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TO: The Honorable City Council
FROM: Mary K. Lindley, Director of Community Servicesf7 --
DATE: August 12, 1999 (CC Meeting of August 18, 1999)
SUBJECT: Consider Conceptual Master Plan for Arroyo Vista
Community Park Phase II
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The City Council is being asked to approve the proposed conceptual
Master Plan for AVCP Phase II (Attachment A). The proposed Plan
has received community input and been reviewed and discussed by the
Parks and Recreation Commission. The Commission has approved the
Plan and is forwarding its recommendation to the City Council for
consideration.
BACKGROUND
In October 1998, the City Council awarded a contract to Takata and
Associates to prepare a conceptual master plan for AVCP Phase II.
The contract's scope of work included identifying uses for the
undeveloped portion of the Park (the area east of the football
field), as well as potential changes (relocation and /or
elimination) of uses /amenities within the Park's developed areas.
In drafting plan options for consideration, Takata was asked to
reserve space to expand the gym and recreation center, which is a
concept that was a part of the original Arroyo Vista Community Park
conceptual design. The potential new /additional sports and
recreational amenities Takata was asked to consider covered a wide
range of interests including, but not limited to: various sports
fields, aquatic facilities, a running trail, skatepark, bicycle
motor cross (BMX), basketball courts, sand or grass volleyball,
passive park areas, picnic amenities, play lots, an outdoor band -
shell, an additional restroom /concession building, and added
parking spaces.
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To assist with the task of identifying the needs and desires of the
community and potential park users, the Parks and Recreation
Commission held two special meetings, coordinated by Takata and
Associates. These meetings, held on February 24 and April 12,
1999, were conducted in a workshop -type setting and were
specifically designed to solicit input from the community on a
Master Plan for AVCP Phase II. A number of Moorpark youth sports
organizations were well represented at the meetings, along with
youth and adults not necessarily affiliated with any formal groups.
The most heavily requested amenities were for more youth sports
fields, specifically soccer and softball, and for the retention of,
at a minimum, the existing football field and football practice
area. Additionally, there was also a request from Moorpark Little
League for five baseball fields (this is the minimum number needed
to move its operation to AVCP from Chaparral Middle School and
Poindexter Park where five fields are currently used).
There were also a number of requests for a permanent skatepark
facility (for skateboarders and in -line skaters) and a dirt BMX
track. Several Moorpark teens expressed a strong interest in these
two amenities as safe and challenging alternatives to the impromptu
use of public and private hardscape and landscape areas. There
were also a couple of requests for amenities that would support
interests of senior citizens, specifically bocce ball, lawn
bowling, and horse shoes. There was very limited interest in
setting aside a specific area of the park for passive uses. A
summary of each meeting has been attached to this Agenda Report
(Attachment B and C).
As a result of the input provided through the workshops, Takata and
Associates developed a proposed conceptual plan for discussion and
consideration by the Parks and Recreation Commission at its June 7
meeting. With minor exceptions, the relocation of the existing tot
lot, picnic pavilion, and football practice field, the proposed
conceptual plan retains all of the Park's existing amenities in
their current locations. It also provides for additional soccer
fields, one additional softball field, a second restroom /concession
building, skatepark, BMX track, an additional picnic pavilion and
tot lot, an aquatic center, expansion of the gym and recreation
center, a running trail, and additional parking areas throughout
the park.
In considering which activities to locate at AVCP, the Commission
took into consideration the feasibility of relocating existing
amenities, space constraints, parking needs generated by the
various activities, and the general community acceptance of
specific activities at a community park versus a neighborhood park.
The four large youth sports organizations (AYSO, Girls Softball,
Packer Football, and Little League) all require parking in excess
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of what can typically be accommodated at a neighborhood park.
Little League is able to use parking behind Mission Bell Plaza and
Chaparral School, and is therefore not solely dependent on the
Poindexter Park parking lot. The Roller Hockey League also
generates participation levels that require a number of parking
spaces.
The proposed Master Plan successfully provides for all of the youth
sport interest addressed at the workshops, with the exception of
baseball fields. Moorpark Little League has indicated that it
would need at least five fields at AVCP in order to move its base
of operation. Incorporating five new baseball fields was not
feasible without eliminating additional soccer fields, skatepark,
and a BMX track proposed in the undeveloped portion of the park.
Additionally, the Plan does not include the amenities requested by
the senior citizens. Due to the lack of space and the nature of a
%community park ", it was the Commission's suggestion that those
amenities (lawn bowling and horse shoes) be considered for one of
the neighborhood parks at a future date, since these activities
would not generate significant parking demands and are generally
more acceptable in residential areas.
The Commission spent considerable time discussing the feasibility
of a BMX track. Discussions included a formal competitive track,
operated and maintained by a private group, versus a non-
competitive track to be operated and maintained by the City.
Rancho Simi Recreation and Parks District has a competitive BMX
facility in one of its public parks. The Park District has a
contractual arrangement with a private non - profit group that built
the BMX facility and now operates and maintains it. The facility
is open to the public during certain hours: Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday - 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sundays, 11 a.m, to dusk. On
Wednesdays the facility is open for practices, and on the other
three days races are held. The cost for an individual to use the
facility includes an annual fee of $35.00 and a daily use fee of
$9.00 for Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, and $4.00 on Wednesdays.
The facility is supervised at all times when it is open and riders
must wear appropriate safety equipment. There are other public park
agencies that provide competitive BMX facilities with similar
arrangements.
Takata and Associates and City staff were unable to identify any
public agencies operating a non - competitive BMX track. The idea
behind the non - competitive track is to provide a drop -in type of
facility that is free and non supervised. The facility could be
fenced in to prevent its use at night and when the park is closed,
and it would be constructed and maintained by the City. It would
serve the purpose of providing BMX riders with a constructive place
to participate in the sport. This arrangement is similar to the
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way most skateparks are provided for in public parks. As a note of
interest, some public skateparks are open to BMX riders.
Like its position on skateparks, the Joint Powers Insurance
Authority (JPIA) recommends that BMX facilities, owned and operated
by public agencies, be designed and constructed by professionals,
unrestricted by a surrounding fence, free of any fees, and
unsupervised. The JPIA believes that both skateparks and BMX
facilities should be treated like any other park amenity.
While a track operated and maintained by a private group could help
serve the same purpose, they must typically set limited hours,
supervise use, and charge at least a nominal fee. These types of
arrangements are usually not compatible with impromptu uses, and
therefore may be less likely to significantly reduce the use of non
designated BMX facilities (private and public areas).
During its deliberations, the Commission discussed some of its
reservations regarding the BMX track. Those reservations centered
around the level of noise such a facility might generate and
potential impacts on the residents who live at the top of the
slope, south of the park. Additionally, some Commissioners
indicated that they did not favor park facilities at which a fee
might be required, but rather preferred a track where park users
could come and go during times when the park is open at no cost.
At the conclusion of its discussion, the Commission expressed a
strong desire to address the needs of BMX riders. As a part of its
final recommendation, the Parks and Recreation Commission
unanimously agreed to designate an area in the currently
undeveloped portion of AVCP for a non - competitive BMX track.
Additionally, it requested that staff look further into the
feasibility of such a track including maintenance costs and man -
hours, potential hours of operations, facility rules, and
insurance /liability issues. In the event it was later determined
that such a facility was not feasible, the Commission wanted to
designate the area as a passive /picnic area.
Attached to this Agenda Report are estimates for construction costs
associated with the completion of AVCP as identified in the
proposed Master Plan (Attachment D).
RECOMNENDATION
The Parks and Recreation Commission and staff recommend that the
City Council approve the conceptual Master Plan for AVCP Phase II
as presented in this Agenda Report.
Attachments
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ARROYO VISTA COMMUNITY PARK
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Arroyo Vista Community Park Master Plan
Community Workshop #1
Minutes
Approximately 40 residents attended the first cotn►nianity workshop held at the Arroyo Vista Community
Center in the evening of February 24, 1999. Takata Associates presented 2 Alternatives based on the
analysis of existing conditions. The workshop participants were organized into 6 groups, each group
selected their favorite alternative and made modifications and additions to form their own concept. After
developing their concept, each group was also asked to select their top 3 priorities in rank order. After
approximately 45 minutes of concept refinement each group was asked to present their concept plan to the
entire group. The following is a swnmary of the workshop.
GROUP ONCE
Top 3 prierider
1. Skatcpark
2. BMX
3. Football
Suggestions:
a. Replace existing Soccer field with holler tlocke:,y field.
b. BMX to replace existing Roller hockey court.
c. Replace existing Soccer field with I:ootbull practice; field
d. Include additional Football Geld with Fights acid bleachers.
c. Total of J Soccer fields located on the casi section or the purk.
f. Convert existing Softball field to .Gaseball field
g. Convert existing Softball field with Da-seball joim u,"ge.
h. Swimming pool just cast of Community Center
i, Skatepark just north of Cornmunity Center.
i. Locate concession /restmom facilities by exAliug Football field & far cast side of the park
k. Additional parking on the cast section of the park.
GROUP TWO
Tap 3 prioride,Y
1. BMX
2. Football
3. Skatcpark
SugKestions:
a. Locate locker room cast side ol'thc Community Center.
b. Roller Hockey and Swimming pool cast of the Community Center.
c. Locate Skatepark northwest earner of the park.
d. Add baseball fteld just cast of the future'1'minls courts.
G Locate 4 sm ll Soccer fields for joinr use with existing Softball fields.
f Locate 6 (150'x300') Soccer fields on the cast . wction of the park.
& Add 6 small Soccer Cicids north east vide ol" dic park.
h. Locate BMX farthest cast part of the put-.
i. Additional parking on the fur ec'lsf side of the p,►6
j, Add two concession facilities (one by the existing Football field & the other by the proposed Soccer fields).
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GROUP THREE.
Top 3 priorities
L Soccer fields
2. Softball
3. Senior Activity Center
'Vaggestions:
a. Eight Soccer fields as shown on Altemative "A ".
b. Locate additional Softbatl field.
c. Include senior activitios such as 4 Boctx courts. 4 Croquet wurts, i Shtdileboard courts 4 Horseshoe courts.
d. Walking /jogging trail.
C, Relocate eoncession/rcstroom/storage (Alte:rnatitvc "A ") to the south of proposed tot lot
GROUP FOUR
Top ,3 prierida
1. Fields for all youth sports.
2. None.
3. None.
Suggestions.
a. Existing Roller Hockey to r utaain.
b. Locate swimming pool cast to the Comnluuity ('enter.
c. Locate Skatepark northwest corner of (lie Izark.
d. Locate additional Soilball Geld to make a group of tour fields.
c. Include four small Soccer fields for joint use with existing Softball Gelds.
f. Seven full sizc Soccer fields to Fit ' in lho middle section of the park.
g. Include two Football fields adjacent.to proposed Soccer fields.
h. Locate two T-ball fields south of proposed Football fields.
i. Locate new Tot lot south of T-ball fields.
j, Locate four Little League Baseball fields on the east section of the park.
k. Add two stttall Soccer holds for joint use with little league Baseball fields.
I. Locate BMX on the far cost section of the perk.
m. Provide parking on the north cast wction of the park.
n. Expand existing parking along access road.
GROUP FIVE
:lap 3 prierities
1. Perimeter parking
2. M-vclop cast side of park first
3. Overlapping use.
Suggestions:
a. Locate senior area on the north west cornor of the park.
b. Locate Swimming pool cast of G;ymnasium's future expansion
c. Include Roller Hockey court south of futurc tennis c<narts.
d. Shill existing Softball field north to accontar oclate practice Football field,
e. Locate two full site Football / Soccer fields, one; field with lights.
f. Existing Football field to rennain.
g. Locate Football field adjacxnl to existing field.
h. Locate four full si7e Soccer fields and six small fields on the east section of the park.
i. Locate concession and restroom facilities between football and Soccer fields.
j. Extend access road cast ol'thc park.
k. Accommodate new parking on the north side: of the road.
1. Locate drop off area between Football and Soccer fields.
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GROUP Six
Top 3 priorities
1. Soccer fields
2. Skatepark
3. BMX
suggeaions.
a. Locato Tot lot north west corner of the fxarl%.
b. Include Swimming pool taut of Gymnasium'- e-Vansaon.
c. Add Rollcr Hockey court cast of fuum Tennis courts.
d. Add Softball field to make a group of four fields.
e. Locate four Soccer fields west of existing FooiMl fields.
f. Locate rour soccer fields west or cxistin}; vootxill riclds.
g. Locate roux small Soccer fields parallel to proposed Soccer fields.
h. Include lights on four full and smIl sane of Soccer finds,
i. Locate BMX and SkatiTark on the farthost east section or the; park,
j. Add concession /resUoom facility north of 13MX.
k Extend Access road to the cast.
I. Expand parking north of access road.
m. Include new parking area north cast of the jmrk.
nc following is a summary of the top 3 priori ies• chusela try the different groups:
Priority #1 Soccer 2 votes
BMX, Skatcpirk. Perimetcr trarking. each received 1 vote
Fields for all youth sports.
Priority #2 BMX. Football, Soliball,
Skatepark Develop cast side of park first. each received 1 vote
Priority 03 Football, SkatepGark,
Senior Activity Center. Merlapping u%a,;c
BMX each received 1 vote
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Arroyo Vista Community Park. Master Plan
Community Workshop #2
Minutes
Approximately 15 residents attended the second conmtunity worlshop leld at tho Arroyo Vista Community
Center in the evening of April 12, 1999. Takata Associates prescowd 2 Alternatives based on the
community input from workshop 91. These alternatives ranged from sport park complox (concept A) to a
more open, passive park (concept B).The workshop participants organized Into 3 groups, Each group
solected their favorite alternative and mado modifications and Additions to form their own concept. After
approximately 45 minutes of concept refinement each group was asked to present their concept plan to the
entire group. The following is a summary ofthc workshop.
GROUPONE
.Selected alternative $
Suggestions:
a. Love the idea of open space
b. Good location for Senior Activity for its proximity to exist; ►rl; facilities.
c. Love the idea of extending the parking into the park for more accossibility.
d. Shift soccer field 1#6 and BMX to the south to accommodate barking and restroom along north /east
proporty line.
o. Include picnic tables and BBQs in the open area.
f. Include an Amphitheater in the open area to lrriu,L; back concFerts at the park.
g, Add a water feature in close proximity to the Anq+hitheater.'
h. Add exercise stations along walk/jogging trail.
i. Trail should include drinking fountain statio<s.
j, Include park rule signs at major park entrances
CROUP TWO
.Selected alternative A
Suggev ions:
a. 7 full size Soccer fields and 3 small Soccer fields to overlap u-u c: with 3 Softball fiolds.
b. Existing Football field to remain.
c, Include lighted field with shared usage by Soccer and Football
d. Add a practice field north of existing Football field.
c. The plan to include a multi- purpose court located in t1je vicinity of the Community Center.
f Eliminate senior activity area or relocate to front. section of the park.
6. Parking should project north /south (just east of vxisting Football) for easier emergency access.
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GROUP THREE
Selected alternative
avu j,gestions:
a. Include 9 frill size Soccer fields and 2 small fields to overlap with 2 Softball fields.
b. Small Softball field to be adjacent to street.
c. Plan to include Football practice field north of oxisting Football field.
d. Expand existing gravel parking lot along access road.
e. Add Multi - purpose court south of existing gravel parking; let..
f. Move Skatepark to the front section of the park.
g, Add 6ft to loft high wrought iron fence aloill,' the private prc4wrties.
h. no BMX element is questionable for this park.
The top Alternative chosen by the different eroups.
Alternative A 2 votes
Alternative B 1 vote
In general the attendees favor the sport park complex 60ternative A) rather than the open space park
(alternative B).
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avcp phll cost est Aa hinne %� D
Takata Associates
7/6/1999
600 Fremont Avenue
South Pasadena, CA 91030
626 - 799 -7187 Fax 626 - 7995509
Job #463
JOB NAME: ARROYO VISTA COMMUNITY PARK
Conceptual Design Opinion of Probable Construction Costs
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT COST
SUBTOTAL
1.) GRADING
A. Site clearing & grubbing
630,865
SF
$0.05
$31,543
2.) CONSTRUCTION
A.Community Center Expansion
3,000
SF
$125
$375,000
B.Gymnasium Expansion
8,580
SF
$125
$1,072,500
C.Locker Room
4,400
SF
$150
$660,000
D.Concession / Restroom
1,000
SF
$150
$150,000
E.Concrete walks
73,068
SF
$3.5
$255,738
F.Pavilion
2
EA
$100,000
$200,000
G.Softball field(in field mix)
15,450
SF
$3
$46,350
a. Fencing / backstop
450
LF
$25
$11,250
b. Bleachers (4rowx15')aluminum
6
EA
$2,500
$15,000
H.Swimming Pool (olympic size)
1
LS
$125,000
$125,000
a. Chain link fence
480
LF
$15
$7,200
b. Bleachers (4rowx15')aluminum
6
EA
$2,500
$15,000
c. Diving board
2
EA
$500
$1,000
I.Tot Therapy Pool
1
LS
$75,000
$75,000
J.Playground Eqipment
1
EA
$75,000
$75,000
a. Remove & relocate existing playground
1
LS
$1,000
$1,000
b. Resilient surfacing (poured in place)
3,682
SF
$12
$44,184
K.AC Parking (including striping)
135,300
SF
$1
$135,300
a. Concrete curb
4,417
LF
$10.00
$44,170
b. Signs
1
LS
$2,500
$2,500
c. Concrete pavers band
1,850
SF
$6
$11,100
L. Skatepark
1
LS
$75,000
$75,000
M. Walk /Jogging path D.G. w/ stabilizer
6,950
LF
$2.50
$17,375
3.) SITE FURNITURE
A. BBQ grills
11
EA
$800
$8,800
B. Picnic tables & benches
80
EA
$900
$72,000
C.Concrete benches(along walk /jog path)
15
EA
$600
$9,000
D. Drinking fountain
7
EA
$2,000
$14,000
E. Trash receptacles
11
EA
$500
$5,500
F. Bike rack
4
EA
$800
$3,200
4.) LIGHTING
A. Pedestrian lighting
30
EA
$1,500
$45,000
B. Parking lighting
30
EA
$2,500
$75,000
C. Soccer field lighting(1 field)
1
LS
$65,000
$65,000
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5.) LANDSCAPE
A. Provide and install 24" box trees
58
EA
$300
$ 17,400
B. Provide and install 15 gal trees
58
EA
$ 125
$7,250
C. Fine grading & soil prep.
495,565
SF
$0.25
$123,891
D. Provide and install lawn seed
495,565
SF
$0.05
$24,778
6.) IRRIGATION
A. New irrigation system
495,565
SF
$0.60
$297,339
Sub -total
Mobilization
Contingency (15%)
TOTAL
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