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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-06-24; City Council; 21665; Citizen Presentation Petition to Build Dog Park at Poinsettia ParkCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL 22 AB# 21,665 CITIZEN PRESENTATION REGARDING A DEPT. DIRECTOR MTG. 6/24/14 PETITION TO BUILD A DOG PARK CITY ATTY. DEPT. CM AT POINSETTIA PARK CITY MGR. ^ RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive a presentation from Mary LeBlanc regarding a petition to build a dog park at Poinsettia Park. ITEM EXPLANATION: The City Council provides an opportunity for citizens and organizations to have an item placed on a City Council Agenda by submitting a request to the City Manager. Attached is a request from Mary LeBlanc (Exhibit 1) requesting that the City Council receive a presentation relating a petition to build a dog park at Poinsettia Park. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: Pursuant to Section 15061 of the CEQA Guidelines, the activity is covered by the General Rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. EXHIBITS: 1. April 29, 2014 letter from Mary LeBlanc. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Morgen Fry 760-434-2821 Morgen.Fry@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ACTION: APPROVED • CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC • DENIED • CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN • CONTINUED • RETURNED TO STAFF • WITHDRAWN • OTHER - SEE MINUTES • AMENDED • REPORT RECEIVED From: Mary LeBlanc Fmailto:Marv(S)mleblanc.com1 Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2014 4:28 PM To: City Clerk Subject: Request I presented a petition for a dog parl< in Poinsettia Parl< this past February during open forum. I would lil<e to be placed on tlie agenda For the l^ay 20th meeting and would like to know how that happens so we can fully discuss with Council to get an update on the status of our request. Thank you. Mary Lc8lanc LEBLANC kSSOCIATES More Than The .Avera^^e Mystery Shopping Company Office: 760.438.1152 Toll Free: 800.838.1779 Fax: 888.376.1101 7040 Avenida Encinas #104 Carlsbad 92011 www.mleblanc.com This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. Disclosing, copying, distributing or to/c/ng any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. ii il, it CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL JUNE 24 2014 POINSETTIA PARK BARK PARK COMMUMITT MEWS smi mm RESIDENTS SEEKING OFF-LEASH DOG PARK Petition circulates for Poinsettia Park DAVID GARRICK • U T More than 400 south- west Carlsbad residents have signed a petition asking the city to create an ofT-leash area for dogs in Poinsettia Park. The residents say large crowds at the city's two existing dog parks — one in northeastern Carlsbad and another in the south- eastern part ofthe city — are strong evidence that more are needed. They also note that many senior citizens liv- ing in southwest Carlsbad want a dog park within walking distance, and that SEE DOG PARK • B7 Rick LeBlanc shows the petition a.siuiig the city to add an off-leash area to Poinsettia Park in Carls- bad. Mary LeBlanc and R. Michael Sanders stand by holding Boots and Shaggy, JAMIE SCOTT LYTLE DOG PARK FROM Bl residents living in the area's townhomes and apartments struggle to find places for their dogs to exercise and socialize. "Dogs need a place to play and be with other dogs, and Carlsbad hasn't been a good place for that," said lo- cal real estate agent Mary LeBlanc, who's spearhead- ing the campaign. "There's a lot of pent-up demand." Carlsbad opened its first off-leash area, Ann D. L'Heureux Memorial Dog Park off Carlsbad Village Drive, in 2006 on the south- ern edge of Hidden Canyon Community Park. L'Heureux was a community leader who lobbied for the creation of the dog park. The city's second park opened in De- cember on the edge of Alga Norte Community Park, a new aquatics and skate park complex at Poinsettia Lane and Alicante Road. "Our two parks are packed," said Councilman Keith Blackburn, adding that he supports the cam- paign to add another in Poinsettia Park. "Dogs can roam free without worries they'll scare kids." Blackburn said dog parks are also great opportuni- ties for people to meet their Rick and Mary LeBlanc along with R. Michael Sanders (middle), walk Boots and Shaggy around Poinsettia Park in Carlsbad on Thursday, JAMIE SCOTT LYTLE neighbors and socialize. "I would bet there's proba- bly been a few marriages that started with people meeting in a dog park," he said. Chris Hazeltine, Carls- bad's parks and recreation director, said the city would be open to adding a dog park in Poinsettia. But he said any future plans for the park will be part of a master plan, explaining that the city hopes to create new master plans for many of its parks in coming months. "There's a process we need to go through," he said. The popularity of dog parks makes it likely one will be included in Poinset- tia's new master plan, Ha- zeltine said. "It would be no surprise to me if an off-leash area elevated to the top of the priority list," he said. Steven Aceti, executive director of the California Coastal Coalition and a signer of the petition, said a new dog park would prob- ably reduce the amount of dog poop on city streets. He also said Poinsettia would be a great spot be- cause it's a 42-acre park. The park has 10 lighted tennis courts, three lighted baseball fields, a basketball court and a children's play area, but he said there is still lots of available space. "It's the perfect place for a dog park," he said. Aceti said costs for the city would be relatively low because it already owns the land. LeBlanc said the city would only need to pay for a water fountain, benches, a fence and plastic bag dis- pensers with attached trash receptacles for the bags. "The cost would be nomi- nal," she said. davicl.garrick@utsandiego.com (760)529-4947 City Council Tuesday June 24 2014 POINSETTIA PARK DOG PARK THE PETITION This past February, I came before the City Council in open forum session to present a petition for a dog park for the SW Quadrant of Carlsbad. That original petition included the signatures of 384 residents from multiple communities such as Carlsbad Crest, Sea Cliff, Harbor Point, San Pacifico, The Bay Collection, Cantamar, Bella Lago, The Cove, Mar Brisa, LakeShore Gardens, Greystone Cove, Saltaire, Mariner's Point, Shorepointe, Seagate, and Seabright - to name a few. Today we submit an additional 180 signatures from more area residents representing a total of 564 residents representing a conservative estimate of 800 dogs. THE NEED In our February presentation, we stated the two existing parks, the Ann D. L'Heureux and Alga Norte, do not meet the needs of the SW Quadrant residents. We also cited The Parks & Rec Needs and Assessment Action Plan conducted by PROS Consulting dated December 2013 which clearly stated the need for at least one more dog park. The February presentation caught the attention ofthe Union Tribune who ran an article by David Garrick about our cause. In his article, David interviewed me. Councilman Keith Blackburn and Carlsbad's Parks & Rec director, Chris Hazeltine. We all agreed there is a need and pent up demand for a dog park in the SW Quadrant. This demand keeps growing. The word has since spread about our cause and people are excited about the possibility of having a nearby location to bring their dogs to run off leash and socialize. THE LOCATION Poinsettia Park is the perfect location and a win win for all concerned. With its 42 acres, there is a lot of room. The park already has 10 lighted tennis courts, 3 lighted baseball fields, several basketball courts, a soccer field, and a children's play area. There are 2 parcels next to the parking area off Hidden Valley Rd. that are ideal. One for the medium to large dogs and the second for the smaller dogs. Both are already graded and barked with water lines in place. Many dog owners can walk to the park which is a benefit for everyone. If people do drive, the two parcels are adjacent to the parking lot. This accommodates Carlsbad's requirements not to have dogs walk through the other areas ofthe park. THE FUNDS The City of Carlsbad is poised to spend about $80.4 million for the 2014-2015 fiscal year on capital improvement projects including enhanced parks. The money is in place. The land is in place. So let's enhance Poinsettia Park! THE QUESTIONS We requested to be placed on the agenda to ask what it will take to make the dog park happen. Some of our questions for you tonight are: 1. Can you explain the process? 2. Why the need for another study? What will the scope of the study be that is different from the Pros Consulting Study of December 2013? 3. Is the study an in-house project or consultant contract study? 4. What happens after the study? 5. How long is the whole process? On behalf of all our tail wagging kids, thank you! February 2014 On behalf of 384 residents of SW Carlsbad, I am presenting to you a signed petition forthe 'Poinsettia Bark Park'. These signatures were gathered within the last month. Each of these 384 residents own at least one dog. Some have more than one. The SW Quadrant residents need a local dog park. Most of us do not have large yards. Some live in condos or apartments. To date, we have been forced to go to Encinitas or open fields to allow our dogs a place to run off leash. The new Alga Norte Community Park is terrific. The Ann D. L'Heureux Park is smaller and too far. Both of these parks serve the east side of Carlsbad. The Southwest Quadrant residents do not want to drive 5-8 miles one way to take our dogs for their needed exercise and socialization. The Parks & Rec Needs and Assessment Action Plan conducted by PROS Consulting dated December 2013 specifically recommends the need for an additional dog park. With Carlsbad's projected growth to about 118,000 in a few short years, the additional households will add more dogs to our area. Pg. 79 ofthe PROS Consulting report summarizes 2013 current and projected facility needs for Carlsbad: 1. Basketball courts: There are 39 which meets standard 2. Tennis courts: There are 44 which meets standard 3. Multipurpose Diamond Fields: a total of 60 which meets standard 4. Dog parks: Two...Need Exists. The final dog park needs to service the SW Quadrant. We believe Poinsettia Park is a win-win answer. 1. Need: When you factor in Carlsbad Crest, SeaCliff, Harbor Point, San Pacifico, The Bay Collection, Cantamar, Bella Lago, The Cove, Mar Brisa, LakeShore Gardens, Greystone Cove, Saltaire, Mariner's Point, Shorepointe, Seagate, and Seabright, just to name a few, you have a lot of dogs. Hundreds of them. 2. Existing parcels: There are several options within Poinsettia Park. 2 sites by the south end parking lot are graded, already have bark on them and are ready to go. The upper parcel would be great for the smaller dogs and the lower parcel for the medium to larger dogs. 3. Minimal Cost: The land is there. All you need are fences, signs, waste stations, a drinking fountain and benches. The Carlsbad's Master Plan calls for future development of a Community Center and has yet to be developed. It is an expensive option. Two dog parks are affordable. 4. Easy access: Most of us can walk our dogs. Consider all the car trips that would be saved! 5. Water access already exists for fountains. Carlsbad needs to become more dog friendly. There is a pent up demand as can be seen by the success of Alga Norte which is usually crowded. All of us on this petition will be DOGGED in our pursuit to have a local dog park. Please say YES to a Poinsettia Park 'Bark Park'. On behalf our four legged 'kids', the SW Quadrant Bark Park Coalition thanks you for being proactive and moving forward! ^1 ^ tt^ I s:^ t CITY OF CARLSBAD PETITION We the below undersigned are petitioning the City of Carlsbad to accommodate the thousands of dog owners who live in the SW Quadrant of Carlsbad who would like a dog park in our area. Right now, those of us in the SW Quadrant have no place for our dogs to run and play off leash. We all prefer to walk our dogs to a park, is this not better than getting in our cars and driving 4-5 miles one way for this experience? Think of all the communities that would benefit: Alta MIra, Harbor Point, Sea Cliff, San Pacifico, Hanover Bay, and the multiple newer communities east of Paseo Del Norte to name a few. Poinsettia Park has ample room for at least one, if not two, areas to accommodate different size dogs. You can easily have an area for small dogs as well as one for medium to larger dogs. Since you do not have to purchase land, the cost to the City would be minimal. You have two tennis courts that are seldom used, a soccer field that is minimally used, and a whole lot of open space. Why not include a dog park(s) that would be highly utilized? As Tax Payers and Voters, we want to thank you in advance for saying YES to our request. NAIVIE ADDRESS 4, a^feutJutViL mii <^ '1^ /J CITY OF CARLSBAD PETITION We the below undersigned are petitioning the City of Carlsbad to accommodate the thousands of dog owners who live in the SW Quadrant of Carlsbad who would like a dog park in our area. Right now, those of us in the SW Quadrant have no place for our dogs to run and play off leash. We all prefer to walk our dogs to a park. Is this not better than getting in our cars and driving 4-5 miles one way for this experience? Think of all the communities that would benefit: Alta IVlira, Harbor Point, Sea Cliff, San Pacifico, Hanover Bay, and the multiple n^wer communities east of Paseo Del Norte to name a few. Poinsettia Park has ample room for at least one, if not two, areas to accommodate different size dogs. You can easily have an area for small dogs as well as one Tor medium to larger dogs. Since you do not have to purchase land, the cost to the City would be minimal. You have two tennis courts that are seldom used, a soccer field that is minimally used, and a whole lot of open space. Why not include a dog park(s) that would be highly utilized? As Tax Payers and Voters, we want to thank you in advance for saying YES to our request. NAIVIE ADDRESS CITY OF CARLSBAD PETITION We the below undersigned are petitioning the City of Carlsbad to accommodate the thousands of dog owners who live in the SW Qiijadrant of Carlsbad who would like a dog park in our area. Right now, those of us in the SW Quadrant have no place for our dogs to run and play off leash. We all prefer to walk our dogs to a park. Is this not better than gettingin'our cars and driving 4-5 miles one way for this experience? Think of all the communities that would benefit: Alta Mira, Harbor Point, Sea Cliff, San Pacifico, Hanover Bay, and the multiple newer communities east of Paseo Del Norte to name a few. Poinsettia Park has ample room for at least one, if not two, areas to accommodate different size dogs. You can easily have an area for small dogs as well as one for medium to larger dogs. Since you do not have to purchase land, the cost to the City would be minimal. You have two tennis courts that are seldom used, a soccer field that is minimally used, and a whole lot of open space. Why not include a dog park(s) that would be highly utilized? As Tax Payers and Voters, we want to thank you in advance for saying YES to our request. NAME 1. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ADDRESS fo7 ^FPY /^7^ _ , ^Quu 13- 14. 15 CITY OF CARLSBAD PETITION We the below undersigned are petitioning the City of Carlsbad to accommodate the thousands of dog owners who live in the SW Quadrant of Carlsbad who would like a dog park in our area. Right now, those of us in the SW Quadrant have no place for our dogs to run and play off leash. We all prefer to walk our dogs to a park. Is this not better than getting in our cars and driving 4-5 miles one way for this experience? Think of all the communities that would benefit: Alta IVlira, Harbor Point, Sea Cliff, San Pacifico, Hanover Bay, and the multiple newer communities east of Paseo Del Norte to name a few. Poinsettia Park has ample room for at least one, if not two, areas to accommodate different size dogs. You can easily have an area for small dogs as well as one for medium to larger dogs. Since you do not have to purchase land, the cost to the City would be minimal. You have two tennis courts that are seldom used, a soccer field that is minimally used, and a whole lot of open space. Why not include a dog park(s) that would be highly utilized? As Tax Payers and Voters, we NAIVIE 1. 2- 'sa^'lii. 3- 4- 5- 6. 7- 8. 9- 4- want to thank you in advance for saying YES to our request. ADDRESS ^11 OkMihiir^ 10. _£j 11. Ki/zkJ ''fuA/4^ 13 15- CITY OF CARLSBAD PETITION We the below undersigned are petitioning the City of Carlsbad to accommodate the thousands of dog owners who live in the SW Quadrant of Carlsbad who would like a dog park in our area. Right now, those of us in the SW Quadrant have no place for our dogs to run and play off leash. We all prefer to walk our dogs to a park. Is this not better than getting in our cars and driving 4-5 miles one way for this experience? Think of all the communities that would benefit: Alta Mira, Harbor Point, Sea Cliff, San Pacifico, Hanover Bay, and the multiple newer communities east of Paseo Del Norte to name a few. Poinsettia Park has ample room for at least one, if not two, areas to accommodate different size dogs. You can easily have an area for small dogs as well as one for medium to larger dogs. Since you do not have to purchase land, the cost to the City would be minimal. You have two tennis courts that are seldom used, a soccer field that is minimally used, and a whole lot of open space. Why not include a dog park(s) that would be highly utilized? As Tax Payers and Voters, we want to thank you in advance for saying YES to our request. 1. 2. 3- 4- 5y 6. 7- 8. 9- 10 11 12 13 14 15 NAME ADDRESS i 6U jj'i^i^-J Av-^ f^L/ 7Z0h W MMkuna OnAhx/>fe 9^ UXAI^M^S a CITY OF CARLSBAD ^ PETITION We the below undersigned are petitioning the City of Carlsbad to accommodate the thousands of dog owners who live in the SW Quadrant of Carlsbad who would like a dog park in our area. Right now, those of us in the SW Quadrant have no place for our dogs to run and play off leash. We all prefer to walk our dogs to a park. Is this not better than getting in our cars and driving 4-5 miles one way for this experience? Think of all the communities that would benefit: Alta Mira, Harbor Point, Sea Cliff, San Pacifico, Hanover Bay, and the multiple newer communities east of Paseo Del Norte to name a few. Poinsettia Park has ample room for at least one, if not two, areas to accommodate different size dogs. You can easily have an area for small dogs as well as one for medium to larger dogs. Since you do not have to purchase land, the cost to the City would be minimal. You have two tennis courts that are seldom used, a soccer field that is minimally used, and a whole lot of open space. Why not include a dog park(s) that would be highly utilized? As Tax Payers and Voters, we want to thank you in advance for saying YES to our request. NAME ADDRESS 1. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 lO.t. 11. 12. <mr>/ ^i-^ ^^w^vA. aA^b^.cA-xx^iv K^.JA>(2.UvvrSv^ 13:?^ ClLrxr^ U^^^f C^A^UJ>^ CA ^tX^^Cf CITY OF CARLSBAD PETITION We the below undersigned are petitioning the City of Carlsbad to accommodate the thousands of dog owners who live in the SW Quadrant of Carlsbad who would like a dog park in our area. Right now, those of us in the SW Quadrant have no place for our dogs to run and play off leash. We all prefer to walk our dogs to a park. Is this not better than getting in our cars and driving 4-5 miles one way for this experience? Think of all the communities that would benefit: Alta Mira, Harbor Point, Sea Cliff, San Pacifico, Hanover Bay, and the multiple newer communities east of Paseo Del Norte to name a few. Poinsettia Park has ample room for at least one, if not two, areas to accommodate different size dogs. You can easily have an area for small dogs as well as one for medium to larger dogs. Since you do not have to purchase land, the cost to the City would be minimal. You have two tennis courts that are seldom used, a soccer field that is minimally used, and a whole lot of open space. Why not include a dog park(s) that would be highly utilized? As Tax Payers and Voters, we want to thank you in advance for saying YES to our request. NAME ADDRESS 2. 3- 4- 5- 6. 7- 8. 11. 12. _^ PC, ^ ' CITY OF CARLSBAD PETITION We the below undersigned are petitioning the City of Carlsbad to accommodate the thousands of dog owners who live in the SW Quadrant of Carlsbad who would like a dog park in our area. Right now, those of us in the SW Quadrant have no place for our dogs to run and play off leash. We all prefer to walk our dogs to a park. Is this not better than getting in our cars and driving 4-5 miles one way for this experience? Think of all the communities that would benefit: Alta Mira, Harbor Point, Sea Cliff, San Pacifico, Hanover Bay, and the multiple newer communities east of Paseo Del Norte to name a few. Poinsettia Park has ample room for at least one, if not two, areas to accommodate different size dogs. You can easily have an area for small dogs as well as one for medium to larger dogs. Since you do not have to purchase land, the cost to the City would be minimal. You have two tennis courts that are seldom used, a soccer field that is minimally used, and a whole lot of open space. Why not include a dog park(s) that would be highly utilized? As Tax Payers and Voters, we want to thank you in advance for saying YES to our request. NAME 1. 2. 3- 4- 5- 6. 7- 8. 9- 10. 11. 12. 13- 14- 15- /100 AsfiOu^fjuu^^ • ADDRESS CITY OF CARLSBAD PETITION We the below undersigned are petitioning the City of Carlsbad to accommodate the thousands of dog owners who live in the SW Quadrant of Carlsbad who would like a dog park in our area. Right now, those of us in the SW Quadrant have no place for our dogs to run and play off leash. We all prefer to walk our dogs to a park. Is this not better than getting in our cars and driving 4-5 miles one way for this experience? Think of all the communities that would benefit: Alta Mira, Harbor Point, Sea Cliff, San Pacifico, Hanover Bay, and the multiple newer communities east of Paseo Del Norte to name a few. Poinsettia Park has ample room for at least one, if not two, areas to accommodate different size dogs. You can easily have an area for small dogs as well as one for medium to larger dogs. Since you do not have to purchase land, the cost to the City would be minimal. You have two tennis courts that are seldom used, a soccer field that is minimally used, and a whole lot of open space. Why not include a dog park(s) that would be highly utilized? As Tax Payers and Voters, we want to thank you in advance for saying YES to our request. NAME 1. 2. 3- 4- 5- 6. 7- 8. 9- 10. 11. 12. 13- 14. 15- ADDRESS t^l CITY OF CARLSBAD PETITION We the below undersigned are petitioning the City of Carlsbad to accommodate the thousands of dog owners who live in the SW Quadrant of Carlsbad who would like a dog park in our area. Right now, those of us in the SW Quadrant have no place for our dogs to run and play off leash. We all prefer to walk our dogs to a park. Is this not better than getting in our cars and driving 4-5 miles one way for this experience? Think of all the communities that would benefit: Alta Mira, Harbor Point, Sea Cliff, San Pacifico, Hanover Bay, and the multiple newer communities east of Paseo Del Norte to name a few. Poinsettia Park has ample room for at least one, if not two, areas to accommodate different size dogs. You can easily have an area for small dogs as well as one for medium to larger dogs. Since you do not have to purchase land, the cost to the City would be minimal. You have two tennis courts that are seldom used, a soccer field that is minimally used, and a whole lot of open space. Why not include a dog park(s) that would be highly utilized? As Tax Payers and Voters, we want to thank you in advance for saying YES to our request. NAME ADDRESS CITY OF CARLSBAD PETITION We the below undersigned are petitioning the City of Carlsbad to accommodate the thousands of dog owners who live in the SW Quadrant of Carlsbad who would like a dog park in our area. Right now, those of us in the SW Quadrant have no place for our dogs to run and play off leash. We all prefer to walk our dogs to a park. Is this not better than getting in our cars and driving 4-5 miles one way for this experience? Think of all the communities that would benefit: Alta Mira, Harbor Point, Sea Cliff, San Pacifico, Hanover Bay, and the multiple newer communities east of Paseo Del Norte to name a few. Poinsettia Park has ample room for at least one, if not two, areas to accommodate different size dogs. You can easily have an area for small dogs as well as one for medium to larger dogs. Since you do not have to purchase land, the cost to the City would be minimal. You have two tennis courts that are seldom used, a soccer field that is minimally used, and a whole lot of open space. Why not include a dog park(s) that would be highly utilized? As Tax Payers and Voters, we want to thank you in advance for saying YES to our request. NAME ADDRESS 1. 2. 3- 4- 5- 6. 7- 8. 9- 10. 11. 12. 13- 14. 15- 10 i -711! ^^UoA^\ -P\^ -^^^\ er ^70 (Lf.-: /il fiK^^j CITY OF CARLSBAD PETITION We the below undersigned are petitioning the City of Carlsbad to accommodate the thousands of dog owners who live in the SW Quadrant of Carlsbad who would like a dog park in our area. Right now, those of us in the SW Quadrant have no place for our dogs to run and play off leash. We all prefer to walk our dogs to a park. Is this not better than getting in our cars and driving 4-5 miles one way for this experience? Think of all the communities that would benefit: Alta Mira, Harbor Point, Sea Cliff, San Pacifico, Hanover Bay, and the multiple newer communities east of Paseo Del Norte to name a few. Poinsettia Park has ample room for at least one, if not two, areas to accommodate different size dogs. You can easily have an area for small dogs as well as one for medium to larger dogs. Since you do not have to purchase land, the cost to the City would be minimal. You have two tennis courts that are seldom used, a soccer field that is minimally used, and a whole lot of open space. Why not include a dog park(s) that would be highly utilized? As Tax Payers and Voters, we want to thank you in advance for saying YES to our request. 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NAME ADDRESS CITY OF CARLSBAD ^ PETITION We the below undersigned are petitioning the City of Carlsbad to accommodate the thousands of dog owners who live in the SW Quadrant of Carlsbad who would like a dog park in our area. Right now, those of us in the SW Quadrant have no place for our dogs to run and play off leash. We all prefer to walk our dogs to a park. Is this not better than getting in our cars and driving 4-5 miles one way for this experience? Think of all the communities that would benefit: Alta Mira, Harbor Point, Sea Cliff, San Pacifico, Hanover Bay, and the multiple newer communities east of Paseo Del Norte to name a few. Poinsettia Park has ample room for at least one, if not two, areas to accommodate different size dogs. You can easily have an area for small dogs as well as one for medium to larger dogs. Since you do not have to purchase land, the cost to the City would be minimal. You have two tennis courts that are seldom used, a soccer field that is minimally used, and a whole lot of open space. Why not include a dog park(s) that would be highly utilized? As Tax Payers and Voters, we want to thank you in advance for saying YES to our request. NAME ADDRESS I. kq.M^ Cac^tey ii>\^ &mac/€ dr ^Mf 3- .. 4- — 5- — 6. 7- 8. 9- — 10. II. 12. 13- — 14- 15- ~ All Receive - Agenda Item # ^ Forthe Information ofthe: CITY COUNCIL / ACM ^jp OA X_ CO Date *'//^Citv Manager^/ June IS, 2014 JIM COLCLASER 1049 GOLDEN EYE VIEW CARLSBAD, CA 92011 To: Mayor Matt Hail and Council Members Mark Packard, Keith Blackburn, Lorraine Wood, and Michael Schumacher. Re: Poinsettia Park/Dog Park I understand that this item will be on the agenda for the June 24* coundl meeting. I cannot attend that meeting, but I do have some concerns that should be addressed. 1. Poinsettia Park is a well-used park now with no dogs allowed. Adding a dog park could negatively impact the other features of the park. 2. Dog owners will need access from the parking lot or other locations, regardless of where the designated "dog park" is located. This means that dogs will be present in all areas ofthe park whether intended for dogs or not. 3. A lot of small children use all parts ofthe park mcluding the tot lot and the green expanses. Some children are afraid of dogs and would not want to go to a park with dogs. 4. Most dog owners are responsible. They follow the rules and pick up leavings, but some are not. There would likely be dogs off leash and messes left. 5. Parking is already a problem when there is any event (soccer games, softball tournaments, jazz, etc.) and the addition of a dog park makes that worse. This would impact parking on neighboring streets. I am not opposed to dog parks in general, but not in established parks like Poinsettia. Sincerely, Jim Colclaser 760 431-5052 or iimc6854@roadrunner.com CC: Parks and Recreation ibutidni I Date Di8tribiJti< City Clerk Asst. City Clerk Deputy Clerk Book Ail Receive - Agenda Item #53, For the Information ofthe: • CiTY COUNCIL ACMj^CAj^CC V . Date''/aq|i'/City Manager"/^ U UJ Z o X QL FOR OF_ PHONE CELL. MESSAGE. (Lcu^ /ll^ej^d it)talfU.ij•TELEPHONED IPUJC P??OSf£> AjPg paMcS • RETURNED YOUR CALL ^ H)lnsdiia ^rl/^"^ ^he DPLEASECALL LO<gLK]fe ^ (^h\mvnUrA\l J r/'j^-fefO WILL CALL AGA,N J • CAME TO SEE YOU 11 I WANTS TO SEE YOlJ SIGNED Date:. Distiibutibn: City Cierk Asst. City Clerk Deputy Clerk Book