HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-05-10; City Council; 22288; Report on implementation of Leo Carrillo Ranch Phase 3-stables restoration and chicken coop and restrooms constructionCITY OF CARLSBAD-AGENDA BILL 3
AB# 22,288 INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF DEPT. DIRECTOR ~-oH:-
MTG. 05/10/16 THE LEO CARRILLO RANCH HISTORIC PARK PHASE 3-CITY ATTY. Hs
DEPT. P&R STABLES RESTORATION AND CHICKEN CITYMGR. ,-
(l~ COOP/RESTROOM CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive an informational report on the implementation of Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park Phase 3 -Stables
Restoration and Chicken Coop/Restroom Construction Project (CIP No. 4602).
ITEM EXPLANATION:
In December 2013, the City Council formally accepted the Parks & Recreation Department's Needs
Assessment and Comprehensive Action Plan (Needs Assessment). One of the short term action items
identified in the report included updating several of the parks' master plans to ensure the proposed
amenities were consistent with the community vision that was identified in the Needs Assessment.
The first step towards implementing Phase 3 of the Leo Carrillo Ranch Master Plan, was to revisit the 1998
adopted master plan. In April 2014, the city entered into a professional services agreement with KTU&A to
prepare the Carrillo Ranch Historic Park Phase 3 prioritization and cost estimate update. Community
outreach was a critical component incorporated in the Phase 3 update. The city held a workshop on July
23, 2014, to discuss the prioritization of the Phase 3 projects. Participation at the workshop included
stakeholders such as neighbors/residents of Rancho Carrillo, Friends of Carrillo Ranch representatives, park
volunteers and other community members interested in the preservation and future programming for the
park. The workshop began with a walking tour to give an opportunity for community members to become
familiar with the remaining projects. Attendees were asked to consider how the remaining Phase 3 projects
should be prioritized based on the following four focus areas:
• Deterioration of structures & Secretary of the Interior Standards
• Public use of the park-How does the community access it?
• Private events-How do service vehicles access the park?
• Community desires from the Parks & Recreation Department's Needs Assessment
The first priority project identified was restoration of the stables and reconstruction of the chicken coop,
with an adaptive use as a restroom. (Exhibit 1)
Status of Project Implementation
Funding was secured in the CIP FY 2015-16 budget for hiring a consultant firm specializing in historic
preservation to provide architectural services for the project. In September 2015, the city hired Page &
Turnbull, historic preservation architects, to design and prepare the construction documents.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Liz Ketabian 760-434-2978 or Liz.Ketabian@carlsbadca.gov
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Stables Restoration
The stables restoration will include a large multi-purpose space on the lower level that can be used for
special events, as well as the elementary school programs on California history, providing a much more
weather friendly environment for children who participate in the program at the ranch. The bunkhouse will
be used to display furnishings and artifacts used by workers during Carrillo's stays at the ranch. Upon
completion of the restoration, the stables will be added to the docent tour, as well as the self-guided tour.
In order to accommodate the activities outlined above, the stables restoration will include a new concrete
floor, repair of the existing bunk house clay tile floor, repair of worn wood features, interior lighting,
replacement of the 20 year old wood shingle roof, repair of the south porch, and a new ADA ramp to the
lower level (See Exhibits 2 & 3}. A new set of decomposed granite and wood timber stairs, similar to those
at Deedie's house, and repairs to the old stone and concrete exterior stairs, will round out the stables'
improvements.
Chicken Coop/Restroom
The chicken coop will be reintroduced to the ranch site as a public restroom facility with modern plumbing
and a janitorial storage area. It will incorporate wood cladding as depicted in the original facades shown
on historical photographs taken in the 30's and 40's (See Exhibit 4}. In addition, the surrounding area ofthe
project will receive minor drainage improvements, landscaping and irrigation.
Next Steps
On April15, 2016, the project's 100% construction plans were submitted to the city. Those plans have been
distributed to various city departments for plan checking. During May 2016, staff and the consultant will
review all the plan check comments. The consultant team will then revise the plans per the city's
comments, and will submit a final set of plans -suitable for bidding -in June 2016. It is anticipated that
staff will seek a recommendation at the June Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and return to the
City Council in July 2016 to seek authorization to bid the project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Receiving this informational report has no direct fiscal impact.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
On Dec. 15, 1999, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 99-22} and adopted a
Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND} and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP} for the
park. This project is within the scope of the prior environmental documents for the park and no further
environmental documentation is required per CEQA Guidelines Section 15162. All applicable mitigation
measures contained in the prior environmental documents will be incorporated into the new construction
documents.
EXHIBITS:
1. Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park Phase 3 Prioritization List
2. Floor plans for the stables restoration
3. Renderings and elevations of the stables
4. Renderings and elevations of chicken coop/restroom
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Exhibit 1
(isection 6 -Phase 3 Prioritization &Cost Estimate
PHASE 3 PRIORITIZATION
The projects listed below were outlined in the 1998
Master Plan for Leo Carrillo Ranch as part of the Phase
3 improvements. lh 2014, the City of Carlsbad held a
public worksl1op to discuss the prioritization of these
proJects. The following infonnation provides a prioritized
list of projects that was developed as a result of resident
feedback collected at the workshop.
l. Entrance Paving at the
Caretaker's Cottage
2.. Wood Hitching Post
[ 3. Stable
4. Chicken Coop/New Restroom
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5. Botanical Garden
6. West Meadow
7. Botanical Trail
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9. Cantina
1 o. Carriage House
1.1. Feed Storage Building/Ta~k Shed
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12. Amphitheater
13. Equipment Shed
14. storage Shed
15. Cattle Chute
16. Interior Ranch Fencing
17. Wood Picnic Tables
18. Fish (Koi) Ponds
19. Water Tank
20. Historic Pedestrian Bridge
*Grouped projects should be completed together
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North Porch
Carrlag.e Drive Through
Multi Purpose Space
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Friends of
CARRILLO RANCH , INC. -
City of Carlsbad Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
May 10,2016
9:00am.
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The Friends of Carrillo Ranch Board of Directors (Jo:an Kindle, Rick Dryer, Ron
Bykowski, Steve Schechner, George Wooldridge, B~onnie Dominguez, Gary
Nessim) are pleased to be here this morning to lend their enthusiastic support to
the leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park stables restoration and chicken coop
reconstruction project. I have worked on the Friends Board as VP Membership
and recently was elected to President of the Board of Directors. My involvement
with the Friends provides a qualified and unique project perspective.
Consistent with the 1998 City Council approved leo Carrillo Ranch Park Master
plan, the stables restoration will allow for enhanced educational and interpretive
opportunities. More than 1,000 fourth grade students attending the California
History & Art Program each year will be able to tour Leo's beautifully restored
bunkhouse, office and stables, and have the opportunity to use the newly
restored structure as an indoor classroom and exhibit space.
Visitors will have the opportunity to view displays, and see how the stables were
utilized historically during Leo's Ranch tenure.
The chicken coop reconstruction will not only restore a lost outbuilding, but
through creative design and innovative adaptive us1e, will create a badly needed
restroom facility for busloads of visitors.
The Board encourages the Commission to support the project design, and beyond
into construction as well. Once complete, the restored stables and new restrooms
will provide an enhanced visitor experience, and set the standard for providing
top quality government services and historic resources stewardship.
Thank you.
John E. Rodenhausen
Friends of Carrillo Ranch
President Board of Directors
www.carrillo-ranch.org
A SOl( C)(]) California Edutat•onal Corporation since 1990.
A registered local and Cali forma Histone landmark, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
FIRST GLIMPSE
by Mick Calarco, historic sites manager
By now, many of you have either
read about or heard about the
stables restoration and chicken coop
reconstruction (adaptive reuse)
project currently in the design phase
at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park.
Once restored, the magnificent
adobe, stone, and wood-frame
stables will provide badly needed
indoor classroom space, and a
showcase for educational and
interpretive exhibits and displays.
Additionally, the stables will be
available for private rentals for
weddings and other special events. For the first
time, park visitors will be able to fully tour the
tri-level structure, and learn about how the stables
were used to facilitate the daily operations of
a real working rancho.
Thanks to innovative planning and design concepts,
Leo's long lost chicken coop will be reconstructed
and will feature a modern restroom facility on the
interior. The building exterior will closely resemble
the ch icken coop (based on photographic evidence)
that once stood at that location during Leo's
ranch tenure.
www.carrillo-ranch.org
P.O. Box 130145
Carlsbad, CA 92013-0145
760-476-1042
A registered local and California Historic Landmark,
and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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LEO CARRILLO RANCH HISTORIC PARK i
STAIIJLE RESTORATION
Both of these~ projects are consistent with the 1998
City Council adopted Leo Carrillo Ranch Park Master
Plan, and with the Secretary of the Interior Standards
for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
Have you been curious about what the stables and
chicken coop will look like when completed in late
2017? Thanks to an artist simulation, here's your
first sneak peek.
Continued on page 3
DINNER & A MOVIE
A very special fund raiser for the 4th grade
California History and Art Program
by Charles Balteria, recreation supervisor
This summer, Leo Carrillo
will share the screen with
Henry Fonda and Madeleine
Carroll in "Blockade" at the
Ranch's annual Dinner &
A Movie night fund raiser on
Aug. 12, 2016. Proceeds from
this special evening will
directly benefit the California
History and Art Program.
This school year, 31 fourth
grade classes from Carlsbad
were able to attend this free
program, which features
a docent led tour and an
interactive art lesson. Additionally, busing grants were
awarded to eight classrooms from Title 1 Carlsbad schools.
At this year's fund raiser, guests will be transported to the
Spanish countryside as the ranch unveils its new signature
event theme. This new decor will be a perfect complement
to the film selection, which is set at the beginning of the
Spanish Civil War. In ''Blockade," peasant farmers Marco
(Henry Fonda) and Luis (Leo Carrillo) exchange their plows
for rifles to protect their land from the invading republic
forces. Along the way, Marco falls in love with a young
Russian aristocrat Norma (Madeleine Carroll) whose father is
a spy for the enemy trying to undermine the city's defenses.
With gunfire thundering around them, they fight to break
the enemy's blockade that has cut off the city from
desperately needed food and supplies. As one of the rare
films in which Leo Carrillo assumes a leading role, this one
is sure to be a crowd favorite.
Ticket information for the fundraiser will be announced in
early summer on www.carrillo-ranch.org
This year's fundraising goal is to completely fund the
California History and Art Program for the 2016-2017 school
year. Silent auction item donations and event sponsorships
are encouraged, and welcomed. To inquire more about
making a contribution to the fundraiser, please email
friendsofcarrilloranch@yahoo.com.
Carrillo Ranch
Weddings and Events
by Erin Leonard
venue manager, Personal Touch Dining
Ellen and Kris have the biggest hearts,
and radiate so much love for each
other. Their wedding day at Leo Carrillo
Ranch Historic Park perfectly reflected
the two of them, and the life they share
together. As the violinists softly played,
their ceremony was filled with kind
words and guests were mesmerized
by the love that filled the air. We are
overjoyed when weddings turn into
events of unforgettable memories
like this one did.
Leo Carrillo Ranch is the ideal location
to host your wedding or special event.
For more information please email
erin@personaltouchdining.com,
call (858) 638-0672, or visit us
at leocarrilloranchweddings.com.
A BIT OF HISTORY
Photography, Poetry, and Prose-New Exhiibits from the
Carrillo Ranch Archives
by Kevin Bender, Ca.rriUo Ranch archivist
Friends of Carrillo Ranch members are invited to
visit the Ranch to see two new displays recently
installed in the Hacienda living room.
The first exhibit is a photographic portrait of Leo
and his dog Goliath that's been enlarged, framed
and hung on the wall. Taken in the mid-1940s, the
photo is notable for detailing how that part of the
living room looked during that moment in time.
Prominent in the photo is the 1852 Leonardo
Barbieri painting of Carlos Antonio Carrillo, Leo's
great grandfather. Born in Savoy in about 1810,
Barbieri studied painting in Lyon. He appeared in
Argentina in about 1844, and then came to
California. The first mention of him in California was
in a December 1849 issue of the newspaper Alta
California, "We visited the studio of Signor Leonardo
Barbiere [sic], an Italian artist ... and were very
much pleased with the evidence of his talent:•
In his 1961 book"TheCalifornia I Love;' Leo
describes the hacienda living room (while also
misspelling the artist's name), "The living room
contains two fireplaces, one at either end, and on
the walls are the paintings of my forbears by
Barberry [sic], the great painter who painted all
of the grandees in Santa Barbara along about
1830 and 1840:'
Leo was an E~xcellent artist. The second display, a
small exhibit called From Leo's Hand showcases
Leo's drawing abilities as well as his poetry, prose
and songwriting skills. Leo's first paid and public
storytelling was through his art. He started drawing
editorial cartoons at the San Francisco Examiner and
then moved on to Weekly Variety, which had just
started publication in 1905.Thefirst"LeoCarrillo's
Cartoon of the Week" is from 1906. Those cartoons
commented on the business practices of vaudeville.
The Carrillo Ranch archive doesn't
have originals of any of Leo's cartoons
(his Examiner work was all destroyed
in the 1906 earthquake and fire). The
archives include some excellent original
drawings, two of which are in the
display case in the living room.
Also featured in From Leo's Hand are hand-written
manuscript pages of notes for"The California I Love''
and a poem entitled "Sun Kissed:'
Lastly is an original copy
of the 1947 :sheet music
for California Centennial
Song with words and music
by Leo Carrilllo and Jack
Kenney. Leo was known for
playing the 9uitar. And, with
lyrics such as 'Your climate
is perennial and this is your
centennial: and 'Those
rugged Forty-niners dug
the gold in them thar hills,
When the nation needed money California paid the
bills; I truly hope Leo wrote only the melody. Since I
can't read music very well, I'm just going to assume
the tune is very catchy and you can dance to it.
The new exhibits can be viewed by appointment
or during a regularly scheduled, free docent led tour
on weekendls (Saturday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and
Sunday at 1 :2 noon or 2 p.m.), when a volunteer
is on duty at: the hacienda.
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A message from
FRIENDS PRESIDENT,
JOHN E. RODENHAUSEN
Spring has arrived, and Leo
Carrillo Ranch is showing its
blossoms everywhere. I walked
the entire Ranch the other day
while I was waiting for a meeting
to start, and could not believe
how beautiful things are with the
change of season.
The Friends of Carrillo Ranch Board is looking forward
to helping the City in its endeavor to improve and
restore the Ranch to its original look and feel. We will
be researching the projects announced by the City and
will get actively involved in those that we feel fit our
capabilities. The Outdoor Interpretive Plan, created by the
City is an aggressive and challenging three-phase plan
that will be completed over the next three years.
Our major fundraising event, Dinner & A Movie night, will
be held on Friday August 12th. The proceeds w ill be used
to continue our California History & Art Program for 4th
grade students. Last year's event was a great success, and
we look forward to all of you attending this year's even
better event. There will be great food, music, a fantastic
silent auction, and fun for all ages. If you are interested in
being a sponsor for this event, please contact me as soon
as possible.
Again, thank you for being a member of the Friends of
Carrillo Ranch. Your donations and membership fees
are what really make the difference. We look forward to
seeing you at our other events that will be announced
in future newsletters, and on our newly updated web site.
Please check it out at www.carrillo-ranch.org.
Feel free to send your comments directly to me at
john.rodenhausen@gmail.com.
Membership
Update
by John E. Rodenhausen,
membership chair
Our updated web site is working
well with both new and current
members using this new online
tool to sign up or extend their .
memberships. The PayPal option
allows users to make payments
via the web-including donations!
If you have not already, visit www.
carrillo-ranch.org and see how
great the pictures and stories
really are. You can also contact us
directly by using our e-mail address,
friendsofcarrilloranch@yahoo.com.
As you probably know by now,
we had a commemorative leather
boot fob key chain made for
our members as a token of our
appreciation for membership with
the Friends. Unfortunately, many
of you live far away and could not
stop by the Ranch to receive one.
So, we sent one to each of our
current members with the last
newsletter. Hopefully everyone
has received theirs now.
Remember, membership is on the
calendar year now, which runs
from January 1 through December
31.1fyour dues were paid as early
as July of 2015 your membership
is good through Dec. 2016.
Have a great spring and summer.
FRIENDS' MISSION tVOLVES
b, .Joan Kiodl~, biqorian
As Board Historian, I'd like take this opportunity
to update you on some of the Board's activities
since we lost our founder in 2012. Our new board
members have been busy studying the history
of the Friends, getting acquainted with city staff,
and learning about Carrillo Ranch's future needs.
In August 2003 we opened the park to an
enthusiastic crowd. Since then our mission has
changed. It is no longer necessary for the Friends
to press for funding to restore and develop this
t reasured historic park. The city now runs the
park in "operation" mode, effectively fulfilling its
responsibility to make Carrillo Ranch the best
it can be.
The Friends continue to be independent
advocates and supporters. We are working
together with the city to build a publidprivate
partnership based on mutual respect and trust.
The circle Is complete only with the generous
support from our members and business donors
in the community. We are so grateful for all
that you do!
Here we share our newly revised Mission
Statement, which more accurately reflects our
partnership with the city as it exists today. Our
principles and purpose remain the same as we
continue to host this worthy cause.
FRIENC»S OF CARRILLO RANCH, INC.
MISSION STATEMENT
To increase the community awareness of Leo Carrillo-
the man, and Leo Carrillo Ranch-the resource, through
programs made available to the public as a whole and to
educators in particular;
To encourage the C1ty of Carlsbad to accelerate the
projected timetable for enhancing and increasing the
features and programs at the Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic
Park; and to support the implementation of the Outdoor
Interpretive Plan for signage and audio tours of the
Ranch;
To encourage the enjoyment of California history and
the g raphic arts in local elementary schools using Carrillo
Ranch as a unique, effective teaching aid;
To assist the City of Carlsbad in the protection, collection
and curation of relevant artifacts and memorabilia;
To pursue grants and donations from the private sector
to augment public funding in support of our combined
mission to preserve, restore and provide interpretive
programs for Leo Carnllo Ranch Historic Park.
GLIMPSE -continued
Next steps:
• End of June-request authorization
at City Council to bid the project
• End of July/early Aug. -close
bidding
LEO CARRILLO RANCH HISTORIC PARK
NEW RESTROOMS
End of Aug./early Sept. -return to
City Council to award contract
• Sept. -begin construction
• July 2017-project complete
(1 0 months construction)
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TOM WACHTER:
2016 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
by Sara KeUy, docent coordinator
April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, and
here at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park we are happy
to celebrate our fabulous volunteers. To show our
gratitude, on April 21 we hosted our annual Volunteer
Appreciation Breakfast.
There was a tasty spread from Personal Touch Dining,
beautiful flowers, and some small tokens of
appreciation for all the attendees.
This year, our thank you
gift was a coffee mug
with two great "mugs"
on it-Pancho and
Cisco! This fun cup was
designed by Cisco Kid
super fan and volunteer,
Carol Waffel. I love
how Leo and Duncan's
handsome faces smile
out at the world as you
sip your coffee or tea.
Thanks Carol!
The highlight of the event was the announcement
of this year's Volunteer of the Year, Thomas Wachter.
You've probably seen Tom on a weekday morning
in his cowboy hat calmly stepping up to a group of
squirming 4th graders and captivating them with
his knowledge of the Ranch and its plants. Or maybe
you've seen him leading a group of visitors on a
weekend tour, or greeting a guest with a smile
in the Visitor Center. Tom does it all!
I often brag that we have the most interesting and
wonderful docents here at the Ranch. And each year,
there are always extraordinary people to choose
from when we discuss this award. But, this year,
Tom's name just seemed to be on everyone's lips.
Tom was nominated because of his amazing
commitment to the 4th grade History & Art Program.
In the past year Tom taught approximately 160
students from 1 0 different schools. That is a lot
of squirming 4th graders! Eileen seconded Tom's
nomination, calling him one of her"go-to" people
for special tour groups. Pam supported the
nomination because Tom regularly leads weekend
tours . .And Kevin wasn't sure he should get a vote,
since he mostly works alone; but added that he
did appreciate Tom's editorial and fact checking
help with articles. In fact, we sometimes refer to
him as,Tom"Eagle Eye"Wachter.
Because of his steady, unflappable assistance, and
amazing commitment to all aspects of Leo Carrillo
Ranch,, we are honored to present Tom Wachter as
our Volunteer of the Year!
LEO CARRILLO RANCH:
THt WORD IS OUT~
by Pam Laird, senior recreation leader
Working in the Visitor Center this winter has been
really fun, meeting people from all over the county,
country and world. Naturally snowbirds flock in
from the northern states-Illinois, Wisconsin, New
Hampshire and Michigan, but I've been surprised
by the number of visitors we get from abroad. The
Ranch has welcomed guests from India, Taiwan,
Canada, Mexico, Scotland, Sweden, Austria and
Brazil. Visitors love the Ranch and Leo's history, and
of course, the peacocks. Leo would be proud to
know his ranch has such an international draw.
With the premier of
the Plein Air exhibit in
Deedie's House, many of
the latest Ranch visitors
are from the local
art community. The
Library & Cultural Arts
Department drew 400
visitors to the opening, many who had never seen
or hearg of the Ranch. If you haven't been to see the
exhibit, please do! It will be here until August 28, and
is open Thursday through Sunday, 12 to 4 p.m.
I was curious as to how our guests find us. While
locals often bring their visiting relatives, and word
of mouth sends guests to the Ranch, I learned
that several nearby hotels and
timeshares also send their guests
our way. We are in the AAA
guidebook. And, according to
TripAdvisor, we are #8 on the list
of thing~ to do in Carlsbad and
have a 4.5 out of 5 star rating,
which even beats out Legoland!
I think Leo would be proud to see how his rustic
rancho has become one of the most beloved spots
to visit while in the North County.
REPIEAT, REPEAT, REPEAT ...
by Rick Dryer,
vice president and director of education
~ The Friends has been invited for a
SANDIE . . h S D' H' HISTQ return VISit tot e an tego tstory
CENTe Center in Balboa Park for a third
,____·_ year in a row. We will again present
a mixed media display about Leo Carrillo and his
Carlsbad ranch on Tuesday, June 14. This highly
successful collaboration provides an opportunity
for the Friends to share information with a regional
audienoe of countywide visitors. From this fruitful
outreach we have enrolled new members each year.
Community outreach will take on an
additional aim in 2017. The Board
is sponsming a special local history
award a1t National History Day, San
Diego (https:/ /sites.google.com/site/
nhdsandiego/home). The competition,
open to students in grades 4 through
12, is to create a display, a documentary, an exhibit,
a research paper, a performance or a website around
a theme that will change each year. This event takes
place at the San Diego County Office of Education
with cat,egory winners advancing
to state .and national competitions.
"History unfolds itself by strange and unpredictable
paths." --Sir Winston Churchill
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SP RI NG TIME BLOOMS
by Rian Rhoads, senior recreation leader
All around the park, a variety of cacti have begun to
sprout beautiful blossoms-painting the landscape
in warm, delightful colors to welcome the arrival
of spring.
Walking through the park you may notice a
number of new species of cactus, like the saguaro
cactus in the parking lot, which have been
introduced to the Ranch over the past few years
by park maintenance lead, Greg Dauss. These
drought friendly plants help maintain a balance of
environmental stewardship and aesthetics, while
staying true to Leo's vision for his Ranch.
The most prevalent type of cactus found at Carrillo
Ranch belongs to the Opuntia family. The flat round
pads, bright flowers and fig shaped fruit often
referred to as prickly pears make this species easily
recognizable. During the spring and early summer,
the different species of Opuntia cactus produce
some of the most interesting, brightly colored
flower blooms at the park. Like many other species
of cacti, the bright flowers of the Opuntia are an
adaptation that helps the plant standout amongst
the surrounding landscape. This helps pollinators,
such as honeybees; find their way into the blossom
to pollinate the flower. The spines on the cactus are
another adaptation that helps the cactus conserve
water. The spines are produced by specialized
structures called areoles that reduce airflow around
the cactus, provide some shade and help reduce
water loss. This allows the cactus to survive during
long periods of extreme heat and dryness.
Perhap:s Leo's favorite cactus at the ranch was
the Luther Burbank's Spineless Opuntia cactus.
These cacti can grow up to 15 feet tall and 10 feet
wide, and bear three to five-inch yellow-orange
flowers in the late
spring. The flowers
produce edible fruit,
but luther Burbank
developed the cactus
to be entirely edible
for I ive~;tock to feed
on in d1esert regions.
Leo Carrillo boasted
that the pads of
the cactus were "so
smooth you could
run through them
in a bathing suit
without looking like
a porcupine:'
Well ... although it is starting to feel a lot like
summe~r, I would urge you all not to attempt to
put Leo's words to the test!
This month's quote acknowledges
the progress we've made (so far} on
the stables restoration and chicken
coop reconstruction project. -Ed
KINDLE'S QUOTES:
"To get on your feet, you've got
1 to get off your behind."
J.~-
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Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
Ph. 3-Stables Restoration and Chicken
Coop/Restroom Construction Project
Liz Ketabian, Park Planning Manager
City Council Meeting
May 10, 2016
Leo Carrillo Ranch Park Project Update
Master Plan
Approved January 1998
Included 3 Phases
Leo Carrillo Ranch Park Project Update
Master Plan –Phase 1 Improvements
Seismic retrofit of existing
historical structures
Park perimeter wall
Completed January 2002
Leo Carrillo Ranch Park Project Update
Master Plan –Phase 2 Improvements
Many structures of historic core restored
(hacienda, pool, old caretakers house,
Deedie’s art studio, bridge across creek)
New public parking lot
Grand Opening-August 16, 2003
Leo Carrillo Ranch Projects Update
Barn Restoration Project
Save America’s Treasures Grant
Relocated visitors center
Kindle Theater
First Phase 3 project
Completed August 2011
Leo Carrillo Ranch Park Project Update
December 2013 -Parks & Recreation Needs
Assessment and Comprehensive Action Plan
Action Item-Update Park Master Plans
February 2014 –Hired consultant for Leo Carrillo
Ranch -Phase 3 Prioritization and Cost Updates
Leo Carrillo Ranch Park Project Update
Stables Restoration and Chicken Coop/Restroom Construction
July 23, 2014 Community Workshop Considerations:
Deterioration of structures & Secretary of Interior
Standards
Public use of the park-How does community
access and use the park
Private and special events use of the park
Community desires from the Parks & Recreation
Department’s Needs Assessment
Leo Carrillo Ranch Park Project Update
Stables Restoration and Chicken Coop/Restroom Construction
February 2015-Completion of Phase 3 Prioritization
List and Updated Cost Estimates
Restoration of stables
Re-construction of chicken coop -incorporating
restrooms as adaptive reuse
$2,000,000 approved for Phase 3 budget
Environmental Consultants
Professional Architectural Design Services
Construction
Leo Carrillo Ranch Park Project Update
Stables Restoration and Chicken Coop/Restroom Construction
July 2015-Request For Qualifications
& Price Proposal
Professional Architectural Design
Services for Stables Restoration
and Chicken Coop/New Restroom
Leo Carrillo Ranch Park Projects Update
Stables Restoration and Chicken Coop/Restroom Construction
September 2015-Page & Turnbull
hired for Architectural Design Services
Design and prepare construction
bid documents
Specialize in historic preservation
Experience in construction of
similar type projects
Leo Carrillo Ranch Park Projects Update
Stables Restoration and Chicken Coop/Restroom Construction
Tasks
Inspection and Assessment of
Stables Condition
Design and preparation of
construction bid documents
Contract bidding
Construction support services
Leo Carrillo Ranch Park Project Update
Stables Restoration and Chicken Coop/Restroom Construction
March 2016-Ninyo and Moore hired
for Hazardous Materials Assessment
Lead paint
Asbestos
Report completed end of April
Specifications for abatement
Leo Carrillo Ranch Park Project Update
Stables Restoration-Floor Plan-Interior Improvements
New concrete floors
Repair worn wood walls/features
Repair of clay tile flooring
Restore Leo’s bunk house office
ADA ramp into main multi-
purpose event area
Interior lighting
Repair livestock stalls
Repair interior retaining wall
New AV system
Estimated construction costs-$700,000
Leo Carrillo Ranch Park Project Update
Stables Restoration-Exterior Improvements
Replacement of shingle roof
Reconstruct window frames and doors
Repair of existing clay tiles on roof
Exterior lighting
ADA accessible access into stables
New stairs from barn to stables
Repair south side porch
Leo Carrillo Ranch Park Project Update
Stables Restoration-Interior Improvements
Leo Carrillo Ranch Park Projects Update
Chicken Coop/Restroom Construction
Reconstruct chicken coop facade
6 new private restroom stalls
Modern conveniences
Storage
Relocate drinking fountain
Estimated construction cost-
$400,000
660 S.F.
Leo Carrillo Ranch Park Project Update
Chicken Coop/Restroom Construction
Leo Carrillo Ranch Park Project Update
Stables Restoration and Chicken Coop/Restroom Construction
Next Steps
May 4-Staff and consultants –
completed first review of 100%
construction plans
End May-Final Plans and
Specifications resubmittal (Permit set)
Leo Carrillo Ranch Park Project Update
Stables Restoration and Chicken Coop/Restroom Construction
Remaining Project Schedule
Early summer-Request authorization at City
Council to bid the project
August-Close bidding
September-Return to City Council to Award
Contract
October-Begin construction
August 2017-Project Complete ( 10 months construction)
Questions ?