HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-07-24; City Council; ; Carlsbad Parks Update~ CITY COUNCIL
~ Staff Report
Meeting Date
To:
From:
Staff Contact:
Subject
July 24, 2018
Mayor and City Council
Kevin Crawford, City Manager
Kyle Lancaster, Parks Services Manager
kyle.lancaster@carlsbadca.gov or 760-434-2941
Carlsbad Parks Update
Recommended Action
CAReview ~
Receive an informational report on the current and future Carlsbad Parks inventory.
Executive Summary
On May 8, 2018 several members of the public expressed concerns to the City Council regarding
the amount of park acreage in the southwest quadrant ofthe city, particularly in the coastal
region. These concerns were linked to a Capital Improvement Program Budget request for
$200,000 to initiate master planning of the Veterans Memorial Park site. The City Council
subsequently directed staff to hold a workshop to provide an update on the current and future
parks inventory.
On June 12, 2018, several members of the public again expressed concerns to the City Council
regarding the amount of park acreage in the southwest quadrant of the city, particularly in the
coastal region. Staff advised that the 'Parks Update' item had been agendized for the City
Council Meeting of July 24, 2018, and indicated the item would provide an overview of where .
the city is at, and where the city is headed, with respect to parks.
This report provides the requested information via review of the applicable sections of two
significant documents -the Carlsbad Citywide Facilities and Improvements Plan, and the
Carlsbad Parks & Recreation Department Needs Assessment/Master Plan. The review of the
Carlsbad Citywide Facilities and Improvements Plan will illustrate that all of Carlsbad's
quadrants are currently compliant with the plan's parks performance standard. It will also
illustrate that scheduling Veterans Memorial Park for construction will result in the park
inventory for all city quadrants exceeding the projected required acreage at buildout.
The review of the Carlsbad Parks & Recreation Needs Assessment/Master Plan will illustrate
that, as a result of significant input received during public outreach efforts, the document
reflects what was determined to be Carlsbad's parks and recreation values and priorities. It will
also illustrate that the department has addressed, or is in the process of addressing, each of the
key action items for Capital Improvement Program planning, and park, facility and amenity
development.
July 24, 2018 Item #19 Page 1 of 19
Discussion
On May 8, 2018, the City Council received a presentation on the introduction of the proposed
FY 2018-19 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget. During the comment period of that
agenda item, several members of the public expressed concerns regarding the amount of park
acreage in the southwest quadrant of the city, particularly in the coastal region . These
concerns were linked to a CIP Budget request for $200,000 to initiate the master planning-
including public outreach efforts and conceptual design development -of the Veterans
Memorial Park site. At the end ofthe comment period, by minute action, the City Council
directed staff to hold a workshop to provide an update on the current and future parks
inventory (Exhibit 1). As further communicated, staff was to provide a workshop or education
on where the city is at with parks and the plan.
On June 12, 2018, the City Council received a presentation on the adoption of the proposed FY
2018-19 Operating and CIP Budgets. During the comment period of that agenda item, several
members of the public again expressed concerns regarding the amount of park acreage in the
southwest quadrant of the city, particularly in the coastal region. Staff advised that the 'Parks
Update' item had been agendized for the City Council Meeting of July 24, 2018, and.indicated
the item would provide an overview of where the city is at, and where the city is headed, with
respect to parks.
Carlsbad Citywide Facilities and Improvements Plan
In 1986, Carlsbad voters approved the Carlsbad Growth Management Program, which reduced
the total projected population of Carlsbad from approximately 250,000 to approximately
130,000. The program also put in place standards that must be met for new development to be
approved so that as Carlsbad grows, the quality of life can be maintained. The Growth
Management Program sets forth policies to ensure that adequate city facilities and city services
are provided as residential development occurs. These facilities and services are specified in 11
public facility performance standards, covering items such as parks. The City Council created
the performance standards through adoption of the Carlsbad Citywide Facilities and
Improvements Plan (Facilities and Improvements Plan) in September 1986.
Staff annually monitors compliance with the Facilities and Improvements Plan via a Growth
Management Monitoring Report. The most recent publication ofthis report is for FY 2016-17.
If the performance standards are not met within a specific planning area (referred to as Local
Facility Management Zones), no new development may be approved in that area until the
standards are met, or until satisfactory arrangements have been made to guarantee the
facilities and improvements.
The parks performance standard is three acres of community parks or special use areas per
1,000 population within the park district. There are four parks districts within Carlsbad, which
correspond to the city's quadrants. If the service level is not met due to population increase
within a given quadrant, the city is required to schedule a park for construction within five
years, beginning at the time the need is identified, but beginning no sooner than August 22,
2017 (City Council Resolution No. 2017-170). The phrase "scheduled for construction" means
[a] the park site has been selected and has been or is being acquired by the city, [b] the
improvements for the park site have been designed, and [c] a financing plan for construction of
the park has been approved by the City Council (City Council Resolution No. 97-435).
July 24, 2018 Item #19 Page 2 of 19
Initially, the city was required to schedule a park for construction within five years, beginning at
the time the need was identified, or before the private construction of 1,562 dwelling units per
quadrant. The requirement, however, was changed per the City Council's adoption of
amendments to the Open Space, Conservation and Recreation Element of the Carlsbad General
Plan (GPA No. 2017-0002}, and the Carlsbad Citywide Facilities Improvements Plan (OAJ No. 17-
0004), pursuant to a Carlsbad General Plan lawsuit Settlement Agreement dated March 14,
2017, between the City of Carlsbad and North County Advocates. This change was requested
due to concerns linking the timing of scheduling the construction of a park to the construction
of 1,562 dwelling units per quadrant, as the Carlsbad General Plan anticipated future residential
capacity in the southwest and southeast quadrants to be less than 1,562 dwelling units.
Current compliance with the parks performance standard for all four districts/quadrants is
shown below.
City Parks Acreage Parks Acreage
Quadrant Current Parks Current Need
NW 105.2 90.4
NE 45.3 44.5
SW 70.2 76.8
SE 114.9 117.1
Total 335.6 328.8
To date, the inventory of parks acreage exceeds the parks performance standard acreage
needed, except for 6.6 acres in the southwest quadrant, and 2.2 acres in the southeast
quadrant. These two quadrants, however, are currently compliant with the parks performance
standard, as the five-year period noted above does not conclude until Aug. 21, 2022.
The scheduling of Veterans Memorial Park for construction will address the parks performance
standard in all city quadrants. Pursuant to the Facilities and Improvements Plan, the 91.5 acre
Veterans Memorial Park site will equally count toward satisfying the parks performance
standard in all city quadrants (i.e., 22.875 acres applied to each city quadrant). Because ofthis
community park's size and central location, it is intended to serve as a regional recreation
source. The methodology of applying a quarter of the Veterans Memorial Park acreage to each
city quadrant was also included within the update to the Carlsbad General Plan, approved by
the City Council on Sept. 22, 2015 (City Council Resolution No. 2015-042}
Thus far, the city has [a] acquired the Veterans Memorial Park site, [b] set aside $200,000 in the
FY 2018-19 CIP Budget to initiate master planning of the park site, and [c] set aside
approximately $23,000,000 in the CIP Budget for construction of the park. Carlsbad Community
Facilities District No. 1 was established in 1991, creating a special tax lien on vacant properties
throughout the city. The purpose ofthis Community Facilities District was to finance the
construction of specific public facilities of citywide obligation and benefit, including Veterans
Memorial Park. The funds from the district cannot be used for facilities other than those
specified at the time the district was formed. Scheduling Veterans Memorial Park for
construction will result in the parks inventory for all city quadrants exceeding the projected
needed acreage at buildout, as shown below.
July 24, 2018 Item #19 Page 3 of 19
City Buildout Parks Acreage Parks Acreage Parks Acreage Parks Acreage
Quadrant Population Projected Need Current Parks Veterans Park Projected Parks
NW 38,606 115.8 105.2 22.875 128.075
NE 22,488 67.5 45.3 22.875 68.175
SW 28,113 84.3 70.2 22.875 93.075
SE 42,315 126.9 114.9 22.875 137.775
Total 131,523 394.6 335.6 91.5 427.1
The table above does not include the following park sites, listed in the CIP as "unfunded" or
"partially unfunded": Zone 5 Business Park Recreational Facility (9.3 acres); Cannon Lake Park
(6.8 acres); or Robertson Ranch Park (11.2 acres). Should alternative funding mechanisms be
determined, and these parks are constructed, the additional acreage would further aid in
exceeding the parks performance standard. The table above also does not include the Buena
Vista Reservoir site (3.1 acres), nor the northern Terra mar Area Coastal Bluff Top (2.9 acres).
The Buena Vista Reservoir site is currently under design to be converted to a neighborhood
park, as the result of a settlement and community benefit agreement, which the city entered
into on Mar. 14, 2017 (City Council Resolution No. 2017-044). The northern Terramar Area
Coastal Bluff top is currently under design to be improved as a linear passive park, as the result
of a settlement agreement between the City of Carlsbad/CMWD and Cabrillo Power, et al.,
which the city entered into on January 14, 2014 (City Council Resolution No. 2014-010}. Should
these parks be constructed/improved, the additional acreage would likewise further aid in
exceeding the parks performance standard. The following table includes each of these park
sites, in the,column for Parks Acreage -Current Parks+ Above Parks and in the column for
Parks Acreage -Projected Parks.
City Buildout Parks Acreage Parks Acreage Parks Acreage Parks Acreage Projected Current Parks Quadrant Population Need + Above Parks Veterans Park Projected Parks
NW 38,606 115.8 127.3 22.875 150.175
NE 22,488 67.5 56.5 22.875 79.375
SW 28,113 84.3 70.2 22.875 93.075
SE 42,315 126.9 114.9 22.875 137.775
Total 131,523 394.6 368.9 91.5 460.4
Based on the review within this report, the Carlsbad Growth Management Program, and in
particular the Facilities and Improvements Plan, continues to meet its objectives of assuring
adequate public facilities (e.g., parks) concurrent with the need created by new development.
Carlsbad Parks & Recreation Department Needs Assessment/Master Plan
In 2012, staff began the process of developing the current Carlsbad Parks & Recreation
Department Needs Assessment and Comprehensive Action Plan (Needs Assessment). After
hiring a consultant specializing in the development of such strategic documents, public
outreach on this process commenced. Over the next year, staff administered the following
public outreach:
July 24, 2018 Item #19 Page 4 of 19
• Seven focus group meetings with major parks user groups, city staff and other stakeholders
• Ten interviews with community/nonprofit leaders, commissioners and council members
• Two open public meetings
• A statistically-reliable survey of Carlsbad residents
• An open online survey
• Two presentations at joint Senior and Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings
• Two presentations at City Council Meetings
• Citywide newsletters, social media, email blasts, media print, and a YouTube video
As a result of significant input received during these public outreach efforts, the draft Needs
Assessment reflected what was determined to be Carlsbad's parks and recreation values and
priorities. It also identified key action items for CIP planning, and park, facility and amenity
development over the next five years. On Dec. 17, 2013, the City Council accepted the Needs
Assessment (City Council Resolution No. 2013-295).
In 2014, the department began seeking national accreditation through the Commission for
Accreditation of Park & Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). The CAPRA standards for national
accreditation provide an authoritative assessment tool for parks and recreation departments,
and through compliance with the standards assures that an accredited department has been
independently evaluated against established benchmarks as delivering high quality programs
and services. Two fundamental standards for CAPRA accreditation - a park and recreation
system master plan and a strategic plan -required the department make minor modifications to
the Needs Assessment.
While the department already had the elements of these two fundamental standards in place,
the elements needed to be assembled into a master document to comply with the CAPRA
requirement. Therefore, minor organizational modifications were made to the Needs
Assessment and its name was changed to the Carlsbad Parks & Recreation Department Master
Plan (Master Plan). Details were also added to the action items, including estimated capital
cost outlay, lead division responsibility, performance metrics, and ties to the city's adopted
organizational values and goals. On March 24, 2015, the City Council accepted the Master Plan
(City Council Resolution No. 2015-074).
The following provides a brief status of each of the key action items for CIP planning, and park,
facility and amenity development included in the Needs Assessment/Master Plan.
• Complete a feasibility study/business plan on the potential for programming,
partnering and operational success for an indoor, multipurpose, multigenerational
community center. If feasible, commence development within three years of the
Needs Assessment acceptance.
o A feasibility study for an indoor, multipurpose, multigenerational community
center at Poinsettia Community Park was completed and accepted by the City
Council on Aug. 22, 2017 {City ,Council Resolution No. 2017-172). Space
limitations eliminated the option to include the desired amenities. This reduced
footprint (compared to the larger, originally envisioned footprint) was not
conducive to, nor reflective of, a multigenerational community center experience
July 24, 2018 Item #19 Page 5 of 19
as recommended in the Needs Assessment/Master Plan. Poinsettia Community
Park was therefore deemed not a feasible site for the community center.
• Complete a feasibility study/business plan on the potential for programming,
partnering and operational success for an outdoor adventure activity park. If feasible,
commence development within five years of the Needs Assessment acceptance.
o A feasibility study for an outdoor adventure activity park was completed and
accepted by the City Council on Aug. 22, 2017 {City Council Resolution No. 2017-
172). Due to existing space limitations, neighborhood impacts, mitigating noise
and use impacts, and environmental concerns on the city-owned park sites, an
outdoor adventure activity park was deemed not feasible. However, given the
data collected during the study process, and the popularity/expressed community
need for outdoor adventure amenities, individual offerings may be considered in
future park development projects, as opportunities arise.
• Update master plans for future facilities to ensure amenities are consistent with the
community vision as identified in the Needs Assessment.
o After extensive public outreach, the (v1aster Plans for Pine Ave., Aviara, and
Poinsettia Community Parks were updated by the project team, and accepted by
the City Council on Dec. 9, 2014 {City Council Resolution No. 2014-280).
• The Pine Ave. Community Park Master Plan -Phase II includes a
multigenerational community center, and both ornamental gardens and
community gardens.
• The Aviara Community Park Master Plan -Phase II includes a large
passive outdoor community gathering space with picnic areas, and a
catering support/restroom facility.
• The Poinsettia Community Park Master Plan -Phase Ill includes a
multigenerational community center, a multi-sport arena field, an
expanded playground with equipment for two age groups, and an off-
leash dog park.
o After specific public outreach, the Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park Master Plan -
Phase Ill Project Prioritization and Cost Estimate was updated. On Sept. 22,
2015, the City Council accepted a staff report noting that two projects -the
restoration of the original stables and the construction of a new restroom facility
-had been rated at the top of the project prioritization list {City Council
Resolution No. 2015-239).
• Modify two existing tennis courts in well served areas to accommodate outdoor
pickleball courts as determined by the equity mapping.
o Two existing tennis courts were identified for modification to pickleba/1 courts at
Laguna Riviera Park. On Dec. 9, 2014, after receiving concerns from the public
regarding the potential modification of the tennis courts at Laguna Riviera Park,
the City Council directed staff to forego modification of those courts and instead
explore locations at other parks for the construction of dedicated pickleba/1
July 24, 2018 Item #19 Page 6 of 19
courts {City Council Resolution No. 2014-280). Staff subsequently identified a
suitable location for such courts at Poinsettia Community Park. On Sept. 27,
2016, the City Council approved the contract documents, plans and specifications
for the Poinsettia Community Park -Phase Ill Construction Project, which
included six outdoor pickleball courts {City Council Resolution No. 2016-199}.
• Design and develop the entryway to Calavera Hills Community Park.
o The entryway to Calavera Hills Community Park has been preliminarily designed.
That design includes new monument signage, a looped pathway with exercise • stations, picnic areas and landscaping. Staff is currently reviewing the contract
documents, plans and specifications, and anticipates bringing them to the City
Council for approval in the near future.
• Complete development of one additional community garden at Calavera Hills
Community Park.
o The development of one additional community garden at Calavera Hills
Community Park was completed in June 2014. It contains over two dozen raised
community planters for lease, garden committee demonstration planters,
composting bins, an information kiosk, and a community gathering area.
• Create a plan to identify an additional dog park.
o In 2017, staff sought public input on the concept of relocating a dog park from
the location initially identified in the Poinsettia Community Park Master Plan -
Phase Ill to the location initially identified for a multigenerational community
center. On Feb. 13, 2018, based on the results of the public input survey, the City
Council directed staff to pursue the relocation of the dog park {City Council
Resolution No. 2018-020}. Staff is currently initiating conceptual design
development, environmental document review, and master plan update tasks
with the project design team.
• Tie in all future park and facility development with the trails plan to ensure greater
community connectivity within the system.
o Staff continuously takes into account park and facility development with
connectivity to the Carlsbad citywide trails system. The revised draft of the
Carlsbad Trails Master Plan, and the corresponding environmental documents
and proposed General Plan Amendment were presented to the City Council on
June 29, 2017. Staff is currently working on final revisions to these documents,
and anticipates bringing them to the City Council for adoption in the near future.
• Aligned with the General Plan, continue expanding to meet the growing/changing
park, facility, program and special event needs of the community.
o On May 20, 2014, the City Council approved a right of entry permit with the State
of California Department of Parks & Recreation to improve and maintain the
Upper Picnic Facilities at Tamarack State Beach and the Coastal Bluff at
Tamarack/Frazee State Beach {City Council Resolution Nos. 2014-098}. The
boundary of the Upper Picnic Facilities includes 1.5 acres of passive turf,
July 24, 2018 Item #19 Page 7 of 19
hardscape, raised planters, trees, picnic tables and benches, trash receptacles,
outdoor showers, a stairway, a blockhouse restroom and a corresponding
wastewater pump station. The boundary of the Coastal Bluff includes 4.8 acres
of slopes which contain a mixture of both non-native and native plant material,
and at-grade irrigation. These sites were added to the city's parks inventory.
Staff continues to administer maintenance of the sites, under an annual permit.
o On Aug. 26, 2014, the City Council approved an updated Joint Use and
Community Recreation Agreement with the Carlsbad Unified School District, to
maintain and utilize multipurpose field areas, tennis courts and school grounds
after school hours {City Council Resolution No. 2014-207}. This agreement
included two school sites -Kelly Elementary of 2.9 acres and Hope Elementary of
2.8 acres -which were not included in prior agreements with the district. These
sites were added to the city's parks inventory. Staff continues to administer
maintenance of the sites, under the ongoing agreement.
o On Mar. 14, 2017, the City Council entered into a settlement and community
benefit agreement, which amongst other provisions, obligates the city and
Lennar Homes to execute a park construction agreement for a neighborhood
park at the Buena Vista Reservoir site of 3.1 acres. The park is to include passive
amenities, such as playground equipment, picnic tables, shade structures,
interpretive signage, landscaping and security lighting. Upon completion of the
construction, this site would be added to the city's parks inventory. Staff would
administer maintenance of the site, under ownership.
o On July 17, 2018, the City Council received an update on the Terramar Area
Coastal Improvement Project, which includes a coastal bluff top at the north end
of Terra mar of 2.9 acres. This bluff top is to include walking paths, beach access,
low benches, trash receptacles, and native landscaping. Upon the City Council's
acceptance of an Irrevocable Offer of Dedication and approval of the project, and
completion of the construction, this site would be added to the city's parks
inventory. Staff would administer maintenance of the site, under at least an
easement.
• Update the needs assessment for the next five years to ensure relevance and
concurrency with existing conditions and population in Carlsbad.
o $100,000 in funding was set aside in the City Council approved FY 18-19 Operating
Budget to commence updating the Needs Assessment/Master Plan {City Council
Resolution No . 2018-.093}. Periodically updating this document is also adherent
to Section 4.19 of the Open Space, Conservation and Recreation Element of the
City Council approved Carlsbad General Plan.
Based on the review within this report, the department has addressed, or is in the process of
addressing, each of the key action items for CIP planning, and park, facility and amenity
development included in the Needs Assessment/Master Plan.
July 24, 2018 Item #19 Page 8 of 19
Fiscal Analysis
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the receiving this informational report.
Next Steps
Unless directed otherwise by the City Council, staff will continue with its CIP planning, and park,
facility and amenity development, as identified in the Carlsbad Citywide Facilities and
Improvements Plan and the Carlsbad Parks & Recreation Department Needs
Assessment/Master Plan.
Environmental Evaluation (CEQA)
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, receiving this informational report does not
constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in
that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a
reasonably foreseeable indirect change in the environment, and therefore does not require
environmental review.
Public Notification
Public notification of this item occurred via staff response to the City Council's minute action at
its regularly scheduled meeting of May 8, 2018, and via staff advisement at the City Council's
regularly scheduled meeting of June 12, 2018. In addition, this item was noticed in accordance
with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public viewing and review at least 72 hours
prior to the scheduled meeting date.
Exhibits
1. Minutes of City Council Meeting on May 8, 2018-Item No. 9, FY 2018-19 CIP Budget Report
2. Letter from the City of Carlsbad to the San Pacifico Community Association, of June 11, 2018
July 24, 2018 Item #19 Page 9 of 19
May 8, 2018 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 2
PUBLIC REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Brewer reported that Council initiated litigation against TB Penick & Sons Inc. for
construction related issues at Alga Norte Community Park. -3/0/2 (M. Hall, K. Blackburn -
Absent).
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mary Lucid requested that more_ staff be assigned to the senior center.
Stephen Makeojf spoke about the Kim Center and the resources it offers.
The following students from Jefferson and La Costa Heights spoke about the SWPPP internship:
Jennifer Hernandez, Isaiah McCoy, Max Chase, Rowan Christenson, Ben Esquivel, Case Crane,
Aaron Losey, Robert King, Angel Ramos, Brielle McBarron, Zane Paqua, Madelaine Morton, Alex
Vennemeyer.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion by Council Member M. Schumacher, seconded by Council Member C. Schumacher, to
approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 6. Motion carried unanimously, 3/0/2 (M. Hall, K.
Blackburn -Absent).
1. REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS -Acceptance of report on City Investments as of March 31,
2018. (Staff contact: Nancy Sullivan, Administrative Services)
2. NEW AND REVISED JOB CLASSIFICATIONS -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-061 approving
new job classifications, revising current job classifications, and amending the Carlsbad City
Employees' Association Salary Schedule and the Management Salary Schecule. (Staff contact:
Drew Cook, Administrative Services) ·
3. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH ADMINSURE INC. -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-062
awarding a one year agreement in the amount of $123,300 for the third party administration
of Workers' Compensation Claims to Adminsure Inc. (Staff contact: Donna Hernandez,
Administrative Services)
4. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF NET APP DATA STORAGE FROM CDW-G -Adoption of Resolution
No. 2018-063 approving the purchase of NetApp data storage from CDW-G in an amount not
to exceed $304,975.29. (Staff contact: Maria Callander, Administrative Services)
5. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR 2018 SLURRY SEAL -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-064
approving the plans and specifications and authorizing_the City Clerk to advertise for bids for
the 2018 Slurry Seal, Project No. 6001-18SS. (Staff contact: Emad Elias, Public Works)
July 24, 2018 Item #19 Page 11 of 19
May 8, 2018 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page3
6. AUTHORIZE RIGHT OF ENTRY PERMIT WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS
& RECREATION -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-065 authorizing a Right of Entry Permit
with the State of California Department of Parks & Recreation to maintain the upper picnic
facilities at Tamarack State Beach and the Coastal Bluff at Tamarack/Frazee State Beach.
(Staff contact: Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation)
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
7. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO AMERICAN ASPHALT SOUTH AND AMENDMENT TO CARLSBAD
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10.40.080 -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-066 accepting bids
and awarding a contract to American Asphalt South for an amount not to exceed $44,270 for
the construction of the Carlsbad Boulevard and Beech Avenue restriping project, Project No.
6079, and appropriating funds from the Parking In-Lieu Fund in the amount of $55,000; and,
Introduction of Ordinance No. CS-331 amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 10.40.080
to establish angle parking on Beech Avenue. (Staff contact: John Kim, Public Works)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolution and introduce the ordinance.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance.
Motion by Council Member M. Schumacher, seconded by Council Member C. Schumacher, to
approve Resolution No. 2018-066 and introduce Ordinance No. CS-331. Motion carried
unanimously, 3/0/2 (M. Hall, K. Blackburn -Absent).
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: None.
PUBLIC HEARING:
8. 2018-2019 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ACTION PLAN -Adoption
of Resolution No. 2018-067 approving and authorizing the submission of the 2018-2019
Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Staff contact: Courtney Pene, Community
& Economic Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the
resolution.
Management Analyst Courtney Pene and Community and Economic Development Director
Debbie Fountain presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the
Office of the City Clerk).
Council Member Packard opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:42 p.m.
July 24, 2018 Item #19 Page 12 of 19
May 8, 2018 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 4
Joaquin Blas gave historical informaUon regarding La Posada de Guadalupe and the resources
they offer to the community.
Council Member Packard closed the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:45 p.m.
Motion by Council Member M. Schumacher, seconded by Council Member C. Schumacher, to
approve Resolution No. 2018-067. Motion carried unanimously, 3/0/2 (M. Hall, K. Blackburn
-Absent).
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
9. FY 2018-19 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM REPORT-Acceptance of report on FY 2018-
19 Capital Improvement Program and set the public hearing date for June 12, 2018. (Staff
contact: Helga Stover, Administrative Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Receive and file report.
Transportation Director Marshall Plantz and Finance Manager Helga Stover presented the
report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Council Member Packard invited the public to the Citizen's Budget Workshop on Tuesday,
May 29, 2018 at the Faraday Administration Building located at 1635 Faraday Avenue, Room
1738 at 6 p.m.
Chas Wick expressed his support for relocating veteran's park to the southwest quadrant.
Deborah Mossa spoke on behalf of the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation expressing their
requests for more funding to be used for the issues in each quadrant.
David Hill spoke on behalf of the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation providing information of what
the foundation is known for.
Steve Oetting spoke about the local parkland deficit in the southwest corridor.
Carter Mclarand spoke about the different community outreaches that were given to the
public to provide their input about the development of the Shopoff development.
Jean Camp expressed her support for a regional park at Ponto.
John Gama expressed his opposition to the Shopoff development and support in funding a
park at Ponto.
Lance Schulte expressed his support for a coastal park at Ponto.
Julie Peebles Peterson spoke about solutions for improvements at the Monroe Street pool.
July 24, 2018 Item #19 Page 13 of 19
May 8, 2018 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page S
John Sherritt spoke in favor of the planning process for the City of Carlsbad.
Stacy King spoke about the airport, Monroe Street pool and the park at Ponto.
Jan Bandich spoke about her support in funding a park in South Carlsbad.
John Davison spoke about the Monroe Street pool and the noise, traffic, parking and access
issues that have yet to be r;iddressed.
Pat Bleha expressed her opposition to ~taff's recommendation.
Diana Lincoln expressed her support to save some of the land at Faraday but also to develop
a park in the southwestern quadrant of the city.
De'Ann Wiemer expressed her opposition in spending funds in Veteran's Park.
Paige DeCino thanked Council for the valve replacement of the Calavera dam and her
opposition in spending funds in Veteran's Park.
Natalie Shapiro expressed her opposition in spending funds in developing Veteran's Park.
Dr. Howard Krausz spoke in opposition of staff's recommendation.
Motion by Council Member M. Schumacher, seconded by Council Member C. Schumacher, to
hold a workshop to provide an update on the current and future parks inventory. Motion
carried unanimously, 3/0/2 (M. Hall, K. Blackburn -Absent).
Motion by Council Member M. Schumacher, seconded by Council Member C. Schumacher" to
set the public hearing date for June 12, 2018. Motion carried unanimously, 3/0/2 (M. Hall, K.
Blackburn -Absent).
10. AU~HORIZE PURCHASE OF EIGHT POLICE VEHICLES -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-068
authorizing the purchase of eight Ford Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles from Downtown
Ford for $449,216, appropriating an additional budget allocation of $93,216, and authorizing
the Administrative Services Director to appropriate and transfer these funds from the General
Fund to the Fleet Replacement Fund. (Staff contact: Shawn Gaskari, Public Works)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolution.
Management Analyst Shawn Gaskari and Police Lieutenant Jeff Smith presented the report
and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Motion by Council Member M. Schumacher, seconded by Council Member C. Schumacher, to
adopt Resolution No. 2018-068. Motion carried unanimously, 3/0/2 (M. Hall, K. Blackburn -
Absent).
July 24, 2018 Item #19 Page 14 of 19
May 8, 2018 Carlsbad City Council Regular Meeting Page 6
PUBLIC COMMENT: Continuation of the Public Comments
Jim Burke spoke regarding different legislation that is currently being considered statewide.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
Mayor and Council Members reported on activities and meetings of some committees and sub-
committees of which they are members.
Saturday, May 19, 2018 -:J,O a.m.
Grand Opening
Pine Park Community Center and Gardens
3209 Harding St.
Carlsbad, CA
Monday, May 21, 2018 -5:30 p.m.
Special City Council Meeting
Faraday Administration Building
1635 Faraday Avenue, Rooms 173A and B
Carlsbad, CA
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting was adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
~Kf!lffL-,
f-.. Faviola Medina, CMC
L7' Senior Deputy City Clerk
July 24, 2018 Item #19 Page 15 of 19
June 11, 2018
Jean Camp
Lance Shulte
Ponto Beachfront Development Review Committee
San Pacifico Residents
{city of
Carlsbad
Thank you for your various emails, telephone calls, City Council inquiries, public record
requests, and meetings with city staff regarding the proposed Ponto area private development
application, as submitted by Shopoff, and your statement of facts, opinions and concerns
regarding the proposed project's compliance with the city's Growth Management Program as
related to the open space and parks performance standards.
It is my understanding that you have now received all documents from the city that we believe
are responsive to your requests and inquiries. Each of your questions have been treated as a
public records request and the city has provided those documents or city records which
respond to your questions regarding the facts in the record at the time the City Council
approved the Growth Management Program and related policies and documents. As shared
with you in several past conversations and correspondence, the Growth Management Plan
Monitoring Report for FY 2016-17 indicates that public facilities related to parks and open
space are currently meeting the adopted growth management performance standards in all
zones. The parks standard is analyzed on a quadrant basis. The open space standard is analyzed
on a Local Facility Management Zone (LFMZ) basis, for which Zone 9 has an approved
exception. This correspondence provides a response to your process questions related to the
applicability to the proposed Ponto development.
Based on documented actions taken by the City Council, city staff will continue its review of the
proposed Ponto development according to the existing council-approved growth management
program which has excepted Zone 9 (which includes the Ponto development) from compliance
with the open space performance standards set forth within the City Council approved Citywide
Facilities and Improvement Plan (approved in 1986). City Council and city staff understand that
the approvals associated with the Growth Management Program are complicated and varied,
and it may be difficult to follow all of the various discussions and approvals by City Council.
Staff, however, is relying on the final adopted Citywide Facilities and Improvements Plan which
was approved by the City Council on September 23, 1986. Because the decision of the City
Council was not appealed at that time, the decision as set forth in City Council Resolution No.
8797 is the final authorizing instrument for implementation of the Citywide Facilities and
Community & Economic Development Department, 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, Ca. 92008
Office: (760) 602-271 0 '
July 24, 2018 Item #19 Page 16 of 19
Exhibit 2
San Pacifico Community Association
June 12, 2018
Page 2
Improvements Plan, which does not require Zone 9 to comply with the open space performance
standard. An ongoing debate or questioning of the reasons for the exception is not productive
at this point because the Council approved the plan and its implementation, and property
owners relied on those approvals for development purposes. No corrective action is required of
the City Council because the Plan was formally adopted following the applicable public review
process; all appeal periods have long since expired and the development community has relied
on these approvals in submitting development applications for review and consideration by the
City Council since that time.
While the Ponto development proposed by Shopoff may not be required to analyze its
compliance with the open space performance standard set forth in the Citywide Facilities and
Improvements Plan, it does need to be reviewed against a number of other city policies and
regulations, as well as the policies set forth in the Local Coastal Program and under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Staff continues to review the application against
all applicable city and coastal act policies and regulations. No date is yet set for a hearing of the
application by the City Council, and there is not yet a staff recommendation on the proposed
project. The project concerns and comments of the residents have and will continue to be
taken into consideration in the staff recommendation on the proposed development.
Below are several other key points of clarification on the growth management standards for
parks and open space in the Southwest Quadrant:
Based on the General Plan build out projections, the SW quadrant will be required to have a
total of 84.3 acres of park; it currently has 70.2 acres (Poinsettia Park and Aviara Park both
serve the Southwest Quadrant). Construction of Veterans Park (a community park) prior to
build out will result in an increase of 22.9 acres of park in each quadrant. This means that the
SW Quadrant is projected to have an excess of park inventory at build out according to the
approved Citywide Facilities and Improvements Plan. No additional parks are needed to meet
the parks performance standard; Veterans Park will satisfy the existing projected deficit in
the SW Quadrant.
Per the approved Citywide Facilities and Improvements Plan, adopted by the City Council in
1986, LFMZs 1 through 10, and 16 were excepted from the open space performance standard
at the time of adoption because the developments in those zones already had approved
applications or met other criteria for an exception. No performance standard was applied to
Zone 9 ( which includes San Pacifico and Ponto development area), and as a result there is no
open space deficit that must be addressed by the developer or the city.
The Southwest Quadrant is made up of LFMZs 4, 9, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23. Zones 4 & 9 have no
performance standard that is required to be met under growth management as noted
above. Zones 19, 20, 21, and 23 subsequently were required to provide 15% open space to
meet the applicable growth management performance standard as they were developed;
July 24, 2018 Item #19 Page 17 of 19
San Pacifico Community Association
June 12, 2018
Page 4
C: Mayor & City Council
City Manager
Chief Operations Officer
City Attorney
Parks & Recreation Director
City Planner
Project Planner -Jason Goff
July 24, 2018 Item #19 Page 19 of 19
July 23, 2018
John Sherritt
7 428 Capstan Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92011
TO: Matt Hall, Mayor, City of Carlsbad
Keith Blackburn, Mayor Pro Tern, City of Carlsbad
Mark Packard, Council Member, City of Carlsbad
Cori Schumacher, Council Member, City of Carlsbad
Michael Schumacher, Council Member, City of Carlsbad
Chris Hazeltine, Director, Parks and Recreation
All Receive -Agenda Item # J1
Fer the Information of the:
CITY COUNCIL
ACM .Ji_ CA J CC .Ji..
Date , (2.~J18'CM ..L_ COO .JL_
RE: CARLSBAD PARKS UPDATE -Information report on the current and future Carlsbad
Parks Inventory
Dear Mayor Hall and Carlsbad City Council:
I am a long time resident of San Pacifico community in South Carlsbad and, in fact, have been
here since its inception. Like many, I am proud to be a Carlsbad resident, in part because of its
great parks system. My family and I have been fortunate to be able to enjoy ar:i ample trail
system, a beautiful lagoon, and miles of beach ALL within a short walk from our home.
I understand that some of my neighbors would like to see the piece of property on Ponto Drive
and Avenida Encinas become open space and/or park space as they feel there is not enough of
this kind of land in the South Quadrant of Carlsbad; however, I do not support this and feel it is
an inappropriate area for a park.
The City of Carlsbad has established theic parks plan and policies over the course of many
years and has done an excellent job in implementing those plans. In fact, it is one of the many
reasons my family chose to make Carlsbad our home many years ago. Additionally, much like
the Parks Master Plan, this piece of property in the Ponto area has been planned for by the City
through the Ponto Beachfront Village Vision Plan and the Carlsbad General Plan.
While everyone is entitled to their own opinions and may well have different personal goals and
objectives than does the City of Carlsbad, it's important that decisions are made based on facts
and well thought out planning. The facts are, that this property has never been designated as
Open Space in the Carlsbad General Plan nor in the City's Zoning codes, yet it has been
carefully planned for by a city that is recognized as having some of the highest standards for
open space in the entire region. I speak not only as a long-term resident of San Pacifico but
also as a professional in the local real estate development industry of which I am a proud
member of. I was a member of the design and entitlement team-that initiated the Master Plan
for San-Pacifico and I continue to support the implementation of the plan for our community as it
was initially designed and approved by the City.
Again, I'm a proud Carlsbad resident and I fully support the City of Carlsbad's Parks and
Recreation Department Master Plan and look forward to watch that vision continue to be
executed. Thank you for making Carlsbad a great city.
Sincerely,
John Sherritt
San Pacifico Resident
Morgen Fry
Subject:
Attachments:
FW: CARLSBAD PARKS UPDATE -July 24th Council Meeting
Stricula, Justin.pdf
From: Justin and Lauren Stricula
Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2018 8:34 PM
To: Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov>; Parks and Recreation <parksandrec@CarlsbadCA.gov>; City
Clerk <Clerk@carlsbadca.gov>
Subject: CARLSBAD PARKS UPDATE-July 24th Council Meeting
TO: Matt Hall, Mayor, City of Carlsbad
Keith Blackburn, Mayor Pro Tern, City of Carlsbad
Mark Packard, Council Member, City of Carlsbad
Cori Schumacher, Council Member, City of Carlsbad
Michael Schumacher, CounciLMember, City of Carlsbad
Chris Hazeltine, Director, Parks and Recreation
RE: CARLSBAD PARKS UPDATE -July 24th City Council Meeting
Dear Mayor Hall and Carlsbad City Council:
While I am not able attend the July 24th City Council Meeting, I wanted to express my support for the City of
Carlsbad's Parks and Recreation Department Master Plan.
I have heard some residents in the area are dissatisfied with the City of Carlsbad's future plans for parks and
open space; however, I and many neighbors and friends of mine do not feel that way, in fact, it's quite the '
opposite. We believe that the City of Carlsbad has one of the best parks and habitat preservation systems in
the County, and for many of us, it was the number one reason we moved here and made Carlsbad our home.
While not every space can be a park or open space, Carlsbad has made a great effort to ensure ample
opportunities and continue to create these special areas where it's feasible. Don't let the desires of a few
unreasonable homeowners on the coast derail the many years and taxpayer dollars that the City has invested
in making the superior parks infrastructure the amazing benefit to the City it is today.
Thank you,
Justin Stricula
Calavera Hills Resident
1
July 23, 2018
TO: Matt Hall, Mayor, City of Carlsbad
Keith BlaGkbum, MayorPro Tern, City of Carlsbad
Mark Packard, Council Member; City of Carlsbad
Cori Schumacher, Council Member, City of Carlsbad
Michael Schumacher, Council Member, City of Carlsbad
Chris Hazeltine, Director, Parks and Recreation
All Receive ~ A&enda Item # 11
For the Information .t the:
CllY COUNCIL AS~ .if-CA J/_ cc v'
Date~CM.JL_COO ./
RE:.CARLSBAO PARKS .UPDATE-Information report on the current and future <;:arlsbad
Parks Inventory
Dear Mayor Hall and Carlsbad City Council:
As a resident of South Carlsbad, I am writing to express my support for the City of Carlsbad's
Parks and Recreation Department Master Plan that has been created and vetted for over
severaf years. The City is doing an excellent job at seeing that vision through to fruition.
It has come to my attention that some· of my neighbors are dissatisfied with the current parks
plan and would like to see additional park space in a specific area in the South Quadrant. While
I am not opposed to additional parks or open space, I believe that the City of Carlsbad has
created a superior parks system that has contributed to the high standard of living and
recreation opportunities Carlsbad residents enjoy today. With nearly 50 miles of trails, 40 parks,
ample open space, and miles of beaches, it is clear that the City of Carlsbad has invested in its
residents.
Again, I applaud the. City of Carlsbad and its parks plan and look forward to what's to come.
~···/)
~ South Carlsbad Resident (Bay Collection)
... ~-
"Good Evening. My name is Mary Anne Viney and I reside at James Drive in Carlsbad.
I'm the President of the Friends of Buena Vista Reservoir Park non-profit, whose mission is to preserve
and protect the neighborhood park approved for construction at the reservoir site, and which
represents the interests of the many volunteers in our neighborhood.
I'm requesting that Council prioritize the physical health and mental well-being of Carlsbad citizens by
creating neighborhood parks that residents can walk to, especially in neighborhoods like Ponto Beach
where park standards have not yet been met, and thus amend the outdated Growth Management
Program.
Public health studies indicate the many health benefits that neighborhood parks can provide when they
are located close enough so that residents can walk to them. Other benefits include strengthening the
community, important positive environmental impacts, and increased property values.
With the historic City of Carlsbad 'Community Benefits Agreement' that I participated in, many
community members worked together successfully on key terms for our neighborhood park, along with
other community benefits, that resulted. This approach could also be applied for other neighborhood
parks as well.
So please take a positive, pro-health stance and create neighborhood parks our residents can walk to.
To see how Carlsbad ranks out of about 14,000 US cities in terms of percentage of residents who live
within a 10-minute walk of a park, and where parks are needed most in Carlsbad, see the Trust for
Public Land website: i1t1j).i}/parkserve.tpi.org/city/id/0611194/.
Thank you." Pf�fuAu½ 1
Carlsbad Parks Update
Chris Hazeltine, Parks & Recreation Director
Kyle Lancaster, Parks Services Manager
July 24, 2018
Recommended Action
•Receive an update on the current and future
Carlsbad Parks inventory
Leading to the Update
•May 8, 2018 City Council Meeting
o Introduction of proposed FY 2018-19 CIP Budget
o Council directed staff to hold a workshop to provide
an update on the current and future parks inventory
Citywide Facilities & Improvements Plan
Growth Management Program
•Carlsbad voters approved program in 1986
o Reduced projected population of city to ~130,000
o Set standards that must be met for new development
to be approved so as Carlsbad grows, the quality of
life can be maintained
Facilities and Improvements Plan
•Council created standards by adopting the plan in 1986
•Facilities/services are specified in 11 public facility
performance standards, covering items such as parks
•Staff annually monitors compliance with the plan
Facilities and Improvements Plan
•If standards are not met within a specific planning area,
no new development may be approved in that area until
standards are met, or satisfactory arrangements are
made to guarantee the facilities and improvements
Parks Performance Standard
•Three acres per 1,000 population within the park district
•Four park districts, which correspond to city quadrants
Parks Performance Standard
•If service level is not met due to population increase
within a quadrant, city is required to schedule a park for
construction within five years, beginning at the time the
need is identified, but no sooner than August 22, 2017
Parks Performance Standard
•“Scheduled for construction” means:
o Park site selected and has been or is being acquired
o Improvements for park site have been designed
o Financing for construction of park has been set aside
Classifications of Parks
•Two classifications of parks for Growth Management:
o Special Use Areas
o Community Parks
Classifications of Parks
•Special Use Areas:
o Smaller in size, with basic uses (passive or active)
o 27 sites within city’s inventory, totaling ~81 acres
Classifications of Parks
•Community Parks:
o Larger in size, with varied amenities (passive & active)
o 13 sites within city inventory, totaling ~254 ½ acres
Classifications of Parks
•In the late 70s/early 80s, city chose to focus on providing
community parks rather than smaller neighborhood parks
o Larger community parks, with active and passive
amenities, were determined to better meet the
recreational needs of residents, tourists and employees
• Paf'k & Rec Sile
C) Site service A,e;:i
~ Local Ro.a
Major Road
~Highway
c,n· o,
CARLSBAD -Carlsbad, California
Parks and Recreation Needs
Assessment and Action Plan
• Park & Rec Sfte
C) Site Service Area
'""-.., Local Road
MajOr Road
~Highway
Clf'I' Of
CARLSBAD -Carlsbad, California
Parks and Recreation Needs
Assessment and Action Plan
Parks Performance Standard
•To date, all city quadrants are in compliance with standard
City
Quadrant
Parks Acreage
Current Parks
Parks Acreage
Current Need
NW 105.2 90.4
NE 45.3 44.5
SW 70.2 76.8
SE 114.9 117.1
Total 335.6 328.8
Parks Performance Standard
•Current parks inventory exceeds the standard, except for
6.6 acres in SW quadrant, and 2.2 acres in SE quadrant
o Two quadrants are still compliant until Aug. 21, 2022
Parks Performance Standard
•Scheduling of Veterans Memorial Park for construction
will address the parks performance need in all quadrants
o 91.5 acre Veterans Memorial Park site will equally
count toward satisfying the need in all city quadrants
Veterans Memorial Park
•Calculation included in 2015 update to the General Plan
•Because of its size and central location, the park is
intended to serve as a regional recreation source
Veterans Memorial Park
•To date, the city has:
Acquired the park site
Set aside $200,000 to initiate master planning of site
Set aside ~$23,000,000 for construction of site
Veterans Memorial Park
Community Facilities District No. 1
•Est. in 1991, creating special tax lien on vacant properties
•For construction of specific public facilities of citywide
obligation and benefit, including Veterans Memorial Park
•Funds cannot be used for facilities other than specified
Buildout Population & Parks Acreage
•Scheduling Veterans Memorial Park for construction will
result in the parks inventory for all city quadrants
exceeding the projected required acreage at buildout
Buildout Population & Parks Acreage
City
Quad
Buildout
Population
Parks
Acreage
Projected
Need
Parks
Acreage
Current
Parks
Parks
Acreage
Veterans
Park
Parks
Acreage
Projected
Parks
NW 38,606 115.8 105.2 22.875 128.1
NE 22,488 67.5 45.3 22.875 68.2
SW 28,113 84.3 70.2 22.875 93.1
SE 42,315 126.9 114.9 22.875 137.8
Total 131,523 394.6 335.6 91.5 427.2
Unfunded or Partially Funded Parks
•Prior figures do not include the following park projects
listed in the CIP as “unfunded” or “partially unfunded”:
–Zone 5 Business Park Recreational Facility (9.3 acres)
–Cannon Lake Park (6.8 acres)
–Robertson Ranch Park (11.2 acres)
Buena Vista Reservoir Site
•Prior figures also do not include the Buena Vista
Reservoir Site (3.1 acres)
o Under design to become a neighborhood park
Buildout Population & Parks Acreage
City
Quad
Buildout
Population
Parks Acreage
Projected
Need
Parks Acreage
Current Parks
+ Above Parks
Parks Acreage
Veterans
Park
Parks Acreage
Projected
Parks
NW 38,606 115.8 127.3 22.875 150.175
NE 22,488 67.5 56.5 22.875 79.375
SW 28,113 84.3 70.2 22.875 93.075
SE 42,315 126.9 114.9 22.875 137.775
Total 131,523 394.6 368.9 91.5 460.4
Summary -Meeting Objectives
•Growth Management Program, particularly the Facilities
and Improvements Plan, continues to meet its objectives
of assuring adequate public facilities (e.g., parks)
concurrent with the need created by new development
Parks & Rec. Department Master Plan
Parks & Recreation Needs Assessment
•In 2012, staff began process of developing the Parks &
Recreation Needs Assessment and Comp. Action Plan
Needs Assessment Public Outreach
•During 2013, staff administered the public outreach:
–Seven focus group meetings
–Ten interviews
–Two open public meetings
–A statistically-reliable survey of Carlsbad residents
Needs Assessment Public Outreach
•During 2013, staff administered public outreach (cont.):
–An open online survey
–Two Senior/Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings
–Two City Council Meetings
–Citywide newsletter, social media, email blasts & prints
Parks & Recreation Needs Assessment
•As a result of the public input received, the draft Needs
Assessment reflected what had been determined to be
Carlsbad’s parks and recreation values and priorities
Parks & Recreation Needs Assessment
•It identified key action items for CIP planning, and park,
facility and amenity development over next five years
•On Dec. 17, 2013, Council accepted the Needs Assessment
Parks & Recreation Accreditation
•In 2014, staff sought national accreditation through
the Commission for Accreditation of Park &
Recreation Agencies
Parks & Recreation Master Plan
•Modifications were made to the Needs Assessment and its
name was changed to the Carlsbad Parks & Recreation
Department Master Plan
•On March 24, 2015, Council accepted the Master Plan
Parks & Recreation Master Plan
•Following are the key action items for CIP planning, and
park, facility and amenity development in the Master Plan
Master Plan Action Items
•Action: Complete a feasibility study/business plan on the
potential for an indoor, multipurpose, multigenerational
community center, and an outdoor adventure activity park
Master Plan Action Items
•Status: A study for a community center at Poinsettia
Community Park and a study for an outdoor adventure
activity park was completed by the project team
o Council accepted the studies on Aug. 22, 2017
Master Plan Action Items
•Action: Update master plans for future facilities to
ensure amenities are consistent with the community
vision as identified in the Needs Assessment
Master Plan Action Items
•Status: The Pine Avenue, Aviara, and Poinsettia
Community Parks Master Plans were updated
o Council accepted the master plans on Dec. 9, 2014
Aviara Park -Ph. II Project
Poinsettia Park –Ph. III Project
Pine Avenue Community Center
Pine Avenue Park Gardens
Master Plan Action Items
•Status: The Leo Carrillo Ranch Master Plan –Ph. III
Project Prioritization was updated
o Council accepted a staff report advising of the two
highest rated projects on Sept. 22, 2015
Leo Carrillo Ranch Park Master Plan Ph. III
Leo Carrillo Ranch Park Master Plan Ph. III
Master Plan Action Items
•Action: Modify two existing tennis courts in well served
areas to accommodate outdoor pickleball courts
•Status:On Dec. 9, 2014, Council directed staff to forego
modification of two tennis courts at Laguna Riviera Park
•Council approved Poinsettia Community Park for courts
Master Plan Action Items
Master Plan Action Items
•Action: Design and develop the entryway to Calavera
Hills Community Park
•Status:The entryway to Calavera Hills Community Park
has been preliminarily designed
o Staff is currently reviewing the plans/specifications
Master Plan Action Items
Master Plan Action Items
•Action: Complete development of one additional
community garden at Calavera Hills Community Park
•Status:One additional community garden at Calavera
Hills Community Park was completed in June 2014
Master Plan Action Items
Master Plan Action Items
•Action: Create a plan to identify an additional dog park
•Status:In 2017, staff sought public input on relocating a
dog park identified in the Poinsettia Park Master Plan
o In 2018, Council directed staff to pursue the relocation
Poinsettia Park -Dog Park Relocation
Master Plan Action Items
•Action: Tie in all future park and facility development
with the trails plan to ensure greater community
connectivity within the system
Master Plan Action Items
•Status:Staff has continuously taken into account such
connectivity to the Carlsbad citywide trails system
o The revised draft of the Carlsbad Trails Master Plan
was presented to the Council on June 29, 2017
Opportunistic Master Plan Items
•Action: Aligned with the General Plan, continue
expanding to meet the growing/changing park, facility,
program and special event needs of the community
Opportunistic Master Plan Items
•Status:On May 20, 2014, Council approved a permit
with the State of California to improve and maintain the
Upper Picnic Facilities at Tamarack State Beach and the
Coastal Bluff at Tamarack/Frazee State Beach
Opportunistic Master Plan Items
•Status:On Aug. 26, 2014, Council approved an updated
agreement with the Carlsbad Unified School District, to
maintain and utilize multipurpose field areas, tennis
courts and school grounds after school hours
o Kelly and Hope Elementary Schools were included
Opportunistic Master Plan Items
•Status:On Mar. 14, 2017, Council entered into an
agreement which obligates the city and Lennar Homes
to execute a park construction agreement for a
neighborhood park at the Buena Vista Reservoir site
Opportunistic Master Plan Items
•Status:On July 17, 2018, Council received an update on
the Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project, which
includes a coastal bluff top at the north end of Terramar
Master Plan Action Items
•Action:Update the needs assessment for the next five
years to ensure relevance and concurrency with existing
conditions and population in Carlsbad
•Status: $100,000 was set aside in the Council approved
FY 2018-19 Operating Budget to commence updating plan
Summary -Addressing Action Items
•The Parks & Recreation Department has addressed, or is
in process of addressing, each of the key action items for
CIP planning, and park, facility and amenity development
included in the Needs Assessment/Master Plan
Recommended Action
•Receive an update on the current and future
Carlsbad Parks inventory
Questions?
~ Local Road
Major Road
~Highway
o Special Use Alea
• Community Park
0 s~cial use seMoo Area
Q Community Park Service Area
Q Carlsbad 8oun<fa,y
Clf'f Of
CARLSBAD -Carlsbad, California
Par1<s and Recreation Needs
Assessment and Action Plan
Parks Performance Standard
•Initially, city was required to schedule a park for
construction within five years, beginning at the time the
need was identified or before the private construction of
1,562 dwelling units per quadrant
•The requirement, however, was changed per the City
Council’s adoption of amendments to plans
Parks Performance Standard
•Change requested due to concerns linking timing of
scheduling the construction of a park to the construction
of 1,562 dwelling units per quadrant
o General Plan anticipated future residential capacity in
southwest & southeast quadrants to be less than 1,562
Request City Council Consider Park &
Open Space Data Presented by Citizens
on 6/12/18 & missing in Staff Report
Parks
•City & Regional need for a true South Carlsbad Coastal Park
•South Carlsbad Coastal Park achieves Community Vision of GP
•Coastal South Carlsbad Planning Area F Local Coastal Program
requirement to study a “Public Park” & Citywide Coastal uses
Open Space
•Developer’s Local Facility Management Plan Zone 9 errors need
correcting in Developer’s Comprehensive Zone 9 Update
•City’s responsibility to Citizens & following Growth Management
Ordinance, Standards and Principles
www.pontolocals.com
Need a Coastal
South Carlsbad
Park –City data
64,000 South
Carlsbad Citizens
& hotel visitors w/o
a Coastal Park
4-6 miles of Coast
w/o Park is a City &
Regional need
Community-Based
Planning needed www.pontolocals.com
Veterans
Park
We can
do Better!
, ..
CAAL\640
SpKl&I UH AJHI Map
RA."'"1'.. All f,~:j :,I or;.-.. • .i•r i ........ ._ .... ,,,
. ,. .. ,. , ........ a -··-,.,.·
h" ....
Ponto
C•l'llllad. c.antomIA
P .a a, a Raa.;itflf' ,-..
1\.-.> 'T rli\.J,,.., PtM
There is no Coastal Park to serve South
Carlsbad Citizens-Visitors-Businesses.
There are 10 Coastal Parks in North
Carlsbad. The lack of Coastal Parks in
South Carlsbad seems both unfair to
South Carlsbad Citizens-Visitors-
Businesses; and is unfair to North
Carlsbad by forcing congestion into
North Carlsbad & Encinitas/Solana
Beach where there are Coastal Parks.
·0 .
Ponto’s Carlsbad Park In-Lieu Fees &
Coastal Parks & Quality of Life Results
•947 homes (2,233 pop.) w. of I-5 & s. of Poinsettia Lane
•City’s minimum Park standard requires 6.7 acres of Park
•Homeowners paid City taxes & park-in-lieu-fees to buy
& build 6.7 acres of City Park, but No Park in area.
•Taxes/fees didn’t add Park acreage -needed Veterans
•Nearest Park 2.3 miles across I-5. The Veteran's Park
‘solution’ over 5-miles away & basically inaccessible.
•Over 90% of Community surveyed wants a Park in Ponto
•Why no Ponto Park? Ponto fees paid for it, Community
wants it, proposed Park solutions don’t work. We can
Do Better!www.pontolocals.com
Growing Coastal Park Demand
Meaningful South Carlsbad Coastal Park is vital for Carlsbad‘s Quality
of Life & Economy
Year & Residents per Carlsbad’s 4-mile Coastal Park Gap (SANDAG):
1985 = 116,000 -when Veterans Park coastline ‘solution’
1995 = 140,000 + 21% -Planning Area F requirement
2015 = 176,000 + 52% -General Plan Update
2035 = 212,000 + 83% -end of 20-yr life General Plan –what then?
Visitors per Carlsbad’s 4-mile Coastal Park Gap (SD Tourism Authority):
2018 = 5,092 visitors per day; growing 1.6% per year, 2035 = 6,669
Ponto last chance to fix Carlsbad’s 4-mile Coastal Park gap (8% of SD
County coastline) with a meaningful Coastal Park. We can do better!www.pontolocals.com
Implements Community Vision -the
Foundation for the General Plan 1 of 4
•Refer to 5-page email to City Council on 8/31/17 &
3/6/18 -Share & discuss the Issues with Citizens.
Community Vision, is foundation for General Plan. Just
words to be ignored or guides to action?
•“…open spaces within walking distance of people’s
homes …” -nearest park over 2 miles away & over I-5
•“… strategic acquisitions to further the city’s open
space system.” -fill Coastal South Carlsbad park gap
www.pontolocals.com
Implements Community Vision -the
Foundation for the General Plan 2 of 4
•“… network of parks and recreation facilities will be
improved … Such improvements may include the
strategic addition of more parks, … New facilities will
be located to maximize use and access by all
neighborhoods, tailored to the needs of local
populations …” -provide half of Carlsbad its only Coastal Park
•“… protecting and enhancing access to the beach and
the quality of the beach experience is a top
community priority.” -South Carlsbad has no Coastal Park,
congests North Carlsbad
www.pontolocals.com
Implements Community Vision -the
Foundation for the General Plan 3 of 4
•“ … Access to the beach … will be improved through
new compatible and supportive uses on or in close
proximity to the beach, which may include … a park” -
Park supports residents and visitor industry
•“… Tourism is an important component of the city’s
economy … it emphasizes … resources that make the
city attractive to … residents -the ocean and beach” -
Park supports residents and visitor industry
•“Easy and convenient pedestrian connections will be
available from every neighborhood to help children
get safely to … parks.” -Veterans Park 5-miles away from needwww.pontolocals.com
Implements Community Vision -the
Foundation for the General Plan 4 of 4
From General Plan Land Use Element:
•“…the community expressed an overwhelming
preference for an active waterfront … Access to the
beach will be enhanced through … open space,
parking, and amenities …” -Need a South Carlsbad Coastal Park
•“… new growth accommodated west of Interstate 5, to
enable residents and visitors to enjoy more
opportunities for … recreating along the coastline.
Develop … recreational opportunities along the coastal
corridor.” -A meaningful Coastal South Carlsbad Park provides the most
opportunities www.pontolocals.com
Required by City & State land use
regulations for Planning Area F -City’s
Local Coastal Program 1 of 3
page 101 of Carlsbad’s Local Coastal Program –adopted
July 16, 1996 MP 175(G)/LCP
Carlsbad Public Records Request PRR-2017-260 confirmed
Planning Area F LCP requirements not complied with &
flawed PBVVP & General Plan Update. We can do better!
Coastal Commission has told City to address prior to
changing Citywide LCP or Planning Area F land use www.pontolocals.com
City & State land use regulations for
Planning Area F –Local Coastal Program
page 101 2 of 3
“Planning Area F carries a Non-Residential Reserve (NRR) General
Plan designation. Planning Area F is an “unplanned” area, … As part
of any future planning effort, the City and Developer must consider
and document the need for the provision of lower cost visitor
accommodations or recreational facilities (i.e. public park) on the
west side of the railroad.”
Never done: Carlsbad PRR-2017-260 confirmed. Citizens not
knowing this flawed the Ponto Beachfront Village Vision Plan, 2015
General Plan Update, and Carlsbad Park Planning Processes
www.pontolocals.com
City & State land use regulations for
Planning Area F –Local Coastal
Program page 101 3 of 3
California Coastal Commission told the City that:
“ … the City shall undertake an inventory of visitor
serving uses currently provided within the City’s Coastal
Zone which will then serve to inform updates to the City’s
land use and zoning maps as necessary. This inventory
could have future implications for the appropriate land
use and zoning associated with the Ponto area.”
Lets do better and fully inform & engage Citizens in thiswww.pontolocals.com
Ponto’s (LFMP-Zone 9) Growth
Management Open Space requirement
•6/11/18 Final Staff Opinion Letter, Prior Public Records
Requests, & City data confirmed Developers’ LFMP-9
did not provide required Open Space per Growth
Management Standard: 30-acres short! Lets do better!
•Inconsistent & incomplete information in 6/11/18
Final Staff Opinion Letter & conflicts with Growth
Management Ordinance
•Need to have honest Citywide discussion on this issue!
•Is Staff‘s Final Opinion the City Council’s direction?
•You can do better
www.pontolocals.com
Thank you
We can do better. Please fund & support a open &
honest Community-based Planning Process for Parks and
Open Space in Coastal South Carlsbad
Please do the right thing and Develop Ponto Right
www.pontolocals.com