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09-23-2003 CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY MEETING AGENDA
Please join the Saratoga City Council and community members in another interactive forum! Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2003 Time: 7 p.m. Location: City Council Chambers 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 Discussion Topics: 7 - 8 p.m. Continued discussion of the city owned properties, facilities, and infrastructure 8 p.m. - Discussion of the community's "Vision for Saratoga" City of Saratoga 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID SARATOGA,CA PERMIT NO. 138 For more information please visit our website @ www.saratoga.ca.us You're invited to a Special Community Meeting to learn about City properties and discuss their future Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2003 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Council Chambers 13777 Fruitvale Ave Saratoga, CA 95070 A few of the topics: • North Campus-keep, improve, or sell? • Civic Center - implement Master Plan or maintain a4s? • UnderdeveloV Parks -sell or develop? For more Information please visit the City's website @ www.saratoga.ca.us ` City of Saratoga 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 DOOM POSTAL CUSTOMER LOCAL PRSRTSTO U.S. POSTAGE PAID SARATOGA,CA PERMIT NO. 136 For more information please visit the City's website @ www.saratoga.ca.us You're invited to a Special Community Meeting to learn about City properties and discuss their future Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2003 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Council Chambers 13777 Fruitvale Ave Saratoga, CA 95070 A few of the topics: • North Campus-keep, improve, or sell? • Civic Center - implement Master Plan or maintain a -As? • Underdevelolgd Parks -sell or develop? For more information please visit the City's website @ www.saratoga.ca.us City of Saratoga 13777 Fruitvale Avenue ' Saratoga, CA 95070 MOM �. POSTAL CUSTOMER LOCAL PRSRTSTD U.S. POSTAGE PAID SARATOGA,CA PERMIT NO. 136 For more information please visit the City's website @ www.saratoga.ca.us AGENDA CITY OF SARATOGA COMMUNITY MEETING SEPTEMBER 239 2003 r` OPEN SESSION — 5:00 Y.M. COMMISSION INTERVIEWS 5:00 p.m. Hugh Hexamer 5:10 p.m. Kenneth Biester 5:20 p.m. Peggy Guichard 5:30 p.m. Robert "Bob" Rayl 5:40 p.m. Vita Bruno 5:50 p.m. Denise Goldberg 6:00 p.m. Thomas Soukup 6:10 p.m. Anne Sanquini 6:20 p.m. Sandra Dodge 6:30 p.m. Rebecca Gorman 6:40 p.m. Don Zonic Public Safety Commission Public Safety, Commission Public Safety Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Parks & Recreation Commission.. Parks & Recreation Commission Parks &Recreation Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Parks & Recreation Commission CALL COMMUNITY MEETING TO ORDER — 7:00 P.M. REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF AGENDA (Pursuant to Gov't. Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on September 19, 2003) 1. City Owned Property Community Meeting a. Welcome and Introduction by Mayor b. Staff Presentation by Property c. Public Input d. Council Discussion and Direction 2. Adjournment rincompliancewiih the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special tance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk al (408) 868- or cicierk @saratoga.ca.us. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 2 35.102- 35.104 ADA Title 11) SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 23, 2003 AGENDA ITEM: i ,,7 ORIGINATING DEPT: Office of City Manager CITY MANAGER: � PREPARED BY: DEPT HEAD: SUBJECT: Review and Discussion of City-Owned Properties RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): direction to staff regarding priorities, status, and Accept report and hear public input; provide future uses of City -owned properties. REPORT SUMMARY, At the August 6, 2003 City Council meeting, staff was directed to assemble relevant information related to each City -owned facility and park,. and to organize a special community meeting to is gather input from residents on the future status and use of the properties. Since that time, staff has prepared the materials in the attached binder. For each property, the following information is provided: History of each property • Aerial site map • . Photos of buildings, grounds and significant equipment at each location • Listing of amenities available at each location ■ A wish list of possible improvements or changes to the property ■ Where available, master plans for future development are included or referenced . Discussion of various infrastructure elements such as medians, streets, etc., that were also discussed by Council has been postponed to a later date and may be included as part of the Capital Improvement Program (CEP). To meet Council's desire for broad public notification of the meeting, staff advertised through a variety of mechanisms including the following: • Special postcards mailed to each household in Saratoga and placed in key locations like the Saratoga Library • Targeted emails sent by staff to various individuals who previously interacted with the City • Press releases issued to the Saratoga News. • Posters placed in key locations. r� ■ Personal contacts ■ Meeting announcement on the City's TIS radio station 1610AM ■ Listing on City of Saratoga Website In addition, copies of some or all of the informational materials have been made de!webs tel and interested members of the public before the meeting via posting of maten placing copies at the Saratoga Library and City Hall. 4 FISCAL IMPACTS: None at this time. CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): None at this time. ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S): N/A FOLLOW UP ACTION(S): None at this time. ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT: See body of report. ATTACHMENTS: Binder of informational materials for each property. 2 of 2 City of Saratoga City -Owned Properties Community Meeting • September 23, 2003 Table of Contents 6. Congress Springs Park 7. El Quito Park 8. Foothill Park 9. Gardiner Park 10. Hakone 11. Heritage Orchard 12. Historical Park 13. Kevin Moran Park 14. North Campus 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Quito and Pollard Ravenwood Park San Marcos Open Space Saratoga Library Springhill Court Wildwood Park INSERTS a. TABS 1. Azule Park 2. Beauchamps Park 3. Blaney Plaza 4. Brookglen Park 5. Civic Center 6. Congress Springs Park 7. El Quito Park 8. Foothill Park 9. Gardiner Park 10. Hakone 11. Heritage Orchard 12. Historical Park 13. Kevin Moran Park 14. North Campus 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Quito and Pollard Ravenwood Park San Marcos Open Space Saratoga Library Springhill Court Wildwood Park INSERTS a. City Hall b. Civic Theatre c. Community Center d. Senior Center e. Adult Care Center f. Preschool g. Warner Hutton House h. Corp Yard a. Lower House b. Cultural Exchange Center c. Upper House a. Swanee Building b. McWilliams House c. Village Library a. Administrative Building b. Fellowship Hall c. Sanctuary d. Classroom Building Azule Park �t History Azule Park is in the north central section of the City on a 4.3 -acre site, which faces south on Goleta Avenue and backs to a portion of state -owned Highway 85. The west side is adjacent to Blue Hills School. The park was developed at a cost of $880,000 and officially opened in the summer of 2003. Amenities • Open turf area • Children's playground • Benches and landscaping • Tennis Court • Bicycle /Walking path • Picnic tables and barbecue facilities • Security lighting • Par Course • Horseshoe Pits Wish List None e � k tiff z � r �'� "��'x�.� ^,w � � a,ra � . 10 t- History The park is located in the northeast section of Saratoga in the Parker ranch area. This 2 -acre park site was dedicated as a con di f approval for the surrounding residential subdivision and was developed in 1992. Amenities • Open turf area • Picnic tables and barbecue facilities • Tennis court • Children's playground • Half Basketball Court • Security lighting Wish List ® Tennis and Basketball Court Resurfacing: $15,000 0 I i f CPi ' .. iii I = ,. ,I a� � �.� 4 0: ji :r. ,. t. - F r �E�yp{{yy � n5,�yr x. �a..i, rv'I. s �i �I �.,, a '� _ t4 f,�,ti• � �* � �� � t Rw, a+ - �1.._ r I�fS - .. � �,' 'fig � t s� a�. � � - - h t�_ �I' `.�' *��� �� py y .� �� j ,,o,` ..c: �, Y� �� r �� {.�� F .� 4(� is t � fi� J� � � fj�. yrr' I . '� } �'y4Ji. � � "� �� � p `� 11 f 1Wi �� I. i���� $ B! I III I � ` `. I @tUI� � � � , _ � 1 � a - ��j � t,. `���' 4 � r � yt� 1 ,. � I �,� � i .�,� -;� ._ �i ,.r f,� �, �� �� : , , � ,ti � t:. � �e� ,5�.�. !" �. � yf .t �'^ � r- —� - - - .*c �. �i - � -. � � n f v� ,,� I Y� ,.; � .. ,,, � _ E � t �_,�� � - � - _ �. r Sri ` �- � s Z� Blane_ y Plaza History Blaney Plaza is an urban plaza bounded by Highway 9 and Big Basin Way which was created by local leaders to mark the entrance to the town in the early pdrt of the last century. In 1965 the state widened the highway and left the smaller' triangular site configuration that we see today. Two Monterey Stone Pines serve as a local landmark for the site. In 1993 City staff were alerted that one tree was leaning over the street. Working with contractors, staff developed and erected a brace made with two 12 "x12 "x16' redwood timbers. At that time it was determined that this would be sufficient to keep the tree from listing any further if a regular pruning program were initiated to continually reduce weight of larger branches on the portion of the trees overhanging the street. A master plan for Blaney Plaza was developed in 2003. Recent developments in site include the relocation of the Memorial Arch back to the development of th e • Blaney Plaza near its origin location. This was a result of the development of the Saratoga Fire District's new fire -house project. Over the years, Blaney Plaza's condition has deteriorated due to car accidents and general wear and tear. Amenities ■ 2 Large Monterey Stone Pines ■ Memorial Arch ■ Benches ■ Plaza Wish List ■ Master Plan Implementation: $100,000 — $150,000 • WR wqv .} J A ., d- L� Megr 81 9 M 1121.1 11 � In 10 m r: x , r G.„w . � { _ '� -DLAN MASThn u [I] w H|./\N[Yi`|./\Z/\ �� �r � ~ ~'' ^ . ` w*movm^",v�IM. �, t M-1-9— ' History t Brook g len Park is located in the northeast section of Saratoga near the Fr ides Crossing area. The park was acquired in 1972, price of east, rand private acre park shares boundaries with the Brookside Club on residences to the north and south. Development was completed in automatic 75 and included a turf area, picnic table, play area with equipme l , system, landscaping and decomposed granite pathways leading to a half basketball Y court. In 1978, with the cooperation surface P.G. Eemodvled and replaced with colored In 2002, the paved basketball court concrete. Playground renovation is scheduled for fall 2003. Amenities • Open turf area • Half Basketball Courts • Children's playground • Picnic tables and barbecue facilities • Security lighting Wish List Irrigation Upgrades: $15,000 El� �gep'yK" Civic Center About The Saratoga Civic Center consists of the City Hall complex, theare Cenr Theater, the Community Center, Portable Classroom, Senior Center, Adult C 9 Corporation Yard, three Portables, which house Pre - School, classroom Government. ands it is activities. It is the physical representation of Saratoga Municipal more than the sum of its parts however. It is, collectively, the hub of city services, civic involvement and civil ceremony. Location The site as 8.3 acres and was leased in 1959 and purchased in 1962 f ®r $54,000. It is located at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue. The site is located immediately School and the diately he Heritage Orchard bounded by Wildcat Creek. Redwood Middle Saratoga Post Office are across Allendale, the Civic Center's southern History City Hall was first located here in 1959 and has grown to include the Civic Theater in 1964, Community Center in 1968 (as a Youth Center), Senior Center moved to its, and the Adult Care Center in 1987• The three were placed on the site in present site and renovated In 1990, and portables 2000. In recent years, facilities have been expanded by the use of modular buildings for recreation, senior activities and the pre-school. Amenities • Flag Plaza • Open turf area and landscaped grounds ® Large parking lots for employees and the public ® Walking path connecting Redwood School with the Warner Hutton House and the Heritage Orchard for school children ® Benches and trashcans City Hall Courtyard Wish List 0 Repair decorative sidewalks: $40,000 ® Repair irrigation: $25,000 ® Replant landscape areas: $10,000 a Resurface and re- stripe parking lot — Asphalt curbing around parking lot plantings: $20,000 ■ Replace benches and trashcans: $7,500 i Master Plan In 2001 a Civic Center Master Plan was completed. A memo detailing that effort is included. FW C� v n a � C C: �z, 0 • 0 0 MAzf!-34TER PLAN 11 Recreation Department From: Joan Pisani Date: September 15, 2003 Subject: History of Civic Center Master Plan --------------- ------------------------ Listed below is a brief history outline of the Civic Center Master Plan. March, 1996: The Saratoga City Council formed a Community Task Force to help determine what needs should be addressed with the $2 million in the Park Development Fund. June 8, 1996: The Task Force held a Saturday morning community meeting /workshop and approximately 70 members of the community participated. The City hired Richard Hughes, a consultant, to facilitate the workshop• Participants he end of the wordkshop all tpart� pants each with a volunteer facilitator and recorder. A t were given the opportunity to help establish the priority list. Listed below were the top 8. 1. Community Center: expand or improve 2. Playfield improvements at existing school sites 3. Development of multi -use sports fields 4. Teen facilities 5. Land/Park Acquisition 6. Park improvements at existing parks 7. Trail improvements /connecting paths 8. Indoor sports and activity center August 7,1996: City Council adopted policy on use of the Park Development Fund. See minutes from meeting, Attachment 1. July 21,1998: City hired Anderson Brule Arclvtects to complete a Community Center and Senior Center needs assessment and feasibility study for wrenovation conducted facilities. force was established to work with architects. Intern main facility users and a questionnaire to solicit comments was distributed to many individuals. qW October 9, 2001: Noll and Tam Architects presentation to the City Council included, six 40 Civic Center site plans in conceptual form. Four options included using a combination of existing and new buildings, and two options of tearing down existing buildings and to building new facilities. The City Council provided input and directed th e architects return with three final options. December 11, 2001: Noll and Tamp resented three site plans, the program and phasing summary for each option and construction costs. Option # 2 was the site plan that received unanimous support. Attached you will find the site map, program and phasing summary, and cost estimate. Saratoga Civic Center Master Plan Phasing Summary Option 2 December 11, 2001 TOTAL. $25AMillion PHASE 1 RASE 11 P , Facility Relocate existing Community Center functions off site or into portables. Move into Community/ Senior, Center Community Center/ Demolish old Community Center. remove portables. ; Senior Center Construct new Community/ Senior Center. Cost Estimate $7.5 Million Construct new gym /multi- purpose Gymnasium /Multi- - building and teen center Purpose $4.5 Million Cost Estimate Construct teen center attached to gym Teen Center _ $ 2.85 Million Cost Estimate Renovate existing and construct Civic Theater addition to rear of building. Cost Estimate $ 3'75 Million Remodel entry to City Hall and build _ City Hall at north side of building addition Cost Estimate $ 1.5 Million City Council Chambers /Shared Construct Chambers and shared lobby. Lobby Cost Estimate $ 2.94 Million Consolidate Corp. Yard functions, _ Corporation Yard rebuild / realign fence at east side Cost Estimate Convert house & gardens to Rentable Warner- Hutton _ Space - Modify garden perimeters for House improved site access $ .2 Million Cost Estimate Construct 2 level Parking Garage. Reconfigure parking lot along Fruitvale & Parking & Landscape Allendale Avenues $ 2.2 Million Cost Estimate OPTION 2 $ 15.7Ni"on $ 9.7 Million Cost Summary TOTAL. $25AMillion I- L Y e u 6 7 L '2 w a� v+eNlsete +„e Mm,,,wa TI ®NW+a 0vemro ®a6e1eY, CP +a91O e�0.9M1tN 1ev fY0.0.10.10ne CITY OF SARATOGA CIVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN City Council Presentation December 11, 2001 Legend City HeO D bsGnq New Council CTamhen IM New/ k 9nmd tabnr nemode, with Theme, Civic Theater Er�sYnq New Community/ ®Ne+ S-i. Center Mu`iri'Svyoxe C3 New Teen Center Q Ne+ ro ntion 0 E +- -st�q Yard N'arxr- llWlnn � L+'st. +q Hnusc - N Oplinn 2 ' CJ History i Cty Hall is a u-shaped complex built in three phases, - The building that I isnow.the current Community Development wing was built in 1959 and functio the 1 1 f $,68,000. In Hall. Public Works wing was added at st 0 original City 1992, the City Mariager/Administrative Services wnl9was g added and the other buildings renovated. Together the buildings provide 7, . 057 sq. ft. of office space. Wish List: I Re-roof all buildings: $125,000 poorly designed and of inferior (The roofing installed in 1992 was construction-) Upgrade the HVAC system to improve cooling and airflow throughout buildings: $70,000 Install access control system on employee entrances for greater safety and Ask security: $12,300 Install ADA accessible doors at the main lobby: $12,000 L_ A Auk A)" 0 C f d E n CIVIC TH E, TER R 1 1 Civic Theater History The Civic Theater was built in 1964 at a cost of $168,000. It is 7,436 sq ft, with seating for 300. The City Council and Planning Commission meet here on" alternating Wednesday nights. During the other days of the week, year around, this facility is mainly utilized by West Valley Light Opera and ed Saratoga th the City fo Group for theater performances. Both groups have theater use since the mid- 1960s. Some improvements have been made to the rQVements to the stage/loading area of lighting system was installed and ADA imp HVAC system was installed in 2000 the theater were installed in 1999. A new . The upper theater roof was re- roofed in 2002. However, the lower roof areas were not due to budget constraints. Wish List Finish lower roof project: $50,000 ® Refurbish seats: $3000 Install acoustical treatment: $25,000 to $35,000 Install a new sound system for user groups: $25,000 to $50,000 ® Install multi -media system to support Council meetings and large group presentations: $15,000 to $20,000 ® Remodel back stage restroom and dressing rooms: $20,000 to $30,000 -14 may- . . YZ`S �"�� .o -� �b ai''"'�`. d• ����:.�,��i .:.'�E ��:i}. �'�.' •{4, ��ar r�'� � ';`„�'� qty. r+ ,mil' is✓ r t'Y � ) vx ��"i� '„'f� ! �. l�iti ` � � ='�,a r� �,�< s �rr°a�ffl:.r�"`� K f,. y>.� �'"�D�ie:�"� x+� �'' `�., ���a?�` -ysn si�i "' �' : f. .mss t : `�•,.,� , r ��� M &firo .. C 71 Nq. uuMMUNIT Y CETER E, E Community Center History The 10,217 sq. ft. building that is now the Community Center was built; almost entirely through a volunteer effort. The Youth Center, a non -profit agency, was the first user of the facility and began operating in 1968. Although partially funded through United Way and the City of Saratoga, the Youth Center Board of Directors went into debt. In 1972 the Board asked the City of Saratoga to take over the building and all activities. In 1974 the name was changed to Saratoga Community Center to reflect the growing diversity of program offerings. In 1992 the Community Center completed minor improveniclAb Lu lne interior. In 2000 -01 the City allocated $226,000 for a new outer roof around the entire building, new carpet, cabinets, repairs to the air conditioner, new bathroom fixtures eed to meet needs minor improvements. However, these improvements p temporarily until the Master Plan could be implemented. The City Council also approved the rental of 2 portable classroom units for a 5 -year period. The Classroom Portable is located between the Community Center and Corporation Yard. This unit is 24'x40' and includes a storage room for tables and chairs. This space is used for classes, camps, meetings and play rehearsals. Amenities ® Large Multi- purpose Room with stage • Commercial kitchen • Dance studio • Arts and Crafts Room ® Patio Room ® Staff offices ® Lobby area ® ADA restrooms Outdoor Patio area with barbecue Patio Garden area Wish List Re -roof upper section: $120,000 Remodel and enlarge the Community Center reception office: $15 OOG $20,000 , ® Enlarge the building by at least 2 new classrooms and storage Install new air conditioning system in some areas: $50,000 area: $SOO,Os. Install new flooring in multi- purpose and Patio Rooms: 1 Install new carpet throughout building: 5,000. Install new building siding: g' $5, ®00 , Replace front building arbor (c® OOOtto $75,000 , ® Replace backyard patio (current one ®ackeodtted). $15,000 $25,000 and shifting) add benches: Re- landscape areas around Center: $10,000 ® Install ceiling insulation: $30,000 to $40,000 Purchase new 16 bby fuddai urc: $- -- :7 ® - _. - _ - I "fix °� �.�,, ��� .7 El v Ah A& a 0 =• i s_ _ ._ ,. :���., _ ,�. .�,�a��� ,� n�. • �Imi�l lA ltl7Vryi1 ?44QIY.4fftY: ��°'° �ara3asxurzt a �S. FOitM,AI ' Xa fi pay wr • � CENTER Senior Center History The Senior Center addition to the Community Center was completed. in,4981 and the Adult Day Care Center was added in 1987. In 2000 -01 minor inerior improvements were completed and these included new carpet and window' coverings, some new cabinetry, painting and the purchase of a 1440 sq: f portable building. This project was funded from a Community Development Block Grant ($171,000) and the City's General Fund ($54,000). The Senior Center measures 6,286 sq. ft. Amenities • Large Activity Room • Commercial kitchen • ADA compliant restrooms • HDTV lounge Wish List ® Carpet entry vestibule: $500 Remodel Senior Center restroom facilities: $25,000 to $30,000 [7 n WISH LIST E • 4 n J P 11 About Adult Care Center As a nonprofit community service organization, the Center's main purpose is to help keep the frail adult in his /her home and community. This is done'by providing mental and physical stimulation and by providing opportunities for socializing activities in a warm and caring setting. Activities include socializing with peers, music and entertainment, hot nutritious lunches, exercise, arts and crafts, current events, and intergenerational events. Funding is provided by the City of Saratoga, City of Campbell, Council on Aging, Civic Organizations, Corporations, Private Foundations, Churches, West Valley College Community Education -Older Adult Program, individuals and fund - raising activities. Citizens who are eligible to participate in this program are of age 60 or older, need some support in daily living activities, are not able to participate in existing senior programs and want to stay involved in the world around them. Location The Adult Care Center is located at the north end of the Community Center next to the Senior Center. It occupies approximately 4,000 sq.ft. and consists of a large day -room with staff offices occupying one - quarter of the room. Amenities • Large day room that also serves as an alternate location for broadcasting City Council Study Sessions over Cable TV. • ADA compliant restrooms • Access to adjacent commercial kitchen • Landscaped patio area Wish List ® None LLJ _ s PRE-SCHOOL I 1 L Pre -sc ®ol and Classroom Portables History ,R In December 2000, the City began a five -year lease on two portable modular units to handle the overflow of programs offered by the Recreation Department. The City Council had recommended this as a short -term solution to the overcrowding situation, while they continued to review the options of either renovating or rebuilding the Community Center. The Pre - school Portable, 24'x60' includes a small kitchen and restrooms and is located behind City Hall. The Recreation Department began a pre- school program in a small classroom at the Community Center in 1991. The space was very cramped and because of this enrollment numbers were limited. At times, over 10 people have been on the waiting list to get in this activity. The pre - school moved into the modular unit in January 2001, and parents raised $25,000 to improve the yard and purchase equipment. This portable building is also used for the City's holiday and summer camps. Amenities • Playground • Garden • Mural • Deck 13 Classroom Wish List ® None AMUL k-N n I I r E arne Hutton House W History The 1,828 sq. ft. Warner Hutton House was built in 1896 and its ar6itectuial d wale is called "Queen Ann"• The house was originally located on Sousa Lane an moved to its current site in the summer of 1990 to make way for Highway 85. The City restored the building and added landscaping with funding from Santa Clara County Valley Traffic Authority and Caltrans. A Saratoga rancher built the house on the 200-acre ranch he acquired through A his ril family. The Warner Hutton House was designated a Historical Landmark on p 15, 1995. The House is currently being used as a Teen Ca ter ova ong with other Recreation Department use for camps, classes, meetings d pe rentals. Amenities ® Youth study room meeting /study room ® Lounge kitchen, ® pool table room office ADA restrooms Gazebo Lovely rose gardens Wish List ® Outdoor drinking fountain: $4,000 * Refurbish attic into large meeting room: $225,000 IM Irrigation system upgrade: $10,000 r'77N, 4 CORP ORATION YARD r Corporation Yard History The Corporation Yard (Corp Yard) was built in 1972, remodeled in 1992 and covers 11,424 sq. ft. The City shares this building with the Saratoga Union School District (SUSD) —half of the building servesand bulk maintenance are stored headquarters and half for City purposes. City vehicles pp at the Corp Yard site, and the building houses the administrative offices for the Streets, Parks and Facilities Maintenance Division. The Corp Yard is home to Saratoga's Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fast refueling system —one of a very few fast refueling stations in the county. Several other outside agencies contract with the City for use of the refueling station. Regular gasoline and diesel are also available for City vehicles at the Corp Yard. Amenities ■ Conference /Employee break room Job ■ Administrative offices ■ Equipment bays (3) ■ Paint and equipment storage sheds ■ Traffic control equipment ■ Park maintenance equipment ■ Fueling facilities ■ Rolling stock ■ Refuse /Recycling sorting area ■ Winter storm assistant station ■ Locker room Wish List ■ Environmentally certified vehicle wash station: $75,000 ■ Rolling stock shelter: $75,000 ■ TIS Radio Station upgrade: $10,000 (includes facility and equipment upgrade) LA L r :... $ y: �` Ufa 0 Con ogress Sprins Park History Over a seven -year period beginning in 1969, the City acquired a total of'9.8 acres of land on Glen Brae Drive that was adjacent to the State owned transport alio corridor for a price of $ 187,000. In 1974, development began with thac es of that construction of a baseball diamond by Saratoga Little League on 3.2 ex es In 1979 area residents, representatives from baseball and soccer leagues, and the Parks and Recreation Commission developed the initial master plan. The master plan was implemented in 1986, and impro etenn s andebasketball courts, construction of a restroom/concession stand structure, field improvements (i.e., fences, dugouts, bleachers), landscaping, and additional parking. In 1999, the same groups developed a second master plan es that nd renovating increasing the usability of the per Ilion'compllea park renovation was completed the aging infrastructure. A in 2002, which increased the number of baseball fields to land was substaand soccer iaoy . In 2003 the safety netting along Highway 85 was replaced extended. Amenities • Open turf area • Restrooms and Snak -Shak • Children's playground • Batting Cages • Picnic tables and barbecue facilities • Soccer and Baseball Fields • Security lighting Wish List Sanitary sewer connection to mid -field restroom: $35,000 Sand - channel drainage system: $ 150,000 r In 1973, the City developed 4 of the 6.3 acres leased from the Mo elan4, c aol District one year earlier. That initial development was comp p master plan and included grading, and installing irrigation and o aindg ed { These turf, and minimal landscaping. In 1978, the final 2.3 acres were improvements involved additional grading, upgrades to the irrigation and drainage systems, and the addition of a play area, a paved pathway, a group seating area (partial), and limited landscaping. Later, the group sitting area was completed; along with picnic areas, horseshoe pits, a volleyball court, game s area and baseball diamond. Soon after these were completed, Community constructed, and in 1986, bathrooms were installed. Other improvements include the 1989 upgrades to the baseball diamond, installation of a new "El Quito Park" sign, metal fencing along the parks perimeter with Paseo Presada, and the 1990 removal and replacement of existing play equipment. More recent improvements follow: bathrooms renovated in ns *999; led idrinking he. fountains were installed in 2002; new benches and t aded in Community Gardens irrigation was renovated and perimeter fencing u0gr August 2003; drainage and irrigation upgrades were completed in August 2003. In addition, 50 parking spaces have been leased from the Westhope Church for park users and are now available, and playground renovation is scheduled for fall 2003. 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History p r The site for this park was acquired over the course of six years o h s s; h e first being 1.8 acres donated by the Gardiner farruly m 1965, and t e P of an additional .4 acres in 1970/71. A master plan was completed and e and development began in 1974. That development included de�a paved pathways and irrigation systems, play area (without equipment), areas, landscaping. A year later, $2,000 donated by the Saratoga Rotary was used to purchase and install play equipment. Over time, a small picnic as completely s added and elements of the play area were replaced. In 1999 the play area renovated. There is an existing unimproved access parcel to Gardiner Park could be approximately 650 feet from the main entrance developed into an additional park access point. The access rlei h Dridve West and East most likely be utilized by an estimated 100 households con Way, via a fie access road), Perego (the East and West Harlelgh Drive Way, and Fortuna Court. To make the access usable would require the donstruction of a pedestrian bridge over Wildcat Creek. Amenities Small open turf area ® Children's playground ® Picnic tables and barbecue facilities Wish List ® Upgrade irrigation system: $20,000 Install new sod irrigation /picnic area: $45,000 (unimproved area) ® Develop a BMX area: $20,000 (unimproved area) Install an access bridge: $100,000 C] �, 1 ?Y Y � 71Y�°�t�%(t dXh ��✓!� iK':'.y7dIG,• X: � r......... a I I C '•: hare: Ah .:. I I C ql.&!Mwanvmzr 4. r' i I SO 0 0 0 �M' E `,�, ,,: �,`. �;:`. °9, .� rF.._ � ^fir � j,,� History Hakone Gardens was originally part of a sixteen -acre estate belonging' to Oliver at and Isabel Stine of San Francisco. It was Mrs. Stine's visit to Japnndihl9a7anese inspired the creation of the gardens. Fuji -Hako e National toned an Imperial gardener to gardens made such an impression on her that she employed landscape her summer residence site in Saratoga. A Japanese Ciarchitect y Saratoga hired to design the family residence and the guesthouse for use as a City Park. Hakone purchased the property for $14,000 m 19 Gardens now consists of the Upper and Lower houses and the four gardens of Hakone. The Upper House was built on the slope of the Moon - viewing Hill and was intended to be a place of quiet retreat. As in the traditional samurai style, Lo it was built without nails and the exterior treated to encea At the outside corner of House was the original Stine family summer lci (sleeve) gate, crafted of split bamboo and Hag' grass. The the house is a sodega four gardens are the essence of the park. Each one en was created for strolling, the authentic Japanese garden. The Hill Zen Garden for editation. Kizuna -En, the Tea Garden for tranquility, and th bamboo garden, is the result of a close friendship with S he s sister h as city, one Muko -shi, Japan. The garden is comprised of gifts from City lanterns and bamboo fences. now The Sister City Organization was formed in 1982 visits between and a formal elation are regular exists between Saratoga and Muko -she Annual has been established. A Cultural events and a summer student exchange program Exchange Center was completed in the early 1990's. In Oct October , of the park entered into a 55 -year lease with the Hakone Foundation for Amenities Cultural Exchange Center with authentic tea merchant display and Tea Ceremony Room ® Picnic area Coy fond Tea Garden is Bamboo Garden Camellia Garden ■ Zen Garden ■ Wisteria Pavilion ■ ADA compliant restrooms ■ Administrative offices ■ Parking lot ® 1, Trails ■ Upper and lower house with authentic Japanese style construction Wish List ■ Implement a Master Plan to be submitted by Hakone Gardens for City Council approval ■ Complete ADA improvements ■ Access road improvements L- 11 MIN 77,0 t� upr+R MN!WON �e AdIaL Ah - 0 0 - • f, �. '�, .. Herit_a�rchard History 14 -acre site purchased in the early 1970s bounded on the The Heritage Orchard is a Wildcat Creek and the Civic Center north by Saratoga Avenue, and on the south by The site is currently, .under complex. Fruitvale Avenue forms the eastern boundary derable value in preserving a an annual crop agreement. The orchard h ust of 1,984 the park, because of its sense of the rural heritage of Saratoga. In Aug of the City of and cultural value, was designated a Heritage Resource and was funded historical roved for the si Saratoga. In August 2001 a Master Plan was app by the CIP including new orchard trees, a well and irrigation system are currently being installed. 002 the Heritage Orchard has been the site of the Annual Mustard Festival, Since 2 picnic, and develop personal which encourages Saratoga residents to stroll, connection with the Orchard. Amenities Water well Irrigation system Fruit- bearing trees Wish List the ® Implementation of Master Plan Phase 2: $250,000 t torai e shed and development of a combined maintenance equipm g interpretive center • 4 r L 171 C. F, L MASTER P-LAN I David Gates & Associates August, 2001 0 r , Heritage Orchard Master'Pian Saratoga, California Acknowled ements City Council Mayor John Mehaffey Vice Mayor Nick Streit Councilman Stan Bogosian Councilman Ann Waftonsmith Councilman Evan Baker Heritage Preservation Commission Norman Koepernik, Chaim Dora Grens Carolyn King Willys Peck Robert Peepari Beth Wyman City Staff City Manager: David Anderson Public Works Director: John Cherbone Staff Support: John Livingstone I I I 11 C r Purpose of Documen In order to ensure the long -term viability of do document prov desOforr thedrenovat on of the existng Commission. has prepared an Orchard Master Plan. This out guidelines to control future uses in the Interest of minimizing disruption of, orchard and sets t'he existing character or health of the orchard. Context The Heritage Orchard is an approximately 18 -acre site at the corner of'Saratoga Avenue and Fruitvale Avenue. The orchard is currently comprised of Prune, Apricot, and Cherry trees. Historically, the orchard was made up primarily of Apricot trees, which still comprise approximately half of the trees in the orchard. A substantial block of Prune trees occupies the western f the edge of theovide greater flexibility n years. Cherry trees have been planted along the northern edge P in responding to market crop values. Overtime, d to be replanted d to maintain he orchard died or healthy declined. A substantial number of tree_ system. Irrigation lines are manually d to p condition. Currently, the orchard provide flood Irrigation to four rows of orchard rd trees and then laid out on top of the groun s of orchard trees. Using this labor intensive approach, 'the trees are relocated to the next four row watered four to six times per year from a metered source. Avenue. The ner of the The Saratoga Library is located in the North he removal of osomerorc Saratoga cor hard trees proposed library expansion will necessitate to other building and parking expansion. Sixrytvl40 orchard trees dwill be planted as arpa Pof the separate locations in the orchard. An additional library expansion project. These trees -will be the l remainder ndertbeingtplanted the immediate perimeter of intersection and along Saratoga Avenue w the library. SARATOGA HERITAGE ORCHARD MASTER PLAN i The following goals have been identified for the Saratoga Heritage Orchard: I . Preserve the orchard as a functioning agrarian use. Z. Provide educational opportunities to learn about agricultural history in the area and orchard management and operations. 3. Maximize views of the orchard from the surrounding area to insure the orchard is an important part of the community's image. 4. Minimize intrusion of site improvements into orchard that may disrupt orchard maintenanCe operations or impact the 'natural appearance' of the orchard. S. Ensure orchard is maintained in optimum health by implementing necessary orchard maintenance and replacement programs. 6. Implement a tree adoption program . s� View of existing orchard frorn Saratoga Avenue Entry driveway 4, a � • : mot` ,. f . ?� ��p/ � f � ..-� - _ — '�,./: � Access dirt road to barn site Apricot trees along existing parking SARATOGA HERITAGE ORCHARD [°CASTER Ply I � Recommendations issues In developing the master plan, the Heritage Preservation eon maintenance approach. Thef following associated with the orchard from permitted u g recommendations summarize their input on the range of issues. Replace orchard trees that have died or are in s a b Cherry This diversity orchard is comprised of 3 distinct groups of trees — Apricots, prune rY es are enhances the community enjoyment of the lso facilitates so extending hard managemeenotdw in with the which stag ng of harvest blooming in the orchard. The diversity time for the various fruits. The mix of fruit trees allow "averaging" the crop value from year to year as the price and productivity of the fruit crops will vary. Currently, there are 298 dead or missing trees, 154 are in sever decline i next 5 years. rep on of Y and an additional I 0 trees which will potentially need to be replaced f the replacement tree species should be consist Fruit and Nut existing Cro various ps) wit the Unversity'of California orchard. William Coates, Farm Advisor (Tree Fru Cooperative Extension, has provided the following recommendations for species selection when replanting the orchard: Marianna Rootstock 2624 ® Apricot: Neinhien or 2624 or Moroblin 29C Rootstock o Prune: French Prune or Marianna Black Tartarion or Von Pollinizers or Colt or Mazzard Rootstock ® Cherry: Bing Cherry with Heritage Orchard Stats Existing Tree Inventory Health Tree Cano Full Young Sub- Dead Total Quarter Half Three Trees* Total Trees I Quarters 305 168 550 200 750 Apricots 25 45 7 0 0 314 314 61 375 Cherries I 0 0 105 3 73 265 34 299 i, Prunes 44 40 1424 Total 'Trees under 7 years old CJ Retain existing health of non - orchard trees. rchard, while the A number of native oaks and other trees interspersed as they compete wth the fruit trees in sun and Ir exist' trees are not typically found in a commercial o Y space. I he Heritage Preservation Committee II be it important the oochard inhthe futureas a part of the sites history. However, only orchard trees p SARATOGA HERITAGE ORCHARD MASTER PLAN 3 Provide informal pedestrian paths in orchard. Pedestrian paths in the orchard shall have minimal impact on the natural appearance of the orchard and not interfere with maintenance. Pedestrian access through the orchard should be limited to hard packed, dirt paths created by dragging or rolling a disced area to create an even smoother surface. ' Paths will need to be recreated each year. ' Install a permanent irrigation system in the orchard. A permanent spray irrigation system should be provided to water the orchard trees. The irrigation system should be designed to achieve maximum watering efficiency through head to head coverage. The system should be laid out to work with the discing pattern between the orchard rows. The system should be designed to work with both a metered water source or a well system. A permanent system will minimize the labor associated with the current temporary irrigation system approach and to provide greater flexibility with watering in response to precipitation patterns and individual tree needs. Install a well with a booster pump for irrigation water supply. In order to reduce the City's reliance on and the expense of a metered water source, the City should initiate the process of implementing a well system. Preliminary information would seem to indicate a well system at this site would be successful. Atest well needs to be drilled to confirm the feasibility.of a well system for irrigation use. If the well system feasibility is confirmed, a booster pump or holding tank system should be designed to accommodate irrigation supply demand. Construct a "barn" to house orchard maintenance equipment and provide a focus for education programs. The maintenance barn should be located in the existing open area in the eastern portion of the site at the end of the existing access road. In addition to storage, the barn could also be used as a gathering area for docent educational programs about the orchard. The barn would be approximately 40'x 80' and house all maintenance equipment and supplies stored on site. No outdoor storage would be allowed. The character of.the barn should be consistent with the historic character of the orchard. (Public restrooms would not be provided in the barn area.) Design of the barn would be subject to review by the City. A gravel forecourt would provide all- weather access to the barn. The gravel area should be a minimized size for barn uses. Access to the barn should be via the existing access road and would only be used for orchard maintenance. Access to the barn for educational purposes would be via the pedestrian pathways. SARATOGA HERITAGE ORCHARD MASTER PLAN 4 L] LA A water tower could also be located in this area to provide a visual landmark. implement an adoption Drogram for orcnara -Lftf munity involvement in the orchard preservation and to off set some of the In order to increase com orchard maintenance costs, the commission would like the City to implement a tree adoption program. While the details of the program would need to be refined, the commission envisions a freestanding.kiosk to be used to identify individual adopted trees rather than plaques scattered throughout the orchard. Pedestrian access through the orchard would be created by discing the rolling paths between the rows, parallel to the irrigation lines. Provide sign to Identify "Heritage Orchard ". The sign should be located at the Fruitvale and Saratoga Avenue intersection. The design of the sign should be visually consistent with the agrarian theme similar to the "rock wall" Saratoga entry monument. The sign should be sited to avoid both conflict with sightlines and orchard operations. The kiosk should be visually consistent with the orchard area. SARATOGA HERITAGE ORCHARD MASTER PLAN 5 M rez Phasing: The im lementation of the Master Plan will occur over a number of years. In addition to the ongging P management strategies, there are a number of capital improvements which are a part of the master plan. The Phase I improvements should be undertaken in the next year to insure the continuing health of the orchard. Phase I Capital Improvements • Replace missing or dead orchard trees • install a permanent irrigation system • Explore feasibility of a well and install well system as appropriate • Construct orchard sign Future Phase Improvements • Adopt a tree program development • Maintenance 'Barn" construction • Ongoing orchard tree replacement as required Phase 11 Schedule: Typically orchard trees are planted in January from bare rootstock and ordered in fail. Consequently, in order to maintain the schedule, it will be important to initiate the project in a timely manner. All other improvements, such as well and irrigation system, could be installed subsequent to planting. Order bare root trees Initiate well tests and install well and pt Plant bare root trees Prepare construction documents for it Obtain bids for installation of irrigation Install irrigation system Design and install orchard sign Initiate adopt -a -tree program m /award contract October 2001 Oct./November 2001 .January . 2002 January 2002 February 2002_ March 2002 April 2002 lulu 2002 SARATOGA HERITAGE ORCHARD MASTER PLAN 6 Phase I Construction Costs: will need to allocate funds for Phase I improvements as follows. The ci ty council The following Phase I costs are anticipated: Unit Cost Item Dead Trees / stumps (450) $75/tree Remove Existing $100/tree Assorted Orchard Fruit Trees (450) Lump sum Irrigation System Lump sum Booster PumpMell Lump sum Electrical Orchard Monument Sign Subtotal 20% Contingency Total C Cost $33..750 $45.000 $95,000 $41.000 $5,000 $7.000 $226.750 $45.350 $272,100 ldlb IF SARATOGA HERITAGE ORCHARD MASTER PLAN 7 r ,:• I 1 i l ' I i� r � r i II CIVIC CENTER Orchard Inventory OO 0OX0 o x CREEK � Apricots o XpO "Goo aU X00000 op Xxox on -oXppx O0 ..r. 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In ,1975 Saratoga Planning Department staff finished the Master Plan. The Swanee Building, another historical building scheduled for demolition, was brought`to th property. In 1976 grading, drainage, parking and landscaping improvements were completed at the site. Also, at that time foundation improvements were completed for both the McWilliams and Swanee Building7front the f the m ursdeum was landscaped and irrigated. More recently, brickwork in continued up to the front entrance of the McWilliams house, the handicapped access ramp was completed on the museum, and both buildings were repainted and had their roofs repaired or replaced. The beautiful flowering gardens in the front were donated and are maintained by Captain Fisher and family of the Saratoga Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. The Swanee Building — 20450 Saratoga -Los Gatos Road This building is currently This building was built in 1920 and is 1,245 square feet. being used by the Saratoga Historical Foundation and is the home of the Saratoga Museum. The Saratoga Foundation received a grant in 2003 f s bite entrance. building to provide increased museum display space and A acces McWilliams House — 20460 Saratoga -Los Gatos Road This building was built in the in 1800s, and is 719 square feet. T On Cw4liams5 the McWilliams House was dedicated ®smmercerforlsevedral years until the House was leased to the Chamber of C . beginning of 2003. It is currently vacant. Recent drainage improvements have replaced the ts been made to the grounds, termite worn cvii�ojec�., u b white picket fence in 2003 as a Boy Scout Project. Village Library- 14410 Oak Street This building was built for library services in 1927 and When library edserviceslmoved Patterson Memorial Library. It is 1;8lth square llage Brant closed he City leased to the new, bigger library in 1978 and the building to the Valley Institute of Treater Arts (VITA) and the Friends of the y h Development of Historical Park began in 1973, when members of the Saratoga Historical Foundation were given permission to relocate the James McWilliams House, which is adjacent to the existing site of the Village Library. In ,1975 Saratoga Planning Department staff finished the Master Plan. The Swanee Building, another historical building scheduled for demolition, was brought`to th property. In 1976 grading, drainage, parking and landscaping improvements were completed at the site. Also, at that time foundation improvements were completed for both the McWilliams and Swanee Building7front the f the m ursdeum was landscaped and irrigated. More recently, brickwork in continued up to the front entrance of the McWilliams house, the handicapped access ramp was completed on the museum, and both buildings were repainted and had their roofs repaired or replaced. The beautiful flowering gardens in the front were donated and are maintained by Captain Fisher and family of the Saratoga Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. The Swanee Building — 20450 Saratoga -Los Gatos Road This building is currently This building was built in 1920 and is 1,245 square feet. being used by the Saratoga Historical Foundation and is the home of the Saratoga Museum. The Saratoga Foundation received a grant in 2003 f s bite entrance. building to provide increased museum display space and A acces McWilliams House — 20460 Saratoga -Los Gatos Road This building was built in the in 1800s, and is 719 square feet. T On Cw4liams5 the McWilliams House was dedicated ®smmercerforlsevedral years until the House was leased to the Chamber of C . beginning of 2003. It is currently vacant. Recent drainage improvements have replaced the ts been made to the grounds, termite worn cvii�ojec�., u b white picket fence in 2003 as a Boy Scout Project. Village Library- 14410 Oak Street This building was built for library services in 1927 and When library edserviceslmoved Patterson Memorial Library. It is 1;8lth square llage Brant closed he City leased to the new, bigger library in 1978 and the building to the Valley Institute of Treater Arts (VITA) and the Friends of the Am Saratoga Libraries. After a few years VITA folded and the Friends used the entire IF building as a used bookstore. All profits from the bookstore enhance Saratoga library services. Wish List Swanee Building • Front porch safety repairs: $10,000 • Mold repair reconstruction: $20,000 McWilliams House ■ See attached Wish List Village Library • Roof repair: $203000 • Rehabilitation of mold damage: $10,000 Amok ft 0 Ah a 0 �- �.. r �, (, ,1 :. � j McWILLIAMS HOUSE Date: 7/01/03 Following is a report to the Heritage Preservation Commission of the City of Saratoga, It is based on a site walkthrough by Paul Conrado and Norm Koepernik on Tuesday; June, 22, 12002. The following items require repair /replacement to occupy the building safely. INTERIOR ® Re -glaze and re -hang windows throughout o 6 double hung and 2 casements • Bring bath up to ADA standards? (may not be necessary depending on interpretation of the codes). • Paint interior OUTSIDE ® Replace broken and rotten siding to match ® Remove rotted deck boards and replace- front and back o Add joist @ front porch center span ® Replace front and back steps ® Foundation ribbon board rotten - replace Admil ® Grout fireplace to siding- ill gaps ® Clean and paint exterior 0 Add foundation vents The following items require repair /replacement to restore the building to it's original, historical condition, and make it a desirable venue. INTERIOR ® Remove window A.C. units • Remove and replace electric baseboard heaters with forced air and add A.C. • Move and upgrade hot water heater o Move to outside — add on shed • Remove linoleum floors @ baths o Sand and re -finish floors • Remove carpeting- re- finish floors • Change out fluorescent fixtures • Re -route electrical conduit to under -floor • Build cabinet around phone equipment (to clean up room) OUTSIDE ® Front porch not original- restore to original- locate pictures to verify ® Add back lean -to at back and open to outside — increase useable space RScrvc; \THE CONRADO�StaIT Box \Pa IWERITAGE PRHSERVATIONWCWHIlMs House.doc reviewing the site layout during the walkthrough, Paul Conrado and Norm Koepeni and the I n g following suggestions. A professional landscape architect should be retained to rev implement these ideas. SITE • Remove cherry trees • Remove wood benches and walls • Re- design and replace courtyard o Brick, stone, and concrete materials ® Add arbor between buildings . o Ties buildings together c Creates privacy c Add Gate • Remove all ivy- tbo much ground cover • Utilize all of the area c Lots of dead spaces Behind Book -go -Round At catch basin • Flare entrance at Book -go -Round to make more inviting. • Uphill side of Book -go- Round: create space for gatherings and food service (remove ivy, cut back bank approx. 6', build small retaining wall). Respectfully submitted, Norm Koepernik \LScrvcr \T FiE CONRADO\SicrrBox \Fa NiERJTAGE FRESERVATIONWCM114r d H"sc.doc l a MASTER PLAN U7 • REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE FUTURE USE OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA HISTORIC PARK AT OAK STREET AND SARATOGA -LOS GATOS ROAD E, e, DISCUSSION: ntiguous parcels of land, APN The City of Saratoga's Historic Park consists of two ®ak Street and Saratoga -Los GatoslRoad. 013 and 517 -10 -012, which are located at the corner of The Village Library (Book -Go -Round — Friends of Saratoga McWilliams Libraries) Ho se are llocatedoonthhe arlger 7,841 square foot parcel and the Museum and 34,848 square foot parcel. Museum and the MacWilliams House On July 8, 2003, the Heritage Preservation Commission ark The Irimary vision for the Park is to Museum to discuss the future of the City s H�stonc P P at thi create a destination for the Downtown Village. No changes b Museum e used asan adj nctdto the sMuseums meeting. It was recommended that the McWilliams Ho Some of the proposed uses for this building discussed at exhibits, and museum gift a center for geneology research, a center for special Historical Foundation prefers that a "house museum" be the primary use of the McWilliams House. The larger parcel with the Museum and the McWilliams ome House f theadeasegeneratted at the meeting areas that present opportunities for improN ement. S included an improved area behind the McWilliams house with a low maintenance cement and stone seating area that could be used for weddings or gatherings. An amphitheatre -type 'use or a sculpture garden was recommended for the large eucalyptus grove on the upper portion of the lot. Village Libras (Book-Go-Round Friends of Saratoga Libraries) . ` A few improvements were suggested for the Village Library, which is located on the smaller parcel. `Flaring' the entrance to this building was suggested to make it more inviting. Also suggested was improving the rear area of the building by clearing the ivy and building a small retaining wall to provide space for a gathering place or special garden, such as an herb garden or exhibit of native plants that would help draw people to the site and that could be used as an educational tool for local schools. Parkin 6 The participants of the July 8`h meeting discussed parking needs in conjunction with the proposed increase in the use of the Historic Park. It was noted at the meeting that the 10 new of the new fire station project, would provide public parking spaces, which will be built as part nearby parking. Two or three additional parking spaces could also be added to the rear of the site. This and the proximity to the downtown area would provide ample parking for the increased use of the site. Increasing the use of the Historic Park would be mutually beneficial to the downtown merchants. Detailed review of McWilliams House In efforts to improve the Historic Park, Heritage Preservation Commissioners Paul Conrado and Norm Koepernik prepared an assessment of the current conditions of the McWilliams House and the area surrounding the Village Library. Attached is a breakdown of recommended repairs to the building. Oddfellows Building (Saratoga Lodge The committee also considered the possibility of purchasing the neighbori ng two -story building. Some of the proposed uses for the building were an art gallery or a specialty toy museum with historic dolls or trains. RECOMMENDATIONS: The Heritage Preservation Commission recommends the following actions: Phase 1: Select a proposed use /uses for the McWilliams House and hire architect to prepare plans for improvements to the Historic Park. Phase 2: Conduct improvements to the McWilliams House Phase 3: Implement landscape improvements to the Historic Park 2 of 2 Kevin Moran Park History In 1970, the City purchased 10.3 acres for $236,572 and in 1973, develdpeo 4.0 of those acres at a cost of $70,642 into what is now Kevin Moran Park. ,original development consisted of an open turf area encircled by paved walkways wit lighting, play area, and general landscaping. Plans to develop the remaining 6.3 acres were part of a park master plan but were never completed. . 1999 added as , a area was completely renovated and in 2003, four par well as a half basketball court. Amenities Open turf area and redwood Groves Walking /Biking path New children's playground Picnic tables and barbecue facilities Par Course Half Basketball Court Security lighting Wish List Upgrade irrigation: $45,000 Overlay pathways: $30,000 Construct an off -leash dog area: $20,000 ® Construct an AIWA compliant restroom: $100,000 ® Construct a small parking lot: $50,000 (option 1, small unimproved area) ® Construct a permanent skateboard park: $100,000- $250,000 (option 2, small unimproved area) Construct a BMX course: $25,000 (option 3, small unimproved area) ® Install new sod & irrigation: $100,000 (large unimproved area) V7-7N 0 . - © 2' � ± »: : . % �\ ~� { \ . �� �� /�� %� ^� §.����,��� § .:jy,» :x / .�� � z *%�,�«���� `y ,. � � &� � � � � ,{, >� \ < �» 7 `� Z� \ 2��� � � .� � { : . � \: v° �� .a \y y /�� k© � , :� : . � ��: y�� }� w , @�2 �� � � 32«J�.� > :� . _ ��� 2� / ©.aew«s� alp d %� \� /� \Z� /�� / \2� � � 2\� � � 2/ « ���� d \ &3� ' \Z \� � � � �� � x2.� `\ . � �22� \ / \ \ƒ ^ ... . _North Campus 19848 - Prospect Road History The City of Saratoga purchased the Grace United Methodist Church'in July, 2002 for 4.5 million dollars. The property is 2.62 acres, has 91 parking spaces and four buildings: is Fellowship Hall was built in 1971 and is 3,290 square feet. The City made repairs to the roof of this building in 2002. Administration Building was built in 1961 and is 2,760 square feet. The City has made minor improvements to this building to allow for public use. M Classroom Building was built in 1963 and is 1,035 square feet. To date the City has not made any improvements to this structure. ® Sanctuary Building was built in 1963 and is 2,640 square feet. To date the City has not made any improvements to this structure. ity Council appropriated $95,781 for improvements In fiscal year 2002 -03 the C and yearly maintenance expenses for the North Campus. A major portion of the expense was for roof repairs at Fellowship Hall, fences around the property, and irrigation repairs. Amenities • Open turf area • Large parking lot • Meeting room • Sheriff's Office report- writing office • Restrooms Nish List ® Phase 1 ® ADA Improvements to Fellowship Hall: $12Q,OQ0 ii AMk ® Fellowship Interior Upgrades (painting, new ceiling tiles, carpet, lighting): 518,000 ® New carpet and interior painting of the Administration Building.: $7,000 ® Exterior lighting, landscape improvements, signage: $18,000 Phase 2 Major improvements to the Fellowship Hall, Education Building and Administration Building, as detailed in the Noll and Tam Arch.it6cts, study 6/27/02: $920,000 19 R.D. I 9RA-8 PROSPEC, LIAO-1 -04 OF GEW Rf v � /> %3 «r £ » � %v2. » t ,w•z. < . . ,. \ Adlk m Adlbk • � '' 4 E '�� ,�! r �` .. � y ',� '�� � � , �� � r,;; o qit 11 �i \ V � ^k � `� Y•u�Y��ib�� ¢i ( �,� l� �i »i� 7 D�w� v ��, � i ����i'i �;.•�r' 17;� pyi` � � ���'tS � iRf� ._ _ ":�I +�k �•,�. � � � - �1 T �i��'y�. ..c�'.ht ?�'��d4!ri:: ,�� ... ee _ .,. �t :�. • ;j 1"] Quito and Pollard Property History , The owns e City two parcels at this location totaling .66 acres. The parcels were acquired from the County as excess right -of -way in 1979. Amenities None Wish List 11 None m � � Ar i D a I History r The site for this park was acquired in 1990 for approximately $350,000. Tice park is 0.45 acres and was improved in 1993 by a joint effort between volunteers and the City. Improvements include a playground area and picnic area. Amenities • Picnic tables and barbecue facilities • Children's playground Wish List Extend developed area to include a picnic area: $35,000 4 I Ah �� 3 fb ..: �.. �., �,',� . rte. .r. _ �a:'t ���&�" d ,s:.:.a' . AL a 0 0 San 1VIarc ®s ®pen pace History i. . owns this 10 acre site which was dedicated as a condition of'app o al f or The City the surrounding development. This site is primarily natural open space vv unimproved trail system. Amenities Unimproved trail Wish List ® Trail Improvements upgrade; $25,000 - $50,000 6 W777 • � • � �.: � �� �:. 6 _. y. , Saratoga Library History In March 2000, the citizens of Saratoga passed a $15 million dollar the size of to renovate and expand the Sara togaveb48 00 sq. Pg owith increased parking the library from 18,000 sq. ft. too capacity, and is designed to meet the City's library needs for the next' 20 years. Amenities Cafe Community Room ® Puppet Theater Brick Patio Area ® Reading Room with fireplace Group study area ® Art wall 0 Wish List a None •,� �, `�'°'�� hami; y C� k �d 1, f ,� ;Q AdIlk -Ah M L.- Sprin�hil] Court Property History P' In 1972, an 8,000 sq. ft. parcel of land was dedicated to the City for use as a park as part of the development conditions of Tract 5243. The site includes a Santa Clara Valley Water District Easement over the parcel. Access to the property is over Wildcat Creek and would require a bridge from Springhill Court. Amenities n None Wish List ■ None n C r t Wil (wood Park History The 4.1 acres that are now Wildwood Park were acquired e in d968lot ed at cbst,of ost of $81,400. Four years later in 1972, three of those acres w p $61,250. That original development included a stage /amphitheater, restroom, with adjoining storage area, play area and equipment, paved. pathways with security lighting, picnic areas with barbeques and tables, as well as an open turf area' Most development added group picnic areas, a volleyball court, and horseshoe pits. recent projects and improvements included the construction of the pedestrian footbridge as well as improvements made to the play and picnic areas. The restrooms were renovated in 1999 and additional security lighting was added in 2000. Playground renovation is scheduled for fall 2003. Amenities • Open turf area • Stage /amphitheater IFAmb Children's playground Restrooms Picnic tables and barbecue facilities Volleyball courts ® Horseshoe pits ® AIWA compliant pedestrian bridge ® Security lighting Wish List • Upgrade irrigation: $25,000 • Rehabilitate wood stage: $20,000 • Overlay pathways: $25,000 IM Renovate volleyball court and horseshoe pits: $10,000 ® Renovate picnic area: $25,000 �11� i r1 • E AdUkk • �•' ' 1r J 3r • .•J 7-IM71-111, - ��V- Al �Vtl �� "��• a �_ Y �^" Imo ;�,R.�• ", My � �n • Ak a 0 September 23, 2003 Community Meeting City Owned Properties Comments /notes left by resident attendees • "Do NOT sell any city property — Look for opportunities to gain more! With everyone working together there must be innovative ways to get there AND improve the properties!" Joan Faunse, 18644 Bucknall Rd • "Master Plan, North Campus discussion, working group" Genie Dee, SASCC, 868 -1253 • "I would love to see an off leash dog park in Saratoga. I know of such parks in San Jose, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Palo Alto and have heard that Campbell is considering one. I think it would be a great addition to our beautiful city and would promote a wonderful social atmosphere. Please contact me with any plans if there are any." Bobbi Stek, 19348 Ranfre Lane • "The Saratoga Youth Commission would like to voice it's support for a new, permanent Skate Park. Our favorite places to have it are the Corp. Yard behind the Civic Center, where we feel it would be most heavily used. After, we think that the North Campus would be a good place to have it, though it is far away. With a fence around the park, theft would not be as big a problem." The Saratoga Youth Commission • "As a concerned member of the Saratoga Community, I believe a permanent skate park is needed. I myself went to the Rotational skate park often. Having it in a permanent location accessible to all Saratogans is important. Placing fencing around the area would reduce theft and vandalism. One possible location would be the Corp Yard." Andrin Foster, 13741 Saratoga Ave. • "I thoroughly enjoyed the meeting despite the fact that I live in Los Gatos. Attending this forum has inspired me to get more involved with LG town Council. As a student at Saratoga High ... thank you for this experience." Brianne ? Fong • "I was pleased with the meeting tonight. I think we as a community need to consider the cost and usability of the property. I think keeping the North Campus would be wise. Please keep us on the mailing list for future meetings." Helen and Tricia Stanley, 12655 Paseo Flores, 379 -5037 • "Will work on committee for Quito /Pollard and overall plan" Cheriel Jensen • "Ad Hoc No Campus Committee" Peter Marra, 12560 Wardell Ct, 741 -1551 CITY OWNED PROPERTY Location Size (acres) Location Necessary Would Like Dream Totals Comments Azule Park 4.3 North $0 $0 $0 $0 No additional funds Beauchamps Park 2 NorthWest $0 $0 $0 $0 No additional funds Blaney Plaza 0.25 Southwest $30,000 $10,000 $110,000 $150,000 $30K Arch retro,10k holiday 10 tree, and 110k master plan Brookglen Park 0.4 NorthEast $0 $15,000 $0 $15,000 Irrigation Upgrades Civic - Center (Grounds) 8.3 Central $47,500 $55,000 $0 $102,500 $47K necessary, 55k would like repairs. Civic - Center (City Hall) Central $228,300 $0 $0 $228,300 Reroofing, HVAC, ADA Civic - Theater Central $80,000 $135,000 $0 $215,000 $80K Lower Roof Project, backstage restrooms, Sound and seats Civic - Community Center Central $135,000 $172,500 $500,000 $807,500 Roof and Arbor, Air, Floor, Carpet and ect., classrooms and storage Civic - Senior Center Central $30,500 $0 $0 $30,500 Restrooms and carpet Civic - Adult Care Center Central $0 $0 $0 $0 Not available at this time Civic - Warner Hutton House Central $0 $14,000 $225,000 $239,000 Drinking fountain, irrigation upgrades and attic refurb. Civic - Corporation Yard Central $10,000 $150,000 $0 $160,000 TIS Radio upgarde, Vehicle Wash Station and Shelter Congress Springs Park 9.8 Northeast $0 $185,000 $0 $185,000 $35K Sewer connection and $150K Drainage System El Quito Park 6.3 Northeast $0 $25,000 $0 $25,000 Reburbish picnic area Foothill Park 0.91 West $0 $15,000 $0 $15,000 Irrigation Upgrades Gardiner Park 1.8 East $0 $85,000 $100,000 $185,000 $85K maint. and $100K new bridge Hakone na SouthWest $0 $0 $0 $0 No additional funds required. Heritage Orchard 14 Central $0 $250,000 $0 $250,000 Master plan Historical Park 1 SouthWest $40,000 $150,000 $100,000 $290,000 $40K Swannee and Village Library , $150K McWilliams $100K Grounds Kevin Moran Park 10.3 North $0 $545,000 $0 $545,000 $545K or more to rebuild park (several options) North Campus 2.63 North $0 $170,000 $920,000 $1,090,000 $170K phase 1, $920K phase 2 Quito and Pollard 0.66 NorthEast $0 $0 $0 $0 None Ravenwood Park 0.45 East $0 $35,000 $0 $35,000 Extended picnic area San Marcos Open Space 10 SouthEast $0 $50,000 $0 $50,000 Trail Improvements Saratoga Library na Central $0 $0 $0 $0 New facility - no requirements at this time Springhill Court 0.1 East $0 $0 $0 $0 No requirements listed Wildwood Park 4.1 SouthWest $45,000 $60,000 $0 $105,000 $45K stage and path, $60k for Irrigation, and other maintenance Total $646,300 $2,121,500 $1,955,000 $4,722,800 Grand total $4,722,800 Civic Center (Master Plan), could replace ail civic center projects. $26,000,000 New Civic Center Master plan would replace all Civic Center line items. RUNNING MAN — Ira Ruskin, a Redwood City Council member and a candidate for the 21st Assembly District, talks about his views with Yoriko Kishimoto at Ruskin's kickoff party in Los Altos Hills yesterday. Daily News photo by Chihiro Koga. gLal6,711kii1 "1lIlLa gets boost from greens BY SARA GAISER DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER Ira Ruskin emphasized his environmental and feminist credentials yesterday at a Los Altos Hills party launching his campaign for next year's Assembly race. Ruskin, a Redwood City Council member, is run- ning for the 21st District seat currently held my Joe Simitian, D -Palo Alto. The district spans from San Carlos to Los Gatos. Ruskin, a Democrat who is also running for re- election to the council this November, told a small crowd of local officials and supporters that he would preserve and expand open space, support linking development to water avail- ability, oppose federal policies he described as threatening state forests and work for an energy pol- icy that embraced conservation, efficiency and the development of renewable energy sources. The point was driven home in an introduction by Nonette Hanko, president of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District board. "His support of the environment can be counted See RUSKIN, page Ui City hoping townsfolk tum out for buildin� BY CHRIS111NA BELLAWONI DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER Saratoga city staffers are hop- ing for a big turnout tomorrow night at the city's special meeting to allow residents a chance to "THE DEAL' Only $12.95 with coupon inside. sound off about what to do with the city's North Campus, Civic Center and undeveloped parks. The issue was sparked earlier this summer when the council was poised to decide what to do MOORE ✓VilC/�* *riaf W 15500 Los Gatos Blvd. (408) 356 -8111 with the North Campus on Prospect Road the city bought for $4.5 million last year. Some council members said Saratogans had a right to give their opinion on what to do with T' e Gardensrnrth Landscape Maintenance Service Specializing in Quality Weekly Gardening Service 408.:.;,)'7.9339 the vacant property, and that debate led to tomorrow's meet- ing. This community discussion is split into three topics: whether to keep, improve or sell the North ClickAwa! COMPUTER SALES 6 SERVICE (40s) 626 -9400 457 E. McGlincy Lane Campbell meetin g Campus, whether to leave the Civic Center on Fruitvale Avenue as it is or develop a plan created years ago to improve the center and whether to sell or See SARATOGA, page 3 Mirage Belly Dancing Dining club Join us and enyoy our PersianJood 6 sbisb kebabs in a great atmosphere with LIVE BAND & BELLY DANCI EVERY NIGFRI Open Seven Days a Week Snn - Th", 11 am 10 Pm Fri - Sal 11 am 2 am SARATOGA FROM PAGE 1 develop the city's - undeveloped park Assistant City Manager Lorie Tin- interviewed for the Public Safety Com- land. fow said she hopes many people get mission. Starting at 5:30 p.m., Bob At the start of tomorrow's 7 p.m. the word about the meeting. ,If resi- Rayl, Vita Bruno, Denise Goldberg, meeting at the Civic Center, Mayor ' dents can't attend, Tinfow asks them Thomas Soukup, Anne Sanquini, San- Nick Streit will welcome residents. ` to send their thoughts via e-mail to dra Dodge, Rebecca Gorman and Don City staff will present details about cityhall @saratoga.ca.us. Zonic will be interviewed for Parks each of the city -owned properties. Also tomorrow night, the council and Recreation Commission spots. After hearing from anyone there will interview a host of residents for The city -owned property meeting who wants to speak, the council will city volunteer commission spots. will be held at 7 p.m. in the civic the - discuss the properties and direct city A45 p.m., Hugh Hexamer, Kenneth ater at the Civic Center, 13777 Fruit - staff on what to do. Biester and Peggy Guichard will be vale Ave. SEK. J FROM PAGE 1 is quoted as saying in reports that shed new light on the origins and evo- lution of the plot of Sept. 11, 2001. Addressing one of the questions raised by congressional investigators in their Sept. 11 review, Mohammed said he never heard of a Saudi man named Omar al- Bayoumi who pro- vided some rent money and assis- tance to two hijackers when they arrived in California. Congressional investigators have suggested Bayt5umi could have aided the hijackers or been a Saudi intelli- gence agent, charges the Saudi gov- ernment vehemently deny. The FBI has also cast doubt on the congres- sional theory after extensive investi- gation and several interviews with al- Bayoumi. In fact, Mohammed claims he did not arrange for anyone on U.S. soil to assist hijackers Khalid al- Mihdhar and Nawaf al -Hazmi when they arrived in California. Mohammed said there "were no al -Qaida opera- tives or facilitators in the United States to help al- Mihdhar or al- Hazmi settle in the United States," one of the reports state. Al- Mihdhar and al -Hazmi were on the plane that was flown into the Pentagon. k Dally News Monday, Sept. 22, 2003 3 • Co-Pay Deductible Waive• Age Single Family 1 -18 $32 $158 19 -29 $49 $158 30 -34 $66 $201 35 -39 $73 $221 40-44 $93 $259 45 -49 $112 $290 50 -54 1 $146 1 $343 55 -59 1 $188 1 $410 60-64 1 $243 1 $513 Monthly rates effective 4/1/02 for the D $2,000 Deductible Plan in Region 5, Qwhich Includes the following counties- Mann San Francisco, San Mateo. The j�t�� rates. shown are Tier I rates. Other ` —.—�.1 rates may apply. 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More importantly, it was the first time in the council's history that concerned residents filled the seats in the civic auditorium for a special meeting called to discuss the status of city -owned properties and future revenue sources. It was a busy night for Mayor Nick Streit, Vice Mayor Ann Waltonsmith, and council members Kathleen King and Norman Kline (Stan Bogosian was ill), who all sat at eye level with the approximately 150- member audi- ence. There were 20 properties, including all of the city's parks, undeveloped lands and the new Saratoga Library, on the night's agenda, but only half had been discussed by the time Streit adjourned the meeting at 11 p.m. Community members raised a few con- cerns regarding some park amenities. Some residents requested an additional tennis court, trees and electricity at Azule Park, while others inquired about expand- ing the basketball half courts at Brookglen Park to full courts. Please turn to page 11 News ..............7 Education .........29 Speak Out ........16 Style .............36 Steppin' Out ......23 Calendar .......... 38 Wine .............27 Sports ............41 Senior ............28 Real Estate ........43 Gmunibluesifieds News City council Continued from page 1 Turning to a larger -scale issue, Public Works Director John Cherbone present- ed a master plan implementation for Blaney Plaza, which currently houses the Memorial Arch, two large stone pine trees and benches. The plan entails adding land - scaping features and architectural designs that are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. "We're trying to be sensitive to the his - torical nature of the plaza," Cherbone said. He estimates the project would cost between $100,000 and $150,000. At the meeting, resident Sandra Dodge inquired about putting a fishpond around the arch. Cherbone replied that adding flowers would be a more appropriate deci- sion due to limited funds. "However, that does not mean that we .won't consider bringing aquatic life to the area in the future," Cherbone said. A wish list for the city's Historical Park was also discussed. The designated park area is bounded by the Saratoga Histori- cal Museum, the McWilliams House and the 76- year -old Village Library. Accord- ing to Community Director Tom Sullivan, all three buildings are in need of repair, especially the vacated McWilliams House. The cost of repairs for these structures is estimated to be more than $60,000. There were concerned residents who expressed interest in maintaining the parks, but controversy was centered around two main properties, the civic cen- ter and the North Campus facilities, both of which are in need of major renovations and funding sources. According to City Manager Dave Anderson, all seven buildings in the civic center need some type of improvement. City hall, which is comprised of three main departments, needs new roofs, upgrades to the airflow system, safety access control systems and ADA- accessible doors. These alone would cost approximately $219,300. Of the buildings, fixing the civic theater and the community room would be the more expensive projects. The civic the- ater, which is used by the city, the West Valley Light Opera and the Saratoga Drama Group, would need new roofing, refurbished seats, acoustical equipment, a multi -media support system and back- stage restrooms and dressing rooms. The cost for these repairs and additions would be approximately $200,000, whereas it would cost $890,000 to completely remod- el the community center to include a larg- er reception office, a new air- conditioning unit, new flooring and carpet, ceiling insu- lation and new lobby furniture. "The community room is in fairly sound condition," Anderson said. "But things are coming apart due to age." Several residents expressed concern about the traffic situation in the civic cen- ter's parking lot as well as along Fruitvale and Allendale avenues. Recreation Direc- tor Joan Pisani confirmed residents' observatious. "There have been problems with park- ing during peak times of the day, especial- ly with parents picking up and dropping off their children at Redwood Middle School," she said. During the meeting, Pisani unveiled a master plan that was drafted approxi- mately seven years ago by a task force of 70 residents and professional architects. The plan entailed a two -story parking garage, a combined gym and multipur- pose room with an attached teen center and a two -story community and senior facility. The cost for this project is esti- mated at $25.4 million. According to Waltonsmith, the plan was to raise bonds to fund the project, but as the then council changed, so did enthu- siasm for the master plan. Youth commissioners Philip Baker and Jackie Luskey voiced their support for the master plan, in particular for the new com- munity center. "The Warner Hutton House is a great place, but it isn't meant to hold the num- ber of people it holds every day," Luskey said. "It's showing signs of age and wear. The new facilities would provide options for teen activities." Few showed interest in developing the civic center, but many groups eyed the North Campus facilities, formerly the Grace United Methodist Church, and urged the council not to sell the property, as discussed at an earlier city council meet- ing. The 2.62 -acre property on Prospect Controversy was centered around two main properties, the civic center and the North Campus facilities, both of which are in need of major renovations and funding sources Road was purchased in July 2002 by the previous council for $4.5 million behind closed doors due to legal arrangements. "The intent was to move the senior cen- ter to the facility," Kline explained. However, Saratoga Area Senior Service Committee board member John Fimster said that the seniors did not want to move into the new facility without first bringing the building up to code. This was a prob- lem for the city because it did not have enough funds to make the necessary upgrades. Since the purchase, minor improvements have been made. According to Pisani, the city would need to put in $1.5 million to bring the campus' fellowship hall, education and adminis- tration buildings up to code and to make them suitable for senior use. Lane Johnson, a volunteer at the senior center, spoke before the council and expressed his continued support for the North Campus facility. "The senior center holds lunches for informative speakers, exercising and com- puter classes," he said. "The services and numbers of people involved are growing and we are constrained by space. We would like to have a separate campus far Please turn to page 12 Com; Gat,: 408 2505. San r Avenue. An officer stopped a driver for transporting two male passengers who were not wearing seatbelts. The officer smelled a strong alcoholic odor emitting from the passengers''breath. The passen- gers admitted to each opening a can of beer. When the officer conducted a vehi- cle check, he found a bag containing three unopened beer cans in the back seat. The passengers were sited for underage drink- ing and the driver was cited for having pas- sengers not wearing seatbelts. FIREARMS FOR DESTRUCTION —Sept. 16,11:30 a.m. on Kosich Court and Obrad Drive. A reporting party turned in a rifle and two shotguns to the West Valley Sher- iff's Substation for destruction. The resi- dent will be moving to Arkansas. . RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY —Sept. 16, 8:30 a.m. An officer responded to a call regarding a residential burglary on Raleigh Place. Investigations revealed that the suspect entered and exited City council Continued from page 11 from all the traffic to hold our activities. The North Campus fits our needs." Fimster added that with more than 850 seniors enrolled and 37 activities, conflicts with other programs running simultane- ously often occur. "The North Campus's increased square footage of roughly 130 percent of what we currently have could be used effectively," Fimster said. Chris Morris, who runs two basketball leagues, said he would like to see a multi- purpose facility built at the North Campus facility. He -said that the basketball half courts at the parks, which are not lighted, are not sufficient for the kids. Several residents applauded the coun- cil for the purchase of North Campus. . "The city needs to make more and better facilities happen," said resident Fred Lumi- noso. "The city missed a lot of chances to buy property in the last 25 years. It can't miss any more chances in the future. We need to develop the North Campus prop- erty. Spending money on anything but the property—I just don't see it." Many of the speakers urged the council to consider developing a master plan that includes the civic center and the North Campus properties. "These properties give us extraordinary opportunities," said Jeff Shwartz. "We've seen the city and local school districts make long -term disastrous decisions to sell land for short -term profits. I hope the city doesn't do that with North Campus." Paul Hernandez was the only resident who spoke against the facility during the meeting. Hernandez said he initially thought it was a good idea to move the seniors, but realized that they should stay at the center of the city. To address the traffic issues along Fruitvale Avenue, he made a bold suggestion that sparked chatter in the room. "The Heritage Orchard would be a nice place to put a building," he said. "We should on Vanderbilt Drive. A female vi reported that her mail was stolen fr m► t residence sometime in July. She ih rirt ered that the suspect made some pure Itn; es on two of her credit cards. NO sut►pai i information is available. STOLEN PROPERTY —Sept. 15, 10'ati a.m. on Big Basin Way. A victim rcporte,t that one of her four golf carts was stole n from her property. All keys were accouti t ed for. It is unknown whether the suspct i forced the ignition or had a key diot matched the keyhole. DRUNK IN PUBLIC—Sept. 14,9 p.tn, oii Montalvo Road. While on duty at a con cert, an officer was notified by a patron , of two individuals who appeared to be intro icated. When the officer made contact with the two individuals, he noticed st rot i v a strong odor from their breath. The of h cer concluded that the suspects were unable to care for themselves and were a threat to others. The suspects were arrest ed and taken to Main Jail. sacrifice some of the orchard and put an access road off of Saratoga Avenue." Whether the city decides to devise a new master plan that includes both prop- erties, fix only the Civic Theater or reno- vate the North Campus facility, the issue of funding still remains. "We're doing the best we can in being fiscally responsible," said Streit. "We're anticipating an $8 to $10 billion state deficit next year, but we have enough reserves set up for basic services. We have to make sure that the sheriffs are on the streets and that the streets are paved. Unfortunately, properties have suffered because of this." At the meeting, former councilman Evan Baker commended the council for calling the special meeting and made a lengthy speech. "This is a marvelous review of your asset portfolio," he said. "I hope this is a wake - up call to all the residents of Saratoga." Baker said that although many properties in Saratoga are getting better, city-owned properties are not. He attributed this to the miniscule revenue the city gets from the state. "We need to step back and think how much money over a 20 -year period the city needs to raise to fix the infrastructure," he said. "We bit the bullet, put together a $15 million bond, and have a beautiful library. We need to bite the bullet again to raise an outside revenue source to carry out what- ever master plan. If a property comes up in the future and we don't buy it, we're crazy." King agreed to the idea of building a bond. "We need to make major investments on all sides of the city," she said. "Are we willing to go out and do something like the library bond and get another 76 percent of the residents saying we should do sorne- thing for the city ?" The meeting ended with 10 items left on the agenda. Council members said they might schedule another special meeting in the near future. However, some of the issues that were discussed will be on the agenda for the Oct. 15 city council meet- ing. In addition, the council will then decide whether an ad hoc committee needs to be formed.