REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Zoom Meeting Link

June 24, 2021

9:30AM

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA: 1) MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: by Chair, Frances Romero. 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3) ROLL CALL: by Chair, Frances Romero.

4) MINUTES: The Minutes of April 22, 2021 will be considered 5) PUBLIC COMMENT: Public Comment period is set aside to allow public testimony on items not on

today’s agenda. The time allocated to each speaker will be set at the discretion of the Chair.

6) PARK COMMISSIONER’S NON-AGENDA ITEMS: Park Commissioner’s may present brief reports on park issues, such as seminars, meetings and literature that would be of interest to the public and/or Commission, as a whole.

STANDARD AGENDA: 7) ORCUTT COMMONS FEE CREDIT – George Amoon/Jeff Lindgren

8) PARKS BUDGET UPDATE – Sherman Hansen/Ryder Bailey

9) OPERATIONS AND FISCAL STATUS REPORTS: Parks Division Staff will give reports on

their operational division within the County Park system. (North County, Mid County, South County, Capital Projects Report, Concessions Report, Aquatics Report, Trails Report).

10) DIRECTOR'S REPORT: The Director and Deputy Director of Community Services will report on items of general interest to the Park Commission and members of the public, including items that have been or will be considered by the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors.

11) FUTURE MEETING AGENDA ITEMS:

12) ADJOURN

The Santa Barbara County Park Commission is committed to ensuring equal access to its meetings for all attendees. Any person may request Zoom access prior to the meeting date by contacting the County Parks Administration Office at (805) 568-2467. Persons wishing to address The Santa Barbara County Park Commission should send an email to ecamarena@co.santa-barbara.ca.us prior to commencement of the meeting.

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Administrative Agenda Item #4

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PARK COMMISSION April 22, 2021

MEETING MINUTES Chair Romero called the Santa Barbara County Park Commission meeting to order at 9:30am. The Park Commission Meeting was held virtually via Zoom due to the Social Distancing State Order. If interested in participating in future meetings, contact 805-568-2467 for Zoom invitation. Commissioners Present: District 1 – Suzy Cawthon District 2 – Kyle Begley, Vice Chair District 3 – Frances Romero, Chair District 4 – James Mosby District 5 – (Vacant) Parks County Staff Present: Jeff Lindgren, Park Superintendent Ryder Bailey, Chief Financial Officer Dan Pedersen, North County Operations Manager Jon Menzies, Aquatics Todd Stepien, Cachuma Lake Recreation Area Operations Manager Eva Camarena, Executive Assistant ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA:

1) MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: by Chair Frances Romero at 9:30am.

2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3) ROLL CALL: By Secretary

4) MINUTES: Vice Chair Begley motioned to approve the Park Commission meeting minutes from February 25, 2021, Chair Romero seconded, all approved. Motion passed.

5) PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

6) PARK COMMISSIONER’S NON-AGENDA ITEMS: Chair Romero welcomed Suzy Cawthon, District 1 Commissioner, to the Park Commission. Commissioner Cawthon was appointed on March 2, 2021. Vice Chair Begley shared her experience of camping for the first time at Cachuma Lake. She is looking forward to camp again in the near future. Commissioner Mosby resigned from the Park Commission effective April 22, 2021.

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Santa Barbara County Park Commission – Regular Meeting Agenda April 22, 2021 Administrative Agenda Item #4

STANDARD AGENDA: 7) LIVE OAK TRAIL UPDATE: Jeff Lindgren made a presentation about the Live Oak Trail. The Trail was

opened to hikers on April 15, 2021. No bikers or dogs are allowed on the Live Oak Trail. If and when bikers are allowed on the trail, Parks staff will work with Stakeholders and interested parties to address any concerns. An email address was established to receive user feedback, about 80+ emails have been received from equestrians. The Park Commission heard the equestrians’ comments on allowing dogs and bikers on the Live Oak Trail. Chair Romero requested Parks staff report on efforts to educate all trail users, apply changes to count usage on trails, and enforce horse and dog etiquette.

8) INTRODUCTION TO PARK FEE REDUCTION: State law allows for Quimby fees to be levied for subdivision of land and Development Impact Mitigation Fees for land development projects such as building a residential subdivision. Park Commission has adopted the Park Fee Reduction Program in accordance with State laws which gives the Park Commission discretion to allow for fee reductions based on program guidelines.

9) OPERATIONS AND FISCAL STATUS REPORTS: North County Report: Dan Pedersen is retiring on May 14, 2021. Dan has been with County Parks for more than 40 years. The Parks Commission is grateful for his years of service to County Parks. Jalama Beach opened on April 21, 2021 for small group reservations. The walk-in sites currently were allocated to visitors by using the reservation system in order to avoid large gatherings. The sites will be available to walk-ins starting June.

Mid County Report: Cachuma Lake has been booked every weekend in February and March. The camping and

concessions revenue have already exceeded planned. South County Report: Park staff successfully assisted in relocating a flock of Cormorant birds from Lookout Park

in Summerland. Small groups are able to gather in outdoors area. Fiscal and Concession Report: The Beachside Restaurant closure affected revenues. Parks staff are planning to

receive submissions for RFPs.

Aquatics and Trails Report: Recruitment process for 16 additional lifeguards. The Jr. Lifeguard program will consist of different sessions, in which individuals will participate in cohorts. Staff is currently in preparation to reopen swimming pools. Baron Trail is now open.

10) DIRECTOR'S REPORT: No report

11) FUTURE MEETING AGENDA ITEMS: FY 21-22 Parks Budget Report

12) ADJOURN Vice Chair Begley motioned to adjourn, Commissioner Mosby seconded the motion. All approved. Meeting adjourned at 12:00pm. The next Park Commission Meeting is on June 24, 2021 at 9:30am.

STAFF REPORT STANDARD AGENDA

ITEM #7

DATE: June 24, 2021 TO: Park Commission FROM: Jeff Lindgren, Parks Division Assistant Director CC: George Chapjian, Director SUBJECT: Parks Mitigation Fees Credit Request Key Site 17; Orcutt Commons Senior Housing Development – Orcutt Area

RECOMMENDATION: That the Parks Commission consider a request for credit on the required Development Mitigation Fees (AB1600) fees for Key Site 17 – Orcutt Commons Senior Housing Development; and that the Parks Commission provide its recommendation to the Planning Commission on the percent credit that may be applied. BACKGROUND: The above request was received by County Parks form Greg Fick of Tait & Associates, Inc., agent for the applicant, for consideration of a credit on the applicable Parks Development Mitigation Fees (AB1600) fees. These in-lieu fees are required per County Ordinance on all residential projects. The ordinance also provides the potential of a credit of up to 50% on the fees for the provision of private recreation facilities to serve the residents of a development. The Park Commission’s adopted Fee Credit Program provides the policy direction necessary to consider such requests. SUMMARY: The Orcutt Commons Senior Housing Development project is located on the vacant (eastern) portion of Key Site 17 and consists of a 115 bed memory care/assisted living unit, 49 independent living units, 18 units of senior duplexes, and 20 units of workforce housing. The project also includes a 7,252 sq ft daycare facility primarily intended for workforce housing tenants and a 7,745 sq ft private community type building and other on-site amenities for use by the residents of the village. The overall site is 9.6 acres on land zone DR-20 with a maximum of 20 units per acre. Access for the project is proposed from Soares Ave and Rice Ranch Blvd. The western half of the key site was developed approximately ten years ago and consisted of single family dwellings, a dog park in the southwestern portion maintained by a HOA, and a 0.5 acre park on Soares Avenue at the eastern end of the development that is owned and maintained by the County Parks Division. The project includes development of a 0.75 acre park that will include play equipment, bocce ball court and a pickle ball court. The park will also include a group picnicking area that will include eight picnic tables intended for a capacity of 66 individuals, a shade canopy, BBQ, food prep area and a drinking fountain and water bib. Three nearby picnic benches are also proposed between the playground and group picnic area. The play equipment is proposed for a wide of age

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ranges and to be all-inclusive to be accessible for all children with varying capabilities. The park will be maintained by the development in perpetuity and available for public use. The proposed park will be located directly adjacent to the County park sharing a common boundary to allow for children to freely traverse between them -- essentially the two parks together will act as one combined 1.25 acre park. An existing wooden fence along the boundary is proposed for removal. A public access easement is also proposed for the park per DevStd KS17-3 of the Orcutt Community Plan which requires that Key Site 17 overall include a 1-2 acre public park along Soares Ave. Adjoining the parks as planned would satisfy that development standard. Staff reviewed the request for credit with the guidance provided by the Parks Commission adopted Fee Credit Program and recommends that the Commission consider a credit of 30% on the applicable in-lieu fees. The Fee Credit Program looks at the types of facilities that a development is proposing and assigns values to those facilities giving greater value to those types of facilities most in demand for parks and recreation users. Staff review of the proposed park for the project residents and public is as described below. Eligible recreation facilities: Group Picnicking Demand level 1 Tot Lots (children’s play area) Demand level 1 Outdoor Sports (soft court or informal field sports) – proposed pickle ball Demand level 2 Informal recreation – proposed bocce ball Demand level 3 Given the provision of two (2) Demand Level 1 facilities and one (1) Demand Level 2 facilities, per the Fee Credit Program, staff recommends a credit on the fees of 30% FISCAL IMPACT: Parks Development Mitigation Fees (AB1600) in Orcutt for apartment units = $3,265/unit Apartment fee component for the independent living and workforce housing component of the project = $284,055 ($3,265 x 87) Parks Development Mitigation Fees (AB1600) in Orcutt for retail commercial industrial development = $1,396/1,000 square feet Non-retail commercial industrial development fee for the daycare component of the project = $10,123.79 (7,252 sq ft) Parks Development Mitigation Fees (AB1600) in Orcutt for non-retail commercial industrial development = $1,966/1,000 square feet Non-retail commercial industrial development fee for the memory care/assisted living component of the project = $188,380.15 (95,819 sq ft) Full fee for the project = $482,558.94 30% credit on fees = $144,767.68 Total fees for the project to be collected if credit is approved = $337,791.26

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NEXT STEPS: The Park Commission recommendation will be forwarded to the Planning Commission for final decision on the Orcutt Commons Senior Housing Development project (eastern portion of Key site 17). ATTACHMENTS: Park Commission adopted Fee Credit Program Letter from agent and supporting information and exhibits

TO: Developers/Subdividers/Applicants

FROM: Santa Barbara County Parks

SUBJECT: Quimby and Park Development Mitigation Fee Credit Program

Pursuant to Section 21-109 of the Quimby Ordinance (ordinance no. 4317) and Section 21-

120.4(f) of the Park Development Mitigation Fee Ordinance (ordinance no. 4348); the attached

Fee Credit Program has been adopted by the Santa Barbara County Park Commission (Park

Commission) on December 2, 1999.

The program provides the ability for a developer to receive partial credit, up to 50% on the

assessed park fees, for the provision of on-site recreational facilities to serve the needs of the

development and thereby help meet the County’s Recreation Demand. The procedure to apply

for fee credit consideration and processing is as follows:

1) Requests for fee credit must be submitted and received by the Director of Parks prior to

project approvals to be considered for credit per the adopted Ordinances. Any request for credit

not so made shall be deemed waived. Please refer to the attached submittal requirements. Park

staff will review the credit request and a recommendation will be forwarded to the Park

Commission for their consideration at their next regularly scheduled meeting. The Park

Commission generally meets the fourth Thursday of every month. Please refer to the attached

submittal requirements for timing of submittals.

2) The Park Commission’s action and recommendation on the fee credit request will be

included in County Parks’ conditions of development letter for the project to be acted upon by

the decision maker on the project (Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission or Board of

Supervisors).

3) Subsequent to project approval and prior to the recordation of the map or land use

clearance for the development, the developer (as declarant for the Homeowner’s Association or

management entity) shall enter into an agreement, satisfactory to County Counsel. Said

agreement shall guarantee the construction and continuing maintenance of the recreation

facilities that are contained within the private development. The developer shall provide County

Parks with a cost estimate for the installation of the recreational facilities and provide a bond,

based on the amount agreed upon by County Parks, for the installation of the recreational

facilities. County Parks will collect the required park fees for the project reflecting the credited

amount and shall release the security bond once the facilities have been installed by the

developer and approved by County Parks.

Should you have any questions on this program, please contact George Amoon, Contract Park

Planner, at (805) 729-6922 or george@gkaconsulting.com.

Playground Park Project Description

TAIT CP LLC, applicant, is proposing a senior housing development project located north of Rice Ranch Road west of Dyer Street (APNs: 105-134-004 & 005 and 105-330-005 & 006). The project site is located within a vacant portion of Key Site 17 in the Orcutt Community Plan with a zoning designation of DR-20. The proposed project will include several different types of residential living units for seniors as well workforce housing, a care center to be utilized by the residents and a daycare facility open to the community. The daycare facility will include a private outdoor play area for its students. The project also includes an approximately 32,670 sf public park that includes a 3,700 sf playground. The playground will include a variety of play equipment and will have capacity for 30-40 users ages 2-12. The goal of the park is to be the public connection between the senior housing community, the larger Orcutt community and the children of the Orcutt Union School District. The park has been positioned and designed as an extension to the existing adjacent public park at the corner of 1st Street and Soares Avenue. Turf areas will be connected to the existing park allowing children to easily move between play areas. The play equipment has been selected to provide play opportunities not found within the existing park and will serve a wider range of ages. The proposed all-inclusive play equipment was also chosen specifically to be accessible for all children with varying capabilities. The rubberized surfacing will allow full accessibility to all of the play equipment. Each play element itself has been designed to be accessible and fun for all children by taking away both the physical and social barriers to exclusion. The design and color palette of the play equipment and surfacing will complement the western theme of the senior housing development and building architecture. The total combination of these play elements will create an entirely unique play experience surpassing other parks in this area. In addition to the playground, the park will provide opportunities for family gatherings and active recreation opportunities for adults. Families can gather on the open lawn area or within the picnic areas that include tables, BBQ counter and shade canopy. The picnic areas are designed to serve as many as sixty-five users. The proposed full size bocce court and regulation pickleball court will offer active recreational opportunities to both the residents of the senior housing community as well as the residents of the surrounding communities. A public restroom building with two separate restrooms will be available for all park users during normal operating hours.

The applicant is hereby filing and requesting for the review of the following from the County of Santa Barbara:

• Park Fee Credit Program

PROJECT: SP8554 - Orcutt Senior Housing DATE: 6/7/2121

Utilities & Drainage Costs for Public Park PREPARED BY: MT/DWS

Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Item Cost

WET UTILITIES:

1 2 inch Water Service 165 LF 16.00 $2,640.00

2 2 inch Water Meter 1 EA 2,500.00 $2,500.00

3 4 inch Sewer Lateral 150 LF 20.00 $3,000.00

STORM DRAIN:

4 Bioinfiltration Planter * 400 SF 15.00 $6,000.00

5 Infiltration Chambers * 2800 CF 10.00 $28,000.00

6 Detention Chambers ** 3267 CF 10.00 $32,670.00

7 8" PVC Pipe 220 LF 25.00 $5,500.00

Base Construction Cost $80,310.00

Construction Contingencies (10%) $8,031.00

TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST + CONTINGENCY $88,341.00

NOTES:

*

**

PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S COST ESTIMATE

Biofiltration & Infiltration Planters in park treat park area as well as adjoining development areas. Only volumes

associated with park are included in costs which are estimated to be ~38% of total volume. Surface grading and

planting costs are included in landscape estimate

Detention Volumes included are the baseline county requirement of 0.1 Ac/ft of detention per Ac of development

based on a total park area of 32,670 SF

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Landscape Playground Park Cost Estimate 6/7/2021

Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Extended Cost

HARDSCAPE:

Conc Walk- nat. color, broom finish 7500 sq. ft. 5.00 $37,500.00

Conc paving- integral color, med. Sandblast 575 sq. ft. 8.00 $4,600.00

Decomposed granite path stablizied- 4" deep 700 sq. ft. 5.00 $3,500.00

3-4" mexican beach pebble 150 sq. ft. 10.00 $1,500.00

Concrete mowstrip - 6" wide 252 lf. 8.00 $2,016.00

SITE AMENITIES:

Bio-Retention Pedestrian Bridges 3 allow 15,000.00 $45,000.00

- Steel bridge

- (10'x'14) average dimension of bridge

Shade Structure (34'x16') including engineering, tax &

freight 1 allow 44,478.00 $44,478.00

Shade Structure installation & footings 1 allow 24,000.00 $24,000.00

Bocce Ball Court (13'x70') 1 each 45,000.00 $45,000.00

Pickleball Court & Net 1 each 20,000.00 $20,000.00

Pickleball 4' H. Chain Link Fencing 165 l.f. 18.00 $2,970.00

Restroom Building 200 sq. ft. 175.00 $35,000.00

PLAYGROUND:

Children's Play Structure including tax & freight 1 allow 145,788.00 $145,788.00

Children's Play Structure installation 1 allow 46,000.00 $46,000.00

Playground Surfacing 3630 sq. ft. 17.00 $61,710.00

SITE FURNISHINGS:

6' DuMor Benches 14 each 1,200.00 $16,800.00

Dumor Trash Receptacles 3 each 1,200.00 $3,600.00

6' Dumor Picnic Tables 8 each 1,350.00 $10,800.00

Bike Rack 2 each 175.00 $350.00

Focal Point/ Landmark Art Element 1 allow 20,000.00 $20,000.00

HARD SUBTOTAL $570,612.00

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Landscape Playground Park Cost Estimate 6/7/2021

Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Extended Cost

GRADING:

Fine grading 22865 sq. ft. 0.10 $2,286.50

Soil prep. 14515 sq. ft. 0.15 $2,177.25

Weed prep. 14515 sq. ft. 0.05 $725.75

Mulch 11575 sq. ft. 0.16 $1,852.00

IRRIGATION:

Site Landscape Irrigation 14515 sq. ft. 6.00 $87,090.00

PLANTING:

24" box trees 17 each 250.00 $4,250.00

36" box trees 4 each 600.00 $2,400.00

48" box trees 1 each 1,100.00 $1,100.00

Root barrier (24"x 10' length) 30 each 45.00 $1,350.00

Turf - sod 2940 sq. ft. 0.60 $1,764.00

Redwood headerboard 65 l.f. 5.50 $357.50

Overall Site Landscape; Shrub 100% shrub coverage,

5 gal@3'oc, 1 gal@2'oc, flats gc 75% coverage + all

grading items 11575 sq. ft. 15.00 $173,625.00

SOFT SUBTOTAL $278,978.00

ONSITE LANDSCAPE SUBTOTAL $849,590.00

15% CONTINGENCY $127,438.50

TOTAL $977,028.50

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Community Services DepartmentParks Division FY20/21 Budget Overview

STANDARD AGENDAITEM #8

Parks Division Budget Summary• FY20/21 Total Budget (Recomended)

– Operating Expenditures = $17,088,200• Increase of ~$ 1.3 million from previous fiscal year primarily due to

increased salaries and service and supplies

– Capital Expenditures = $3,756,000• Increase of ~$300K due to timing on completion of projects

• General Fund Contribution – $3,865,700= ~23% of operating budget

• Budgeted FTE – 61.75 FTE’s-Same as last year

– $952K in extra help funding not counted FTE – Increase of $65K

Park Division FY 21/22 Adopted Budget-Revenues

Use of Money and Property, $220,100

1%

Intergovernmental Revenue, $2,036,800

10%Charges for Services, $9,588,000

48%

Other Financing Sources, $1,979,900

10%

Miscellaneous Revenue, $156,000

1%General Fund, $3,865,700

20%

PVMT 18% Funding, $1,528,400

8% Taxes, $371,100 2%

Park Division FY 21/22 Adopted Budget-Charges for Service

Camping, $2,346,000.00 26%

Day Use, $545,000.00 6%

Concessionaires, $1,413,500.00

16%

Reservation Fees, $450,000.00 5%

RV Hookups, $1,675,000.00 19%

Group Camping, $480,000.00 5%

Cabin/Yurts, $1,035,000.00

11%

Other Fees, $256,000.00 3%

Administrative , $128,000.00 1%

Site Use Fees, $736,500.00 , 8%

Parks Division FY 21/22 Adopted Budget– Expenditures

Salaries and Employee Benefits, $8,671,000

40%

Service and Supplies, $5,738,200

26%

Other Charges, $2,768,000 13%

Capital Expenditures, $3,756,000

17%

Other Financing Uses, $367,000

2%

Intrafund Expenditures

Transfers, $406,000 2%

• Service Level Impacts• None

• Budget Expansions $5.5 Million • $1.35 Mil Tuckers Grove Park San Antonio Creek Bridge • $550K Orcutt Community Park Ball Field Lighting • $50K Guadalupe Park Camping Study – Grant match • $50K Point Sal Access Study – Grant match • $3.5 Mil Trails and Open spaces

• $2Mil North County • $1.5Mil South County

• Future Budget Impacts• Organic Salary Growth Outpacing GFC

Parks Division – Budget Summary

COVID 19 FY 20-21 Fiscal Impacts

• Campgrounds shut down from December 8th to January 28th

• Cancelled ~1,800 camping reservations with estimated loss of over $400,000 in camping revenues

• Large Groups (both camping and day use) Special Events and Veteran’s Buildings Opened with limited capacity in April

• As of 3rd Quarter Year over Year revenue down by ~$400K

• Restaurant Concessions not Operating at Full Seating Capacity• As of 3rd Quarter Year over Year Revenue down by ~$200K but bouncing back

in Q4• Beachside Closure- loss of ~$260K a year in concession Revenue

COVID 19 FY 20-21 Fiscal Impacts (cont)• Signs of Recovery

• Courthouse Garden Wedding Resumed in December• Revenue averaging ~$20K per month

• Year over Year Campground Revenues up ~$1.5 Mil• Opening of Group Areas and Veteran’s Buildings ~$160K Since April

• Loss Mitigation Actions• Submitted Business Interruption Insurance Claims

• $1.2 Mil Closure in April and May 2020 as well as lost concession and wedding revenues

• Additional $647K for Closure in December 2020 and January 2021

Any Questions?

STAFF REPORT STANDARD AGENDA

ITEM #9

DATE: June 24, 2021 TO: Park Commission FROM: Brian Soares, North County Maintenance Leader CC: George Chapjian, Director Jeff Lindgren, Parks Division Assistant Director SUBJECT: North County Operations Report

North County Day Use Parks • Park Maintenance Workers Patrick Kirn and Sonny Calvillo joined the team in May. • Santa Ynez Park concrete adjacent to Area B, kitchen, and restroom at has been replaced due

to safety concerns. Area B remains closed while further renovation of the BBQ area continues.

• Renovations to the Stone Brook Open Space entrance have been completed. • Upper Restroom at Nojoqui Falls Park is closed due to septic issues. Chem toilets have been

placed while we await a full report on the status of the leach field and recommended service.

D-3 Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve • Snowy Plover nesting restrictions continue without incident. Jalama Beach Park • Park continues to operate at capacity with minimal staffing with day use filling up on

weekends. • Maintenance crew is nearing completion of the new dishwashing station which should be on

line by the month’s end. • Starfish Cove group site returned to service 6/19/21 after receiving necessary repairs and

clean up.

D-4 Orcutt Community Park • Upper sports field is now open after renovation. The lower sports field is now closed for

aeration, fertilization, and rest to allow turf to fill in without foot traffic.

Waller Park • Fountain pump for the front ponds has failed. Repair/replacement is scheduled for the first

week in July. • The playgrounds at the Northwest and Northeast of the park received a 1.5” re-top to the

poured in place fall surface. Both areas were degraded past the point of a maintenance coat. Surfaces will be closely monitored and maintained to ensure full life of the product.

STAFF REPORT STANDARD AGENDA

ITEM #9

DATE: June 24, 2021 TO: Park Commission FROM: Todd Stepien, Cachuma Lake Recreation Area Operations Manager CC: George Chapjian, Director

Jeff Lindgren, Parks Division Assistant Director

SUBJECT: Cachuma Lake Recreation Area Report

Cachuma Lake Recreation Area:

• The Bureau of Reclamation is requesting that we create a Boating Management Plan to encompass all boating activities. A management plan must be created before any other boating amenity is implemented.

• Trout Plant – the final trout plant of the fiscal year was April 15th with 4,000 pounds of

fish.

• Camouflage House Coloring Page – Cachuma Lake has been working with the Santa Barbara Office of Arts and Culture with installation of the Camouflage House sculpture in the marina area. It is the same public art display that was previously at Arroyo Burro Beach and Elings Park in Santa Barbara. A couple of camouflage coloring pages were created so that our guests have the opportunity to color their own camouflage house as an activity for our naturalist program. Below is one of the coloring pages.

• Live Oak Trail Usage – The County opened Live Oak Trails to include hiking on April 15, 2021. Here are the totals for users that registered in April and May: April – Equestrian = 53 Hiker = 100 (this month would represent ½ month) May - Equestrian = 69 Hiker = 206 *These numbers were tracked through the envelopes that were deposited in the Iron Ranger.

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• Scout Project – A Boy Scout finished up his Eagle Scout Project of creating a Nature Cruise Waiting Area and sign for the Naturalist Department. The waiting area now has shade, beautiful benches, and a nice sign to better accommodate our guests.

• Mohawk Loop Trail Bridge Repair – the Mohawk Loop Trail Bridge was unstable, had

missing boards, and needed to be repaired. The maintenance staff repaired issues as needed.

• Live Oak Stage Power Line Damage – a fairly large tree limb fell on the power line and

supporting cable at Live Oak, right next to the stage. Another power pole was installed and the line and cable were replaced. The tree and limb were pruned as well.

• Community Service Project – the Black Rock Rangers (who are volunteer participants

for Burning Man events) were camping at Cachuma over Memorial Day weekend, and they wanted to volunteer for a service project. The project that they were assigned to was to walk the Lake’s shoreline and pick up trash. There were 25-30 volunteers who had a blast helping us clean up the park.

• Entry Gate Damage – an upset camper decided to drive up to the entry gate and throw

his flashlight through two of our windows at the front gate. It is believed that the guest was upset that it was too windy at his campsite, and he wanted a refund. The incident is still under investigation and the windows are in the process of being replaced.

• Tree Maintenance – staff continues working on maintaining the trees in the park. So

far, this fiscal year, Parks has spent over $133,000 in tree care for Cachuma and Live Oak alone.

• Volunteer Trail Stewards Program – a volunteer patrol program is currently being

developed to allow the public to assist Park Rangers in sharing public information about the trails by being a visual presence. Enforcement will not be a function of trail stewards for our volunteers. The training materials are almost complete, and we anticipate starting up a training course in the fall.

STAFF REPORT STANDARD AGENDA

ITEM #9

DATE: June 24, 2021 TO: Park Commission FROM: Jeff Lindgren, Parks Division Assistant Director CC: George Chapjian, Director SUBJECT: South County Operations Report

D-1 Lookout Park

• Well Re-abandonment of the Olssen 805 wellhead in Summerland is scheduled for July 22 to July 25. State contractor capped the well last winter but more work needs to be performed to fully cap the well appropriately. The work will be performed during very low tides. The Contractor will be using the Lookout parking lot for equipment and material storage during the effort. Parking will be closed or limited during work with pedestrian and ADA access made available by the contractor.

Toro Canyon • Toro Canyon Park group area renovation is nearly complete. New large bbq, serving table

and paver area complete the project. Toro Canyon Park Road resurfaced in early June; see Capital report.

Courthouse Sunken Gardens

• Special events are coming back on-line now that the State has reopened following the pandemic and parks expects scaled down events to begin to return to the Courthouse. Fiesta is planning a smaller celebration and there are discussions about a short movies in the sunken garden season.

D-2 Goleta Beach

• The Goleta Beach Restaurant Concession Request for Proposals is open with proposals due to on June 30, 2021. The Beachside Bar and Grill closed their business on January 31 after 36 years in operation at Goleta Beach. .

University Circle and Rhoads Park

• Playground poured in place fall surface completed at both University Circle Neighborhood Park and Rhoads Neighborhood Park.

• Kellogg Tennis Courts replacement construction to begin June 21 with completion expected September 30, 2021; please see Capital Report. New facility to include tennis and pickleball courts.

STAFF REPORT STANDARD AGENDA

ITEM #9

DATE:

TO:

FROM:

CC:

June 24, 2021

Park Commission

Jill Van Wie, Capital Program Manager

George Chapjian, Director

Jeff Lindgren, Park Division Assistant Director SUBJECT: Capital Projects Report

Arroyo Burro Lifeguard Tower

• Project estimated to cost $75K; funded by Parks Deferred Maintenance (DM)

• Project replaces existing aging lifeguard tower which is in need of repair

• Jan 2020: Design completion

• Aug 2021: Anticipated construction completion

Cachuma Marina Restroom ADA Ramp and Access

• Project estimated to cost $330,000; $282K funded by Community Development Block Grant

(CDBG) and $48K funded by Park Operating Costs

• Project reconstructs the ADA ramp at the marina area restroom for current code compliance

and includes reconstruction of the restroom door frames and minor landscape improvements

• Dec 2021: Anticipated project completion

Cachuma Fireside Amphitheater Renovation

• Project estimated to cost $472,000; $375K funded by State of California Outdoor

Environmental Educational Facilities Grant and $97K funded by DM/Park Operating Costs

• Project reconstructs and improves the outdoor amphitheater and includes ADA access and

minor landscape improvements

• Dec 2021: Anticipated design completion

• Fall 2022: Anticipated construction completion

Cachuma Water Treatment Plant

• Project estimated to cost $345K; $160K funded by Bureau of Reclamation and $185K funded

by DM/Park Operating Costs

• Project redesigns the water intake structure and to-be relocated water treatment plant to allow

for higher surcharge elevation and compliance with current codes. Construction phase will be

on hold pending funding

• Sep 2021: Anticipated design completion

Goleta Beach

• Project Fiscal Year 2019/20 estimated to cost up to $160,000; funded by General Fund (GF)

• Project performs annual monitoring actions of the western 1,200-foot revetment in accordance

with the Coastal Development Permit (CDP) issued in Dec 2015:

▪ Monthly revetment monitoring with photos, semi-annual beach profile surveys

(coastal engineer), annual report to CCC staff, and provides an allotment for required

revetment coverage

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• Special Conditions requiring permit resubmittal due to revetment exposure of over 24 non-

consecutive months triggered in 2018; permit re-submittal currently in process

Goleta Beach Emergency Project

• Feb 2017 (Rock and Pier Repairs): Installed 948-foot rock revetment, connecting

immediately east of the 1,200-foot revetment to the restaurant and pier revetments, and made

emergency repairs to pier base area for protection of pier, restaurant and restroom

• Project Fiscal Year 2017/18 estimated cost $567,000; funded by General Fund

▪ Sep 30, 2017: Submitted CDP Amendment application to:

• Retain 948-foot rock revetment, modify CDP conditions regarding revetment

coverage, beach access & permit review triggers, and amends the Adaptive

Management Plan in case future managed retreat is required

▪ Nov 2, 2017: Received application re-submittal request to provide:

• Coastal engineering and wave run-up analysis through 2050

• Alternative analysis, type(s) and location(s) of permanent coastal accesses

• Clarification of allowable amounts of sand nourishment and permit review

trigger measurements/dimensions

▪ Summer 2021: Anticipated application re-submittal

Goleta Beach Revised Adaptive Management Plan (AMP)

• $222K Caltrans Adaptation Planning Grant w/a $22K match from Goleta Beach project funds

• Project provides supplemental funding for required adaptation planning at Goleta Beach

Goleta Beach Irrigation System Replacement

• Project estimated to cost $750K; funded from Parks Deferred Maintenance (DM)

• Project replaces broken mainline and irrigation lines and re-establishes lawn area

• Fall 2022: Anticipated project completion (post SoCalGas abandoned line removal

throughout Park in 2021/2022)

Jalama Beach Affordable Overnight Accommodations

• Project funding is $1.395 million from Miramar DIF

• Jan 2015: Concept design complete

• Nov 2016: Draft environmental initial study complete & submitted to County Planning

• Summer 2021: Anticipated Development Permit & Environmental Study approval

• Fall 2021: Anticipated Design completion

• Spring 2022: Anticipated installation of four (4) RV cabins

Jalama Beach Restroom Replacements

• Project estimated to cost $691,000; Coastal Resource Enhance Fund (CREF) Grant

($551,000) and DM ($140,000) funding

• Replaces approximately two small restrooms at Jalama Beach

• Nov 2016: Draft environmental initial study complete & submitted to County Planning

• Summer 2021: Anticipated Development Permit approval

• Fall 2021: Anticipated Design completion

• Fall 2022: Anticipated overall project completion

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Jalama Beach Electrical Service

• Project obtains easement from adjacent land owner and allows installation of electrical

poles/service for operation of the Jalama water well which is currently powered by a generator

• Fall 2021: Anticipated commencement of discussions with new land owner (Trust for Public

Lands)

Kellogg Tennis Court Renovation

• Project estimated to cost $1,000,000; funded from CSA3; Per Capita Grant and Park Deferred

Maintenance

• Project demolishes existing tennis court complex and installed post-tensioned foundation

tennis (3) and pickle ball (4) courts

• Dec 2020: Design complete

• Jun 22, 2021: Anticipated contract award

• Sep 2021: Anticipated construction completion

Montecito Trail Repair (FEMA – 2018 Incident)

• Project estimated to cost $1,275,000; major funding and donated work (est. $650,000) from

Montecito Trail Foundation (MTF) with remaining funding sources from DM ($115,000) and

CEO office ($510,000) w/partial FEMA reimbursement

• Project repairs seven (7) trails (County portions only) damaged during the Jan 2018 Federal

Disaster: Cold Springs (East and West), Hot Springs, San Ysidro, Buena Vista, Romero

Canyon (trail head and parking area only), Ennisbrook, East Valley Road

(equestrian/footbridge only)

• Montecito Trails Foundation (MTF) completed most repairs on all trails

• County will still need to complete bridge structural repairs on one trail:

• Ennisbrook

• Winter 2021: Anticipated design completion

• Summer 2022: Anticipated construction completion

New Cuyama Greenway

• Project estimated to cost $550K; funded by CNRA (CA Natural Resources Agency) Grant

• Project promotes carbon sequestration and mobility opportunities by installing up to 750 trees

with drip irrigation lines and a 0.65mile pathway connecting Richardson Park and the local

baseball and soccer fields.

• Mar 2021: Construction commenced

• Jun 2021: Anticipated construction completion (to be followed by a 90-day maintenance

period)

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Santa Claus Lane Railroad Crossing and Site Amenities

• Project estimated to cost $5M; funded by Caltrans in conjunction with Highway 101 widening

• Project installs an at-grade railroad crossing and site amenities (restroom, rinse station,

bicycle parking and receptacles) at Santa Claus Lane in conjunction with parking, streetscape

improvement and fencing installations by County Public Works.

• County Parks, Public Works and Planning project team working together with Santa Barbara

County Association of Government (SBCAG) and Caltrans.

• Aug 2020: RR Crossing design kick-off

• Jun 2021: Anticipated Site Amenity Design kick-off

• Dec 2021: Anticipated final design completion – RR Crossing

• Jun 2022: Anticipated final design completion – Site Amenities

• Jun 2023: Anticipated construction completion – RR Crossing and Site Amenities

San Marcos Park & Preserve

• Design completion estimated to cost $71,000; funded by CSA3

• Project completes the design of San Marcos Park

• Dec 2018: Final design completed

• Construction to commence once funding secured

Toro Canyon Road Repair (FEMA – 2018 Incident)

• Project estimated to cost $650,000; funded by DM ($450,000) and CEO office ($200,000)

w/partial FEMA reimbursement

• Project repairs one mile of roadway damaged during the Jan 2018 Federal Disaster

• May 2021: Construction commenced

• Jul 2021: Anticipated construction completion

Vandenberg Village Park

• Estimated project cost TBD; $130K for Design and Environmental Review funded by DIF

(AB1600-$76K and Quimby-$24K)

• Project constructs active and passive recreation at a new park

• Oct 2018: Commenced design

• Mar 2021: Re-submission of Prop 68 grant application for project

• Fall 2021: Anticipated design completion

Waller Park Playfields

• Project estimated to cost $13M; $125K for Master Plan and Environmental Review funded by

DIF (Quimby)

• Project constructs active recreation sports fields at Waller Park

• Aug 2011: Master Plan approved by Board

• Feb 2019: Draft IS completed

• Winter 2021: Anticipated Final Draft MND

Walter Capps Park:

• Estimated project cost $1M; $350K for Design and Coastal Permit funded by CREF grant

• Project constructs passive recreation at a new park in Isla Vista (2008 Coastal Permit expired;

new Coastal Permit needed)

• Project on hold pending funding for both project and park maintenance

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Recent Grant Submittals Pending/New Activity:

January 2018:

• Cachuma Lake Main Boat Launch Ramp, Phase 2: $2.3M (DBW)

August 2018:

• Goleta Beach Utility Relocation Planning: $275K (CalOES Hazard Mitigation Program)

• Apr 2019: Project on waitlist pending FEMA funding

• Oct 2019: Project moved from waiting list to CalOES and FEMA final review

Feb 2021:

• Countywide Recreation and Mulitmodal Trail Planning: $250 (Caltrans, Sustainable

Communites)

Mar 2021:

• Vandenberg Village Park: Estimated $2.876M (OGALS, Prop 68 Statewide Park

Development and Community Revitalization Program)

Apr 2021:

• Quagga Prevention Grant: Estimated $400K (DBW)

Jun 2021- Anticipated:

• Point Sal Coastal Access Program: Estimated $75K (CC)

• Guadalupe Lower-Cost Overnight Accommodations & Coastal Access Improvement

Program: Estimated $75K (CC)

Jul 2021- Anticipated:

• Tuckers Grove Bridge Renovation: Estimated $1.35M (CDFW)

• Jalama Water Recycling Program: Estimated $150K (State Water Resources Control Board)

Nov 2021- Anticipated:

• Project TBD by May 2021: (OGALS, Prop 68 Regional Park Program)

• Project TBD by May 2021: (OGALS, Prop 68 Recreation & Tourism Program)

OGALS: Office of Grants and Local Services

CalOES: California Office of Emergency Services

CNRA: California Natural Resources Agency

CC: Coastal Conservancy

CDBG: Community Development Block Grant

CDFW: California Department of Fish & Wildlife

CREF: Coastal Resource Enhancement Fund

DBW: California Division of Boating and Waterways

LWCF: Land and Wildlife Conservation Fund

NFWF: National Fish and Wildlife Fund

NOAA: National Oceanic Atmosphere Association

FY 20-21 % Chg FY 19-20 FY 18-19 FY 20-21 % Chg FY 19-20 FY 18-19 FY 20-21 % Chg FY 19-20 FY 18-19 FY 20-21 % Chg FY 19-20 FY 18-19July 59,687 -38% 96,698 87,606 15,060 -46% 27,729 27,258 15,949 51% 10,531 8,635 21,835 106% 10,600 5,568 August 80,118 -19% 98,616 88,612 18,336 -36% 28,435 26,883 12,561 41% 8,937 7,596 25,131 200% 8,366 4,556 September 83,443 0% 83,443 72,943 17,040 -30% 24,255 21,824 9,026 61% 5,620 5,193 13,400 154% 5,272 3,051 October 75,406 -5% 79,166 68,956 15,749 -33% 23,358 21,265 7,065 118% 3,242 3,251 12,523 232% 3,768 1,683 November 61,944 -4% 64,848 64,117 11,139 -42% 19,188 18,016 5,940 85% 3,208 3,244 10,445 223% 3,234 1,595 December 20,546 -61% 53,081 58,749 5,050 -72% 18,328 20,472 1,463 -2% 1,487 1,956 6,611 447% 1,208 1,465 January 17,999 -69% 58,612 52,055 8,836 -58% 21,095 18,520 1,623 -24% 2,129 1,652 6,789 234% 2,035 1,871 February 55,250 -12% 62,764 47,946 23,732 17,667 4,128 25% 3,290 822 6,107 106% 2,966 837 March 72,608 129% 31,641 67,608 - 9,945 23,634 5,793 370% 1,232 3,836 10,256 427% 1,946 5,525 April 86,753 442% 16,000 72,952 3,006 24,381 7,835 - 6,118 15,010 124% 6,710 7,435 May 21,010 70,777 7,093 23,490 958 5,519 16,986 5,806 June 62,401 82,135 14,475 26,095 9,250 8,635 18,942 9,263

Total 613,754 728,280 834,455 91,211 220,638 269,505 71,384 49,884 56,457 128,106 82,033 48,655

-5% -59% 60% 187%

FY 20-21 % Chg FY 19-20 FY 18-19 FY 20-21 % Chg FY 19-20 FY 18-19 FY 20-21 % Chg FY 19-20 FY 18-19 FY 20-21 % Chg FY 19-20 FY 18-19July 13,221 -21% 16,748 16,912 5,593 824% 605 1,393 11,332 -29% 16,047 16,528 August 14,849 -5% 15,608 15,878 4,593 179% 1,645 605 16,276 44% 11,327 13,100 September 9,772 -22% 12,484 11,976 3,794 216% 1,202 573 10,951 -6% 11,707 11,752 October 11,200 13% 9,903 10,116 3,672 225% 1,130 723 10,703 68% 6,362 11,492 November 8,895 -2% 9,108 9,354 3,535 210% 1,140 501 10,639 2% 10,380 11,440 December 3,081 -44% 5,507 6,459 776 40% 554 500 7,866 62% 4,863 8,867 January 3,000 -61% 7,687 6,284 1,474 193% 503 686 8,450 -17% 10,189 7,055 February 7,985 -3% 8,271 4,754 4,765 - 572 7,291 -14% 8,502 4,969 March 9,918 159% 3,830 9,213 4,844 6359% 75 667 11,869 33% 8,907 7,998 April 10,539 251% 3,000 10,541 6,152 - 586 11,732 102% 5,821 12,224 May 3,258 9,908 760 1,255 96% 642 13,115 117% 6,032 8,579 June 13,490 14,987 3,508 1,017 6,994 -52% 14,720 10,743

Total 92,461 108,894 126,382 39,197 11,123 - 8,062 1,659 - 127,222 114,857 124,747

-8% 382% 20%

FY 20-21 % Chg FY 19-20 FY 18-19July 144,071 -19% 178,957 162,508 August 172,470 0% 172,934 156,624 September 147,999 3% 143,983 126,739 October 137,041 8% 126,930 116,762 November 113,038 2% 111,106 107,765 December 45,893 -46% 85,027 97,968 January 48,859 -52% 102,251 87,436 February 86,098 -21% 109,560 76,995 March 115,956 101% 57,575 117,813 April 138,609 301% 34,537 133,653 May 14,371 56,739 124,080 June 6,994 137,803 151,857

Total 1,171,397 1,317,402 1,460,200 Note: Concession payments are received approximately 30 days after month end.

YTD % Variance 2.4% -10% 9.3%

% Variance FY 18-19 -2.9%

Total Concession Revenue

Rocky Mountain Recreation - Marina

YTD % Variance to Prior FY

PARK DIVISION CONCESSION REVENUE THREE-YEAR TRENDInformation as of June 14, 2021

The Boathouse Beachside CafeRocky Mountain Recreation - General

Store

YTD % Variance to Prior FY

Jalama General Store Smoke On the Water LLC Mission Rowing Santa Barbara County Pet Spa

STANDARD AGENDA ITEM #9

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecJalama Tents 2021 3.2% 25.6% 87.5% 88.3% 87.4%Jalama Tents 2020 40.9% 45.4% 23.0% 0.0% 0.0% 85.5% 90.6% 89.2% 88.5% 89.2% 86.0% 17.4%Jalama Tents 2019 42.2% 37.9% 55.0% 72.5% 68.5% 88.2% 93.5% 92.2% 84.3% 83.5% 67.4% 39.0%Jalama Tents 2018 41.9% 47.2% 49.6% 62.8% 58.3% 91.3% 92.7% 94.2% 83.3% 79.8% 70.2% 49.2%Jalama Tents 2017 28.2% 38.1% 63.0% 75.3% 62.4% 89.1% 93.9% 91.9% 77.6% 73.8% 66.3% 53.8%

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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecJalama RV Sites 2021 3.2% 25.9% 87.6% 89.4% 84.6%Jalama RV Sites 2020 62.0% 65.6% 29.0% 0.0% 0.0% 86.7% 87.8% 88.9% 88.4% 89.5% 84.2% 17.8%Jalama RV Sites 2019 47.4% 48.2% 61.4% 74.4% 72.1% 88.5% 93.6% 92.7% 85.6% 86.3% 72.1% 42.8%Jalama RV Sites 2018 62.6% 72.9% 72.9% 80.2% 77.2% 91.1% 93.2% 94.7% 91.0% 83.7% 79.7% 55.8%Jalama RV Sites 2017 58.6% 72.0% 83.3% 84.0% 83.8% 91.1% 94.4% 90.8% 89.4% 88.1% 85.4% 66.9%

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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecCachuma Occupancy 2021 401 1,167 5,733 6,830 6,097Cachuma Occupancy 2020 1,421 1,863 828 7,052 9,149 7,795 5,793 6,247 5,514 910Cachuma Occupancy 2019 1,632 1,524 3,051 4,295 4,122 5,228 5,601 6,792 3,648 3,353 3,504 1,521Cachuma Occupancy 2018 978 1,905 2,242 3,142 3,451 4,519 4,023 4,441 3,273 3,117 3,416 1,812Cachuma Occupancy 2017 986 1,337 2,623 4,229 3,494 4,630 3,713 3,701 2,918 2,304 2,850 1,278Jalama Occupancy 2021 112 834 3,040 2,976 3,006Jalama Occupancy 2020 1,630 1,662 858 2,884 3,117 3,094 2,973 3,100 2,872 609Jalama Occupancy 2019 1,645 1,510 2,132 2,499 2,505 2,973 3,251 3,218 2,876 2,996 2,423 1,485Jalama Occupancy 2018 1,661 1,711 1,952 2,276 2,211 3,314 3,223 3,274 2,872 2,809 2,449 1,773Jalama Occupancy 2017 1,281 1,499 2,389 2,612 2,379 3,013 3,265 3,180 2,721 2,703 2,411 1,998

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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecCachuma Tents 2021 3.2% 6.7% 34.5% 47.1% 41.2%Cachuma Tents 2020 3.8% 7.5% 2.6% 0.0% 0.0% 51.6% 66.1% 56.3% 42.7% 43.5% 37.9% 2.9%Cachuma Tents 2019 4.8% 3.9% 15.2% 29.6% 29.8% 39.5% 39.8% 39.9% 26.8% 21.6% 19.5% 3.6%Cachuma Tents 2018 2.5% 8.8% 10.6% 21.0% 24.9% 35.0% 41.7% 35.0% 24.6% 18.3% 20.0% 7.4%Cachuma Tents 2017 2.0% 2.7% 12.2% 29.3% 25.0% 35.3% 27.3% 28.3% 21.1% 13.6% 16.4% 3.7%

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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecCachuma RV Sites 2021 3.2% 16.2% 68.8% 75.8% 64.5%Cachuma RV Sites 2020 25.7% 32.1% 14.5% 0.0% 0.0% 72.4% 88.5% 75.5% 58.9% 63.5% 61.4% 15.9%Cachuma RV Sites 2019 28.8% 31.8% 42.0% 46.6% 39.3% 50.3% 54.7% 48.2% 36.5% 36.7% 46.9% 28.4%Cachuma RV Sites 2018 17.9% 32.3% 32.0% 35.6% 33.0% 42.2% 49.2% 36.9% 32.0% 31.7% 44.1% 28.0%Cachuma RV Sites 2017 18.5% 28.4% 36.7% 45.3% 33.2% 43.5% 34.0% 32.0% 29.6% 27.8% 37.4% 22.7%

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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecCachuma Cabins 2021 33.3% 21.1% 89.5% 92.5% 94.7%Cachuma Cabins 2020 44.4% 55.2% 22.2% 0.0% 0.0% 90.8% 100.0% 99.2% 90.4% 92.3% 80.8% 40.8%Cachuma Cabins 2019 42.7% 37.5% 68.1% 85.4% 64.5% 93.3% 93.1% 84.7% 63.8% 48.4% 55.0% 57.3%Cachuma Cabins 2018 33.8% 38.4% 61.3% 58.8% 46.0% 85.4% 93.1% 79.0% 41.0% 51.4% 61.3% 56.5%Cachuma Cabins 2017 35.9% 61.6% 59.3% 86.3% 74.6% 88.3% 55.6% 77.0% 50.7% 54.4% 47.9% 41.5%

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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecCachuma Yurts 2021 33.3% 24.1% 92.2% 97.1% 91.2%Cachuma Yurts 2020 47.5% 43.8% 22.6% 0.0% 0.0% 90.5% 100.0% 96.8% 90.0% 91.7% 87.6% 69.2%Cachuma Yurts 2019 46.5% 38.3% 59.9% 80.0% 63.1% 96.7% 95.4% 82.5% 61.4% 47.0% 59.0% 47.0%Cachuma Yurts 2018 33.2% 35.7% 55.3% 59.5% 54.2% 83.8% 91.2% 71.4% 46.7% 47.9% 55.2% 60.4%Cachuma Yurts 2017 44.2% 28.1% 67.7% 89.5% 58.5% 91.0% 52.1% 77.9% 54.3% 52.1% 52.9% 25.3%

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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecJalama Cabins 20212 33.3% 21.2% 69.6% 71.4% 64.1%Jalama Cabins 2020 81.6% 79.5% 41.9% 0.0% 0.0% 40.5% 93.4% 87.9% 83.7% 72.2% 64.3% 75.0%Jalama Cabins 2019 70.1% 85.2% 76.7% 94.0% 82.2% 94.1% 96.7% 97.2% 96.2% 92.6% 83.8% 61.8%Jalama Cabins 2018 77.5% 74.4% 83.9% 95.0% 90.8% 97.1% 94.3% 92.9% 91.7% 89.6% 80.7% 72.7%Jalama Cabins 2017 83.2% 89.1% 97.6% 93.6% 89.4% 96.5% 99.5% 96.6% 87.3% 88.5% 89.5% 80.2%

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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecJalama Group Camping 2021 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 27.4%Jalama Group Camping 2020 37.1% 19.6% 21.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%Jalama Group Camping 2019 30.6% 17.9% 38.7% 46.7% 61.3% 81.7% 85.5% 88.7% 83.3% 59.7% 78.3% 21.0%Jalama Group Camping 2018 29.0% 14.3% 35.5% 48.3% 54.8% 80.0% 91.9% 100.0% 75.0% 56.5% 63.3% 35.5%Jalama Group Camping 2017 35.5% 46.4% 40.3% 63.3% 62.9% 85.0% 100.0% 79.0% 68.3% 54.8% 60.0% 17.7%

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STAFF REPORT STANDARD AGENDA

ITEM #9

DATE: TO: FROM: CC:

June 24, 2021 Park Commission Jon Menzies, Aquatics & Trails Coordinator George Chapjian, Director Jeff Lindgren, Parks Division Assistant Director

SUBJECT: Aquatics Program and Trails Report

BEACHES

TRAINING EVENT: • Ten Rookie Lifeguards will be training for two weeks starting on June 14. Rookie

Lifeguards will receive their Pool and Open Water Lifeguarding Certifications, AdvancedFirst Aid and CPR Certificates. Current Lead Lifeguards will provide all trainings.

SUMMER LIFEGUARD SCHEDULE: • Jalama, Goleta and Arroyo Burro County Beaches:

o Seven days per week starting June 5 until August 16. 10am to 6pm.o Weekends only through October. Season end date TBD.

ITEMS OF NOTE: • Sharks have been extremely frequent at Santa Claus Ln and Padaro Ln beaches.• On May 21, a large boat drifted aground at Padaro Ln. Sheriff immediately hired a

contractor to drain fuel and fluids from the boat and remove other hazardous materialswhile a plan was formed. Heal the Ocean then led the charge to remove the boat severaldays later with relatively low impact.

• On May 27, a dead juvenile humpback whale washed up in the surf area known as‘Cracks’ at Jalama Beach. Concerned surfers were mostly avoiding the surf but visitingthis whale up the beach. The high tides pushed it down past ‘Tarantulas’, a ways awayfrom most surfers and beachgoers.

• Many ocean swim races and events are tentatively moving forward in planning.

POOLS

SUMMER LIFEGUARD SCHEDULE: • Cachuma pools will remain closed for the summer of 2021 unless most Covid-19

restrictions are lifted. Staff is prepared to open.• Centeno Aquatics Complex schedule:

o Wednesday, Thursday, Friday only– Lessons and lap swimming by reservation.o Recreational Open Swim is on hold pending guidance from the CDC.

JUNE 24 , 2021 AQUATICS PROGRAM AND TRAILS REPORT 2

POOL MAINTENENCE:

• Cachuma pools replaster and coping for one pool is postponed until September. • Centeno Aquatic Center ‘kiddie pool’ heater repair expected in June.

PROGRAMS JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS

• We are back! Two junior lifeguard tryouts have been completed and Hendry’s Junior Lifeguards are filled.

• New for 2021! - Goleta Beach Junior Lifeguards o By offering Junior Lifeguards at Goleta Beach, we can limit impacting the busy

Arroyo Burro Beach and serve more children. o Additional tryout at 10am on June 22 at Goleta Beach.

CENTENO SWIM LESSONS:

• Lifeguards are preparing to offer Aqua Aerobics and Private Swim Lessons for the Cuyama Valley community for one month.

TRAILS ARROYO QUEMADO TRAIL AT BARON RANCH:

• Ranger patrols have mostly worked to discourage dog-walkers from visiting the ranch. Rangers have also contacted people in the creek, and just answered general questions.

• Santa Barbara Trails Council generously staffed volunteers at the newly constructed equestrian turnaround.

• On May 25, a site visit with County Fire to include Baron Ranch in the Gaviota Coast Fire Prevention Plan. There could be opportunities here for restoration, fire staging areas, water well improvements and partnering trail maintenance work.

LIVE OAK TRAILS:

• Starting April 15, the trails at Live Oak were made accessible to hikers (in addition to current equestrian use). Biking is not permitted and dogs are not allowed. After 18 months, County Parks will report back on lessons learned, plan modifications and the next steps for managing the trails.

• Visitation to Live Oak has appeared to increase slightly and incidents have remained extremely low to date. A trail counter is on order to more accurately track visitorship during the observation period.

HOT SPRINGS PARKING:

• The parking issues along Riven Rock road have led to conflicts with trail users and residents. Now two months of parking warnings issued by Highway Patrol and County Sheriff have led to actual tickets over Memorial Day Weekend.

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TRAIL WORK: • Ranger Troy DeBiase has been working with various trail groups and partnerships on the

front country trails. • June 12 is National Trails Day on Tunnel and Jesusita trails. This is the first public trail

work day since the pandemic and County Parks will assist with Rangers and tools. • New trail signage will be coming to Rocky Nook County Park thanks to SAGE Trail

Alliance.