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Home My WebLink About2013-12-17; City Council; 21468; Parks Needs Assessment Action PlanCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL 11 AB# MTG. DEPT. 21.468 12/17/13 P&R PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND COMPREHENSIVE ACTION PLAN DEPT.DIRECrOR CITY ATTY. CITY MGR. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2013-295 accepting the Parks & Recreation Department's needs assessment and comprehensive action plan. ITEM EXPLANATION: In December 2012, after concluding an extensive request for proposals process, PROS Consulting was selected to partner with staff to develop the department's needs assessment and comprehensive action plan (Exhibit 2). PROS, RHA Landscape Architects-Planners and ETC Institute/Leisure Vision formed the consulting team. Parks & Recreation Department staff has devoted the past year to completing the report. The final version, presented for Council's review and acceptance, is the culmination of a thorough public input process that ultimately reflects Carlsbad's parks & recreation values and priorities. The report includes a comprehensive action plan which will serve as a guide for CIP planning, and park, facility, and amenity development over the next five years. Since the draft report was first distributed and posted on the city's website on Oct. 31, staff and the city's consultant made minor revisions (Nov. 8), including: • Park and facility level of service standards specifically pertaining to park acreage were revised to accurately reflect the actual park inventory (Exhibit 2, p. 78). As a result of updates to page 78 ofthe report, the equity (service area) maps were revised as needed for the final report (Exhibit 2, pp. 81-93). After the Nov. 12 City Council workshop: • Funding and revenue strategies (Exhibit 2, p. 106) and a conclusion (Exhibit 2, pp. 18 and 110) were added to the report. The funding and revenue strategies were added to the final version of the report after the draft recommendations were presented and feedback was received from the City Council at the workshop. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Chris Hazeltine 760-434-2826 chris.hazeltine(a)carlsbadca.gov FOR CLERK USE. COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC • DENIED • CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN • CONTINUED • RETURNED TO STAFF • WITHDRAWN • OTHER - SEE MINUTES • AMENDED • REPORT RECEIVED • Page 2 The draft report and action plan has undergone an extensive internal and public review and comment process during the past four months, including: • City Council meeting - Sept. 10 • Parks & Recreation Commission - Sept. 30 and Dec. 4 • Senior Commission - Sept. 30 and Dec. 4 • City Council workshop - Nov. 12 Staff and the city's consultant presented the final draft report to the Senior Commission at their special meeting on Dec. 4, 2013. The Senior Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council acceptance with the exception of one of the short term action items which states, "Modify two existing tennis courts in well served areas to accommodate outdoor pickleball courts as determined by the equity mapping" (Exhibit 2, pp. 16 and 104). The Commission suggested that the wording be changed to "[Study the feasibility of modifying] X\NQ existing tennis courts in well served areas to accommodate outdoor pickleball courts as determined by the equity mapping." Additionally, staff and the city's consultant presented the final draft report to the Parks & Recreation Commission at their special meeting on Dec. 4, 2013. The Parks & Recreation Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council acceptance ofthe report with no changes as submitted. Mr. Neelay Bhatt, vice president, PROS Consulting, Inc., will provide a summary overview ofthe final report, the key findings and analysis including levels of service and equity mapping, and the two big ideas - all of which contributed to the comprehensive action plan and five year recommendations (Exhibit 2, pp. 16-17, and 104-105). FISCAL IMPACT: Funding has previously been appropriated forthis contract. There is no fiscal impact associated with accepting the final needs assessment and comprehensive action plan, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPAa: Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, this action does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of CEQA in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and therefore does not require environmental review. EXHIBITS; 1. Resolution No. 2013-295 accepting the Parks & Recreation Department's needs assessment and comprehensive action plan. 2. Final needs assessment and comprehensive action plan (Dec. 2013). - on file in the Office of the City Clerk and also onithe Parks and Recreation Department home page: http: // www.carlsbadca.gov/services/departments/parksandrec/pages/default.aspx EXHIBIT i 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-295 2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT'S NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND COMPREHENSIVE 4 ACTION PLAN 3 WHEREAS, the Parks & Recreation Department, in collaboration with PROS Consulting, 5 6 y RHA Landscape Architects-Planners, and ETC Institute/Leisure Vision has developed a needs assessment and comprehensive action plan; and ^ WHEREAS, considerable time and effort was devoted to strategically collecting community input to identify needs, trends, and ensure that the final plan reflected Carlsbad's parks & recreation values and priorities; and WHEREAS, the report and action plan includes measurable strategies, and short. 10 11 12 13 j4 medium, and ongoing action items; and 15 WHEREAS, the action plan is designed to aid in the Capital Improvement Planning process with recommendations for conducting certain feasibility studies and master plan updates; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to accept the Park & Recreation Department's needs assessment and direct staff to implement the five year action plan as a guide for financially 16 17 18 19 20 21 sustainable operations and balanced program, facility and amenity offerings; 22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, 23 California, as follows that 24 1. The above recitations are true and correct 25 " 2^ 2. The City Council hereby accepts the Parks & Recreation Department's needs 27 assessment and comprehensive action plan as set forth in Exhibit 2. 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting ofthe City Coundl ofthe City of Carlsbad on the 17*^ day of December, 2013, by the following vote to wit: AYES: NOES: Council members Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas. None. ABSENT: None. MATT HALL, Mayor ATTEST: BARBARA ENGLESON, Ci4^ Clerk (SEAL) Morgen Fry Subject: FW: Outdoor PB courts -—Original Message— From: Roxanne Pierce fmailto:rtpierce(S)a.com1 Sent: Friday, December 13,2013 11:03 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Outdoor PB courts KX deceive - Agenda Item # 11 f 3r the Information ofthe- crrv COUNCIL ''-OU CA CC - a^3»i^Clty Manager"!?/^-^ Dear Council Members, I'm writing in total support for outdoor pickleball courts in Carlsbad. 1 have recently purchased a home in Surprise, Arizona, predominately because they have outdoor public pickleball courts. It is the fastest growing sport for seniors and per square footage of playing space vs. tennis you can have 16 people playing rather than just 4. Sincerely, Roxanne Pierce Date: lA^/ij /i^. Distribution: City Clerk Asst. City Clerk Deputy Clerk Book jVlorgen Ft Subject: FW: Dec 17 council meeting From: Alex Hamner fmaHto:alexandtrov(S)yahnn.mm] Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2013 6:12 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Dec 17 coundl meeting Dear^Mayor Hall, Mayor Pro-Tem Packard, and Council Members Blackbum, Douglas, and I have recently attended {and spoken at) two recent Cify Council meetings, as well as attended a recent Parks & Recreation meeting. My area of concem is the City's lack of dedicated, outdoor, lighted Pickleball Courts. I am disappointed that, although the City has spent considerable time and money hiring and workmg with an outside consulting firm, the Council intends to ignore the results of these professionals by tabling the Pickleball Courts to a further date. Certainly one of the quickest, easiest, and least expensive improvements available to the ?flJ nets'TnJrvm/r"^ ^"^^^^^^^ Courts. A bit of paint and labor, buy to cLlsbadr ^ "^"^ ^"^"^ "^^^ '° °^ ^8^^ "^^^^ ^'"""Sht Hckleball is easy to learn at any age, and with or without any previous sport fsSSoarJS^^^^ft^r't-?/'"^?'"' ""'"^ ^'^"^y (low-injuiy) outdoor activily, is a springboard to help little children transition to tennis when they are bigger and stronger and allows those m between young and old(er) with a fun, social, physic Jlnd coCSe outlet. As the current National Singles and Women's Doubles Champion, I would gladly give each of you a Pickleball lesson on the new Carlsbad courts! ^ I know Carlsbad prides itself, and rightfully so, on providing plenty of quality activities and lanTaVd%?„rtr" ^ "smart^^cityf wisdy ulg boS L unnecessl^ delay ^""^ Pickleball Courts without any more ^^rom^\^° ^ °^Pickleball in action, this link should take you to video from Nov 15, 2013 where my partner and I win the National Title for the 3rd consecutive year http: / / www.voutube.com /watch?v=PkbY7kJVJCU Thank you for your time, Alex Hamner Carlsbad resident, homeovmer, and voter for over 22 years Mother of two CHS students Carlsbad small business owner with my husband of over 22 years Pickleball Player Andrea Dykes From: Sent: To: Subject: igotitpickleball@aol.com Friday, December 13, 2013 3:24 PM Council Intemet Email PICKLEBALL COURTS IN CARLSBAD TO: Mayor Pro Tem Mark Packard Keith Blackburn Farrah Golshan Douglas Lorraine Wood n^d to mconsWefhS %C^1^1T"'J'^J '° °f 'he growth and YOU you wiS Reconsider ^ PICKLEBALL as part of your sports in Carisbad. You have a wonderfui opportunity and I hope Lge'ndaT YtiXth'rh^etifsif° ' """"^ '° ^'^^ '"^KLEBALL on the BeverlyYoungren USAPA Ambassador cell #760-310-7412 ps: {would appreciate confirmation of this email. Thank youi Andrea Dykes From: Jan Lewis <jlewiscbad@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, December 13, 2013 6:54 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Pickleball Courts Dear Mayor Hall, Mayor Pro-Tem Packard, and Council Members Blackburn, Douglas and Wood: I am a Carlsbad resident writing to strongly advocate for outdoor Pickleball courts. 1 worked for two companies in Carlsbad and between the two, I worked 31 years in this city. I became a resident of Carlsbad 6 years ago, because I thought highly ofthe community's resources. I am a boomer, retired a couple of years ago and became an avid Pickleball player once my working career was over. I play three times a week with dozens of local friends, but would play more often if there were outdoor courts in "my" town rather than having to drive to Oceanside to get outdoor play time. I'm just an average player and don't aspire to win gold medals playing the sport, but do look forward to the exercise. While indoor courts are nice to have, with the fantastic climate we enjoy in our part ofthe state, outdoor play in the fresh air does wonders for the soul. And borrowing the expression, "If you build it, they will come", many more people of all ages will come out to learn Pickleball ifthe courts were available in their community. Carlsbad has always been a community with excellent recreational facilities for its residents, so why is the need for outdoor Pickleball Courts in the City of Carlsbad not being addressed more quickly. It was brought to the City Council at least two years ago and a consultant was hired to determine the need. Please, let this move forward with no more delays. We are counting on you to convert a couple of tennis courts to pickleball courts. Thank you for your consideration, and please confirm receipt of this email. Jan Lewis 4784 Beachwood Ct. Carlsbad, CA 92008 Andrea Dykes From: Sent: To: Subject: Stephen Brendel <brendel4776@gmail.com> Friday, December 13, 2013 8:44 PM Council Intemet Email December 17. 2013 City Council Meeting AB 21,468 Dear Mayor and Members of the City Council, I am writing regarding AB 21.468 Needs Assessment and Comprehensive Action Plan. My husband and 1 encourage you to approve the report as recommended by your consulting team "without" the suggested wording change by the Senior Commission. The Senior Commission is suggesting continued study of modifying two existing tennis courts to accomodate pickleball courts The Needs Assessment and Comprehensive Action Plan has already been studied for an entire year It would seem to be a waste of staff time and tax payers money to continue to study the need for outdoor pickleball courts in Carlsbad. Pickleball has already proven itself to be a success in Carlsbad. The sport is offered three days a week at Calavera gymnasium with over 2,000 players annually. The gymnasium only has room to accomodate three pickleball courts. There is always a waiting list and many people give up because ofthe long warts and don't come back. The city of Oceanside has converted two tennis courts into eight pickleba I courts. Last year they had over 5,000 people playing. My husband and I have to drive to Oceanside three times a week to play. As residents of Carlsbad we would like our city to provide outdoor courts. Carlsbad has pride in their provision of programs and facilities for their residents but they are falling behind in new sporting trends, such as pickleball. The city of San Marcos is currently constructing pickleball courts, and last year the city of Laquna Niguel converted two tennis courts into eight pickleball courts. The city of La Mesa is interested in constructing courts and the Vista Parks and Recreation Commission is beginning to qather information on pickleball. y y ^ Again, we encourage you to approve AB 21,468 with the recommendation of "modifying two existing tennis courts in well served areas to accomodate outdoor pickleball courts as determined bv the equity mapping". ^ Sincerely, Steve and Cathy Brendel 4776 Beachwood Ct. Carlsbad, CA 92008 Andrea Dykes From: Roger Kuite <rkuite1 @san.nr.com> Sent: Saturday, December 14, 2013 12:32 PM To: Council Intemet Email Subject: Pickleball courts in Carisbad Mayor Matt Hall Mayor Pro Tem Mark Packard Council Member Keith Blackburn Council Member Farrah Golshan Douglas Council Member Lorraine Wood 1 urge you to support additional Pickleball courts in Carlsbad i As evidenced by the recent, November 10th through 17th, National Pickleball tournament nationaltournament@usapa.org, which drew 644 participant from 39 states, Canada and the Netherlands, in Buckeye, AZ; Pickleball is a rapidly growing sport both in the nation and in the world. The current facilities in Carisbad do not support the number of players in Carisbad and in the surrounding region. The sport continues to grow in all age groups in the area, as evidenced by the addition of Pickleball courts at the new High school being built in Poway. Tennis has seen its heyday and will not be expanding as will Pickleball. 1 urge you to support the conversion of tennis courts to Pickleball courts in the City ofCarlsbad. Roger H. Kuite Scripps Ranch Pickleball https://www.facebook.CQm/Qroups/16433722Q399462/ (858) 689-7372 Andrea Dykes From: Sent: To: Subject: cyncrisp@aol.com Saturday, December 14, 2013 2:14 PM stapelton@mindspring.com; Council Intemet Email Pickelbail To the City of Carisbad Mayor, Pro Tem Mayor and all City Council Members: nrLlnTIt ^'""^^ ' ^ 3 generation professional tennis family My father uncle and grandfather were and are all Master Tennis Teaching pros. My brother played orSoLI thf ynl ^nH pn-c if SiH^Vrnv.''"'^"""'^ "^'9^*'^'^ "^'^'^'^'•"^ his name ifBltc^^^^^ One of tlie greatest challenges and testament to an athlete who's body is startina to breakdown frnm aii tho »==.r. M competition, ,s finding a NEW sport where you can still compete and ge yourS^ Wi^^^^^ boomer l Z to TJ'> ""^ P°'f" '"^ I '° =°^P^te at I naLnattevellfter pteytg^^^^^ years I could no longer play atthe level I was accustomed to and was going to the borinrgym Thermv fat^^^^^^^ master tenms teaching pro, showed me pickleballll As there was only one facility, In San Diego Count7at the time I onlv got to play about 5 x's a year. We were a small group back then of maybe 20 or 30 plaTere in theTole ar« xh J nrnnn IS now more than 300 strong, that I know of, and growing everyday asLrd gets out abouUow^c^^ We just completed the 5th annual National Tournament, in Buckeye Arizona, and 39 medals were brouaht back bv ' arsts.tpen No one in my family plays tennis any more, but WE ALL PLAY PICKLEBALL! My brother even out a court in at hk hn, .co rsC:?r^ras^rLie"?rar5^ P ayeSe,:'^ue1o*ffi '''U''' some of the courts to be coS wouW bTgn^^ Sincerely, Cindy Crisp Andrea Dykes From: Sent: To: Subject: robert.trout@litecon.com <robert@litecon.com> Saturday, December 14, 2013 2:51 PM Council Internet Email Gym use in Cariabad Dear Council Members: I am a pickleball player and appreciate the availability of Calavera gym for this use. I would like to see play hours for Stagecoach gym as well. rt Robert R. Trout, PhD, CFA LitEcon LLP 760-944-9721 120 Birmingham Dr, Suite 200 Cardiff, CA 92007 Andrea Dykes From: Sent: To: Subject: Deborah <Deborah@mhtaylor.com> Saturday. December 14, 2013 3:56 PM Council Intemet Email Pickle Ball Courts Hello Ms. Wood, I am writing to you in the hope that you will consider the wonderful sport of Pickleball as important as many ofthe other sports that the city OfCarlsbad provides space for and will include it in their current and foture plans. It is a recreational activity that is growing by leaps and bounds since almost anyone can play as well as a way to socialize and stay connected to the community. The benefits are many and the cost IS small. ^ Thank you for your consideration, Deborah Taylor Andrea Dykes From: Deborah <Deborah@mhtaylor.com> Sent: Saturday. December 14, 2013 3:58 PM To: Council Intemet Email Subject: Pickleball Hello Ms. Douglas, I am writing to you in the hope that you will consider the wonderful sport of Pickleball as important as many of the other sports thatthe city of Carlsbad provides space for and will include it in their current and future plans. It is a recreational activity that is growing by leaps and bounds since almost anyone can play as well as a way to socialize and stay connected to the community. The benefits are many and the cost is small. Thank you for taking this into your consideration. Deborah Taylor Deborah Deborah^mhtavlorxom 760'213'6044 Andrea Dykes From: Sent: To: Subject: Deborah <Deborah@mhtaylor.com> Saturday, December 14, 2013 3:69 PM Council Internet Email Pickleball Hello Mr. Packard, I am writing to you in the hope that you will consider the wonderful sport of Pickleball as important as many ofthe other sports that the city of Carlsbad provides space for and will include it m their current and future plans. It is a recreational activity that is growing by leaps and bounds since almost anyone can play as well as a way to socialize and stay connected to the community. The benefits are many and the cost is small. Thank you for taking this into your consideration. Deborah Taylor Carlsbad resident Deborah Deborah{S)mhtav/oncom 760-213-6044 Andrea Dykes From: Deborah <Deborah@mhtayior.com> Sent: Saturday, December 14, 2013 4:00 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Pickleball Hello Mr. Blackburn, I am writing to you in the hope that you will consider the wonderful sport of Pickleball as Important as many of the other sports that the City of Carlsbad provides space for and will include it In their current and future plans. It Is a recreational activity that Is growing by leaps and bounds since almost anyone can play as well as a way to socialize and Stay connected to the community. The benefits are many and the cost Is small. Thank you for taking this Into your consideration, Deborah Taylor Carlsbad resident Andrea Dykes From: Sent: To: Subject: Ron Rusch <ron.rusch@att.net> Sunday, December 15, 2013 2:38 PM Council Intemet Email Pickleball Courts in Carlsbad Greetings, Best regards, Ron Rusch 7077 Tatler Rd Carlsbad, CA 92011 Kira linberg From: Richard Lai Fatt <riaifatt@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2013 6:55 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Meeting request from biking community re. building a bike park Attachments: Letter to Carisbad City CounciLR. Lai Fatt 12-12-2013.pdf Please see the attached letter addressed to Mayor Matt Hall, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Packard, and Carlsbad Council Members. December 12,2013 SUBJECT: Requested meetmg between the Carlsbad City Council and the local cycling community regardmg opening Bike Parks In Carlsbad. Dear Mayor Matt Hall, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Packard and Carlsbad Council Members: rm writing today to ask for your support in creating a partnership between the local cycling community and the City of Carlsbad. We would like to schedule a meeting with the Council to discuss the idea of working together to open Bike Parks in Carisbad You can think of a Bike Park being similar to a skate park but built of dirt, for bicycles and being much less expensive. Now 1 am 57 years old and very active (I also run all of Carlsbad^s races every year includmg the marathon), but I discovered mountain biking four months ago and am so taken by all the physical and mental challenges and benefits there are with this sport and at a low cost... it is now my main recreational passion. However, it is a sport that also takes a lot of skill and practice, and bike parks are really the best and safest places to practice the many different bike skills. I wish I had discovered, and that more people of all ages will discover, off-road biking for all its benefits and excitement, (if you haven't tried it I invite you to.) We have been active in the recent Parks Assessment Survey and Bike Parks have had similar if not better results to Pickle Ball, which has been added to the short-term action Item list. Unfortunately, a bike park was included in a very large "adventure park'' project This adventure park might be built in.4 ~ 5 years if it is found feasible. We know that Bike Parks are feasible projects because they are being built all over the country. Fillmore CA has just announced they will be starting a Bike Park Orange County and Ventura Parks Departments are also currently reviewing plans. As 1 mentioned eariier, opening a bike park in Carisbad has strong support I and approximately 30 other bike park supporters attended the Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on December 4**^ to show their commitment to the project We were by far the larpest represented group (and the only sport represented except for one tennis player). Unfortunately, neither the Staff nor Commission wouid add a Bike Park to the Assessment Recommendation as its own action item to be addressed in 2014. We are willing to volunteer time for construction and maintenance and raise money to bring bike parks to Carlsbad. If Carisbad will work with us, we will make It a success. . vvc wm Please make time in the coming week and meet with us. We have sites in Carlsbad in mind (Hosp Grove, Zone 5 Business Center, Poinsettia and Stagecoach Parks) and concept drawmgs from other projects ready to discuss. Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Richard B. Lai Fatt 1297 Orchard Glen Circle Encinitas, CA (On the border; 1 work in CaHsbad and both my son and daughter live there too.) Haifatt(5)gmail.com. 858-776-3902 Kira Linberc From: Sent: To: Subject: Brian Nixon <benfnd(5)gmaiLcom> Friday, December 13, 2013 11:09 AM Council Internet Email Requested nneeting between the Carisbad City Council and the local cycling community regarding opening Bike Parks in Carisbad. Mayor Matt Hall, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Packard and Carlsbad Council Members: Pm writing today to ask for your support in creating a partnership between the local cycling community and the City OfCarlsbad We would like to schedule a meeting with the Council to discuss the idea of workiSogethe^^^ bicycles and being much less expensive. fYp-^l? ^^u^l u ^""'^^ Assessment Sui-vey and Bike Parks have had similai- ifnot better results n a vtv ^ "''1^"'^ *° the short-term action item list. Mnfortunalely, a bike park was n lude n a very laige adventure park" project. This adventure park might be built in 4 - 5 years if it is found feasible We know that Bike Parks are feasible projects because Ihey are being built all over L countrFUlmore CA cSyTSg pir"'' ""''^ '^"""'^ '''' ^^"'"'-^ P-"^^ D^P^^--'^ - As I mentioned earlier, opening a bike park in Carlsbad has strong support. Approximateiv 30 bike Dark nSnh: S'^' Parks and Recreation Commi.,sitn meeting on DecembeS Srtitely. neithei the Staffnor Commission would add a Bike Park to the Assessment Recommendation as its own action Item to be addressed m 2014. We are willing to volunteer time for construction and maintenance and mise money to brmg bike parks to Carlsbad. If Carlsbad will work with us, we will make it a success Please make time in the coming week and meet with us. We have sites in Carlsbad in mind (Hosp Grove Zone 5 Business Center, Poinsettia and Stagecoach Parks) and concept drawings from other projects ready to ^0°!^! Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you. Brian Nixon San Diego, CA Kira Linben From: Sent: To: Subject: James Hoyle <jphoyle727@aol.com> Wednesday, December 11, 2013 11:46 PM Council Internet Email Carisbad City Bike Park December ii, 2013 ^Vd-ng community regarding Mayor Matt Hall, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Packard and Carlsbad Council Members; I'm writing today to ask for your support in creating a partnership betxveen the local cvrlin^ the dea of workmg together to open Bike Parks in Carlsbad You can thinl-nf a RiL P= ^ K similar to a skate park but built of dirt, for bicycles and beTnglrhTest xpensi'^^^^^ ''"^ We have been active in the recent Parks Assessment Siin-ev and Bikp Park<: h^.-n hc.A o-n -r better results to Pickle Ball, .-hich has ben added to tfeS term acSnl^^^^^^ , bike park was mcluded in a ven' laree "adventure Dark" nmmnt Ti.ic ITJ l^ unto tiinately, a S "^SfsT^^^^^^^^^ r ^PP-'-*ely 30 bike SSd t Carhhad"' r T"°" i^^^^^^ carisbad. Ii Carlsbad will work with us, wc wll make it a success. 6 ujj^t-parKs TO Although I was unable to attend that meeting, I would like to share my thoughts on the subject now, I have traveled to Park Citj', Utah just to ride at their superb Bike Park and ^'orld-clas.. tr«ik r beheve that Carlsbad could benefit from a citv Hike Pari as ii rnnlrl o il V^^fl ^i^^^^.tia"'- I , ^ potential visitors who have a bicycle bent. T have rcce^^^^^^^^^^ "PP"^^' 30% nationwide in the last j'ear, I can tell 1 5 eoven^d clSl '° ^^''^ ^roNvn Presex.ethatthereareple>4ofMo?Si?e:.rc^^^^^^^^ trail mamtenance at La Costa Preserve that was organized by the San £o MountainSe ^ Association, and I would certainly be willing to ^•olunteer to hcl n with K PT? ? maintenance. Having helped construct the!lea Sg S ^"^ ago, I wouid be stoked to be able to help construct the clri^d Citj^rPark '''''' The International Mountain Bike Association could also contribute to the development ofthe Bike Park, as they have in a number of other communities nation^side. IMBA not only shares their expertise in the design and construction of Bike Parks, but they also share their expertise in a Municipality's Legal/ Liability aspects of Bike Parks as well. I would love to have a bike park locally to take my granddaughter and godson to, which would allow for graduated Mountain Bike sldlls development. Pooling the groundsweli of support from local riders with the decades of experience that IMBA has in these matters should compel you to strongly consider building a Bike Park sooner, than later. Please make time in the coming week and meet with us. We ha\'e sites in Carlsbad in mind (Hosp Grove, Zone 5 Business Center, Poinsettia and Stagecoach Parks) and concept drawings from other projects ready to discuss. Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, James Hoyle 3371 Avenida Nieve Carlsbad, CA 92009 Kira Linben From: Sent: To: Subject: pbmoses27@cox.net Wednesday, December 11, 2013 10:24 PM Council Internet Email Carisbad Bike park Hi, Just a quick note. I'm not a resident ofCarlsbad but I ride La Costa/Denk Mtn fairly regulariy. I spend money in Carisbaci. Be it lunch at the Pizza Port or a drink at the 7-11. When 1 read about people trying to build bike park in Carlsbad, I thought "perfect idea". ^ ^ t B I have heard there isn't city support. I can tell you, there are hundreds of others like me. We'd come and come more frequently and spend more money if there were a bike park. That's more people employed, more sales tax dollars, more income tax for all and really a better overall environment. "Play 60"... remember that phrase by the first lady? Thanks, Phil Moses Kira Linberg From: mvmartinez@roadrunner.com Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 2:48 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Requested meeting between the Carisbad City Council and the local cyding community regarding opening Bike Parks in Carisbad. Mayor Matt Hall, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Packard and Carlsbad Council Members: I'm writing today to ask for your support in creating a partnership between the local cycling community and the City of Carisbad. We would like to schedule a meeting with the Council to discuss the idea of working together to open Bike Parks in Carisbad. You can think of a Bike Park being similar to a skate park but built of dirt, for bicycles and being much less expensive. We have been active in the recent Parks Assessment Survey and Bike Parks have had similar if not better results to Pickle Ball, which has been added to the short-term action item list. Unfortunately, a bike park was induded in a very large "adventure park" project. This adventure park might be built in 4-5 years if it is found feasible. We know that Bike Parks are feasible projects because they are being built all over the country. Fillmore CA has just announced they will be starting a Bike Park. Orange County and Ventura Parks Departments are also currently reviewing plans. As 1 mentioned eariier, opening a bike park in Carlsbad lias strong support. Approximately 30 bike park supporters attended the Carisbad Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on December 4th to show their commitment to the project. Unfortunately, neither the Staff nor Commission would add a Bike Park to the Assessment Recommendation as its own action item to be addressed in 2014. We are willing to volunteer time for construction and maintenance and raise money to bring bike parks to Carisbad. if Carlsbad wili work with us, we will make it a success. Please make time in the coming week and meet with us. We have sites in Carlsbad in mind (Hosp Grove, Zone 5 Business Center, Poinsettia and Stagecoach Parks) and concept drawings from other projects ready to discuss. Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you. SDMBA Member, Marlene Martinez 2648 Hancock Circle Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760)908-3248 Sent: To: Subject: Josh Smith < rememberalwaysneverforget@gmail.com > on behalf of Josh Smith <joshsmith01@me.com > Wednesday, December 11, 2013 2:43 PM Council Internet Email bike park in Carisbad Dear Council members, I, for one, would love to see Carlsbad create this unique attraction. I can just imagine all attention this will create. Rich Julien and the San Diego Mountain Bike Association make great decisions on how, we citizens, want to use our resources. There are plenty of model parks out there to model and then surpass. Yours truly. Josh Smith, avid cyclist and outdoor enthusiast Kira Linberg From: Garett McDermid <garettmcdermid@gmail.com> Sent:' Wednesday, December 11, 2013 1:52 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Bike Parks aren't just for punk kids 1 hear that Carlsbad has the opportunity lo put in a bike park but they're not sure if it's the best thing right now? That can be understandable if people assume that only skatcbocirder typo punk kids will be using a bike park. If designed right, it could be something for eveiyone, punk kids, good kids, young adults, and distinguished grownups. Hopefully, while considering the pros and cons of a bike park, the example of Viilmoni in Boulder, Colorado was looked at. It's a park for everyone who rides and it facililates the culture of bike riding, which hopefully the city ofCarlsbad has recognized as a good thing. More people on bikes, commuting to work, alleviates traffic, more kids on bikes means they're not at home pla> ing video games contributing to the childhood obesity epidemic. Bike parks are popping up everywhere across the US. Hopefully Carlsbad will be the first to do it in San Diego County. Take care and happy holiday's!!! -Garett Kira Linberg David Malwitz <dmalwitz@gmail.com> Wednesday, December 11, 2013 1:48 PM Council Internet Email Subject: Carisbad, please build a bike skills park Hello, I am a father of 3, husband, mountain bikers, trail users, coaches and community volunteer and I wish to express my support for the local youth and cycling community by proposing the construction ofa Bike Skills Park m the Carisbad. The evidence of unauthorized features being built in open spaces surrounding the region is a cleai" indication of the need for such a facility. Mountain Biking is a sport enjoyed by hundreds of our local adult citizens, yet our children lack a safe, convenient space to gather with others in the community to learn lo ride on dirt. Just in the past few years, many community lundcd Bike Skills Parks have been successfully constructed in cities and towns across America. These parks are in various stages of planning and development around the country as cities realize the numerous benefits they afford. This is an excellent opportunity to address a local need and teach our youth how to become involved in civic and community development through a volunteer supported bike park project of our own. Bike Skills Parks provide kids, adults and families a resource for the development of bike-handling skills to become more confident riders. These skills ultimately lead to more proficient riders both on trails and when ridmg on the road. Most importantly, Bike Skills Parks promote healthy exercise and an appreciation of our open spaces. Knowing all the aforementioned benefits, 1 respectfully ask and encourage the citv ofCarlsbad to move ibrward in bringing a Bike Skills Park to reality. Sincerely, David Malwitz 858-230-1423 dmalwitz@umail .com Kira Linberg From: Joseph Marckx <joe@liveinpeace.net> Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 11:20 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Requested meeting between the Carisbad City Council and the local cycling community regarding opening Bike Parks in Carisbad Mayor Matt Hall, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Packard and Carlsbad Council Members: I'm writing today to ask for your support In creating a partnership between the local cycling community and the City of Carlsbad. We would like to schedule a meeting with the Council to discuss the idea of working together to open Bike Parks in Carlsbad. You can think of a Bike Park being Similar to a skate park but built of dirt, for bicycles and being much less expensive. We have been active in the recent Parks Assessment Sun/ey and Bike Parks have had similar if not better results to Pickle Ball, which has been added to the short:-term action item iist. Unfortunately, a bike park was included in a very large ''adventure park'' project. This adventure park might be built in 4-5 years if it is found feasible. We know that Bike Parks are feasible projects because they are being built all over the country. Fillmore, CA has just announced they wilt be startling a Bike Park. Orange County and Ventura Parks Departments are also currently reviewing plans. As I mentioned earlier, opening a bike park in Carlsbad has strong support. Approximately 30 bike park supporters attended the Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on December 4th to show their commitment to the project. Unfortunately, neither the Staff nor Commission would add a Bike Park to the Assessment Recommendation as its own action item to be addressed in 2014. We are willing to volunteer time for construction and maintenance and raise money to bring bike parks to Carlsbad. If Carlsbad will work with us, we will make it a success. Please make time in the coming week and meet with us. We have sites in Carlsbad in mind (Hosp Grove, Zone 5 Business Center, Poinsettia and Stagecoach Parks) and concept drawings from other projects ready to discuss. Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you. Regards, Joseph Marckx Kira Linberc From: Sent: To: Subject: Mike McNutt <mcship@sockguycom> Wednesday, December 11, 2013 9:24 AM Council Internet Email Requested meeting between the Carisbad City Council and the local cycling community regardmg opening Bike Parks in Carisbad. Mayor Matt Hall, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Packard and Carlsbad Council Members: rrdSSi'nfp^.i^^^^^^^ ^ w^""""' TJ?rV" "u"^"]^ ' partnership between the local cycling community and the City of Carlsbad. We would hke to schedule a meeting with the Council to discuss the idea of ^^^huf t^^^^ ^^^"^^ ^ '"'^^'^ P^^^^ being similar to a skate park but built of dirt, for bicycles and being much less expensive. We ha^•e been active in the recent Parks Assessment Suny and Bike Parks have had similar ifnot better results to Pickle Ball, which has ben added to the short-term action item list. Unfortunately, a bike park was included in a vciy large "adventure park" project. This adventure park might be built in 4 - 5 years if it is found feasible. Wo know that Biko Parks are feasible projects because they are being built all over the countI,^ Fillmore CA has just announced they will be staittag a Bike Park. Orange County and Ventura Parks Departments are also currentlj- rex-iowing plans. As I mentioned atttd;dT ? K'H ""It'^"^ Approximately 30 bike park si^porters attended the Car sbad Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on December 4th to show their commitment to the project Unfortunately, neither the Staffnor Commission would add a Bike Park to the Assessment Recommendation as its own action item to be addressed in 2014. We are willing to volunteer time for construction and maintenance and raise monev to bring bike parks to Carlsbad If Carlsbad will work with us, we will make it a success. Please make time in the Lm ng week Sta^rptk^^^^ ^H*""'"?;" ""''^'^"^ T"^ 5 Business Center, Poins'ettiatnd btagecoach Parks) and concept drawings from other projects ready to discuss. Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks! mcshipia)sockam/.com 10 Kira Linberg From: Blaize <bbaehrens@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 8:36 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Bike Parks in Carisbad. Mayor Matt HaU, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Packard and Carisbad Coundl Members: As the manager of RIDE Cyclery of Encinitas (a local mom and pop bike shop), an Encinilas resident, cyclist who frequents Cai'lsbad and the North County Coastal region and has witnessed the success of these programs in other cities around the nation with an overwhelmingly positive impact on children and the community as a whole I STRONGLY support pursuing tlie discussion ofa Bike Park project in the community. Please see the form letter below for details if you have not yet received it from a number of other supporters. Thank you so much for your consideration. The cycling community is behind this and will commit to see it become a success for our children and the City of Carlsbad. Blaize Baehrens General Manager - RIDE Cyclery I'm writing today to ask for your support in creating a partnership between the loc^l cyding community and the Cily of Carisbad. We would like to schedule a meeting wi* the Coundi to discuss the idea of working together to open Bike Parks in Carisbad. You can think of a Bike Park being simiiar to a skate park but bulit of dirt, for bicydes and being much less expensive. We have been active in the recent Parks Assessment Survey and Bike Parks iiave had similar if not better results to Pickle Ball, which has ben added to the shori:-term action Item list. Unforiiunately, a bike park was included in a very large "adventure park" project. This adventure park might be built in 4 - 5 years if It is found feasible. We know that Bike Parks are feasible projects because they are being built all over the country. Fillmore CA has just announced they witl be starting a Bike Park. Orange County and Ventura Parks Departments are also currently reviewing plans. As I mentioned eariier, opening a bike park in Carlsbad has strong support. Approximateiy 30 bike park suppori:ers attended the Carisbad Paries and Recreation Commission meeting on December 4th to show their commitment to the project. Unfort:unately, neither the Staff nor Commission wouid add a Bike Park to the Assessment Recommendation as its own action item to be addressed in 2014. We are willing to volunteer time for construction and maintenance and raise money to bring bike parks to Carisbad. If Carisbad wili work with us, we wil! make it a success. Piease make time in the coming week and meet with us. We have sites in Carisbad in mind (Hosp Grove, Zone 5 Business Center, Poinsettia and Stagecoach Parks) and concept di-av^ings from other projects ready to discuss. Tliank you for your time m4 I look fosward i:o hearing from you. Kira Linben From: Sent: To: Subject: Jen Merritt <sdJenl7@gmaii.com> Tuesday December 10, 2013 5:53 PM Council Internet Email SUBJECT: Requested meeting between the Carisbad City Coundl and the local cycling community regarding opening Bike Parks in Carisbad .12 Kira Linberg From: Joan Colvin <characterbear@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 3:33 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: support of bike park in Carisbad I recently saw an artide about the possibility of opening a bike park in our city. My son and husband would love to see something like this in our community. 1 would be interested to know when this would be up for discussion and would come to a board meeting to show our support. Sincerely, Joan Colvin Carisbad Resident for 17 years 13 Kira Linberg Ollie Dine <Oliver@electrabike.com> Tuesday December 10, 2013 2:05 PM "^o- Council Internet Email Subject: Carisbad Bike Park Mayor Matt Hall, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Packard and Carlsbad Council Members: I'm writing today to ask for your support in creating a partnership between the local cycling community and the City of Carlsbad. We would like to schedule a meeting with the Council to discuss the idea of working together to open Bike Parks in Carlsbad. You can think of a Bike Park being similar to a skate park but built of dirt, for bicycles and being much less expensive. We have been active in the recent Parks Assessment Survey and Bike Parks have had similar ifnot better results to Pickle Ball, which has ben added to the short-term action item list. Unfortunately, a bike park was included in a very large "ad^'enture park" project. This adventure park might be built in 4 - 5 years if it is found feasible. We know lhat Bike Parks are feasible projects because they are being built all over the countr}'. Fillmore CA has just announced the}- will be starting a Bike Park. Orange County and Ventura Parks Departments are also currently reviewing plans. As I mentioned earlier, opening a bike park in Carlsbad has strong support. Approximately 30 bike park supporters attended the Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on December 4th to show their commitment to the project. Unfortunately, neither the Staff nor Commission would add a Bike Park to the Assessment Recommendation as its own action item to be addressed in 2014. We are willing to volunteer dme for construction and maintenance and raise money to bring bike parks to Carlsbad. If Carlsbad will work with us, we will make it a success. Please make time in the coming week and meet with us. We have sites in Carlsbad in mind (Hosp GVOYQ, Zone 5 Business Center, Poinsettia and Stagecoach Parks) and concept drawings from other projects read>' to discuss. Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you. Olhe Dine Electra Bicycle Co. 7663 Galleon Way Carlsbad, CA 92009 Phone: (800) 261-1644 ext. 126 Email: oiiver(a)electrabike.com 17 Kira Linberg From: Chris Holmes <ckh987@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday December 10, 2013 1:39 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Requested meeting between the Carlsbad City Council and the local cycling community regarding opening Bike Parks in Carlsbad. Mayor Matt Hall, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Packard and Carlsbad Council Members: Vm writing today to ask for your support in creating a partnership between the local cycling community and the City of Carlsbad. We would like to schedule a meeting wilh the Council to discu.ss the idea of working together to open Bike Parks in Carlsbad. You can think ofa E^ike Park being similar to a skate park but built of dirt, for bicycles and being much less expensive. We have been active in the recent Parks Assessment Survey and Bike Parks have had similar if not better results to Pickle Ball, which has ben added to the short-term action item list. Unfortunately, a bike park was included in a very large "adventure park" project. This adventure park might be built in 4 - 5 years if it is found feasible. We know that Bike Parks are feasible projects because they are being built all over the country, Fillmore CA has just announced they will be starting a Bike Park. Orange County and Ventura Parks Departments are also currently reviewing plans. As 1 mentioned earlier, opening a bike park in Carlsbad has strong support. Approximately 30 bike park supporters attended the Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on December 4th to show their commitment to the project. Unfortunately, neither the Staffnor Commission would add a Bike Park to the Assessment Recommendation as its ovvn action item to be addressed in 2014. We are willing to volunteer time for construction and maintenance and raise money to bring bike parks to Carlsbad, If Carlsbad will work with us, we will make it a success. Please make lime in the coming week and meet with us. We have sites in Carlsbad in mind (Mosp Grove, Zone 5 Business Center. Poinsettia and Stagecoach Parks) and concept drawings from other projects ready to discuss. Thank you for your time and I look foiward to hearing from you. -Chris Holmes 2062 Avenue Of The Trees Carlsbad 19 Kira Linberg ^^o^' Aaron Donner <aaron.donner@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday December 10, 2013 3:08 PM Council Internet Email Subject: Requested meeting between the Carisbad City Council and the local cycling community regarding opening Bike Parks in Carisbad. Mayor Matt Hall, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Packai'd and Carlsbad Council Members: I'm writing today to ask for your support in creating a partnership between the local cycling community and the City ofCarlsbad. We would like to schedule a meeting with the Council to discuss the idea of working together to open Bike Parks in Carlsbad, You can think ofa Bike Park being similar to a skate park but built of dirt, for bicycles and being much less expensive. We have been active in the recent Parks Assessment Survey and Bike Parks have had similar ifnot better results to Pickle Ball, which has ben added to the short-term action item list. Unfortunately, a bike park was included in a very large '^adventure park" project. This adventure park might bc built in 4 5 years if it is found feasible. We know that Bike Parks are feasible projects because they are being built all over the country. Fillmore CA has just announced they will be starting a Bike Park. Orange Counly and Ventura Parks Departments are also currently reviewing plans. As I mentioned earlier, opening a bike park in Carlsbad has strong support. Approximately 30 bike park supporters, myself included, attended the Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Conunission meeting on December 4"' to show their commitment to the project. Unfortunately, neither the Staffnor Commission would add a Bike Park to the Assessment Recommendation as ils own action item to be addressed in 2014. We are willing to volunteer time for construction and maintenance and raise money to bring bike parks lo Carlsbad. If Caiisbad will work with us, we will make it a success. Please make time in the coming week and meet with us. We has-e sites in C\arlsbad in mind (Hosp Grove, Zone 5 Business Center, Poinsettia and Stagecoach Parks) and concept draw ings from other projects ready to discuss. Thank you for your time and I look foiward lo hearing from you. Aai'on Donner 7001 Baliena Way #30 14 Kira Linberg From: Melanie Lee <mvslee5@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday December 10, 2013 2:33 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Bike Parks in Carisbad Mayor Matt Hall, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Packard and Carisbad Council Members: I'm writing today to ask for your support in creating a partnership between the locai cycling community and the City of Carisbad. We would like to schedule a meeting with the Council to discuss the idea of working together to open Bike Parks in Carlsbad, You can think of a Bike Park being similar to a skate park but built of dirt, for bicycles and being much less expensive. The sport of bike jumping on mountain bikes and bmx bikes is a growing sport among young kids and adults. Our son is very active in the sport and picked a college in Colorado to attend because of the states vision in regards to this up and coming sport. Carisbad offers skate parks but does not offer anything for the large community of mountain bike enthusiasts who want to ride the dirt jumps. Kids today need space to ride, jump and enjoy their sport. Carisbad has the ability to offer this and join the other cities who have made this a priority for their tbrii! seeking community members. Please strongly consider a meeting between the Carisbad City Council and the ioca! cycling community regarding future Bike Parks in Carisbad. Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you. Melanie Lee 16 Kira Linberc From: Sent: To: Subject: Mark Brolaski <MBrolaski@mobio.com> Tuesday December 10, 2013 11:50 AM Council Internet Email Requested meeting December 10,2013 2^S:rm~\d''""" '''''''' ^^'^""^ —-warding Dear, IVIayor Matt Hall, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Packard and Carlsbad Council Members: I arn a local business owner employing 45 people in Carlsbad. Many of my employees enjoy biking in the local ar^, mcludmg mountair, biking and riding to work. We believe the bike industry is growing and Ihould be up orted bv local government^As such, it is worth discussing adding bike parks in the Carlsbad area as a way to i ere se bi/eTs ^ esidents and v,s,tors and further grow the reputation of Carlsbad as a bike friendly city. Th re are many «e ' n hus,asts who nde on the roads as well as on the dirt in Carlsbad. It is important to suppor tof ro™ biki g which mcludes mountam bikmg as well as bike parks because these people represent a group that is st ong fin r^cfa'lirand contributes s,gn,ficantly to the tax base. Just FYI, most mountain bikes cost between $2 000-SlToOO nd manv mountam bike enthusiasts own more than one bike. ^ Vn ? =^^^""8 ' Partnership between the local cycling community and the City of adventure par project. This adventure park might be built in 4 - 5 years if it is found feasible We know tha X Parks are feasible projects because they are being built all over the country Fillmore CA has iust annnunr^H thi ii h starting a Bike Park. Orange County and Ventura Parks Departments are aL rremiy Snl pls " ' As I mentioned earlier, opening a bike park in Carlsbad has strong support ADDroximatfiv hii,» n=..i, attended the Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Commission meetin oZLT.^7 lTT^^^^^^ project. Unfortunately, neither the Staff nor Commission wouid add a Bike °ark to tho Ar«;mltT= . its own action item to be addressed in 2014. We are wi.ng ,o voi.ntee t^ "c n t™ i" ma tel" ; 'n" " raise money to bnng bike parks to Carlsbad. If Carlsbad will work with us, we will make it a success Please make time in the coming week and meet with us. We have sites in Cmhbi,ri m ^-..r, /u„ Business Center, Poinsettia and Stagecoach Par.s, and concept ' Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you. Best regards, 20 Mark Brolaski President/ CEO IVIO BIO Laboratories, Inc. 2746 Loker Ave. West Carlsbad, CA 92010 Saving you time for life vyww.mobio.com S E-mail mbrolaski(@moblo.com «Office +1.760-929-9911 x102 ®Fax: +1.760-929-0109 21 Kira Linber From: Sent: To: Subject: Joel Muzzey <joelmuzzey@mail.com> Tuesday, December 10, 2013 10:40 AlVI Council Internet Email Requested meeting between the Carlsbad City Coundl & the local cycling communitv regardmg opening Bike Parks in Carlsbad. ^ c-ommunity To Mayor Matt Hall. Mayor Pro Tem Mark Paekai'd and Carisbad Council Members: in a very larg; "adlSe p^^^ f'f, Lmfortunatclj-. a bike park was included We know that Bike PararrLs b^roS , ht ?, ^ 'T'^' ^ - ' has just announced fhey w^be smL^ ^""^ ^"j" I'i"'"''^^ currently reviewing pfans ^ ^"""'^ ^'"^ ^^"'"''^ ^Departments are also As I nnentioned earlier, opening a bike park in Carlsbad has slrong support AcDroximnK-lv in hiv. i. supporters attended the Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Co,nrni,s^,itn Sn.^ Dcc^^r^^ • commitment to the project. IJnfortunatelv noith,-r ih,- ^'i.ir., A LJ^'^'-mboi 4 to show their Assessment RecomLndation aJS ov^^a^t H T"^ '''^^'''^ '° for construction and maintenance and raise monev r^ bi lc'Sta 'Tc f T1""''?' ''T us. we will make it a success. ' * t- aiLsbad. II C arlsbad will work with Please make time in the oomina week and mppf ,.;ith n/» i„ •, Thank you for your time and I look ror\Yard lo hear wig Ivom you. Joel Muzzey 825 Skysail Ave. 7? Carlsbad, CA 92011 Joel Muzzey ioelmuzzev@mail.com 760.815.3649 2.3 Kira Linberg ^^om: Doug Mann <dmannx@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday December 10, 2013 10:02 AM "^o* Council Internet Email Subject: Carisbad Bike Park Attachments: Council Meeting[bike parkj.docx Hello, Please fmd that attached letter regaiding the proposed bike park plans for Caiisbad. Best regai'ds, Doug Mann December 9-2013 SUBJECT: Requested meeting between tlie Carlsbad City Council and the local cycling community regarding opening Bike Parks In Carlsbad. Mayor Matt HaU; Mayor Pro Tem Mark Packard and Carlsbad Council Members; I'm writing today to ask for your support in creating a partnership between the local cycling community and the City of Carlsbad. We would like to schedule a meeting with the Council to discuss the idea of working together to open Bike Parks in Carlsbad. You can think of a Bike Park being similar to a skate park but built of dirt, for bicycles and being much less expensive. We have been active in the recent Parks Assessment Survey and Bike Parks have had similar if not better results to Pickle Ball, which has ben added to the short-term action item list. Unfortunately, a bike park was included in a very large "adventure park" project. This adventure park might be built in 4 - 5 years if it is found feasible. We know that Bike Parks are feasible projects because they are being built all over the country. Fillmore CA has Just announced they will be starting a Bike Park. Orange County and Ventura Parks Departments are also currently reviewing plans. As I mentioned earlier, opening a bike park in Carlsbad has strong support, Approximately 30 bike park supporters attended the Garlsbad Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on December 4* to show their commitment to the project. Unfortunately, neither the Staffnor Commission would add a Bike Park to the Assessment Recommendation as its own action item to be addressed in 2014. We are willing to volunteer time for construction and maintenance and raise money to bring bike parks to Carlsbad. If Carlsbad will work with us, we will make it a success. Please make time in the coming week and meet with us. We have sites in Carlsbad in mind (Hosp Grove, Zone 5 Business Center, Poinsettia and Stagecoach Parks] and concept drawings from other projects ready to discuss. Thank you for your time and 1 look forward to hearing from you. Doug Mann 6147 Paseo Jaquita Carlsbad, CA 92009 Kira Linber Council Internet Email Tuesday December 10, 2i °' Andrea Dykes ^"^'i®*^*' FW: Bike Park in Carisbad From; E. David Callender fmaiitQ:edc@PdratipnWor ^^n.] Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 7;23 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Bike Park in Carisbad C™sLTpaTkrand°Rr°':'T'' '''' '^PP^^^^^tely 30 bike park supporters attended the Carlsbad Pa ks and Recreation Commission meeting on December 4'^ to show their commitment to the project. Unfortunately, neither the Staff nor Commission would add a Bike Park t^the Assessment. Please make time in the coming week and meet with us. We have sites in Cari<^h-iri in minH /u. Business Center, Poinsettia and Stagecoach Parks, and concept drrn;:;rreroS^^^^^^ ' I look forward to hearing from you. Dave Callender 3204 Fosca St. Carisbad, CA 92009 760.420.8734 2A E. David Callender / 760.420.8734 / Skype: edcallende edc(a),edcallender.com / webpresencenow.com / iinkedin.com/in/callender twitter.com/EDavidCallender / facebook.com/EOavidCQnsyitinq Kira Linben l^^^' Jack Olmstead <jackolmstead@gmail.com> Tuesday December 10, 2013 8:39 AM ^ Council Internet Email ^"^'i®*^*' Bike Parks in Carisbad December 10 2013 SUBJECT: Requested meeting between the Carlsbad City Councii and the local cychng community regarding opening Bike Parks in Carlsbad. Mayor Matt Hall. Mayor Pro Tem Mark Packard and Carlsbad Council Members: As you may know, I've been in the Carlsbad arca since the 1970's and have lived in Carlsbad fnr 1 look forward to my grand children riding bikes with me in the near future and having a fun safe place for them to leam would be wonderfol. ''v lu^ a mn saie So today I am also writing today to ask for your support in creating a parlnership betvyeen the local cychng cotnmunity and the City ofCarlsbad, We would like to schedule a meetCg S he Rrpl°. f *° Carisbad. You can think ofa B,ke Park bemg similar to a skate park but built of dirt, for bicycles and being much less expensive. *b "'^^li i^^^^ b!LS^rF?c™ 'T^l^'Y^'lfT l'"^'' ''''' had similar ifnot bettei results to Pickle Ball, wliich has ben added to the short-term action ilem list. Unfortunately 2 nT 7Z f V r ' !,7 P^'-'^" P'-°J^^'- 'P^'^ P-k might e'' built m 4-5 year if ^ is found feasible. We know that Bike Parks arc feasible proiects because they ^e being built all over the country. Fillmore CA has jus. announced thcy willStart ng a Bike Park. Orange County and Ventura Parks Departments are also currently reviewing plaSf As I mentioned eai-lier, opening a bike park in Carlsbad has strong suppon. Approximateiv 30 bike park supporters attended the Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Commission meet ng o DeSmb^^^^^^^ M^ltZT^lT ^"^°r""^'^'^' CommissioTwo ,d om. ,; u Recommendation as its own action item to be addressed in 2014. We are willing to volunteer time for construction and maintenance and raise monev n hrina bike parks to Carlsbad, If Carisbad will work with us. we will make ias cc ! ^ ^ Please make time in the coming week and meet with us. Wc have sites in Carisbad in mind (Hosp p';Sc^^;dy^rrs.'^""' --p^ ^-^-BS SfoZ 26 Thank you for yom* time and I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Jack Olmstead 2833 Vista Mariana Carlsbad, CA 92009 27 Kira Linben From: Sent: To: Subject: Bennett, Christina <christina.bennett@sduhsd.net> Tuesday, December 10, 2013 8:10 AM Coundl Internet Email Council Meeting December 10,2013 SUBJECT: Requested meeting between the Carlsbad City Council and the local cyding communitv reeardine opening Bike Parks In Carlsbad. Mayor Matt Hall, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Packard and Carlsbad Council Members: I m writing today to ask for your support in creating a partnership between the local cvciing community and the City ot Carlsbad. We would like to schedule a meeting with the Council to discuss the idea of working together to open Bike Parks in Cadsbad. You can think ofa Hike Park being similar to a skate park but built of dirt for bicycles and being much less expensive. We have been active m the recent Pm'ks Assessment Survey emd Bike Parks ha^ c had similar ifnot better results to Pickle Ball, which has ben added to the short-term action item list. Unfortunateh-. a bike park was included in a very large ^^adventure park''project. This adventure park might be built in 4 - \ years ifVit is found feasible. We know that Bike Parks are feasible projects because thev are being built all over the country. Fillmore CA has just announced they will be starting a Bike Park. Orange County and Ventura Parks Departments are also currently reviewing plans. As I mentioned earher, opening a bike park in Carisbad has strong supporl. Appi'oximateiy '^0 bike park supporters attended the Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on December 4^' lo show their commitment to the project. Unfortunately, neither the Slaifnor Commission wou(d add a Bike Pai'k to the Assessment Recommendation as its own action ilem to be addressed in 2014. Wc are v^illing to volunteer time for constmction and maintenance and raise money to bring bike parks to Cad.sbad. If Carlsbad wiil work with us, we will make it a success. 28 Please make time in the coming week and meet with us. We have sites in Carlsbad in mind (Hosp Grove, Zone 5 Business Center, Poinsettia and Stagecoach Parks) and concept drawings from other projects ready to discuss. Thank you for your time and I look forwai-d to hearing from ) ou. Kindest Regards, Christina Bennett 662 Compass Ct. Carlsbad, CA 92011 29 Kira Linben F. David Callender <edc@edcallender.com> Tuesday December 10, 2013 7:23 AM Council Internet Email ^"''Ject: Bike Park in Carlsbad ibaf ^ wnuH ""f"""! '"l" '^"^''"^ of Carlsbad to develop a Bike Park in Carlsbad. I would attend a meeting with the Council to discuss the idea of working together to open Bike Parks in I have been living in Carlsbad for the past 20 years and have been an avid road and mountain bike rider I commend th^ :a™lp?r:^ much less expensive ' '° ' ''''' '''' ^i^^^'" 'IT fAssessment Survey and Bike Parks have had similar if not better results to Pickle adventure park pro ect. This adventure park might be built in 4 - 5 years if it is found feasible We know that Bike Parks are feasible projects because they are being built all over the country. Fillmore CA has just an^^hev will be starting a B,ke Park. Orange County and Ventura Parks Departments are aiso currently reviewinl plans cllllTT''''T' ' P''^ '^PP^°xi"iately 30 bike park supporters attended the Carlsbad arks and Recreation Commission meeting on December 4'^ to show their commitment to the project. Unfortunately, neither the Staff nor Commission would add a Bike Park to the Assessment. I ann willing to volunteer time for construction and maintenance and raise money to bring bike parks to Carlsbad If Carlsbad will work with us, we will make it a success. tarisbad. If Please make time in the coming week and meet with us. We have sites in Carlsbad in mind (Hosp Grove Zone 5 Business Center, Poinsettia and Stagecoach Parks) and concept drawings from other projects ready to dlicuss I look forward to hearing from you. Dave Callender 3204 Fosca St. Carlsbad, CA 92009 760.420.8734 E. David Callender / 760.420.8734 / Skype: edcallende ^-^^^^^^^MmeLCom /mMesMEemyi^EL I liilkedin.gam/in^ twitter..com/£Dav(dCa(!end^r / ^bgok^nj/EDavidCgm^^^ 30 Kira Linberc From: Sent: To: Subject: Joseph Satriano <jsatriano@ucsd.edu> Saturday December 07, 2013 1:26 PM Council Internet Email prospective bike park Dear Cadsbad Citv Council. I understand that you have aireadv heard a number of argiiinents for a bike park in tho Citv of Carhbad so please excuse me it I accidently reiterate some of those coneerns. Hrsdy, revenue. This is an opportunity for lhe Cit>- ofCarlsbad to move on a Ibnvard ihinkinii concept that would add revenue to the city through increased business in local shop.s. I el me start bv savin« 1 am a 60 year-old scientist at UCSD. If you take the time to look al similar projects in other cities vou will tmd I am representati%-e ofthe demographic of currctit mountain bikers. p"roiessionaLs vvith careers and disposable mcome. Simdar projects in other cities around tiic nation have proven nrolitable fbr the local economies. It is true that San Diego is bies.ed with a summer tourist iiidustrsbut in the winter wto the tounsts leave mid bike parks up north dose io open their ^raii^ ibr skitna. Saa Die^o ailbrds a goldcnopportunity unmatched in the vast majuray of ihc countrv ibr mouniafn bikers in the "off season . Wmter mountain biking is an untapped resource of'-cvciiuc lor the cit}. Secondly, eosl. U"\ou look al the voliiiitco- o' ;b:' bs- -.R. .m.t' • by the San Diego MounUiiii Biking AssiKiaiion ('^[ •'V1U.^ \N :r,- meeting. or the Multi-Trails Coalition (NIT'C ; u s '^ic' ; . -n ;. ^ resources that are available to \'ou. tor ii" ec. it 0 ••LCG behind other cities and is considered J.S O:VJ oft'ij Ijivi b! f have been a number of local clo8u^e^ of u-ai .s tlu-i \ AI V.. \ be people are hungr) for a bike park and \\ uiiki ''.c < \,.'u.i • .[ i' as well. Again, an untapped resource. . I S; 1 1 :u:l as lhc work /'ii i-J. i; \Iiocrd fn^n al the y > rc'tii/o lhe vast 'ail )i: 'ii^.rod lorribl) ^: cii'!.v , 1 - iie 0 -i.u-iry. Further, there V ; ^ s 'e...>- <v;) situation wherc r - .• ivJx' [V y::-:x ..nd maintain it Firnily, thu is an oppmmifM for the City of<:ari sbad to he a. leader in ibis iimakm, thp popuialion o£ moimaia biking tws iuciv^ased markedly in San Dieao and \v, env^ons the available trat s ha.-e not. Wailing to iiicotporaic ihi. imo a lar^r and (ar more coniol.x pir.jeci ihai mav be vears }OUietut:uitTwouJdbeanopport;uiHb'}o.si. ' ' " " 3; fhankingyou in advance for your concerns hi tius issue, fi is a more imporiaiu i^sue to the mountain biking communits'. not a small constiiuencv in Carlsbad, !.han \ou mav iniaiiiiie. Sincerely, iosepli Satriano 32 December 9-2013 Mayor MattHall, Mayor ProTemMarkPackard and Carlsbad Cotmcil Members: can think ofa Bike Park betoe staXl^f ft!!* ufu C^'^''*^- You being much less expeS ^"""'^ bicycles and i^ M Ut^c^.^^^^^ ^o^S'^JS^n^D^SX^^ Carlsbadpis ^dRecation concept drLngs icoZt^^S^'^'t^Zo^: '^^'""^^•' ^"''^^ Thank you for your time and I look forwaid to hearing from you. Michelle Fowler \ December 9-2013 SUBJECT: Requested meeting between the Carlsbad City Council and ttie local cycling community regarding opening Bike Parks in Carlsbad. Mayor Matt Hall, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Packard and Carlsbad Council Msmbeis: I'm writing today to ask for your support in creating a partnership between the local cycling community and City ofCarlsbad. We would like to schedule a meeting with the Council to discuss the idea of working together to open Bike Parks in Carlsbad. You can think of aBike Park being similar to a skate park but built of dirt, for bicycles and being much less expensive. We have been active in the recent Parks Assessment Survey and Bike Parks have had similar ifnot better results to Pickle Ball, which has been added to the short-term action item hst. Unfortunately, a bike park was included in a very large "adventure park" project. This adventure park might be built in 4 - 5 years if it is found feasible. We know that Bike Parks are feasible projects because they are being built all over the country. Fillmore CA has just announced they will be starting a Bike Park. Orange County and Ventura Paries Departments are also currently reviewing plans. As I mentioned earlier, opening a bike park in Carlsbad has strong support. Approximately 30 bike park supporters attended the Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Conunission meeting on December 4^ to show their commitm^t to the project. Unfortunately, neither the Staff nor Commission would add a Bike Park to the Assessment Recommendation as its own action item to be addressed in 2014. We are willing to volunteer time for construction and maintenance and raise money to bring bike parks to Carlsbad. If Carlsbad will work with us, we will make it a success. Please make time in the coming week and meet with us. We have sites in Carlsbad in mind (Hosp Grove, Zone 5 Business Center, Poinsettia and Stagecoach Parks) and concept drawings from other projects ready to discuss. Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you. / Drake Qhocholek 6766 Vermarine Court Carlsbad, OA 92009 December 9- 2013 SUBIECT: Requested meeting between the Cadsbad City Coundi and the locai cyding community regarding opening Bike Parks in Carload. Mayor Matt Hall, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Packard and Carlsbad CouncU Members: I'm writing today to ask for your support in creating a partnership between the local cyding community and the City of Carlsbad. We would like to scheduie a meeting witii the Council to discuss the idea of working together to open Bike Parks in Carlsbad. You can think of a Bike Park being similar to a skate park but built of dirt, for bicycles and being much less expensive. We have been active in the recent Parks Assessment Sui-vey and Bike Paries have had similar if not better results to Pickle Ball, which has been added to the short- term action item list. Unfortunately, a bike park was included in a very large "adventure park" project. This adventure park might be built in 4 - 5 years if it is found feasible. We know tiiat Bike Parks are feasible projects because diey are being built aii over the country. Fillmore CA has just announced they will be starting a Bike Park. Orange County and Ventura Parks Oepaitments are aiso currently reviewing pians. .As I mentioned earlier, opening a bike park in Carlsbad has strong support Approximately 30 bike park supporters attended die Carisbad Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on December 4* to show their commitment to the project Unfortunately, neither the Staffnor Commission wouid add a Bike Park to the Assessment Recommendation as its own action item to be addressed in 2014. We are willing to volunteer time for construction and maintenance and raise money to bring bike parks to Carlsbad. If Caiisbad will work with us, we will make it a success. Please make time in die coming week and meet with us. We have sites in Carlsbad in mind (Hosp Grove, Zone 5 Business Center, Poinsettia and Stagecoach Parks) and concept drawings from othen projects ready to discuss. Thank you f fime and! I look forward to heanng from you. December 9'2013 SUBJECT: Requested meeting between the CaHsbad City Council and the local cyding community regarding opening Bike Parks in Carlsbad. Mayor Matt Hall, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Packard and Carlsbad Council Members: I'm writing today to ask for your support in creating a partnership between the local cycling community and the City of Carlsbad. We would like to schedule a meeting with the Council to discuss the idea of working together to open Bike Parks in Carlsbad. You can think of a Bike Park being similar to a skate park but built of dirt, for bicycles and being much less expensive. We have been active in the recent Parks Assessment Survey and Bike Parks have had similar if not better results to Pickle Ball, which has been added to the short- term action item list Unfortunately, a bike park was included in a very large "adventure park" project This adventure park might be built in 4 - 5 years if it is found feasible. We know that Bike Parks are feasible projects because they are being built all over the country. Fillmore CA has just announced they will be starting a Bike Park. Orange County and Ventura Parks Departments are also currently reviewing pians. As 1 mentioned earlier, opening a bike park in Carlsbad has strong support. Approximately 30 bike park supporters attended the Carisbad Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on December 4*^ to show their commitment to the project. Unfortunately, neither the Staffnor Commission would add a Bike Park to die Assessment Recommendation as its own action item to be addressed in 2014. We are willing to volunteer time for construction and maintenance and raise money to bring bike parks to Carlsbad. If Carisbad will work with us, we will make it a success. Please make time in the coming week and meet with us. We have sites in Carlsbad in mind (Hosp Grove, Zone 5 Business Center, Poinsettia and Stagecoach Parks) and concept drawings from other projects ready to discuss. Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you. December 9- 2013 SUBJECT: Requested meeting between the Carisbad City Council and the local cyding community regarding opening Bike Parks in Carlsbad. Mayor Matt Hall, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Packard and Carlsbad Council Members: I'm writing today to ask for your support in creating a partnership between the local cyding community and the City of Carisbad. We would like to schedule a meeting with the Coundl to discuss the idea of working together to open Bike Parks in Carisbad. You can think of a Bike Park being similar to a skate park but built of dirt, for bicycles and being much less expensive. We have been active in the recent Parks Assessment Survey and Bike Parks have had similar ifnot better results to Pickle Ball, which has been added to the short- term action item list Unfortunately, a bike park was included in a very large "adventure park" project This adventure park might be built in 4 - 5 years if it is found feasible. We know that Bike Parks are feasible projects because they are being built all over the country. Fillmore CA has just announced tl^ey will be starting a Bike Park. Orange County and Ventura Parks Departments are also cuiTeiitiy reviewing plans. As I mentioned earlier, opening a bike park in Carisbad has strong support. Approximately 30 bike park supporters attended the Carisbad Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on December 4*"^ to show their commitment to the project Unfortunately, neither the Staffnor Commission would add a Bike Park to the Assessment Recommendation as its own action item to be addressed in 2014. We are willing to volunteer time for construction and maintenance and raise money to bring bike parks to Carisbad. If Carisbad will work with us, we will make it a success. Please make time in the coming week and meet with us. We have sites in Carlsbad in mind (Hosp Grove, Zone 5 Business Center, Poinsettia and Stagecoach Parks) and concept drawings from other projects ready to discuss. Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you. December 9' 2013 SUBJECT: Requested meeting between the Carisbad City Council and the locat cyding community regarding opening Bike Parks in Carlsbad. Mayor Matt Hall, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Packard and Carlsbad Council Members: I'm writing today to ask for your support in creating a partnership between die local cycling community and the City of Carlsbad. We wouid like to schedule a meeting with the Council to discuss the idea of working together to open Bike Parks in Carlsbad. You can think of a Bike Park being similar to a skate park but built of dirt, for bicycles and being much less expensive. We have been active in the recent Parks Assessment Survey and Bike Parks have had similar if not better results to Pickle Ball, which has been added to tiie short- term action item list. Unfortunately, a bike park was included in a vety large "adventure park" project This adventure park might be built in 4 - 5 years if it is found feasible. We know that Bike Parks are feasible projects because tiiey are being built all over the country. Fillmore CA has just announced they will be starting a Bike Park. Orange County and Ventura Parks Departments are also currently reviewing plans. As 1 mentioned earlier, opening a bike park in Carlsbad has strong support. Approximately 30 bike park supporters attended the Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on December 4^^^ to show their commitment to the project. Unfortunately, neither the Staff nor Commission would add a Bike Park to the Assessment Recommendation as its own action item to be addressed in 2014. We are willing to volunteer time for construction and maintenance and raise money to bring bike parks to Carlsbad. If Carlsbad will work with us, we will make it a success. Please make time in the coming week and meet with us. We have sites in Carlsbad in mind (Hosp Grove, Zone 5 Business Center, Poinsettia and Stagecoach Parks) and concept drawings from other projects ready to discuss. Thank you for your time and 1 look forward to hearing from you. Andrea Dykes i=rom: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: importance: Phil Pometto <philpometto@yahoo.com> Monday. December 16,2013 10:37 AM Council Internet Email trailnews@sdmba.com Requested meeting between the Carlsbad City Council and the local cycling communitv regarding opening Bike Parks in Carlsbad. High Mayor AAatt Hall, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Packard and Carlsbad Council Members: I'm writing today to ask for your support in creating a partnership between the local cycling community and the City of Carlsbad. We would like to schedule a meeting with the Council to discuss the idea of working together to open Bike Parks in Carlsbad. You can think of a Bike Park being similar to a skate park but built of dirt, for bicycles and being much less expensive. ***** r am a homeowner in Carlsbad. I own and operate a real estate company In Carlsbad and I am in the process of opening a restaurant in Carlsbad. My voice should be heard. We do not need another golf course to waste our precious land! Biking is something EVERYONE can do and is one of the best types of exercise in the entire world!! Please listen. Thanks, Phil... Phillip Pometto Owner/Broker The Property Boutique (619) 708-5911 Direct (866) 618-7590 E-Fax DRE License #01227177 www.PropBoutique.conn Andrea Dykes From: drmainwaring@roadrunner.com Sent: Monday, December 16,2013 12:48 PM To: Council Internet Email Subject: Please support Pickleball outdoor courts for Carlsbad Attn: Mayor Matt Hall Mayor Pro Tem Mark Packard Council Member Keith Blackburn Council Member Farrah Douglas Council Member Lorraine Wood I am writing in support ofthe the Parks and Recreation Department's 3-Year action plan to "reposition some tennis courts in over-served areas as outdoor Pickleball courts". I do not agree with Jack Nelson's concern that there is not sufficient demand for outdoor pickleball courts. I attended the initial meetings with the outside consultant and it was clear there was strong support for Pickleball. I don't understand Mr. Nelson's response. I have been playing Pickleball for 5 years at Calavera Community Center on indoor courts. I have spoken to so many of the players about the need for outdoor courts here in Carlsbad. Currently, if we wish to play outdoors we have to drive 9-11 miles to Melba Bishop in Oceanside, or to Bobby Riggs Tennis Club in Encinitas. There are no outdoor courts in Carlsbad. We have lost many players (and their court fees) to these other communities. There is a huge demand for additional courts here in Carlsbad. The number of players grows every day. This is now a national, actually international sport. It is also a sport that is played by all ages, not just seniors. And the Indoor courts at Calavera are often so busy, players leave and go elsewhere. We also have the problem that the courts are given over to children's camp activities in the summer and we have nowhere to play in Carlsbad in the summer months. A couple of years ago there was a proposal to use the tennis courts near Kelly School. The courts were in total disrepair, and the Pickleball community was willing to take on responsibility for maintaining the courts If they were converted. The proposal was ignored, the courts were resurfaced and painted as tennis courts. And what we see are children skateboarding and rollerskating on the courts. They are hardly used for tennis. I will be attending the council meeting tomorrow night. I hope you listen to the voices of the community and provide us with outside courts. Sincerely, Mrs. Dannie Mainwaring 3015 Glenbrook Street Carlsbad, CA 92010 760-994-0441 Andrea Dykes From: Sent: To: Subject: Gail Dacey <gaildacey@yahoo.com> Monday, December 16,2013 1:19 PM Council Internet Email Thoughts Dear Mayor, My husband and I just moved to Carlsbad from Encinitas a year ago. We love it here and proudly call it our home. We are also pickleball players and have seen the sport grow at least four-fold since we started playing six years ago. More and more players are discovering this great sport and for that reason more and more pickleball courts are needed. We really encourage you to do what you can to provide the needed courts. You can be assured the courts will be regularly used. Thank you, Gail Dacey ps. Have you ever played pickleball? I bet you'd get a kick out of It. It doesn't take but five minutes to learn the basics. Sent from my iPad December 9-2013 SUBJECT: Requested meeting between the CaHsbad City Council and the locai cycling community regarding opening Bike Parks in Carisbad. Mayor Matt Hall, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Packard and Carlsbad Council Members: I'm writing today to ask for your support in creating a partnership between the local cycling community and the City of Carlsbad. We would like to schedule a meeting with the Council to discuss the idea of working together to open Bike Parks in Carlsbad. You can think of a Bike Park being similar to a skate park but built of dirt, for bicycles and being much less expensive. We have been active in the recent Parks Assessment Survey and Bike Parks have had similar if not better results to PicWe Ball, which has been added to the short- term action item list Unfortunately, a bike park was included in a very large "adventure park" project This adventure park might be built in 4 - 5 years if it is found feasible. We know that Bike Parks are feasible projects because they are being built all over the country. Fillmore CA has just announced they will be starting a Bike Park. Orange County and Ventura Parks Departments are also currently reviewing plans. As 1 mentioned earlier, opening a bike park in Carlsbad has strong support Approximately 30 bike park supporters attended the Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on December 4* to show their commitment to the project Unfortunately, neither the Staff nor Commission would add a Bike Park to the Assessment Recommendation as its own action item to be addressed in 2014. We are willing to volunteer time for construction and maintenance and raise money to bring bike parks to Carlsbad. If Carlsbad will work with us, we will make it a success. Please make time in the coming week and meet with us. We have sites in Carlsbad in mind (Hosp Grove, Zone 5 Business Center, Poinsettia and Stagecoach Parks) and concept drawings from other projects ready to discuss. Thank you for your time and 1 look forward to hearing from you. December 9'2013 f o^mJilit"^"**!.!'' °tV Councfl and the local cycling community regarding opening Bike Parks in Carlsbad. Mayor Matt Hall, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Packard and Carlsbad Council Members: rm writing today to ask for your support in creating a partnership between the local Q^clmg community and the City of Carlsbad. We would like to scheS mee«„g Ta J^w '"'^ °f '°eether to open Bike Parker ^ for Svi r "^u'.^'^^' ^^'^ "^"'"g to a skate park but buil of dirt tor bicycles and being much less expensive. "uuiuiairc, We have been active in the recent Parks Assessment Survey and Bike Parks have actoTtem S° n'f T '""f ^ ^r""' '^^ ^^ded^^ theThS erm action Item list Unfortunately, a bike park was included in a very large "adventure park project. This adventure park might be built in 4 - 5 years if iSound feaSe tne country. Fillmore CA has just announced they wiU be starting a Bike Park Orange County and Ventura Parks Departments are also curren^reSng plans. As I mentioned earlier, opening a bike park in Carlsbad has strong support Approximately 30 bike park supporters attended the Carlsbad Parks a^d Recreation Commission meeting on December 4* to show their commitment to the proS IsSS^ '"^^ ' B'ke Park to the Assessment Recommendation as its own action item to be addressed in 2014 We are wming to volunteer time for construction and maintenance and raTse moneTto bring bite parks to Carlsbad. If Carlsbad will work with us, we will makeTt a ' Please make time in the coming week and meet with us. We have sites in Carlsbad m mmd CHosp Grove, Zone 5 Business Center, Poinsettia and Stagecoach ParS^ concept drawings from other projects ready to discuss. ' Thank you foryour time and I look forward to hearing from you. TESTIMONY- Re: AB #21,468 Parks and Recreation Department Needs Assessment and Comprehensive Action Plan - Resolution No.2013-295 December 17, 2013 IVly name is Bob Blanco and 1 reside at 1341 Corvidae Street in Carlsbad. I am here tonight before you to plea for your support to move forward now with an outdoor pickleball venue in the City of Cadsbad. I play pickleball regularly indoors at Calavera Community Center, but must travel to other local jurisdictions to play outdoor pickleball. For me and many others, outdoor pickleball Is much more satisfying and challenging because one must contend with the elements. In the two years that 1 have been playing pickleball I have watched this sport grow rapidly in North County, with people of all ages embracing it with great enthusiasm. It not only offers a competitive element but the recreational, social and physical exerdse/health maintenance value It brings to the participants, especially our seniors, Is often overlooked and underestimated. Pickleball has Introduced me to some wonderful people that I would not have otherwise met. For those in the Carlsbad community who prefer to study the need for an outdoor pickleball venue, 1 can assure the Council that "If the City builds it, they will come". Just visit the Calavera Community Center to witness the number of players attending and the resulting wait time each player must endure with only 3 courts available. Additional study is not needed to arrive at the obvious conclusion that the demand is already here. This issue is all about supply and demand. The Council should not accept the amended report that recommends pickleball needs to be studied further. As I travel around Carlsbad 1 notice many tennis courts sitting idle, especially during week days. Whether the City converts and dedicates some tennis courts for pickleball use only or decides on creating multiple use facilities such that court time is shared and facility use is maximized is irrelevant to me. The demand has already been documented so Council Members please do the right thing for this wonderful community by moving forward now with a plan to establish an outdoor pickleball venue. Thank you for your consideration. Bob Blanco Andrea Dykes From: Sent: To: Subject: Terry Beck <terrybeck11@gmail.com> Tuesday, December 17,2013 8:07 AM Council Internet Email Pickle Ball Courts Hello Matt, Thank you for your consideration. Terry Hicks Andrea Dykes From: bobbeckdds@verizon.net Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 8:34 AM To: Council Internet Email Subject: need for pickleball courts Dear Mr Hall, As a homeowner and full time resident of the beautiful city of Carlsbad, and a baby boomer, I would urge you to consider transitioning just a few of the 44 tennis courts that are in the public parks system to pickleball courts. People in their earlly 60's are the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population and pickleball is the perfect way for them to get their outdoor exercise. It is because ofthis fact that pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America. Oceanside, Escondido, San Marcos and now Encinitas, with some new pickleball courts at the Bobby Riggs Tennis Arena have provided courts for this relatively new sport. All of the Del Webb retirement commimities are now putting several courts in their existing and new facilities. This sport is not a temporary rage that will soon fade out, but I believe is here to stay. Many of the tennis coiurts receive little use and this would be a perfect way to get them back into action and to serve a large segment of Carlsbad's population atthe same time. I will be attending the coimcil meeting Tuesday evening to listen and hopefully participate in the discussion of this matter. Thank you for your consideration, Robert Beck 6550 Ponto Dr. Carlsbad, 92011 . (760) 448-5580 Andrea Dykes From: Sent: To: Subject: Mary Anne Viney <maryanneviney@dslextreme.com> Monday, December 16, 2013 6-54 PM ?n'!nrni^"*®T4^"'^"' ^^"^ Hazeltine; CHuckins@carlsbadusd.net anfc^ ofCar?^^^^ ^^^'^^^^ Unified School District Mr Hutchins, Mr Hazeltine and City Council: I am requesting City Council delay their decision to adopt the city's new park plan for the following reasons: Agreement. This is my understanding having talked to school district officials.. cji.b.d -ohool d,«a ™ca ,w, 1, „ ,.Hfc „ „„„ SCUSL Sincerely Mary Anne Viney Park Plan Issues December 16, 2013 Key Issues •Existing park acres overstated •Not consistent with Community Vision •Need separate standards for neighborhood and community parks •Bike needs not addressed Lake Calavera Trail User Counts 2011 2013 User Type Overall Peak Hr People/Hr 50.2 69.4 Dogs/Hr 12.1 13.3 Bikes/Hr 10.1 22.5 Recommendations •Correct park acres with General Plan •Establish minimum standard of .5 acres/1,000 neighborhood park 2.5 acres/ 1,000 community park - Improve bicycle facilities PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND COMPREHENSIVE ACTION PLAN Agenda Summary overview Priority rankings Action plan Next steps Summary Overview Community input Community profile Inventory and analysis of parks, facilities, and programs Internal assessment Priority rankings Action plan Facility / Amenity Priority Rankings Carlsbad Facility/Amenity Priority Rankings Overall Ranking Family picnic areas - covered and uncovered 1 Outdoor swimming pools 2 Botanical or ornamental gardens 3 Community gardens 4 Off-leash dog parks 5 Amphitheater 6 Playground Equipment 7 Dining / retail 8 Senior center (age 50+)9 Youth multi-purpose fields 10 Multi-generational community center 11 Disc golf course 12 Adult multi-purpose fields 13 Adventure facility (rock wall, ropes course)14 Tennis courts 15 Conference / trade shows / training centers 16 Concessions 17 Skateboard parks 18 Teen center 19 Arena / speed soccer 20 Outdoor basketball courts 21 Synthetic turf fields 22 Outdoor pickleball courts 23 BMX park 24 Radio controlled aircraft fields 25 Program Priority Rankings Carlsbad Program Priority Rankings Overall Ranking Adult fitness and wellness programs 1 Culinary arts (cooking, baking, etc.)2 Aquatics programming (swim lessons, recreation/lap swim, competitive training, etc.)3 Adult sports programs 4 Cultural arts programs 5 City sponsored special events 6 Dancing 7 Outdoor skills / adventure programs 8 Youth sports programs 9 Senior programs 10 Dog training 11 Tennis programs 12 Environmental education programs 13 Youth summer camp programs 14 Youth fitness and wellness programs 15 Preschool programs 16 Teen programs 17 Unstructured indoor play 18 Before and after school programs 19 Martial arts programs 20 Gymnastics and tumbling programs 21 Programs for individuals with disabilities 22 Full service party planning 23 Big Ideas Multiuse, multigenerational community recreation center Outdoor adventure activity park Recommended Action Items – Short Term (0-3 Years) Complete a feasibility study/business plan for An indoor, multipurpose, multigenerational community center. If feasible, commence development An outdoor adventure activity park. Update master plans for future facilities Modify two existing tennis courts to accommodate outdoor pickleball courts Recommended Action Items – Short Term (0-3 Years) Design and develop entryway to Calavera Hills Community Park Complete the development of one additional community garden at Calavera Hills Community Park Establish a department specific sponsorship policy Recommended Action Items – Short Term (0-3 Years) Complete the cost of service model to assign percentage of contribution and cost recovery goals for all program areas Train staff on cost of service, revenue generation and pricing based on the updated service classifications and expected level of contribution Communicate actual cost to operate and maintain parks & recreation facilities Recommended Action Items – Short Term (0-3 Years) Develop strategies to increase awareness and participation rates of program offerings Develop a customer service manual and training program Restructure and expand core program areas for fitness and wellness, outdoor adventure programs, environmental education, culinary arts and dining Recommended Action Items – Mid Term (4-5 Years) If found feasible, commence development of an outdoor adventure activity park Develop a plan to identify an additional dog park Recommended Action Items – Mid Term (4-5 Years) Tie in all future park and facility development with the trails plan to ensure greater community connectivity Update the needs assessment for the next five years to ensure relevance and concurrency with existing conditions and population in Carlsbad Recommended Action Items – Ongoing Aligned with the General Plan, continue meeting community needs Continue transformation of organizational culture and pricing strategies based on updated service classification Establish system wide service delivery standards to create consistency Expand department wide performance metrics Establish performance measures and track marketing efforts Recommended Action Items – Ongoing Update the program lifecycle matrix Evaluate business model at Alga Norte Community Park, and consider implementing the business model for select parks and facilities Focus on program innovation using data and trends Develop an earned income strategy to capture new revenue through entrepreneurial means Next Steps Final Council presentation and report acceptance (Dec. 17, 2013) Upon report acceptance, focus on implementing short term action items Modify two existing tennis courts in well served areas to accommodate pickleball Pursue feasibility study for multiuse, multigenerational community center Design and develop the entryway to Calavera Hills Community Park Update master plans for future facilities Recommended Action Adopt Resolution accepting the Parks & Recreation Department’s needs assessment and comprehensive action plan. Pickleball 1.Pickleball is currently the fastest growing sport in the U.S. 2.Underutilized tennis courts can be converted to a popular up-and-coming sport venue while giving new life to old courts at minimal cost. 3.Benefits of converting two (2) tennis courts into eight (8) permanent pickleball courts: a.32 people can play pickleball in the same space that will only accommodate eight tennis players. b.8 courts can accommodate city leagues, clinics and tournaments. c. Pickleball courts will draw visitors to our beautiful coastal city. Pickleball Venue Photos •Surprise City Courts, Surprise AZ •Melba Bishop, Oceanside CA •Crown Valley, Laguna Niguel CA •Castle Creek Resort & Golf, Escondido CA •St. George City Courts, St. George UT •Sun City Grand, Surprise AZ •Brigham City Courts, Brigham UT •Odgen City Courts, Odgen UT