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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRC_2010-01-21_AgendaPacketCITY OF A TA SCA DERO PARKS AND RECREA TION COMMISSION AGENDA Thursday, January 21, 2010 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting Atascadero City Hall Council Chambers 6907 EI Camino Real Atascadero, California :1 *till W_1 N&I ***.I Is]► all LTA I PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: Chairperson: Vice -Chairperson: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Student Representative Barbie Butz Daniel Chacon Christian Cooper Susan Greenaway Sorrel Marks Tom Zirk Bill Wachtel Matthew O'Connell 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 three 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 PRESENTATION: Presentation to Tom and Nancy Weatherman, in appreciation for their outstanding dedication to the community. COMMISSION 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 — November 19, 2009 ■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting minutes of the November 19, 2009 meeting. [Community Services] 2. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes — December 17, 2009 ■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting minutes of the December 17, 2009 meeting. [Community Services] B. MANAGEMENT REPORTS: 1. Atascadero Lake Park Master Plan Amendment for the Charles Paddock Zoo Quarantine ■ Fiscal Impact: Approximately $7,500 for the costs of the new fencing, decomposed granite and landscaping for the quarantine from the Zoo budget and donations held in the Community Services Foundation. ■ Recommendation: Commission review and approve the proposed Atascadero Lake Park Master Plan Amendment to place the quarantine holding area for the Charles Paddock Zoo adjacent to the maintenance building and existing sand volleyball court. [Community Services] 2. Atascadero Lake Park Memorial Grove - Proposed Pathway Installation Project • Fiscal Impact: None. ■ Recommendation: Commission recommend approval of the proposal to construct a pathway on the Memorial Grove property adjacent to Atascadero Lake. [Public Works & Community Services] C. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS: (The following represent standing committees. Informative status reports will be given, as felt necessary.): 1. Atascadero Youth Task Force — February 2nd at 7:00 a.m., Atascadero High School. D. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Mark Your Calendar: ■ T -Ball Reqistration — Currently accepting now through February 12th. Opening Ceremonies will be on March 13th. League begins March 16th ■ Adult Softball Registration — Registration begins February 1St League begins March 1St ■ Father Daughter Dance — Friday, February 5th, 7:00 — 10:00pm, Pavilion on the Lake. Buy tickets early because space is limited! No tickets will be sold at the door. ■ Commission Training — February 27th, 2010, 8:30am — 2:00pm, Hearst Castle 2. Colony Park Community Center Update 3. Park Project Update E. ADJOURNMENT: THE NEXT REGULAR PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 18, 2010 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 January 21, 2010 Regular Session of the Atascadero Parks and Recreation Commission was posted on Friday, January 15, 2010 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 15th day of January, 2010 at Atascadero, California. Shannon Sims, Administrative Assistant Citv 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 lectern. If you wish to speak for, against or comment in any way: • You must approach the lectern 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 3 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 lectern 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 at City Hall prior to the deadline. ITEM NUMBER: A - 1 DATE: 01/21/10 CITY OF A TA SCA DERO PARKS AND RECREA TION COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES Thursday, November 19, 2009 REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M. Chairperson Butz called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and Youth Representative O'Connell led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Chacon, Cooper, Greenaway, Marks, Zirk and Chairperson Butz. Youth Representative O'Connell. Absent: None. Staff Present: Community Services Director Brady Cherry, Deputy Director of Public Works — Operations Geoff English, City Clerk Marcia McClure Torgerson, Zoo Director Alan Baker, Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Fanning and Administrative Assistant Shannon Sims. OATH OF OFFICE: 1. Administration of Oath of Office - Newly appointed Commissioner Bill Wachtel will be sworn in by City Clerk, Marcia McClure Torgerson. City Clerk Marcia McClure Torgerson administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Commissioner Bill Wachtel. Page 1 of 6 COMMUNITY FORUM: Tom O'Malley, City Council Member, thanked the Commissioners for their service and welcomed new Commissioner Bill Wachtel. Jerry Clay, City Council Member, commented on how impressed he was with Commissioner Wachtel in the interview and welcomed him to the Commission. He thanked the Commission, as a whole, for their service to the community. Bob Kelley, City Council Member, welcomed new Commissioner Bill Wachtel and thanked the Commission for their efforts. Mr. Kelley presented a copy of a drawing, by Mark Greenaway, of a proposed monument to be placed in front of the Zoo to recognize Charles Paddock. He expressed hope that this item would be placed on a future agenda for the Commission's consideration. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: MOTION: By Commissioner Cooper and seconded by Commissioner Marks to approve the Agenda. Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. (Wachtel abstained) PRESENTATION: Presentation to Tom and Nancy Weatherman, in appreciation for their outstanding dedication to the community. Chairperson Butz announced that the presentation was continued to the next meeting. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS: Commissioner Marks announced that she has candy for sale to raise funds for the high school graduation party. She spoke about the recent Community Link fundraiser dinner she attended and said that the Link is a fabulous resource organization for youth and job training. Ms. Marks encouraged the Commission to learn more about the organization and its' efforts. Commissioner Wachtel spoke about the Lights on After School event that took place at the teen center and skate park recently. He said he thought it was a great event and likes that it teaches responsibility and safety to youth. Chairperson Butz distributed Coates for Kids flyers to the Commission. She expressed the urgent need for coates and jackets due to a much higher demand this year. Ms. Butz spoke about her most recent newspaper column that featured Brady Cherry's son, Bryce Cherry. She congratulated Brady for Bryce being sponsored by professional baseball scouts, affiliated with major league organizations, to play in the game at USC. Ms. Butz also spoke about the Teens at Work program. Page 2 of 6 A. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes - August 20, 2009 ■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting minutes of the August 20, 2009 meeting. [Community Services] 2. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes - October 15, 2009 ■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting minutes of the October 15, 2009 meeting. [Community Services] PUBLIC COMMENT — None. MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Chacon and seconded by Commissioner Greenaway to approve Consent Items A — 1 and A - 2. Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote. B. MANAGEMENT REPORTS: 1. Tree Dedication Reauest at the Atascadero Lake Park Memorial Grove in Honor of Tom Bench (Russ James) ■ Fiscal Impact: None. ■ Recommendation: Commission recommend approval to the City Council of a request by Russ James (on behalf of the Early Morning Walkers) to dedicate a memorial tree, to be planted at Atascadero Lake Park Memorial Grove, site #13, in memory of Tom Bench. [Community Services] Community Services Director Brady Cherry said a few words about past Commissioner Tom Bench. PUBLIC COMMENT — None. MOTION: By Commissioner Marks and seconded by Commissioner Wachtel to recommend approval to the City Council of a request by Russ James (on behalf of the Early Morning Walkers) to dedicate a memorial tree, to be planted at Atascadero Lake Park Memorial Grove, site #13, in memory of Tom Bench. Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote. 2. Reauest to Evaluate the Meetina Location and Schedule of the Parks and Recreation Commission (by Commissioner Zirk) ■ Fiscal Impact: None. ■ Recommendation: Commission continue to hold regular monthly meetings in the Council Chambers, with modifications, and cancel any regular meetings as may be necessary. [Community Services] Page 3 of 6 Commissioner Zirk explained his reasons for requesting this item and answered questions of the Commission. Community Services Director Brady Cherry gave the report and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT — None. A discussion amongst Commissioners ensued. There was Commission consensus to continue to hold regular monthly meetings in the Council Chambers and cancel any regular meetings as may be necessary. Community Services Director Brady Cherry said that agendas were getting light, mostly due to dwindling funds to spend and that staff would try to give as much notice as possible to the Commission and the public upon cancelling meetings. 3. Request to Consider Re -Naming the Charles Paddock Zoo (by Commissioner Zirk) ■ Fiscal Impact: None. ■ Recommendation: Commission discuss options for re -naming the Charles Paddock Zoo. No recommendation for a course of action is recommended at this time. [Community Services] Commissioner Zirk explained his reasons for requesting this item and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT Eric Long, resident of San Luis Obispo, stated that he thinks it an incredible idea to change the Zoo's name. He said that he had read the article in The Tribune and likes the idea of making it the "Central Coast Zoo." Mr. Long suggested establishing a Commission to allow people from all over the Central Coast to feel like they are a part of the Zoo. He said that he visits the Zoo regularly and thinks it's a fabulous place with great people. Chairperson Butz closed the Public Comment period. Chairperson Butz expressed concern that re -naming facilities could start a chain reaction. She said she is concerned that renaming the Zoo would set a precedence. Commissioner Greenaway shared her concern that if everything is named "Central Coast," including the Zoo, she wouldn't want the Zoo to lose its' identity that it has. Vice Chairperson Chacon thanked Mr. Long for coming to Atascadero to attend the meeting and for visiting the Zoo. He said that he thinks the name "Central Coast Zoo" would broaden the Zoo as a destination and supports some sort of a tribute to keep honoring Charles Paddock. Page 4 of 6 Commissioner Wachtel said he knew Charles Paddock personally and this item brings back memories and emotions. He said he thinks marketing is the key and would favor more of a marketing approach rather than a name change. Commissioner Cooper expressed support of changing the Zoo's name. He said he thinks the Zoo has already lost the identity because most generations don't know why the Zoo is called the Charles Paddock Zoo. Mr. Cooper said he would be in favor of something more regional and internet friendly. He agreed that marketing and signage are key factors. Commissioner Marks stated that the best way to honor Mr. Paddock and his family would be to have a truly successful zoo. She expressed interest in both honoring Charles Paddock and making the Zoo more successful. Ms. Marks said she likes the idea of a broader name that would draw in more people from the Central Coast area. Commissioner Zirk said he doesn't think that Charles Paddock's name should disappear but that the Central Coast be added. He said he thinks the Commission ought to recommend to the Council to make some bold moves to increase attendance at the Zoo. MOTION: By Commissioner Zirk and seconded by Commissioner Wachtel to postpone Management Item B-3 until April 2010. Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote. 4. Soecial Holidav Meetina in December 2009 ■ Fiscal Impact: None. ■ Recommendation: Commission consider holding the annual Commission holiday potluck meeting on December 17th, 2009. [Community Services] Community Services Director Brady Cherry gave the report and answered questions of the commission. There was Commission consensus to hold the annual Commission holiday potluck meeting on December 17th, 2009 at the Colony Park Community Center. C. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS: 1. Atascadero Youth Task Force — 12/1/09 at 7:00 a.m., Atascadero High School. Commissioner Cooper noted that a big item being discussed is the Smoking Ordinance and trying to formulate support with Atascadero youth. He mentioned the upcoming Asset Development Workshop, January 28th. Mr. Cooper announced that new officers were elected and that he is now co -chairperson with Meher Patal. Page 5 of 6 D. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Mark Your Calendar: ■ Holiday Boutique — November 21St, 2009, 10:OOam - 3:OOpm, Pavilion on the Lake ■ Holiday Lighting Ceremony - In conjunction with Atascadero Main Street's Art & Wine Tour, Friday, December 4th, 6:00 — 9:OOpm. ■ Zoo Holiday Magic — December 19th, 2009 ■ Commission Training — February 27th, 2010, 8:30am — 2:OOpm, Hearst Castle 2. Colony Park Community Center Update 3. Park Project Update Commissioner Marks commented that she enjoyed the soy candle making class she had attended recently and encouraged the Commission to try attending a class through the City Magazine. Commissioner Zirk talked about the upcoming Film Festival and inquired about an upcoming Sunset Magazine event coming to Santa Margarita Ranch in March. He announced that on Wednesday, February 23rd, the Director of the Film Festival will be attending the Rotary meeting to make a presentation on the upcoming Festival. Mr. Zirk said that the Festival is in negations with the City and The Carlton about having film viewings here. Community Services Director Brady Cherry reviewed Staff Comments/Announcements items and responded to Commissioner Zirk's question about the Sunset Festival. He said it will be a lifestyle festival with food and wine tours of the Margarita Ranch and other parts of the County. Mr. Cherry said it will bring a lot of business to our area. Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Fanning gave a report update on the Colony Park Community Center. Vice Chairperson Chacon asked for an update on the following items: the fish habitat island, statue in the Sunken Gardens, Stadium Park and the Colony Park Master Plan revision. Deputy Director of Public Works - Geoff English gave a Parks update and responded to Commissioner Chacon's questions. E. ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Butz adjourned the meeting at 8:59 p.m. MINUTES PREPARED BY: Shannon Sims, Administrative Assistant Page 6 of 6 ITEM NUMBER: A - 2 DATE: 01/21/10 CITY OF A TA SCA DERO PARKS AND RECREA TION COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES Thursday, December 17, 2009 SPECIAL HOLIDAY MEETING: 6:00 P.M. Chairperson Butz called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. and Vice Chairperson Chacon led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Chacon, Cooper, Marks, Wachtel, Zirk and Chairperson Butz. Absent: Commissioner Greenaway (excused) Youth Representative O'Connell (excused) Staff Present: Community Services Director Brady Cherry, Deputy Director of Public Works - Operations Geoff English, Zoo Director Alan Baker, Recreation Supervisor Paula Anton, Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Fanning and Recreation Coordinator — Pavilion Audrey Banks. COMMUNITY FORUM: None. Page 1 of 2 APPROVAL OF AGENDA: MOTION: By Commissioner Marks and seconded by Commissioner Wachtel to approve the Agenda. Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS: None. A. PRESENTATION: 1. Special Presentation by the Community Services Department — Year in Review Community Services Director Brady Cherry showed a power point presentation to the Commission regarding the Department's 2009 achievements, events, programs and accomplishments. He answered questions of the Commission. No Action Was Taken. B. ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Butz adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission on January 21, 2010. MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY: Brady Cherry, Recording Secretary The power point exhibit is available for review in the Community Services Department. Page 2 of 2 ITEM NUMBER: B - 1 DATE: 01/21/10 Atascadero Parks & Recreation Commission Staff Report — Community Services Department Atascadero Lake Park Master Plan Amendment for the Charles Paddock Zoo Quarantine RECOMMENDATION: Commission review and approve the proposed Atascadero Lake Park Master Plan Amendment to place the quarantine holding area for the Charles Paddock Zoo adjacent to the maintenance building and existing sand volleyball court. DISCUSSION: The construction for the new restroom facility in the Charles Paddock Zoo has required that the Zoo's quarantine holding area, that has previously been located behind the new restroom building, be re -located. The quarantine holding is not going to be able to be placed back in the same location due to a lack of adequate space between the outside of the holding cage and the animal clinic entrance. The quarantine space is a tremendously important component of the Zoo which allows new animals to be brought in. Zoo and Public Works staff have evaluated and identified an area adjacent to the Zoo, next to the sand volleyball courts, that would work very well for the new quarantine area (Attachment B). The proposed area is somewhat close to the sand volleyball court but is seldom used by the public. Placing the quarantine area there would not prevent the use of the volleyball court. In fact, the Lake Park Master Plan, adopted in 2001, shows that the volleyball court is to be relocated to another area of the Lake Park anyways (described in the Lake Park Master Plan section for Area 2). This area is also conveniently located near the service area of the Zoo, in close proximity to the clinic. The City would see some turf irrigation cost savings and this location would be relatively inexpensive to improve for the quarantine. After thoroughly examining all other areas within and directly adjacent to the Zoo, staff is recommending the area identified as the best location for the quarantine. ITEM NUMBER: B - 1 DATE: 01/21/10 The AZA inspector that visited the Zoo on January 13, 2010, week indicated that the area under consideration by staff for the quarantine will serve the Zoo much better, and meet the AZA guidelines. A copy of a Memo from the Zoo's Animal Welfare Committee is attached that discusses the inadequacy of the current quarantine location once the restrooms are complete. (Attachment A) Staff recommends that the Commission review and approve the proposed Atascadero Lake Park Master Plan Amendment to place the quarantine holding area for the Charles Paddock Zoo adjacent to the maintenance building and existing sand volleyball court. Alan Baker, Zoo Director, will be present at the meeting to answer questions the Commission may have. FISCAL IMPACT: Approximately $7,500 for the costs of the new fencing, decomposed granite and landscaping for the quarantine from the Zoo budget and donations held in the Community Services Foundation. Some irrigation costs will be saved by eliminating turf in the proposed new quarantine area. ATTACHMENTS: A — Animal Welfare Committee Memo B — Aerial Photo of Proposed Quarantine Location Interoffice Memo To: Alan Baker, Charles Paddock Zoo Director ATASCA DERO, CAUTFORNTA Cc: Brady Cherry, Community Services Director; Russ Thompson, Public Works Director; Jim Lewis, Assistant City Manager From: Mark S. Edwards, Ph.D., AWC Chair Cc: Kate Capela; Bill Plummer, PhD; Steve Robinson, DVM Date: 09 -Dec -2009 Re: Location of quarantine facilities Quarantine is a basic component of preventive medicine programs in zoos, and the most fundamental step in preventing the spread of disease into the living animal collection'. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) 2010 accreditation standards and related policies state 2: `A separate quarantine facility, with the ability to accommodate mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish should exist. If a specific quarantine facility is not present, then newly acquired animals should be isolated from the established collection in such a manner as to prohibit physical contact, to prevent disease transmission, and to avoid aerosol and drainage contamination. Such separation should be obligatory for primates, small mammals, birds, and reptiles, and attempted wherever possible with larger mammals such as large ungulates and carnivores, marine mammals, and cetaceans. More stringent local, state, or federal regulations take precedence over these recommendations.' Historically, the CPZ quarantine facilities have been problematic due, in part, to: their proximity to the animal exhibits and veterinary clinic; the inability to avoid aerosol and drainage contamination; and open accessibility to service workers and other non -animal care staff. The footprint of the new restrooms currently under construction and the impact on the relocated quarantine facilities will exacerbate these issues. Additionally, access to both the quarantine facilities and veterinary clinic will be significantly compromised in the proposed location. Although these were known issues, the staging of quarantine cages during construction has demonstrated the availability of a practical alternative location for animal quarantine. This location, east of the veterinary clinic building, is ideally suited for the size and functionality of animal quarantine. In conjunction with the operating procedures practiced by animal care staff, this location would allow the zoo to create a truly `separate quarantine facility'. It is the recommendation of the Animal Welfare Committee that this alternative animal quarantine location be strongly considered as a means to: 1) bring these facilities into full compliance with AZA accreditation standards; 2) invest in facilities to support new species proposed in the master plan, and 3) for the ongoing protection of the living animal collection. References: 'Miller RE. 1999. Quarantine: A necessity for zoo and aquarium animals. Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine, Fourth Revised Edition (Fowler and Miller, eds). 2Associaton of Zoos and Aquariums. 2009. The 2010 Accreditation Standards and Related Policies. Silver Spring, MD. In accordance with the Animal Welfare Committee Guidelines, as suggested by the Institutional Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Guidelines each committee member has reviewed and signed the above mentioned recommendations for the location of quarantine facilities. Steve Robinson, DVM, Charles Paddock Zoo and EI Camino Veterinary Hospital Mark Edwards, Associate Professor, Comparative Nutrition, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA William Plummer, Professor, Reproductive Physiology, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA Kate Capela, Senior Zookeeper, Charles Paddock Zoo *Signed copy to be delivered to Alan Baker, Charles Paddock Zoo Director �%c ITEM NUMBER: B - 2 DATE: 01/21/10 Atascadero Parks and Recreation Commission Staff Report — Public Works & Community Services Atascadero Lake Park Memorial Grove — Proposed Pathway Installation project RECOMMENDATION: Commission recommend approval of the proposal to construct a pathway on the Memorial Grove property adjacent to Atascadero Lake. DISCUSSION: Background: The City of Atascadero owns approximately four and one-half (4.5) acres of open space property along Lake View Avenue, adjacent to Atascadero Lake. (Attachment A) This property is deed restricted for permanent open space and provides an excellent example of local Oak Woodland habitat. The property is zoned with the Recreation Land Use designation and consists of the following parcels: Address Parcel size 9305 Lake View .5079 acres 9315 Lake View .5501 9405 Lake View 2.8761 acres 9501 Lake View .1256 acres 9505 Lake View .4274 The City maintains these parcels as undeveloped open space and currently utilizes the property as a native tree receiver site. Native trees are planted at designated locations through a successful Memorial Tree Planting Program. An information kiosk was previously installed on this site by local Boy Scout for his Eagle project. The current uses are consistent with the Atascadero Lake Park Master Plan. The following excerpt from the approved Atascadero Lake Park Master Plan is a list of goals and features recommended for the future development of this area: Area 7 — Natural & Botanical Area • Nature Center A building to be used for nature education is located on the east side of the lake by the boat ramp. • Botanical Garden and Natural Areas The plan shows a great amount of the city owned land on Lakeview will be retained as natural, or have a botanical garden developed on it. • Parking area A parking area is proposed for this area to help support the proposed activities. Recently, Atascadero resident Don Jernigan has offered to donate funds to pay for a pathway to be installed on this property in the Memorial Grove area. (Attachment B) There are currently no pathways on this property to allow for access to the Memorial Grove area. A three to four -foot wide "soft -tread" pathway constructed of native soil materials and D.G. (decomposed granite) is proposed in the locations indicated on the attached map. This type of pathway is an allowable improvement on this property and would be consistent with the site improvements recommended in the Atascadero Lake Park Master Plan. Staff requests that the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend approval of the three to four -foot wide "soft -tread" pathway constructed of native soil materials and D.G. (decomposed granite) as proposed in the locations indicated on the attached map. FISCAL IMPACT: No City Funds to be used. All costs for plans, materials and construction will be for by donations. City staff will seek volunteers to maintain the pathway. 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