ACTION:
____________________________
Clerk/Secretary
Department: Recreation & Community Services Item No: D3 Prepared by:
Mike Pacheco, Recreation and Community
Services Director Meeting Date: June 11, 2024
Approved by: John Conley, City Manager Agenda Location: Discussion SUBJECT: LINDA RHOADES NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss the usage at Linda Rhoades Neighborhood Center and provide direction to staff.
CORRELATION TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS: Parks and Recreation PRIOR ACTION: No prior action.
STATEMENT ON THE SUBJECT: Councilmember Contreras requested the City Manager place a discussion item on an upcoming agenda to discuss the usage at Linda Rhoades Neighborhood Center.
The Linda Rhoades Neighborhood Center (LRNC), located at Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (VAVPA), was built as part of a collaborative project between the City of Vista and Vista Unified School District (VUSD) and was funded by a $5 million Statewide Park Program Grant. The site opened in 2014 and includes a multi-purpose gymnasium with a small stage, a quarter-sized synthetic turf soccer field, outdoor basketball courts, tot lots, picnic areas, and passive turf space. The original grant application is included as Exhibit 2.
The grant conditions required a joint use agreement (Exhibit 1), allowing public access to the park after school hours on school days and during all hours on non-school days. It also stipulates the following regarding fees:
“The park will be free of charge to the general public. When a club sport or special group utilizes the field there will be a charge to the club/group for the use of lights, if used, and for the clean-up of the field. The gymnasium/stage may also be utilized by a group and/or organization. Special park usage by a club/team sport and/or an organization will incur a charge, amount yet to be determined, however; the amount charged will be unchanged regardless of residency. There will not be a parking fee to the general public for park usage.” Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Recreation & Community Services (RCS) Department ran a free multi-sport afterschool program. However, due to competition from other afterschool offerings, participation was low. Additionally, the LRNC also served as the venue for the Junior Deputies Program and various public meetings and workshops. When COVID-19 hit, the LRNC became a temporary vaccination clinic, and the RCS Department was forced to suspend the afterschool program.
AGENDA
REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
BUENA SANITATION DISTRICT
JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
Discussed the usage at Linda Rhoades Neighborhood Center. Directed staff to issue Request for Proposals for non-profit organizations to provide programming at the Linda Rhoades Neighborhood Center. Directed staff to roll excess Fiscal year 2023/24 budget funds to Fiscal Year 2024/25.
MEETING DATE: June 11, 2024
SUBJECT: LINDA RHOADES NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER DISCUSSION
In the wake of COVID-19, restarting the afterschool program has proven challenging. Staffing presented a hurdle, as previous staff had moved on to other opportunities during the program's suspension.
Recognizing the need for a program that aligns with current community needs, the RCS department has opted to postpone the afterschool program's return until the completion of the Parks & Recreation Master Plan. This plan, informed by valuable community feedback, will allow the RCS department to offer a more comprehensive and impactful program in the future to ensure it meets the needs of the community.
The Junior Deputies Program and public meetings/workshops are still available for the community. To meet grant requirements for park hours, the park also stays open outside of school hours. Last year, the Department determined the grant could allow for youth sports leagues to use the fields, therefore, they've begun allocating field time for these activities.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this discussion item. The annual budget to provide free programs at the Linda Rhoades Neighborhood Center is $85,000 for part-time staffing and equipment.
EXHIBITS:
1.Joint Use Agreement
2.Prop 84 VAVPA Grant Application
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JOINT USE AGREEMENT
FOR VISTA ACADEMY OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BETWEEN
VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF VISTA
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 9 ? 25 day ofaAtt , 2011 between the Vista Unified School District ( "District ") and the City of Vista, a chartered municipal corporation ( "City ").
WHEREAS, District is a unified school district organized and operating, under section 35000, et sea ., of the Education Code, in San Diego County, California; and WHEREAS, City is a chartered municipal corporation of the State of California; and WHEREAS, school districts and cities are authorized by Chapter 10 of Part 7 of Division 1, Title 1 of the Education Code of the State of California (Sections 10900, gt sea .) to organize, promote, and conduct community recreation programs and activities within or without their territorial limits; and
WHEREAS, said governing bodies are authorized to enter into agreements with each other, pursuant to Education Code section 10905, to promote the health and general welfare of the community and contribute to the attainment of the general recreational objectives for children and adults within the community; and
WHEREAS, City has been awarded a grant in the amount of four million nine hundred fifty -five thousand and six hundred and one dollars ($4,955,601.00) from the California State Parks and Recreation "Park Development & Community Revitalization" Grant Program Proposition 84) to construct recreational facilities at 600 N. Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, California 92083, owned by the District and the current location of the Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts ( "VAVPA "); and
WHEREAS, as a condition of the grant, the recreational facilities must be available for public use for a minimum of thirty (30) years.
NOW, THEREFORE, the District and the City agree to cooperate with each other as follows:
I . Term of Agreement The term of this Agreement, which shall become effective upon the date a notice of Substantial Completion for the Recreational Facilities, as that term is defined in the Improvement Agreement between the City and District, is for a period of thirty 30) years, after which time it shall be automatically renewed on a year -to -year basis unless terminated by either party at the end of the initial thirty (30) year period as provided under section 17 herein.
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EXHIBIT 1
2. Cooperation Except as provided below, District and City hereby agree to cooperate in coordinating programs and activities for the use of the Recreational Facilities being constructed at VAVPA site.
3. Priority of Use
A. District shall have priority to use the recreational facilities during the school year as established by the District, not including any summer school period, beginning one (1) hour prior to the start of the official school day and ending one (1) hour after the end of the official school day as established and published by the District. District at its sole discretion may grant permission to allow City to use recreational facilities during the period it has priority rights to use the recreational facilities.
B. City shall have shall have priority to use the recreational facilities during the official school year, beginning one (1) hour after the end of the official school day and ending at 10:00 P.M. and shall have priority to schedule the use the recreational facilities on those days not designated as official school days, including weekends, holidays and vacation periods. However, it is recognized that the District conducts periodic performances, rehearsals, and preparation for performances throughout the year outside of the timeframe set forth in (A) above. When District prepares its annual performance schedule for VAVPA on or about August 31 of each year, including proposed performance and rehearsal times, District shall notify the City as soon as practically possible of the requested facility use time. City will have two (2) business days to notify VAVPA of acceptance or rejection of the proposed use time. Rejection of the District and /or VAVPA's proposed use time should be limited to a pre - scheduled conflict by City. Should District desire to use the recreational facilities at any other time during the year outside of the times identified above, City shall make reasonable efforts to accommodate District's request. In such situations, District's request shall be granted if the recreational facilities have not been previously reserved.
4. Scheduling Facilities District and City shall keep a master calendar for events scheduled at the recreational facilities for their respective periods.
5. Compliance With Law The use of recreational facilities shall be in accordance with regular procedures and administrative regulations as established by the District in granting requests for use of District facilities; Section 10900 et seq., of the California Education Code; and the policies, rules and regulations of the District's Governing Board. No portion of this Agreement shall require or allow use of District Property contrary to the Civic Center Act Education Code section 38130, et seq.); Article 9, Section 6 of the California Constitution; or other laws governing school property. In the case of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the requirements of the Civic Center Act and the District's policy implementing the Act, the Civic Center Act and District policy shall govern. Any actions taken by District that are required by the Act and such policy, but are inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, shall not be construed to be a breach or default of this Agreement. The District shall have the sole discretion in determining whether any use is in violation of state law or of the policies, rules or regulations of the District's Governing Board.
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5.1 Statement of Information District requires a Statement of Information, as specified by Education Code section 38136, from individuals, societies, groups, or organizations User ") making recreational use of facilities on District Property. Each "User" must complete and file with the District a Statement of Information prior to using recreational facilities. User shall be required to agree in writing to comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of any public authority, as now or hereafter enacted or amended, as they relate to or affect the recreational facilities or its use thereof.
6. Installation of Equipment and Improvements District and City agree not to install or construct any equipment, fixtures or improvements to the recreational facilities without written permission from the other party.
6.1 Cost of Improvements Any installation of equipment, fixtures or improvements on recreational facilities shall be at the sole cost of the party requesting installation (hereinafter "Installing Party "), unless otherwise agreed in writing. The cost of maintaining such equipment, fixtures or improvements shall be borne by the District.
6.2 Maintenance of Equipment and Improvements to Recreational Facilities District shall be responsible for the cost of routine maintenance of all equipment, fixtures and improvements to Recreational Facilities, including all landscaping, except that City shall be responsible for maintaining all personal property that are marked to show City ownership.
Maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, cleaning, repairing, painting and replacing of equipment, fixtures and improvements.
7. Removal of Personal Property and Improvements It is agreed that all personal property not affixed to the Recreational Facilities will be marked to show ownership of property.
Personal property not properly marked shall be presumed to be owned by the District, unless City provides competent evidence of ownership. All personal property affixed to the Recreational Facility shall be deemed to be owned by the District after it is affixed, unless the parties agree in writing that such property shall belong to the City. It is the responsibility of the party removing any affixed property to repair or patch that area where the property was affixed.
8. Supervision Each party shall provide adequate personnel to supervise all activities on recreational facilities during their respective periods of use.
9. Supplies District shall furnish and supply all expendable materials necessary to carry on community programs for recreational facilities, including but not limited to bathroom supplies.
10. Maintenance of Recreational Facilities Unless otherwise specified in this Agreement or by separate agreement between the Parties hereto, the District shall be responsible for the regular maintenance, repair and upkeep of the Recreational Facilities. District and City agree to exercise care in the use of and to repair any damage to Recreational Facilities which occurs while utilizing the Recreational Facilities, except for damage arising from ordinary wear and tear. For the purpose of this section, the term "ordinary wear and tear" shall mean damage that can be repaired for a nominal price, not to exceed twenty -five dollars ($25.00). Each party shall promptly report to the other party any defects discovered on Recreational Facility. Each 06/11/2024 D3 5 of 70
party shall appoint a representative to inspect the Recreational Facilities prior to use. The parties shall document any defects on an inspection form, the format of which shall be agreed upon by the parties. The representatives shall each sign the inspection form and a copy shall be retained by each party.
Parties shall at all times during their respective time of use of Recreational Facilities keep the facilities neat and orderly, and shall promptly remove all trash, refuse, garbage, and debris of any kind from the property during the term of this Agreement.
District shall have the right to enter Recreational Facilities at any time for the purpose of examining, inspecting and determining whether City has complied with obligations enumerated in this Agreement.
11. Assignment Neither party shall assign, transfer or sublease its rights or interest in the Recreational Facilities without the prior written consent of the other party. Consent to an assignment in one instance shall not be a waiver of the right to withhold consent to a subsequent request.
12. Default Failure of any party to comply with any term or condition or fulfillment of any obligation of this Agreement within 30 days after receiving written notice from the other party, or such period of time as mutually agreed to, shall constitute a default. Such written notice shall specify the nature of the default with reasonable particularity.
13. Indemnification
District shall hold free and harmless, indemnify and defend, City, members of the City Council, boards or commissions, its employees, officers and agents, and each of them while acting as such, from all claims, loss, damages costs, expenses or liability, which may arise by reason of liability imposed by law because of injury to property or injury to or death of persons, received or suffered by reason of any defective or dangerous condition of any grounds, sites, buildings, equipment, play areas, recreational facilities or other improvements located on Recreational Facilities, or participation in any activity carried out or sponsored by District, and further, District shall be responsible for any and all damages to property caused as a direct result of any school activity being conducted on Recreational Facilities. However, District shall not indemnify City where City's sole and exclusive negligence or willful misconduct is the cause of any claim, demand, cause of action, damage, cost, expense, property damage, bodily injury, personal injury, contract dispute, penalty, loss or liability.
City shall hold free and harmless, indemnify and defend District, members of the Board of Trustees, its employees, officers and agents, and each of them while acting as such, from all claims, loss, damages, costs, expenses or liability, which may arise by reason of liability imposed by law because of injury to property or injury to or death of persons, received or suffered by reason of any participation in any activity carried out or sponsored by City, and further, City shall be responsible for any and all damages to property caused as a direct result of any City sponsored activity being conducted on Recreational Facility. However, City shall not indemnify District where District's sole and exclusive negligence or willful misconduct is the cause of any 06/11/2024 D3 6 of 70
claim, demand, cause of action damage, cost, expense, property damage, bodily injury, personal injury, contract dispute, penalty, loss, or liability.
14. Financial Responsibility Each party shall carry adequate property damage and public liability insurance by and through an insurer authorized to provide such coverage in the State of California or be otherwise financially responsible in an amount sufficient to reasonably protect the property, facilities and activities set forth in this Agreement against claims, demands, causes of actions, damage, cost, expense, property damage, bodily injury, personal injury, contract dispute, penalty, loss or liability. Such amount shall be no less than $5,000,000.00 (Five Million Dollars). Upon request, each party shall furnish the other party with proof of such financial responsibility.
15. Attorneys' Fees If a suit or other legal proceeding, including arbitration, is instituted in connection with any controversy arising out of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover, in addition to costs, such sum as the court may adjudge reasonable as attorneys' fees.
16. Notice Any notice required or permitted under this Agreement shall be deemed given when actually delivered or when deposited in the mail, certified or registered, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
To District: Vista Unified School District
1234 Arcadia Avenue
Vista, CA 92084 -3404
Attn: Assistant Superintendent
To City: City of Vista
600 Eucalyptus Avenue
Vista, CA 92084
Attn: City Manager
17. Termination of Agreement This Agreement may be terminated for any reason by either party following the initial thirty (30) year term upon at least one hundred and fifty (150) days written notice to the other. Upon termination, the Parties agree that the Recreational Facilities will be incorporated into any Master Joint Use Agreement between the parties that may exist.
In the event of breach or default by a party to this Agreement, and after providing notice and an opportunity to reach compliance as provided in Section 12 above, either party shall have the right to terminate the other's right to use the property or facility subject to the breach or default. Such termination of use shall be effective by providing sixty (60) days written notice to either party which specifies the breach or default that serves as a basis for termination of use. In the event that such breach or default results in damages to the party not in default or breach or third parties, the party in default or breach shall be responsible for such damages.
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Recreational Facilities. In addition, all improvements made to the properties and facilities shall remain the property of the District, except as otherwise agreed upon by the parties in a separate agreement relating to such improvements.
18. Entire Agreement This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes any prior negotiations, representations, agreements and understandings.
19. Amendments This Agreement may not be amended, modified or changed nor shall any waiver of any provision hereof be effective, except by an agreement in writing signed by the parties hereto.
20. Agreement Binding This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties signing and their respective successors.
21. Governing Law The interpretation, validity and enforcement of this Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of California.
22. Partial Invalidity The provisions of this Agreement are severable. Should any provision herein be found or deemed to be invalid, this Agreement shall be construed as not containing such provision and all other provisions which are otherwise lawful shall remain in full force and effect.
THIS JOINT USE AGREEMENT is executed by the duly authorized representatives of the Vista Unified School District and the City of Vista on the date first herein above written.
CITY OF VISTA,
a chartered municipal corporation
By:
JUDY I TER, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marc -i- Kilian,City Clerk
B ' C "" ``
VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
By: &01.Ai
Donna Caperton,
Ass' t t Superi tend
By:
Peter . Fagen,
Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost, LLP
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Darold Pieper, City Attorney
By:
RISK MANAGEMENT
Dolores Gascon, Risk Manager
By:'
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~ -Stated Califorria • The RescucesAgency Arnold 5ctMarzenegJer, Qwemcv- ..... '"'. ® IEPARTNENT CF PARKS AKJ RECREATIOO • P.Q Bax 942896 • Sacra1 iento, CA 94296-0001 Ruth Coleman, CXrector 916-653-7423
May 07, 2010
Bill Fortmueller
Assistant Director
City of Vista
600 Eucalyptus Avenue
Vista, CA 92084-6240
Dear Bill Fortmueller,
Re: Project Name: Vista Academy of Visual & Performing Arts Program: Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Project Number: XS-37-001
Requested Grant Amount: $4,955,601
This letter acknowledges receipt of your application for the competitive Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization (SPP) Program. The application is complete. You will receive a grant award or denial letter when the competitive process concludes during the fall of 2010.
Grant Scope
The following is a summary of what will be completed if the project is selected for funding. Please let me know if the following grant scope does not accurately list each of the recreation feature(s) and major support amenity(s) to be completed by the grant:
Create the new Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts Park in the City of Vista through development of a 5.17 acre parcel. Construct a new multi-use neighborhood center/gymnasium, tot lot playground, synthetic turf athletic field, rubberized track, multi-use play area for volleyball/basketball/handball, and picnic area.
If the requested grant is awarded, grantees will use the Grant Administration Guide available at www.parks.ca.gov/grants . The Grant Administration Guide includes the grant contract provisions, special requirements such as the labor compliance program, payment requirements, audit and accounting guidance, and other administrative steps.
Should the project commence, all applicable current laws and regulations affecting acquisition and/or development projects must be followed, including, but not limited to, legal requirements for construction contracts, building codes, health and safety codes, and laws and codes pertaining to individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S .C. §12101 et.seq.) and the California Unruh Act (California Civil Code §51 et seq.).
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EXHIBIT 2
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I can be reached at (916) 653-8785 or by email at [email protected].
Sincerely,
~1
Phil Cazel
Project Officer
cc: Project File
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Application Packet Checklist
1. ff Application Form .................................................. 1
2. WI Nonprofit Requirements .......................................... na
3. [fr Authorizing Resolution ............................................ 2
4. [B Grant Scope/Cost Estimate ........................................ 4
5. ~ Funding Sources .................................................... 5
6. 8" California Enviromnental Quality Act Compliance ............ 6
7. ~ Land Tenure Requirement. ...................................... 23
8. ~ Assessor Parcel Map, and Willing Seller Letter. .............. na 9 . [B-Sub-Leases or Agreements ....................................... 26
10. ~ Concept Level Site Plan .......................................... 32
11. ~ Project Location Map ............................................. 34
12. ~ Photos of the Project Site ......................................... 36
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State of California -The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program of 2008
Project Application Form
PROJECT NAME Requested GRANT Amount $ $4,955,601 -----
City of Vista, Vista Academy of Visual & Performing Arts Other Funding Sources $ ____ _ PROJECT PHYSICAL ADDRESS (including zip code)
600 N. Santa Fe, Vista, CA 92084
GRANT APPLICANT (entity applying for the grant)
City of Vista
Estimated TOTAL PROJECT COST $ __ $_4_,9_55_,6_0_1
Nearest Cross Street
California Avenue
County of Proj ect Location
San Diego
GRANT APPLICANT'S Mailing Address
600 Eucalyptus Avenue
Vista, CA 92084
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE AS SHOWN IN RESOLUTION OR CERTIFICATION LETTER Rita L. Geldert, City Manager rgeldert@cityofvista .com (760)726-r 3qg Name (typed or printed) and Title Email address Phone
DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT/CEO
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Name (typed or printed) and Title Emai l address Phone
DAY-TO-DAY CONTACT for ADMINISTRATION of the GRANT (if different from AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE) Bill Fortmueller, Assistant Director [email protected] asoi12s-I ~'/l2 x JI/./:! Name (typed or printed) and Title
For ACQUISITION:
Total land acquired will be __ acres
___ .Acres to be acquired in fee simple by Applicant
___ Acres to be acquired in other than fee simple
(attach explanation)
Email address Phone
For DEVELOPMENT:
Total acreage of the PARK will be_
(include land to be acquired if applicable)
___ .Acres owned in fee simple by Applicant
5.17 Acres available under a 30 year lease or
easement.
GRANT SCOPE: I represent and warrant that this APPLICATION PACKET describes the intended use of the requested GRANT to complete the RECREATION FEATURES and MAJOR SUPPORT AMENITIES listed in the attached GRANT SCOPE/Cost Estimate Form. I declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the information contained in ~LIGATION PACKET, including required attachments, is a<.;curate. / /~. Qp#J . !);2 . ./~}:Jo;o
SignatureAUTHOFIZED REPRESENTATIVE as shown in Resolution r Date Print Name 6 ·1tD. L I Gej cl ext
Title c,· + \./ Ma nag ev: {
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I.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED
CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
FOR STATEWIDE PARK PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility by the Legislature of the State of California for the administration of the Statewide Park Program, setting up necessary procedures governing the Application; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation require the applicant to certify by resolution the approval of application before submission of said application to the State; and
WHEREAS, the applicant will enter into a contract with the State of California to complete the grant scope project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista hereby:
1. Approves the filing of an application for the construction of recreational facilities at 600 N. Santa Fe Avenue, Vista.
2. Certifies that said applicant has or will have available, prior to commencement of any work on the project included in this application, the sufficient funds to complete the project; and
3. Certifies that the applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain project; and
4. Certifies that the applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the contract shown in the Grant Administration Guide; and
5. Delegates the authority to the City Manager to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including, but not limited to application, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the grant scope; and (Continued on next page.)
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Resolution No. 2010-16
City Council of the Chartered City of Vista
6. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations and guidelines.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a meeting of the City Council held on the 26th day of January 2010, by the following vote:
AYES : MAYOR VANCE", RIITER, GRONKE, CAMPBELL, LOPEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MORRIS B. VANCE, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marci Kilian, City Clerk
I hereby cert ify under penalty of perjury that
the foregoing Resolution Is a true cop y ,-,f
Resolution No. ;i.._o \ 0 -1 4 adopted by th e
Vista City ~ncil ~ :::,Y 2-r, :2-0
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GRANT SCOPE/Cost Estimate Form
GRANT SCOPE ITEMS:
ACQUISITIONS: List each parcel number, acreage, estimated date of purchase, cost Estimated Cost
DEVELOPMENT: List each RECREATION FEATURE and MAJOR
SUPPORT AMENITY
Construct a multi-use neighborhood center with gymnasium, stage, restroom and multi-purpose room $ Construct a tot lot area with playground $
Construct a new athletic field with synthetic turf and rubber track $ Construct a multi-use play area with volleyball, basketball and handball $ Construct a passive use area with grass and picnic tables $ $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Total Estimated Cost for the RECREATION FEATURES and $ MAJOR SUPPORT AMENITIES Total Estimated PRE-CONSTRUCTION COST $
Total PROJECT Cost $
Requested GRANT Amount $
The APPLICANT understands that this form will be used to establish the expected GRANT deliverables, and that all of the RECREATION FEATURES and MAJOR SUPPORT AMENITIES listed on this form must be completed and open to the public before final GRANT payment is processed as specified in the "Grant Process -End of GRANT PERFORMANCE PERIOD" section found in the GRANT ADMINISTRATION GUIDE, The APPLICANT also understands that no more than 25% of the GRANT amount may be spent on PRE-CONSTRUCTION costs. See the ELIGIBLE COSTS charts before creating a cost estimate. 1 D~te
$3,787,139
$63,754
$784,281
$263,483
$56,944
$4,955,601
3'/S.94D
$4,955,601
$4,955,601
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Funding Sources Form
Funding Source Date Amount
Statewide Park Program GRANT Request TBD $ 4,955,601
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Grand Total All Funding Sources $ 4,955,601 (Estimated TOTAL PROJECT COST) The APPLICANT understands that the PROJECT cannot be funded unless the requested GRANT equals the estimated cost needed to complete the PROJECT , or, the requested GRANT plus the total amount of additional COMMITTED FUNDS equals the estimated cost of the PROJECT. The PROJECT must be completed and open to the public before · RANT payment is processed .
Date
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February 22, 2010
California Department of Parks
and Recreation
1416 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
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CITY OF VISTA
RE: CEQA COMPLIANCE -CITY OF VISTA APPLICATION TO STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM OF 2008
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter provides the City of Vista's plan for CEQA compliance for the Vista Academy of Visual & Performing Arts Park Project. As required in the grant application, a CEQA Initial Study is attached to this letter. Within two months of the date of a grant award, a Negative Declaration (ND) would be prepared for the proposed project pursuant to CEQA (Public Resources Code, Section 21000, et seq.) and the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations Section, 15000, et seq.). A Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration would be prepared pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15072, and the ND would then be available for a 20-day public review period in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines Section 15073. After the end of the 20-day public review period, there would be a three week period where response to comments would be prepared, if required, and the preparation of a separate staff report to the Planning Commission and/or Zoning Administrator prior to approval. Adoption of the Negative Declaration would occur on either the first or third Tuesday following submission of the staff report. A Notice of Determination (NOD) would then be prepared and submitted to the San Diego County Clerk's Office in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines Section 15075, where it would be posted for 30 days. The filed copy of the NOD would then be mailed back to this office within approximately one week. The total estimated time for the completion of CEQA compliance for the above noted project is approximately four to five months.
The total estimated cost for CEQA compliance is $2,060.25, which covers the California Fish & Game CEQA Filing Fee when the NOD is filed. This office does not anticipate any obstacles that could delay CEQA compliance as discussed above.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call me at the number below. Thank you for your attention.
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AICP
Planner
Community Development Department
760-639-6100
.,
600 Eucalyptus Avenue Vista, CA 92084
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CITY OF VISTA
CALIFORNIA
CEQA INITIAL STUDY CHECKLIST
VISTA ACADEMY OF VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
PARK PROJECT
February 2010
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Cit y of Vista Initial Study Environmental Checklist
CEQA Appendix G
Environmental Checklist Form
A. PROJECT INFORMATION
1. Project Title: Vista Academy of Visual & Performing Arts Park Project.
2. Lead Agency: City of Vista Community Development Department, Planning Division, 600 Eucalyptus Avenue, Vista, California 92084.
3. Contact Person: John Hamilton, AICP -Environmental Planner, (760) 639-6100.
4. Project Location: 600 North Santa Fe Avenue.
5. Project Sponsor: City of Vista Recreation and Community Services Department 600 Eucalyptus Avenue Vista, California 92084 -Bill Fortmueller, Assistant Director, (760) 639-6100.
6. General Plan Designation: CA (Civic Activity).
7. Zoning Designation: TS-SP (Townsite Specific Plan).
8. Project Description: The proposed project would redevelop and upgrade existing recreational facilities at the Vista Academy of Visual & Performing Arts. The upgraded park facilities would include a soccer field with synthetic turf, a rubberized track surrounding the field, a multi-use play area (e.g., basketball, volleyball, etc.), an open grass area with picnic tables and shade structures, a playground and separate tot lot, and a 13,989 square foot neighborhood center that would include a small gym, stage, and restrooms.
9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The setting of the surrounding area consists of an urbanized area that is a mix of commercial, residential, and civic (or institutional) uses. The immediately surrounding land uses are listed in the following table.
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10. Other Public Agencies Whose Approval Is Required: Vista Unified School District.
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B. PRELIMINARY ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
This Initial Study evaluates the proposed project's effects on the following environmental topics:
• aesthetics • land use planning
• agricultural resources • mineral resources
• air quality • noise
• biological resources • population and housing
• cultural resources • public services
• geology and soils • recreation
• greenhouse gas emissions • transportation/traffic
• hazards and hazardous materials • utilities and service systems. • hydrology and water quality
Based upon the preliminary evaluation presented in the following Initial Study, implementation of the proposed project would not result in significant adverse environmental impacts.
C. INITIAL STUDY CHECKLIST
The following checklist provides a preliminary analysis of the proposed project's potential to result in significant adverse environmental impacts. Section 15063(c) of the State CEQA Guidelines indicates that the purpose of an Initial Study is to:
1. Provide the Lead Agency (The City of Vista) with information to use as the basis for deciding whether to prepare an EIR or ND;
2. Enable an applicant or Lead Agency to modify a project, mitigating adverse impacts before an EIR is prepared, thereby enabling the project to qualify for a ND;
3. Assist the preparation of an EIR, if one is required, by:
a) Focusing the EIR on the effects determined to be significant; b) Identifying the effects determined not to be significant; c) Explaining the reasons why potentially significant effects would not be significant; and,
d) Identifying whether a program EIR, tiering, or another appropriate process can be used for analysis of the project's environmental effects.
4. Facilitate environmental assessment early in the design of a project.
5. Provide documentation of the factual basis for the finding in a ND that a project will not have a significant effect on the environment.
·6. Eliminate unnecessary EIRs.
7. Determine whether a previously prepared EIR could be used with the project.
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1. AESTHETICS. Would the project:
a. Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic
vista?
b. Substantially degrade scenic resources,
including, but not limited to, trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic buildings within a
state scenic highway?
C. Substantially degrade the existing visual
character or quality of the site and its
surroundings?
d. Create a new source of substantial light or
glare that would adversely affect day or
nighttime views in the area?
2. ~ Would the project:
a. Convert Prime Farmland or Farmland of
Statewide Importance, as shown on the maps
prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping
and Monitoring Program of the California
Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use?
b. Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural
use, or a Williamson Act contract?
C. Involve other changes in the existing
environment which, due to their location or
nature, could result in conversion of Farmland
to non-agricultural use?
3. A!B...Q.U&!IY., Would the project:
a. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of
the applicable air quality plan?
b. Violate any air quality standard or contribute
substantially to an existing or projected air
quality violation?
c. Result in a cumulatively considerable net
increase of any criteria pollutant for which the
project region is non-attainment under an
applicable federal or state ambient air quality
standard (including releasing emissions which
exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone
precursors)?
d. Expose sensitive receptors to substantial
pollutant concentrations?
e. Create objectionable odors affecting a
substantial number of people?
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4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a. Have a substantial adverse effect, either
directly or through habitat modifications, on
any species identified as a candidate,
sensitive, or special status species in local or
regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by
the California Department of Fish and Game
or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
b. Have a substantial adverse effect on any
riparian habitat or other sensitive natural
community identified in local or regional
plans, policies, or regulations , or by the
California Department of Fish and Game or
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
c . Have a substantial adverse effect on federally
protected wetlands as defined by Section 404
of the Clean Water Act (including, but not
limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.)
through direct removal, filling, hydrological
interruption, or other means?
d. Interfere substantially with the movement of
any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife
species or with established native resident or
migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use
of native wildlife nursery sites?
e. Conflict with any local policies or ordinances
protecting biological resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or ordinance?
f. Conflict with the provisions of an adopted
Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural
Community Conservation Plan, or other
approved local, regional, or state habitat
conservation plan?
5. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a. Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource as
defined in §15064.5?
b. Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of an archaeological resource
pursuant to §15064.5?
C. Directly or indirectly destroy a unique
paleontological resource or site or unique
geologic feature?
d. Disturb any human remains, including those
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interred outside of formal cemeteries?
6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project:
a. Expose people or structures to potential
substantial adverse effects, including the risk
of loss, injury, or death involving:
i. Strong seismic ground shaking?
ii. Seismic-related ground failure, including
liquefaction?
iii. Landslides?
iv. Result in substantial erosion or loss of
topsoil?
b. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as
delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo
Earthquake Fault Zoning map issued by the
State Geologist for the area or based on other
substantial evidence of a known fault?
c. Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is
unstable, or would become unstable as a
result of the project, and potentially result in
on-or off-site landslide, lateral spreading,
subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse?
d. Be located on expansive soil, as defined in
Table 18-1-8 of the Uniform Building Code
(1994), creating substantial risks to life or
property?
e. Have soils incapable of adequately supporting
the use of septic tanks or alternative waste
water disposal systems where sewers are not
available for the disposal of waste water?
7. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS . Would the project:
a. Generate greenhouse gas em1ss1ons, either
directly or indirectly, that may have a
significant impact on the environment?
b. Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or
regulation adopted for the purpose of
reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases?
8. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Would
the project:
a. Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transport,
use, or disposal of hazardous materials?
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b. Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through reasonably foreseeable
upset and accident conditions involving the
release of hazardous materials into the
environment?
c. Emit hazardous em1ss1ons or handle
hazardous or acutely hazardous materials,
substances, or wastes within one-quarter mile
of an existing or proposed school?
d. Be located on a site which is included on a list
of hazardous materials sites compiled
pursuant to Government Code Section
65962.5 and, as a result, would create a
significant hazard to the public or the
environment?
e. For a project located within an airport land
use plan or, where such a plan has not been
adopted, within two miles of a public airport or
public use airport, would the project result in
a safety hazard for people residing or working
in the project area?
f. Impair implementation of or physically
interfere with an adopted emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
g. Expose people or structures to a significant
risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland
fires, including where wildlands are adjacent
to urbanized areas or where residences are
intermixed with wildlands?
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project:
a. Violate any water quality standards or waste
discharge requirements?
b. Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or
interfere substantially with groundwater
recharge such that there would be a net
deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the
local groundwater table level (e.g., the
production rate of pre-existing nearby wells
would drop to a level which would not support
existing land uses or planned uses for which
permits have been granted)?
C. Substantially alter the existing drainage
pattern of the site or area, including through
the alteration of the course of a stream or
river, or substantially increase the rate or
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amount of surface runoff in a manner that
would result in substantial erosion or siltation
on-or off-site?
d. Substantially alter the existing drainage
pattern of the site or area, including through
the alteration of the course of a stream or [ ] [ l [ X] [ l river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner that
would result in flooding on-or off-site?
e. Create or contribute runoff water which would
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runoff?
f. Otherwise substantially degrade water [ ] [ ] [ l [X] quality? g. Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard
area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard [ ] [ ] [ l [X] Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood delineation map?
h. Place within a 100-year flood hazard area
structures that would impede or redirect flood [ ] [ l [ l [X] flows?
i. Expose people or structures to a significant
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a. Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of
an established community (including a low-[ l [ l [ l [ X l income or minority community)?
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adopted for the purpose of avoiding or
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11. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would tl,e proposal:
a. Result in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that would be of future
value to the region and the residents of the
State?
b. Result in the loss of availability of a locally-
important mineral resource recovery site
delineated on a local general plan, specific
plan, or other land use plan?
12. NOISE. Would tile project result in:
a. Exposure of persons to or generation of noise
levels in excess of standards established in
the local general plan or noise ordinance, or
applicable standards of other agencies?
b. Exposure of persons to or generation of
excessive ground borne vibration or
groundborne noise levels?
c. A substantial permanent increase in ambient
noise levels in the project vicinity above levels
existing without the project?
d. A substantial temporary or periodic increase
in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity
above levels existing without the project?
e. For a project located within an airport land
use plan, or, where such a plan has not been
adopted, within two miles of a public airport or
public use airport, would the project expose
people residing or working in the project area
to excessive noise levels?
f. For a project in the vicinity of a private
airstrip, would the project expose people
residing or working in the project area to
excessive noise levels?
13. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would t/1e proposal:
a. Induce substantial population growth in an
area, either directly (e.g., by proposing new
homes and businesses) or indirectly (e.g.,
through extension of roads or other
infrastructure)?
b. Displace substantial numbers of existing
housing, necessitating the construction of
replacement housing elsewhere?
C. Displace substantial numbers of people,
necessitating the construction of replacement
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housing elsewhere?
14. PUBLIC SERVICES . Would tile project result in
substantial adverse plJysical impacts associated
wit/1 l/1e provision of new or pllysically altered
governmental facilities. or need for new or
physically alterecl governmental facilities. t11e
construction of wllicl1 could cause significant
environmental impacts , in order to maintain
acceptable service ratios. response times or other
performance objectives for any of Lile following·
public services:
a. Fire protection?
b. Police protection?
C. Schools?
d. Parks?
e. Other public facilities?
15. RECREATION.
a. Would the project increase the use of existing
neighborhood and regional parks or other
recreational facilities such that substantial
physical deterioration of the facility would
occur or be accelerated?
b. Does the project include recreational facilities
or require the construction or expansion of
recreational facilities which might have an
adverse physical effect on the environment?
16. TRAN~ Would the project:
a. Cause an increase in traffic which is
substantial in relation to the existing traffic
load and capacity of the street system (i.e.,
result in a substantial increase in either the
number of vehicle trips, the volume to
capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at
intersections)?
b. Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a
level of service standard established by the
county congestion management agency for
designated roads and highways?
C. Result in a change in air traffic patterns,
including either an increase in traffic levels or
a change in location that results in substantial
safety risks?
d. Substantially increase hazards due to a
design feature (e.g., sharp curves or
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dangerous intersections) or incompatible
uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
e. Result in inadequate emergency access?
f. Result in inadequate parking capacity?
g. Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or
programs supporting alternative
transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle
racks)?
UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would tl1e
project:
a. Exceed wastewater treatment requirements
of the applicable Regional Water Quality
Control Board?
b. Require or result in the construction of new
water or wastewater treatment facilities or
expansion of existing facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant
environmental effects?
C. Require or result in the construction of new
storm water drainage facilities or expansion of
existing facilities, the construction of which
could cause significant environmental
effects?
d. Have sufficient water supplies available to
serve the project from existing entitlements
and resources, or are new or expanded
entitlements needed?
e. Result in a determination by the wastewater
treatment provider which serves or may serve
the project that it has adequate capacity to
serve the project's projected demand in
addition to the provider's existing
commitments?
f. Be served by a landfill with sufficient
permitted capacity to accommodate the
project's solid waste disposal needs?
g. Comply with federal, state, and local statutes
and regulations relative to solid waste?
MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a. Does the project have the potential to
degrade the quality of the environment,
substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or
wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife
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population to drop below self-sustaining
levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or restrict the
range of a rare or endangered plant or
animal, or eliminate important examples of
the major periods of California history or
prehistory?
Does the project have impacts that are
individually limited but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"
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the effects of other current projects and the
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DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST EVALUATION
Aesthetics -The proposed project would redevelop and upgrade an existing recreational facility at a school. Implementation would not effect views to scenic resources or alter the visual character of the existing site or surroundings. The project would require compliance with the City's outdoor lighting requirements (Development Code Section 18.58.260). Consequently, project implementation would not create a source of substantial light and glare. Therefore, no significant impacts would arise from project implementation.
Agricultural Resources -The site of the proposed project consists of an existing recreational facility at the Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts in an urbanized portion of the City. No agricultural resources would be impacted by project implementation; consequently, there would be no significant impacts.
Air Quality -Implementation of the proposed project would not result in significant air quality impacts. As the project involves the redevelopment of existing recreational facilities, it would not conflict with the San Diego Regional Air Quality Strategy. Based on the anticipated construction operations and traffic levels generated by the project, an exceedance of federal and state air quality thresholds would not occur with project implementation. As a result, no significant impacts are anticipated to occur.
Biological Resources -The site of the proposed project consists of an existing recreational facility at the Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts in an Vista Academy af Visual and Performing Arts Park Project 12 February 201 0 06/11/2024 D3 29 of 70
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urbanized portion of the City. There are no sensitive habitats or wildlife on or surrounding the site. Therefore, there would be no significant impacts.
5. Cultural Resources -Implementation of the project would not cause a substantial adverse change to historic, archaeological, or paleontological resources, or disturb human remains. The project site consists of existing recreational facilities of a school located in an urbanized portion of the City. Therefore, no significant impacts would arise from project implementation.
6. Geology and Soils -Vista does not contain any faults zoned under the Alquist- Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act. Project implementation is not expected to result in substantial adverse effects involving seismic activity, geologic or soil instability, or expansive soils. With the incorporation and adherence to the recommendations of a geotechnical report in project design and construction as required by the City's Grading Ordinance, and adherence to the requirements of the Grading Permit, the Grading Ordinance and the Stormwater Ordinance, potentially significant impacts from seismic activity, geologic or soil instability, or expansive soils would be reduced to less than significant levels.
7. Greenhouse Gas Emissions -Implementation of the proposed project does not appear to conflict with the State Greenhouse Gas Emission-reductions goal established by Assembly Bill 32. The project also would not pose any apparent conflict with the California Air Resources Board's recently adopted Scoping Plan.
Therefore, there would be no cumulative impacts related to Greenhouse Gas Emissions from construction and operation of the proposed p~oject.
8. Hazards and Hazardous Materials -Construction and operation of the proposed project would not expose on-site users or the surrounding community to any health hazards from hazardous materials. Minor hazardous substances, such as cleaning products, ammonia, and pesticides/herbicides would potentially be used on-site for maintenance activities. However, the use of these materials would be within regulatory guidelines and would not pose a significant risk associated with a release of hazardous materials. Construction equipment that would be used to build the proposed project has the potential to release oils, greases, solvents, and other finishing materials through accidental spills. However, federal, state, and local controls have been enacted to reduce the effects of such potentially hazardous material spills. As a result, no significant impacts are anticipated to occur.
9. Hydrology and Water Quality -It is anticipated that construction and operation of the proposed project would not result in substantial adverse effects involving water or groundwater quality standards, storm water runoff, or hydrology.
Required compliance with State and local storm water quality laws, ordinances, codes, and guidelines would reduce potential impacts to less than significant.
10. Land Use and Planning -The proposed project would not disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of the community, conflict with any applicable land use plan, or be incompatible with the surrounding land use. The project involves the Viste Academy of Visual end Performing Arts Pork Project 13 February 2010 06/11/2024 D3 30 of 70
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redevelopment of existing recreational facilities at the Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts located in an urbanized portion of the City. Therefore, there would be no significant impacts.
11. Mineral Resources -Implementation of the proposed project would not result in the loss of a regionally or locally important mineral resource. The project site is an existing recreational facility located in an urbanized portion of the City. Therefore, no significant impacts would arise from project implementation.
12. Noise -The proposed project would redevelop and upgrade existing recreational facilities at the Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts located in an urbanized portion of the City. The site is adjacent to N. Santa Fe Avenue, which is classified in the City's Circulation Element as Major Arterial roadway and is a major source of noise (from traffic) that would affect the proposed project. The immediately surrounding land uses consist primarily of commercial and institutional, with a small group of multi-residential structures to the north. Based on the size and scope of the grading and construction operations, anticipated temporary noise impacts associated with construction of the proposed project would be less than significant. No significant traffic and operational noise impacts are anticipated to occur from project implementation.
13. Population and Housing -The proposed project involves the redevelopment of existing recreational facilities at the Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts located in an urbanized portion of the City. Implementation of the project would not induce substantial population growth, or displace substantial numbers of housing or people. As a result, no significant impacts are anticipated to occur.
14. Public Services -The proposed project would not result in significant impacts to fire or police protective services, schools, or maintenance of roads or other public facilities. The project involves the redevelopment of existing recreational facilities at the Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts located in an urbanized portion of the City. It is presently served by the fire and sheriff departments and maintenance of the facility would be shared by the City and the School District.
Therefore, no significant impacts would arise from project implementation.
15. Recreation -The proposed project would redevelop and upgrade existing recreational facilities at the Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts. There is a critical lack of park space within the surrounding community, and project implementation would alleviate overcrowding at Luz Duran Park approximately 0.5 mile away from the project site. Consequently, there would be no significant impacts.
16. Transportation/Traffic -The proposed project would not cause a substantial increase in traffic in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system, create traffic that would exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard at nearby intersections, or create impediments to emergency access, parking, or alternative transportation. The proposed project would redevelop and upgrade existing recreational facilities at the Vista Academy of Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts Pork Project 14 February 2010 06/11/2024 D3 31 of 70
City of Vista Initial Stvdy Environmental Checkl ist
Visual and Performing Arts, which is located off of N. Santa Fe Avenue.
Improvements include 22 additional parking spaces, which when added to the existing on-site parking at the school would provide at minimum 82 parking spaces. Although the project would extend the park's hours of operation after school is out, it would be within walking distance to a large number of people in the nearby community. Further, the site's accessibility to public transportation would also help to decrease traffic. As a result, no significant traffic impacts are anticipated to occur from project implementation.
17. Utilities and Service Systems -Implementation of the proposed project would not result in the exceedance of wastewater treatment requirements, water supplies, or solid waste landfill capacity. The project involves the redevelopment of existing recreational facilities at the Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts. As a result, no significant impacts are anticipated to occur.
18. Mandatory Finding of Significance -As discussed above, the proposed project does not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, would not result in individually limited, but cumulatively considerable significant impacts, and would not result in any environmental effects that would cause substantial direct or indirect adverse effects on human beings. Therefore, no significant impacts would arise from project implementation.
E. REFERENCES AND LIST OF PREPARERS
Documents Consulted
Section 15150 of the State CEQA Guidelines permits an environmental document to incorporate by reference other documents that provide relevant data. The documents listed below are hereby incorporated by reference. The pertinent material is summarized throughout this IS where that information is relevant to the analysis of impacts of the proposed project.
California Department of Conservation. 2008. San Diego County Important Farmland Map.
California Department of Mines and Geology (CDMG). 1982. Mineral Land Classification:
Aggregate Materials in the Western San Diego County Production-Consumption Region.
Special Report 153.
California Department of Toxic Substances Control. 2010. http://www.dtsc.ca.gov Accessed February.
City of Vista. Various dates. Development Code.
City of Vista. Various dates. Municipal Code.
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City of Viste
City of Vista. 1988. Vista General Plan.
City of Vista. 2003. Stormwater Standards Manual. February.
Preparer
John Hamilton, AICP
Environmental Planner, City of Vista
Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts Perk Project 16 Initial Study Environmental Checklist
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Land Tenure Form
APPLICANTS must complete this form when the PROJECT does not involve ACQUISITION and the site is not owned by the APPLICANT in fee simple. Indicate the page numbers where the following information can be found in the agreement.
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Type of agreement: Joint Use Agreement
• Identify the type of agreement, such as a lease, joint powers agreement, easement, memorandum of understanding, etc.
Parties to the signed agreement.. ..................................... Found on page(s) _1_ • Highlight the sections which identify the parties to the agreement. • The agreement must be signed by all parties.
Term of the agreement ...................................................... Found on page(s) ~ • All GRANT amounts up to $1,000,000 require at least 20 years of land tenure.
• All GRANT amounts greater than $1,000,000 require at least 30 years of land tenure.
• OGALS will start counting the 20 or 30 year land tenure requirement from the APPROPRIATION DATE.
Renewal clause .................................................................. Found on page(s) _2 _ • The renewal clause must include an option (which can be non-binding) for the APPLICANT/GRANTEE to renew the agreement beyond the original 20 or 30 year term requirement.
Termination (revocability .................................................. Found on page(s) _4 _ Any of the following is acceptable: ·
• No termination clause -the agreement is non-revocable. • The termination clause may specify that the agreement is revocable for breach of the agreement/for cause.
• The termination clause may specify that the agreement is revocable by mutual consent.
The following is not acceptable: A termination clause that allows the land owner to revoke the agreement without cause (at will) will not be approved.
Site Control Roles and Responsibilities .......................... Found on page(s) ~ • The APPLICANT must have the authority to construct, operate, and maintain the PROJECT in accordance with the CONTRACT provisions.
Roles and responsibilities ................................................ Found on page(s) ~ • The agreement must authorize the APPLICANT to proceed with the construction PROJECT. The APPLICANT may delegate construction to other entities.
• The agreement gives APPLICANT permission to operate the PROJECT site (such as scheduling recreational programs). The APPLICANT may delegate operational roles to other entities.
• The agreement identifies which entity is responsible for maintenance of the PROJECT site . Entities other than the APPLICANT may have this role.
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Board Members
Angela D. Chunka
Jim Gibson
Carol Weise Herrera
Elizabeth Jaka
Steve Lilly
Superintendent
Dr. Joyce Bales
February 16, 2010
VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Business Services
1234 Arcadia Avenue, Vista CA 92084-3404 (760) 726-2170 Serving the Communities of Vista, Oceanside,
San Marcos, Carlsbad and San Diego County
www.vusd .k12.ca.us
Re: Joint Use Agreement with the City of Vista and Vista Unified School District
To Whom It May Concern:
Upon notice of award to the City of Vista from the California Statewide Park Program, Vista Unified School District agrees to enter into the "Joint Use Agreement," attached hereto as exhibit A, between the City of Vista and Vista Unified School District for the construction and operation of recreational facilities at Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts located at 600 North Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, California. ~~
Donna Caperton
Assistant Superintendent
Business Services
Date
The purpose of the Vista Unified School District is to educate all students to become responsible citizens who make positive, intelligent and productive contributions to their community, state and nation
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City of Vista
2/24/2010
Re: Joint Use Agreement with the City of Vista and Vista Unified School District To Whom It May Concern,
Upon notice of award to the City of Vista from the California Statewide Park Program, the City of Vista agrees to enter into the "Joint Use Agreement," attached hereto as exhibit A, between the City of Vista and Vista Unified School District for the construction and operation ofrecreational facilities at Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts located at 600 N. Santa Fe., Vista.
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JOINT USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA AND
VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR FACILITY AT VISTA ACADEMY OF
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this ___ day of ______ ~ 2010, by and between the City of Vista, a chartered municipal corporation, hereinafter designated as the "City," and Vista Unified School District, hereinafter designated as the "District."
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the District is a unified school dis d operating under section 350000, et seq., of the Education Code, in San D iego ia ; and WHEREAS, the City is a chartered municipi3: ~!~'f ion of the S~j~~~.. ifomia; and V ~
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their territorial limits; and
WHEREAS, said governing bodi , ~~.rized to en , -to agreements with each other, pursuant to Education Code section . 09 05~·'-,/\,~ip ote !:fie health and welfare of the community and contribute t Q th e attainment -~/ ~·"gen e}!f ~.?ereational objectives for children and adults within the co d 1:-::f~ :-J'
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, th e City and the District that the costs of such use and e District be without financial profit to either the City nsistent with the efficient administration of the affairs of he City and the District agree to cooperate with each other as
1. TERM olf AGREEME NT
a) This Agreement shall become effective on the date above conditional upon the City's receipt of award of funds from California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program of 2008 through Proposition 84 to develop recreational facilities at Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts School, located at 600 N. Santa Fe, Vista. 1 EXHIBIT A 06/11/2024 D3 37 of 70
b) The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of thirty (30) years with the option to extend the lease for an additional period mutually agreed to by both parties unless sooner terminated by either party as provided under section 10 herein.
2. USE
a) Cooperation: City and District hereby agree to cooperate in the coordination of programs and activities conducted at Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts School. A master schedule of the facility to include dates and times for the use by the City and the District shall be establisheqi ':;frLadvance between the designees of the City and the District. ' " '
b) Statement of Information (1 1•
The District requires a Statement of Infotmatio'rr,_..specifiecl b;y Education Code section 38136, from individuals, societies, gr61:1ps·, or organiza~cms (Users) making recreational use of facilities on, District property. Dist:11ct ,~ill provide a statement of Information form to qs·eq User agrees to ensure complii:l~ce with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and\egulations''.0tany public auth0rity, as now or hereafter enacted or amended, as they i~ate"to or affect the District property or +
its use thereof.
3. COMPLIANCE WITHLAWL ' _ .,••' · ~·
The use of the District propert
1 y, sha:JJ: be i1:1 .. ~ccordan'oe. with regular procedures as established by the District in gran:ting requests 'f~x; u~e· 'of District facilities, pursuant to Chapter 10 gf Part 7 of Division: 1,-Title 1 sectfoin 10900, et seq. of the Education Code for tb~-·Sta te,.,Q~· California a;i'ld the polities, rules and regulations of the Governing , 'PlQard. N ei : ~er the sched~le nor any portion of this Agreement shall require or a lbw µse o .,_:nl istrict propert)rt f ,Olltrary to the Civic Center Act (Education Code section 3·sa ~ , ~i. s~gj; AJ:ticle Q{~section 6 of the California Constitution, or oth~tr;1 -,
1 igovern'i:ig school prbpetty,: 1n the case of conflict between the terms of this ,1
111~e~fiil!i~~l}'J~P, the· r.e _q~rements ot the Civic Center Act and the District's policy imple01enti.JJ!1 .e Act, the ,GJ¥-ic Center Act and District policy shall govern. Any '
.m tions taken · ~ -,District :that are required by the Act and such policy, but are ' 'if~ q J>' ~; nsistent witn 1 . -terms'of this Agreement, shall not be construed to be a breach or d~~,\i t of this A ~~~ment. .,u:ijJ!!~~. . :i:: ~
4. FACIUUF£_1MfROVEMENTS
a) The Dr m(i' authorizes the City to award a contract for the construction of recrea tj.__.~al facilities on the property in accordance to the site plan submitted with the application for funds from California Department of Parks and Recreation Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program of 2008 through Proposition 84.
b) District and City agree that City may install improvements that are not in conflict with the District's use and specifications of all such equipment, facilities and permanent improvements shall have the District's approval. 2 06/11/2024 D3 38 of 70
c) District and City agree that any and all improvements to the property and/or facility ( even though improvement may be attached to realty) made by the City with funds from California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program of 2008 are the property of the City.
d) The cost of operations and maintenance of such improyeinents and facilities shall be mutually agreed upon in writing by both parties.
5. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING
The City and the District shall not sell , assf&n , °8 r sub Iets e .. its right under th i s Agreement without the prior writt en consen t ,o'ifth e,other. Conseqf right to withhold coii~ep t1 to subsequent requests. City shall be the lead agency .011 the alJocati_on of assigrunen~., :r-t; y,o uth sports ~ . .
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6. INDEMNJFICATION ,, ....
a) Insofar as . it is legally autnop,z~d , District shall 'l\.oJd free and harmless , indemnify and defend, City, member,::Jolf:tne City Coundt\;J;?,oards or commissions, its employees, officers and agents, an.G each of them wl:ille acting as such, from all ,l1 • -,
claims, loss, damages costs , e¾:,penses or-1fabi!ity, which may arise by reason of liability imp0.s~a . lJy law becaiiSf/Oi injury :~}property or injury to or death of persons,_,;iteiV~J ~i J.;,~uffered by r~,ason of any' defective or dangerous condition of any ""~-~ nds, sites;\~yildings, equi:1};)1:ient, play areas, recreational facilities or other improv em:t;:nt~ locat~d on District pf!tm,erty, or participation in any activity carried out or spon~r eg. ~1lJ~tB~t,.,c:1nd fyitner, District shall be responsible for any and '11!f~l:a'l ~~1 ,1ages t0 i9,rope ~-'caus e:~~ a~ a direct result of any school activity being ,. { · "ci3 A~i · '• · o_~ Di s , ., t roperty by District. However, District shall not indemnify i!llill~~ij City whe ·. J y 's s ,r, ~_exclusiv~ negligence or willful misconduct is the cause ;I n~1~\irr .. , of any clan -~ ,7man , .r.c,a-use of act10n, damage, cost, expense, property damage, ~~if:~ bod-ily dama .,,-bodily-'injury, personal injury, contract dispute, penalty, loss or ~1Uij1I ·a ility. ~1/J
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-111; l11!1 · r~a~ ,t1 i1as it,ftil legally authorized, City shall hold free and harmless, indemnify and cI°~1£~\~!1bistrict, boards or commissions, its employees, officers and agents, and ea~· of them while acting as such, from all claims, loss, damages costs, expenses or liability, which may arise by reason of liability imposed by law because of injury to property or injury to or death of persons, received or suffered by reason of any defective or dangerous condition of any grounds, sites, buildings, equipment, play areas, recreational facilities or other improvements located on District property, or participation in any activity carried out or sponsored by City, and further, City shall be responsible for any and all damages to property caused as a direct result of any activity conducted on District property 3 06/11/2024 D3 39 of 70
by City. However, City shall not indemnify District where District's sole and exclusive negligence or willful misconduct is the cause of any claim, demand, cause of action, damage, cost, expense, property damage, bodily damage, bodily injury, personal injury, contract dispute, penalty, loss or liability. b) Each party shall carry adequate property damage and public liability insurance or be otherwise financially responsible in an amount sufficient to reasonably protect the property, facilities, and activities as set forth in this Agreement against claims, demands, causes of actions, damage, cost, expense;, property damage, bodily injury, personal injury, contract dispute, penalty, loss or liability. Such amount shall be no less than $5,000,000 (Five Million Doll~rs). Each paiiy shall furnish the other party with proof of such financial responsibility.
7. SUPERVISION
District, City or User of property shall J?l0vide sufficient persoririeLitp supervise all activities on property. Distiict, City Qli .lJser sha:hl have responsibi{ity ,do provide adequate supervision and to enforce ~11 rui'.e$~ ,regt\lat;ibns, and ordin~~~'es governing the use of the facilities. -., ,._
8. SUPPLIES
District, City or User will fumishan.4: supply all e~p'en. ,:: _. . , , ;-· a) In the ev,~nt ofbteach or default by a party to this Agreement, and after providing notice.-ai , an opp6rtµnity to reach compliance, the other party shall have the right to tennma > the otb'.~r party's right t,o,;use the property of facility subject to the breach or Jefa; t !1.$xi~ ~7t~~natio-"ii·of use shall be effective by providing sixty .~1 • ·4.~,1 ,).~i.clavs wri'tfe.n ill otic<t td tlre_ 0tfier party which specifies the breach or default ru:, ,~tdi!,I l Jr,:-::ii t I th ~ ' d . h d f: 1 . h 11 b f "' res -~,:im,~-d~age~,0 ,the o er party or thir parties, t e e au tmg party s a e , J~~t b responsi ljl_'J,~: l sue 1 cl·8!11,~ges.
f ;Btsi ,Upon termi~atipn of this Agreement, the parties shall retain ownership of their ••; *l"~ r
1 sonal prop ·.11:' , and shall remove it from the other party's property and/or :I:! ,,r,._. ' 1ae -. .
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c) Upon e~at10n of this Agreement, all improvements made to the property and facilitY."'8 all remain the property of the City, except as otherwise agreed upon by the parties.
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10. NOTICE
Any notice, which either party may desire to give to the other party, must be in writing and may be given by personal delivery or by mailing the same by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the party to whom the notice is directed at the address of such party set forth below or such address as the parties may hereinafter designate by giving notice in the manner provided for herein. Any notice given by mail will be deemed given forty-eight ( 48) hours after such notice is deposited in the United States mail, addressed as provided, with postage fully prepaid. -·~
To District:
To City:
Vista Unified School District
Attn.: Superintendent
1234 Arcadia Avenue
Vista, CA 92084-3404
City of Vista
P ub li c Servic es
Attn.: Bill Fortmueller
600 Eucal yptus Ave.
Vista, CA -t-9~0$4
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11. AMENDMENTS
This Agreement may not be amencl.ed, modili:e d or chang~d nor shall any waiver of any provision her.<::Qfbe effective, e:,.;:yept by an agr~ernent in writing signed by the parti es hereto,. · p( ·
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14. PAR~i l' ·. V A:L IDITY
Th e pro :U ''of this Agreement are severable. Should any provision herein be found or ed to be invalid, this Agreement shall be construed as not containing such pro and all other provisions wh ich are otherwise lawful sha ll remain in full force and effect.
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THIS JOINT USE AGREEMENT is executed by the duly authorized representatives of the Vista Unified School District and the City of Vista on the date first herein above written.
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12,743
$42,831
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boundaries or all parks in specific locations. Parks
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IV . PROJECT SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Critical Lack of PARK SPACE
The proposed project site is located at the Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts, an elementary and middle school, at 600 N . Santa Fe Avenue in the Vista Unified School District. Currently, the school is not open to the general public after school hours. There is minimal park space available to residents within a ½ mile radius of proposed location. Specifically, within a ½ mile of the project site there are 11,264 residents and a total of 4.84 park acres or .40 acres of park per 1,000 residents. The nearest park, Luz Duran , is exactly ½ mile from the proposed project site and has only a soccer field and tot lot. Luz Duran is most often overcrowded as it serves an additional 9,000-10,000 residents within its ½ mile radius resulting in the park unable to accommodate the needs of the residents that reside nearest the project site. The availability of park space to the residents within ½ mile proximity of the project, excluding Luz Duran Park, essentially results in only .08 park acres per 1,000 people, an obvious critical lack of park space for this neighborhood.
2. Significant Poverty
A. The Median Household Income within the½ mile radius of the proposed site is $41 ,745.
B. The total population within the ½ mile radius of the proposed project is 11,264 of which 2,880 or 26% are people below the poverty level. The Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts, at the proposed project site, is the main elementary/middle school for the children within half-mile (½) proximity. Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts serves approximately 1,100 students of which 65% participate in the free/reduced meal program.
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IV. PROJECT SELECTION CRITERIA
3. Type of Project
A. Creating a NEW PARK
The proposed project will create a new park that is slightly more than five (5) acres to include a soccer field with synthetic turf, a rubber track surrounding the soccer field, a multi-use play area to include set up for basketball, volleyball and handball, an open grass area with shade and picnic tables, a playground, separate tot lot, exterior drinking fountain and a 13,989 square foot neighborhood center with a multi-use gymnasium with basketball and volleyball equipment, a stage for theatre and arts, a multi-purpose room, restroom facilities with outdoor access and a small snack bar.
The gymnasium will be 8,250 square feet, the multi-purpose room will be 1,222 square feet and the stage will be 1,109 square feet. The remaining 2,222 square feet will provide restrooms, maintenance, custodial and storage facilities. The project site is not adjacent to or in an existing park. The project location currently has a grass field that is dangerous due to holes and uneven ground, a fairly new playground that will be relocated for greater efficiency of space, two aged backstops for baseball/softball and four basketball courts. The remainder of the area is dirt covered undeveloped land.
Currently, the proposed location is not open at any time to the general public. Upon completion of the project the school will have access to the park during school hours on school days and all other times the park will be open to the public. Daytime usage of the park will exceed most other parks due to the joint use with the school which creates a superior use of funds. The majority of neighborhood children attend this school and both children and families participate in many events held at the school.
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families of the neighborhood. The familiarity of the project site fosters a natural sense of security for the children and families of the neighborhood. It is anticipated the established security will encourage the neighborhood to develop a greater sense of ownership and use and care for the park as a new neighborhood treasure. The new park will increase the safety of the neighborhood through the installation of lights at the project site and supervision from the city recreation leaders. The neighborhood will experience beautification with the art and landscape designs planned for the site.
The current view, as you travel the main street (N. Santa Fe) of the project site, is aged backstops, brown grass and dirt. The new park will provide a bright green soccer field surrounded by an exceptional rubber track, state of the art neighborhood center, flourishing landscaping, and murals and various artworks throughout the park. - 3 -
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4. Community Based Planning
A. Many efforts were made to include the neighborhood in the development of the park. The development included the determination of amenities needed in the neighborhood, the placement of the amenities and supporting amenities of the park.
Meeting Meeting Type, Venue, Address Time Day of Week Date/year #
1 English Language Advisory 6:30pm Monday 11/02/09
Committee Meeting; meeting for parents of
English language learners that attend the
school at 600 N. Santa Fe, Vista
2 Parent Teacher Association Meeting; 6:30pm Tuesday 11/10/09 meeting for parents of the school; 600 N.
Santa Fe, Vista
3 Student Assembly; gathering of all 10 am Tuesday 11/10/09 secondary students of the school; 600 N.
Santa Fe , Vista
4 Art Foundation Meeting; parents of the 6:30pm Tuesday 11/17/09 school; 600 N. Santa Fe, Vista
5 Public Meeting, open meeting for the 6:00pm Wednesday 11/18/09 community, 600 N. Santa Fe
6 Public Meeting, open meeting for the 2:30pm Saturday 11/21/09 community, 600 N. Santa Fe
7 Public Meeting, open meeting for the 6:30pm Wednesday 12/09/09 community, 600 N. Santa Fe
Seven (7) meetings were held to receive input from the neighborhood for the development of the new park. All of the meetings were held at the proposed project location of 600 N. Santa Fe in Vista. The project site was chosen as the meeting site to encourage a greater attendance from the neighborhood. The meeting location also ensured ease of access within walking distance for those residents with limited means of transportation. To promote adult and family attendance, meetings were conducted in the evening on school days and in the afternoon on a Saturday; the one daytime meeting was conducted to capture the dreams of the children in attendance at the - 4 -
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school. The meeting venues provided several opportunities for diverse community input from a variety of sources. The initial meeting was held with the school group "English Language Advisory Committee." This committee is a group of parents whose children attend the school and their focus is to provide the best opportunities for children who are mastering the English language. During the meeting, parents shared their children's needs for recreational amenities. A second meeting was held in conjunction with the Parent Teacher's Association which was attended by both parents and teachers of the school. Again the attendees offered the needs of their children in respect to recreational amenities needed for their neighborhood. The parent meetings were chosen as a focal audience to gain knowledge from residents that typically exhibit an increased interest in the neighborhood and its facilities. The third meeting was held at an assembly for the middle school children of the campus.
Students provided information on general issues and stated the lack of recreational amenities available has a direct impact on their neighborhood. After the assembly the children returned to their classrooms where they were asked to provide a list of recreational activities necessary to enhance their neighborhood and meet the needs of their families. The fourth meeting was during the Art Foundation meeting. The Art Foundation is a committee that discusses and plans the visual and performing arts programs and materials of the school. Each community meeting held cultivated identical results; it was evident what the recreational needs are for the neighborhood.
The results of the four meetings were recorded and prepared into a list. The summary of amenities was developed into a questionnaire requesting readers to rank the amenities in the order of necessity for the improvement of life for the neighborhood (#1 - 5 -
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the most important and #10 the least important). The questionnaires were distributed and collected over the course of two weeks at several venues: the school and community events and to the teachers of the school. The fifth, sixth, and seventh meetings were open to the community at large. The fifth meeting had just a few attendees and this provided for an intimate discussion group. The participants shared their thoughts of the recreational needs of the neighborhood as well as the examination into the layout of the amenities on the project site and particular necessary features; such as drinking fountains in the shade, fencing, open areas for relaxing and restroom facilities available from the outside anytime the park is open.
The sixth meeting, held on a Saturday, did not have any attendees. The seventh and final meeting had a notable turnout in which the design of the project was discussed; however, the majority of the meeting focused on safety and beautification of the neighborhood for a greater feeling of ownership as well as an increased desire to experience, without fear of crime or gangs, a recreational activity within the neighborhood.
B. Meeting Invitation Methodology
Various methods were utilized for the invitation of participants to share their ideas of the recreational needs of the neighborhood. Disseminated information, both written and verbal, was provided in both English and Spanish with the exception of the press release and city web page notification.
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Meeting Description of Method of Invitation # of Description of residents # participants
1 Item placed on the posted meeting 20 Adults with children agenda; announcement of meeting
on school calendar; announcement of
meeting via "school call out."
2 Item placed on the posted meeting 25 Adults with children agenda; announcement of meeting
on school calendar; announcement of
meeting via "school call out."
3 Student Assembly Presentation 360 Students in school
attendance; 16 teachers
4 Item on the meeting agenda 15 Adults with children
5 Flyer distribution at school, city web 3 Adults with children site, two home phone calls (1 the
week prior to the meeting and 1 call
the week of the meeting), snacks
were provided
6 Flyer distribution at school, city web 0
site, two home phone calls (same
procedure as with meeting #5);
snacks were provided
7 Two postings in local newspaper, two 30 Children and adults home phone calls (same procedure)
and city web site .
The item of Recreational Needs was placed on the agenda of the English Language Advisory Committee, the Parent Teacher Association, and the Art Foundation meetings. The meetings of ELAC, PTA and Art Foundation are on the school calendar and announced to all families in attendance at the school through the "call out" system. This is a recorded message from the principal_ of the school to the families with an automated call system. The dissemination of the questionnaire was hand delivery to the parents and teachers of the school and the community at large.
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recreational activities that is needed in the neighborhood. Later in their classrooms, students were polled about the needs of the neighborhood and their answers recorded. Meetings five, six and seven were advertised via flyer distribution and a home phone call, via automatic phone system through the school, to every child that attends the school. The meetings were also posted on the city's web site. The final community meeting was advertised via home phone call (via school automatic phone system) to families of children that attend the school, the city web page and published two times (the week prior and the day of the meeting) in the local newspaper in the community announcements section.
C. Resident Design Goals
During the meetings that occurred in the critically underserved community the residents were able to create the park through the selection of recreational features, the design of the recreational feature placement of the recreational features as well as the needs of additional amenities for health and security.
1. Goal 1
The residents identified the recreational activities that were needed for the neighborhood. The meetings were opened with the introduction of city staff and presentation of the City of Vista's application for funds to develop a recreational area for the neighborhood. The choice of neighborhood was explained to the participants as a critically underserved neighborhood for recreational facilities given the factors provided in the scope of the grant specifications. The meeting participants were asked to share what they felt were the needs of the neighborhood in terms of recreational amenities. Adults shared that the availability of a place for the children to - 8 -
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play and get exercise was a vital need of the neighborhood. "The nearest park is too far away, especially for younger children to walk alone, and then if you do decide to go it is too crowded," offered one parent. A teacher shared, "The children need some place to exercise in inclement weather and a place to exercise outdoors but in the shade on a sunny day." Many participants were open to any recreational amenity given the fact there is nothing available within a safe distance for children.
Participants were asked what type of activities of which their children typically participate. City personnel documented all the amenities on a large sheet of easel paper. After several meetings the recreational amenities that were chosen by the participants was developed into a questionnaire asking the participant to rank the importance of the amenity from 1 the most important to 8 the least important. The choices were: soccer field, multi-purpose turf area, playground, gymnasium, picnic area, neighborhood room, and outdoor sports court. It was important to the participants to have an area where parents could play and sit with younger children while older siblings played. The participants further developed the design of the amenities through the addition of a stage and meeting room, the provision for basketball and volleyball as well as a snack bar for team sports and school functions in the gymnasium. Restrooms should be available from the outdoors, shade structures for the passive use area, the fields and play area suitable for multiple sports and activities. It was noted that the synthetic turf of the soccer field at the other nearest park was very nice and would be good for this project. The top three choices of amenities from the participants were a soccer field, gymnasium/theatre and multi- purpose area followed closely with a multi-use outdoor sports court. The ideas of the - 9 -
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participants that are incorporated in the conceptual site plan are: a soccer field, a multi-purpose area for volleyball, basketball and handball, a passive area with grass and shade, and a multi-purpose gymnasium with a stage and meeting/special event room.
2. Goal 2
A site plan for the project area was presented to the community at meetings to discuss the placement of amenities. The participant's number one choice for the athletic field was to serve soccer, followed by flag football and track. The size of the field limited the placement of the field to two locations within the site. It was noted that the current area that is utilized as the soccer area is a suitable location and could continue as such. Parking and traffic was considered and thought to be better if the athletic field was further away from traffic. Thus, the final location of the field was determined to continue as currently located . In addition, it was suggested the gymnasium might have activities that would need additional parking and thus would be best to be located nearest the parking area . The gymnasium was designed to encourage theatrical performances with the stage and a room that could serve as both a dressing room during performances and a meeting/activity room for the community.
Because the synthetic turf might be used for the largest area, the soccer field, it was suggested to have the grass area and other multi-use play area located where landscaping could be positioned to provide shaded areas for both active and passive activities. The picnic tables were placed on the grass area and shade for ease of use and for quiet activities. The restrooms were placed with access from inside and outside the gymnasium to ensure access anytime the park is open. The water -10 -
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fountain was placed near the restrooms under shade to have fresh and cooler water in the summer months . All of the participant's first priority design ideas were incorporated into the conceptual site plan. A $5 million dollar budget for the project and the selection of certain amenities and the costs might limit the final selection for additional amenities. Therefore, the participant's were asked to prioritize their selections for budget purposes. This allowed the site plan to be developed based on desire, budget and land availability. The first priority choices were developed in the plan and then secondary areas were added until the budget maximum was reached.
3. Goal 3
The participants provided input of design ideas for safe public use and beautification.
The use of a synthetic turf for the athletic field was suggested not only for the beautification of year round green but also for safety because a synthetic turf will provide a flat surface ( eliminating potholes typical with grass) to decrease tripping and falling injuries. The community made it extremely clear that proper lighting is essential to ensure the safety of children playing at the park during open hours and the safety of the neighborhood by the elimination of a dark place for gangs to congregate and create unsafe situations. In addition, the participants were very concerned for the care and proper use of the amenities when complete. Therefore, they were absolute in their need for fencing to keep those unwanted persons and behaviors ( especially graffiti) out of the park during non-operational hours. Fencing would also provide a safe and secure play opportunity for children. The participants determined ownership a vital element to the success of the facility and as a result want the children to have the opportunity to participate in a community art project such as a mural. The participants -11 -
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also inquired if the City of Vista could provide a piece of art from the "Kites Over Vista" collection . In the conceptual site plan, the following ideas from the participants for the plan of safe and secure play are: an eight foot chain link fence on the perimeter of the park area with locking gates to keep park secure during closed times; 13 lights to secure the safety of users and decrease the opportunity for crime development; and a synthetic turf for the athletic field. The restrooms are designed to have indoor and outdoor access; the drinking fountain is placed in a shaded area; and a shade structure is placed over a grass area to allow for a cool resting place. Park beautification is included in the conceptual site plan: a mural on the wall of the neighborhood center, 242 five gallon shrubs and 52 fifteen gallon trees, and plans for public artworks.
5. Sustainable Techniques
A. 1. The project includes several sustainable construction techniques through irrigation, recycled materials, and landscaping that will contribute to the environment.
Sustainable Description of the sustainable technique
Technique
Irrigation Cal Sense controller; ET gage; RB - 1 Tipping Rain Bucket system
Bio-swales The field and building drains will run along the far south-east corner of the project into a Bio-Swale.
Recycled The artificial turf and its surrounding track are made from 100% recycled Materials materials.
Landscaping Drought tolerant shrubs and trees and non invasive plants The irrigation system will have a Cal Sense controller, an ET gage and a RB -1 Tipping Rain Bucket. The Cal Sense controller provides an advanced flow management technology that detects mainline and lateral breaks and automatically shuts off the system to prevent a water overflow. An ET gage measures daily -12 -
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evapotranspiration and automatically calculates run times to apply the proper amount of water required for the current weather conditions. Lastly, the RB -1 Tipping Rain Bucket measures rainfall and is used to offset evapotranspiration losses and adjusts the water run times accordingly. The system will provide approximately thirty percent (30%) water savings. The artificial turf on the athletic field is an additional water savings technique.
2. There is a large storm drain along N. Santa Fe Avenue the main street of the project. The field and building drains will be placed along the far south-east corner of the project into a Bio-Swale. In large rainstorms the over flow of the Bio-Swale will empty into the filtered storm drain.
3. There are two major opportunities taken to incorporate recycling. The artificial turf is made from 100% recycled materials. The track around the turf will an artificial track and is composed of 100% recycled materials. In addition, during construction all care will be taken to recycle all suitable materials.
4. The landscape materials chosen are drought tolerant shrubs such as ceanothus concha, salvia clevelandii, pink astus and rosa californica and drought tolerant trees such as chinaberry, desert willow, and mimosa. The majority of the shrubs and trees are native to the area and therefore typically have relatively few pests or diseases thus reducing the need for the use of pesticides. The landscape materials are also deemed as non invasive plants as per the "California Invasive Plants Inventory," published by the California Invasive Plant Council."
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8. Other sustainable conservation techniques.
Sustainable Description of the sustainable technique
Technique
Enerqy Rooftop coolinq and enerqy efficient liqhtinq will provide energy savings.
Water Low flow water fixtures, pervious surface, and an artificial turf athletic Conservation field.
Natural Building insulation made from recycled materials, linoleum flooring, and Resource the use of reclaimed wood and recycled plastic for planter boxes and Conservation picnic tables.
Energy conservation techniques include a white solar reflective coating on the rooftop and energy efficient lighting such as induction lighting or light-emitting diode. The rooftop coating is ultra violet and ozone resistant, mildew and algae resistant, and will reduce cooling costs and energy consumption. To provide water conservation the restroom facilities will have low flush toilets and water fixtures. In addition, pervious materials for surfacing will be used wherever it is a feasible option. Pervious materials will allow an infiltration of rainwater and decrease the downstream flooding. Use of pervious materials will reduce problems with standing water and facilitate pollutant removal. The athletic field, composed of recycled rubber, provides for a reduction of water consumption as opposed to natural turf. Natural Resource Conservation will occur through the utilization of building insulation composed of 35 to 40% recycled materials, carpet and flooring materials consisting of recycled materials in various percentages, and the use of linoleum flooring in the neighborhood center.
The outdoor planter boxes and picnic tables will be made from reclaimed wood and recycled plastic.
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6. Project Funding
The proposed project will create a new park in an area that is not adjacent to or in an existing park. The proposed recreational area includes an open grass area with shade and picnic tables, a tot lot, a multi-use play area for volleyball, basketball, handball, an athletic field and a neighborhood center. The requested grant amount of $4,955,601 will meet all costs, without additional funding, to complete the aforementioned project to be complete and open to the public no later than six (6) months prior to the end of the "Grant Performance Period."
7. Fees and Hours of Operation
A. The park will be open Sunday through Saturday from sunrise to sunset with exceptions to accommodate the needs of the neighborhood and as staffing permits.
The proposed park is located on school grounds and will be utilized by the school children in attendance during school hours on school days . The park will be open to the general public after school hours on school days and during all hours on non- school days. There is minimal need for the park during school hours on school days because the children are attending school and do not need the park until after the end of school each day.
B. The park will be free of charge to the general public. When a club sport or special group utilizes the field there will be a charge to the club/group for the use of lights, if used, and for the clean up of the field. The gymnasium/stage may also be utilized by a group and/or organization. Special park usage by a club/team sport and/or an organization will incur a charge, amount yet to be determined, however; the -15 -
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amount charged will be the unchanged regardless of residency. There will not be a parking fee to the general public for park usage.
8. Youth Outdoor Learning Employment or Volunteer Opportunities A./B. The project includes youth volunteer opportunities from project planning and design to the construction of the park.
Description of Volunteer Outdoor Learning Opportunity # of residents Design, placement and painting of the mural(s) A team of 10 for each mural
Design, placement and creation of artwork 5
Design and construction of picnic tables 10
Planting of landscaping 12
9. The school on the proposed project site is a magnet school for the visual and performing arts that employs specialty teachers for the education and creation of the arts. Through the City's public art process, residents will be selected to design and oversee the creation of various works of art to be displayed throughout the park.
Youth from the neighborhood and school will be selected to participate in the art projects. The location, size and type of artwork(s) and mural(s) will be discussed and planned with each youth team. Youth groups such as the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts will be contacted to develop a plan for volunteer opportunities for picnic table construction and planting landscape.
Community Challenges and PROJECT Benefits
A. The neighborhood faces many critical challenges that affect the health and quality of the lives of youth, seniors and families . The neighborhood is deficient in recreational opportunities within walking distance and the distance of the recreation is critical due to the lack of transportation. Many families have one vehicle per residence -16 -
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(and typically two families per residence) which is used to transport family members to and from work and may not be available for recreational transportation. In addition, a high percentage of families do not have disposable income for recreation and enrichment classes; therefore it is imperative to have local affordable recreation. The school in the neighborhood has a play field that is worn, dry, and mostly dirt and is not open to the general public. The neighborhood school is a low performing school and is ranked in the lower 50% of all the elementary schools in the district. As a district and a school they have not met the Annual Yearly Progress on the California State Testing for the English Learners. The Median Household Income within the½ mile radius of the proposed site is $41,745; although, it is probable this household income supports more than one family unit. Twenty percent (20%) of the housing in the 92083 zip code is experiencing overcrowding and of that twenty percent (20%) it is estimated that fifty percent (50%) are severely overcrowded. The neighborhood has been stricken with crime and gang violence. The area has been designated by the Superior Court as a "Gang Safety Zone 1." The power the gangs possess over this neighborhood creates an extremely significant need for safe recreational opportunities and thus a need for the park to include lights and fencing. The Vista Home Boys are a prevalent gang in the neighborhood. The gang has a stronghold on the neighborhood and a pull on the Hispanic boys which comprise forty-five ( 45%) of the school population. The boys often look to emulate and eventually join the gang activity and lifestyle when other opportunities to pass time are not available . In addition, the crime rate in the area is quite severe as well. The city of Vista is divided into 19 "beats" and the project area ranks the fifth highest in sheriff calls over the last four years and ranks -17 -
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the fourth highest in violent crimes in 2007 and 2008 and seventh in 2009 . The neighborhood's current house listed price is an average of $165,000. Sixty-five percent (65%) of the 1,100 students in the local school are from low socioeconomic families and receive benefits from the free and reduced school meal program. Poverty stricken families have an increased risk of obesity due to the lack of the accessibility to nutritious foods and affordable recreation.
B. The project will benefit the health and quality of life for youth, seniors, and families by improving the neighborhood's recreational, social, cultural, educational opportunities and environmental conditions. Through recreation families will experience an increase of physical activity that may lessen the incidence of obesity and improve overall health . The soccer field will be available for team and independent soccer activities and the track for jogging or walking. Dance and exercise classes will be offered in the gymnasium. There will be two play structures for children to develop eye-hand coordination, muscle conditioning, climbing and jumping. A gymnasium permits physical activities in inclement weather presenting year round healthy living. Recreational opportunities create social relationships and an improved sense of belonging and neighborhood bonding. The connection of the neighborhood to partner agencies to provide such programs as "Midnight Basketball," and the development of an activity friendly neighborhood will contribute to the social aspect of the neighborhood. A senior/youth program to include an intergenerational reading and lunch program with seniors and elementary school students at the project site will encourage additional social interaction and community harmony. Teenagers will have weekend and summer activities to provide a social avenue and a place to -18 -
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"hang out" rather than the streets and under the influence of gangs. To further prevent gang activity a local social service agency will provide programs on gang prevention in the neighborhood. Opportunities for directed and self-directed activities will facilitate a reduction of crime and mischief by the neighborhood youth. The social activities will provide life choices for healthy living and strong community bonds. The presence of a stage in the gymnasium will offer youth at risk the opportunity to engage in dance, theater and music to establish an appreciation for the arts as well as foster human development and lifelong learning of culture. Performances from local playhouses will occur in the gymnasium and the Moonlight Cultural Arts Program of the City will arrange a youth theater program. The educational component of the project will be achieved through several programs and special events. Programs and events that are being explored are: health fair, computer nights for family access to computers, tax assistance program, and an after school program to include tutoring.
There will be a play structure for toddlers separate from older children to provide a safe and developmentally appropriate play area to increase self esteem and body awareness. As studies indicate, healthy children perform better in school. A positive outlook of the school will increase ownership and thus drive a positive change of school behavior and educational results. The environmental conditions of the neighborhood will be significantly enhanced through the physical appearance as well as the neighborhood ownership and pride. The physical appearance will be greatly improved with the planting of landscape and the placement of various works of art throughout the park and neighborhood center. The installation of lights and fences will assist in the conversion of the neighborhood into a safe walking neighborhood. Lights -19 -
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and fence will also assist to curtail vandalism and graffiti a major plight of the neighborhood. Beautification will take place through the replacement of dirt with green synthetic turf, attractive rubber track, an area of lush grass and a modern neighborhood center. In addition to the beautification of the neighborhood, the project as a collaborative effort and joint use of land provides will utilize bond money to its maximum potential.
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