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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-014 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE PARK MASTER PLAN FOR THE 7.55-ACRE P-3 PUBLIC NEIGHBORHOOD PARK, LOCATED IN OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 2, AND THE NAME, "MONTECITO PARK"
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
This report presents the Park Master Plan for Montecito Park (Park P-3, in Otay Ranch, Village 2).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the proposed project was adequately covered in the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report FSEIR 12-01. Thus, no further environmental review or documentation is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended approval of the Landscape Master Plan for the P-3 park on March 20th, 2014 and the park name (Montecito Park) on November 20th, 2014.
DISCUSSION
Background
This park site is located in Village 2, at the northwest intersection of Santa Victoria Road and Santa Diana Road, adjacent to the future Montecito swim club.
The City entered into an agreement with the Master Developer, Baldwin and Sons, on November 17, 2014 regarding the construction of parks P-1, P-2, P-3, P-5 and P-6 in Village 2. The agreement will enable these neighborhood parks to be delivered by the developer as "turnkey parks" in lieu of paying park development fees, in accordance with the Park Land Development Ordinance, Chapter 17.10 of the Municipal Code.
Upon approval of the Park Master Plan by the City Council, Baldwin and Sons will commence the construction design. Baldwin and Sons estimate that they can commence construction within 5 months after receiving City approvals and complete construction within 6 months following commencement.
Park P-3 Program
The program elements for this park are described in the originally approved SPA plan for Village 2, 3 and a portion of Village 4. The draft master plan for the park includes the following elements:
§ Restroom building.
§ Children's play area with separate equipment for 2-5 yr olds and 5-12 yr olds.
§ Enclosed dog run areas for large and small dogs.
§ Shade structures with picnic table and seating.
§ Open lawn areas for flexible use.
§ Tennis court.
§ Basketball court
§ Decorative, low water use shrub and ground cover planting.
§ Palm trees, shade trees and flowering trees.
§ Lighting for walkways using a variety of low energy use light fixtures.
§ On street parking only - a concept anticipated in the SPA plan. There is limited diagonal on street parking on Santa Diana Road.
The Parks and Recreation Commission motion to approve the park included the following language in addition to approving the landscape master plan, "and subject to budget, include a dumpster and flip the tennis courts and basketball courts around." The court locations recommended by the Parks and Recreation commission are reflected in the current park layout (Attachment 3).
Phasing
Baldwin and Sons anticipates providing 6 acres of the park in the initial phase followed shortly thereafter with the remaining 1.55 acres once grading operations are completed on the western perimeter of the site.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found no property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property which is the subject of this action. Staff is not independently aware, nor has staff been informed by any City Councilmember, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
LINK TO STRATEGIC GOALS
The City's Strategic Plan has five major goals: Operational Excellence, Economic Vitality, Healthy Community, Strong and Secure Neighborhoods and a Connected Community. The Park P-3 will address strategic goals 2.1.3 (quality Master Plan Communities) and 3.1 (Healthy Community) by providing increased recreational opportunities for residents in eastern Chula Vista.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no current year fiscal impact to the general fund. This project is currently anticipated to be completed by February 2017.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no capital cost to the City for the creation of this park. However, the park will be maintained by the City. Public Works estimates that a typical neighborhood park's maintenance will cost approximately $12,500 acre per year to maintain. The annual estimated cost to maintain the P3 Park will be approximately $94,000 per year. Based on upon a completion date of February 2017, the City will begin incurring maintenance costs for this park in fiscal year 2016/2017. Approval of the maintenance costs will be considered as part of the normal budget process.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes March 20th 1014
Attachment 2 - Resolution
Attachment 3 - P-3 Neighborhood Park Master Plan
Staff Contact: Mary Radley, x3542