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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2003-044_ RESOLUTION NO. 2003-044 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE MASTER PLAN FOR THE PROPOSED PUBLIC COMMUNITY PARK SITE IN THE EASTLAKE TRAILS SUBDIVISION, "SALT CREEK PARK" WHEREAS, the City Council in January of 2002 approved a contract with the firm of KTU+A for Landscape Architectural Services for the 24-acre community park site in the EastLake Trails subdivision; and WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council approve the proposed park Master Plan for the 24-acre public community park site in the EastLake Trails subdivision and the name of "Salt Creek Park"; and WHEREAS, the park design concept meets the three objectives for the park by maximizing the recreational use opportunities for community residents, creating a unique park identity that relates to the surrounding subdivision, and creating a park that provides a special use experience for park visitors; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission, at their regular meeting held January 16, 2003, voted unanimously to recommend approval of the park Master Plan for the 24-acre public community park site in the EastLake Trails subdivision with the following conditions: (1) the addition to the plan of night lighting at the multi-purpose field; 2) further consideration to - eliminate the windmill from the plan and; 3) further consideration of alternatives for the adjacent on-street parking; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project, without lighting, for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and determined that the proposed project was adequately covered in the Environmental Impact Report for EastLake Trails Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan; thus, no further environmental review or documentation is necessary. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby approve the Master Plan for the proposed public community park site in the EastLake Trails subdivision "Salt Creek Park" (not including the lighting plan), attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference as ff set forth in full. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff is hereby directed to conduct further review of the Lighting Plan for Salt Creek Park and return to Council with the results of that review and possible amendment to the Master Plan after appropriate environmental review. Presented by Approved as to form by /~o~)ff M. Kaheny ,/ .J Building and Park Construction Director (.~fty Attorney ~ Resolution 2002-044 Page 2 PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, this 4th day of February, 2003, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Davis, Rindone, Salas, McCann and Padilla NAYS: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: None ATYEST: Susan Bigelow, City Cleric' STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2003-044 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 4th day of February, 2003. Executed this 4th day of February, 2003. Susan Bigelow, City Clerk Prepared bY Final Draft ! ~;~ m~i~ January 2003 I i~ [/~0]~ cit~ of Chu~a v~s~a Project Manager John Krizan, City of Chula Vista Design Technical Team City of Chula Vista Jack Brady, Landscape Architecture Division Dave Byers, Deputy Director Public Works/Operations Seekey Cacciatore, Environmental Project Manager Brian Cox, Principal Recreation Manager Lornbardo Detrinidad, Civil Engineer Jerry Foncerrada, Deputy Director of Parks Ed HaH, Principal Recreation Manager Luis Hernandez, Senior Project Manager Mary Hofmockel, Principal Landscape Architect John Krizan, Landscape Architecture Division Tom Levesque, City Arborist Matt Little, Civil Engineer Buck Martin, Director of Recreation Luis Pelayo,Assistant Civil Engineer Todd Schmidt, Landscape Architecture Division Sunny Shy, Assistant Director of Recreation Jeff Steichen,Associate Planner Richard Zumwalt, Associate Planner The EastLake Company Guy Asaro Final Draft Page 1 January 2003 Consultant Team KTU+A · Landscape Architecture + Planning Kurt Carlson, Principal'm-Charge Cheri Blamer, Project Manager Penny Clews, Landscape Designer John Farley, Irrigation Designer Michael Johnston, Graphics Platt Whitelaw Architects · Architecture Sandy Gramley, Project Architect Nasland Engineering · Civil Engineering & Surveying Paul Pitman, Civil Engineer Bechard Long Associates · Lighting Design Chris Kraft, Lighting Designer Merkel & Associates Kyle Ince, Biologist Western Tree Service Alden Peterson Artist Paul Hobson Geocon Joe Vettel, Geotechnical Engincer This document indudes thc research, analysis and recommendations of the park master plan for Salt Creek Community Park. It may not be re- produced, photographed, or copied in any form without the express written consent of the City of Chula Vista. Page 2 City of Chula Vista 1. Introduction 1.1 Setting ................................................................................. 5 1.2 History ................................................................................ 6 1.3 Purpose ............................................................................... 6 2. Site Research 2.1 l%-i~*ing Conditions .......................................................... 11 2.2 Conceptual Relationship Diagram .................................... 11 3. Community Workshops 3.1 Salt Creek Community ParkWorkshop ............................. 15 3.2 Discussion of ParkAltematives ......................................... 16 4. Park Master Plan 4.1 Site Status .......................................................................... 27 4.2 Public Access and Images ................................................. 27 4.3 Plant Materials .................................................................. 27 4.4 C'u'culation ........................................................................ 31 4.5 Recreation Building .......................................................... 31 4.6 Comfort Station ................................................................ 32 -~ 4.7 Shade Structure ................................................................ 32 4.8 Trellis ................................................................................ 40 4.9 Arbor ................................................................................ 40 4.10 Children's Play Area .......................................................... 41 4.11 Basketball Court ............................................................... 41 4.12 Sports Fields ..................................................................... 41 4.13 Amphitheater-Style Seating ............................................... 41 4.14 Tennis Courts .................................................................... 41 4.15 Speed Soccer Field ............................................................ 42 4.16 Skate Area ......................................................................... 42 4.17 Signage .............................................................................. 42 4.18 Bridges ............ '. ................................................................. 43 4.19 Picnic Areas ...................................................................... 44 4.20 Trash Enclosure ................................................................ 44 4.21 Parking Facilities ............................................................... 45 4.22 Site Lighting ...................................................................... 45 4.23 Fencing ............................................................................. 46 4.24 Salt Creek Corridor ........................................................... 47 4.25 Wetland MitigationArea .................................................... 47 4.26 Boardwalk with Interpretive Signs ................................... 49 4.27 Drainage ........................................................................... 49 4.28 Park Maintenance ............................................................. 49 4.29 Grading ............................................................................. 50 4.30 Irrigation ........................................................................... 50 Final Draft Page 3 January 2003 5. Cost Estimates 5.1 Cost Estimate .................................................................... 55 Appendices Appendix A-Arborist Report ..................................................... 57 Appendix B -Workshop Minutes ............................................... 59 Appendix C - Reference ............................................................. 69 FIGURES 1. Introduction Figure 1-1 Vicinit~ Map .............................................................. 5 Figure 1-2 Regional History/Visual Form & Character ............... 7 Figure 1-3 ChulaVista Parks - Existing Facilities ......................... 9 Figure 1~i Chula Vista Parks - Future Facilities ......................... 10 2. Site Research Figure 2-1 Site Opportunities & Constraints ............................ Figure 2-2 Conceptual Bubble Diagram ................................... 14 3. Community Workshops Figure 3-1 Workshop I ............................................................. 17 Figure 3-~ Workshop Group 1 Summary .................................. 18 Figure 3-3 Workshop Group 2 Summary .................................. 19 Figure 3-4 Workshop Group 3 Summary .................................. 20 Figure ?~5 AlternativeA - Sport asTheatcr ...............................21 Figure 3-6 AltcrnativeA- Sport asTheater Images .................... 22 Figure 3-7 Alternative B - RanchoThcmc ................................. Figure 3-8 Alternative B - Rancho Theme Images ..................... 24 Figure 3-9 Alternative C - Meadow Creek .................................25 Figure 3-10 Alternative C - Meadow Creek Images .................... 26 4. Park Master Plan Figure 4-1 Conceptual Landscape Master Plan ......................... Figure 4-2 Entry Perspective .................................................... Figure 4-3 Park Cross Sections ................................................. Figure 4-4 Architectural Elements - Recreation Building ...... 36-38 Figure 4-5 Comfort Station ....................................................... Figure 4-6 Creek Sections ......................................................... 48 Figure 4-7 Grading Plan ............................................................ 51 Figure 4-8 Irrigation Plan .......................................................... TABLES 1. Introduction Table 1-1 ChulaVista P~rks Inventory ....................................... 8 4. Park Master Plan Table 4-1 Plant Material Legend .............................................. 28 Page 4 city of Chula Vista I * Introduction 1.1 Setting Salt Creek Park is a 24-acre multi-use community park located in the EastlakeTrails neighborhood in ChulaVista (Figure 1-1). The park program and design follows the conditions of the EasU. a~e Trails SPA Plan, Section II.2 'Sectional Planning Area' and Section IL2.8. This park will provide a full range of active and passive park and recre- ational experiences for surrounding neighborhoods and maintain the City of Chula Vista's goal of providing a continuous greenbelt corridor as intended by the City's General Plan.There are other recreational areas nearby including a homeowner's association swim complex, a 4.5-acre community Little League complex, a 2 acre man-made lalce and a natural open space/interpretive corridor for observation and study of wildlife and nature. The process for the program and design of Salt Creek Community Park took into account the other park and recreational facilities in terms of size, amenities and their locations within the Chula Vista's city limits (Table lq,Figures 1-3, 1-4). Figure 1-1 Vicinity Map Final Draft Page 5 January 2003 1.2 HistOry The Salt Creek Community Park site occupies what was once a part of the Janal Ranch, a sprawling 4,436-acre ranch.Janal is an Indian word for ~spongy ground", likely named because of underground streams that crossed the land. Henry Fenton bought Janal Ranch in 1926 and farmed its 3,000 acres, growing lima beans and barley. 1.3 Purpose Salt Creek Community Park is a unique park that will provide both ac- tive and passive recreational opportunities for both adjacent and distant users. It will be part of the City's Greenbelt trail system that ultimately forms a 28-mile loop system around the City. This park will maintain its link to the past by presenting a distinctive 'Early California Ranch' theme. The park's rolling terrain will be land- scaped with turf, shrubs, groundcovers and indigenous grasses. There will be groves of Sycamores, Cottonwoods, Eucalyptus, Peppers and Oak trees. The architecture and support structures will simulate the charac- ter of the 'Old farm buildings' by duplicating the materials, form and detailing. This park's progtara will ultimately provide the following amenities: a. A 42' tall, 20,000 s.f. gymnasium that includes an office, lobby, restrooms, weight room, locker rooms, teen center and parking for 150 cars. b. Two playfields for community team sports. c. Two tot lots - one for small children (2-5 years old) and one for older children (5-12 years old). d. Picnic areas with furnishings and shade shelters (6 total). e. Theme type bridges (3 total) for linking trail system for pedestri- ans, bicycles and vehicular maintenance access. f. Loop trail system that links to Greenbelt system with measured jogging trails and par course stations. g. Sport Courts for outdoor Basketball (2 total), tennis (2 total) and speed soccer (1 total). h. Skate area i. Natural Interpretive andWetland mitigation areas. j. Restroom facilities (3 total) that service the gymnasium, teen center and playfields. In addition to obtaining DRC approval for the recreation building and other structures within the park, the project requires approval of a Zone Variance to increase the building height from 35 feet to 42 feet. Also, approval of a tentative map "substantial conformance" from the Engineering and Plan- ning and Building Departments is required for authorizing an increase in pad elevation from 533 to 540.These processes and entitlements will be secured during the design development process and prior to final approval of the project and issuance of building permits. Page 6 City of Chula Vista Form and Character the ranchin§ activities still remain. The surrounding areas still mainlains some of the rich pastoral qua{ity which made it so attcactive to eariy serf}ers. SALT CREEK COMMUNITY PARK Regional History / Visual Form and Character Figurel-2 Rec/~ation Facilities in Public Parks Fa~lit~ EastLake Company Private Park Inventory FaCilit~/- SALT CREEK COMMUNITY PARK Chula Vista Pa~'ks Inventory Site Research. 2.1 F~ri-~ttng Conditiol~s The following is a brief description of the natural and man-made re- sources that are currently present on the park site. This informations serves as background ilfformation for recommendations included in this master plan.This information was obtained from the City of ChulaVista, completed reports, and site surveys by the consultant team. A summary of the existing conditions are shown on Figure 2-1, Site Opportunities and Constraints. ydrology A predominant feature incorporated into Salt Creek Community Park is the Salt Creek corridor. A 10' wide creek corridor (slightly realigned with the EastLake Trails subdivision development) that is to flow unin- terrupted through the park and ultimately connecting to the Otay River. The creek enters the park's north end through a 12' x 12' colored con- crete box culvert underneath the Otay Lakes Road. There is no signifi- cant vegetation established within the corridor at this time. Biology There are a number of large eucalyptus trees existing on the site that could be utilized or preserved if they were healthy. Unfortunately, all of these trees have been infected with the Red Lerp Phys'Rid. There has been some analysis and recommendations for treatment of the trees, but some have already died and been removed. Another report was com- pleted by a certified arborist oud the findings are included in Appendix A confirming the poor conditions of the trees. 2.2 Conceptual Relationship Diagram Refer to Figure 2-2, Bubble Diagram. Final DraR Page 11 January 2003 r.'~ - -_EASTLAKE .. ]' SANTA ANA WINDS WINDS SALT CREEK COMMUNITY PARK Site Opport~nit~e~ and Constraints ~[gu~e 2-1 ACTIVE RECREATION AREA OVERALL USE PASSIVE RECREATION AREA SALT CREEK COMMUNITY PARK Conceptual "Bubble Diagram" Figure2-2 · Community Workshops 3.1 Salt Creek Community Park Workshop Workshop Process · CommunityWorkshop Invitation (Appendix B, Figure B-l) -. Workshop 1 (Figure 3-1) · Brainstorming (Figures 3-2, 3-3, 3-4 & Appendix B) · Workshop 2 Presentation of Design Alternatives (Figures 3-5 through 3-10 &Appendix B · Community Selected PreferredAlternative Workshop Goals and Objectives confirmation of currem park program & goals prioritize the park elements anticipated develop a distinct park theme recognize and personalize community identity propose possible park names provide additional data to park design team Preliminary Park Program Considerations · 19,500 square foot gymnasium with 12,000 s.f. gym, 1,900 s.f. weight room, showers, dressing rooms, office, storage area · teen annex with dividable spaces and kitchen (2,000 s.f. w/400 occupancy) soccer fields (1-2 total, 360' length) picnic tables (12 total) tot lots (2 total) tennis courts (2 total) basketball courts (2 total) informal skateboard/roller blade facility restroom/comfort station Findings fields needed in community community desires passive areas maintain views trail linkage request for tennis courts and informal skate area not ideal site for dog area, other park sites designated by City · incorporate creek into park design Final Dc, fit ~. Page 15 January 2003 Conch sions Preferred ~Rancho~ theme Active park with passive areas Multipurpose fields (2), group picnic areas, play structures for different age groups, tennis courts (2), outdoor basketball courts (2), informal skate area, gymnasium Mounded law~a areas, individual picnic areas, boardwalk with scenic nodes and interpretative signs, creek 3.2 Discussion of Park Alternatives Sport as Theater (Figures 3-5 & 3-6) · Active Multiple recreational activities Grandiose - Plazas, Flags Rancho Theme (Figures 3-7 & 3-8) Passive with active areas · Incorporate Ranch history Architecture (windmill, silo) Group areas Individual picnic areas Meadow Creek (Figures 3-9 & 3-10) Passive with recreational activities Mounded lawn areas Picnic areas Water elements Creek · Groves Views · Boulders Benches Page 16 cio/of Chula Vista SALT CREEK COMMUNITY PARK Workshop I - April 6, 2002 Figure3-I SALT CREEK COMMUNITY PARK Workshop Group I Summary Figure3-2 ~\. ' "'"~. ...._ --'--.---~ ~. ~. · , ,,~,~-~ ~ I/' ,, .... /// SALT CREEK C O M M U N ! TY P~R K Workshop Group 2 Summary SALT CREEK COMMUNITY PARK Workshop Group 3 Summary Fi~3-4 Park Master Plan DESIGN FACTORS AND PROGRAM ELEMENTS 4.1 Site Status Thc entire site is 24 acres located south of tray Lakes Road, in thc Easrl~lcc Community of Chula Vista, with residential development to thc cast and west of thc project site and wetland mitigation to thc south. This park is to bc dedicated as a City community park. 4.2 Public Access and Images Thc park has been designed as a multi-usc park with large recreational fields and courts as well as passive areas for lawn play and picnicking (Figure 4-1, Site Plan; Figure 4-2, Entry Perspective; and Figure 4-3, Park Cross Sections). In addition, the park design links to the Chula Vista's Greenbelt Trail System. The park provides easy access, flexibility and a flowing relationship between all activities and facilities. The Salt Creek Corridor is a major feature that runs through the park site.The Salt Creek drainage flow enters the community park at the north- em boundary from a culvert that runs under Otay Lakes Road and con- tinues in a southerly direction ultimately reaching the Otay River. Boul- ders and riparian plant.type material will be incorporated along the creek for enhanced accents as well as benches for rest and enjoyment. The theme of the park maintains the images of the past with an "Early California Ranch~ character that integrates ~pasmre-like~ grass areas, a pedestrian trail system, sports facilities with "ranch" style architecture. 4.3 Plant Materials All perimeter slopes and landscape areas will be planted with aestheti- WLqdmill image repres~talive of cally pleasing,drought tolerant trees, shrubs and groundcovers. The plant "rancho" theme palette will combine native-like and drought tolerant species in the in- formal walking and gathering areas and more traditional planting and park irnprovements in the organized activity areas. Cottonwood, oak and syca~nore trees will be incorporated throughout the site to promote an indigenous linkage with the"ranch style~ theme and continuity. Recom- mended plant materials arc included inTable 4-1. Final Draft . Page 27 January 2003 Table 4-1 - Salt Creek Community Park Plant Material Legend * Denotes trees which should be planted in an area with little or no irrigation. Do not plant in lawn or shrub areas. ** Denotes trees which shall not be planted within 25' of the creek or wetland mitigation area. LARGE BROADHFa~DED ~ TREES such as: (24', 36'box size) (70%-24" box, 30% 36" box) Botanical Name Common Name Gleditsia triacanthos Honey Locust Platanus acerifolia 'Bloodgood' London Plane Tree 'Bloodgood' Platanus acerifolla 'Columbia' London Plane Tree 'Columbia' Platanus racemosa California Sycamore Quercus agrifolia* Coast Live Oak Schinus molie** California PepperTree Tipuana tipu* Tipu Tree EVERGREEN / DECIDUOUS STREET TREES such as: (24' box size) (100 % - 24" box min.) Liquidamber styraciflua American Sweet Gum Pinus canariensis Canary Island Pine Tree Pinus eidarica Mondell Pine Tree Pyrus calleryana 'Aristocrat' Ornamental Pear BROAD--ED EVERGREEN PARKING LOT TREES such as: (24" box size) (100% - 24" box min.) Cassia leptophylla Gold MedallionTree Cupaniopsis anacardioides Carrot Wood Podocarpus gracilior Fern Pine Quercus ilex Holly Oak Ulmus parvifolia Chinese Evergreen Elm SMALL/MEDIUM TEXTURALLY RICH ACCENT TREES such as: (36', 48' box size) (50%-36" box, 50%48' box) Bauhinia purpurea Purple Orchid Tree Cassia leptophylla Gold Medallion Tree Cercis occidentalis Western Redbud Jacaranda mimosifolia Jacaranda Tree Koelreuteria bipinnata Chinese FlameTree Laurus nobilis Sweet Bay Page 28 City of Chula Vista EVERGFRI~N/DEt ~JUOUS GROVE SLOPE TI~FF.S such as: (15 g~, 24~ ~x s~e) (30% - 15 g~, 70% - 24 ~ ~x) ~tan~al Na~ C~ Na~ Plamus ace~o~ 'Blo~g~d' ~ndon P~e ~ee 'Bldg.' Pla~ ace~o~a 'Col~b~' London Pl~e T~e 'Col~b~' P~ spp. ~e Trees S~ moBe** C~a ~pperT~e Tfist~a corena Bfisb~e Box (15 g~, 24' ~x s~e) ~0%- 15 g~, 30% - 24 ~ box) ~us rhombffo~a ~te Mder Geije~ p~ffofia Aus~ W~ow Ma~enus ~a MaVen Tree Plat~us ~cemosa C~o~a Syc~ore .... MEDIUM SIZF. FLOweRING SHRUBS such as: (1, 5 gallon size) (70% - 1 gal, 30% - 5 gallon) Abelia grandiflora GlossyAbelia Arbutus unedo Dwad Strawberry Arctostaphylos species Manzanita varieties Ceanothus spp. W'tld Lilac varieties Cistus spp. Rockrose varieties Escailonia fradesii Escallonia Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon Lantana species Lantana varieties Lavandula species Lavender varieties Leptospermum scoparium New ZealandTeaTree Phormium species Flax varieties Pittosporum spp. Tobira varieties Prunus ilicffolia Hollyleaf Cherry Rhaphiolepis spp. Indian Hawthorn var. Rhamus californica 'Eve Case' Coffeeberry Ribes viburnifolim Evergreen Currant Rhus integrifolia Lemonade Berry Final Dra~ Page 29 January 2003 ACCENT SHRUBS such as: (1, 5 gallon size) (70%- 1 gal, 30%- 5 gallon)  Agapanthus africanus Lily of the Nile Bougainvillea 'La Joila' Bougainvillea Dietes bicolor Fortnight Lily Encelia californica California Encelia Hemerocallis hybrida Daylily varieties Heuchera species Coral Bells Pelargonium peltatum Ivy Geranium Phormium tenax spp. Flax varieties Salvia species Sage varieties Trachelospermum jasminoides Star Jasmine EROSION cONTROL GROUNI)COVER such as: (Flat plants / seed) (50°/6 fiats, 50% seed) Artemesia californica 'Canyon Grey' Canyon Grey Sagebrush Baccharis P.'Tw'm Peaks' Coyote Brush Hybrid Bermuda Turf Sahara Bermuda Grass Lonicera japonica Honeysuckle  Myoporum pacificum'Putah Creek' Myoporum Verbena species Verbena varieties Vinca major Periwinkle Wetland Seed Mixes Riparian Seed Mix ORNAMENTAL GRASSES such as: (1, 5 gallon size) (70% - 1 gal, 30% -5 gallon) Carcx species Sedge Grass varieties Helictotrichon sempervirens Blue Oat Grass Miscanthus species Miscanthus Grass Var. Molina species Moor Grass Muhlenbergia species Deer Grass varieties Pennisetum setaceum'Cupreum' Fountain Grass varieties RIPARIAN VEGETATION such as: (lgallon) (100% 1 gallon min.) iAnemopsis californica Yerba Mansa Eleocharis montividensis Mexican Spike Sedge Juncus acutus ssp. leopoldii Southwestern Spiny Rush Salix lasiolepis bracelinae Bracelin's Willow Salix gooddingii Southwestern willow Typha sp. Cattail Page 30 City of Chula Vista I-IYDROS~-I'~ MIX such as:" (seed) ( 100% seed) ~1 Artemisia douglasiana Mugwort Anemopsis californica Yerba Mansa Baccharis salicifolia Mule Fat Juncus Acutus ssp. Leopoldi Southwestern Spiny Rush Plnchea oderata Marsh Fleabane Leymus condensams Giant Wild Rye Rumex salicffolia ~rillow Dock Sisyrinchinm belhim Blue-Eyed Grass Ambrosia psilostachya NCN Plantago begelovi Plantago Eleocharis montevidensis NCN 4.4 Circulation The play and group picnic areas are located in close proximity to the recreation building and comfort station, easily accessible from the park- ing lot and adjacent on-street parking. Park mallatenance personnel are provided access to all park facilities by way of a 10-12 foot minimum wide path of either a CTB (cement treated base) in areas where vehicu- lax' traffic occurs on steep gradients or a decomposed granite surface. H- 20 loading is required for the sewer trucks at the manhole access road. These pathways also serve as the foundation for a complete pedestrian/ :;'" ' bicycle system with periodic seating and overlook areas. Par courses are located periodically along the path with distance markers for the seri- Bike Racks ous exercise enthusiasts. Bike racks are to be provided throughout the park site. The paving adjacent to the recreation building will be a cast-in-place concrete with enhanced concrete finish within the building courtyard and vehicular entry drive. Ail buildings, parking areas, fields,courts, children's play areas and group picnic areas are to be fully accessible for the disabled. 4.5 Recreation Building The Recreation Building will house a gymnasium, weight room, teen annex and various support facilities (Figure 44, Architectural Elements - Recreation Building). This building will be the ~focal point~ of the park, and it will be highly visible as you approach the park from the west on Otay Lakes Road. The building will be designed around a central court- yard, reminiscent of the layout of early California ranches, while provid- ing visibility and security of all the building's spaces. The building will be fully accessible to persons with disabilities. Final Draft , ~ Page 31 January 2003 Thc building's spaces will be carefully designed to draw breezes through the structure for natural ventilation. Windows will be provided for daylighting and all equipment will be selected for energy and life-cycle efficiencies. Materials will be chosen to provide durability, safety and low mainte- nance. Steel roofing, stucco, and malmfactured stone for walls and pilas- ters carry forward the park's theme, while gentle arches and wood trel- lises tie the building into the surrounding residential neighborhood 4.6 Comfort Station The comfort station is centrally located in the park, in close proximity to the parking lot and children's play areas. The building will provide accessible restroom facilities for men and women, to conform with the Americans with Disabilities Act (Figure 4-5, Comfort Station). Also in- cluded in the building is a small storage area for the Park and Recreation Department use. The building will be designed for natural ventilation and daylight, and materials will be selected that match the main Recre- ation Building and provide durability and low maintenance. Restroom facilities will also be located at the Recreation Building. 4.7 Shade Structure Small shade structures are located throughout the park, in dose proxim- ity to courts, skate area and creek. These special features will provide semi-shade for the park users. Picnic tables will be located beneath the structures. The structures are of powder coated prefabricated steel con- struction roof lines, materials and color to blend with the recreation building. Large shade structures are lo- cated within dose proximity to the recreation building, parking lot, children's play equipment --1 and comfort station. The struc- ' ~'.~:~:: ~ tures shall be located appropri- ~ ...... "< ately to allow sufficient room for  party jumps and other accept- { able entertainments. Structures ,~ ~ ~< shallindude appropriate hooks' ~ ~ or other mechanisms to hang pi- natas off of side roofmg. Materi- als and colors will be ~lsed to em- bellish the structure and blend Shade Structure with the recreation building and comfort station. Picnic tables are located underneath the structure and are nearby bar-b-que and additional picnic tables. Quick couplers will be provided in close proximity to shelters for cleaning purposes. 42..0- '~ ,42'-0" ~% METAL ROOFING North Elevation South Elevation .~.,, Floor Plan East and West Elevation S A LT C R E E K C O M M U N I T ¥ P'A R K Comfort Station Figure 4-5 4.8 Tr¢lli~ A large shade trellis is designed in the group picnic area adjacent to the teen annex center at the recreation build- ing. A smaller trellis is located on the view patio to the south of the main building. These special features will provide semi-shade for the user with benches located underneath. The trel- Park benches under trellis stn;cture$ lis has stone veneer columns with heavy timber wood beams, rafters and lath. The color and materials will match the recreation building and comfort station, and be similar in design to the proposed arbors. 4.9 Arbor Wood arbors are located along the pedestrian link within the parking lot to emphasize the pedestrian connection through the parking lot to the Recreation building. The wood posts have stone veneer columns with heavy timber wood beams, rafters and lath to match the trellis at the Recreation Building. Wood arbor 4.10 Children's Play Area The park design incorporates two play areas: a tot tot (ages 2-5) and a play area for older children (ages 5-12). The play areas feature large colorful play structures,smaller play equipment and spring toys designed to appeal to varying levels of age and ability. Fibar system surface will be provided for ADA requirements. Seating areas are located nearby for adult supervision. 4.11 Basketball Court Two full-sized basketball courts will be located in close proximity to the recreation building, parking lot and street for security. An acrylic top- ping will be applied to the court surface for protection, durability and to hide joints. A small shelter and benches will be located nearby for seat- lng and shade. Play Equipment - Ages 2-5 Sound can be buffered from adjacent residents by use of a sound wall at the property line and plant material. 4.12 Sports Fields The park has been designed to accommodate one large (150'x300') multipurpose field with a 45' buffer zone around the perimeter, located just south of the recreation building. Amphitheater style spectator seat- ing is provided adjacent to this field. In addition, one smaller multipurpose field (150'x'~25') has been de- signed at the south end of the project site for more informal (or less official) types of recreational play. 4.13 Amphitheater-Style Seating Amphitheater style seating is provided adjacent to the large multipur- pose field. Materials include a precast concrete edge which appears Play Equipment- Ages 5-12 wood-like with decomposed granite backfill. The amphitheater accom- modates approximately 115 spectators. . '"~'~,.~--'x 4.14 Tennis Courts .4 '~/. "- t~,~ t--~X,_.~l~ ~O ~ized te~ co~ ~ be located ~ close .... ~ .~ ~.~ ~ [~ pro~ to Otay ~es Road for seelig. Coups are r~--~~',"~ ~so located a~y ~om ~sidenfiM development to ~ ~~~~~~; ~ ~ a~id no~ ~d ~t ~ce. Pe~eter ~ p~t- ~g ~ assgt M soRe~g ~d <~g the coups from adjacent p~pe~es. Co~s sh~ be completely e.do ea wim fencing 4'wide pres. "'g~~/~/~ .. addition, a 110 outlet ~ a loc~ble box w* be p~ ' ~ '~ vided ~ pm~fiW of the co~s. ~e ~s~ ~pact ~~~ from ~e s~et ~ be ~ as ~e pad ~emtion ~ for the courts is below street level. A patio with benches wffi be located n~y for sea~g ~d ~phitheater~s~le ~ing ~g.~s hcffi~ wffi ~ ~ted for ~tt~e u~. Final D~ ~ Page Janua~ ....... 4.15 Speed Soccer Field ;; - 7 ~"~7~'~- ~ :~ ' ._-7; Aspeedsoccerfieldislocatedonthewestside of the park site, next to the adjacent Little League fields. Acrylic panels of waryin~ heights, surround the perimeter of the field and are in- stalled on a concrete curb for ease of mainte- nance. Gates and spectator seating are provided on each side of the field. Field material inside the panels is artificial turf with quick coupling devices along the perimeter for wash down purposes. A I10 outlet will be provided in a lockable box for electric power availability. Field Bleachers This facility shall be lighted for nighttime use. 4.16 Skate Area An informal skate area for entry level individuals with curbs, ramps, rails and bowls will be provided for skaters on the west side of park site, adjacent to the existing Little League fields.This is not a skate park and will not be monitored. Nearby shade shelters and benches will be pro- vided for users. 4.17 Signage A single park monument identification sign will be located on Otay Lakes Road, off of the entry driveway into the park. Tlie monumentation will be a two sided, reinforced CMU sign wall and pilasters with stone veneer and a rough stone cap.An arbor type feature is located on top of the sign wall with heavy timber wood beams, rafters and lath which match the arbors in the parking lot. The letters shall be 1/2' deep cast-inqetters, Park M0numentati0n Sign typeset:"Vineta BT "and i Pz.'-~" ~ brand logo will be of iron and securely fas- tened to the wall. The ~1~ ~~ ~ Citylogo shall be of proper size mounted on . ~x~/~~ ~{~~ ~' the monument wall. Materials and colors will match the recreation ~' '-:: ' ' "' .: - - -'/ . building. ,.~'q~]t~]~ d OOL,...-~,m~"~'t PAR.W' ~ ~.~,/)~'~-~ Miscellaneous park r- ' ~' ~2,o4},' ~", f~ '~ ' throughout the park. Page 42 City of Chula Vista Entry areas require park rules, all venues including shel- ters, courts, fields, soccer arena and skate facility require rental and usage information. Sign material will be wood- like posts with signs mounted to posts. Signs shall be designed so as not to obstruct sight visibil- ity of vehicles or pedestrians and shall not be placed within the public fight-of-way. Informational Signage Directional Signage 4.18 Bridges Three (3) pre-fabricated wood bridges will be located along the Salt Creek Corridor to provide vehicular and pedestrian access across the creek to various areas through and to the park site. The bridge railings will incorporate a historic cattle brand symbol that came from one of the previous ranches that once occupied the area. Salt Creek Bridge Final Draft Page 43 January 2003 4.19 Picnic Areas Picnic areas are provided throughout the park. Standard and group bar- becue grills, hot coal and trash receptacles are situated in localized ar- eas. Groves of trees are proposed for shaded picnicking. Picnic areas shall meet ADA requirements. Drinking fountains are strategically located in close proximity to picnic areas, sports fields and children's play areas. Drinking fountains shall have a pet fountain at the base of the pedestal. Large Barbecue Grill Small Barbecue Grill Trash Receptacle Hot Coal Receptacle Large Picnic Table Small Picnic Table 4.20 Trash Enclosure Two (2) trash enclosures will be included on the project site. One enclo- sure will be located close to the recreation building, off of the entry drive for truck accessibility. This enclosure shall be large enough to ac- commodate bins for all solid waste, yard waste and recyclables. Materi~ als will be CMU with a stone veneer facing, and a wood truss overhead. Drinking Fountain A small~'/trash enclosure will be located on the southern end of the park site, in close proximity to the adjacent homeowners association facility off of North Creekside Drive. This enclosure shall accommodate a bin for solid waste and a bin.for greenwaste. Materials and color shall be similar to the other trash enclosure. 4.21 Parking Facilities The main parking area, located in the park site off of Otay Lakes Road are to accommodate park users only. There are 155 full size parking stalls (9'x20'), which includes (8) fight spaces for the physically dis- abled. Planter islands will be provided within the lot and along the pe- rimeter for shading and temperature control. A total of 72 additional on- street parking spaces will be accounted for on Old Janal Ranch Road and North Creekside Drive (36 spaces per each street), for a total of 237 spaces. In addition, 4 spaces on each street shall be provided to accom- modate for either loading/unloading or no parking areas. 4.22 Site Lighting All parking areas, recreation building, restroom Facility, circulation areas, walkways and ramps are to be lighted with high pressure sodium fix- tures for security and pedestrian circulation. Sports field lights will be lighted with metal halide fixtures and axe provided for nighttime activi- ties on the tennis and basketball courts as well as the speed soccer field in accordance with aa good neighbor policy to be turned off before 11:00 p.m. The design shall take into consideration the adjacent homeowners of the project site. The ~themed'light fixtu~s have been designed to keep pole heights to a minimum to eliminate light spillage onto the adjoining residential properties.The proposed fixtures are shade-type fixtures with 150 watt, high-pressure sodium (HPS) lamps and mounted 14-16 feet above the walkway. HPS lamps are High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamps that produce a warm whl~te light. They have a relatively long lamp life and are one of the more efficient lamps available for security lighting. The pedestrian security light is a decorative shade cutoff type with flat lense to limit glare to area residents.The lamp, reflector and diffuser are above the rim of the fixture.The fixture is mounted at 15 feet on a hori- zontal arm offset from the pole and the post is away from the edge of the sidewalk. The lamp souse is 150 L' watt tIPS (high pres- sure sodium) to pro- vide best efficiency and lamp life. The light source is a pink- Path Light " ish white light. Final Draft Page 45 January 2003 The parking'lot fmture is a cutoff (shoebox) type of fixture that would line the perimeter of the parking lot(s). The design is a streamlined shoebox with a cutoff fixture mounted at 30 feet. The lamp source is 250 watt I-IPS. The sports lighting fixtures are also cutoff shoebox type fixtures mounted along the sides of the sports courts. Sports lighting poles will be 40 feet high for speed soccer, 30 feet high for basketball and 16-20 feet high for tennis.All fixtures will use metal halide lamps which have a shorter lamp life but provide a whiter light, which is preferrable where color rendi- tion is important. The sports fixtures will incorporate forward throw optics that "push" the light forward when located at the sides of the Parking Lot and Court Light courts. Twin pedestrian-scale post lights similar to those mentioned above will be installed in the main entry walkway to the front of the gymnasium building. Bollards, low 36"-40" column type fixtures with low wattage I-fPS lamps, will also line the entry walkway leading to the gymnasium building. The bollards will be located at the trellis locations adjacent to the parking Ground-mounted flood lights will be incorporated, as necessary, for signage, monument, and (or) la. ndscape lighting as more precise loca- tions become known. 4.23 Fencing A pre-cast concrete split rail type fence is proposed along the frontage LightP0stDelail road of Otay Lakes Road and at the group picnic area and view deck surrounding the recreation building. The color of the fence is to be tan. w00d Entry Gate A wood-like gate is pro- posed at the front entry into the park,offof Otay Lakes Road. This gate is to close off the park to patrons after hours. ..~ The remaining fencing ~ ,~c~ along the trails within the park are designed to match the lodgepole ~' ~- ' ~ fencing that has been ~ ~ ~ ,/ ~ used throughout the Chula Vista's Greenbelt Trail Linkage system. Page 46 city of Chula Vista The fenciiag is intended to direct and encourage pedestrians to use the designated access points into the park. Special pedestrian entry design will include removable wood-like pole bollards, boulders and planters to prevent vehicles from entering the park site but allow pedestrian and the physically impaired access. Split Rail Fence with Seat Wall 4.24 Salt Creek Coi-i-ldor The 10' wide Salt Creek Corridor will be demarcated on both sides of the creek to define the limits of work for park maintenance personnel. Materials to delineate boundaries are randomly placed pavers on grade between the creek and lawn areas, and boulders informally located in groundcover areas approximately 15-20' o.c. If additional demarcation is required along the colTidor, th~ use of 4' x 4' x 2' high woodqike posts could be placed informally between the boulders. These ~osts can be painted green to blend in with the adjacent landscape. Shrub and groundcover areas located along the corridor will consist of riparian-like plants that blend with the riparian materials within the creek corridor, in addition, the shrub beds will aid in discouraging park users from easily running through the creek. Creek crossings have been pro- vided at a couple locations with the random placed pavers on grade and stepping stones in the creek. (Figure 4-6, Salt Creek Sections) 4.25 Wetland Mitigation Area The wetland mitigation area located directly'to the south of this project site will be carried through into the southerly portion of the park site. This area will remain open space and incorporate the habitat within the Salt Creek Corridor. Final Draft Page 47 January 2003 r-COlORED F-- BOULDER __ COLORED /CONCRETE / MARKER CONCRETE · ~ ,~ l0 ~ ~ LAWN SHRUBS SALT CREEK BASIN SHRUBS LAWN WITH NATIVE Sectioll D RIPARIAN BUFFER LAWN RANDOM SALT CREEK BASIN RANDOM LAWN WITH NATIVE PAVERS RIPARIAN BUFFER Section E MARKERS COLORED CONCRETE MOW CURB STEPPING STONES Conceptual Sketch 0 SALT CREEK COMMUNITY PARK Creek Sections 4.26 BOardwalk with Interpretative Siglas A precast concrete type walk resembling ~.~-._ _.~.c ~-~--%~ ~.~ ~ ...... wood planks on a bridge will meander '"~ '~ __,_ ~. ~Ar/~ _~ through the wetland mitigation area that -~.~,,~t~.~-~.. ?.~: '~.~- borders the southerly cud of the project ,~,,2~.~. ~~~.: ".",~ ,.'~ :~' site. There will be two (2) overlook decks I~'~'~-*~ '=~- ~'~'' ' ~z~'~ ·/~=. t~,~-~li~lff.~/ ..~...,j~.. projecting from this walkway with rail- · Benches will be located on the decks for · _ ......... , , ~ ... -~ viewing and enjoyment. '~-'~--- ~- ~ ~ Consideration has been given for ad- equate drainage through the site.As much surface drainage as possible is directed toward Salt Creek. Catch basins are lo- cated throughout the site to provide ad- .... ~ ' ~ '. equate drainage up to a 100 year storm. The runofffrom the existing 1)4 1 energy dissipater will be channeled into an earth swale located in the southeast portion of the site. The dissipater slows the water down before reaching the swale to reduce any' erosion and the swale is designed to carry the 29.~ cfs of water without over- flow. The culvert will be camouflaged with a fa~/ade remirfiscent of a silo. The silo will have double doors with a 7' · height for ability of maintenance crew to remove debris. Truck access is not re- quested· 4.28 Park Maintenance All planting areas will be maintained and conform to the requirements as stated by the City of Chula Vista Parks Department. The areas induded shall be all sport fields and courts, parking lot, slopes, Streetscape, creek, hardscape and ornamental planting around the Recreation Building and support facilities. "DispozA Scoop" dispensers will be located throughout the park to sum that dog owner's keep the park clean. Disp0z-^-Sc00p Dispenser Final Draft Page 49 January 2003 4.29 Grading The EastLake Company has previously graded this future park site, and an as-built grading report is available. There is an approximate 58'grade difference from the north end of the site to the south end.The site has three existing pads that step down with the grade change. The park master plan proposes to raise the grade at the north end of the site adjacent to Otay Ialces Road to create more efficient accessibility into and out of the park site, as well as minimize the need for retaining walls. In addition, the plan proposes to raise the central portion of the park, east of the creek, to avoid damage to the parr facilities during potential 5, 10, 25 and 100 year floods per the results of the HEC analysis pro- vided by the EastLake Company. The EastLake Company has proposed to deliver the import soil needed for this project, as well as complete the rough grading and soil compac- tion as identified on the park conceptual plan. 4.30 Ici-lgation All planting areas will receive complete irrigation coverage by means of an automatically controlled, electrically operated underground state-of- the-art sprinkler system. The irrigation system will be designed for re- claimed water use.All specified irrigation materials shall conform to the latest edition of the Water Agency Standards. Irrigation zones shall be determined and designed to achieve maximtwn efficiency and distribu- tion uniformity. The system will be controlled by an automatic control- ler capable of adjusting run times based on the evapotranspiration rate, as well as accommodate all the benefits of flow sensing. The master valve and flow sensor shall be provided a the point of connection to protect the system from high flows in the event of supply line breaks or head breaks. Page 50 ' ' City of Chula Vista Cost Estimates Perk ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT COST TOTAL Hard Costs Demolition $20,000.00 Fencing $79,500.00 Grading & Drainage $698,808.00 Irrigation $1,000,000.00 Lighting $368,500.00 Misc. Civil $68,400.00 Paving $995,300.00 Planting $458,300.00 Play Equipment $170,000.00 Reetroom & Storage $134,000.00 Signaga $30,000.00 Site Amenities & Furnishing $645,200.00 Site Walls $99,750.00 Skate Ama $95,000.00 Soil Preparation $276,700.00 Speed Soccer $166,400.00 Basketball Courts $43,600.00 Tennis Courts $70,000.00 Utilities $63,800.00 Maintenance $120,000.00 Hard Cost Sub. Total $5,603,258.00 Deductive Alt. 1 - Grading Allowance $f50,000.00 Deductive Alt. 2-Rec. Bldg. Diff. Cont. $936,746.00 Hard Cost Total $4,516,512.00 Soft Costs Building, Utility, Site Fees 0.09 $504,293.22 Design Fees & Cons~. Admin. 0.13 $728,423.54 CM Fees 0.03 $168,097.74 City Staffing & Inspections 0.08 $448,260.64 Insurance & Bonds 0.02 $112,065.16 Soft Cost Total 0.35 $1,961,140.30 Contingency 15% 0.15 $840,488.70 Total Park Construction Costs $7,318,141.00 Draft Page 55 January 2003 Recreation Center Item Description QuantibJ Unit Cost Total Hard Costs Gym 12800 SF $120 $1,536,000.00 Meeting room 0 $0.00 Weight room 1600 SF $160 $256,000.00 Locker room 800 SF $220 $176,000.00 Kitchen 0 $0.00 Office 600 SF $t60 $96,000.00 Restmoms 580 SF $220 $127,600.00 Utility room 170 SF $120 $20,400.00 Custodial 150 SF $120 $18,000.00 Teen Annex 1600 SF $160 $256,000.00 Storage 400 SF $100 $40,000.00 Lobby 700 SF $150 $105,000.00 Circulation 600 SF $110 $66,000.00 Sub-Total 20000 SF $134.85 $2,697,000.00 Site Utilities Sub-Total $221,900.00 Sitework Landscape, walks, site furnishings 69653.00 13.449 $936,746.04 Hard Costs Total $3,855,646.04 Soft Costs Building, Utility, Site Fees 0.090 Design Fees & Engineering 0.150 General Admin inc. Insur & Bonds 0.050 City Staffing & Inspections 0.050 FF&E (% building, Utilities, Site) 0.140 Soft Costs Total 0.480 $1,850,710.10 Contingency 0.15 $855,953.42 Recreation Center Total $6,562,309.56 NOTE: These costs am based on 2002 pdces. They need an added escalation factor of 4% per year to project costs to the year that the project will be constructed. Page 56 City of Chula Vista Appendix A Arbori.st Report TREE SERVICE ' October 30, 2001 Kurt carlson Kawasaki Theita~ker-Uen0 · AssOCiates 3916 Normal Street San Diego, CA 92103 619/294-4477 f619/294-9965 Re: Eastlake Co~munity Park AH Dear Kerr: I have inspected the eleven eucalyptus trees at the site of the future park at Eastlake and have observed that all trees are in decline at this time. Factors which will affect survivability in the next six to twelve months will b~: 1. Installation of temporary irrigation system for the strongest five trees {Sugar gum species}. 2. Improving drainage to the trees. 3. Reestabllshln~ original grade to the trees which have had grade changes. Removal of weak trees at this time (Red gum trees that are infested with Red Oum LerD Psyllld). · 5. Pruning of remaining five trees in the next twelve months to remove dead limbs only. 6. Installation of mulch beds under the reinalning trees. The larges~ five trees at the easternmost part of the project are EucalyPtus cladocalyx {Sugar gum) and are the trees most likely to survive ~he construction process. The remaining trees are Eucalyp- tus c~maldulen$i$ (Red gum) species and are in severe decline, offering little hope of survival. I recommend that all Red gum trees be removed prior to any further work in the area and that remedial grade work be done for sugar gum trees alon~ with thelnstallation of temporary irrigation (or manual irrigation) and further monitoring of tree health. Survival of the remaining trees depends on the level of futur~ construction activity in proximity to the trees. In some ca~es of construction damage to root systems, there is no post-construction repair possible. I recommend careful planning at this time for all future work in the areas of trees. Please feel free to contact our office if you need any additional information. Yours truly, W.C.I.S,A. Certified Arborist No. 607 AP/dh 559 T~j~a~h Canyc~ Road · ~uite 8].5 ,, Chula Vista, C. allfom~a 91910-6497 Apl ~endtx B Workshop Minutes Salt Creek I workShop Presentation: Commllllity Park A. Introduction to 24-acre park project and consultants lJohn K~izan) Workshop 1 B. Discussed scope of work & schedule (Kurt Carlson) Revised Meeting Minutes: C. Discussed goals and objectives (Kurt Carlsorl) April 16, 2002 D. Presented example boards of past park projects (Kurt Carlson) Work~hop Date: Saturday, April 6, 2002 E. Presented"Site Opportunities and Constraints" board (Cheri Blamer) PRESENT: City of ChulaVista: E Presented Bubble Diagram of park elements in relation to the John Krizan, Jack Brady, Brian park site Cox,Todd Schrnit (Cheri Blamer) The Eastlake Company: G. Community Members Questions &Answers: Natasha Marttnez 1. W'dl the creek have stagnant water? W'tll it smell? The water flows into Otay Iakes. The team took into account KTU+A DesignTeam: the concern for smelly water from the creek but did not Kurt Carlson - Principal know if that would be the case as they felt that water Cheil Blamer - Landscape Ar- would be flowing most of the year thus reducing the chitect potential for stagnant water. The. team will research. Penny Clews - Park Designer 2. Will there be an area for dogs? We discussed that if this was on the list of priorities it will in fact be considered. Consultant Team: The team poInted out that there are other parks within the sandy Gramley - PlattX~hitelaw ChulaVista General Plan that have been designated to & Assoc. incorporate dog areas. Paul Hobson -Artist 3. What kind of amenities can be found in the surrounding parks? The team referred to the board containing "existing and proposed patks' in the City of ChulaVista, along with their site amenities, for the community members to come up and review. 4. What is the budget? Does this include the gymnasium? John Krizan indicated that.the budget was approximately $4 million and that did not include the gymnasium. Source of funding is being determined by City of Chula Vista for the gym. 5. What is the schedule for completion of this park? Antici- pate two years for completion of project construction from time Master Plan is approved. City requires one growing season prior to tm'nover. 6. Is there a multi purpose field at the Little League lot? Are the fields lit? Team needs to locate Little League field plans to determine if there is a multi-purpose field designed into the project. The fields are not lighted. KTU+A has found that there is not a multipurpose field located on this site. Final Draft Page 59 January 2003 Workshop 1 7. Can we drain water into Salt Creek Corridor? W'dl SWI'PP allow reclaimed water to drain into the corridor? Team will research but do not think that this is feasible. 8. Has sewer and water been planned for this area? Yes. II Community Workshop Groups: A. Participants of the workshop broke up into (3) groups (ap- proximately 10 people per group), went out to the project site and prioritized their ~wish' list: 1. Team I - Leaders: Kurt Caxlson, Penny Clews,Todd Schmit Proposed name: 'God Bless America' a. Grades remain the same. b. Main entry @Otay Lakes Road, across from future fire station. c. Gymnasium, parking lot and basketball courts located off of Otay Lakes Rd. (upper level) d. Provide overlook and picnic area by gym. e. Reduced soccer field dimensions. f. Included soccer field, speed soccer and small scale skate park south of gymnasium and parking lot. g. Included an amphitheater east of multipurpose field. h. Trail links along east side of park. i. Located picnic areas throughout. j. Prefers soccer field (multi purpose field) to be lighted. k. Tennis courts (4+), tot lot and restroom facility located on west side of property, between Salt Creek corridor and Little League fields. 1. Plant all slopes with tree massings to soften / buffer edges, yet allow for views. m. Passive axea (picnic areas, tot lot, and bridges @ creek) proposed south of'active' park area and maybe locate a restroom facility here. n. Possible to add smaller multi-purpose field at south end of site. 2. Team 2 - Leaders: Cheri Blamer, John Krizan,Jack Brady · Proposed name: JanalVista Community Park Pros: Trails, terracing, informal skate park, passive park, views Cons: Drainage headwall, noise, traffic, field lighting, speed soccer a. Terrace pads (3 levels) b. Parking lot and gym (upper level), off of Otay Lakes Rd. c. Include tennis courts (4) on same level as gym and parking lot, locate @ base of 'The Vistas' slope on east side of site. d. Screen view of parking lot and gymnasium from 'Vista' residences with dense slope planting. e. Second terrace to contain basketball courts (2), a Page 60 City of Chula Vista Workshop I pavtllion / large shade structure, and a tot lot. f. Soccer (multi-purpose) field located on lower level of park, south of second level. g. DO NOT LIGHT 1~! ~:~.I~ h. Restroom facility located between 2no level and lower level, west of field. i. Additional parking lot west of Salt Creek Basin, adj. to Little League parking lot. j. Locate skate park in area of pump station. Vary terrain. k. Include trail linkage system around entire park for pedestrians and bicycfists. 1. Suggested par courses throughout m. Prefers southern portion of park site to be passive (picnic areas, tot lot, sand volleyball court) n. Incorporate bridges to cross creek o. Screen headwall with heavy vegetation or buffer with a restroom facility. p. Traffic control shall be implemented along North Creekside Drive. 3. Team 3 - Leaders: Paul Hobson, Sandy Gramley, Brian Cox Proposed name: Rancho Community Park Pros: Streams, views · Cons: Not enough trees, no bridge to cross stream Program: gymnasium, dog park (off leash), basketball and tennis courts, playing field, frisbee goff, tot lot, picnic, wnlkirlg, volleyball court. a. Mountain views north and south east of site. b. Grades to remain the same. c. Main park entry off of Otay Lakes Road, across from 'Woods' project. d. Gym located at upper level overlooking park site to the south. Site buildings to oversee and supervise activities. e. Parking lot off of main entry, upper level. f. Tennis courts located on east side of upper level, bottom of 'Vista' project slope. g. Play field on second level with rest room facility. h. Incorporate bridges (2) to crossover stream. i. Located dog park in center of park site with an aes- thetically pleasing fence. j. "Earthworks"- sculpture earth adjacent to Salt Creek BasIn to soften the creek and entice people to sit by the stream. k. Located tot lot @ south end of park. Rustic (NO McDonald's playground structures). 1. Picnic area and restroom facility @ south end of project site. m. Incorporate walkways throughout. Final Draft Page 61 January 2003 Workshop 1 B. GroUP returned and a community member presented their groups desires for the park site C. Next workshop will be held on May 11t~ @ Eastlake Il, Country Club Park, 2405 Clubhouse Drive, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. The above mentioned items of discussion are not exhaustive. Please review and if there are any items that need to be revised, added or de- leted let me lmow as soon as possible and ! will incorporate them into the meeting minutes. WRI-i-i'mN BY: Cheri Blamer KTIJ+A Page 62 City of Chula Vista Salt Creek i Workshop Presentation: Community Park A. Introduction and overview of Workshop 1 (Kurt Carlson) · Welcomed those who attended and introduced team Workshop 2 Briefly reviewed program, site analysis board, bubble diagram for park layout, historical board, existing and proposed park amenities Workshop Date: · Discussed process of community members breaking up Saturday, May 11, 2002 into groups @ first workshop and developing park layout with objectives and priorities. City of ChulaVista: B. Presentation of (3) proposed alternatives (Cheri Blamer) John Krizan, Jack Brady, Sunny 1. "Sports as aTheatre~ or Sports Park Shy, Todd Schmit 2. ~Rancho~ theme 3. "Meadow Creek" theme KTU+A DesignTeam: Kurt Carlson - Principal C. Community Members Input / Concerns: Cheil Blamer ~ lauadscape Ar- 1. Inquired about width of planting area @ perimeter of park. chitect Requested a large enough buffer zone between street and Penny Clews - Park Designer park to screen view and noise from adjacent residences. 2. Parking is a concern of adjacent homeowner's. ConsultantTeam: · Parking from the Little League field is already spilling Sandy Gramley - PlattWhitelaw into a large portion of North Creekside Drive on-street & Assoc. parking. Two future homeowner's were not aware that this site was going to bca community park. · Robin (community member) stated that there has been a sign posted on the project site for nine (9) months indicating that"this is the future site of a commtmity park'. City stated that the park plan has been a part of development planning all along (at least 10 years). · Those present asked if the City had an overriding concern for on-street parking. The City stated that street parking offsets large parking lot on site. · Some residents concerned about pandamoulum on streets. Community inquLred as to quantity of events and how those events will draw more pa~_king. A community member felt that people should be encouraged to walk to the park instead of drive. Suggested posting signs to encourage walking. Sunny Shy stated that this is a City community park as opposed to a neighborhood park and the gymnasium is a City need. The park needs to be pedestrian friendly considering people drive "big' cars these days that need to be accommodated for. 3. Axe the trails interconnected for rtmning / walking?Are trails marked for distance? Yes 4. Will fields be designated for leagues? Yes, by the City 5. Will the multipurpose field he lighted? No, oniy-the areas adjacent to the gym. Final Draft Page 63 January 2003 ~ Workshop 2 6. What is thc grading like @ thc Salt Creek Drainage Corri- dor? The grade is at or slightly higher on each side of the creek. There may be gently mounded areas outside of the buffer zone. 7. Is thc gym two story? No 8. How is the program elements for parks determined? Sunny Shy indicated that surveys are distributed to adults and young people, principals @ schools etc. to find demand. Need more areas for older children to play. Play equipment is now geared for older children as well. Preferable to separate younger and older children's play areas. Looking for informal play (i.e. skate parks) as kids need a place to go. Skateboarders will skate anywhere and many times they skate where it's unsafe. Want to give them an area that is acceptable and out of harms way. 9. Discussed amount of activities and amenities of the park. · Concern about the amount of people the park will draw with regards to park prong. Robin (a workshop participant) pointed out the fact that other Eastlake communities have so many more private amenities (pools, parks, tennis courts) that are not available to the Eastlake Trails community .This park site is their ~community's" park and should provide amenities that the community can use. · Someone asked if this park was only to serve Easflake Trails Community? No, this is a City park with no barriers - 'available to all' 10. A couple participants favored the 'Meadow Creek' theme. They felt that reducing the activities to passive play @ the south end of the park, with mounded lawn and picnic areas, lent itself more to the open green space they envi- sioned for this area. It was also suggested to add the following features: Frisbee golf and skate park (remove one basketball court if necessary). 11. Question was asked if fields will be lighted. Also inquired about park hours for lighting. Lighting at multipurpose field will not occur. Court lights for basketball, tennis and speed soccer will be incorporated. Lights will be provided throughout the park for circulation and safety. Lights will be controlled by timers to be determined by the community's needs. The gym is usually open around 6:00- 6:30 a.m. until approximately 9:30-10:00 p.m. in other Chula Vista parks. 12. Time for completion - Depending on funding, the park may be built prior to the gymnasium. Kurt "guesstimated" the park could be completed by approx, end of 2003~ beginning of 2004. Workshop 2 '13. Sunny discussed the size and park prog~mming for a 10 acre park site in Eastlake development: ~Sunset View Park~ which will include (2) regulation soccer fields, roller hockey, children's play areas, basketball courts, tennis courts, etc. 14. When mentioning ~Sports Park, someone indicated that passive parks are needed these days too. 15. The park commissioner ~Don~, expressed that in regards to field usage there is not enough fields, there is a shortage ~ and it will only get worse. A large field can be broken down into 2-4 games running width-wise on the field. 16. How will park affect value of home!? Kurt Carlson felt it will most likely increase the valueof the homes substan- tially. 17. Will the wetland area be natural? There is fencing to separate the wetland axea from the park and signage indicating that this area should not be entered nor dis- turbed. 18. Is it possible to go to the City of ChulaVista to request red painted curbs (on North Creekside Drive? Yes, anyone can request a review of the situation. 19. Those present felt that these workshops were not publi- cized enough. A couple of the new homebuyers just happened to hear about it at the last minute. They felt that there are a lot of people who don't live in the surrounding homes yet that may have input. Kurt explained that the process needed to be started. The park has been in the works for over 10 years now. It will still take another couple of years to be completed. Cheri stated that 6500 flyers were sent out in the mail within a 3 mile radius around the park site, the developer's were to notify the new homeowner's and it was announced in the commu- nity newsletter: 20. Robin stated that she preferred the "Rancho~ theme. She requested 220 parking spaces on the site to help eliminate some of the off-street parking. She likes the amphitheater, NO on lighting field(s),YES on informal skatepark @ pump station because of noise factor, likes trail linkage (stroller walking), good number of access points into and out of the park, (2) fields good, open field good. 21. One participant did not like the amphitheater seating in the "Rancho" theme. He thought it was too much concrete and when explained to him that it would most likely be of wood-like risers and lawn / groundcover @ treads, he found that more acceptable. He also inquired as to how - many people it would seat? It was ~guesstimated' approx. 75-100 people. 22. Where are the facilities on the "Rancho~Theme (i.e. restroom, shade shelters, etc.)? Can organizations use Final Draft . Page 65 January 2003 · Workshop 2 covered picnic areas and are there enough? Those present were assured that organizations could usc thc facilities as scheduled through the City. All the schemes indicate two large shade shelters with electrical hook ups, easily acces- sible to parking, tot lots and restroom facilities as well as scattered picnicking can be found throughout the park. 23. NO "McDonalds' type play structure equipment @ the chlldrens's play areas. D. Next workshop will be determined at a later date and commu- uity members that axe on the workshop address llst will be notified. The above mentioned items of discussion are not exhaustive. Please re- view and if there are any items that need to be revised, added or deleted let me know as soon as possible and I will incorporate them into the meeting minutes. ~{7RI-I-I'EN BY: Cheri Blamer KTU+A Page 66 city of Chula Vista Appendix C References City Of chula vista M~mtcipal Code- Zoning, reprint of Title 19,July 2001 Eastlake II General Development pl~n~ Cinti Land Planning, adopted November 16, 1999, by Resolution No. 19666. SPA areas: Eastlake SPA, Eastlake Greens SPA, Eastlake Trails SPA, Salt Creek SPA and Business Center II SPA. Eastlake lIl General Development Plan, Cinti Land Planning,Revised draft April 20, 2001, SPA Plan. salt Creek Coml~llnity laark Master Plan - Eastlnke Trails SPA Plan, Section 11.2.8,Appendix l,April 1998 Otay Ranch Resource Management Plan -- Phase 1, Ogden &Assoc., October 1993 Otay Ranch Resource Management Plan-Phase 2,Dudek &Assoc., Brian E Smith & Assoc., Dick Jacobs Associates, June 24, 1996 Olay Ranch Village II, Sectional Planning Area,Brookfield Shea Otay LLC., original adoption Oct. 9, 2001 Report of Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation Eastlake Trail, Chula Vista, California, Geotechnics Incorporated, March 20, 1998 Wetla~td Mltigatioll Plan, Salt Creek Park, P&D Ellvironmelltal Ser- vices, Revised July 1999 Final Draft Page 69 January 2003 Page 8, Item: Meeting Date: 12/19/02 Fiscal Impacts The Park cost of $7,300,000.00 is to be funded fi.om several sources. In conformance with the City's Parkland Acquisition and Development Ordinance the EastLake Company has contributed approximately $2,667,000.00 in park development fees and per the "Amended and Restated Development Agreement between the City of Chula Vista and The EastLake Company" will contribute another $2,123,000.00. Additionally the EastLake Company has agreed to contribute another $150,000.00 towards additional site grading costs. The balance of the monies, $2,356,000.00, would be funded with Public Facilities Development Impact Fees and fi'om in lieu PAD fees paid to the City with the Ayres/Sunbow Agreement. The use of these funds for this project is consistent with the terms of the Agreement. The Recreation Complex cost of $6,330,000.00 is to be funded by Public Facilities Development Impact Fees. Staffhas performed a review of the preliminary estimates of probable cost for park construction, and the initial establishment/maintenance period, prepared by the design consultant team. Changes to the cost estimates are anticipated as the Park Master Plan evolves into construction drawings, and as actual park construction commences. However, staff is of the opinion that the estimates are an adequate representation of anticipated costs for the improvements proposed. After the initial turf establishment period of one year, future park maintenance costs for the public park will be paid through the City's General Fund. Attacbraents: A. Park Master Plan (including construction cost estimate.) B. Parks and Recreation Commission meeting minutes (relevant portion) of 0 l/16/03. J:\BPC~BPC Administ raticnXAgenda\Salt Creek park\CCAgendaStrat 02-04-03,doc City of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes -Thursday- 6:30 p.m.. ~ / ~"'~~i~t 6~.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'~ ~/J~'~ '/~ ~~' J~n~ 16, 2003 MercyBulldlng // fl/ /i~/ /~ ~ eet CV ~eeting Called to Or~~a~~ ~ 1. Roll Call/Motion to Excuse Membe~ Present: Commissioner Salcido, Commissioner Rude, Commissioner Ramos, Commissioner Perandi, Commissioner Rios, Commissioner Weidner, and Commissioner Strahl Staff Present: Buck Madin, Director of Recreation Ed Hall, Principal Recreation Manager Ted Nelson, Recreation Supervisor III ~a~ Hofmockei, Principal Landscape Architect John Kdzan, Landscape Architect Shauna Stokes, Administrative So,ices Manager Dave Byes, Director of Public Works Operations La~ Eliason, Acting Parks and Open Space Manager Tom Class, Acting Senior Parks Supe~Jsor Andy Campbell Director of Building and Park Construction Joe CargeL Chula Vista Police Depadment Jeff Hobson, Chula Vista Police Depadment Others Present: Bill Winters, Chula Vista Youth Spods Council - Jim Dunn, AYSO Cheri Blatner-Pifer, KTU+A Penny, KTU+A Kud Carlson, KTU+A Sandy Gramley, Platt/Whitelaw Guy Asaro, EastLake Company 2. Minutes a. Approval of Minutes of December 19, 2002 -MSC (Salcido/Rude) Approve the minutes of December 19, 2003 Vote: 6-0-0-1 (Weidnerlate) Chair Perondi stated that the Agenda woutd be taken out of order in order to make introductions of new staff. MSC Rude/Salcida to move Item 10- Other out of order (7-0-0-0). Mr. Madin (Director of ~ecreation) introduced Shauna Stokes who will be the new Assistant Director of Recreation beginning Janua~ 24, 2003. Mr. Byers (Director of Public Works Operations) introduced Mr. La~ Eliason, Acting Parks and Open Space Manager, and ~r. Tom Class, Acting Senior Park Supe~isor. b. Approval of Master Plan for the Communl~ Park in Ea~Lake Trails ~r. Krizan (Landscape Architect) talked about the public community park in EastLake Trails, and talked about the location of the park, and acreage. ~r. Krizan introduced landscape architects KTU+A, Guy Asaro of EastLake Company, and the architect for the recreation center, Platt/Whitelaw. ~r. Kurt Carlson of KTU+A gave a brief presentation of the proposed park site. The park site is a 24-acre par~ site located in the EastLake Trails neighborhood south of Otay Lakes Road be~een the EastLake Trails Subdivision and west of the EastLake Vistas Subdivision. Mr. Carlson stated the park was designed Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes - January 16, 2003 2 as a multi-use pork. In addition, Mr. Cadson talked about the Workshop Process with community; the goals (]nd objectives of the workshops that include: developing a distinct park theme; recognizing and personalizing community identifl/; providing additional defa fo park design team, Grid proposing possible park names. Findings from the workshop include: fields needed in the communi/y; community desires passive areas; maintain views; frail linkage; tennis couHs Grid informal skate areas. Mr. Codson talked about the architecture of the pork, and structures that simulate the character of the "Old farm buildings'. The park has rolling terrain and landscaped with turf, shrubs, and groundcovers. Groves of Sycamores, Cottonwoods, and Eucalyptus will be planted. Park Activities Program for the 24-acre site includes: 20,000 s,f. gymnasium and recreation center Two ployfields for community feom spoils. Two tot lots - one for small children {2-5) years Grid one for older children (5-] 2) years old. Picnic amos with shade structures (6) Grid 12 total Theme type bridges (3) for linking frail system for pedestrians, bicycles and vehicular maintenance access Loop trail system that links to Greenbelt system with jogging trails and par course stations Sport Courts for outdoor basketball (2) Tennis Courts (2) Speed Soccer ( 1 ) Skate Area Natural Interpretive areas Comfort Station with storage Recreation Complex Activities Program Ms. Sandy Gramley, of Platt/Whitelaw talked about the Recrea.tion Complex Activities and Program. Ms. Gramley stated that the facility is a 20,000 sq. ft recreation complex. The building will house a gymnasium, weight room, teen annex and various support facilities. In addition, the building will be the "focal point" of the park, and will designed fo be highly visible in the park. This facility is designed around a central courtyard, and will provide visibility and security of all building spaces. Ms. Gramley further stated that the facility was designed to match the concept theme of early "California Ranch". The south side of the building faces the park, and has an overlook. Trellises were placed to accommodate the seating area. Ms. Gramley talked about the building material, and stated that the materials used are durable, and are environmentally safe. Materials include: metal roof, stucco, stone veneer wall, gentle arches, wood trellises with posts, etc. The building will include high and Iow louvers for natural ventilation, which will minimize the days that air-conditioning would be desired. Ms. Oramley talked about the comfort station, and described the materials used for the building, which match the main facility. Louvers for natural ventilation, and skylights will also be used. The comfort station is located mid-way through the park. Ms. Chert Blather, Protect Landscape Architect of KTU+A talked further about the park site, programming, and the location of the park. In addition, Ms. Blatner stated that there is an approximate 58-foot grade difference from the north side of the park (Olay Lakes Rd) to the south side of the park. The park is tiered to 4 different levels to accommodate the grade change. The main vehicular access is off of Olay Lakes Road, with two other entry nodes on the east side and west side. Ms. Blather talked about the circulation of the park and amenities, which include: Salt-Creek corridor (runs through park is a major feature); Shade Structures/picnic areas (located throughout the park); 3-bridges Ipedestrian and vehicular access-across the creek); Active areas are at the north end of the park; 2 Basketball courts at the east end; 2 Tennis Couds (nodh Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes- January 16, 2003 3 side); Speed soccer; Informal 5kate park; Multi-Purpose Recreation Field (lower level south of the recreation facility); Amphifheatre sh/le seating to the east of multi-purpose field; 155 p(]rking spaces, 8 for physically disabled; 72 omslreet (Nodh Creekside Dr}; 36 Ooknoll Ranch Rd. (237 total p(]rking); Concrete Split rail fence runs along the frontage of Otay L(]kes Rd; Fencing through out the park; Swing Gate at entrance; Pedestrian Path through the park and center; Entp/ monument sign with arbor; Children's Play area; Various Trash enclosures; Lighting ot all parking areas, recreation buildings, restroom facility, circulation areas, walloNays, and ramps (150 waft); Wetland mitigation located at the south end (interpretive fheme): Windmill representative of "rancho" theme; (]nd Ddnking fountains th(]t are ADA (]nd pet (]ccessible Chair Perondi asked fh(]f Commissioners provide their questions on the park and recreation facility one at a time. Commissioner Sfrahl asked why the multi-purpose field was not lit. Mr. Krizan (Landscape Architect) responded that the response received from residents at lhe workshops was not to have the lighted fields. Commissioner Rude asked what was considered a passive park. Ms. Blatner responded that benches are placed throughout the park, salt creek, boardwalk, and trails on east and west sides of parks. Commissioner Weidner asked if the two restrooms attached to the recreation building were accessible when the recreation facility is closed. Ms. Gramley of Platt/Whitelaw responded that the restrooms are accessible, and locked separately. Mr. Krizan also responded that the restrooms in the facility would be open during park hours. Chair Perondi inquired (]bout a controlled intersection at the entrance of the park. Mr. Krizan responded that yes, Otay Lakes Rd (entrance of the park) would have signal light. Commissioner Rios asked about fha windmill size, and could that area be better utilized with a shade structure. The concern is that it could be used a climbing structure. Mr. Carlson responded that the windmill is not large, but is large enough to see from afar, which continues the theme. In addition, the team has looked at ways to not have this become climbing structure. Commissioner Salcido stated that he would like to see a small windmill placed on top of a shade picnic structure. Mr. Carlson responded that he thought this was a good idea. Commissioner Salcido asked about the lights at multi-spoils fields and light spillage affecting surrounding homes. Is it cost effective to install underground wiring for future lighting, after planted trees (if any) could grow and shade the lighting spillage. Mr. Carlson stated that they resPonded to the need of the community. Commissioner Rude stated that she feels that the community wasn't well represented and wants to see the field lighted. Commissioner Ramos stated she likes the idea of placing a small windmill structure on top of shade structure. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes- January '16, 2003 4 Commissioner Weidner stated that if the multi-field is in a "valley", why would lights be a 3roblem with spillage? Mr. Carlson responded that the lights are 65- 70 feet. Ms. Hofmockel (Principal Landscape Architect) responded that she sees that the commission has the same concerns that they had with lighting at Veteran's Park. Rather than going over the same concerns, the commission should recommend to staff to explore effods for lighting, and develop a strategy that will accommodate issues with lighting (similar fo Veteran's Park). Commissioner Strahl would like to see the Skate area lit. Commissioner Weidner stated that she does not want to see the Skate area lit. M$C (Strahl/Weidner) ('/-0-0-0) approve the Dra# Master Plan for the 24-acre public community park site in the EostLclke Trails subdivision os presented, and direct staff fo include lights of the multi.purpose field; and include the requirement fhaf lights ore to be included (multi-purpose field) as part of the design element process. In addition, staff will need fo review the park/rig issue and windmill os a safety issue. MSC Perondi/Salcido (7-0-0-0) to move item 4C Friendship Park Homeless Issue out order on the Agenda. 4c Friendship Park Homeless Issue - Police Agent Joe Cargel and Office Jeff Hobson talked about the homeless issue at Friendship Park. Agent Cargel stated that their department has been tracking homeless from this park and other parks. Officer Hobson stated that their depadment keeps statistics on homeless in the parks. They have noticed that this type of unfavorable activity has declined. Two items that could help alleviate this problem, is changing the Municipal Code to no alcohol and also implement a tot-lot in the park. Chair Perondi stated that he would like this item placed on the Agenda for February for further discussion. 2b Recommending a park name for the proposed public community park in EastLoke Trails Commissioner Salcido - Rancho Chula Vista Chair Perondi- Salt Creek Park Commissioner Rude - Salt Creek Park Commissioner Weidner - SalfCreek Park MSC Rude/Weidner (7-0-0-0) to name the 24-acre public community park site in the EasfLake Trails subdivision "Salt Creek Park" 2c Reconsider recommendation of park name for the 29-acre community Park in Rolling Hills Ranch from Monfevalle Park to Creekslde Park Mr. Krizan {Landscape Architect) stated that staff was just made aware that the HOA facility adjacent to the Salt Creek Community Park in EastLake is named Creekside. Discussion held on the name "Montevalle" and Rancho Janal. Commissioner Weidner- Monte Valle Commissioner Rios - Montevalle Commissioner Salcido - Rancho Janal Commissioner Strahl - either name is fine Commissioner Rude - would like fo receive o+~e- ~uggesfions