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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPre-1999 Trails Subcommittee File-t�rr��$ ill FRANK V. CAMPBELL (1892 -1971) FRANK L. CUSTER (1902 -1962) AUSTEN D. WARBURTON ALFRED B. BRITTON, JR. WILLARD R. CAMPBELL JOHN R. FITZSIMMONS C. MICHAEL SMITH WILLIAM T. BROOKS RALPH E. MENDELL VIRGINIA TURNER HESS JAMES L. PAGANO NICHOLAS PASTORE J. MICHAEL FITZSIMMONS FILE COPS CAMPBELL, WARBURTON, BRITTON, FITZSIMMONS A SMITH MAILING ADDRESS A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION POST OFFICE BOX 1667 SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA 95109-1867 ATTORNEYS AT LAW TWELFTH FLOOR, BANK OF AMERICA BUILDING 101 PARK CENTER PLAZA SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA 95113 -2253 January 26, 1990 Steve Emslie City Planner City of Saratoga 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, California 95070 Re: Mount Eden Estates Subdivision Dear Mr. Emslie: AREA CODE 408 TELEPHONE 295-7701 TELECOPIER 295 -1423 On the morning of January 18th I met Tom Burke, Sr., at the Mount Eden subdivision and reviewed the status of work that has been done on the equestrian and hiking trails which were a condition to the subdivision approval. A portion of the trails were reviewed jointly by me and Mr. Burke, Sr. The lower elevation portion of the trails was viewed by me alone. My comments, starting with the upper portion of the trail easement where it leaves the private road beside the Cocciardi home is as follows: (To help in understanding my comments I have enclosed an old copy of the Cocciardi /Mount Eden Estates Subdivision which shows the approximate location of the trail on which I have noted the areas where the problems exist.) The trail from the blacktop private road at the top of the open space easement behind Lot 11 all the way down to the point where the trail crosses the creek at Lot 23 is completely unimproved. A jeep trail was cut in when the subdivision grading was commenced. Nothing further has been done. I pointed out to Mr. Burke, Sr. that there was a question as to whether the jeep trail itself was entirely on the Mount Eden Estates' property or whether some of it may have crossed the line on to the Cocciardi property. I have discussed this same issue with the subdivision's engineer, Harry Babica. Some months ago he surveyed the line, and I believe that he determined that in fact some of the trail did cross on to the Cocciardi property and thus would have to be moved in a northerly direction to stay off the Cocciardi property, or an easement would be required across the Cocciardi property. I understand from either Mr. Babica or Mr. Burke, Sr., I do not remember now who it was that told me, that they will not be obtaining an easement across the Cocciardi property, but instead Steve Emslie Re: Mount Eden Estates Subdivision January 26, 1990 Page 2 will move the trail. That has not as yet occurred, nor has any surfacing been put on the jeep trail which is there now. There is currently a chainlink fence blocking the trail at the upper end on the landscape open space easement behind Lot 11. Mr. Burke, Sr. indicated to me that it was for the purpose of keeping four - wheelers out. When the trail is completed it is anticipated that that will be removed. The grading and improvement to the trail system begins at the point where the trail crosses the creek on Lot 23. When Mr. Burke, Jr. and I walked the property several times many months ago, it was apparent that at least two bridges would be required. One of those would be at the creek crossing on Lot 23. No bridge has been installed and currently the graded trail runs through the muddy bottom of the creek. I have a recollection that this was a problem from the Corp of Engineers standpoint and /or Fish & Game's as well. I don't know what the environmental impact report for this subdivision reflects with regard to horse trails crossing the creek. In any event, during our conversation some months ago, Mr. Burke, Jr. acknowledged that a bridge would be necessary. I would not think anything more elaborate than the type of bridge that was used across the culvert on the Teerlink subdivision would be required. The trail has been nicely graded from that point all along the north side of the subdivision, running across the back of Lots 23, 22, 21 and 20. Unfortunately it has been surfaced with shredded leaves, bark and branches. This is a fine trail material for dry weather and for sandy or loamy soil. Frankly it doesn't work well at all on adobe. I rode the trail Thursday morning after three or four days of sunshine, following two inches of rain. Had I not been riding it for the purpose of checking out the improvements to date, I would not have completed my tour since my horse and I did not do the trail any good. My horse was sinking into the trail anywhere from a relatively small amount where the trail was level and exposed to full sun, to four or five inches where the trail passed under the trees and into the shade, and even worse on some of the slopes. The subdivision condition requiring four inches of crushed granite or equivalent, graded essentially level from side to side, was in fact an all weather solution. What has been installed is a dry weather solution. I would also point out that the depth of the shredded cover varied from several inches across the backs of Lot 20 to 23 to a bare covering of the ground surface on Lots 17 and 18. Where the trail, heading in an easterly direction, approaches the side creek that enters the main creek at about the back of Lot 20 the surface materials have washed downhill with the Steve Emslie Re: Mount Eden Estates Subdivision January 26, 1990 Page 3 rain. As a result we have a fairly thick covering of vegetable matter at the bottom of the hill and not nearly so much at the top. This side creek crossing was identified by Mr. Burke, Sr. as one that would need bridging. That has not been done, and the creek bottom was quite muddy. From this point easterly for a hundred feet or more, the trail runs parallel to the main creek at the toe of the slope on the north side of the project. Mr. Burke, Sr. and I identified this as an area where there would be two major concerns. One would be erosion of the southerly edge of the trail by the flowing creek during stormy periods. There did not seem to have been any problem of that sort affecting the trail in the rains of the weekend of January 13th and 14th. However, I did note that right below the point where side creek came in one of the diversion dams across the main creek had broken through at the northern end and quite a deep, freshly eroded gully existed right next to the trail. If this condition is allowed to continue to exist I suspect the trail also will wash out at that point. The other condition identified for this stretch of trail is the potential for slides from the hillside on the north side of the trail. It is quite steep at that point, and there were two areas that had already suffered small slides with alluvial fans spreading across the trail. The next area of concern is where the trail leaves the side of the creek and arrives at a junction where one fork of the trail turns north and heads up in to the quarry valley and the other fork of the trail turns south and heads back over to the road, crossing the main dam. At that point the ground is quite level. There is a steep slope somewhat to the north of the junction with a gently sloping broad fan between the toe of that slope and junction. There were a number of places along this stretch where mud had overflowed the trail and other places where the already very sparse cover had commenced washing away. The trail also was somewhat narrower here than elsewhere, particularly between the junction and the quarry valley. Taking the fork leading back to the quarry the trail follows the edge of the level space and is right at the top of the dropoff. I would recommend the City inspect this area immediately as surface waters are flowing across this alluvial fan, across the trail and are gullying the graded slope leading down to the creek. The trail cover at this point is somewhat narrower than it is elsewhere and also is little more than a thin surface covering. It does not provide any solid footing for horses. The cover was so thin that my horse's hooves simply went straight through it and into the mud Steve Emslie Re: Mount Eden Estates Subdivision January 26, 1990 Page 4 beneath. No cover had been placed on the trail as soon as the trail got around the corner of the slope headed back into the quarry. The old road leading back to the quarry, which is the easement location, is in fairly good shape and is fairly solid. There are several places where some rock has been put on, but I suspect that has been there for years. As that road approaches the widening out of the quarry valley there is a severe and brand new erosion problem. I have ridden that trail a number of times over the last year, and it appears to me that there has been a very significant increase in the number of piles of dirt, trash and construction materials that have been dumped on the floor of the quarry valley. The result is that the natural drainage pattern has been disrupted. In the last rain the water drained around the piles and across the old road leading in to the quarry, rather than down into the creek. Where the water crossed the road, it created an erosion gully which now cuts probably forty percent of the road. The gully is three or four feet or more wide and nearly deep enough to lose a car in. I imagine this has created a significant siltation problem down this drainage channel. I would be surprised to learn that the City authorized the use of the quarry as a dump site. I suspect that the dumping was temporary in nature and that the developer intends to clean it up. However, I would certainly encourage an inspection by City staff of this area leading toward to the early cleaning of this area in order to restore the natural drainage through the quarry and avoid future severe erosion. It is not clear to me how far into the quarry valley the Mount Eden Estates property goes. It may be that this location is on the adjoining Cocciardi-Chadwick subdivision. Regardless, there is a present problem which needs inspecting and correcting. Returning to the trail junction and turning across the dam back toward the road, I found the cover was quite thick. The trail is temporarily blocked by a line of hay bales which I assume will be removed as time goes on. I understand the bales are there now for the purpose of keeping four - wheelers out, and that certainly is a worthwhile thing to do. While the cover on the trail going across the dam is nice and thick, the ground underneath is exceedingly soft. The shredded bark and leaves simply do not work as an all weather trail even though this portion of trail receives full sun. Once again, my horse sank in to the point where he was getting very nervous and side stepping and trying to get off of the trail itself and on to firmer ground. Four inches of crushed rock in this area would make a much safer trail. I Steve Emslie Re: Mount Eden Estates Subdivision January 26, 1990 Page 5 I then followed the trail farther to the east where it went along the north side of the roadway. The trail was level and because of its exposure to full sun seemed to be a little bit firmer. This may be due to the compaction requirements in connection with the construction of the road, or simply that the ground was level and had four days of sun. The trail on Lot 1 has been nicely graded. It has one area where it is a little bit steep. This is just before the U -turn which brings the trail up parallel to the south boundary of the subdivision. The steepness itself is not a problem, however this is a shady area as well as a steep area, and it is not an all weather trail as currently developed. In summary, the trail is simply is not an all weather trail as it has been developed. At the upper end and into the quarry valley it has not been built at all. The two bridges at Lots 23 and 20 still need to be constructed. Anything that can be done to provide for crushed rock at least in the shadier and steeper areas would be greatly appreciated and would enhance the safety of this trail as well as its utility as an all year round trail. On another topic, I have recently had a telephone call from Ronnie Lacoute, President of the Parker Ranch Homeowner's Association. A meeting has been arranged for the evening of Wednesday, January 31st, with the Board of Directors of the Parker Ranch Homeowner's Association, Mr. John Weir and myself. They have expressed concerns regarding the location and maintenance of the riding and hiking trails through Parker Ranch. They are also interested in seeing how the Parker Ranch trails can be connected to the Mid - Peninsula Regional Open Space District. They had heard that there was a possibility that the Saratoga Country Club would be coming to the City for some development permits which might provide an opportunity for a connection through the Country Club to the Open Space District. This is a topic I have discussed with you before, and certainly the equestrian trail users are equally interested in that topic. I informed her of the potential for a connection at the top end of the Parker Ranch trails at the point where the trail currently deadends into the Garrod property just south of the water tank. To the west of the point where the Parker Ranch trail deadends into the Garrod property the Parker Ranch property is all within an open space easement. At that point the Parker Ranch property has a common western boundary with the eastern boundary of the Mid - Peninsula Regional Open Space District. We would hope that in the future a trail connection could be installed either within the Garrod property, which is already cleared, or along the common ` Steve Emslie Re: Mount Eden Estates Subdivision January 26, 1990 Page 6 i boundary between the Garrod property on the south and the Parker Ranch and Mid - Peninsula Open Space District on the north. I will report to you following the January 31st meeting. Yours truly, WILLIAM T. BROOKS WTB /dmr cc: David Peden Harry Peacock Dan Trinidad John Weir Nancy White Kathy Horner Tom Burke, Sr. Harry Babica y (6 7! —W February 6, 1990 137771'I0 ll "11/i \LI:AVI:NIiI: • �; \it ; \ "IO(; ; \,(:; \LII ORi\'I,' \4)SO7O 14O8) SG7 -34: 8 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Karen Anderson Martha Clevenger David Moyles Donald Peterson Francis Stutzman Mr. William T. Brooks, Attorney at Law Twelfth Floor, Bank of America Building 101 Park Center Plaza San Jose, California 95113 -2253 Dear Mr. Brooks: Re: Horse Trails, Mt. Eden Estates We received the attached letter recently. This item is tentatively scheduled to be on the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting agenda for March'5th. Please review this letter and'send any comments concerning the.proposed trails to my attention by the 23rd of February. Sincerely, Dan in dad Director of Maintenance Attachment mt r Ninled on recycled paper. GENERAL CONTRACTORS • LAND DEVELOPERS Thos R. Burke Mailing Address: Thomas P.O. Box 1177 Mt. View, CA 94042 691 NORTH MATHILDA AVENUE • SUNNYVALE, CAI_IFOR141A 94086 408.733.1997 February 2, 1990 Mr. Dan Trinided Parks and Recreation Commission City of Saratoga 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, Cal. 95070 Dear Sir: Re: Horse Trails Lot 18 Tract No. 7761 Mt. Eden Estates Attached is a drawing by Westfall Engineers regarding horse trails on Tract 7761 Lot 18 Mt. Eden Estates. You will note that we are proposing that the trail follow along the northerly shoulder of Villa Oaks Ln from the upper gate at Lot 1 to the existing driveway of Lot 18. This change avoids the steep grade from Villa Oaks Ln into the creek and back up to the easterly border of Lot 18. This will avoid erosion of the bank and will not distrube the existing ground cover, as well as making the trail a lot more confortable for the riders, by being a more level trail. This will also reduce maintenance of the trail. You will also note that we are recommending the elimination of the trail at the foot of the slope along the northerly flat building area of lot 18. This will cause the riders to come to Villa Oaks Ln rather than"cross between the building area and the scenic easement. The logical place to build the house is on the flat are area with the pool and back yard between the house and the scenic easement. By eliminating this portion of the trail the riders will not be crossing the pool area and back yard giving more privacy to the owners of Lot 18. This will cause the riders to travel approximately 320 feet farther than crossing behind the house, which is minimal in the scheme of things, and will make a better plan for everyone concerned. In summation this new location makes a much better and level riding trail and preserves the privacy of the back yard of Lot 18. It also avoids having a horse trail on all four sides of the building area. It is requested that this new location be approved by the Parks and Recreational Commission at the meeting that is to be held on March 5, 1990. Thank you for your consideration of this proposal. Very truly yours, HARBOR BUILD Co' Inc. By: T. E. Burke, Sec -Tres Encl: Map 72e `9 �S/V 77. i SCALE; e = 1004 : �1 LANDS of I COCCI ARDI -J X93• oc`� °'d f •5� 0� \ a by �11 83 `� L /NITS Of .lCEN /G TR�9 /L N�'s3 A/VO otMNA6E E`sNr. AEA! 56 7 /'f � t'r , /!o " sv 204 \LOT t8 F L 1 i1164A T ETD ^E. / / Cvc, �• S. 40S1 c, � k yp � m 0 O� 00 Jiro q 7R,4 f" � �,p 1 • 3 AMT (V s u/ti /rs 01F � SAN• , � 6 ` � • �• - LOT 17 XCE•iv /c, rRA /L 79.7 Ac. AmooRA/NAc-e- 0 J (bop 47 0 ' EASEMENT P6A .1 (y � � ' Air. se. 7M, /ic C17 S � � LOT �� + 9 s�3 J►>• ! ` \ 5 .' �' f[ OPE .cans �f 9 /s _ e PEX .sr r/yso. a i LOT r �� \ .�0 o� E /. O/6 Ac, ( \ DRMEIVAY e5w)r `. -OA LOT / , AAW tI- J, �B• BOOX.SL7M, or. 6-0. � 1 PFR SI;rmI7. � LOi f � LOT I � 1 '� ro A 742 Ac, / 99A Ar I 1 02 (�, iaD 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070 "Il1, (408) 867 -3438 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Julv 29, 1990 Mr. Bill Brooks 20230 Merrick Drive Saratoga, California 95070 Dear Bill: Karen Anderson Martha Clevenger Willem Kohler Victor Monia Francis Stutzman In response to your letter pertaining to a status report on the concerns you and Cindy Kline expressed several months ago, the City Engineer has advised me: 1) The Fire Station lot on the Teerlink Subdivision has not been accepted and will not until the Saratoga Fire District formally requests that the City accept the "Offer of Dedication." However, all trail easements within the Teerlink Subdivision, including the easement across the Fire Station lot, will be accepted at the next City Council meeting. 2) Concerning the trails and creek crossing in the Mount Eden Estates Subdivision, the City Attorney is in the process of writing to the developer advising him to complete all of his obligations concerning that subdivision. I have been unable to obtain any time schedule for completion of this matter. 3) Although not mentioned in your letter, for your information, the performance bond to complete the trail which was washed away on the 2 -lot subdivision on Mt. Eden Road is still in full effect and the Public Works Inspector is currently working with the developer to have the trail re- zoned. Again, I can give no time schedule for completion. Sinc Dan`Trinidacl Director of Main enance mt c/ Mayor Karen Anderson Harry Peacock, City Manager Printed on recycled paper. e� r ,i November 26, 1990 MEMO TO: Larry Perlin FROM: Dan Trinidad l� M 11% Cfa TECm . ­L % UC I O A CC «f1i ANCE /1 776i MOUNT EDEN ESTATES At the November 3, 1990 Council meeting, Council approved the settlement and maintenance agreement for the subject subdivision. Some language in the agreement and in the City Attorney's cover memo indicated that all improvements required of the subdivision had been completed. 2lease be advised that the pedestrian/ equestrian trail called for in the "Specific Cond ions" are not complete; specifically, two creek crossings (bridges) and that the eastern most section of the trail which climbs the hill and extends to the northerly tract boundary has not been completed. Additionally, the developer has requested that the City eliminate and relocate a portion of the easement as it crosses Lot 18. At the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting where the requested deletion was discussed, it was agreed upon by the developer that they would place the aggregate or asphaltic concrete chips in areas of the trail where the City and the trail users are experiencing an impassible condition due to softness of the trail. It would appear that in the future, a procedure should be established whereby all departments having conditions should be able to formally sign -off when work is completed. cc/ Bill Brooks nta•d on r cvcleri p.-,per January S, 1991 Mauor Willem Kohler Citu Hall 1,7777 Fruitvale A,,I,e. Saratoga, CA 95070 Dear Mr. Mauor: Mu name is Cindu Kline, and I am writing to you on behalf of the equestrians of Saratoga who have been waiting patientlu for the completion of a designated trail system that will link Pierce Road with Garrod Farms and the Fremont Older Open -Space Preserve. At present, the state of the equestrian system is unacceptable and falls far short of meeting the needs of local equestrians. Improper installation of water - drainage systems, inadequate surfacing materials, insufficient access, and unnecessary safety hazards are all problems that local equestrians must now contend with. Enclosed are pictures taken in October of this uear and a map of the area in discussion to help you visualize the present state of the easement program in Saratoga. Referring to the map, point A represents a one- hundred yard stretch of easement on Mt. Eden Road that was completed some time ago. It was surfaced with rock as requested, and a trench was installed at the edge of the embankment to divert water run -off from the trail. Unfortunatelu, a water diversion system was not constructed along the embankment where the trail parallels Damon Lane (point D on the map). Should we experience a uear of normal rainfall, this section of easement will most likely wind up on Mt. Eden Road as one aiant mud puddle. Not only is there no trench to divert run -off to the drains that were installed, but the drains were installed too high above the ground. Unfortunately, the result will be a marsh - -as has been the case in the past- -that will ultimately spill over onto the roadway. Equestrians will be forced onto Mt. Eden Road to maneuver around the mess, placing horse and rider at risk to oncoming vehicles. Fortunatelu, the drains do appear to be at a proper level for a gravel surface; and perhaps this is what the contractor had in mind when installing them. in any case, a graveled surface would help reduce the accumulation of water that tends to keep this section of the trail muddy all uear long. Another concern to local equestrians is the selection of an 'all- weather" Surfacina material that would be compatible with the clay terrain present and durable enough to withstand the effects from weathering and the weioht of horse and rider. Wood chips have been used to surface two sections of the equestrian easement (point B: behind the Kholer's property and point C). The easement behind the Kohler's appears to be stable for the moment; however, given the decadent nature of wood chips, it will only be a matter of time before more chips will be needed to maintain the integrity of the trail. In addition, the hills between Villa Oaks Lane and Garrods (area C) have also been surfaced with wood chips. Unfortunately, these chips will probablu wash down the hill long before they ever decay. The section of easement shown in picture four is alreadu thinning to the point where large patches of dirt are showing, and it was completed only two pears aao (see picture :d). The lack of top soil in some spots seems to be a major culprit. When rain hits the exposed clay, the wood chips on the steeper portions of the trails simply wash. away. A thicker layer of chips might ease this problem. However, if a gravel surface could be properlu installed throughout the Mount Eden Equestrian Trail System intensive maintenance of the easements would not be necessary year after year, as would be the case with wood chips. Another concern to local equestrians is the current state of the two trails east of Mt. Eden Road (colored in blue and red on the map). For two years wood chips have been dumped in piles on the easement alongside the Cocciardi residence (picture :0, blocking the entire trail. Moving further down (point E on the map) the trail is choked off by star thistles (see picture *5), which are not only painful to horses but also to pedestrians. At midpoint on the hill (an area approximately between points E and C on the map), the improved trail dead ends altogether at the top of the creekbed (as seen in pictures 2. 3, and 5). To avoid these obstacles, equestrians have been using an alternate route across the Peck's property (area F on the map); unfortunately, a lock was recently placed on the gate to the property -- making the future state of the equestrian trail system even more uncertain. The uncertain future status of the Peck's property is most disturbing to manu of us. The trail on the Peck's property is one of the more enjoyable trails in the area, for it is full of wildlife and the scenery is most pleasant. Certainly, it would be a sad dau for local equestrians if permanent access to this property were lost. Many of the private 2 residents that own horses mmarked by y_-; on the map) need to use those trails to oet from their homes to Garrods and the Fremont Older r=ipen -Space Preserve. I ride across the Mount Eden Estates hills three times a 'creek to Garrod Farms; that makes three trips over and three trips back each week. Add that to the number of other riders that use the trail weeklu and factor in the current state of affairs and what you get. Mr. Mauor: are some veru frustrated resident- equestrians. Another uncertainty facing local equestrians is the possible future sale of lots lying just north of the Peck's property (marked by lion the map). Should ground breaking begin on these lots without a guaranteed easement, we may lose an entire secondary trail system (marked in blue on the map). And the same holds true for the Peck's property. It is imperative, therefore. that the city move without haste in securing easements on both the Peck's property and the area marked by H on the map before this trail is lost forever. Given the phusical and political state of the entire trail system, many riders are now opting to use Mt. Eden Road (their last option) as their primary route through the area. However, development along Mt. Eden road and on Villa Oaks Lane has increased motor vehicle traffic throughout the area. Of special concern to equestrians are the large, three -axle type construction vehicles rollino in and out of the area on a dailu basis. The presence of these vehicles on such a narrow road as Mt. Eden often force horse and rider into a rather hazardous and unpleasant predicament. If a horse panics as one of these vehicles passes by, the result could be disastrous. Add to that the increased presence of speeding bicyclists and pedestrians and what uou get is the ingredients for a real catastrophe. To sau the least, it would be in the best interest to public safety to complete the equestrian trail sustem as soon as possible (that includes obtaining easements as mentioned above). We have been patient people, Mr. Mayor, but we have seen no progress. Now, after two years of waiting, our conclusion is that our needs and desires have either been forgotten or have fallen on deaf ears. We understand that the acquisition of easements and the construction of trails is normally accomplished upon the transfer and subsequent development of property. However. we are now losing our trails - -in more ways than one -- faster than property sales are occurring. And if action is not taken soon to correct this situation. the whole issue may become mute in a few short uears-- probably sooner. �i To us, these easements are not luxury items - -they are a necessity for our mobility. Every time a new house or a new street is constructed we lose another piece of our freedom as equestrians. Every time a new house or new street is completed we lose another piece of our natural heritage. Every time a new house or street is completed we lose another piece of our local, historic culture. How much more must we sacrifice in the name of 'growth" before the very qualities that attracted people to this area in the first place are gone forever? The Santa Clara Valley is recognized throughout the world as the center for technological innovation and a mecca where highly motivated individuals can come and grow in an environment suited to the rigors of scientific research. Yes, the "new industrial age" has taken firm root in the Santa Clara Valley. But while we lead the world into the twenty -first centuru, let us not forget the pioneeri ng spirit of our forefathers who settled this once wild and senic valley. Moreover, let us not neglect those who -- two - hundred years later- -are trying to keep that spirit alive. The trails we blaze today no longer lead us to new discoveries; they only take us to dead ends. Despite this, there is still a chance for you and me to save a small piece of our western heritage. I truly believe that the city of Saratoga has before it an opportunity to show the rest of our valley that we can still blend the best of the old with the best of the new. Securing and completing these trails for our local equestrians would be a step toward that goal. It would help to keep a rich tradition alive for our children and our children's children and for all future generations to the hills of Saratoga. We anxiously await your reply. Copy to: Larry Perlin Harry Peacock 4 Si�cerely yours Cind y Kline} 1933 Coluse Way San Jose, CA 95130 NUMI!:r� oN LkNt) [H FUTUIet-� HOME SITS SFAS or I NT°TSCieli�iD } t . ,� — — - -_� ► I = 500 AND E ) a PAG.E�_ �- INDEX 6 i f )(oo" M� MOP �(a� 2 �2 i 1 � 1 Xz �.xJJ to 500, Zz� t INDE 3 �2 i S R 2 t w 't i I► HoN fEASEM r-NT T1eAil I- +; X 1er=:a11>F-NT5 WITH H0�� t ' HUM "9Z oN L'-,,N•:) + r 0 FUTUKF- HOME 31T i i A►z�S 0� IN-r��°T �sc,�e1� � ®I N Lam" • t QARRP d,3112'PAn. D R ' 34 39 poNY Zg FhKM' i w i �2 xz Az. - • • • 2 ► CD . f spa R 13777 FRUIT\ ALE AVENUE • SARATO GA, (INLIFORN IA 95070 (408) 867 -3438 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Karen Anderson Martha Clevencer Wdlem Konler Victor Monia 4/29/92 Francis Stutzman M E M O R A N D U M TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Secretary, Parks and Recreation Commission SUBJECT: MEETING OF MONDAY, MAY 4, 1992 II.A. Material for review is enclosed for the Commissioner who will be serving on the Library Expansion Committee. Recommendation: The Commissioners are again being asked to volunteer for this Committee which would make them part of the effort to double the size of the Saratoga Library facility. III.A. An informational meeting will take place with the Hakone Garden Committee. They have expressed an interest in updating the Commission on the progress the Committee has made since its enception. III.B. Approval for six -lot residential subdivision at Hill, Montalvo, Vine. Map #92- 002(to be shown at meeting). Recommendation: Staff has determined that the Parks & Trails Master Plan does not call for any trails or pathways in this vicinity and therefore has no specific requirements for this development. III.C. The developer of Tract #7770 has requested that the City abandon a segment of pedestrian /equestrian easement within that subdivision. The Parks & Trails Master Plan does not call for a trail in this area. The attached memo from the Planning Department suggests approval. ®�Cg 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA. CALIFORNIA 95070 (408) 867 -3438 AGENDA COUNCIL MEMBERS: SARATOGA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING TIME: MONDAY, MAY 4, 1992 - 7:30 P.M. PLACE: HAKONE GARDENS - (21000 BIG BASIN WAY) SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA TYPE: Regular Meeting A G E N D A I. ORGANIZATION A. Roll Call B. Minutes (Meeting of March 2, 1992) C. Posting of Agenda (Agenda was posted on the City Hall Kiosk on April'29, 1992) II. OLD BUSINESS A. Library Expansion Committee Information NEW BUSINESS Karen Anderson Martha Clevenger Willem Konier Victor Monia Francis Stutzman A. Hakone Garden Committee Joint Meeting - -B. Six lot residential subdivision -C. Request for consideration of abandonment of a pedestrian equestrian trail in Tract #7770 (Chadwick Place) IV. COMMISSION AND STAFF REPORTS ' A. Informational Report from Recreation Department V. COMMUNICATIONS 1, A. Future Meeting Topics B. Response from City ,Engineer on Trails Memo IV.,.i °rintec on recycled paper A - AR �� C I TY � _ • 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070 • (408) 867 -3438 September 9, 1992 STAFF REPORT TO: FROM: Dan Trinidad, Secretary SUBJECT: LOT 3, TRACT 7770, DR90 -082 v ✓� / COUNCIL MEMBERS: Karen Anderson Ann Marie Burger Willem Kohler Victor Monia Karen Tucker As a requirement: of the development of the subject property, the Planning Commission established the following conditions: The applicant shall submit plans for the improvement of the pedestrian /equestrian easement to the Parks and Recreation Commission review and approval prior to the zone clearance. The easement shall be improved prior to final occupancy. The owner of the property, Phil Williams, has submitted his site development plan for the development of the property and is proposing that the required improvements for the pedestrian /equestrian trail be made a part of his improved driveway. In reviewing his plans and walking the site with Bill Brooks, staff recommends the following: The site plan be accepted as submitted and a 4 foot wide improved trail surfaced with 3 inches of decomposed granite be required to be installed adjacent to the driveway. The specific location of the trail will be determined in conjunction with the construction of the driveway. It is estimated that.the cost of this driveway will be approximately $800. (600' long X 4' wide X $.33 /square foot = $800) mt Printeo on recycled oaoer. Saratoga Parks and Recreation Department August 20, 1992 19700 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga, California 95070 attention: Mr. Dan Trinidad Dear Mr. Trinidad, Per our conversation on August 18th, I am providing this package for clarification and action by your department. As you may remember, my wife and I have been attempting to build a house on Lot #3, Tract #7770 for approximately 3 years, however, we have finally arrived at a point where we only need two more items for zone clearance. One of those is approval from your department regarding proposed plans for a trail improvement. The trail easement for Lot #3 is somewhat complicated in that part of it is shared (moving from lot #3 to #9 and back), and part of it is wholly on lot #9. As we are the first to build, we are responsible for the improvement of the shared portion. We do not propose to improve that section which is wholly on lot #9 (the "upper" section). Mr. Kahn, the owner of lot #9 has not, to my knowledge, even submitted plans for building on his lot, and therefore the total trail would not be completed until his house was built (this could be some considerable time). According to the map, the ingress/egress easement and trail easement are coincident. That implies that a driveway improvement would take care of a trail improvement. I have attached specifications (per city requirement) of the proposed driveway (materials, etc). In our discussion, you indicated that your equestrian consultant would have to look at the plan and might have some concerns regards the surfacing as it affected horses. With the attached materials, I would ask that this consultation occur as quickly as possible. You additionally indicated that while the turn -around time for your commission was typically quite fast, the next meeting would not take place until September 14th. As our process involves getting a zone clearance and then plan check, this timing will obviously cause a significant delay in our plans, potentially pushing the start date out past the October 10th moratorium period. While I realize that my emergencies are not your problem, I am asking that 1) given that the entire trail would not be finished even when our section is complete, thereby preventing pedestrians and equestrians alike from even using it, 2) changes to the improvement could be initiated at a later time (even during our construction period), and 3) considering our dire need for some help at this point, you review and submit a "tentative" approval of our plans so that we might go forward with our project. I realize that the full commission will not have the opportunity to meet and discuss the findings until later, but I think that there is enough flexibility here to meet your needs as well as ours. Thanks for your help in this matter. Sincerely, r Phil Williams 21796 Hyannisport Drive Cupertino, California 65014 identified as #13 and #14 on the City arborist report dated 10/10/91. In addition the applicant shall demonstrate that pro- tective measures, as described in the City Arborist4s - report dated 10/10/91 have been implement to prolong.the life of trees #13 and #14 prior to any zone clearance. 13. To comply with conditions #11 and #12 the applicant shall work with the City Arborist to determine the exact location of the replacement trees. 14. Prior to zone clearance the applicant shall pay all out- standing fees for the City Arborist's review of the site. 15. The applicant shall provide a letter from the geotechnical consultant stating that the location of the home is consistent with the recommendations of the original study. 16. Applicant's geotechnical consultant shall review all site grading, drainage and foundation plans and provide a written statement to the.City certifying he /she has done such a review and that the plans are consistent with the recommendations of his /her report. Building permits will not be issued until this statement is received. 17. The applicant shall obtain a geotechnical clearance from the City.Engineer prior to zone clearance. This will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the payment of all fees associated with the City Geotechnical Consultant's review of the project site and the satisfactory completion of an engineering investiga- tion /evaluation of as built conditions of the property as more fully described in a memo from the City Geotechnical Consultant to the City Engineer on April 4, 1991. 18. Applicant shall submit a geotechnical investigation and report by licensed professional to include details on: a. Soils b. Foundation 19. The applicant shall submit plans for the improvement of the pedestrian /equestrian easement to the Parks and Recreation Com- mission review and approval prior to the zone clearance. The easement shall be improved prior to final occupancy. 20. The applicant shall obtain a sewer connection permit from the Cupertino Sanitation District prior to zone clearance. 21. Detailed on -site improvement plans showing the following shall be submitted to the Building Division prior to issuance of a zone clearance: a. Grading (limit of cuts, fills; slopes, cross - sections, exist ing and proposed elevations, earthwork quantities. 3 AGENDA SARATOGA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING TIME: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1992 - 7:30 P.M. PLACE: SARATOGA SENIOR DAY CARE CENTER 19655 ALLENDALE AVENUE, SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA TYPE: Regular Meeting A G E N D A I. ORGANIZATION A. Roll Call B. Minutes (Meeting of October 5, 1992) C. Posting of Agenda (Agenda was posted on the City Hall Kiosk on October 28, 1992) II . OLD BUSINESS f _ 4�A. City Irrigation Master Plan B. Ravenwood Park Workshop Presentation III. NEW BUSINESS A. Standard Conditi s for Trails IV. COMMISSION AND STAFF REPORTS None V. COMMUNICATIONS Report from Secretary on City Council Agenda Distribution MINUTES SARATOGA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION TIME: MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1992 - 7:30 P.M. PLACE: SENIOR DAY CARE CENTER 19655 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL - Present: Barnard, Clark, Crotty, Dutra, Miller, Pierce, Swan Staff: Trinidad, Rizzo, Pisani B. MINUTES - Approval of Minutes of 9/14/92 with attached changes. Miller /Barnard. 7/0. C. POSTING OF THE AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on 9/30/92. D. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Crotty /Swan nominated Miller for Vice - chairperson. 7/0. Crotty /Swan nominated Trinidad for Secretary. 7/0. III. A. SD92 -001, CHI UITA WAY 4 -LOT SUBDIVISION Secretary Trinidad reported and reviewed tentative map. Recommended a site visit with staff and Commissioners, with invitations to C. Kline /B. Brooks. B. CARNELIAN GLEN TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS WORK SCOPE Secretary Trinidad recommended that public hearings be held early in 1993 for input to improvements. Gave background on Master Plan Trail priorities. Commissioner Pierce suggested that staff contact SPRR regarding trail proposed along Railroad right -of -way from Prospect Road to San Tomas Aquino Creek. October Parks & Recreation Meeting Minutes - Page 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- Commissioner Swan suggested that staff develop a written history of the trail development program. Suggested a news article for publication for either Saratogan or Saratoga News. IV. STAFF REPORT 1) Joan Pisani reported on the current activities and programs in the Recreation Department. - Classes in conjunction with SUSD, (Singing, tutorial) Conducted at Argonaut, Foothill, Saratoga High - Basketball, softball, open gymn at W. Valley College - Warner Hutton House program - 50 members - Want to attract more high school students with marketing Commissioner Swan inquired as to schedule for installation of landscaping at Warner Hutton House, which will be this fall. V. COMMUNICATIONS 1) Crotty /Barnard requested that copies of City Council agendas be mailed to Commissioners. Secretary Trinidad will discuss this with City Manager. He recommended that this be agendized for the November meeting. 2) Commission attendance at Council meetings: October 92 Barnard November Crotty December Miller January 93 Clark February Dutra March Pierce April Swan May Miller June Clark July Barnard 3) Rizzo gave a brief overview of the Irrigation Master Plan which will be discussed at the November meeting. 4) Commissioner Barnard requested that the Commissioners be given updates on Park projects from time to time. Adjournment 8:50 PM. Crotty /MilleP-'7 70 �aiYginida mt Secretary f Changes to Minutes of September 14, 1992 ---------------------------------- - - - - -- Public Hearing - Ravenwood Workshop 1) Addition to Jody Durket statement: Reflect that Jody represented a large number of neighborhood people and expressed that a number of volunteers are willing to help with this project. 2) Minutes to reflect that Meg Caldwell recommend to reduce the cost of maintenance for this site by using drought resistant plant material in the design. Change spelling of Charlie Enscone to Enscrone, and change his statement from "community" to "neighborhood" park. d 10/28/92 M E M O R A N D U M TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Secretary, Parks and Recreation Commission SUBJECT: MEETING OF MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1992 II.A. CITY IRRIGATION MASTER PLAN Recommendation: Commissioners should have reviewed the proposed Master Plan and be prepared to approve as recommended by staff. B. RAVENWOOD PARK WORKSHOP PRESENTATION Lisa Kurasch and Jeffrey Heid will present the master plan design for Ravenwood Park. Further will be gathered from the public and if necessary, incorporated into the design. Recommendation: conceptual information it will be The Commission should review the design and approve draft of the final concept. Direct the designers to prepare the final plan for presentation to Council for their approval prior to implementation and construction. III.A. STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR TRAILS The City Council has directed the Commission to develop written standard conditions for applications for land development for trail improvements for pedestrian /equestrian /bicycle trail improvements. Staff will have suggested conditions prepared for the meeting. Recommendation: Review conditions, modify wher Erinidad.. and approve. Please let Marlene know if you will be u le this meeting. (867 -3438) n mt Secretary A- A ooh. -.:;• T-4 (t a oo�0000 o2 §&M�LUQ)zc�k 13777 FRUITS :ALE AVENUE • SARATOGA. CALIFORNIA 95070 • ( 408 ,S(337-34') MEMO 12 -9 -92 TO: Planning Director FROM: City Engineer SUBJECT: Trail Development Checklist COU CII.1IEMBERS: Kara � '-oer<o.. ,z: 7_,7,p- Not too long ago, you and I developed a checklist for keeping track of the various steps and approvals which should occur in the trail development.process. We identified three different categories of projects on which, - trail development conditions could be attached and for which the checklist should be used. The three types of projects are: 1. New subdivisions. 2. Design Review approvals where an unimproved trail easement exists. 3. Design Review approvals where no trail easement exists. Attached are three versions of the checklist, one for each of the three types of projects. The checklists should be used by the project planners and kept in the project files readily available. The project planner will be primarily responsible for maintaining the checklist for each project and ensuring that the various signatures required for each step in the process are obtained, although the City Engineer and /or Maintenance Director may need to assume responsibility for the checklist during certain steps in the process, e.g. when improvement plans are developed or when the trail needs to be inspected for acceptance or when final acceptance of the trail improvememts needs to be made by the City Council. However, I believe it is imperative that the checklist remain in the Proiect file once it is put into use and should not ever be removed from the file. Please review the three versions of the checklist and let me know if they differ from what we previously worked out. If not, then You should review the.use of the checklists with your staff and they should start using them with all pending applications. If there are any questions about this, please see me. cc: City Manager Maintenance Director III 0000 mt B. Cindy Kline, Bill Brooks were attendees for the following portion of the agenda discussing Saratoga trails: 1) Secretary Trinidad reviewed staff recommendations. 2) City Manager prefers no surfacing on trails. 3) Developers have posted bonds for completing commitments. 4) Changing procedures within City departments. 5) Specific time limits for developers. 6) Cleanup of debris from builders' employees. 7) Easement blockage presently exists. Motion: Council should consider policy to require that completion and inspection of all trails be required before any certification of occupancy be issued within a development. Gilman /Crotty 6/0 Motion: Request complete report from Engineering by April 6 meeting on status of trails and improvements needing completion. 1) Two -lot subdivision . 2) Burke - Mt. Eden Estate Crotty /Miller 6/0 C. Proposed Eagle Scout project for installation of flagpole at Congress Springs Park at far right location was approved. Crotty /Swan 6/0. D. Items to be submitted to Council for budget review: 1) Complete Douglass Lane - Carnelian Glen Trail 2) Complete Railroad Right -of -way trail 3) Complete Warner Hutton House for teens 4) Decision on Skateboard Ramp /Other Activi y for teens 5) Complete Beauchamps Park 01 L { , Cu 6) Initiate programs to serve Asian population. 7) Entrance signs for Quito /Pollard site, Highway 9 8) Increase amount to be spent on Ravenwood Park E. Nomination for Library Expansion issio - Mark Pierce Adjournment .9:45. Swan /Crotty. D Trinidad Secretary Oj � v SUBDIVISION APPROVAL ��' 44 �q Qty Jw CJ 4 tt O 4 It aw - Q' p �0 5 T 4v O� 4� PARKS & REC. COMMISSION Maint. Director x X X X Maint. Director X PLANNING COMMISSION Planning Director x x X X X X PLANNING DEPARTMENT Planning Director X . X ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Y t1 City Engineer city Engineer city Engineer X X city Engineer MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT x x Maint. Director Maint. Director Maint. Director Maint. Director x CITY COUNCIL X x x x Y 11 x city Clerk Trial Development Checklist Case 2 - Design Review Approvals - Existing Unimproved Trail Easements Application No.: Address: Owner/Developer: Step 1. Approval of Trail Design. 2. Approval of Trail Construction. 3. Approved for Final Acceptance. Approvals Required 1. Maintenance Director 2. City Manager 3. Maintenance Director 4. City Engineer 5. Parks & Rec. Commission 6. Maintenance Director 7. City Engineer DESIGN W p O w �Q' �Q' 4 �. REVIEW W (eeasement trail '��'� Ow O '� Cw Vw Q0 0 unimproved) 0 O q�' y T q� Q'� A V O PARKS 8E REC. X X X X X Maint. COMMISSION Director X PLANNING X X X COMMISSION X X X X PLANNING DEPARTMENT X X X X X X X ENGINEERING X X city city DEPARTMENT Engineer Engineer X city Engineer 4A1NTENANCE Maint . Maint . Maint . DEPARTMENT X X Director Director x Director X 'ITY COUNCIL X X X X X X X Trail Development Checklist Case 3 - Design Review Approvals - New Trails Application No.: Address: Owner /Developer: step 1. Approval of Trail Alignment. 2. Secure Offer of Dedication. 3. Approval of Trail Design. 4. Approval of Trail Construction. 5. Approved for Final Acceptance. 6. Accept and Record Offer of Dedication. Approvals Required 1. Parks & Rec. Commission 2. Planning Commission 3. Planning Director 4. Planning Director 5. Maintenance Director 6. City Engineer 7. Maintenance Director 8. City Engineer 9. Parks & Rec. Commission 10. Maintenance Director 11. City Engineer 12. City Engineer 13. City Clerk DESIGN REVIEW (new trail) X C; O� O � J �w W O � PARKS & REC. Maint. Director Y COMMISSION PLANNING Planning COMMISSION Director X PLANNING Planning Planning DEPARTMENT Director Director ENGINEERING )E PARTMENT v A X AINTENANCE x x fPARTMENT ITY COUNCIL ck X w� w� O 4� K-4 X X x x City City Engineer Engineer Maint. ' Maint. t Direcor Director X I X I X I X Vq V UO V 4 y W �Q' OCR X I Maint. Director 0 V-6-4 a' �F v o►.49i QO O w� 4� O X m-t-- X X X X City City Engineer Engineer X I Maint. Director X X City Clerk M E M O R A N D U M TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Secretary, Parks and Recreation Commission SUBJECT: MEETING OF MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1993 REMINDER - BEAUCHAMPS PARK DEDICATION SATURDAY MAY 1, 1993 9:30AM III. A. DR -88 -057.1 12532 Parker Ranch Road At time of final inspection it was noted the builder had constructed two large pillars adjacent to the back of the curb within the trail easement. Additionally, a low retaining wall which cuts across the easement was constructed. The owners have decided to appeal the condition which requires the trail be kept clear of obstacles on the basis the neighbors have constructed improvements within the easement. Please try to visit the site so that at' the meeting, the commission can render a decision. Since the location is very close to Beauchamps Park, a site visit may be done in conjunction with Beauchamps Park dedication. Recommendation: Commissioners should review site and determine if strict compliance of conditions should be enforced or if the conditions should be modified or eliminated. B. SD.93.003,V.93.005 & DR.93.007- 14644_Stoneridge Drive Staff has reviewed the Trails Master Plan and has determined the subject application requires no trail requirements. Recommendation: No conditions required. Please let Marlene know if you will be a to end this meeting. (867 -3438) n T inidad Secretary mt 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070 • (408) 867 -3438 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Karen Anderson v ,J� ,�� Ann Marie Burger 5 1 G� 1 Willem Kohler �I A� Victor Monia AGENDA Karen Tucker 'A V SARATOGA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING TIME: MONDAY, MAY 3, 1993 - 7:30 P.M. _ r c_ PLACE: CITY HALL EOC CONFERENCE ROOM T-z— 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE, SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA (� TYPE: Regular Meeting A G E N D A- I. ORGANIZATION A. Roll Call B. Minutes (Meeting of April 5, 1993) C. Posting of Agenda (Agenda was posted on the City Hall Kiosk on April 28, 1993) II. OLD BUSINESS 411 III. NEW BUSINESS D ° A. DR -88 -057 12532 Parker Ranch Road request for reconsideration of conditions of Design Review Approval concerning the pedestrian /equestrian trail (condition #5 & 16). B. SD.9.3.003,V.93.005 & DR.93.007 14644 Stoneridge Drive consideration of condition of development. IV. COMMISSION AND STAFF REPORTS A. Commission Report on Previous Council Meetings B. Recreation Department Status Report from Joan Pisani Ic Printed on recycled paper. lo A 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070 • ( 408) 867 -3438 COUNCII. ADIBERS: Date: November 18! 1993 Karen Ancerson Ann Mare Burger To: Parks and Recreation Commission bYCerrKohler Vivcr Monia Planning Commission Karen Tucker From: Harry R. Peacock, City Manager Subject: Encroachment into Designated Trail Easements On November 9, 1993, in joint session with the Parks and Recreation Commission the City Council considered the policy the City should pursue in addressing structures and improvements which have been placed within designated trail easements At the conclusion of its discussion with the Commission, the Council formulated the following policy: "It is Council policy to have encroachments removed, a permit secured, or trail moved." The Commission was requested to survey all trails for encroachments and to make recommendations to the City Council as to whether an encroachment should be ordered r ved, whether the encroachment does not interfere with the use of the trail and should be allowed to remain provided an encroachment permit is secured from the lic Works Director, or whether an alternative trail easement should be secured from the property owner in lieu of removal of the encroaching structures and /or improvements. Both the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission should be aware that anv structure or improvement placed in an easement dedicated to the City does require the securing of an encroachment permit from the Public Works Director. This is necessary to insure the City is indemnified from any claim arrising out of the existence of the encroachment itself. Should an encroachment issue be before you in the future, please keep this in mind. By copy of this memo, I am directing the Public Works Director and his staff to assist the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Trails Committee in the timely completion of the survey of encroachments. rK �ti�, / 2 �Ir Harry Peacock •r cc: 'City Council Public Works Director Community Development Director A MEMO TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: Larry Perlin Bob Rizzo - Survey Encroachments Into Designated Trail Easements December 29, 1993 ******************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** As you know City Council has directed staff to assist the Parks and Recreation Commission in the timely survey of all trail encroachments. The purpose of the survey of the City's trail system is to identify all structures and improvements that are encroaching into a designated trail easement. It is Council policy to have these encroachments removed, a permit secured, or the trail moved. To accomplish the survey by utilizing the current Park Maintenance personnel would be a very time consuming process. Staff is proposing that the City hire a contractural worker to complete the field survey similarly to the survey work recen ly one on the creek systems in Saratoga. 2 0 VV, Z Staff is proposing that all fifty -four (54) trail segments be surveyed. This will be accomplis e y dividing the trail segments into two (2) groups. A) Existina trail easements which there are thirty -one (31) separate segments. B) Proposed trail easements which there are twenty -three (23) separate segments. For each of these parts a surveyor will be needed to do the following: A) Completely walk each trail segment. B) Note any structure and /or improvements that are encroaching onto the trail. C) Photograph all encroachments with a brief description. D) List address of property owners who have encroached onto the trail system. E) Note the existing condition of each trail segment. D) Note any safety problems and /or concerns that will be addressed through the Trail Maintenance Program. Staff is estimating approximat ly 240 man hours to complete the field survey of all trail se ents. Staff is recommending the hiring of a contractural work at $10.00 per hour ($2,400). To accomplish the field survey of the trail system, it could be incorporated as part of the sidewalks and trail program 3032, which has sufficient funds to cover this project. After the field .survey is completed, staff will need additional time to determine the following to complete this project and recommend to City Council: A) Whether an encroachment should be ordered to be removed. B) Whether the encroachment does or does not interfere with the use of the trail. C) Whether the encroachment should be allowed to remain provided an encroachment permit is secured. D) Whether an alternative trail easement should be secured from the property owner in liew of removal of the encroaching structures and /.or improvements. If this survey proposal is approved, staff anticipates starting the field survey in early January. Staff is recommending that City hire Michael Gardner, currently working as a temporary employee filling in for Michael Holly while he is on medical leave until January 4, 1994. If you have any concerns regarding this project, please contact me. cc/ Parks & Recreation Commission Gary Enriquez jw Y MINUTES SARATOGA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION TIME: MONDAY, March 6, 1995 7:35 PM PLACE: TYPE: I. ADULT DAY CARE CENTER 19655 ALLENDALE AVENUE, SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070 REGULAR MEETING ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL - Present: Absent: Staff: Absent: B. MINUTES Barnard, Clark, Crotty, Miller, Swan, Weiner Dutra Perlin, Pisani, Rizzo None Minutes of the February 6, 1995 meeting were approved. Swan /Weiner 6/0 C. POSTING OF THE AGENDA Pursuant of Government Code 54954.2 the agenda for this meeting was posted on the City Hall Kiosk March 1, 1995. II. OLD BUSINESS A) Final review of the plans for Wildwood Park Improvements - Capital Project #955 Secretary Rizzo summarized and gave a history of the plan. Chairperson Crotty stated that the Commission had received six items of correspondence regarding this matter and then opened the discussion to the citizens present. The Commission listened as several citizens spoke, expressing support for the playground upgrades. The citizens also expressed their concerns regarding the location of the picnic tables. The Commission members then summarized and discussed the citizens comments. The Commission members also discussed potential ideas for improving communications with the Saratoga citizens regarding Commission plans. The planned improvements, except the picnic tables, were approved. The picnic tables shall be relocated to the existing cleared area and all reasonable efforts will be made to protect the existing green- space. Bernard /Swan 6/0 B) Review of the final park plan for the Paul Masson Site - Greenbriar Saratoga Road Company Carol Meyer of the Greenbriar Saratoga Road Company, and Paul Lettieri of Guzzardo and Associates, presented their park plan to the commission. They highlighted the major differences from the conceptual plan, and the features providing compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Commission questioned them on many of the other features. Secretary Rizzo requested Greenbriar Saratoga Road Company coordinate the proper name of the park -like area with the Saratoga Community Development Department to ensure it is classified properly. The proposal was accepted as presented. Clark /Barnard 6/0 III. NEW BUSINESS IV. V. A) DR -95 -006 Lot #2, Tract 7770 (Chadwick Place Subdivision) Secretary Rizzo summarized and gave a history of the plan and reviewed the Commission's past recommendation to move the trail to follow the Garrod property fence line to the water tank next to the Saratoga Country Club. This proposed trail would connect to Mid -Pen System and access Chiquita Court. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (None) COMMISSION AND STAFF REPORTS A. Commissioner's Reports: Commissioner Swan reported on the attendance of Commissioners at a Sunnyvale conference on how their government entities worked with their community to develop a neighborhood center. She expressed her appreciation to the City Council for sending the Commission members to the conference. Chairperson Crotty led a discussion of the need for the Commission to. have a mission statement /philosophy for incorporation in the Master Plan. Chairperson Crotty and Commissioner Weiner formed a subcommittee to develop this statement. Chairperson Crotty led a discussion of the need for the Commission to be proactive regarding trail issues, public education on the use and purpose of the trails, and including the public in the Commission's review process. Commissioner Miller reported that the Bicycle Advisory Committee is working on a bicycle logo for Saratoga. They are holding a contest for high school students to submit their designs. Commissioner Miller also reported that the Public Safety Commission will be holding a public hearing to discuss eliminating parking on Saratoga Avenue between Quito Road and Bucknall Road so the bicycle lane will be safer. Commissioner Weiner reported that she had been approached regarding the possibility of the City providing a skateboarding and rollerblading area. Secretary Rizzo summarized the City's prior experience with a skateboarding area. The Commission discussed the idea of a rollerblading area. Commissioner Weiner reported on attending a reinventing government seminar. She reported that a key theme was that government should meet the needs of the whole community, not just the needs of a few individuals. B. Previous Month Council Meeting Report: Commissioner Weiner reported that the Recreation Department's video was well received by the City Council. Commissioner Weiner reported that the Planning Commission will be meeting with the Arborist in April and she requested the Parks and Recreation Commission be notified in advance. C. Recreation Department Status Report - Joan Pisani: Joan Pisani reported that the Recreation Department had just held a retreat the previous weekend. The purpose of the retreat was to set priorities for the department. She briefly described the ongoing survey of youth groups and users of the Saratoga parks to understand their needs for athletic fields. She also described her findings to date regarding how surrounding communities share athletic fields with local schools. Last she described the upcoming recreation programs. D. Park Maintenance Division Update - Bob Rizzo: Secretary Rizzo reported that work on the approved improvements to the Kevin Moran Park playground equipment and frontage improvements, will begin by .early April. ADJOURNMENT 9:45PM Weiner /Crotty 6/0 / Bob Rizz , Secretary Minutes prepared by Bill Weller Volunteer Recording Secretary I C) Recreation Department Status Report Joan Pisani will update and report to the Commission the status of recent Recreation Department activities and present a short video. D) Park Maintenance Division Update Secretary Rizzo will report to the Commission on the status of projects in the Parks Maintenance Division. Please let Janice know if you will be unable to attend this meeting (867 -3438 Ext. 245) L2z �2, Bob Ri , Secretary jw M E M O R A N D U M TO: Parks and Recreation'Commission FROM: Secretary, Parks and Recreation Commission SUBJECT: MEETING OF MONDAY MARCH 6, 1995 ********************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** II. OLD BUSINESS A) Final review of the plans for Wildwood Park Improvements Capital Proiect #955 The Commission is requested to conduct a final review of the plans for the Wildwood Park Improvements, due to a number of recent comments and concerns raised by the surrounding neighbors of the park. The neighborhood surrounding Wildwood Park has been notified that this item will be on the agenda. Please note that at the July 1992 meeting, the Commission reviewed the final plans for this project and voted unanimously to approve them and sent them to the Council for acceptance. B) Review of the final Park Man for the Paul Masson Site- Greenbriar Saratoga Road Company Pursuant to condition #38 of Greenbriar's Approval Resolution, the Parks and Recreation Commission is to review and approve the final landscaping and recreational improvements for Lot 95 (park). Secretary Rizzo has a copy of the final plans and the approved original concept plan in his office for. individual Commissioner's to review if they wish before the scheduled meeting. ,�'A � S III. NEW BUSINESS k Z � A) DR -95 -006 Lot #2. Tract 7770 This is a single family residence on Old Oak Way on a vacant 5.24 acre hillside parcel within the Chadwick Place Subdivision (Tract 7770). This is a similar request to a review the commission conducted for Lots 10 and 11 in this subdivision. At that time Secretary Rizzo met with Bill Brooks regarding the feasibility of a Pedestrian/ Equestrian Trail Easement (P.E.E.) through this subdivision. The Commission recommended that no trail be constructed in the asement, rather that the trail be moved to the Garr fence line to the water tank next to the Saratoga Country Club. The proposed trail would connect to the Mid -Pen System and would access Chiquita Court. Staff is recommending to the Commission not to require an improved trail for lot #2. July 20, 1995 Larry Perlin Saratoga City Hall 13777 Fruitvale Saratoga, CA 95070 RE: Mt. Eden Estates Subdivision Trails -Tract 7761 Dear Larry: I looked through my files after our meeting at the subdivision on Tuesday and found a number of letters discussing the background of the creekside trail. The City has all or most of these, but they may be scattered among a number of files, so I thought I'd provide copies. WTB Letter of 1/26/90: Discusses condition of trail after rains and seeks consideration of need for all weather surface end completion of conditions. Dan Trinidad letter of 2/6/90, enclosing Tom Burke letter requesting revision of easement and map: This letter from Mr. Burke is the original request that I a e of asking that the easement across the toe of the slope on of 18 b dropped and replaced by an easement that generally follows the existing sewer easement, as we discussed on Tuesday. Notes and map from Steve Emslie of 3/27/90 showing proposed connection from Mt. Eden Estates, through the Quarry, up to Garrod Farms. Note that 1) there is a reference that thi to be an all wea liax trail and 2) the proposed alignment attempts to connec v an old raded road /path de of the Quarry. This is the area I mentioned on Tuesday, that is now were in brush. Trinidad letter of 7/29/90: Paragraph 2 is the significant paragraph and references his efforts to get the developer to complete the trail improvements. Memorandum from City attorney (Toppel) 11/15/90 attaching Maintenance Agreement with Harbor Builders: This was a settlement related to creek conditions and road conditions. Note following +*. Larry Perlin July 20, 1995 Page 2 memorandum to you from Trinidad that was generated as a result. Memo to Perlin from Trinidad 11/26/90: Notes that the Agreement and the attorney's memo contend all improvements were completed and advises that that is not the case in connection with the trail easements. Note the fourth paragraph which references the agreement by the developer at a Park and Rec. Commission meeting to provide aggregate or asphaltic chips for an all weather surface in certain areas. This is the agreement I referenced on Tuesday. WTB letter of 7/21/92 inquiring of status and reflecting that much of the work committed several years earlier remained to be done. I hope these documents are useful in aiding the reconstruction of the history of the commitments previously made by the builder or imposed by the City related to the trails and will be helpful to you in working out the current renewed request by the builder to have the easement across the toe of the slope on Lot 18 realigned. Please give consideration to the fact that the builder has already agreed to provide an all weather surface on those areas that become impassible with the rains in the winter when considering this renewed request. WTB:wtb Yours truly, William T. Brooks C., y AGENDA SARATOGA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING TIME: Monday, May 6, 1996 - 7:30P.M. L �_j -;y l PLACE: Administrative Conference Room (City Hall) 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ORGA2TI 7 ATTON A) Roll Call B) Minutes (Meeting of April 1, 1996) C) Posting of Agenda Pursuant of Government Code 54954.2 the agenda for this meeting was posted on the City Hall Kiosk on May 1, 1996. II. OLD BUSINESS None III. NEW BUSINESS A) Review and comment on Subdivision Map ( #96 -002) regarding proposed Pedestrian /Equestrian Trail Easement. IV. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (None) V. COMMISSION AND STAFF REPORTS A) Commissioner's Reports B) Previous Month Council Meeting Report C) Recreation Department Status Report -Joan Pisani D) Park Maintenance Division Update -Bob Rizzo In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Parks Superintendent, Bob Rizzo, at (408) 867 -3438. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. M E M O R A N D U M TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Secretary, Parks and Recreation Commission SUBJECT: Meeting of Monday, May 6, 1996 ********************************* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** III. NEW BUSINESS A) Review and Comment on Subdivision Map 496 -002) Regarding Proposed Pedestrian /Equestrian Trail Easement The Commission is requested to review and comment on Tentative Subdivision Map #96 -002 located at Comer Drive /Chiquita Court. Secretary Rizzo will report to the Commission and review the plan at the meeting. This plan shows a proposed trail easement through 11.6 acres of open space area but no connection to Chiquita Court. The trail segment #46 is a possible connection with the Garrod Stables (segment #45) and trail segment #11 to the Parker Ranch Trail. V. COMMISSION AND STAFF REPORTS A) Commissioner's Reports Commissioner Crotty will update the Commission regarding the Parks and Recreation Community Task Force. B) Commissioner Whitney has requested that we present a short video, "Cost of Denial ", to the Commission. Please let Janice know if you will be unable to attend this meeting (867 -3438 Ext. 245) jw Bob Ri zo, Secretary MINUTES SARATOGA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION TIME: Monday, April 1, 1996 7:32 p.m. PLACE: Administrative Conference Room (City Hall) 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL - Present: Clark, Crotty, Dutra, Miller, Swan, Weiner, Whitney Absent: None Staff: Pisani, Rizzo B. MINUTES Minutes of the March 4, 1996 meeting were approved. Swan /Whitney 5/0 C. POSTING OF THE AGENDA Secretary Rizzo reported that pursuant to Government Code 54954.2 the agenda for this meeting was posted on the City Hall Kiosk on March 27, 1996. II. OLD BUSINESS A. Formation of the Park and Recreation's Facility Task Force Chair Clark reported to the Commission on the recent meeting with the City Manager in which he was informed that the City has agreed to hire a consultant to help facilitate the process. Rich Hughes of Hughes, Perry and Associates has agreed to assist by helping the Task Force develop a strategy for completing the priorities plan and develop the desired composition of the Focus Groups. He will devote a separate session to train the Task Force members in how to conduct the Focus Groups. Commissioners Crotty and Whitney agreed to represent the Commission on the Task Force and Councilmember Moran will represent Council. The final two members of the Task Force will be selected from the Community at large. The Commission agreed that the Task Force should determine the final selection of community members. Commission discussed prospective community members and listed names of citizens that could contribute to this process. Commissioner Swan volunteered to contact the citizens listed and do the initial screening, then develop a short list for the Task Force to make the final selection. Secretary Rizzo informed the Commission that the training meeting dates have been secured with Rich Hughes which are as follows: A) Friday, May 03 afternoon session B) Friday, May 10 afternoon session C) Saturday, June 08 all day for the Focus Group meeting. The Task Force agreed to meet before the May 03 meeting and discuss an organizational meeting on April 22. III. NEW BUSINESS Secretary Rizzo suggested to the Commission to have the dedication ceremony for the recent improvements at Wildwood Park during the Volunteer and Commissioners Appreciation BBQ on Sunday April 28. The Commissioners agreed and instructed Secretary Rizzo to work out the details of the dedication. IV. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (None) V. COMMISSION AND STAFF REPORTS A) Commissioner Crotty reported on the scheduled Creek Clean -up Day as a coordinated effort with the Coyote Creek Riparian Station. The clean- up is scheduled for Saturday April 20 from 9AM to 11AM at Wildwood Park. B) Commissioner Miller reported the recent activities of the Bicycle Advisory Committee. She informed the Commission regarding an upcoming video scheduled to air on CSAR and recently applied for a grant to hold a Bike Rodeo. The BAC recently received a grant for stripping of bicycle lanes. C) Previous Month Council Meeting Report Commissioner Dutra reported on recent month's Council meeting in which there were no actions taken that related to Parks and Recreation. D) Recreation Department Status Report - Joan Pisani Director Pisani reported on the teen program (The Boneyard) at the Warner Hutton House which is held every Saturday night. This activity is somewhat successful especially when they schedule a live band activity. Reported on the 4th of July activities scheduled to be held at Villa Montalvo. E) Park Maintenance Division Update - Bob Rizzo Secretary Rizzo reported recent contact regarding the Adopt -A -Park Program which was highlighted in The Saratogan. Commissioner Crotty request that she would like to discuss at a future Commission meeting the feasibility of a walkway or pathway from Civic Center through the Heritage Orchard to the Library. The Commission agreed and instructed that the issue be agendized for a future meeting. ADJOURNED 9:08 PM Miller /Clark 7/0 Bob Rizzo, Secretary 7w 45.•' 46 I S. X � �' i �• � P g` k y • --- ��51 ■ 52r .17 _ t �L1 23 .f koo 0*16 33 � � r 15 i '- •o•••�� s i 32 17 .16 27,,,, 31;.. _\ EXISTING TRAIL EASEMENT Figure '••� PROPOSED TRAIL EASEMENT EXISTING & PROPOSED TRAILS CITY OF SARATOGA PAR KS AND TRAIL S M A S T E R P LAN WALLACE ROBERTS & TODD 3.6 Proposed Trail System Improvements Action: This segment has been identified by the property owners during development as a trail easement. Negotiations should be made with the County to extend this segment west thereby making a connection with Fremont Older Park. The City would then need to construct the trail per City standards and post the appropriate signage. As the Status: easement is already dedicated and the land available for Length: development this route is a more feasible alternative to connect Type: the City's trail system to the County parkland in the West. Cost Estimate: $36,000 Maintenance Cost: $675 Segment: 45 Location: This segment travels along the eastern property line of Garrod Action: Stables from trail segment #4 south to segment #9 and Quarry Road. Status: Proposed Length: 1800 L.F. Type: 1 Ownership: Garrod Stables, Agricultural Preserve Surrounding Land Use: Horse stables, Saratoga Country Club and residential property. Notes: Action: The establishment of a trail easement should be negotiated with the owners. If the property is to undergo development the trails could be constructed as a condition of development approval. Cost Estimate: $43,200. Maintenance Cost: $810 Segment: 46 Location: This segments north end sits at the cul -de -sac of Chiquita Court. From here it travels directly south to potentially link with the proposed segment #11 and then turns southwest along the property line to Old Oak Way. The path continues west until a connection is made with segment #45 and the Garrod Stables. Status: Proposed Length: 2600 L.F. Type: 1 Ownership: Vacant, Open Space Easement, Private residential and Agricultural Preserve. Surrounding Land Use: Residential, orchards, stables Notes: Action: The City needs to negotiate with surrounding land owners for the establishment of this trail. It should then be constructed per City standards and signage posted. Consideration will have to given to the rather steep terrain in this area. Cost Estimate: $62,400 Maintenance Cost: $1170 3.6 -15 1- N I - R - 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070 • (408) 867 -3438 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Ann Mane Burger Paul E. Jacobs Gillian Moran Karen Tucker April 10, 1996 Donald L. Wolle Debbie Lillo 12054 Christy Lane Saratoga, CA 95070 Dear Debbie: As chairman of the Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission, I would like to acknowledge and thank you for your 'letter of March 28, 1996. The City Council has directed the Commission to assemble a task force to study the recreational needs of the City and fulfill these needs through the development of the park system and /or joint use agreements with the schools. Your letter has been given to the task force for consideration. The task force has tentatively planned a community -wide focus group session as a means to accomplish its objective. This will be a good opportunity for you to personally participate in the needs analysis and planning process. Publicity for the focus group should be forthcoming later next month. Very truly yours, JOHN C. CLARK c/ Parks and Recreation Commission Bob Rizzo JCC:syl March 20,1996 Dear Saratoga City Council Member, I am writing on behalf of many members of the Blue Hills Elementary community who would urge you to consider entering into a partnership with the Cupertino Union School District to upgrade the playing field at Blue Hills School. CUSD is currently drawing up the plans for facility improvement at Blue Hills. They have expressed interest in working with you to improve the field area as part of the remodel. Since you are in the process of determining the best sights to add badly needed playing fields in Saratoga, this would be the perfect time to arrange such a partnership. The field at Blue Hills School is used daily during the school year. Currently, we do not have a safe long - distance running surface for the children, and the field is pothole - laden. CYSA, AYSO, Blue Hills Bobby Sox, and little League clubs are always looking for safe places to hold practices and games in our area, but consistently express concern about the condition of our field. Our community children are very involved in these sports clubs, and Blue Hills families appear to be very supportive of upgrading Blue Hills to be able to better serve the children. Community runners would be delighted to have a trick strip available to them to use on weekends and in the evening. It is my understanding that there has been mixed community input regarding the use of Azule Park as an additional playing field. While I would hope that you would look at the expansion of Blue Hills field into the park as one option, I would also hope that you would consider upgrading the Blue Hills field regardless. With or without Azule, there should be room to run a single -lane track around the field, place a baseball diamond in one corner, and still have enough area to keep groomed as a soccer field. What an asset to our community such a schoolyard would be! Thank you for your timely consideration. Sincerely, Oj�&�1 Debbie Lillo 12054 Kristy Lane Saratoga, Ca 95070 252 -4160 og SAlq 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070 • (408) 867 -3438 Jen Wang 6985 Silver Fox Dr. San Jose, CA 95120 Date Section I COUNCIL MEMBERS: 11/22/96 Ann Marie Burger Paul Jacobs G, //Lin Moran Karen Tucker Donald L. Woire Your application regarding DR -95 -011 has been placed on the Agenda for the Planning Commission meeting scheduled for 11/2.6/96 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California 95070. Section II (To be completed and mailed to the applicant following scheduled meeting) Date: 11/26/96 Your application was presented to the Planning Commission on the above date and was: XX Approved. Enclosed is(are) Resolution(s) DR -95 -011 Approved. Staff was directed to prepare a Resolution of Approval for adoption.on The public hearing has been closed and no further public testimony will be received. Denied. If you wish to appeal this decision you may file an "Appeal Application" with the City Clerk within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date of the decision. You must resubmit eight (8) sets of 11 x 17 plans. Continued to: Additional comments: X_ Agents to receive a copy of this letter: Stotler Design Group 16 275 Monterey Rd. #3 M:rgan Hill, CA 95037 Attn: Mich--,.el Davis Department Secretary Printed on recycled paper. RESOLUTION NO. DR -95 -011 CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION STATE OF CALIFORNIA Wang, 13636 Deer Trail Ct. WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga Planning Commission has received an application for Design Review approval to construct a new 6,586 sq. ft. two -story residence with a maximum height of 26 feet on a, 2.46 acre parcel; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed Public Hearing at which time all interested parties were given a full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission determined that the necessary findings could be made to support the grading quantities exception request pursuant to Article 15- 13.050(f) of the City Code; and WHEREAS, the applicant has met the burden of proof required to support said application, and the following findings have been determined: -The height, elevations and placement on the site of the proposed residence, when considered with reference to: (i) the nature and location of residential structures on adjacent lots and within the neighborhoods; and (ii) community view sheds will avoid unreason- able interference with views and privacy, in that the location of the proposed residence exceeds minimum setback requirements, is situated on a large 2.46 acre lot and is located well away from adjacent homes. -The natural landscape will be preserved insofar as practicable by designing structures to follow the natural contours of the site and minimizing tree and soil removal; grade changes will be minimized and will be in keeping with the general.appearance of neighboring developed areas and undeveloped areas, in that no ordinance protected trees will be removed, and the amount of grading has been limited to the amount necessary to accommodate the driveway and building pad. -The proposed residence in relation to structures on adjacent lots, and to the surrounding region, will minimize the perception of excessive bulk and will be integrated into the natural environment, in that the structure's design is compatible with other residences in the neighborhood and the residence is integrated into the surrounding environment. -The proposed residence will be- compatible in terms of bulk and height with (i) existing residential structures on adjacent lots and those within the immediate neighborhood and within the same zoning district; and (ii) the natural environment; and shall not (i) unreasonably impair the light and air of adjacent properties File No. DR -95 -011 - WANG; 13626 DEER TRAIL CT. nor (ii) unreasonably impair the ability of adjacent properties to utilize solar energy, in that the height of the residence is compatible with surrounding residences in the neighborhood. -The proposed site development or grading plan incorporates current grading and erosion control standards used by the City. -The proposed residence will conform to each of the applicable design policies and techniques set forth in the Residential Design Handbook and as required by Section 15- 45.055. NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Saratoga does hereby resolve as follows: Section 1. After careful consideration of the site plan, architectural drawings, plans and other exhibits submitted in connection with this matter, the application of Wang for Design Review approval be and the same is hereby granted subject to the following conditions: 1. The development shall be located and constructed as shown on Exhibit "A ", incorporated by reference. 2. Prior to submittal for Building or Grading Permits, the following shall be submitted to Planning Division staff in order to issue a Zoning Clearance: a. Four (4) sets of complete construction plans and four (4) set of engineered grading and drainage plans, each incorporating this Resolution as a separate plan page. b. Modified site development plan eliminating all grading, paving or other built improvements within 30 ft. of the centerline of the upper Quarry Creek tributary. C. Modified front building elevation significantly reducing the height, scale and mass of the entry element. d. Modified material board indicating medium to dark earthtone colors, subject to approval by Community Development Director. e. Either a trail improvement plan subject to the requirements of the Parks and Recreation Commission staff, or a waiver of any trail improvements by the PRC. 3. No retaining wall shall exceed five feet in height. In addition, no fence or wall shall exceed six feet in height and no fence or wall located within any required front yard shall exceed three feet in height. 4. Fences and walls shall comply with the Hillside Residential zoning district fencing ordinance. , u4Jy` _ _11'n 5, !AAA 1 ct� A-0t• _ ", �_,l { 11 File No. DR -95 -011 - WANG; 13626 DEER TRAIL CT. 5. No structure shall be permitted in any easement. 6. No ordinance size tree shall be removed without first obtain- ing a Tree Removal Permit. 7. All exposed slopes shall be contour graded. 8. All requirements of the City Arborist's Report dated 3/17/95 shall be met. This includes, but is not limited to: a. Prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance the site and grading plans shall be revised to indicate the following: • Five (5) ft. chain link tree protective fencing shown as recommended by the Arborist with a note "to remain in place throughout construction." • A note shall be included on the site plan stating that no construction equipment or private vehicles shall park or be stored within the dripline of any ordinance protected trees on site. • Any trenches for utilities or grading swales for drainage must be outside the driplines of trees. b. Prior to issuance of Building or Grading Permits: • Tree protective fencing shall be installed and inspected by staff and all recommended fill soil removal and other remedial measures for tree #1 shall be performed. C9) Landscaping and irrigation pursuant to the approved Landscape Plan shall be installed prior to Final Occupancy approval. At a minimum, 50 percent of the proposed trees shall be upgraded to 24 -inch box size. Any trail improvements requir PRC shall also be completed and accepte yy PR Z s a f prior to -FIN&T-TYEc—up—a—nc-y---approva71 10. Any future landscaping or irrigation installed beneath the canopy of an ordinance protected oak tree shall comply with the "Planting Under Old Oaks" guidelines prepared by the City Arborist. 11. Early Warning Fire Alarm System shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the provisions of Article 16 -60 City of Saratoga. EWFAS shall have documentation relative to the proposed installation and shall be submitted to the Fire District for approval. 12. Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in garage. File No. DR -95 -011 - WANG; 13626.,DEER TRAIL CT. 13. Construct a turnaround at the proposed dwelling site having a 33 ft. outside radius and provide a parking area for two emergency vehicles at the proposed dwelling site, or as otherwise approved by the Fire District. 14. The grading and drainage plan shall be modified to reflect the recommendations provided in the applicants submitted geotechnical reports. The Project Engineering Geologist and Project Geotechnical Engineer shall review and approve all geotechnical design aspects of the detailed site development plans (i.e., site preparation and grading, site surface and subsurface drainage improvements, and design parameters for foundations, walls and pavement) to ensure that their recommendations have been properly incorporated. The plans shall specifically include the following: a. The location and depth for the keyways shall be portrayed on the final plans in accordance'.with the Project Geotechnical Engineer's recommendations. b. The final foundation plans shall incorporate the Project Geotechnical Engineer's recommendations for the rigid grid foundation, and the foundation design shall be specifically reviewed and approved by the Project Geotechnical Engineer. C. The Project Geotechnical Engineer shall provide recommendations for creek improvements, considering the erosion potential and influence of raised ground water levels on slope stability. The results of the plan reviews shall be summarized by the consultants in a letter(s) and submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to issuance of a grading permit. 15. The Project Engineering Geologist and Project Geotechnical Engineer shall inspect, test (as needed), and approve all engineering geologic and geotechnical aspects of project construction. The inspections shall include, but not necessarily be limited to site preparation and grading, site surface and subsurface drainage improvements, and excavations for keyways, foundations and retaining walls prior to the placement of engineered fill, steel and concrete. The Project Engineering Geologist shall observe the excavations for the shear key and subdrains and verify that the buttress fill is keyed below the depth of the landslide. The results of these inspections and the as -built conditions of the project shall be described by the Project Engineering Geologist and Project Geotechnical Engineer in a letter (s) and submitted to the City Engineer for review prior to finalization of the grading permit. File No. DR -95 -011 - WANG; 13626 DEER TRAIL CT. 16. The applicant shall pay any outstanding fees associated with the City Geotechnical and Horticultural Consultants' review of the project prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance. 17. All building and construction related activities shall adhere to New Development and Construction - Best Management Practic- es as adopted by the City for the purpose of preventing storm water pollution. 18. Applicant agrees to hold City harmless from all costs and expenses, including attorney's fees, incurred by the City or held to be the liability of City in connection with City's defense of its actions in any proceeding brought in any State or Federal Court, challenging the City's action with respect to the applicant's project. 19. Noncompliance with any of the conditions of this permit shall constitute a violation of the permit. Because it is impossi- ble to estimate damages the City could incur due to the violation, liquidated damages of $250 shall be payable to this City per each day of the violation. Section 2. Building and /or Grading Permits shall be secured within 24 months or approval will expire. Section 3. All applicable requirements of the State, County, City and other Governmental entities must be met. Section 4. Unless appealed pursuant to the requirements of Article 15 -90 of the Saratoga City Code, this Resolution shall become effective fifteen (15) days from the date of adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Saratoga Planning Commis- sion, State of California, this 26th day of November 1996 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Abshire, Kaplan, Murakami, Patrick, B.ernald, Pierce, Siegfried NOES: None ABSENT: None r� Chair, Planning Commission ATTEST: Secretary, Planning Commission MINUTES SARATOGA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION DATE/TIME: Monday, September 8, 1997, 7:35 p.m. LOCATION: Planning Conference Room 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ORGANIZATION A) ROLL CALL - Present: Clabeaux, Crotty, Swan, Weiner, Whitney Late: Olsen Absent: Blomquist Staff: Pisani, Reeve, Walgren B) REPORTING OF POSTING THE AGENDA Staff Paula Reeve reported that pursuant to Government Code 54954.2 the agenda for this meeting was posted on the City Hall Kiosk on September 4, 1997. C) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 4, 1997 Amended: IV. C) Strike the words "and her concern about term limits ". Minutes of the August 4, 1997, Regular Meeting were approved as amended. Weiner/Whitney 5/0 D) CHANGE THE AGENDA OF TONIGHT'S MEETING A motion was made to change the order of this meeting's agenda to proceed next with a presentation by Community Development Director James Walgren. Crotty/ Weiner 5/0 (Seepage 3, IV. A) II. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A) Sheriffs Department memo concerning alcohol in El Quito Park was reviewed. Note and File. B) A letter submitted by Maxine McGinnis was discussed. Commissioner Whitney will contact Ms. McGinnis by telephone to acknowledge her letter and to advise her of current Recreation Department programs. -1- Minutes - Parks and Recreation - 9/8/97 III. OLD BUSINESS A) Administrative follow -up items from August 4 meeting: 1) Staff Paula Reeve clarified that the pool project proposed by Saratoga High School is not on the Council approved Park and Recreation Fund Priority List. Staff will notify the Commission if any further information is received on this matter. 2) Staff Joan Pisani reported that one application for the Parks and Recreation Commission has been received. 3) Commissioner Crotty requested confirmation that her term ends in i� September 1998. 4) Chair Kay Whitney reported on the meeting attendance policy for the Commissioners. B) Parks and Recreation Development Fund projects update: 1) A discussion took place regarding Park Development Fund Priority List items and concerns regarding renovation of the Community Center. The Commission agreed that funds should be used to benefit community needs as they have been prioritized. 2) Acting City Manager Larry Perlin arrived to further discuss the projects. He reported that, while priorities have not changed, ideas for the renovation of the Community Center are being explored. The Commission can expect a copy of an architect's proposal for improvements to the Center within approximately two weeks. Mr. Perlin alto advised that staff has held a preliminary meeting with Saratoga Urfion School District Superintendent Mary Gardiner on the Foothill School playfield improvements. He cautioned that it is not advisable to attempt to work on the playfields while simultaneously holding public hearings regarding renovation of Kevin Moran and Gardiner Parks. 3) Staff Paula Reeve reported that she has reviewed examples of contracts which may be used to draft the final playfield maintenance /use agreements. 4) Staff Joan Pisani reported that a $2,000 quote for design work has been obtained to add an entrance to the upper floor and to widen the steps to the kitchen in the Warner Hutton House.-- -2- y li' Minutes - Parks and Recreation - 9/8/97 IV. NEW BUSINESS A) Community Development Director James Walgren gave a presentation regarding the proposed subdivision (the Spaich Property) and trails on La Paloma Avenue and Douglas Lane: Bob Williams of 20201 La Paloma, Saratoga, CA was in attendance. 1) Proposed subdivision: A discussion took place regarding the need for pedestrian accesses between the two courts and connecting the new road system and the existing trail system. A motion was passed to recommend a pedestrian connection between Julie Morgan Court and Hayfield Court; and to add a north/south pedestrian connection between the new road system and the existing trail system as recommended by Mr. Walgren. Weiner /Crotty 510 2) Trail improvements: A discussion took place regarding the encroachment of property lines and fences along the trial easement, safety during flooding, community use and handicap access. The Commissioners agreed that the currently recorded trail easement should not be abandoned with regard to the following motion. A motion was passed to recommend that a trail easement is recorded based on the location of the existing Carnelian Glen Pathway, and to request that the developer improve the trail to the City of Saratoga's trail standards prior to occupancy of the subdivision. ` Crotty/Clabeaux 5/0 B) Administrative Items /Handouts: 1) California Park & Recreation Society: Commissioners Crotty, Olsen, Whitney and Swan expressed their interest in attending the California and Pacific Southwest Recreation & Park Training Conference to be held in Long Beach, CA, March 12 -15, 1998. (� 2) ._ Bay Area Parks & Recreation Commissioners' & Board Members' Council: A workshop will be held at Joaquin Miller Community J Center in Oakland, CA, October 18, 1997, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. -3- Minutes - Parks and Recreation - 9/8/97 A) COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Weiner announced that she needed to leave early, and that her term on the Commission has ended. 2. _ Commissioner Swan reported on her visual assessment of the maintenance at Wildwood and El Quito Parks. Staff and Commissioners agreed to continue the discussion regarding the parks when Public Works Services Manager Gary Enriquez attends the October meeting. 3. Commissioner Crotty received a referral for a volunteer who will act as site coordinator for the Coastal Cleanup Day on September 20th. 4. Commissioner Clabeaux reported that a standing water /puddle at Kevin Moran Park needs to be investigated by the Parks crew. Ms. Clabeaux reported that Saratoga Cub Scout Troop No. 566 (ages 6 to 11).- has volunteered for projects such as weeding, sowing wildflowers, creek and park cleanup, planting flowers and shrubs, and simple painting and repairs. Interested parties may contact Teresa Lorensen 725 -1811 or Karen Seroff 252 -9747. B) COUNCIL MEETING REPORT FROM PREVIOUS MONTH (none) C) RECREATION DEPARTMENT STATUS REPORT Staff Joan Pisani reported that 660 tickets were sold for the Shakespeare Festival, which turned out to be a very enjoyable event. Programs for children under age 10 are currently full and have been showing considerable growth The revenue from this year's summer programs is up over the previous year. As directed by City Council, Ms. Pisani is currently developing 2 and 4 year cost recovery plans for the Recreation Department. D) PARK MAINTENANCE DIVISION UPDATE Staff Paula Reeve reported that work is currently underway to replace sprinkler systems at the older Saratoga parks. ADJOURNED 10:20 P.M. Swan /Olsen 5/0 - -4- Minutes - Parks and Recreation - 9/8/97 Submitted by: Susan Friend Minutes Clerk a: \pr997 Approved by: Paula Reeve Staff -5- May 21. 1996 Dear �aZ06zs I am one of the manv equestrians who has a horse in the hills of Saratoga. I am concerned that we are quickly loosing access to existing trails and the open space parks. A neighbor, who jogs on the same trails I ride on, told me this week.. 13905 Vista Regina was to be sold. The new owner will be putting a fence up to keep us off the trail. Today a sign was oosted "Permission to cross this property is hereby revoked." This is a vital link for three trails and manv equestrians. is there anything that can be done to keep the access open? We will gladly move left or right as long as we can safely get from Via Regina to Vista Regina. Sincerely. Cindy Smith 40 0 �Mtj 47. A ro�l /00 y^ Features Pulgas Ridge Hantavirus Pacheco State Park Activity Schedule President's Colman The Trail Companion April -May 1998 A League or Less: A Wildflower Walk at Pulgas Ridge Even if you followed my suggestion in the last Trail Companion to visit Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve, I want to suggest the preserve as a perfect oppor- tunity for a short hike that takes advantage of the mid - spring flowers. From the Edmonds Road parking outside the gate to the Redwood Center, a rehab- ilitation facility, take the Cordilleras trail to the left of the gate and follow it up the canyon past the Redwood Center toward the junction with the Polly Geraci Trail. Various structures on the other side of the road mark the Hetch- Hetchy pipeline; you can sometimes hear the water roaring from the vent on the hillside to the right of the junction, above the bend in the road. top: Soap Plant bottom: Pitcher Sage Photos by Tim Oren The Polly Geraci Trail (built by TC volunteers in 1989 -90) climbs the west side of the shaded canyon. Meadow -rue (Thalictrum fendleri, var. fendleri), Soap Plant (or Amole) (Chlorogalum pomeridianum) and Fremont's Star Lily (Zygadenus fremontii) line the lower portion. As you climb, look for the numerous green and brown flowers of the Checker Lily (sometimes called Mission Bells) (Fritillary affinis). Note, too, the large single leaves —these are the first -year growths for this biennial lily. This trail offers one of the best displays I've seen. Also notable, if less numerous, are a number of False Fat Solomon's Seal (Sinilacena racemosa); take a moment to smell the sweet white blo- ssoms. The character of' the trail changes dramatically when you leave the rip- arian corridor and enter the chaparral. White Buck Brush (Ceanothus cuneatus, var. cuneatus), Pitcher Sage (Lepechinia calycina) and Manzanita (Arctostaphylos ssp.) are blooming while Ana's hummi- ngbirds may be buzzing overhead. Notice the massive burls at the base of the manzanita that enable the plant to sprout quickly after the brush fires that have shaped this community. Although reaching the top will bring you into earshot of Interstate 280, which has been quite close the whole hike, you will also find wonderful views of the Santa Cruz Mountains and the South Bay. Go left on the Cordilleras Trail (the paved road), past a graded area that once held the Hassler Health Home, a tuberculosis facility. During the 1960s, artists took over the facility, but it had become a target for vandalism by the Trail Companion - Page 1 of 16 (cont'd on page 3 ) The Trail Center The Trail Center is a non - profit volunteer organization formed in 1983 to provide and promote quality non - motorized trail opportunities for all people in San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Alameda and San Francisco counties. The Trail Center works with government agencies, outdoor enthusiasts and other interested parties to create and manage an intercon- nected network of trails for the five - county region. The Trail Center has maps and books about Peninsula trails available for sale, publishes The Trail Companion and monthly activity schedule, and organizes trail buildings and repair projects. Board of Directors: Dea Smith President Tim Oren Vice - President Darwin Poulos Treasurer Scott Heeschen Secretary Ben Pease Geoffrey Skinner Craig Beckman Executive Director: Sandy Nichols Web Site Address: www.trailcenter.org Address: 3921 East Bayshore Road Palo Alto, California 94303 Telephone: (650) 968 -7065 Trail Companion: Scott Heeschen Editor Activity Schedule: Craig Beckman Editor President's Column We are wired ... j " David This week was filled " , -+ ,Crosby and ; Dea Smith with activity and f `� } Fe�+ interest, when � � � �, �'_� �,��, .talon a during the trail build 1 break at at Sanborn County Sanborn - Park on March 7th, Skyline David Crosby R "' offered to host our_ web site. David generously established us on the world wide web as trailcenter.org through his internet service provider. This is exciting stuff! Our first few days were spent getting small bits of information onto the pages, with links and establishing our very own e -mail address. You can reach us by sending mail to info@ trail center.org. Sandy Nichols checks it regularly. Other than our own messages back and forth, we were greeted Thursday with an e -mail from someone who found us on the web and by a phone call from another who located us on the internet It certainly feels good to be a part of the technology that surrounds US. What ever your passion, get out there and enjoy it. -- Dea Smith Trail Companion - Page 2 of 16 (Flowers... eont'd from page 1) time the MROSD bulldozed the buildings in 1985. The many exotic plants in the area, including Acacia, Freesia, Blue Gum, and Burbank Spineless Cactus, are the most visible relics of the Hassler Health Home. At the Blue Oaks Trail junction, go right and descend through oak woodland to Edmonds Road. Many more Fremont's Star Lilies grow near the trail. If you reach the bottom and your appetite for wildflowers is only whetted, you can always go across Edgewood Road to Edgewood Park and hike the Serpentine Trail mentioned in the last issue. -- Geoffrey Skinner If you're going: Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve is across Edgewood Road from Edgewood Park. From 1 -280, take Edgewood Road east three - quarters of a mile and turn left on Crestview, and immediately left again on Edmonds. Park at the pullout by the Redwood Center (may be limited on wee- kends). (see http: / /www.openspace.org /PULGAS.html OR http- : / /www.cardiffgiant.com /ptpulgas.html) Coming soon to a traiihead near you... New Member Hike! Blurbs from the Editor Okay, I managed to misspell my own first name in my first outing as newsletter editor, but I'm back to try to do a better job. I stepped down as President at the last Board meeting to focus more on the newsletter, and Dea Smith stepped up to fill the President's role. Another change that occurred at our last Board meeting was to add Alameda County to the list of counties that we serve. Look for some new maps from that area coming to the list of maps we provide. No sooner had we added Alameda County to our list than Brad Edmonds of the Bicycle Trails Council of the East Bay (BTCEB) asked us to teach several mountain bikers about building and maintaining trails. Geoffrey Skinner, Tim Oren and I went over to Joaquin - Miller Park in Oakland to give a short seminar on drainage and trail maintenance, and then lead them in repair work on the Cinderella Trail. We installed several drain dips and French drains on the steep (up to 30% grade!) trail. Afterwards, several of the bicyclists inaugurated the handiwork. If you're ever interested in mountain biking in the East Bay, give them a call -- 510.466.5123. Sandy Nichols will be on vacation during the week of April 6 -10. Although we will have vol- unteers staffing the office during this time, please call in advance to make sure someone's there if you plan on visiting. -- Scott Heeschen Trail Companion - Page 3 of 16 Don't Touch That Woodrat Nest! Hantavirus and Trail Work Trail builders at Jasper Ridge were treated to "Hantavirus protocols" included in the safety talk along with the usual tool and poison oak safety tips at the start of each work day. We were warned to avoid disturbing any of the numerous woodrat nests, particularly during construction of the Trail 12 (Mapache Trail) reroute, in order to minimize the risk of exposure to a virus capable of causing dangerous and even fatal respiratory problems. Hantavirus could be present in woodrat feces and spread by disturbing the nests; although the new protocols made rerouting the trail more challenging, we left almost all the nests completely undisturbed. How great a risk is hantavirus to trail builders? In this El Nino year, predictions of a great increase in hantavirus- infected rodents have been in the news, but most of the published info- rmation on hantavirus discusses the risk associated with the deer mouse (Peromyscus mani- culatus) and doesn't mention the dusky - footed woodrat (Neotoma fuscipes) at all. We have not stressed the risk in any other trail projects —are we underplaying the danger? What is Hantavirus? Hantavirus first hit the U.S. news in May 1993 when an outbreak of unexplained illness occ- urred in the "Four Corners" area of the Southwest. The flu -like illness suddenly struck several previously healthy young adults; about half soon died. Many public health agencies, including the Center for Disease Control (CDC) quickly investigated. Researchers soon suspected the culprit was a form of hantavirus, which is carried by rodents. They positively identified the carrier as deer mice; a population explosion among deer mice had occurred in the Four Corners area following heavy rains in the spring of 1993. Researchers were relieved to find that person - to- person transmission is unlikely. Further research revealed that this "new" hantavirus, dubbed the Sin Nombre virus (SNV) had been present as early as 1959, though unrecognized; a mouse caught in Kern County in 1975 has since been identified as being infected. Hantaviruses were first identified in the 1950s when a mysterious flu -like disease killed soldiers in the Hantaan region of Korea. Since then, a number of strains have been discovered worl- dwide, including six strains in the New World. The Sin Nombre virus is especially prevalent in the western United States, including California, while three other strains causing hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) have been identified in other areas. Since the Four Corners outbreak, HPS has been identified in over half of the states of the U.S. Approximately half of the cases are fatal. California had the third highest number of identified cases through Jan. 31, 1997 (fourteen cases, eight deaths), after New Mexico (29 cases) and Arizona (22 cases). Two additional cases in California were identified during 1997. How is the Virus Spread? A variety of rodents are infected with a type of hantavirus that causes HPS. In the United States, deer mice (plus cotton rats and rice rats in the southeastern states and the white - footed mouse in the Northeast) are the primary carriers. Other rodents throughout Central and South America carry related hantaviruses which can also cause HPS. The infected animals shed the virus in their urine, droppings and saliva, which can then be spread to people if they breathe in air cont- aminated with the virus. This happens when fresh rodent urine, droppings or nesting materials are stirred up —the main concern with woodrat nest — sending tiny virus -laden droplets into the air, a process called "aerosolization." The CDC notes that rodents may transmit the virus to people in other ways: • Rodent bites (very rare) • Touching the nose or mouth after touching something that has been contaminated by rodent urine, droppings or saliva • Food contaminated by virus- infected rodent urine, droppings or saliva [2] (cont'd on page 13) Trail Companion - Page 4 of 16 Outdoor Activity Schedule for the San Francisco Peninsula and South Bay Compiled and produced by the TRAIL CENTER for our members April 1998 Trail Center Projects The Trail Center is a non - profit organization found San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz Counties. trails, and helped map and produce our Peninsula Trail Building You provide boots or sturdy shoes, long sleeves, long pants and a hat. We provide a spectacular setting for awesome trail building, tools, and training — no experience necessary. You may get hooked] Call (650) 968 -7065 for information —RSVP appreciated but not required for most events. Fun is mandatory! 9AM -3PM or so. April 25 — California Trail Days at Arastradero Preserve in Palo Alto Call (650) 968 -7065 for information and registration. ed in 1982 to promote and preserve trails in San Francisco, Members have built or maintained more than 25 miles of Parklands and Southern Peninsula Maps. May 16 — Not sure of the project but something will happen. Maybe in Parker Ranch in the City of Saratoga. June 6 — National Trails Day at Stevens Creek County Park Office Volunteers are always needed to help around the office, mailing map orders and newsletters, and occasional research. Mapping The Map Committee is forgingg ahea on our planned map of the Central Peninsula as welfas updating the Peninsula Parklands and Southern Peninsula Maps. Team and individual work opportunities. Other Volunteer Opportunities Many park agencies and volunteer groups are workins to maintain and restore our amazing parklands. For all work projects you should be prepared with water, lunch, long sleeved shirts, long pants and boots. Most projects provide tools and directions, but call to make sure. W11711,711 IA April 11 & 25 — Saturday ROMP at El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve. New trail construction on the Leaf Trail continues. 9AM - 3:30PM. Sign up via e-mail to bt3mtbikerGearthlink.net. April 18 - Saturday San Francisquito Creek Cleanup in Palo Alto. Call Bay Area Action (650) 321 -1996. San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Center in Alviso Earth Day Cleanup. 9AM -noon. Lend a hand to remove litter from the watershed. Contact (408) 262 -5513 for details and registration. April 19 — Sunday McNee Ranch State Park Restoration Habitat restoration - Participate in native and non - native identification, site cleanup, removal of invasive; non - native plants, Ion ran a maintenace planning. Tools and gloves provided.g0:3( AM -2PM. Contact Chuck Kozak (415) 728- 8239. Located on Hwy 1 south of Devils Slide. April 25 — Saturday —Earth Day /California Trail Day Oak habitat restoration with Magic on Stanford lands. (650) 323 -7333. Trail Days in the San Mateo County Parks System. Contact Lynne Fritz (650) 599 -1306 for a variety of projects. Golden Gare Natioal Recreation Area and California State Parks Muir Woods, Marin Headlands and more. Habitate restoration at various sites. Contact (415) 561 - SOIL. Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has two projects to restore pathways. (650) 691 -1200. California Trails and Greenways Foundation sponsores trail work, family outings, walks and outings. April 25 and 26. (415) 948 -1829 McNee Ranch State Park native plant restoration and short hike on Montara Mountain. Call (650) 728 -8239. East Bay Regional Park District has a variety of trail rehabilitation, habitat restoration and shoreline cleanup projects. (510) 635 - 0138x2515 April 1998 Activity Schedule 5 Friends of Albany Hill restoration work. Remove envasive exotic species and restore native flora. (510) 528- 3236 April 26 - Sunday Earth Day at the Concord Pavilion. (510) 685 -2175 Foothills Park Restoration (City of Palo Alto Residents and Guests) — May 2 and June 6 Habitat Restoration with the City of Palo Alto at Foothills Park. First Saturday of every month at 9AM. Dress in layers ready to work. Wear sturdy shoes or boots, bring gloves, water and a lunch. Call (650) 329 -2423 to register. Organizations Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District The District's Open Space Volunteer Programs offer an exciting variety of monthly trail maintenance, construction, site restoration, resource management, interpretive and docent projects. Call (650) 691 -1200. Projects are regularly held on the third Saturday each month. Call Paul McKowan at (650) 691 -1200 to register. San Mateo Coast Dune Restoration California State Parks Department. Work continues on Pescadero State Beach and Dune restoration roject, and a new project is just beginning on Half Moon Bay State Beach. Exotic plant removal, fencing, seed collection and more. Contact Laurie Neville, Senior Resource Aide at (650) 726 -8816 or (650) 712 -9133 for details on times and locations. Half Moon Bay State Beaches Restoration Restore native coastal dune and bluff plant communities and protect the nesting sites of the threatened Snowy Plover. Contact Marianne Kjobmand (650) 726 -8801 of the Resource Ecology Department, California State Parks, Half Moon Bay State Beach. Work at LOAM Saturdays and Sundays. Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Association SCMTA volunteers maintain the Skyline -to- the -Sea Trail. and trails in Big Basin Redwoods and Castle Rock State Parks. Regular workdays include: First Saturday of each month at 9 AM. Hiking and trail trimming in Big asin State Park. Starts from park headquarters. 'tall Bob Kirsch at (408) 243 -4245 for details. Second Saturday of each month at 9 AM: Trail maintenance in and around Castle Rock State Park. Meet at Saratoga Ga parking lot (Hwy. 35 at Hwy. 9). Call Al Lisin at (408) 258106 for details. Third Saturday of most months at 9 AM: Trail maintenance in and around Castle Rock State Park. Meet at Saratoga Gap parking lot. Call Tony at (408) 257 -1893 for details. Marin Trails "Work'n Walk" First Thursday of every month 9AM -2PM. Join the "Almost Over the Hill Gang" for magnificent scenery while doing light maintenance on Marin County trails. Call Barbara Weitz (415) 381 -3809 for information on carpooling and work locations. San Pedro Valley County Park Trail maintenance and construction on the on slopes of Montara Mountain. 2nd Saturday of each month at 8AM. All ages welcome. Meet at Visitor's Center Rain or shine. Call (650) 355 -8289 or (650) 355 -5454. April 1998 Activity Schedule Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Park Volunteer and Interpretive Services opportunities: Trail Watch (equestrian and mountain bike), park operations (trail building/ repair, maintenance, gardening), Public relations (photography, visitor center, promotions), interpretation (special projects, museum docents, astronomy docents) and office (desktop publishing, data base management). For information on the Interpretive Program call (408) 354- 2752; for the Volunteer Program, call Chris Crockett at (408) 354 -6583. Fax (408) 354 -6657. Hours 8AM -5PM Mon. -Fri. California Native Plant Society Workdays Plant Restoration along Hwy 280 between Edgewood Road and Woodside Road. Meet on the second Friday of every month at 9AM at the Edgewood Road Park and Ride lot at Hwy 280. Bring clippers or pruners if you have them. CNPS provides work gloves, orange vests, hard hats and safety glasses. Call Zoe Chandik (650) 747 -9620 or Chuck Baccus (408) 244 -2923. Exotic Eradication at Edgewood Park. Meet Wednesday evenings around 5:15- 5:30PM. Contact Ken Himes (650) 591 -8560. Friday Mornings with Elly Hess (650) 368 -8993. Hidden Villa Work Projects Every Wednesday at LOAM. Contact Jean Struthers (650) 941 -2586: Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) Long list of volunteer opportunities includes: Visitor Centers at Fort Funston, Cliff House, Presidio, Fort Point, Alr,itraz, and Muir Woods; Native Plant Nurseries in San Francisco and Marin Headlands => Maintenance at Alcatraz or the Presidio. Nike missile site tour guide in Marin Headlands Office assistance Wildlife monitoring programs for spotted owls, snowy plovers, and seabirds (415) 673 -4067 x29. Wow, lots of options! - Call Terry Kreidler (415) 556 -3535 to help. GGNRA Habitat Restoration Team conducts regular habitat restoration/ exotic vegetation removal projects throughout the GGNRA. Cali the Habitat Hotline at (415) 556 -4353. Usually each Sunday at 9:30 AM GGNRA Site Stewardship Program emphasizes long -term maintenance of various sites. Saturday workdays 4 times a month rotate between Oakwood Valley, Wolfback Ridge, and McCurdy Trail in Marin County, and Milagra Ridge in Pacifica. Call (415) 673 -4067 X29. Email: sue—gardner@gg,npa.org or bob_wright@ ggnpa.org. Carpool available from San Francisco. Golden Gate Raptor Observatory. Spring and summer volunteer training to identify and track -hawks and other birds of prey migrating over the Marin Headlands. (415) 331 -0730. San Mateo County Park System San Pedro Valley Park Volunteers trail maintenance on the 2nd Saturday at 8AM, habitat restoration on the 2nd Saturday at 9AM, meetings on the 2nd Wednesday at 6:30PM. Call (650) 355 -5454 for information. San Bruno Mountain Botanical Garden Work Days on the 2nd Sunday from 9AM -noon. Contact Kathy Manus (415) 584 -7320. Crystal Springs Trail Day May 30 Running-Walking- Biking event for all ages. 150 volunteers needed to assist with event activities. Contact Lynne Fritz (650) 599 -1306. Wildlands Restoration Team Santa Cruz -based organization works to preserve the natural heritage of the Santa Cruz Mountains b restoring damaged native habitat on protected public lands — major focus on exotic plant removal. For all projects bring layered clothing, long pants, hiking boots, at least 2- quarts of water and lunch. Instruction and gloves provided. Call the hotline (408) 662 -3039 for more! Organizations Saturdays 10AM -1PM for 10 -year olds and older. Call (408) 464 -9141 for locations and to get on mailing list. => Sundays at 9AM meet at Denny's restaurant in Santa Cruz on Ocean Street to carpool to a work site. 18- vears or older and expect a full days workout. Meetings Trail Center Board of Directors meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM at the PCC. Call (650) 968 -7065 for the agenda. Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District MROSD Board of Directors meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:30PM at the District office at 330 Distel Circle in Los Altos. Call (650) 691 -1200 for the agenda. Bay Area Ridge Trail San Mateo County Committee meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 9:30 AM to Noon. For meeting location and agenda, call Bill Smith (650) 873- 0415. Volunteer activities include: publicity; membership; public speaking and presentations; hike leaders; => Santa Clara County Committee meets on the third Wednesday of each month except December. • September, January and April meetings 7 -9PM at the United Way in San Jose. October, February and May meetings 7 -9PM at the United Way, 1922 The Alameda in San Jose. November, March and June 7:30 -9PM at St. Louise Hospital on Cochrane Rd off Hwy 101 in Morgan Hill. Contact Judy Etheridge, (408) 248 -3900. Volunteers also needed for publicity, membership, public speaking, special events, hike - bike - equestrian trip leaders, advocacy, and much more. => San Francisco County Committee meets monthly in San Francisco at Ridge Trail office: 26 O'Farrell Street, Suite 400. For dates and agenda, call Vic DeKalb at (415) 751 -8385. Volunteer activities include: publicity; membership; public speaking; special events; hike and bike trip leading; advocacy; and much more! advocacy; much more! Exhibits, Talks, and Programs r',l I "J'" A -14. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park %­ V& 61 1- 1 a, V& V& I David Daniels Nature Center David Daniels Nature Center at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve operated by the Mid peninsula Regional Open Space District will be open for dropp in visitors on Saturdays and Sundays from 11AM- 4P1V1. Talk to our nature center volunteers and explore the exhibits. Enjoy natural communities displays, larger- than -life pond strata mobiles, and an opportunity to view live orgamzms borrowed from the pond. April 18 - Saturday Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve "Key to Wildflower Identification" with docents from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Beginners workshop. Call (650) 691 -2153 for reservations. 1- 3:30PM. Organizations Coyote Point Museum Displays on local ecology, good for kids. Changing exhibits of p otographs, artwork, and interpretive displays. Docent led museum and outdoor tours. Located in Coyote Point County Park in San Mateo. Environmental education, general inf. and membership call (650) 342 -7755. Peninsula Conservation Center Environmental library and offices of several roups including the Sierra Club, Environmental Volunteers and the Trail Center. Located at 3921 East Bayshore in Palo Alto G block north of San Antonio Road exit off Highway 101). Phone (650) 962 -9876. April 1998 Activity Schedule Located at the end of School Street off Mission Plaza in the heart of Santa Cruz. Public tours through the adobe Saturdays and Sundays on request. Call (408) 425 -5849 Hidden Villa Operating ranch in Los Altos Hills has offered a wide range of educational programs since 1927. Interpretive program for kids, hikes and tours for adults and families, a hostel (closed during summer), hiking trails and special events. Get involved! Call the volunteer office at (650) 949- 8655. Closed in summer except for selected weekend dates (to leave quiet space for summer camp). Parking $5 /day or $30 /year. Visitor Center (650) 949 -8658. Point Reyes Field Seminars 1-dayy and weekend seminars cover a wide variety of topics involving atural history of Point Reyes, photography and the arts. College credit available for some courses. Call (415) 663 -120D. REI Lectures and Seminars REI in Cupertino offers seminars and slide shows on a variety of outdoor topics, regguularly scheduled on Thursday nights and Saturdays. Call (408) 446 -1991 for schedule. Climbing School on indoor wall.; free climbing Wednesdays and Saturdays. REI in San Carlos offers similar classes; call (650) 508- 2330 for information. Wilder Ranch Historic Demonstrations Call (408) 426 -0505 for details. Docent dressed in period clothin will tour the grounds and buildings at 1PM. 11 AM-IPM PM Saturday and Sunday Historic Crafts and Demonstrations. Kids and Families !'n 1a *i,4nv Slide Ranch, Marin County April 5 - Sunday Puppet Show Mystery and Hike at the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Alviso Environmental Education Center. Unique puppet show about our creeks and bay! Mystery to solve and critters to meet. Afterwards, take a hike to explore the habitats depicted in the show. 2- 4PM. Good for age 5 and up. (408) 262 -5513. Regular Events Hidden Villa Family Farm Tours: join other families (single families also welcome) for a weekend of ranch chores and farm projects, campfire and ranch food. Call (650) 949 -8644 after 4:30 for a complete list of programs. Weekend Farm Tours offered every Sunday. For youngsters but fun for all ages. Meet the animals & vegetables that live on the farm. 11AM -1PM. Call (650) 949 -8653 for reservations one week in advance. Fee. Deer Hollow Farm Friends of Deer Hollow Farm. operates educational programs and animal exhibits for families and kids in a secluded canyon of Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. Farm is a level, 1 -mile walk from the parking area at Rancho San Antonio County Park. For information call (650) 965 -FARM. Family Farm Days and Time for Toddlers environmental education rograms in a gorgeous oceanside setting. Slide Ranch is locpated in Marin County along Hwy. 1 north of Muir Beach. The teachers are gentle, professional educators who provide exciting experiences for families. Call (415) 381 -6155 for dates, reservations, directions and fee information. Camp Unalayee Outdoor trips for kids and families. Located in the PCC, 3921 E. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto 94303. (650) 969 -6313. Palo Alto Baylands Interpretive Center Saturday and Sunday Activities: 1:00 and 4:OOPM Videos and Ecology Workshop. 2PM Slide Show on Salt Marsh Life. 3PM Nature Walk alongg the Salt Marsh. Located at the east end of Embarcaderoitoad. (650) 329-2506. Open Wednesdays 10 -5, Thursdays and Fridays 2 -5, Saturdays and Sundays from 1 -5. Parent/ Infant Hikes in Edgewood Park Sierra Club Family Outings meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 10:30AM for a 2 -3 milellike at easy pace accommodating infant needs. Parents with 2 -9 month old infants in carrier, snugly, sling or pack. Boots recommended. Meet at the main Edgewood Park entrance on Edgewood Road 1 mile east of Hwy 280. Call Laura Harter (650) 364 -8216 for information or reservations. Hikes and Walks Edgewood County Par "Explorer Hike" with docents %_ P& L 1.1 LVL VrI Sierra Club Backpacking Course Basic Backpacking Course offered by the Sierra Club Backpacking Section. Tuesday nights from April 21 -June 2. Trips on May 2 -3, May 16 -17 and May 30 -31. First 2 trips to local parks (must attend one of two to o to Sierra's on third trip). Contact Greg Condon (650) 967 -2024 or Dan Cobb (650) 631 -9303. Cost $75. Edgewood Park Wildflower Walks Edgewood County Park with the California Native Plant Society. Meet at LOAM for a 3 -hour tour of the endangered and beautiful plants in this area. Call (650) 853 -5634. Meet at Park and Ride lot at Hwy 280 and Edgewood Road. Repeats April 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, May 2, 3, 9, 10, 17. Meet at Day Camp Entrance on May 24, 30, and June 7. Coastwalk 98 Coastwalk 98 returns to the Bay Area. San Francisco July 27- August 1. Contact Barbara Larson (510) 865 -7739. Features Angel Island, Urban camping at the Presidio, the Golden Gate Promenade and more. San Mateo County Coast August 4 -8. Contact Marilynn Mariano (650) 578- 1128. Wild beaches, beach towns, state parks and mushroom farms. Other walks cover most of the California Coastline. Walks are led by historians, naturalists or locals familiar with the area. Camp in unique areas. Delicious dinners nightly, you provide breakfast and lunch. Hikes range from easy to difficult. General info at 1 -800- 550 -6854, e-mail to coastwalk ®sonic.net, http: / /www.sonic.net /coastwalk. WOW! April 8 - Wednesday "Scenic Aerobic Hike" at Russian Ride Open Space Preserve. 4-mile moderately paced hike with docents from Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. LOAM -Noon, meet at the parking lot on Alpine Road just west of Hwy 35. from the Midpeninsula Kegional Upen 5 ace Uistrict. 3- milejourney to avoid the weekend crowds. Rare and endangered flowers and butterflies. Meet at Park and Ride lot at Hwy 280 and Edgewood Road at 11AM. April 9 - Thursday "Pond to Pond" at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve with docents from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Leisurely 4 -mile loop between Alpine and Horseshoe Ponds. Meet in the parking lot on Skyline Boulevard 1 -mile south of Page Mill Road. 10AM- 1:30PM. April 11 - Saturday Monte Bello Open Space Preserve "Nearly Full Moon Hike" with docents from the Midpeninsula Re onaI Open Space District. 6:30- 9:30PM. Moderately -paced 4 -mile hike to the top of Black Mountain for a sunset and moonrise. Reservations required at (650) 691 -2153. Friends of Glen Canyon Park lead a spring wildflower walk through this San Francisco Park. Meet behind the Recreation Center at 9AM. (415) 648 -0862. Flower Friends at Coe Park. Easy walk to learn about the wildflowers best friends.1 -2 hours. 11 AM start. Call (408) 779 -2728 or www.coepark.parks.ca.gov. Humans and the Ecology of Henry Coe State Park docent led hike. 4.5 miles to see how our species has affected the land. 4 hours. LOAM start. Bring lunch and liquids. Call (408) 779 -2728. or www.co,epark.parks.ca.gov. Pinnacles National Monument with the Black Mountain Group of the Sierra Club. 14 miles with 2500' elevation gain. Very strenuous. Spring wildflowers and wonderful vistas. Carpool at 7:30 AM at Page Mill and I -280 Park and Ride lot or at Chalone parking, east side entrance at 9:30AM. Contact Shirley Brown (408) 446 -0914 shirley®cometric.com or Johanna Schmid (408) 733 -7945 73617.3341@compuserve.com. Edgewood County Park with the San Mateo County Group of the Sierra Club. Meet at parking lot at entrance on Edgewood Road at 1OAm. Contact Ted Johnston (650) 365 -9650. April 1998 Activity Schedule 8 April 12 - Sunday April 22 - Wednesday Golden Gate National Recreation Area with the Santa Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve "Scenic Aerobic Cruz Mountains Trail Association. 10 -mile hike on the Coastal Trail in the Tennessee Valley Area. Carpool Hike" with docents from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. 3-4 mile moderate hike to search for at Park and Ride lot at Woodside Road and Hwy 280 at Lan 338 6242. wildflowers and views. LOAM -noon. Meet in the pparking lot Skyline Boulevard 1 Pa MiII Road. 8:30AM. Contact Sylvia at (408) San Francisco Bay Nationaf Wildlife Refuge Habitat on -mile south of e La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve '�xplorer Exploration at Fremont Visitor Center.1-3PM. Short slide to highlight the flora fauna of Bay. Hike" with docents from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. 3 -mile hike to discover what is blooming. show and walk and $an Francisco Bay National Wildlife 691 for 11AM Easter Walk at the (650) -2153 reservations. -2PM. Refugge Environmental Education Center in Alviso. " Pichetti Ranch Open Space Preserve "Aerobic from 2:30 -4:30PM. Guided walk to look for natural easter eggs." Be prepared to get mudd . Evening Hike" with docents the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Taxes are done and daylight Henry Coe State Park Wildflower Walks. 11AM time here the time the Zinfandel ant savings is so enjoy extra on 4 1PM. Every Sunday through the end of May. Easy stroll Trail. miles with 400' elevation gain. Meet in the parking covering less than 2 -miles in 2- hours. Bring lunch. Led by a lot on Monte Bello Road 1 -mile up from Stevens Canyon docent who can direct you to longer trips if you desire. Road in Cupertino. 6:30 -8PM. April 15 - Wednesday April 25 - Saturday Los Trancos Open Space Preserve "Explorer Hike" Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve "Exploring the with docents from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space Chaparral Community" with docents from the District. Search for "Dutchman's breeches" and other Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. 3 -mile hike wildflowers. 3 -mile moderate pace. 11AM -2PM. Meet in along a beautiful ridge.10AM -2PM. Reservations at (650) the parking lot on Page Mill Road 7 miles west of Hwy 280. 691 -2153. April 18 - Saturday Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve "Dog Days Hike" docents from Midpeninsula Regional Open Space Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve "Exploring the Soda Gulch Trail" with docents from the xp g with the District. Your canine will love this site. Pooper scoo ers and water provided. Bring a leash. Reservations (650) 691 - Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. 4-mile one- 2153. 3 -5PM. way hike. Meet in the Whittemore Gulch parking lot on Skyline Boulevard 4.5 Hwy 92.9AM Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve with the San miles south of -1PM. Discovery Hike at Henry Coe State Park at LOAM. Popular 4.5 mile loop to Frog Lake. Bring water and lunch. Mateo County Group of the Sierra Club. Meet in the parking lot on Alpine Road )just west of Hwy 35 at LOAM or carol at Page Mill and 1 -280 Park and Ride lot at Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve with the Black Mountain Group the Sierra Club. 8 miles with 1000' 9:15A M. Contact Margaret marshall (650) 368 - -7385. of elevation gain. Wildflowers and great views of ocean and bay. Carpool at 10AM at Pale Will and I -280 Park and Similar hike with Mary Cosper (650) 341 -1740 on Wednesday April 29 or with Julie Barney (650) 494 -2020 Thursday 30. Ride lot or meet at 10:30AM in the parking lot on Alpine Road just west of Hwy 35. Contact Shawn Britton (408) on April Good Morning, Bird Watchers at the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Fremont Visitor Center. 9- 984 -7328 or 73617.3341 @compuserve.com. A Geological Trip Through Time at the San Francisco 11 AM. Develop your bird watching and identification skills. Bay National Wildlife Refuge Fremont Visitor Center. 11AM -1PM. Learn abouth the geology of the San Henry Coe State Park Discovery Hike at the Hunting Francisco Bay. Reservations required at (510) 792 -0222. April 19 - Sunday Hollow Entrance. 6-8 mile hike to explore new areas of the park. Bring water and lunch. At least 4 -5 hours. Call (408) 779 -2728 or www.coepark.parks.ca.gov. 9AM. La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve "On A Clear April 26 - Sunday Day You Can See Forever" with docents from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. 5 -mile hike through a secluded and lovely preserve. Reservations (650) 691 -2153. 10:30 AM- 2:30PM. Sunol Regional Park with the Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Association. Moderately strenuous 9 -10 miles. Meet at park HQ 9:30AM. Call Martin Donald (650) 966 -1984. Hidden Villa Wilderness Preserve Wildflower Hike for ages 10+ with the California Native Plant Society. LOAM -noon. Bring dringgkingg water and a wildflower guide if you have ou ne. $8 /adle, $6 kids 10 -12. Reservations at (650) 949 -8653. March For Parks for the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Support your local national parks on this walk through Fort Mason and across the Golden Gate Bridge to East Fort Baker. (415) 561 - 3030x2422. Henry Coe State Park Wildflower Walks. 11AM ant IPM. Every Sunday through the end of May. Easy stroll covering less than 2 -miles in 2- hours. Bring lunch. Led by a docent who can direct you to longer trips if you desire. Call (408) 779 -2728 or www.coepark.parks.ca.gov. April 20 - Monday Monte Bello Open Space Preserve "Wildflowers" with docents from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. 9:30AM- 12:30PM. Explore the Waterwheel Creek Trail on a 3 -mile loop and learn flower identification and lore. Meet in the Pichetti Ranch parking area on Monte Bello Road 1 -mile up from Stevens Canyon Road in Cupertino. April 1998 Activity Schedule Russian Ridge, Skyline Ridge, Monte Bello, Coal Creek Open Space Preserve's "Trees and Exercise" with docents from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. 8-mile moderately paced hike. Meet in the parking lot on Alpine Road just west of Hwy 35. 10AM -3PM Long Ridge Open Space Preserve with the Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Association. 10 -miles through Stevens Creek, Hickory Oak Ridge and Long Ridge. Meet at Grizzly Flat on Skyline Boulevard 3 miles north of Hwy 9 at 9:30AM or contact Barbara Lawson (650) 493 -5461. Mission Peak Moonlight with the Black Mountain Group of the Sierra Club. 6 miles with 2000' elevation gain. Dress warmly for amazing views. Meet at 7:30PM at lot H at Ohlone College off Mission Blvd in Fremont. Bring 4 quarters for parking. Contact David Hough (408) 997 -7763 hiker@validgh.com. Angel Island Hike with the Gay and Lesbian Sierrans. Start 8:15AM for carpool, return ferry leaves at 4PM. Contact Roger (408) 446 -1727 or Regina Fassano (510) 794 -9187. Great views whether ou hike around the island or to the top Lots of historical features. Low Tide Shorebird Walk at the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Alviso Marina. 7:45 -10AM. Peak of the migrating shorebirds on the Bay. 2 -mile walk along the slough. Call (408) 262 -5513 for directions. Hen Coe State Park Wildflower Walks. 11AM ant 1PM .Every. Sunday through the end of May. Easy stroll covering less than 2 -miles in 2- hours. Brin& lunch. Led by a docent who can direct you to longer trips if you desire. Call (408) 779 -2728 or www.coepark.parks.ca.gov. April 29 — Wednesday Monte Bello Open Space Preserve "Explorer Hike' with docents from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District on the Waterwheel Creek Trail. Carpool from the �arking lot on Monte Bello Road 1 -mile up from Stevens an on Road in Cupertino. Moderate 3-4 mile hike. 11AM- 3PU Ranger & Docent Walks Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District An independent, special - purpose public agency that has preserved more than 40,000 acres of scenic and recreational lands in the foothills and baylands on the mid peninsula. The preserves are managed for the use and enjoyment of the public and for the conservation of the natural environment and viewshed. See More Volunteer Opppportunities for volunteer information. Call (650) 691 - 1TT Docent hikes listed in the Calendar section. Natural Bridges State Park Monarch Tours Join a docent naturalist at 11 AM or 2PM for a tour of one of the largest monarch butterfly overwintering sites in the United States. No reservations needed. Meet at the Visitor Center for the one hour tours. Tours for groups of 10+ can be arranged at (408) 423 -4609. Filoli House and Garden Tours. National Trust for Historic Preservation maintains historic house and grounds on the edge of the San Francisco Watershed; tours available from mid February until mid - November (Tuesday thru Saturday). Advance reservations necessary for Tuesday - Thursday. Self- guided, no reservations on Friday and Saturday. (650) 366 -4640 for information or (650) 364 -2880 for reservations. Docent led tours of the wildland area around Filoli are available Monday through Saturday at 10 AM and take about 2 hours (by reservation only). Ohlone Indian digs and the San Andreas fault. Golden Gate Park — Friends of Recreation and Parks Free guided walks March through October. Various tours (1 -2 hours), such as Strawberry Hill, East End, West End, Japanese Tea Garden and Lloyd Lake. Call (415) 221 -1311. Golden Gate National Recreation Area Publishes a monthly calendar of ranger walks and programs. Baker Beach Walks every Sunday at 10 AM at the north parkin lot — learn about the cultural and natural history of the park. Other walks to the Phleger Estate and throughout GGNRA. San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge SFBNWR encompasses a large part of the south end of San Francisco Bay. Trails built on miles of levees offer wildlife observing along marshes and waterways. Visitor Center is located at the east end of the Dumbarton Bridge at 1 Marshlands Road in Fremont; exhibits, self guided nature trail, interpretive walks. (510) 792 -0222. Environmental Education Center is reached via Alviso. http: / /www.rl.fws.gov /sfbnwr /sfbnwr- 1.html. (408) 262 -5513. Rancho Del Oso Nature and History Center Open Saturdays and Sundays from 14 PM. Free nature walks from the center every Sunday from 14 PM. Located 2 miles south of Ano Nuevo on Hwy. 1, turn at the first gate south of the Waddell Creek bridge and follow the signs. Tours,by arrangement by calling (408) 427 -2288. Pescadero Marsh Nature Walk Meet State Park docent at Pescadero State Beach in the first Elot south of the Highway 1 bridge over Pescadero Lagoon. Free walks held year -round; weather permitting. Saturdays 10:30 - 12:30, Sundays 1 -3PM. (not offered every weekend; call (650) 879 -2170 for dates). Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Sat -Sun from LOAM and 1PM. Nature walk near Watsonville. Meet at visitor center. Call (408) 728 -2822. Henry Cowell State Park Redwood Grove Walks at 2PM every Saturday. 0.8 mile walk to visit amazing trees. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. Call (408) 335 -7077. Butano State Park Nature Walks Every Saturday and Sunday at 2PM. Pink orchids and scarlet mushrooms! Orange newts and yellow banana slugs! Come see the color of nature. $5 parking fee. Hwy.1 south of Half Moon Bay, take Pescadero Road or Gazos Creek Road to Cloverdale Road. Call (650) 879 -0173. Big Basin Redwood Loop Walk 11 AM and 2PM every Saturday and Sunday. See the power of mother nature — visit the new twist in the trail since the February storms. Easy 1 /2 mile walk meets in front of Park Headquarters. Wheelchair- and stroller - accessible. One hour. Wilder Ranch Tour Coastal Santa Cruz Ranch preserves 200+ years of history.. Guided walk at 1PM SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS through the ranch buildings and ggrounds. Nature walk SATURDAYS at 11 AM along tTe spectacular trails either on the coastside or back country.. Call (408) 426 -0505 for information. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park Tours Tours every Saturday at 2PM. Tour the oldest Building in Santa Cruz. Located on Mission Hill, 144 School Street. (408) 425 -5849. Ranger- Ride -Along Palo Alto residents can schedule an individual afternoon walk with a ranger in Foothills Park (650) 329 -2423 or Baylands (650) 617 -3156. Groups that lead hikes 50+ Fitness Association Holds walks, runs and bike rides. Call (650) 323 -6160 or write P.O. Box D, Stanford, CA 94309. First Saturday walk in Portola Valley or Monterey. First Sunday bike ride in Palo Alto. Second Saturday walk /run in San Francisco. Second Sunday walk /run in Portola Valley. Third Saturday walk /run in Half Moon Bay. Fourth Saturday walk /run at Stanford. American Volkssport Association Represented in this area by the California Volkssport Association and the South Bay Striders. Evolved from running races in Germany in the 60's, now an international organization sponsoring walks (volksmarches) as well as swimming, bicycling and skiing. Volkssport means "sport of the people" and everyone is welcome. Call (650) 871 -1608 or Cary Odell, CA Volkssport Assoc, 1309 Foxworthy Avenue, San Jose 95118. South Bay Striders meet 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Good Samaritan Hospital at 7 PM. Bay Area Orienteering Club BAOC sponsors orienteering events, the sport of navigation where strategy and map reading team up with walking and running. Find markers placed at points indicated on a map. Try for speed or walk at a leisurely pace. Events take an hour or two with a lunch after. All events have clinics for beginners. First timers welcome. Write to BOAC, 3015 Holyrood Drive, Oakland, CA 94611. Send a self - addressed, stamped envelope. Call (408) 255 -8018 for Hotline. April 1998 Activity Schedule 10 Bay Area Ridge Trail Council Unique public - private partnership of public agencies, community groups and citizens responsible for implementing a 400 -mile multi -use nd eline trail corridor surrounding the San Francisco Bay lining scenic, cultural, historic, and natural features of the region to benefit hikers, equestrians, bicyclists and other outdoor enthusiasts. Volunteers are needed for all aspects of this ambitious ETo et involved call (415) 391 -9300 or Fax (415) 391 -2649. Office is at 26 O'Farrel, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94104. California Native Plant Society Organizes hikes, plant sales, and a variety of informational gatherings to discover, promote and protect the beauty and diversity of California native plants. Write to Stella Yang, P.O. Box 9232, Stanford, CA 14309. Companions of the Trail A congenial South Bay group whose aim is to enjoy the many beautiful and accessible natural trails in the Bay Area and environs. Hikes, some car campingg trips further afield several times a year. Relaxed atmospMe allowing for contact of Soul to Nature as well as sole to soil. Visitors welcome. Membership available. Address: 2156 Orestes Way, Campbell, CA 95008. Call (408) 379 -4809. Golden Gate Hikers San Francisco -based hiking club affiliated with Hosteling International/ American Youth Hostels. All are welcome. Hikes in Marin County, Peninsula, and East Bay almost every Sunday, starting from 2209 Van Ness (near Broadway) in San Francisco at 9:30 AM. Several overnight trips a year. Hikers Hotline (415) 550 -6321. Golden Gate Racewalkers For fun, fitness, competition (and always breakfast!). Before your shins splint and your spirits sag, try racewalkingg Racewalkers smile as they walk ( so does everyone w110 watches). San Francisco Ron Day (415) 285- 6877 or South Bay Don Kobrin (650) 856 -6658. Greenbelt Alliance The Bay Area's citizen land conservation organization, founded in 1958, dedicated to protecting the region's Greenbelt and making our communitites better places to live. Promotes local and regional plans and intitiatives to protect open space, promotes establishment of open space district and educates residents about value of open space. 530 Bush Street, Suite 303, San Francisco, CA 94108. Phone (415) 398 -3730. Fax (415) 398 -6530. Mountain Parks Foundation Formerly the Santa Cruz Mountains Natural History Association. Publishes and distributes park literature; sells books, maps and pamphlets; provides trained docents to staff Visitor Centers; leads hikes and walks; and disburses information about the natural history of the Santa Cruz Mountain area. Also furnishes equipment and supplies for the interpretive programs in the parks. Serves Bigg Basin, Henry Cowell, Butano, Castle Rock, Fall Creek, Portola, Forest of Nisene Marks and Rancho del Oso. Call (408) 335 -3174. Dial -a -hike program at Portola State Park (650) 948 -9098. Docents will lead a tour of 1 -14 miles for up to 20. Pine Ridge Association Organizes interpretive activities, leads docent walks, and generally cares for Henry Coe State Park. Information from P.O. Box 846, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. Sierra Club — Loma Prieta.Chapter Nation -wide organization has regional chapters and groups that are active in conservation and outdoor activities of all sorts. Loma Prieta Chapter is located in the PCC. Call (650) 390 -8411 for information on programs and activities, and to get in touch with the different sections listed below. Many Sierra Club sections publish their own schedules of hikes and social events. For instance, the San Mateo County Group leads hikes to a different Peninsula park every Saturday, revisited on Sunday, Wednesday nd Thursday.. Call Marie Roberts (650) 348 -9177 for details. Other groups include Sierra Singles (single adults 20's- 40's).; Sierra Singleaires (active, singgle ppeople 40 and up); Backppacking, Camera, Cycling, DayT-Iiking, Family Outings, Gay & Lesbian Sierrans, Inner City Outings (trips for at- risk youth), Peak Climbing, Rock Climbing, Ski Touring, and White Water. Regional Groups include Guadalupe/ South SF Bay, Black Mountain Group and San Carlos / Belmont. If you're a San Francisco or East Bay Sierra Club member, you are more likely to be enrolled in the Bay Chapter, which is based in Berkeley and is much more concerned with the East Bay and Marin County. You might want to also join the Loma Prieta chapter to know what's going on just across the County line. Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society SCVAS is involved with preserving and protecting local wildlife habitat through conservation and education. The chapter sponsors monthly birding field trips and programs. Complementary newsletter call (408) 252 -3747 or visit the office at McClellan Ranch Park in Cupertino. Santa Cruz Mountain Trail Association SCMTA has been around for nearly 20 years sponsoring work days, including the first California Trail Day (see listings in this schedule). Also organizes hikes in the Santa Cruz Mountains. For membership and other information, write SCMTA, Drawer BE, Los Altos, CA 94023. (650) 968 -2412. See Volunteer Opportunities. Sempervirens Fund Non -profit organization energeticall raises money to preserve land in the Big Basin and Castle Rock State Park area to complete these parks in an ecological sense. This organization has been around since 1900, before the beginning of Big Basin State Park (known then as Sempervirens Club). Sponsor hikes, tree plantings, trail maintenance and more. (650) 968 -4509. The Walking Company The local store in San Jose's Valley Fair Shopping Center organizes hikes in a variety of Bay Area locations. Call (408) 241 -2243 for a listing or information. Hikes fill up early so call for reservations. Small fee. San Bruno Mountain Tours with Bay Area Land Watch. Usually meet on Saturdays at LOAM at the Brisbane Village shoppin center on Old County Road at Bayshore Boulevard. all (650) 467 -6631 or (650) 621 -2522. Bicycling Events Off -Road and On -Road Bicycling Calendar April 19 -25 Go Greenbelt! Bicycle Tour of the Bay Area Greenbelt sponsored by the Greenbelt Alliance. What better way to get to know the greenblet and raise funds and awareness for protecting open space. Call 1 -800- 543 - GREEN. Riders must be fit, experienced and willing to raise at least $500 to cover costs.Prizes for additional fund raising. Limited to 65 riders. Organizations ALTrans Non -profit Transportation Management Association for the six community colleges and San Jose State University. Or anizes cleanup of the Hwy 87 bike trail on 2 Saturdays eac month 9AM -IPM. Training and refreshments provided. Call Lisa Quinn at (408) 298 1810683. April 1998 Activity Schedule 11 Skyline Cycling Club P.O. Box 60176, Sunnyvale, for all skill levels. Responsible Organized ROMP promotes responsibl( builds trails and protects bic Membership meetings quart( CA 94088. Various on -road rides Mountain Pedalers off -road cycling; sponsors rides, yclists' rights in the West Bay. Western Wheelers Pioneering, nonprofit organization offers recreational on -road bicycle rides, monthly meetings and other programs. P.O. Box 518, Palo Alto, CA 94302. Equestrian Events Calendar Jack Brook Horsecamp 1998 Workdays Spring Cleaning at the Sam McDonald Park Camp on April 18, 19, 25 and 26. Bring lunch, drinks and a good attitude for spring cleaning. Contact Mary Beth Stucky, (650) 851- 2699, Rob Krensky (650) 368 -8200 or Doug Moody (650) 322- 6545. April 26 - Sunday San Mateo County Horsemen's Association Spring Ride through the Rosekrans Estate Statue Trail and Huddart Park. Meet on Runnymede Road just off Canada. Ride out at LOAM sharp RSVP by April 19. Contact Lorena (650) 851 -5897 or San Mateo County Horsemen's Association at (650) 568 -1045. $15 for members, $17 for non - members. Juniors free! Organizations Castle Rock Horsemen's Association Organization sponsors trail rides and an annual horse show in the Mt. Eden Valley, Stevens Creek and Saratoga area. Contact Nancy White at (408) 4464584. Combined Training Equestrian Team Alliance CTETA has facilities located on Sand Hill Road in Woodside. A non - profit organization whose purposes include developing the varied disciplines of pre-Olympic level riders and their horses, educational programs to promote public knowledge of equestrian sports, and developing understanding of the horse. Call (650) 851 -2140. Los Altos Hills Horsemen's Association LAHHA promotes all activities concerning horsemanship and trail access in the Town of Los Altos Hills and neighboring communities. LAHHA also sponsors frequent shows and other events between March and October. P.O. Box 425, Los Altos, 94023 -0425. (650) 995 -4791. Events are held at the Town Ring on Purissima near Viscaino in Los Altos Hills. Los Viajeros Riding Club Organized rides and social events. Call Carleen Whittelsey (650) 851 -4000 or write P. O. Box 620171, Woodside, 94062. Marin Horse Council Organizes rides and advocacy for equestrian issues in Marin County. Write to 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato, CA 94949 -6183 or telephone (415) 883 - 4621061. Quicksilver Endurance Riders, Inc. 2nd Wednesday of each month at Santa Clara County Horsemen's Grounds. Sponsor trail rides, poker rides, moonlight rides, endurance rides plus trail building and maintenance projects. Contact Maryben Stover (408) 265 -0839 or write P.O. Box 71, New Almaden, CA 95042. San Mateo County Horsemen's Association. Educational seminars, general meetings and group rides. Publishes a newsletter of trail information and stories of local rides. P.O. Box 620092, Woodside, 94062. (650) 568 -1045. Santa Clara County Horsemen's Association Non -profit organization dedicated to promoting good horsemanship and trail use. Monthly meetings the 3rd Friday of every month include educational programs. Regular monthly trail rides as well as special events such as playdays, dances and poker rides. Call Janice Frazier at (408) 927 -1670 or (408) 268 -2177 for information. Santa Cruz County Horsemen's Association. Meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30PM at the Clubhouse at the Graham Hill Showgrounds at Graham Hill and Sims Roads in Santa Cruz. Polocrosse, shows, rides and other events. Write to P.O. Box 1014, Santa Cruz, CA 95061 for information and membership. Call Lynn Christiansen (408) 454 -9513. Tilden/ Wildcat Horsemen's Association Organizes rides and events in the East Bay Regional Parks area. Contact Joan Andrews, President at (510) 254 -7860. New Membership Become a member of the Trail Center to support our activities on local trails and to continue receiving the I rail Companion and the Activity Schedule. Every new membership includes a free copy of either the spectacular Peninsula Parklands or the Southern Peninsula map created by the Trail Center. Please circle your choice on the form below. Members receive a 10% discount on the wide variety of maps available through the Trail Center. Name ---- - - - - -- --- - - - - -- Address —_- ---------------------------------------- City State Zip Home Phone / — Work Phone / Fmnlover (()ntinnal) (Some emnlovers increase support for member.) Membership category: (Circle One) I am interested in: Individual - $25 Helping in the Trail Center office Family - $35 Contributing - $50 _ Volunteering for trail building Maps and mapping rojects Sustaining - $100 Patron -5250 I Check which map you want free with each new membership: V Peninsula Parklands (overall map of parks on the peninsula) V Southern Peninsula Parks (detailed trail map of area bounded F_ Additional Contribution rouehIv by Hwv 9. Hwv 35. Hwv 84 and Hwv 280.) Total Enclosed (Membership and contributions tax deductible as allowed by law) Mail orders /donations to the Trail Center, 3921 E. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 and Thank You! April 1998 Activity Schedule 12 ( Hantavirus... eont'd from page 4) Transmission can occur anywhere that infected rodents have infested. Deer mice are common throughout the Bay Area and California. They often live in barns, sheds, and outbuildings as well as wildlands, but also live in houses, particularly in rural areas. (Common house mice (Mus musculus) do not appear to carry the virus). Most people try to discourage rodents from infe- sting their dwellings as a matter of course, but the possibility of hantavirus infection makes rodent - proofing and disinfecting so important. What is the Risk on Trail Projects? We rarely need to enter sheds or barns on our trail projects, but we have encountered the nests of various rodents, including the dusky - footed woodrat. Fortunately, woodrats are unlikely to be infected. In a mammal study by the California Dept. of Health Services (CDHS), described in Jay, et al. [2], less than one percent of the 218 woodrats sampled had antibodies to the virus. Dr. Curtis Fritz, epidemiologist with the Vector -Borne Diseases Section of the CDHS Communicable Diseases Division, said that evidence does not yet exist to indicate woodrats can transmit the virus to humans even if the rodents themselves have been exposed. Nearly all the reported infections have occurred in the eastern. Sierra, primarily in Mono and Inyo Counties. Two cases have been reported in the Bay Area, but both victims had apparently contracted the virus in the eastern Siena; in fact, the only infection elsewhere in the state took place in Santa Barbara County in 1992, which was genetically matched with hantavirus present in deer mice around the victim's home. Does this mean hantavirus is not a risk in the Bay Area? Dr. Fritz warned that all rodents should be treated as potentially infected, particularly deer mice. Two additional strains of hantavirus have been found in California rodents, although neither has been found to infect humans at this point. For trail builders, this means avoiding rodent nests whenever possible, which is not always easy to do. Fortunately, sunlight breaks the virus down and we are unlikely to be working in an enclosed area in which aerosolization would be the most dangerous. Overall, researchers believe the risk of exposure is quite low, even among people who have frequent contact with wild rodents. The virus can't be transmitted by other animals or insects. So be careful during trail building and avoid contact with rodents, rodent nests, feces or contam- inated material, but don't let the threat of hantavirus stop you from enjoying the outdoors. -- Geoffrey Skinner Notes: 1. Much of the information in this article was adapted from: "CDC answers your questions about Hantavirus" ( http: / /www.cdc.gov /ncidod /diseases /hanta/hps) (also available in brochure form from the CDC) 2. Michele, Jay, et al. "Seroepidemiologic Studies of Hantavirus Infection Among Wild Rodents in California" in Emerging Infectious Diseases 3(2):183 -190, 1997. (available online at http: / /www.medscapc.com /govmt /CDC /EID/ 1997 /v03.n02/e0302.13- Jay /e0302.13.jay.) RXDUCa please pass this newsletter on to a friend RPIUSS when you're done reading it. Thanks! RrWCYCTWre Trail Companion - Page 13 of 16 A Beautiful Day in Pacheco Park? "Who's idea was this, anyway ?" I asked the others in the car. Rich replied, "Well, I think we all had a hand in it." Geoffrey coyly added, "By the way Scott, can you see where you are driving ?!" Geoffrey was referring to the rain pelting the car's windshield. It was now raining harder than any of us had seen yet this season. The four of us had chosen to go for a dayhike in an unfamiliar place far from home in November, apparently the day that El Nino decided to wake up. We drove south for an hour and a half in the pouring rain following Highways 101 and 152 East to arrive at one of California's newest State Parks, Pacheco State Park. It's located at the top of Pacheco Pass on Highway 152, literally. There still aren't any road signs on the highway to tell you to turn right onto Dinosaur Point Road at Pacheco Pass, but after doing so, we proce- eded only another half mile to the entrance to the Park on the right. As we pulled in, we found a large, gravel parking area, some portable toilets, a couple of information signs, and some picnic benches in the (proposed) future camp area. And also, not a surprise to any of us, no other visitors. Scott, Geoffrey and Rich discuss the weather and trail options After analyzing the trail map for a short time (sitting in the dry comfort of the car), we realized that the Park has many different hiking opportunities and that the rain was beginning to let up. We started out by taking the Spikes Peak Road due south out of the parking area, knowing that we could choose any of several loop trips depending on how far we wanted to hike in the rain. After only 0.5mi we came to a saddle that separates the Pacheco Creek drainage from the Salt Creek /San Luis Creek drainage, or in other words, separates the hustle and bustle of the highway from the serenity of the beautiful back woods. Looking south into the rolling, oak- covered hills leads you to contemplate what life was like when Juan Pacheco (Francisco Pacheco's son) first settled here in the early 1840s. In 1992, and five generations later, 69(X) acres were graciously bequeathed to the State of California by Paula Patjo, along with a large sum of money to help set up and administer the Park. It took about 4 years to open the park to the public. Only the western third of the Park is open to visitors right now. However, the eastern section, which contains numerous power - generating windmills, is expected to open sometime this summer. Continuing only 0.2mi, we reached a junction with the Pig Pond Trail. Since the rain had all but let up, we veered left (south) onto the Pig Pond Trail. After 0.3mi of descent to Pig Pond (a stock pond), we headed up and over another saddle to the next trail junction, the Tunnel Monument Trail, after another 0.3mi. You could follow this trail to the west, then back to the north to complete a short 3.7mi loop. However, we decided to push on, so we continued left (south) for another 0.lmi to where the two legs of the Canyon Loop Trail begin. We stayed to the left (east) to head down a ridge, where views of the windmills to the east appeared, and into the bottom of Salt Creek. At 0.6mi, we crossed a side fork of Salt Creek, and then made an abrupt right turn to start up a steep grade through a buckeye forest. Even though the rain began to fall again, it was offset by the striking image of a rainbow across the canyon to the north. Although the last 0.5mi from the creek bottom was steep, we were rewarded with fine views into the San Luis Creek drainage at the ridge top. Here, we turned right (west) at the junction with (eont'd on page 15) Trail Companion - Page 14 of 16 (Pacheco hike -- cont'd from page 14) the South Boundary Loop Trail. (Note: You can turn left instead and follow the South Boundary Loop Trail to add from 2.5mi to as much as 4.lmi to our trip.) In just another 0.1mi we passed by the western leg of the Canyon Loop Trail that heads back to the north. We proce- eded straight, but only after we enjoyed a rain -free lunch being serenaded by the woosh of the windmills. The last steady climb of 0.4mi brought us to the summit of Spikes Peak, the highest point in the Park at 1927ft. For our effort, we were rewarded with sun and breaking clouds, and a view that rivals most places in the Diablo Range. On a clear day, the Sierra Nevada 100mi to the east would be obvious over sprawling San Luis Reservoir. Make sure you spend some time here resting, taking pictures, or watching the hawks circle overhead. Four trails branch out to the south giving you many options for southern loops (including the other end of the Southern Boundary Trail mentioned earlier), but our hike continued with a sple- ndid ridge traverse northward along the Spikes Peak Road. The traverse naturally contains a couple of ups and downs and passes a few trail junctions (including the Shadow Spring Ridge Trail which provides access to the far - western and southwestern portions of the park, the Up and Over Trail which bisects the park into north and south portions, and the Tunnel Monument Trail which we encountered earlier in the trip). One note: the ridge is generally in the open, so if you hike here when the sun is baking the earth, I'd suggest doing our loop the opposite direction so you hit it early in the day. After 1.9mi and a descent from the ridge, the Spikes Peak Road reaches the Pig Pond Trail again. We turned left (north) on the Pig Pond Trail to finish the loop hike. In 0.6mi we hit the Park Headquarters road and then turned right (east) for the short walk back to the trailhead. Total hike length: 5.6mi. Total number of visitors seen on this rainy day: 0. The answer to this article's title: You bet! In the Spring, Salt Creek and other creeks would probably be running nicely, and the wildfl- owers would be spectacular in the canyons and grassy hillslopes. The ranger recently confirmed that the Bear Hide Lake area in the southeast part of the Park is already carpeted with several wildflowers. In the fall, the colors in the oaks, buckeyes, and grasses would paint the land in golds and browns. The Summer brings unbearable temperatures, but if you pace yourself, find the shade of the oaks frequently, and drink plenty of water, you'll probably find yourself alone in the Park. That sounds familiar to this "Winter" day we were enjoying. -- Dave Croker For more information: Pacheco State Park 31426 Gonzaga Rd Gustine, CA 95322 -9737 (209) 826 -6283 (Voice and Fax) Views of the windmills to the east Photos by Dave Croker Trail Companion - Page 15 of 16 Upcoming Trailbuild Schedule: April 4 - Sanborn County Park, call for meeting spot... April 25 - California Trail Days at Arastradero Preserve in Palo Alto May 16 - Tentatively, at Parker Ranch in Saratoga, call for confirmation June 6 - National Trails Day at Stevens Creek Other Important Dates: April 15 - Map committee meets 6:15 -8pm@ Trail Center office. All welcome. Working meeting will focus on text and research for planned Woodside area trail map, and start revisions for the Peninsula Parklands map. We're about to revise our 1992 Peninsula Parklands map -- we need volunteers to verify the information on the map and contact park agencies about new public lands. Send us your email address if you'd like to get notifications of our events via email... Trail Center 3921 E. Bayshore Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 Forwarding Service Requested .....preserving and promoting local trails Non - profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Los Altos, CA Permit No. 933 Outdoor Activity Schedule for the San Francisco Peninsula and South Bay Compiled and produced by the TRAIL CENTER for our members May 1998 Trail Center Projects i ne i raft -enter is a member based non- protit organization founded in 1982 to promote and preserve trails in San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and Alameda Counties. Members have built or maintained more than 25 miles of trails, and helped map and produce our Peninsula Parklands and Southern Peninsula Maps. Trail Building You provide boots or sturdy shoes, long sleeves, long June 6 — National Trails Day at Stevens pants and a hat. We provide a spectacular setting Creek County Park. REI inservice day., on for awesome trail building, tools, and training — no the historic REI Trail! ..Lunch experience necessary. You may get hooked! Bring provided... Call by or before May 22 ! water and a lunch, unless we BBQ. Call (650) 968- 7065 for information — RSVP required for all events. Fun is mandatory! 9AM -3PM, Saturdays ..... May 16 — Crewleader & CL Trainees Only! Advance trailbuilding Q Stevens Creek in preparation for June 6. Advance reservations for June 6 must be made by May 22. We are expecting a large turnout, 100 +... Mapptn The Map Committee is forging ahea on our planned map of the Central Peninsula as well as updating the Peninsula Parklands and Southern Peninsula Maps. Team and individual work opportunities. Other Volunteer Opportunities Many ark agencies and volunteer groups are working to maintain and restore our amazing parklands. For all work projects you shouldpbe prepared with water, lunch, long sleeved shirts, long pants and boots. Most projects provide tools and directions, but call to make sure. Calendar Foothills Park Restoration (City of Palo Alto Residents and Guests) — May 2 and June 6 Habitat Restoration with the City of Palo Alto at Foothills Park. First Saturday of every month at 9AM. Dress in layers ready to work. Wear sturdy shoes or boots, bring gloves, water and a lunch. Call (650) 329 -2423 to register. May 9 — Saturday The Human Race at Coyote Point County Park needs volunteers Contact Lynne Fritz of San Mateo County Parks (650) 599 -1306 or Barbara Alvarez of the Volunteer Center (650) 345 -0801. May 16 — Saturday National River Clean Up Day at Santa Clara County Park Waterways. 9AM -noon at Coyote Lake, Coyote - Hellyer and Vasona Lake Parks. Call (408) 354 -6583 and lend a hand at clearing El Nino choked waterways. May 30 — Saturday Crystal Springs Trail Day Needs Volunteers. A running, walking, biking event for all ages with a ribbon cutting for a new section of trail needs 150 volunteers. Contact Lynne Fritz( 650) 599 -1306. Organizations Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District The District's Open Space Volunteer Programs offer an exciting variety of monthly trail maintenance, construction, site restoration, resource management, interpretive and docent projects. Call (650) 691 -1200. Pro'ects are regularly held on the third Saturday each ,month. all Paul McKowan at (650) 691 -1200 to register. San Mateo Coast Dune Restoration California State Parks Department. Work continues on Pescadero State Beach and Dune restoration ect, and a new project is just beginning on Half Moon Bay �tate Beach _Exotic plant removal fencing, seed collection and (650) 726 -8816 or (650) 712 -9133 for details on times and locations. May 1998 Activity Schedule 1 Half Moon Bay State Beaches Restoration Restore native coastal dune and bluff plant communities and protect the nesting sites of the threatened Snowy Plover. Contact Marianne Kjobmand (650) 726 -8801 of the Resource Ecology Department, California State Parks, Half Moon Bay State Beach. Work at LOAM Saturdays and Sundays. Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Association SCMTA volunteers maintain the Skyline -to -the -Sea Trail. and trails in Big Basin Redwoods and Castle Rock State Parks. Regular workdays include: First Saturday of each month at 9 AM. Hiking and trail trimming in Bi Basin State Park. Starts from park headquarters. all Bob Kirsch at (408) 243 -4245 for details. Second Saturday of each month at 9 AM: Trail maintenance in and around Castle Rock State Park. Meet at Saratoga Ga parking lot (Hwy. 35 at Hwy. 9). Call Al Lisin at (408) 258106 for details. Third Saturday of most months at 9 AM: Trail maintenance in and around Castle Rock State Park. Meet at Saratoga Gap parking lot. Call Tony at (408) 257 -1893 for details. Marin Trails "Work'n Walk" First Thursday of every month 9AM -2PM. join the "Almost Over the Hill Gang" for magnificent scenery while doing V li ht maintenance on Marin County trails. Call Barbara eitz (415) 381 -3809 for information on carpooling and work locations. San Pedro Valley County Park Trail maintenance and construction on the slopes of Montara Mountain. 2nd Saturday of each month at 8AM. Habitat restoration project starts at 9AM on 2nd Saturday. All ages welcome. Meet at Visitor's Center Rain or shine. Call (650) 355 -8289 or (650) 355 -5454. Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Park Volunteer and Interpretive Services opportunities: Trail Watch (equestrian and mountain bike), park operations (trail building/ repair, maintenance, gardening), public relations (photography, visitor center, promotions), interpretation (special projects, museum docents, astronomy docents) and office (desktop publishing, data base management). For information on the Interpretive Program call (408) 354- 2752; for the Volunteer Program, call Chris Crockett at (408) 354 -6583. Fax (408) 354 -6657. Hours 8AM -5PM Mon.-Fri. California Native Plant Society Workdays Plant Restoration along Hwy 280 between Edggewood Road and Woodside Road. Meet on the second Friday of every month at 9AM at the Edgewood Road Park and Ride lot at Hwy 280. Bring clippers or pruners if you have them. CNPS provides work gloves, orange vests, hard hats and safety glasses. Call Zoe Chandik (650) 747 -9620 or Chuck Baccus (408) 244 -2923. Exotic Eradication at Edggewood Park. Meet Wednesda evenings around 5:15- 5:30PM. Contact Ken Himes (6 0) 591 -8560. Friday Mornings with Elly Hess (650) 368 -8993. Hidden Villa Work Projects Every Wednesday at LOAM. Contact jean Struthers (650) 941 -2586. Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) Long list of volunteer opportunities includes: Visitor Centers at Fort Funston, Cliff House, Presidio, Fort Point, Alcatraz, and Muir Woods; Native Plant Nurseries in San Francisco and Marin Headlands Maintenance at Alcatraz or the Presidio. Nike missile site tour guide in Marin Headlands Office assistance Wildlife monitoring programs for spotted owls, snowy plovers, and seabirds (415) 673 -4067 x29. Wow, lots of options! - Call Terry Kreidler (415) 556 -3535 to help GGNRA Habitat Restoration Team conducts regular habitat restoration/ exotic vegetation removal Projects throughout the GGNRA. Calr the Habitat Hotline at (415) 556 -4353. Usually each Sunday at 9:30 AM GGNRA Site Stewardship Program emphasizes long -term maintenance of various sites. Saturday workdays 4times a month rotate between Oakwood Valley, Wolfback Ridge, and McCurdy Trail in Marin County, and Milagra Ridge in Pacifica. Call (415) 673 -4067 X29. Email: sue –gardner@ggnpa.org or bob _wright@ ggnpa.org. Carpool available from San Francisco. Golden Gate Raptor Observatory. Spring and summer volunteer training to identify and track-hawks and other birds of prey migrating over the Marin Headlands. (415) 331 -0730. San Mateo County Park System San Pedro Valley Park Volunteers trail maintenance on the 2nd Saturday at 8AM, habitat restoration on the 2nd Saturday at 9AM, meetings on the 2nd Wednesday at 6:30PM. Call (650) 355 -5454 for information. San Bruno Mountain Botanical Garden Work Days on the 2nd Sunday from 9AM -noon. Contact Kathy Manus (415) 584 -7320. Crystal Springs Trail Day May 30 Running- Walkin & - Biking event for all ages. 150 volunteers needed to assist with event activities. Contact Lynne Fritz (650) 5994306. Wildlands Restoration Team Santa Cruz -based organization works to preserve the natural heritage of the Santa Cruz Mountains by restoring damaged native habitat on protected public lands — major focus on exotic plant removal. For alf projects bring layered clothing, long pants, hiking boots, at least 2-quarts of water and lunch. Instruction and gloves provided. Call the hotline (408) 662 -3039 for more! Saturdays 10AM -1PM for 10 -year olds and older. Call (408) 464 -9141 for locations and to get on mailing list. Sundays at 9AM meet at Denny's restaurant in Santa Cruz on Ocean Street to carpool to a work site. 18- years or older and expect a full days workout. I Meetings Organizations Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District MROSD Board of Directors meets on the 2nd and 4th Trail Center Wednesday of each month at 7:30PM at the District office Board of Directors meets on the third Thursday of each at 330 Distel Circle in Los Altos. Call (650) 691 -1200 for month at 6:30 PM at the PCC. Call (650) %8 -7065 for the the agenda. agenda. May 1998 Activity Schedule 2 Bay Area Ridge Trail I =;> San Francisco County Committee meets monthly San Mateo County Committee meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 9:30 AM to Noon. For meeting ocation and agenda, call Bill Smith (650) 873- 0415. Volunteer activities include: publicity; membership; public speaking and presentations; hike leaders; advocacy; much more! => Santa Clara County Committee meets on the third Wednesday of each month except December. • September, January and April meetings 7 -9PM at the United Way in San Jose. October, February and May meetings 7 -9PM at the United Way, 1922 The Alameda in San Jose. November, March and June 7:30 -9PM at St. Louise Hospital on Cochrane Rd off Hwy 101 in Morgan Hill. Contact Judy Etheridge, (408) 248 -3900. Volunteers also needed for publicity, membership, public speaking, special events, hike-bike-equestrian trip leaders, in San Francisco at Ridge Trail office: 26 O'Farrell Street, Suite 400. For dates and agenda, call Vic DeKalb at (415) 751 -8385. Volunteer activities include: Emembership; public speaking; special events; ltike and bike trip leading; advocacy; and much more! advocacy, and much more. Exhibits, Talks, and Programs Calendar Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park David Daniels Nature Center David Daniels Nature Center at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve operated by the Midpemnsula Regional Open Space District will be open for drop in visitors on Saturdays and Sundays from I1AM-4PM. Talk to our nature center volunteers and explore the exhibits. Enjoy natural communities displays, larger- than -life pond strata mobiles, and an opportunity to view live organizms borrowed from the pond. May 16 -17 — Saturday- Sunday Siena Club Wilderness First Aid Class. One -day class. Choose which day. Required training for activity leaders. 8:30AM- 5:30PM. Contact (650) 321 -6500. Organizations Coyote Point Museum Displays on local ecology, good for kids. Changing exhibits of photographs, artwork, and interpretive displays. Docent led museum and outdoor tours. Located in Coyote Point County Park in San Mateo. Environmental education, general inf. and membership call (650) 342 -7755. Peninsula Conservation Center Environmental library and offices of several groups including the Sierra Club, Environmental Volunteers and the Trail Center. Located at 3921 East Bayshore in Palo Alto (1 block north of San Antonio Road exit off Highway 101). Phone (650) 962 -9876. Calendar Locatea at the ena or 5cnoot Street ott mission L taza to the heart of Santa Cruz. Public tours through the adobe Saturdays and Sundays on request. Call (408) 425 -5849 Hidden Villa Operating ranch in Los Altos Hills has offered a wide range of educational programs since 1927. Interpretive Kfor kids, hikes and tours for adults and families, a hostel (closed during summer), hiking trails and special events. Get involved! Call the volunteer office at (650) 949- 8655. Closed in summer except for selected weekend dates (to leave quiet space for summer camp). Parking $5 /day or $30 /year. Visitor Center (650) 949 -8658. Point Reyes Field Seminars 1-day and weekend seminars cover a wide variety of topics involving natural history of Point Reyes, photography and the arts. College credit available for some courses. Call (415) 663 -120 -0. REI Lectures and Seminars REI in Cupertino offers seminars and slide shows on a variety of outdoor topics, regularly scheduled on Thursday nights and Saturdays. Call (408) 446 -1991 for schedule. Climbing School on indoor wall.; free climbing Wednesdays and Saturdays. REI in San Carlos offers similar classes; call (650) 508- 2330 for information. Wilder Ranch Historic Demonstrations Call (408) 426 -0505 for details. Docent dressed in period clothing will tour the grounds and buildings at 1PM. 11AM -3PM Saturday and Sunday Historic Crafts and Demonstrations. Kids and Families May 31 — Sunday Kids Fising Day sponsored by South Bay Fising in the Cityy At Spring Valley Pond at Ed Levin County Park. 8AM -noon. Contact (408) 354 -6583. Volunteers also needed to help kids learn about fishing. May 1998 Activity Schedule Regular Events Hidden Villa Family Farm Tours: join other families (single families also welcome) for a weekend of ranch chores and farm projects, campfire and ranch food. Call (650) 949 -8644 after 4:30 for a complete list of programs. Weekend Farm Tours offered every Sunday. For youngsters but fun for all ages. Meet.the animals & vegetables that live on the farm. 11AM -1PM. Call (650) 949 -8653 for reservations one week in advance. Fee. Deer Hollow Farm Friends of Deer Hollow Farm. operates educational programs and animal exhibits for families and kids in a secluded canyon of Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. Farm is a level, l -mile walk from the parking area at Rancho San Antonio County Park. For information call (650) 965 -FARM. Slide Ranch, Marin County Family Farm Days and Time for Toddlers environmental education programs in a gorgeous oceanside setting. Slide. Ranch is located in Marin County along Hwy.1 north of Muir Beach. The teachers are gentle, professional educators who provide exciting expenences for families. Call (415) 381 -6155 for dates, reservations, directions and fee information. Camp Unalayee Outdoor trips for kids and families. Located in the PCC, 3921 E. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto 94303. (650) 969 -6313. Palo Alto Baylands Interpretive Center Saturday and Sunday Activities: 1:00 and 4:OOPM Videos and Ecology Workshop. 2PM Slide Show on Salt Marsh Life. 3PM Nature Walk along the Salt Marsh. Located at the east end of EmbarcaderoRoad. (650) 329-2506. Open Wednesdays 10 -5, Thursdays and Fridays 2 -5, Saturdays and Sundays from 1 -5. Parent/ Infant Hikes in Edgewood Park Sierra Club Familyy Outinggs meets 1 st and 3rd Wednesdays at 10:30AM fora 2-3 milel►ike at easy pace accommodating infant needs. Parents with 2 -9 month old infants in carrier, snugly, sling or pack. Boots recommended. Meet at the main Edgewood Park entrance on Edgewood Road 1 mile east of Hwy 280. Call Laura Harter (650) 364 -8216 for information or reservations. Hikes and Walks Calendar Edgewood Park Wildflower Walks Edgewood County Park with the California Native Plant Society. Meet at LOAM for a 3 -hour tour of the endangered and beautiful plants in this area. Call (650) 853 -563 Meet at Park and Ride lot at Hwy 280 and Edgewood Road. Repeats May 2, 3, 9, 10,17. Meet at Day -Camp Entrance on May 24, 30, and June 7. Coastwalk 98 Coastwalk 98 returns to the Bay Area. San Francisco July 27- August 1. Contact Barbara Larson (510) 865 -7739. Features Angel Island, Urban camping at the Presidio, the Golden Gate Promenade and more. San Mateo County Coast August 4 -8. Contact Marilynn Mariano (650) 578- 1128. Wild beaches, beach towns, state parks and mushroom farms. Other walks cover most of the California Coastline. Walks are led by historians, naturalists or locals familiar with the area. Camp in unique areas. Delicious dinners nightly, you provide breakfast and lunch. Hikes range from easy to difficult. General info at 1-800 - 550 -6854, e-mail to coastwalk ®sonic.net, http: / /www.sonic.net /coastwalk. WOW! May 10 - Sunday Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve " Fourth Annual Mother's Day Hike" with docents from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.. Celebrate Mother's Day with beautiful spring wildflowers and gorgeous views. Meet in the parking lot on Alpine Road just west of Skyline Boulevard. 10AM -2PM. Windmill Pasture (Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve) with the California Native Plant Society. Mixed deciduous woodland, riparian, chaparral, ggrrassland, savannah and serpentine habitats represented. 1�1eet at the trailhead on Rhus Ridge Road in Los Altos Hills at LOAM. Contact Jean Struthers (650) 941 -2586. Mother's Day Walk at the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Alviso Education Center. 11AM- 12:30PM. Guided walk alons the trails observing mother birds and their characteristic behaviors. (408) 262 -5513. Grant Ranch County Park with the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society. Birding by ear with 3 -miles of hiking. Learn to identify lark, wren, bunting and more. Contact Grant Hoyt (650) 969 -7892. 7AM start. May 1998 Activity Schedule May 13 - Wednesday Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve "Scenic Aerobic Hike" with docents from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. LOAM -noon. Brisk 4 -mile walkup Upper Wildcat Canyon. Meet in the parking lot off Cristo ey rive in Cupertino near the restrooms. Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve "Explorer Hike" with docents from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. 4 -mile hike at a leisurely to moderate pace. Meet in the parking lot on Higgins Purisima Creek Road at the junction with Purisima Creek Road south of Half Moon Bay. 11AM -2PM. May 16 - Saturday Picchetti Ranch "Discovering Spring Birds at Picchetti" with docents from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. 3-4 mile leisurley paced search for birds. Bring binoculars and field guides. Meet in the parking lot on Montebello Road 1 -mile up from Stevens anyon Road in Cupertino. 9AM- 1:30PM. Pescadero Marsh and Bean Hollow Beach with the California Native Plant Society. Contact Toni Corelli (650) 726 -0689. Good Morning Bird Watchers at the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Fremont Visitor Center. Develop your bird watching and identification skills. (510) 792 -0222. 9 -11 AM. May 17 - Sunday "Leisurely Loop" at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve with docents from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Especially for people who have walking difficulties or prefer an easy pace. Suitable for wheelchairs, strollers and walkers. Wander around the scenic pond and learn about the natural communities. Meet in the parkin lot on Al ine Road just west of Skyline Boulevard. lAM -2PM. San Bruno Mountain County park with the California Native Plant Society. Meet at parking lot at entrance station at 10AM. Contact Ken Himes (650) 591 -8560. Botanical Wanderings at the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Fremont Visitor Center.2- 4PM. Wander the Tidelands Trail and learn about the plants that thrive in the grassland and salt marsh. (510) 792 -0222. May 18 — Monday May 31 — Sunday "Wildflowers!" at Los Trancos Open Space Preserve "Trees and Exercise" at Long Ridge Open Space with docents from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space Preserve with docents from the Midpeninsula Regional District. Bleeding hearts are just one type of seasonal Open Space District. 11 -mile hike to learn about local trees wildflwoer you may be treated to on this refreshing and exercise. 1200' elevation gain. Bring unch. Moderate mornin outing. 9:30AM -noon. Meet in the parking lot on pace with some steep hills.lbleeet at the Grizzly Flat arking Page 211 Road 7 miles west of Hwy 280. Moderately area on Skyline Boulevard 2.5 miles north of Hwy 9P paced 3 -mile walk. 10AM -4PM. May 20 - Wednesday A Geological Trip Through Time at. the San Francisco Windy Hill Open Space Preserve "Explorer Hike" Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Fremont Visitor Center. Take a trip through time as told by the rocks of the refuge. with docents from the -Midpeninsula Regional Open Space p District. 10AM -2PM. Expplore the lower portion of the Reservations a Re 792 -0222. preserve on a moderate 3-4 mile hike. Meet at the Portola P e Calif Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve with Valley Towri Center. the California Native Plant Society. Emphasis on ferns and early summer flowers. Dress for cool and fog. Park and May 21— Thursday Ride lot at Hwy 280 and Edgewood Road at 9:30AM or "Nature in its Spring Colors" at Picchetti Ranch pp en contact Stella Yang (408) 255 -6233. Space Preserve with docents from the Midpeninsula Ranger Docent Walks Regional Open Space District. Look for wildflowers. Short car shuttle to set up a one -way hike. Meet in the parkin$ lot Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 1 -mile up Montebello Road from Stevens Canyon Road in An independent, special - purpose public agency that has Cupertino. 10AM -2PM. preserved more than 40,000 acres of scenic and May 23 — Friday recreational lands in the foothills and baylands on the Twilight Wandering at the San Francisco Bay National midpeninsula. The preserves are managed for the use and Wildlife Refuge Fremont Visitor Center. 6:30 -8PM. enjoyment of the public and for the conservation of the Experience the Tidelands Trail at twilight. Call (510) 792- natural environment and viewshed. See More Volunteer 0222 for reservations. Opportunities for volunteer information. Call (650) 691 - Ma 24 — Sunda 11OU. Docent hikes listed in the Calendar section. May y Natural Bridges State Park Monarch Tours Long Ride Open Space Preserve "Plant Uses in Folk Join a docent naturalist at 11 AM or 2PM for a tour of one Medicine' with docents from the Midpeninsula Regional of the largest monarch butterfly overwintering sites in the Open Space District. Moderate 5 -mile hike while learning United States. No reservations needed. Meet at the Visitor about traditional medicinal uses of plants. 1-5PM. Call Center for the one hour tours. Tours for groups of 10+ can (650) 691 -2153 for reservations. be arranged at (408) 4234609. May 25 — Monday Filoli House and Garden Tours. Montara Mountain with the California Native Plant National Trust for Historic Preservation maintains Society. Contact Toni Corelli (650) 726 -0689. historic house and grounds on the edge of the San Francisco May 27 — Wednesday Watershed; tours available from mid February until mid - El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve "Explorer November (Tuesday thru Saturday). Advance reservations Hike" with docents from the Midpeninsula Regional Open necessary for Tuesday - Thursday. Self- guided, no Space District. 4-mile moderately paced mid -week reservations on Friday and Saturday. (650) 3664640 for adventure. Meet at the Skeggs Vista Point on Skyline information or (650) 364 -2880 for reservations. Docent led Boulevard 4 -miles north of Hwy 84. 11AM -3PM. tours of the wildland area around Filoli are available Ma 29 —Frida Mondayy through Saturday at 10 AM and take about 2 y y hours (b reservation only). Ohlone Indian digs and the Fremont Older Open Space Preserve "Seven Springs San Andreas fault. Ramble" with docents from the Midpeninsula Regional Golden Gate Park — Friends of Recreation and Open Space District. 6:15- 8:15PM. A perfect end to your Parks work week. Congenial 3-mile stroll. Meet at the end of Free guided walks March through October. Various tours Prospect Road above Cupertino. g May 30 Saturday (1 -2 hours), such as Strawberry Mill, East End, West End, y — y Japanese Tea Garden and Lloyd Lake. Call (415) 221 -1311. "Dog Days Hike" at Fremont Older Open Space Golden Gate National Recreation Area Preserve with docents from the Midpeninsula Regional Publishes a monthly calendar of ranger walks and Open Space District. Bring your favorite canine with a programs. Baker Beach Walks every Sunday at 10 AM at leash to relish this leisurely to moderate paced hike. Water the north parkin lot — learn about the cultural and and pooper- scoopers proviced. Reservations at (650) 691- natural history of the park. Other walks to the Phleger 2153 Estate and throughout GG,NRA. Good Morning Birders at the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Fremont Visitor Center. 9- San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge 11AM. Bring binoculars and a bird book for a leisurely SFBNWR encompasses a large part of the south end of San stroll to veiw our fair - feathered friends. Francisco Bay. Trails built on miles of levees offer wildlife Sprin$, Bird Walk at the San Francisco Bay National observing along marshes and waterways. Visitor Center is Wildlife Refuge Alviso Visitor Center. 9 -11AM. So many located at the east end of the Dumbarton Bridge at 1 fascinating birds around the bay. Marshlands Road in Fremont; exhibits, self guided nature Sierra Club New Members Hike on An$el Island. 7.5 trail, interpretive walks. (510) 792 -0222. Environmental miles with 1000' elevation gain. Mix of hiking, historical Education Center is reached via Alviso. sites and great views. Contact Bob Schwartz (650) 321- http: / /www.rl .fws.gov /sfbnwr /sfbnwr- 1.htmi. (408) 4870 or schwartz@pearl.sri.com. Oh yea, sign up as a 262-5513. member! Rancho Del Oso Nature and History Center Open Saturdays and Sundays from 14 PM. Free nature walks from the center every Sunday from 14 PM. Located 2 miles south of Af[o Nuevo on Hwy. 1, turn at the first gate south of the Waddell Creek bridge and follow the signs. Tours by arrangement by calling (408) 427 -2288. May 1998 Activity Schedule 1 5 Pescadero Marsh Nature Walk Bay Area Ridge Trail Council Meet State Park docent at Pescadero State Beach in the first Unique public - private partnership of public agencies, Elot south of the Highway 1 bridge over, Pescadero community groups and citizens responsible for implementing 400-mile Lagoon. Free walks held year- round, weather permitting. Saturdays 10:30- 12:30, Sundays 1 (not every a multi -use ndgeline trail corridor surrounding the San Francisco Bay linking scenic, cultural, -3PM. offered (650) 879 for dates). historic, and natural features of the region to benefit hikers, weekend; call -2170 Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research equestrians, bicyclists and other outdoor enthusiasts. Reserve Volunteers are needed for all aspects of this ambitious Sat-Sun from 10AM and 1PM. Nature walk near project. To et involved call (4r5) 391 -9300 or Fax (415) is at 26 O'Farrel, Suite 400, San Watsonville. Meet at visitor center. Call (408) 728 -2822. Francisco, CA 94104. Francisco, CA 9 Henry Cowell State Park California Native Plant Society Redwood Grove Walks at 2PM every Saturday. 0.8 mile walk to visit amazing trees. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. Call (408) 335 -7077. Orgqanizes hikes, plant sales, and a variety of informational gatherings to discover, promote and protect the beauty and Write Stella Butano State Park Nature Walks diversity of California native plants. to Yang, P.O. Box 9232, Stanford, CA 94309. Every Saturday and Sunday at 2PM. Pink orchids and Companions of the Trail scarlet mushrooms! Orange newts and yellow banana slugs! Come see the color of nature. $5 parking fee. Hwy. l A congenial South Bay group whose aim is to enjoy the many beautiful and accessible natural trails in the Bay south of Half Moon Bay, take Pescadero Road or Gazos Creek Road to Cloverdale Road. Call (650) 879 -0173. Area and environs. Hikes, some car camping trips further times Relaxed Big Basin Redwood Loop Walk afield several a year. atmosphere allowing for contact of Soul to Nature as well as sole to soil. 11AM and 2PM every Saturday and Sunday. See the power Visitors welcome. Membership available. Address: 2156 of mother nature — visit the new twist in the trail since the Orestes Way, Campbell, CA 95008. Call (408) 37914809. February storms. Easy 1/2 mile walk meets in front of Park Golden Gate Hikers Headquarters. Wheelchair- and stroller - accessible. One hour. San Francisco -based hiking club affiliated with Hosteling Wilder Ranch Tour International/ American Youth Hostels. All are welcome. Hikes in Marin County, Peninsula, and East Bay almost Coastal Santa Cruz Ranch preserves 200+ years of every Sunday, starting from 2209 Van Ness (near 9:30 AM. Several history.. Guided walk at 1PM SATURDAYS AND Broadway) in San Francisco at overnight Hikers Hotline 550 SUNDAYS through the ranch buildings and rounds. trips a year. (415) -6321. Nature walk SATURDAYS at 11AM along t e spectacular Golden Gate Raeewalkers trails either on the coastside or back country.. Call (408) 426 -0505 for information. For fun, fitness, competition (and always breakfast!). Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park Tours Before your shins splint and your spirits sag, try racewalking. Racewalkers smile as they walk ( so does Tours every Saturday at 2PM. Tour the oldest Building in everyone who watches). San Francisco Ron Day (415) 285 - Santa Cruz. Located on Mission Hill, 144 School Street. 6877 or South Bay Don Kobrin (650) 856 -6658. (408) 425 -5849. Greenbelt Alliance Ranger- Ride -Along The Bay Area's citizen land conservation organization, Palo Alto residents can schedule an individual afternoon founded in 1958, dedicated to protecting the region's walk with a ranger in Foothills Park (650) 329 -2423 or Greenbelt and making our communitites better places to Baylands (650) 617 -3156. live. Promotes local and regional plans and intitiatives to Groups that lead hikes P protect open space, promotes establishment of open space district and educates residents about value of open space. 50+ Fitness Association 530 Bush Street, Suite 303, San Francisco, CA 94108. Phone Holds walks, runs and bike rides. Call (650) 323 -6160 or (415) 398 -3730. Fax (415) 398 -6530. write P.O. Box D, Stanford, CA 94309. First Saturday walk Mountain Parks Foundation in Portola Valley or Monterey. First Sunday bike ride in Formerly the Santa Cruz Mountains Natural History Palo Alto. Second Saturday walk /run in San Francisco. Association. Publishes and distributes park literature; sells Second Sunday walk /run in Portola Valley. Third Saturday walk /run in Half Moon Bay. Fourth Saturday books, maps and pamphlets; provides trained docents to Visitor Centers; leads staff hikes and walks; and disburses walk /run at Stanford. information about the natural history of the Santa Cruz American Volkssport Association Mountain area. Also furnishes equipment and supplies for Represented in this area by the California Volkssport Association the South Bay Striders. Evolved from the interpretive programs in the parks. Serves Big Basin, Henry Dowell, Butano, Castle Rock, Fall Creek, Portola, and running races in Germany in the 60's, now an international Forest of Nisene Marks and Rancho del Oso. Call (408) organization sponsoring walks (volksmarches) as well as swimming, bicycling and skiing. Volkssport means "sport of 335 -3174. Dial -a -hike program at Portola State Park (650) -9098. Docents will lead a tour of 1 -14 miles for up to the people" and everyone is welcome. Call (650) 871 -1608 or Cary Odell, CA Volkssport Assoc, 1309 Foxworthy 2408 Pine Ridge Association Avenue, San Jose 95118. South Bay Striders meet 2nd Wednesday Hospital Organizes interpretive activities, leads docent walks, and of each month at the Good Samaritan generally cares for Henry Coe State Park. Information from at 7 PM. P.O. Box 846, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. Bay Area Orienteering Club Sierra Club — Loma Prieta Chapter BAOC sponsors orienteerin events, the sport of navigation Nation -wide organization has regional chapters and where strategy and map rea ing team up with walking and groups that are active in conservation and outdoor running. Find markers placed at points indicated on a map. activities of all sorts. Loma Prieta Chapter is located in the Try for speed or walk at a leisurely. pace. Events take an hour lunch All have for PCC. Call (650) 390 -8411 for information on programs and or two with a after. events clinics activities, and to get in touch with the different sections beginners. First timers welcome. Write to BOAC, 3015 listed below. Holyrood Drive, Oakland, CA 94611. Send a self - addressed, stamped envelope. Call (408) 255 -8018 for Hotline. May 1998 Activity Schedule Many Sierra Club sections publish their own schedules of Santa Cruz Mountain Trail Association hikes and social events. For instance, the San Mateo County Group leads hikes to a different Peninsula park every Saturday, revisited on Sunday, Wednesday nd SCMTA has been around for nearly 20 years s onsoring work days, including the first California Trail (see listings in this schedule). Also organizes hikes in the Santa Thursday.. Call Marie Roberts (650) 348 -9177 for details. Cruz Mountains. For membership and other information, Other groups include Sierra Singles (single adults 20's- write SCMTA, Drawer BE, Los Altos, CA 94023. (650) 40's).; Sierra Singleaires (active, single ppeople 40 and up); Backpacking, Camera, Cycling, Day�i liking, Family Outings, 968 -2412. See Volunteer Opportunities. Sem ervirens Fund p Gay & Lesbian Sierrans, Inner City Outings (trips for at- risk youth), Peak Climbing, Rock Climbing, Ski Touring, and Non -profit organization energetically raises money to preserve land in the. Big Basin and Castle Rock State Park White Water. Regional Groups include Guadalupe/ e/ South SF Bay, Black Mountain Group and San Carlos /Belmont. area to complete these parks in an eco lo cal sense. This organization has been around since 1900, before the If you're a San Francisco or East Bay Sierra Club member, you are more likely to be enrolled in the Bay Chapter, which is based in Berkeley is beginning of Big Basin State Park (known then as Sempervirens Club). Sponsor hikes, tree plantings, trail and much more concerned. with the East Bay and Marin County. You might want to maintenance and more. (650) 968 -4509. also join the Loma Prieta chapter to know what's going on The Walking Company just across the County line. The local store in San Jose's Valley Fair Shopping Center Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society SCVAS is organizes hikes in a variety of Bay Area locations. Call (4G8) 241 -2243 for a listing or information. Hikes fill up involved with preserving and protecting local wildlife habitat through conservation and education. The early so call for reservations. Small fee. chapter sponsors monthly birding field trips and programs. San Bruno Mountain Complementary newsletter call (408) 252 -3747 or visit the office at McClellan Ranch Park in Cupertino. Tours with Bay Area Land Watch. Usually meet on Saturdays LOAM the Brisbane Village at at shoppin center on Old County Road at Ba shore Boulevard. L11 (650) 467 -6631 or (650) 621 -2522. Bicycling Events Off -Road and On -Road Bicycling Calendar May 10 - Sunday Bike the Bay at the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge LOAM -Noon. Slow and easy bicycle tour of the marshes and salt ponds along dirt levees and trails. Helmets mandatory. Fat tires recommended. (510) 792 -0222. Organizations ALTrans Non -profit Transportation Management Association for the six community colleges and San Jose State University. a Orgnizes cleanup of the Hwy 87 bike trail on 2 Saturdays each month 9AM -1PM. Training and refreshments provided. Call Lisa Quinn at (408) 298 - 2181x3683. Skyline Cycling Club P.O. Box 60176, Sunnyvale, CA 94088. Various on -road rides for all skill levels. Responsible Organized Mountain Pedalers ROMP promotes responsible off -road cycling; sponsors rides, builds trails and protects bicyclists' rights in the West Bay. Membership meetings quarterly. Western Wheelers Pioneerin , nonprofit organization offers recreational on -road bicycle ridges, monthly meetings and other programs. P.O. Box 518, Palo Alto, CA 94302. Equestrian Events Calendar Los Viajeros Riding Club May 31 - Sunday Western Schooling Show Clinic with Rod Hernandez. Great opportunit for hands -on demonstration. Contact Mary Beth at (650) 851 -2699. Organizations Castle Rock Horsemen's Association Organization sponsors trail rides and an annual horse show in the Mt. Eden Valley, Steven's Creek and Saratoga area. Contact Nancy White at (408) 446 -4584. Combined Training Equestrian Team Alliance CTETA has facilities located on Sand Hill Road in Woodside. A non -profit organization whose purposes include developing the varied disciplines of pre-Olympic level riders and their horses, educational programs to promote public knowledge of equestrian sports, and developing understanding of the horse. Call (650) 851 -2140. Los Altos Hills Horsemen's Association LAHHA promotes all activities concerning horsemanship and trail access in the Town of Los Altos Hills and neighboring communities. LAHHA also sponsors frequent shows and other events between March and October. P.O. Box 425, Los Altos, 94023 -0425. (650) 995 -4791. Events are held at the Town Ring on Purissima near Viscaino in Los Altos Hills. May 1998 Activity Schedule yr amzea riaes ana social events. �aii Larieen wnitteisey (65V) 851 -4000 or write P. O. Box 620171, Woodside, 94062. Marin Horse Council Organizes rides and advocacy for equestrian issues in Marin County. Write to 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato, CA 94949 -6183 or telephone (415) 883 - 4621061. Quicksilver Endurance Riders, Inc. 2nd Wednesday of each month at Santa Clara County Horsemen's Grounds. Sponsor trail rides, poker rides, moonlight rides, endurance rides plus trairbuilding and maintenance projects. Contact Maryben Stover (4 8) 265 -0839 or write P.O. Box 71, New Almaden, CA 95042. San Mateo County Horsemen's Association. Educational seminars, general meetings and group rides. Publishes a newsletter of trail information and stories of local rides. P.O. Box 620092, Woodside, 94062. (650) 568 -1045. Santa Clara County Horsemen's Association Non -profit organization dedicated to promoting good horsemanship and trail use. Monthly meetings the 3rd Friday of every month include educational programs. Regular monthly trail rides as well asspecial events such as playda s dances and poker rides. Call Janice Frazier at (408) 927 -1670 or (408) 268 -2177 for information. Santa Cruz County Horsemen's Association. Tilden/ Wildcat Horsemen's Association Meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30PM at the Organizes rides and events in the East Bay Regional Parks Clubhouse at the Graham Hill Showgrounds at Graham Hill area. Contact Joan Andrews, President at (510) 254 -7860. and Sims Roads in Santa Cruz. Polocrosse, shows, rides and other events. Write to P.O. Box 1014, Santa Cruz, CA 95061 for information and membership. Call Lynn Christiansen (408) 454 -9513. Coming ..... Sooner than you think ! An actual Hike of the Month ! Not another fabulous article, but a real hike led by Trail Center crewleaders, Board Members, volunteers extraordinaire ! Saturday, May 30 ....... Stevens Creek County Park ...... 9:30 am Light to moderate hike; expect 3 -5mi. with 250' elev. gain. You will need to bring water and lunch in a pack. Call the office for meeting location and additional information. NEW MAPS ARE HERE ! Pacheco State Park maps are now available in the office. More Krebs bike maps! 1. Mtn biking: Mt. Diablo and East Bay Hills 2. Touring: So. S. F. & Monterey Bay ... whether you ride or not, you will want this map. It covers from S.F. to Big Sur ! Both maps are paper only, no plastic; $11.00 and worth every bit of it. Have you seen us ? w w w A r a 1 cent a r. o r g May 1998 Activity Schedule 8 New Membership Become a member of the Trail Center to support our activities on local trails and to continue receiving The Trail Companion and the Activity Schedule. Every new membership includes a free copy of either the spectacular Peninsula Parklands or the Southern Peninsula map created by the Trail Center. Please circle your choice on the form below. Members receive a 10% discount on the wide variety of maps available through the Trail Center. Name ------------------------------------------------------------- Address --------------------------------------------------------------- City _ _ State _ Zip --- Home Phone _/_ Work Phone / Em to er (Optional) (Some employers match funds. Does ours ?) Membership category: (Circle One) I am interested in: Individual - $25 _ Helping in the Trail Center office Family - $35 _ Volunteering for trail building Contributing - $50 Maps and mapping rojects Sustaining - $100 Check which map you want free with each new membership: Patron - $250 - Peninsula Parklands (overall map of parks on the peninsula) Additional Contribution Southern Peninsula Parks (detailed trail map of area bounded roughly by Hwy 9, Hwy 35, Hwy 84 and Hwy 280.) Total Enclosed (Membership and contributions tax deductible as allowed by law) Mail orders /donations to the Trail Center, 3921 E. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 and Thank You! Trail Center 3921 E. Bayshore Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 (650) 968 -7065 Promoting and Preserving Local Trails Forwarding Service Requested Activity Schedule May 1998 Non -Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Los Altos, CA Permit No. 933 TRAIL CENTER Trail Information and Trail Volunteers for Santa Clara, San Mateo, Santa Cruz & San Francisco Counti ZAf 7 FICL r�4t_ t� 161 A 3921 E. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 . (650) 968 -7065 TRAIL CENTER Trail Information and Trail Volunteers for Santa Clara, San Mateo, Santa Cruz & San Francisco Counties Larry Perlin, City Manager May 26,1998 City of Saratoga 13777 Fruitvale Saratoga, CA 95070 Re: Trails at Parker Ranch Dear Larry, There are a number of issues to be confronted as regards the trails we've walked. So as not to confuse any of us, I'd like to approach the solutions to your various problems in several different letters. The first part of this proposal will deal with the highest priority areas, which have earned their rank by virtue of either land "movement ", public safety issues, erosion, poor design, or a variety of other sins. In any case, these are the places that need to be fixed "asap ". Trail work that we consider Priority 2, will follow. Priority 1..... The highest priority trail work and that which poses a significant public safety hazard is located south of Prospect, west of Parker Ranch Court and also west of the terminus of Star Ridge Court. Let's use the water tank as the major landmark in describing the location of work. The tank almost exactly divides - in half - the trail in question. 1. "Tank "trail.... total length: 2,200 linear feet; variable slope: 0 - 33% A. Northern 1,100'... slope: 0 - 10 %..... Cost: $4,680. (see total for Priority 1) The northerly half of the trail is that part which has experienced considerable movement, exposing the large San Jose Water line. (This break is located approximately 425" south - southwest from the triple intersection of Prospect, Parker Ranch Road, and Parker Ranch Court.) As of 2/4/98, this pipe has suffered additional damage and was observed actively leaking (an almost continual stream) at ... Please Go To Next Page ... 0 3921 E. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 . (650) 968 -7065 Parker Ranch, cont'd 5. 13. 98...:. the joint. We do not intend to fix the pipe or the landslide. The existing trail forms a drainage channel for water. It will continue to be muddy, unstable, and probably slide in other areas. We propose a re -route for a major portion of this section of trail. Approximately 50' north of the slide, we will build a switchback to route the trail farther up the slope, away from areas prone to movement. We anticipate the re -route will be, variably, 20' to 40' uphill from where the trail now exists. This may or may not necessitate changing the easement. Twenty feet on the map (provided by the Planning Dept.) measures a whopping 1/ 32nd of an inch. Forty feet = 1/ 16th inch. (This = sign measures 3 / 32nds of an inch) The re -route could be well within current easements, but I am not the authority to make that pronouncement. A re -route averaging 25' uphill doesn't appear to cause any "visual intrusion" to the residents. The property owners' will need to be supportive of this project. B. Southern 1,100'... slope: 10 - 33 %..... Cost: $4,670. The southerly half of the trail is steep and eroded. It does not follow natural contours, but makes a straight path down the hill, and a steep one at that. Again, we suggest a re -route which will work with existing contours in order to avoid erosion and make the trail more "user- friendly" as regards the degree of slope. Straight, steep trails can be more like rock climbing than hiking. C. Estimated number of workdays for 2,200 lin. ft. = 8 workdays (approximate) The work for the northern section, (A., above) and the southern section, (B. above) of 2,200 feet, includes: 1. the re -route and switchbacks 2. crosslope grading for drainage 3. graded drainage features (drain dips, water bars as needed) 4. tread width of 3' (overall width, approx. 3' -6" to T -0 ") TOTAL COST OF TANK TRAIL, I.A. and B., (2,200 L.F.) ........... ............................... $ 9,350. 2. "Star Ridge/ Diamond Oaks" Trail .... total length: 410 linear feet; variable slope: 0 - 15% This is the trail that meanders east - southeast from the intersection of Star Ridge Court and Picea Court. The trail winds its way to the trail near the terminus of Diamond Oaks Court. We are offering three alternatives for your consideration. ... Please Go To Next Page ... Parker Ranch, cont'd 5. 13. 98..... Each will have its own advantages and its own price. The lowest cost alternative will make the existing trail usable. The two higher cost options will result in a trail that will last longer with less repair and maintenance. (Need I say that the highest cost option equals the longest lasting and least amount of annual maintenance ?.....) "Star Ridge/ Diamond Oaks" Trail .... cont'd... Option A. (estimated # of workdays: 1/2 day) Cost: $ 450. 1. Remove downed trees from trail 2. Provide a 50' inside ditch to aid drainage 3. Provide 6 drain dips (shallow drainage swales) Option B. (estimated # of workdays: 1 day) Cost: $1,025. 1. All work in Option A., plus ... 2. Widen tread to 3' -0" overall width 3. Re -grade tread to improve drainage Option C. (estimated # of workdays: 2 days) Cost: $1,475. 1. All work in Option A., plus ... 2. All work in Option B. not affected by re- route... 3. Re -route 300'of 410' total length away from natural drainage 4. "Close" abandoned portion of trail with brush, limbs Before anyone decides that Option A for $450 is the best value, please understand that Option A represents the very minimum amount of work and that, depending on the rains and erosion, you may be faced with the same amount of work every year. This is why we feel Option A is NOT the "best value ". Option B is better, but you will still continue to have high maintenance costs and a swamped trail in winter. We want you to have a good understanding that the quality and longevity of our projects is a direct function of informed decisions, good planning, and consistent execution. This concludes the Priority 1 work that we consider most severe or important based on public safety, erosion, amount of use, etc., etc. Priority 1 total ......................... $ 10,825. ... Please Go To Next Page ... Parker Ranch, cont'd 5. 13. 98..... Priority 2 ..... This work involves trail issues that either pose public safety problems of a moderate or lesser degree than Priority 1s, or have to do with making repairs so as to reduce future maintenance costs. One of the Priority 2 issues is trail signage which is in disrepair, missing, in need of additional units, or in some cases, in need of removal. Additional mitigation issues include closure of old trails by shrub plantings whose location invites erosion, non -use, or even an attractive hazard; bicycle trail barriers- a 2 x 8 installed across the trail- low enough to step over, too high to ride over; "brushing" - the trimming of brush interfering with the use of the trail- in several areas. We estimate the following Priority 2 items to be necessary.... 1.) Signage ..... signs will be supplied by client Cost: $ 220. a.) Install approx. 5 (five) trail signs. b.) Relocate approx. 7 (seven) trail signs. c.) Remove two signs on metal posts. 2.) Trail Closures.... two locations... planting. Cost: $ 850. a.) Install 10, five gallon shrubs (5 each location) to camouflage old trail entrances. Includes fertilizer tablets and monthly watering through Oct. 1, 1998. Suggest native, drought tolerant, match existing species in area, if applicable. Substitute one gallon if 5G not avail. b.) Approx. 5 cubic yards of topsoil, seeded - one location 3.) Bicycle barriers ... two locations... lumber supplied by client Cost: $ 200. a.) Replace one barrier b.) Raise, relocate two barriers 4.) Brushing ... five locations in varying degrees. Remove Cost: $ 800. brush impeding trail use. Re- grade, repair tread at two of the above locations, approx. 250 lin ft., total. This concludes Priority 2 work ............................................ ............................... Priority 2 total ......................... $ 2,070. ... Please Go To Next Page ... Parker Ranch, cont'd 5. 13. 98..... Additionally, we need to inform you as to standard conditions under which we operate: Items furnished by the Trail Center: a) Supervision by trained crew leaders and workday supervisors. b) Trail building tools, and gloves. C) Slope of trails typically does not exceed 10% d) Publicity to solicit volunteer trail workers e) Beverages and snacks for volunteers at end of work days Items furnished by client/ agency: a) Access to the worksite during daylight hours for the duration of the project. Workdays are Saturdays, from 8 am until 4 pm. b) Construction materials as may be needed. Although we do not foresee any building materials or manufactured drainage structures to be needed, any such materials are to be furnished, purchased, or generally provided by client/ agency. NOTE: Priority 1 plus Priority 2 add up to a total contract price of $12,895. Larry, I appreciate this opportunity to work with you. Let's get together to review this proposal, answer questions, and plan. Sincerely, Sandy Nichols Executive Director AGREEMENT This agreement is entered into on this 26th day of May 1998 between the owner: City of Saratoga 13777 Fruitvale Ave. Saratoga, CA 95070 hereinafter called City and: Trail Center 3921 East Bayshore Road Palo Alto, California 94303 hereinafter called the Center , a California nonprofit corporation for the purpose of repairing and rerouting trails in Parker Ranch subdivision in Saratoga, California. 1. Services — Description of work to be performed by the Center and. volunteers: a) Repair and /or re -route affecting approximately 2,700 linear feet of trail. Includes trails denoted as Priority 1, Priority 2, Star Ridge, and two miscellaneous trail locations described in proposal dated May 13, 1998, addressed to City Manager, see attached. Final location of re- routed trail subject to approval of City representative. b ) Signage additions, deletions, and re- mounting: approx. twelve, total. c ) Trail closures via planting with native, drought tolerant materials, one to five gallon, as available, to match existing vegetation Includes fertilization and hand irrigating through first summer. 2. Trail Standards: a) Trail tread to be an average, standard width of three and one half feet ( 3.5' w., typ.), with a maximum grade of ten percent (10 %). b) Trail Ao incorporate features for natural drainage, such as tread cross slope, drain dips, etc., to minimize maintenance and erosion. C) Tread surface to be tamped existing earth, with upper and lower banks blended into existing slopes. 3. Items furnished by the Center: a) Supervision by trained . crew leaders and workday supervisors. b) Trail building tools, and gloves. C) Publicity to solicit volunteer trail workers. d) Beverages and snacks at end of work days. e) Plant materials, fertilizer, and soil. 4. Items furnished by City a) Access to the worksite during daylight hours ' for the duration of the project. b) Construction materials as may be needed, such as signs, posts for signs, lumber for bike barricades, or steps, or small retaining walls etc. 5. Estimated number of volunteer workdays: All workdays are for six hours always on Saturdays, "weather permitting" and dependent upon overall levels of soil saturation. Workdays scheduled approx. every three to four weeks. a) Approximately 10 (ten) workdays. b) Flag routing, (plotting /staking of re- route), will begin in June. C) First trail build day with volunteers, July 18, 1998. Please go to next page 8.' Compensation: City agrees to pay the Center the sum of $ 12.895.00 for the services described herein. according to the following schedule: First payment- upon entering contract, i.e. upon signing: $ 1,289.50 Second through ninth, inclusive, to be paid on three /four week intervals, each payment to be $ 1,289.50 for a total of: $10,316.00 Tenth payment - exclusive of additional work- upon completion of project: $ 1,289.50 Total: $ 12,895.00 Note: If completion is achieved before ten, (10), workdays, the above pay schedule will be accelerated to reflect the total balance due and payable within 30 (thirty) days. By Client Name By the Trail Center Sandy Nichols, Exec. Dir. Agreement p. 2 City of Saratoga /Parker Ranch/Trail Center contract, cont'd .....6.1.98 6. Liability: The Center agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Saratoga , . their elected officials, officers, employees, and staff from any and all acts of negligence caused by the Center and from bodily injury or property damage occurring to the Center while traveling to and from the worksite and while upon City property. The Center agrees to provide proof of insurance and will cause volunteer workers to complete liability waiver forms prior to commencement of work. 7. Additional work: The Center agrees to perform additional work related to this agreement, as may be requested by a representative of City with items of work and compensation to be agreed upon by the two parties of this agreement. 8.' Compensation: City agrees to pay the Center the sum of $ 12.895.00 for the services described herein. according to the following schedule: First payment- upon entering contract, i.e. upon signing: $ 1,289.50 Second through ninth, inclusive, to be paid on three /four week intervals, each payment to be $ 1,289.50 for a total of: $10,316.00 Tenth payment - exclusive of additional work- upon completion of project: $ 1,289.50 Total: $ 12,895.00 Note: If completion is achieved before ten, (10), workdays, the above pay schedule will be accelerated to reflect the total balance due and payable within 30 (thirty) days. By Client Name By the Trail Center Sandy Nichols, Exec. Dir. Gibe T,Eff a Ahamsnn Nnunbattun 19830 Via Escuela Drive Saratoga, California 95070 (408) 867 -6100 City of Saratoga May 29, 1998 Parks and Recreation Commission 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 Re: Trails Grant Dear Commissioners: The City's planned trail system has been neglected. The residents of Saratoga are rapidly losing their existing trails and the potential new right -of -ways necessary to complete the planned trail program. More than just physical neglect threatens the trail system. If needed access is not developed before "build- out," the city will never be able to create a viable trail experience for the residents of Saratoga. The proposed grant will provide the necessary funds to develop a multifaceted approach to resurrecting the trail program of Saratoga in accordance with the City of Saratoga's Parks and Trails Master Plan, 1991 and the Northwestern Hillside Area plan. The grant funds will be used to address the following areas: • Provide regular citywide communication to all residents regarding the status, use and benefits of the city trails. These communications will provide maps, user information, and additional information about the master plan, uses and liability issues. • Secure new easements, right -of -ways, and access to trails which are needed to complete the existing trail system. • Codify and secure existing trail routes. • Clean, improve and sign existing trail segments. • Develop an ongoing city /volunteer program specifically directed at the trail program and coordinate the City's efforts with other volunteer, open -space and governmental organizations to maximize benefit of the available funds. • The grant work would begin immediately and run through May 30, 1999; however, the volunteer program would continue in perpetuity. If the City is interested in proceeding, we can complete a comprehensive grant request within 30 days. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Teri Baron Director AlICAA i, 7S- _ ��CGCr' rill 141le ���1•C Cy/ �.Llylt 17 ff 0) - 4(,,l yooe�5 �� � �)4i I A")m ,,, , 4D -WI -kA ?w 14 4. 4t) �..aQ� 4YF0 ' �d0�scn ✓PS mow, f A FWHIL--;�on-Pi Parks & Recreation Commission City of Saratoga 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 Dear Parks & Recreation Commission, v� me medicated to Youth & Timans of Saratoga JO+ July 11, Tilft, It is hard to believe that two years have passed since our Community Workshop. It is a pleasure to see that there is momentum now towards Playfield Improvements, which was the second priority on the Group Funding Priority List. The fourth priority was Teen Facilities. The purpose of this letter is to discuss how the Parks & Recreation Commission can work with the Friends of Warner Hutton House to improve the City of Saratoga's teen facility — The Warner Hutton House. I am writing to you today as the President of the Board of the Friends of Warner Hutton House. The FWHH is dedicated to ensuring that youth and teens in the City of Saratoga will eventually have teen programs that encourage personal, educational, and social development. The FWHH would like to see the Warner Hutton House become a supervised teen center that is available and accessible — a supervised haven for teens to socialize, study, and participate in a variety of activities. The FWHH was established one year ago and we have learned many things. The first is that although we expected to be able to apply for significant grants to apply to the House, the fad is that this is a long process. Secondly, most grants are aimed toward lower income areas and Saratoga hardly qualifies. Third, there are many small grants available but few that would allow us to fund a major project. Fourth, fundraising events do not substantially add dollars to our budget. The FWHH, with input from the Youth Commission and $5,000 from the Park Development Fund, have developed plans to add an approximately 1,000 square feet study area to the second floor. The expected costs are expected to be within a $70,000- $100,000 range. In discussing our options with Larry Perlin, it became dear that this might be an opportunity to develop the second story with the additional funds in the Park Developmert Fund. The FWHH would then put all of our efforts into writing grants and fundraising efforts to provide the staffing, furniture, resource materials, computers, etc. to ensure that when the building is complete, the teen facility, including an enhanced after program and an evening teen program, are ready to go. school Joan Pisani can share the initial architectural drawings with you. This is a great opportunity to get a project started quickly and meet more of the object ives that were set by the community several years ago. Speaking for the Board of Directors of the Friends of Warner Hutton House, we look forward to discussing this and are ready to move forward if you move to approve this request. I am sure that a few of us would welcome the opportunity to meet with you at your next meeting. In the meantime, you can contact me at 408- 354 -2029. Regards, Kathy Weiner Friends of Warner Hutton House cc_ Larry Perlin & the CRY Council, Board of FWHH Friends of Warner Hutton House, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 JLL -16 -1998 17 11 CITY OF SARATOGA /ADMIN. 408 868 1280 P.02/02 City Council Ainute■ July 22, 3997 A. Discussion of use of Interest from perks Development Fund Mr. Perlin introduced Paula Reeve as the new staff liaison for the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mr. Fil explained the use of the Parks Development Fund interest for parks maintenance in the past and its expected use in the future. In response to Mayor Moran, he explained the increase in park maintenance costs, much of which was due to a revised procedure for allocating indirect costs. He and Mr. Perlin answered further questions from the Commissioners and Councilmembers. a, Discussion of Revised Park Priorities as recommended by the Commission Mr. Perlin reviewed the materials provided in the information packet. Darwin Barrett, 14050 Marilyn Lane, opposed spending money for a pool as proposed by Principal Skelly of Saratoga High School. A resident of McCullough Ave. objected to such a pool because presumably she would not get full access to it if it were restricted to use by those within the current boundaries of the school district. Phil Newlin, 12425 Woodside Dr., concurred. Debbie Lillo, 12054 Christie Lane, favored the recommendations of the Commission, as did Carolyn Drozdiak, 19353 Melinda Circle, who also urged that the money be spent for children's needs quickly. Rob Piper, 20901 Old Santa Cruz Highway, Los Gatos, spoke as president of a girls' softball association. He felt the playing fields needed work by the City and stated his association had done some maintenance work. Jill Hunter, 20606 Lomita, addressed the school district boundary question, saying that there were no cities in Santa Clara County whose boundaries coincided with school boundaries except Palo Alto. Commissioner Crotty stated it was difficult for Saratogans in the Campbell School District to work with and get the support they need from Campbell institutions. Cvuncilmembers then discussed the park project priorities with the Commissioners. There was consensus to amend the priority list. In priority order, the projects will be Playfield Improvements at Existing School Sites, Wildwood Park Restrooms, Heritage Orchard Improvements, Warner Hutton House Improvements, Kevin Moran Park /Gardiner Park Play Areas, Trail Improvements, and Community Center Facility Renovation. Hakone Restroom and Hakone Handrail System were removed from the list because they are already being done. Mayor Moran felt the list should be approved without specific dollar amounts. She noted that the Council may want to revisit the list later. Concerning the playfields, Mr. Perlin pointed out that the staff would have the resources to work on only one field at one site at one time. In response to Chairperson Whitney, Mayor Moran said that the Commission need not work on the pool proposed by Principal Skelly. Any work on the pool would be done by staff, and the Commission should work on the other priorities. C. Other - None. S. Discussion of Possible Change of Location of city council Keetings Mr. Perlin noted that using the Multi- Purpose Room of the Community TOTAL P.02 File 92060 Adopted on: July 22, 1997 (Supersedes policy adopted August 7, 1996) 7 1 POLICY ON USE OF PARKS AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT FUND The following projects are listed in priority order: Playfield Improvements at Existing School Sites Wildwood Park Restrooms Heritage Orchard Improvements Warner Hutton House Improvements Kevin Moran Park /Gardiner Park Play Areas Trail Improvements Community Center Facility Renovation Study TO: City Council FROM: Parks and Recreation Commission DATE: May 9, 1997 SUBJECT: Priority Revision and Proposed Future Scheduling of the use of the Park and Recreation Development Fund. At the April 7, 1997 Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, by direction of City Council to reorder the priorities and scheduling for use of the Park and Recreation Development Fund, the Commission considered all listed projects and new projects that were submitted as possible candidates to be funded by the Park and Recreation Development Fund. The Commission stated that first priority projects would be projects that did not increase current maintenance cost centers in the budget or would even reduce the current level of effort. The Commission recommends that the playfield improvements at existing school sites be given the highest priority and to direct staff to negotiate with the interested school districts and potential user groups of each improved school site. The purpose of these negotiations will be to determine and develop a maintenance and use agreement, in which all parties will agree to share in the cost of the annual maintenance of the improved playfield. The Commission recommends that a negotiated maintenance and use agreement be finalized before the City makes any request to have any site designed and developed. lA Community Center Facility Renovation $500,000 FY 97/98 A) Feasibility Study FY 97/98 A) 1. To determine and idenify the need for renovation and renovate play areas and maintenance upgrades for this facility. at both 2. If this facility is meeting the leisure needs of the community now and in the future. 3. The study could determine if expansion of the facility will increase revenue for the City and pay for the expansion over a period of time. B) Design Phase as determined by studv FY 97/98 C) Construction Documents FY 97/98 D) Construction FY 97/98 1B Kevin Moran Park /Gardiner Park $160,000 FY 97/98 A) Design and renovate play areas and play equipment at both park sites 1C Wildwood Park Restrooms $100,00.0 FY 97/98 A) Design and construct a new restroom facility to meet ADA standards. 1D Heritage Orchard Improvements $ 50,000 FY 97/98 A) Installation of a water well system and planting of 500 to 600 new fruit trees. The purpose of this project is to reduce maintenance cost of the orchard and in time allow the contract orchardist to agree to take over the total maintenance operation, thus ending the annual $25,000 budget for maintenance of the orchard. lE Improvements to the Warner Hutton House $ 5,000 FY 97/98 2. The Commission is recommending that this is a whorthwhile project to service the teens of the community. Recommends $5,000 be spent for improvements to the Warner Hutton House Teen Center. Playfield Improvements at Existing School Sites $1,000,000 Determine in FY 97/98 if the schools and the user group of the facilities would enter into a long term maintenance agreement with the City to pay for the annual maintenance cost after the fields are improved and /or constructed by the City. Only after a completed maintenance agreement, then the City would proceed with the following: A) Design Phase for possible sites: FY 97/98 Foothill School and /or Blue Hills School /Azule Park Site B) Construction Phase FY 98/99 C) Design Phase for possible sites: FY 98/99 Argonaut, Saratoga, Marshall Lane and McAuliffe Schools D) Construction FY 2000/2001 3. Trail Improvements $ 100,000 Over two years ago, the City ended funding for trail maintenance, currently all maintenance of the existing trail systems have been done through volunteer efforts. The Park and Recreation Commission considers use and maintenance of the existing trail system to be a valuable recreational asset to the community. The Commission feels there should be a level of effort to maintain existing trails segments and an attempt to construct new segments as listed in the Trails Master Plan, 4. especially segments that will link to County Park and Open Space Preserves. The Commission realizes that only means that this will be accomplished without additional financial burdens will be to continue with the volunteer efforts. To accomplish this, the Commission is proposing establishing a City Grant Program to aid volunteer groups to maintain existing trails segments and the possibility of constructing new segments. The program would consist of volunteer groups submitting applications to the Parks and Recreation Commission for review and final recommendations for funding be submitted to council for final approval. A) Have a consultant update the Trails Master Plan and develop a map to show all existing segments and proposed segments that will link to County Parks and Open Space Preserves. $ 10,000 FY 97/98 Projects that were listed on the Parks and Recreation Development Fund but are recommended to be tabled at this time for the following reasons: A. Civic Theater Improvements The Commission stated that the theater is in need of remodeling but felt that at this time the many needed improvements should be funded from the established ticket surcharge. B. Saratoga High School Swimming Pool The Commission felt that although this may be a needed project, it was not ranked high on the priority list recommended by the community task force and the original use policy adopted by Council. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED PROJECTS 1. Community Center Facility Renovation $ 500,000 2. Kevin Moran Park /Gardiner Park Play Areas 160,000 3. Wildwood Park Restrooms 100,000 4. Heritage Orchard Improvements 50,000 5. Improvements to the Warner Hutton House 5,000 6. Playfield Improvements at Existing School Sits 1,000,000 7. Trail Improvements 100,000 8. Hakone Restroom (currently in design phase) 100,000 9. Hakone Handrail System (under construction) 4,000 TOTAL $2,019,000 File 92060 Adopted on: August 7, 1996 POLICY ON USE OF PARKS AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT FUND BACKGROUND: In March, 1996, the Saratoga City Council requested that a Community Task Force be developed in order to recommend what needs should be addressed by the Parks and Recreation Development Fund. The task force was comprised of two Parks and Recreation Commissioners, Jenny Crotty (Chair), and Kay Whitney; one Council Member, Gillian Moran; two community members, Jack Mallory and Fran Franklin and one alternative member who served as secretary, Monique Drumm. In addition, Rich Hughes was contracted by the City of Saratoga as a consultant. On June 8, 1996, approximately 70 members from the community attended a workshop to help determine and prioritize the needs of the City. Based on the results of that meeting, the Task Force makes the following recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Community Center Expansion - $100,000 for the initial phase This expansion is based on a concept that there is a need to have a community hub which would meet the needs of all the community and would include a variety of facilities. Create a master plan for a Community Center Hub $100,000 to hire an architect /consultant to consider * A new or expanded Community Center and its location * Possible relocation of the corporation yard * Possibility of including an indoor sports center * Joint use /joint development of gym with Redwood School * Possibility of partnering with private organizations to develop joint use agreement for facility use for Seniors * "Just- for - Teens" facility * Method for funding the development or operation of this new facility (tax /bond issue). 2. The Community emphasized a strong interest in meeting the needs of youth. This included a concern about teen programs, development of new fr6lWi and -upgrade oif' exYSting field usage.. at school sites. Although the workshop did not discuss location for these recomine,,ndations,.the task force looked at existing resources and is makinq.-A -he 'following recommendation: Playing fields for youth sports: 3 new and 4 renovated - '$1,,000,000 a. Joint use playing fielas at school sites - $700,000 -(There are 7 fields ¢or possible renovation listed alphabetically) * ?argonaut School l renovated field - multi -use * Blue Hills Sch. /Azule Pk.l new, 1 renovated * Foothill School 2 renovated fields - softball * Marshall Lane School 1 or more field - multi -use * Saratoga School 1 renovated field - multi -use * McAuliffe School 1 renovated field - multi -use b. Sports fields at City parks - $300,000 This would expand the number of fields currently available * Azule Pk. /Blue Hills Sch. 1 - 2 new fields - multi -use C. Teen programs and needs were strongly emphasized by the Workshop. The City should continue to make the Warner Hutton House available for teen programs and find a way to fund low cost activities for teens. 3. Improvements to existing parks - $500,000 Because of possible development of sports fields at Blue Hills and Azule, special considerations should be given to those areas. a. Azule Park (undeveloped) * Trees, picnic tables, BBQ * playground area, paths * Landscaped, off - street parking area b. Kevin Moran Park * Trees and benches * Picnic benches, BBQ * Playground equipment for older children * Community garden or garden plots * Landscaped off - Street parking area (to support both Kevin Moran and Azule users) C. Gardiner Park * New Playground equipment d. Hakone Garden * Replace hand rails if existing are unsafe * Replace restrooms 4. Reserve Fund - $400,000 a. Use to complete projects 1 through 3 above (if under - funded) b. Create a long term plan for developing and funding parks, recreation areas, trails and open space. * Park and open space acquisition , e.g. Mountain Winery, school sites, etc. * Trail improvements. 5. The above projects are not stated in priority order. See attached minutes of 7/17/96 and 7/23/96 for discussion on priorities. 2 RECREATION AND PARKS TASK FORCE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP - JUNE 8, 1996 Group Funding Priority List 1. Community Center Renovation /Expansion $21.0 million 2. Play Field Improvements (At Existing School Sites) 19.8 million 3. Development of Multi -Use Sports Fields 12.6 million 4. Teen Facilities 11.6 million 5. Land and Park Acquisition 11.1 million 6. Park Improvement in Existing Sites 10.3 million 7. Trail Improvements 9.3 million 8. Indoor Sports and Activity Center 7.3 million 9. Community Gardens 3.4 million 10. Development of a Large Community Park 2.3 million 11. Hakone Gardens Improvements 2.2 million 12. Swimming Pool (Outdoor Facility) 1.8 million 13. Construction of a Dog Run in a Park 1.4 million * 69 People participated in this workshop 7*1qff 6 J-OAAI Me-Cfi� —f�C�bff [LI Mg ZVI ire, In ME, M7 i r -come up�1 sttwt" l om 561��-- ,nr® .. . NA ,A I_A AI'A - .-- IA�, L;), OANIC" _V-6-i-27ai 0 M 9/16/98 Larry: Terry Baron (741 -0954) caked to say the attached Resolution 95- 41 is incorrect. On Exhibit B, she says the only section of the trail easement that should have been abandoned is the horizontal part, not the vertical part. I told her if there was a mistake we could probably adopt a resolution amending the previous resolution and record it. She would like you to call her. Betsy cc: Chris Fischer i3 .M°; h kL� M i.� P o 1 PA.GE0025 RECORDING REQUESTED BY: City Clerk City of Saratoga Civic Center, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: City Clerk City of Saratoga NO FEE i,2 .,•� Civic Center, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 RESOLUTION 95- 41 .(TILED FOR REOORD. AT R E 0 T DE CITY OF SARATOGA Nor 2 11 o8 AN '55 0MCIAL 'RECORDS SANT'. CL",-RA COUNTY ill—DA DAVIS 1 307 8 59 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA ABANDONING VARIOUS OFFERS OF DEDICATION OF EASEMENTS AND ACCEPTING MODIFIED OFFERS OF DEDICATION OF EASEMENTS ON LOT 18 OF TRACT 7761 APN: 503 -78 -018 Address: villa ()aks T ane (Quarry load) rz =` e C, WHEREAS, a subdivision map for Tract 7761, known as Mount Eden Estates, C. vas recorded in the office of the County Recorder for the County of Santa Clara on ",,December 4, 1986, in Book 567 of Maps, at Pages 48, 49 and 50; and WHEREAS, an Amended Tract Map for Tract 7761 was recorded in the Office ; —of the County Recorder for the County of Santa Clara on August 21, 1989, in Book �o L 604 of Maps, at Pages 42, 43 and 44; and WHEREAS, said maps contain offers of dedications of various easements to the City of Saratoga ( "City ") over portions of Lot 18 including a Scenic, Trail and Drainage Easement, a Trail Easement, and a Slope Easement; and 1 P0-7 I PAGE0026 WHEREAS, the City has not previously accepted the aforementioned easements offered for dedication on said maps; and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 66477.2(c) states that offers of dedication which have not been accepted may be terminated and abandoned in the same manner as prescribed for the summary vacation of streets by Chapter 4 of Part 3 (commencing with Section 8330) of Division 9 of the California Streets and Highways Code; and WHEREAS, the current owner of Lot 18 has requested the City to vacate the offers of dedication of all of the aforesaid easements except for that of the Slope Easement, and to accept the dedication of modified easements; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that the easements as originally offered for dedication on the recorded maps for Tract 7761 except for the Slope Easement, constitute excess areas which are not required for the purposes of such easements and that the easements as modified and offered for dedication, more accurately reflect the purposes intended to be served by such easements, in terms of both type and location of such modified easements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Saratoga as follows: 1. Those easements offered for dedication on Lot 18 of Tract 7761 as described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof, and shown as "Existing Scenic, Trail and Drainage Easement and Existing Trail Easement" on the drawing attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and made a part hereof, are hereby vacated pursuant to the authority of Chapter 4 of Part 3 (commencing with Section 8330) of Division 9 of the California Streets and Highways Code, and that from and after the date this resolution is recorded, such easements on Lot 18 of Tract 7761 shall no longer constitute easements offered for dedication. 2. Those easements as modified and offered for dedication on Lot 18 of Tract 7761 as described in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and made a part hereof, and shown as "Scenic Easement; Storm Drainage Easement; and Pedestrian &. Equestrian Easement" on the drawing attached hereto as Exhibit "D" and made a part hereof, are hereby accepted and that from and after the date this resolution is recorded, such easements offered for dedication shall constitute easements as accepted by the City of Saratoga. 2 PO 1 PAGE 0027 3. The Slope Easement on Lot 18 offered for dedication on the recorded maps of Tract 7761 is hereby accepted and that from and after the date this resolution is recorded, said easement offered for dedication shall constitute an easement as accepted by the City of Saratoga. 4. The City Clerk is directed to deliver a certified copy of this Resolution to the Recorder of Santa Clara County for recording. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Saratoga held on the 20th day of September , 1995 by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Burger. Moran, Wolfe and Mayor Jacobs NOES: None Councilmember Tucker ABSENT: ATTEST: I S' �L� City Clerk September 15, 1995 J:\WPD\MNRSW\2 73\RES95 \TRAC7761. W 61 r Mayor 9� P07 I PAGE 0028 EXHIBIT A 1. All of that area shown and designated as "Scenic, Trail and Drainage Easement" on Lot 18 as said lot appears on the Map of Tract 7761 (Mount Eden Estates Subdivision) recorded in the office of the County Recorder for the County of Santa Clara on December 4, 1986, in Book 567 of Maps, Pages 48, 49 and 50, and on the Amended Map of Tract 7761 recorded in the Office of the County Recorder for the County of Santa Clara on August.21, 1989, in Book 604 of Maps, Pages 42, 43 and 44. 2. All of that area shown and designated as "Trail Easement" on Lot 18 as said lot appears on the Amended Map of Tract 7761 recorded in the office of the County Recorder for the County of Santa Clara on August 21, 1989, in Book 604 of Maps, Pages 42, 43 and 44. � SCALE: 100 • W rW -� c LANDS of t O COCC I ARDI ra TRAIL. - F'A3EI`'�ENT 70 BE ABAAIDD,V,ED rn rn t-X/ST/MfT SCiEM /G� gyp' o CD TRA 1I- A#40 PRAiAv46E m" 18 �� a EASEJrIE,UT To BE ADA DONEP 21, r ° 3 .64 � �fj0 Dy. 2BOG w " C h L /MOTs per .TC N e'S iZrC' .A h \`s9 9 ANO �RA/NA6E ESti� PE `7 ' �' Al 800 LOT —.1 oil 'E R o .♦ s c��s /rs aF LOT 17 �,. ti .fCEN /t 1"RA /L � te��o_ 79.7 Ac. RASE -rewr lir '` �, a 'il E 0 LOT -ioo•: • L = /xZ.07' -.PL OBE B _ � /V73 yt LOT - � S20'�5�7 Ar i6. sip / N o/d Ac. p LA N n r/ A-/ E, S�.aP E,gS=MENT RECORDrE i'S MEMO FAINT WR!TING, TYPING, CARBON TO Re M4 ,A/ CUPIES OR DOT MATRIX PRINTERS P 0 7 1 PAGE 0030 EXHIBIT "C" OFFER TO DEDICATE EASEMENT FOR STORM DRAINAGE AND CONTROL For valuable consideration, the undersigned owners of the hereinafter described real property, hereby warranting that they constitute all of the owners thereof, for themselves, their heirs, successors and assigns, hereby irrevocably offer to dedicate to the City of Saratoga, a Municipal Corporation, and easement for storm water drainage and control under, over, and across that certain real property situated in the City of Saratoga, county of Santa Clara, State of California. Said property is more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the northerly rights of way line of Villa Oaks Lane, said point being the corner of lots 17 and 18, as shown on the Amended Tract Map of Tract 7761, Mount Eden Estates and recorded in Book 604, at Pages 42 through 44, Santa Clara County; thence along the boundary between Lots 17 and 18 North 24 Degrees 09 Minutes 48 Seconds East a distance of 70.64 feet to the true point of beginning; thence South 61 Degrees 27 Minutes 39 Seconds East a distance of 218.94 feet; thence North 20 Degrees 16 Minutes 34 Seconds East a distance of 38.94 feet; thence North 46 Degrees 24 Minutes 43 Seconds West a distance of 128.92 feet; thence North 62 Degrees 29 Minutes 15 Seconds West a distance of 183.19 feet; thence South 34 Degrees 21 Minutes 53 Seconds East a distance of 104.13 feet; thence South 24 Degrees 09 Minutes 48 Seconds West a distance of 21.36 feet to the true point of beginning. The undersigned understand that the within offer can only by accepted by resolution of the city Council of the City of Saratoga, and recordation of this instrument shall not and will not constitute acceptance of the within offer to dedicate. this offer be irrevocable and shall be binding upon our heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns. The plural as used herein shall include the singular, and the singular shall include the plural. Executed this day of��„- .,��,� , 1995. The Thomas E. Burke & Hope F. Burke 1985 Trust PAGE 1 p 0 1 1 PAGE003 1 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA ) On the 14th day of September, 1995, before me, Grace E. Cory, Deputy City Clerk, personally appeared T. E. Burke, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument the person or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted executed the instrument. Witness my hand and official seal of the City of Saratoga. Grace E. Cory, De uty City Clerk Gov. Code 40814 p o I i PAGE0032 OFFER TO DEDICATE EASEMENT FOR STORM DRAINAGE AND CONTROL For valuable consideration, the undersigned owners of the hereinafter described real property, hereby warranting that they constitute all of the owners thereof, -for themselves, their heirs, successors and assigns, hereby irrevocably offer to dedicate to the City of Saratoga, a Municipal Corporation, and easement for storm water drainage and control under, over and across that certain real property situated in the City of Saratoga, county of Santa Clara, State of California. Said property is more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the most northerly corner of Lot 18 as shown on the amended subdivision map for Tract 7761, Mount Eden Estates, and recorded in Book 604, Pages 42 through 44 Santa Clara County records; thence along the northerly boundary line South 56 Degrees 38 Minutes 33 Seconds West a distance of 101.24 feet to the true point of beginning of the 20 -feet wide storm drain easement; thence along the centerline of said easement South 55 Degrees 56 Minutes 04 Seconds East a distance of 80.92 feet; thence South 42 Degrees 53 Minutes 13 Seconds East a distance of 93.55 feet, thence South 15 Degrees 48 Minutes 06 Seconds West a distance of 77.05 feet; thence South 35 Degrees 33 Minutes 12 Seconds West a distance of 325.95 feet to the northerly limit of storm drain easement recorded in Book , Page Santa Clara county Official Records, and terminus of this description. The undersigned understand that the within offer can only by accepted by resolution of the city Council of the City of Saratoga, and recordation of this instrument shall not and will not constitute acceptance of the within offer to dedicate. this offer be irrevocable and shall be binding upon our heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns. The plural as used herein shall include the singular, and the singular shall include the plural. Executed this day of The Thomas E. Burke & Hope F. Burke 1985 Trust PAGE 2 P 01, PAGE0033 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA ) On the 14th day of September, 1995, before me, Grace E. Cory, Deputy City Clerk, personally appeared T. E. Burke, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument the person or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted executed the instrument. Witness my hand and official seal of the City of Saratoga. 1 Grace E. Cory, Depufy City Clerk Gov. Code 40814 5 p 01 1 PAGE0034 OFFER TO DEDICATE THE PUBLIC A PEDESTRIAN & EQUESTRIAN EASEMENT For valuable consideration, the undersigned owners of the hereinafter described real property, hereby warranting that they constitute all of the owners thereof, for themselves, their heirs, successors and assigns, hereby irrevocable offer to dedicate to the city of Saratoga, a Municipal corporation, the use forever of a Pedestrian & Equestrian Easement under, over, and across that certain real property situated in the City of Saratoga, county of Santa Clara, State of California. Said property is more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the northerly rights of way line of Villa Oaks Lane, said point being the corner of lots 17 and 18, as shown on the Amended Tract Map of Tract 7761, Mount Eden Estates and recorded in Book 604, at Pages 42 through 44, Santa Clara County; thence along said northerly rights of way South 69 Degrees 50 Minutes 13 Seconds East a distance of 26.04 feet to the true point of beginning of the 15 -feet wide easement; thence along the centerline of said easement thence South 69 Degrees 50 Minutes 13 Seconds East a distance of 26.04 feet; thence North 24 Degrees 09 Minutes 48 Seconds East a distance of 137.79 feet; thence North 42 Degrees 08 Minutes 49 Seconds West a distance of 361.43 feet; thence North 29 Degrees 45 Minutes 23 Seconds West a distance of 37.00 feet; thence South 73 Degrees 16 Minutes 05 Seconds West a distance of 139.23 feet to the westerly boundary of Lot 18 and terminus of this description.' The undersigned understand that the within offer can only by accepted by resolution of the city Council of the City of Saratoga, and recordation of this instrument shall not and will not constitute acceptance of the within offer to dedicate. this offer be irrevocable and shall be binding upon our heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns. The plural as used herein shall include the singular, and the singular shall include the plural. Executed this day of .S e,o,� �, -,,��r , 1995. The Thomas E. Burke & Hope F. Burke 1985 Trust PAGE 3 I p 01 1 PaGE0035 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA ) On the 14th day of September, 1995, before me, Grace E. Cory, Deputy City Clerk, personally appeared T. E. Burke, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument the person or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted executed the instrument. Witness my hand and official seal of the City of Saratoga. Grace E. Cory, Depu City Clerk Gov. Code 40814 °i OFFER TO DEDICATE SCENIC EASEMENT For valuable consideration, the undersigned owners of the hereinafter described real property, hereby warranting that they constitute all of the owners thereof, for themselves, their heirs, successors and assigns, hereby irrevocably offer to dedicate to the city of Saratoga, a Municipal, corporation, a scenic easement to be kept open and free from buildings and structures of any kind except irrigation lines, landscaping, public utility lines, storm and sanitary sewer lines, under, over and across that certain real property situated in the City of Saratoga, county of Santa Clara, State of California; more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the most westerly corner of Lot 18 as shown on the amended subdivision map for Tract 7761, Mount Eden Estates, and recorded in Book 604 of Maps at Pages 42 through 44 Santa Clara County Records; thence along the northerly boundary line of Lot 18 North 51 Degrees 36 Minutes 48 Seconds East a distance of 201.72 feet; thence South 87 Degrees 40 Minutes 04 Seconds East a distance of 341.64 feet; thence North 56 Degrees 38 Minutes 33 Seconds East a distance of 82.16 feet; thence leaving said northerly boundary line South 55 Degrees 56 Minutes 04 Seconds East a distance of 80.92 feet; thence South 42 Degrees 53 Minutes 13 Seconds East a distance of 93.55 feet; thence South 15 Degrees 48 Minutes 06 Seconds West a distance of 77.05 feet; thence South 35 Degrees 33 Minutes 12 Seconds West a distance of 65.28 feet; thence North 58 Degrees 34 Minutes 37 Seconds West a distance of 160.70 feet; thence North 88 Degrees 09 Minutes 56 Seconds West a distance of 192.41 feet; thence South 20 Degrees 01 Minutes 34 Seconds West a distance of 71.77 feet; thence South 13 Degrees 11 Minutes 07 Seconds West a distance of 70.00 feet to the westerly boundary of said Lot 18; thence along the westerly boundary of said lot North 34 Degrees 21 Minutes 53 Seconds West a distance of 120.00 feet; thence North 81 Degrees 14 Minutes 09 Seconds West a distance of 204.53 feet to the point of beginning. The undersigned understands that the within offer can only by accepted by resolution of the City Council of the City of Saratoga, and recordation of this instrument shall not and will not constitute acceptance of the within offer to dedicate. this offer shall be irrevocable and shall be binding upon our heirs, personal representatives, successors and assign. the plural as used herein shall include the singular, and the singular shall include the plural. Executed this day of The Thomas E. Burke & Hope F. Burke 1985 Trust PAGE 4 p 0 11 PaGE0031 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA ) On the 14th day of September, 1995, before me, Grace E. Cory, Deputy City Clerk, personally appeared T. E. Burke, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument the person or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted executed the instrument. Witness my hand and official seal of the.City of Saratoga. Grace E. Cory, De ty City Clerk Gov. Code 40814 �� ► PsGE0038 o' 1 a� k %`S' i �• - S 67140,041, 341. 54' 5� 4 N29' 45'2J "W 37.00 SCENIC EASEMENTS 'o '55'W !92.41' ,09 ,. 4,1 20 �< �.:........ S 20 1 01 34 "W g• 53' \�o f' 71'.77 60 '� C�• \ CP S 13 11 ' 07 "W a• �� 70. 00' G� p4j off/ /f �0 0 S'T s ti D� N �B 000 F� go �9•�\ i 25.04' �✓ R=181.55' A=9'45'15" L = 30.93' S WES TFAL L ENGINEERS, INC. 1411� SARA T0iFA CALIFORNIA EXHIBIT "D top LOT 1e, TRACT 7751 BROOKS & HESS A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION ATTORNEYS AT LAW 99ALMADEN BOULEVARD SUITE 310 (P.O. BOX 1930 95109 -1930) SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA 95113 September 23, 1998 WILLIAM T. BROOKS VIRGINIA TURNER HESS MATTHEW D. BRANDALISE Hon. Don Wolfe, Mayor City of Saratoga 13777 Fruitvale Ave. Saratoga, CA 95070 RE: Saratoga Trails y Td CC', aua� Dear Mayor Wolfe and members of the City Council: It was brought to my attention this morning by Ms. Teri Baron that at last night's joint meeting of the City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission that my name came up in connection with the abandonment of a trail in the Mount Eden Estates subdivision. The reason for this letter is to correct what I believe was a misstatement of my position on and involvement with that abandonment that was made at that meeting as reported to me. In the early part of this decade, and I regret I can' t tell you the day or year as I have turned over my files to Ms.. Baron, I was involved in encouraging the development and expansion of riding and walking trails in Saratoga. Out of that involvement grew a habit that the planning department had of calling me to discuss trail issues in connection with proposed new developments. I served merely as an advisor, having no formal authority. I remember receiving a number of calls from the planning department in connection with the Harbor Builder's (Mr. Tom Burke) development of the Mount Eden Estates subdivision. I walked the trails with various members of the department and with Dan Trinidad of the Parks and Recreation Department a number of times and discussed layouts, creek crossings, surface treatment, etc. Several times, after what I perceived to be commitments having been made by the developer to accomplish certain improvements, I had occasion to write to the planning department to point out the failure of the committed improvements to be completed. At some point I was told that the obligation of the developer to install decomposed granite on the trail surfaces, as I believe was called for by the City's specifications, had been traded away in exchange for the developer's assistance in some fashion with problems with the creek farther downstream. Hon. Don Wolfe September 23, 1998 Page 2 After that point I received a call specifically related to the easements on Lot 18. The house site at the toe of the slope on Lot 18 was completely surrounded by trail easements, in a generally triangular configuration. I was asked whether the easement that crossed the lot at the toe of the slope (basically the hypotenuse of the triangle) was really necessary in light of the other easements, one of which roughly paralleled the creek leading up to the front entrance of the Garrod property, and the other of which went back into the quarry. I remember mentioning that the hypotenuse was, in my opinion, redundant. It was unnecessary as a link as long as the other trails remained in place. Since the developer was seeking a discretionary act from the City, I suggested this was an opportunity to get back the original commitment to place rock on the trails, rather than just chips obtained from P.G. & E and similar sources, since a number of the trail segments in the subdivision were steep and would be impassable in winter without a better surface than chips. I also mentioned that the developer was committed.by the conditions of approval of.:the.subdivision map to .complete the trail both along side the creek and up the hill after crossing back over the creek toward the front entrance of the Garrod property, and that although there had been promises, there had been no performance except the dumping of several truck loads of chips in the center of the trail at the top of the hill. They were never spread and just blocked the trail. I was then asked to walk the property with the developer and staff and agreed. I did so. At that on site visit I reiterated my opinion that the hypotenuse was redundant and my suggestion about a quid pro quo, involving surfacing of the trails (or at least the steep portions) with rock and the completion of the upper portion of the creek trail where it leads to the front entrance of the Garrod property. During the on site visit mention was made of the possibility of Lot 18 being further divided and two additional house sites being situated on the downstream side of the quarry trail. It was suggested that I look at a proposed alternate location for the quarry trail with, I believe, the developer's surveyor. I did, and remember that some portions of what were being proposed as an alternate location seemed feasible, others seemed to me to require a considerable development cost to implement and that it made better sense to leave portions of the quarry trail undisturbed. I also pointed out on that visit (as I had on an earlier visit and documented by letter to staff) that someone had been dumping leftover asphalt materials back in the quarry, with the result that the creek in that area had been diverted, and the road into the quarry (and thus the trail) had been washed out. I was told that it had been done by the paving subcontractor and that that would be resolved. I remember suggesting that I had had experience with Hon. Don Wolfe September 23, 1998 Page 3 recycled asphalt as an equestrian trail surface in the past and that it was excellent. I proposed that lemonade be made, and was met with a response from the developer's representative (I believe it was the real estate broker) that that would be looked into. That is the extent of the discussion that on short notice and without reference to my files that I recollect took place at that. meeting. I can assure you that at no time, i.e., at that meeting or at any other, did I agree that it made sense to abandon the trail leading into the quarry. For years I had talked with the staff about the goal of connecting the Mount Eden Estates trails with a trail following the easterly fence line of the Garrod property to its northeast corner, then turning west to connect with the trail from Garrod Farms down into Parker Ranch and over the .Fremont Older Open Space.. Giving up the quarry trail would.have been the death of_ that dream. We didn't .yet have the link from the north boundary of Mount Eden.Estates at the quarry up to.Garro.d Farms, but there were two possible routes, and I believed that;a.link.was feasible in the fut.ure:;. , 1- It. was the policy of the C ty_.,at the time.. to save all possible linkages, even if they were not developable at the time due to additional links being needed to complete a connection with another existing trail. Had it been suggested to me that abandoning the quarry trail was on the developer's and staff's mind at. that on site visit, -.I. would. have objected strenuously and no: doubt have. spoken up before both the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council in opposition, but all that was discussed with regard to the quarry trail at that meeting was its possible relocation, not its abandonment. Thank you for taking the time to read this recitation. If the quarry trail has been irretrievably abandoned, I am truly saddened since I believe it should have been retained to form the initial link in the connection between Mount Eden Estates and the Parker Ranch and the Fremont Older Open Space. If it is not irretrievably lost, I urge you to take action to reacquire it and preserve it for the future as an important link in the City's Trail Plan. If you have any questions of me, please feel free to call or write. Yours truly, William T. Brooks WTB:wtb cc: Teri Baron Larry Perlin Barbara Olsen, Chairperson, Parks & Recreation Commission Pease Press 1717 Cabrillo Street, San Francisco, CA 94121 phone & fax: (415) 221 -0487 • email: ben_shiz @sirius.com 30 September, 1998 Marianne Swan f 0. B .,< 28) Saratoga, CA 9f 071 (408) 741 -0322 Dear Marianne, Thanks for inquiring about mapping Saratoga trails. I enjoyed talking about your trail planning efforts, and how I might be of assistance. The work seems to fall in two projects. 1. Create a planning map. The base map would include streets, parks, and landmarks, on top of which we'd have layers for existing trails, proposed trails, hazards and constraints, and similar categories of information. Several versions of the map could be printed with particular layers turned on or off. I envision that the map would go through a couple drafts or revisions over the course of the planning effort. Ideally, the maps would be laser printable in common paper sizes, though relatively affordable color copies could be obtained at Kinkos or a service bureau. I can do a small amount of field checking, but I assume that Saratoga trail volunteers will be able to check the existing trails, facilities, and conditions. I can train volunteers in mapping skills if needed. 2. Adapt the planning map into a public trail map. It would include basic streets, parks, existing trails, and facilities along the trail. Depending on what you think the demand for the map would be, and how complex is the information to be conveyed, this could be a printed one -or -two color brochure or pamphlet, or a lasercopy you could print in small quantities as needed (and easily make changes without worrying about how many outdated maps are in your garage). Here's a rough estimate: 1. Planning Maps a. Trace and label Saratoga base map 12 hours $18 /hr $216 b. Add trail information from field notes, and 3 -5 layers for planning info. 12 hours $18 /hr $216 c. 2 -3 rounds of revisions; new printouts for planning process. 8 hours $18 /hr $144 d. correspondence and meetings 4 hours $15 /hr $60 e. color outputs -- fieries? (option; swag) 6 sheets $4 /page $24 subtotal 2. Public Trail Map a. Design map and surrounding content b. 2 rounds of review, revisions 36 hours $660 8 hours $25 /hr $200 8 hours $25 /hr $200 c. convert files to format client can use; liason with printer or service bureau 6 hours $18 /hr $90 d correspondence and meetings 4 hours $15 /hr $60 subtotal $550 So total cost of both projects is something like: 1. Planning Map $660 2. Public Trail Map $550 Subtotal $1100 sales tax 8.5 %ish $94 total $1194 The above costs are not cast in stone; let me know if you have questions. Costs will also become clearer as we define the scope of work. The estimate does not include printing costs for the public trail map. My invoices will reflect actual hours worked. We can figure out the best way to output files as work progresses. I work on a MacIntosh, using the graphics applications FreeHand 7 and Illustrator 7. Easiest, perhaps, is to output files for you, or provide you with a Mac - format disk you can output and edit at Kinkos. Or if you or someone in your committee has FreeHand, Illustrator, or Corel Draw on a Mac or PC, I can possibly translate the file to the application of your choice (for Mac or PC) so you'd have a local working copy (this is not always a flawless process, but I can do my best). We could also output the map as a Photoshop file, which would not be editable, but could be easily printed. I am enclosing a couple maps I have designed that are similar to what I envision for your work in Saratoga. Please look at the enclosed material with your fellow committee members and let me know your thoughts. I will be away from Thursday, October 1 through Tuesday, October 13. 1 will call on my return. Thank you again for your consideration. Sincerely, Ben Pease Notes: • Proposed traits shown in black are high priority based on perceived need, level of use, and difficulty to build. • Existing Trails and Stairways shown on this map are generally open to public use. Trail conditions are subject to change - use your own best judgement. • Potential New Trails are shown on this map for discussion purposes only. • Trail names marked by an asterix are made -up names for reference purposes. • UCSF prohibits camping, motor vehicles, destruction of vegetation or property (including unauthorized trail building), and fires in Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve. 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Francis cg _ San Mateo County SF Pb 7 P5 MEMORANDUM Date: October 13, 1998 To: James Walgren, Community Development Director From: Irene Jacobs, Staff Liaison to Parks and Recreation Commissio RE: Payne Property, 2179 Villa Oaks Lane, Lot 18 Thank you for having attended the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting on October 51h and for having provided information on this property site as it relates to existing trails. I have included in this memo the complete report from the Trails Sub - Committee and their recommendations for improvements to the trail by the Payne Family. As you remember from the meeting, the Commission gave the sub - committee their "blessing" to outline specifics requirements for the Payne's portion of the trail and these . specifics, once decided upon by the sub- committee, would have the approval of the entire Parks and Recreation Commission. If after reading the, following report, you should still have questions related to this project or if there is anything else that you need of me, please be sure to call. Recommendations from the Trails Sub - Committee Payne Property -2179 Villa Oaks Lane - Lot 18 On October 7, 1998 Commissioners Swan and Ioannou visited the property at 2179 Villa Oaks Lane with respect to trail easement improvements. They walked along the trail across Lot 1P and then went up the hill parallel to Deer Trail Court. Our long term goal for the area is a fully improved multi -use trail per the Hillside Master Plan Section 3.7 -1 through 3.7 -8 (figure 7 and 8). Wood /bark chips and slight grading should be sufficient on the milder slope areas away from the creek bed but, decomposed granite or asphalt pieces and bridges over the more hazardous areas will be necessary. A possible site for picnic tables was identified as well. (Figure 7) We recommend the Lot 18 Homeowner do the following: 1. Improve the trail easement along the driveway from the curb to the left corner marker with asphaltic chips or decomposed granite and wood headers at a width of four feet. 2. Beginning at the slope a full eight foot width should be improved with decomposed granite or asphaltic chips. The trail location should be as far away from the creek bed as possible to minimize washouts (3.7 -2 Figure 8). 3. A small unobtrusive trail marker directing users to the trail would also be appropriate (3.7 -5 Figure I2). The site was also inspected by Jim Jeffers and John Cherbone this week and any additional improvements they recommend should also be completed. The completed improvements should be inspected by members of the Parks and Recreation Commission prior to occupancy. Once approval is given, the dedication of the trails should be accepted by the City Council. Thank you. cc: Parks & Recreation Commission Lisa Payne, 2179 Villa Oaks Lane Terri Baron Attachments 3.7 Trail Design Standards and Details Figure -8 _. Surface Construction Details Materialss.- 2% slope to drain 4" layer decomposed granite 2 x 4 redwood header at trail edges = where required l 111 (tilt _ - 2 x 4 x 18 " stakes, 16 o.c. 90% compacted subgrade Decomposed Granite /Wood Chips Materials: ' 2" asphalt concrete .Q r 2% slope to drain 4" compacted decomposed granite. Use native soil where it is — 1= ; o o tP 0 0 , _ i determined by soil engineer that it 1(=lW • ` I I aldl can support load at 90% relative lltit —a/— hrail(Gt(,„° compaction. - '_ltl� �— 90% compacted subgrade Asphalt Concrete t. 3.7 -2 3.7 Trail Design Standards and Details TRAIU DESIGN STANDARDS AND DETAILS Figure 7 �I - � Hiking /Biking and Equestrian Path Design Concepts 2' 8' -0- min. 2' 10' -0 Preferred p °. �� yr- . mss' ►,. Erosion control mechanisms 8' -0- min. required on steep slopes. 3.7 -1 Gradient: 0 -5% Optimum - - --- .. 5 -15% Acceptable - 15 -25% For short distances, to be approved on a site speciiio basis Use switchbacks on steeper grades. Siting: Signage at hazards and intersections; directional signage; "Trail Etiquette" signage for. bikes /hiking and equestrian. Based on topography include picnic tables and shade trees. Fencing at hazards; fencing. or planting to prevent cutoffs at switchbacks. 10' -0" minimum clearance necessary over trail. Materials: Trail: compacted dirt; decomposed granite, compacted gravel, woodchips /barkchips, and asphalt where heavy . use or erosion problem or as required by city engineer. Landscape: drought tolerant, native, low maintenance species that provide barriers, shade and screening. Right of Way. 14' -0" Preferred, 12' -0" Minimum 3.7 Trail Design Standards and Details Figure'12 Trail Identification Post i Trail name and City logo �— Information plaques Distance Direction Activities Regulations 8 x 8 redwood .post - Slope to drain �, Finish grade ;'MI Concrete footing Compacted subgrade AR1/2 cy. par grade 0 3.7 -5. Front Section /Elevation 45 degree bevel cut Side Elevation Interoffice Memo To: Irene Jacobs From: James Walgren Date: October 9, 1998 Subject: Lot 18/Payne Trail Improvements Attached is what I've received from Lisa Payne in response to our request for a trail improvement plan that represents the PRC's requirements. It's very schematic (i.e. minimal), but it may suffice. Please let me know if this is acceptable to the PRC. The Paynes can certainly move the exact trail location within the easement as may be appropriate, but it cannot be located outside of the easement. If this is what she is requesting, a separate request to relocate the easement would need to come before the PRC and probably the City Council. FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION Page 1 of 2 To: James Walgren 408,868 -1281 fax From: Lisa Payne 40 8-873 -7856 fax 408- 255 -0613 phone *r* *w *w * * **wrsrrrrwiwtr+.wrw ► w*.► srr,► w******"****** rw* ********* *rwr * rsrrw** **.w James - I ran into Howard Lewis, Jim and John Scherbone (spl) at the property yesterday and we resolved the horse trail issues. Teri Baron also happened to come along during our discussion. As I agreed in the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting on Monday, October 51h, I will improve the horse trail to a four foot width from the asphalt driveway, continuing behind my house. The last 120 feet of the trail will gradually be extended from a four foot width to an eight foot width. I have attached a map which attempts to show this. It was determined that the asphalt chips or shavings that the City can provide will be sufficient for the trail. I plan to lay these at a depth of 4 Inches. Looking at the stakes that Westfall Engineers set to mark the center of the trail, everyone also agreed that it would be more practical to have the horse trail follow the natural contour of the pond and continue between the oak trees. John S. volunteered to discuss this with you and take you out there to show you what we talked through. Please confirm that these stated plans are approved by the Parks & Recreation Commission so that we may start on the improvements. Thank you. Regards, Lisa Payne — --- -. . -- � - 1- -r^'.0 — nrn 1 r I n114. nn •77 or r T ton /n T cftz7- �Y) � 1 y` 1 _Coo Kl- I. COVE P. 5� 2• 'reNTAriv! a. .�c-eafoa 5. AZO50 -55OWe FAAU PFIO -!Cr Appgp-.y ouwv. .io.rw e 442°1 xxUrtwG ZONE zsimrlu6 vee • LOT GRCM wGr =L.0-= Ar eu1Law- AV =AAG-- SLCr-_ C 511! or 'xrwcrupt ALLG►U.-L MQPVM�.A, OUILDlwC, CO.V^Aee lmrtAvpug Cc L.W,& wort I lmftAvvub u r^rlo uwDv -^re: ti .vrw Tf2I LYNN BAIRON 19830 V(zuEscue,ZzuDr. Saratoga, CA 95070 408 741 -0954 Fax.408 867 -6100 e, maZtib wo-w@ aabcowv 8 -24 -98 City of Saratoga 13777 Fruitvale Ave. Saratoga, CA 95070 Attn: Parks & Recreation committee members Marianne Swan and Sheila Ioannou, Trails Sub- committee RE: Lot 18, Mt Eden Estates, DR -96 -014, 21789 Villa Oaks Rd. (formerly 13485 Villa Oaks) Dear Marianne and Sheila: I spoke with the owner of the above mentioned property regarding the trail improvements on this site. The owner indicated that James Walgren told them they could just put bark down on the trail in a 4ft. wide swath. I then spoke with James Walgren on this matter and asked if the trail improvements had been brought before the commission for their referral on trail improvements. He indicated that tills lot had been before the commission and that the commission had a "no comment" referral. James said that if the matter needed to be looked at again, I should contact the commission. This particular lot needs to be looked at again. I do not believe bark chips will be adequate to maintain a trail through this lot. The segment of the trail that goes past the house that is on level ground is of a high clay content and gets really bogged down in the winter. This area should have a compacted decomposed granite surface, both for safety issues as well as future maintenance costs. The segment of the trail that goes up the hill also gets bogged down and should be graded sufficiently for water run -off and erosion control. The standards for the trail should be followed per the recommendations in the Parks and Trails Master Plan. That is one of the reasons tills document was produced. If the trail is put in correctly the first time, the property owner will benefit by having a trail that isn't an eyesore and the city will benefit by lower maintenance costs as well as a safer trail. Please give this your immediate attention as the house is almost ready for occupancy. Th#ko Te a ron Cc: James Walgren, Community Development Director Larry Perlin, City Manager �r �o.Zo Tel Mech� /f� 3.7 Trail Design Standards and Details TRAIL DESIGN STANDARDS AND DETAILS. Figure 7 Hiking /Biking and Equestrian Path Design Concepts r a' -o• min. 1 r 10' -0' preferred Erosion control mechanisms required on steep slopes. 3.7 -1 Gradient: 0 -5% Optimum 5 -15% Acceptable 15 -25% For short distances, to be approved on a site specific basis Use switchbacks on steeper grades. Siting: Signage at hazards and intersections; directional signage; "Trail Etiquette" signage for bikes /hiking and equestrian. Based on topography include picnic tables and shade trees. Fencing at hazards; fencing or planting to prevent cutoffs at switchbacks. 10' -0" minimum clearance necessary over trail. Materials: Trail: compacted dirt; decomposed granite, compacted gravel, woodchips /barkchips, and asphalt where heavy use or erosion problem or as required by city engineer. Landscape: drought tolerant, native, low maintenance species that provide barriers, shade and screening. Right of Way: 14' -0" Preferred, 12' -0" Minimum 3.7 Trail Design Standards and Details Figure 8 Surface Construction. Details Materials: 2% slope to drain " 4" layer decomposed granite 2 x 4 redwood header at trail edge It 1 i t=fl Where required qua= =- (ut� 2 x 4 x 18 " stakes, 16" o.c. 90% compacted subgrade Decomposed Granite /Wood Chips Materials: /---- 2" asphalt concrete 3.7 -2 2% slope to drain 4" compacted decomposed granite. Use native soil where it is determined by soil engineer that it can support load at 90% relative compaction. 90% compacted subgrade Asphalt Concrete 7G qJ 9 ;� C4 9 so _ - �� /_ /� ;� ,z s s`��� �� S :� r REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION Application No. /Location: DR -91 -006; 21152 Chadwick Court Applicant/ Owner: Chadwick Staff Planner: James Walgren Date: July 24, 19 91 APN: 503 -15 -041 Director Approval: 70 (0) SG -07 Z 1 15Z Chadwick Court =1°e- so, -17 -10 I, J74.O/' ... \ ! 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O -Slope Pies B �.,r,. � . .. {a. /� 19'00 • z6' eGZS•ern ®� L= /lA6Y' lzlq J,34 ° I � Basis o� B.earrrr9s Ta / /easPrr�E for fh,s Map is �`hP cerfer /rye of -hl5nll& ell��,; - c.. /11'7 %i)o rno.•, „L' T.. __� t-w�, wi , .. , February 26, 1992 REPORT TO: PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION FROM: SECRETARY TO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION The attached petition and letter submitted by C. Kline has been referred to the Parks & Recreation Commission for its consideration and input. Background The City, for a number of years, has been struggling with the issue of equestrian /hiking /bicycle trails. During the past two years, it has been determined that the City will take a much more active role in both the establishment and maintenance of these trails. The City -wide Trails Master Plan, which was approved on July 19, 1992, was commissioned to City with an objective and focused a Provide the approach to providing the equestrians /hikers /cyclists of Saratoga with a complete system. Thusfar, our efforts have been focused on establishing priorities while performing maintenance within the Parker Ranch subdivision. The Trails Master Plan establishes surfacing standards as well as other trail design standards (see attached) in addition to delineating a proposed phasing of capital expenditures. 1992/93 is the first suggested. Hopefully, this year where funding is Improvement Budaet_ Project will be funded in the 1992/93 Capital However, these funds are not for equestrian trails only. The Parks & Recreation Commission has established the trail between Douglass Lane and Carnelian Glen Place, and the trail along the Southern Pacific Railroad as being its number one priority. Also included as a number one priority improvement to the trail system in the Western Hills. A meeting with interested parties is being scheduled later this spring to identify and establish priorities.in that area. The Master Plan provides options for trail surfacing depending on use, rosion and other requirements determined by the City Engineer. i REPORT TO PARKS & R 2/2 92 ECREATION COMMISSION Points C & E: These sections are located within the Mt. Eden Estates Subdivision. The City's Public Works Inspector has been working with the developer to resolve the problems within this subdivision. Of primary concern are trail surfacing, water course crossings, as well as completion of the required system. Point F: This section is located on private property and was not identified on the :ity's Trails Master Plan. Therefore, at this point in time, we do not have an easement and the City will not be seeking an easement. Point H: This section is an extension Since this trail is not shown required by the developers i n mt Attachments: of the above trail within the Mt. Eden Estates. on the Trails Master Plan, an easement was not this area. 1) Petition to Mayor and City Council 2) Letter to Mayor from Cindy Kline with Ma_A 3) Pages of the City "Trails Master Plan ": 3.7 -1, 3.7 -2, 3.7 -3, 4.1 -1, 4.1 -2, 4.1 -3 te8cti owlOPZA MCL, t (7 L Ock q ko ck CA -C.CJeck o c',to e-CA A --jr C-'I Ct 6,t'- vtA 5 i v t u IJ -4?� 'i u) Ci L.La (L Ct 4) Q-1,•V1 iC LAA`.:> ccc r-<4 A SAS �,e- �Ci e- I� PriOv CA 00 C; �Q r- Val V10. V) c c-- - / c �. Meld suiv.�� re- �.vic�'o�c�v�e� -�,T1 RESOLUTION NO. DR -96 -014 CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION STATE OF CALIFORNIA Payne; 13485 Villa Oaks Ln. WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga Planning Commission has received an application for Design Review approval to construct a new 5,507 sq. ft. single story residence on a vacant hillside parcel within the Mt. Eden Estate subdivision; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed Public Hearing at which time all interested parties were given a full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; and WHEREAS, the applicant has met the burden of proof required to support said application, and the following findings have been determined: -The height, elevations and placement on the site of the proposed residence, when considered with reference to: (i) the nature and location of residential structures on adjacent lots and within the neighborhoods; and (ii) community view sheds will avoid unreason- able interference with views and privacy, in that proposed single story home is located on a large >15 acre parcel and is well away from any adjacent homes. -The natural landscape will be preserved insofar as practicable by designing structures to follow the natural contours of the site and minimizing tree and soil removal; grade changes will be minimized and will be in keeping with the general appearance of neighboring developed areas and undeveloped areas, in that no grading or tree removal is necessary or proposed. -The proposed residence in relation to structures on adjacent lots, and to the surrounding region, will minimize the perception of excessive bulk and will be integrated into the natural environment, in that the proposed design is similar in scale, style, and size to the other approved homes within the development and surrounding areas. -The proposed residence will be compatible in terms of bulk and height with (i) existing residential structures on adjacent lots and those within the immediate neighborhood and within the same zoning district; and (ii) the natural environment; and shall not (i) unreasonably impair the light and air of adjacent properties nor (ii) unreasonably impair the ability of adjacent properties to utilize solar energy, in that the residence is setback greatly in excess of the minimum required setbacks, and the design is compatible with other homes in the area. -The proposed site development or grading plan incorporates current grading and erosion control standards used by the.City. File No. DR -96 -014; 13485 Villa Oaks Ln. -The proposed residence will conform to each of the applicable design policies and techniques set forth in the Residential Design Handbook and as required by Section 15- 45.055. NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Saratoga does hereby resolve as follows: Section 1. After careful consideration of the site plan, architectural drawings, plans and other exhibits submitted in connection with this matter, the application of Payne for Design Review approval be and the same is hereby granted subject to the following conditions: 1. The development shall be located and constructed as shown on Exhibit "A ", incorporated by reference. 2. Prior to submittal for Building or Grading Permits, the following shall be submitted to Planning Division staff in order to issue a Zoning Clearance: a.. Four (4) sets of complete construction plans incorporat- ing this Resolution as a separate plan page. b. Four (4) set of engineered grading and drainage plans, also incorporating this Resolution as a separate plan page. c. All applicable requirements /conditions of the Resolution shall be noted on the plans. 3. No retaining wall shall have an exposed height that exceeds five feet. In addition, no fence or wall shall exceed six feet in height and no fence or wall located within the required front yard shall exceed three feet in height. 4. Fences and walls shall comply with the hillside district fencing requirements contained in Article 15- 29.020 of the City Code. 5. No structure shall be permitted in any easement. 6. No ordinance size tree shall be removed without first obtain- ing a Tree Removal Permit. 7. All exposed slopes shall be contour graded. 8. Landscaping and irrigation pursuant to the approved Landscape Plan shall be installed prior to Final Occupancy approval. QDThe pedestrian /equestrian trail easement which crosses the west edge of the property shall be improved to minimum Saratoga Parks and Trails Master Plan standards, unless these File No. DR -96 -014; 13485 Villa Oaks Ln. improvements are deferred to a later date by the Parks and Recreation Commission. If the PRC does want to see the trail improved now, Planning Staff would recommend shifting the driveway so that the trail head and path can be distinctly marked. Ant required trail improvements shall be performed prior Final Occupancy approval. 10. Early Warning Fire Alarm System . shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the provisions of Article 16 -60 City of Saratoga'. 11. Early Warning Fire Alarm System shall have documentation relative to the proposed installation and shall be submitted to the Fire District for approval. 12. Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in garage. 13. Driveways shall be built to a minimum 14 ft. width, plus 1 ft. shoulders. 14. A turnaround shall be shown on the plans and constructed at the proposed dwelling site having a 33 ft. outside radius. 15. A parking area shall be shown on the plans and constructed at the proposed dwelling site for two emergency vehicles. 16. The applicant shall retain the services of a Certified Engineering Geologist and Registered Geotechnical Engineer to conduct an investigation of the property per recommendations listed below prior to issuance of a grading permit. a. An original, engineering geologic map of the property and cross sections shall be prepared at a scale of 1" = 20' (or better). The map and cross sections should extend beyond the property boundaries to ensure that offsite conditions have been. considered with respect to the proposed development. The map and cross sections should depict the following features and conditions: the extent and probable thickness of earth materials (fill, thick colluvium, landslides, and bedrock), natural and artifi- cial slopes and slope profiles, orientation of underlying bedrock, and locations of existing and proposed struc- tures and improvements (where known). b. The seismic setting of the property shall be character- ized and seismic ground motion parameters should be provided for consideration by the structural engineer in .the design of the residence and retaining walls. C. The project engineering geologist shall verify the location of the Landslide I keyway installed by Nordmo Associates, and resolve whether the keyway provides File No. DR -96 -014; 13485 Villa Oaks Ln. sufficient mitigation of the Landslide. The thickness of artificial fill in the vicinity of the building site shall be determined. If the uncertainties associated with Landslide I and /or the existing artificial fill cannot be resolved with available reports, then subsur- face exploration will be needed as a means of investigat- ing these issues. d. Representative samples shall be obtained and appropriate tests shall be performed to provide characterization of geotechnical properties as a basis for foundation design criteria. The geotechnical engineer shall provide geotechnical design criteria and construction recommenda- tions for the proposed development on the basis of the investigation findings. e. The consultants shall accurately locate the outlet drains for slope subdrains previously installed, and provide measures for relocating the drains (if needed) so that they are not damaged during site development. 17. The Project Engineering Geologist and Project Geotechnical Engineer shall review and approve all geotechnical design aspects of the detailed site development plans (i.e., site preparation,and grading, site drainage improvements and design parameters for foundations and driveway) to ensure that his recommendations have been properly incorporated. The presence of existing subdrains shall be specifically.addressed in the plan review letter(s). The results of the plan review(s) shall be summarized by the consultants in a letter(s) and submitted to the City Geotech- nical Consultant for review and approval prior to issuance of a grading permit. 18. The geotechnical consultant shall inspect, test (as needed), and approve all geotechnical aspects of project construction. the inspections should include, but not necessarily be limited to: site preparation and grading, site surface and subsurface drainage improvements, and excavations for foundations and retaining walls prior to the placement of steel and concrete. The results of these inspections and the as -built conditions of the project shall be described by the geotechnical consul- tant in a letter and submitted to the City Geotechnical Consultant for review prior to- finalization of the grading permit. 19. The applicant shall pay any outstanding fees associated with the City Geotechnical Consultant's review of the project prior to issuance Zoning Clearance. File No. DR -96 -014; 13485 Villa Oaks Ln. 20. The applicant shall sign the written statement required by § 16- 75.020(d) of the City Code prior to issuance of any permits. 21. All building and construction related activities shall adhere to New Development and Construction - Best Management Practic- es as adopted by the City for the purpose of preventing storm water pollution. 22. Applicant agrees to hold City harmless from all costs and expenses, including attorney's fees, incurred by the City or held to be the liability of City in connection with City's defense of its actions in any proceeding brought in any State or Federal Court, challenging the City's action with respect to the applicant's project. 23. Noncompliance with any of the conditions of this permit shall constitute a violation of the permit. Because it is impossi- ble to estimate damages the City could incur due to the violation, liquidated damages of $250 shall be payable to this City per each day of the violation. Section 2. Construction must be commenced within 24 months or approval will expire. Section 3. All applicable requirements of the State, County, City and other Governmental entities must be met. Section 3. Unless appealed pursuant to the requirements of Article 15 -90 of the Saratoga City Code, this Resolution shall become effective fifteen (15) days from the date of adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Saratoga Planning Commis- sion, State of California, this 22nd day of May 1996 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Abshire, Kaplan, Murakami, Patrick, Pierce & Siegfried NOES: None ABSENT: Asfour Chairperson, Planning Commission ATTEST: Secr ary, Planni g Commission MEMORANDUM Date: September 14, 1998 To: Heather Bradley, Associate Planner From: Irene M. Jacobs, Staff Liaison to the Parks and Recreation Commission RE: Response to letter received by the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding Lots 18, 23 and 11, Mount Eden Road I first would like to take this opportunity to thank you for meeting with myself and Commissioner Swan to discuss several trail issues that are of concern to the Parks and Recreation Commission that are directly affected by new development. Although there were several issues discussed and more will be raised on our second meeting scheduled for Wednesday, per your request, I am putting into writing a request by the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding a pressing and timely issue. At their most recent meeting the Parks and Recreation Commission discussed a letter that had been received from Terri Lynn Baron regarding Lot 18, Mount Eden Estates, DR -96 -014, located at 2179 Villa Oaks Rd. and the trails improvements on this particular site. Ms. Baron was present at the Commission meeting and expressed her concern that the standards for this trail were not being followed as outlined in the Parks and Trails Master Plan. Ms. Baron shared that she had informed Planning Staff of the situation and that she had been told that the matter had already been addressed by the Parks and Recreation Commission and that the Commission had no comment on this matter. The Parks and Recreation Commission wanted to clarify to staff that this matter had not come before the Commission and that they would like to make sure that prior to occupancy it be required of lot 18, to place an all- weather trail on their property as outlined in the City's Parks and Trails Master Plan. In addition, the Commission would like to make sure that this be required of lots 23 and 11 as well as any other lots affected by the Parks and Trails Master Plan and that they not be granted occupancy until trail improvements are approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Commissioner Swan provided you copies of documents requiring these trial standards for this particular development. If I can provide you with any information that will assist you in your attention to this matter, please feel free to call me. Thank You cc: James Walgren, Community Development Director Larry I. Perlin, City Manager Parks and Recreation Commission MEMORANDUM Date: September 14, 1998 To: Heather Bradley, Associate Planner From: Irene M. Jacobs, Staff Liaison to the P ks and Recreation Commission RE: Response to your memo regarding trail easement request for the Peck Property on Mount Eden Road Your request of the Parks and Recreation Commission was agendized and discussed at the Commission's September 8, 1998 meeting. As you stated in your memo, the Commission is also in favor of requesting that the developer improve the existing trail which connects to Villa Oaks lane. The only modification that was made by the Parks and Recreation Commission is that they unanimously voted to have that portion of the trail added to the Parks and Trails Master Plan. As I understand, this formal action by the Commission would then obligate the developer to develop the trail to the standards outlined in the Parks and Trails Master Plan. If I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to call. cc: James Walgren, Community Development Director Parks and Recreation Commission !0 %3D If q11, 4W3 At waqrf- .ter -h2Os - ct+e64. - -- - - -V-" - - _ ____ RIM _ STEERING COMMITTEE GOALS -, PROGRAMS The'BayAreaisblessed ORGANIZATLON: - STEVE ARBORS, East Bay Municipal Utility District with an abundance of parks , Rosemary'Alex; Park Planner, Greater Vallejo; Recreation, Dist JIM ANGELo, Director; Sonoma County Regional Parks and 'other protected open space CHRISTINA BATT, Exec Dir, Muir Heritage Land Trust over 950,000acres -; DouG BELL, GM;,Livermore Area Rec & Park Dist BOB $ERNER; Exec Dir, Marin Agricultural Land Trust ; t.o aboune -fi fth of the region. " " - . ,KATE BICKERT, State Director, Rails to Trails Conservancy - FRANcEs M. BRIGMANN, GM, Marin Cnty Open Space Dist ' The, This outstanding legacy 'CRAIG BRITTON, GM,,Midpeninsula Regional.Open Space District - B.a ` , - /� rQ � /`� ��ii • RON BROWN, Exec Dir, Save Mount Diablo �/ has been created by the actions - " MS.. HARRIET BURGESS, President, American Land Conservancy - . -MARY BURNS; Director, Parks & Rec Division, Cnty of.San- Mateo.. O S paCe CO U n CI I of more than 150 public agencies " RICH BURNS; Area Manager, U.S. Bureau of Land'Management . N �en . D AN GATHER, Open Space Superintendent, City of Walnut Creek .: and nOn -pYOf tOYganizations -; LAuRA COHEN, Calif Policy Dlrector;,Rails -to- Trails Conservancy with responsibility for the : '. ROBERT. DQYLE; Assistant GM, East Bay Regional Park District HARRY ENGLEBRICNT,.Tri- City& Cnty Cooperative Planning Group A CO.LLABORAT4VE •EFFORT. EuzA&THGRAY, The Nature Conservancy . OF PUBLIC AGENCIES • preservation o f.open space - DAVID HANSEN, Landpaths' NADINE,HITCHCOCK; Program Manager; Coastal Conservancy,... AND NON - PROFIT LAND TRUSTS - through acquisition or donations of land JOHN HOFFNAGLE; Exec Dir, The-Land'Trusf of Napa County and conservation easements. . CLIFFORD JANOFF, Exec Dir, Bay Area Ridge'TraiFCouncil, DAVID KATz, ,Exec Dir,Sonoma Land Trust. ` MARGE KOLAR, Project Leader, San Francisco Bay National " Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Since 1991, IeQders from these ANDREA MACKENZIE; GM, Sonoma;Cnty.Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District and - agencies and organizations • JANET MCBRIDE; Proj Manager, San Francisco Bay TraiLProject" DAVID MITCHELL, Manager -Park & Community Facilities have been working together as the Development, City of San'Jose Tom MOOERS, Policy Director, Greenbelt Alliance BayArea Open Space Council. • PAM MUICK, Exec Dir, Solano County. Farmlands and Open Space Foundation JOHN NoRwooD, Exec Dir, S: Livermore.ValleyAg Land Trust The mission.o the Council f BRIAN O'NEILL, Superintendent; Golden Gate NaionalRecreation Area,.National Park Service - is to promote primarilynon- regulatory CHRIS PowELL „President, Pacifica Land Trust NANCY RICHARDSON, Exec Dir, Land Trust for Santa Clara County public and non-profit It 2f f0YC5 KAY ROBINSON, Park Superintendent, Henry Coe State Park PAUL RoMERO,.Director, Dept of Parks &Rec, Cnty, of Santa Clara . to permanently preserve, YCStOre; manage AUDREY RUST, President, Peninsula Open Space Trust NANCY SCHAEFEk, California Director, The Conservation Fund:. - and foster public enjoyment, SUSAN SmARTT, Exec Dir; State Parks Foundation -... - - : _ FRED SMITH, Assistant•City Manager, City of Brisbane BAYAREA o f parks and open space resources, MIKE sTALUNGS, Director, City.,of Daly.City.” 'BRwN $TEEN Exec Dir, Sempervire , Fund agriculturallands, and natural habitats 'JOHN STEERE,'Coordinator, San Francisco- BayJoint Venture. of the San Francisco Bay Area. " :. LLOYD WAGSTAFF, GM, Santa Clara Cnty Open Space Authority. TIM WIRTH, Project Manager, Trust for Public Land " ®PE N, S PACE . O. DAN WILLIAMS, Director; Recreation, Open. Space & Sciences; C U N C 1 L' City -of Palo Alto GOALS PROGRAMS_ ORGANIZATION The Council is a collaboration of public and. ~ REGIONAL- COMMUNICATION Membership on the Council is open to all non- profit land management agencies and Public and non= profit open space land managers public agencies and non -profit organizations ` or anizations, providing regional leadership g p g P and their representatives meet with their peers that share the mission of the Council and and expertise for the preservation and; from throughout the region to share ideas; have open space acquisition or stewardship professional management of important open opportunities, problems and solutions: responsibilities in the nine- county Bay Area. spaces in and around the cities of the San Francisco Bay Area. RESEARCH Council members constitute the Steering. Committee, which guides the direction of A primary objective of the Council is to. The Council researches open space- issues that the Council. The Steering. Committee enhance the regions quality of life, by "transcend the scope of individual agencies:. selects a 15- member Executive Committee articulating the region's vision ofwhich identifying regional open space goals, analyzing that governs the daily affairs of the Council: regional trends; and researching and developing lands should be protected as open space through acquisition of land,or conservation programs to improve resource stewardship. Funding for the Council comes_both from easements, and by developing the financial EDUCATION contributions from its members, based on and organizational resources needed to a sliding scale that reflects their size and implement this vision. ` The Council prepares educational and marketing scope, and from foundation and public materials regarding the benefits of protecting and" agency grants. Fiscal agenti and related A related objective is to support long -term stewarding open space lands; and- promotes the _: administrative services are provided by stewardship of protected open space lands projects and programs of its members. Greenbelt Alliance, a 501(c)(3) non- profit.. including natural habitats, scenic areas," parks and trails, and agricultural lands. ._, . ' LEGISLATION ; The Council monitors and advocates legislation BAY AREA OPEN SPACE COUNCIL The underlying principle of the Bay Area, of common interest to its members, with a . Open "Space Council is that interagency particular focus on increasing financial resources . 1o�na WOODstiRY, Director DARLA GuENZLER, Associate Director collaboration will enable the more than °available to the region.. The Council sponsored 13c Cams, conservation Associate . 150 agencies and nori- profit organizations' the legislation establishing the Bay Area involved in preserving and managing Bay Conservancy Program, and actively works to 530 Bush street; Room 303, San Francisco, CA 94,108 TEL: (510) 654 -6591 • Fax: (510) 654 -5673 Area open space lands to more effectively obtain funding for this regional grantmaking and EMA1L:.ddohnw @ix.netcom :com fulfill their individual and collective missions. project implementation program. \mv ~openspaceco.uncil.org Saratoga Trails Project A community effort to provide quality trails in the City of Saratoga History Equestrian and hiking trails are a historical part of the rural character of this City 1991 Parks and Trails Master Plan: "Links with regional open spaces and parks will enhance their accessibility to residents, particularly through the proposed trail system improvements " 1994 Hillside Plan: "Develop equestrian /pedestrian trail system for access to County recreation areas and Mid - Peninsula Regional Open Space District..." Where we are today... Neglected trails g: Where we are today... Overgrown easements Where we are today... Blocked access Where we are today... Access Discouraged Where we could be... Maintaining trails Developing volunteers Opening trails Securing new links Saratoga Trails Project Something for everyone... Saratoga Trails Saratoga Trails Project Next Steps Determine available financial resources Finalize grant proposal Fund grant Execute grant plan A community effort to provide quality trails in the City of Saratoga Saratoga Trails Project A community effort to provide quality trails in the City of Saratoga