HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-02-2004 Parks and Rec Commission agendaCITY OF SARATOGA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REVISED AGENDA
DATE: February 2, 2004
TIME: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
LOCATION: Planning Conference Room, City of Saratoga
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call: Bruno, Deimler, Dodge, Frazier, Gates, Sanquini, Soukup
3. Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code Section
54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on January 29, 2003.
4. Accept Agenda Items and Order: No additional items may be added pursuant to
Government Code Section 54954.2.
5. Approval of Minutes: Meeting of January 5, 2004.
6. Staff and Council Reports: (information only, no actions to be taken)
a. Council Liaison Kathleen King
b. Public Works Director John Cherbone
c. Recreation Director Joan Pisani
d. Staff Liaison Cary Bloomquist
7. Oral and Written Communication:
Any member of the public may address the Commission about any matter not on the agenda for
this meeting for up to three minutes. Commissioners may not comment on the matter but may
choose to place the topic on a future agenda.
8. Old Business:
a. Master Plan Review presented by Ann Welsh with a discussion, no actions
expected.
b. Odd Fellows Update Discussion regarding Commissioner Sanquini and
Staff's January 20th property tour and January 24th Board Presentation, no
actions expected.
c. Update about the Dog Park Feasibility Task Force Public Meeting
postponement.
Discussion with no actions expected.
9. New Business:
a. Park User Agreements Discussion and Actions.
An update from Staff about the Staff Report to Council and recommended
Council direction including how the Staff Process, where the PRC can
assist including possibly reforming the Park User Fee Task Force.
b. DeAnza Trail Funding Agreements Discussion.
Discussion about the details of the Funding Agreements that will be
presented to the Council on February 4th Public Meeting. No action
expected.
c. Trails Volunteer Program Discussion.
Have the PRC sponsor a regularly meeting volunteer program to maintain
the City Trails similar to the county's every fourth - Saturday Morning Trail
Volunteers that maintain Montalvo trails. Actions could include requests
to the Trails Sub - Committee and Celebration Task Forces, or a motion to
present to City Council.
d. Wildwood Park Discussion.
Discussion about the Celebration of the Playground Metal Slide
Retirement and the Water Play are design. Time is of the essence because
the sub - contact to remove the slide will be awarded at the Council's Feb
4th meeting. Actions may include having the Wildwood Park Task Force
meet and/or presenting to the Council on Feb 4th Community Event
options.
e. PRC 2002 Community Survey Review Discussion.
Discussion and action recomendations about developing a presentation to
Council about (1) reviewing the PRC 2002 Community Survey results and
(2) how the PRC is addressing the items preceeding the Dog Park in
priority.
f. Wish List Creation
Discussion about how the process of creating the Wish List and some of
the items that should be put on the Wish List. No actions expected.
g. CIP Review
Discussion about what priorities can be presented for recomendation from
the to the future CEP planning. No actions expected.
10. Commission Reports: (information only, no actions to be taken)
a. Trails Sub - Committee
b. Celebration Task Force
c. El Quito Park Task Force
d. Master Plan Task Force
e. Handbook Task Force
f. Dog Park Feasibility Task Force
g. Commissioner Round Table
11. Suggestions about Items to be placed on future Agenda or Calendar
12. Adjournment to Regularly Scheduled Meeting:
Monday, March 1st 2004 at 7:30pm.
Administrative Conference Room
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you need a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in this
meeting, please contact the. City Clerk's Office at 408.8683269 or
cboyer@saratoga.ca.us. Requests must be made as early as possible and at least one full
business day before the start of the meeting:
Certificate of Posting of Agenda:
I, Cary Bloomquist, Administrative Analyst with the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing
agenda for the meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Saratoga was
posted on January 29, 2004 at the office of the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga,
CA 95070 and was available for public review at that location. The agenda is also available on
the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us.
Signed this 29th day of January, 2004 at Saratoga, California
Cary Bloomquist, Administrative Analyst
408.868.1258
cbloomquist @saratoga.ca.us
Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Administrative Conference Room
City of Saratoga
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga
Monday, January 5, 2004
7:30 p.m.
Action Minutes
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:34 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Vita Bruno, Sandra Dodge, Logan Deimler, Angela
Frazier, Greg Gates, Anne Sanquini, Thomas Soukup
Commissioners Absent: None
Others Present: Council Liaison Kathleen King, Public Work Director John
Cherbone, Recreation Director Joan Pisani, City Planner Ann Welsh, Staff
Liaison Cary Bloomquist. Public present: Bob Wallace, Marj Ottenberg,
Julie Daniel, Kristy Tallman, LeeAnn Ray, Lois McPherson,
III. Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2
the agenda was properly posted on December 18, 2003
IV. Accept Agenda Items and Order: Accepted
V. Approval of Minutes of Meeting: Motion by Commissioner Angela Frazier,
Seconded by Commissioner Logan Deimler, to approve the October 3, 2003
Action Minutes as presented. Vote taken, action minutes approved 7 -0.
VI. Oral and Written Communication.
Members of the public expressed their desire to speak on the issue of Old
Business Item pertaining to Dog Park.
VII. Old Business:
1) Commissioner Dodge gave an update on the December 2003 PRC Holiday
Party, which was attended by approx. 50 individuals. Went very well.
2) Master Plan Review presentation by City Planner Ann Welsh: Gave
overview of progress to date. Will come back at February PRC meeting
with updates to Trails Master Plan.
3) Intentional Conflict of interest not discussed.
4) Update for Public Meeting about feasibility of Dog Parks In Saratoga:
Public addressed Commission in unstructured feedback session indicating
their support for a dog park in Saratoga. Do not support off leash hours.
Public was invited to meeting tentatively set for February 9, 2004.
VIII. New Business:
1) CIP Review: Public Works Director John Cherbone gave a brief overview
of CIP projects and process for getting projects onto the CIP listing.
2) Trails Maintenance Update: Trails task matrix briefly overviewed. Will
be reviewed every 3 months at PRC level. Segment 12 needs repair by
CCC.
IX. Reports
• No actions or votes taken in this section.
• 01/15/04 El Quito Park Task Force Meeting Scheduled.
• PRC Celebration Task Force Presentation by Commissioner Bruno and
Chair Gates. Target date for Park Renovation Celebration June 12,
2004. Looking into formation of Bike Jamboree Event for August 28,
2004.
X. Adjournment
Commissioner Soukup made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner
Sanquini seconded the motion. Vote taken and motion carried 7 -0. The
meeting was adjourned at 10:17 p.m.
Prepared By:
Cary Bloomquist, Staff Liaison
There are several parks in our city, which have been designated as "Community parks ", as opposed to smaller "Neighborhood parks ".
These parks are typically between 5 and 20 acres and serve residents throughout Saratoga. The Parks and Recreation Commission
periodically has the opportunity to recommend improvements to these parks. We are looking for your input to this process so that
when funds are available, we can act quickly and provide features that our citizens desire. It is important to remember that although
these are community parks, they will also serve the surrounding neighborhoods as their local park. As such, they will include all the
standard features that all of us enjoy at our local neighborhood parks. These typically include:
• Playground with safety- approved equipment for all
ages
• Open turf area w/ improved irrigation
• Picnic benches
• BBQ's
At some of these parks, the expanded facilities could stress the city's infrastructure. In order to strike the proper
balance between the needs of the city and the needs of the neighborhood, the city may institute additional
regulations to help ease any impact to surrounding areas. They may include:
• Traffic controls
• Parking regulations
Please complete the survey, fold it on the lines with the return address showing, tape closed using adhesive strip, place stamp and mail
Name (required)
Address (required)
Age
City of Saratoga Community Park Survey
18 -25 ❑ 26 -35 ❑ 36 -45 ❑ 46 -55 ❑ 56 -65 ❑ 66+ ❑
Number of children living here What are their ages?
Email address
• Trash receptacles
• Security lighting
Do you wish to be included in the Parks and Recreation Commission email newsletter?
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• Water fountains
• Walking trails w/ various benches for resting
• Park hours limitations
• Sound generation limitations
YES ❑ NOS
Do you feel that a parking lot is important for a community park?
Do you think decorative ponds or water features are nice to have in Saratoga parks?
Do you think restrooms are important to have at community parks?
Would you be m favor of dog off leash hours in community Parks?
Which of the following items do you or your family members feel would be good to
reserve them for group or private functions?
• Covered picnic areas, arbors
• Small general purpose community room
• Small outdoor stage or amphitheater
Of the following items listed, which would you or members of your family use on a regular basis?
• Fishing pond
• Dog park
• Community garden
• Running track
• Par course
• Water play area
• Putt and chip golf area
• Climbing wall
• R/C car area
• Small group activities
o Chess tables
o Horseshoes
o Bocchi ball
o Outdoor roller skating rink
o Frisbee Golf
What other items should be considered?
Return Address
Please answer the following questions:
❑ • Conventional sports facilities
❑ o Soccer
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Would you like to make any other suggestions for the Parks and Recreation commission to consider?
City of Saratoga
13777 Fruitvale Ave.
Saratoga, CA. 95070
Attn: Park Survey
YES ❑ NO ❑ Not Sure ❑
YES ❑ NO ❑ Not Sure ❑
YES ❑ NO ❑ Not Sure ❑
YES ❑ NO ❑ Not Sure ❑
have available so members of the community can
o Baseball
o Basketball
o Volleyball
o Football
o Tennis
• Emerging sports facilities
o Skate board park
o BMX park
o Sand Volleyball
o Cricket
o Outdoor velodrome
o Roller hockey rink
o Archery area
o
o
o
o
o
o
PLEASE RETURN SURVEY BY: FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2002
Thank you for your time and input. The Parks and Recreation commission will publish the results of this survey during our monthly
meeting. Please visit our website at http: / /www.saratoga.ca.us /parkrec.htm for times and other information.
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Results as of August 27, 2002: 11,820 sent out
1,380 returned
11.68 % rate of return
TALLY SHEET FOR CITY OF SARTATOGA COMMUNITY
PARK SURVEY
AGE: 18 -25 8 or .61%
(1306 26 -35 128 or 9.80%
Rec.) 36 -45 404 or 30.93%
46 -55 251 or 19.22%
56 -65 230 or 17.61%
66 > 285 or 21.82%
Q1: Yes 869 or 66.85%
(1300 NO 239 or 18.38%
Rec.) N/C 192 or 14.77%
Q2: Yes 751 or 56.89%
(1320 NO 382 or 28.94%
Rec.) N/C 187 or 14.17%
Q3: Yes 1201 or 89.63%
(1340 No 87 or 6.49%
Rec.) N/C 52 or 3.88%
Q4: Yes 457 or 33.90%
(1348 No 776 or 57.57%
Rec.) N/C 115 or 8.53%
Q5:
Covered picnic areas,arbors:_1078 or 78.12%
Small general purpose: 400 or 28.99%
Small outdoor 275 or 19.93%
Q6:
Fishing 197 or 14.28%
Dog Park 370 or 26.81%
Community Garden
Running Track
Course
Water Play Area
Putt golf
Climbing Wall
R/C Car
or 28.21%
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k 472 or 34.20%
338 or 24.49%
396 or 28.70%
366 or 26.52%
255 or 18.48%
r 72 or 5.22%
Small Group:
Chess tables
Horseshoes
Bocchi Ball
Outdoor skating
Frisbee Golf
256 or 18.55%
307 or 22.25%
369 or 26.74%
247 or 17.90%
154 or 11.16%
Conventional Sports facilities:
Soccer 401 or 29.06%
Baseball 321 or 23.26%
Basketball 420 or 30.43%
Volleyball 334 or 24.20%
Football 88 or 6.38%
Tennis 471 or 34.13%
Emerging Sports facilities:
Skatepark 185 or 13.41%
BMX Park 73 or 5.29%
Sand Volleyball 242 or 17.54%
Cricket 60 or 4.35%
Outdoor velodrome 41 or 2.97%
Roller Hockey Rink_96 or 6.96%
Archery Area 104 or 7.54%
Comments about Parks in General
• peace, quiet, beauty: II111- IIIII -I: 11
• Activities:
• Public swimming pool /community pool (possible small fee): IIIII - IIIII - IIIII - IIIII - IIIII -I: 26
• Tennis backboard: I: 1
• More Swings (adults and young children swings separate): 11111- 11111: 10
• Badminton facilities: 11111-11: 7
• Park equipment for young, handicapped children: 1: 1
• Enclosed playground for toddlers with appropriate play equipment: 11111-111: 8
• Keep area of play for toddlers and older children separate: 11111 -11: 7
• Children's play areas need soft surface rather than tree bark: I: 1
• Par course for young children: 1: 1
• More soft ground rather than sand of bark: III: 3
• Tables to play cards, dominos, etc: 11: 2
• Four square, hop scotch: l: 1
• Croquet: 11: 2
• Lawn bowling: I: 1
•— Zipline: 11: 1
• Community band (to play on July4, Memorial Day, Christmas, etc): 1: 1
• Paths:
• Separate walking /bike paths around water area: 1111: 4
• Nature trails with water (stream): 1111: 4
• More walking /bike paths (not part of the road; wide enough for walkers, hikers, and bikers w/
shade from big trees): IIIII - IIIII - IIIII - IIIII - IIIII - IIIII - IIIII - IIIII -I: 41
• Walking trails for walking only -) no bicycles: 11111: 5
• Walking /biking trails that are paved (also allow roller blading): 11111-111: 8
• Bike trails for children: 11: 2
• Linked walk paths (between and within parks): 11111: 5
• 1 -2-3-etc. mile designations on paths: 11: 2
• Horse Trails: 1: 2
• Seating:
• Strategic placement of benches in shade for parents /elderly to sit or rest and still allow them to be
able to watch children: 11111- IIIII - IIIII: 15
• Lots of benches /seating (preferably shaded by trees and everywhere4 along trails and scattered
every so often in park): IIIII - IIIII - 11111- 11III- IIIII -II: 27
• Picnic tables: 11111-11111-11111-1: 16
• BBQ pits: 11111-11111-11111: 15
• Plants:
• CA native plants: 1: 1
• Flower Gardens (rose): 11111 -111: 8
• Meditation garden (with small gazebos): 11111: 5
• Sculpture garden: 1: 1
• Reading areas within gardens (quiet and with benches): 11111: 5
• Community orchard: 111: 3
• Lots of (large) trees for shade: IIIII- 11111 - IIIII - IIIII - IIIII - IIIII - IIIII: 3 5
• Forest for bird watching: 0: 2
• Prefers parks to be simple -) lawn /trees/ maybe some swings: 1110-11111-101: 1 5
• Flat lawn for general purpose (large grass areas separate from sports facilities like soccer fields
and baseball diamonds so that other people are not in danger of being hit by a ball)- playing
catch, Frisbee, soccer for small children, etc.: IIIII - 11111- IIIII -I: 16
• Water Activities
• Duck pond: Il: 2
• Water play area with sand (like Jack Fischer): 11111 -110: 9
• Water features out of sight from parks (where children are playing): 1: 1
• Security:
• Regular police patrols: 1111: 4
• Security lighting around restroom areas: IIIII - 11111 -11: 1 2
• Night Lights around sports facilities: IIIII - 11111- IIIII -I: 16
• No lights and no night games: I: 1
• Keep vagrants out of parks: I: 1
• Have main entry to parks and close off other entries: 1: 1
• No hiding places for drug deals: 1: 1
• Restrooms, fountains:
• Water /drinking fountains (or some such clean water source): IIIII - IIIII - IIIII - IIIII -I: 21
• dog water fountains: 11111: 5
• More restrooms at all parks (baby changing stations; not too far away from everything t
frightening for women alone): IIIII - IIIII -I: 11
• More neighborhood parks: 11: 2
• Teen center (open 3 -6PM): 1: 1
• A new community and senior center: 1: 1
• General things about parks:
• Lockers for storage at parks: 1: 1
• More trash cans: III: 3
• Solar water heating in facilities: I: 1
• Enforce doggy -doo rules or supply public scoopers, bags: 11111-11111-1111: 14
• Enforce leash rules of dogs: III: 3
• separate dog areas so others do not step in excrement: I: 1
• Closing of parks at dusk (to discourage vandalism): 11: 2
• Clean and update all parks (esp. restrooms should be kept clean, walkways cleared of debris): 11111-
11: 7
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• A ban on loud music, PA systems, loud noise: 11: 2
• No smoking and drinking: 11: 2
Concerns about Parks
• Keep Saratoga "quiet- bedroom" town4 does not need all facilities like in San Jose, Campbell, etc.: II: 2
• Some residents do not know of the parks-* send mass mailing (pamphlet) to residents to inform about
parks and facilities: 11: 2
• Water activities and decorations (fountains) are difficult /expensive to maintain: 111: 3
• Consider taxes for the upkeep/ maintenance and consequences: IIIII- IIIII - IIIII: 15
• Before cutting all the trees when upgrading parks think again for possibly different altemative: 01: 3
• Restrict the use of Saratoga parks to Saratoga residents: 111: 3
• Keep residents of other cities out of Saratoga parks (Saratoga parks should be used only by Saratoga
residents): 11111: 5
• Individuals who wish to use parking lots and are not Saratoga residents should be charged a parking
fee: I: 1
• No park should be able to be reserved by one group (ex: Memorial Day at Wildwood Park): 1: 1
Comments About the Items on the Survey
• No items on the survey are needed b/c schools and homes can be used: 11111-1: 6
• Reach agreements with West Valley College or other schools to use their facilities instead of building
more facilities (already a field, running track, basketball and tennis courts, swimming pool at WVC and
high school <open for few hours during days of summer, then there is no need to build new pool >,
etc.): 11111-11111-11: 12
• The items on survey should be whittled down to what is needed and not what is "nice" to have in view
of financial circumstances: 11: 2
• Items should have been on a scale (1 -5) not a yes or no question: 11: 2
• Surveys should be sent during school year or over web b/c people can be more aware of sports teams
and other groups: 1111: 4
• Survey should be given to people younger than 18 b/c many items would be used by them: 1: 1
Comments about Specific Parks
• Kevin Moran Park
• Develop more of Kevin Moran Park ( "it is wonderful "): 1: 1
• Install restrooms: 2
• "Kevin Moran Park is great now!"
• leave park as it is: 11: 2
• dog fountain is wonderful
• upgrade remaining walking way in Kevin Moran Park
• Quito
• Pedestrian walkway across Quito Rd. is dangerous for people with toddlers: I: 1
• Playground equipment at El Quito park needs updating: 11: 2
• New turf under children's play that is rubberized foam
• Change status of Quito to "Neighborhood Park ": 1011: 5
• Leave El Quito as is: 11111: 5
• Congress
• Fix restrooms at Congress Springs
• Another concession stand at Congress Springs at opposite end of field away from existing stand
• Disappointed that multipurpose Congress Park is now only single purpose: 111: 3
• Congress Springs is sun baked and a mess b/c all the trees have been cut down and there are no
benches: III: 3
• The danger of the Railroad tracks at Congress Springs should be addressed by putting up signs
that post times when trains pass, and /or a gate /fence, etc4 something should be done b/c it is
not safe
• Wildwood
• Wildwood Park needs new play equipment (esp. the slide structure): 11111-11111-1: 11
• River Walk at Wildwood
• Bugs make Wildwood park unusable most of the time
• Do not build in or cut down trees in Heritage Orchard: IIIII -IIIII -III: 13
• Safety rail alongside creek at Gardner Park
• Renovate Brook Glen neighborhood Park: III: 3
• Fix up baseball park and rest of the area behind Foothill school
• A bathroom at Brookview Park
• A portable toilet at Beauchamps Park
• Purchase open space between Cox Ave. and Highway 85 and convert it into a new city park: 11: 2
• Close the non - conforming maintenance yard on Glen Brae that is near Congress Springs Park
• A sign on Glen Brae at Via Es Cuella to slow down the traffic that speeds past homes to get to the park
• A resident who lives near the Saratoga Springs Picnic Area would like to see Saratoga buy /manage the
area b/c it is so beautiful but it has been used primarily for rock concerts, karaoke, gang fights and
swimming pool water was dumped into Saratoga Creek last year and killed all the fish and water
animals downstream. The resident would like to see the area be converted to a park and be preserved
and maintained.
• A comment on how nice Scully Park has become and that the caretakers are doing great job
City of Saratoga
2002 Parks and Recreation Community Survey Results
Question
How many Surveys were responded to?
Received Total
1380 11820 11.68%
1306
Age Range? 0.61%
18 -25 8
26 - 35 128 9.80%
36 - 45 404 30.93%
46 - 55 251 19.22%
55 -65 230 17.61%
65 + 285 21.82%
Do you feel that a parking lot is important for a community park?
Yes No N/C Total Yes No N/C
869 239 192 1300 66.85% 18.38% 14.77%
Do you think decorative ponds or water features are nice to have in Saratoga parks?
Yes No N/C Total Yes No N/C
751 382 187 1320 57.77% 29.38% 14.38%
Do you think restrooms are important to have at community parks?
Yes No N/C Total Yes No N/C
1201 87 52 1340 92.38% 6.69% 4.00%
Would you be in favor of dog off leash hours in community Parks?
Yes No N/C Total Yes No N/C
457 776 115 1348 35.15% 59.69% 8.85%
Which of the following items do you or your family members feel would be good 1753
Covered picnic areas, arbors 1078 61 49%
Small general purpose community room 400 22.82%
Small outdoor stage or amphitheater 275 15.69%
Of the following items listed, which would you or members of your family use on 2865
Running Track 472 16.47% 1
Community Garden 399 13.93% 5
Water Play area 396 13.82% 6
Dog Park 370 12.91% 7
Putt and chip golf area 366 12.77% 8
Par Course 338 11.80% 10
Climbing Wall 255 8.90% 14
Fishing Pond 197 6.88% 18
R/C car area 72 2.51% 24
1333
Small Group Activities
$occhi Ball 369 27.68% 9
Horeshoes 307 23.03% 13
Chess Tables 256 19.20% 15
Outdoor roller skating rink 247 18.53% 16
Frisbee Golf 154 11.55% 20
Conventional sports facilities 2035
Tennis 471 23.14% 2
Basketball 420 20.64% 3
Soccer 401 19.71% 4
Volleyball 334 16.41% 11
Baseball 321 15.77% 12
Football 88 4.32%
801
Emerging sports facilities
Sand Volleyball 242 30.21% 17
Skate board park 185 23.10% 19
Archery area 104 12.98% 21
Roller hockey rink 96 11.99% 22
BMX park 73 911% 23
Cricket 60 7.49% 25
Outdoor velodrome 41 5.12% 26
Community Park Survey results sorting
N. Seroff 9/02
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
running track
tennis
basketball
soccer
water play area
community garden
dog park
bocchi ball
putt golf
volleyball
11 baseball
12 horseshoes
13 chess table
14 climbing wall
15 outdoor skating
16 Sand volleyball
17 fishing
18 skatepark
19 frisbee golf
20 archery
21 roller hockey
22 football
23 BMX park
24 R/C car
25 cricket
26 velodrome
% wanting
34.20
34.13
30.43
29.06 X
28.70
28.21 X
26.81
26.74
26.52
24.20
23.26 X
22.25
18.55
18.48
17.90
17.54
14.28
13.41
11.16
7.54
6.96
6.38
5.29
5.22
4.35
2.97
got want
kid friendly restroom
X security lights
X
grass upgrades / plants
Irrigation upgrade
par course
walking path
informal volleyball / softball
tables /benches /drinking
gate /fence
horseshoe /garden?
play equip.
community service coordination
maint
maint
new
maint
maint
new
maint
City Of Saratoga
Parks and Recreation Commissioner Report
Commissioner Gates
January 28 2004
Page 1 of 1
On Wednesday, January 21st, at 7pm, I presented to the Council the statement from the Dog Park
Feasibility Task Force and fielded questions about this issue. I was instructed to review with the PRC,
the PRC Community Survey 2002 and provide the results to the Council in a written and oral
presentation. I was also instructed to develop with the PRC, a response to the Community Survey of
what the PRC is doing to address each item prioritized before the Dog Park request. And, the issue of
whether specific insurance will need to be purchased and carried at a cost by the city, was directed
towards Staff, similar to that of when the Skateboard Park was created.
I have later found that Staff will present on March 21st Public Meeting the formal response from Staff
about the 2002 Community Survey and how it has been interpretted. I believe that PRC should
understand the Staff presentation to Council and help to stand behind it with.
In preparation for the February 2nd PRC meeting, I reviewed the Community Survey and the raw data to
create a new spreadsheet. I have included these items and the original interpretted Excel spreadsheet.
Question six included an area where the survee ranked play activities in order of 'regular use' interest.
There were four categories with differing number of respondants (individual, small - group, conventional
sport and emerging sport activities).
The new spreadsheet allows the viewer to see the raning of activities based on its sub -group and with an
overall ranking.
Where does the Dog Park rank?
The Individual Activities ranked are Running Track, Community Garden, Water Play area, Dog Park
and Putt & Chip golf area.
The Overall Activities ranked are Running Track, Tennis, Basketball, Soccer, Community Garden,
Water Play area, Dog Park and Putt & Chip golf area.
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City Of Saratoga
Parks And Recreation Commissioner Report
Commissioner Gates
January 28 2004
Page 1 of 2
On Friday, January 9th, around 4pm, I learned from Cary that a Staff Meeting included a discussion of
PRC's scheduled Public Meeting about Dog Parks. Staff, including the City Manager and Public Works
Director, believes the Council should be informed and direction requested.
After a brief discussion with Cary outlining the details, I placed a call to the City Manager for further
clarification. Knowing that it was late on a Friday afternoon work day, I was surprised when the City
Manager called at 6:30pm on his drive home.
Our brief conversation outlined in detail why the Staff felt the Council should be informed of any public
meeting that may bring controversy without the respect of a commissioner report to them. A request
was made to me to present this topic as a commission report to the council on the January 21st public
meeting.
In order for this information to presented to the PRC Dog Park Feasibility Task Force members,
Commissioner Frasier and Commissioner Soukup, the City Manager accepted my request for an up -to
one -hour meeting with him early the following week.
On Monday, January 12th, I contacted Commissioner Frasier, the Chair of the Dog Park Feasibility Task
Force. I informed her of the issue and the position of the Staff. She accepted the invitation to meet with
the City Manager and organized the final meeting time with Commissioner Soukup, for Tuesday,
January 13th, 4pm.
My concern was that the City Manager was not informed from earlier PRC meetings that the PRC has to
created a task force and wanted to have a public meeting. This information may have not been
communicated through the Council Liaison, as well, especially since the PRC has just been assigned a
new Council Liaison. Because the PRC has been working on this issue for a few years, I wanted the
Staff to gain some of PRC's perspective with this meeting while attempting to avoid a communication
breakdown in the future.
As the originator of the meeting, I created a brief agenda.
1. What the Staff understands the PRC / Task Force is doing.
a. Dog Park issue was part of June / July 2002 Survey.
b. Dog Park Area was on Aug/Sep Kevin Moran City Property 'Wish List' for $15k.
c. Dog Park Area at Kevin Moran went into Nov/Dec CIP.
d. Dog Park and PRC was in Saratoga News multiple times.
e. Ann Waltonsmith and Cary B. were involved in PRC meetings discussing Dog Park
f. What Staff understands Council to need for PRC to do on Jan 21st.
2. How to avoid this communication breakdown in the future?
3. On Tuesday, January 13th, at 4pm, Commissioner Frasier, Commissioner Soukup, Commissioner
Gates and the City Manager met to discuss this issue and what should be present to the Council on
January 21st. After a great forty minute conversation, we agreed that Commissioner Frasier and
Commissioner Soukup will create a statement to be read by Commissioner Gates for the January
21st Council meeting. During that meeting, Commissioner Soukup will support Commissioner
Gates while Commissioner Frasier enjoys skiing in Colorado.
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The statement created by the PRC Dog Park Feasibility Task Force:
Thank you.
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The Parks and Recreation Commission has been discussing interest in accommodating dog owners in
Saratoga by providing space or time for off leash exercise in response to 2002 Resident Survey
prioritizing a request for a Dog Park.
We believe that the next step in this process is hearing input from the community, and would like the
City Council's direction in moving forward.
We are not committed to any course of action, but would like to open the subject to public
discussion.
There has already been public interest in this topic and it may be an opportune time to address this
issue.
On Wednesday, January 21st, at 7pm, I presented to the Council the statement from the Dog Park
Feasibility Task Force and fielded questions about this issue. I was instructed to review with the PRC,
the PRC Community Survey 2002 and provide the results to the Council in a written and oral
presentation. I was also instructed to develop with the PRC, a response to the Community Survey of
what the PRC is doing to address each item prioritized before the Dog Park request. And, the issue of
whether specific insurance will need to be purchased and carried at a cost by the city, was directed
towards Staff, similar to that of when the Skateboard Park was created.
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Parks and Recreation Commissioner Report
Commissioner Gates
January 28 2004
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At the Wednesday, January 21st, City Council Public Meeting, I presented information pertaining to the
Celebration Task Force. Although the presentation of this information was not formally discussed by
the PRC, I was specifically requested by the City Manager and the Public Works Director to present this
at this Public Meeting.
At little background.
On Thursday, January 15th, during a meeting with the City's IT Staff, the City Manager and Public
Works Director found me to discuss the Celebration Task Force in relation to creating a free community
recreation event around the retirement of the Wildwood Park old metal playground slide.
The City Manager and the Public Works Director requested me to present to the City Council on
January 21st the new PRC emphasis on the Recreation side with the Park Celebrations being the highest
priority.
During our discussion, I asked about the use of the term 'Celebration' has not been accepted. The Public
Works Director recommended a new name 'Community Recreation Events / Activities' with the
emphasis on promoting 'Community' and 'Free' events at City Parks.
After this discussion, the City Manager and Public Works Director agreed that allowing the Council to
bless this opportunity would allow the PRC and Staff to work together to organize these events and
activities.
Before the January 21st meeting, I telephone Commissioner Bruno, the other member of the PRC
Celebration Task Force to discuss the presentation to Council and the possible Task Force name
change. We discussed both items and agreed that we should go ahead with whatever makes it more
possible to have the park celebrations.
At January 21st Council Public Meeting, I presented the Celebration Task Force along with another item
which caused some confusion with the Council. After the clouds cleared, the idea of more Community
Recreation events at our City Parks that bring the neighbors together was overwhelming accepted as a
good thing for the City.
For the February PRC meeting, I am hoping that the Commissioners can agree to make an event out of
the Wildwood Park Playground Slide Retirement Party. Please help me to make this happen for our
community.
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DATE
ACTION ITEM
PUBLIC WORKS
RECREATION
COMMITTEE /TASK
FORCE
January
Jan 5th 7:30pm PRC
Jan 21st Council - Kevin Moran
Park
Jan 21st Council - DeAnza
Trails Funding and Process
(VTA & donations)
UPRR /DeAnza Trail Update
Hakone Property purchase
Water District Quarry property
update and Santa Clara Cty
Request to amend Trail Master
Plan to include Quarry
Property Trail
Jan 7th : Council CIP
discussion (brief)
Jan 21st : Council approves
User Groups Master
Agreements (what are changes
- Cherbone)
Jan 21st : Council DeAnza
Funding Agreements
Jan 21st : Council adopts CIP
Jan 21st : Contract Award by
Council for Play Equipment
replacement at El Quito Park,
Wildwood Park, Brookglen Park
Jan 24th : Odd Fellows Board
Presentation on January 24th.
Jan 6th - Rec Dept Spring
Catalog finishing
Trails:
Terri Baron handoff
Trail Signage
Easement update
Maintenance update
February
Feb 2nd 7:30pm PRC
City of Campbell's Dog Park
experiences
Response from Odd Fellows
Board about trail from San
Marcos Road to Crisp Road
Feb 4th : Council
Council review of Kevin Moran
Park process
Accept sub - contractors for Play
Equipement Removal and
Installation at Brookglen, El
Quito and Wildwood Parks.
John Cherbone:
El Quito Park Par Course?
Trails Maintenance Budget
(update)
Development of Kevin Moran
Park development process
from Council to Staff and PRC
Bicycle and Trails Budget
Water District and Saratoga -
to- the -Sea trail
Feb 12th : Recreation
Departments Online Class
Registration BETA
Wildwood Park Task Force
Meeting about Park Slide
Removal and Water Play
Area Design?
March
Mar 1st 7:30pm PRC
March 10 -13 2004 CPRS
Seminar in Anaheim CPRS :
California Park and Recreation
Society (http: / /www.eprs.org /)
California and Pacific
Southwest Recreation and Park
Training Conference
March ?? 7pm Dog Park
Feasibility Public Meeting
Mar 17 : July 2002 Community
Survey Report
April
Apr 5th 7:30pm PRC
Apr 21, 5:30pm - City Council
Joint Meeting
May
May 3rd 7:30pm PRC
Creek Cleanup
PRC Hakone Retreat
June
Jun 7th 7:30pm PRC
Celebration Task Force Plan
for Grand Re- Openings of
Wildwood, Brookglen and El
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I Item
II Status* 11 Budget
II Start II End 11 Cost 1
(Trails
Ilapproved 11$100,000
(Jul 2001 IIJun 2006 11 I
IAzule Park
finished 1$880,000
Jul 2002 (Apr 2003 $879,999
El Quito Improvements
Finished Aug 2003: Irrigation and
Drainage
Perimeter Path unfinished
active
$250,000
Apr 2003
(El Quito Playground Safety
adopted $125,000
IWildwood Playground Safety
11adopted 11$125,000
II I I
1Brookglen Playground Safety
'adopted $100,000
IUPRR /DeAnza
funded
$1,600,000
Kevin Moran
Sod Improvements 110,000
Sport Court 70,000
Pathway Improvements 45,000
Enclosed Dog Area 15,000
Perimeter Landscaping 25,000
Parking Improvements 45,000
Restroom 30,000
Design 25,000
10% Contingency 38,500
Total 403,500
funded
$400,000
State Park Bond
$330,000
'San Marcos
funded
$27,500
'Trail #3
funded
$16,500
1Odd Fellows
funded
$61,000
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July
August
September
October
November
I December I
January
I 2005 I
Jul 5th 7:30pm PRC
Aug 2nd 7:30pm PRC
Sep 6th 7:30pm PRC
Creek Cleanup
Celebrate Saratoga
Commissioner Recognition
Dinner
New Chair Election
Oct 4th 7:30pm PRC
Nov 1st 7:30pm PRC
County Parks and Recreation
Grant Money applications due
'Dec 6th 7:30pm PRC
Jan 3rd 7:30pm PRC
AYSO Usage Agreements
Little League & Pony League
Usage Agreements
IP
*status: proposed, approved, funded, adopted, active, finis he
Segment
#3 (Tank Trail)
Description
This segment is located within a scenic
easement in the Northwester Hillsides
11
Trails Maintenance Priority Matrix
Wildwood's Art in the Park
Maintenance Needed
Check slide area after rains.
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Status
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Area. At the northern end, the trail
links with Segment #2 on Parker Ranch
Road and then continues southwest
through the scenic easement along the
boundary of the Saratoga Country
Club. Once beyond the club property,
the remaining 200 feet are located in a
designated open space easement. At
the southern end a link Is formed with
Segment #4.
!Spring Maintenance
#12
This segment is located in the
Northwestern Hillsides Area along the
western side of Mt. Eden Road. Damon
Lane forms a half circle to the west of
Mt. Eden and the trail travels for the
length of the road between these two
points.
Temporary drainage cut. Let settle over
winter and review.
3/20/03: Drainage not adequate, need to
dig out 4 inches of soil and put in
grindings.
7/19/03: Drained well over winter, but cut
eliminated by resident. Needs to be
repaired.
9/10/03: Letter sent by City to
homeowner.
Last
Status
!Capital Improvements
#8
This segment is located in the
Northwestern Hillsides Area. The trail
continues from Segment #7 and
Continental Circle north for 200 feet
within a scenic easement. For the
remaining distance, the property is
designated as an open space
easement. Within the easement the
trail travels north along a property line
for 1400 feet and then turns directly
east to end on Farr Ranch Road.
Need to contact trail contractor to bid this
work.
Last
Status
#14
The northeastern end of this segment
is at the end of Canyon View Drive.
From this point, It moves west along a
dedicated roadway, over Deer Springs
Court and southwest across an open
space easement until the junction of a
property line. The trail then travels
south along this property line to join
Saratoga Heights Drive.
Locate and improve trail.
Last
Status
#15
The segment consists of two lengths.
The north -south section exists entirely
within an open space easement. Its
northern end joins with Segment #14
on Saratoga Heights Road and its
southern end meets Congress Springs
Road. At the midpoint a length breaks
to the west and links the segment to
the cul -de -sac of Congress Hall Lane.
Locate and Improve trail.
Last
Status
#16
The segment runs east -west for just
100 feet along the northern roadside of
Congress Springs Road. The boundary
of the open space easement forms the
eastern end and the western end joins
with Segment #17.
Locate and improve trail.
Last
Status
#17
This segment continues from the wood
pile of Segment #16 southwest along
Congress Springs Road. The easement
has not been developed as a trail yet
its' route appears to travel along what
is now Congress Springs Lane as well
as a private drive.
Locate and improve trail. Est (2 -5)
$35,000 (seg. 14 -17)
Last
Status
#9
This segment is located in the
Northwestern Hillsides Area within a
scenic easement. It consists of two
lengths one of which travels east -west
from Nina Court at the city's western
boundary line to form a 'T' with the
other length. This length is oriented
north -south and joins the Agricultural
Preserve In the north to Quarry Road in
Improve water control measures on steep
section above bridge.
Last
Status
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() lithe south. 11 11 1 1
Legend:
Future Items:
1. Council Directed
2. Public Meeting
• Wish List ( Pedestrian traffic to the Library from City Offices )
3. New Business
Park and Trail Amenities, Free Recreation Activities at City Parks
4. Old Business
• 2003/4 CIP Review based on how it is funded (outside), safety needs and has It started?
5. Routine Items
• Review El Quito Task Force's
6. Retreat
Park Usage Matrix for other all Parks
7. Ceremonial
• Saratoga City Commissioner Handbook
• Commissioner Education:
wwww.caciteies.org/ed
League of California Cities - Online Classes $65.00
• Master Plan process:
O Trail Rules to codify
O Park Rules to codify
O Signage Rules
O Advertising Policies
O Use Fee Policies
O Public Meetings for Master Plan & Open Space Element Adoption
• Celebrated Citizens:
O Marge OHenenburg: History of Trails
O Trail Historian: Maryann Swain
O Trail Advocate: Terri Baron
• Help create 'Celebrate Saratoga Bicycle Jamboree'
close down the town to pedestrians
From city center fruitvale to the village
From village via saratoga to library and fruitvale to city center is return ?
• Help add rec dept classes, advertise for neighborhood parties
New Recreation Dept classes offering Nature Walks on Trails (Spring) with a
Botanist /Environmentalist /Historian specialize in Native Landscaping, Environmental Education and
Historical Interest
• Skateboard Park
• Funding - Source of funds
Review Trails Maintenance Budget
Review Park Acquisition Budget
Review Park Maintenance Budget (especially around AYSO)
Review Park Rental Fee Revenue vs Costs
Review Congress Springs Park Usage Agreement Budget vs. Actual Costs
Use of funds:
Kevin Moran Park Orchard and Undeveloped areas
Gardiner Park undeveloped area,
Harleigh Drive and found land Un -named non -Park
Park at El Quito and Pollard
• Updated Parks and Recreation Web Site (Winter /Spring)
What's Happening Info
Detailed News
What is Parks & Rec and who are your commissioners
Calendar of Future Events
Park Brochures with Link to Rec Dept Trail Maps
Past Event Images with mpeg digital Video and pictures (Elaine C.)
Please Note: This document is used by staff for planning purposes only.
Last updated: January 28, 2004
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To: Park and Recreation Committee
From: Ann Welsh, AICP, Assistant Planner
Date: February 2, 2004
Subject: Draft of Portion of Trail Segment - Heritage Loop Trail 19 thru 29, 35, 36, 37
Park, Open Space and Trails Plan Update
The attached material is a draft of a portion of the Trails Segment of the Open Space Plan
that I am in the process of updating. I would appreciate your comments and input
regarding this draft and map. The information incorporated in this draft was based on
fieldwork, analysis of subdivision tract maps and the 1991 Parks and Trails Master Plan.
Thank you for your input.
Ann Welsh, AICP
Assistant Planner
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The following changes have occurred in the trails delineation since the 1991 Master Plan.
Revisions to Trail Map
1. Segment 35 - This segment has been extended due to Carnelian Glen subdivision
dedication. A new linkage now exists from Carnelian Glen to Douglass Lane.
2. Segment 22 - This segment has been improved and lengthened with a cut through to
Ronnie Way. The previous plan indicated that the path stopped at Wildcat Creek.
Action Plan
1. Complete linkage along Segment 19 from Big Basin to Fruitvale and the library.
2. Complete linkage along Segment 21 from Three Oaks Way to Fruitvale Avenue.
3. Improve linkage fronting along Redwood Middle School and Fruitvale Avenue. This
segment is shown as #24A.
4. Request easement for Segment #24 B along Orchard property in the event the parcel
becomes subject to subdivision. This would link Okanogan to Quail Acres at the back of
the Orchard property.
February 2, 2004
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Trail Segments - Heritage Loop Trail
SEGMENT 19
Location:
Saratoga Avenue from Fruitvale to Saratoga -Los Gatos Avenue
This segment is currently an intermittent sidewalk, which extends along the east side of
Saratoga Avenue from Fruitvale Avenue south to Saratoga -Los Gatos Avenue. The
portion from Fruitvale Avenue to Shadow Oaks Way is paved with asphalt. The
remaining portion of Segment 19 is developed in sections. The portion of Segment 19,
which extends from Lutheria Way south to Park Place, is not paved and due to the
minimal amount of setback on adjacent lots, creation of a walkway is difficult in this
area.
General Information:
Trail Segment 19 is an important pedestrian linkage for the City, providing a connection
from downtown, Big Basin Way to the new Saratoga Library. The public right of way
along Saratoga Avenue varies in width from 60 to 90 feet and allows sufficient room for a
pedestrian path throughout most of the trail segment. Completion of this linkage should
be a high priority given the significance of destinations at either end of the segment.
The trail varies from an asphalt sidewalk to a landscaped path set back from the road.
Status:
The portion from Fruitvale Avenue to Shadow Oaks Way is paved with asphalt. The
remaining portion of Segment 19 is developed in sections with an asphalt path varying in
width from three to five feet across. The portion of Segment 19, which extends from
Lutheria Way south to Park Place, is not paved and due to the minimal amount of
setback on adjacent lots, creation of a walkway is difficult in this area.
Surrounding land use: Residential Property
Length: 5000 lf.
Ownership: Public Right of Way
Segment 20
Location:
This segment provides a linkage from Saratoga Avenue along the west side of Saratoga -
Los Gatos Road to Vickery Avenue.
General Information:
This path is improved and in parts elevated above Saratoga -Los Gatos Road. The path
ends at Vickery Avenue and at this point it crosses over Saratoga -Los Gatos Road
connecting with Segment 21. The point of crossover is not marked and should be made
more pedestrian friendly in order to encourage travel across the road at this point.
The path varies in surface from paved sidewalk to elevated fenced walkway above the
road.
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Status: Improved
Length: 2000 lf.
Ownership: Public Right of way
Segment 21
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Location
This segment connects with the Vickery Avenue end of Segment 20. This connection
requires crossing Saratoga -Los Gatos Road at Vickery Avenue. The segment begins on
the east side of Saratoga -Los Gatos Road and continues to Fruitvale Avenue.
General Information:
The trail is developed in sections with a five -foot wide asphalt path with landscaping in
portions. The portion of the trail between Carnelian Glen Drive and Horseshoe Drive is
dedicated but not developed. The portion of the trail from Horseshoe Drive to Three
Oaks Way is developed with an asphalt walkway. The portion from Three Oaks Way to
Fruitvale Avenue is developed in portions, with gaps in the trail, which could be
improved to complete this linkage to Fruitvale Avenue.
The trail along Saratoga -Los Gatos Road is located within a State designated scenic
highway. This designation mandates any trail improvements be sensitive to the scenic
corridor aesthetics. Many of the trail improvements are within the Cal Trans Right of
way and must obtain a Cal trans encroachment permit for improvement.
The path varies in surface from paved sidewalk to elevated fenced walkway above the
road.
Status: Mostly improved with portions remaining unimproved
Length: 50001f.
Ownership: Cal Trans - Public Right of way
Surrounding Land Use: Residential
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Segment 22
Location:
This segment connects Saratoga Avenue with Allendale Avenue via a paved pathway
along the east side of Fruitvale Avenue. The segment also accesses a cut through to
Ronnie Way.
General Information:
This trail segment has lengthened since the 1991 trail plan. Various subdivisions in the
vicinity of Saratoga Avenue and Fruitvale Avenue were conditioned upon completion of
this segment.
Status: Improved
Length: 1800 If.
Type: Concrete sidewalk which is four feet wide with well maintained landscaped strip.
Surrounding Land Use: Civic Center, West Valley College, Library, Residential Use and
Wildcat Creek.
Ownership: Public Right Of Way
Segment 23
Location:
This segment fronts along West Valley College connecting Allendale Avenue with San
Marco Road and then Burgundy Road along the east side of Fruitvale Avenue.
General Information:
This segment links segments 22 and 27 to provide an uninterrupted pathway along the
east side of Fruitvale Avenue. The paths consist of a sidewalk four feet wide with asphalt
surface. Users consist primarily of pedestrians.
Status: Improved
Length: 3600 If.
Surrounding Land Use: Civic Center, West Valley College, Redwood School, And
Residential Use.
Ownership: Public Right Of Way
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Segment 24
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Location:
This segment consists of two lengths, one that runs along the west side of Fruitvale
Avenue and the other, which extends east to meet Okanogan Drive. The northern end of
the trail is located at the corner of Montauk Drive and Fruitvale Avenue. From this point
the path travels south 900 feet and then turns west to travel alongside the orchard.
General Information:
A landscaped strip about ten feet wide separates the roadside path from Fruitvale
Avenue. This path is wooded and very well maintained.
Status: Improved
Length: The path extends 900 linear feet along Fruitvale Avenue and 300 linear feet
along Okanogan Drive adjacent the orchard.
Segment 24 A
Location:
This segment extends along the west side of Fruitvale Avenue from Saratoga Avenue to
Montauk Drive.
General Information:
This segment provides linkage from the Library to Redwood School, the Civic Center
and West Valley College. The portion of the trail that crosses Redwood School is not
developed and this linkage should be defined and improved
Status: Improved with a small segment unimproved.
Ownership: Public Right of Way and Saratoga Unified School District property.
Length: 24001f.
Surrounding Land Use: Civic Center, West Valley College, Redwood School, And
Residential Use.
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Segment 24B
Location:
This segment is proposed to link Okanogan Drive and the existing orchard to Quail
Acres.
General Information.
If the orchard property were to be developed a linkage could be made along the north
end of the orchard property to Quail Acres. This would provide pedestrian circulation
from Okanogan Avenue to Shadow Oaks Way via Quail Acres.
Status: Unimproved not dedicated.
Ownership: Private orchard.
Length: 15001f.
Surrounding Land Use: Orchard and Residential Use.
Segment 36
Location:
This segment travels along an orchard on the western side of Fruitvale Avenue south of
Okanogan Drive linking segments #24 and #25.
General Information:
Dedication of this segment is proposed
Status: Unimproved not dedicated.
Length: 250 If.
Ownership: Orchard property
Surrounding Land Uses: Residential uses, West Valley College, orchard
Segment 25
Location:
This segment consists of two lengths, one of which runs north -south along the west side
of Fruitvale Avenue and the other an extension to the west. The northern end of the trail
links with segment #36 at the orchard boundary line. From here the path moves south to
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end at the crossing of Douglas Lane. The extension breaks to the west at the midpoint to
link with Kenosha Court.
General Information:
This path is four feet wide with a compact earth, wood chip and fine gravel surface in
good condition. The trail is primarily for pedestrian use.
Status: Improved
Length: 600 If. Along Fruitvale Avenue
100 if extension to Kenosha Court.
Ownership: Public right of way
Surrounding Land Use: Residential use, west Valley college, orchard
Segment 26
Location:
This segment crosses the north side of Douglass Lane from Fruitvale Avenue to Donna
Lane.
General Information:
This segment is not developed but is proposed as a linkage between segment #25 and
segment #35. Access between these two segments is via the existing roadway.
Pedestrian/ vehicular separation is proposed to connect this linkage.
Status: Undeveloped and undedicated
Length: 2000 ff.
Ownership: Public right of way
Surrounding Land Use: Residential use
Segment 35
Location:
This segment connects Douglas Lane north and east and links with Carnelian Glen
Drive.
General Information:
This segment has been completed with the development of Carnelian Glen and Hayfield
Court. Dedication of easements along the stream corridor has formalized a connection
that was informally used by area residents. The trail runs along a tributary of Wildcat
Creek and via a series of small bridges crosses the stream. The trail is wooded and very
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Length: 1200 lf.
Surrounding Land Use: Residential use
Segment 27
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natural in character. An easement path at the end of the Carnelian Glen Drive cul -de -sac
opens to a riparian corridor trail, which winds around to open out at the point where
Douglass Lane forms a right angle turn.
Status: Dedicated easement unmarked trail.
Ownership: City owns an easement through these properties. The easement is depicted
on the Tract Map for the developments abutting the easement.
Location:
This segment runs along the east side of Fruitvale Avenue continuing south from
Burgundy Way crossing Crisp Avenue to reach the junction of Three Oaks Way and
Fruitvale.
General Information:
This segment is located back from the road, separated by a landscape strip, with the
exception of 150 feet in which the path comes very close to the road and is almost non-
existent. At the northern end, for about 400 feet, the path splits into two sections, which
run alongside of each other, one at the roads edge, the other at the setback point.
Status: Improved
Length: 2200 lf.
Type: The path is four feet wide with an asphalt surface and wood trim strips at the
edges. A strip of landscaping exists between the path and the road.
Ownership: Public Right of Way
Surrounding Land Use: Residential Property
Segment 28
Location:
This segment continues south on Fruitvale Avenue from Three Oaks Way and segment
#27 until the junction of Valle Vista Drive.
General Information:
This segment is a sidewalk adjacent the road. This segment joins segment #29 across the
street. A road crossing is necessary to make this connection.
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Status: Improved
Length: 350 lf.
Ownership: Public Right of Way
Surrounding Land Use: Residential Property
Segment 29
Location:
This segment travels along the west side of Fruitvale Avenue from Valle Vista Drive to
Saratoga -Los Gatos Avenue.
General Information:
The path is three feet wide with an asphalt surface.
Status: Improved
Length: 1000 If.
Ownership: Public Right- Of Way
Surrounding Land Use: Residential Property
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