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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-09-18; Parks & Recreation Commission; 989-7; Northwest Quadrant Subcommittee Parks IssuesCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL ARtt QRQ-7 MTfi 9-18-89 DPPT P £ R TITLE: NORTHWEST QUADRANT SUBCOMMITTEE/ PARKS ISSUES UPDATE (ACTION) OEPT. HD. r.lTY ATTY CITY MGR. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Establish a date to review, discuss and make recommendations with regards to the Northwest Quadrant/Parks issues subcommittee final report. ITEM EXPLANATION: Commissioner Knox requested a review and update of the status of the subcommittee final report relating to the Northwest Quadrant Park issues. On May 15, the Parks and Recreation Commission initially addressed this issue and recommended the Park Site and Facility Planning Subcommittee review the City's adopted park plan for the Northwest Quadrant and the concerns outlined by a group of citizens (Exhibit 1). On May 23, 1989, the group of concerned citizens in the Northwest Quadrant requested the City Council to establish an Ad-Hoc Citizens Committee of Northwest Quadrant citizens to work with the Parks and Recreation Commission and staff to develop a specific five (5) year plan for parks in the Northwest Quadrant (Exhibit 2). By consensus, Council determined that the Parks and Recreation Commission should select a subcommittee to work with staff and representatives of the Northwest Quadrant group to develop a specific five year plan for parks in the Northwest Quadrant (Exhibit 3). Members of the Commission's Park Site and Facility Planning Subcommittee and representatives of the Northwest Quadrant met approximately, once a week, from June 8, 1989 through August 17, 1989. During this period a great deal of information was provided for the committee's discussion by staff. Summary reports for each meeting (Exhibit 4) will provide a summarization of topics of discussion, areas of concern, and a general overview of the committee's efforts. At the last meeting, discussion of a final report to the Parks and Recreation Commission identified six (6) specific issue statements to be addressed. The report format was to address each issue statements with opinions of the committee as a whole. It was discussed that opinions may differ, or be similar in context. The co-chairpersons of the 1) Parks and Recreation Commission Subcommittee and 2) Northwest Quadrant citizens' group were to meet August 27, 1989 with the opinions of the respective groups and formalize the report. AB# Page 2 It was anticipated the final report would be presented to the Park and Recreation Commission during the September meeting. The Commission subcommittee members have prepared opinions to the issue statements (Exhibit 5), however, a response to the issue statements from the Northwest Quadrant group has yet to be received for a finalization of the Committee Report. The Commission subcommittee co-chair has indicated the Northwest Quadrant response will be received on or about September 13, 1989. The Co-chair has also stated the possibility of a subcommittee meeting to review a final report after the regularly scheduled Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of September 18, 1989. A verification of this subcommittee meeting has not been submitted as of this agenda bill. EXHIBIT; 1. Parks and Recreation Agenda Bill #589-3 2. City Council Agenda Bill #10,045 3. City Council Minutes, Agenda Bill #10,045 4. Summary Reports 5. Northwest Quadrant/Park Issues Report (Commission, Subcommittee) PARK 6 RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL AB* 589-3 MTQ. 5-15-89 DEPT. P6R TITLE: NORTHWEST QUADRANT PARK ISSUES DFPT Hn PITY ATTYVrfl IT Mill PITY MPQV^l 1 I mon. RECOMMENDED ACTION: If the Commission concurs, direct the Park Site and Facility Planning Subcommittee to meet with representatives from the Northwest Quadrant and return to the Commission with recommendations. It is further recommended that the 1989 proposed Parks and Recreation Element Revision be approved as submitted with a condition that if any subsequent approved change is to be made to the document it can be done by an addendum at any time. ITEM EXPLANATION! During the Parks and Recreation Element Revision presentation to the Commission in September, several concerns were addressed to the Commission. Additional concerns were addressed to the City Council regarding Northwest Quadrant park concerns during the public hearing for Zone Eight (8) . Staff has prepared a report discussing those concerns and reviewed them with members of the Park Site and Facility Planning Subcommittee. The report is attached for your review. EXHIBIT; 1. Report - Northwest Quadrant Concerns, May 11, 1989 40 EXHIBIT 1 CITY OF CARLSBAD — AGENDA BILL G^'' r TV" . .. ) MTG. 5/??/flQ DEPT. CM TITLE: CITIZEN REQUEST - NORTHWEST QUADRANT PARKS • i v /DEPT. HD._jL±L\\fr ') CITY ATTYAtiA^. CITY MGR.^^ RECOMMENDED ACTION: To consider this request by a group of citizens in the Northwest Quadrant and to take the appropriate action as determined by the City Council. ITEM EXPLANATION A group of citizens in the Northwest Quadrant are requesting that the City Council consider a proposal which is attached as Exhibit #1. The request asks that an Ad Hoc Citizens Committee made up of residents from the Northwest Quadrant be established to work with the Parks and Recreation Commission and staff to develop a specific five year plan for parks in the Northwest Quadrant. It is requested by this group of citizens that the Parks and Recreation Element review and approval be delayed until this Ad Hoc Citizens Committee completes its work. On May 15, 1989, the Parks and Recreation Commission considered this item. The Commission voted to have the Parks and Recreation Park Site and Facility Planning Subcommittee to review the City's adopted park plan for the Northwest Quadrant and the concerns outlined by this group of citizens. The Commission further recommended that the 1989 proposed Parks and Recreation Element Revision should not be delayed depending the review of this groups concerns. The Commission felt that should any changes need to be made resulting from a review of these citizens concerns that an addendum could be made to the Parks and Recreation Element at any time. FISCAL IMPACT None, pending action by the City Council EXHIBITS 1. Citizen request regarding Northwest Quadrant Parks 41 EXHIBIT 2 MINUTES May 23, 1989 Page 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS PUBLIC HEARINGS: 11 . AB 010,043 - INITIATION OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS FOR PORTIONS OF POINSETTIA LAN£. City Engineer Lloyd Hubbs gave the staff report as contained In the Agenda Bill. Transparencies of the Location map and the four parcels In this action were shown. Mayor Lewis opened the Public Hearing at 6:32 p.m., and Issued the Invitation to speak. Since no one wished to speak on this matter, the Public Hearing was closed. It was noted that those who had previously filed written requests to speak were not present to address Council regarding the matter. Council adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 69-162, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS IN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY THEREOF, retaining special Counsel, and approving deposits with the Court. 12. AB #10,044 - STREET NAME CHANGE FROM MISION ESTANCIA TO CAMINO DE LOS COCHES - SNC-24. Mike Holzmlller, Planning Director, gave the staff report as contained In the Agenda Bill. Mayor Lewis opened the Public Hearing at 6:35 p.m., and Issued the Invitation to speak. Since no one wished to speak on this matter, the Public Hearing was closed. Council adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 89-163, CHANGING MISION ESTANCIA TO CAMINO DE LOS COCHES PURSUANT TO CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 20. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 13. AB #10.045 - CITIZEN REQUEST - NORTHWEST QUADRANT PARKS. Don Jackson, 260 Normandy Lane, representing a group of citizens In the Northwest Quadrant, referred to a letter to the Council dated Hay 11, 1989, signed by the citizens asking for an ad hoc committee of citizens from the Northwest Quadrant to work with the Parks and Recreation Commission and staff to develop a specific five-year plan for parks In the Northwest Quadrant. Mr. Jackson said that school land was counted at 100 percent In that Quadrant, and that land Is only available 40 percent of the time. He added that there Is some City-owned land In the Northwest Quadrant, lagoons and forests that might afford an opportunity for creative park sites. 42 Lewis Kulchln Pettlne Mamaux Larson Lewis Kulchln Pettlne Mamaux Larson EXHIBIT 3 MINUTES May 23, 1989 Page 6 COUNCIL MEMBERS DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: (Continued) Mario Monroy, 3610 Carlsbad Boulevard, stated these citizens went to the County Assessor's office and found all the land owned by the City of Carlsbad. They Identified some parcels that might be used for parks and some land that the City could sell, lease or trade for funds for purchasing land. He referred to the four or five acres by the duck landing at the Buena Vista Lagoon; the Buena Vista Reservoir; land where the City yards are located at the end of Oak Street, and the Harding Street Senior Center area. Mr. Monroy mentioned the park-In-1 leu funds available and the PFF as a source of additional funding. Jim Galser, 3340 Rldgecrest Drive, continued this presentation, stating If this request went through the public hearing process, a year would be lost, and that was why these citizens were requesting the establishing of an ad hoc committee of Northwest Quadrant residents to work with staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission to refine the five-year park plan for that Quadrant. This would not be a permanent committee— just six months, with volunteers. Mr. Gaiser requested that the Parks and Recreation Element review be delayed until the committee report Is made and that both be done at the same time. He also stated they wanted annual funding to Initiate any five- year plan ultimately adopted. The citizens group also would like consideration If a consultant or professional was necessary to assist staff. Tony Lawson, 2195 Basswood Avenue, stated he was speaking for himself, although he was a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission. He spoke In favor of the ad hoc committee and staff recommendation. Mr. Lawson encouraged the review of the Parks and Recreation Element as It exists, stating that any adjustments could be handled In an addendum later. Mr. Lawson stated the Parks and Recreation Commission wanted to work with this group from the Northwest Quadrant and had requested their sub-committee to work with them to address their concerns. In answer to Council query regarding delaying the review of the Parks and Recreation Element, the City Attorney stated he would recommend against that, as the element could be amended three times a year. Council Member Mamaux stated that there was a misunderstanding about the PIL fees and the sub- committee could resolve the problems. Council Member Larson said this group and the Parks and Recreation sub-committee would work together and make recommendations to the Parks and Recreation Commission. He did not favor delaying the review of the Parks and Recreation Element. He said the property the City owns In this Quadrant Is tied Into different things and It Is not quite as simple as sel11ng or trading land. MINUTES May 23, 1989 Page 7 COUNCIL MEMBERS DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS; (Continued) Mayor Lewis stated he would write a letter to the Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Commission asking for an ad hoc group to work with these citizens. He also concurred that the Element should not be delayed. Council, by consensus, determined that the Parks and Recreation Commission should select a sub-committee to work with staff and representatives of the Northwest Quadrant Group to develop a specific five-year plan for parks In the Northwest Quadrant. 14. AB l»10,046 - PROJECT SELECTION FOR ENTITLEMENT FUNDS - FIFTEENTH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. Patty Cratty, Senior Management Analyst, gave the staff report as contained In the Agenda Bill. The list of projects was shown on a transparency and shown by preference on Exhibit 3 In the Agenda Bill. John Burnett, 1970 E. Vista Way, Vista, representing the North County Seniors In Action, referred to a letter written to Council last week asking for community support for their programs. Alex Verducl, 4070 Mission Avenue, San Luis Rey, representing Casa de Amparo, asked for funds for one bed for one year, stating their center Is the only one for abused children In the County. In answer to Council query, the City Manager stated that $12,000 has been Included In the budget for Casa de Amparo. Stephen Densham, 3965 Monroe, Chairman of the Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee, stated the Committee was working on a master plan for the redevelopment area. He said the projects were presented In the order of priority given them by the Committee. Manuel Valdez, 3603 Ames Place, representing the Carlsbad Boys and Girls Club, told of the need for a sprinkler system In the club, and asked for Council consideration of their request. Bill Saylor, 751 Crestvlew Road, Vista, representing the Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad, told of the Increase In the use of the swimming pool. He said the building Is a wooden structure and they have been told to sprinkler the pool facility to provide a safe environment. The consensus of the Council was to use the block grant funds for the street drain on Oak and Roosevelt; Casa de Ampara one bedroom for a year and the handicap access Council adopted the following Resolutions: (one motion) RESOLUTION NO. 69-164, SELECTING SPECIFIC PROJECTS FOR FUNDING UNDER THE 15TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. RESOLUTION NO. 69-165, APPROVING A STATEGY FOR THE COMMUNMT UtVELOFMMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. Lewis Kulchln Pettlne Mamaux Larson 44 June 12, 1989 TO: Mayor Lewis Mayor Pro-Tern Kulchin Council Member Mamaux Council Member Pettine Council Member Larson FROM: Parks and Recreation Subcommittee/Northwest Quadrant Citizen Group SUMMARY REPORT NORTHWEST QUADRANT PARK CONCERNS COMMITTEE MEETING 6/8/89 1. A complete list of Committee members and staff liaisons are attached. A total of five (5) Northwest Quadrant Committee representatives plus alternatives will be assigned at the next meeting. The chairpersons are: Parks and Recreation Commission - Shirley Dahlquist-Bursvold Northwest Quadrant - Mario Monroy Shirley Dahlquist will chair the committee proceedings. 2. All votes taken by this committee will also (if necessary) identify the minority opinion. 3. Committee procedures were reviewed, discussed and established as attached. 4. The following dates, times and places were established for future committee meetings: - June 15, 1989 - Heritage Hall - 7:00 p.m. - June 22, 1989 - Heritage Hall - 7:00 p.m. - June 29, 1989 - Heritage Hall - 7:00 a.m. - July 06, 1989 - Heritage Hall - 7:00 a.m. - Additional meetings are anticipated to be held on consecutive Thursdays at Heritage Hall, 7:00 a.m. 5. Previous action by the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council concerning the formation of this committee was reviewed and discussed. 6. A goal statement reflecting the purpose of this committee was established as follows: "To Discuss parks issues related to the Northwest Quadrant of Carlsbad for recommendation to and consideration by the Parks and Recreation Commission, and for the ultimate consideration by the City Council." *The committee encourages comments relating to committee proceedings. c: Ray Patchett, City Manager Frank Mannen, Assistant City Manager Department Heads Planning Commission Parks and Recreation Commission 45 EXHIBIT 4 June 19, 1989 TO: Mayor Lewis Mayor Pro-Tern Kulchin Council Member Mamaux Council Member Pettine Council Member Larson SUMMARY REPORT OF NORTHWEST QUADRANT PARK CONCERNS COMMITTEE MEETING 6/15/89gB> 1. The Summary Report of the 6/8/89 meeting was amended to delete the statement under item #1 that Shirley Dahlquist will chair the committee proceedings. Margaret Brownley was added to the list of N.W. Quadrant Citizens. 2. The procedural guidelines were amended to reflect that the committee would only have six voting members. Representatives of the N.W. Quadrant were identified as Don Jackson, Gini Morito and Mario Monroy. Alternates will be Ramona Finilla and Mignon Bowen. 3. The committee toured the following sites in the N.W. Quadrant. a. Buena Vista School play field b. Pio Pico Park c. The Community Garden d. Parks and Recreation Administration Office e. Oak Park f. Lot adjacent to Fire Station #1 g. Buena Vista reservoir h. Hosp Grove (duck feeding area and desiltation basin) i. 405 Oak Street (Utilities and Maintenance yard) j. Railroad R.O.W. k. Pine School and Chase Field 4. The committee reviewed issues for discussion at subsequent meetings (attached). 5. Next meeting - June- 22, 1989 - Heritage Hall, 7:00 p.m. c: Ray Patchett, City Manager Frank Mannen, Assistant City Manager Department Heads Planning Commission Parks and Recreation Commission 46 --02 ' ATTACH June 27, 1989 TO: MAYOR LEWIS MAYOR PRO-TEM KULCHIN COUNCIL MEMBER MAMAUX COUNCIL MEMBER PETTINE COUNCIL MEMBER LARSON SUMMARY REPORT OF NORTHWEST QUADRANT PARK CONCERNS COMMITTEE MEETING 6/22/89^ \ 1. Ramona Finilla was in attendance and served as an alternate in the committee proceedings in lieu of Gini Morito. 2. Committee discussion centered around park definitions and additional information as outlined in the Parks and Recreation Elements of different cities included in the agenda packets. After review of the various elements, a general consensus of the committee suggested specific issues for discussion by this committee were identified as: A. Consider those neighborhoods which have the most serious park deficiencies as those to receive tbe highest priority for park acquisition and development. B. Consider private park and recreational facilities, school playgrounds and other public recreational land as being partially acceptable in meeting neighborhood and community park needs and in satisfying park standards. 3. The committee discussed the formation of a list of prioritized park development projects to be presented and discussed at the next meeting. 4. Agenda items for the next meeting will also include: A. Clarification of the Quimby Act. B. Conditions and/or restrictions which apply to the sites previously discussed for possible lease/sale/trade/development. 5. Next meeting date is Thursday, June 29, 1989 at 7:00 a.m. - Granary Building at Magee Park. c: Ray Patchett, City Manager Frank Mannen, Assistant City Manager Department Heads Planning Commission Parks and Recreation Commission 47 ~ 02 July 3, 1989 TO: MAYOR LEWIS MAYOR PRO-TEM KULCHIN COUNCIL MEMBER MAMAUX COUNCIL MEMBER PETTINE COUNCIL MEMBER LARSON SUMMARY REPORT OF NORTHWEST QUADRANT PARK CONCERNS COMMITTEE MEETING 6/29/89 1. The Summary Report of June 22, 1989, was unanimously approved. 2. Clarification of the Quimby Act was addressed by staff members. a. The collectable park acreage as outlined in the Quimby Act states that the maximum is three (3) acres per 1,000 population, unless, that standard has been met. Once the three acres per 1,000 population has been met, the collectable acreage may increase up to five (5) acres per 1,000 population. b. All in-lieu fees collected under the ordinance shall be committed within a five year period after the payment of such fees. 3. Conditions/restrictions of the sale/lease/trade or development of the following property were discussed. a. 405 Oak St. (Utilities Maintenance Building) Buena Vista reservoir - asset of the Water Enterprise Fund. Sale or lease must benefit the water rate user. 405 Oak Street may have competition with other possible additional uses. b. Pio Pico Park/Oak Park - both zoned Open Space and purchased for public purposes from the State Highway Surplus Lands. Park-in-lieu funds were used for the purchase and a change in park status may require park abandonment procedures. c. Community Garden Site - None d. Hosp Grove - zoned Open Space, 27 acres dedicated for park purposes, the remaining acres consist of the voter mandated purchase by the City. Development for park and recreational purposes of Open Space Land is permissible. e. Fire Station parking lot - none. f. 1166 Elm Ave. - current Parks and Recreation Administration and Maintenance yard, no other restrictions. g. Harding Street Community Center - may require park abandonment procedures, State Park Bond funds once used for rehabilitation may require State Legislative action. 48 Attachment 1 h. Car Country Park - conditions for use of public park purposes, may require park abandonment procedures. Pine Street 4. The attached list was identified as sites for possible parks and recreational development (refer to next weeks agenda). 5. Next meeting date is Thursday, July 6, 1989 at 7:00 a.m. - Granary Building at Magee Park. c: Ray Patchett, City Manager Frank Mannen, Assistant City Manager Department Heads Planning Commission Parks and Recreation Commission 49 04 July 10, 1989 TO: MAYOR LEWIS MAYOR PRO-TEM KULCHIN COUNCIL MEMBER MAMAUX COUNCIL MEMBER PETTINE COUNCIL MEMBER LARSON SUMMARY REPORT OF NORTHWEST QUADRANT PARK CONCERNS COMMITTEE MEETING 7/6/89 1. The Summary Report of June 29, 1989 meeting was unanimously approved. 2. The previous weeks suggested list of projects were divided into the following categories: TRAILS:tb i/wt^k? 4. Hosp Grove - development adjacent to duck feeding area/trails. 12. Railroad Property - lease, acquisition, development. 37. 405 Oak Street (Water District) 13. Zone 8 Area - acquisition, dedication, development. 14. Wetland Area Agua Hedionda Lagoon - acquisition/development. 15. Trail development along Creek area adjacent to Cannon Road. 17 . Duck feeding area - Duerrar-Vtsta-L-agoon -and-Hosp-Qrove 18. Maxton Brown trail system £^y 19. Alley adjacent to State Street - acquisition/development 20. Sea Wall - count toward park standard 21. Sculpture park - count toward park standard 23. Cannon Lake State property - acquisition/development 24. S.D.G. & E. area adjacent to railroad - acquisition/development 27. Bike pedestrian trail - around each lagoon 31. Connect all trails. 02 H i )y ACQUISITION / DEVELOPMENT 10. Property around Chase Field - acquisition/development. 3. Pine School and bus storage area - acquisition/development. 22. Flower fields across from Valley Junior High School acquisition/development 34. Acquisition of Adjoining land north of Holiday Park 29. Develop more ballfields and implement a better scheduling system. 6. HUB Park - development. 1. Area north of Denny's Restaurant, west of 1-5 acquisition/development. 28. Develop mini park around Jefferson Street 7. Fire Station #1 - tennis court development. 9. Area West of Agua Hedionda Lagoon - acquisition/development. 11. Property north of Harding Street Community Center acquisition/development. 16. Y.M.C.A. - acquisition/development 30. Community Garden - count toward park standard 33. Safe Teen Center 36. Buena Vista Reservoir ENHANCE EXISTING 2. Pio Pico Park - add basketball courts. 5. Macario - volleyball center consideration. 6. HUB Park - development. 8. Cannon Lake - tennis court development. 32. Cannon Lake - volleyball center consideration. 25. Pio Pico Park - trade/sale/lease 26. Parks Administration Office and Yard - trade/sale/lease 38. Oak Street Park (by Shell Station) - trade/sale/lease 39. Car Country _ Q3 Items for discussion at next weeks meeting will include: a. C.U.S.D.'s future plans for the Pine School Site. b. Report from the Finance Director c. Quadrant demographics d. Park abandonment procedures e. Prioritize list of projects c: Ray Patchett, City Manager Frank Mannen, Assistant City Manager Department Heads Planning Commission Parks and Recreation Commission 04 July 24, 1989 TO: MAYOR LEWIS MAYOR PRO-TEM KULCHIN COUNCIL MEMBER MAMAUX COUNCIL MEMBER PETTINE COUNCIL MEMBER LARSON SUMMARY REPORT OF NORTHWEST QUADRANT PARK CONCERNS COMMITTEE MEETING 7/20/89 1. The Committee reviewed population and acreage amounts within each quadrant of the City. Figures were broken down into each zone within the quadrants. The information was supplied from the Growth Management Program. 2. The Committee members prioritized projects previously suggested at earlier meeting, the results were as follows: PRIORITY n Establishment of a trail system. PRIORITY n A. Acquisition and development of property north of Denny's Restaurant, west of 1-5. B. Hosp Grove potential for recreational development. PRIORITY 13 A. Property in the vicinity of Civic Center (i.e. Community Garden, Parks and Recreation Administration and maintenance yard). B. Pino School. C. Acquisition and development of property adjacent to Valley Junior High School. PRIORITY 14 A. Acquisition of property north of Holiday Park. B. Acquisition of property adjacent to Chase Field. C. Buena Vista reservoir site. D. Cannon Lake. PRIORITY IS A. Bike trail around lagoons. B. Y.M.C.A. property. C c: Ray Patchett, City Manager Frank Mannen, Assistant City Manager Department Heads • Planning Commission 53 Parks and Recreation Commission 'August 9, 1989 TO: Mayor Lewis Mayor Pro-Tern Kulchin Council Member Mamaux Council Member Pettine Council Member Larson SUMMARY REPORT OF NORTHWEST QUADRANT PARK CONCERNS COMMITTEE MEETING 8/3/89 1. The Scribe Report of the 7/21/89 meeting was amended as follows: Priority #2 (B) Hosp Grove potential for park Priority #3 (B) Future Community Park (Pine School area) Priority #5 - Add (C) 405 Oak Street (D) Maxton Brown Extension 2. Staff reported on the process involved with the formation of a master schedule for community use of existing ballfields (both City and School District owned). Essentially, representatives of each individual user group meet at one time to discuss and agree upon available time for each organized group. 3. The proposed 1989 Parks and Recreation Element revision, as presented to the General Plan Review Committee for review of internal consistency with other Elements of the General Plan, was addressed by committee members. Some committee members were in disagreement with changing of the word "supplement" to "meet" in regards to use of school district property for community recreational needs. 4. Staff presented a breakdown of population densities for the four (4) different census tracts within Zone 1 of the Northwest Quadrant. The statistics were provided by SanDag. 5. Anticipated revenues generated by the transient occupancy tax for fiscal year 89-90 were discussed. KB: dm Ray Patchett, City Manager Frank Mannen, Assistant City Manager Department Heads Planning Commission Parks and Recreation Commission 54 August 14, 1989 TO: MAYOR LEWIS MAYOR PRO-TEM KULCHIN COUNCIL MEMBER MAMAUX COUNCIL MEMBER PETTINE COUNCIL MEMBER LARSON SUMMARY REPORT OF NORTHWEST QUADRANT PARK CONCERNS COMMITTEE MEETING 8/10/89 1. The Scribe Report of the 8/3/89 meeting was unanimously approved. 2. The Committee was addressed by Chris Salamone, Redevelopment Director. Mr. Salamone discussed the operation of the downtown redevelopment agency, including the formation process, relation to the City of Carlsbad and various functions associated with the agency. Funding possibilities were discussed in regards to possible park projects in the downtown redevelopment area. 3. Mark Steyaert presented an in progress report of the railroad right- of-way/linear park. Although the right of way may offer potential for a connective link (trail) between the three lagoons, a linear park development between Grand Avenue and Tamarack may be possible. The possible re-alignment of Carlsbad Boulevard and the State's development plans for South Carlsbad state beach were also discussed. The study is continuing. 4. Staff discussed a proposed trail system with connective links throughout the City as prepared in conjunction with the Open Space Committee Report. 5. The Committee discussed the acquisition of 10 acres of property for park purposes between Agua Hedionda Lagoon and Park Drive, east of Bristol Cove. Questions regarding the use of park dedication requirements for Zone 8 were also discussed. 6. The Committee concluded that one report should be written to discuss the specific issues relating to the purpose of this Committee. Differences of opinion would be addressed on the same report. cc: Ray Patchett Frank Mannen Dept. Heads Planning Commission Parks & Recreation Commission 55 A ttar-hmont I August 21, 1989 TO: MAYOR LEWIS MAYOR PRO-TEM KULCHIN COUNCIL MEMBER MAMAUX COUNCIL MEMBER PETTINE COUNCIL MEMBER LARSON SUMMARY REPORT OF NORTHWEST QUADRANT PARK CONCERNS COMMITTEE MEETING 8/17/89 1. The Scribe Report of the 8/10/89 meeting was amended to state that (under item #5) the Committee discussed the "dedication" (not acquisition) of ±9 acres of property for park purposes . . . 2. The Committee discussed and formalized specific issue statements to be addressed in the final report by the subcommittee. These issue statements include: a. Applying the School District property used for recreation towards the City's Park Standard and including that property within the park inventory. b. Accepting the 1989 Parks and Recreation Element. c. Park acquisition/development plans for the Pine Street school site (replacement plan (reallocation of P.I.I, funds). d. To improve upon the number of existing areas for recreational use in the northwest quadrant, the following sites have been identified for possible buy/sell/lease/trade/develop or rehabilitate: 1) Trail System (Open Space & R.R. right-of-way) 2) Property north of Denny's (Acq. & Devel.) 3) Hosp Grove potential for park (Devel.) 4) Property in vicinity of Civic Center (Devel.) 5) Property adjacent to Valley Jr. High School (Acq.) 6) Acquire property north of Holiday Park. 7) Acquire property adjacent to Chase Field. 8) Acquire the Buena Vista Reservoir. 9) Develop Cannon Lake. 10) Development of bike trail around the lagoons 11) Acquire and develop Y.M.C.A. property. 12) Develop Maxton Brown Extension. e. Identify the financing method(s) that will be utilized for the acquisition or development of each specific project. f. Park dedication requirements for Zone 8 and 24 (land or money). 3. Committee members discussed a recommendation that the City Council consider park land dedication in lieu of fees for the park requirements in Zone 8 and 24 of the Northwest Quadrant. cc: Ray Patchett Frank Mannen Dept. Heads Planning Commission OO Parks & Recreation Commission NORTHWEST QUADRANT SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT PARK ISSUES 57 EXHIBIT 5 I. Applying the School District property used for recreation towards the City's Park Standard and including that property within the park inventory. SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE COUNTED TOWARDS MEETING THE PARK STANDARDS FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: Not unlike other cities, Carlsbad has joint use/maintenance agreements for community use of school sites. The City has a vested interest in these areas primarily due to the recreational opportunity that they provide to the community. The principal function of these sites provides much needed active play fields for organized community sports leagues which are scheduled by the Recreation Department on an after school/weekend basis. While it is true these areas are not open to the general public during school hours, school children utilize the fields and hard court surfaces for physical education classes and recess periods during these times. The City provides financial support for the development, rehabilitation and/or maintenance of the facilities (Attachment 1). The school district's financial ability to enhance these areas by providing the current maintenance level and/or development/rehabilitation projects that the City provides is restricted. The opportunity for continued recreational use of school sites by the community is guaranteed under provisions of the Civic Center Act (Attachment 2) . In addition, should these sites become available for sale, this act would make the purchase of the property available to local governing agencies at 25% of the fair market value. 58 II. Accepting the 1989 Parks and Element. THE 1989 PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT SHOULD BE ACCEPTED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: The basis for many decisions and the primary direction for the Parks and Recreation Department's daily operation and future development relies upon the ratification of a working document. A subcommittee of the Parks and Recreation Commission along with staff support, formulated the proposed document. Weekly meetings were held for several months in order to prepare this document and all meetings were open to the public. The 1989 Element received unanimous approval during a public hearing at the September '88 Commission meeting in North Carlsbad. The Element again received unanimous approval at the public hearing held in October '88 in South Carlsbad. In addition, the Element has undergone General Plan review, received approval by that committee and will be the subject of public review at the Planning Commission in October/November. The time line for adoption by City Council, of this Element along with all other Elements of the General Plan is anticipated shortly thereafter. This Element adequately satisfies the need for a general planning tool as existing and future acquisition and development of park facilities identified in the Element meets or exceeds the requirements of the Growth Management Plan. During the formation of this document, the intent was to utilize and implement contemporary concepts and planning strategies as they relate to parks and recreation facilities and programs. Should a change in those contemporary concepts necessitate a revision to this Element, provisions due exist to amend the Element up to three times per year. 2 59 III. Park acquisition/development plans for the Pine Street school site (replacement plan, reallocation of P.I.L. funds). PINE STREET SCHOOL FOR FUTURE PARK SITE IS UNCERTAIN The Element currently identifies the future acquisition/development of the Pine Street school site (5.4 acres). The funding of this project is identified in the current C.I.P. Budget for 1998+ utilizing Park-in-Lieu (P.I.L.) monies and Public Facility Fee (P.F.F.) funding. It has long been the philosophy of the Parks and Recreation Department to pursue this acquisition for a future community park site in the Northwest Quadrant. During the Northwest Quadrant subcommittee meetings, recent information received from the school district has indicated the Pine Street school may not become available for acquisition. With this in mind, a replacement plan and reallocation of P.I.L. and P.F.F. funds as identified in the C.I.P. budget for the Pine School site may be appropriate. The identification and reallocation of funds for another future community park site, to replace the Pine School concept needs to be readdressed in the 1989 Element. Pine School future acquisition should remain within the element to provide for its future development as a community park should the property become available. 60 IV. To improve upon the number of existing areas for recreational use in the northwest quadrant, the following sites have been identified for possible buy/sell/lease/trade/develop or rehabilitate: EXISTING AND ADDITIONAL RECREATION SITES FOR CONSIDERATION After listing a number of sites for consideration to increase the Recreation opportunities in the Northwest Quadrant, committee members prioritized the following sites in order of preference (Attachment 3). (Items listed under each priority are not listed in order of preference.) Priority #1 Establishment of a trail system. Priority #2 A. Acquisition and development of property north of Denny's Restaurant. B. Hosp Grove potential for park. Priority #3 A. Property in vicinity of Civic Center (i.e. Community Garden, Parks and Recreation Administration and Maintenance Facility). B. Future community park (i.e. Pine School). C. Acquisition and development of property adjacent to Valley Jr. High School. Priority #4 A. Acquisition and development of property north of Holiday Park. B. Acquisition and development of property adjacent to Chase Field. C. Acquire Buena Vista reservoir site. D. Cannon Lake Development. Priority »5 A. Development of bike trails around lagoons. B. Acquire and develop Y.M.C.A. property. C. Acquire and develop 405 Oak. D. Develop Maxton Brown extension. * Subsequent to the priority listing of possible projects, a +10 acre parcel for park development adjacent to Agua Hedionda Lagoon, east of Bristol Cove, was also suggested. A brief statement regarding the realization for the above projects is as follows: Priority #1 A. Trail System (open space and railroad right-to-way): The 1989 Parks and Recreation Element addresses the issue of a trail system under Topic #1 "Park Development" policy C.8. "If a network of recreation trail systems is to be established throughout the city, they shall be open to the public and provided by developers and privately maintained." The Open Space Committee has prepared a report to City Council regarding this issue. At this time, an open space trail system would best be addressed and administered by an Open Space Committee or Commission, should one be established. Staff is currently developing a plan for a possible linear park located on the railroad right-of-way between Grand Avenue and Tamarack Avenue. SANDAG is taking an active role in land acquisition along the right-of-way. Should development become a reality, redevelopment funding should be sought for acquisition and/or development and maintenance. Priority #2 A. Property North of Denny's The current philosophy for park development is to provide larger community parks and not smaller "mini Parks". The total acreage of this site is approximately 2.5-3.0 acres. If acquisition and development of this site is recommended, redevelopment funding should be sought and maintenance costs should also be included. Zoning and compatible land use issues will need to be considered as well as the availability of the land for sale. B. Hosp Grove Potential for Park Twenty-seven (27 acres) of Hosp Grove are currently identified as community park land. The voter mandate for purchase of approximately 49 acres of Hosp Grove created a large contiguous parcel of open space property. Although a feasibility study has not been performed to determine the recreational potential in terms of park development, opportunities for recreation use may well exist. Because this property is owned by the City and is zoned as open space, the possibility of developing Hosp Grove for recreational purposes, could be more readily facilitated. A source of development funds would need to be further evaluated. Priority #3 A. Property in vicinity of Civic Center (i.e. community garden and Parks and Recreation Administration office and maintenance yard). While long term use of this property should not exclude the opportunity for recreational development, current uses are significant. The Greenwood property located immediately west of City Hall currently houses the Parks and Recreation Administration and maintenance yard. Future plans for relocation of that facility have not been positively defined. Because this parcel is owned by the City, if the property is vacated, the opportunity for long term lease revenue for this site may outweigh the benefits of providing a "park" on this parcel. The site of the present community garden, immediately east of the library, currently provides for plots of land which many citizens lease from the City at a nominal fee to enjoy an experience that, without it, would not otherwise be available to them (i.e., apartment, condominium, and townhouse owners). This land currently provides a recreational opportunity for citizens to participate in. This property is also owned by the City, and longterm use is unknown. Zoning and compatible land use issue should also be considered. B. Future Community Park (i.e., Pine School) Reference issue statement #3. The reality of developing a future community park at the Pine Street school site is not certain at this time. Although development of this park is several years in the future (1998+), consideration and a recommendation should be determined regarding the reallocation of funding to another site which can be more positively identified at this time. However, should the pine school site become available in the future, development as a community park should not be dismissed. 6 63 C. Acquisition and development of property adjacent to Valley Junior High School Although the availability of this property for purchase is unknown, the potential of the property in terms of developing recreational opportunities would be considered optimum. It has been indicated that the school district is interested in the property in order to provide activity fields for the high school and junior high school students. A possible joint venture with the school district for acquisition/development and/or maintenance and joint use should be considered. Priority #4 A. Acquisition and development of property north of Holiday Park The rational pertaining to the acquisition of this area needs to be further analyzed. B. Acquisition and development of property adjacent to Chase Field Should the Pine School site become available for community park development, additional land acquisition in that vicinity for park purposes should be considered. C. Acquire Buena Vista Reservoir site This property is an asset of the water enterprise fund. It is currently used for City maintenance purposes which would be displaced should the site be sold or developed. Zoning and land use compatibility issues would need to be considered. The limited size of this parcel for park development is not consistent with current park development philosophy. D. Cannon Lake development Development of this site is currently identified in the 1989- 90 C.I.P. Budget for development in 1994-99. The source of funding for this project is from the P.F.F. In order to move development forward, other capital projects would need to be moved back. City Council establishes the priority for Capital Improvement Projects. 64 Priority #5 A. Development of Bike Trails around Lagoons The development of bike trails similar to that of the Aviara development should, and in all likelihood will, be required through development approvals. The revised Macario Canyon Master Plan identifies a trail system on the south side of Agua Hedionda Lagoon. Environmental sensitivity in specific areas of all lagoons may hinder such development. B. Acquire and develop Y.M.C.A. property. On August 22, 1989, City Council directed staff to negotiate the purchase of this property. Park-in-lieu funds will not be used for this purchase. The acquisition will not be used to meet park requirements in the northwest quadrant. The area is intended as Open Space with little or no planned development. C. Acquire and develop 405 Oak Street. This property is an asset of the Water Enterprise Fund. It is currently utilized for City maintenance purposes. Acquisition and development would displace that function at this time. Future acquisition should be considered for possible park development in relationship to a railroad right-of-way linear park, should that project come to fruition. It is anticipated there will be competing uses for that property (parking, low income housing). Redevelopment funding should be considered for acquisition and development. D. Maxton Brown Extension This 1.5 acre site is identified in the 1989 Park and Recreation Element for future development. Although this site is not currently identified in the C.I.P. budget, it will be included in the 1990-91 C.I.P. The site has limited development possibilities in terms of traffic concerns. Staff will need to further analyze development options in order to maximize its potential. A funding opportunity which may readily facilitate this development would be the 1988 Park Bond Per Capita Grant Program (approximately $178,000). ± 10 acres adjacent to Agua Hedionda Lagoon. The opportunity to acquire this property and the rationale of park development at this site needs to be further analyzed. If park development is to be considered at this site, park- in-lieu fees and/or park dedication requirements could facilitate its acquisition. Development funds would need to be further evaluated. 65 V. Identify the financing method(s) that will be utilized for the acquisition or development of each specific project. (REFER TO #4.) During the subcommittee proceedings the opportunities and constraints of several funding methods were identified. Possible financing opportunities were presented with the discussion of specific projects (Issue #4) . A variety of funding methods (or a combination) exist which could finance additional recreation opportunities in the northwest quadrant. Among those considered to be applicable are: 1. Park-in-Lieu Fees 2. Quimby - Park Land Dedication Requirements 3. Block Grants 4. Reallocation of C.I.P. Monies 5. Redevelopment Funds 6. Public Facility Fees 7. Special Assessment Districts 8. Special Bonds 9. Joint Purchase Agreements 10. Park Bond Monies 11. Certificates of Participation VI. Park dedication requirements for Zone 8 and 24 (land or money). STAFF SHOULD RECOMMEND DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS OF DEVELOPERS (LAND OR MONEY) ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS AS CURRENT NEEDS ARE DETERMINED. Carlsbad Municipal Code 20.44.060 states, "Whether the City Council requires land dedication or elects to accept payment of a fee in lieu thereof, or a combination of both, shall be determined by the City Council at the time of approval of the tentative map. In making that determination, the City Council shall consider the following: (a) Park and recreation element of the general plan; (b) Topography, geology, access, and location of land in the subdivision available for dedication; (c) Size and shape of the subdivision and land available for dedication; (d) The feasibility of dedication; (e) Availability of previously acquired park property. The determination of the City Council as to whether land shall be dedicated, or whether a fee shall be charged, or a combination thereof, shall be final and conclusive." 66