HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRC_2007-05-17_AgendaPacketNOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
ATASCADERO PARKS & RECREATION
ROLL CALL:
COMMISSION
Thursday, May 17, 2007
6:00 PM
Tour begins at Paloma Park
PARK FACILITIES TOUR
Chairperson:
Vice -Chairperson:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Student Representative
Student Representative
Jay Sechrist
Sandy Jack
Barbie Butz
Rick Mathews
Sorrel Marks
Jonalee Istenes
Vacant
Paige Buck -Moyer
Ryan Carden
PARK FACILITIES TOUR: The purpose of this tour is to inspect and review park
facilities including recent capital improvements, maintenance and condition of
infrastructure.
1. 6:00pm - Paloma Creek Park
2. 6:40pm - Colony Park (Formerly Traffic Way Park)
3. 7:00pm - George C. Beatie Skate Park
4. 7:30pm - Pavilion on the Lake
5. 7:50pm - Charles Paddock Zoo
ADJOURNMENT: The Parks & Recreation Commission will adjourn to its next
regularly scheduled meeting.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
CITY OF ATASCADERO
I, JENNY BALSON, being fully sworn, deposes, and says that she is an Office Assistant of the City
of Atascadero and that on Friday, May 11, 2007, she caused the above Notice to be posted on the
doors of City Hall, 6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, California.
JENNY BALSON
Office Assistant
City of Atascadero
ITEM NUMBER: A — 1
DATE: 05/17/07
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COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
Thursday, April 19, 2007, 7:00 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M.
Chairperson Sechrist called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. and Commissioner
Mathews led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Istenes, Marks, Mathews, Jack and Chairperson
Sechrist
Student Representatives Buck -Moyer and Carden
Absent: Commissioner Butz (excused absence)
Others Present: Recording Secretary Grace Pucci
Staff Present: Community Services Director Brady Cherry, Administrative
Services Director Rachelle Rickard, Deputy Public Works Director
Geoff English, Deputy Community Development Director Steve
McHarris, and Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Fanning.
COMMUNITY FORUM: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Jack and seconded by Commissioner
Mathews to approve the agenda.
PRC Draft Minutes 04/19/07
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Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMISSION/ YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS:
Commissioner Istenes suggested placing an item on the next agenda to address the
issue of reactivating the Trails Committee and working on a Trails Master Plan. Issues
to consider would include a Safe Routes to School grant, adoption of the County's
Parks and Recreation trails element into Atascadero's General Plan, a public
awareness campaign to deal with keeping the bike lanes clear of trash receptacles, and
safe access to parks, especially a signalized crosswalk at Paloma Park.
Chairperson Sechrist recommended that the agenda item on a Trails Master Plan
should include a discussion regarding prioritizing the city's current master plans.
There was Commission consensus to place an item regarding a Trails Master
Plan on the next agenda.
Vice Chairperson Jack announced that he and Commissioner Mathews attended the
joint Council/Commission session and received tentative approval to form a finance
committee to explore funding opportunities.
Chairperson Sechrist announced that Commissioner Engstrom has resigned his
position on the Parks and Recreation commission.
Community Services Director Brady Cherry stated that Council Member O'Malley would
appoint a replacement for Commissioner Engstrom.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes — March 15. 2007
■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and
Recreation Commission minutes of the March 15, 2007 meeting.
MOTION: By Commissioner Marks and seconded by Vice Chairperson
Jack to approve Item #A-1.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
B. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. City Wayfindinq Program
■ Fiscal Impact: There is no proposed phasing or funding of the
Wayfinding Program included with this report.
■ Recommendation: Informational item only. [Community Development]
PRC Draft Minutes 04/19/07
Page 2 of 5
Deputy Community Development Director Steve McHarris gave the staff report and
answered questions of the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT — None
2. Methods Used by Public Aaencies to Fund Parks. Oaen Space. Trails
and Recreation Facilities.
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
• Recommendation: Commission discuss and recommend preferred
funding methods. [Community Services]
Community Services Director Brady Cherry gave the staff report and with Administrative
Services Director Rachelle Rickard answered questions of the Commission.
Commissioner Istenes remarked on the disparity between today's market values and
tree mitigation and grading fees.
Vice Chairperson Jack spoke about the formation of a finance sub -committee that would
assist in evaluating funding methods and make recommendations on how to proceed.
Chairperson Sechrist stated the sub -committee should focus on educating the public
regarding funding issues for maintenance of parks.
There was Commission consensus to discuss the formation of a finance sub-
committee at the next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT — None
Chairperson Sechrist recessed the meeting at 9:28 p.m.
Chairperson Sechrist called the hearing back to order at 9:37 p.m.
There was further Commission discussion regarding the proposed finance sub-
committee.
Commissioners Jack, Sechrist and Istenes volunteered for appointment to the proposed
finance sub -committee.
3. Request to Send Correspondence to County Parks
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Commission approve request to send
correspondence to County Parks. [Commissioner Marks]
PRC Draft Minutes 04/19/07
Page 3 of 5
Community Services Director Brady Cherry gave the staff report.
Commissioner Marks spoke about the letter she had composed.
PUBLIC COMMENT — None
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Jack and seconded by Commissioner
Mathews to send the letter as drafted.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
4. Arts in Public Places Policy Revision
• Fiscal Impact: None at this time.
■ Recommendation: Staff recommends asking City Council for
permission to revise and update the Arts in Public Places Policy.
[Commissioner Jack]
Community Services Director Brady Cherry gave a brief report.
Vice Chairperson Jack discussed the reasons for his request to update the policy.
PUBLIC COMMENT — None
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Jack and seconded by Commissioner
Marks request permission from the City Council to review the
Arts in Public Places Policy and make recommendations to
update the policy and form a permanent Atascadero Public
Arts Committee.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
5. Stadium Park Planning Process Update
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
• Recommendation: Commission review the planning process to date
and provide direction to staff. [Community Services]
Community Services Director Brady Cherry gave the staff report and answered
questions of the Commission.
Chairperson Sechrist suggested installing permanent restrooms near the entrance to
the park as there are no restroom facilities near the park or downtown and the park is
used on a daily basis.
Commissioner Mathews explained that he would like to see the park remain a beautiful
natural setting that would be used as it is.
PRC Draft Minutes 04/19/07
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There was Commission consensus to place the issue of restrooms within the
downtown area on a future agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT — None
C. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS:
1. Atascadero Youth Task Force - Next meeting: May 1, 2007, 7:00 a.m.
Lake Pavilion.
2. Stadium Park Planning Committee (Commissioners Mathews/Jack)
3. Vice Chairperson Jack suggested that the winners of the Colony Park
naming contest should be recognized at the next Commission meeting.
Director Cherry will contact the winners and invite them to the next
meeting.
D. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Director Cherry commented on the following items:
1. Summer City Magazine/ Recreation Guide
2. Commissioners attending County Commissioners Workshop - RSVP
3. Atascadero Trails Workshop - May 7, at 4:00pm.
4. Recreation Center construction on schedule
5. Next Stadium Park Planning Meeting: 5/10/07, TENATIVE
E. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairperson Sechrist adjourned the meeting at 10:38 p.m. to the next regularly
scheduled meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission on May 17, 2007.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary
PRC Draft Minutes 04/19/07
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City of Atascadero As of: 9/26/06
INVENTORY OF ATASCADERO PARKLAND
Location
Agency
Owned or
Leased
Improved
Parkland
acreage
Unimproved
Parkland
acreage
Designated &
Undesignated
Open Space
acreage
Privately
owned
Recreation &
Public Zoned
Total
Parkland/
Open Space
acreage
City owned/ leased property
3.51 0.98 10.34 5.23
14.83
Atascadero Lake Park
City of Atasc
50.1
50.1
Charles Paddock Zoo
City of Atasc
2.3
2.3
Traffic Way Park
City of Atasc
5.1
5.1
Traffic Way Park- Rec Center
City of Atasc
6.3
6.3
George C. Beatie Skate Park
City of Atasc
0.8
0.8
Sunken Gardens
City of Atasc
1.7
1.7
Paloma Creek Park
City of Atasc
23
23
Apple Valley Park
City of Atasc
5.5
5.5
Apple Valley Park Open Space
City of Atasc
2.4
2.4
Stadium Park
City of Atasc
26
26
Pine Mountain Open Space
City of Atasc
18
18
Pine Mountain Open Space- Peak
City of Atasc
28.6
28.6
Treatment Plant/ Anza Trail Area
City of Atasc
82
82
Estrada Adobe Property
City of Atasc
5.8
5.8
Creek Reservations (66 parcels)
City of Atasc
183.16
183.16
Anza Park property & open space
City of Atasc
47.8
47.8
NE Quadrant Floating Park
City of Atasc
0
Micro Park Parcels (15 parcels) __j City _of_Atasc
b t
iSuotal of City owned or leased property
------------ -----
County owned/leased property
_ _ _
94.8
---
_ _ _2.35
34.15
- - - -
_ _ _ _ _
361.96
-----
_ _ _ _ 0
- - - -
_ _ _ 2.35
490.91
- - - -
Hielmann Park/ Golf Course
SLO County
28.2
28.2
Chalk Mountain Golf Course
SLO County
182.68
182.68
AUSD owned/leased property
0
Santa Rosa Elementary
AUSD
7.5
7.5
Monterey Road Elementary
AUSD
7.6
7.6
Oak Hill Continuation
AUSD
8.4
8.4
San Gabriel Elementary
AUSD
6.8
6.8
San Benito Elementary
AUSD
6.6
6.6
Atascadero High
AUSD
20.5
20.5
Atascadero Jr. High__
b totaPark
Sul of land Acreage
-vatel--y, o--se-----property --
Pri
A_ D
S
-----
__16.3
379.38
---
__
34.15
- - - -
___
361.96
-----
____
0
- - - -
_1_6.3
775.49
- - - -
Shores Open Space
Private
5.1
5.1
Lakes Open Space
Private
54.12
54.12
Davis/ Hwy 41 Recreation land
Private
66
66
Atascadero Ave./ Library Site
Private
2.2
2.2
Water Company Property
AMWC
243.69
243.69
Eagle Creek Golf Course ___
ISub-Total Acreage
Private
___
0
____
0
____
59.22
___ 9.4
321.29
____9.4
380.51
Total Acreage
1
1 379.381
34.151
421.181
321.29
1156
City & County owned Parkland/Open Space only per 1000 (without Golf Course) Creek Reservation
Population 28,000 (current)
Population 30,000
Population 35,000
4.39
1.22
12.93
6.54
18.54
4.10 1.14 12.07 6.11
17.30
3.51 0.98 10.34 5.23
14.83
City, County & AUSD owned Parkland/Open Space only per 1000 (without Golf Course)
Population 28,000 (current)
Population 30,000
Population 35,000
7.03
1.22
12.93
21.17
6.56 1.14 12.07
19.76
5.62 0.98 10.34
16.94
Total of ALL Parkland/Open Space per 1000 (Private and Public)
Population 28,000 (current)
Population 30,000
Population 35,000
13.55
1.221
15.04
11.47
41.29
12.65 1.141 14.04 10.71
38.53
10.84 0.981 12.03 9.18
33.03