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DATE: 06/21/2007
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PA RK Sir AND RECREA TION
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DRAFT MINUTES
Thursday, May 17, 2007, 6:00 P.M.
SPECIAL MEETING: 6:00 P.M.
Commissioner Mathews called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. and introductions were
made.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Istenes, Marks, Mathews, Butz
Student Representatives Buck -Moyer
Absent: Chairman Sechrist (excused absences)
Commissioner Jack (excused absence)
Student Representative Carden (excused absence)
Others Present: Commissioner to be Daniel Chacon
Staff Present: Community Services Director Brady Cherry, Recreation Supervisor
Jennifer Fanning, Deputy Public Works Director Geoff English and
Zoo Director Alan Baker
COMMUNITY FORUM: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTION: By Commissioner Butz and seconded by Commissioner
Mathews to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 4:0 by a consensus vote.
PRC Draft Minutes 05/17/07
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ITEM NUMBER: A - 1
DATE: 06/21/2007
PARKS AND FACILITIES TOUR:
The Commission toured the following facilities in the order listed. Community Services
Director Brady Cherry and Deputy Public Works Director Geoff English lead the tour.
They described the facilities, uses, maintenance, future plans and issues at each
location.
1) Paloma Creek Park
2) Colony Park and Community Center Construction Site
3) George C. Beatie Skate Park
4) Pavilion on the Lake — The group was joined by Pavilion Coordinator, Ashley
Lieser at this location. Ms. Lieser led the tour of the facility
5) Charles Paddock Zoo — Alan Baker led this portion of the tour and described the
many elements of Zoo operations and future plans.
The staff gave general operating information to the Commission about each facility, and
answered questions of the Commission. No action was taken.
There was Commission discussion regarding the value of the facilities tour, and it was a
consensus of the Commission that they would schedule future tours to Stadium Park
and other locations.
E. ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Mathews adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m. to the next regularly
scheduled meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission on June 21, 2007.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Brady Cherry, Interim Recording Secretary
PRC Draft Minutes 05/17/07
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ITEM NUMBER: B - 1
DATE: 06/21/2007
Atascadero Parks and Recreation Commission
Staff Report - Community Development Department
Native Tree Mapping and Inventory Project
Final Report Presentation
DISCUSSION:
Background: Atascadero's native oak forest is one the community's most valuable
resources. Goal LOC 7 of the General Plan identifies preservation of the tree covered
hills of Atascadero as a priority. The General Plan identifies the native forest as the
"distinctive scenic quality of the community." In order to help manage and protect this
valuable and fragile resource, program 7.1.2. identified the need for a GIS based
inventory of Atascadero's woodlands and sensitive habitats. The completion of the
Native Tree Mapping and Inventory project implements this General Plan program.
2002 General Plan (page 11-31)
Goal LOC 7. Tree -covered hills shall be preserved to retain the
distinctive scenic quality of the community.
Policy 7.1: Ensure that the native trees of Atascadero are protected from new development in
order to retain the natural character of the community.
Programs:
1. Enforce all provisions of the Atascadero Native Tree Ordinance as a high priority.
2. Maintain a current Geographic Information System (GIS) based inventory map of all
native woodlands, plant communities, sensitive habitats, connective habitat and
wildlife corridors. Require lot line adjustments, subdivision maps, and development
permits to minimize impacts on mapped resources that are identified as sensitive,
and provide mitigation as requirement by the Native Tree Ordinance.
Responsibility: Community Development Department / Environmental
Consultant
Timeframe: 2003-04.
ITEM NUMBER: B - 1
DATE: 06/21/2007
In late 2004 the City of Atascadero contracted with East-West Forestry Associates to
proceed with a "Phase I" pilot project to map the vegetation and riparian corridors of two
square miles within the City of Atascadero. The purpose of this pilot project was to
develop a forest and biological resources inventory methodology to map the entire
Atascadero Colony.
Upon the completion of Phase I in late 2005, the City embarked upon Phase II. The
plan of the Phase II project was to digitize and then classify vegetation areas for the
entire City and Colony using the same aerial image and the methodologies developed
during Phase I. Polygon survey areas were created using Ecognition software and
attributed using manual methods. A woodland and forest type map was prepared that
is compatible with the City's GIS system. The final map delineates and classifies 6959
polygons using the Wildlife Habitat Relations (WHR) used by the California Department
of Fish and Game and compatible with the CALVEG vegetation classification system
used by the US Forest Service. The GIS coverage was delivered to the City of
Atascadero in April 2006. In order to assure quality the process included several days
of ground surveys while polygons were being attributed, and an accuracy assessment
described later in this report.
Phase III of the project was a tree inventory. One hundred twenty temporary cluster
tree survey plots (163 fixed plots in all) were installed both by volunteers and by East-
West Forestry staff during spring and autumn 2006. In addition to providing ground-
based tree data to populate and describe the mapped polygons, the inventory was used
for the accuracy assessment.
The final elements of the project were to identify key habitat, to compare Atascadero
forest resources with surrounding woodland types, and to make recommendations for
protection and management of critical habitat. City staff will be making a presentation
to the project process and outcome.
ATTACHMENT:
Native Tree Inventory
ITEM NUMBER: B - 2
DATE: 06/21/2007
Atascadero Parks and Recreation Commission
Staff Report — Community Services Department
Placement of Paddle Wheeler Boat in Atascadero Lake
RECOMMENDATION:
Commission review and discuss a request by Lloyd Reeves, the Atascadero Lake Boat
Rental Concessionaire, to place a replica Paddle Wheeler in Atascadero Lake.
DISCUSSION:
Background: City staff has received a request from Lloyd Reeves, the current
Atascadero Lake Boat Rental Concessionaire, to place a replica Paddle Wheeler in
Atascadero Lake. The replica Paddle Wheeler is 42 feet long by 14 feet wide and is a
scaled down version (1/16 scale) of the "Mark Twain" Paddle Wheeler at Disneyland.
The replica Paddle Wheeler is Coast Guard certified for 49 passengers and 2 crew
members.
Analysis: Lloyd Reeves is proposing to use the replica Paddle Wheeler for a variety of
rental and tour activities, including but not limited to:
• Sunset cruises with a small Dixieland Jazz Band
• Year-round Sunday brunch
• School trips
• Special events
• Weddings and private parties
Lloyd Reeves is requesting a three-year "trial period" in order to have time to recoup his
costs for purchase and delivery.
Currently, the City's Municipal Code does not allow for boats with a motor greater than 1
horsepower. Modification to the Municipal Code would be required in order to permit
such a vessel to operate in Atascadero Lake. In addition, physical modifications would
be necessary to the boat dock area in order to accommodate the mooring of the vessel
as well as public access. Environmental concerns as well as neighborhood impacts will
need to be addressed as well.
Conclusion: City staff is requesting that the Parks and Recreation Commission review
the request by Lloyd Reeves to place a replica Paddle Wheeler in Atascadero Lake, and
list potential items for additional information and research. If directed, City staff will
prepare a thorough report at a future meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission
addressing all pertinent issues.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. All expenses related to this proposal would be the responsibility of Lloyd Reeves.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Letter of Request
2. Photo of the replica Paddle Wheeler
3. Atascadero Municipal Code Section
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From Lloyd Reeves
Date: Thu Jun 7 19:03:15 PDT 2007
Subject Atten; G English
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Paddle Wheel
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Chaffin & Reeves, Inc.
1155 2nd Street
Los Osos, Ca. 93402
(805) 441-7463
www.fastkavak.com/atascadero.html
Dear Folks,
have the opportunity to purchase this 42 foot long by 14 foot wide shallow
draft Paddle wheeler. It is scaled down to about 116th the size of the "Mark
Twain" at Disneyland. It is Coast Guard certified for 49 passengers and 2 crew. It
had been used in a shallow pond in Wisconsin until the weeds over ran its
location. The shipping costs to California will be brutal but can be done.
The boat could be used for:
'Sunset cruises with a small 4 piece Dixieland Jazz Band
2 Year round Sunday brunch (water level permitting)
3 School nature trips
4 Special events (possibly in conjunction with the Pavilion)
5 Small wedding parties
(6) Private charters
(7) Regular summertime tours
(8) Fund raising events
am sure there are lots of other possibilities for its use.
would need a 3 year trial period as it would take quite a while just to
earn back the shipping costs. We could use the same percentages of rent that
now pay and I would cover any new dockage costs.
Thanks!
Lloyd Reeves
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City of Atascadero
MUNICIPAL CODE
Title 10- Parks and Recreation
Chapter #1- Atascadero City Parks
10-1.01 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning, the following words
have the following meanings:
(a) "Aquaplane" means any park, surfboard, water ski or other device used for transporting,
conveying, or carrying a person who is towed or pulled by any boat by means of a rope, chain,
cable, wire, or other connection.
(b) "Department" means director of City of Atascadero Department of Public Works.
(c) "Horse" means any member of the equine family.
(d) "Lake" means Atascadero Lake.
(e) "Park" means any municipal area open to the public for recreational purposes, including the
Atascadero Lake, zoo, picnic area, ball field, Sunken Gardens, and Paloma Creek Park.
(f) "Park personnel" means all department personnel charged with the responsibility of
maintenance and management of Atascadero Recreational Areas and "park personnel"
includes the Director and Assistant Director of Public Works.
(g) "Motorboat" means any vessel propelled by machinery and capable of transporting a person.
(Ord. 105 § 1 (part), 1985)
10-1.02 Authority of park personnel.
Park personnel are authorized to direct the visiting public in its use of the park according to statutes,
ordinances, rules and regulations applicable to the park. In the event of fire or other emergency, to
expedite traffic, to insure safety of the persons in the park, to insure against pollution of the lake, or to
protect property and facilities in the park, park personnel may direct the public as conditions may
require notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 105 § 1 (part), 1985)
10-1.03 Restriction of public use of parks.
Park personnel, the Chief of Police, and the Fire Chief are authorized to restrict the public use of the
park by closing the park or any park area or any of its facilities or restricting the hours of operation for
good and sufficient reasons including but not limited to the following:
(a) Sanitary protection of the watershed:
(b) Fire prevention,
(c) Construction;
(d) Dangerous or unsafe conditions;
(e) To prevent damage to the park or its facilities;
(f) Conservation of fish and game.
(Ord. 105 § 1 (part), 1985)
10-1.04 Litter, garbage, polluting substances.
It is unlawful for any person within the park to commit any of the following acts:
(a) To throw or discharge into the waters of the lake or any stream, or place upon the shore area
thereof, any litter, garbage waste products, trash, motor oil, or other debris, or to discharge into
the lake or any stream or along the shore area thereof, any contaminating or polluting
substance of any kind whatsoever, or to use any motor or container which leaks oil or gas into
the waters of the lake;
(b) To dump or deposit any trash, refuse, garbage, litter or any kind of waste materials in any
portion of the Atascadero Recreational Areas except in approved containers specifically placed
and designated to receive such waste materials.
(Ord. 105 §1 (part), 1985)
10-1.05 Boat washing.
It is unlawful for any person to wash a boat or motor vehicle in the lake or park area. (Ord. 105 § 1 (part),
1985)
10-1.06 Windsurfers.
It is unlawful for any person to operate a surfboard -like vessel on any area of Atascadero Lake.
(Ord. 108 § 1, 1985: Ord. 105 § 1 (part), 1985)
10-1.07 Boat operation in prohibited areas.
It is unlawful for any person within the park to operate a boat within a prohibited area designated by
official standard waterway markers on the lake. Such prohibited area shall be designated by the
Director of Public Works.
(Ord. 105 § 1 (part), 1985)
10-1.08 Motorboats.
It is unlawful for any person within the park or lake area to operate any type of motorboat with the
exception of model boats of 1 hp or less. Model boats must have approved mufflers which reduce the
noise level of the boat.
(Ord. 105 § 1 (part), 1985)
10-1.09 Boats on shore --Designated areas --Sleeping in.
It is unlawful for any person within the park to do any of the following acts:
(a) To keep any boat on shore overnight except in an area designated and posted for such
purpose;
(b) To sleep in any boat during the hours when the lake is closed to boating;
(c) To moor any boat overnight in a location other than in an area designated and posted for
mooring; any boat so moored shall be at owner's sole risk and the City Council assumes no
liability or bailment obligation pertaining to damage, loss or theft of such boat.
(Ord. 105 § 1 (part), 1985)
10-1.10 Unattended boats.
It is unlawful for any person utilizing the area to leave any boat unattended for more than forty-eight
(48) hours except in the designated storage areas. Park personnel are authorized to impound any
boat involved in a violation of this section, and to charge a reasonable fee or fees for the release of
said boat to the owner. Any such boat not claimed by the owner within thirty (30) days after written
notification of such impounding may be sold by the Director of Public Works at public auction shall
first be deducted and retained, and the remainder, if any, shall be paid to the owner.
(Ord. 105 § 1 (part), 1985)
10-1.11 Boat operation time restriction.
It is unlawful for any person to operate or occupy any boat on the lake between the time of one-half
(1/2) hour after sunset and one-half (1/2) hour before sunrise.
(Ord 105 § 1 (part), 1985)
10-1.12 Boat operation by incapable person.
It is unlawful for the owner of any boat within the park or any person having such in his charge or
control to authorize or knowingly permit the same to be operated by any person who is incapable of
operating such watercraft under the prevailing circumstances for any reason, including, but not limited
to, inexperience or physical or mental disability.
(Ord. 105 § 1 (part), 1985)
10-1.13 Closure of lake.
Park personnel are authorized to close the lake or portions thereof, to boating, for any of the following
reasons:
(a) Dangerous water or weather conditions,
(b) Unsatisfactory parking or road conditions;
(c) Construction or special event activities.
(Ord. 105 § 1 (part), 1985)
10-1.14 Motor vehicle speed limits.
It is unlawful for any person within the park to operate a motor vehicle at a speed in excess of fifteen
(15) miles per hour, except as otherwise posted or as provided by law. (Ord. 105 § 1 (part), 1985)
10-1.15 Reckless use of vehicle.
It is unlawful for any person within the park to drive a vehicle in a careless or reckless fashion so as to
endanger the vehicle, its occupants, or any person, equipment, facilities, or property.
(Ord. 105 § 1 (part), 1985)
10-1.16 Road closure.
Park personnel are authorized to close any park road or parking lot. Such authorization may be for
the following reasons but are not strictly limited to:
(a) Construction of facilities;
(b) Dangerous road conditions.
Such closure shall be posted or otherwise designated by park personnel and restricted to pedestrians
only --no motor vehicles.
(Ord. 105 § 1 (part), 1985)
10-1.17 Conservation.
It is unlawful for any person within the park:
(a) To receive, bring, or cause to be brought into the recreation area any fish, amphibian, or
aquatic plant for any place for the purposes of propagation or use as fish bait without the
approval of the Department of Fish and Game of the State of California and the Director of
Public Works,
(b) To cut, pick, mutilate or destroy any vegetation, except when authorized by the Director of
Public Works;
(c) To remove, disfigure or cut soil or rock, except when authorized by the Director of Public
Works.
(Ord. 105 § 1 (part), 1985)
10-1.18 Damaging equipment of others.
It is unlawful for any person within the park to mutilate or destroy any equipment or facilities of others.
(Ord. 105 § 1 (part), 1985)
10-1.19 Burning material.
It is unlawful for any person within the park to throw, place or otherwise dispose of any burning
material except into authorized firepits or incinerators.
(Ord. 105 § 1 (part), 1985)
10-1.20 Fireworks and explosives.
It is unlawful for any person to receive, bring, or cause to be brought into the park, any fireworks or
other explosives, or to fire any fireworks or other explosives within the park. For purposes of public
display, a permit must be issued by the Fire Chief, and only after all state and local requirements
have been met.
(Ord. 105 § 1 (part), 1985)
10-1.21 Fire restrictions.
It is unlawful for anyone within the park to build, ignite, or utilize fires except in portable stoves or
barbeque pits, of a type approved by park personnel in picnicking areas.
(Ord. 105 § 1 (part), 1985)
10-1.22 Unattended fires.
It is unlawful for anyone within the park to leave any fire unattended or to fail to put out a fire prior to
departure.
(Ord. 105 § 1 (part), 1985)
10-1.23 Combustible material disposal.
It is unlawful for anyone within the park to dispose of combustible materials other than in park trash
cans.
(Ord. 105 § 1 (part), 1985)
10-1.24 Mistreatment of animals or birds.
It is unlawful for anyone within the park or zoo to molest, injure, or kill any animal or bird, or to allow
any child or animal under his supervision to molest, injure or kill any animal or bird.
(Ord. 105 § 1 (part), 1985)
10-1.25 Closed areas.
It is unlawful for any person to enter any area of the park which is posted against entry, fenced or
obviously hazardous.
(Ord. 105 § 1 (part), 1985)
10-1.26 Commercial activity.
It is unlawful for any person or persons to engage in any commercial activity within the park, except
as authorized by the City Council. Nonprofit agencies may be allowed to conduct fund raising events
upon approval by Public Works. Exemptions for business licenses may be granted to nonprofit
agencies.
(Ord. 105 § 1 (part), 1985)
10-1.27 Skin diving and scuba diving.
It is unlawful within the park for any person to engage in skin diving or scuba diving. (Ord. 105 § 1 (part),
1985)
10-1.28 Swimming.
It is unlawful for any person to swim in any area of Atascadero Lake.
(Ord. 105 § 1 (part), 1985)
10-1.29 Sign posting --Temporary structure construction.
It is unlawful for any person within the park to post or erect a sign, or to construct any temporary
structure, except by permit approved by the Public Works Director.
(Ord. 105 § 1 (part), 1985)
10-1.30 Hours of operation.
The hours of operation for public park areas shall be from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. on a daily basis,
unless otherwise posted. Activities specifically scheduled by the City, such as organized recreational
activities, are exempt from the closure time.
(Ord. 105 § 1 (part), 1985)
10-1.31 Public use fees.
Public use fees for City recreational areas shall be those established by the City Council, as revised
periodically by resolution of the City Council. Such public use fees are necessary to recover costs of
services rendered, other than inspection, and costs of control of sanitation and pollution. The fees are
fixed by resolution to the Council.
(Ord. 105 § 1 (part), 1985)
10-1.32 Animals and pets.
It is unlawful for any person within the park to commit any of the following acts:
(a) To allow any animal or pet under his supervision to be in the park unless controlled by a leash
not to exceed six (6) feet in length, or by a bridle;
(b) To allow any animal or pet under his supervision to molest, inconvenience or endanger any
occupant of the park;
(c) To abandon any animal or pet under his supervision within the park;
(d) To allow any animal or pet under his supervision to be outside of an enclosed vehicle at night;
(e) To leave any animal or pet under his supervision unattended at any time;
(f) To allow animal or pet under his supervision to be in any park buildings or structures except
seeing eye and hearing dogs;
(g) To allow any animal or pet under his supervision to use the park as a waste area.
(Ord. 105 § 1 (part), 1985)
10-1.33 Overnight camping.
It is unlawful to camp overnight in any City park or parking place without a special use permit. This
permit shall be issued by the City Police Department.
(Ord. 105 § 1 (part), 1985)
10-1.34 Penalties.
Violations of the provisions of this chapter shall be prosecuted in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 3 of Title 1 of the Atascadero Municipal Code.
(Ord. 105 § 1 (part), 1985)
ITEM NUMBER: B - 3
DATE: 06/21/2007
Atascadero Parks and Recreation Commission
Staff Report — Community Services Department
Memorial Object Placement Request
Tree Dedication at Atascadero Lake Park
RECOMMENDATION:
Commission recommend approval to the City Council of a request by Marj Mackey to
dedicate a formerly planted tree at Atascadero Lake Park in memory of Kirk Dennis
Phillips.
DISCUSSION:
Background: Previously a sycamore tree was planted next to the Atascadero Lake Park
tot lot. Ms. Mackey paid for all related costs for the purchase and installation of the tree.
She is requesting the tree be dedicated in memory of Kirk Dennis Phillips, a 1967
Atascadero High School graduate.
Analysis: 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.
The attached request complies with previously established policies for the recognition of
individuals at City park facilities and is consistent with the established plans for
Atascadero Lake Park.
Conclusion: Staff recommends approval to the City Council of a request by Marj Mackey
to dedicate a formerly planted tree at Atascadero Lake Park in memory of Kirk Dennis
Phillips.
ATTACHMENT:
Letter of Request
ITEM NUMBER: B - 4
DATE: 6-21-07
Atascadero Parks and Recreation Commission
Staff Report — Community Services Department
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Senior Student Projects
RECOMMENDATION:
Informational Item only.
DISCUSSION:
Background: At the April 19, 2007 meeting, the Parks and Recreation Commission
requested a list of potential options for Cal Poly San Luis Obispo senior projects.
Analysis: Cal Poly seniors in most majors are required to complete a senior project.
These senior projects are intended to be "hands-on" learning experiences, and are often
completed for non -school entities. Periodically, when City staff time is available to
provide assistance, we have worked with Cal Poly students on senior projects that have
some direct benefit to the City of Atascadero. We are currently working with a Cal Poly
senior student who is developing a hiking & equestrian trails brochure that will be
printed and made available for distribution. Often students contact City staff with a
specific request for a predetermined project. Sometimes however, students contact us
looking for a suitable project in their field of study and have flexibility regarding the
specific topic. In those cases, it would be helpful to have a list of potential projects that
would provide direct benefit to the City. Attached is a draft list of potential senior
projects that would help the Public Works and/or Community Services Departments.
Conclusion: Commission review the attached list and make recommendations for
possible additions.
ATTACHMENT:
List of potential projects
City of Atascadero
Public Works and Community Services Departments
POTENTIAL CAL POLY STUDENT SENIOR PROJECTS
Updated- June 13, 2007
Project Idea Status- 6/13/07
1
Tree mapping/identification- all city parks
2
Trail maps and handouts In -progress
3
Stadium Park erosion control/ habitat restoration
4
lAtascadero Lake sub -emergent planting plan
5
Atascadero Creek fish barrier removal @ Curbaril
6
Paloma Park Master Plan
7
Design ideas for water conservation in all parks
8
Front entrance design for Paloma Creek Park.
9
1 Design Paloma Creek Park playground area
10
Alvord Baseball Field site improvement plans
11
Pavilion on the Lake marketing campaign
12
Pavilion on the Lake user surveys/ facility comparisons
13
Pine Mountain Open Space Management Plan
Updated- June 13, 2007