Seaside City Council
April 18, 2024

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o Create safe biking and walking corridors that connect urban areas to natural system (sea to Ford Ord National Monument)
o Native trees for shade +1
Recreation Program Area Ideas
 Youth Programs & Camps
o Use Laguna Grande Park for youth camps (more)
 Adult Sport Leagues
o Yes! Pickleball
o Create or expand intramural sports programs
 Adult or Senior Classes
o Add pickleball to rec offering
o Consider starting a gardening training program focusing on natives, sustainability, permaculture
o Outdoor exercise classes like tai-chi or Zumba
o Cycling skills and bike repair
 Aquatic Classes & Program
o Accountability & training
o Safety for open water swim at Seaside Beach
 Other (write-in)
o If you build it (soccer field), they will come
o Think about cultural relevant opportunities (In many Hispanic cultures people gather at a central gazebo and site and sell snacks, have music or dance in the evenings) o Use more parks for community events, concerts, block parties o Partnership with Monterey Bay FC (soccer team)
Targeting Future Needs (Are there types of experiences you would like to see?)  ADA playgrounds equipment for wheelchairs
 Add adult fitness stations at existing parks- maybe they can become part of trail system  Indoor gym
 Activities for teens/adults: pump track, climbing, obstacle course, exercise stations  Indoor basketball gym
 Develop an exercise circuit where by each park has different equipment so that people can be encouraged to explore
 Pump track/bike skills
 Outdoor gym
 More music concerts in parks!
 Havana Soliz and Lincoln is vast. Please use this space for outdoor field. Pickleball?  Artificial turf area for softball, etc.
 Maintain existing courts (tennis, basketball, etc.)
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 Do not add pump track to local neighborhood park. No parking or restroom available. Most of our parks are neighborhood-oriented parks.
 OMG - no water play
 Encourage a city of bike-commuters. Bike-walk- grocery, parks, work  Pump track /bike skills
 Outdoor gym
 Indoor gym
 Fitness Area
 Better sidewalks and access for pedestrians
Targeting Future Needs (map comments)
 FORTAG
 Add public green space/parks and rec amenities to gap areas  Look at areas at Broadway and San Lucas to fill the hole – there are 2  Sell unused parks (2) and put here – map has arrow to the left of the Pacchetti Park area  Arrow to white space north of Soper Park: Is this white area really a gap since it is so close to Soper Filed (within at least a ½ mile)?
 Next 5 years focus on improvements to existing parks
 Citywide map with bike and walking trails
 ADA access trails
 Intentional improvements to bike/walk path connections and safety throughout Seaside  Update bike routes maps/wayfinding
Targeting Future Needs - Walking & Biking Trails
 Community rides
 Group walks
 Safe crossings
 How about bike lanes on Fremont?
 Seeing the beauty of our parks. Visual
 Pump track can be done
 New walking by bridges 3 connecting parks
 Bike access on Canyon Del Ray. Bikes use sidewalks
 Plan for multiple access safe routes to the planned FORTAG trail  Help people have bike access and publish bike and walking map for safe ways to get around  Laguna Grande Park walkway bad as Seaside sidewalks
 Longer, safe scenic trails connecting parks.

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Targeting Future Needs - Walking & Biking Trails (map comments)  Develop pollinator and wildlife pathways that also serve walking and biking  Integrate separated bike and walkways into East Broadway re-design  Use alleyways and create separated lanes to get the central areas connected from Bay to Ord +1  Linear park along GJM +1
 Connect the parks with trails
 Interconnect parks with trail system
 Northside of Seaside: Havana Soliz- Lincoln Cunningham- Stuart-Highland Otis  Southside of Seaside: Farallones-Durant-Capra-Beta Mescal Neil  (Extend) Map to Frog Pond
 Bike map to Jack’s Park
 Regional Parks
 Before “development” all of Seaside was covered in oaks and beauty+ $ prosperity. More trees in Seaside - a Garden City tourist draw $
 Prioritize the Marquis Trail Project connecting Manzanita, Lincoln and Soliz Parks +1  Don’t cut the oak trees! Walking trails through this gorgeous area! +1 (gray area on map to the left of Parker Flats Rd.
 Within parks space, be sure pathways are slightly elevated along native soil to maximize rainwater infiltration
Other Comments / Priorities? Anything Missing?
 Public art
 Reach out harder, further to Latinx Community
 Plan for maintenance of parks and facilities. Find efficiencies through community partnerships  North Seaside needs parks too!
 Disc golf course
 We need to adhere to the plan and get things accomplished!  Consider how to support/incorporate an ARTS center as a recreation feature. Talk with J. Sanchez @ Palenke Arts
 Pool bigger, to have more % of children
 Repair existing walkways
 Review 2005 Master Plan!
 2005 Master Plan barely been implemented
 Community development integrated with recreation. Block parties  Spanish – Inter[pret] material into Spanish
 Grassy Areas! Even small patches!
 Improve existing walkways! +1
 Gym to have as a community place. Need more space for youth  Better connectivity with safe and lovey active transport bike/walk for fun and errands  Maintain existing parks, outdoor courts
 Walking trails for all abilities
 More walking trails
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 Sabado Park needs a play structure to be removed!
 Disc golf
 Keep survey open longer
 Childcare for future town halls
 More dance programs and opportunities. Concerts?
 Martin Park: community garden, maybe work with Blue Zone, Pollinator garden, fix and turn on street lamps
 Repair paths with decomposed granite- not concrete, tired of tripping +2  Gymnasium
 Soccer field
 Parklets in dense multifamily areas
 Expand youth programs, youth lead programs
 Rethink alleyways to become walking paths and connect parks  More soccer/football fields
 More food growing
 Trails
 Get all parks on system of care like FOSPA
 Exercise circuits in neighborhood parks and between parks so people can make a walking circuit  Access point to Ford Ord Tails from parks
 Park maintenance
 Convert alleyway to bike/walk ways, more connectivity on bike/walking paths  Signage in parks with indigenous history and Seaside history  Guided outdoor exercise classes, bike, tai chi or Zumba  Concert hall, Arts and Culture Center
 More parks in underserved (have no parks)
 Nature based park-play area (kids climb boulders, and logs to balance etc. )  Support organizations like FOSPA
 Recreation pathways connecting urban areas to Fort Rod National Monument  Support Palenke Arts
 Dedicated pickleball courts (current courts are shared with tennis)  Use the whole town as a “park” by planting more trees  Multi-modal connectivity between parks and open space  Get more feedback from diverse representation /residents. Meet them where they are at Packet Page 253
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 Sabado Park is central to a lot of families with children. It has lots of trash/glass in sand and only one swing set to play on. It would be great if there were a play structure for kids. It needs a revamp.  Please incorporate maximizing rainwater/stormwater capture everywhere that is feasible. This is free, passive, high quality rainwater to infiltrate ground water and aquifer. Free, Passive, High Quality! Every effort has been made to accurately record this meeting. If any errors or omissions are noted, please provide written response within five days of receipt.
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Appendix C:

Open House #2 Summary
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MEETING NOTES
PROJECT NUMBER: #22-151PLN ISSUE DATE: November 10, 2023 PROJECT NAME: Seaside Parks & Recreation Master Plan
RECORDED BY: Steve Duh
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PRESENT: Members of the public
City staff
Project team members from Conservation Technix
SUBJECT: Parks & Recreation Master Plan: Open House #2 Meeting Notes (November 8th) Community members were invited to a second open house for the citywide Seaside Parks and Recreation Master Plan on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Oldemeyer Center. The project team prepared a presentation and informational displays to highlight the responses to date from community engagement and potential ideas for enhancements or improvements to the Seaside park and recreation system. The meeting was conducted as an in-person event, and displays were prepared in English and Spanish.

Attendees were encouraged to talk to project team members and record their comments. A short question and answer period occurred following a brief PowerPoint presentation. City staff and project team staff engaged with participants to identify general needs and interests for park and recreation in Seaside.

Approximately 40 people attended the meeting to review materials and provide comment.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following represents a summary of the comments received during the evening meeting.

Targeting Future Needs – Parks
 More soccer fields
 Repaired walkways
 Fitness circuit connecting parks
 Tennis courts
 Plant native pollinators everywhere
 Incorporate wise design to infiltrate stormwater, address climate resiliency  There is an obvious area that is severely disconnected from our parks… the Sonoma-BroadwayNoche Buena-Fremont is grossly underserved. It is an equity issue.  Sonoma to Broadway and San Lucas to Fremont is white/barely pink on all the maps. Do something about it!
 Basketball court – dual or triple use (basketball, roller skate, soccer)  Indoor gym
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Targeting Future Needs - Trails
 Publish bike map of Seaside roads to use and to avoid  Havana Soliz walkway
 A safe space for local roller skating community
 Laguna Grande walkway
 Connect and improve all alleys – walking paths
 ADA accessible trails at Laguna Grande in new S. Forest area, plus trail repair  More dedicated routes from ‘central’ areas of Seaside to ocean (Rec Trail) and Fort Ord (including

FORTAG)
 A dedicated bike lane system that traverses east to west, as well as north to south, across Seaside  Better safety for riders day/night
 Broadway, from Fremont to the trail, is not safe to bike as I’d like  Tour guides for walking in both English and Spanish
 Bus stops in front of parks
 An ocean to national monument bike/walk trail
 Long-term: linear park on westside of Gen Jim Moore Blvd (Coe to Hilby) -x2  Gen Jim Moore Blvd – make it a trail
Targeting Future Needs - Trails (map comments)
 Hilby not good with bikes – use Elm or Kimball
 How about Flores as a north-south bike street?
 This entire central area (near Sand City) is missing parks and safe trail connections  So many vacant lots = opportunity for parklets
 Bike paths – call Tom Hughes or Rachel Christopherson  Bike barriers (add) – physical barriers to moving cars  Complete walkway through Havana Soliz, Lincoln Cunningham and Stuart, including new pedestrian bridge over San Pablo
 Biek trail into Fort Ord needed!
 Santa Cruz has an amazing mountain bike system. With endless possibilities using Fort Ord, Seaside could really benefit from this increased type of tourism  Connect bike and walking map to “Frog Pond” in Del Rey Oaks  Some places bikes should use sidewalks for safety (parts of Canyon del Rey) Potential Project Recommendations
 See “Landscape Structures” for the coolest, modern park playgrounds  Put a new park here (under post-it note) (Sonoma & Terrace)  Unique, never before thought of playground, like a trampoline!  Save or restore the pedestrian bridge connecting Stuart Park and Cunningham Park  Big ‘yes’ to #1. Laguna Grande Park needs some love. Please make sure lights follow Dark Sky International recommendations for city parks
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Exploring Investment Priorities (dot exercise)
 11 – additional walking/biking trails
 7 – additional art in parks
 5 – outdoor fitness equipment
 5 – outdoor splash pad
 4 – futsal/multi-sport courts
 3 – picnic shelters/benches/water stations
 1 – pickleball/tennis courts
 0 – mini parks/parklets
 7 - Other (write-in)
o 3 – new park in central area
o 1 – ensure ADA access to new trails or during park updates o 1 – a safe space for the local roller skating community o 1 – habitat and food gardens
o 1 – more environmental science and education programs Recreation Ideas
 The park needs a pool
 The park needs soccer
 Install restrooms at the park
 Outdoor movie theater/amphitheater
 Shade structures
 Super slides!
 Turn the lawn by SPD into rec spaces or hardscape for multiple sports  Capra Park has a master plan!
 Please no playground (Lincoln Cunningham)
 Benches for grandma
 No playground. Benches to sit and enjoy (Lincoln Cunningham)  Increasing use of parks and natural areas by working with Dudleya Nature Center as it develops in Seaside
 Anybody should be able to come and enjoy the parks, which should include a sandbox  Use creative approaches to develop and improve parks in affordable and sustainable ways. Re-use materials, reduce waste. Also take advantage of professional and other resources within Seaside for project implementation.
 Require ecological expertise on any design team that is involved in park or open space design projects. All ‘decorative’ landscaping should also be functional as habitat, stormwater catchment, carbon sinks. There is an opportunity for Seaside to lead on these essential issues by requiring native plants and/or food producing plants in landscapes, rather than defaulting to ‘drought tolerant’ or other generic categories.

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Other Comments / If Seaside could do just one thing to improve parks and recreation facilities, what would it be?
 Clean restrooms
 Put a new park in the high density area . The area with more kids, more Hispanic population and NO park access within a ½ mile
 Prioritize native plant and pollinators in parks
 More gardens in parks
 Add more native tree species
 Walkways all repaired
 Fitness stations across parks – ‘fitness trail’
 Sheltered, flat concrete skating surface
 Park playgrounds aimed at >11 year olds and adults. Hardscape suitable for diverse recreation (skating, pickleball, etc.)
 Create structured programs and networks to develop and support community leadership efforts in neighborhoods and public spaces. Leverage the energy of this community to engage with itself and improve things. Facilitate – use partners.

Comment Cards
 Filling the gaps should also include opportunities for increasing nature (as well as rec). This could be done by integrating trees and native habitat into development projects and infrastructure projects  I am in the process of forming a non-profit nature center, Dudleya Nature Center, in Seaside. I am hoping to partner with the city on this endeavor. We have federal non-profit status and I am developing a media and marketing plan for 2024 when I complete my MS in non-profit administration.
 Normal playground (slides, ladders, etc.); people of all ages can enjoy the park; sports equipment with the shed idea; picnic tables, grills and shades in case people want to picnic at the park or have a birthday party; reservations for the parts of the park, different costs depending on the area of the park you want to reserve.
 Clean bathrooms; soccer field and basketball court (basketball hoop and soccer goals); good slides; storage or shed for equipment (such as soccer balls, basketballs, footballs and skating equipment); snack bar; janitors and people watching the sheds and helping with the equipment (you get more jobs that way); areas for people to walk, skateboard, scooter, etc.  Whatever the project, make sure ADA access is a priority (we’ll all be there someday). Also incorporate more native tree species anywhere you can squeeze them in. Urban greening will help reduce the temps in summer and much of Seaside is already paved over. Removal of invasive plants that are harming the plant community is important. If lights are installed, be conservative with numbers/density and please look up and follow Dark Sky International recommendations to reduce excess light pollution. Continue to support FORTAG and pursue the conceptual trails you’ve developed. So cool!
 I would like to see bike lanes and more accessibility to the parks. I think it would be cool to see fruit trees for people to pick from, and potentially, bring seeds home to grow. Calisthenics equipment (pull up bars and dip bars). Bike track for road bicycles (velodrome/flat cycling). Native plants.

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 I would love a plaza in the middle of downtown Seaside surrounded by recreation areas like the Watsonville plaza.
 Preservation of the bridge between Stuart Park and Lincoln-Cunningham Park. Full clean of the locker rooms at the Patullo Swim Center (it’s a great place!)  Dog area (fenced) at Lincoln-Cunningham or somewhere else.

Every effort has been made to accurately record this meeting. If any errors or omissions are noted, please provide written response within five days of receipt.
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Stakeholder Summaries
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STAKEHOLDER DISCUSSION SUMMARY
Project Name:  Seaside Parks & Recreation Master Plan   Project No.:  Proj‐# 22‐151PLN Location:  Zoom  Interview Date:  May 24, 2023  Time:   5:30pm Notes by:  Steve Duh
Participants:  Patty Kennedy, FOSPA
Cathy Rivera, FOSPA, Sustainable Seaside
Roelof Wijbrandus, FOSPA
Jeannie Reese, FOSPA
Emily Howard, FOSPA
Tanja Roos, Blue Zone Project
Rachel Christopherson, FOSPA
Laura Murphy, RCD Monterey County
Steve Duh, Conservation Technix
Subject:  Parks & Recreation Master Plan: Stakeholder Discussion: Local Partners

PURPOSE
To discuss current issues, opportunities and needs for City facilities, programs and parks. The discussion occurred on May 24, 2023, virtually via Zoom.

DISCUSSION
The discussion began with a brief introduction and an overview of the City’s Park & Recreation Master Plan process.

A set of questions were used to initiate the discussion and explore ideas about system planning and local recreation needs.

Opening Comments & Values about Seaside Parks and Recreation  Laguna Grande is the City’s showcase park
 Water tower at the top of Yosemite offers great views  Tell the story, know the past; the area used to be covered in coastal oaks with moss, sand dunes, gorgeous; Center for Blue Economy – beauty has a lot of power; more trees, greenspace, walking/biking opportunities
 Enjoy seeing families with kids at parks
 Need workout stations and bike lands
 Places to gather and enjoy being outside
 Value FOSPA and the groups of volunteers, who diligently work to make parks better. FOSPA values the City for being open to the collaboration by providing tools and staff support; contribute to make the city stronger
 Value access points to neighborhood parks and proximity to schools. Increase connectivity; linking the school and parks with safe routes
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 Sense of community is really important; link the community through resident groups, pay attention to demographics, orient to subgroups, kids have localized needs  Linking the community leads to knowing other parks in the city and expanding the understanding of what is available
Maintenance & Upkeep Comments
 City has focused effort on larger, heavily used sites  People want FOSPA to do their local park, with City support. Other parks are in ‘sad’ condition  Through FOSPA, 15‐20 people show up every weekend; groups are possibly large enough now to split and do dual parks per weekend
 Neighbors are invested in the parks; they bring ‘heart’ and community connections. Parks have been neglected for decades
 City benefits from FOSPA as a continued resource and connection to capacity building  FOSPA could benefit from some capacity building with support from city  Define the relative value added to identify cost savings provided by FOSPA. Growth in FOSPA is only to City’s advantage
 Lack of access to sanitation (restrooms)
Ideas for Future Improvements
 Need more parks in deficient areas – access and safety  Recreational needs exist in lower Seaside – Latino communities in park deficit areas. Do focused outreach in Spanish to residents to hear what they need. Outspoken community members might not represent broader, or Latino, needs; Parklets, soccer, basketball  Lots of kids play soccer in streets, also roller hockey, skateboarding, basketball  City segmentation – multi‐family housing closer to ocean, with single family uphill. Parklets needed in multi‐family areas
 It will be a challenge to get a park into the footprint of the existing areas of higher density  Property on Broadway and Fremont used to be a gas station, could be a small park  FOSPA model could expand to include smaller sites in high density areas  Parks as ecosystem services: food production, bee/pollinator spaces  Parks as robust community spaces that could include recreation programs on site  Parks as community resiliency centers
 Add and upgrade playgrounds
 Collect stormwater runoff and support local/native plants  Add more trails
 Create Connector alleyways
 Trinity Park could be improved
 Havana Soliz and Lincoln Cunningham – connect with trails (concept planning underway/pending). Existing trails are dangerous/hazardous and need renovation. There are no shade structures or picnic areas Packet Page 264
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 Identify where the City can invest in more turf, multi‐sport fields; partner with school district for fields and facility use
 Create multi‐use, multi‐purpose spaces: benches with tables, gathering spaces, shade structures  Weave in ‘green’ into connectivity, especially in Seaside east when it develops  Relationship between FOSPA and City could benefit from a more defined process and clarify the relationship/responsibilities; create longevity; craft a relationship structure  Install native plants, drought tolerant; do not use weed barriers Actions within the next 10 years
 Natural landscaping that includes stormwater capture, habitat needs, no plastics and maintenance appropriate to the vegetation
 Use curb cuts as means of passive irrigation with stormwater  Stronger ethic and culture of park maintenance
 Bring up the quality and condition of all parks
 Rehabilitate existing walkways and add new connections  Grow FOSPA to expand support for all parks
 Outdoor education opportunities and coordinate with school district  Improve communications between City and neighbors, and City and FOSPA; more active outreach to neighbors and meet them where they are
 Add exercise stations in a circuit linking multiple parks  Showcase Seaside for residents and regional visitors
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Interview Notes  1  June 2, 2023

STAKEHOLDER DISCUSSION SUMMARY
Project Name:  Seaside Parks & Recreation Master Plan   Project No.:  Proj‐# 22‐151PLN Location:  Zoom  Interview Date:  June 1, 2023  Time:   12:00pm Notes by:  Steve Duh
Participants:  Shari Hastey, Community Partnership for
Youth
Stacie Andrews, Village Project
Juan Sanchez, Palenke Arts
Ron Johnson, Boys & Girls Club
Rosalyn Green, Building Healthy Communities
Steve Duh, Conservation Technix
Subject:  Parks & Recreation Master Plan: Stakeholder Discussion: Non‐Profit Program Providers

PURPOSE
To discuss current issues, opportunities and needs for City facilities, programs and parks. The discussion occurred on June 1, 2023, virtually via Zoom.

DISCUSSION
The discussion began with a brief introduction and an overview of the City’s Park & Recreation Master Plan process.

A set of questions were used to initiate the discussion and explore ideas about system planning and local recreation needs.

General Comments & Values about Seaside Parks and Recreation  Cutino Park has had great improvements and upgrades
 Parks as safe places, gathering place, decompress and enjoy nature; run, exercise, play  Being open to what is needed; giving people a place to ‘be’ – instead of hearing ‘no, no, no’ for skating, for example; provide space for that next trend or the missing need  Parks as multi‐use spaces; place of gathering to transform the community; place of belonging  Accessible for whole family; art, color, representation (i.e., murals showcase community vibrancy)  Recreation programs valuable and great to have different opportunities  The off leash area is good and heavily used
Current Challenges
 There are a lot of small parks
 City doesn’t have hardwood floors space for basketball or volleyball. Missing out on tournament circuits  Seaside Raider Football displaced with improvements to Cutino  Footprint limitation – density already exists and can’t displace people to make a new park  Consider re‐using Fort Ord open space
 Maybe reclaim some of the golf course for big events
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What’s Missing or Needs to be Improved?
 Need larger spaces to accommodate audience, especially for spectators  Pickleball
 Parking
 Consider a Tatum’s Garden (Salinas) model – offerings for users of all abilities  Palenke Arts is looking for a ‘forever home’ that could include outdoor space and a sensory garden Partnering & Coordination
 Be creative in resourcing (building space, land, water); resourceful  Palenke wants a state of the art arts center
 BHC doesn’t have a ‘place’ – uses the Fellowship Hall at church  Boys & Girls Club added cameras to interior and exterior spaces, and this has help with criminal activity  The Recreation Dept has a lot on its plate. Kudos for taking more on above P&R, including non‐violence program. Organizational wear for being expected to do a lot more than just P&R; beaten down; scrambling
 Reframing – share accomplishments more
 Sit together and coordinate programming more; how can groups work more together to lift each other; clearinghouse for information
 Our organizations are serving the same people; look at comparables for similarly‐resourced communities Future Needs & Ideas for Improvements
 Missing gap is 18‐26 year olds, also middle school to high school ages for non‐sport youth  Kids face immense pressures – mental health, jobs; need low cost places to ‘be’  Teen center is tiny and outdated, underutilized, should stay open later. Marina’s teen center is hopping  Palenke has only a few classes that have teens; they need a place to ‘be’ – someplace open to gather and hang out; create a non‐judgmental space
 Palenke does offer a paid apprenticeship for audio, marketing, event coordination  Imagine College at Seaside HS – hip hop, spoken word, etc.  City does a good job with seniors, honoring with dances, food/feeding options, etc.  Provide more BBQs, gazebos
 Basketball at Lincoln Cunningham
 Add lights, enhance security/safety
 City needs the ability to stay on top of maintenance; whatever you create, you have to be able to maintain
 Gathering space for all recreation, multi‐sport complex, including hardwood courts (i.e. Hardwood Palace in Roseville). Need more fields, have huge football league  Roberts Lake has picnic tables, but they are not well used. More promotion and marketing -- End of Notes --
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STAKEHOLDER DISCUSSION SUMMARY
Project Name:  Seaside Parks & Recreation Master Plan   Project No.:  Proj‐# 22‐151PLN Location:  Zoom  Interview
Dates:

September 19, 2023
October 13, 2023
Time:   1:00pm
2:00pm
Notes by:  Jean Akers
Participants:  Samantha Tobar, Boys & Girls Club of
Monterey County
Constance Constable, Pickleball advocate
Michael Lang, President, Monterey Bay
Pickleball Club (conducted: 10/13/23)
John Licea, Monterey Surf Soccer Club
Jean Akers, Conservation Technix
Subject:  Parks & Recreation Master Plan: Stakeholder Discussion: Sports

PURPOSE
To discuss current issues, opportunities and needs for City facilities, programs and parks. The discussion occurred on September 19, 2023, virtually via Zoom. An additional Zoom call was conducted with Michael Lang on October 13, 2023.

DISCUSSION
The discussion began with a brief introduction and an overview of the City’s Park & Recreation Master Plan process.

A set of questions were used to initiate the discussion and explore ideas about system planning and local recreation needs.

Introductions & Opening Comments
 The Boys & Girls Club uses the Cutino soccer field on a weekly basis and provides adult basketball programming 1‐2x per week at their facility.
 Pickleball has evolved in Seaside from very informal use of tennis courts and its popularity has been growing.
 The Monterey Bay Pickleball Club is advocating for additional Pickleball courts in Monterey and Seaside.

Wherever feasible.
 Monterey Surf Soccer Club serves about 800 youth from across the Peninsula, ages 6 to 17 years old.

Coordination & Existing Conditions
 Cutino field is used on Saturdays from 9:00am to 3:00pm and Fridays from 4:30‐6:00pm. Cutino is a critical facility for their programming.
 Natural grass fields in the Peninsula are plagued with ground squirrel and gopher activity, making many fields unsafe.

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Interview Notes  2  October 13, 2023
 Monterey Surf Soccer Club conducts a week‐long summer camp in July.  Pickleball uses 2 courts at Wheeler Tennis courts informally, then on a trial basis with moveable nets and chalked lines. Now, two courts at Wheeler have painted lines to provide for 4 Pickleball courts.  Lots of cracking on surface of tennis/Pickleball courts at Wheeler.  Some parking issues have arisen with the popularity of Pickleball as users sometimes parked poorly in the adjacent neighborhood. Painted lines and more signage have helped define parking areas more clearly.

What’s working well and what isn’t?
 Coordination for field facilities has been going smoothly and the process has been straightforward.  Chris Russo has been very responsive to field user rental requests.  Completion of Phase III at Cutino is anxiously awaited. Field users and B&G Club find access around the construction area to be inconvenient.
 Pickleball is very well attended. Parking is sometimes an issue. Player groups join about 3x per week.  Pickleball and tennis courts need resurfacing. Slippery and cracked. Affecting safe play.  City staff have been great.
 Some concern has been expressed that the City might start its own youth soccer program and preempt use of fields, eliminating Monterey Surf Soccer Club’s field availability.  High School may get field lighting but won’t allow non‐school programs to use the field  Cutino Park sometimes has older youth (“riff‐raff”) hanging out at the restrooms causing concern.  For field reservations, both B&G Club and Monterey Surf would like to know about field reservation results much sooner to allow for more effective planning and scheduling.  Does the City offer preference for field reservations when organizations include Seaside residents? Is there a differential in rental rates and availability between resident and non‐resident? Ideas for Future Improvements
 More fields in playable condition are needed
 More synthetic turf fields would be good
 Field lighting would extend play in the fall
 Restrooms (or portable toilet) would be nice at Wheeler Tennis Courts  Court lighting would extend play at Wheeler Tennis Courts  Convert two of tennis courts to permanent Pickleball court  Playground at Wheeler would provide more diverse rec opportunities  New dedicated Pickleball facility would be great
 Could vacant lot adjacent to Soper Field be acquired and developed for Pickleball courts  City rec programming should consider programs that get kids outdoors and in nature more  City rec programming could consider youth Pickleball instruction classes -- End of Notes --
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Interview Notes  1  June 15, 2023

STAKEHOLDER DISCUSSION SUMMARY
Project Name:  Seaside Parks & Recreation Master Plan   Project No.:  Proj‐# 22‐151PLN Location:  Zoom  Interview Date:  June 14, 2023  Time:   12:30pm Notes by:  Steve Duh
Participants:  Ray Bennett, lap swimmer
Kerri Williams, certified infant swim
resource instructor
Steve Duh, Conservation Technix
Subject:  Parks & Recreation Master Plan: Stakeholder Discussion: Swim Center Users

PURPOSE
To discuss current issues, opportunities and needs for City aquatics and the Pattullo Swim Center. The discussion occurred on June 14, 2023, virtually via Zoom.

DISCUSSION
The discussion began with a brief introduction and an overview of the City’s Park & Recreation Master Plan process.

A set of questions were used to initiate the discussion and explore ideas about system planning and local recreation needs.

General Comments
 Staff very nice
 Facility is cleaner than other pools in the region
 Clean, clear water – well‐balanced – feels a bit cold though  Price for seniors is very affordable; appreciate the City keeping the prices reasonable/affordable.  There are shortened hours now for lap swimming due to recent shift in schedule to accommodate summer programs and classes. Sometimes there are three people to a lane for lap swimming, but usage is not consistent on a daily or weekly basis; it is hit or miss in terms of how busy the lanes will be.

Promotions & Awareness
 Not sure if the facility is well‐known or of general knowledge. Do more to promote the pool; the price is good.
 Cereal with Santa event is fun; glad it came back.
 Swim birthday parties are great, since the party gets access to the whole facility, rather than sharing it with other users.
 Promote more through social media, especially Instagram (but embedded links do not work in Instagram).

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 Promote through social media ‘groups’ such as Monterey Bay Moms and Monterey Bay Kids. The Monterey Parents magazine is good, but it is expensive to advertise in it.

Improvements, Offerings & Scheduling
 There are drafts in the building, and the pool area feels cool, especially when the lifeguard office door is open.
 Need to enforce the rule that showering is mandatory before entering pool (otherwise all the hair gel, deodorant, perfume, pollen, etc. lands in pool). This is not a ‘signage’ problem; there are adequate signs at the Swim Center. Staff needs to help enforce the rule.  Offer more lap swim times
 Do more to enhance/expand offerings for water safety (pool and ocean)  Expand CPR training and host a “water safety day” including childcare. Expand to include certifications for local first responders and build more local lifeguards over time. Consider offering some sort of perk to attract and retain lifeguards (e.g., passes for fitness, etc.) At the Monterey Sport Center, lifeguards are provided with membership to the facility
 Kerri uses the Swim Center as a program location for her infant swim class. The City has been easy to work with as a contracting agency; staff are good. Hard to get hours for the infant age group for private lesson/program scheduling; Earlier or later afternoon is better than midday.  Lifeguards sometime have loud music playing, but they are responsive about lowering or turning off the music if asked.
 There is a 15‐minute block between noon and 12:15pm when no one is in the pool. Not sure why.

Other Comments
 Does the slide at the pool work? It seems to be unused/inoperable -- End of Notes --
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Park Site Assessments
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Beta Park

1.13 acres

DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES
• Pollinator gardens could have interpretive signage about principles and values of native plants and supporting bees and other insects. • During site visit a class of elementary school children walked to the park for a class on nature, bringing their magnifying glass and bug jars for exploring, learning and collecting.

MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
• Side entries could be signed with park identification. • Chained entry at one street end (Luzern) was a barrier to pedestrians and cyclists.

Mini Park

AMENITIES
Pollinator garden planting beds
Swing sets (2)
Paved pathways
Benches
Mutt Mitt dispensers
Open grass areas
Retaining walls
Trash & recycling receptacles
Play structures (2-5 & 5-12 yr olds)
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Capra Park

0.81 acres

DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES
• Park has very limited outdoor recreation features. Install new play options with unique slides or climbing features.
• Capitalize on the views of the bay from the park.
• Activity in the park including group picnicking with added grills and gardening groups could be better supported with provision of restrooms (or at least portable toilets).

MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
• Retaining wall in middle of park has been failing. Redesign of the park should accommodate more recreation amenities and grading treatment to eliminate or repair the retaining wall.

Mini Park

AMENITIES
Basketball sport court
Bench
Fencing
Irrigation/garden hose spigot
Mutt Mitt dispenser
On-street parking
Open grass area
Picnic table with BBQ grill
Pollinator garden
Shade tree
Swing set
Trash & recycling receptacles
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David Cutino Park

5.62 acres

DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES
• New facility offering a variety of recreation amenities with good ADA access.

MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
• The area in the rear of the new sports field seemed inaccessible. It was unclear what its purpose had been or how it could add value to the new facility.

Community Park

AMENITIES
Bleachers
Concession building
Lighted synthetic turf sports field
Mural wall at sport court
Mutt Mitt dispenser
On-street parking
Park identification sign
Restrooms
Shade trees
Skate park
Sport court (basketball / soccer)
Storage containers
Viewing area (behind home plate)
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Durant Park

0.48 acres

DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES
• Add ramp into playground to provide better ADA access or increase depth of wood fiber surfacing.

MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
• Plan to control invasive grasses before they can go to seed..

Mini Park

AMENITIES
BBQ grill (double)
Benches
Mutt Mitt dispenser with can
On-street parking
Park identification sign
Picnic table with wheelchair seating
Planting beds
Paved pathways
Playground
Seating wall
Trash & recycling receptacles
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Ellis Park

0.4 acres

DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES
• New facility providing a range of outdoor recreation and full ADA access.

MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
• None noted.

Mini Park

AMENITIES
Benches (8)
Drinking fountain
Mutt Mitt dispenser
Open grass area
Parking (part of Oldemeyer Center)
Picnic tables (6)
Playground equipment (2-5 & 5-12
yr olds)
Sport court (for deck hockey and
basketball)
Swing sets (2)
Trash & recycling receptacles
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Encanto Park

0.19 acres

DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES
• Very steep sandy slope between two cul-de-sacs. Could benefit from more slope stabilizing vegetation, but not suitable for future park development.

MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
• Remove from parkland inventory. Consider ‘surplusing’ site to adjoin property owners.

Open Space

AMENITIES
None
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Farallones Park

0.82 acres

DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES
• None noted.

MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
• Shift location of trash & recycling receptacles further from picnic tables to allow wheelchair access to end of table.
• Prune vegetation back from pathways where plant growth constricts the pavement width.

Mini Park

AMENITIES
BBQ grill
Benches
Fencing
Irrigation
Mutt Mitt dispenser
On-street parking
Open grass area
Paved pathways
Picnic table with wheelchair seating
Playground – post/platform
structure, swing set, spinner
Shade trees
Trash & recycling receptacles
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Fernando-Montgomery Park

0.13 acres

DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES
• Contains no recreational amenities. Consider a master plan for compete renovation and upgrades.

MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
• None noted.

Mini Park

AMENITIES
Bench
Mutt Mitt dispenser
Park identification sign
Partial paved pathways
Pine tree
Planting beds
Shade tree
Stone walls
Trash & recycling receptacles
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Havana Soliz Park

2.58 acres

DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES
• This 1967 park needs a complete renovation. Existing spaces that housed former park amenities could be re-used for new outdoor recreation features.
• There is no legitimate ADA access due to missing curb cuts, root upheavals and poor asphalt pavement quality.
• Implement to new site master plan.

MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
• Paved pathways need complete replacement.
• Light poles are likely non-function. Replace entire lighting system – consider LED lamps.
• Add park identification signs at all entries.

Neighborhood Park

AMENITIES
Park identification sign
Mutt Mitt dispensers
Trash receptacles
Benches
Light posts
Pollinator garden
Robert Daniel’s planter boxes
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Highland Otis Park

1.17 acres

DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES
• Renovations are fairly recent, but a smooth paved path to Highland should be added.
• This is one of the parks with views to the bay. Any future added improvements should consider retaining that visual access.

MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
• None noted.

Mini Park

AMENITIES
BBQ grills (4)
Benches
Mutt Mitt dispensers
Exercise station (at high point)
One handicapped parking stall with
travel aisle
On-street parking
Paved pathways to amenities
Picnic tables (4) (2 with wheelchair
seating)
Planting beds
Playground (lower): 2-5 yr old
play structure, climbing boulder,
climbing net, spring seesaw
Playground (upper): swing set,
spring seahorse
Shade trees
Trash & recycling receptacles
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Laguna Grande Park

10.73 acres

DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES
• None noted

MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
• Older asphalt pavement is buckling from numerous root upheavals.

Pavement joints with wood decking may need to be repaired to ensure ADA access.
• Rodent activity in lawn areas may present tripping hazards. • Trash pick-up and litter control should be scheduled more often.

Regional Park

AMENITIES
Park identification signs
Parking
Restrooms
Lake
Natural area
Shade trees
Open grass areas
Drinking fountains
Bike racks
Benches
Picnic tables
BBQ grills
Trash & recycling receptacles
Observation decks
Paved pathways
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Lincoln Cunningham Park

2.86 acres

DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES
• Implement the recent site master plan.
• Pedestrian overpass connecting to Manzanita Stuart Park should be scheduled for repair/replacement.

MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
• Park could use some shade trees.

Neighborhood Park

AMENITIES
Basketball ½ court (crusher waste
surface)
Benches (old, wooden)
Blue bird nesting boxes on light
poles
Concrete “play” feature (outdated)
Light posts (non-functioning)
Mutt Mitt dispenser
Paved pathways (degraded asphalt)
Playground
Pollinator garden
Trash & recycling receptacles
Underground water tank with solar
pump
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Manzanita-Stuart Park

0.77 acres

DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES
• This is one of the parks with views to the bay. Any future added improvements should consider retaining that visual access. • Pedestrian overpass (closed) connecting to Lincoln Cunningham Park should be scheduled for repair/replacement.

MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
• Add park identification signs at side entries.
• Replace old wooden benches.
• Repair asphalt pavement.
• Check for adequate depth of play safety surfacing – more wood fiber may be required.

Mini Park

AMENITIES
Benches (old)
Park identification sign
Paved pathways
Planting areas
Playground: large play
structure
Plaza area with public art
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Martin Park

0.58 acres

DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES
• None noted

MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
• None noted
Mini Park

AMENITIES
BBQ grills (2)
Bench
Mutt Mitt dispenser
On-street parking
Open grass area
Paved pathways
Picnic tables (2)
Pine trees
Planting beds
Playground
Trash receptacles
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Mescal-Neil Park

2.22 acres

DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES
• This is one of the parks with views to the bay. Any future added improvements should consider retaining that visual access. • The park should go through a complete master planning process to determine the best composition of outdoor recreational amenities and what segments of the old pathways could be repaired and which should be removed. Retention of some of the pathways would be advisable where existing trees should be preserved. Any future design for the site should capture the value of the rolling topography, views to the Bay and consider complete ADA access to planned recreation amenities.

MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
• Coordinate with FOSPA to determine short-term upgrades and longer – term master plan improvements.

Neighborhood Park

AMENITIES
Benches
Concrete & asphalt pathway system
(dysfunctional)
Light posts (non-operational)
Mutt Mitt dispensers with cans
Park identification & rules signs
Picnic table
Swing set
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Metz Park

2.1 acres

DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES
• Expand size of tree pits (now empty) in sports court area to provide more room for tree replacements. Add shade trees.
• Continue ADA upgrades as picnic tables are replaced.
• Add more recreation amenities in vacant spaces.

MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
• None noted.

Neighborhood Park

AMENITIES
Ball field
Benches
Handicapped ramps to sports court
& ball field
Mutt Mitt dispenser
One handicapped parking space
On-street parking
Park IC signs
Paved pathways
Picnic tables
Restrooms (closed when field not
scheduled)
Sport court
Trash & recycling receptacles
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Pacchetti Dog Park

1.69 acres

DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES
• Existing paved pathways are not contiguous throughout the off-leash area, limiting the degree of universal access. Connecting the gaps between the entrance and concrete pathway to the shelter would provide better ADA-compliance.

MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
• Volunteer-driven maintenance & improvements.

Special Use Area

AMENITIES
Benches
Concrete pathway (not connected
to entry)
Double-gated entry
Fencing
Gazebo with picnic table
Kiosk with message board
Little library
Memory Garden
Mutt Mitt dispensers
On-street parking
Picnic tables
Shade trees
Small & “all” dog areas
Storage shed
Tool shed
Trash receptacles
Water spigots (2)
Wood chip surfacing
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Portola Leslie Park

1.11 acres

DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES
• Prepare a full-renovation master plan since this park lacks any recreational amenities beyond tables & benches.

MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
• None noted.

Mini Park

AMENITIES
Bench
Little library
Mutt Mitt dispenser
On-street parking
Park identification sign
Paved pathways
Picnic tables (3)
Public art
Trash & recycling receptacles
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Roberts Lake Eco-Rec Park

5.67 acres

DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES
• Upgraded edge of lake access treatments and trail improvements could improve safety and ADA access along the perimeter of this open water amenity.

MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
• Schedule more frequent (and thorough) trash collection. • Power wash observation deck to periodically remove masses of waterfowl waste.

Open Space

AMENITIES
Connection to Monterey Coastal
Trail
Lake
Observation deck
Pagoda/gazebo
Parking
Paved pathways
Peace pole
Play area
Trash & recycling receptacles
Wildlife viewing
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Stephen E Ross Memorial Park

0.25 acres

DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES
• No recreational amenities. No shade. No ADA access.
• This site contains three modular office buildings comprising almost half the acreage. It is adjacent to the Library and City Hall and could be designed to function as a gathering space or public plaza.

MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
• None noted.

Open Space

AMENITIES
Benches
Open grass area
Memorial sign
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Sabado Park

0.42 acres

DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES
• Park has previous infrastructure but now lacks much in outdoor park & play opportunities. Master planning for renovation and future improvements is needed.
• Lots of room on old foundation and in sand play area for future additions to the park.

MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
• Additional park identification signs would be useful at each entry from public right of way.
• Check depth of sand in swing set area to ensure adequate provision of safety fall surfacing. Consider switching out sand for engineered wood fiber or poured in place surfacing.

Mini Park

AMENITIES
Bench
Evergreen trees
Open grass area
Park identification sign
Pergola
Retaining walls
Swings in sand area
Trash receptacle
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Sonoma Sports Court

0.29 acres

DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES
• Good internal ADA access, but there is no provision for handicapped parking or ADA access routes from street/sidewalk.

MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
• Some pavement cracking throughout the court surface but still playable.

Resurfacing will be needed in coming years.

Special Use Area

AMENITIES
Basketball/deck hockey sport court
Benches
Bike rack
Fencing
On-street parking
Trash & recycling receptacles
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Soper Field

6.55 acres

DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES
• Consider adding roofs (or fencing) to dugouts for safety.

MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
• Some of the bleachers lack safety railing; a requirement of the International Building Code.

Community Park

AMENITIES
Ballfield
Batting cage
Bleachers
Dugouts
Scoring tower / concession /
restroom building
BBQ grills
Benches
Bike racks
Bike tools stand
Cell tower
Community Center
Drinking fountains
Mutt Mitt dispensers
Parking
Paved pathways
Picnic area (7 tables; 1 / handicapped
seating space
Playgrounds
Shade trees
Trash & recycling receptacles
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Trinity Park

0.83 acres

DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES
• Playground has room for more play pieces. Consider adding swings. • Renovate and upgrade the area of the narrow stone path and circle at the east end of the park to provide more park-like options for outdoor enjoyment.

MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
• New shade tree plantings should not have grass growing at the base of their trunks to avoid mower and string trimmer damage.
• Ground squirrel (?) holes are peppered throughout lawn area. They present a tripping hazard during open play.

Mini Park

AMENITIES
BBQ grills
Irrigation
Mutt Mitt dispensers with can
On-street parking (1 handicapped
space at play area)
Open grass area
Picnic table with wheelchair space
Picnic tables (in grass)
Playground
Shade trees
Trash & recycling receptacles
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Wheeler Tennis Courts

1.63 acres

DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES
• There is room on this site for additional park and outdoor recreation amenities.

MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
• Trim vegetation from path pavement edge to remove encroaching ice plant growth.

Special Use Area

AMENITIES
Fencing
Mutt Mitt dispenser
Paved pathway from entrance
Picnic table
Player benches
Storage shed
Tennis courts (4)
(2 of 4 are striped for Pickleball
option)
(4 portable Pickleball nets)
Trash receptacles
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Eucalyptus Road Trail Access

DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES
• Currently undeveloped. Access is reached by foot or bicycle from a closure on Eucalyptus Road about ½ mile from the BLM Monument sign. • Future trailhead parking would provide proximate access to Trail 56 within the Monument trail network as well as other limited-access roads on Federal land.
• An existing flat area at the Monument sign (BLM FONM) exists off Eucalyptus Road through a short gravel entry. There is plenty of room for a trailhead easily providing for 10-12 vehicles with turnaround room.

MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
• Current Eucalyptus Road closure could be shifted to just behind the BLM Monument sign.

Open Space

AMENITIES
None
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Appendix F:

Summary of Past Plans
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These City documents continue to provide valuable planning guidelines for the Seaside community.

Elements from these plans were incorporated into this current Parks & Recreation Master Plan process to maintain consistency and coordinated planning.

City of Seaside Parks, Recreation, Community Services Plan 2005 The Parks, Recreation, Community Services Master Plan, adopted in 2005, contained an analysis of current and estimated future demand for these facilities by community residents and, also, the management and operations needed to maintain these facilities. The Plan identified two critical issues for the future of the City’s park system. First, the critical need was to provide adequate park facilities in all of the Seaside neighborhoods. The second critical issue was the provision of support facilities, specifically sports fields.

The plan also identified the park and facilities needs and importance of upgrading the existing park system.

The plan recommended that a number of parks required updated master plans that reflected changes in the neighborhood, new facility needs or existing conditions within the park itself.

The Plan’s report on the existing park system stated that many mini parks were in poor condition and provided little recreation opportunity. Poor park condition was a major concern expressed by the public during the planning process. Deferred maintenance had left many parks with deteriorating facilities or empty spaces where facilities had been removed. The Plan also identified the need for additional neighborhood, community, and regional parks to serve the Seaside area. Approximately one-half of those needed park lands and additional open space acreage could be provided through the future development of designated Seaside area within the Fort Ord Reuse Plan. The Plan also targeted the need for additional land for sports fields, and special use facilities such as skate parks. The Plan proposed recommended demand standards for the level of provision of parks and recreation within the city for both existing service standards and build-out demand. As a strategy to eliminate redundancy of parks in close proximity, the Plan explored options for the consideration of divestment of five of the 13 mini parks: Sabado Park, Fernando Montgomery Park, Capra Park, Durant Park and Encanto Park. Other mini parks were recommended for updated master planning or upgrades. The Plan also made recommendations for master planning most of the existing neighborhood parks to determine the types of future upgrades due to the need for substantial renovation. Beyond the recommended types of upgrades for existing parks the Plan also outlines the design and development guidelines for needed future neighborhood, community and regional parks as well as linear parks, special use areas, trails and open space.

City of Seaside 2023-2025 Strategic Plan
The City’s 2023-2025 Strategic Plan resulted in twelve (12) strategic priorities. Each Department identified strategic plan goals and objectives for the 2023-2025 planning cycle. Each goal aligned with the existing results of the 2020 strategic planning session. The Recreation Department included the goals to complete the Park Master Plan update; revitalize the trail network at Manzanita-Stuart Park, and Havana Solis Park (in coordination with Public Works); create a teen center; and implement the City’s tree program. The Public Works Department included goals to complete the Ellis Park construction (done) and the Cutino Park improvements (phase 1 done; Phase 2 in progress). The Public Works Department also listed key capital improvement projects that included Lincoln Cunningham basketball court construction; Phase 1 trails for Lincoln Cunningham & Havana Soliz Parks Concepts, a recreation trail program; Havana Soliz Park revitalization construction; Highland Otis Park lower playground area construction; and Fernando park construction. Most of these park-related projects were noted as “in process”.

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Seaside General Plan 2020
Seaside’s General Plan serves as the ‘blueprint’ for future growth and development, containing policies and programs that provide the community’s decision makers with a basis for decisions related to land use and development. The adopted 2020 General Plan’s Conservation/Open Space Element (Chapter 6) was developed during the 2004 Seaside General Plan. The current process (as of May 2023) of updating the General Plan (Seaside 2040) has draft chapters for Parks and Open Space (Chapter 7) and Conservation (Chapter 8). The Parks and Open Space Element includes policy guidance about recreation services and facilities in the city.

General Plan Seaside 2040 DRAFT
From the opening page of the chapter: “Easy access to safe and well-maintained parks, open space, and recreation facilities is vital to Seaside as a community…..The City is committed to supporting community-led efforts to protect and improve existing green spaces, build social capital, enhance natural habitat, protect scenic views, and broaden support of conservation.” The Parks and Open Space chapter describes the current types and acreages of park and recreation facilities in the city and target the need for improving access to parks and open spaces by adding new green spaces, reprogramming unused spaces for public use and improving pedestrian and bicycle connections to existing parks and facilities. The Parks and Open Space Element includes policy guidance about recreation services and facilities in the city.

The Seaside 2040 Plan (draft) recognizes the effect of water restrictions on certain parks, the need for improvement of park facilities, the benefit of a more consistent revenue stream for park maintenance and the value of volunteer-led (FOSPA) work in improving city parks. Once Fort Ord munition hazard cleanup is completed, developed access to the National Monument is expected through entry points at Gigling Road, Broadway Avenue and Eucalyptus Road. The Fort Ord Rec Trail and Greenway is a community-proposed 28-mile regional network of paved recreational trails connecting communities and open space. The Chapter also suggests “Seaside should benefit from additional specialized recreation facilities including a skate park, multi-use and soccer fields, a group picnic area, amphitheater, adventure playground, and additional offleash, dog areas.” The Parks and Open Space Chapter of the Seaside 2040 Plan proposes goals that seek to

1.) Increase the amount and availability of park and recreation facilities through the addition of new regional, community and neighborhood parks.

2.) Create a high-quality and well-connected series of natural open spaces that support expanded recreational opportunities.

3.) Ensure a well-maintained and safe system of parks, recreational facilities and open spaces.

4.) Improving bicycle and pedestrian access connections throughout the park system.

5.) Maintain and enhance public access the Coast through the provision of multiple access points, increased visibility and signage and increased alternative travel modes to the beach.

6.) Maintain and expand joint use agreements with partnering agencies and organizations to help with park design, construction, maintenance and funding to facilitate greater park access.

7.) Increase sustainability efforts and awareness in parks.

The Conservation Element (Chapter 8 of the Seaside 2040 Plan) addresses the conservation, enhancement, and sustainable use of Seaside’s natural resources including cultural and paleontological resources. Several agencies, organizations, and City departments are involved in the preservation of biological resources in Seaside, guided by the following adopted plans: Seaside Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan and Coastal Implementation Plan; Fort Ord Installation-wide Multi-species Habitat Management Plan (HMP) and the Fort Ord Installation-wide Multi-species Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). The Conservation chapter also recognizes the value of and need to protect Dark Skies, scenic and visual resources, cultural and paleontological resources. Among the goals for conservation, the City positions urban forestry as essential to the quality of life for a more resilient urban environment.

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Campus Town Specific Plan
Developed in 2019, the Campus Town Specific Plan is intended to implement the vision of the Fort Ord Reuse Authority Base Reuse Plan and the City’s General Plan for a “University Village” adjacent to California State University Monterey Bay. California State Law authorizes cities to prepare and adopt Specific Plans in accordance with Government Code Sections 65450-65457. Specific Plans are used as a bridge between the General Plan and individual development proposals in a defined area. This Specific Plan implements the Seaside General Plan for the 120-acre Campus Town area.

The Campus Town Specific Plan provides the framework for development that will serve residents, visitors, and students in a “new urbanist” community. Key elements of development in the area will be focused on providing arts and entertainment, retail, housing, visitor lodging, and employment space for the University student and faculty population and the broader Seaside community to increase the overall economic opportunity available in the region. The approximately 120-acre Specific Plan Area is intended to be developed with up to 1,485 housing units, 250 hotel rooms, 150,000 square feet of Retail, Dining and Entertainment, and 50,000 square feet of Office, Flex, and Makerspace, and light industrial, as well as park/recreational areas and supporting infrastructure. In relationship to parks and recreation, the Plan establishes standards and guidelines for the public realm, including standards and guidelines for bicycle networks and facilities and Open Space networks.

Proposed designated Open Spaces primarily following thoroughfares, intend to serve as community gathering spaces and neighborhood living rooms, influencing the character and utility of the public realm.

Connections to existing and proposed trails will ensure that seamless connections to and through the Specific Plan Area with FORTAG trail spurs and separately planned bicycle infrastructure improvements connecting with the proposed bikeways within the Specific Plan Area. A series of Open Spaces link the central east-west street, forming a green network to help unite the Specific Plan Area. Neighborhood parks are to be located near residential neighborhoods that in turn connect to mixed-use village centers and CSUMB. The proposed Open Space network includes more than 9 acres for public recreation that is also accessible to the Seaside community at large. The proposed system of Open Space contain a variety of outdoor recreation features including sports fields, playgrounds, passive areas and civic plazas designed to provide a high level of connectivity throughout the neighborhoods.

Fort Ord Reuse Plan Volume 2: Reuse Plan Elements (1997) Recreation and Open Space Element first describes the larger open space and recreation planning that transfers over 8,000 acres to the Bureau of Land Management and the designation of the coastal dunes area as the Fort Ord Dunes State Park. The Recreation Element also proposes standards for future neighborhood and community parks.

Neighborhood Parks: Neighborhood parks are generally expected to serve a population of between 500 and 1,500 residents. They may include mini parks (up to 1/2 acre in size) and larger parks for an entire neighborhood (up to 10 acres in size). They are typically located with easy walking and biking distance of residents (approximately 1/4 to 1/3 mile radius) so that minimal parking facilities are required. They should be located where neighborhood sidewalks and/or trails exist so that they are easily accessible by nonmotorized forms of transportation. Neighborhood parks should be easily accessible and visible from the surrounding area. Access for the physically challenged should be provided where feasible to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Neighborhood parks are intended to serve youth from pre-school age to high school age, as well as to provide space for more adult-related activities such as pick-up basketball games, dog walking, Frisbee throwing, nature watching, and other casual activities. They should include play structures for small children when located in proximity to residential neighborhoods and ball fields when sufficient land is available.

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dedicated to open space/habitat protection. They may focus on one unique community-wide feature or be designed to host substantial numbers of people and contain many diverse activities. Community parks may include features such as a public meeting space (i.e. gazebo and band shell), camping and recreational vehicle facilities, passive green space, ball fields, restrooms, group shelter(s), volleyball, wading pool, and sports complexes (e.g., swimming pool, ball courts). They may also be an area of natural quality and used for more passive outdoor recreation such as walking, nature observation, photography, relaxing/reading, sunbathing, and picnicking. Community parks may also include the facilities that are typically provided in neighborhood parks.

Community parks should be designed to serve neighborhoods in a 1 to 3-mile radius. They typically include improvements for on-site parking since visitors may travel by automobile to utilize the parks facilities.

Parking will typically include accommodation for horse and other trailers where the park functions as a trailhead. Access for the physically challenged should be provided where feasible to comply with ADA.

The Recreation Element also made projections of population-based recreation demand within the 20-year development time frame as well as the projected full residential build-out of the former Fort Ord base. Local community standards were applied in order to identify the amount of park land which is needed to be set aside.

The Reuse Plan also proposes a network of trails using the open space, recreation lands, habitat management lands and institutional settings to serve as both alternative transportation and as recreation that draws ecotourism activities. Objective D for the City of Seaside’s Recreation Policy in the Reuse Plan: “Establish a system of community and neighborhood parks which provide recreation opportunities reflective of local community standards.” Policies to meet this objective include creating the park facilities projected to meet the recreation demand of the future population using the neighborhood and community park acreage standards. The Reuse Plan also recommends that Seaside maximize the use of existing former military recreation facilities and develops a plan for adequate and long-term maintenance for every public park prior to construction. The Reuse Plan also recommends that Seaside adopt a comprehensive trails plan to improve access to parks, recreational facilities and other open space that links to all sectors of the former Fort Ord.

Eucalyptus Road: This facility begins at the intersection of Coe Avenue and General Jim Moore Boulevard just north of Seaside. It is aligned to the northeast, and the pavement ends at Barclay Canyon Road. While Eucalyptus Road does not currently provide any connections, future improvements in the eastern part of the former Fort Ord may make this an important element in the roadway system.

Currently, the majority of these facilities are relatively low-volume roadways, but will become more important as the base is redeveloped. No current LOS analysis was performed because traffic volumes on internal Fort Ord roadways have been negligible since the base closure.

Ford Ord Reuse Plan Reassessment Report 2012
The requirement for a reassessment of the Base Reuse Plan results from a lawsuit filed by the Sierra Club against FORA (Fort Ord Redevelopment Authority) in 1997. The Reassessment report made edits to reuse plan text and added the requirement for periodic reassessments to ensure progress for the base’s reuse and the potential to adjust and reassess planning direction based on local and regional changes over time.

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Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
The 2011 Transportation Agency for Monterey County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan identifies existing and proposed bicycle and pedestrian facilities in Monterey County including all its communities. The Plan is aimed at creating a comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian network for the County that supports sustainability, active living and community by integrating bicycling and walking as a viable mode of travel. The Plan identified priority bikeway projects throughout the county. In the City of Seaside, sections of Broadway and Del Monte Boulevard were on the list of Priority Bikeway Projects. Beyond those top three priority projects, Seaside had over 20 bikeway improvements listed for improvements that would add almost 19 miles to the bikeway network. The Plan also included bicycle facility projects proposed by the California State University Monterey Bay campus, mostly south of Imjin Road in Marina and Seaside.

AMBAG (Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments) provides a blueprint for establishing the priority areas for pedestrian investment. This TAMC bike/ped plan provides additional geographic priorities to the AMBAG Blueprint Priority Areas: major barriers to walking, safe routes to school areas, and safe routes to transit connections. The Plan also recognized the importance of regional trails in meeting the recreation and transportation needs for Monterey County residents. Seaside had several pedestrian improvement projects that related to intersection and crossing improvements at locations along Broadway Avenue. Sidewalk projects within the CSU Monterey Bay campus were also included in the pedestrian improvement projects.

Fort Ord Regional Trail and Greenway Conceptual Design Report The Fort Ord Regional Trail and Greenway (FORTAG) is envisioned as a regional transportation corridor and recreational attraction connecting open space to major destinations in northwestern Monterey County.

The 2020 FORTAG Conceptual Design Report, prepared for the Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC), provides design concepts and guidance for implementation throughout the overall corridor FORTAG with recommendations for specific segments. The regional trail and greenway includes approximately 27 miles of new paved trail, built for ADA compliance to accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists of all abilities.

Where space is available, the trail will be surrounded by an open space greenway buffer on both sides.

The proposed FORTAG alignment, when combined with the existing Coastal Recreation Trail, will generally form three loops that encircle the City of Marina, the CSUMB campus, and the City of Seaside, respectively.

For the purposes of phased development and conceptual design treatments, FORTAG has been divided into seven major segments. The segments, from south to north include: Ryan Ranch, Canyon Del Ray, National Monument Loop, CSUMB Loop South, CSUMB Loop North, Northern Loop and Northern Marina.

These segments have been defined jurisdictionally, as well as by environmental context. The Conceptual Design Report presents each segment’s the unique potential for user experience and informs trail design considerations within each segment.

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Appendix G:

Recreation Trends
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The following summaries from recognized park and recreation resources provide background on national, state and local park and recreation trends. Examining current recreation trends may inform potential park and recreation improvements and opportunities to enhance programs and services. 2023 NRPA Agency Performance Review
In the 2023 National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) Agency Performance Review and its accompanying Park Metrics share comprehensive park and recreation-related data collected and analyzed to inform park and recreation professionals and key stakeholders about the state of the industry. The 2023 NRPA Agency Performance Review presents data from more than 1,000 unique park and recreation agencies across the United States as reported between 2020 and 2022. These resources provide guidance to inform decisions and demonstrate the full breadth of service offerings and responsibilities of park and recreation agencies throughout the United States. This data can offer a perspective for Sammamish Parks and Recreation to compare their service provision to other agencies across the country. However, every park & rec agency has its own unique characteristics, combination of responsibilities and community composition.

This comparison of nationwide data with the City of Sammamish can provide guiding insights rather than target benchmarks. The agency performance report indicated recent trends in staffing and volunteers for park and recreation agencies show that numbers of authorized full-time positions has steadily rebounded since 2011.

Key Findings & Characteristics
Park facilities and operations vary greatly across the nation. The typical agency participating in the NRPA park metric survey serves a jurisdiction of approximately 45,000 people, but population size varies widely across all responding jurisdictions. The typical park and recreation agency has jurisdiction over 22 parks comprising over 571 acres. When including non-park sites (such as city halls and roadway medians), the median management scale for park agencies increases to 30 sites encompassing 676 acres. Park facilities also have a range of service levels in terms of acres of parkland per population and residents per park.

These metrics are categorized by the agency’s population size.

Park Facilities
The typical park and recreation agency has:
• One park for every 2,287 residents
• One playground for every 3,759 residents
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Figure G1. Median Residents per Park Based On Population Size Figure G2. Acres of Parkland per 1,000 Residents based on Population Size A large majority of park and recreation agencies provide playgrounds (95%) and basketball courts (86%) in their portfolio of outdoor assets. Most agencies (three in five) offer community and/or recreation centers.

Recreation centers (63%) are provided more often than community centers (59%). Senior centers (41%), performance amphitheaters (37%) and nature centers (33%) are also common.

The typical park and recreation agency that manages or maintains trails for walking, hiking, running and/ or biking has 15 miles of trails. Agencies serving more than 250,000 residents have a median of 89 miles of trails under their care.

Park and recreation agencies often take on responsibilities beyond their core functions of operating parks and providing recreational programs. Other responsibilities may include tourist attractions, golf courses, outdoor amphitheaters, indoor swim facilities, farmer’s markets, indoor sports complexes, campgrounds, performing arts centers, stadiums/arenas/racetracks, fairgrounds and/or marinas.

Programming
At least seven in ten agencies provide themed special events (89% of agencies), team sports (86%), social recreation events (88%), youth summer camps (82%), fitness enhancement classes (81%), and health and wellness education (80%).

Staffing
Park and recreation employees are responsible for operations and maintenance, programming and administration. The typical park and recreation agency has:
• 51.5 full-time equivalent staff (FTEs) on payroll
• 8.9 FTEs on staff for every 10,000 residents in its jurisdiction Median FTE counts also positively correlate with the number of acres maintained, the number of parks maintained, operating expenditures, and the population served. For example, agencies that serve populations between 20,000 and 49,999 residents employ an average of 32.3 FTE, while agencies that serve 50,000 to 99,000 people employ an average of 75.8 FTE.

Acres of Parkland per 1,000 Residents rev‐2023
All Agencies Less than
20,000
20,000‐
49,999
50,000‐
99,999
100,000‐
250,000
More than
250,0000
Median 10.8 13 11.3 11.2 8.9 10.1
Lower Quartile 5.3 6 5.9 5 4.5 5.2
Upper Quartile 18.4 21.1 17.9 17.3 17.1 17.4
Park and Recreation Agency FTEs per 10,000 Residents rev 2023 All Agencies Less than
20,000
20,000‐
49,999
50,000‐
99,999
100,000‐
250,000
More than
250,0000
Median 8.9 11.5 10.7 11.1 8 4.9
Lower Quartile 4.8 6.5 5.6 6.6 4.8 1.9
Upper Quartile 15.5 20.1 19.7 18.1 12.3 8

10.8 13

11.3 11.2

8.9 10.1
0 2
4 6
8 10
12 14

8.9 11.5 10.7 11.1
8 4.9
0 2
4 6
8 10
12 14
Median Number of FTEs
Jurisdiction Population
023 Agency Performance Report
Residents per Park By Jurisdiction Population rev‐2023 Acres of Parkland per 1,000 Residents rev‐2023 All Agencies Less than
20,000
20,000‐
49,999
50,000‐
99,999
100,000‐
250,000
More than
250,0000 All Agencies Less than
20,000
20,000‐
49,999
50,000‐
99,999
100,000‐
250,000
More than
250,0000
Median 2,287 1,225 2,014 2,240 3,240 5,791 Median 10.8 13 11.3 11.2 8.9 10.1 Lower Quartile 1,296 666 1,203 1,461 2,067 3,050 Lower Quartile 5.3 6 5.9 5 4.5 5.2 Upper Quartile 4,609 2,042 3,162 3,655 6,197 15,900 Upper Quartile 18.4 21.1 17.9 17.3 17.1 17.4 Park and Recreation Agency Staffing: Full‐Time Equivalents (By Jurisdiction Population) Park and Recreation Agency FTEs per 10,000 Residents rev 2023 All Agencies Less than
20,000
20,000‐
49,999
50,000‐
99,999
100,000‐
250,000
More than
250,0000 All Agencies Less than
20,000
20,000‐
49,999
50,000‐
99,999
100,000‐
250,000
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250,0000
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Figure G3. Park and Recreation Agency Staffing: Full-Time Equivalents (By Jurisdiction Population) Another way of comparing agency staffing across different park and recreation agencies examines number of staff per 10,000 residents. These comparative numbers hold fairly steady across population sizes with the median for all agencies at 8.9 FTEs.

Figure G4. Park and Recreation Agency FTEs Per 10,000 Residents Capital and Operating Expenses
For capital expenses, the typical park agency:
• Dedicates about 56% to renovation projects and 30% to new development projects. • Plans to spend about $8 million on capital expenditures over the next five years.

For operations, the typical park agency spends:
• $5.5 million per year on total operating expenses
• $7,823 on annual operating expenses per acre of park and non-park sites managed by the agency • $94.77 on annual operating expenses per capita
• $105,484 in annual operating expenditures per employee • 55% of the annual operating budget on personnel costs, 38% on operating expenses, and 5% on capital expenses not included in the agency’s capital improvement plan (CIP) • 46% of its operating budget on park management and maintenance, 41% on recreation, and 13% on other activities Agency Funding
The typical park and recreation agency:
• Derives 61% of their operating expenditures from general fund tax support, 22% from generated revenues, 8% from dedicated taxes or levies, 3% from other dedicated taxes and 6% from grants, sponsorships and other sources • Generates $21.71 in revenue annually for each resident in the jurisdiction Acres of Parkland per 1,000 Residents rev‐2023
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2022 State of the Industry Report
Recreation Management magazine’s 2022 Report on the State of the Managed Recreation Industry summarizes the opinions and information provided by a wide range of professionals (with an average 21.9 years of experience) working in the recreation, sports, and fitness industry.

Partnerships
The 2022 report indicated that most (82.3%) recreation, sports, and fitness facility owners form partnerships with other organizations as a means of expanding their reach, offering additional programming opportunities or as a way to share resources and increase funding. Local schools are shown as the most common partner (59.6%) for all facility types. Youth-serving organizations (Ys, JCC, Boys & Girls Clubs) and park and recreation organizations were the most likely to report that they had partnered with outside organizations, at 98% and 94% respectively.

Revenue Outlook
The year 2020 represented a dramatic departure from the norm, with nearly two-thirds (64.9%) of respondents indicating that their revenues for the year were lower than the previous year. By 2021, the number reporting a drop in revenue fell to 26.7%—still a dramatically different result from most survey years, but an obvious improvement over 2020. At the same time, while only 13.4% of respondents saw their revenues increase in 2020, by 2021, more than half (51.7%) were reporting revenues on the rise again.

Respondents were much more optimistic about 2022 and 2023, with 60% indicating they expect to see higher revenues in both years. At the same time, 9.8% still expect revenues to fall in 2022.

Facilities & Improvements
A majority of park respondents (43%) reported plans to add features at their facilities and were also the most likely to be planning to construct new facilities in the next few years (39%).

The top 10 planned features for all facility types include:

1. Splash play areas (21.4% of respondents with plans to add features are planning to add splash play)

2. Synthetic turf sports fields (19.5%)

3. Playgrounds (17.7%)

4. Fitness centers (15.5%)

5. Park shelters (14.1%)

6. Dog parks (13.6%)

7. Park restroom structures (12.7%)

8. Fitness trails and outdoor fitness equipment (12.3%)

9. Exercise studio rooms (11.8%)

10. Disc golf courses (11.8%)

11. Concession areas (11.8%)
Programming
Nearly all respondents (96.4%) offer programming of some kind. The top 10 most commonly offered programs include: holiday events and other special events (provided by 57% of respondents); day camps and summer camps (54%); group exercise programs (53%); fitness programs (53%); educational programs (51%); youth sports teams (50%); mind-body balance programs such as yoga and tai chi (43%); arts and crafts programs (41%); adult sports teams (38%); and programs for active older adults (38%).

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Respondents from community centers, parks and health clubs were the most likely to report that they had plans to add programs at their facilities over the next few years. The ten most commonly planned program additions were:

1. Mind-body balance programs (29.9%, up from 23.4% in 2021)

2. Fitness programs (27.9%, up from 25.5%)

3. Group exercise programs (27.9%, up from 25.7%)

4. Educational programs (25.9%, up from 20.8%)

5. Arts and crafts programs (21.9%, up from 17.4%)

6. Teen programs (21.9%, down from 23.7%)

7. Functional fitness programs (21.4%, up from 17.8%)

8. Performing arts programs (21.4%, up from 17.4%)

9. Environmental education (20.9%, up from 20%)

10. Holidays and other special events (20.4%, down from 21%) General Challenges
Facility managers were asked about the challenges they anticipated impacting their facilities in the future.

Generally, overall budgets are the top concern for most respondents including staffing (63%) and their ability to support equipment and facility maintenance needs (50%).

With COVID-19’s impact on the wane, we asked respondents to tell us about their top goals for their facilities in the coming year. The most common responses centered around increasing participation and membership, as well as building and renovating facilities. Recruiting and training staff, as well as just “getting back to normal” also made up a large number of the responses.
2023 Outdoor Participation Report
According to 2023 Outdoor Participation Trends Report, published by the Outdoor Foundation in Boulder, Colorado, the outdoor recreation participant base grew 2.3% in 2022 to a record 168.1 million Americans (55%) ages 6 and older. The number of outdoor participants has grown over the last eight years, however, the number of outings per participant declined in 2022 for the first time since the pandemic began in 2020.

Key Insights include the following:

Diversity
The recreational participant base is much more diverse than ever before. New and young outdoor participants are significantly more diverse than the current outdoor base and are accelerating quickly. The participation rate for Hispanic people has increased from 34% in 2015 to 56% in 2022.

Seniors
A significantly higher percentage of seniors (ages 55+) are participating in outdoor recreation. In 2022, the senior participation rate hit a record high of 35% and rising. This equates to 1 in every 5 outdoor participants and a total of 1 million new participants in 2022.

Gateway Activities & Growth Trends
Gateway activities, one of the first outdoor recreation activities people participate in at any age, serve as magnets to outdoor activity and commonly lead to more activity in niche categories like backpacking and adventure racing. Gateway activities continue to drive new entrant outings and frequency of participation.

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has the highest average outings per runner at In 54 per year. Camping has the highest growth rate over the past three years at 29.1% per year.

The outdoor activity categories with the highest growth rates among kids included backpacking, snowshoeing, canoeing, climbing, and off-road triathlon.

Participation Rate Decline
The frequency of participation is declining across outdoor recreation. In 2013, the average number of outings per participant was 84.6. Over the last ten years, average number of outings has dropped to 71.8 per participant.

Demographics are changing quickly in the U.S. population, and the outdoor recreation market has lagged behind. Park and recreation agencies are recognizing the need for increased diversity in the participant base of park and recreation users. The new and young outdoor participant bases are significantly more diverse than the total participant base, a formula for long-term growth in diversity for outdoor recreation.

Monitoring progress on diversity is key to understanding if outreach is being effective. 2023 Sports, Fitness & Leisure Activities Topline
Participation Report
Prepared by a partnership of the Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) and the Physical Activity Council (PAC), this February 2023 participation report summarizes levels of activity and identifies key trends in sports, fitness, and recreation in the US. The report is based on over 18,000 online interviews of a nationwide sample that provides a high degree of statistical accuracy using strict quotas for gender, age, income, region, and ethnicity. The study looked at more than 124 different team and individual sports and outdoor activities, including a section dedicated to the impact of COVID-19 on participation results.

Compared to 2017, activity increased by 9.2% in total participation rates. Activity in the U.S. continues to increase for the fifth consecutive year. In 2022, 77.6% of all Americans, or 236.9 million people participated in at least one activity during the 2022 calendar year.

There were more things to do as outdoor activities thrived, fitness at home became more popular, and team sports started back up after the COVID-19 hiatus. Participation nearly doubled for pickleball in 2022, increasing by 85.7% year-over-year. In 2022 for the first time in over seven years, every racquet sport increased its total participation number compared to the previous year.

In terms of team sports, the overall participation rate approached, but did not exceed, the 2019 rate.

Basketball, outdoor soccer, and flag football all posted three-year increases of over 4.5%, with basketball leading the way with a 13% increase since 2019.

Lifestyle activities generally remained very popular. Golf and tennis have grown more than 20% since 2019, and yoga grew more than 10% in that same time period. Trail running and day hiking participation grew for the fifth straight year. However, facility-based fitness activities like elliptical, group stationary cycling, and weight resistance machines, which suffered as clubs were shuttered during COVID, have struggled to return to pre-pandemic levels.

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Figure G5. 2021 Total Participation Rate by Activity Category (U.S. population, ages 6+) Figure G6. Activities with the Highest 5-year Increase in Participation (average annual growth, 2018-2022) California Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan The 2021-2025 California Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) provides a statewide framework for actions to meet the state’s outdoor recreation needs. The SCORP is developed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation and is based on public input and an assessment of statewide park assets and needs. The 2021–2025 SCORP improves upon the previous 2015 SCORP and summarizes recent key finding from focus groups and continues the vision for local assistance grant program allocations to California.

Action Plan
The following priorities are based on key findings from the seven SCORP Advisory Council focus groups and the 30 public focus groups. LWCF projects will address at least one of the following priorities:

New Park Access
• Create or expand parks in communities that lack sufficient park space. Create new parks within a half mile of underserved communities, or expand existing parks to increase the ratio of park acreage per resident in underserved areas.
• Acquire private land from willing sellers in natural areas to expand regional parks, or create new open space for outdoor recreation while preserving nature.

Multi-Use Parks Designed for All Age Groups in New or Existing Parks • Construct recreation features designed to bring families together by supporting art and music, sports, and multigenerational activities. • Construct recreation features for all age groups to support different active and passive recreation interests of all ages.
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Health Design Goals for New or Existing Parks
• Include recreation features resulting from asking community members for their park design ideas for public health.

Safety and Beautification for New or Existing Parks
• Construct lighting for night-time use, or restrooms, landscaping, signs, or other enhancements to make the park appear welcoming and support longer hours of use.

Preservation
• Through the LWCF, place outdoor open space land under new 6(f)(3) protection for public recreation.

The SCORP included a park access tool that provides a broad analysis at geographic scales to calculate the ratio of park acres per thousand people and the percentage of people who lives within a half-mile of a park. The tool found that over 61% of Californians live in areas with less than 3 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents. The park access tool also revealed that nearly 8 million people, 21% of Californians, have no park within a half mile of their homes.

The 2021-2025 SCORP recognizes that public health, including environmental and social wellness, is fundamental to the mission and purpose of park and recreation providers. The Plan states “Parks are unique places where children can play, people exercise, seniors socialize, families and friends bond, youth are mentored, cultures are celebrated, and where everyone connects with nature. For these basic reasons, the nexus is clear between parks, recreation programs, and health.”
Americans Engagement with Parks Survey
This annual study from the National Park and Recreation Association (NRPA) probes Americans’ usage of parks, the key reasons that drive their use, and the greatest challenges preventing greater usage. Each year, the study examines the importance of public parks in Americans’ lives, including how parks compare to other services and offerings of local governments. The survey of 1,000 American adults looks at frequency and drivers of parks/recreation facilities visits and the barriers to that prevent greater enjoyment. Survey respondents also indicate the importance of park and recreation plays in their decisions at the voting booth and their level of support for greater funding. Key findings include:
• 84% of U.S. adults seek high-quality parks and recreation when choosing a place to live. • Nearly 3 in 4 U.S. residents have at least one local park, playground, open space or recreation center within walking distance of their homes.
• Nine in ten people agree that parks and recreation in an important service provided by the local government. • Nearly 3 in 4 adults agree that equity should be an extremely or very important goal for their local park and recreation agency.

People who live near parks and recreation facilities are more likely to be park and recreation users.

Individuals living near at least one park are much more likely to arrive at that park by an “active” means (e.g., walking, biking, running), with walking being the most common method of transport. Conversely, 80 percent of U.S. adults who do not live within a walkable distance to parks or recreation opportunities travel to those amenities by car. The typical adult in the United States visits their local parks or recreation facilities every other month. Four main reasons for visiting local parks and recreation facilities stand out: being with family and friends, exercising and being physically fit, taking a break from day-today stresses, and being closer to nature. Park and recreation agencies can customize their offerings to the specific needs, wants and desires of their community members by knowing their motivation for visiting parks.

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Figure G7. NRPA Park Engagement: Key Reasons for Park Visits According to the Americans Engagement with Parks report, “Parks and recreation’s success results from its vast offerings of parks, trail networks and other recreation facilities that deliver critical programs for every segment of a community. Each person’s relationship with parks and recreation is unique. Some people flock to their local park to stay physically fit, meet with friends and family, or reconnect with nature. Others depend on their local park and recreation agency for indispensable services that improve their lives.

But there remains much work to do. One-hundred million people do not live within a walkable distance of at least one park or recreation facility. Further, many survey respondents indicate they have felt unwelcome at a park or recreation facility or say the infrastructure and programming are not inclusive. Parks and recreation is for everyone — regardless of age, income, race, ethnicity, ability, gender identity or sexual orientation. Professionals, advocates and political leaders have the opportunity to narrow any accessibility or inclusivity gaps through greater community engagement and addressing inequitable funding and infrastructure investments that have deprived millions of people of access to parks and recreation.”
Outdoor Recreation Economy
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (U.S. Department of Commerce) reports on the outdoor recreation economy for the entire country and for each state through its Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account (ORSA).

The California ORSA reports the value added (gross domestic product) of $54.7 billion or 1.6% share of state GPD for outdoor recreation activities. Employment in the industry supported 517,238 jobs (2.9% of jobs in state) with compensation of $28.3 billion.

In 2021, California ranked 1st among all states in ORSA value added and 8th among all states in ORSA value-added growth. Since 2020, ORSA value added has grown 27.8 percent in California. In 2021, California ranked 1st among all states in outdoor recreation employment. Since 2020, outdoor recreation employment has grown 13.1% in California.

Inclusion & Universal Access
Across the country, local municipalities and park and recreation providers with older public infrastructure have been upgrading their facilities to comply with the outdoor recreation guidelines for universal access and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The removal of existing architectural barriers in park facilities has been ongoing and should continue until renovations, upgrades and newer construction provide barrierfree access to all users. Access and inclusion in public parks extends beyond the physical amenities and incorporates considerations of language, technology, wayfinding, program equity and equitable geographic distribution of facilities.

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To have someone care for my children while I am at work 5% To learn a skill or craft 13%
to connect with members of my community 22%
To experience excitement/adventure 30%
To be closer to nature 50%
To have a break from day‐to‐day stresses 52%
To exercise or be physically fit 53%
To be with family or friends 54%
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Park and recreation agencies are in a unique position to champion efforts that advance diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). By assuring representation of diverse life experiences and voices, park and recreation professionals will better reflect the communities their agencies serve. Inequity is the ultimate challenge facing the nation, and parks and recreation can make a profound difference.

Parks for Climate Resiliency
Numerous studies have been documenting the contributions of parks and public lands to better climate resiliency. Parks, open space and natural lands can cool urban heat islands, buffer flood impacts, improve water quality and improve air quality. Urban tree canopy in parks can remove air pollution and sequester carbon. Parks and greenways along storm-affected coastlines are being create to help buffer impacts of anticipated flooding due to sea level rise, storm surges, and increased precipitation. Climate resilience strategies involving parks can focus on resilient shoreline development, green stormwater infrastructure and increased tree groves.

As the climate changes, outdoor recreation opportunities and availability can become more inconsistent.

Wildfires, flooding, reduced snowpack and other environmental impacts from climate changes can directly and indirectly affect visitor-use patterns. Recreation planners and managers play a role in climate resiliency by protecting vulnerable resources that can impact outdoor recreation opportunities.

Trends in Playgrounds
Across multiple communities, residents strongly value their parks and recreation facilities and park playgrounds are an important element in outdoor recreation. Reported in Landscape Architect magazine, the top five playground industry trends for 2021 were compiled from data and feedback from parks professionals, landscape architects and educators.
• 1. Inclusive Playgrounds, increasingly popular over the last few years, have been evolving beyond meeting basic ADA guidelines. Designers are seeking to expand accessible playground equipment, consider multi-generational play, and leverage inclusive play to help overcome societal barriers. • 2. Rope-based Playgrounds, climbers and playground nets provide a technique for working around natural environments and unusual topography. Their flexibility in placement offers more options for connecting with the landscape rather than working around difficult topography. • 3. Outdoor Fitness has increased importance during the COVID-19 pandemic as many gyms and indoor fitness centers closed and forced more people to seek outdoor options. Outdoor fitness spaces are being increasingly integrated into park and trail designs to encourage health and physical fitness for all ages. • 4. Outdoor Learning has been implemented during the pandemic to replace or supplement indoor classrooms.

Outdoor classrooms can encourage activity in children to counteract the reduction in recess time due to hybrid class schedules and remote learning. Seating, tables, shelters, hand sanitizer stations and other outdoor products are helping create outdoor classrooms.
• 5. Human-powered Play engages users to provide physical energy to “power-up” the activity, such as turning a handle, pressing foot pedals, rotating wheels. These products often relate to sensory experiences like lights and music, story-telling or social games.

Spurred on by the social distancing of the pandemic, these five trends in playground design and development point to more human-to-human interactions that reinforce the value of social connections, even in a physically distanced environment.

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Implementation Tools & Tactics
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Local Funding Options
The City of Seaside possesses a range of local funding tools that could be accessed for the benefit of growing, developing and maintaining its parks and recreation system. The sources listed below represent likely potential sources, but some also may be dedicated for numerous other local purposes which limit applicability and usage. Therefore, discussions with City leadership are critical to assess the political landscape to modify or expand the use of existing City revenue sources in favor of the parks and recreation program.

General Obligation Bond
Cities, counties and some special districts can issue bonds if approved by two-thirds of the electorate (general bond) or by the parties subject to the assessment/fee (limited obligation bonds). Bonds, whether general obligation bonds or limited obligation bonds, provide a revenue stream into ready capital that can be used acquisition or improvement of parks.
1975 Quimby Act
The Quimby Act fees under the Subdivision Map Act (California Government Code §66477) authorizes a city or county to adopt (by ordinance) a program to require the dedication of land or payment of fees in lieu thereof or a combination of both for park and recreation facilities as a condition of approval on new, subdivided residential development. The Quimby fee program must include standards that relate to the proportion of subdivision acreage and its density. Standards must be established for parks and recreation facilities in the jurisdiction’s adopted general plan or a specific parks plan and can only be used for developing new or rehabilitating existing facilities that will serve that future population. The Quimby Act authorizes a mitigation rate up to five acres of park area per 1,000 subdivision residents. If park services are provided by an entity other than the city or county (such as a park district), the Quimby Act is applied jointly by the city or county and the entity providing park services. The Quimby Act does not apply to commercial or industrial subdivisions. Quimby fees cannot be used for maintenance or operations. If a developer improves parkland or provides recreational equipment, the value of the improvements and equipment must be counted as a credit toward the total fee or dedication. Fees collected under the Quimby Act must be used within five years or refunded.
1987 Mitigation Fee Act
The 1987 Mitigation Fee Act (AB1600 et seq.) enables the establishment of a development impact fee program that sets a monetary extraction in connection with an approval of a development project for the specific purpose of defraying all or a portion of the cost of public facilities directly related to that development project. The Mitigation Fee Act allows for fees to be charged to all new development that increases the need for capital facilities. These park impact fees can apply to new residential and nonresidential development to fund a share of future parks and recreation capital facilities investments. The fee program must be carefully planned to establish the appropriate formula for calculating the new developments “fair share” contribution to future improvements in parks and recreation capital facilities. Key requirements of the Mitigation Fee Act for establishing the scope and amount of the fee structure dictate that the fees are only targeted for capital facility and infrastructure improvements, cannot fund existing needs and must be based on a rational nexus to the new development’s impact on existing services. The impact fee is set to cover the parks and recreation facilities investments that will maintain citywide capital facilities standards as new Packet Page 323
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growth occurs. Most jurisdictions have developed fee programs that do not impose the maximum allowable fee after making comparisons with other California communities and seeking to balance the cost burdens that new fees place on new development. The Mitigation Fee Act requires that the collected fees must be expended on or designated for planned future park and recreation projects within five years after deposit of the fee or the funds must be refunded.

Special Tax
A special tax is applied to a particular purpose and can provide a secure stream of revenue. A special park district imposes a tax for park purposes, as an example. A special tax requires a two-thirds approval by the electorate rather than a simple majority vote. Parcel taxes are a form of special tax imposed on property owners and collected along with property taxes by a county. The revenue from a parcel tax can be used for operations and maintenance.

Utility User Taxes, Transient Occupancy Taxes, and Business License Taxes These other kinds of special taxes can be imposed by cities or counties for dedicated revenues to parks.

Whether the tax source comes from utility users, hotel or other short-term visitors, or business licensing, the revenues from these taxes can be used for any park purposes.

Transaction and Use Taxes
These taxes can be imposed by a city or county for local purposes, such as parks, recreation and open space. A two-thirds vote by the elected body is required to put the proposed tax on the ballot. If it is for park purposes, it is considered a special tax and requires approval by two-thirds of the voters. The revenues can be used for park purposes including operations and maintenance. If acquisition or development needs additional capital, the tax revenues can be used to secure bonds.

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires that the environmental impacts of new development be mitigated whenever feasible. Under CEQA, a government agency that does not have approval authority over a development project (such as a park district) can seek to have the development contribute land or funds to mitigate the development’s impact on parks. The agency seeking CEQA mitigation does not have the power to decide what or how that mitigation is addressed. Mitigation can be achieved through the payment of fees, the dedication of land or improvement of existing park facilities. The lead CEQA agency has broad discretion so it is best to pursue the terms of mitigation through negotiation.

Federal & State Grants & Conservation Programs
Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program
The Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA) is the community assistance arm of the National Park Service. RTCA provides technical assistance to communities in order to preserve open space and develop trails. The assistance that RTCA provides is not for infrastructure, but rather building plans, engaging public participation, and identifying other sources of funding for conversation and outdoor recreation projects.

Recreational Trails Program Grant
The RTP is a state-administered local assistance program of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The program provides funds to maintain trails and facilities that provide a backcountry experience for a range of activities including hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, motorcycling, and snowmobiling. Eligible projects include the maintenance and re-routing of recreational Packet Page 324
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trails, development of trail-side and trail-head facilities, and operation of environmental education and trail safety programs. Non-motorized RTP Projects are administered by the Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS). Motorized Projects are administered by the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division (OHMVR). The RTP provides funds to the States to develop and maintain recreational trails and trails-related facilities for motorized and non-motorized recreational trail uses.

Land and Water Conservation Fund
The Land and Water Conservation Fund is a federal program that provides grants for planning and acquiring outdoor recreation areas and facilities, including trails. The fund is administered by the California State Parks Department. Cities, counties, and districts authorized to acquire and develop park and recreation space are eligible for grant funding. Projects must be consistent with the outdoor recreation goals and objectives stated in the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan and elements of local comprehensive land use plans and park master plans. A 50% match is required from all successful applicants of non-federal funds, in-kind services and/or materials.

Community Development Block Grants
These funds are awarded to cities and urban counties for housing and community development projects.

The major objectives for the CDBG program are to meet the needs of low and moderate income populations, eliminate and prevent the creation of slums and blight and meet other urgent community development needs. The project lead will need to confirm that the project is within an area that is eligible for funding.

Proposition 68 Statewide Park Program
Statewide Park Program (SPP) competitive grants will create new parks and new recreation opportunities in critically underserved communities across California. A project must involve either development or a combination of acquisition and development to create a new park, or expand an existing park, or renovate an existing park. All projects must create or renovate at least one recreation feature. Applications where the majority of the total project cost is for a major support amenity will be less competitive. Projects should create a new recreation opportunity(ies) as the primary goal. There is no matching fund requirement.

Eligible applicants include cities, counties, qualifying districts or non-profit organizations.

Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Programs
Proposition 1 provides funding to meet California Water Action Plan objectives of more reliable water supplies, restoration of important species and habitat, and more resilient, sustainably managed water resources system. The program is administered by the California Department of Fish & Wildlife. The Watershed Restoration Grant Program focuses on water quality, river, and watershed protection and restoration projects of statewide importance outside of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. To date, the CDFW Proposition 1 Restoration Grant Programs awarded over $75 million to 68 multi-benefit ecosystem restoration and protection projects.

The Roads and Trails Program
This program provides education and technical assistance to trail and open space managers and advocates regarding non-motorized trail planning, design, construction, funding and management throughout California.

Habitat Conservation Fund
The Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS) administers the state-funded Habitat Conservation Fund grant program which allocates approximately $2 million each year to cities, counties, and districts. This program requires a 50% match from grantees. Eligible projects: nature interpretation programs to bring urban residents into park and wildlife areas, protection of various plant and animal species, and acquisition and development of wildlife corridors and trails.

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California State Parks Office of Historic Preservation - Local Government Assistance
OHP’s Local Government and Environmental Compliance Unit offers guidance and assistance to city and county governments in the following areas: drafting or updating historic preservation plans and ordinances; developing historic context statements; planning for and conducting architectural, historical, and archeological surveys; developing criteria for local designation programs, historic districts, historic preservation overlay zones (HPOZs), and conservation districts; developing and implementing design guidelines using the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards; developing economic incentives for historic preservation; training local historic preservation commissions and review boards; meeting CEQA responsibilities with regard to historical resources. OHP also administers the Certified Local Government Program (CLG). OHP distributes at least 10% of its annual federal Historic Preservation Fund allocation to CLGs through a competitive grant program to assist CLGs in preservation planning activities.

Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Funds
The Environmental Enhancement Mitigation Program (EEMP) provides grant opportunities for projects that indirectly mitigate environmental impacts of new transportation facilities. Projects should fall into one of the following three categories: highway landscaping and urban forestry, resource lands projects, or roadside recreation facilities. Funds are available for land acquisition and construction. The local Caltrans district must support the project.

Bicycle Transportation Account Program
The Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) is an annual program providing state funds for city and county projects that improve safety and convenience for bicycle commuters. In accordance with the California Bicycle Transportation Act, projects must be designed and developed to achieve the functional commuting needs and physical safety of all bicyclists. Local agencies first establish eligibility by preparing and adopting a Bicycle Transportation Plan (BTP) that complies with SHC Section 891.2. The BTP must be approved by the local agency’s Regional Transportation Planning Agency.

Community Based Transportation Planning Grant Program
The Community-Based Transportation Planning (CBTP) grant program promotes transportation and land use planning projects that encourage community involvement and partnership. These grants include community and key stakeholder input, collaboration, and consensus building through an active public engagement process. CBTP grants support livable and sustainable community concepts with a transportation or mobility objective to promote community identity and quality of life.

Environmental Justice Grant Program
The Environmental Justice (EJ) Grant Program promotes the involvement of low-income, minority communities, and Native American tribal governments in the planning for transportation projects. EJ grants have a clear focus on transportation and community development issues to prevent or mitigate disproportionate, negative impacts while improving mobility, access, safety, and opportunities for affordable housing and economic development. Grants are available to cities, counties, transit districts, and tribal governments.

CAL FIRE Urban Forest Expansion and Improvement Grant
The purpose of this grant is to provide funding for projects that will plant trees and vegetation to reduce GHG emissions and improve functionality of urban forests, arrest the decline of urban forest resources, address climate change resilience, improve the quality of the environment in urban areas, and optimize co-benefits to urban residents. Eligible applicants include cities, counties, qualifying districts or non-profit organizations.

For projects that meet the criteria for benefiting a disadvantaged community and are determined by CAL FIRE Urban and Community Forestry staff to be successfully completed are eligible to receive up to two maintenance cycles (locally established cycle) of funding for ongoing tree and plant care and maintenance in the post-performance period.

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ReLeaf Grants
California ReLeaf provides pass-through grants to ReLeaf Network Members and other community groups interested in planting and caring for trees in California. The purpose of these programs is to meet the critical need of creating and sustaining healthy communities in California by providing funding for an array of urban forestry efforts, ranging from education and outreach to tree-planting projects.

Other Methods & Funding Sources
Community Facilities District
Under the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, a Community Facilities District (CFD) may be used to purchase, construct, expand, rehabilitate or acquire public improvements, or provide public services. CFDs can be created to provide a funding and reimbursement mechanism for public facilities and/or services for various Specific Plan areas. Community Facilities Districts may be seen as a preferred method of financing infrastructure because no finding of special benefit for each parcel is required. They are also established to ensure that new development projects do not solely become the responsibility of the General Fund.

Business Sponsorships/Donations
Business sponsorships for programs may be available throughout the year. In-kind contributions are often received, including food, door prizes, and equipment/material.

Interagency Agreements
State law provides for interagency cooperative efforts between units of government. Joint acquisition, development, and use of park and open space facilities may be provided between Parks, Public Works, and utility providers.

Private Grants, Donations & Gifts
Many trusts and private foundations provide funding for park, recreation, and open space projects. Grants from these sources are typically allocated through a competitive application process and vary dramatically in size based on the organization’s financial resources and funding criteria. Philanthropic giving is another source of project funding. Efforts in this area may involve cash gifts and include donations through other mechanisms such as wills or insurance policies. Community fundraising efforts can also support park, recreation, or open space facilities and projects.

Acquisition Tools and Methods
Direct Purchase Methods
Market Value Purchase
The City purchases land at the present market value based on an independent appraisal through a written purchase and sale agreement. Timing, payment of real estate taxes and other contingencies are negotiable.

Partial Value Purchase (or Bargain Sale)
In a bargain sale, the landowner agrees to sell for less than the property’s fair market value. A landowner’s decision to proceed with a bargain sale is unique and personal; landowners with a strong sense of civic pride, long community history or concerns about capital gains are possible candidates for this approach. In Packet Page 327
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addition to cash proceeds upon closing, the landowner may be entitled to a charitable income tax deduction based on the difference between the land’s fair market value and its sale price.

Life Estates & Bequests
If a landowner wishes to remain on the property for an extended period of time or until death, several variations on a sale agreement exist. In a life estate agreement, the landowner may continue to live on the land by donating a remainder interest and retaining a “reserved life estate.” Specifically, the landowner donates or sells the property to the city but reserves the right for the seller or any other named person to continue to live on and use the property. When the owner or other specified person dies or releases their life interest, full title and control over the property will be transferred to the city. The landowner may be eligible for a tax deduction when the gift is made by donating a remainder interest. In a bequest, the landowner designates in a will or trust document that the property will be transferred to the city upon death. While a life estate offers the city some degree of title control during the landowner’s life, a bequest does not. Unless the intent to bequest is disclosed to and known by the City in advance, no guarantees exist concerning the property’s condition upon transfer or to any liabilities that may exist.

Gift Deed
When a landowner wishes to bequeath their property to a public or private entity upon their death, they can record a gift deed with the county assessors office to ensure their stated desire to transfer their property to the targeted beneficiary as part of their estate. The recording of the gift deed usually involves the tacit agreement of the receiving party.

Option to Purchase Agreement
This type of agreement is a binding contract between a landowner and the city that would only apply according to the conditions of the option and limits the seller’s power to revoke an offer. Once in place and signed, the Option Agreement may be triggered at a future, specified date or upon completing designated conditions. Option Agreements can be made for any time duration and can include all of the language pertinent to closing a property sale.

Right of First Refusal
In this agreement, the landowner grants the city the first chance to purchase the property once the landowner wishes to sell. The agreement does not establish the sale price for the property, and the landowner is free to refuse to sell it for the price offered by the city. This is the weakest form of agreement between an owner and a prospective buyer.

Conservation and/or Access Easements
Through a conservation easement, a landowner voluntarily agrees to sell or donate certain rights associated with their property (often the right to subdivide or develop), and a private organization or public agency agrees to hold the right to enforce the landowner’s promise not to exercise those rights. In essence, the rights are forfeited and no longer exist. This type of easement is a legal agreement between the landowner and the city that permanently limits land uses to conserve a portion of the property for public use or protection. The landowner still owns the property, but the use of the land is restricted. Conservation easements may result in an income tax deduction and reduced property taxes and estate taxes. Typically, this approach provides trail corridors where only a small portion of the land is needed or for the strategic protection of natural resources and habitat. The city purchases land at the present market value based on an independent appraisal through a written purchase and sale agreement. Timing, payment of real estate taxes, and other contingencies are negotiable.

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Landowner Incentive Measures
Density Bonuses
Density bonuses are a planning tool used to encourage a variety of public land use objectives, usually in urban areas. They offer the incentive of being able to develop at densities beyond current regulations in one area, in return for concessions in another. Density bonuses are applied to a single parcel or development.

An example is allowing developers of multi-family units to build at higher densities if they provide a certain number of low-income units or public open space. For density bonuses to work, market forces must support densities at a higher level than current regulations.

Transfer of Development Rights
The transfer of development rights (TDR) is an incentive-based planning tool that allows landowners to trade the right to develop a property to its fullest extent in one area for the right to develop beyond existing regulations in another area. Local governments may establish the specific areas in which development may be limited or restricted and where development beyond regulation may be allowed. Usually, but not always, the “sending” and “receiving” property are under common ownership. Some programs allow for different ownership, which, in effect, establishes a market for development rights to be bought and sold.

IRC 1031 Exchange
If the landowner owns a business or investment property, an IRC Section 1031 Exchange can facilitate the exchange of like-kind property solely for business or investment purposes. No capital gain or loss is recognized under Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 (see www.irs.gov for more details). This option may be a useful tool in negotiations with an owner of an investment property, especially if the tax savings offset to the owner can translate to a sale price discount for the City.

Other Land Protection Measures
Land Trusts & Conservancies
Land trusts are private non-profit organizations that acquire and protect unique open spaces and are traditionally not associated with any government agency. The Big Sur Land Trust is the regional land trust serving the Seaside area (www.bigsurlandtrust.org). Other national organizations with local representation include the Nature Conservancy, Trust for Public Land, and the Wetlands Conservancy.

Public/Private Utility Corridors
Utility corridors can be managed to maximize the protection or enhancement of open space lands. Utilities maintain corridors to provide services such as electricity, gas, oil, and rail travel. Some utility companies have cooperated with local governments to develop public programs such as parks and trails within utility corridors.

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RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEASIDE

ADOPTING THE CITY OF SEASIDE PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN WHEREAS, in January 2023, the City Council authorized the City Manager to enter in to a professional services agreement with Conservation Technix for the development of a Parks and Recreation Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, Conservation Technix conducted a thorough review and assessment of parks and recreation facilities including the programs contained therein; and WHEREAS, over 2000 residents were engaged through a robust and equitable outreach effort to include on-line and paper survey, multiple community meetings including two open-houses, pop-up community engagement opportunities at events, and stakeholder discussions; and
WHEREAS, the data received through the community outreach was used to develop goals, key project recommendations, implementation strategies and a capital investment plan; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Seaside hereby adopts the current draft of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Seaside duly held on the 17th day of April by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
______________________________
Ian N. Oglesby, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Dominique L. Davis, City Clerk
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CITY OF SEASIDE

STAFF REPORT
Item No.: 9.D.

TO: City Council
FROM: Jaime M. Fontes, City Manager
BY: Jose Bazua, Economic Development Director
DATE: April 18, 2024
SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MONTEREY SIGNS AND BEAR

ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS FOR A DOWNTOWN SEASIDE SIGN

AND LIGHTING FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$17,000.00

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution approving Monterey Signs, a Seaside company, to create, fabricate and install the desired sign not to exceed $8,000 at the northeast intersection of Broadway Ave. and Del Monte Avenue, and Bear Electrical Solutions will do the Cypress Tree lighting work not to exceed $9,000.00.

BACKGROUND
At the City Council meeting on February 1st, 2024, Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco gave a presentation to the City Council to consider for a future agenda, a “Welcome to Downtown Sign.” The presentation included the project’s goal to “make residents and tourists aware there is a Downtown Seaside and to create a landmark that would grow awareness through social currency and sharing.”
On February 15th, staff presented to the City Council proposals for a landmark downtown sign. The City Council gave staff directions to refine the Downtown Sign, with a cost for the sign creation, lighting on the tree, and an arborist to examine the Cypress tree. The staff was directed to bring the final proposal for City Council approval once the elements of the proposal are compiled.

Fact:
• The location where the proposed sign is to be placed is called for in the West Packet Page 333

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Broadway Urban Village Specific Plan.
• The sign will be visible to drivers going north bound on Del Monte Boulevard and turning east bound unto Broadway Avenue/Obama Way and visible to pedestrians walking on Del Monte and turning right on Broadway Avenue at Obama Way. •The sign will be 72 inches wide by 48 inches high, and mounted on two 4 X 4-redwood posts painted to match the sign’s border and have pyramid caps on the post tops. •The sign will have four tone colors representing the City’s colors and make the sign standout at distant and close range.
•The sign contains the City’s logo and the lettering represents a modern moving style. (A proposed final sign representation is attached to this report.) Analysis:

Monterey Sign company, a Seaside company, having created the initial Downtown Seaside sign, was asked to refine the Downtown Seaside sign due to their years of experience with signs, its graphic design capabilities, and familiarity with the proposed area. Monterey Sign Company will mount and post the Downtown Seaside sign in a designated area. The tree signage will be installed first, followed by the Cypress Tree lights installation. Also, during the sign installation, reasonable precautions will take place to minimize root damage to the Cypress tree.

The cypress tree will be treated for insects and termites, the canopy will be paired back 10%, and the roots will be treated with nutrients before the sign and lighting are installed. The tree treatment is by recommendation from the City’s on-call arborist.

Bear Electrical Solutions is the city’s streets and signal lights' contractor who will install the electrical work on the Cypress Tree. A liquid tight 10 foot conduit will run up the tree that will have a bell box with two outlet receptacles for the lights' connection. All electrical work will have weatherproof equipment.

Public Works will be buying and installing the lights. The lighting will be placed below the canopy to accentuate the Cypress tree, which will give a striking visual presentation from afar in the evening. The tree lighting will be placed 10 feet above the street to prevent vandalism and electrical mishaps. Also, the lights will be replaced by our public works department in a way to assure maintenance access.

FISCAL IMPACT
The sign creation and installation, (not to exceed $8,000) will be funded by the Economic Development Department’s marketing budget.

The tree’s electrical installation will be done by Bear Electrical Solutions and will be funded by the Public Works Department not to exceed $8,000.00 along with the light’s cost not to exceed $1,000.00.

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ATTACHMENTS

1. 24-xx Approving PSA with Monterey Signs for Placing Welcome Sign on Broadway Avenue-Obama Way
Reviewed for Submission to the City Council by:
_________________________________________
Jaime M. Fontes, City Manager
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Meeting Date: 4/18/2024
Item #: 9.D.

RESOLUTION NO. 24-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEASIDE

APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MONTEREY

SIGNS AND BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS FOR A DOWNTOWN SEASIDE SIGN AND LIGHTING FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $17,000.00 WHEREAS, the City Council desires to create a landmark sign to identify and promote the Downtown Seaside area; and
WHEREAS, the West Broadway Urban Village Specific Plan calls for a sign at the location identified for the Downtown Seaside sign; and
WHEREAS, on February 1st, 2024, Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco presented a proposal for a Downtown Seaside sign to the City Council; and WHEREAS, on February 15th, staff presented proposals to the City Council for the Downtown Seaside sign, and the City Council directed staff to refine the design and obtain costs; and
WHEREAS, Monterey Signs, a Seaside company, was selected to refine, fabricate, and install the Downtown Seaside sign due to their experience and qualifications; and
WHEREAS, Bear Electrical Solutions, the City's electrical contractor, will perform the electrical work for the lighting on the Cypress tree near the sign location; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Seaside hereby approves:
• A Professional Services Agreement with Monterey Signs for the creation, fabrication, and installation of a Downtown Seaside sign at the northeast intersection of Broadway Avenue and Del Monte Avenue, for an amount not to exceed $8,000.00.
• A contract with Bear Electrical Solutions for the electrical installation and lighting on the Cypress tree near the sign location, for an amount not to exceed $9,000.00, which includes the cost of materials and labor.

WHEREAS, the funding source for the sign creation and installation will be funded by the Economic Development Department's marketing budget, not to exceed $8,000.00; and
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WHEREAS, the electrical work and lighting on the Cypress tree will be funded by the Public Works Department, not to exceed $9,000.00.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to execute the agreements with Monterey Signs and Bear Electrical Solutions.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Seaside duly held on the 18th day of April 2024 by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

APPROVED:
______________________________
Ian N. Oglesby, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Dominique L. Davis, City Clerk
APPROVED TO FORM:
______________________________
Sheri L. Damon, City Attorney
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