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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 FOR CLERK USE. COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED D CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC D DENIED D CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN D CONTINUED D RETURNED TO STAFF D WITHDRAWN D OTHER-SEE MINUTES D AMENDED 0 REPORT RECEIVED ~ 2 Page 2 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 3 ....,......-----------------------------------· --·---·--, 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 [ 5. Botanical Garden 6. West Meadow 7. Botanical Trail L R Arbor (Ramada) 9. Cantina 1 o. Carriage House 1.1. Feed Storage Building/Ta~k Shed ~::-:::.--=..:.:.:f c·6-3 [ 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 4 EB~ .. . . . North Porch Carrlag.e Drive Through Multi Purpose Space Stable Floor Plan - nr 0 c "' ·u Q) ~ Exhibit 2 5 MULTI· PURPOSE ROOM WEST ELEVATION SOUTH ·ELEVATION LEO CARRILLO RANCH HISTORIC PARK STABLE RESTORATION m X I OJ =i w 6 EAST ELEVATION NORTH ELEVATION WEST ELEVATION VIEW LOOKING SOUTH LEO CARRILLO RANCH HISTORIC PARK NEW RESTROOMS m X I OJ -; -!:>- Friends of CARRILLO RANCH , INC. - City of Carlsbad Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting May 10,2016 9:00am. { ~~ P.O. B0X130145 L Ca rlsbad, CA 92013-0145 :::7 760-476-1042 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. friendsofcarrillorancb@yahoo.com Newsl~ttcr design by Brenda Ratcliff ~<.e\Ve d I& Ito J l y ff'oVV\ 'Mr,'enO. ~ o~ Ca-r-r\ no ~at) c.h.. 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. 7 0 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) "-- 3 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 5 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.~- • 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 ?