ACTION:
____________________________
Clerk/Secretary
Department: Recreation and Community Services Item No: D1 Prepared by:
Mike Pacheco, Recreation and Community
Services Director Meeting Date: September 5, 2024
Approved by: John Conley, City Manager Agenda Location: Workshop SUBJECT: PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN / WAVE WATERPARK NEEDS ASSESSMENT UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and discuss an update about key findings from community meetings and assessments and outline the next steps in the process.
CORRELATION TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS: Parks and Recreation.
PRIOR ACTION: On March 12, 2024, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2024-34, awarding a contract to Aquatic Design Group for a needs assessment study for the Wave Waterpark (Vote: 4-0, O’Donnell absent).
On November 14, 2023, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2023-188, amending the contract with Next Practice Partners, LLC to include additional site-specific plans (Vote: 5-0).
On October 10, 2023, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2023-176, amending the contract with Next Practice Partners, LLC to include two site-specific plans (Vote: 5-0).
On June 27, 2023, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2023-129, awarding a contract to Next Practice Partners, LLC. for Parks & Recreation Needs Assessment & Comprehensive Action Plan Consulting Services (Vote: 5-0).
On May 23, 2023, City Council made a motion to not approve the award of contract (and related budget amendment) as presented and directed staff to bring the item back at a future meeting for further discussion (Vote: 4-1, Contreras opposed).
STATEMENT ON THE SUBJECT: In 2023, the City selected Next Practice Partners, LLC (Next Practice Partners) to develop a comprehensive citywide Parks & Recreation Master Plan, along with site-specific plans for four parks: Brengle Terrace Park, the courthouse site on Breeze Hill Road, the Matagual Drive site located at the corner of Matagual and Hacienda Drives, and the Paseo Buena Vista site off of East Vista Way.
Additionally in March of this year, Aquatic Design Group was chosen to conduct a needs assessment study of the Wave Waterpark. To streamline community engagement and avoid survey fatigue, Aquatic Design Group is collaborating with Next Practice Partners to gather public input, leveraging the outreach efforts already underway for the Parks & Recreation Master Plan.
AGENDA
REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
BUENA SANITATION DISTRICT
JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
Received and discussed an update on the Parks & Recreation Master Plan and Wave Waterpark Needs Assessment. No vote taken.
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 PAGE 2
SUBJECT: PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN / WAVE WATERPARK NEEDS ASSESSMENT UPDATE
Staff recommend receiving and discussing an update on the master plan and assessment study to highlight community outreach efforts, public input, park ratings and assessment, summary of findings to-date, and program prioritization. Exhibit 1 includes update details for reference.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this discussion item.
EXHIBITS:
1. Parks & Recreation Master Plan / Wave Waterpark Needs Assessment Update PowerPoint 09/05/2024 D1 2 of 46
Parks & Recreation
Master Plan
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EXHIBIT 1
Who Are We?OUR VISION
A more inclusive and innovative
future for all
OUR MISSION
To help communities prepare for
what's next
OUR VALUES
Inclusion
+
Innovation
+
Information
=
Inspiration
200+ Strategic and Master Plans
30+ in California
20% of CAPRA + Gold Medal Winners
Work - 6 continents09/05/2024 D1 4 of 46
Who Are We?
California based full service Landscape
Architect and Planning firm with 45 year award
winning experience throughout Northern and
Southern California
200+ park and recreational facilities including
Regional, Community, Neighborhood, Sports,
Historical and Specialty Parks and Trails
•Master Planning
•Facility Assessment
•Site Analysis
•Consensus Building
•Historical Research and Planning
•LEED/Sustainable Design
•Cost Estimating
•Construction Documents
•Construction Management
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Who Are We?
Aquatic Architecture and Engineering
Founded in 1984 and have over 3,500 Projects
Completed Worldwide
Competition, Recreation, Leisure & Hospitality Markets
Completed Projects in 47 States, 33 Countries
Proud California Based Small Business
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10-Minute Walk49%
of Vista residents live within a
10-minute walk
of a park.
National Median 55%
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Population
94,246
98,384
101,176 101,340
104,174
106,287
0.44%
1.42%
0.03%
0.56%0.41%
-1.10%
-0.10%
0.90%
1.90%
2.90%
3.90%
88,000
90,000
92,000
94,000
96,000
98,000
100,000
102,000
104,000
106,000
108,000
2010Census 2020Census 2023Estimate 2028Projection 2033Projection 2038Projection Total Population Population Annual Growth Rate
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Race/Ethnicity
64%
44%42%39%30%24%
4%
5%6%6%
6%7%
21%
26%27%29%31%33%
5%18%19%20%26%30%
2010
Census
2020
Census
2023
Estimate
2028
Projection
2033
Projection
2038
Projection
RACE
White Alone Black Alone American Indian Asian
Pacific Islander Some Other Race Two or More Races
48%51%52%57%
52%49%48%43%
2010
Census
2020
Census
2023
Estimate
2038
Projection
HISPANIC POPULATION
Hispanic / Latino Origin (any race)All Others
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Age Segments
27%24%23%22%22%
28%27%25%25%24%
27%25%26%25%25%
13%18%19%20%22%
5%6%7%7%7%
2010
Census
2023
Estimate
2028
Projection
2033
Projection
2038
Projection
0-17 18-34 35-54 55-74 75+
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Income Levels
$3
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6 8
2 $4
5 ,
2 0
1 $4
0 ,
3 6
3 $8
6 ,
1 0
1 $8
9 ,
4 5
5 $7
2 ,
4 1
4 Vista, CA California United States
Per Capita Income Median Household Income
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Demographic Comparison
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General Sports MPI
139
117 114 114 103 100 98
80 Soccer Basketball Volleyball Baseball Football Tennis Softball Golf Vista, CA National Average (100)
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Fitness MPI
132
115 110 105 101 99 95 89
Zumba Pilates Aerobics Jogging/
Running
Yoga Weight
Lifting
Walking for
Exercise
Swimming
Vista, CA National Average (100)
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Outdoor Activities MPI
107 101 98 97 96 88 82 78 76
65 Rock
Climbing
Bicycling
(mountain)
Bicycling
(road)
Fishing
(salt water)
Hiking Backpacking Horseback
Riding
Archery Canoeing/
Kayaking
Fishing
(fresh water)
Vista, CA National Average (100)
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Community Outreach
Our Fundamental Community Input Philosophy
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www.PlanVistaParks.com
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Public Input
•Website Input – Ongoing
•Kickoff – Feb 2024
•Master Plan / Site Specific public meetings – Feb 2024 •Site Specific public meetings – May 2024
•Wave Waterpark Meetings – July 2024
•Surveys Coming Up
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Public Input
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Public Input
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Public Input
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Public Input
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Public Input
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Public Input
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Public Input
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Park and Facility Assessment
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Park Assessment
PARK ACRES PARK ACRES
Breeze Hill Park 5 Rotary Lane & Veteran's Memorial Wall 2.5 Brengle Terrace Park 75 Shadowridge Park 5
Bub Williamson Park 7 Soroptimist Parkette 1
Buena Vista Ballfields 12 Skate Park - Bowl site 1
Buena Vista Park 90 Skate Park - Streetscape site 1
Civic Center Park 11 South Buena Vista Park 18
Creekwalk Park 5 Thibodo Park and Ranch House 10
Linda Rhoades Recreation Center 6 Veteran's Memorial Park 2.5 Luz Duran Park 4 Vista Sports Park 20
Pala Vista Park 1.5 Wave Water Park 5
Raintree Park 1 Wildwood Park 6
VISTA PARK SITES ASSESSED
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Park Rating Categories
GREAT 4-5
Site amenities are in excellent condition with
little or no maintenance problems noted.
GOOD 3
Site amenities are in good condition and
feature only minor maintenance problems.
Amenity maintenance issues appear
to be the result of age and heavy use.
FAIR 2
Site amenities are in fair condition and
indicate ongoing maintenance issues.
Generally, most amenity maintenance issues
appear to be the result of age and heavy use.
POOR 0-1
Site amenities are in poor condition and
clearly show ongoing maintenance problems
that ultimately may result in suspended use
for repair or replacement.
ACCESS AND CONNECTIVITY
Adjacent trails or trailheads, street crossings, sidewalks, park circulation, signage, general accessibility
CONDITION AND FUNCTIONALITY
Individual amenities, tree canopy, other vegetation types and appearance, state of paved surfaces, lighting and furniture
SAFETY AND COMFORT
Visibility/ sightlines, active use, lighting, evidence of misuse, ease of navigation, road adjacency, any physical hazards, edges of slopes
MAINTENANCE
Concerns for the continued success of park
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PARK SCORE PARK SCORE
Breeze Hill Park 2.50 Rotary Lane & Veteran's Memorial Wall 2.60 Brengle Terrace Park TBD Shadowridge Park 2.49
Bub Williamson Park 3.13 Soroptimist Parkette 1.79
Buena Vista Ballfields TBD Skate Park - Bowl site 2.76
Buena Vista Park 2.32 Skate Park - Streetscape site 2.66 Civic Center Park 3.04 South Buena Vista Park 2.24
Creekwalk Park 2.56 Thibodo Park and Ranch House 2.60
Linda Rhoades Recreation Center TBD Veteran's Memorial Park 2.52 Luz Duran Park 2.78 Vista Sports Park TBD
Pala Vista Park 3.08 Wave Water Park 3.09
Raintree Park 2.67 Wildwood Park 2.63
VISTA PARK ASSESSMENT SCORES
Park Assessment
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Wave Water Park History
Originally constructed and opened in 1994
First Municipal Waterpark in San Diego
Home of the Worlds first FlowRider
Many Renovations Over 30 Years of Operation
Increased Competition Locally and Regionally
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Summary of Findings:
Significant Renovation Projects Will Need to Be
Completed to Keep Facility Safe and Operable
•Mix of code requirements / violations and
safety and maintenance concerns.
•Potential upgrades to increase user and staff
experience
•Potential replacements to increase revenue
opportunities and reduce operational costs
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Summary of Findings:
Locker Rooms
•Fixture count compliant (with the exception of showers) •Aging infrastructure
•Lack of gender neutral / family / companion care spaces 09/05/2024 D1 34 of 46
Summary of Findings:
Pool Deck
•Rough, slippery, and rusty components
•All lower deck area in worse condition than upper deck area 09/05/2024 D1 35 of 46
Summary of Findings:
Pool Finishes
•Rough finish in Lap Pool and Activity Pool
•Signs of oxidized and rusty rebar and surface delamination 09/05/2024 D1 36 of 46
Summary of Findings:
Waterslide Complex and Receiving Pool
•Tower recently rebuilt
•Slides, slide supports, and slide pumps require attention 09/05/2024 D1 37 of 46
Summary of Findings:
FlowRider
•Many original components and original design
•Difficult to maintain and keep operational
•Lacks modern amenities on island
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Summary of Findings:
The City has done an amazing job at keeping this facility up and running and in such good shape for the last 30 years. Unfortunately, a significant capital investment is now needed to continue to provide the experiences the public expects at the Wave Waterpark.
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Summary of Findings:
Scheduling and Funding: Complicated Depending on Available Funding and Desired Direction •Deck Replacement= +/- $2,000,000-$2,500,000 and Four Months •Lap and Activity Pool Refinish= +/-$800,000-$1,200,000 and Six Months •Waterslides and Supports= +/- $2,000,000-$3,000,000 and Six Months •FlowRider= +/-$250,000-$4,000,000 and Six Months
•Security= +/-$50,000-$100,000 and One Month
•“Other”= +/- $1,000,000-$6,000,000 and Twelve Months
•Total Range: $6,100,000 to $16,8000 and Four to Twelve Months to Renovate 09/05/2024 D1 40 of 46
Recommendation for Phase 1 Repairs:
Resurface Lap and Activity Pool
Complete Lower Deck Replacement
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENSIONS
1.0 RECOMMENDED PHASE 1 CONSTRUCTION COSTS
1.1 Site Preparation/Mobilization/Demolition 1 Allowance 250,000.00$ 250,000.00$
1.2 Competition Pool Remove & Replace Plaster & Tile 6,975 Sq. Ft.52.00$ 362,700.00$
1.4 Competition Pool Inlet, Rail Goods, Fittings, Main Drain 1 LS 37,300.00$ 37,300.00$
1.5 Activity Pool Remove & Replace Plaster & Tile 8,444 Sq. Ft.52.00$ 439,088.00$
1.7 Activity Pool Inlet Replacement, Rail Goods, Fittings, etc 1 LS 61,912.00$ 61,912.00$
1.8 Remove and Replace Lower Deck / Drainage 25,000 Sq. Ft.50.00$ 1,250,000.00$
1.9 New Gutter Access Covers 1 LS 12,000.00$ 12,000.00$
1.10 New Racing Platform Anchors & Blocks 8 Each 5,500.00$ 44,000.00$
1.11 New Stancion Sockets 1 LS 12,000.00$ 12,000.00$
1.12 New Anchor Sockets for Grab Rails 1 LS 15,000.00$ 15,000.00$
1.13 New Disabled Lift Anchors 2 Each 260.00$ 520.00$
1.14 New Lane Line Anchors 24 Each 75.00$ 1,800.00$
1.15 New In-Deck Signage 1 LS 20,000.00$ 20,000.00$
1.16 TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS 2,506,320.00$
2.0 SOFT COSTS
2.1 Design Contingency 8%200,505.60$
2.2 General Contractor Mark-up/Overhead 12%300,758.40$
2.3 Construction Contingency Costs 10%250,632.00$
2.4 Escalation (Annual rate)5%125,316.00$
2.5 TOTAL SOFT COSTS 877,212.00$
3.0 TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST 3,383,532.00$
4.0 SLIDE RELATED ITEMS
4.1 Repaint Slide Supports and Piping 1 Allowance 40,000.00$ 40,000.00$
4.2 Misellaneous Structural Repairs 1 Allowance 20,000.00$ 20,000.00$
4.3 Remove and Replace Booster Pump, Pad, add Drains 1 Allowance 30,000.00$ 30,000.00$
4.4 Gelcoat All Four Slides 1 Allowance 200,000.00$ 200,000.00$ 09/05/2024 D1 41 of 46
www.inventfremontparks.com
Next Steps
Statistically-Reliable Survey
Online only Survey
Program Assessment
Site Specific and Aquatics Plan Development
Levels of Service and Equity Mapping
Visit – www.PlanVistaParks.com
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Equity Mapping
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Program Prioritization
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Parks & Recreation
Master Plan
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