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Home My WebLink About04-05-2004 Parks and Rec Commission agendaDATE: April 5, 2004 TIME: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm LOCATION: Administrative Conference Room, City of Saratoga 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 1. Call to Order CITY OF SARATOGA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA 2. Roll Call: Bruno, Deimler, 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 March 31, 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 March 1, 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. New Business: a. Work Plan Development Discussion Discussion about how to create the Work Plan and present it to council at the Joint Meeting on April 21st. No actions expected. b. Council Joint Meeting Preparation Discussion. Discussion about the format of the joint meeting and what will be presented. No actions expected. c. Saratoga Area Park Map Discussion Discussion about the propossed plan to print and distribute example map in the May issue of the Saratogan magazine. Expected action: Approve plan for presentation to Council at joint meeting. d. Trail Subcommittee Trail Signage Presentation Discuussion about the propossed plant to create, install and maintain trail signage. Expected action: Approve plan for presentation to Council at joint meeting. e. Wildwood Park Water Feature Staff Liaison Cary Bloomquist presents staff report from Wildwood Park Task Force discussion about the children Water Play features. Expected action: Approve plan for presentation to Council on April 21. 9. Commission Reports: (information only, no actions to be taken) a. Trails Sub - Committee b. Dog Park Feasibility Task Force c. Celebration Task Force d. El Quito Park Task Force e. Master Plan Task Force f. Commissioner Round Table 10. Suggestions about Items to be placed on future Agenda or Calendar a. Review and accept Work Plan 11. Adjournment to next Regularly Scheduled Meeting: Monday, May 3rd 2004 at 7:30pm. Administrative Conference Room In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a 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.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 March 31, 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 31st day of March, 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, March 1, 2004 7:30 p.m. Action Minutes 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:34 p.m. 2. Roll Call Commissioners Present: Vita Bruno, Greg Gates, Anne Sanquini, Thomas Soukup Commissioners Absent: Logan Deimler, Sandra Dodge, Angela Frazier Others Present: Council Liaison Kathleen King, Recreation Director Joan Pisani, Zarka Popovic, City of Campbell, Antoinette Romeo, Santa Clara County Parks Department, City Planner Ann Welsh, Staff Liaison Cary Bloomquist. Public present: Denise Goldberg 3. Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2 the agenda was properly posted on February 26, 2004 4. Accept Agenda Items and Order: Accepted via group consensus. 5. Approval of Minutes of Meeting: Motion by Commissioner Anne Sanquini, Seconded by Commissioner Tom Soukup, to approve the February 2, 2004 Action Minutes with corrections as noted. Vote taken, action minutes approved 4 -0. 6. Staff and Council Reports Council Liaison Kathleen King, Recreation Director Joan Pisani, and Staff Liaison Cary Bloomquist each gave brief reports on current projects /events /activities. 7. Public Presentation: Zarka Popovic from the City of Campbell and Antoinette Romeo from the Santa Clara County Parks Department gave a brief power point presentation Regarding a proposed regional dog park at Los Gatos Creek County Park Adjacent to the casting ponds near Highway 17 and San Thomas Expressway. Santa Clara County will maintain the park, with a requested $25,000 dollar Donation from the City of Saratoga and other neighboring communities. No Formal action taken by Commission. Bring back more information at next Meeting. 8. Oral and Written Communication. None. 9. Old Business: 1. Master Plan Review: City Planner Ann Welsh presented updates and progress on the trails master plan revisions since the February 2004 PRC meeting. 10. New Business: 1. Code Enforcement of Dog's Off -Leash in Saratoga Parks. Focus discussion pertaining To Dog's off -leash at Azule and Kevin Moran Parks. Motion by Commissioner Bruno, seconded by Commissioner Soukup, to increase code enforcement efforts pertaining to dogs off -leash with written warning to offending dog owners. Vote taken, motion passed 3 -1 -0, with Commissioner Sanquini abstaining. 11. Commission Reports: The only formal action taken under this section pertained to the Handbook Task force being disbanded in a motion by Commissioner Sanquini, seconded By Commissioner Bruno, vote taken, motion passed 4 -0. 12. Suggestions about future agenda items: Because of need to prepare Work Plan for Council review, suggested Change of April PRC meeting start time approved by group consensus to 6:30 p.m. versus the normal start time of 7:30 p.m. 13. Adiournment Commissioner Soukup made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Bruno seconded the motion. Vote taken and motion carried 4 -0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 p.m. Prepared By: Cary Bloomquist, Staff Liaison Azule Soukup Kevin Moran Unassigned Beauchamps Unassigned Brookglenn Deimler Foothill Bruno Gardiner Sanquini Ravenswood Gates El Quito Gates Wildwood Deimler Congress Springs Soukup Central /Heritage Orchard Unassigned Historical Unassigned TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Gregory Gates, Chair DATE: April 21, 2004 RE: Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan Parks and Recreation Commission - 2004/2005 Work Plan City of Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission MEMORANDUM Mission Statement: 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. Park Assignments: Intentional Conflict of Interest Sub - Committees: Trails Bicycle Action Committee (BAC) (varies) Creek Cleanup (bi- annual) Daimler, Sanquini Deimler Bruno Task Forces: Page 1 of 4 file: / /C: \WINDOWS\ Temporary% 20lnternet %20Files \Content.IE5 \270NYZGF \20040000 -W... 4/2/04 City Use Fees Gates Master Plan Gates, Deimler Trails Plan Sanquini Dog Park Feasibility Soukup Gardiner Park Improvements Gates El Quito Park Improvements Unassigned El Quito Park ADA Playground Renovation Unassigned Brookglenn Park ADA Playground Renovation Gates Wildwood Park ADA Playground Renovation Gates Item - Description Target Date Status (April 2004) 1 . Developed a graphical city map empasizing city parks with addresses and park amenities for official publication. Spring 2004 IN PLANNING 2 Found 3.4 acres Water District Land at Walnut and Alta -Vista near Saratoga - Sunnyvale & Saratoga High School. (Segment 74 -> Grant ? ?). Winter 2004 IN PLANNING 3 Saratoga -to- the -Sea via Hakone and Water District (Road /Airport) Quarry Land Winter 2005 MONITORING 4 Old Southern Pacific / UPRR / PGE / DeAnza Trail development Winter 2005 MONITORING 5 Odd Fellows Board of Directors letter and presentation about Trail through new development Summer 2004 MONITORING 6 Brookglenn, El Quito & Wildwood Park ADA Playground upgrade Summer 2004 IN CONSTRUCTION 7 Gardiner Park - Water District Land - Wildcat Creek Trail neighborhood disagreement resolved Winter 2003 RESOLVED 8 Gardiner Park - Harleigh Drive entrance resolution Summer 2005 MONITORING 9 Gardiner Park - Harleigh Drive found land Summer 2003 IN PLANNING 10 Azule Park - Knollwood entrance concerns Summer 2003 MONITORING 11 Azule Park development Spring 2003 COMPLETED 12 City Land at El Quito & Pollard Fall 2002 MONITORING 13 Organized Group Park User Agreements Winter 2002 MONITORING 14 User Fee updates for all parks Summer 2003 IN PLANNING 15 Trails Easement Review Winter 2004 COMPLETED 16 Trails Maintenance Matrix working Winter 2004 ACTIVELY MAINTAINED Parks and Recreation Commission - 2004/2005 Work Plan Page 2 of 4 Recent Accomplishments file: / /C: \WINDOWS\ Temporary% 20lnternet %20Files \Content.lE5\270NYZGF \20040000 -W... 4/2/04 Item - Description Target Date Status (April 2004) 1 Present Trails Signage proposal and install Trail Signage Fall 2004 IN PLANNING 2 Trail Map Publication Issue Fall 2004 IN PLANNING 3 Trail Easement Database to alert Planning Department and Planning Commission Winter 2005 IN PLANNING 4 Develop plan for Gardiner Park found land Summer 2006 IN PLANNING 5 Develop plan for Kevin Moran Park unused space and old Orchard development Summer 2006 IN PLANNING 6 City's Master Plan - Open Space Element - Park and Trails Master Plan - Development and Adoption Adopted in 1991. Currently being worked on through the Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission and Trails Sub - Committee. This will be integrated into the Parks and Recreation Element. Ann Welsh is the lead staff. Will conduct hearings in Summer /Fall of 2004. Fall 2004 IN PLANNING 7 Park Use Fee Schedule Updates Summer 2004 IN PLANNING 8 Park Use Fee Policy Review and Implementation Summer 2005 IN PLANNING 9 DeAnza Trail Adhoc Committee involvement Fall 2004 IN PLANNING 10 Review and continue working with Odd Fellows Board of Directors for Trail easement Summer 2004 IN PLANNING 11 Review Azule Park and Knollwood entrance Summer 2004 IN PLANNING 12 Develop plan for more flat grass for kids soccer Summer 2004 IN PLANNING 13 Review need and plans for a Saratoga City Dog Park or Dog Off -Leash Hours Fall 2004 IN PLANNING 14 Review County maintained and City of Campbell developed Regional Dog Park on Los Gatos Creek Trail and San Tomas Expressway. (presentation by Zarka Popovic, Administrative Analyst, City of Campbell). Summer 2004 IN PLANNING 15 Review City Park Dog Off Leash problems, sheriff warnings and complaints. Summer 2004 IN PLANNING 16 Reopen updated ADA compliant Playgrounds at Wildwood Park, El Quito Park and Brookglen Park Summer 2004 IN PLANNING 17 Open new Wildwood Park children Water Play area Summer 2004 IN PLANNING 18 Enhance Communication with Residents Fall 2004 IN PLANNING Parks and Recreation Commission - 2004/2005 Work Plan Page 3 of 4 1 1 17 Congress Springs AYSO / Little League Park Winter 2002 COMPLETED User Agreements 18 Congress Springs Park Planning for 2004/2005 Winter 2002 COMPLETED file: / /C:\ WINDOWS \Temporary%20lnternet %20Files\ Content .IE5 \270NYZGF\20040000 -W... 4/2/04 Parks and Recreation Commission - 2004/2005 Work Plan Page 4 of 4 file: / /C: \WINDOWS\ Temporary% 20lnternet %20Files \Content.lE5 \270NYZGF \20040000 -W... 4/2/04 Celebration Web Site Content and Contests Inter - Commission Events 19 Develop more City Park oriented activities and Celebrations around Park re- openeings and Celebrate Saratoga with other Commissions including Heritage and Library Fall 2004 IN PLANNING 20 Skate Park Location Summer 2004 IN PLANNING 21 Locate and fund a tennis in Kevin Moran or Azule Park. Summer 2005 IN PLANNING 22 Develop update Trail Master Plan Winter 2005 IN PLANNING 23 Develop updated Park Master Plan Winter 2005 IN PLANNING Parks and Recreation Commission - 2004/2005 Work Plan Page 4 of 4 file: / /C: \WINDOWS\ Temporary% 20lnternet %20Files \Content.lE5 \270NYZGF \20040000 -W... 4/2/04 Swcttog-ct'A Area/ Pot/rk4- Including City Parks and Nearby County Parks Please Obey All Park Rules Saratoga Park Reservations: 408 - 868 -1245 For More Information: www.saratoga.ca.us/park.htm FREMONT OLDER OPEN SPACE EL SERENO OPEN SPACE NORTH CAMPUS PROSPECT ROAD Azule Park Beauchamps Park Brookglen Park Congress Springs Pk. El Quito Park Foothill Park Gardiner Park Kevin Moran Park Ravenwood Park Wildwood Park Blaney Plaza, Historical Park: 20450 Saratoga -Los Gatos Road Central Park, Heritage Orchard: Corner of Saratoga & Fruitvale Civic Center: 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Warner- Hutton House: 13777A Fruitvale Avenue Community Center 19655 Allendale Ave. North Campus: 19848 Prospect Road San Marcos Open Space: Crisp Ave. and Via de Marcos Hakone Gardens: 21000 Big Basin Way Villa Montalvo, Sanborn - Skyline and Stevens Creek Park: www.parkhere.org Fremont Older, Saratoga Gap, El Sereno, and Monte Bello: www.openspace.org SANBORN- SKYLINE COUNTY PARK S 12777 Goleta Ave. Beauchamps Lane 12734 Brookglen Dr 12970 Glen Brae Dr 12855 Paseo Presada 20654 Seaton Ave. 19085 Portos Drive 12415 Scully Ave. 13830 Ravenwood Dr. 20764 4th Street \ \t om/ _ 0 w BEAUCHAMPS I SARATOGA CITY LIMIT WILDWOOD HAKONE GARDENS VERD VISTA1 FOOTHILL 0 R R g` cr/ / 57. //tBLANEY PLAZA m P S\ NHISTORICAL �� P PARK VILLA MONTALVO J!I I W I= o I I I I yll A �•A nli O I F�sF N087 HAMPTONII c cI; q SC -LIL = # j w;. / / // / Ali i ; I` BROOKGLEN6 — 4__ x /7 // KEVIN MORAN CONGRESS SPRINGS CENTRAL PARK, HERITAGE ORCHARD, CIVIC CENTER, COMMUNITY CENTER, WARNER - HUTTON HOUSE 0.5 0 OS P I �� v II �Rlso /i o? // l • SAN MARCOS f y EL QUITO GARDINER _ALLND91 w (NARROW STRIP, n w y FS It j ' RAVENWOOD SOBEY 0 0.5 1 Mile L jl ! ! ^ --------� � / ` . � � i --- - ^ i � � / --- ---�- | ~ | -- -- | __ --- | 7 -�-- | � / - � � - - L -------- - _ � � - -- - - -- ----[-'---� | -- | -- _ . __ � �� r- � ��- - -~- _ � _ __ _----_ | ' | ----- � �- [ | | _ ^- _ � ---- ~ . ^' ~ [�� '- -' -�' -'-� | __L_� � | ' ! � � i � L Ili t " I. _ L • 1 lir * m°- L____- � | _____.__ -L_ - __ __ _ � L | | __ _ | - ' -�- - - - | I | / --''-- I ----------- - - I 1 ! � -- -`- I i|I | i� 1 _ i � L ' � | i | i | ' i | Is 5 .1 i | | | | | i | ^ | � | | | ` | ' � | | i | ( � � | 1 | -- i | | _______ -----'- - | ' 1 w�� _ - __- | --__ ---------�-'- _� � / ! ! | ' | | - � � / - �6 � | ' �- / . | | 1 � | �� ` ,if � L__ | L ` [ --- / �� ^ ~ - - ' H 1 All 1 _ � rObt?a 1 1 i I t I ift12 �-� | _� . __ �� -- --� �_ �[-- � ~ � ^--- '---- | �------- --- -��_- ----�-� - _�_'__| ` / | ` ` -_ ! _ ~ � -_L | | � [_�_� - __ � lib..-__ --�_ ( ` w' _�_� --| | � ____� __ --__� '------ __��_-'_---~ | _[_ _ ` -�--- ] ! | | �_- �_-- Y - 1_1 ROO � i | th � U ___ ti ` | | ' ~` -- / � i� __ ' +� ' �____ - ------\- T\ ,__ --- ---- '-- � _ --- ~ ----'-~�~ . � /| L� L •1 " | _-__-L_ rH _--__ -- ------- | \� -____.!~� v � |� 1 _ r i 1 li 1 �f| i � --T�_ ` � `�'-�� J C� �� | | L | | �I ------ 6� �� N m-~ i ---- -- | l_-_L__ | '-, ] | | | | J Vl w - --- - -- L� _� | | � � ^ . ----- ��\‘ ' _'~~ _~ . - �� m� -- � | - t --�__-_--�_-' L � ` ��/ ,14 1 J_J F ^ ____| _____ ` n�" ^ �gK - �� l ^= __--�� — ' -'~ _. w ~ � �---�� L--_L----- _ ' _ _ � � l L __-- ---- ---- ,_ -- FP r - t, ^ | ' ------ � / �____' --'�- --�-� ---^^--�- | . �----- _� _- ,. | � ' | ' � i --- _-___ _ L -�-- _-_� _L_- _-__ _ --._�-' -__ _ | � | L_ | L _' -- -- ' -- - ----- | -- _- | ^ ~ � ~'----l- , / __- | �' `| _I - - 1 mmama. _ Mot! dr 1 = ' ___ _J | *_ - | / EOM ishill1111 iiiiiiirmi rill iii.,._ � | w ° ,= �_-__ _ , \ ��__ �� ° - ____ , � _ _- _ ' � � i ... 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SEP htnir DOGS • SC0. 3.3866.0.- 3.3866,2IR0,100,0,100 4 Memorandum to Parks and Recreation Commission Date: April 2, 2004 From: Cary Bloomquist, Staff Liaison Subject: Wildwood Park Water Feature At their August 6, 2003 meeting, Council approved the design plans for Wildwood Park, which include a water feature element created by InterPlay Design. Since then, the water feature element design has been slightly modified. It was subsequently reviewed and approved by the Wildwood Park Task Force at their March 8, 2004 meeting. Listed below are the Wildwood Park water feature elements: • Sand/water play feature with a raised faux sandstone water channel incorporating decorative colored pebbles, nature artifacts and impressions. • Water bubbler, at tallest part of the feature, enables water to flow down entire length of channel • Water Feature surrounded by sand, with a minimum depth of 12" • Discovery dig will be incorporated into the sides of the water feature and boast fossils and nature artifacts placed slightly below sand level. • 32 inches tall at the highest point above sand level, tapering off to six inches above sand level at collector basin. • Overall length, including collection basin, approximately 15 feet. • Water channel terminates and falls about eight inches into a flat collection basin, 7'6" by 7'6 ", lined with pebbles and having several water sources bubbling up from the floor of the basin. • Water feature controlled by pushing a button on Activator Controller Bollard. Battery operated timer, which can be set by staff, determines the length of time the water flows and time of day it operates. Based upon estimates from InterPlay Design, it should take approximately 12 weeks from deposit to delivery of the water feature, which City staff will install with guidance from interplay design. This aspect of the Wildwood Park project is being treated separately from the other park elements, and should not delay completion and dedication of the park by Summer 2004. The water feature cost, listed at $18,060 on the Proposal from InterPlay Design (attachment A), is included in the current Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Plan, but does not include a staff estimated 25 percent contingency fee of $4,515. The total water feature project cost should not exceed $22,575, with funding available from the current CIP. DESIGN) t(I1., 1/14/04 For: Sand/Water Play Sculpture, Wild Wood Park Scope of Work: Fees: Proposal Sand Water Play Sculpture Sand /water play feature with a raised faux sandstone water channel with water bubbling up from the tallest parts of the rock formation. Overall length of the feature will be approximately fifteen feet. Height will be approximately 32 inches at the highest point above sand level . The stream bed will incorporate decorative colored pebbles, nature artifacts and impressions. A discovery dig will be incorporated with fossils and nature artifacts embedded in the sides of the water play feature below sand level. At the end of the raised formation water will tumble about eight inches into a flat collecting basin of pebbles. This basin will protrude about six inches above sand level and be approximately 7' 6" by 7'6 ". Several water sources will bubble up from the basin. The water feature will be controlled by children pushing a button will control the water flow on a separately controlled water activator. The activator includes a timer that determines the length of time the water flows. This lithium battery powered timer can also control the time of day the water can be activated in the morning and evening. Design of Sand/Water Sculpture 1,400. Design to include one visit to the site with the clay working model for approval prior to creation of the project. Sand Water Play Sculpture 14,350. Activator Controller Bollard with Sales Tax 1,060. Delivery to Site andConsultation 1,250. Price includes handling and delivery to the site. Does not include taking off Truck with crane or forklift at the site. Price includes five hours on -site consultation work with city workers installing the sculpture and water feature. Conditions: 90-120 days lead time from deposit to completion and delivery of work. Owner or general contractor can pick up work at our studio and install (or just install for above savings. Terms: $ 1,400. For design work (Completed, will be billed separately) One third down to initiate work (5 5,553.). One third down prior to delivery (5 5,553.). Final third down (5 5,553.) upon completion of scope of work. Please Remit Payments to: Interplay Design, 960B Alamo Drive, Vacaville, CA 95687 960 B Alamo Drive, Vacaville, California 95687 Phone: 707.447.8985 Fax: 707.447.3554 www.interplaydesign.com PLANTED NATIVE OAK PLANTED NATIVE OAK PLANTED NATIVE OAK WILDWOOD PARK ADVENTURE PLAY CITY OF SARATOGA EXISTING ACACIA TREE 4 SWING (2 TODDLER, 2 ADULT) 36;x 32' EXISTING DRINKING FOUNTA 1 Pai• '• 111.3.4 - - - _ - EXISTING STAIRS ED NATIVE OAK EXISTING _ PH9FIE -" JUPITER ATER NETPLAY 15 SUSPENSIO BRIDGE 1'0 cf MARS PLANTED DECIDUOUS BIG LEAF MAPLES RIANGLE ACCESS NETS ,/ FENCE EXISTING (MOVED) PLAY PANELS DESIGN FOCUS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION WILDWOOD PARK WATERPLAY 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 Two newly added par courses Tracks available at Saratoga High, WVC Investigate addition with park development Publicize running areas including trails Assign Low TRACK 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'1 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, 1/2 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 Cary Bloomquist From: "Jeffrey Trybus" <JeffreyT @cupertino.org> To: <cbloomquist @saratoga.ca.us> Sent: Friday, March 05, 2004 9:39 AM Subject: Leash Law Violations /Cupertino Hi Carey, In reference to our earlier conversation regarding leash law violations in the City of Cupertino, I have compiled a list of data for your review. Page 1 of 1 1) A total of 84 complaints have been received by the Code Enforcement Division, beginning on 9/10/2001 to current. Most of our complaints regarding leash law violations come from residents allowing their dogs to run off leash in the city parks. Also, This total does not include the number of complaints the Sheriff's Office has received. 2) A total of (5) five court citations have been issued by the Code Enforcement Division to residents for having dogs off of leashes since 2001. The citations issued by the City of Cupertino are misdemeanor violations and are listed in our municipal code. 3) The remaining complaints have either been closed by the investigating Officer as unfounded or the resident was issued a verbal warning for the municipal code violation. I hope you find this information helpful. Jeff Trybus #6003 Code Enforcement Officer City of Cupertino (408) 777 -3310 3/5/04 • DRAFT OUTLINE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT UPDATE FOR COUNCIL CITY REVIEW I. Introduction A) Define Land Use Element B) Relationship to other General Plan Elements C) Semi Rural Philosophy of City of Saratoga D) History of Land Use Planning in Saratoga E) Public Participation in General Plan Land Use Element Update F) Environmental Review of the update II. Goals, Policies, Objectives and Implementations (to be incorporated throughout element) III. Land Use Density Update: population and building density update from Dept. of Finance current estimates for persons per household for Saratoga. IV. Citizen Initiatives Affecting Planning A) Measure A - Hillside Specific Plan B) Measure G - Density V. Single Story Overlay in Saratoga Woods (text and map of affected area) VI. Existing Land Uses: include data on existing land use categories in city by percent of total and acreage (include vacant lands). VII. Development Potential A) Abrams Property B) Gateway VIII. Annexation A) Annexation Policy B) Annexation History (include list of annexations since incorporation by area/location/parcel #, date, acreage) C) Development Potential and Annexation D) Unincorporated (county) Properties E) Urban Service Boundary and Sphere of Influence IX. Hillside Development A) West Valley Hillside Preservation Strategies B) Hillside Specific Plan and Preferred Density X. Design Review A) Findings: Mass, Bulk, View, and Privacy B) Design compatibility, architectural styles, and colors XI. Public Participation in Development Review Process XII. Quasi - Public Facilities and Public Facilities XIII. Economic Vitality and Community Character of Commercial Areas A) Downtown Big Basin B) Gateway C) Argonaut D) Quito Village E) Prospect and Lawrence XIV. Professional Office Development Outside Commercial Districts A) Medical Village B) Saratoga Office Center XV. Land Use and Fiscal Policy XVI. Land Use Map Categories and Standards XVII. Area Plans A) Description of Area Locations in the City B) Guidelines for Area development C) Map 1. Mt. Eden Road 2. Congress Springs Pierce Road 3. Blue Hills 4. Triangle North 5. Triangle South 6. Quito 7. Fruitvale Sobey Rd 8. Fruitvale West 9. Glen Una 10. The Village 11. Sunland Park 12. Kentfield XVIII. Cellular Wireless Facilities A) Future cellular facilities shall be designed underground. B) Proposed facilities at existing sites shall match existing facilities in design and construction. C) Extensive landscaping shall be required. XIX. Historic Resources A) Heritage Orchard B) Historic District Downtown Big Basin C) Historic Residences D) Heritage Lane XXI. Arbor Resources A) Urban Forest Plan B) Tree Protection and Removals during Construction C) Tree Removal Permits not related to Development XXII. Second Dwelling Units XXIII. Mixed Use XXIV. Williamson Act A) Policy on Renewal and Termination of Contracts B) Map of Williamson Act Properties C) List of Parcels Under Contract XXV. Code Enforcement XXVI. Limit Nonconforming Structures and Uses A) Amend Ordinance to quantify routine maintenance and repair (% demo new construction shall meet current regulations); and B) Amend Ordinance to quantify nonconforming off - street parking situations (% demo applicant shall provide two -car garage minimum). • • • GOALS, POLICIES, AND IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES The following section is comprised of the goals and policies as established by the General Plan Citizens Advisory Committee and implementation measures to accomplish those goals and policies. Additionally, there is a one or two sentence description of the element from the State of California Code. The intent behind Chapter 2 is to give residents, Council and Commissioners the goals and policies in a brief and concise format. It will be necessary to review Chapter 3 for a lengthy discussion of each Element. Besides the Element definition, and the goals, policies and implementation measures, there is a matrix which relates the major issues discussed during GPCAC meetings and the General Plan Element which addresses those issues. Goals & Policies The Goals and Policy Section of Chapter 2 should be interpreted as follows: LAND USE ELEMENT (LU) - -- Abbreviated to read (LU) LU.1.0 Goal #1 under the Land Use Element LU.1.1 Policy #1 which supports Goal #1 under the Land Use Element LU.1.1 (Imp) Implementation Measure #1 which states how Policy #1 will be accomplished. LAND USE ELEMENT (LU) A land use element which designates the proposed general distribution and general location and extent of the uses of the land for housing, business, industry, open space, in- cluding agriculture, natural resources, recreation and enjoyment of scenic beauty, education, public buildings and grounds, solid and liquid waste disposal facilities, and other categories of public and private uses of land. The land use element shall include a statement of the standards of population density and building intensity recommended for the various districts and other territory covered by the plan_ The land use element shall also identify areas covered by the plan which are subject to flooding and shall be reviewed annually with respect to such areas. LU.1.0 Adhere to the adopted Saratoga Sphere of Influence Plan. LU 1.1 Lands shall not be annexed to Saratoga unless they are contiguous to the existing City limits and it is determined by the City that public services can be provided without unrecoverable cost to the City and dilution of services to existing residents. LU.1.1 (Imp) Annexation proposals shall be carefully studied to determine their economic and urban service impacts on the City. LU 1.2 The City shall evaluate its designated unincor- porated Urban Service Areas to determine if the areas are compatible with the County's Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Policies and are appropriate for annexation and urban develop- ment. LU.1.2 (Imp) All four urban service areas to be studied to determine if further retraction of urban service area boundaries is required. These studies should be coordinated with LAFCO with public hearings before the Commission and Council. LU.2.0 Adhere to the adopted Northwestern Hillside Specific Plan which is incorporated herein by this reference. LU.3.0 Enhance the unique historic character of the Village as the center of community activity, commerce, and vitality. LU.3.1 The City shali.encourage the designation of heritage resources and assure their protection, maintenance, and enhancement by the provisions of g the heritage preservation ordinance. • • • LU.3.1 (Imp) To be implemented by the Heritage Preservation Ordinance and the Heritage Preserva- tion Commission. LU.4.0 Encourage the economic viability of Saratoga's existing commercial areas and their accessibility by residents, keeping in mind the impact on the surrounding residential areas. LU.4.1 Non - residential and industrial uses shall be buffered from other uses by methods such as set- backs, landscaping, berms and soundwalls. LU.4.1 (Imp) Review the Design Review and Limited Industrial Ordinances to determine if increased setbacks and landscaping are required. LU.4.2 Non - residential development shall be confined to • sites presently designated on the General Plan for non - residential uses. Existing non - residential zoning shall not be expanded nor new non - residentia zoning districts added. LU.4.2 (Imp) (The policy is specific and does not require an implementation measure.) LU.4.3 The City shall revise the zoning ordinance to allow bed and breakfast establishments as conditional use in commercial or residential zoning districts where such uses have not previously been permitted and where such uses would be appropriate. LU.4.3 (Imp) (The policy is specific and does not require an implementation measure.) LU.5.0 The City shall use the design review process to assure that new construction and major additions thereto are compatible with the site and the adjacent surroundings. LU.6.0 Relate new development and its land uses to presently planned street: capacities so as to avoid excessive noise, traffic, and public safety hazards. If it is determined that existing streets need to be improved to accommodate a project, such improvements shall be in_place or bonded for prior to issuance of building permits.••' LU.6.1 Prior to initial approval, the decision making bod3 shall consider the cumulative traffic impacts of single family residential projects of 4 or more lot multi - family residential projects of eight or more units, and commercial projects designed for an occupancy load of more than 30 persons. LU.6.1 (Imp) Applications for new subdivisions sha include reports that describe the cumulative traffic impacts from development of adjacent vz_cant properties. LU.6.2 Proposed land uses and development proposals shall be evaluated against ordinance standards to assure that the related traffic, noise, light, appearance, and intensity of use have limited adverse impact on the area. LU.6.2 (Imp) Ube policy is specific and does not require an implementation measure.) LU.6.3 The capacity of existing streets shall be recognizes prior to tentative building site or subdivision ap- proval of any project. New development shall be designed to minimize disruption to the area causeidi by an increase in through or heavy traffic. LU 6.3 (Imp) See LU.6.1 (Imp) LU.6.4 The number of through streets connecting arterial and /or collector streets should be minimized. Collector streets that both begin and end at inter- sections with the same arterial street shall be encouraged. LU.6.4 (Imp) Implement through subdivision ap- proval process. Amend Subdivision Ordinance accordingly. LU.7.0 Promote the long -term economic soundness of the City govern- ment through careful analysis of land use decisions and fiscal practices. LU.7.1 The City shall consider the economic impacts of all land use decisions on the City. LU.7.1 (Imp) (The poli is specific ann'does not require an implementation measure) 1 • LU.7.2 The City shall adopt an ordinance which will authorize exactions in the form of improvements or fees required from developers to compensate the City for the direct and indirect economic effects that arise from proposed development and to insure implementation of this General Plan. LU.7.2 (Imp) (The policy is specific and does not require an implementation measure.) LU.8.0 Affirm that the City shall continue to be predominantly a community of single - family detached residences. LU.8.1 Existing non - developed sites zoned single - family detached residential should remain so designated. LU.8.1 (Imp) '(The policy is specific and does not require an implementation measure.) LU.8.2 Industrial land use in Saratoga shall be limited to existing sites. • LU.8.2 (Imp) (The policy is specific and does not require an implementation measure.) CIRCULATION AND SCENIC HIGHWAY ELEMENT (CI) A circulation element consisting of the general location and extent of existing and proposed major thoroughfares, trans- portation routes, terminals, and other local public utilities and facilities, all correlated with the land use element of the plan. A scenic highway element for the development, establishment, and profaction of scenic highways pursuant to the provisions of Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 260) of Chapter 2 of Division 1 of the Streets and Highways Code. CI.1.0 Promote a balanced transportation system in Saratoga with attention to energy efficient transportation. CI.1.1 The City shall encourage and participate in the County -wide implementation of a variety of modes of transport to serve Saratoga. CI.1.1 (Imp) (The policy is specific and does not require an implementation measure.) CI.1.2 The City shall work toward improved public transit, including more frequent service and access to the village. CI.1.2 (Imp) Coordinate with County Transit on City efforts necessary to increase transit availability. CI.1.3 The West Valley Corridor right -of -way shall be designated as a public use corridor. CI.1.3 (Imp) (The policy is specific and does not require an implementation measure.) CI.2.0 Facilitate the safe movement of vehicular traffic within and through the City, taking into consideration the environmental, historical, and residential integrity of the City. CI.2.1 The City shall require public right -of -way to be offered and all private roads designated as collectors. CI.2.1 (Imp) (The policy is specific and does not require an implementation measure.) ,CI.2.2 For safety, every new or developing public or pri- vate cul -de -sac greater than 500 feet in length, and every new and developing residential area in the CiI with more than 15 residential lots on a cul -de -sac should have a primary and an emergency access. • t LAND USE ELEMENT Residential The land uses permitted in Saratoga are broken down into 5 broad categories: residential, commercial, industrial, open space, and community facilities. These categories are then broken into subcategories. State law requires "... a of the standards of population density and building intensity recommended for the various districts and other territory covered by the plan." The information is presented on the General Plan Map and is further described in the following sections. Residential land use is broken down into 6 subcategories. The first 4 categories allow single - family dwellings, horticultural and agricultural use, and accessory uses compatible with single - family dwellings. The fifth category allows multi- family dwellings, single - family dwellings, horticultural and agricultural use, and accessory uses compatible with residential use. In residential areas, it is understood that other uses such as schools can be allowed. The sixth category would allow multi family densities in various zoning districts if the site is designated P -D residential and upon receipt of a use permit. Flexibility in terms of density and development would be allowed in the area if a project furthered the goals of the Housing Element. The six subcategories and the density and intensity of the uses permitted in these sub- categories are as follows: A. Hillside Conservation Single Family - Maximum density of .5 DU /net acre or 1.55 people /acre. Maximum intensity of building and impervious surface coverage: 15,000 square feet or 25% of site area, whichever is less. B. Very Low Density Single Family - Maximum density of 1.09 DU /net acre or 3.38 people /acre. Maximum intensity of building and impervious surface coverage: 35% of site area. C. Low Density Single Family - Maximum density of 2.18 DU /net acre or 6.76 people /acre. Maximum intensity of building and impervious surface coverage: 45% of site area. D. Medium Density Single Family - 1. M -10 - maximum density of 4.35 DU /net acre or 13.5 people/ acre. 2. M -12,5 - maximum density of 3.48 DU /net acre or 10.8 people /acre. 3. M -15 - maximum density of 2.90 DU /net acre or 9.0 people /acre. 3 -1 E. Multi - family - Maximum density of 14.5 DU /net acre or 27 -45 people /acre. Maximum intensity of building coverage: 40% of site area. Commercial B. Professional 8.7 to 10.89 people /acre. site area. Administrative - 3.63 commercial lots /net acre DU /net acre (if use permit granted) or 27 -33.8 Maximum intensity of building coverage: 50% of In all cases above, the maximum intensity of building and impervious surface coverage is: 50 % -60% of site area. P -D (Planned Development) Residential - 4.35 to 12.45 DU /net acre or 13.5 to 38.6 people /acre. Maximum intensity of building coverage: 25% - 35% of site area. All projects pro- posed on sites with this designation shall require use permit approval as provided for in Article 16 of the zoning ordinance. It should be noted that any discussion of the number of people per acre is not meant to act as a limit to family size or maximum number of people that would be permitted to live on a site. The population densities given are meant only to as a guide to the average number of people likely to occupy a given area. Commercial land use is broken down into four subcategories. The first two are traditional commercial categories that allow typical retail commercial and office uses. These facilities serve the community and /or their immediate neighborhood. They are not regional in orientation and tend to be located in relatively small complexes. The fourth subcategory allows a mix of residential and commercial uses upon receipt of a use permit. The four subcategories and the density and intensity of the uses permitted in these subcategories are as follows: A. Retail Commercial - 4.35 to 8.7 commercial lots /acre, a maximum density of 14.5 DU /net acre (if use permit granted) or 27 -45 people /acre. Maximum intensity of building coverage: 60% - 100% of site area. • C. Gateway Landscaping - The purpose of this category is to create attractive entrances to the City in conjunction with commercial development. A minimum of 1,500 square feet of a site adjacent to a street or streets shall be devoted to landscaping. The City shall determine the exact configuration of this landscaped area through the design review process but, as a guideline, a 10 foot landscaping strip should extend along any street frontage. D. P -D (Planned Development) Mixed - 4.35 commercial lots /net acre 8.7 to 10.89 DU /net acre or 27 -33.8 people /acre. Maximum intensity of building coverage: 60% of site area. All projects proposed on sites with this designation shall require use permit approval as provided for in Article 16 of this zoning ordinance. Open Space Open space land use is broken down into seven subcategories. The first four are taken from the designations suggested in Govern- ment Code Section 65560(b) regarding the Open Space Element. The Hillside Open Space subcategory was taken from the Santa Clara County General Plan and is used only in the Sphere of Influence area. The last subcategory was not covered in the Government Code. These subcategories are further described in the Open Space Element of this General Plan. The density and intensity of the uses per- mitted in these subcategories are as follows: A. Natural Resource Preservation - This subcategory consists primarily of scenic easements granted upon approval of several subdivisions in the northwestern hillsides which protect significant topographic and vegetation features in that area. Some wildlife habitat is also preserved through these easements. No structures or paving are allowed in these areas. B. Managed Resource Production - This subcategory consists primarily of the orchard lands and water reservoirs within the City. Single family dwellings associated with agricultural use are permitted at a maximum density of 0.4.DU /acre or 1.24 people /acre. Only structures directly related to the maintenance of these open space uses are permitted on the sites. C. Outdoor recreation - This subcategory consists of City or County parks or lands designated for those uses. Only recreational facilities (i.e. playground equipment, recreational courts, etc.), structures necessary to support the parks or structures of particular historic value are permitted in these areas. These sites are considered to be of particular value for recreation purposes. Some parks preserve signifi- cant vegetation features such as Hakone Gardens -and Villa Montalvo County Park. D. Public Health and Safety Preservation - This subcategory consists primarily of flood plain areas, their streams and fault zone or landslide easements. No structures are allowed in these areas. These areas also preserve natural resources such as streams and geologic features created by faults and. landslides. A. School /Open Space Resource - Elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools, and the West Valley Community College are the uses that make up this subcategory. The open space and recreation areas of these sites are part of the City's open space inventory and help supplement City park use. Only school facilities or uses compatible with those facilities and adjacent uses are permitted. Intensity of building is governed by the zoning districts in which the e - schools are located. Allowable building coverage varies and'is regulated by use permit. B. Public Facilities - The Civic Center, the Community Library, and two fire stations are included in this subcategory. They are institutional uses under government control (other than school districts) that provide a public service. Building Community Facilities Community Facility land use is broken down into three major sub- categories which are further broken down into minor subcategories. These uses are described below. E. Hillside Open Space - This subcategory was from the County General Plan and covers all areas within Saratoga's Sphere of Influence that ara not designated as parks. This subcategory allows uses which "support and enhance a rural character ", promote wise use of natural resources and avoid natural hazards. Uses include: agriculture, mineral extraction, parks and low density recreational facilities, land in its natural state, wildlife refuges and very low intensity residential development. Other support uses re- lated to the uses already listed may also be permitted. Density of development allows from between 1 DU /20 acres to 1 DU /160 acres based on a slope density formula subject to stringent criteria. These criteria will become part of the Sphere of Influence portion of the General Plan. F. Private Ownership - Only one site falls under this category. The Saratoga Country Club Golf Course. The use is described in the Basic Data section of the General Plan. If. should be noted that there is a significant amount of private open space , on large residential lots which are mapped as residential uses. 1 • • intensity is governed by the Zoning Ordinance through the use permit process. Allowable building intensity varies. C. Quasi- Public Facilities - This subcategory contains religious uses (churches, synagogues, religious schools, and the novitiate), convalescent homes, the cemetery, the electrical substation, and the Odd Fellows Home. These are institutional uses that provide a public service but are not controlled by publicly elected governing board. Allowable building intensity varies and is governed by the Zoning Ordinance. All uses or their expansions are evaluated through the use permit process and must comply with criteria indicating their compatibility with adjacent uses. Industrial There is only one category of industrial use - light industry. Wineries and related accessory uses are permitted under this designa- tion. One industrial lot per 10 acres net is permitted with a maximum building coverage of 30 %. Excavation of natural materials could be permitted under this designation if potential adverse impacts on the air and water quality, safety, and overall quality of adjacent envi- ronments are mitigated. Overall Height Limit No structure shall be over two stories in height except for structures located within the Village boundary as defined in the Village Area Plan. In the Village, structure height will be limited based on compatibility with existing structures and the natural environment. THE CIRCULATION AND SCENIC HIGHWAY ELEMENT Saratoga inherited its basic pattern of arterials from days before incorporation. In the past, Saratoga was an area traversed from a natural pass through the mountains to San Jose or southwest to Gilroy and beyond. The pattern of radiating arterials, Route 85, Route 9, Saratoga Avenue and Quito Road, from Big Basin Way provides less efficient access now that destinations of travelers are more dis- persed. The radiating arterials soon become more than a mile apart. This distance creates a need to connect arterials to allow more efficient traffic movement between arterials and their destinations. Since traffic generally finds the route of least resistance (time/ distance) some of the better located collectors have provided sub - stitutes.for missing arterials. Generally, radical reclassification and upgrading of streets in Saratoga is not necessary to meet the existing and anticipated future vehicular needs. However, it is important that the City recognize that in some cases it must live with the historical deficiency on all modes of transportation but particularly on vehicles. DATA AND FUTURE USES Automobile and Roads The low density residential character of Saratoga which is critical to the City's life style has committed the City (at least for the foreseeable future) to the automobile as the major mode of transportation. With this in mind, it is necessary to examine the internal movement in patterns and accesses to major traffic generators beyond the City limits, and to provide City residents with the safest and most efficient road system possible while continuing to protect the intrinsic character of Saratoga. Freeways and Expressways _ The major freeways now serving Saratoga include Junipero Serra (280), Santa Cruz (17) and Bayshore (101). From these freeways local residents can connect with a variety of major Statewide traffic carriers and reach virtually any point in the State. For the past 23 years, the State Division of Highways has shown a freeway traversing the northeast corner of the City �f Saratoga. This proposed West Valley Freeway would extend from Highway 280 in the northwest to 101 in the vicinity of Morgan Hill in the south- east. The State owns most of the parcels that make up the freeway 3 -6