HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-01-2004 Parks and Rec commission agendaDATE: March 1, 2004
TIME: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
LOCATION: Administrative Conference Room, City of Saratoga
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call: Bruno, Deimler (absent), 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 February 26, 2004.
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 February 2, 2004.
6. Public Presentation: (Public information only, Commissioners may comment on the matter
and may choose to place the topic on a future agenda.)
a. Regional Dog Park Presentation by Zarka Popovic, Administrative
Analyst, City of Campbell and
Antoinette Romeo, Santa Clara County Parks Department
7. 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
8. 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.
9. Old Business:
CITY OF SARATOGA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA
a. Master Plan Review presented by Ann Welsh with a discussion, no actions
expected.
10. New Business:
a. Code Enforcement of Dog's Off -Leash in Saratoga Parks
Discussion about the complaint about dogs off -leash at Azule and Kevin
Moran Park's. Possible motion about enforcing the current codes.
b. Park User Agreements Discussion and Actions.
An update from Staff about the Staff Report to Council and recommended
Council direction including the Staff Process, where the PRC can assist
including possibly reforming the Park User Fee Task Force.
c. Commission Changes
Review by Cary Bloomquist with discussion. No Actions expected.
d. Work Plan
Discussion about how to create the Work Plan and present it to council at
the Joint Meeting on April 21st. No actions expected.
11. Commission Reports: (information only, no actions to be taken)
a. Trails Sub - Committee
b. Dog Park Feasibility Task Force
c. Handbook Task Force
d. Celebration Task Force
e. El Quito Park Task Force
f. Master Plan Task Force
g. Commissioner Round Table
12. Suggestions about Items to be placed on future Agenda or Calendar
a. Council Joint Meeting Preparation Discussion
b. Trail Subcommittee Trail Signage Presentation for discussion and eventual
submittal to Council for budget and further guidance.
c. Odd Fellows Update - Request for information
d. DeAnza Trail Process - next steps
13. Adjournment to next Regularly Scheduled Meeting:
Monday, April 5th 2004 at 7:30pm.
Administrative Conference Room
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you you area disabled person and
you need a disability - related modification or accommodation to participate in this
meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 408.868,1269 or
cboyer@saratoga.cd: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 February 26, 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 26th day of February, 2004 at Saratoga, California
/
Cary Bloomquist, Administrative Analyst
408.868.1258
cbloomquist @saratoga.ca.us
Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Planning Conference Room
City of Saratoga
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga
Monday, February 2, 2004
7:30 p.m.
Action Minutes
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m.
2. 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, Recreation Director Joan
Pisani, City Planner Ann Welsh, Staff Liaison Cary Bloomquist. Public
present: None.
3. Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2
the agenda was properly posted on January 5, 2004
4. Accept Agenda Items and Order: Accepted
5. Approval of Minutes of Meeting: Motion by Commissioner Angela Frazier,
Seconded by Commissioner Vita Bruno, to approve the January 5, 2004 Action
Minutes with corrections as noted. Vote taken, action minutes approved 7 -0.
6. Staff and Council Reports
Council Liaison Kathleen King, Public Works Director John Cherbone and
Recreation Director Joan Pisani were in attendance at another meeting and
were not present to give their reports. Staff Liaison Bloomquist gave brief
update regarding reforming the Park Fee Task Force.
7. Oral and Written Communication.
None.
8. Old Business:
1) Master Plan Review: City Planner Ann Welsh presented updates and
progress on the trails master plan revisions since the January 2004 PRC
meeting.
2) Odd Fellows Update Discussion regarding Commissioner Sanquini and
Staff's January 20, 2004 property tour and January 24, 2004 Odd Fellows
Board Presentation: Commissioner Sanquini gave a brief overview of the
property tour indicating it went well and generated some possible alternate
trail alignment opportunities. Commissioner Sanquini went on to state the
January 24 Odd Fellows Board presentation went very well, with
interested expressed from the board to possibly partner with the city in
developing a trail at some point within the next couple years.
3) Update about the Dog Park Feasibility Task Force Public Meeting
postponement: Commissioner Frazier gave a brief explanation explaining
the reason for the postponement of the meeting and her concerns regarding
the content of the presentation given to City Council regarding the Dog
Park.
9. New Business:
1. Park User Agreements Discussion and Actions: No updates given -
agreements not ready for review.
2. DeAnza Trail Funding Agreements Discussion: Feedback given from
Commission regarding naming rights issue pertaining to trail
acknowledgement of Anonymous Donor.
3. Trails Volunteer program briefly discussed, not action taken.
4. Wildwood Park Discussion: Demolition of the existing play equipment,
including the metal slide, scheduled beginning of March 2004. Wildwood
Park Task force planning an awareness /celebration event Saturday,
February 28, time to be determined.
5. PRC 2002 Community Survey Review Discussion: Staff to present to
Council a report giving background on this survey and its results at their
regular meeting on March 3, 2004.
6. Wish List Creation: Not discussed due to time constraints.
7. C1P review: Not discussed due to time constraints
10. Commission Reports:
Due to time constraints and the late hour of the meeting, reports deferred.
Commissioner Angela Frazier announced her resignation from the Parks and
Recreation Commission effective immediately. However, she did express her
willingness to provide support until a new Commissioner is appointed by
Council.
11. Suggestions about future agenda items:
1. Santa Clara Valley Water District Grant Process for trails.
12. Adjournment
Commissioner Frazier made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner
Deimler seconded the motion. Vote taken and motion carried 7 -0. The
meeting was adjourned at 10:32 p.m.
Prepared By:
Cary Bloomquist, Staff Liaison
Cary Bloomquist
From: Cary Bloomquist
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2004 3:15 PM
To: Ann Sullivan
Subject: FW: dogs off leash -sent again
Hi Ann,
Here is the original message for your files.
Have a great weekend.
Cary
Original Message
From: Ann Waltonsmith
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2004 12:04 PM
To: Cathleen Boyer; John Cherbone; Dave Anderson; Cary Bloomquist
Subject: FW: dogs off leash -sent again
All
My computer gave me an odd message so I am sending this to you again. Sorry if it is a repeat.
Ann Waltonsmith
Mayor, City of Saratoga
From: Ann Waltonsmith
Sent: Fri 2/20/2004 12:03 PM
To: Brian Carter
Cc: Dave Anderson; Cary Bloomquist
Subject: RE: dogs off leash
Dear Chris
Thank you for writing to us about you concerns about dogs off leash in the parks near you. I am sending your
email forward to the appropriate staff. I know they will take your request to our Parks and Recreation Commission
as well as code enforcement. I am requesting that one of our staff /Commissioners get back to you.
Thank you for taking the time to let us know about the problem.
Sincerely
Ann Waltonsmith
Mayor, City of Saratoga
From: Brian Carter [mailto:babyg3 @pacbell.net]
Sent: Fri 2/20/2004 11:21 AM
To: Ann Waltonsmith
Subject: dogs off leash
Dear Ms. Waltonsmith,
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My name is Chris Carter and I'm 12 years old. I am writing to you about the issue of dogs running off leash in city
parks. It seems that every time I go to Azule Park and Kevin Moran Park there is at least one dog running loose.
I was biten by a dog who was not on a leash when I was five, so now I really don't like dogs and it really bothers
me when they are loose. I don't even bother to use the parks anymore because everytime I go there is at least
one dog off leash. Since it is a law that dogs be on leash, I would like to request that the police or code
2/24/04
enforcement officers make evey effort to enforce it.
Sincerely,
Chris Carter
2/24/04
Page 2 of 2
Cary Bloomquist
From: Cary Bloomquist
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2004 3:17 PM
To: Ann Sullivan
Subject: FW: Dogs off leash
Hi Ann,
For your files here is the response.
Regards,
Cary
Original Message
From: Cary Bloomquist
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2004 3:14 PM
To: 'babyg3@pacbell.net'
Cc: Dave Anderson; Brad Lind
Subject: Dogs off leash
Hi Chris,
Thank you for bringing to our attention your experiences with dogs off leash at Azule and Kevin Moran Parks. The City
respects your rights to enjoy our public parks, and takes your complaints seriously. I presented a copy of your email to our
Code Enforcement Supervisor who will discuss this issue with our Code Enforcement officer early next week. I will also
present a copy of your email to our Parks and Recreation Commission at their next meeting on Monday, March 1, 2004.
As you know, it is against Saratoga City Code to allow a Dog to run off leash at a City Park. Azule and Kevin Moran Park
(and all of our City Parks) have clearly posted signs indicating no dogs off leash. Our Code Enforcement Officer will
respond to calls received while he is on duty. For further information regarding Code Enforcement, please call 868 -1214.
When our Code Enforcement Officer is not on duty, the Sheriffs Department will respond. They can be reached at 299-
3233.
In an ongoing effort to mitigate such problems, we will request extra patrols for these parks, which will hopefully deter
owners from letting their dogs run off leash. As you know, even when rules exist, some people do not follow them. When
this occurs, please utilize the reporting system described above and let us know how things are going.
Sincerely,
Cary Bloomquist
Parks and Recreation Commission Liaison,
City of Saratoga
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Cary Bloomquist
From: < John. Hirokawa @sho.co.santa- clara.ca.us>
To: <cbloomquist @saratoga.ca.us>
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 11:43 AM
Subject: Dog Problems
Cary,
There were 21 calls to the Sheriffs Office regarding "stray dogs," in
2003. We cannot find any reports of "dog bites." The Stray Dog calls are
as follows:
4th Street and Congress Springs -- unable to locate
Canyon View and 4th Street -- unable to locate
Congress Springs and Pierce -- unable to locate
Cox and Dehavilland -- unable to locate
DeSanka and Seagull -- unable to locate
Eric and Miller -- unable to locate
Fruitvale and Allendale -- unable to locate
Hwy 9 and Skyline (unincorporated) -- Warning
Marion and Burns -- Warning
Quito and Pollard -- unable to locate
Saratoga and Herriman-- Warning
Saratoga and Cox -- unable to locate
Saratoga and Fwy 85 -- Warning
Saratoga -Los Gatos and Park -- unable to locate
Saratoga - Sunnyvale and Blauer -- unable to locate
Shadyoak 99779 City of Saratoga -- unable to locate
Sobey and Chester -- unable to locate
Sobey and Spring Brook -- Warning
Vista Arroyo and Parker Ranch -- Warning
Please let me know if you need anything else.
John
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7- 20.040 Animals running at large. Page 1 of 1
Chapter 7 HEALTH AND SANITATION
Article 7 -20 ANIMALS AND FOWL*
7 20.040 Animals running at large.
(a) No person in the City owning or having control or custody of any dog or any other animal shall
cause, permit or allow the same to be at large or to stray or wander into any school yard, school
building, public park, public highway or street or upon any private place or property without the
consent of the owner or person in control thereof.
(b) No dog shall be permitted or allowed in any residential or commercial zoning district in the
City, except:
(1) Within the confines of a building or structure; or
(2) Within the confines of a fenced enclosure at least five feet in height which, in the opinion of an
Animal Control Officer, is of sufficient strength and design to prevent escape by the particular dog
confined therein; or
(3) Where such dog at all times is held and led by a leash of not more than six feet in length,
securely attached to a harness or collar on the dog and held by a person capable of exercising
complete control over such-dog.
(c) The provisions of this Section shall not apply to dogs assisting peace officers engaged in law
enforcement activity, or dogs being trained by peace officers, or their agents, for law enforcement
activity.
(d) An Animal Control Officer shall not seize or impound a dog for running at large in violation of
this Section when the dog has not strayed from and is upon private property owned by the dog
owner or the person who has a right to control the dog, or upon private property to which the dog
owner or person who has a right to control the dog has a right of possession.
(e) A dog that has strayed away from but then returned to the private property of its owner or the
person who has a right to control the dog shall not be seized or impounded merely for violation of
this Section, but in such a case a citation for such violation may be issued; provided, however,
that if in such situation the owner or the person who has a right to control the dog is not home,
the dog may be impounded, but the officer shall post a notice of such impoundment on the front
door of the living unit of the owner or person who has a right to control the dog. Such notice shall
state the following: that the dog has been impounded; where the dog is being held; the name,
address and telephone number of the agency or person to be contacted regarding release of the
dog; and an indication of the ultimate disposition of the dog if no action to regain it is taken within
a specified period of time by its owner or by the person who has a right to control the dog.
(f) Nothing contained in subsection (d) or (e) of this Section shall affect the authority of an Animal
Control Officer to seize or impound a dog or issue citations for violation of any other Section of
this Article. (Ord. 71 -136 § 1 (part), 1994)
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Chapter 11 PARKS AND RECREATION
Article 11 -05 GENERAL PROVISIONS
11 05.030 Acts prohibited in parks generally.
No person shall do any of the following acts within the limits of any park in the City:
(a) Cut, carve, paint, mark, deface, disfigure, tamper with, displace or remove any building or
structure or any real or personal property, including, without limitation, any bridge, table, bench,
fireplace, barbecue, fence, railing, monument, apparatus, facility, paving, water or other public
utility lines, or utilities or parts or appurtenances thereof, nor cut, carve, paint, mark, paste, nail,
staple or fasten in any fashion any mark, writing, bill, advertisement, sign, card, or display, on any
tree, fence, wall, building, monument or other structure.
(b) Dig, remove, destroy, injure, mutilate or cut any tree, plant, shrub, bloom or flower, or any
portion thereof, nor pick any flowers, foliage, berries or fruit of any such tree, shrub or plant.
(c) Excavate, dig up or remove any grass, turf, dirt, earth, sand, gravel, stone, rock, mineral or
other substance or substances of which the property is composed or contains; or otherwise
engage in any excavation or quarrying, nor remove nor carry away any timber of felled trees, or
wood or other materials located within or upon the ground not otherwise specifically enumerated
herein.
(d) Erect or construct or move into a park any building or structure of any kind, whether
temporary or permanent in character, including without limitation tents or other temporary
shelters for the purpose of overnight camping, house trailer, camp trailer, pickup camper, or other
movable structure or vehicle used or to be used for any such purpose, except as may otherwise
be provided in this Chapter.
(e) Climb any tree or walk, stand or sit upon any monument, vase, fountain, railing, fence or other
structure not designated or customarily used for such purpose.
(f) Go upon any lawn or grass plot, where legible signs prohibiting the same are posted in a
conspicuous location on or near such plot of lawn or grass.
(g) Use, carry or possess any firearm of any description, or air rifle, spring gun, bow and arrow,
sling shot, sling or other form of weapon potentially dangerous to wildlife or to human safety, nor
hunt, molest, harm, frighten, kill, trap, chase, tease, shoot or throw missiles at any animal, bird or
reptile, with the exception of snakes known to be deadly poisonous such as rattlesnakes, which
may be killed upon sight; nor shall any person remove or have in his possession the young of any
wild animal, or the eggs or nest of any young of any reptile or bird.
(h) Use or attempt to use or interfere with the use of any fireplace, barbecue, table, space or
facility which at the time is reserved for any other person or group of persons which has received
a permit from the Director therefor in accord with Article 11 -10.
(i) Be under the influence of intoxicating beverage or any drug so as to be a threat to the safety of
himself or any other person or property in such park.
(j) Have in his possession, or set off, or otherwise cause to explode or burn any firecrackers,
torpedoes, rockets or other fireworks or explosives of inflammable material, or discharge them or
throw them into any park area from land or any other property or highway adjacent thereto.
(k) Permit or allow any dog owned by such person, or under the custody or control of such
person, to enter or remain in the park or any part thereof unless securely held and led by a leash
of not more than six feet in length, securely attached to a harness or collar on such dog. Should
any dog defecate on any park premises or property, the person who owns said dog, or has
custody or control of said dog, shall immediately remove any and all excrement from the park.
(I) Use or occupy any area or facility in any manner contrary to any posted notice, including
without limitation the entering of any area posted as being closed to the public.
(m) Throw, discharge or otherwise place or cause to be placed in the waters of any pond, lake,
stream, creek, natural waterway, fountain, storm sewer or drain, swimming pool or any other
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body of water in or adjacent to any park, any substance, matter or thing, solid or liquid, which
would cause or result in the contamination or pollution of such waters, or which would in any way
clog or jam or interfere with the drainage, recycling, filtering or flow of such body of water.
(n) Place, dump, deposit or leave any garbage, refuse, rubbish or other trash, including without
limitation any bottles, broken glass, ashes, paper boxes, cans and similar items in any of the
buildings or grounds of any park, except in proper receptacles or containers as are provided for
the purpose of such disposal.
(o) Ride or propel a skateboard upon any driveway, roadway, parking area or tennis court within
such park, except within a skate park established by the City in accordance with Section 11-
05.080.
(p) Throw, kick, or hit any ball, rock, or other object into any public driveway, roadway, highway,
parking area, sidewalk, bicycle path, or trail inside or outside the park in such a manner that the
ball, rock, or other object could cause injury to any person or cause damage to any vehicle or
other property.
(q) Any act which is in violation of any other provision of this Code or other ordinance of the City,
or in violation of any County or State law. The above prohibitions shall not be applicable to any
officer or employee of the City acting in the course and scope of his employment. (Amended by
Ord. 202 § 2 (part), 2002: Amended by Ord. 204 § 2.1, 2002).
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7- 20.020 Authority of City Manager and Animal Control Officer. Page 1 of 1
Chapter 7 HEALTH AND SANITATION
Article 7 -20 ANIMALS AND FOWL*
7 20.020 Authority of City Manager and Animal Control Officer.
The City Manager and Animal Control Officer shall have the following power and authority:
(a) To enforce the provisions of this Article and state laws relating to the care, treatment,
impounding and destruction of animals.
(b) To arrest any person who violates any provision of this Chapter in the manner provided by
Section 836.5 of the Penal Code.
(c) To issue citations pursuant to Section 607g of the Civil Code (Animal Control Officer only).
(d) To act as a public officer pursuant to Food and Agricultural Code Section 7.
(e) The City Manager may formulate rules and regulations in conformity with and for the purpose
of carrying out the intent of this Article. Such rules and regulations shall have the same force and
effect as this Article when adopted by the City Council and any violation shall be deemed an
infraction.
(f) Pursuant to Civil Code Section 607g, the City Manager may deputize as an Animal Control
Officer any humane officer of the Humane Society of Santa Clara Valley. (Ord. 71 -136 § 1 (part),
1994)
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ITEM
SEGTRAIL
MENT
DESCRIPTION
DATE
ADDED
PRIORITY'
ACTION /STATUS
1
9
Brushing (twice yearly)
3/20/03
1
This segment is in need of some
repair and brushing.
07/19/03 CCC performed work.
2
13
Brushing (twice yearly)
3/20/03
3
Check erosion on trail surface,
clear water bars as necessary,
replace broken board on bridge
3
12
Brushing (once yearly)
3/20/03
1
This segment needs to have soil
dug out approx. 4 in. and grindings
put in as footing, drainage ditch
has not worked adequately,
Damon Lane to Damon Lane
section. Check Oleander bushes
on Teerlink Rd. section
07/19/03 CCC performed work.
4
51
Brushing (once yearly)
3/20/03
5
Should be OK for awhile, check
once a year
5
44
Brushing (twice yearly)
3/20/03
1
Check for erosion, clear water bars
as necessary, must be brushed
soon. Check for Bike damage.
07/19/03 CCC performed work.
6
2
Brushing (twice yearly)
3/20/03
5
Check after heavy rains
7
3
Brushing (twice yearly)
3/20/03
2
Check slide area after heavy rains
2/21/2004 6:37 PM
TrailsTaskMatrix
1 Priority ranks 1 (highest, most important) to 5 (lowest, least important).
REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS
1
ITEM
SEG TRAIL MENT
DESCRIPTION
A
PRIORITY'
ACTION /STATUS
to assure integrity
8
4
Brushing (twice yearly)
3/20/03
1
Needs heavy brushing
07/19/03 CCC performed work.
9
5
Brushing (twice yearly)
3/20/03
5
10
6
Brushing (twice yearly)
3/20/03
5
11
7
6/30/02
5
This section runs mostly on the
street
12
8
Brushing (twice yearly)
6/30/02
1
Heavy brushing needed at
Continental Circle end.
07/19/03 CCC performed work.
13
21
Brushing (twice yearly)
5/22/02
5
2/21/2004 6:37 PM
2
TrailsTaskMatrix
ITEM
SEGTRAIL
MENT
DESCRIPTION
DATE
ADDED
PRIORITY
ACTION /STATUS
1
12
Re -grade trail -bed and improve
drainage.
8/20/02
1
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.
2/5/04 — City to repair damage.
2
29
Re -pave trail surface.
5/22/02
4
3
29
Cut down curbs for handicapped
access.
5/22/02
2
4
21
Remove root heaves, re -pave trail
surface.
5/22/02
3
5
9
Remove landslide from trail
surface.
7/15/03
1
6
52
Trail surface damaged by dump
truck.
12/21/03
1
7
37
Fencing needs repair.
12/21/03
2
8
35
Edge of bridge span needs repair.
12/21/03
3
9
Carnelian
Glen Ct.
Brushing required.
2/21/04
1
Newly discovered trail easement.
2/21/2004 6:37 PM
SPECIAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS
3
TrailsTaskMatrix
ITEM
SEGTRAIL
MENT
DESCRIPTION
DATE
ADDED
PRIORITY
ACTION /STATUS
1
8
Relocate portion of trail to make
more usable.
6/30/02
1
Need to contact trail contractor to
bid this work.
2
14
Locate and improve trail.
6/30/02
Teri verifying easement validity.
7/1/03 — Easement validated.
3
15
Locate and improve trail.
6/30/02
Teri verifying easement validity.
7/1/03 — Easement validated.
4
16
Locate and improve trail.
6/30/02
Teri verifying easement validity.
7/1/03 — Easement validated.
5
17
Locate and improve trail.
Est (2 -5) $35,000 (seg. 14 -17)
6/30/02
Teri verifying easement validity
and locations.
7/1/03 — Easement validated.
6
9
Mitigate erosion of bridge footings
7/15/03
2
7
9
Improve water control measures
on steep section above bridge
7/15/03
3
2/21/2004 6:37 PM
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
4
TrailsTaskMatrix
APN
SEGTRAIL
MENT
DESCRIPTION
DATE
ADDED
STATUS
ACTIIVITY
503 -69 -018
52
Redd property, trail easement
desired.
11/13/02
503 -69 -025
52
Redd property, trail easement
desired.
11/13/02
N/A
N/A
Ho property, trail easement
desired.
11/19/02
11/18/03 — Ann Welsh
presented new site plan.
12/12/03 — Site review
performed.
N/A
N/A
Trail from Mt. EdenNilla Oaks to
Villa Oaks subdivision, bypassing
Mt. Eden Rd.
1/21/03
3/27/03 — Sample dedication
provided to Garrod Trust.
12/10/03 — Letter sent to
Cocciardi.
N/A
N/A
Odd Fellows Retirement
Community, San Marcos Rd to
Crisp Ave.
5/20/03
6/17/03 — Ann Welsh & Ann
Waltonsmith walk potential
trail route w/ OOF rep.
7/19/03 — PRC requests
Council's permission to
pursue.
9/17/03 — Council directs Staff
to contact Odd Fellows.
10/22/03 — Letter sent from
City.
1/24/04 — Presentation made
to Odd Fellows board.
2/21/2004 6:37 PM
WATCHLIST
5
TrailsTaskMatrix
APN
SEGTRAIL
MENT
DESCRIPTION
DATE
ADDED
STATUS
ACTIIVITY
N/A
N/A
Carnelian Glen Ct. to segment 35.
This is an existing trail that does
not appear on any of our maps.
12/21/03
Closed
2/2/04 — During trail review for
Master Plan it was found that
an easement exists for this
trail.
503 -13 -021
52
Trail at 21777 Mt. Eden Rd not
properly located after remodel.
9/17/02
Done
10/15/02 — Landowners at
Trails meeting. Direction is to
build to plan: remove fence
and relocate trail.
3/20/03 — Homeowner has
completed trail appropriately.
N/A
N/A
21357 Diamond Oaks Court is
having pool installed; trail being
used for contractor access;
damage to trail.
11/6/02
Done
City notified.
10/6/03 — Citizen reported
trail intrusion and debris.
10/14/03 — City investigated;
site is within compliance.
2/21/2004 6:37 PM
TrailsTaskMatrix
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City Manager's Office
13777 Fruitvale Ave.
Saratoga, CA 945050
Tel: 408/868 -1215
fax: 408/867 -8559
Memo
To: Staff Commission Liaisons
Cc: City Council, City Manager
From: Lorie, Cathleen and Tom
Date: February 20, 2004
Re: Meeting Follow up
City of Saratoga
Just so everyone is clear about the outcome from last week's meeting, here's a summary:
• Work Plan. For this year, Commissions should put together a work plan based on their
goals and provide a copy to Cathleen by April 21. If any portion of the work plan involves
funding, a cost estimate should be included.
She and I will package them together to take to Council at the May 5 meeting. Commission
chairs and staff should plan to attend the meeting. Council will review and approve all or
part of the work plans, and any approved budget requests will be incorporated into the
budget for 2004 -05.
Next year and going forward, Commissions should have their work plans ready by
February for presentation to Council at the first meeting in March 2005.
This process applies to all Commissions except the Youth Commission.
• Chair Elections. Chair and Vice Chair elections can remain on the same schedule as now.
(Thanks to everyone for your feedback at the meeting.)
• Minutes Format. Minutes become action minutes only effective now. Refer to the
sample Cathleen gave you or ask one of us for help if you are uncertain. Email the
approved minutes to Council. Please keep in mind that the format may evolve over the next
few months.
• Commission/Council Relations. Council is working on adding material to the
Commissioners' Handbook that clarifies the relationship between them and Commissions,
as well as Council expectations about Commission responsibilities. Council Commission
liaison assignments will not continue beyond July 1, 2004. In addition, the trend is toward
moving Commissions back to their mission as advisory policy bodies and away from
sponsoring events, volunteering and fundraising. Right now the handbook is scheduled to
go to Council for consideration on May 5 —at the same meeting as the work plans.
• Commission Budget. Continue to submit to me a request for funds for Commission
training, memberships, conferences, retreat food, business cards, office supplies, etc., for
next year as we've done in past years. Any project -type funding must be included in their
work plan and be specifically approved by Council.
Questions? Just ask one of us. Thanks.
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® Valley Transportation Authority
MEMORANDUM
Writer's Direct Telephone: (408) 321 -5716
TO: Cary Bloomquist, Saratoga
FROM: Celia Chung, Bicycle Program Coordinator G
DATE: February 10, 2004
SUBJECT: Measure B Bicycle Fund Transfer Agreement for the PGE/De Anza Trail
Enclosed is one fully executed copy of the Measure B Bicycle Fund Transfer Agreement
for the PGE/De Anza Trail. If you have any questions, please give me a call.
3331 North First Street • San Jose, CA 95134 -1906 • Administration 408.321.5555 • Customer Service 408.321.2300
SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
1996 MEASURE B BICYCLE PROGRAM
FUND TRANSFER AGREEMENT
This Cooperative Agreement (Agreement) is made as of February 4, 2004, between
the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and the City of Saratoga
(Member Agency).
This Agreement is made with reference to the following facts:
A. On November 5, 1996, the voters of Santa Clara County enacted by majority
vote the 1996 Measure A Sales Tax program and the 1996 Measure B sales tax.
The 1996 Measure B program included $12 million for bicycle projects in Santa
Clara County.
B. The VTA Board of Directors adopted the Santa Clara Countywide Bicycle Plan
on September 10, 2002, which included the Tier 1 priority list of bicycle
projects.
C. The Tier 1 bicycle projects will be funded out of the Bicycle Expenditure
Program that was adopted by the VTA Board of Directors on August 3, 2000.
D. The Bicycle Expenditure Program is a ten -year $32 million funding program
for the Tier 1 projects in the Santa Clara Countywide Bicycle Plan.
E. The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved the Measure B Bicycle
Program on August 17, 2000.
F. VTA has been designated by the County of Santa Clara as the Program
Manager for the 1996 Measure B Bicycle Program, and is responsible for
disbursing Measure B Bicycle Program funds.
G. This Agreement specifies the conditions under which VTA will disburse
Measure B Bicycle Program funds to the Member Agency for the DeAnza /
PG &E Trail Phase I Project.
Section 1. Project Description
The Member Agency will complete a Feasibility Study, Environmental Impact
Report, and Right -of -Way Determination Study for a Bicycle/Pedestrian Path
between Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road and Saratoga Avenue (referred to herein as
"Project ").
Section 2. Award of Measure B Bicycle Funds
$80,000 in Measure B Bicycle Program funds will be provided to the Member
Agency for implementation of the Project.
Section 3. Minimum Local Match
The Member Agency agrees to provide a local match equal to at least 20% of the
total Project cost, as shown in Attachment A. The local match shall not include
funds from the following sources:
a) Transportation Development Act Article 3 30% set -aside for the Bicycle
Expenditure Program
b) Transportation Fund for Clean Air Program Manager 50% set -aside for the
Bicycle Expenditure Program
c) Transportation Equity Act for the 21' Century Enhancements 2 "d Cycle set
aside for the Bicycle Expenditure Program
d) Any other funds approved by the VTA Board of Directors as being
dedicated to the Bicycle Expenditure Program
Section 4. Bicycle Technical Guidelines' Standards
The Member Agency shall ensure that the Project will comply with the standards
in the Bicycle Technical Guidelines adopted by the VTA Board of Directors in
September 1999, unless compliance would result in extraordinary cost and/or
environmental impacts.
Section 5. Review of Plans
The Member Agency shall provide two copies of the 35% Plans, Specifications and
Estimates (PSE) of the Project to VTA as soon as they are available.
Section 6. Administrative Costs
The Member Agency's allowable administrative costs for the Project are limited to
1% of the Measure B Bicycle funding.
Section 7. Reimbursements
Any costs incurred for the Project before full execution of this Agreement are not
eligible for reimbursement. The Member Agency shall submit invoices to VTA
with documentation of costs incurred during the invoice period, using the form
shown in Attachment B. VTA shall pay the Member Agency within thirty days
after receipt of each invoice and to continue making such payments until the
Project is complete or the Measure B Bicycle fund contribution is fully invoiced;
whichever occurs first.
Section 8. Monitoring and Status Reports
The Member Agency shall submit yearly -basis financial and implementation status
reports to VTA by August 1 of each year. Each report shall itemize the obligation
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and expenditure of funds, and the progress to date in the implementation of the
Project.
Section 9. Audit
The Member Agency shall retain all books, documents, papers, accounting
records and other evidence pertaining to costs for three years after completion of
the Project. The Member Agency shall also allow VTA or an independent auditor
selected by VTA to audit all expenditures relating to the Project and to require all
recipients of funds allocated under this Agreement to fully cooperate with such
audits, within three years of the date of the final payment to the Member Agency.
Section 10. Marketing and Public Relations
The Member Agency shall use VTA- approved and County of Santa Clara- approved
logos and signage for the Project as shown in Attachment C on signs posted at the
site of all construction. The logos shall be used on any printed material intended
for public dissemination associated with the Project, including but not limited to
brochures, handbooks, schedules, maps, and promotional materials. The Member
Agency shall credit the VTA as the Program Manager and the County of Santa
Clara as the funding source in any related articles, news releases, or other
publicity materials that are produced by the Member Agency for the Project.
Sections 11. Notices
Any notice which may be required under this Agreement shall be in writing, shall
be effective when received, and shall be given by personal service, by U.S. Postal
Service mail, or by certified mail (return receipt requested), to the addresses set
forth below, or to such addresses which may be specified in writing to the parties
hereto.
Carolyn M. Gonot
Chief Development Official
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
3331 North First Street
San Jose, CA 95134
John Cherbone
Public Works Director
City of Saratoga
13777 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
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Section 12. Staff Liaisons
Liaison with the Member Agency with regard to the day -to -day activities of the
Project shall be with Cary Bloomquist. Liaison with the VTA with regard to the
day -to -day activities of the Project shall be with Celia Chung. Notification of
change of status of contact persons shall be made in writing within thirty 30 days.
Section 13. Member Agency Liability
Neither VTA nor any officer or employee thereof shall be responsible for any
damage or liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by
the Member Agency under or in connection with any work, authority or
jurisdiction delegated to VTA or the Member Agency under this Cooperative
Agreement. Pursuant to Government Code 895.4, Member Agency shall fully
defend, indemnify, and save harmless VTA from all suits or actions of every name,
kind and description brought on for or on account of injury (as defined in
Government Code Section 810.8) occurring by reason of anything done or omitted
to be done by the Member Agency under or in connection with any work,
authority or jurisdiction delegated to VTA under this Cooperative Agreement.
Section 14. VTA Liability
Neither the Member Agency nor any officer or employee thereof shall be
responsible for any damage or liability occurring by reason of anything done or
omitted to be done by VTA under or in connection with any work, authority or
jurisdiction delegated to the Member Agency or VTA under this Cooperative
Agreement. Pursuant to Government Code 895.4, VTA shall fully defend,
indemnify, and save harmless the Member Agency from all suits or actions of
every name, kind and description brought on for or on account of injury (as
defined in Government Code Section 810.8) occurring by reason of anything done
or omitted to be done by VTA under or in connection with any work, authority or
jurisdiction delegated to VTA under this Agreement.
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Section 15. Additional Terms and Conditions
A. The Member Agency shall fully expend Measure B Bicycle Program funds by
June 30, 2005.
B. This Agreement shall terminate on June 30, 2005, unless all parties agree, in
writing, to an extension.
C. No alternation or variation of the terms of this Cooperative Agreement shall be
valid unless made in writing and signed by both of the parties hereto and no
oral understanding or agreement not incorporated herein shall be binding on
any of the parties hereto.
oa
City of Saratoga
(Member Agency)
Dave Anderson, City Manager
Approved as to Form:
Richard Taylor, City Counsel
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SANTA CLARA VALLEY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
(VTA)
Peter M. Cipolla, Gene?: Manager
Approved as to Form:
ounsel
/
Project Title:
Countywide Bike Plan Proj ID #:B24
Agency: Project Location & limits:
Contact:
Phone: Description of Work funded by Measure B:
Date:
Request #:
For this period of work
Name:
Title:
Date:
Agency:
VTA approvals:
OK to pay $
start date:
Attachment B
1996 Measure B Bicycle Program
Request for Reimbursement
end date:
Please attach support documentation for this reimbursement
Total Project Allocation Amount: $
Less cumulative previous requests: $
Remaining balance after previous request $
Amount of this request: $
0
Remaining Project Allocation Amount for future requests: $ 0
To the best of my knowledge, the above information is true and accurate and
I have been authorized by the project sponsor to request this disbursement of funds.
Signature
Celia Chung, Transportation Planner Michael P. Evanhoe, Director
Milestone
Bicycle Expenditure Program
Local Match (20% minimum)
Total
Jun -04
Meas. B
Other $ Souces
Source
Source
Source
Jun -09
Planning Studies
$40,000
$10,000
ROW
Jun -09
$50,000
Environmental
$20,000
1
$5,000
$25,000
$0
Design (PSE)
Right of Way
$20,000
$5,000
$25,000
$0
Construction
$80,000
$0
$20,000
$0
$0
$100,000
Milestone
Start
End
Feasibility Study
Jun -04
Oct -04
Planning
Jun -09
Oct-04
PE/Environmental
Jun -09
Oct-04
Design/PSE
1
ROW
Jun -09
Oct-04
Construction
1
Schedule
(Calendar mo /yr)
Attachment A
Measure B Bicycle Program Cooperative Agreement
Funding Matrix and Schedule for
DeAnza/PG &E Trail Project Phase I
Countywide Bike Plan Project ID# B24
City of Saratoga
2/4/2004
Total BEP $80,000
Total Local match $20,000
% local match of total 20.0%
Attachment C
Bicycle Program Construction Sign Template
8 feet (96")
For more information: ###.###.####
4 feet
(48")
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: March 3, 2004 AGENDA ITEM:
ORIGINATING DEPT: Public Works CITY MANAGER:
PREPARED BY: Cary Bloomquist DEPT HEAD:
SUBJECT: DeAnza / PG &E Trail Public Process Options
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
1. Determine type and composition of body to conduct the public input process and project
development.
2. Provide direction to staff regarding the use of a professional facilitator to assist with the public
input process.
REPORT SUMMARY:
Introduction:
At their February 4, 2004 meeting, City Council provided feedback and directed staff to move
forward with the process of developing a pedestrian/cycling trail on PG &E right -of -way lands
running parallel to the railroad tracks between Saratoga and Saratoga/Sunnyvale Avenues.
Council specifically requested staff generate options for developing an active public process and
project development, which will occur over an estimated eight month time frame, and to bring
these options back for review by the City Council at a future meeting.
In addition, Council expressed interest in retaining the services of a profession meeting facilitator
to assist in the public process as directed by Council. If Council so directs, staff will generate a
Request for Proposal (RFP) to retain the services of a professional meeting facilitator and bring a
contract back to Council for approval at a future meeting.
Discussion:
Public input:
As per Recommended Action No. 1 above, determine type and composition of body to conduct
the public input process and project. Listed below are several options for consideration:
1. Public Hearings" (Conducted by City Council in a more formal setting)
2. Facilitated Council Adhoc /Task Force Meetings (Membership consisting of two
Council Members and key project stakeholders, such as interested residents, PG &E
Reps, Park and Rec. Commissioners, etc...)
3. Community meetings conducted by the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Professional facilitator:
As per Recommended Action No. 2 above, provide direction to staff regarding the use of a
professional facilitator to assist with the public. As was done for the Gateway project, a
professional meeting facilitator, with staff support, would assist staff and handle the public
process.
Summary:
If Council so directs, staff will go out for an RFP to retain the services of a professional meeting
facilitator and will implement, as directed by Council, the appropriate public input process.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
Depends on City Council's direction.
CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
Public process options will not be determined.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Council determines an alternate public input process.
FOLLOW UP ACTION(S):
Depends upon the direction by Council.
ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT:
As directed by Council, advertise each project public meeting by utilizing direct mailers, website
posting, and the newspaper.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
MEETING DATE: March 3, 2004 AGENDA ITEM:
ORIGINATING DEPT: Public Works CITY MANAGER:
PREPARED BY: Cary Bloom mist DEPT HEAD:
SUBJECT: Review of Parks and Recreation Commission Community Survey Results
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
Receive report- informational only
REPORT SUMMARY:
In an effort to establish the needs of El Quito Park area residents, the Parks and Recreation
Commission commenced the process of drafting a neighborhood survey during the Spring of
2002, asking local residents which amenities they would like to see in their park. City Council
was informed of the Commissions intention of drafting this survey, and redirected the
Commission to draft a Community Wide Survey to establish, on a large scale, the needs of all
Saratoga residents and which amenities they would like to see in City Owned Parks.
The Community Survey was completed and distributed to all 11,820 Saratoga households early
June 2002 (attachment A). Of the 11,820 surveys mailed out, 1, 380 were returned. This yielded
an 11.68% return rate, which is exceptional for a survey of this type. The demographic profile of
survey participants indicates a well - balanced mix of all age groups responded to the survey. Staff
compiled all survey results into useable data and statistics, which are reflected on attachment B.
All comments written by survey respondents are recorded on attachment C.
Members of the Parks and Recreation Commission used the factual data compiled by staff in
attachment B as the basis for the creation of a sorting and ranking system of this data. Two
separate survey sorting/ranking "alternates" created by Commission members are shown in
attachment D.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
None.
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
Not applicable.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
None.
FOLLOW UP ACTION(S):
Per Council direction
ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A — City of Saratoga Community Park Survey
Attachment B — Survey Results
Attachment C - Survey Comments
Attachment D - Alternate Survey Results Analysis
AZULE:
• New Park dedicated May 2003
BEAUCHAMPS:
• Constructed 1994
• Basketball Court resurfaced Fall 2003
• Tennis Court resurfaced Fall 2003
BELGROVE:
• Constructed 1995
BROOKGLEN:
• New basketball court and goals installed 2002
• New play equipment scheduled for installation Spring 2004
CENTRAL PARK:
• Groundwater well/irrigation improvements Spring 2004
• Planting of new trees Spring 2004
CONGRESS SPRINGS:
• Ball Safety Screen installed 1994- extended 2002 and 2003
• Restroom renovation 2000
• Park renovation 2002
EL QUITO:
• Restroom renovation 2000
• Field irrigation and drainage improvements complete 2003
• Pathway, exercise equipment work station, play equipment installation Spring
2004
FOOTHILL:
• New pathway, benches, picnic tables 2003
GARDINER:
• New play equipment installation 2000
HAKONE GARDENS:
• New irrigation system 1994
PARK IMPROVEMENT TIMELINE
HISTORICAL PARK:
• Storm drain installed 2003
• Removal of deteriorated shed, fence and arbor 2003
KEVIN MORAN:
• New play equipment installation 2000
• Half basketball court and goal 2003
RAVENWOOD:
• Park constructed and completed 1994
WILDWOOD:
• Pedestrian bridge over Saratoga Creek 1993
• Restroom renovation 2000
• Safety lighting upgrade 2001
• New play equipment installation Spring 2004
COVER SLIDE
City of Saratoga
Parks & Recreation Commission
2004 Priorities
Draft for discussion
SLIDE 1
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
PROFILE & MISSION STATEMENT
— PROFILE: The Parks and Recreation Commission advises the council on
design, use, development, financing, care and maintenance of parks and
playgrounds; landscaping along thoroughfares and other City streets;
walkways, pathways and equestrian paths, and other such matters as may
be requested by the Council. The Commission also advises and makes
recommendations concerning programming and implementation of the
City's recreation and leisure activity programs.
— MISSION: The Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Saratoga
is dedicated toward the planning, acquisition, development, and
maintenance of parks, trails, and other recreational areas and facilities
promoting a better living environment and assuring that Saratoga
continues embracing its most valued natural and historic resources so that
citizens may enjoy neighborhood and community opportunities now and
in the future.
SLIDE 2
Background
• The City of Saratoga Parks & Recreation Commission polled citizens to
determine which park amenities they or their families would use on a regular
basis.
A survey was sent to 11,820 households and enjoyed a 11.68% response,
indicating high citizen interest in the topic.
• In June 2002, when the survey was done, the PRC was underway on several major
Park Improvement projects; the survey was intended as background for future
priorities for the commission.
• Although the topic of trails and walking paths was not covered, it received the
highest amount of unsolicited write -in comments; we also know from previous
surveys that trails and paths are a very high priority for citizens.
• The PRC took all amenities that 20% of more of the polled citizens indicated as
something they or their families would use on a regular basis; each of these areas
was explored for current and future action, as described on the following slides.
• In addition, from a larger and more strategic perspective, the Commission is
working with City Staff on a new Parks, Tails and Open Space Master Plan which
will be used for long range planning.
AMENITY
AVAILABILITY &
RECENT ACTION
CURRENT
ACTION
PRIORITY
WALKING/BIKE/
HIKING TRAILS
All parks offer most types
of paths
Four new trail areas in
various stages; investigating
new and connecting trails
Documenting and marking
existing trails
Continue
High
COVERED
PICNIC AREAS,
ARBORS
Most parks offer; newer
parks by young trees
Prioritize in ongoing park
development
None
Low
RUNNING
TRACK
Two newly added par
courses
Tracks available at Saratoga
High, WVC
Investigate addition with
park development
Publicize running areas
including trails
Assign
Low
TENNIS
Courts at Beauchamps,
Congress Springs; recently
added at Azule
Publicize with parks
None
Low
BASKETBALL
%2 Courts at Beauchamps,
Brookglen; recently added
at Kevin Moran
Publicize with parks
Investigate full court with
park development
None
Low
SOCCER
Seven fields available at
Congress Springs; add'l
courts and/or practice turf at
other parks.
Work with citizen groups
on usage
Investigate additional with
park development
Continue
Medium
SLIDE 3
Desired Amenities & Actions (Page 1 of 2
DESIRED
AMENITY
AVAILABILITY &
RECENT ACTION
CURRENT
ACTION
PRIORITY
SMALL
COMMUNITY
ROOM
Available at Saratoga
Library, Hakone Gardens,
Community Center, North
Campus, Warner Hutton
House, etc.
Publicize
None
Low
WATER PLAY
AREA
Five parks nearby creek or
contain ponds
Water play area planned
for Wildwood
None
(Implement)
Low
COMMUNITY
GARDEN
PLOTS
17 -plot, %2 acre garden at
El Quito
Waiting List
Low priority due to low #
citizens possible to serve
None
Low
DOG PARK
None
Citizens go to Sunnyvale,
Palo Alto, Morgan Hill,
etc.
On -going requests
Develop
Recommendation
High
BOCCI BALL,
PUTT GOLF
None
Investigate with park
development
Assign
Medium
PAR COURSE
Two new Par Courses
recently added
Publicize with Parks
None
Low
VOLLEYBALL,
HORSESHOES
Available at El Quito,
Wildwood and recently
added at Kevin Moran.
Publicize with Parks
None
Low
SLIDE 4
Desired Amenities & Actions (Cont'd
SLIDE 5
SUMMARY OF SARATOGA PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION PRIORITY
ACTIONS FOR 2004
• PUBLICIZE PARKS
— Task Force
— New Playground Equipment coming soon in three parks
• WALKING/BIKE/HIKING TRAILS
— Trails Subcommittee
— Much work to do; look for ways to accelerate
• EVALUATE SOCCER FIELD AND OPEN TURF USAGE
— Optimize current usage for all citizens
— Have data for future park development
• MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON DOG PARK
— Task Force
— Develop background and move to next step
• INVESTIGATE BOCCI BALL, PUTT GOLF
— Have data for future park development