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MEETING AGENDA

CORONADO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION March 14, 2016

3:30 PM

Coronado Council Chamber 1825 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118

Commissioners: Todd Little Kathy Nichols Kari McPherson Akshay Sateesh Norman Funk Student Rep: None Staff: Roger Miller, Director of Recreation Services Sandra Downes, Management Assistant Sherry McGlaughlin, Office Assistant II 1. PRELIMINARIES 1.1 Call to order 1.2 Pledge of allegiance 1.3 Roll call 1.4 Approval of minutes from February 8, 2016. 1.5 Agenda changes 2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Each person wishing to speak before the Parks and Recreation Commission on any matter not on the agenda please go to the microphone, state your name and address, and make your statement. State law generally precludes the Commission from discussing or acting on any topic initially raised during oral communications. Your Information may only be received and either placed on the next agenda or referred to the Director of Recreation.

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3. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 3.1 Director’s Report – The director will update the Commission on the following: 3.1...1 Coronado Cays Park Water Infiltration Testing 3.1...2 New Coronado Website – Coming April 2016 3.2 Commissioner’s Report – The commissioners will update the community on the

following: 4. ACTION ITEMS 4.1 Review of Arthritis Class Survey – Lori Stucki 4.2 Review and Approve Placement of Naked Warrior Statue – Kelly Purvis 4.3 Review Recommendation for a Sidewalk Around Sunset Park – Roger Miller

5. ATTACHMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 5.1 Survey Results of Arthritis Class PowerPoint 5.2 Staff Report and PowerPoint Presentation of Naked Warrior Statue 5.3 Staff Report for Sunset Park Sidewalk and PowerPoint Presentation 5.4 Consideration of Commissioner Little’s Request to Agendize Parks and Recreation

Commission to Review Public Access to Cays Park During Soccer Games. 5.5 Consideration of Commissioner Little’s Request to Agendize Parks and Recreation

Commission to Direct Staff to Study Noise Complaints Associated with Pickleball Near Sixth and D Avenue.

5.6 Cays Park Infiltration Results 6. FUTURE TOPICS Date, Time and Location of Next Meeting: April 11, at 3:30 P.M., Coronado Council Chamber at 1825 Strand Way, Coronado, Ca. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT AN APPLICANT OR APPLICANTS' REPRESENTATIVE APPEAR BEFORE THE BOARD TO ADDRESS ANY AGENDA ITEM IN WHICH THEY HAVE AN INTEREST. OTHERWISE ACTION MAY NOT BE TAKEN. Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Recreation Department after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Recreation Office at 1845 Strand Way between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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CORONADO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

AGENDA ITEM 4.2

REGULAR MEETING MARCH 14, 2016

CITY OF CORONADO – Review of a proposed public art sculpture title the “Naked Warrior”

which is currently being considered acceptance by the City of Coronado and installation within

the northeast quadrant of Glorietta Bay Park.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Coronado Cultural Arts Commission (CAC) is considering

the installation of a bronze statue in Glorietta Bay Park entitled “Naked Warrior” by Sculptor

Seward Johnson. The statue depicts a combat swimmer of the U.S. Navy’s Underwater

Demolition Teams during World War II nicknamed “Naked Warriors” for their lack of clothing

and equipment.

The sculpture has been offered as a gift to the City of Coronado from the U.S. Navy SEAL

Museum, and commemorates the U.S.

BACKGROUND: The Coronado Cultural Arts Commission (CAC) is charged by the City of

Coronado City Council to make recommendations to the City Council regarding the acquisition

and placement of public art in the community. The mission of the CAC is to enhance the cultural

and aesthetic quality of life in Coronado by actively pursuing the selection, acquisition,

placement, and preservation of art in public spaces, and serving to preserve and develop public

access to the art. Goals include encouraging the broad distribution of public art throughout

Coronado, recommending the acquisition of a broad range of works of art of the highest quality,

and encouraging human interactions with public places by the placement of public art.

“Naked Warrior” by world-renown sculptor, Seward Johnson Atelier depicts a combat swimmer

of the US. Navy’s Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT) during World War II. Nicknamed

“Naked Warriors” for their lack of clothing and equipment these brave men would swim into

enemy waters from far offshore to reconnoiter heavily-defended beaches without weapons or

much support. Then, they would return with explosives to destroy any natural or man-made

obstacles they found that might impede Allied amphibious landings. Their “Never Quit” legacy

and willingness to undertake complex and dangerous covert missions has been at the core of

every frogman since.

The training of these men began in Ft. Pierce, Florida in 1943, which is now the site of the

National Navy UDT SEAL Museum. It spread to Hawaii, Virginia, and Coronado, and is now

only conducted in Coronado. Training by these elite warriors is conducted on the boat launch

adjacent to Glorietta Bay Park and the beaches near Glorietta Bay Park. Basic Underwater

Demolition/SEAL Training (“BUD/S”) goes on year round. It is universally recognized as the

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toughest training in the world, with a dropout rate often exceeding 80%. The unique young men

who make it through BUD/S go on to advanced training here and elsewhere, eventually receiving

the coveted “Trident” SEAL insignia. They are then assigned to active SEAL Teams and become

the quiet, elite, warriors this country relies upon for complex and dangerous special operations

worldwide.

Currently there are two “Naked Warrior” statues in the world. The first greets visitors at the

National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida. The second is sited at Waimanalo

Beach, where the first UDT’s began training and was dedicated on Veterans’ Day 2014. There

remains two logical places for additional statues - one in Little Creek, Virginia and the other here

in Coronado, California the two main SEAL Team locations. Currently there is no monument or

plaque in our community commemorating the U.S. Navy SEALs and their unique culture and

history in Coronado. This project was initiated by the National Navy UDT SEAL Museum and

supported by the Navy Seal Foundation.

The City of Coronado recognizes that there are unique and valuable resources within the

community which reflect its cultural and historical heritage, and enhance community character.

On October 20, 2004 the City Council adopted Resolution 802 designating the Village Parks as

Coronado Historic Resources with the following conditions:

1. That the exterior of the Historic Resource shall not be significantly altered without

approval from the Historic Resource Commission, in accordance with Chapter 70.20 of the

Municipal Code;

2. That the Historic resource shall not be demolished or removed from the site without

approval by the Historic Resource Commission, in accordance with Chapter 70.20 of the

Municipal Code;

3. That the site, landscaping and miscellaneous improvements surrounding the Historic

Resource shall be adequately maintained to provide for the visibility of the resource from the

public rights-of-way.

4. That currently planned alterations to the parks, such as new facilities to support park

users e.g. restrooms, boathouse and clubhouse improvements, would not trigger review by the

Commission when those projects are undertaken.

The Cultural Arts Commission has been working on this project since late 2015 and has

evaluated multiple locations throughout the community. The Cultural Arts Commission has

identified Glorietta Bay Park as the optimal siting for the “Naked Warrior” based on site criteria

established in the Public Art Master Plan adopted by the Coronado City Council in 2013. Site

factors evaluated include: accessibility to the statue by the public, park usage patterns, proximity

to the water and facilities where the U.S. Navy SEALS train as well as park ambiance. The

identified site is in front of the sea wall at the northwest quadrant of Glorietta Bay Park, centered

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on the existing view benches. The current landscaping of the selected site includes a palm tree as

well as sparse grass and a few shrubs. The proposed installation will place the statue in line with

the existing palm tree essentially producing no noticeable change in the current view corridor.

The statue is approximately 6 feet tall and will be mounted on a horned scully of approximately

2 feet in height. The scully and statue will be centered on a 12” platform of concrete. Final

design and acceptance of this project will be by City Council review and vote. The installation

will also include discreet up lighting of the statue and upgrade of the landscape in the area with

new turf and drought tolerant plantings. A preliminary Landscape Concept and Simulation

Concept drawings have been prepared by Schmidt Design Group, Inc.

Glorietta Bay Park, located at 1925 Strand Way is positioned between the Naval Amphibious

Base and the Municipal Pool. From this site one can often see the USN SEALS training on the

bay or departing from the boat launch. The park, originally called “The Reservation” was

renamed by council action of July 20, 1971. On January 13, 1987, a ribbon cutting ceremony was

held to celebrate the completion and grand opening of Glorietta Bay Park. The 1987 restoration

of the park included new landscaping and irrigation, colored concrete walkways, decorative

lights and new benches. In fall 2012 the Coronado Club Room and Boathouse in Glorietta Bay

Park opened its doors. The 4,900-square-foot LEED silver-certified facility features scenic views

of Glorietta Bay and is the new home for Coronado's non-motorized watercraft activities. Also

included in this project was the installation of public art at the entrance of the boathouse, Sea

Level by artist Kim Ogburn (2009).

In addition to Parks and Recreation considering this project the Historic Resource Commission

will hold a hearing on a historic alteration permit request for the project on March 16, 2016. The

project was reviewed by the Design Review Commission (DRC) at their March 9, 2016 Regular

Meeting and they provided comments which will be considered by the CAC when they make

their final recommendation. DRC unanimously supported the siting and project as presented with

a recommendation to also consider an alternate flagstone shape as suggested by Commissioner

Jon Ryan. The CAC will present their final recommendation on this project to the City Council

in April. In addition, the City of Coronado will prepare an application for consideration by the

California Coastal Commission. If approved, the CAC has developed a project schedule with a

dedication ceremony of Veteran’s Day 2016 to commemorate 70 years of U.S Navy Underwater

Demolition and SEAL Team “frogmen” who have trained in this community since the days of

the amphibious Training Base Coronado in 1946.

RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission review the project and provide comments to

the Cultural Arts Commission regarding the proposed site and the appropriateness of the piece to

the overall community vision.

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The “Naked Warrior”a statue by world‐renowned sculptor Seward Johnson depicting a combat swimmer of the U.S. 

Navy’s Underwater Demolition Teams during World War II. 

Coronado Parks and Recreation Commission

March 14, 2016

Review of a proposed public art project

The U.S. Navy Underwater Demolition and SEAL Team “frogmen” have trained at the Coronado Amphibious Training Base since 1946.

2016 will mark the 70th Anniversary  that the U.S. Navy UDT and SEALs have had a presence in our community.

Currently there are no public monuments in Coronado commemorating the Navy SEALs.

U.S. Navy Underwater Demolition and SEALs and Coronado

Celebrating 70 Years in 2016

The “Naked Warrior” by world‐renowned sculptor Seward Johnson depicts a combat swimmer of the U.S. Navy’s Underwater Demolition Teams during World War II.  

The sculpture has been offered as a gift to the City of Coronado from the U.S. Navy SEAL Museum. The statue is valued at $50,000 and the gift  includes the statue and bronze commemoration plaque.

The bronze statue is approximately six feet tall and is mounted on a ‘horned scully” of approximately two feet in height.

A horned scully is a typical boat obstacle the Axis Powers placed on beaches to prevent Allied amphibious landings.

The “Naked Warrior” Statue

As part of the condition of the gift the U.S. Navy SEAL Museum will agree to limit the number of statues to no more than five in circulation at one time.

Currently there are two “Naked Warrior” statue installations National Navy UDT‐SEAL Museum in Fort Piece, Florida Waimanalo Beach – first UDT’s training site

Two logical future sites – current U.S. SEAL Team training locations Little Creek, Virginia  Coronado, California

Hawaii InstallationWaimanalo Beach

“Naked Warrior”

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“Naked Warrior” Public Review Process

February 4, 2016  Coronado Cultural Arts Commission  unanimously voted to recommend to the City of Coronado 

City Council to accept the “Naked Warrior” statue and considered and approved recommended sites for the installation of this statue. However the sites considered at this meeting were subsequently rejected.

March 9, 2016 Design Review Commission  ‐ The Design Review Commission considered the “Naked Warrior” 

Project at their Regular Meeting and voted unanimously to support the CAC proposed siting and design as presented with a suggestion to also consider an additional flagstone shape.

March 14, 2016 Parks and Recreation Commission  ‐ The CAC is seeking comments from the Parks and 

Recreation Commission regarding the site and the appropriateness of the piece to the overall community vision.

March 16, 2016 Historic Resource Commission – The CAC has submitted an Historic Alteration Permit (HAP) 

request to the Historic Resource Commission to site the statue in Glorietta Bay Park .

“Naked Warrior” Public Review Process

March 17, 2016 Coronado Cultural Arts Commission – At a special meeting CAC will consider the 

comments, reviews and actions of the various commissions and groups regarding this project and may take action on this project including making a recommendation to the City Council.

March/April 2016• California Coastal Commission – The City of Coronado will prepare an application 

to the California Coastal Commission to consider this project.

April 7, 2016• Coronado Cultural Arts Commission ‐ If further consideration is necessary the CAC 

will consider this project and make a recommendation to the City Council.

April 18, 2016• Coronado City Council  ‐ CAC sends a recommendation to the City Council for their 

consideration.

Site Considerations

Site considerations for the “Naked Warrior” public art installation:

Proximity to U.S. Navy SEAL facilities and/or the water where they train.

Ease of public access to view the commemorative statue ‐ including available parking.

Noise and traffic as well as usage of the park by people (especially children).

Ability to conduct ceremonies and accommodate visitors around the statue.

Sites relationship to other attributes of the site. (landscaping, flags, public art, buildings, view etc.)

Potential Sites

Potential SitesRound #1

Initially two sites were identified, visited and recommended for sites

At their February 4, 2016 Meeting the CAC reviewed and approved recommending these two sites subject to further review. The city owned parking lot 

adjacent to the Naval Amphibious Base.

The grassy area adjacent to the City of Coronado Boat House in Glorietta Bay Park.

A

B

Potential SitesRound #2 CAC Chair/Public Art Chair Jeff Tyler and Kelly 

Purvis the Contract Arts Administrator met with representatives from the U.S. SEAL Museum and the U.S. Navy SEAL Foundation to review proposed siting.

It was determined that the two original  recommended sites were not optimum and CAC began to search for alternate sites.

Glorietta Bay Park was identified as a good site and a grassy area between the Sea Wall and the little cottage was identified.  However the Parks and Recreation 

Department was consulted and this area has high traffic patterns especially during the summer and was ruled out. (see bottom photo)

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Potential SitesRound #3

Site 1 – Glorietta Bay Park – in front of the row of memorial benches approximately at the location of the palm tree in photo.

Site 2 – Community Center Parkway  –explored various options in the park area adjacent to City Council Chambers

Potential SitesRound #3

Site 3 –Park adjacent to the Coronado Yacht Club with existing public art –Freedom in the center of the park.

Site 4 – Pocket park above Coronado Yacht Club. Currently site of memorial bench and plaque.

Final Site RecommendationGlorietta Bay Park – Site 1

Proximity to U.S. Navy SEAL facilities and/or the water where they train

Ease of public access to view the commemorative statue ‐ including available parking

Noise and traffic as well as usage of the park by people (especially children)

Ability to conduct ceremonies and accommodate visitors around the statue

Sites relationship to other attributes of the site (landscaping, flags, public art, buildings, view etc.)

Current Site ConditionsGlorietta B ay Park – Aerial View

Current Site ConditionsGlorietta B ay Park

View from street with flagpole and benches in picture. Palm tree is approximate location of statue.

Seven memorial benches line the sidewalk at the proposed site.

Current Site ConditionsGlorietta B ay Park

Installation will be approximately across from the bench at the bottom of this picture.

Current landscaping is in poor condition, overgrown and spotty. Evidence of gophers

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STAFF REPORT

CORONADO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

SHOULD THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION SUPPORT A

RECOMMENDATION TO ADD A SIDEWALK AROUND SUNSET PARK

Regular Meeting March 14, 2016

AGENDA ITEM 4.3: Should the Parks and Recreation Commission support a recommendation

to add a sidewalk to Sunset Park.

ISSUE: The current sidewalk terminates prior to Sunset Park. In order for people to transverse

back and forth to Ocean Blvd. pedestrians must either cross the park or walk in the street. The

park is popular with various sport activities.

BACKGROUND: At the March 1, 2016, City Council Meeting, Councilmember Bailey

requested to have agendized adding a sidewalk around the perimeter of Sunset Park pending a

staff recommendation. Following City Council discussion, the Council asked staff to come back

with a recommendation, and to talk to existing users of the park regarding any concerns about

adding any sidewalk to Sunset Park.

Councilmember Bailey proposed additional sidewalk that might connect to the existing sidewalk

on Ocean Dr. and terminate on Ocean Blvd. The proposed sidewalk would wrap around the

southeast side of the park as indicated in the diagram provided with this staff report. The

sidewalk depicted in the diagram is a suggestion, and would not necessarily reflect the final

recommendation that staff would make back to City Council.

The Parks and Recreation Commission is being asked to support a recommendation regarding

the possibility of adding a sidewalk to Sunset Park. The design, size and shape of the sidewalk

would be tasked to the Engineering Department.

Area residence and users of Sunset Park have been notified of this Parks and Recreation agenda

item.

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Recommendation of Councilmember Bailey.

IMPACT: No substantial impact anticipated.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

1) Support a recommendation to investigate a sidewalk at Sunset Park for future City

Council consideration.

2) Recommend no sidewalk be added to Sunset Park.

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Sunset Park Sidewalk ProposalParks and Recreation Commission Meeting, March 14, 2016

Sidewalk End at Ocean Drive

View from Ocean Drive

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Thank you!

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McGlaughlin, Sherry

From: Todd Little <todd@toddlittle.com>Sent: Friday, February 19, 2016 3:30 PMTo: McGlaughlin, Sherry; Downes, Sandy; Miller, Roger; Clifford, MarySubject: Agenda request

Good Afternoon, I wanted to formally submit a request two agenda items for the March Parks & Recreation Commission: 1) I would like to measure the Commission's interest in discussing concerns with public access during soccer games. If approved I would ask Staff to research and provide recommendations so residents of the Coronado Cays are not impeded by soccer games that are scheduled in public parks and around pathways. The Commission would weigh options in a subsequent meeting. 2) I would like the Commission to also agendize a discussion that, if approved, could direct then Staff to study noise complaints associated with pickleball contests near Sixth Street and D Avenue. The Commission would weigh options in a subsequent meeting. I understand that the Commission may choose to not agendize these requests. Thank you, Todd Little Chair Coronado Parks & Rec Commission

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CORONADO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Minutes

February 8, 2016

1. PRELIMINARIES 1.1 Call to order: Chair Little called the meeting to order at 3:30 P.M. 1.2 Pledge of allegiance 1.3 Roll Call COMMISSIONERS / STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE / STAFF PRESENT: Little, Nichols, Funk, Miller, Downes, McGlaughlin ABSENT: EXCUSED: McPherson, Sateesh 1.4 Approval of minutes from January 11, 2016. M/S/P: Nichols/Funk motion to accept the minutes of the January 11, 2016 meeting. AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Little, Nichols, Funk NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: McPherson, Sateesh 2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

None 3. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 3.1 Director’s Report:

Director Miller reported on the following: Golf Course Superintendent’s Association of America conference will be held this

week in San Diego.

3.2 Commissioners’ Reports:

Commissioner Little reported on the following: Groundbreaking for John D. Spreckels Center and Bowling Green was a well-organized and pleasant event. Audited several great Coronado Recreation classes.

4. ACTION ITEMS 4.1 Board and Commission Training – Johanna Canlas, City Attorney

No action needed

4.2 Accept and Approve Proposal Regarding Glenn Curtiss Playground Canopy or Possible Relocation of Playground – Presentation by R Miller, Director of Recreation and Golf

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Mike Donovan, local resident, would recommend to leave nests and move only equipment for Glenn Curtiss Park.

M/S/P: Nichols/Funk motion to prioritize Mathewson Park (Pomona Park) to receive new inclusive equipment. AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Little, Nichols, Funk NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: McPherson, Sateesh

M/S/P: Nichols/Little motion to move existing playground equipment for Glenn Curtiss Park and review removal of Heron nests at a future time. AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Little, Nichols NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Funk ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:

4.3 Receive Report on Storm Damage to Community Center and Golf Course – Presentation by K. Spurgeon, Recreation Coordinator and P. Fitzgerald, Golf Maintenance Supervisor

No action needed

5. FUTURE TOPICS Review access to Coronado Cays Park during soccer games. Little is going to present a written request to agendize noise complaints from Pickleball games near high school and library at next meeting. Toni McGowan, suggested safety bollards at Glenn Curtiss Park when playground moved. Recommends benches at Pendleton Park along F Avenue.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:28 P.M. Prepared by: Approved by: Sherry McGlaughlin Todd Little, Chairperson