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Home My WebLink AboutApprove the plan to convert the temporary lot at Huntington Dept. ID CS 17-020 Page 1 of 3 Meeting Date: 8/21/2017 pt'd V�oC� 7-0 , CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH �. REQUEST FOR. CITY COUNCIL ACTION MEETING DATE: 8/21/2017 SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager PREPARED BY: Janeen Laudenback, Director of Community Services SUBJECT: Approve the plan to convert the temporary lot at Huntington Central Park west, located northeast of Golden West Street and Talbert Avenue (adjacent to Shipley Nature Center), into a permanent parking lot Statement of Issue: Community Services Commission (CSC) has reviewed and approved the concept for converting the temporary lot at Huntington Central Park west, located northeast of Golden West Street and Talbert Avenue, into a permanent parking lot. There is a need for approval of the Concept Plan by the City Council as presented. Financial Impact: The project is included in the FY 16/17 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), as well as the FY 17/18 CIP. Sufficient park funds are included in Business Units 20945003 and 22845009. No additional funds are anticipated for the completion of the project. Recommended Action: A) Approve the plan to convert the temporary lot to a permanent parking lot in Huntington Central Park west, located northeast of Golden West Street and Talbert Avenue, as presented in Alternative 1 on page 2 of the July 12, 2017 CSC Minutes (Attachment#3); and, B) Approve an update to the Master Plan of Recreational Uses for Central Park as presented. Alternative Action(s): Do not approve the recommended actions and direct staff accordingly. Analysis: In 1999, City Council approved the Huntington Central Park Master Plan of Recreational Uses (HCPMP) which included the concept of a public parking lot within an approximate 14-acre undeveloped area on the west side of the park (Attachment 1). Since the HCPMP was approved, the 14-acre area has been developed with the Senior Center in Central Park building and a temporary lot adjacent to the Shipley Nature Center. Construction of the temporary lot was initiated at the request of former Council Member Gil Coerper, to assist the Shipley Nature Center with programming needs. The temporary lot is located immediately to the west of Golden West Street and just to the north of Talbert Avenue. In an effort to create a permanent parking lot in the area, both the Community Services Commission and City Council approved funding for design and construction of the lot in the current FY 16/17 Capital Improvement Project budget (CIP). HB -181- Item 16. - 1 Dept. ID CS 17-020 Page 2 of 3 Meeting Date: 8/21/2017 The Community Services Commission has reviewed several design concepts for the parking lot dating back to 2014, however, approval of a final design for the lot was put on hold due to lack of consensus about the size and location of the lot. Past design concepts considered by the commission ranged from paving and striping the existing temporary lot to constructing a much larger lot, located nearer to the developed open turf area of the park. Since the completion of the Senior Center in Central Park, the only available location for a permanent parking lot was determined to be the existing temporary lot location. The Community Services staff worked with a design consultant and Public Works staff to develop several concept plans to convert the temporary lot to a permanent parking lot. In developing the conceptual designs, staff took into consideration the amount of area that would be needed to develop the lot, functionality of the lot, and ingress/egress points. On June 14, 2017, the Huntington Central Park Committee (HCPC) reviewed the potential designs for the permanent parking lot, and recommended the attached concept (Attachment 2). Discussions focused on the amount of overall area being used for the lot, as well as safe ingress and egress. The concept being presented to City Council for approval utilizes much of the existing footprint for the temporary lot, and would essentially function the same way as the existing temporary lot. This concept was analyzed by the City's Traffic Engineer and both ingress and egress are deemed to be viable and safe. The concept will involve the paving and striping the area of the temporary lot and will also include required landscaping, walkway connection to the park pathway, and an area for a trash enclosure. The ADA spaces will remain in the existing location; however, the connection from the spaces to the park pathway will be improved to meet current access standards. Staff will also research lighting options for the lot. It should be noted that the area that is being recommended for the permanent parking lot was included in the raptor foraging habitat mitigation area created at the west side of the park when the Senior Center in Central Park was developed, therefore, this alternative would not require additional mitigation for potential loss of raptor foraging habitat. Additionally, it will not encroach into the area set aside for open space conservation per the senior center settlement agreement. At the July 12, 2017, Community Services Commission meeting, the full Commission approved the recommended concept as presented (Attachment 3). Design and construction costs for the recommended concept are well within the current available budget of$575,000, with the estimate for the approved plan being approximately $300,000 including construction and contingencies. Should City Council approve this recommended concept plan and 2017/18 CIP budget, construction will begin after the 2017/18 budget is approved, and after the start of the new fiscal year, October 1, 2017. If approved, the project will then move through the required entitlement process —which includes obtaining a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from Community Development and approval by the Design Review Board. Based upon these review processes, along with reviews from Planning, Fire, and Public Works staff, some of the dimensions may need to be modified, however, the overall layout of the selected parking lot alternative should remain as presented. Creating a permanent lot in Central Park west also requires Community Services Commission and City Council approval to update the Master Plan of Recreational Uses for Central Park. Staff is requesting approval of the Master Plan of Recreational Uses as part of the current action. Item 16. - 2 HB -182- Dept. ID CS 17-020 Page 3 of 3 Meeting Date: 8/21/2017 Environmental Status: As determined by the Planning Division staff, this project will go through the Conditional Use Permit and the Design Review Board approval process. Strategic Plan Goal: Improve quality of life Attachment(s): 1) Huntington Central Park Master Plan of Recreational Uses 2) Huntington Central Park Permanent Parking Lot Concept Plan 3) Community Services Commission Minutes— Conceptual approval of Huntington Central Park west permanent parking lot, July 12, 2017 HB -183- Item 16. - 3 CENTRAL PARK MASTER PLAN OF USES Approved by City Council April 16, 2012 LIMIT OF EXISTING MAINTENANCE FACILITY EXPANSION INCLUDES THE ADDITION OF 9600 SQUAB FEET 1 r Slater Ave CA I MAI^TENA111446 I CITY PARS K,TTREE AND E `LANDSCAPE t MAINTPA YARD FACILITY WILL INCLUDE: ENHANCED IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSOLIDATION �,� �� '•� XI STING ' I.. Proposed Senior Center PAR COURSE f TALBERT LAKE/ ' Q Location I EXISTING MEADOW EXISTING 3 SHIPLEY NATURE AMPHITHEATER •• CENTER Area currently designated as > OUTDOOR low intensity with picnic MUSIC AREA EXISTING • ADVENTURE � �� >a PLAYGROUND facilities, restrooms, tot-lot and EXISTING YOUTH parking. 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Hn -185- ^^ Cm 16. - 5 (777) ` CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING :-I884 Wednesday, July 12, 2017 6:00 PM City of Huntington Beach Civic Center Council Chambers 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648-2702 CALL TO ORDER: Vice-Chair Kaub called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Benitez, Cuzzacrea, Gasparian, Kaub, Mantini, Miller, Schuetz, Sterud, Thiel Absent: Burkart (excused), Carchio, Kreitz (excused) STAFF PRESENT: Janeen Laudenback; David Dominguez; Nashya Sadono PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Vice-Chair Kaub. PRESENTATIONS: None MINUTES: MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Schuetz and seconded by Commissioner Benitez to approve the minutes of June 14, 2017. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Benitez, Cuzzacrea, Gasparian, Kaub, Mantini, Miller, Schuetz, Sterud, Thiel Noes: None Abstain: Gasparian, Mantini Absent: Burkart, Carchio PUBLIC COMMENTS: No general public comments DIRECTOR/MANAGER ITEMS: Dominguez informed Commission of a change in the date for the Worthy Park Re- dedication, moving from August 24, to September 7. Dominguez also reported that most of the recommendations for Commission representatives have been received from the school districts with the exception of Fountain Valley School District. (FVSD) Rather than wait on FVSD, the recommendation from the other school districts will move forward for City Council approval at their July 17 meeting. In the meantime, Commissioner Item 16. - 6 HB -186- Community Services Commission July 12, 2017 Meeting Minutes (777) Page 2 of 5 Burkart will continue to serve as the representative for FVSD until which time they provide a recommendation for replacement. PUBLIC INPUT MEETING — CENTRAL PARK PERMANENT PARKING LOT: Dominguez gave a staff presentation and overview of the project. The HCPC recommended that two alternatives be presented to Commission for consideration. Alternative 1 was to create a permanent lot in the present location of the temporary lot, keeping with the current ingress/egress point. The lot would be paved and striped and the connection to the park path to the north would be modified as needed to meet ADA standards. Alternative 2 includes a connection to the senior center driveway and modifications to the driveway median to allow for an immediate left turn out of the lot leading to the signalized intersection at Talbert and Goldenwest. Other details of both alternatives included a trash enclosure, sidewalk along the west side of the parking lot and a modified turnaround at the south end of the lot if no connection was made to the senior center driveway. Discussion ensued on the recommended alternatives, focusing on safety of the current ingress/egress and the potential for the lot to become and overflow lot for the senior center if linked to the senior center driveway. Dominguez reported that the Traffic Engineer, Bob Stachleski provided an analysis of the alternatives and in his estimation, both alternatives were appropriate in terms of safety and functionality. Vice-Chair Kaub called for public comments. PUBLIC COMMENTS Juana Mueller, spoke in support of Alternative 1 based upon the analysis by Mr. Stachelski and the lower cost to construct. Jean Nagy, spoke in support of Alternative 1 and felt that a bridge could be constructed over Goldenwest Street to allow people to park at the Sports Complex. Shari Engel, expressed her support of Alternative 1 since she felt the connection would be impacting by users of the senior center. Brock Langer spoke in opposition to the permanent parking lot project. He felt that stewardship of the park has declined over the last few years and the creation of the lot would have a negative impact in terms of lost open space. Commissioner Miller provided background on this project from his experience on the Commission saying that Alternative 1 is the best option and his choice with a turnaround for buses and cars. Commissioner Thiel asked about the amount of use the lot receives. Tom Livengood with the Friends of Shipley Nature Center was asked to respond. Commissioner Thiel also expressed and interest in pursuing the concept of a bridge over Goldenwest Street. Discussion ensued on the extensive approval process and prohibitive cost for a bridge. Commissioner Gasparian expressed his support of Alternative 1. HB -187- Item 16. - 7 Community Services Commission July 12, 2017 Meeting Minutes (777) Page 3 of 5 Commissioner Benitez said that based on comments he has heard as a member of the Huntington Central Park Committee from the stakeholders, he supported Alternative 1 . Commissioner Schuetz said that the immediate concern in her opinion is the safety of the children and whether or not the buses can access the parking lot for safe drop-off and pick-up of the kids. She feels that Alternative 2 is the better choice, allowing for more potential and easier traffic flow. Commissioner Mantini expressed concerns that the lot may be underutilized if used by Shipley Nature Center exclusively. She referred to the Traffic Engineer analysis showing that Shipley requires an average of 20 cars. The proposed plan includes up to 42 spaces which could be used by visitors to the senior center. Dominguez responded that the parking lot is currently used by general park visitors as well as those visiting the nature center. Commissioner Cuzzacrea said she was initially concerned about safety issues until she read the traffic engineer's report and now supports Alternative 1. Vice-Chair Kaub felt that the lot will be used as senior center overflow parking no matter which alternative is approved; however, felt that there would be less overflow usage with Alternative 1 . Commission Kaub said that after listening to comments, she sees the benefit of Alternative 3 with signalized entrance and exit, however, as a Commissioner she is tasked with preserving as much open space as possible and therefore favored Alternative 1 . Commissioner Thiel asked about the hammerhead turnaround design as presented in a past concept design for the buses. Dominguez responded that if Alternative 1 is approved, the turnaround could be modified to a circular shape based upon required dimensions for safety vehicle and buses. Commissioner Thiel expressed his preference for Alternative 2. MOTION: Moved by Mantini, seconded by Benitez to approve the recommendation of Alternative 1 to convert the temporary parking lot into a permanent lot and to make the recommendation for approval to City Council; and to recommend to City Council the updating of the Central Park Master Plan of Recreational Uses for Central Park to identify the 1-acre lot as a permanent parking lot. Discussion ensued on the possibility of adding the connection to the senior center driveway if it was determined to be necessary in the future. Dominguez stated that it would be a possibility but, would have to go through an additional approval process. Commissioner Miller said that he would like to see the motion include the radius turn- around. Commissioner Miller also provided his observation about where the buses park after drop off. Vice-Chair Kaub asked about the process for adding the turn-around. Dominguez responded that a circular turnaround would be incorporated into the design and presented to the Design Review Board. The motion carried by the following vote: Item 16. - 8 HB -1 88- Community Services Commission July 12, 2017 Meeting Minutes (777) Page 4 of 5 Ayes: Benitez, Cuzzacrea, Gasparian, Kaub, Mantini, Miller, Sterud Noes: Schuetz, Thiel Abstain: None Absent: Burkart, Carchio, Kreitz ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS: Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for Huntington Central Park — Dominguez provided a brief overview of the projects recommended by the HCPS. Laudenback added that the HCPC previously recommended that $250,000 in Infrastructure Funds go toward parking lot improvements and $250,000 toward trail and path improvements. However, based upon other projects identified for Central Park in the CIP not being approved, there was a need to reprioritize the previously recommended projects. The HCPC then recommended that the $250,000 for parking lot improvements remain and $150,000 directed for trail improvements and $100,000 for irrigation improvements in Central Park East. MOTION: A motion by Schuetz seconded by Mantini to approve the Capital Improvement Projects for Huntington Central Park as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Benitez, Cuzzacrea, Gasparian, Kaub, Mantini, Miller, Schuetz, Sterud, Thiel Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: Burkart, Carchio, Kreitz Park Naming Resolution Update — Dominguez informed Commission that during Council's review of modifications to Resolution 2017-25, they requested additional language be added to require that naming recognition based upon historical significance be vetted through the Historic Resources Board. (HRB) Dominguez reviewed the new draft language, which was provided by the City Attorney's office. Commissioner Miller commented that in working on the Park Naming and Memorials Committee (PN&MC), he has found the HRB to be a great resource for historical information and noted that although the HRB provides the Committee with historical facts, it is the task of the PN&MC to provide Commission with the recommendation. Commissioner Schuetz stated that through her recent experience on the PN&MC, she finds the HRB to be a vital resource. MOTION: A motion by Mantini, second by Schuetz to approve modifications to Resolution 2017-25, which establishes policy for the naming of parks, park features, and community facilities as recommended by City Council. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Benitez, Cuzzacrea, Gasparian, Kaub, Mantini, Miller, Schuetz, Sterud, Thiel Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: Burkart, Carchio, Kreitz xB -189- Item 16. - 9 Community Services Commission July 12, 2017 Meeting Minutes (777) Page 5 of 5 Worthy Park — Dominguez provided an update saying that there have been a few delays for events such as the 4t" of July and a high school event, but the project is moving along nicely with no additional costs. The rededication is tentatively scheduled for September 7t" 2017. Staff is waiting to hear if the Worthy family is available to participate. A "save the date" will go out once the date is confirmed. Murdy Park Multi-Use Youth Sports Field — Dominguez reported that Commission approved the concept for the multi-use sports field at the last meeting. Staff anticipates this item going before City Council on August 7, 2017. Funds are in the budget for the next fiscal year. Once approved by council, staff will work with design consultants and Public Works to prepare the project for bid. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None COMMISSION BUSINESS: None COMMISSION AND STAFF COMMENTS: Commission Benitez thanked Commissioners saying this is his last meeting and his time on Commission has been a positive experience. Commissioner Thiel asked about meeting procedures and Roberts Rules of Order in regard to making alternative motions. Brief discussion ensued on the process. ITEMS DISTRIBUTED TO COMMISSION: Written communications related to the Central Park permanent parking lot. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business, Vice-Chair Kaub adjourned the meeting at 8:09 pm. Submitted by: David C. Dominguez Secretary Community Services Commission By: Charlene Gomez Recording Secretary Item 16. - 10 H B -190- Switzer, Donna From: Surf City Pipeline [noreply@user.govoutreach.com] Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2017 7:42 AM To: Pipeline Clerk Agenda Subject: Surf City Pipeline: You have been assigned a new Request#: 30755 Request#30755 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to you. Request type: Problem Request area: City Council - Agenda& Public Hearing Comments Citizen name: Steve Engel Description: Dear Huntington Beach City Council- we respectfully request that you Approve the plan to convert the temporary lot at Huntington Central Park west, located northeast of Golden West Street and Talbert Avenue (adjacent to Shipley Nature Center), into a permanent parking lot. Please approve the recommended actions. Recommended Action: A) Approve the plan to convert the temporary lot to a permanent parking lot in Huntington Central Park west, located northeast of Golden West Street and Talbert Avenue, as presented in Alternative 1 on page 2 of the July 12, 2017 CSC Minutes (Attachment#3); and, B) Approve an update to the Master Plan of Recreational Uses for Central Park as presented. Thank you for your continued support of our beautiful parks. Steve Engel Expected Close Date: August 31, 2017 19- Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email reply are not monitored and will be ignored. X _ c r" o ' r rn . Corn SUPPLEMENTAL � � w � COMMUNICATION - Meeting Date: 12 i Agenda Item No.: i 8/17/2017 attachment.php(531.708) RECEIVED 2017 AUG I AM 8: 32 CI CLERK CITY OF HUNTIN 06 http://user.gmoutrewh.can/surfcity/attachment.php?request=3371776&access=313%36238666532&aid=%1567 1/1