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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRC_2008-03-20_AgendaPacketCITY OF A TA SCA DERO PA RKS AND RECREA TION COMMISSION AGENDA Thursday, March 20, 2008 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting Atascadero City Hall Council Chambers 6907 EI Camino Real Atascadero, California REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: Chairperson: Vice -Chairperson: Commissioner: Commissioner- Commissioner- Commissioner: ommissioner:Commissioner:Commissioner: Commissioner: Student Representative Student Representative Jay Sechrist Barbie Butz Daniel Chacon Julie Dunn Ann Hatch Jonalee Istenes Sorrel marks Paige Buck -Moyer Ryan Carden 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.) PRESENTATION: 1. Presentation to Outstanding Community Services Department Volunteer Sam McMillan. 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 Meeting Minutes — January 17, 2008 ■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of the January 17, 2008 meeting. [Community Services] 2. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes — February 21, 2008 ■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting Minutes of the February 21, 2008 meeting. [Community Services] B. MANAGEMENT REPORTS: 1. Atascadero Lake Water Quality Improvement Project / Floating Wetlands Presentation ■ Fiscal Impact: None. ■ Recommendation: Informational item only. [Public Works] 2. Paloma Creek Park Plavaround Reolacement Proiect / Graahics and Theme Options ■ Fiscal Impact: None. ■ Recommendation: Commission review and select an option for the Paloma Creek Park Playground Structure graphics and theme panels. [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 04/04/08 at 8:00 a.m., Colony Park Community Center D. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Mark Your Calendar: • Zoo Easter Egg Hunt — Saturday, March 22nd ■ Sunken Gardens Flea Market, Saturday, April 19th at 8:00am 2. Colony Park Community Center Update 4. Parks Project Update E. ADJOURNMENT: THE NEXT PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MAY BE TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 17, 2008, AT 7:00 P.M. I, Shannon Sims, Administrative Assistant of the City of Atascadero, declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing agenda for the March 20, 2008 Regular Session of the Atascadero Parks and Recreation Commission was posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 at Atascadero City Hall, 6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 and was available for public review in the Customer Service Center at that location. Signed this 17th day of March, 2008 at Atascadero, California. Shannon Sims, Administrative Assistant City of Atascadero City of Atascadero WELCOME TO THE ATASCADER0 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING The Parks and Recreation Commission meet in regular session on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m., in the Atascadero City Hall, located at 6907 El Camino Real, Atascadero. 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, 6907 El Camino Real, 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. ITEM NUMBER: A - 1 DATE: 03/20/08 CITY OF A TA SCA DERO PARKS AND RECREA TION COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES Thursday, January 17, 2008 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M. Chairperson Sechrist called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and Commissioner Istenes led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent Staff Present: OATH OF OFFICE: Commissioners Chacon, Hatch, Istenes, Marks, Vice Chairperson Butz and Chairperson Sechrist. Student Representative Buck -Moyer and Carden None. Community Services Director Brady Cherry, Deputy Director Public Works — Operations and Administrative Assistant Shannon Sims. 1. Administration of Oath of Office - Newly appointed Commissioner Julie Dunn will be sworn in by City Clerk, Marcia McClure Torgerson. City Clerk Marcia McClure Torgerson administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Commissioner Julie Dunn. Commissioner Dunn joined the meeting. COMMUNITY FORUM — None. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: MOTION: By Commissioner Hatch and seconded by Commissioner Marks to approve the Agenda as submitted. Motion passes 6:0 by a roll -call vote. (Commissioner Dunn abstained) COMMISSION/ YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS: Vice Chairperson Butz announced Student Representative Ryan Carden's appointment to the Air Force Academy. An applause followed. Commissioner Dunn inquired about the specifications for Commissioner's abstaining from items and how to find out what properties/projects are within the radius of her home. Community Services Director Brady Cherry suggested she give us her address to him and he could run a radius through our GIS system to see what properties/projects are within radius. Brady didn't fore see any conflicts with her voting on items on the current agenda. Vice Chairperson Butz passed out the flyer for an upcoming Atascadero Women's Shelter event. A. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes - October 18, 2007 ■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of the October 18, 2007 meeting. [Community Services] MOTION: By Commissioner Marks and seconded by Vice Chairperson Butz to approve the Minutes as submitted. Motion passes 7:0 by a roll -call vote. ►yi/_1►/_Trl4lyi14ki11i:7:11161A16*3 1. Snack Bar/Restroom Proaosal / Alvord Field by Atascadero Lake (Atascadero Babe Ruth Baseball League) ■ Fiscal Impact: $150,000 in budgeted City funds. ■ Recommendation: Commission review and comment on the proposed project concept and recommend approval of the preparation and submittal of construction documents to the City for a building permit. [Community Services] Commissioner Istenes abstained from this Item and dismissed herself to sit in the audience. Community Services Director Brady Cherry gave a powerpoint presentation and elaborated on project specifics. Commission Comments: Commissioner Chacon expressed concern that the drawings are within the City Code. Community Services Director Brady Cherry confirmed that Ms. Poulin is currently working with staff. A discussion ensued about the Alvord ball field lighting, Council approved funding for the project and Babe Ruth's contributions to this project. PUBLIC COMMENT: Jonalee Istenes, speaking as a resident of the City of Atascadero, expressed concern about the lighting around the building being environmentally sensitive. Bob Pittenger, with Atascadero Babe Ruth, said that Babe Ruth will commit up to $50,000 to the snack bar renovation/remodel project. They are hoping for donations of both time and labor. Any money saved will more than likely be put towards the lighting. Lighting replacement is estimated at approximately $175,000. Commissioners expressed their appreciation to Babe Ruth for their contributions to the community. MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Butz and seconded by Commissioner Hatch to recommend approval of the preparation and submittal of construction documents to the City for a building permit on this project. Motion passes 6:0 by a roll -call vote. (Commissioner Istenes abstained) 2. Veteran's Memorial Project / Maintenance Agreement ■ Fiscal Impact: All expenses related to the installation of the Veteran's Memorial will be the responsibility of the Veteran's Memorial Committee. City of Atascadero obligations for maintenance and upkeep of the proposed project will be approximately $2,000 — $2,500 annually. ■ Recommendation: Commission review and make recommendations on the Draft Maintenance Agreement with the Veteran's Memorial Committee. [Community Services] Commissioner Istenes abstained from this Item and dismissed herself to sit in the audience. Community Services Director Brady Cherry presented the report. He noted that most of the deal points have been finalized, however, the language and provisions for the insurance requirements is still being developed. He asked that the Commission approve the agreement with any suggested changes. Commission Comments: Commissioner Chacon clarified with staff that the City's Counsel would review contract. Community Services Director Brady Cherry confirmed that the Draft Agreement contained in the commission packet had been drafted by the City Attorney and that any modifications would be made subject to the review of the Attorney. Commissioner Marks asked if the surrounding area would have been landscaped and maintained by the City through the Master Plan anyways. Community Services Director Brady Cherry confirmed the City would have incurred these costs anyways and that it would not be practical to ask the Committee to do the irrigation, landscaping and spraying of herbicide. Commissioner Marks noted that the most significant expense would be the lights. She inquired when the lights would be on/off. Community Services Director Brady Cherry said the lights would be on all night for security purposes. Commissioner Butz recognized how much work has gone into this project and commended Al Fonzi, as a citizen, for his contributions. Commissioner Hatch informed the Commission that she is a member of the Committee, but she does not derive any income from it. Upon review by the City Attorney it was determined that she can vote on this Item. She expressed delight with progress that the Foundation has made. She noted a few minor details that need to be worked out with regards to the Agreement. She suggested the wording regarding graffiti being removed within 48 hours of the discovery be changed to 3 — 5 business days. She also suggested that Item 3.2 Designated Representatives be amended to say "Veteran's Chairperson" instead of specifically naming Colonel Bill Hatch. Finally, she acknowledged the insurance issue that is in the process of being negotiated. Commissioner Dunn inquired about the selection of plants for the location. She also expressed concern about public lighting and being sensitive to global warming and the people in the neighboring area. Commissioner Hatch responded that the lighting will serve several purposes, most important of which is for security. She expressed the importance of having the lights on all night, especially since the American Flag is to be left up. Student Representative Buck -Moyer inquired if the maintenance was budgeted in the City's current budget cycle or would have to wait until the next 2 -year budget cycle. Community Services Director Brady Cherry said the funds have been budgeted for this next fiscal year and that they are hoping to dedicate the Memorial on Memorial Day of this year. PUBLIC COMMENT: Colonel Bill Hatch, Chairman of the Atascadero Veteran's Memorial Committee, relayed his appreciation to the City Council, community and everyone involved for all the support. He elaborated on the project and the process by which it has evolved. He noted that the Committee never intended to charge anyone for Memorial Services, but to offer them as a contribution. They are hoping to have the Memorial constructed by the 26th of May, 2008, which is Memorial Day. Al Fonzi, Vice Chairperson of the Atascadero Veteran's Memorial Committee spoke. He said the City arborist made all recommendations on plants. He said they've worked closely with architects to make sure they are in total conformance with City plans. He mentioned a local security company has agreed to donate a security camera to help control illegal activity. He elaborated on many other benefits the City will receive from this project, especially tourism. Chuck Ward, Committee Member and former Marine, spoke. He relayed his excitement that the "best and brightest talent" in this community have put their efforts into this project. He said the Memorial will serve as a history center to our community and expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support and donations. Jim Haley, South Atascadero resident, reinforced everything that has been said. He said that the Memorial will serve as a lasting legacy for those who paid the ultimate price. Roberta Fonzi, 7880 Sinaloa, thanked the Commissioners for reviewing project. She's looking forward to having the maintenance agreement approved and being able to moving forward through the process. Vice Chairperson Butz asked for clarification that names on the Memorial will pertain not only to Atascadero residents but to residents within the County. Roberta Fonzi confirmed that due to the overwhelming response, the Memorial will contain names within the County. She said there are two parts to the Memorial. One, will be the granite slabs containing the names of those who have fallen and the second will be a brick walkway which will have the names of soldiers and citizens. Bricks for this commemorative walkway can be purchased $100 and the money goes towards building of the statue. Commissioner Hatch said the beauty of the brick pathway is it's the "pathway to freedom." Jonalee Istenes, community member, expressed concern about the lighting issue and the security video system. She thinks the video system is unnecessary and an invasion of privacy. Al Fonzi added that the only people who will have access to the video system will be law enforcement officers. The camera will only be placed upon City approval. The system is only intended to help discourage vandals. Kathy Baker, community member, will be one who will go and grieve at the Memorial for her son who was killed in Iraq. She encouraged security to protect memorial from vandalism. Chairperson Sechrist inquired about the purpose of the fee for memorial services. Community Services Director Brady Cherry said the details with regards to that have not been worked out yet. There's a possibility of a small administrative fee (less than $50) to cover the cost of staff time processing applications and setting up for such events. Further discussion ensued. MOTION: By Commissioner Marks and seconded by Commissioner Dunn to approve the maintenance agreement with the time extensions in 1.1.16 and 1.2.2 from "48 hours" and replacing it with "as soon as practical to remove or mitigate" and in section 3.2, replacing Colonel Bill Hatch's name with "Foundation Representative." Motion passes 6:0 by roll -call vote. (Commissioner Istenes abstained) 3. Atascadero Trail Project ■ Fiscal Impact: The design and construction of this project could cost the City an estimated additional $200,000.00. • Recommendation: Commission provide direction to staff on the acceptance of the Atascadero Trail Project Grant. [Public Works] Commissioner Istenes re joined the Commission. Deputy Public Works Director — Operations Geoff English gave the report. Commission Comments: Commissioner Hatch inquired how much money is needed to complete the B-2 Reach portion of the trail project. D.J. Funk, Resource Conservation District, responded explained and gave an estimate of approximately $75,000. Deputy Public Works Director — Operations Geoff English pointed out that in order to finish this project, the City would have to pull funds from another budgeted project. There would be another $100,000 in administrative costs. A discussion ensued. Chairperson Sechrist proposed a 5 minute break at 9:32 p.m. Chairperson Sechrist called the meeting back to order at 9.41 p.m. Commissioner Marks expressed concern that RCD would have to re -pay funds to State if the City doesn't take over the project. Chairperson Sechrist relayed his disappointment in the poor management of this project by RCD. He said he's frustrated that it is now being dropped in the City's lap. Commissioner Hatch encouraged staff to consider phasing this project. Further discussion ensued. PUBLIC COMMENT - None. Commissioners discussed Motion options. MOTION: By Commissioner Marks and seconded by Commissioner Dunn that the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend to City Council that the City become the lead agency and enter into negotiations with the State. The City would have the intentions of completing Reach B2 and as much of Reach 131 as grant funding allows. Motion passed by roll -call vote 7:0. 4. Memorial Tree Placement Reauest I Atascadero Lake Park Memorial Grove Stettler • Fiscal Impact: None. ■ Recommendation: Commission recommend approval to the City Council of a request by John & Muriel Stettler to dedicate a Western Redbud tree to be planted at Atascadero Lake Park Memorial Grove site #1 in memory of Maxwell Kramer Niederhauser. [Community Services] Commissioner Istenes abstained from this Item and dismissed herself to sit in the audience. PUBLIC COMMENT - None MOTION: By Commissioner Marks and seconded by Commissioner Dunn to recommend approval of the planting of the tree. Motion passes 6:0 by roll -call vote. (Commissioner Istenes abstained) 5. Georae Beatie Skate Park Lease Aareement with Austin Miller. DBA Esteem ■ Fiscal Impact: A minimum annual subsidy of approximately $50,000 to benefit the City. ■ Recommendation: Commission review and comment on the partnership and the Lease Agreement between the City of Atascadero and Austin Miller, DBA Esteem to take over operation of the George Beatie Skate Park. [Community Services] Commissioner Istenes re joined the Commission. Community Services Director Brady Cherry presented the staff report. Commissioner Chacon thanked Esteem for their involvement in the community. Student Representative Buck -Moyer thanked Esteem for their contributions to the youth at the high school. Vice Chairperson Butz encouraged keeping the skate park name George Beatie. Commissioner Istenes suggested that the City donate trees to help beautify the facility. MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Butz and seconded by Commissioner Marks to recommend the acceptance of the Lease Agreement between the City of Atascadero and Austin Miller DBA/Esteem to take over the operation of the George Beatie Skate Park. Motion Passes 7:0 by roll -call vote. Mr. Dayn Mansfield thanked the City for their support and cooperation. C. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS: 1. Atascadero Youth Task Force - Next meeting 02/05/08 at Atascadero Junior High School Community Services Director Brady Cherry relayed that the Youth Task Force would be changing their regular meeting location to the Atascadero Junior High Library. He also relayed that the April meeting will be held on Friday, April 4th, at 8:OOam, at the Colony Park Community Center. D. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Mark Your Calendar: ■ 1/7/08 - Spring Classes Begin ■ 2/23/08 - SLOCAPRA 2008 Parks (Hearst Castle Visitors Center) 2. Colony Park Community Center Update 3. Parks Project Update and Recreation Commissioners Workshop Community Services Director Brady Cherry reminded Commissioners about upcoming SLOCAPRA Workshop. E. ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Sechrist adjourned the meeting at 10:56 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission on February 21, 2008. MINUTES PREPARED BY: Shannon Sims, Administrative Assistant ITEM NUMBER: A - 2 DATE: 03/20/08 CITY OF A TA SCA DERO PA RKS AND RECREA TION COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES Regular Meeting Thursday, February 21, 2008 — 7:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M. Chairperson Sechrist called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and Commissioner Hatch led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Chacon, Dunn, Hatch, Istenes, Marks, Butz and Chairperson Sechrist Student Representatives Buck -Moyer and Carden Absent: None Others Present: Recording Secretary Grace Pucci Staff Present: Deputy Public Works Director - Operations Geoff English, Deputy Community Development Director Steve McHarris, Associate Planner Callie Taylor, and Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Fanning. COMMUNITY FORUM: Eric Greening expressed concern that the staff report for the City Council's deliberations on taking the lead agency status for the Atascadero Creek Trail did not contain any written record to indicate that the Parks and Recreation Commission had met and made PRC Draft Minutes 02/21/08 Page 1 of 7 a recommendation on that item. He suggested it should become a standard practice to transmit to the City Council any related recommendation from the Commission. Deputy Public Works Director Geoff English stated he would discuss this issue with Community Services Director Brady Cherry and report back at the next meeting. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: MOTION: By Commissioner Hatch and seconded by Commissioner Marks to approve the agenda. Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote. 2,1:7:(+'x_1►111110 x81 N =l_% 1101 1, [%]►yi I►Ti 1134 Eel k 10 x01:Zrf_16111FA_1% I Eelki I 1. Commission Appointment of Chairperson — Nominations from the Commission. MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Butz and seconded by Commissioner Istenes to nominate Commissioner Sechrist to the position of Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote. 2. Commission Appointment of Vice -Chairperson — Nominations from the Commission. MOTION: By Commissioner Hatch and seconded by Commissioner Marks to nominate Commissioner Butz to the position of Vice Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote. COMMISSION/ YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS: None U0*14,kIf_AIEel ►I 1. Presentation to Outstanding Community Services Department Volunteer Jay DeCou. Deputy Public Works Director Geoff English recognized Jay DeCou for his contributions to the City of Atascadero, and Chairperson Sechrist presented him with a plaque and certificate in recognition of his volunteer services. PRC Draft Minutes 02/21/08 Page 2 of 7 A. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes — November 15, 2007 ■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of the November 15, 2007 meeting. [Community Services] 2. Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting Minutes — December 20, 2007 ■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting [Community Services] Minutes of the December 20, 2007 meeting. MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Butz and seconded by Commissioner Dunn to approve Items #A-1 and 2. Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote B. MANAGEMENT REPORTS: 1. Eaale Scout Proiect — Stadium Park Trailhead Sians (Swanson ■ Fiscal Impact: All costs related to this project will be covered through donations solicited by the Eagle Scout candidate. ■ Recommendation: Commission recommend approval of the proposed project by Eagle Scout Zac Swanson to install trailhead signs in Stadium Park. [Public Works] Deputy Public Works Director Geoff English introduced Eagle Scout Zac Swanson who explained his project and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT — None MOTION: By Commissioner Marks and seconded by Commissioner Dunn to recommend approval of the proposed project by Eagle Scout Zac Swanson to install trailhead signs in Stadium Park with the Peelar log style. Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote. 2. PLN 2007-1243 / PLN 2007-1197 / PLN 2007-1251 General Plan Amendment & Planned Development 7 Atascadero Avenue Triangle / 6905 Navaioa Avenue (City of Atascadero / MLW Holdings, LLC / Atascadero Homeowners, LLC) ■ Fiscal Impact: Depending on option chosen, impacts will vary. PRC Draft Minutes 02/21/08 Page 3 of 7 ■ Recommendation: Commission recommend approval to the City Council of the Draft Resolution recommending approval of General Plan Amendment 2007-0019 and Zone Change 2007-0140 consistent with the City Council's September 2007 direction at Atascadero Avenue and San Andres. [Community Development] Associate Planner Callie Taylor gave the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT Kelly Gearhart, applicant, spoke about the history of this site, his plans to incorporate some sort of high school memorial for the landscape feature, and answered questions of the Commission. Eric Greening raised the question of the legality of this action and the lack of any timely legal challenge to the rezoning of the parcel following the 2002 General Plan Update. He questioned the safe pedestrian and bicycle egress to nearby parks for this development, and stated that it would be confusing to have a memorial on the site that was not accessible to those wanting to use it. Jay DeCou related a story about another development in town in which two small parks were required that subsequently became very expensive litter boxes with playgrounds that were not used. He stated this plan would create a nice entry way to the High School and encouraged the Commission to accept the project as proposed. Chairperson Sechrist closed the Public Comment period. Commissioner comments: Commissioner Dunn ■ This is not a park at all, but a private landscape feature that is not very big. ■ Does not think this area is for the high school students as they won't have access to it. ■ Would have liked the entire parcel kept as a recreational corner park for the other nine residences as the yards are small. ■ Would have been nice if the entire corner could have been a park open to the public. ■ Has heard concerns from local residents regarding the high density and traffic. Student Representative Carden ■ If the park was utilized for a high school memorial there could be the possibility of vandalism of the park, which is directly in the backyards of the two adjoining homes. ■ The landscape feature would be more protected if it remains a private area. ■ Atascadero Park is nearby for those living at the site with small children. PRC Draft Minutes 02/21/08 Page 4 of 7 Commissioner Butz ■ The corner parcel has never been visually attractive. • This proposal with the nicely landscaped area would upgrade that property and provide smaller homes in a nice area. Student Representative Buck -Moyer ■ Dislikes this plan, and wished the City Council had stood behind the Parks and Recreation Commission's recommended half acre park. ■ There will be no park now and no one will be able to go into the landscape feature, only look at it. • The entire corner was originally zoned for a park, now it will be high density housing and the city is not getting anything in return. Commissioner Chacon ■ In terms of property, there is not a great loss of recreation opportunity. ■ This site is within a reasonable distance of several opportunities for recreation. Chairperson Sechrist ■ Sees this as a loss of a '/2 acre park, but understands the city did not want to take over ownership. ■ Questioned if there were other ways to insure the'/2 acre for the future. Commissioner Hatch ■ The city did not want the responsibility for the land yet it appears that some would wish to dictate how others should use it. Commissioner Istenes ■ Would like to see a smaller wall on the landscape feature. MOTION: By Commissioner Hatch and seconded by Commissioner Chacon to recommend approval to the City Council of the Draft Resolution recommending approval of General Plan Amendment 2007-0019 and Zone Change 2007-0140 consistent with the City Council's September 2007 direction at Atascadero Avenue and San Andres. Motion passed 4.3 by a roll -call vote. (Dunn, Istenes, Sechrist opposed) 3. Paloma Creek Park Plavaround Structure — Purchase and Installation ■ Fiscal Impact: Expenditure of $225,000 in previously allocated funds for the replacement of the Paloma Creek Park playground structure, if authorized by the City Council. ■ Recommendation: Commission review and recommend approval of the selected playground structure to City Council. [Community Services] PRC Draft Minutes 02/21/08 Page 5 of 7 Deputy Public Works Director Geoff English and Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Fanning gave the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT Jay DeCou spoke about the creation of the park and explained that purchase of playground equipment was not an option at that time. He stated this plan has all the necessary elements for play structures and suggested incorporating a few elements for handicapped children. Student Representative Page Buck -Moyer reported that there are several features in this structure that are accessible by the handicapped. Chairperson Sechrist closed the Public Comment period. MOTION: By Commissioner Dunn and seconded by Commissioner Hatch to recommend approval of the selected playground structure to the City Council with the option of considering having plain ground with no art or if there is to be art that it be addressed at another time. Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote. C. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS: 1. Atascadero Youth Task Force - Next meeting 03/04/08 at 7:15 a.m., Atascadero Junior High School Library 2. Mayor/Mayor Pro Tem and Commission Chair/Vice Chair quarterly meeting — 03/03/08 at 12:00 p.m. (agenda to follow). Chairperson Sechrist stated if any Commissioner has anything they would like discussed at the meeting to contact him or Vice Chairperson Butz. D. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS: Deputy Public Works Director English and Recreation Supervisor Fanning reported on the following items. 1. Mark Your Calendar: ■ 2/23/08 - SLOCAPRA 2008 Parks and Recreation Commissioners Workshop (Hearst Castle Visitors Center) ■ T -Ball Opening Day — Saturday, March 15th at 12:00 p.m., at Paloma Park ■ Zoo Easter Egg Hunt — Saturday, March 22nd (more details to follow) 2. Colony Park Community Center Update PRC Draft Minutes 02/21/08 Page 6 of 7 3. New Zoo Website www.CharlesPaddockZoo.o 3. Prescription Trails Brochure 4. Parks Project Update Commissioner Butz requested that a discussion on the 100 Mile Club be placed on a future agenda. E. ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Sechrist adjourned the meeting at 9:38 a.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission on March 20, 2008. MINUTES PREPARED BY: Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary PRC Draft Minutes 02/21/08 Page 7 of 7 ITEM NUMBER: B - 1 DATE: 03/20/08 Atascadero Parks and Recreation Commission Staff Report — Public Works Department Atascadero Lake Water Quality Improvement Project Floating Wetlands Presentation RECOMMENDATION: Informational item only. DISCUSSION: Background: In years past, Atascadero Lake has experienced infrequent incidents of algae blooms and fish die -offs. The last significant algae bloom occurred more than five years ago. These incidents will occur primarily in the hot summer months and are a result of the inherent conditions of no inflow or outflow that exist in Atascadero Lake. In fact, due to this condition, Atascadero Lake is more appropriately labeled a pond, not a lake. If left un -managed, Atascadero Lake (Pond) would eventually evolve into a marsh, meadow, and then a field. Simply put, Atascadero Lake does not have enough year- round water circulation to prevent these periodic algae blooms and fish die -offs. In an effort to minimize the number of algae blooms and fish die -offs, staff has previously completed projects and implemented practices to better manage water quality in Atascadero Lake (Pond). Some of those efforts include: 1. Atascadero Creek fill -pipe repairs/ enhancements 2. Installation of two lake -side wells for additional water sources 3. Acquisition of the Ag well from the Yellow Rose Ranch as an additional water source 4. Periodic chemical applications (Copper Sulfate) to help control algae blooms (The last application was in 2002 and this is an option of last resort) 5. Periodic domestic waterfowl removal and relocation efforts 6. Sediment removal at times of low water levels (The last significant sediment removal project occurred in early 1990's.) 7. Implementation of a routine water testing program to monitor water quality conditions 8. Purchase a solar -powered water circulator, the SolarBee. The SolarBee is designed to draws up water from below the machine and spread it across the top of the pond/ lake in a near -laminar -flow manner for surface renewal. Additional water quality enhancement projects will be implemented as funding permits. In the 2007-2009 fiscal budget, the City Council approved $37,500.00 for additional water quality enhancement projects for Atascadero Lake. Staff is developing options for the best allocation of this funding, including the following options: • Lake fill -line repairs • Solar Bee maintenance and repairs • Lake well maintenance and repairs • Educational brochures and signs regarding lake biology • Natural wetland restoration for water filtration benefits Analysis: A feasibility study was completed on Atascadero Lake in 1987 and one of the findings was that the late season algae blooms and fish die -offs are a result of a lack of dissolved oxygen (DO). The study also states that maintaining higher levels of dissolved oxygen in the lake water will help prevent future late season algae blooms and fish die -offs. A primary factor in the of the algae blooms is the high nutrient levels in the lake. (Copies of the 1987 feasibility study are available for review on request.) Staff has secured the services of Althouse and Meade, Inc., Biological and Environmental Consulting Services to assist in the development of options for reducing the nutrient levels in the Lake. Althouse and Meade, Inc., Biological and Environmental Consulting Services will make a presentation on a proposal to construct floating wetlands in Atascadero Lake as a potential method for reducing the nutrient levels in Atascadero Lake. Conclusion: Staff requests that the Parks and Recreation Commission receive and comment on this presentation. FISCAL IMPACT: Previously budgeted funds will be used to cover the cost of the proposed floating wetlands. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Atascadero Lake Floating Wetlands Summary ALTHOUSE AND MEADE, INC. BIOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 1875 Wellsona Road • Paso Robles, CA 93446 • Telephone (805) 467-1041 • Fax (805) 467-1021 Atascadero Lake Floating Wetlands For City of Atascadero Parks and Recreation Commission By Meg Perry and LynneDee Althouse March 20, 2008 Summary "Floating Wetlands: A Viable Option for Improving Water Quality in Atascadero Lake" will be presented by Althouse and Meade, Inc., Biological and Environmental Consulting Services. Wetland plants remove contaminants from lake water and may be harvested for compost. Floating islands of wetland vegetation are simple and inexpensive to construct, and can be planted with local native wetland plants without requiring any soil media. Floating wetlands can be positioned and anchored in open water, absorbing nutrients in parts of the lake that currently do not support wetland vegetation due to water depth and distance from shore. Water quality can be tested directly beneath the islands and compared with water quality in the main body of the lake. The presentation will include a small-scale demonstration model, discussion about construction techniques, wetland plant propagation, harvesting, and water quality goals for a floating wetland trial study. Presentation Details Floating wetlands improve water quality by absorbing nutrients. Floating wetlands have greater opportunity to absorb nutrients than shore plants because they can be positioned and anchored anywhere in the lake. Shoreline wetlands have limited flow-through of lake water, and have a limited effect on removing nutrients from open water. In addition to nutrient absorption, floating wetlands also provide shade. Islands of shade reduce water temperature and inhibit algal growth. Cool water holds more oxygen than warm water. Algae, which require sunlight to grow, can severely deplete oxygen during the night leading to fish die -off. Floating wetlands improve habitat for fish and beneficial insects. Roots hang beneath each "island", providing habitat for fish, tadpoles, dragonfly nymphs, and other aquatic wildlife. These roots can also provide attachment surfaces for microorganisms that convert nutrients into less toxic forms. Floating islands can be constructed on land, and then launched from shore or a boat. Islands can be hauled in to shore periodically to "harvest" vegetation for composting offsite, which constitutes permanent removal of some nutrients from the lake. In addition, trimming vegetation can stimulate a flush of new growth. Actively growing plants, such as recently trimmed wetland plants, take up more nutrients than mature, dormant, or senescent plants. Our test models are approximately 18 inches in diameter and were planted in late January and early February with small plugs of locally collected plants. These models have grown over six inches in the last four weeks, despite cold weather. Plants are expected to grow at an even faster rate during the normal growing season. Based on the results of our early tests, we believe that floating wetlands are worth testing on a larger scale. We propose a trial consisting of no less than three floating islands approximately 60 inches in diameter to be constructed and deployed in Atascadero Lake later this spring. Water quality would be sampled throughout the spring and summer seasons, typically the seasons most prone to algal blooms. Water monitoring would consist of measuring temperature, dissolved oxygen, nitrate, nitrite, ammonium, unionized ammonia, and phosphate directly beneath each of the floating wetlands as well as at three locations over 100 feet from the islands. Water quality data would be used to determine potential effects of floating wetlands on water quality in Atascadero Lake. ITEM NUMBER: B - 2 DATE: 03/20/08 Atascadero Parks and Recreation Commission Staff Report — Public Works Department Paloma Creek Park Playground Replacement Project Graphics and Theme Options RECOMMENDATION: Commission review and select an option for the Paloma Creek Park Playground Structure graphics and theme panels. DISCUSSION: Background: On February 21, 2008, the Parks and Recreation Commission recommended the selection of Dave Bang and Associates as the vendor for the Paloma Creek Park Playground Structure Replacement project. Dave Bang and Associates proposed sports -themed playground options because Paloma Creek Park's primary use is for sporting activities. As previously requested by the Commission, staff has attached alternate graphic theme options for the playground structure for review. Analysis: Listed below are general groupings of graphics provided by the manufacturer. Graphics are provided by the manufacturer at no additional cost. • Amphibia Mania • Around the World • Bible Stories • Bugs • Building Dreams • Career • City Groove • Design -A -Panels • Doctor • Fairy Tales & Fables • Farm Life • History & Patriotism • Kids -N -Play • Loco Express • Music • Native American • Nature • Nautical • Nursery Rhymes Ideas • Our Furry Friends • Outer Space • Pirates • Pre Historic • Racing • Roman Times • School Times • Special Needs • Sport Transportation • Zoo ITEM NUMBER: B - 2 DATE: 03/20/08 The following graphic groups are attached to this report: 1. Around the World 2. Building Dreams 3. Nature 4. Sports Conclusion: Staff requests that the Parks and Recreation Commission review all options for Paloma Creek Park Playground Structure graphics and recommend approval of one of the options listed, or direct staff to develop custom graphics around a sports theme as originally recommended. ALTERNATIVES: Remove the panels and do not have a theme or graphics for the playground structure. FISCAL IMPACT: Graphics, including custom graphics, are provided by the manufacturer at no additional cost. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Sport Graphics/Themes 2. Around the World Graphics/Themes 3. Building Dreams Graphics/Themes 4. 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