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AB # 1289-2
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
If Commission concurs, your action is to:
1. Recommend no change in existing recreation programs
2. Refer the issue to a sub-committee for further study
ITEM EXPLANATION;
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Mrs. Thelma Hayes spoke to the Commission at the November
20th meeting during the Public Open Forum. She suggested
that due to an article in the San Diego Union about the City
of Oceanside's gang activity and her own professional
experience, she would like the City of Carlsbad to implement
an after school and summer free supervised recreational
program in neighborhoods with a high concentration of
children and youth.
The Commission requested the item be placed on the December
meeting agenda.
BACKGROUND;
Staff has reviewed the issues as well as past and present
programs. The following information is submitted for the
Commission's consideration:
1. City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation Department
report "After School Playground Program" is attached
(EXHIBIT 1) .
2. Carlsbad Police Department's comments on youth/ gang
activities in Carlsbad (Exhibit 2) .
3. Carlsbad Recreation programs currently offered for
youth and teens (EXHIBIT 3).
4. Carlsbad's community service providers and the number
of participants in their youth programs (EXHIBIT 4) .
DISCUSSION;
o OCEANSIDE REPORT: "AFTER SCHOOL PLAYGROUND PROGRAM11
The report states that approximately 30 youth are
participating in their after school pilot program on one
site. Oceanside staff requested funding ($56,700) and
approval to expand the program to six sites from January
through June 1990. The Oceanside Department plans to
budget $162,400 next fiscal year to conduct the program at
twelve sites. _ _, ,„01-B
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2. CARLSBAD POLICE: The issue of Carlsbad's youth/gang
activities was discussed with Detectives and Captain
Kellogg. An article appeared in the Carlsbad Journal
December 6th and is attached. While Carlsbad has concerns
about the youth gangs in Carlsbad, it appears our problems
are not comparable to those of nearby communities.
3. CARLSBAD RECREATION PROGRAMS: Prior to Proposition 13,
the Recreation Division offered free after school and
summer programs at each elementary school and Valley
Junior High. Passage of Proposition 13 required
municipalities to analyze recreation programs and either
cancel services or shift from "free" to "fee" programs.
Carlsbad's Recreation Division was directed to operate as
a cost effective business, by offsetting 35% of the
program costs, with the goal to become 60% self sustaining
in five years. The Division met that goal and has
continued to provide programs at a minimal cost to
youngsters. Innovative revenue generating measures
including solicitation of donations and sponsorships for
youth programs, as well as relying on volunteer staff.
The free after school and summer programs were dropped
because of duplication of service, low participation, and
high program costs.
Current Recreation Division Youth/Teen Programs;
A wide variety of classes, special events, and athletic
programs are offered at Community Centers, the Swim
Complex, school and city athletic fields. In addition,
the City's two Libraries offers a variety of special
programs for youth. A list of current recreation programs
offered by the City and an approximate number of
participants is attached.
Calavera Kids Club; One month ago, the Calavera Kids Club
was started as an after school activity one day per week,
with 25-30 participants. This program will continue
through December and be evaluated to see if there is need
and interest in continuing the program on a nominal charge
basis at Calavera and possibly other sites, without a
duplication of existing service offered by others.
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Current Community Recreation Service Providers;
Many changes have occurred in the past 10 years that directly
affect the recreational opportunities for Carlsbad youth.
Examples of these changes are:
1 Carlsbad Boys and Girls Club
Changed from a boys only Club to include membership
and activities for girls;
added the La Costa Branch; provide transportation to the
Club ;
enclosed the pool to allow year round use;
offer the "Scampers" before and after school and vacation
program through elementary schools.
2 Carlsbad Girls Club
Relocated to own building and expanded program.
3 Carlsbad and Leucadia Soccer Clubs
Youth soccer started a seasonal sport program (5-6 months)
Opportunities for ages 5-17 for instruction/competition
4 La Costa Youth Organization
Initially offered baseball and T-ball leagues, expanded to
offer youth soccer.
Dropped youth soccer, concentrating on T-ball for ages 5-
7, majors 8-12 years, and teens 13-15 years.
5 Little League, Bobby Sox, Pop Warner Football
Carlsbad Little League expanded and divided into two
leagues: Carlsbad National Little League, Carlsbad
American Little League.
Carlsbad Bobby Sox has expanded to their maximum capacity,
due to the limit on facilities available; became known as
Carlsbad Softball Association in '88.
Pop Warner Football participation has remained consistent
6 North Coast YMCA
Expanded programs to provide before/after school care at
La Costa Heights elementary school
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FISCAL IMPACT;
No 'fiscal impact statement has been prepared as no need has
been established nor scope of the programs projected.
SUMMARY;
For the past four years, the Parks and Recreation Department
has offered "No new programs, no additional part-time or
full time staff", with the exception of the additional
Centers at Stagecoach Park and Calavera Hills.
Although Carlsbad youth presently have many opportunities for
organized and supervised recreation programs conducted by the
City Departments and local groups, it is recognized by staff
that there is a need to reach more youngsters.
There are those who are not already involved in self -directed
beach oriented recreation as well as those not participanting
in existing programs.
Staff does not feel the return to a free, drop-in after
school program is beneficial; to offer such a program would
be a duplication of service presently offered by others in
the community, such as Boys and Girls Club and Carlsbad Girls
Club.
A goal for the Recreation Division in 1990 is to work closely
with the older age group, junior and high school age students
to provide a variety of opportunities to this age group not
offered by others in the community.
EXHIBITS;
1. After School Playground Program, report dated 11/1/89
2. Carlsbad Journal article, dated 12/6/89
3. Carlsbad recreation programs list
4. Community youth service providers list
STAFF REPORT CITY OF OCEANSIDE
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
November 1. 1989
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Patrick H. Sanchez. Recreation Director
AFTER SCHOOL PLAYGROUND PROGRAM
PURPOSE
To provide the
programming, and
fiscal year (1989-90).
City Council with information on playground
to request funding for six playground sites this
ANALYSIS
At the June 28th City Council meeting the Council recognized the
importance of after school playground programs, requested
information about the programs, and directed that funding costs
be prepared for the City Council's review within 90 days.
Prior to 1978 the City offered extensive playground programs at
many park locations throughout Oceanside. Since 1979, however,
the City has not offered such programming until the Buddy Todd
Park program was started on April 1, 1989.
The playground program serves primarily elementary aged school
children who are in self-care. Without adult supervision during
the after school hours, children have been shown to be more
susceptible to peer pressure and more likely to commit antisocial
ac ts.
According to a 1987 study by the California State Task Force on
Youth Gang Violence, various occurrences currently visible in
some Oceanside neighborhoods, which indicated the presence of
gang activity are: graffiti, higher school dropout rates, crime,
a decline in neighborhood appearance, and large groups of youths
hanging out on street corners.
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020 EXHIBIT 1
In April of 1989 the Recreation Department started an
school and weekend program at Buddy Todd Park.
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Todd area. Since the implementation of the program there have
been positive changes at the park. An average of 30 children
each day attend supervised programs which include crafts, games
sports, and trips. Vandalism and other antisocial behavi
decreastd significantly.
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This program
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The playground program is a commitment to a long-term effort to
build future generations of citizens with community spirit. The
playground program is proposed to begin at six locations this
year (1989-90) with an additional six sites next year (1990-91).
Each location would be staffed by a trained Recreation Leader who
would be on site from approximately 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday during the school year and approximately
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Monday through Friday during the Summer.
A stora'ge area for equipment and supplies, restrooms, and
telephone are all the facilities that are needed.
The playground locations recommended are:
1989-90 1990-91
Buddy Todd Park
Capistrano Park
Ditmar School
Libby Lake Park
Mission School
San Luis Rey School
Alamosa Park
Del Oro Hills Park
Garrison School
Lake Park
Rancho Del Oro Park
South Oceanside School
Each location listed for 1989-90 is near or located at an
elementary school. None of the locations listed is easily
accessible to a community center by young children. The park
sites listed in 1990-91 are scheduled for some development during
this fiscal year, and are adjacent to a school site.
Staff has contacted the Oceanside School District Office and
school principals to discuss the programs, and has received
unanimous support regarding the program. The Recreation
Department also has discussed the program with the Police
Department Gang detail, and has received their encouragement.
FISCAL IMPACT
None of the locations listed have received General Fund support
for program operation. The cost for operation in fiscal year
1989-90 for staffing, storage, equipment and supplies is $56,776
if the program begins operation the first full week in January.
This date is preferable since it allows some time for
recruitment, training, and ordering of supplies.
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023 EXHIBIT 2
CARLSBAD RECREATION DIVISION PROGRAMS
ANNUAL YOUTH PARTICIPATION
PROGRAM PARTICIPATION
Instructional Classes (433) 4,930
Aquatics, Instructional Classes* 11,410
Sports (Basketball, Track/Field) 780
Special Events** 2,410
19,530
* Swim Lessons only, excludes recreation swimming
summer = 9,630 + school year = 1,780
** SPECIAL EVENTS:
Triathlon
Wet Wednesdays
Disneyland trip
Halloween Carnival
Kris Kringle Craft Fair
Letters to Santa
Frosty's Fun & Crafts
Mistletoe and .Snow
Junior High School Dances
Magic Mountain trip
Easter Egg Hunts
Golf Clinic
Tennis Tournament
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024 EXHIBIT 3
CARLSBAD COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS
APPROXIMATE PARTICIPATION
Boys and Girls Club, Scampers/Jr. Hi 500
Girls Club 45-70
National Little League 250
American Little League 250
Carlsbad Softball Association 450
Pop Warner Football 130
La Costa Youth Organization 900
Carlsbad & Leucadia Soccer Club 1,900
Tennis Patrons 125
North Coast Aquatics* 7,145
Carlsbad High Swim Teams/Water Polo 4,025
State Beach Jr. Lifeguards/Aides 160
North County YMCA after-school program
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
* N.C.A. summer = 2,660 + school year = 4,485
NOTE: No total is provided, as the participation figures reported
by each service provider varies in what the numbers represent, ie.
may represent the number of individuals enrolled versus number of
individuals counted each time they participate in the service.
12/89 LC:me 025 EXHIBIT 4
December 18, 1989
TO: ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
FROM: Parks and Recreation Director
JOAN KINDLE LETTER DECEMBER 15, 1989
Staff received written correspondence from Mrs. Joan Kindle Friday December 15,
1989, recommending to withdraw agenda bill #1289-3, "Establishment of Carrillo
Ranch Trust," from the Parks and Recreation Commission agenda on Monday, December
18, 1989. The Commission agenda bill was initiated at the request of Mrs. Kindle
to establish a "Promotable Trust," that would require City code revision, in an
effort to solicit artifacts or cash donations from the public.
Staff recommendation as outline in the agenda bill was to defer the establishment
of a "promotable trust" for the Carrillo Ranch until the master planning process
for the site is complete. In addition, staff recommended that the Commission
consider establishing administratively a Carrillo Ranch account through the
Finance Department. Such action could facilitate the acceptance of monetary
donations for use in the current Carrillo restoration process. Any additional
significant opportunities the City should be aware of can be handled on a case
by case basis for ultimate consideration by Council. Furthermore, Mrs. Kindle
is encouraged to continue with the immediate acquisition of smaller size
memorabilia such as photographs, autobiographic documentation or other material
which would not create an immediate demand for large storage facilities.
Mrs. Kindle feels the agenda bill in its present form will serve no worthwhile
purpose as it will not stimulate donations of artifacts or cash. She further
regrets that staff has seen fit not to endorse her proposal of a "promotable
trust" based on Council's failure to set policy for future uses of the ranch.
Staff does not concur with Mrs. Kindle's statement that the Council has failed
in setting policy for the ranch development. It is quite clear that policy and
direction have been initiated by the City Council concerning the future master
planning for the ranch. Preliminary master planning funds have been identified
and approved in the current CIP budget for fiscal year 1993-94 ($205,000). In
addition, Council has approved the application of funds received from the State
Office of Historic Preservation currently being used for restoration work at the
site ($490,000). Although specific uses for the future of Carrillo Ranch have
not yet been positively identified, master plan studies will consider public
input and contemporary concepts in planning the development of the ranch, and
in all likelihood will preserve the historical integrity of the site.
Once Council approves the master plan and specific uses for the Carrillo Ranch,
funds for its development have been identified in the fiscal year 1994-99 CIP
budget ($1,870,000). However, the expenditure of CIP funds is allocated on a
priority basis, and there are other park development projects on line at this
time that have a higher priority based on the requirements of the Growth
Management Program.
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EXHIBIT 2
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Another issue of paramount consideration prior to the disposition of funds for
the development of the Carrillo Ranch Park will be the availability of adequate
public access to the site which does not currently exist.
Staff will continue to work cooperatively with Mrs. Kindle in her temporary
volunteer position as curator for the Carrillo Ranch.
DAVID BRADSTREET
c: Parks and Recreation Commission
Joan Kindle
Attachment
1. Letter from Joan Kindle dated December 15, 1989
December 15, 1989
Mr. David L. Bradstreet
Parks and Recreation Director
City of Carlsbad
1200 Elm Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92009-1989
SUBJ: Parks and Recreation Commission
Agenda Bill #1289-3
"Establishment of Carrillo Ranch Trust"
Dear Dave:
I regret that staff has seen fit not to endorse my proposal of
November 9, 1989, basing its conclusions on Council's failure to
set policy for future uses of the Ranch. I feel the Agenda Bill in
its present form will not stimulate donations of artifacts or cash
from the public. Thus, I recommend that it be withdrawn since it
will serve no worthwhile purpose; the Commission will be wasting
its valuable time deliberating the matter.
References have been made in our discussions to "other proposals"
for the Ranch that must be given fair hearing to avoid liability
problems. I urge that these particulars be delineated and made
available to the community. Those with ideas that may impinge upon
the passive use of a treasured historic site should be obliged to
come forward just as the Friends of Carrillo Ranch has done.
Meanwhile, I hope you and Frank Mannen will prevail upon Council
to begin the policy-setting process for Carrillo Ranch as a matter
of immediate necessity. Artifacts and money are slipping through
our fingers at this very moment and time continues to be the enemy.
I am always available to appear before Council to support the
"cause." You may call upon me to help at your discretion.
Sincerely,
Joan E. Kindle
Volunteer Curator
Carrillo Ranch