Castaneda, Livick, Chairperson
Mathews and Student Representative Solkshinitz.
Absent: Commissioners Ausman, Student Representative Buck -Moyer and
Vice Chairperson Seachrist
Staff Present: Deputy Public Works Director Geoff English
COMMUNITY FORUM:
Eric Greening express appreciation for the Park Tour opportunity.
PRESENTATIONS: NONE
COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
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NONE
C. PARK AND FACILITIES TOUR:
Staff conducted a tour of the following parks and facilities operated by the City of
Atascadero.
• Traffic Way Park & Skate Park- Hand out of the Traffic Way Park Master
Plan provided.
• Stadium Park (entrance area only)- Aerial photograph of the Pine
Mountain area provided.
• Paloma Creek Park- Concept Plan for the expansion of Paloma Creek
Park provided.
• Atascadero Lake Park- Hand-out of the Atascadero Lake Park Master
Plan provided.
• Sunken Gardens & Pedestrian Tunnel
Tour concluded at Traffic Way Park at approximate 9:00 p.m.
D. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS: NONE
E. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Wine Festival- June 24th & 25th, Tickets available
2. Movies in the Park Nights 7/30 & 8/27/05, Paloma Creek Park
3. Ice Cream Zoofari — July 16th
4. Depart. Summer Concert Series begins Saturday, July 2nd
5. Hot EI Camino Cruise Nite, Aug 19th
F. ADJOURNMENT:
MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Geoff English, Deputy Public Works Director
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ITEM NUMBER: B - 1
DATE: 07/21/05
Parks and Recreation Commission
Staff Report - Community Services Department
Annual August Meeting Cancellation
RECOMMENDATION:
Commission consider canceling the August 2005 Parks and Recreation Commission
meeting due to possible scheduling conflicts.
DISCUSSION:
Background
Each year, the City Council cancels one regular meeting in July and August. The Parks
and Recreation Commission has also cancelled the August meeting due to scheduling
conflicts. The Commission reviews the action each year.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ITEM NUMBER: B - 2
DATE: 07/21/05
Parks and Recreation Commission
Staff Report — Community Services Department
Request by the California Department of Forestry (CDF)
to Build a Trail Segment on Pine Mountain
RECOMMENDATION:
Commission approve the request by California Department of Forestry (CDF) to build a
trail segment on the south side of Pine Mountain.
DISCUSSION:
Background
The Community Services Department staff has been approached by Captain Steve
Spinharney of the CDF to build a short trail segment on the south side of Pine Mountain.
The segment would connect the top of the neighborhood on Maleza Avenue to the
south side of Pine Mountain. CDF uses the hillside for training exercises, and the
agency would like to build in a trail segment that already exists as an informal
footpath/animal trail. CDF will contact the neighbors adjacent to the trailhead and inform
them of the work. Trail maintenance would be performed by volunteers and City staff,
with CDF providing assistance.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Periodic trail maintenance by staff.
ATTACHMENTS:
A- Overhead aerial photos of proposed trail area.
ITEM NUMBER: B - 3
DATE: 07/21/05
Atascadero Parks and Recreation Commission
Staff Report - Public Works
Alvord Baseball Field
Concessions Building Design Concept
RECOMMENDATION:
Commission review and comment on a draft design concept for the Alvord Field Concessions
Building presented by the Atascadero Babe Ruth Baseball organization.
DISCUSSION:
Background:
The City of Atascadero has a field use agreement with Atascadero Babe Ruth Baseball for
Alvord Baseball Field and the adjoining concessions building at the Atascadero Lake Park. The
concessions building has a men's and women's restroom, as well as a snack bar area and is
used exclusively by Atascadero Babe Ruth Baseball. Atascadero Babe Ruth Baseball is
recommending removal and replacement of the current concessions building due to the
following conditions:
1. Building infrastructure deterioration.
2. Inadequate space for current organization needs.
3. Lack of electrical and plumbing capacities.
4. Lake of wheelchair accessible restrooms.
Atascadero Babe Ruth Baseball will present a concept drawing for a replacement building at this
location.
Conclusion:
Staff requests that the Parks and Recreation Commission review and comment on a draft
design concept for the Alvord Field Concessions Building. Revisions and refinements will be
made to the plan and brought back for further review by the Parks and Recreation Commission
at a later date when funding is available.
FISCAL IMPACT:
10 rem
ATTACHMENTS:
Concept plans for a proposed Concessions/ Restroom building at Alvord Baseball
Field at Atascadero Lake Park
ITEM NUMBER: B - 5
DATE: 07/21/05
Atascadero Parks and Recreation Commission
Staff Report - Public Works
Sunken Gardens Streetscape Enhancement Project
Bench Style and Designation of Memorial Bench Sites
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Commission recommend approval to the City Council of an alternate bench style for the
Sunken Gardens Project, as well as recommend the designation of the bench sites
identified on the Sunken Gardens Conceptual Plan.
DISCUSSION:
Background:
The City Council has recently awarded a contract for the Sunken Gardens Streetscape
Enhancement Project. This improvement project will add sidewalks, street lamps,
benches and other amenities to the Sunken Gardens and surrounding pedestrian areas.
The design elements and amenities such as pavers, lamp posts and benches selected
for this project will be consistent with the recently completed EI Camino Real
Streetscape Enhancement project near the Carlton Hotel. City staff is requesting a
change in the selection of the bench style for the upcoming Sunken Gardens
Streetscape Enhancement Project.
Staff is also requesting that the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend
approval of the bench sites identified on the Sunken Gardens Conceptual Plan as
approved locations for future Memorial Benches.
Analysis:
The current style of bench is a wood slat bench, is more susceptible to vandalism and
may require more frequent maintenance. The wood bench is shown in Figure #1 below.
Staff is recommending a metal bench similar to the bench shown in Figure #2 below.
#2. Recommended bench style for the Sunken Gardens
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The Atascadero Main Street Design Committee has reviewed and recommended
approved the change in bench selection. In addition to selecting this alternate style of
bench, staff is recommending that these benches be used as Memorial Benches.
The Memorial Bench program at Atascadero Lake Park has been quite successful. All
previously designated locations for Memorial Benches have been allocated. To
continue this program, additional bench sites will need to be designated. The bench
sites identified on the Sunken Gardens Conceptual Plan would provide approximately
14 -18 additional locations for future Memorial Benches. In addition, the project cost
will be reduced because the sponsoring family or organization covers the entire cost to
purchase and install the benches.
The designation of the sites are consistent with the City's policy. The Policy on the
Naming of Public Buildings, Parks and Other Public Facilities includes a provision to be
followed by staff for the recognition of individuals.
SECTION II, E.
"In addition to the naming of public facilities by using the criteria established
above, the City can provide for the recognition of individuals, either deceased or
living, by the placement of memorial objects (symbols); such as living trees,
public benches, rocks, memorial flagpoles, sculptures, etc., in public facilities.
The placement and identification of these recognition symbols will be at the
discretion of the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council on a
case-by-case basis.
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Commission recommend approval of a ornamental metal bench style for benches in the
Sunken Gardens and designate the bench sites identified on the Sunken Gardens
Conceptual Plan as approved locations for future Memorial Benches.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. The requesting family or organization is responsible to cover all related costs for
the purchase and installation of the Memorial benches.
ATTACHMENTS:
Sunken Gardens Streetscape Enhancement Concept Plan