ITEM 2.5
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
MARCH 25, 2024, CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
ITEM:
DISCUSS MODIFICATION TO THE RIVER
ISLANDS PHASE 2 PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
MASTER PLAN TO ADJUST THE C2 COMMUNITY
PARK ACREAGE FROM 22.50 ACRES TO 21.59
ACRES AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE LETTER OF AGREEMENT FOR
FIRST PRIORITY USE FOR THE AUXILIARY GYM
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution Approving Modification to the River Islands Phase 2 Parks and Open
Space Master Plan to Adjust the C2 Community
Park Acreage from 22.50 Acres to 21.59 Acres
and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the
Letter of Agreement for First Priority Use for
the Auxiliary Gym
SUMMARY:
The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed and recommended City Council approval of the proposed revision to the River Islands Phase 2 Parks and Open Space Master Plan at their special meeting held on March 19, 2024. The proposea modification to the River Islands Phase 2 Parks and Open Space Master Plan would adjust the C2 Community Park acreage from 22.50 acres to 21.59 acres to accommodate space for the River Islands Development LLC., (RID) to construct and operate an auxiliary gym for the benefit of River Islands Academies and the City of Lathrop.
BACKGROUND:
The revised River Islands Phase 2 Parks and Open Space Master Plan is intended to provide a network of master planned parks and open spaces throughout the River Islands development. The park locations and the open space along the river provide types of sports fields, ample opportunities to enjoy nature, and both pedestrian and bicycle circulation are included, enabling residents to both play and move safely throughout the community.
In June of 2021, the City approved the River Islands Phase 2 Parks and Open Space Master Plan for the River Islands Modified Phase Two Project. A total of 230.29 acres in the River Islands Modified Phase Two area are devoted to a variety of parks. The CITY MANAGER REPORT PAGE 2
MARCH 25, 2024, CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
DISCUSS MODIFICATION TO THE RIVER ISLANDS PHASE 2 PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN TO ADJUST THE C2 COMMUNITY PARK
ACREAGE FROM 22.50 ACRES TO 21.59 ACRES AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE LETTER AGREEMENT FOR FIRST PRIORITY FOR
AUXILLIARY GYM
Parks, Linear Parks (trails), and Pocket Parks. There are also over 272 acres of other open space areas, Including levees, drainage swales and protected wetlands. It should be noted that the 272 acres of other open space areas does not include lake acreage or any open space in Paradise Cut, an area that is being set aside for eco restoration purposes.
In May of 2022, the City of Lathrop's Community Development Director approved a Substantial Conformance request from RID for the Woodlands East District. The application for Substantial Conformance with VTM 6716 was submitted to include various modifications to the road alignments, lot size, and for the two Neighborhood Parks N5 and N7 to be increased in acreage from 5.39 to 7.8 and 5.12 to 5.4, respectively. These modifications increased the total Neighborhood Park acreage of the development by 5 acres and increased the size of lake L14. A Substantial Conformance was also approved for the Woodlands West District which increased the overall neighborhood park acreage in Phase 2 of River Islands. The total Quimby requirement for Neighborhood parks is now exceeded as a result of the actions taken In January of 2024, the City was approached by RID with a request to build, own, and operate an auxiliary gym for the benefit of the new River Islands High School.
The space needed to construct the gym is 0.91 acres. RID proposes to use 0.91 acres of the land previously designated as the future C2 Community Park (Park) by requesting the Council approve a reduction of the park from 22.50 acres to 21.59 acres.
Even with the reduction of 0.91 acres, the Quimby Act requirement for Phase 2 is still satisfied for the Community Park requirements and the condition that community parks are 20 acres or greater in size, is also satisfied for Phase 2. The location of the C2 Community Park remains unchanged as first approved with VTM 6716.
Staff recommends that Council approve the proposed change to the C2 Park acreage.
Staff also recommends that the City authorize the City Manager to execute the Letter Agreement for first priority use for auxiliary gym as included in Attachment D.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution approving the proposed modification to the River Islands Phase 2 arks and Open Space Master Plan to adjust the C2 Community Park acreage fron
22.50 acres to 21.59 acres and authorize the City Manager to execute the Letter Agreement for First Priority Use For Auxiliary Gym.
CITY MANAGER REPORT PAGE 3
MARCH 25, 2024, CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
DISCUSS MODIFICATION TO THE RIVER ISLANDS PHASE 2 PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN TO ADJUST THE C2 COMMUNITY PARK
ACREAGE FROM 22.50 ACRES TO 21.59 ACRES AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE LETTER AGREEMENT FOR FIRST PRIORITY FOR
AUXILIARY GYM
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City will also be responsible for direct costs associated with janitorial and services during the auxiliary gym's usage. The City may charge fees to program users to offset these expenses.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lathrop Approving the Modification to the River Islands Phase 2 Parks and Open Space Master Plan, to Adjust the C2 Community Park Acreage from 22.50 Acres to 21.59 Acres B. Parks and Recreation Commission Recommendation for City Council to Approve the Modification to the River Islands Phase 2 Parks and Open Space Master Plan to Adjust the C2 Community Park Acreage from 22.50 Acres to 21.59 Acres
C. River Islands Phase 2 C2 Community Park Proposed Map Identifying Revision to Remove 0.91 Acres from the C2 Community Park to Accommodate the Gym Location
D. Letter of Agreement for First Priority Use for the Auxiliary Gym Between the River Islands Development LLC., and the City of Lathrop.
CITY MANAGER REPORT PAGE 4
MARCH 25, 2024, CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
DISCUSS MODIFICATION TO THE RIVER ISLANDS PHASE 2 PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN TO ADJUST THE C2 COMMUNITY PARK
ACREAGE FROM 22.50 ACRES TO 21.59 ACRES AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE LETTER AGREEMENT FOR FIRST PRIORITY FOR
AUXILLIARY GYM
APPROVALS:
D33/20/24
Todd Sebastian
Parks and Recreation Director
03/20/24
Community Development Director
3/20/2024
Brad Teylor Date
City Engineer
3. 20.2024
Michael King Date
Assistant City Manager
3-20-2024
Salvador Navarrete Date
City Attorney
3.21.24 Stephen J. Salvatore Date
City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 24-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE RIVER ISLANDS PHASE 2 PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN TO ADJUST THE C2 COMMUNITY PARK ACREAGE FROM 22.50 ACRES TO 21.59 ACRES AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE LETTER OF AGREEMENT FOR FIRST PRIORITY USE FOR THE AUXILIARY GYM
WHEREAS, in June of 2021, the City approved the River Islands Phase 2 Parks and Open Space Master Plan for the River Islands Modified Phase Two Project.
A total of 230.29 acres in the River Islands Modified Phase 2 area are devoted to a variety of parks; and
WHEREAS, in May of 2022, the City of Lathrop's Community Development Director approved a Substantial Conformance request from River Islands Development, LLC., (RDI) for the Woodlands East District. This modification increased the total Neighborhood Park acreage of the development by 5 acres and increased the size of lake L14; and
WHEREAS, in January of 2024, the City was approached by RID with a proposal to build, own, and operate an auxiliary gymnasium for the benefit of the new River Islands High School and the City of Lathrop. The space needed to construct the gymnasium is 0.91 acres, which Council could authorize to be reduced from the C2 Community Park acreage; and
WHEREAS, the proposed modification to the River Islands Phase 2 Parks and Open Space Master Plan would adjust the C2 community park acreage from 22.50 acres to 21.59 acres to allow RID to use the reduced 0.91 acres to construct and operate an auxiliary gymnasium for the benefit of River Islands High School and the City of Lathrop; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission recommended Council approve the proposed revision to the River Islands Phase 2 Parks and Open Space Master Plan at their special meeting held on March 19, 2024; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Lathrop does hereby approve the proposed modification to the River Islands Phase 2 Parks and Open Space Master Plan to adjust the C2 Community Park acreage from 22.50 acres to 21.59 acres and authorize the City Manager to execute the letter of agreement for first priority use of the auxiliary gym dated March 25, 2024.
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 25t day of March 2024, by the following vote of the City Council, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Sonny Dhaliwal, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Teresa Vargas, City Clerk Salvador Navarrete, City Attorney
ATTACHMENT
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMON SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024
6:00P.M.
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
390 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE
LATHROP, CALIFORNIA 95330
MINUTES
PRELIMINARY
1.1 CALL TO ORDER - Chair Zien called the meeting to order at 6:11 p.m.
1.2 ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Zien, Vice-Chair Hopping, and Commissioner Sandhu
Absent: Commissioner Smith and Commissioner Datoc
1.3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chair Zien led the Pledge of Allegiance
1.4 ANNOUNCEMENT(S) BY CHAIR OR DIRECTOR - None
PRESENTATIONS - None
3. CITIZEN'S FORUM - None
Persons who wish to speak to the Commission regarding an item that is not on today's agenda may do so at this time. All public comment must be made in compliance with the Lathrop City Council Handbook of Rules & Procedures.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
No motion on Consent Calendar Item 4.1 tabled until next meeting.
4.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING ON NOVEMBER 2, 2023.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
APPROVE THE MODIFICATION TO THE RIVER ISLANDS PHASE 2 PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN TO ADJUST THE C2 COMMUNITY PARK ACREAGE FROM 22.5 ACRES TO 21.59 ACRES
Parks, Recreation, and Fleet Services Director Todd Sebastian provided information on the modification to the River Islands Phase 2 Parks and Open Space Master Plan to reduce acreage by 0.91 acres to accommodate space for an auxiliary gymnasium for River Islands High School.
March 19, 2024 Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting Minutes Page 1 On a motion made by Chair Zien, seconded by Vice-Chair Hopping, the Parks and Recreation Commission recommends the approval of the Modification to the River Islands Phase 2 Parks and Open Space Master Plan to Adjust the C2 Community Park Acreage from 22.5 Acres to 21.59 Acres.
Ayes: Zien, Hopping, Sandhu
Noes: None
Absent: Smith and Datoc
Abstain: None
6. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS - None
ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business, Chair Zien adjourned the meeting at 6:24 p.m.
Todd Sebastian
Director - Parks, Recreation & Fleet Services
March 19, 2024 Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting Minutes Page 2 PHASE 2 - C2 COMMUNITY PARK CONCEPT 1
ATTACHMENT
0.91 ACRES AUXILIARY GYMNASIUM • DELL
ENGiNEERiNG
ATTACHMENT
"-D.
RIVER
ISLANDS
March 25, 2024
Mr. Stephen J. Salvatore
City Manager
City of Lathrop
390 Towne Centre Drive
Lathrop, CA 95220
RE: First Priority Use For Auxiliary Gym
Dear Mr. Salvatore:
Please accept this letter as a commitment from River Islands Development, LLC (RID) regarding the use of a proposed auxiliary gymnasium (gym) within Phase 2 of the River Islands Development.
RID intends to build an auxiliary gym on .91 acres of land that was previously identified as part of the C2 Community Park located adjacent to the River Islands High School.
In the event that construction of the gym has not commenced within 12 months from the date of this letter, RID will apply to the City of Lathrop (City) to amend the Phase 2 Parks and Open Space Master Plan to redesignate the .91 acres back to C2 park acreage.
Upon completion of the gym, RID will make the gym available for use to River Islands Academies (RIA) who may only use the facility for school programs and events.
At times when RIA is not utilizing the gym (which is anticipated to occur on Sundays and at times during the summer break when school is not in session), the City will have first priority use for the gym.
At any time that a third-party requests to use the gym, RID will not make it available to the third party without the City's written permission.
During the time of the City's actual usage, the City will demonstrate that it has adequate insurance coverage and will name RID and its affiliates as additional insured. City shall also be responsible for direct costs associated with janitorial and services during its usage.
In the event that RID considers selling or otherwise transferring the gym to a private entity, the City of Lathrop shall have first right of refusal to purchase the gym on the same terms and conditions as outlined in the sale to the private entity. In the event that RID sells or otherwise transfers the gym to another party, the terms and conditions of this letter agreement will run with the land and be binding on the new party.
RID consents to the recordation of this letter on title of the subject property.
River Islands | 73 West Stewart Road | Lathrop, California 95330 | 209.879.7900 | Riverlslands.com RIVER
ISLANDS
Please indicate your acceptance of the terms identified herein, by executing below.
Sincerely,
Susan E. M. Dell'Osso
Accepted:
"CITY"
Stephen J. Salvatore, City Manager
City of Lathrop
River Islands | 73 West Stewart Road | Lathrop, California 95330 | 209.879.7900 | RiverIslands.com
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