1. Avenida La Pata/Avenida Vista Hermosa Community Park PRESENTATION TO CITY COUNCIL and PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION December 15, 2004

2. I.Welcome and Introductions (George Buell, City Planner) II.Presentation of Preferred Park Plan (John Beck, Senior Park Planner) III.Construction Financing (George Scarborough, City Manager) IV.Public Testimony V.Council/Commission Discussion & Direction Meeting Agenda

3. Park Site and Surroundings

4. Avenida La Pata/Vista Hermosa Site Area

6. Project Purpose Evaluate recreation needs, market demand, site opportunities & constraints Determine the park program that will fit on the site Determine the capital, long term operations and maintenance costs Determine a funding source for park operations and maintenance Create a master plan for the park and create a viable development scenario

7. Stakeholder Interviews Focus Groups Land Use Charette Joint Council/Commission Meeting #1 Community Workshop Joint Council/Commission #2 Joint Council/Commission #3 City Council Community Participation

8. Innovative Place- making Community Recreation Needs Market & Financial Analysis Site Analysis Community Participation Successful Park and Development Plan!

9. San Clementes population is aging, so new recreation facilities will be needed to serve all ages All sports groups & gym users (about 12% of pop.) need more facilities to continue their programs San Clemente recreation facilities are at 100% reserved usage during prime time hours, and well-used during other hours Recreation Needs Summary

10. Land Use Charette May 15, 2004

11. 42 community members participated in land use game Each team produced a concept for the park and development Charette Results

12. Aquatic Center Gym Community Center Baseball, Soccer, & Multi-use Fields Basketball Courts Tennis Courts Suggested Park Program Childrens Play Area Group Picnic Area Off-Leash Dog Park Community Garden Garden Area with Lookout Open Space

13. Joint Council/Commission Meeting #1 July 7, 2004 City Council Planning Commission Beaches, Parks, and Recreation Commission

14. Park Plan – Alternative 1 Overall Plan Ave. Vista Hermosa Ave. La Pata Fire Station

15. Park Plan – Alternative 2 Ave. Vista Hermosa Ave. La Pata Fire Station

16. Community Workshop #2 September 22, 2004

17. 35 community members attended Reviewed and discussed the Master Plan, including Phase 1 Workshop Results

18. Discussion Summary Most approved the basic concept Ideas for adding facilities: skate park, more diving, t-ball Several concerned about noise, traffic, & lighting impacts Some concerned re: funds for park maintenance

19. Joint Council/Commission Meeting #2 October 18, 2004 City Council Planning Commission Parks and Recreation Commission

20. Aquatic Center Community Center Gym Multi-use, Soccer, Baseball & T-ball Fields Park Program Basketball Courts Childrens Play Area Group Picnic Area Future Use & Special Event Areas

21. Park Master Plan Ave. Vista Hermosa Ave. La Pata Fire Station Development Area

22. Phase 1 Park Plan Ave. Vista Hermosa Ave. La Pata Fire Station Development Area

23. Discussion Summary Sports groups need hubbed facilities with non-overlayed fields Add facilities: skate park, diving Some concern about noise and traffic impacts Some concern re: funds for park maintenance

24. Preferred Plan John Beck, Senior Park Planner

25. Aquatic Center Community Center Gym Non-Overlayed, Lighted Soccer, Baseball & Football Fields Park Program Lighted Basketball Courts Childrens Play Area Group Picnic Area

26. Park Master Plan Ave. Vista Hermosa Ave. La Pata Fire Station Development Area

27. Program Features Park Entry Community Complex

28. Program Features Parking Lighted Basket- ball Courts Aquatics Area Gym Community Center w/ Patios Plaza w/ Water Feature Bathhouse Viewing terraces Pools: Competition, 50m x 25 yd Warm-Up, 25 m x 25 yd Teaching, 30 x 50

29. Perspective – Entry Plaza

30. Perspective – Aquatics Complex

31. Program Features Group Picnic Area Childrens Play Area Lighted Soccer Hub 2 Artificial Turf Fields 2 Youth Soccer Fields 1 practice field Concessions/ Restrooms/ Storage Spill/Glare control lighting Parking Berm & Landscaping

32. Program Features Lighted Baseball Hub: 1 Baseball field 2 Little League fields Restrooms/ Concession/Storage Spill/Glare control lighting Water Quality Basins Landmark Tree Native planting Strolling paths Environmental education Informal picnic area Commercial Development Connection to park

33. Program Features Lighted Football Field: 1 Artificial turf field Spill/Glare control lighting Berm & Landscaping

34. Master Plan - Overview Ave. Vista Hermosa Ave. La Pata Fire Station Development Area

35. Reduced Aquatic Center Lighted Soccer Hub Lighted Baseball Hub Lighted Football Field Informal Picnic Area Phase 1 Park Program

36. Phase 1 Park Plan Ave. Vista Hermosa Ave. La Pata Fire Station Development Area

37. Program Features Park Entry Reduced Aquatics Complex Bathhouse Viewing terraces Pools: Competition Pool, 50m x 25 yd Teaching Pool, 30 x 50 Rolling Lawn & Informal Picnic Area Parking

38. Program Features Undeveloped Area Lighted Soccer Hub Parking 2 Full-size Soccer Fields 2 Youth Soccer Fields 1 practice field Concessions/ Restrooms/ Storage Spill/Glare control lighting Berm & Landscaping

39. Program Features Lighted Baseball Hub: Water Quality Basin Minimal native planting Informal picnic area Commercial Development Connection to park 1 Baseball field 2 Little League fields Restrooms/ Concession/Storage Spill/Glare control lighting Parking

40. Program Features Water Quality Basin Minimal native planting Undeveloped Area Lighted Football Field: 1 Football field Spill/Glare control lighting Berm & Landscaping

41. Phase 1 Park Plan - Overview Ave. Vista Hermosa Ave. La Pata Fire Station Development Area

42. Construction Financing George Scarborough, City Manager

43. Probable Cost Summary – Master Plan

44. Park Master Plan Ave. Vista Hermosa Ave. La Pata Fire Station Development Area

45. Probable Cost Summary – Phase 1

46. Phase 1 Park Plan - Overview Ave. Vista Hermosa Ave. La Pata Fire Station Development Area

47. Probable Cost – Phase 1 Add. Alts.

48. Staff Recommendations: Approve the proposed park layout Direct staff to process the necessary entitlements and environmental analysis Direct staff to prepare a funding plan for construction and maintenance Authorize staff to prepare a Request for Proposal for construction drawings, select a firm and return to the Council for contract approval Authorize staff to prepare a plan for the disposition of the non-park site

49. Council/Commission Discussion and Public Testimony

50. Conclusion