CCMIN061714 - Laserfiche WebLink

Sub-Area 12 is located along West Laguna and the 1-680 onramp. This area again does not seem particularly conducive to a dog park due to parking and accessibility constraints. Potential uses of the site include a park and ride lot, the plans for which are being finalized. Sub-Area 13, which is across from the Marilyn Kane Trail staging area, is a roughly 12 acre site identified for an environmental education center, Native American history reflective area, open space, park and recreation, public utilities, trails, and other public and quasi-public uses. Staff focused its attention on one small portion of the site, which would still allow for the future development of other uses if desired. In examining these options, both staff and the Commission felt Sub-Area 13 was the most viable and desirable location for a dog park within the plan area. Staff then developed several options utilizing different portions of the larger Sub-Area 13 parcel. Mr. Bocian presented several slides depicting the proposed locations known as Option 1, Option 2 and Option 1(A). After reviewing the three site options, the Commission selected Option 1(A) based on its size (1.5 acres), use of existing amenities including water, distance from neighborhoods and roadways, and the ability to accommodate separate areas for both large and small dogs. Mr. Bocian shared several photos of the site and existing parking lot. He stressed that both staff and the Commission are very concerned about any impacts to the Marilyn Kane Trail and surrounding reflective use areas and any design would proceed with the goal of ensuring that it remains a very viable and desire amenity for the community. Should the Council wish to proceed, staff is recommending a design process that would engage the overall community on a number of issues including park size, features and amenities, groundcover, fencing and preservation of existing wildlife. Staff has received a proposal from Bob Tanaka Design totaling $49,400 for design and construction oversight, which staff recommends approving as part of tonight's action. Staff also recommends that the Council adopt the resolution identifying Sub-Area 13 of the Bernal Property as suitable for a dog park and select Site Option 1(A). Councilmember Narum recalled that the vision of the Bernal Task Force was some kind of nature or interpretive center located to the north of the existing parking lot. She shared her support for Option 1(A) but asked if it would limit what can be done with the remaining land. Mr. Bocian said "no" and explained that the portion of the site she referred to was specifically left open to accommodate and future desire for an interpretive center. He also stressed that Option 1(A) is still very conceptual and may ultimately change based on feedback gained through the design process. Councilmember Narum asked and Mr. Bocian confirmed that any plan will be sensitive to water needs relative to groundcover. Councilmember Cook-Kallio said she hoped they would also be sensitive to the needs of the park's four legged users when selecting groundcover. Mayor Thorne opened the public hearing and, seeing no speakers, closed the public hearing. Councilmember Brown said she would like it a matter of record that staff and consultants are sensitive to the ambient needs of both current and future surrounding uses, and that the public is given an opportunity to review a design that does not incorporate the northern most portion of the current proposal. MOTION: It was m/s by Pentin/Cook-Ka11io to waive full reading and adopt Resolution No. 14-700 identifying Sub-Area 13 of the Bernal Property as suitable for a dog park; select Site Option 1(A) and City Council Minutes Page 10 of 14 June 17,2014