Santa Barbara County Park Commission 610 Mission Canyon Road Santa Barbara, California (805)

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1 Santa Barbara County Park Commission 610 Mission Canyon Road Santa Barbara, California (805) REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Veterans Memorial Community Center 313 W. Tunnell Santa Maria, CA March 28, :30AM ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA: I. HEARING CALLED TO ORDER: by Chair, Judith Dale. II. III. VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: by Jessica Rauch. MINUTES: The Minutes of February 28, 2013 will be considered. V. PUBLIC COMMENT: Public Comment period is set aside to allow public testimony on items not on today s agenda. The time allocated to each speaker will be set at the discretion of the Chair. VI. OPERATIONS AND FISCAL STATUS REPORTS: Parks Division Staff will give reports on their operational division within the County Park system. VII. DIRECTOR'S REPORT AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HEARING SUMMARY: The Director and Deputy Director of Community Services will report on items of general interest to the Park Commission and members of the public, including items that have been or will be considered by the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors. VIII. PARK COMMISSIONER S NON-AGENDA ITEMS: Park Commissioner s may present brief reports on park issues, such as seminars, meetings and literature that would be of interest to the public and/or Commission, as a whole. STANDARD AGENDA: 1. Arroyo Burro Restroom Relocation Project Status & Highlights For Information Recommendation: That the Park Commission receive a status update on the Arroyo Burro Beach Restroom Relocation Project. 2. New First District Parking Signage For Discussion Recommendation: That the Park Commission receive a report on the new parking signage posted at Loon Point, Lookout Pak and Rincon Beach Park in the First District. 1

2 Santa Barbara County Park Commission Regular Meeting Agenda March 28, 2013 Adjourn. The next regular Park Commission Meeting will take place on April 25, 2013 at the Board of Supervisors Conference Room, 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA. The Santa Barbara County Park Commission is committed to ensuring equal access to its meetings for all attendees. Any person needing special accommodation due to a functional disability may request assistance prior to the meeting date by contacting the County Parks Administration Office at (805) Persons wishing to address the Santa Barbara County Park Commission should complete a Request to Speak form and deliver it to the Secretary prior to commencement of the meeting. PARA MAS INFORMACIÓN LLAME AL (805)

3 MINUTES APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 28,

4 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PARK COMMISSION Meeting of February 28, 2013 MINUTES The regular hearing of the Santa Barbara County Park Commission was called to order by Chair Judith Dale at 9:31AM., at the Cachuma Lake Recreation Hall, Highway 154, Santa Barbara, CA Commissioners Present: Santa Barbara County Park Commission 610 Mission Canyon Road Santa Barbara, California (805) Suzanne Perkins Fran Farina Judith Dale James Mosby Bailey Hudson 1 st District 2 nd District 3 rd District, Chair 4 th District 5 th District, Vice Chair Commissioners Absent: None. County Staff Present: Herman Parker, Director Paddy Langlands, Deputy Director Dan Pedersen, Interim North County Operations Manager Jeff Lindgren, South County Operations Manager Jill Van Wie, Capital Projects Manager Claude Garciacelay, Planner Robert Ooley, County Architect Ryder Bailey, Cost Analyst Jon Menzies, Aquatics Coordinator Jessica Rauch, Administrative Professional ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA: I. HEARING CALLED TO ORDER: by Chair, Judith Dale. II. III. VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: All Commissioners were present. MINUTES: The Minutes of January 24, 2012 were considered as follows: 4

5 Santa Barbara County Park Commission Meeting Minutes February 28, 2013 ACTION: Commissioner Farina moved, seconded by Commissioner Hudson and carried by a vote of (Perkins abstained) to approved the Minutes of January 24, VII. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. VIII. OPERATIONS AND FISCAL STATUS REPORTS: The Commission received and filed reports from staff. IX. DIRECTOR'S REPORT AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HEARING SUMMARY: Mr. Parker informed the Commission that the Community Services Department will be going to the Board on June 10 th. Also, that the all park fees Board item will be in from of the Board on March 12 th. Mr. Langlands informed the Commission that a request for proposals has been posted for recreation at Goleta Beach. He also informed the Commission on some staff retirements. Camping reservations for Cachuma have occurred and will go live for Jalama on March 5 th. X. PARK COMMISSIONER S NON-AGENDA ITEMS: Fourth District Park Commissioner James Mosby informed the Commission about the spread of invasive pests and diseases through firewood. STANDARD AGENDA: 1. Cuyama Family Resource Center and Pool For Information Recommendation: That the Park Commission receive an update on the Cuyama Library, Family Resource Center and pool. ACTION: County Architect, Robert Ooley gave the Commission a status update on the condition of the Cuyama pool and a project update on the new Cuyama Family Resource Center. 2. Orcutt Trails Commission & Orcutt Trails System For Information & Discussion Recommendation: That the Park Commission receive a briefing and update on the activities of the Orcutt Trails Commission and Orcutt Trails System. Adjournment ACTION: Parks Planner, Claude Garciacelay presented information to the Commission on the formation of the Orcutt Trails Commission and Orcutt Trails System. MOTION TO ADJOURN: Commissioner Perkins moved, seconded by Commissioner Farina and carried by a vote of 5-0 to adjourn the February 28, 2013 Park Commission meeting. Adjourned at 10:26AM Herman D. Parker Director of Community Services 5

6 ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA VI. OPERATIONS AND FISCAL STATUS REPORTS A. NORTH AND MID COUNTY B. SOUTH COUNTY C. AQUATICS D. CAPITAL E. TRAILS F. QUIMBY & DEVELOPMENT MITIGATION FEES G. CONCESSIONS REPORT 6

7 STAFF REPORT DATE March 28, 2013 TO: Park Commission FROM: Dan Pedersen North and Mid County Interim Operations Manager CC: Herman Parker, Director; Paddy Langlands, Deputy Director SUBJECT: North and Mid County Operations Report Waller Park Area #2 Play structure project is complete Nojoqui Falls Staff is continuing to monitor foot traffic to the falls. Ocean Beach Park Ocean Beach Interpretive panels have been installed. Parking lot will be slurry sealed and restriped. USFW has ordered a viewing scope for the boardwalk and should be delivered soon. Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Plover monitoring closure s started March 1st Fire department completed sand moving project Park closed 1.5 days from sand in road; ~40 hours spent road clearing. Jan Visitation: 2861 vehicles; approximately 5199 people Cachuma Lake Interpretive February: 19 Lake Cruises, with 471 participants: Adults: 279, Children: Saturday Nature Walks with 18 total, 8 kids and 10 adults 5 Jr Ranger sessions with 43 children Private Field Trips: SB Botanic Garden, Santa Ynez School, Battles School (Santa Maria), Robert Bruce School (SM), Coastline Christian Academy (SB), Crane Country Day School Aquatic Invasive Species report, January Vessels launched 490; boats quarantined: 3, kayaks launched: 36; kayaks quarantined: 0. Trout Plants The next trout plant was March 19. The schedule is posted online, as well as the weekly fishing report provided by the Cachuma Lake Boat Rentals. 7

8 MARCH 28, Media Facebook: Cachuma Lake is now posting on FB several times each week, including photos whenever possible. Fred Hall Show March 6 10: Parks was present all week, and Neal Taylor Nature Center board member Dave Hale and wife Barbara attended the booth Saturday, March 9 to promote the Nature Center annual trout derby fundraiser. Jalama Beach Reservations went online on March 5 and appear to be well received. Continue to paint tables and parking lot striping. Work on repairing shower building. 8

9 STAFF REPORT DATE March 28, 2013 TO: Park Commission FROM: Jeff Lindgren, South County Operations Manager CC: Herman Parker, Director; Paddy Langlands, Deputy Director SUBJECT: South County Operations Report Arroyo Burro Beach Graded and installed improved bicycle parking area. Repainted and repaired benches and tables. Repair reclaimed water line. Isla Vista Beach Access Stair repaired at El Embarcadero beach access. Lookout Park Refurbished volleyball court with sidelines ropes and sand. Manning Park Refurbished horse shoe pits. Rocky Nook Park Replaced restroom roof. Graffiti removal from sandstone boulders. Goleta Beach Repaired and painted tables and benches. Tuckers Grove Removed graffiti Loon Point Install new post and rail fencing CSA3 Seasonal mowing and weed abatement in progress. San Marcos Preserve New footbridge installed over creek 9

10 STAFF REPORT DATE: March 28, 2013 TO: Park Commission FROM: Jon Menzies, Aquatics Coordinator CC: Herman Parker, Director; Paddy Langlands, Deputy Director SUBJECT: Aquatics Program Operations Report Rookie Academy Friday, March 22, 103 through Sunday, March 24, 2013 Beach lifeguards will be chosen after ranking their performance this weekend. This involves scoring their physical skills and testing them on subjects including Lifeguarding, CPR and first aid. Staff will recommend hiring the top ten performers. Cuyama Pool Confirmation has been received that the main pool and the kiddie pool will be closed for the summer of

11 STAFF REPORT DATE: March 28, 2013 TO: Park Commission FROM: Jill Van Wie, Program & Projects Business Leader CC: Herman Parker, Director; Paddy Langlands, Deputy Director SUBJECT: Capital Projects Report Goleta Beach $1,500,000 (CIAP Grant) Environmental report in process (commenced May, 2012) May 2013: Anticipated completion and posting of draft environmental report Feb 2014: Final environmental report completion anticipated and sent to Coastal Commission Cachuma Lake Existing Water Storage Reservoir - $964,321 Bureau Grant Existing concrete reservoir repaired and roof installation complete Final stage of project installs additional ventilation in new roof and side panels of reservoir and replaces distribution lines from existing reservoir to Hwy 154 Dec 2013: Project completion anticipated Live Oak ADA Upgrades - $789,000 Bureau Grant Open air showers and portable restrooms currently exist Preliminary design of new shower/restroom layout completed in 2012 Apr 2013: Commence with construction drawings of new shower/restroom Camino Majorca Stairway - $210,800 (46% UCSB Coastal Funds / 54% AB1600 Fees) Project replaces a portion of the damaged beach access stairway Mar 2013: Construction commenced May 2013: Construction completion anticipated Jalama Beach Water Line - $330,000 (Deferred Maintenance) Project replaces 1,900lf of existing water line in disrepair along railroad & trestle Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) reviewing plans for approval Jun 2013: 100% plan completion anticipated based on UPRR approval of plans Sep 2013: Waterline replacement construction commencement anticipated Arroyo Burro Restroom and Site Improvements - $706,000 (AB1600 Fees & CREF) Design work commenced mid-december and is currently in process Feb 2013: Schematic design review w/concessionaires and 2 nd Supervisorial District Jul 2013: Anticipated design completion date Nov 2014: Estimated project completion date Waller Park Playfields - $125,000 (Quimby) February 2012: Master plan completed Environmental review in process: Grading and drainage (est. completion May 2013) Traffic Study (est. completion August 2013) 11

12 STAFF REPORT DATE March 28, 2013 TO: Park Commission FROM: Claude Garciacelay, Parks Planner CC: Herman Parker, Director; Paddy Langlands, Deputy Director SUBJECT: Parks Trail and Access Planning and Development Projects Coastal Trail Gaviota Coast (3 rd Dist): No Change Various development applications are being reviewed by the County between Goleta and El Capitan Ranch Road that could yield segments of the Coastal Trail. Naples/Santa Barbara Ranch project has not been re-submitted. Current active projects are Paraiso del Mare, a two lot residential development, and Las Varas Ranch west of Santa Barbara Ranch. New trail locations on Las Varas are being considered for subsequent environmental review. The Gaviota Coast Plan is being developed by Long Range Planning and will address future trail opportunities on this section of coast. Franklin Trail Carpinteria (1 st Dist.): All necessary funds have been raised for construction by private non-profit Friends of the Franklin Trail; County contributed $75K from mitigation funds. Land Trust for SB County will act as project manager for development. On-going discussion/negotiations to locate the trail on the northwest corner of High School have yielded a final location that will allow the project to move forward. County and CUSD negotiating an MOU pursuant to the use agreement previously executed. Land Trust for SB County has submitted a Coastal Development Plan (CDP) permit application for the County portion of the trail. The CDP for the City of Carpinteria will be submitted soon. Santa Claus Lane Beach Access Carpinteria (1 st Dist.): Overall planning effort for the Project which includes streetscape and beach access is being managed by Long Range Planning (LRP). CSD-Parks assisting LRP on beach access part of project. LRP has hired a consultant to complete design and application package to go to California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to permit RR crossing. LRP is preparing an environmental study necessary for the application. Coastal Commission and Coastal Conservancy support the project with the Conservancy being a potential source of capital to construct. CSD-Parks will manage construction phase of beach access project. 12

13 MARCH 28, 2013 Baron Ranch Trail (3 rd Dist.): No Change Trail opened December 2010, assessment continues for compatibility with ag operation. Phase II, a trail up to the ridge of the range is being reviewed and processed by the USFS. Opening phase II will require certain modification on types of use and implementation of daily use on the County portion of the trail. Front Country Trails (1 st & 2 nd Districts): A cooperative agreement exists between the agencies (City of SB, County and USFS) for coordinated management, and the agencies will cooperate on State Trails Day on April 13th. Limited activity of the Front Country Trails Task Force in 2012 due to limited resources and staff. 13

14 STAFF REPORT DATE March 28, 2013 TO: Park Commission FROM: Claude Garciacelay, Parks Planner CC: Herman Parker, Director; Paddy Langlands, Deputy Director SUBJECT: Quimby and Development Mitigation Fee Collections Report PAYER INFORMATION: 2/8/13 3/13/13 QUIMBY FEES South Coast East None South Coast West None Santa Ynez None Lompoc None Santa Maria None Orcutt None DEVELOPMENT MITIGATION FEES South Coast East /11/13 Ministerial Andberg SFD $ /1/13 Ministerial Tellefson 2 nd unit $ South Coast West /6/13 Ministerial Terbell/Wilson SFD $10,751 Santa Ynez None Lompoc None Santa Maria None Orcutt None Goleta C/I 1396 None Orcutt C/I

15 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT PARK DIVISION CONCESSION REVENUE TWO YEAR COMPARISON REPORT Information as of March 20, 2013 Rocky Mountain Recreation General Store Rocky Mountain Recreation Marina The Boathouse Beachside Cafe Jalama Store Channel Islands Outfitter FY FY % Chg FY FY % Chg FY FY % Chg FY FY % Chg FY FY % Chg FY FY % Chg July 56,060 56,961 2% 25,505 24,530 4% 11,520 11,536 0% 7,384 7,556 2% 9,137 14,068 35% % August 57,550 52,306 10% 25,206 23,890 6% 11,063 10,673 4% 6,905 6,018 15% 7,372 9,637 24% % September 53,888 41,459 30% 20,756 18,857 10% 8,751 7,278 20% 3,372 3,096 9% 4,595 5,337 14% % October 46,943 45,784 3% 19,405 20,153 4% 6,701 6,674 0% 1,307 1,552 16% 2,201 3,396 35% % November 35,332 34,034 4% 16,780 16,211 4% 4,421 3,412 30% 1, % 1,864 2,107 12% % December 33,782 36,652 8% 16,098 15,559 3% 3,000 3,154 5% % 1,516 2,178 30% January 34,376 37,939 9% 17,693 3, % 1,627 1,414 15% February 39,426 19,058 3, , March 42,537 20,130 3,701 1,181 2,360 April 46,589 22,294 4,920 2,706 5, May 50,751 22,627 4,888 4,130 6,178 June 51,623 25,531 7,634 5,445 6,941 Total 317, , , ,532 45,456 70,837 22,163 34,810 28,311 60,955 1,247 1,313 YTD % Variance to Prior FY YTD 4% 4% 2% 8% 26% 100% Waller Pony Rides Central Coast Cabins FY Monarch Pet Spas (formerly Wripples) FY Total Revenues by Month FY FY FY FY % Chg FY FY % Chg Waller Arroyo Burro Lookout Waller Arroyo Burro Lookout % Chg % Chg July % % 215 1, % 110, , % August % % 189 1, % 108, , % September % 185 1, % 91,789 77, % October % , % 77,776 78, % November 60 1, % 61,146 57, % December , ,152 59, % January 60 1, ,840 62, % February 1,195 66,937 March 1,158 71,067 April 1, ,467 May ,631 June ,333 Total ,850 1,019 12,687 1, , ,625 YTD % Variance to Prior FY YTD 27% 100% n/a 60% 13% 3% 15 CONREV

16 ITEM NO. 1 ARROYO BURRO RESTROOM RELOCATION PROJECT STATUS AND HIGHLIGHTS FOR INFORMATION 16

17 STAFF REPORT DATE: March 28, 2013 TO: Park Commission FROM: Jill Van Wie, Program & Project Business Leader CC: Herman Parker, Director, Community Services Department SUBJECT: Arroyo Burro Restroom Relocation Project Status and Highlights RECOMMENDATION: That the Park Commission receive a status update on the Arroyo Burro Restroom Relocation project. BACKGROUND: Staff has been working on relocation of the existing Arroyo Burro Restrooms and minor site improvements located in the Second Supervisorial District. Staff will update the Commission on the construction status and funding for this project. 17

18 Arroyo Burro Restroom Relocation Jill Van Wie Program & Projects Business Leader Community Services Department March 28,

19 Project Description Construction of a new restroom facility for improved service to park and beach visitors (2011 Conceptual Site Plan ) 19

20 Estimated Project Budget Design* $ 100,000 Project Management $ 40,000 Construction Costs** $ 500,000 Permit Fees & CEQA $ 60,000 Additional soft costs $ 6,000 TOTAL $ 706,000 *Includes survey and soils report **Includes contingency, utility fees, utility installation, and inspections 20

21 Estimated Project Schedule Dec 12 Commenced preliminary design May 13 Commence environmental rvw Jul 13 Design complete / submit to B&S Jul 13 Plans to City of SB for CCC rvw Feb 14 Env& Permit processes complete Jun 14 Construction commence (6 mos) Nov 14 Construction completion 21

22 Current Project Status / Info Funding approved by BOS $402,500 CREF & $303,500 AB1600 Conceptual design reviewed with 2 nd District Supervisor reviewed with concessionaires Construction drawings in process Existing RRs to remain open during construction 22

23 NEW RESTROOM / RESTROOM EXPANSION AREA 23

24 NEW RESTROOM AREA 24

25 EXISTING WOMEN S RR, FENCED IN LIFT STATION, RESTAURANT & OVERLOOK 25

26 CURRENT CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN 26

27 CONCEPTUAL DESIGN 27

28 ITEM NO. 2 NEW FIRST DISTRICT PARKING SIGNAGE FOR DISCUSSION 28

29 STAFF REPORT DATE: March 28, 2013 TO: Park Commission FROM: Paddy Langlands, Deputy Director CC: Herman Parker, Director SUBJECT: New First District Parking Signage RECOMMENDATION: That the Park Commission receive a report on the new signage posted at Loon Point, Lookout Pak and Rincon Beach Park in the First District. BACKGROUND: During the second week of February, it was brought to staff s attention that local constituents, who from time to time, use the parking lots at Loon Point, Lookout Park, and Rincon Beach Park were upset that the signs No RV, Bus or Truck and Trailer Parking had been posted, which forbade horse trailers from parking and making use of the parking lots. Staff had two phone conversations with Mr. Cooney explaining why the signs had been placed there. Mr. Cooney offered to obtain a letter from the constituents that had brought it to his attention and forwarded the letter to the County. From these conversations it was decided that the signs were installed without input from local constituents and users of the parks. NEXT STEPS: Parks staff will visit the parking lots and meet/discuss the issue with the constituents to resolve the matter. ATTACHMETNS: Attachment 1 Letter Attachment 2 Signage pictures Attachment 3 Santa Barbara County Code Ordinance Section

30 Date: March 1, 2013 To: County Parks Commissioner Suzanne Perkins From: Graham Goodfield, Sarah Moore, Los Padres Outfitters Suzanne Duca, Resident, 3015 & 3001 Padaro Lane, Carpinteria, CA Re: No Trailer Parking at Loon Point, Padaro Lane We are commercial and private horse owners hoping to open a dialogue with you about the recent sign at the Padaro Loon Point parking area on Padaro Lane prohibiting parking for trailers of all kinds. We were riding from our homes on Padaro Lane on February 2, 2013, and saw the no trailer sign for the first time. We spoke with a park employee who was in the area and were told that the sign had been put up recently and that it applies to all county parks. We live very close to the parking area and wondered how we could have missed a public hearing about such an important issue to the horse community here. After an inquiry by the 1 st District Planning Commissioner, we learned that, evidently, there was no public hearing or discussion. We were told that the sign was a response to complaints about the large horse trailers that sometimes take up several parking spaces at Padaro Loon Point. The south end of Santa Barbara County is a popular horse area with many horses publicly and privately boarded in the area. We have access to a very limited number of beaches, allowing horses at specified times, with parking for horse trailers. Loon Point and Rincon are our safest entries. We consider ourselves knowledgeable concerning the horse trailer parking at Padaro since we live there and act as informal proctors. Horses are allowed on beaches between May 1 st and Nov 1 st before 10 am and after 5 pm. We know that there are times, usually on warm holiday weekends, that there is overflow parking at Padaro Loon Point, which on occasion, is exacerbated by the occasional larger horse trailers in the lot. One must realize that there is overflow parking parallel on Padaro Lane even without trailers on these weekends. We can easily affirm that there are never parking issues in the mornings never. Riders normally use the lot early in the morning when general use of the 30

31 lot is minimal. As well, we can confirm that the majority of trailers are the smaller 2/3 horse trailers that park at the west end of Padaro Loon Point, adjacent to the trail head. These trailers fit easily within the oversized parking spaces. Cars can easily pass around the trailers. In fact, the most likely complaint about the larger trailers blocking access should be from other trailers who might not be able to get around if parked on the east end, near the lot entrance. We can also confirm that there is plenty of parking the vast majority of the time for cars and trailers during the off season between Nov 1 st and May 1 st when there is no restriction on horses at the beach. The days are shorter and cooler, kids are in school, the tides often wash away some of the sand making it unwelcome for horses, and far fewer people come to the beach. We would like to meet with you and share ideas. We would appreciate it greatly if you will consider supporting a modification of the new parking regulation at Padaro Loon Point. Since there is never a parking problem in the morning, it is unnecessary to prohibit trailer parking at this time. We would like to suggest two simple signs, one at the entrance prohibiting trucks and 4 horse plus trailers from parking on summer weekends after 10:30 am. and a second sign, or series of signs, prohibiting all trailers from parking on the east end near the entrance. As well, we would encourage the Parks Department to assign the oversized spaces for the 2/3 horse trailers at the west end of the lot which will not require more than one space per trailer. We want to work with you to reach an equitable solution. We also want to avoid the hardship and danger of trailers parking parallel on Padaro or other frontage roads near horse trails in the county. Horse owners love to come to the beach and use the horse trail system in the county. The restriction on parking at Padaro or other county lots will only lead to anticipated and unanticipated problems in the future. Thank you for considering our ideas. Sarah Moore (csarah4moore@ yahoo.com), Graham Goodfield (lospadresoutfit@aol.com) & Suzanne Duca (suzanneduca@gmail.com) 31

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