2008 CCSD Objectives
The 2008 CCSD goals that were approved on January 22, 2008 are linked here and written below.
I have some concerns which I will try to lay out following the CCSD objectives.
Proposed CCSD Board Goals and Objectives for 2008
Goal
To have a trusting relationship between Cambria residents and CCSD Board/Staff that is built on shared understanding of community needs and the potential to achieve them
(Executive Committee Cobin, Sanders)
Objectives
Facilitate consensus building among Cambria residents concerning issues before the Board by; (February)
- Enhancing opportunities for community-identified opinion-leaders to access and discuss materials
- Encouraging use of Public Comment periods for raising questions/concerns
- Scheduling periodic Forums for information exchange with community residents and Board
- Providing scheduled opportunities for residents to have face to face dialogue with key staff members
Goal
Ensure the Safety of Cambria residents and their property
(ad hoc Committee Sanders, Funke-Bilu)
Objectives
Actively engage community members and organizations in systematic efforts to:
- Adopt a Defensible Space Ordinance (February)
- Pursue financing to complete the expansion of fire fighting water storage tank capacity
- Adopt and increase awareness of Evacuation Plan, Encourage more public training for CERT
- Work with County to improve roads and bridges
- Pro-actively strive to have the Cross-town Trail completed (including street lighting & traffic signal at Cambria Drive and Flood Control elements)
Goal
Provide an Alternate Water Source for Cambrian Residents and Property owners
(ad hoc Committee Chaldecott, Sanders)
Objectives
- Aggressively pursue the implementation of all elements of the Water Master Plan by;
- Adopting the publicly vetted and revised Water Master Plan EIR by February 2008
- Lobby for timely appropriation of approved Federal funding for Desal
- Obtain Coastal Commission permit to gather data necessary to complete desal design by meeting as directed by Commissioners with their staff
- Continue communications with Army Corps of Engineers
Goal
Assure Adequate Enterprise Funds to Support Water and Wastewater Operations/Projects
(Finance Committee Cobin, Sanders)
Objectives
Adopt a community supported Rate Increase sufficient for Water & Wastewater Operating/Project Costs by;
- Agreeing on accounting principles and strategies for allocation of administrative overhead for developing District budget (January)
- Creating a budget for 2008/09 for public review that shows operating costs for Water and Wastewater
- Departments as well as reserves for Depreciation/Repair & Replacement.
- Determining the magnitude of increase (difference between budgeted needs and current rate income).(March)
- Conducting Public Forums for discussion of proposed increased rate. (March)
- Approve a 218 Letter to residents with a straight forward and clear explanation of a rate increase that adequately supports Water and Wastewater operating costs. (April)
- Approve 2008/09 Budget based on rate increase following a non protested 218 process (June)
Goal
Seek out projects that promote the health and well being of Cambria residents
(ad hoc committee Chaldecott, Cobin)
Objectives
Increase recreational opportunities and health enhancing services for Cambrians and visitors by
- Adopting the Fiscalini Ranch/Community Park EIR after public review & comment period (March)
- Directing staff to seek state and private funding to construct approved park
- Requesting the PROS Commission to gather data and submit a 2009/10 P&R Depart plan of action
- Provide for more athletic facilities for use by youths and adults
- Encouraging the Chamber of Commerce and others to jointly sponsor Community activities such as Concerts in the Park and Youth Athletics
- Working with Coast Unified School District to champion expanded After-School Youth programs and elective educational opportunities for adults
Let’s look at the last goal listed: “Seek out projects that promote the health and well being of Cambria residents (ad hoc committee Chaldecott, Cobin)
The CCSD did a recreation survey in 2004. the PROS analysis can be found here:
http://www.cambriacsd.org/Library/Website/services/parks/PROS%20Analysis%20of%20Reports.pdf
Here is an excerpt of the top wants, but go read the whole analysis.
“ANALYSIS OF THE 2004 PARKS AND RECREATIONS SURVEY REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS”
By PROS Parks and Recreation Committee, July, 2005
“Requests for new or expanded services were (in order of importance):
- more hiking trails
- a lap pool
- a dog park (the survey was sent before the new dog park was opened)
- a jogging track/trail ”
No where in the CCSD goals is there any reference to the Community Survey results. Further, the Conceptual plan that has been approved according to the CCSD was developed and approved a year BEFORE the recreation survey was conducted. I am a career Creative Director and let me tell you, if I paid a firm to develop a concept plan and got approval on that concept BEFORE I took a user needs survey, I would be FIRED!! What objectives and direction was the firm given to design to?
I have to assume they were given the following direction, as stated on the CCSD web site:
http://www.cambriacsd.org/cm/Services/Parks_and_Recreation/community%20park%20project.html
“Community Workshops”
To date, four community workshops have been held to identify Cambria’s recreational needs at the community park. Attended by numerous local organizations, students and parents, the initial workshop on October 22, 2003 identified a list of miscellaneous activities and facilities desired by the community. A second meeting held on December 7, 2002, consisted of a site tour of the park property and a workshop that further narrowed community recreational needs. The top two priorities identified at this workshop were athletic fields and a multi-purpose community center.
Two additional public hearings were held in 2003 to obtain input on the Draft Conceptual Plan of the community park”
I would like to see the documentation of these meetings that justify the objectives: “The top two priorities identified at this workshop were athletic fields and a multi-purpose community center.” This is not reflected in the most recent rec survey of the community.
CCSD Objective under their health and recreation goal says:
“Directing staff to seek state and private funding to construct approved park ”
My questions are these:
-How can our community afford this Park project, as envisioned by the CCSD, especially in view of the fiscal problems we are facing?
-how can CCSD “staff seek state and private funding to construct approved park” when there is no FINAL APPROVED PARK DESIGN PLAN? As far as I can tell, the CONCEPT of a community park was approved, not a Final DESIGN INSTALLATION PLAN. this is one of the big points that lost Main Street to the lights. Be very careful of this terminology.
http://www.cambriacsd.org/cm/Services/Parks_and_Recreation/community%20park%20project.html
“In May 2003, a Conceptual Park Plan was approved by the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission (PROS). It was submitted to the CCSD Board of Directors at its November 20, 2003 Board meeting. The proposed plan indicates development of 17.5 acres of The Fiscalini Ranch Preserve/East.”
-How can an EIR be done accurately without a Final Design and Installation plan?
http://www.cambriacsd.org/cm/Services/Parks_and_Recreation/community%20park%20project.html
“Community Park ProjectThe CCSD is currently working with consultants to develop an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Master Development Plan (MDP) for the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. When the draft EIR is completed in Spring 2007, a pubic hearing will be set to present findings and obtain public input.”
-Are the top requests for new or expanded service being addressed in the Park Conceptual plan or the EIR?
In other words, do the goals and objectives for the design of a Cambria community park meet the solicited, surveyed and stated NEEDS of the community? It appears there is a complete disconnect between the objectives of the CCSD and the community as it relates to the Development of the Open Space.
The CCSD states the need as follows:
http://www.cambriacsd.org/cm/Services/Parks_and_Recreation/community%20park%20project.html
“The Need Cambria has a major deficit in parkland and recreational opportunities, particularly for its growing youth population. Local school facilities are maximized for athletic activities and there has been a sharp increase in soccer, baseball and other sports requiring additional playing fields. See Community Park FAQs for more information. The County owned Shamel Park is far too small to support a population of more than 6,000.”
I have to ask: What growing youth population? Even in the PROS analysis of the Rec Survey they say that :
“Some organized field sports (soccer, baseball/softball) will be accommodated at the Santa Lucia Middle School if a state parks grant is awarded in late 2005. Multipurpose athletic fields are planned for the proposed community park. ”
Muti purpose athletic fields were wanted by no more than 13% of respondents surveyed.
Why are we pursuing them in design development?
The current direction of the park development seems to be completely out of touch with our community demographics, as laid out in Frank’s post. And in this week’s Cambrian, there is a story about the State cutting funds and CLOSING STATE PARKS due to budget cuts.
SO, WHO WILL DEFINE CAMBRIA’S FUTURE?
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February 4th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Goals
The Board of Directors of the CCSD on Jan. 22, 2008, adopted the goals but NOT the objectives listed above.
In any case, let the Board know what you think of both.