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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008/12/17 - Minutes - Adjourned (2)December 17, 2008 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT MINUTES REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES Adjourned Regular Meeting A. CALL TO ORDER An adjourned regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council/Fire Protection DistricURedevelopment Agency was held on Wednesday, December 17, 2008, in the Tri-Communities Room in City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Mayor/Chairman/President Donald J. Kurth, M.D. called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Present were Councilmembers/Boardmembers/Agencymembers: Rex Gutierrez, Sam Spagnolo, Diane Williams, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice PresidenWice Chairman L. Dennis Michael; and Mayor/PresidenUChairman Donald J. Kurth. Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager/Executive Director; Pamela Easter, Assistant City Manager; Mahdi Aluzri, Deputy City Manager/Community Development; Dave Blevins, Public Works Director; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Chief Peter Bryan, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and Debra L. McKay, Assistant City Clerk/Records Manager. ,.,,., B. PUBLIC COMMUNICA"C[ONS No communication was made from the public. {}RF4i C. ITEM OF DISCUSSION UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF CENTRAL PARK PHASE II PLANNING Jack Lam, City Manager, stated that the purpose of the meeting is to review the conceptual design for Phase II of Central Park. He anticipated that the design project would take another year to complete. Mr. Lam noted that financial circumstances warrant a delay in constructing this project until funding becomes available for the anticipated operational costs. Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director, reported that this is the fifth meeting regarding the future development of Phase II at Central Park. As a result of the Aquatics Center Feasibility Study, a planning workshop with the Council in August of 2007, a tour of aquatics centers and a joint workshop with the Park and Recreation Commission, a conceptual plan has been developed. As the plan is conceptual, Mr. McArdle noted that it will be further developed during discussions with the Park and Recreation Commission and during the environmental review with the Planning Commission. He recommended that the City Council approve the proposed conceptual design for the Phase I I improvements, direct the Park and Recreation Commission to review the conceptual design in more depth at a future Commission workshop and authorize staff to continue with the completion of the project design. Once the design has been completed, a strategic decision would be made regarding the best time to construct the project. Bob Mueting, RJM Design Group, discussed the Central Park Family Aquatics Center with the City Council. The diagrams and maps presented included a master plan of Central Park; a diagram showing Phase II improvements; an Aquatic Facility Concept Plan; a function and circulation diagram; renderings of Cucamonga Peak Waterslide, interactive sculptures and waterslide pathway as well as the Foothill Corporate Picnic area (to accommodate 300- 500 people), food service and beverage tower, climbing wall, group picnic pavilion and Adjourned Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes December 17, 2008 Page 2 of 3 picnic stage; a Central Park Pavilion concept plan; the pond playground and water garden playground plan; renderings of the Flow Rider and the family/splash play area as well as natatorium, palm terrace and recreation pool; a diagram showing the Aquatics and Gymnasium Center; elevations of the Aquatics Center; restroom/concession building elevations and conceptual designs; a floor plan and layout of the maintenance staff building as well as the storage building and elevations of Fire Staticn 178. At the conclusion of the presentation, Mr. McArdle assured the City Council that the project would be energy efficient. Mr. McArdle presented an operating cost estimate of between $871,370 - $1,201,370 per year. The lower costs represent a minimal number of full time staff and effectively maximizing use of part time staff and contracted services. If the staffing levels were not adequate, if the level of facility maintenance was not in line with expectations or if entrepreneurial projections fall short, the higher operating cost would be realized. He addressed the projected peak on-grounds attendance (1,421) as well as the proposed pricing plan. In response to Councilmember Williams, Mr. McArdle indicated that wristbands would be used. Councilmember Spagnolo suggested that agroup/family rate be developed as well as a resident rate. In response to Mayor Kurth, it was noted that a high end snack bar would be constructed, which could sell items such as fried chicken, pizza, nachos, tuna sandwiches, etc. Customers could access the snack bar without paying to enter the aquatics park. In response to Mayor Kurth, the park capacity (1,421) was discussed. It was noted that if capacity were reached, no more guests would be able to access the park. Mr. Lam indicated that this would be the most complex and expensive park project to be developed and operated by the City. He stressed the importance of making realistic projections and entrepreneurial decisions so when the project is completed, it was successful. In response to Councilmember Williams, it was noted that the lifeguard headquarters would house the first aid and central coordination of the lifeguards; however, there would be approximately 25 lifeguards at the facility in various locations. Also discussed was the use of artificial turf at the facility. Turf is only needed in the berm around the project and in the corporate campground. Discussion was held regarding the neighbors to the north of the project. Mr. Mueting indicated that the neighbors would be looking at a nice, landscaped hill. Councilmember Williams stressed the importance of using natural, earth tone colors in the park. In response to Councilmember Spagnolo, Mr. Mueting stated that noise would be generated from the park but noted that the buildings and Cucamonga peak would act as a sound barrier. In response to Mayor Kurth, Chief Peter Bryan confirmed that the Fire Station would meet the needs of the Department. Mayor Kurth stressed the need for building materials that would not fade, break or become unattractive over time. Discussion was held regarding the use of natural colors. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Michael, it was confirmed that parking would be adequate for 1,400 people. Mr. McArdle noted that some portions of the project may or may not be built, depending on the availability of funding. If all these areas were built, the additional parking lot to the north would be needed. Mayor Pro Tem Michael stressed the need to take advantage of the economic climate for construction bids; as soon as it is determined that operational funding is available. He concurred with the theme and design of the park. Councilmember Gutierrez inquired about the use of the fabric shades in the conceptual designs. Mr. Mueting noted that this was proposed to add festivity to the design and to accommodate durability and wind factors. Councilmember Gutierrez concurred with the use of the earth tones and hoped that the playground would look as much like a beach as possible. Discussion was held regarding the closure of a portion of the facility during the winter and the flexibility of the conceptual design. Councilmember Spagnolo loved the design and agreed with the need to take advance of the economic climate when the time comes to construct the facility. Mayor Kurth stated that the design exceeded his expectations. He cautioned everyone about the standard of excellence expected in all projects in this City. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Michael, Mr. McArdle noted that elevations would be developed and provided to the City Council at a later date. Adjourned Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes December 17, 2008 Page 3 of 3 MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Spagnolo, to approve the proposed conceptual design forthe Phase II improvements, direct the Park and Recreation Commission to review the conceptual design in more depth at a future Commission workshop and authorize staff to continue with the completion of the project design. Motion carried 5-0. D. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned 5:06 p.m. Re pectfully submitted, ~~~~~ De ra L. McKay, MMC Assistant City Clerk/Secretary/Secretary Approved: January 7, 2009