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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