HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Meeting (Reso 2771-2015) - PC Parks Recreation Master Plan Exhibit B MP Errata Comment matrixSouth San Francisco Park and Recreation Master Plan Editing Summary Note: Additional comments addressed non-substantive items, such as minor wording changes, and typographic or format errors. These are not included on this table, but will be corrected in the final document.
Page Source Comment Proposed Revision 3 DL The phrase “knowledge workers” may be off putting to physical laborers who reside in the community. It may be more appropriate to generalize and state “Parks appeal to employees…” Will revise per comment
8 KC Can primary language demographics table be included? This is an accessibility issue and affects the outreach/communication Goal 9.1. Will revise to include table and paragraph per Attachment 1. 10 KC Ref p. 10: Statistics regarding childhood obesity rates. The data indicating SSF has #1 percentage of children who are overweight or obese was shocking, and could be more effective with more substantial information/data tying obesity to parks and recreation on page 10. The percentage of childhood obesity has a direct correlation to the important value that parks and recreation programs have in our community, as outlined in the Health and
Wellness Pillar of the NRPA’s Three Pillars. While many health issues can be addressed at the school district level, the alarming rate of obesity in SSF children is a very strong argument in support of Parks and Rec specific funding for building and improve trails and bike paths, creating safe park zone laws for safer access to park entrances, renovating parks and playgrounds to ensure safety/accessibility, and implementing healthy eating and health related programs during out-of-school times (possible grant funding through NRPA?). Supporting the SSF Parks and Recreation Department with adequate funding will help indicate the City’s dedication and commitment to the health of our children.
• If it’s available, I would be interested to see overweight/obesity rates by planning zone as a means to target outreach, future program/parks development
• What is our local parks and rec per capita expenditure?
• Several studies to support funding for parks expansion, development, and recreation programs
The discussion states that the availability of parks and recreation services are vital to increasing physical activity across all age groups and play an essential role in reducing childhood obesity rates. We have not found available information regarding obesity rates by planning zones. As the discussion on obesity states that distance to parks and open space is the greatest deterrent to park use, the MP contains a goal of providing access to a park, trail or open space within a 5-minute walk of every resident. This recommendation helps target underserved areas for attention. Although SSF’s per capita expenditure is not specifically calculated, detailed information regarding SSF’s expenses, revenues, and capital costs for Parks and Recreation are included in the Appendix A to the MP, as well as detailed information on 3 comparable local cities.
1) Great article highlighting the role of parks in obesity prevention/improving public health http://www.dcpca.org/wp-content/uploads/Childhood-Obesity-October-2012.pdf 2) Underparked areas should have recreational programming locations: http://activelivingresearch.org/sites/default/files/PolicyBrief_ParkProximity_0.pdf 3) Healthy eating programs/Summer nutrition for out-of-school times http://www.parksandrecreation.org/2013/July/Obesity-Prevention-for-Youth-and-Special-Populations/
Links to the articles cited in the comment will be added as footnotes to the discussion on page 10.
21 KC • Is there a map of possible Park spaces?
• Missing Southwood playground?
• Missing Newman-Gibbs?
This section addresses existing park and recreation inventory. Planned and potential parks and open space are identified in Figure 8.1, page 99 of the draft MP. Southwood Park will be identified on the map, and Newman-Gibbs will be made more clear. 22 KC Include access points to Orange Park as an issue? Include reference to Orange Park Master Plan? The 1990 Orange Park Master Plan and the 2007 Master Plan Update are referenced on page 23. Goal 6, on page 110 of the MP, is to complete implementation of the Orange Memorial Park Master Plan. The Final Concept Plan from March 2007 is included on pages 24 and 110. 64 KC Update Orange Memorial Pool with recent facelift info A brief description of recent improvements will be included. 74 DL How was the preschool/day care list compiled? There are more licensed facilities than listed. The listing of preschools and daycares started with staff discussion as to agencies they believed provide similar services. A website search was performed with calls made to selected providers to confirm information. This list is a representation of the preschool and daycare market and reflects on the demand for this type of program. Any omitted facilities that are identified will be added. 81 KC Budget comparison to benchmarks regarding fees from development? A fee study is being developed separately from this MP.
Budget comparison to benchmarks and internally within SSF for facilities/picnic rentals of fees/usage/demand, etc. Detailed information regarding SSF’s budget for Parks and Recreation are included in the Appendix A to the MP, as well as detailed information on 3 comparable local cities. Fees, rentals and annual program participation are included. 83 KC Sports Fields section - Include Football? Do we partner with SSFUSD for football field usage? SSF Parks and Recreation runs the Middle School Sports Program including flag football and volleyball. The football program meets on the Hillside Athletic Field (aka Terrabay Ballfield), which is owned by SSFUSD and operated exclusively for public use by SSF Parks & Rec. 91 KC Key objectives for the Department: 2 of 4 revolve around sustainable funding levels/identifying funding resources. Perhaps this should be a stated GOAL for Parks and Rec – Develop Parks and Rec Sustainable Funding Strategic Plan, which includes identifying/leveraging funding resources, revenue generating, and other ideas discussed in the Implementation section of this Master Plan. (The other 2 key objectives are addressed with Goals). Include the verbiage from p. 92, about adopting a business-like model of operation, economic pressures, etc. Include verbiage from p.123, “The City should implement park fees on new development projects.”
Recommendation 5.2 includes a sustainable funding plan for short and long term maintenance, and Recommendation 9.1 includes cost recovery and capital plans. The concept is touched on in various sections of the MP, as noted by the comment. Implementing recommendations are set out on page 126. Goal 13: Develop a Parks and Recreation Sustainable Funding Recreation Plan, could be added to the Goals and Recommendations Section, including the concepts described in the comment. 95 KC Can we beef up the Senior Programs section? We’re a leader in the area, let’s make this section more than a few lines? This section contains brief overviews of various program areas. Additional detail can be added. 97 KC Goals. Need 1-2 page Executive Summary at the beginning of the Master Plan doc, which outlines the Master Plan Goals. People have short attention spans, and shouldn’t have to wait until page 97 to get to the “SO WHAT” & “HOW.”
Sidebar listing Goals and Recommendations will be added to the Introduction Chapter.
121 KC What is the plan for getting the fee comparison study regarding rental rates and usage? Before rental fee discussion in upcoming months? Comparison to neighboring cities of San Bruno, Colma, Daly City Include Friends of Parks and Recreation in volunteer section?
Program and rental fee comparisons are provided in Appendix A. Friends of Parks and Recreation are discussed on page 93 in the section on Volunteer Programs
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PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN DRAFT
Demographics & TrenDsTable 3.4 - Language Spoken At Home (ACS 2009-2011)
Table 3.5 - Nativity (ACS 2009-2011)
Add before last paragraph of Race/Ethnicity:
An estimated 60.3% of South San Francisco residents speak a language
other than English at home (2007-2011 ACS). Next to English (39.7%), the top
languages spoken at home are Asian/Pacific Islander languages (26.1%) and
Spanish (25.9%). These statistics suggest that the Department’s communica-
tions and outreach efforts should be multi-lingual. Marketing and program
materials, to be accessible to the community, should be readable by both
English and non-English speakers.
Those who are foreign born comprise 42.9% of the city’s population. In com-
parison, 26.9% of the State of California is foreign born....
Estimate Percent
Total (Pop. 5 years and over)59,052 100%
English Only 23,444 39.7%
Language Other Than English 35,608 60.3%
Spanish 9,223 25.9%
Other Indo-European Languages 2,243 6.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander Languages 9,294 26.1%
Other Languages 712 2.0%
Estimate Percent
Native 39,425 60.3%
Foreign Born 26,009 39.7%
Total 65,434 100.0%
Attachment 1