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CITY OF ATASCADERO
PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
AGENDA
Thursday, July 24, 2014
7:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting
Atascadero City Hall Council Chambers
6500 Palma Ave.
Atascadero, California
REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL: Chairperson: Jerel Seay
Vice-Chairperson: Susan Greenaway
Commissioner: Barbie Butz
Commissioner: Susan DeCarli
Commissioner: David May
Commissioner: Tom Zirk
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: NONE
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 for the record before making your presentation. Comments made during
Community Forum will not be a subject of discussion. A maximum of 30 minutes will be
allowed for Community Forum, unless changed by the Commission. Any members of
the public who have questions or need information, may contact the Boa rd Secretary
Bonnie Williams who is available during normal business hours at 470 -3478, or
bwilliams@atascadero.org
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Roll Call
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 agend a. 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 – January 9, 2014
Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and
Recreation Commission Meeting minutes of the January 9, 2014
meeting. [Community Services]
B. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Approval of Colony Park Inclusive Playground Design
Fiscal Impact: None
Recommendation: The Parks and Recreation Commission
recommend the City Council approve the proposed design for the Colony
Park inclusive playground, consistent with the Colony Park Master Plan.
C. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS: (The following represent standing
committees. Informative status reports will be given, as felt necessary.)
D. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Mark Your Calendar:
Tuesday, June 17th thru August 26th: Tuesday BBQs in the Park
Saturday, June 21st thru August 9th: Summer Concert Series
Saturday, August 2nd thru August 23rd: Movies in the Garden
Friday, August 15th: Hot El Camino Cruise Night
E. ADJOURNMENT:
THE NEXT REGULAR PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING WILL BE
SCHEDULED AS NEEDED.
I, Bonnie Williams, Clerical Assistant III of the City of Atascadero, declare under the penalty of perjury
that the foregoing agenda for the July 24, 2014 Regular Session of the Atascadero Parks and
Recreation Commission was posted on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at Atascadero City Hall, 6500 Palma
Ave. Atascadero, CA 93422 and was available for public review in the Customer Service Center at
that location.
Signed this 17th day of July, 2014 at Atascadero, California.
_______________________________________
Bonnie Williams, Clerical Assistant III
City of Atascadero
City of Atascadero
WELCOME TO THE ATASCADERO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
The Parks and Recreation Commission meet when scheduled, in the Atascadero City Hall, located at 6500 Palma
Avenue, 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 Recreation Division and are available for public inspection during City Hall Annex, 6500 Palma Avenue,
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 Recreation Division.
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 Recreation Division 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 Recreation Division 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 Recreation Division at City Hall
prior to the deadline.
ITEM NUMBER: A - 1
DATE: 7-24-14
CITY OF ATASCADERO
PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
DRAFT ACTION MINUTES
Thursday, January 9, 2014
7:00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers
6500 Palma, Atascadero, California
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 PM
Chairperson Seay called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Commissioner Zirk led the Pledge
of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Butz, DeCarli, May, Zirk, Vice Chairperson Greenaway,
Chairperson Seay
Absent:
Others Present: Recording Secretary Bonnie Williams and Annette Manier
Staff Present: City Manager Rachelle Rickard, Recreation Division Director Jerel
Haley, Colony Park Community Center Supervisor Jennifer Fanning,
Community Development Director Warren Frace, Deputy Director of
Public Works David Athey
SPECIAL PRESENTATION - None
COMMUNITY FORUM - None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner DeCarli and seconded by Commissioner Butz to
approve the Agenda.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll-call vote.
COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Commissioner May commented on how enjoyable the Centennial Colony Days Parade, Tent City,
and the Centennial Play were this past October.
Commissioner Zirk thanked the City Staff for the personal call for tonight’s meeting .
Commissioner Butz commented that it was nice to be back in the Historic City Hall and that it’s nice
to see City Manager Rachelle Rickard with us.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes – October 18, 2012
Recommendation: Commission approves the Parks and Recreation Commission
Meeting minutes of the October 18, 2012 meeting. [Community Services]
PUBLIC COMMENT – None
MOTION: By Commissioner Zirk and seconded by Commissioner May to approve
Consent Calendar
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll-call vote.
B. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. CDBG Accessible Path, Sidewalk and Picnic Area Atascadero Lake Park
Fiscal Impact: Funding is provided by the Community Development Block Grant
Program which can only be used for accessibility projects. The total project cost is
estimated to be approximately $200,000 dollars.
Recommendation: Parks and Recreation Commission review and concur with the
proposed alignment and design of an accessible path, sidewalk, and accessible
picnic area located at the Atascadero Lake Park.
Deputy Director of Public Works – David Athey provided a presentation on the project and
answered questions of the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT – The following people spoke during the public comment: Doug Lapp
MOTION: By Commissioner Zirk and seconded by Commissioner DeCarli to
approve the recommendations for the alignment and design of an
accessible path, sidewalk, and accessible picnic area located at the
Atascadero Lake Park.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll-call vote.
2. Approval of Master Site Plan Amendment 2014-1 Colony Park
Director of Community Development – Warren Frace provided a presentation on the project and
answered questions of the Commission.
Fiscal Impact: None
Recommendation: The Parks and Recreation Commission recommend the City
Council approve an amendment to the Colony Park Master City Plan.
PUBLIC COMMENT – The following people spoke during the public comment: Janelle Allen,
Mindy Meade, Sarah Sullivan, Mark Dariz, Doug Lapp, Jennifer Raine, Joshua Allen, Tiffany
Ferrerra, Lisa Gatusso, Rocco Gatusso, and Albert Almodova.
MOTION: By Commissioner Zirk and seconded by Commissioner Butz to approve
of the Master Site Plan Amendment 2014-1 Colony Park and to
accommodate the special needs park.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll-call vote.
COMMITTEE & LIASON REPORTS –
Commissioner DeCarli had questions regarding the status of the pedestrian bridge. She stated that
the new zoo parking lot turned out fantastic and the Salinas Trail Project will be adopted soon and
would like to raise public awareness.
Commissioner Zirk had questions regarding the repair of the vandalism that was done to the Faces
of Freedom location.
STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS –
Jennifer Fanning informed the council about the Father Daughter Dance and Youth Basketball.
Commissioner Butz thanked Jennifer for her good job on the Atascadero Magazine.
Recreation Division Director Jerel Haley informed the council that they will be recruiting for the
vacant chair.
1. Mark Your Calendar:
Friday February 7th and Saturday, February 8th : Father Daughter Dance
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Seay adjourned the meeting at 8:40 pm.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
_____________________________
Bonnie Williams, Clerical Assistant III
City of Atascadero
ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 07/24/14
Atascadero Parks and Recreation
Commission
Staff Report – Recreation Division
Approval of
Colony Park Inclusive Playground Design
RECOMMENDATION:
The Parks and Recreation Commission recommend the City Council approve the
proposed design for the Colony Park inclusive playground, consistent with the Colony
Park Master Plan.
DISCUSSION:
Background:
In May of 2013, the City Council directed Staff to explore options for a public / private
partnership to develop an inclusive special needs playground based on public
comments received by residents. Inclusive special needs playgrounds take into
account the needs of children with varying capabilities, including those with physical or
sensory limitations.
Staff met several times with the resident group now known as “Parents For Joy” to
review options to develop a playground suitable for all children including those with
special needs. As a result of this collaboration, Colony Park was identified as the ide al
location for development of this type of recreational facility.
In January of 2014, the City Council approved amendments to the Colony Park Master
Plan that included the following:
1. Move Recreation Center and Park lot to as built locations.
2. Move playground and spray park to open areas east of the Recreation Center.
3. Decrease the area designated for the “future swim complex”, but still provide
adequate area for an Olympic size swimming pool.
4. Show the basketball, bocce and petanque courts in the as bui lt location
5. Indicate the amphitheater could be built along the Atascadero Creek.
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Area of Master Plan
Amendment
Proposed Ramp Access Rubberized solid surface is provided
With the master plan amendments approved, City Staff worked with “Parents for Joy” on
conceptual designs for installation of an inclusive playground.
Anaylsis:
“Parents For Joy” identified three (3) playground manufacturers that provided
conceptual designs for the proposed playground. Based on conceptual design schemes
submitted, the proposal submitted by Gametime was selected based on the following
criteria:
Conceptual plans and sketches of the playground design u tilized input from
Parents For Joy and City staff;
Primary design feature of the playground utilized a tree structure similar to oak
trees, which are a native to the City;
the proposed structure is in character of the community.
Conceptual Playground Design
“Parents For Joy” worked with Gametime to select play features that will take special
needs into account, while at the same time allowing them to play alongside children
without disabilities The design of the structure provides the ability for outdoor play for
those children with physical or sensory disabilities.
The tree structure is designed with ramps capable of giving wheelchair bound children
the ability to enjoy the sensation of being elevated within the tree. The design features
of the playground include the following:
Rubberized solid surfacing that is poured in place (PIP) that makes the entire
playground accessible for those children with disabilities that require wheelchairs
and other devices;
Fully accessible tree structure with slides;
Rock-n-Raft boat like structure that seats up to six (6) and accommodates a
wheelchair that rocks gently back and forth to simulate a boat ride;
A merry-go-around that has space for up to 12 children with four (4) seats that
have attached seatbelts for additional safety;
Different types of slides, including a metal slide facing north to reduce sun
exposure and heat and allow for children with cochlear implants the ability to
utilize a slide;
12 swings including standard belt swings, infant/tot swings four (4) zero-g swings
and two adaptive swings with harness systems;
An arch swing for use with both adults and children;
An egg rock that can be used to rock back and forth that doubles as a safe space
for children when they are overstimulated;
Dragonfly teeter-totter that can accommodate up to three (3) children;
Additional periphery equipment such as logs, vine climbers, leaf spinners for
additional stimulation and activity play;
Shade structures located in strategic locations to allow for play during all times of
the day.
In addition, features for the playground that will cater to the sensory needs of children
with disabilities is included in the proposed playground structure and area. The majority
of these structures that cater to the sensory needs are provided by the manufacture.
Gametime has agreed to work with other vendors for those structures they do not
provide.
Construction Time Frame and Funding
“Parents For Joy” are working with local area vendors and contractors to encourage
them to donate work and supplies to the project. Approval of the design concept will
allow “Parents For Joy” to finalize cost estimates for the playground and move forward
with their fundraising efforts. This will also allow the group to proceed with solicitation of
contractors for donations of labor and materials.
Summary:
The amendments to the Colony Park master plan changed the location of the proposed
playground. The proposed “all-inclusive” playground would include play structures and
activities for all children, including those with disabilities. The playground is designed to
provide access at all levels to give children a healthy sense of play and to be among
their peers as equals. The proposed playground would become a community asset a nd
be a draw not just for residents within the City, but for all parents around the County.
With a recommendation of approval, this would allow for “Parents of Joy” and City Staff
to research available grant funding and raise the funds needed for this project.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The Commission may include modifications to the project with their
recommendation to City Council.
2. The Commission may determine that more information is needed on some
aspect of the project and may refer the item back to staff to develop the
additional information. The Commission should clearly state the type of
information that is required and move to continue the item to a future date.
3. The Commission may recommend denial of the project. The Commission must
specify the reasons for denial of the project and make an associated finding with
such action. This recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Colony Park Master Plan Amendment 2014-1
2. Location Map
3. Playground Design Renderings
4. Proposed Playground Site Plan
5. Park Design Overlay
6. DRAFT RESOLUTION NO. PR 2014-A
Attachment 1: Colony Park Master Plan Amendment 2014-1
Attachment 2: Location Map / Aerial Photo
Attachment 3: Playground Design Renderings
Attachment 4: Proposed Playground Site Plan
Attachment 5: Park Design Overlay
Attachment 4: Draft Resolution A
DRAFT
RESOLUTION NO. PR 2014-A
A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKS AND REREATION COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ATASCADERO RECOMMENDING
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
THE INCLUSIVE PARK DESIGN PLAN
FOR COLONY PARK LOCATED AT APN 028-361-033
(CITY OF ATASCADERO)
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero (6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422),
recognizes the need for an inclusive playground to be built at Colony Park (formerly Traffic Way
Park); and,
WHEREAS, the Colony Park Master Plan amendments were approved by the City
Council on February 11, 2014; and,
WHEREAS, the Colony Park Master Plan revision designated an area for an inclusive
(special needs compatible) playground to be built; and,
WHERAS, the City of Atascadero has worked with Parents For Joy to identify
appropriate play structures and design in the development of a special needs playground within
Colony Park; and,
WHEREAS, Parents For Joy have identified Gametime as the preferred vendor for the
playground design and construction; and,
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission held a duly noticed public hearing
to consider the proposed playground design July 24, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. and considered testimony
and reports from staff and the public.
NOW THEREFORE, the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Atascadero
takes the following actions:
SECTION 1. Recommendation of Approval. The Parks and Recreation Commission of
the City of Atascadero, in a regular session assembled on J uly 24, 2014, resolved to recommend
the City Council approve the Colony Park Inclusive Playground Design, subject to the following:
EXHIBIT A: Colony Park Master Plan Amendment 2004-1
EXHIBIT B: Proposed Playground Site Plan
EXHIBIT C: Conceptual Playground Renderings
On motion by __________and seconded by _______, the foregoing resolution is hereby
adopted in its entirety by the following roll call vote:
AYES: (0)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
ABSTAINED: None (0)
ADOPTED:
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CA
_________________________________________
Jerel Seay
Parks and Recreation Chairperson
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Jerel Haley
Parks and Recreation Commission Secretary
EXHIBIT A: Colony Park Master Plan Amendment 2014-1
5599 Traffic Way
EXHIBIT B: Proposed Playground Site Plan
5599 Traffic Way
Area of proposed
swings
Play structure
Area
Boat play
structure
Climbing
Structure
Poured in Place (PIP) rubberized court
Throughout site
EXHIBIT C: Conceptual Playground Renderings
5599 Traffic Way