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Home My WebLink About02-07-2000 Park and Recreation Commission AgendasSaratoga Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Ciiy Hall Administrative Offices 13 7 7 7 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga Monday, February 7, Z000 7:30pm AGENDA I. Organization A) Roll Call: Alberts, Clabeaux, Dodge, Fronczak, Ioannou, Olsen, Seroff B) Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2 the agenda was properly posted on February 4, 2000. C) Review and approval of January 10 and January 31, 2000 action minutes. II. Administration A) Discussion period with John Cherbone, Acting Public Works Director and David Mooney, Parks Supervisor B) Recreation Department Status Report Joan Pisani C) Joint P.R.C. meeting with City Council, March 21, 2000. D) Attendance/Registration for March 15-IS, 2000 California Pacific Southwest Recreation Park Training Conference in Ontario, CA E) Park Development Fund Funds expiring in June, 2000 and Finance Department Report. III. Oral Written Communication (This section is for the public to speak on any item not on the agenda) IV. Old Business A) Review of Action Matrix. B) Commissioner Assignments: o Trails Sub-Committee o Creek Clean-up o Park Adoptions o Other C) Trails Issues D) Bicycle ACt10n Commission-Review of Letter V. New Business A) Presentation by Matt Madison of Indoor Sports Network Corporation. B) Presentation by Council Member Nick Streit regarding utilization of the Heritage Orchard. C) Discussion of Proposition 12-Letter Proposal. D) Trail Blockage at Via Regina Way-Review Letters from local trail users. VI. Commissioner Staff Reports A) Commissioner Reports B) City Hall Update Staff liaison Cary Bloomquist VII. Adjournment Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Administrative Offices, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga January 10,2000 7:30 p.m. Action Minutes Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:30p.m. II. Roll Call Commissioners Present: Alberts, Dodge, Fronczak, Ioannou, Seroff. Commissioners Absent: Olsen, Clabeaux Others Present: Council Member Nick Streit, Joan Pisani, Dennis Paboojian, James and Teri Baron, Kara Chalmers, Matt and Maryam and Jila Madison, Kevin Skelly, Bill Brooks, Ron Addphson, Karen Garappolo, Sandy Lewis, Cary Bloomquist III. Report on Posting of the Minutes: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2 the agenda was properly posted on December 29, 1999. IV. Approval of November 15 and November 22, 1999 action minutes: Commissioner Ioannou made a motion to approve the minutes of November 15, 1999 with minor corrections. Commissioner podge seconded the motion and the motion was carried (6/0). Commissioner Ioannou made a motion to approve the minutes of November 22, 1999 with minor corrections. Commissioner Seroff seconded the motion and the motion was carried (6/0). V. Administration: A) Newly appointed Commissioners Dodge, Fronczak and Seroff were introduced and welcomed by Chair Alberts. Each new Commissioner made brief comments. B) Liaison Bloomquist, Chair Alberts, and Recreation Director Pisani discussed Attendance/Registration for the California and Pacific Southwest Recreation and Park Training Conference in Ontario, CA from March 15-18. Registration information distributed by Liaison Bloomquist to new Commissioners. C) Liaison Bloomquist gave an overview of the Park Development Fund Finance Department Report. Some discussion ensued among Commissioners VI. Oral Written Communication: None VII. Old Business: Action Matri�c Items A-D listed below: A) Liaison Bloomquist gave an update on the play equipment improvement projects at Kevin Moran and Gardiner Parks. Discussion ensued among the Commission members. Council Member Streit gave an update on the Congress Springs Parks playfields improvements and turf ineetings. Discussion continued among Commission Members and it was recommended that Commissioner Seroff begin attending the Congress Springs Park playfields and turf improvement meetings. Commissioner Seroff agreed to attend the next meeting at City Hall. B) Liaison Bloomquist gave an update on the status of the closure of the "water tank section" of the Parker Ranch Trail. Trail was closed to the Public December 1999. C) The Commission, with input from James and Teri Baron of the Saratoga Trail Enthusiasts discussed Mt. Eden Estates Trails issues. Commissioner Ioannou agreed to draft a letter to properry owner Safai regarding the condition of the trail. Commissioner podge volunteered to get involved with the various aspects of this trail. D) Commissioner Ioannou gave an update regarding the 12/7/99 meeting of the Bicycle Advisory Committee. Jim Stallman gave comments on scope of proposed trail project. Letter from Jim Stallman to be reviewed at next meeting on 02/07/00. VIII. New Business: A) Teri Baron of the Saratoga Trail Enthusiasts gave a presentation regarding a trial blockage at 21801 Mt. Eden Road. Landscaping and planting was done at this site by property owner, resulting in a possible easement encroachment. Commissioner discussion continued with a motion made by Commissioner Ioannou to Draft a letter to Community Development Director James Walgren to investigate if property owner has a right to landscape and plant this area. Motion was seconded by Chair Alberts and motion carried by a vote of (6/0). B) Mr. Dennis Paboojian gave a presentation regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Report regarding the Paul Masson Mountain Winery Property. Chair Alberts thanked Mr. Paboojian for his interest in protecting the existing trails in the area to be affected by the proposed development. Chair Alberts reminded Mr. Paboojian that this very issue has been discussed and voted on at a previous Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. Chair Alberts reiterated the Commissions Support of Mr. Paboojians efforts to protect the trails in the community. Commissioner Ioannou made a motion to send a letter from the Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission to the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Commission to address the Nexus for Trails safety and traffic issues. Commissioner Fronczak Seconded the motion and the motion carried by a vote of (6-0). C) Matt Madison of Indoor Sports Network Corporation gave a presentation regarding the Construction and funding of an indoor gymnasium facility in Saratoga that would only result in utilities costs to the City. Mr. Madison indicated the facility would not have sponsorships or advertising, and would be donated to the City and leased back to the City at $1.00 per month. Mr. Madison stated use of the facility would be by reservation only and that the entire structure could be built in 30 days. All funds would be fronted or raised by Mr. Madison and admission fees would be levied against users of the facilities until such time as the original construction cost was realized. Once the facility was paid off, Mr. Madison would divert these "excess" funds into a trust account for the use of the City of Saratoga in the construction of another facility. Commissioners discussed the proposal and questioned Mr. Madison. Upon conclusion, Commissioner Dodge thanked Mr. Madison for his time and made a motion he attend the next Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting with detailed documentation regarding drawings and logistics pertaining to facility construction. Commissioner Seroff seconded the motion and the motion carried by vote (6/0). D) Presentation by Dr. Kevin Skelly, Principal of Saratoga High School, requesting $150,000.00 for the construction of a new Aquatic Center at Saratoga High School. Aquatic center to be open to the public via City of Saratoga Recreation Department programs. Funding source is a 10-year sinking fiznd, utilizing General Funds, which will pre-pay for Recreation Department Facilities usage for the next 10 years. Recreation Director Joan Pisani made comments of support for the project, as did numerous Commissioners. Bills Brooks and Ron Addphson offered comments of support. Saratoga High School Sport Boosters members Sandy Lewis and Karen Garappola gave input regarding project and answered questions from the Commission. Discussion ensued among the Commission members with Commissioner Ioannou making a motion to recommend a $150,000.00 Sinking Fund to be paid out of the General Fund to pre-pay for usage of school facilities by the City of Saratoga Recreation Department programs. Commissioner podge seconded the motion and the motion carried by vote (5/1), with Commissioner Seroff abstaining. IX. Reports: Commissioner Reports: Commissioner Ioannou made a motion that Commissioners Assignments be placed on the next meeting agenda. Commissioner Fronczak seconded the motion and the motion carried by vote (6/0). Citv Hall Update: Liaison Bloomquist welcomed the new Commissioners with no additional updates. Recreation Department Status Report: Recreation Director Joan Pisani gave a brief overview of various Recreation Department Programs. Camp winter wonderland was a success with over 100 children participating. The various youth basketball programs are going well with strong registration numbers. X. Adjournment Commissioner podge made a motion to adjourn the meeting with Commissioner Fronczak seconding the motion. The motion carried by vote (6/0) and the meeting was adjourned at 10:39 p.m. Prepared By: Cary Bloomquist Staff Liaison i Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting Administrative Offices, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga January 31,2000 7:00 p.m. Action Minutes I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:04p.m. II. Roll Call Commissioners Present: Alberts, Clabeaux, Dodge, Fronczak, Ioannou, Seroff. Commissioners Absent: Olsen Others Present: Council Member Nick Streit, Joan Pisani, Paula Reeve, Kara Chalmers, Cary Bloomquist. III. Report on Posting of the Minutes: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2 the agenda was properly posted on January 27, 2000. N. Administration: None V. Oral Written Communication: None VI. Old Business: None VII. New Business: A) Training and Review of Commissioner Roles, Meeting Procedures and Decorum. Lengthy discussion ensued, headed by Chair Alberts, regarding the perceived communication problems between and among the Commission and with City Staff. The Commission expressed concerns that Department Heads of the Ciiy do not attend the meetings. Discussion ensued at length and it was requested by the Commission that John Cherbone, Acting Public Works Director, attend the next meeting. B) City Liaison Bloomquist reviewed the Commissioner Handbook, covering targeted points of interest. Liaison Bloomquist suggested the Commission focus in on the accomplishments it has achieved and to be forward focused. Lengthy discussion ensued with support and additional comments from Paula Reeve, Senior Administrative Analyst. IX. Keports: Commissioner and Staff Reports: Kecreation Director Joan Pisani invited the Commissioners to attend Benchmark tours on February 10 and Focus Groups on February 16. Commissioner podge provided the new Commissioners with a Parliamentary Procedure document and thanked Staff for the Parks Tour on January 24. Commissioner Seroff requested information regarding Congress Springs Park and Commissioner Clabeaux requested information regarding Gardiner and Kevin Moran Park play equipment installation time schedules. Citv Hall Update: None X. Adjournment Commissioner podge made a motion to adjourn the meeting with Commissioner Seroff seconding the motion. The motion carried by vote (6/0) and the meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m. Prepared By: Cary Bloomquist Staff Liaison Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting City Hall Administrative Offices 13 7 7 7 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga 1V(onday, February 7, 2000 7:30pm AGENDA I. Organization A) Roll Call: Alberts, Clabeaux, Dodge, Fronczak, Ioannou, Olsen, Seroff B) Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2 the agenda was properly posted on February 4, 2000. C) Review and approval of January 10 and January 31, 2000 action minutes. II. Administration A) Discussion period with John Cherbone, Acting Public Works Director and David Mooney, Parks Supervisor B) Recreation Department Status Report Joan Pisani C) Joint P.R.C. meeting with City Council, March 21, 2000. D) Attendance/Registration for March 15-18, 2000 California Pacific Southwest Recreation Park Training Conference in Ontario, CA E) Park Development Fund Funds expiring in June, 2000 and Finance Department Report. III. Oral Written Communicarion (1'his section is for the public to speak on any item not on the agenda) IV. Old Business A) Review of Action Matrix. B) Commissioner Assignments: Trails Sub-Committee o Creek Clean-up o Park Adoptions o Other C) Trails Issues D) Bicycle Action Commission-Review of Letter V. New Business A) Presentation by Matt Madison of Indoor Sports Network Corporation. B) Presentation by Council Member Nick Streit regarding utilization of the Herita.ge Orchard. C) Discussion of Proposition 12-Letter Proposal. D) Trail Blockage at Via Kegina Way-Review Letters from local trail users. T� VI. Commissioner Staff Reports A) Commissioner Reports B) City Hall Update Staff liaison Cary Bloomquist VII. Ad,�ournment PARKS ANI� RECREATION COlVIlVIISSIOIV SIGN-IN SHEET NAIVIE ADI�I�ESS PHOIVE o�� ^`f' P �c�o �'co-�l��l fi�`� _�7 3 �✓L� ��u��J �ti.� �Z �p oJ gJ c�c, S �n�-�� l-�e�n �s ��IbQO' l�e�l ��a� 4s� o V in- S �v�.va- �-1 l-C� �i S a ��wl ��ouw.S 1 7 �d f l� l ��D �i4,�! �--�(`i Ui9�e a �ss- z �'��C� C�a�-s �Z- S �e�� 1:�_ A N D E R S O N B R U L E A R C H I T E C T S AGENDA Focus Group 3: Stake6olders Project 99-1102-0 Time of Meeting: 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Date: 2/16/2000 Location: Saratoga Community Center Patio Room Attending: Parks and Recreadon Commission Sacred Heart School Representative Yvonne Lampshire SASCC Board Redwood School Repres�ntative City Council Representative Post Office Representative Saratoga Library Representative Joan Pisani West Valley CC Represeutative Mary Gaulart Contezt O The City Council of Saratoga has recommended further study into a new facility for the Community Center and Senior Center. The meeting is a participatory group meedng to joindy assess aspects of the new pmject. Parpose To have interactive stakeholder input in the development of a new Community Center through an identification of vision, values, opportunities, and challenges. Intended Results O Define Vision and C�re values Understand opportunities and challenges Explore opportunities for shared functions 0 Capiure process and interaction milestones for oommunity stakeholders Agenda I Introduction/overview A. Introduction/agenda overview B. Focus Group Process C. Introduction of participants II. Vision and Core Values A. What should the new Community Center achieve relative to its surrounding functional context? B. What core values of the community, relative to neighboring facilities, should be supported by the Community Center? III. Oppommities/Challenges A Opporiunities to achieve Vision and support Core Values 1. What amenities are located off site and adjacent to the new Community Center? 2. What amenities are not located in the vicinity of the Community center? 3. Do opporiuniries for shared uses between neighboring endties exist? 'Collaborative Planning' B. Challenges to meeting Vision and supporting Core Values 1. Administrative Organizadonal 2. Eoonomic N. Project Process Map A. Description of Process Map Assumptions B. Idenrify opportunities for input/interaction for this representative group. C. Establish next steps for evolution of collaborative planning concepts V. Conclusion D. Fcedback E. Next steps Pg. 1 of 1 cc: Ce�rttal File c:�wnanows�M� 0002i�.a� Architecture, Interior Design 8 Pianning Anrlwrnnn Rndd 4mFri/wrtta Inr. 1Rf1 Wwct Sn�o f`laro Ctrwwf Rnifw _rifN1 Swn .tnaw f:ali/nmia 05113 Wednesda Februar 9 y y From 5. m. to 8. m. p p 10% of all proceeds go directly to the Warner Hutton House. Help keep the only local Teen Center open and free for ali Saratoga Teens. Questions call 868-1272 st w est ate we C w PREPARED�02/03/2V00, 15:45:SC ACCOUNT ACTIVITY LISTING PAGE 1 PROGRAM GM360L ACCOUNTING PERIOD 07/2000 CITY OF SARATOGA FUND 310 PARK DVLPhII�7T CAP PROJ FND JOURNAL ACCTG ----TRANSACTION---- YTD/CURRENT CURRENT CD DATE PER. CD DATE NUMBER D E S C R I P T I O N ENCUMBRANCE DEBITS CREDITS BALANCE 310-0000-101.10-01 POOLED CASH GENERAL CHECKING 000000 07/00 AJ O1/31/00 1023 RECLASS EXPENSES-HUSBAN 2,033.16 ASSOCIATES, INC.-CONGRE 000000 07/00 AJ O1/31/00 1023 RECLASS EXPENSE-COLLISH 4,074.00 LANDSCAPING 000000 07/00 AJ O1/31/00 1023 RECLASS EXPENSE-COLLISH 470.00 LANDSCAPING TO CORRECT 000000 07/00 AJ O1/31/00 1023 RECLASS MEADE CONSTRUC 1,610.76 TO CORRECT ACT.-CONGRES 000000 07/00 AJ O1/27/00 +*OFFSET•' JOURNAL StJMAtARY 759.60 AP DISBURSEMENT 20000 GJ O1/18/00 06/00 AJ 12/02/99 ++OFFSET•• JOURNAL SUMMARY 5,002.73 AP DISBZJRSEMENT 19991 GJ 12/06/99 OS/00 AJ 11/1B/99 �+OFFSfiT« JOURNAL SUMMARY 2,218.78 AP DISHURSEMENT 19991 GJ 12/06/99 OS/00 AJ 11/04/99 •*OFFSET*� JOURNAL SUMMARY 47.28 AP DISBURSEMfiNT 19991 GJ 11/14/99 04/00 AJ 10/21/99 +•OFFSET++ JOURNAL SUMMP.RY 4,052.36 AP DISBURSEMENT 19991 GJ OB/11/99 O1/00 AJ 07/14/99 +iOFFSET�• JOURNAL SUD44ARY 1,139.77 AP DISBURS6MENT 19990 ACCOtJNT TOTAL 310-0000-101.10-02 POOLED CASH SAVINGS GJ O1/18/00 06/00 12/31/99 �*•YERO��* HALANCE FORWARD GJ O1/18/00 06/00 AJ 12/21/99 *�*YfiRO*•• RfiVERSE GR#503 REROLL BALANCE FORWARD GJ 09/30/99 03/00 10/27/99 •'�YERO�+• BALANCE FORWARD GJ 08/11/99 O1/00 AJ 07/14/99 0046151 HOWELL MCNEIL VELASCOM 071499 00 ACCOUNT TOTAL 310-0000-101.10-03 POOLED CASH ACCOUNT TOTAL 00 .00 21,408.44 21,408.44- 2,253,122.72 2,253,122.72 2,253,122.72 9,315.00 .00 4,515,560.44 2,253,122.72 2,262,437.72 y V PAYROLL/CHECKING 310-0000-103.10-00 CASH WITH FISCAL AGENT US BANK ACCOUNT TOTAL 310-0000-201.00-00 LIABILITIES VOUCHERS PAYABLE 000000 07/00 AJ O1/27/00 ��OFFSET*• JOURNAL SUMMARY AP DISBURSEMENT 20000 000000 07/00 AJ O1/14/00 •+OFFSET"�JOURNAL SUMMARY BATCH TYPE AP 00897 00 .00 00 .00 759.60 .00 .00 .00 .00 759.60 PREPARED 2/O1/00,16:41:13 BUILDING RECEIPTS ACCOUNTING REPORT PAGE 1 CITY OF SARATOGA Building Department PROGRAM BP720L GL ACCT CODE DESCRIPTION� TRANS POST DATE DEBIT AMOUNT CREDIT AMOUNT 00100001011002 POOLED CASH SAVINGS 2/O1/00 254.70 .00 SUH-TOTALS: 254.70 .00 00110404130500 25000001011002 25040154220100 2/O1/00 SUH-TOTALS: 2/O1/00 SUB-TOTALS: 2/O1/00 SUB-TOTALS: GRAND TOTALS: OTH6R BUSINESS LICENSES 00 254.70 00 254.70 POOLED CASH SAVINGS 1,326.40 .00 1,326.40 .00 P6RMITS HUILDING .00 1,326.40 .00 1,326.40 1,581.10 1,581.10 BATCH NUMBER CREATSD: 01065 PREPARED 02/03/2000, 15:45:50 ACCOUNT ACTIVITY LISTING PAGE 2 PROGRAM GM360L ACCOUNTING PERIOD 07/2000 CITY OF SARATOGA FUND 310 PARK DVLPhIIdT CAP PROJ FND JOURNAL ACCTG ----TRANSACTION---- YTD/CURRENT CURRENT CD DATE PER. CD DATE NUMBER D E S C R I P T I O N BNCUMBRANCE DEBITS CREDITS BALANCE 310-0000-201.00-00 LIABILITISS VOUCHERS PAYABLE GJ O1/18/00 06/00 12/31/99 *'•YERO*++ BALANCfi FORWARD GJ O1/18/00 06/00 AJ 12/21/99 •••YERO••` REVERSE GR#503 REROLL BALANCE FORWARD GJ O1/18/00 06/00 AJ 12/02/99 '•OFFSET*' JOURNAL SUMMARY AP DISBURSEMENT 19991 GJ O1/18/00 06/00 AJ 12/01/99 **OFFSET•� JOURNAL S[7D44ARY BATCH TYPE AP 00637 GJ 12/06/99 OS/00 AJ 11/18/99 •*OFFSET+* JOURNAL SUMMARY AP DISBURSEMENT 19991 GJ 12/06/99 OS/00 AJ 11/OS/99 **OFFSET+• JOURNAL SUMMARY BATCH TYPE AP 00574 GJ 12/06/99 OS/00 AJ 11/04/99 ++OFFS&Tt• JOURNAL SUMMARY AP DISBURSEM&NT 19991 GJ 12/06/99 OS/00 AJ 11/O1/99 ••OFFSET*+ JOURNAL SIJDIIdARY BATCH TYPE AP 00486 GJ 09/30/99 03/00 10/27/99 •+#YERO'�* BALANCE FORWARD GJ 11/14/99 04/00 AJ 10/21/99 •�OFFSET** JOURNAL SIJD4�ARY AP DISBURSEMENT 19991 GJ 11/14/99 04/00 AJ 10/12/99 #*OFFS6T++ JOURNAL SUMMARY BATCH TYPE AP 00410 GJ 08/il/99 O1/00 AJ 07/14/99 **OFFSET++ JOURNAL SUMMARY AP DISSURSEMENT 19990 ACCOUNT TOTAL 310-0000-210.10-03 ACCRUED SALARY WAGES ACCRUED LEAVE ACCOUNT TOTAL 310-0000-330.10-00 UNRESERVfiD ACCOUNT TOTAL DESIGNATED FOR OPERATIONS 310-0000-330.20-00 UNRESERVED UNDESIGNATED GJ O1/18/00 06/00 12/31/99 YEROt*• BALANCE FORWARD GJ O1/18/00 06/00 AJ 12/21/99 **•YERO+'+ REVERSE GR�503 6 REROLL BALANCE FORWARD GJ 09/30/99 03/00 10/27/99 *+•YERO**� BALANCE FORWARD ACCOUNT TOTAL 310-0000-399.99-01 BALANCING OFFSET ACCOUNTS EXPENDITURE CONTROL 000000 07/00 AJ O1/31/00 **OFFSET•' JOURNAL SUt�44ARY BATCH TYPE AJ 01023 000000 07/00 AJ O1/14/00 ••OFFSET�• JOURNAL SUMMARY BATCH TYPE AP 00897 1,139.77 1,139.77 5,002.73 5,002.73 2,218.78 2,218.78 47.28 47.28 4,052.36 1,139.77 00 14,360.29 00 .00 1, 139.77 4,052.36 14,360.29 .00 00 .00 00 .00 .00 .00 2,173,682.47 ,�,�L.�� 2,173,682.4 2,173,682.47 00 2,173,682.47 4,347,364.94 2,173,682.47 8,187.92 759.60 PREPARED 02/03/2000, 15:45:50 ACCOUNT ACTIVITY LISTING PAGE 3 PROGRAM GM360L ACCOUNTING PERIOD 07/2000 CITY OF SARATOGA FUND 310 PARK DVLPMNT CAP PROJ FND JOURNAL ACCTG ----TRANSACTION---- YTD/CURRENT CURRENT CD DATE PER. CD DATE NOMBER D E S C R I P T I O N ENCUMBRANCE DEBITS CREDITS BALANCE 310-0000-399.99�-01 SALANCING OFFSET ACCOUNTS EXPENDITURE CONTROL GJ O1/18/00 06/00 AJ 12/O1/99 •*OFFSET'• JOURNAL SUMMARY BATCH TYPE AP 00637 GJ 12/06/99 OS/00 AJ 11/OS/99 ••OFFSET�+ JOURNAL SUMMARY BATCH TYPE AP 00574 GJ 12/06/99 OS/00 AJ 11/O1/99 *•OFFSBT*+ JOURNAL SUMMARY BATCH TYPE AP 00486 GJ 11/14/99 04/00 AJ 10/12/99 *•OFFSETt* JOURNAL SUMMARY BATCH TYP6 AP 00410 ACCOUNT TOTAL 310-0000-399.99-02 BALANCING OFFSET ACCOUNTS REVENUE CONTROL GJ 08/11/99 O1/00 AJ 07/15/99 •+OFFSET•� JOURNAL SUMMARY BATCH TYPE AJ 00042 ACCOUNT TOTAL 310-0000-399.99-03 BALANCING OFFSfiT ACCOUNTS ENCUMBRANCE CONTROL GJ O1/18/00 06/00 AJ 12/O1/99 ••OFFSETt+ JOURNAL SUhQAARY BATCH TYPE AP 00637 GJ 12/06/99 OS/00 AJ 11/08/99 +�OFFSET*• JOURNAL SUMMARY BATCH TYPE EN 00491 GJ 08/31/99 02/00 AJ OB/31/99 '*OFFS&T+• JOURNAL SUMMARY BATCH TYPE EN 00337 ACCOUNT TOTAL 310-0000-399.99-04 BALANCING OFFSET ACCOUNTS RESERVED FOR ENCUMB. CNTL GJ O1/1B/00 06/00 AJ 12/O1/99 *'OFFSET•* JOURNAL SUMMARY BATCH TYPE AP 00637 GJ 12/06/99 OS/00 AJ 11/OB/99 ��OFFSET*• JOURNAL SIIMMARY BATCH TYP6 BN 00491 GJ OB/31/99 02/00 AJ OB/31/99 •*OFFSET++ JOURNAL SUMMARY BATCH TYPE EN 00337 ACCOUNT TOTAL 310-0000-399.99-OS BALANCING OFFSET ACCOUNTS PRIOR YEAR RESERVE ENC. GJ 01/18/00 06/00 12/31/99 �**YERO*+• BALANCE FORWARD GJ O1/18/00 06/00 12/31/99 •++YERO*'* BALANCE FORWARD GJ O1/18/00 06/00 AJ 12/21/99 't*YERO•'* REVERSE GRq503 6 REROLL BALANCE FORWARD GJ O1/18/00 06/00 AJ 12/21/99 •�*YERO*�• REVERSE GR#503 REROLL BALANCE FORWARD GJ 09/30/99 03/00 10/27/99 '*�YERO••• BALANCE FORWARD 00 00 5,002.73 2,218.78 4'7.28 4,052.36 20,268.67 .00 20,268.67- 9,315.00 �/j Y� �e_ .00 9,315.00 9,315.00 1,950.00 6,200.00 36,713.96 00 42,913.96 1,950.00 40,963.96- 1,950.00 6,200.00 36,713.96 00 1,950.00 42,913.96 40,963.96 36,713.96 41,586.52 36,713.96 41,586.52 36,713.96 PREPARED 02/03/2000, 15:45:50 ACCOUNT ACTIVITY LISTING PAGE 4 PROGRAM GM360L ACCOUNTING PERIOD 07/2000 CZTY OF SARATOGA FUND 310 PARK DVLPFII7T CAP PROJ FND JOURNAL ACCTG ----TRANSACTION---- YTD/CURRENT CURRENT CD DATE PER. CD DATE NUMBER D E S C R I P T I O N fiNCUMBRANCE DEBITS CREDITS BALANCE 310-0000-399.99-OS BALANCING OFFSET ACCOUNTS PRIOR Y6AR RESERVE ENC. GJ 09/30/99 03/00 10/27/99 �*•YERO••• BALANCE FORWARD 41,586.52 ACCOUNT TOTAL .00 78,300.48 156,600.96 78,300.48 310-3030-443.04-00 PUBLIC WORKS PARK D6VELOPMENT RJ 08/11/99 01/00 AJ 07/14/99 0046151 HOWELL MCNEIL 9,315.00 VELASCOM 071499 00 ACCOUNT TOTAL .00 .00 9,315.00 9,315.00 310-9010-613.30-01 SUPPLIES 000000 07/00 AJ O1/31/00 1023 000000 07/00 AJ O1/31/00 1023 ACCOUNT TOTAL 310-9010-613.40-10 SERVICES 000000 0�/0o rw oi/ai/oo io23 000000 07/00 AJ O1/31/00 1023 000000 0�/0o eA oi/ze/oo iozi PROJECTq: 0001 000000 0�/0o Ba oi/2s/oo iozi PROJECT#: 9704 OFFICfi SIIPPLIES RECLASS EXPENSES-HUSBAN ASSOCIATES, INC.-CONGRE RECLASS MEADE CONSTRUC TO CORRECT ACT.-CONGRSS GENERAL CONTRACTS RECLASS EXPENSE-COLLISH LANDSCAPING RECLASS EXPENSS-COLLISH LANDSCAPING TO CORRECT SET UP PARK RESTROOM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT SET UP PARK RESTROOM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ACCOUNT TOTAL 310-9010-613.40-16 SERVICES INSPECTION SERVICES 000000 07/00 BA O1/28/00 1021 SET UP PARK RESTROOM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PROJSCT#: 0001 ACCOUNT TOTAL 330-9010-613.40-17 SERVICES ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES 000000 07/00 AJ O1/28/00 1017 RECLASS PARK RESTROOM IMPROVEMENT EXPENSES PROJECT#: 0001 000000 07/00 AJ O1/28/00 1017 RECLASS WILDWOOD PARK RENOVATION EXPENSES PROJECT#: 0001 2,033.16 1,610.76 00 3,643.92 4,079.00 470.00 00 4,544.00 00 3,643.92 00 4,544.00 00 .00 .00 .00 2,285.79 3,800.00 PREPARED 02/03/2000, 15:45:50 ACCOUNT ACTIVITY LISTING PAGE 5 PROGRAM GM360L ACCOUNTING P6RIOD 07/2000 CITY OF SARATOGA FUND 310 PARK DVLPMII�IT CAP PROJ FND JOURNAL ACCTG ----TRANSACTION---- YTD/CURRENT CURRENT CD DATE PER. CD DATE NUMB&R D B S C R I P T I O N ENCUMBRANC6 DEBITS CREDITS BALANCfi 310-9010-613.40-17 SERVICES ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES 000000 07/00 AJ O1/28/00 1017 RECLASS LABOR/PRINTING 2,218.78 TO CORRECT PROJfiCT/ACT PROJECT#: 0001 000000 07/00 BA O1/28/00 1021 SET UP PARK RESTROOM IMPROVEMENT PROJ6CT PROJECT#: 0001 ACCOUNT TOTAL 310-9010-613.40-40 SERVICES ADVERTISING 000000 07/00 AJ O1/28/00 1017 RECLASS EXPENSES-BLUfiPR TO CORRECT ACT/PROJECT PROJECT#: 0001 000000 07/00 BA O1/28/00 1021 SET UP PARK RESTROOM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PROJECT#: 0001 00 8,304.57 225.92 00 8,304.57 ACCOUNT TOTAL 310-9010-613.40-41 SERVICfiS PRINTING/BINDING 000000 07/00 HA O1/28/00 1021 SET UP PARK RESTROOM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PROJECT#: 0001 ACCOUNT TOTAL 310-9010-622.40-10 SERVICES GENERAL CONTRACT'S 000000 07/00 AJ O1/28/00 1017 RECLASS WILDWOOD,CONG6 ESS SPRZNGS EXPS PRWECT# 9704 000000 07/00 AJ O1/28/00 1017 RECLASS WILDWOOD PARK RENOVATION EXPfiNSES PROJECTq: 9704 000000 07/00 AJ O1/28/00 1017 RECLASS EXPSNSES-BLUEPR PARK RESTROOM IMPROVE PROJECI'q: 9704 000000 07/00 AP O1/24/00 0080635 SAN JOSE BLUE PRINT BIDDING MATERIAL PROJECT#: 9704 000000 07/00 AP O1/24/00 0080635 SAN JOSE SL(IE PRINT CREDIT PROJECT#: 9704 000000 07/00 AP O1/24/00 0080635 SAN JOSE BLUfi PRINT COPY WORK PROJECT#: 9704 000000 07/00 AP O1/24/00 0080635 SAN JOSE HLUE PRZNT COPY WORK PROJECf# 9704 00 725.92 00 .00 00 225.92 00 .00 2,285.79 3,800.00 225.92 112.00 3.33 64.61 133.63 L PREPARED 02/03/2000, 15:45:50 ACCOUNT ACTIVITY LISTING PAGE 6 PROGRAM GM360L ACCOUNTING PfiRIOD 07/2000 CITY OF SARATOGA FUND 310 PARK DVLPt+QdT CAP PROJ FND JOURNAL ACCTG ----TRANSACTION---- YTD/CURRENT CURRENT CD DATE PER. CD DATE NUMBER D E S C R I P T I O N ENCUMBRI.NCE DEBITS CREDITS BALANCfi 310-9010-622.40-10 SERVICES GENERAL CONTRACTS 000000 07/00 AP O1/24/00 0080635 SAN JOSE BLUE PRINT 245.18 COPY WORK PROJECT#: 9704 000000 07/00 AP O1/24/00 0080635 SAN JOSE BLUE PRINT 14.07 COPY WORK PROJECT#: 9704 000000 07/00 AP O1/24/00 0080635 SAN JOS6 BLUfi PRINT 20.57 COPY WORK PROJECTq: 9704 000000 07/00 AP O1/24/00 0080635 SAN JOSE BLUE PRINT 22.62 COPY WORK PROJECT#: 9704 000000 07/00 AP O1/24/00 0080635 SAN JOSE BLUE PRINT 150.25 COPY WORK PROJECTq: 9704 EJ O1/18/00 06/00 AP 12/O1/99 0080231 WARREN B. HEID AIA ASSOCIAT 2,285.79 RENOVATION WORK PROJECI'q 9704 EJ O1/18/00 06/00 AP 12/O1/99 0080207 SAN JOSfi BLUE PRINT 16.24 BLUEPRINTS PROJECT#: 9704 EJ O1/18/00 06/00 AP 12/O1/99 0080207 SAN JOS& BLUE PRINT 44.60 BLUEPRINTS PROJECT#: 9704 EJ O1/18/00 06/00 AP 12/O1/99 0080207 SAN JOSE BLUE PRINT 165.08 BLU&PRINTS PROJECT#: 9704 EJ O1/18/00 06/00 AP 11/29/99 0080156 GERALD L. ARANA ASSOC. 1,950.00- 1,950.00 TOPO SURVEY PROJECT#: 9704 EJ O1/18/00 06/00 AP 11/29/99 0080119 ANDERSON BRULE ARCHITECTS 541.02 ASSSSMENT PHASE II PROJECT#: 9704 fiJ 12/06/99 OS/00 EN 10/30/99 19062 GERALD L. ARANA ASSOC. 1,950.00 TOPOGRAPH PROJECTq: 9704 SJ 12/06/99 OS/00 AP 10/27/99 0079831 ANDERSON BRULE ARCHITECTS 47.28 PROF. SERVICES PROJECT#: 9704 EJ 12/06/99 OS/00 EN 10/22/99 19131 HEID, JEFFREY W. 1,650.00 ARCHITECTURAL SERV. PROJECTt1: 9704 EJ 12/06/99 OS/00 EN 10/22/99 19130 HEID, JEFFREY W. 2,600.00 ARCHITECTURAL SERV. PROJECTq: 9704 EJ 11/14/99 04/00 AP 10/20/99 0079810 WARREN S. HEID AIA ASSOCIAT 3,800.00 ARCHITECTURAL FEES PROJECT#: 9704 EJ 11/14/99 OQ/00 AP 10/19/99 0079720 ENGINEERING DATA SERVICE 252.36 MAILING LABELS PROJECT#: 9704 PREPARED 02/03/2000, 15:45:50 ACCOUNT ACTIVITY LISTING PAGE 7 PROGRAM GM360L ACCOUNrING PERIOD 07/2000 CITY OF SARATOGA FUND 310 PARK DVLPMNT CAP PROJ FND JOURNAL ACCTG ----TRANSACTION---- YT'D/CURRENT CURRENT CD DATE PER. CD DATE NUMBER D E S C R I P T I O N ENCUMBRANCE DEBITS CREDITS BALANCE 310-9010-622.40-10 SERVICES GENERAL CONTRACTS EJ OB/31/99 02/00 EN OB/31/99 18561 BEALS LANDSCAPE ARCHZTECTURE 36,713.96 PRIOR YR ENCUMB PROJECT#: 9704 EJ OB/31/99 02/00 BA OB/31/99 ENC/BUDADJ PROJECT#: 9704 ACCOUNT TOTAL 40,963.96 9,865.30 6,315.04 3,550.26 310-9010-622.40-14 SERVICES REPAIR SERVICES ACCOUNT TOTAL .00 .00 .00 .00 310-9010-622.40-16 SERVICES P.W. INSPECTION SERVICES ACCOUNT TOTAL .00 .00 .00 .00 310-9010-622.40-17 SERVICES ARCHITECTURAL SfiRVICES ACCOUNT TOTAL .00 .00 .00 .00 310-9010-622.40-40 SERVICES ADVERTISING ACCOUNT TOTAL .00 .00 .00 .00 310-9010-622.40-41 SERVICES PRINTING/BINDING ACCOUNT TOTAL .00 .00 .00 .00 310-9709-622.40-10 SERVICES GENERAL CONTRACTS 000000 07/00 AJ O1/2B/00 1017 RECLASS LABOR/PRINTING 2,218.78 TO CORRECT PROJECT/ACT EJ 12/06/99 OS/00 AP 11/16/99 0080105 WARREN B. HEID AIA ASSOCIAT 2,218.78 DESIGN WORK ACCOUNT TOTAL .00 2,218.78 2,218.78 .00 310-9704-622.40-16 SERVICES P.W. INSPECTION SERVICES ACCOUNT TOTAL .00 .00 .00 .00 310-9704-622.40-17 SERVICES ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES ACCOUNT TOTAL .00 .00 .00 .00 PREPARED 02/03/2000, 15:45:50 ACCOUNT ACTIVITY LISTING PAGE 8 PROGRAM GM360L ACCOUNTING PERIOD 07/2000 CITY OF SARATOGA FUND 310 PARK DVLPt�4�7T CAP PROJ FND JOURNAL ACCfG ----TRANSACTION---- YTD/CURRENT CURRENT CD DATE PER. CD DATE NUMBER D B S C R I P T I O N ENCUMBRANCE DEBITS CREDITS BALANCE 310-9704-622.40-40 SERVICES ADVERTISING ACCOUNT TOTAL .00 .00 .00 .00 310-9704-622.40-41 SERVICES PRINTING/BINDING ACCOUNT TOTAL FUND TOTAL GRAND TOTAL .00 .00 .00 .00 40,963.96 6,875,838.80 6,864,885.13 4,511,642.23 40,963.96 6,875,838.80 6,864,885.13 4,511,642.23 0 .�.r� CB�f OF ��ff��OC� PARK �EVELO��A�NT f�EE� �I�C�►� V��►�tS ENDED J�11VE 30, �9�9 �E�R0�9C�F� JUNE 30, �999 Beginning Revenues Transfers FY Ende Fund B�1 P�E� Qth�l �;�,aensg� In (Ou41 6/30/89 6/30/90 6/30/91 6/30/92 6/30/93 6/30/94 6/30/95 6/30/96 6/30/97 6/30/98 6/3U/99 2,425,554 641,717 (1,259,586) 503,085 NOTES (1) Transferred from General Fund for Senior Center (2) Transferred from (to) General Fund (3) State grant (4) Exaction from Nelson Gardens. Not development fees (5) To State Park Bond fund (58,787) (17,957) 351,924 395,508 485,936 (4,853) (66,575) 940,390 1,281,379 2,178,593 2,219,278 49,400 83,578 72, 982 117,710 40,800 81,588 438,205 357 577 905 54 166,380 111,780 (88,570) 80,000 (27,512) 313,815 (401,075) 371,677 (27,282) (273,522) (258,067) 8,000 (3) (151,310) 585,300 (4) (16,540) 48,417 (3) (65,005) (4, 000) (4, 340) (125,695) (79,075) (1) �2) �2) �2) (5) (17,957) 351, 924 395,508 485,936 (4,853) (66,575) 940, 390 1,281,379 2,178,593 2,219,278 2,251,983 �ject to Quimby Act. 6/30/99 Fund Balance Less Other Revenues Less Operating Transfiers in form the General Fund �y Net Park Development Fees in 6/30/99 Fund Balance Less Appropriations in FY 1999-00 budget Less Appropriations in FY 2000-01 budget Unappropriated Park Development Fees in 6/30/99 Fund Balance MJW/ParkDev 2,251,983 (641,717) (503,085) Nb �----�.1,107,181.�' �w (567,000) (567,000) (26,819) 2/3/00 �i ine land, fees, or combination thereof are to be �9e�J only for the purpoee ot dev rehabilitating exiating neighborhood or communl�y park or recreatlonal facilities to serye the aubdlvie►on. eloping new or The legielative body hae edopted e�ene�.aJ P�an or spec(fic plan containin for parks and recreation facilitfes, and the park and recreational facilities are in eccordence with detlntte principies and standarda. g p �d atanderde (5) The amount and location of land to be dedicated or the feea to be paid shell bear a reasunable aGonship to the �ae af peP ��d ��tionel facflitiee by the fV�ture inhabitante of the subdtvision. �s The ci�y, county, or other ►ecal public agency to whtch the land or Pee� ere corrve develop e� achedule speci(y(ng ho� when, and where' i� w(p use the land or fees, or bo ��r �d sh� or recreational tacilitiea to serve the residents of the eubdivisioo, pny fe�e ��d under the ordinance aha be comm�t a �h, to develop p�� Ve Ye�'e atter the payment of the teea or the teauance of bufldin one-half of the lots created by the �ubdivfaion, whichever occura later. If fhe feee are no! committed, B Pe�its on �►eY. �++ithout any deductiona, shall be diet�buted end paid �en record owners of fhe aubdivieion in the eame propor�on that the aize ot their �o� of all lots w(t}�i� e �y�� on. O�Y �e payment ol fees may be required in subdivieione containin 5p when a condominium ro ec atock coo rativ or communit 8 8 p�ela or leas, excep� tha� defined in Sectlon 1351 of the Civi! Code e Y P�ment to ec notwitF�etanding fhet e num r o parce s m�e be I�e��n��' dediceU of lan ey �re u� 9 5ubdiviafona containing lese than. Rve percela end not ueed for reaidentlal porposr� ehall be exempted l�orn the requiremente of this eectio�, g�,�,er !n that event e condition may be place� on the approval of a perce� map t,ha� V a b��g pe�it ta request for conetrnetion ot a reeideAtlal etr'ucture or atructures on one or more of the parce�s wit�� tour yeare the �e� paid by fhe ow�er of each o o �el as e condltlon of the iasuance of the permlt If the aubdiv(der pruvides park and recreational lmprovementa to the dedicated land� t}►e value ot the impmvements together witF� anY equipment located t}iereoo a��t agafnst fhe a feea or dedicatlon of lend required by the ordlnance. p yment of Land or fees requlred under this aectton ehall be cenveyed or pa�d dir�� 1�� bllc �e ed devp,PloP �t wtll be located�t}�t e� n communitywide level and to the are� agency acceptin� the land or t�nds eha� de� the j u� e IUn e in ma ner P��ded in'fhf� aection. (c) It park and recreational services and facllities are rovided b a county, the amount and �ocaL'on of land to be dedicsted or feee tu be p e t,o� clty oe a of subdivieion be joinUy determined by the city oe county hav(ng juriediction and o e h 2 public agency. t o er This aection doea not apply to cornmercial or induatrial subdihsiona or to condominlum ��oc cooperaUves that conafat of the aubdivisian of airepace !n en existin a P�1�e or more than five years old when no new dwe��i�g pN� e 8 parGnent buildi ng that !a Common interest der ae deftned in 3ectlon 1351 ot the Civi1 Code, s� y� eligible to recerve a credit, es deter� b 1 �y� e��c�emount of land requ(red to be dedicated, ur t}�e amount of the fee imposed, pur9ua�� an, for the value of ptivate open epace witFun the development which ie ueable for active recreaUonal uses. S� Pa�'k and recreation purpoae� ehal� include land and facilitles for the activit of °r community gardening," which activity consists of the cultivetion by persons other Y ecreatJona! i the owner of the land, of plant material not tor sale, or in additton to, This section ahall be ►mown and mav be cited ae t1�e ,+,,,ti„ e (Amended by Stats,l c. 689 (3.B.1362)� g 8.3.) ffifatorical and Statutory Motea 1998 Legialation Le¢ieli:ive findinge, declarationo end intent relating to Stats.1998, c. Bg9, �ee Hietor(cal and 3 teWtory Notes under Ed¢cation Code 4 17621. Additlo�a or chsngee �nd��ated by underllne; dsletlona by eatarleke D Q 40 ..ccry�ance or re)ectlon ol of[er� 'af dedicetlon; acceptence into countq v�H� �eec� (e) At the time the legielative body or the officiel deei ated ureuent to Sectlon 66468 approvea a flnal tinep, the le 'sletive bod or the deei te o civ eo aceept, accept su ect to provement, or any o er o ce on. e er o e egislative body ehall certtty or etate on the mep the ictJon by the legieletive body ot deeianeted olflaal. fb) The legislative body ot a county, ar a county o�cer designeted by the 1 �to the county road ayatem� pureuanf to Sectton 991 of the Streeta and Iiig Cod�e, for phfch an oP�er oP dedic�Uon has been eccepted or accepted �uh�ect to Improvementa. (Amended by 3tete.l�, c 60@ (6.B.1660)� Q 8.) Article TAXES AA1D ASSE3Sb[ENT3 �ectlon P�Y�1en� �n fl�ll op aecurity Por payment; redemption; certi8cate of clerk of le �e�°e b°dy ot seeesement dietelet; com- putatAon of amoun� 0�8993. �qyment in �11 or eecurltr foe psyanenf; e¢demp4ion; c¢a4ificeQ� og clea�c of Iegieln4ive 6ody of seeeounent dlrtrict; computetion ot amount (e) Whenever any part of the eubdivlaton le subject to a Iten for Panee or speclal eaeeeaments collected oa caxes whicl� ere not yet payable, fhe Pinal map or perce( mep ohall not be recorded ur�t61 the o� or subdlvider doee both of the following: (1) F�es wich the clerk of the boerd ot e�peyy�so� of the county wherein any p� of the subdiviefon is loceted a certi8cete or etatement PrePered by 4he appmpriate �tate or locel offlctal giving hie or her eatlmet� of thoae taxe8 or aeeeesmenta, (2) Executea and tUw witF� the clerk of the board of supervisers of the county wherein eny part of the aubdivielon fa located, secvrity conditioned upon the paytnent of ell state, co�nty� municipal, and local tauea and fhe current inatallment of principal and iaterest ot a11 apecial aseeegment� collected as taxee, evhlch et the tJme fhe tinel map la eecorded ere e�ien ageinat the proP�Y� but which are not yet peyeble. (b) IP fhe lend beiag subdtvlded 1� e portion of a larger parce� ehown on the lasf preceding tax unit, the security for peyment of taxea need be only for the eum wh(ch may be determ(ned by the county to be aufficient to paY t}►e cun�ent and delinquent taxee on the lend beirig subdivided, together with all acctued penaltles and coate if thoee taxee have been or are allowed to become delinquent Separate eeseeeor'e parcel numbere ehaU be given to the portlon of the lerBer Parcel which ie not wlthiti the Pr'oPoeed eubdivieion end to the parcel or parcel� which are �vithin the propoaed eubdivieion. Yf the land be►ng s�bdiv�a� ��.detanited, 1t may be redeemed wi�out the redemption of the remeinder of the larger parcel of whlch it ie a pert pureuent to th� g� and Taxetion Code as if it �ere heid !n ownerehip separate ff�om and other than chP „a,,,e...►.:.. Whenever land eut�e�t to a special aeseeament or bond wMch me be Ilne of a lot or parcel of the subdlvteion, that assesament or bond ehall be pa�ida� f� e�ty eh� be bondhold e for th� �a �0� of supe�80�' payable to fhe county as tn�etee for the easeasment eeaesement sha!! be C e ftedta �B� e�� eeeement or bond; or the respuna�bllity tor payment ot the Sr'egated puranant to aubdivieion �f �f Whenever �end subject to a special aesea�ment for payment of a bond would be divided by the line of a lot or patre� uf a eubdivieion, and the special aseesament is not paid in }Up or aecured pursuant to aubdivision the Mal map or parcel map ehall not be recorded untii the ovvner or subdivider filea with the clerk ot e board of supervisora of the county a certificate prepar�d bY �e �]�.k of the legislatave b �►e� ctee►Qd the assessment district� The cettificate ahall certify that the legislative body has deterrnjned fhat provision has been made for segregation of the responsibility of each of the proposed AddlUona or chsnge� Indlcated by undsrllno; deletlons by eatarlsks Q Q� 41 �.auvlvlS.ltl`d' A.�U�� 0 66468. Approvel oe duaPP�el; Peilde� fo oc4 0o e rovsl• PP dete of aeceie�ing �n� (e) �'he IegieleUve body shall, et the ��ng Bt whlch it recetvee the meetlnQ aRer !he meet(ng at whtch it receh fhe me a �P oP, at Ifa naxt regu�yr aequirementa ot thie chapter and any local eubd�Weton ordina eppUcaple e�8 conform� to a1j conditJonal approvel ot the tentadve map end eny ruUng� made th t(me of a conform, the Iegielative bod e�eunder. Il the mep d� sot Y ohel) dteapprove the map. (b) If th� legieletiv� badY do�a noQ a srov� or nuthorised mxtension thereot, �nd fhm mep conforme u tre�uire eP �Chin the P++eecri�ad time, or any °PP+�ed. and the clerk ot tha legialet�ve bady ohall cerUfy oP etate (te a� end rulinge, It �hall ba deemed (c) The meeting at whlch the le pp�� ereon. t1�e legiala4ve bod �y �c�v� the map eha11 ye t}ie date on wht�ti �tie Y peceivee the mau. �OV��rr�e�� Chsptea d 1P8�QBIHdiEMd�� Article 1 '4 �s9g. fFlaedln►�o O�i9ylna ddoopprr�z+�l H.kaltaeloao la GEAIEItAL Rloteo og �Ieloe�o 8A. D.i�altalloae to oountyo alle�gnd�fellw��eut°�le to davoloper'o ehallenge P�Pare 0 ProR3� 0DV(POM mental (mpact nporq (EIR) in eoana�ctlon aitd propoee development eommenced W run wAen couotY board a aupervieorr voted to dwiy tho P*q}ec� 6�le�ton OaY Raneb, LW. v. CouatY ot 9anta Bubva (App. 8 DI� 1998) 79 CaLRptr2d 1� Qd Cel,App.�th 718, eeheorin donied� flmo Por geent or donlel of rovlea ¢atandec ArFlcle 8 DEDYCATIOAI3 4�862. ABaeeenenfa eeleftng Qo dae��ame�eueta neo¢ eow�pl¢t¢d (e) IP, et the time oP approv�l oP Phe Ana1 re9uired by Phe local ag�ncY P�reuant to thie dtvielon o��ve bodY, eny public impmvementa �ccePte� fn acrne+dance with etandarde eetsbliehed by fhe local e �r►cs Piaee aot been completed and oP the approvel op condlt{una� eppr� of fhe tentative ma Y° to the epprovel of the Gna! ma P, the legielative bodY�� ep�n�dldlo fhe time a�cit►ed by fhe locel agency: P� eha11 tequjre the eubdividep to enter into one of th� Pollowiag a6r+eemente (1) An agreement with the lacel a fmprovemente at the aubdivide�'e �"�Y upon mutuallY e�reeable terms to �fter complete fhe eapense. (2) An ageeement wlth the,tocal a8en�q to the reelter do either of the follow{ng: Rooa Co munity Fadlitfee Act o der an e ro PP priate epecia! aeseeement act or the aqella Divieion 2 oP 11tle b for fhe 8naecinQ and completton of all of ihe (m °�la) of Peyq 1� (B) If the improvemente are P ementa. CommuNty Faciliflee Act of 1 not coinpleted under e ePeclal aeaeeament ect op the Mell�Rooe 15tle o, to complete the imProve�mente at�fhe eu(�mmeneing w�ith 3ection o3311) of Pert 1 of Dlvieton g of (b) The ata bdivideYe expenae. printed arde may be adopted by reference, without booklet torm and three c�piee of the boo�ke�or booklefs have��• i! they heve been exarrunation by the pUblic fn the ot�ice of the clerk of the legielative body, lor uee and (c) The local agency entering Into any a�reement pweuant to th(e sectlon ehaU re u mance o! the agreement be guarente� by �e secvrity specitied in Chapter b(commencin 66499), q ire thaE pertor- (�1 T1... 8 �th 3ectton �c¢ion 88�77. Qulmby Act; parl� and �ecfl� recreatlonal pur- 88977.1. POBeB. 0 6�@77. bY As4� DaeC� omd Q2caarafdoe�E �oav�oo¢o �P�nce or e�ection of ofl'ers of ded cation; acceptanc� Into county roa eystem. �e The Iegi�tdve bo�, of a dtq op caenty r�aY� bY ordlnen °�lulre!�ent cf the payment of fees in tieu they�eof, otr a co �0°�on of lend oP imRae PuPPoeea ea a conditlon to f�►e approval ot a 4entative me or P P P�k os Pecreafdona �9uiremente ere met P percel maP. It ell of th_ e r_ o� �'!be ordinance Aae bean in eR'ect tor pe�iod of 80 deYs Prior Pa thm 8lJn� of the tentef3ve map c the subdiv(etan or percet map. The ordinance lnclud� d�� etandarde Por det�rmining phe Proport�on of a eubdivieton to b dedicoted and t1,e amount af eny fee to be pefd in lieu t�ereof. The amount of land dedicat,� or tces pat ohW be besed upon the reeidentlal denetty, wMch ehaU be deterrnined on Ne bade of the aPProved c condltlonellY ePP�'ed fsntaUve map or Pet�cel ma and the 'lT�ere ehall be a rebuttable preaumptton that the average number ote number oP pereona per houeeholc eh"ncd�re la the eame ae that dlecloaed by the moet recent avaflable federal� houeehold by unita in pureuent to Chapter 17 (commencing with 8ectlon 40200) of Part 2 of Diviefon 8 o fTYtle 4. However, ih dedicatlon of lend, or the p�yr��t of feea, or both, ehel� not exceed the proP� Provide three ecrea of puk area per 1,000 pereone teeiding wlthia a subdlviaion subject to thie sectioi unlesa the amount of e�dettng nelghborhoad and community park at'ea, ea crlculated pursuant to thi eabdivleion, exceeda that Wnit, In,whieh ceae the legielative body may adopt the calculated amount ea et�nderd not to exceed 8ve acrea per 1,000 pereons reeidfng within a eubdtvieion eubject to thi �77�e park area per 1,000 membere of the be ved �rom fhe ratlo that the amount of e �Ig�hbo hoo�dt ande or local pubHc aeen�Y sha totsl population of the c1ty� county, or local public agency ae ehown ln tde moa�t recent a�alleble fede ceneue. The amount of nelghborhood and community park ecreage ebai! be fhe ectual. acreege of exiatin Qhborhood and community parke of the dtY, county� or local pubUc ogency ea shown on ite record P�eas, recreattonel element, mapa, or reporta es ot the date of the mo�t recent available federol caneu �B� For citiea incorporated of the moet recent available federal ceneue, the park are� 1;0� membere at the populaUon of the c(t'y ehHll be derived lf�om the ratlo that the amo Wie newl�inco d community park acreage ehowm on the recorde, mape, or reporta of the caun �unt c Y rporated dty !s locetsd beare to the total population of the new cit ae de whic ;"A�a�►� to Secflon 1100b of fhe Revenue and Taxation �Code, In maldng eny eubeequent calculefion Y te�mine '"�°�t thls eectlon, the county in whuh the newty incorpo�� dty ie located ehyll not include th f' "�8�e Pertaining to the new city which were calculated pureuant co thla PareBraPh. Fee� ehall 6 AddtGona or ehanp�s Indlcat�d bY undafln�: d�l.ne.�■ ti.. —_.�...�w, c. ova �.Y.lS.1660)� IJ �I�11) �C1�A'I'�OI�1 COI�IISSIOI�1 IVIEET'II�tG F'OI.I.OW-IJP �1C'TIOI� �.,I�'�' �OIO�IIVII��I01�11VIEETII�G �F .�AI�1�J�R�Y g0, fl99� Agencla ]Follow-up E4ctnon ][�eq�n�r�ed 5taff IE�esponsible �ue �➢a�e �ompleteon �ate item Trail Easement on Mt. Eden Road, APN 503-09-008 Bloomquist Ongoing timeframe Congress Springs Park-Playfields and Turf Bloomquist Targeted July, 2001 Targeted July, 2001 improvements timeline. Park Restroom Improvements-Wildwood, El Quito and Bloomquist Targeted June, Targeted June, 2000 Congress Springs Parks. 2000 Kevin Moran Gardiner Parks Play Equipment Bloomquist Targeted July 2000 Targeted July 2000 projects. Deer Trail Court-Cornell Property Trails Ongoing Ongoing Timeframe Commissioner Timeframe Saffai Property Trails Ongoing Ongoing Timeframe Commissioner Timeframe Mt. Eden Road Shepard Trails Ongoing Ongoing Timeframe Commissioner Timeframe Via Regina Road-New Fences Blocking Trail. Trails Ongoing Ongoing Timeframe Commissioner Timeframe City Parks Tour for New Commissioners Bloomquist Ol/24/00 O1/24/00 Distribution: City Council, City Manager, City Manager's Secretary, City Clerk, Director of Community Development, Director of Admin. Services, Acring Director of Public Works, Director of Recreation, Senior Adiniiiistrative Analyst M �he L'in�u �xrou� Dennis D. �aboojian Presiaent January 31, 2000 Cary Bloomquist Administrative Analyst City of Saratoga 13777 Fruitvale Ave. Saratoga, CA 95070 Re: Trail Easement on Mt. Eden Road, APN 503-09-008 Dear Cary: Regarding your letter of January 19�' (copy enclosed), as we discussed by phone, I arri cunently working with John Cherbone on making the improvements to the culvert in question. I initiated a dialogue on making these improvements in order to make the trail safe. As my letter of October 7, 1999 (copy enclosed) to the Commission indicates the property owner in question, Roland Mitchell, is willing to consider an easement under certain conditions. A prerequisite is that the City make the necessary improvements to the culvert. As I indicated, I'm working with John Cherbone on those improvements. So far he does not need an easement to gain access to make those improvements. He is having a survey done to determine if an easement is required with information in the title report I provided. If it is required, I will contact the property owner. Otherwise, he has indicated that he would do the improvements without an easement being granted. This would provide a much safer trail connection, which has been the goat of the entire endeavor. I still intend to discuss with the property owner the dedication of a permanent easement on this segment once the improvements are made as a good faith gesture for the City's efforts. As you can see from this explanation, discussions of an easement at this time are premature and unnecessary. I will be in contact with you in the future should circumstances change and a meeting be warranted to provide an easement in order to do the improvements. Sinc�erely, r f� I� !Jj 4 ui4s �atioo�iari ��f` I; Cc: Parks Recreation �ommission John Cherbone Teri Baron Roland Mitchell 12.280 �Saratoga-�Sunny�ale �oad a �Suite 101 �Saratoga, C7{ 95070 Phone: (40i8� 255-4300 �ax: (408� 255-0646 ti U C�� O� a �0�� 13i77 FRliIT�'ALE AVENliE SARATOGA C ALIFOR?v`IA 95070 �(40S) �GS-1�00 Licerporaxed October 22, 1956 January 19, 2000 Mr. Dennis Paboojian Saratoga Trail Enthusiasts 12280 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd., #101 Saratoga, CA 95070 Subject: Trail Easement on iv1t. Eden Road, APN 503-09-008 Dear Mr. Paboojian: COtiNCIL 14fEti4BERS: �rar. Bake; Stan Bogosia.� Jch,^ ,tifenai: ev NiCk Streit Anr� iN2ltcns:nrth �+i: J r (J r L gy:------ This is a follow-up to a request received by the Parks and Recreation Commission last October regarding the dedication of a trail easement by properiy owner Roland Mitchell. The last communication regarding this subject was in when a meeting was in the process of being arianged. The City offered numerous meeting times with no corifirmation date being given: If Mr. Mitchell is interested in granting a trail easement, a meeting will need to be arranged with City Staff. Please respond, in writing, with dates and times that are suitable so we can discuss this issue. If I can be of assistance, please feel free to contact me at 868-1258. Sinc�rely, Cary Bloomquist Administrative Analyst Cc: Parks and Recreation Corrunission 0 �''��teG on recyc!?d caper. 12280 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd., #101 Saratoga, CA 95070 408 255-4300 fax 408 255-0646 e-mail �paboojian@�h�Vuu�c��l�o�o�g�.com October 7, 1999 Parks Recreation Commission City of Saratoga 13777 Fruitvale Ave. Saratoga, CA 95070 Re: Trail Easement 1'd like to elicit your support in order to obtain a trail easement on Mt. Eden Road. The particular segment that I'm interested in is designated Segment 51 on the 1991 City of Saratoga Parks and Trails Master Plan. This segment, of approx. 100 ft., is the frontage along the Roland Mitchell properiy designated APN 503-09-008. On both ends of this short segment are existing trail easements as shown in the IViaster Plan; to the south is Segment 12; and to the north is Segment 10, both of which are covered by recordcd easements. The particular segment I'm concerned with, Segment 51, is across the Mitchell property, which is currently part of the County, with no planned development underway other than the construction of a single residence on the site in the frontage area. Thus, there is no near-term vehicle to obtain an easement across the segment other than the property owner's willingness to dedicate the easement. According to the Master Plan, "The City should negotiate an easement along the property here to provide an important link between the two existing segments. Trail users are forced to move onto the road for the length of this se�nent." I've spoken with the property owner, Roland Mitchell, and he has indicated a willingness to consider an easement under certain conditions. He is concerned that the City installed a culvert, which exists in the middle of the easement, inconectly such that it does not handle the drainage properly. During heavy rains, this culvert floods on to the roadway. In addition, this culvert, which is not well marked, represents a safety hazard to vehicles as well as pedestrians and equestrians. The culvert is within a foot of the side of the road and thus without a shoulder, any vehicle which strays from the roadway might fall into it. Likewise, since the culvert isn't marked, off=road pedestrians, bikers or equestrians would also be in jeopardy. Mr. IViitchell indicated that if the City would make the necessary improvements to the culvert then he would consider granting a trail easement across the property. Of course, Mr. Mitchell would expect the City to maintain the trail that it accepts (since it would be in view of his new residence) as well as release him from any liability from the use of the trail. I've investigated this situation with the Santa Claza Valley Water District who claim they have no responsibility for the culvert. I've also spoken with John Cherbone of the City Public Works about this situation and he indicated that if the property owner were willing to grant an easement and the Parks and Recreation Commission endorsed the obtaining of this easement, that his department would work to obtain the improvements required. Once these improvements are completed, a proposal could be made for a trail to be installed across this easement. Sincc the Public Works seem to be willing to consider this proposal and the property owner is willing to consider granting the. easement, I'd ask the Commission to endorse the obtaining of this easement. With your endorsement, I could work with John Cherbone to get the needed improvements accomplished. This would not only alleviate a safety hazard, but also complete a trail connection that is part of the Saratoga Trail Master Plan. In addition, this connection is vital to allowing the entire Mt. Eden community to access the Stevens Creek Park through an off-road trail. I'm working with the County Parks Recreation Dept. in completing part of this linkage, which I hope to have complete in the near future. s r,--�._...� Teri Baron Lisa Killough Bill Brooks Cary Bloomquist Roland Mitchell Public Safety Commission Cc: John Cherbone MT. EDEN ROAD TRAIL SEGMENT PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE 2000 JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL AAAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEAABER OCTOBER P10VEAABER DECEpqBER COtJGRESS SPRINGS PARK PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE AlternaWe 1: Saratoga Littls League: 2001 Season Impacted AYS0:2000 Seasonlmpacted 2000 JAAIUARY PEBRUARY RAARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEAABER OCTOBER PJOdEMBER DECEMBER ...�:::.:::.-..............::.�:.�:-._.........:::::::i:<:»::z<:::>.............:::.�::::.:�::............ ::z:;<:»>:<:iSFR>::::>::::::::>::»;>::>;:fi;�»>::>:::�::>=AW ::::,:::::::..,.,.AttD. ��SI..GM:>;:s>::><::>::::: DESttif�l:. 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Design and Construction Schedule Project Schedule Update Playfield Downtime Interim Playfields During Construction 2. Proposed Improvements Turf Selection Playfield Layout AYSO Needs Saratoga Little League Needs 3. Maintenance of New Playfields Maintenance Level Practice and Games 4. Other Memorandur� Se�. 19700 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 January 28, 2000 To: John Cher#mne From: �avid RAooney B'' Fte: Attemate play fiek9 sites for user groups. As you knovu I spoke on the telephone some Gme b�ck v�ifP� Nick Str�ei� neganding the needed improvemerrts to Co�tESS Springs playfields. a�arir� our conversation there w�ere number of questions he asked me to look irrto regarding 4hase repairs, and the needs they w�ould create. �ollowing are a list of those initiai questions, wrhhat I+rtras able to find out in answer to them as well as some additional questions I feel neec� io be addressed befor�e w�e get to far along with this projec�. 1. Wf�at groups are cumr+eMly wsing EU Q�uaBO f�� I spolce wi�h Joan Pisani vdho men4ioned that the Ftecreation Dept. Pias scheduled�some G�sses that use 41iis site, but ttia4 t�iose are normally schedu(ed during the summer mo�ths when irrtecference wi4h AYSO woukt not be voncem. She dic! merrtion tf�at a number of other organized groups use EI Quito but that the City has no �roritten or berbal agreemerrts with any of these groups. 2. VVte�t al�emate si�es �ould u�se� oav �ay$ deuirug C�ngress Sp�ngs �paie�a 1!1lesti Valley College has 3-4 sports fields of the size needed to accommodate soccer. Two are amer�4ly used as practice fields for their football team, and the other is their soocer teams game fie(d. Additionally ther�e are 2 baseball diamonds that may be adequate for Little Leagues use. If �n agr�eement can be reached with West Valley 4han pefiaps something could be woriced ouf vvith Mission Cvllege as well. Their sports fields h�ve 3 baseball diamonds in add�ion to their garne day field, as well as open turf areas tha4 could possibly acoommodate 3-4 soccer fields. DeAna.� College is another possibil"dy. Local high schaals are another way we oould go, �rith 4( Saratctt�a, Prospect, Westmont and Lynbrook v►rithln shorQ driving distance. All have some rype off large turf areas, but I have no personal knowiedge of currarrt agreemerrts they may have with other uset groups. 3. tfiere any additioa�al sitie� that ��nBafl ll� sa� ��ctsc� sites sb� al9eviat� o�� of Congress SpringsT In addibon 4o the colleges and high schoots merrtion+ed above EI Qui4o seems to make the most sense. 'rhe groups 4P�at have no writte� agr�eemerrt would lose this sifie for 4heir use, and the recreation departmerrt could be requir+ed to schedule thei� classes arour� 4he needs of the user groups. Additionally Beauc�amps Par1c has smal� flat turf are� tha4 may be able ta aa:ommodate some of the younger age groups. Lastiy The Saratoga Parish of 'Th� Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Sairrts° located on Allendale Avenue has a turf area that could serve as a prac�ic,e field for both basebaU and socceP if some type of an agr�eement could t� reactted. ��r�gog� �'oan��a �oc�e� I�ll�y$�eV� ��jectiv� Sau��toga Al�'�� fl8egi�un �9 (3Il.��0�0� The following are the key objectives for pla�eld improvements when considering the needs of Saratoga families and children. o S�fe Level, no potholes, no bare spots, no exposed sprinkler heads, grass at the right length, no excess water or water build-up. o Av�iialb�� Partial daily weekday usage for practices and full Saturday usage for games. o �cc�ssu�le Conveniently located; enough parking. �Js�f�n9 Right size; with goal posts; appropriate direction; appropriate field spacing. o Af�'ordable Reasonable usage and maintenance fees. o Ii'��inQ�en�lb9e Assured maintenance program; accurate water control systems; designed for soccer usage model; recoverable with planned weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance programs; planned, funded, and staffed maintenance. �araYO�� Ysoara rne�meu-� Mark lL.inslky IY��a�l� ��unn�� ]L�uv �unyaIl�u� Regional Commissioner Reg. Coach Administrator Info Systems Commissioner IDianne �eposet�� Regi strar lLae�ry �os�9�s Safety Commissioner l�leeran Ii�ieBnu�� Treasurer 1�IohaRem�� l��ba Fields Commissioner �e�esto F✓ii�u-auet�o MLS Camps/Quakes Commissioner ��n 1�1¢Bsouu I�Ii��uuuy ��ppeV➢o Reg. Referee Administrator Head League Commissioner ]B�rbau�� e-dYn➢�� aa�n�� geg�heu�s Snackshack Commissioner Purchasing Co-commissioner A��e }I�o9� Board Secretary �'o�y I��aslfn Special Programs Commissioner I�etea� IFll��c��u� Consultant (retired Board Member) A�t� ]f��Q�i�p�aau� Consultant (retired Board Member) File:Pla�eld Objectives.doc Printed: Q2/0�/�9 PARK RESTROOM IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE 2000 JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL RAAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEAABER CO.�#�r:;:«;�oNSt4?�iG�v�l �CVN S?�Rtie�i�ilaCkiNs7�uCtIOi� e4?JStfiilC;7�9!4 :>?::::1�WAi�D::>:>:i KEVIN MORAN/GARDINER PARK PLAY EQUIPMENT PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE 2000 JANUARY FEBRUARY AAARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER ::s;:;:�; »;�?�u:;::;>::::>:<�:::::::::: �a�a::::::::::>�:«::«awa�[t:>.>:<:::::cow�rRUCrior� coNSrrt�cnvr�cor�fi�vcri :;,...::>:<:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::•:.:.:_:.:.:.::::::::::::::::::::::::::::•:•.cxd ;:<;';:R#:'AN�::::>::>:::�;::::::::: ::::::::::::::::<;:<:ti0t�x�1':>::<::::::::::::::::::::: emo �o: Cary Bloomquist, Adminish Analyst �rom: James Walgren, Community Development Directo 0 �ate: February 1, 2000 ate: Status of Various Hillside Trails As you have requested, the following is the status of the equestrian trails the Parks and Recreation Commission asked you to look into: �eer 'g's�ail �ous �o� The new home was finaled with the trail approximately 90 percent complete. This particular trail segment was relatively long and required a bridge to cross a natural drainage ravine. The PRC allowed the home to be finaled with a requirement that additional base material be added in the spots where it was thin to complete the trail improvements. The PRC accepted a cash bond to ensure this work was completed. Mr. Cornell was initially cooperative, but when he was told that tlie granite rock he subsequently used was not acceptable, he stopped communicating with the City. The City still holds Mr. Cornell's cash bond, and my recommendarion would be to use this money to correct the trail at the time that the adjacent Douglass trail is built. The Douglass' new home construction is nearing completion and they will need to construct their segment of the trail prior to final of their home. Villa �aks ]Lane Saf�i This trail looks to be in the same condition as it was when the PRC accepted it. I did not see any homeowner encroachments into this trail segment. 1V�t �den Roac9 Shepa�d Oleander shrubs have been planted within the public road right-of-way along the frontage of this property. This strip of land is not a trail easement, but a public road right-of-way to accommodate public utilities and road improvements. The Pazks and Trails Master Plan indicates this segment as a "proposed" tra.il connection, but this was not required when the property was subdivided in 1976. The Shepards recently completed a major renovation and expansion of their home and are currently remodeling another portion of the structure under a separate permit The most recent work to the Shepard home has not yet been finaled. My staff will work with the Shepards to have these shrubs removed and this right-of-way made available as a trail prior to granting a final on the new home. Via Regina ]Pa ll�oad A homeowner has apparently fenced a portion of their property that has been used in the past as a horse trail. I am not aware of any public easements or right-of-ways that cross this particular property allowing public access. If the property were ever subdivided or substantially redeveloped, and there are legal thresholds for what "substantial" means, the City would require a trail easement to be recorded per the Parks and Trails Master Plan. Short of this type of development application being submitted to the City, we have no legal authority to require public access across this property. Since residents have apparently been using this land as a trail connection for some time, it would worthwhile to review the title report for this property to see if perhaps a previous owner did grant a public trail easement across their property as an act of goodwill and we just do not have a record of it. Property title reports are public information and can be obtained from either the Santa Clara County Recorders Office or a private title company. S '''y�l To: Heather Bradley cc: Irene Jacobs F�d Comell Te�i BaQOn James Walg� F�oav�: Sheila Ioannou �i Marianne Swan �,i�� Date: March 22, 1999 IFPe: Cornell Property, Lot 23 Deer Trail Court This will confirm that the Cornell property trail improvements were inspected by Sheila Ioannou on March 12, 1999, and Marianne Swan on March 15, and that we have given our approval for occupancy permits to be issued. We understand that a bond has been issued to ensure the improvements on the far side of the bridge that have not been completed. This portion of the trail needs additional chips that need to be pressed into place. We request that Mr. Cornell finish that portion of the work by May 1, 1999. May 10 99 11:20p James Baron 4U� bor-o,uu P °C a�� 1 c�� a C :_�Illl To: Marianne �c. Sheila, Parks and Rec. Commission, Trail Sub-Committee CC: James Walgren From: Teri Lynn Baton, Saratoga Trail Enthusiasts Dafe: 6-03-99 Re: Lot 23, Mt_ Eden F,statec While riding this trail segment last week, 1 noticed that the homeowner put in some '/2" base type rock to finish the trail work requested on his final occupancy certificate. This rock was not the type of rock that the homeowner was requested to put in per the memorandum dated November 17, 1998. 1'his memorandum requests that the homeowner provide either asphaltic chips OR decomposed granite. The rock put in last week is not either of diese types. It does not meet the instructions provided in the 11-17-9� memo. in my opinion, it is about the worst type of rock the homeowner could have put it. lt does not compact, and may wash out with any substantial rain as it is on the side of a hill. It is hard Y'or hikers to walk on as well. Teri PS: I have attached the 11-17-98 memo for your reference ..t�i•_. tt�:•fL't1YC:iL �:_::z�.:.: :�':Y'L•�':t':'�� :l.^..�ttYC.'_�_'�::_:�_�..: .I� :_t`.•:t:l: :^..•1' :�I:1_:.I:1;:_ ti x L 4 �li (Iin Hi T ��uvr i iT'... L c S i f a ...1.� �..'t:i�� L �4 1 '.i..:�:�.L::1:• 7::un::.�aun'�:r� ..s Fir.m� a.e! Gt I.�r�f k+ I t rn:nnui:=:�r r .i...:�rn�.n:ua;u;n:..m 4 :?i•- 3rtlm�^_�TV.-.rcvv..:. �uuw�...:�:_ ...s.j.�... November 17, 199� �'o: Ed Cornell &'�oa�n: Marianne Swan, Subcommitte� C' for City Trails, Saratoga Parks Recreation Commission Re: November 15, 1998 site visit to Cornell Property, Deer Creek Court Lot 23 After reviewing correspondence between trail users and the City of Saratoga dating as far back as 1980 regarding Mt. Eden Estates and discussing the surfacing of the trail with current users and James Walgren, Director of Community Development, the following is required: 1. Improve an eight ft wide, all weather trail section within the 15 ft trail easement recorded on your site plan with decomposed granite or asphaltic chips firmly pressed into place, and wood headers at a width of eight feet (see Master Plan). This is required by the Master Plan due to the adobe clay environment. 2. No encroachment of bushes or trees within the eight ft wide improved trail. 3. The bridge to be put in to place can be of similar construction as on the Teerlink Property (I can show you 741-0322). 4. We encourage you.to work together with the Douglas family, so that you can shaze costs. James Walgren will place a pfione call to the Douglas family. You may begin these improvements immediately. Prior to occupancy, members of the Trail Committee will review your adherence to the above required trail improvements. cc: James Walgren Irene Jacobs Parks Recreation Commission Terri Baron January 20, 2000 Mr. Mansour Safai 21789 Villa Oaks Lane Saratoga, CA 95070 Subject: Trail Easement at 21789 Villa Oaks Lane Dear Mr. Safai: At our January 10, 2000 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, the status of the trail easement that runs through your property was discussed. On behalf of the Parks and Recreation Commission, we would like an update on your plans to either improve or relocate the trail easement. As you know, the easement needs to be improved and brought up to specification as the building plans indicate. A written response to this letter is being requested by the members of the Commission. The next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will be held on Monday, February 7 at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. If you would like to attend this meeting and be placed on the Agenda, please contact me at 868-1258. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Judy Alberts Chair, Parks and Recreation Commission Cary Bloomquist Staff Liaison, Parks and Recreation Commission MEMOKAIVDUM Date: January 14, 2000 To: John Cherbone, Acting Public Works Director From: Cary Bloomquist Cc: Larry Perlin, City Manager Parks and Recreation Commission Paula Reeve, Administrative Analyst RE: Easement relocation by property owner at Lot 23 DR-95-011 This is a follow-up to our conversation back in December 1999 regarding Mr. Safai and his request to relocate a trail easement that runs through his property. Please clarify, via a Memo or other document, the process that occurred when Mr. Safai requested to have the easement relocated. Please clarify what follow- up has occurred with regards to the easement being relocated. The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission is February 7, 2000. At this meeting, I would like to present the Commission with a written response from the Public Works Department. If I can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact me at Ext. 258. Thank you for your attention to this matter. ti U SAR �O G^Z T C I Y of -S ATOGA 04 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070 �(40b) 868-120U Incorporated October 22, 1956 To: Community Development Director James VJalgren From: Judy �rts and Sheila Ioanno Parks and Recreation Commissi ners Re: 21 �O 1 Mt. Eden Road (Landscaping) Date: January 20, 2000 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Evan Baker Stan Bogosian John MenaHey Nrck SVeit Ann Waltonsmith It was recently brought to our attention that the landscaping at 21801 Mr. Eden Road does not correspond with the Landscaping Conceptual Design on file (June 97). This is the plan that was presented to the Planning Commission and shows a 10 foot equestrian right of way. The Existing Conditions Landscaping Plan on file (March 11, 1999) still shows the 10 foot equestrian right of way boardering 11/it. Eden Road. However, the current landscaping on the property encroaches on that equestrian_right of way. The Pazks and Recreation Commission would like to see all the encroaching vegetation removed immediately and the equestrian right of way restored according to the plans on file for this property. VJe request that no final approval lze given on this property until this issue is resolved. Thank you. Printed on recycled paper. MEMORANDUM Date: January 18, 2000 To: James Walgren, Community Development Director From: Cary Bloomquist Cc: Larry Perlin, City 1Vlanager Parks and Recreation Commission Paula Reeve, Administrative Analyst RE: Easement encroachment at 21801 Mt. Eden Road This is a follow-up to a presentation given by Teri Baron of Saratoga Trail Enthusiasts at our January 10, 2000 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting regarding an encroachment on a dedicated easement by the property owner at 21801 Mt. Eden Road. I went out with Teri and James Baron on January 10, 2000 to see the easement encroachment and was surprised how quickly area was landscaped and planted. My understanding is the property owner is awaiting final inspection on the project. The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended the approval of the final inspection be delayed until the easement encroachment issues could be investigated by planning and a resolution reached to restore the easement. The Parks and Recreation Commission advocates for the protection and preservation of all existing trail easements within the City. It would be unfortunate if this particular trail easement and corresponding linkage were lost. Please forward a written response to my attention so I can share it with the Parks and Recreation Commission at our next meeting on Monday, Febru.ary 7, 2000. Please feel free to contact me at Ext. 258 if I can be of further assistance. Thank you for your attention to this matter. January 23, 2000 Connie Curry 21823 Via Regina Saratoga CA 95070 (408) 867-7195 Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga CA 95070 I am a Saratoga resident who boazds horses at my Via Regina Residence. I am writing about a recent trail closure that affects my boarders and my husband and I. The horse owners use and need the trail that connects Via Regina and Vista Regina roads. I also hike the trail. The current resident, whose property lies lzetween the roads (13905 Pierce Road), has fenced blocking all access to this trail. The fence was installed the first week in January. As I understand, this is a dedicated trail and access should not be obstructed. I request that the city investigate reopening this trail. Sincerely, I Connie Curry January 22, 2000 Jane �Vilson 14040 Pierce Road Saratoga CA 95070 (408) 867-5526 Saratoga Parlcs and Recreation Commission 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 I am a Saratoga resident and horse o�uner. I am �uriting about a recent 4rail closure that affects my family directly. I ride andlor jog several times per vveek and depend on 4he trail tha4 connects Via Regina and Vista Regina roads. The curren4 residen4 at 13905 Pierce Road, whose property boarders the connecting firail, has landscaped and fenced blocking all access. Installation of the fence was after the Chris4mas holidays. I have received conflicting information about whether this is a dedica4ed trail or a 4rail on a proposed plan. I have not contacted the homeowner. If fhis is a dedica4ed trail, access should not be obstructed. I request thaf the city loo� into the reopening of fhis trail. Thank you, i JC' Jane VVilson MEMORANDUM Date: January 10, 2000 To: Connie Curry From: Cary Bloomquist RE: Trail Blockage on Via Regina Way Thank you for your concern regarding the construction of a new fence which has blocked access to a trail linkage on Via Regina Way. If you could please respond, in writing, with details such as the address of the property owner who put up this fence, the date when the fence was installed, and if any notification was given to the neighbors this would be helpful. Please address the letter to the Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission and please cc: James Walgren, Director of Communify Development. Please address the letter as indicated below. If you have further questions, please contact me at 868-1258. Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 r 3.6 ho�s�d 'Y's�il Syseeffi gffiprovemen�s Segme�� L,ocation: Seaeus: L.ength: Type: Ownership: Surrounding L.and LJse: Notes: PeCYiOII: Cost EsYimaYe: IviainYenance Cos� Seg��see: 0 g� '%'�is seg�en¢ as a proposed linEc Yo cona�ct the �uistin� seganenYS �9 and �12. �'eo� ehe nor�h end the trail Yravels south bee�+�n properties go ¢he juaceion of �Iia Regina Road AY ¢�is poenY it begins to c�wel �long side t�ae goad until about 1fl0 previous YO reachia�g Pie�ce �oad. Froffi here the path Ynoves wese beYvveen lo�s uneal iY aeaches �e. Eden Itoad. Continuing a few hundred feee west �ill connecY 8his 1na�Ec to segme�Y 12 and 13. Proposed 3400 %.F'. 1 Public right-of-�y, �riv�te lZesideatial T'he Caey should �egoeiaee e�,aY� l�d ov✓ners in order eo �ain ease�ents for ehe dedelopment of this trail. IY serves as an impoetane connec8aon and appeaPS to already be used unofficaally at Yhls eiffie. $81,600 $1530 Location 'I'his segmenY is proposed Yo conaecY linEc 13 Yhrough Yhe vaneyards and wese ineo the surrounding Couacy parkland. Status: Proposed Length: 1400 %..F. Type: Ownership: �/acane land. Surrounding Land LJse: Sphere of In�luence, privace resideneial, and ehe Paul 1Vdasson Vineyards Notes: Aceion: COSt ESYimaYe: Maintenance Cost "Y'he Ciey should negoeiaee vvich Paul IeRasson for ehe eseablishment of a erail. 'I'he vineyards enay need, ia the fueur�, to establish a ueiliey easement ehrough ehis properey and ehe City could then poteneially form a development agreemene for ehe shared us� of ehe easemene. �33,600 $630 3.6-1 MEMORAIVDUM Date: January 18, 2000 To: Dave 1Vlooney, Parks Supervisor From: Cary Bloomquist Cc: Larry Perlin, City Manager Parks and Recreation Commission Paula Reeve, Administrative Analyst RE: City Parks Tour This is to confirm our Parks and Recreation Commission tour of the City Parks on Monday, January 24, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. Please contact me at Ext. 258 if you anticipate changing the date or time. Thank you again for taking the time to host this tour. City Council Minutes 1. Planning Commission actions of January 12, 2000. Recommendation: Note and file. 2. Approval of Check Register Recommendation: IVote and file January 19, 2000 MEHAFFEY/WALTONSM[ITH MOVED TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEIvIS 4B.1 and 4B.2. MOTIOIV PASSED 4-0. 3. Memo authorizing publicity for February 2, 2000 Public Hearing item: Huang appeal of Planning Commission denial of F-99-003, 13870 Pike Road, Applicant: Huang (Continued September 1, 1999). Recommendation: No addirional noticing is required by law. City Manager Perlin announced that information was received from the Planning Department that the Huang's would be submitting a letter requesting to withdraw their appeal. Councilmember Streit commented he received a phone message indicating their intent to withdraw. STREIT/MEHAFFEY MOVED TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 4B.2. MOTION PASSED 4-0. 4. Park Restroom Improvements and Disabled Accessibility Ramp Award of Construction Contract. Recommendation: 1. Move to declare Jens Hansen Company, Inc. of San Carlos to be the lowest responsible bidder on the project; 2. 1Vlove to award a Construction Contract to Jens Hansen Company, Inc. in the amount of $158, 661; 3. 1Vlove to authorize staff to execute change orders to the contract up to $16,000. Councilmember Streit expressed concern that the lowest bid was significantly lower that the Engineer's estimate and the other bids, and asked staff about the contractor's background. Acting Public Works Director Cherbone replied that background checks were conducted and cleared. STREIT/MEHAFFEY IVIOVED TO APPROVED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 4B.4. 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Z l: �'r'.I .r ��.f `.b "A; t i; ~r .�1._: !A!ildwoo� ��i�� 0"OIS40PIC�� Fiakon� Japanese G�rdens 1. w�w...i J �Il�� d 1�C ��I�� CIT�C OF' SARAT'OGA PARI�� AI�I� I�ASTER S �o�� I� g, A l�1 j 1 3.� Euis�� SEcs �d �t�creaeaon Provision 1 I�%�.5�'E1V� I�,�IR� �PdIID I�IEtL�BIE�'II'��R1 I�IB��R1 �11II ll �I'��:7 Pazk and recreataon facilities anclude Ciey, school, counYy �d privately ovyaed facilities within �nd adjacenY Yo Yhe Cify of SaraYO�� The Parks/Opea Space I)ivision of tD�e 1�/iaaaee�ce �rvic�s %�p�ent is responsible for parks, Yrails and open space maiatenance vvhile Yhe Itecre�Yion Depart�eae is responsible for recreation programing. At Yhis vffie existing pagks anclude about 93 �cres of dvhich 63 have been developed. 'I'he parks aze generally �rell d'astsibuted throughou2 Yhe CaYy. �'or a location map, see Figure 2. For Yhe purpose of ehis R�aster Plan we have separated the parks ineo three differeat types: Neighborhoo�, Comffiuniey and Specialty Parks. In ehe following section each site is individually discussed addressang 4�ae sia.�, location, existing facilities and issues. N�ighbor�aood ]��vlc�: 'I'here are f ave neaghborhood parECS an Sasaeoga totalliag nine acres. AZBJS.E ��R�C Acr�age: 4.3 acres (City owaed) I,oc�teoa�: 12777 Coleta Avenue Azule Park faces soueh on Csoleea Ave�ue and bacics to a portaon of the sYaYe YransporYation corridOr 'I'he v�rest side is ad jacent to the property of Blue Hills School and ehe east sade ad jacent eo privaee residences. F�celi4n�s: Siee curready unimproved i4 Iss�oes: �eing a2 presenY unimproved� the park is primarily used as access for school childrea and adulu from Goleea �►venue eo Scully R►venue and �Cevin I�oran Park. The seace-owned eransporeatioa corridor, vvhich separates Aaule aa�d Kevin l�oran Parks, is planned for developYnene as a freeway. bridge is under coasYruction at this tim� fo carry 4h� pedesYrian Yraffic betweea Yhe two sites. s 2.4- I I�uasea�� CS �d Yt�cgea2aon PPOdasion �E.�LJCI$A1VI�S �.�RK Aceeage: 2.0 acres (CiYy o�aed) 0 Y.�cation: 1'he park faces east o� �eauch�ps 'Y'pee soue�era bound�y is Cr�ysid� L.ane, and the northe� boian�, �owha�l Court. Private resadeaces boeder on Y�e �+esY. FaseBiQie�: Site cursenYly uaiffipeoved I�sa,�s: 'I'has s�all parlc �iYe ea►�s dedi�ged �s a cond'a¢aon of appPOwal for Yhe surrounding single faffialy hoffie gesiden2ial subdiwisioa. 'I'he ee�s of ded'acation did noe nnclude impro�effients to ehe site and ie has remained uaiffiproved although Yhe housing eanits ase no� occupied. '%'he issue of improvemen4s in the shor4 gea� as �Cey to the sba�rouading coffimunaey vvho has expressed clear objecYiw� of d�weloping Yhe siYe as a neaghborhood serviag park. �ItOOK�%.�I�1 I��YB� Acaeage: Loc�Bio�: 0.7 acres (Cicy owa�ed) 12734 �rookglen Coure T�}1C ��YEf �aCCS WCSY OII �POO�CgIC81 C01dgY �d baCEcS YO p�iv�Ye pPOpeYYy vyhich is cu�ently used as access fPOffi Cox Av�nue to Yhe priwaY� Yennis club. 1Zesidential properey is develo�d on Yhe norch and south sides F'�cileQ6es: Securiey ligheiag; �-Ialf-court basketball court, recently resurf'aced; Children's playground; Climbang equipmeaY, recenYly insealled; Picaic tables; Open curf area IIssaue�: 'fhe parlc vvas designed and consYruceed in 197� as a neighborhood mini puEC. great deal of input oa the parEcs der+elopffienc �+as received from ehe area residents. Commuaiey members coneributed funds fos trees and plane mateYials and voluneeered Yo puY up fencing and plant the landscaping 'The park no� receives use by local residen�s and school children of all �ges. VVaeh Yhe completion of eecene impeoveYaenes ¢he pardc as fele Yo be fully developed aa�d no fucure add'ations are intended. 0 2.4-2 0 �r I�g� �d �ecse�eao� �POVi�ao� FOO'I'�iIIILIL I�.�YtI� .�cr�sae: 3.0 2oe�1 �es (0.� acses ca¢y ow�e� 2.2 acres school d'as�i� o��) ILosaBio�: 20654 Seaton Ave�aae 0 F'oo4}�all ��c fYOe�� on Se�¢o� �4i�e��a� g�a�� mmo�. Saueh of ehe �uEc as Foothill School. '%°kne wesg bo�ammduy as �ravi�e residentia� properey �d ehe �s8 currently undewelop� �ga�E� �ro�aty �'acilitie� Par farness course; Open turf ase� I[s$�ne�: 'Y'he masY�r �lan fog FooYhafll �Cc �S �Y�pued in 1976-77 in conjunc2ion vyieh ehe Ynaster plan for Yh� ougdoo� educa2aon uea of Fooehill School uader ehe guidance of the Foothall F�slg+ F'a6ult3+ Claab. T'he pask is currenely used as access foP school childr�aa Ho eh� school. lbiajor school equipffient, athlee�c fields and aanphitheatre ue locageci in ¢he Outdoor Educatio�� Area �d u� available for public use durang non-school ho�. �.��I�� p��rel o� PN 3�q 2 o 0 9 Acrese�: 1.2 acg�s (CiYy o��d) A.ocatio�: 19085 PorYOS I�riv� 'Y'he park faces �ese aasd feones oa� Poeeos Deiv�. 'I'he eastes� and norehesn boundaries are �Yla!'deC YBSE�CI38fl� �PO�PYZI �d ehe southern bounciary parallels Wildcat Creelc. IF�seliQn�$: Chaldrea's playground S�CCD81}! !ffi�YO�/Cd.; Picnac tables Open eurf' uea gs�eae$ T}1C tY13SYCP pl� �Og Cr�dlS��g MYCC �S COYY1plCeed 1a 1974. Prior eo development being aaaei�ted eh� CaBy work.:d e�ith the Sanea Clas� �Ialley �kl�eer District eo detes�ine a solueio� for thear need for access of I)iserict vehicles. 'The parlc as preseatly used predomanandy by area resideaYS and children alehough on seveeal occasaons famaly group fuactions hade occu�ed. 'ThC OrigiYl�l Yi1aSYC� p1�Y1 e61C1udCd SYYlall dCCk OY aYY1ph1YhC�YPC, paeh�ays and reserooms but Yhese facilities weYe aever incorporated. A4 ehis ciene, aY 4he ease end of the siee, an anfo�al series of bike paths have been vvogn and are ofeen used by ehe local shildgea foe eheie �Afd3� bicycling. 2.4-3 �ommu�'ed�y �srrks 'There are foue. COYnffiuniYy p��cs in Y�e CaYy of S�BOg� all Of vvhich are improved with Yhe exception of ICewin Rfdor�. '%'his siee h� 4.0 acres of ehe eoeal 1�.3 acres which remain co be developed. I �OPJGRIESS �PR�1VG� IP.�It� �,�aesg�: 9.97 acres (City o�ed) ILosagio� I297O CviCS �Y�C DS11/� 'The park bound3ry oa 2he w�SY aS Crlen %�riv� �d on Yhe eaSY Sarato�a Creek. South of �xe parEC �s ¢}�e �ut}iea� �afac ltailroad right-of-way and noreh is t�e State-o�ned Ysanspo�caon corridor. �acifiatee�: Soccer fields, (4); �aseball diaffionds, (3); Children's playground eecea�Yly ianpPOwed; Parkin8; Picnic tables �d bubecue; Open turf practice field; Concession stand; '%'ennis coures, (2); �asketball cou� ][ss�ess: Congress Spraags �SEc as Y9�e CiYy principal aCYive reCreaYion parlc providing homebase for both ehe I.ittle I.eague aaid AYSO. '%'he original m�ster plan prepared in 1978 haci eo b� r�vised in 1985 because exiseing fields were partially located on Seaee-o�r✓ned land (the highw�y 85 conidor). 'I'hese changes perpetrated use of ehe p�rdc �s acvve faciliey including baseball diamonds, soccer faelds, spores courYS and .open grass area. Acidieional facilities amplemeneed in 19�4 include a snack bar, restrooffis and moee parking. Saraeoga Lieele League uses eh� ehree baseball diamonds and coneributes eo che coses for maintainin� che fields 'I'he soccer faeld and pracYiC� Yurf are cuereaely used by AYSO �nd cFais oPgania,aeion also conYribu¢es fuads Yo the cose of maintenance. G 2.� Eueseamm� IF�&s �d Recrea�ion Prov�sion r 2.4'4 �J E��g 1�Sks �d Ht�creation PPO�asion Eg., �BJII'E'� I��IB%� ��ceage: 6.3 ace�.s (CaYy o��) II.ocas��a 12853 �seo Psesa� '%'�ae �ar�C fronts on �seo I�e�� 'asa�� B. 'g'he �essern boun�y Is �aiv�ee pPOperty contaiaang �o church� and gesidences for �eaiors. 'I'he �o�2k�e� boundary consists of ��av,aae �samary school and the southern �roperey b�ing used for �rivate co�erci�fl Facllit��s: O�e� eurf play fae9�s �or sa�e� Softball diamond, gecent9y affi�u+a�e�; Preschool �nd school age �lay �Iolleyball cous� �iorseshoe pits; Picnic areas and barb�cu� f�cilati�s; Community garden ploes; Par f irness course; Security lighting; Equipment stos�ge bou; Restrooffis, rece��ly iais�lled gss�ae�: Ia 1977, v✓hen e9xe ��cs �d Recreaeion Coffiffiissaon e�s prepuing for additional dewelopYnene, eh� oeiginal ffiaster plan froffi 1972 was revised eo meee e�e cu�sent needs of residenes, pgodade areas for senior caeazens and reduce potential costs of dewelopane�Y. 'g'he �aric geceaves a greaY deal of use by soccer aaici softbaLl �roups. 'H'�n� Saaatog� Soccer League has a conYracY �ieh the Ciey for use of EI Quaao �S� for pra�tace on weeknights during the fall season with games on Saturd�Z►s �d occasioaal Sunday. 'I'he softball ciiaffiond is curreatly being iased by eh� Caey's softball recseation program. 'I'he park also provides valuable opea� space Yo ehe residents of ehe seaior center at Yhe souYhwesY coraer of Yhe sat�. 0 2.�-S Eues�an� �Ccs �d Etecre�taoa Prov�sflon �o�,�� P� o� l 3�� 3��' Aceeage: 10.3 develo�d �.0 undeveloped (CiYy owned) lLo��t6o�: 12� 15 Scully �a�enue 'Y'he park faces easc �d fPOn¢s on �ully Awenue 'S'he ��sY boundary is Yhe Seate-owned transportavon co�sidog �d Y�e noge9a �d souYh peopereies abue private residential psoperties. ]F'asi9ities: Childrens playground; Picnic tables; Open turf area; Seffii-producvve orchud .Bsso�e�: A ffias2er plan s�ras desagned for ehe sa� a� 1971-197�. '%'lse park is currenely used by a number of joggers �d a ggeat de�l of school ciaildren ea�af'fic. "%'his is a�ajor link between Blue ffiiflls �nd Fiansen Schools. Cluldgen are ffioving to and froan Scully Avenue ihroeagh Y�n� park, �cgoss the transportation corrador, ehrough. Azule Park and Yo GoleY� Avenue. �a �edestrian bridge is curreatly under construction Yo beeter llnk �a�le and I�ewin Moraaa. '%'he park receives a limited amount of g�oup use by ogganizations and families 4'or specific fuactions. The eurf �re� sus#'ace as not sufficaenily flat foe regulation soccer or baseball gaffies bue as frequently used by the youth group for �ames aad practice. 'I'he ogcharc9 is no2 cu�eeatly under crop agreemene and doesa°t appear worthy of it. 'T'he ciey as r�sponsible for pruaing and general upEceep. VVhat fruie the trees do bear is available for ehe community resideacs to pacEc. 0 2.4-6 2.� Euasea�g �ks �d HtecP�Yioa �ovasioa 4�'�I,�WOOD �A1It� �sresge: �.0 acges (Caey o��d) g.ocaea��: 30764 Fou�& SBr�et Wildwood pask en�ce f�es sosaghevese on �o�arata Se�eet and borders on priv�te residential propegt}+ aY 8he noa8�awvest aad soea8hwes2 sides. '�%7ie souYheas2 boundary abuts Sasagoga Cg�:9c. &'as38i�ees: Picnic ffibles and b�b�cea� f�aliti�s; Childrens playground; �Iorseshoe pits; Ytestrooms; Stage/amphi2h�tr�; Open tuaf' area; �Iolleg►ball cou�; C'sroup eeservatao�s Security lighting �se�e$ �a ffieSYCY pl� ��OP �$iS SEB�, 60��1�8ed in fl972, e�s d'asece�d toe�rd ovee�l! commuality use with 89ne 1�dS�pe char�c8�r Yo eemaia rural and aaformal '%'his park as one of etae ffiosc wldely used 'an 81n� city. Co�eanaty activiefes such as ehe Chamber of Co�merc� Fall Festidal �ci Parade, a�ad t�e Itotary Club �arbecu� eake place at Waldwood %�uYin� 8}ae su�ffier Yhe CaYy I�y C�mp Prograsa� regularly visits the park and ehe pacna� �aeas ase reserved nearly every weekenci fPO� early spring UABtI F311 �O� �flCBLYC�CE�$ �artaes, reunions and weddings. �teservations are accepeed fog ease by groups of eweney-five or anore people. 2.4-7 2. ERBS48�� IP�S�CS SII� c��CY�1t10II PPOVflS10%1 SpeciaOQy �a��: Four parks an 4�e CiYy c� �e claSSified �S Speci�lYy parks YoYallin� 50 acres. Each site is discussed 'andidadually an ehe follodving section. �EAJ'II'I��g., I�AEBH� Ace�s��: 14.0 acres (City o�vvaed) �.oca6e��: '%'he par�c is bouaci on e�e no�s �y Sa�toga �venue, �d on e}�e soueh by VVildcat Creek and ¢he Civic Cene�r coanpleu. �'ruiYvale Avenue forms the eastern boundary. IF'�sbli�6�s: Opea space and orc�rd; Saratoga Commuaiey I.abr�+ II$sue$ A10 ffiasYer plan has �ver b�en �eoposed for affiprorre�eats eo the park which at t�is eime remains orc}aard caamnily �deP annu�l crop agreement. T'he continued opera�ion of Yhe sa8e �s an ogchasd coaflicts �vith other recreation�l use in Yhe pagk. '%'has gnighe be considered as poor use of opea space to soffie residents yet Yhe oechard has considerable value in preserving a sense of the rural heritage of �tog�. %si August of 19�4 ghe pu�c 6�s�tase Of iYS hiSYOraC�l �d CulYUral value, v�as designated a fierieage Itesoeaec� of ehe Ciey of Saa�atoga. Ia ehe 1982 Contingency �1� �is l�d e�s considered for location of a Pesearch facility oY dewelopanent beasaness. '%'pae area w�s considered suieable f'or pprofessional administraeiwe° developmenc because of' the Civic Ceneer's presence on the siee. �iovy�ver, th� City no longer has any plans to develop Yhis site. 'I'he site has very high visual pgorninence being bounded by evyo of the mose heavily used roads provid'ang v�hicular circulaeioa an e}ie CiYy. �'urthermore ie is bound on one side by Yhe Comasua�iYy I.ibrary and on anoeher by ehe Civic Ce»eer. As suc}�, 4�e siee holds a symbolic sigaificance vyhich iranscends ics coaisideration merely as a r�creacaonal opporeuniYy. Futuee use of che siee Yaust respect its unique proanin�nce. 0 2.4-� �.4 E�sen�� I�&s and ��e�taon �o�asaoa �IF►KOIVE �A�APIESE �AIPDERI� A��esgee fl 3.3 devrelo�d 9.3 undev�loped II.mc�tio�: 21000 �i� �asin �1�y 0 'I'�e �ask is locat�� in 8h� 4°mo�aaflL� 04' �8o�ai. �ag �asin Fk�y fo�s Yh� nogthern boundary and priv�te ��per8g► borders oa the �outhe� �d easg�ra boundaries. 'I'he �a�g► bimae �o�sti�ates ehe eveste� edge. IF�cBiit6e$: �kang; Pacnic 8ables; �estrooms; Group reservataons (gequaa� $'ee); C��aaded touas; Gife shop �d �iakon� Foeaaa�eao� Se6uaity lighting; 1"ea service on the ��kends, �ffo�aded by voluneeess Cultural Exchange C�nteg Bssues: �Iakoae Guden was oeiga�lly �Y of sauYeen a�� esYaBe belongin� Yo Olideg and �Sabel Seane of S� �'s�cisco. de �+►as Mrs. Stine's w�sae eo dap� ia 1917 tha¢ inspired the cseat'so� of �Ix� gardens. Fuja-Hakone 1�Iaeional �k and ehe Japanese gardens �ade s�ach an aanpression on her th�e she effiploy�d an Imperial gardenes 80 landscape �n�a susnffies gesidence sate an Saratog�. A Japanese architece �s also hn� eo desagn ¢k�e family resademmce and th� guese house. 'I'}ie ciey of Sar�toga puechased eh� pYOperey in 1966 foP use as a Ciey Mrlc. �Iakone C'aardens aodv coaasas2s of Ypa� LJpper �d %ower houses and �e four g�dens of �Iakon�. 'I'he LTpper �Iouse �v�s buile on ghe slope of the A�ioon-vee�xing Hill aa�d evas iatended eo be plac� of �eaiee PetPe�e. As in ehe traditional samuraa sYyle, iY w�s bualf eanYhouY nails and the exteraor ueated eo �ive a look of age. 'The I,od✓ee I�oiase �+�s the oeiginal Stine family summer residence. At ehe outside coeaier o�' Y}ae hoa�s� is sodegaki (sleeve) gate, crag'ted of splle baaaboo and I�agi grass. �'%'h� four gardens are the essence of ehe pu�c. Eac� one haz been anaintaine� �s aueheneic Japanese garden. '%'he �-Iall and Pond Garden was created for sesollan�, Yhe Gardea� for eranquality, �d th� Zen Garden for meditaeion. �nzuasa-En, th� ioamboo gardea, 1S YhC eCSUIY O� close friendship waYh Sar�tog�'S saSBeg ca8g+ 1�Iuko-shl, Japan. 'g'he garden �s co�aprised of gifts feo� che caYy seach as sYone lanterns and baanboo fences. 'Y'he sister ciey organiaatioaa �as �'orffied ia 19�2 and a fogmal relaeioashap now �xists beeween ehe e�o. gn 1��4 �yogs sigaed an agree�ene and thas h�s initiated annual visiYS beevHeen cieia.�ns as w�ll as a sumaner sYudenY euchaai�e prograaa. 2.�-9 �.d �ua$�a�� gEcs �d fltece�sion �rovisio� 1�� I�akone Founda�aon Offase �s �lso l�ged �e Bhe �asCc. fle Bs Bheir ffiassion Yo fully amplement the �Sk`s Pd[ase�g �l�n. �i Cultural Exchange Cenger fs curready under consveic�ion whi�� ill emm�ble anternationally-gecogniaed �t,ists to take up residence �d offeg classes and demonstrations an �eir specific media. researcb facalaty �nd office go conrain the Bamboo I-Iorticultural Center and other �arrden amprovements semains Yo be impleffienY�d Any decisions or actions th�Y 8�ne I�oo�dataon �vishes to ffiake must be presented eo che Council and then fos�aflly ��roded. °%'Ise City ffiaantains 8}�e gardens �d funds 4he improvemenes. I�LSTOItEC�aB. 1�A%8% �cv�ag�: 1.0 acges (Caey o�ed) lLocatio�: 20460 Saaatoga/L,os ��eos �o�d ]Fac�lnties: Parking li�iYed; Security lighting Feiends of the L.abruy �Iistorical Heri�age A�a�se� Chamber of Commerce Eaacalg►ptus Crrode g�s�a�$: LTse of Yl�e I$iSYOrical. �sCc s�nY�YS �oaand Yh� Yhr� iaSYiBUYaons �d Yheig cenYaal coureyard area. MEMORANDUM Date: January 26, Z000 To: Ray Chung, City of Cupertino From: Cary Bloomquist, City of Saratoga RE: Letter from Jim Stallman This is to amend the letter from Jim Stallman dated January 26, 2000. The first paragraph of the letter indicates the Saratoga City Council will be supporting a resolution to carry out development of this trail. This statement is not accurate. The Saratoga City Council will not be addressing this issue at its meeting on February 2. r 26 January 2000 11Rr. Ray Chung City of Cupertino De�r Mr. Chung, The Saratoga Bicycle Advisory Co�i4� a�d P�rks �d R�r�aoa� Co�ittce have both received updates on the initiative beiaig led by Ci4y of Cu�r�ano to ask �ant� Clara Coun4y to move ahead with feasibility evaluatioa� for developna��t of the tJnion Pacific I�il Trail, also known as th� An�a Trail which passes thr�ugh o�ae vv� v�l�y �i�ies: �A P��olution wrill be considergd by the Gity of Sar�toga �ity �unsil ��ly F�br�y supporti� this �f�or� v+�ch s�rv�s to �a�y out d�velopment of �hig tr�il vvhi�� i� �lr�dy iai �h� a�d�pte�i Nt�s�r 'T�il� Pl�n for the City �f' Sarat�ga: Thasik y�u v�ry �uch for taking �h� 1� �n rn�� h� �vath �he� k�y �il, �n� whi�h ��dy s�s mus� usg by �sid�nts h�r� in �tar ��uaii�i�s: 'Th� Gity of 3aratoga h�s �lr�a�iy ��de t� af a portion of th� trail �rri�or to �ug��nt fa�iliti�� t �u� s�nt�al spurts �mpl��t �oa�ge�se Springi Park: 'Th� +Gity �f 3aratoga h�s �n ��a�t �m�nt r�th �E and h�s b�th th� �11 �nd experienc+� t� help furth�r ti�� ta� �f th� ��a��r for ptabli� ben�f t: 'I'he anany ben� �fi� that th� trail will bring to �ur �ity her� will v+r�l��a�: T'YSSh �d s�clud� a�tivities vv�i�h �e� �urr�ntly a small problem wrill be �lleviat� by ��s�d p�abli� ��f th� �ari�i��: R��mn and transportation us�s are import�n¢ fa��ra in �i�ag �his pr�j�� ga��ve fmywa�. 'Thank you, ,r t� 5ins��ly ,�n Jim Sta11m� i �han�, �rat�g� Bi�y�l� A�in�By ��i� CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF PARK 8; RECREATION COIUIiV�IS�IOI�l�ERS �OAT�� IV��I��EI�S A NON-PROFlT CORPORAT/ON S1NCE 1993 7971 Freeport Blvd,, Sacramento, CA 95832 President Judith Marie Bush, S. San Francisco FlrstVice President Ray Stroup, Avenal January 3, 2000 Dear Fellow Park and Recreation CommissionerBoard Member; Second Vice President As you are aware, Proposition 12 (the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Tf�ater Clean Air, Paui a,podaca Norwalk and Coastal Protection Bond Act oj2000) will appear on the March 7, 2000 ballot. The passage of this Bond Act is one of the most important actions affecting the quality and secrecary uanrit of Park and Recreation ro ams and facilities throu hout the state that we have Pauline Waly Campbell, Sunrise RPD q Y P� g ever had to make. Treasurer Patricia Priest, La Mirada immediate Past President Nathaniel Riddick, Carson Board �Ytembers James Atkins, Trecy Mynle Braxion-Ellington, Richmond Dale Bailey, Ontario Richard M. Barbar, Carmichael, RPD June Dubreuil, Moorpark Geraldine "Gerri" Guzman, Montebello Judy Howell, Town of Los Gatos James F. Kendrick, Jr., Santa A�a Rudy N. Nasol, San Jose Joanne Ward, Hercules At-Large Board Members Leo Friedland Donna Rogers Past Presidents Aobeh Banes, Southeast R& P District J. Richard Teague, La Mesa/San Diego Co. Shelia Hyman, Pacifica Everett Greenberg, Temple Ciry Douglas Mortisson, Hayward Fi &P District Mary C. Hernandez, Tustin Polly Sandkulla, San Mateo County Dr.Thomas J.Cooper, Huntington Beach David M. Nigel, San Bruno Francis R. Boykin, Cypress Bill Love, San Rafael Donna Rogers, South EI Monte Rose Mary Forehand, Vacaviile Dc Hilmi Ibrahim, Whittier Charles W. Skoien, Jr., Mission Oaks Gbria Heer, Los Angeles Counry Frances Krommenhock, Milpitas Rosemarie Harris, Oxnard John O'Donnell, East Bay Regional Patricia B.Crask, la Mirada Fred E. Castro, Union City Betty Wallace, Baldwin Park Stanley E. Anderson, San Jose Patricia A. Hadley, Culver City Neil Freeman, Nonvalk Myrtle L. Braxton-Ellington, Richmo�d Sara Lampe, Jurupa Area RPD Judy Howell, Town of Los Gatos Elected and appointed officials, such as you, are in a unique position to take a proactive role in encouraging the support of this Bond Act in your jurisdiction. As a recognized leader in your community, you have the opportunity to outreach to other community leaders, interest grouns, media, and neighborhoods to exnlain the benefits that the Rond Act will have to the area. Since agency staffs are somewhat limited in the degree they can encourage support and a positive vote for this Bond act, it becomes even more appropriate for Appointed and Elected policymakets to take a strong position, both as individuals and as a Board and/or COiT1II11SS10I1. The California Park and Recreation Society (CPRS) has recently sent packets of detailed information on the Bond Act to every Park and Recreation agency in the state. That packet contains suggested draft letters, resolutions and fact sheets that will assist you. We suggest that you do the following: o Have your agency staff brief you thoroughly on the details of the Bond Act relative to yourjurisdicrion. Pass a fonnal resolution of support. Forward it to CPRS. Have staff develop a list of projects to be funded by the Bond Act. Complement agency staffls information effort with your personal support. o Personally contact key groups to encourage active support to get out the vote. Interact with the media in your area regarding news articles on the benefiu of passage of the Bond Act. The Proposition 12 (together with Proposition 13) campaign effort is in full swing. It is a well-organized effort and your role is critical. Most of you are aware that Proposition 12 is :egis)stior� that p�.ssed vri:h oven�he?;ning bi-partisan support. ?n addition to :he rr.3ny advocacy groups, endorsements have been received from the California Taxpayers Association, Califomia Chamber of Commerce, and the Califomia Building Industry Association. Additional information and endorsements on Proposition 12 can be found at www.safeparks.org; www.cprs.org; and www.cal-pazks.ca.gov. The CAPRCBM is on record as supporting Proposition 12. We encourage you to join us and other appointed and elected park and recreation leaders throughout Califomia to aggressively support the vote for Proposition 12. Should you have any questions please contact our Statewide Proposition 12 Coordinator, Board Member Dick Barbaz at 916-971-3366 or e-mail CAPRCBM at canrcbm(�a,cnrs.org for information. Remember, "Parks and Recreation...the Benefits are Bndless!" Re tionally, J �th Marie Bush, President Califomia Association of Parks and Recreation Commissioners and Board Members (CAPRCBIvn AKiliated with the Calrfornia Park and Recreation Societyand th� Nationa/ Recreation and Park Association, Citizen-Board Members Branch 'I!Il!Illil! CALIFORNIA PARK RECREATION SOCIETY 1� LL.� ll Prop 120 °�°h� �arch �0�0 park �o�d Gov. Gray Davis signed Proposition 12 (bill AB 18) on September 21 in Los Angeles. Citizens 7971 Freeport Blvd will vote AB 18, the "Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air and Coastal Satramento, CA Protection Bond," on the March 2000 ballot. It requires a simple majority to�pass (i.e., 50% 95832-9701 1). This $2.1 billion bond act, the largest park bond in U.S. history, includes the following: 916/665-2777 FAX 916/665-9149 ww�v.cprs,or� Contact: Jane H. Adams, Executive Director 916/665-2777 jane@cprs.org CPRS provides fhe leadership fo advance the positive impac� and value of fhe profession Pe� capata B g�rog�a�v �338 million' Provides funds to local jurisdictions for the acquisition, development, rehabilitation or restoration of real properry for park purposes-60% of the funds are allocated to cities and districts; with a minimum allocation of $30,000. 40% is allocated to counties and regional dirtricts. The minimum to regional districts and counties will be �150,000. cities/districts: $6.29 per capita counties: 54.00 per capita Per capi$a UB �ro�a�ae� $50 million citresldistricts: $2J0 per capita Rober g�a��r�a�a� $200 million R-Z-H funds (1) rehabilitation or refurbishing performed annually or infrequently; excludes capital improvements and other routine maintenance work; special major maintenance projecrts include energy efficiency for lands and facilities (i.e., irrigation rystems, replace- ment or repair of indoor facility or resurfacing parking lots. (2) innovative recreation programs that respond to unique and otherwise unmet recreation needs of special urban populations; can fund transportation to �acilitate access to programs and facilities. R-Z-H requires a match of 30% of project costs. Funds are distributed on following formula: 69% block gran4s for urbanizecl areas 60% cities and districts 40% counties and regional distc�s 94% block granfs fio heavily urbanized areas 60% large cities 40% large counties and regional districts 17% competitive gran�.s 88% non-urbanized jurisdictions 12% urbanized, not including �avily urbanized Other funding programs local agencies may compete for funds: 53.33' per capita $1.75 per capita $1.86 per capita .49 per capita $33,490,000 RipariaNriver/aquatics habitat $10 million Trails, nonmotorized Low income/at risk youth 5100 million UrbaNcultural centers/ Regional youth soccer facilities $15 million zoos/wildlife education Playground replacement �7 million CA Heritage Fund Urban forestation proj. S10 million Local Conservation Corps State parks administered by local agencies E20 million E10 million 571.5 million ;10 million $12.5 million Additional Proposition 12 information is available from various websites: v�.cprs.org/legisla�ive, v�.safeparks.org and vv�.cal-�oarks.ca.gov. 12/99 017 $OQe{� State Department of Parks Recreation will administer; less than 1.5% of total allocation is for grant administration. Provides funds to cities and districts with populations of 200,000 or less within urbanized counties with a population greater than 200,000 The allocations given here are estimates developed by the Department of Parks Recreation u► ll� "1 Cat -Tax Esa 1 X26 To: California Park and Recreation Society From: Steve Kroes, Vice President, California Taxpayers' Association Subject: Proposition 12 Fiscal Impacts The California Taxpayers' Association (Cal -Tax) supports Proposition 12, the Parks, Water, and Coastal Protection Bond Act on the March 7, 2000 ballot. This bond would provide $2.1 billion in funding for needed improvements to local and state parks and conservation projects. Cal-Tax endorses Proposition 12 because It is fiscally responsible, it does not raise taxes, and it pays for projects that are important for all Californians. Parks are an important component of California's quality of life. Eleven years have passed since the last state bond funds were approved for park improvements. State general obligation bonds like Proposition 12 do not cause a tax Increase. Payments on the bond will be made over 20 to 25 years from existing revenues in the state general fund. The passage of a bond merely commits the Legislature to make these bond payments one of their highest budget priorities. they allocate funds. Proposition 12 will require about $140 million a year in debt payments — this is about 0.2 percent of next year's projected general fund budget. This smalrfraction is a reasonable amount to pay for investing In important facilities that will benefit future generations. It is important that California fund these types of projects while the economy and the state budget are strong. California Taxpayers' Association is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting taxpayers from unnecessary taxes and promoting efficient, quality government services. CALIFORNIA TAXPAYERS' ASSOCIATION 1715 K Street, Suite 1250 • Sacramento, CA 95814 • (916) 441 -0490 fax (916) 441 -1619• hup://www.caltax.org O O `�r y: 1 J 1 z C�S� o �ro os�t,o�:�:Y�.�: KS CLEAN'WATE�R' =CLEAN 0 0 ��Y o-�� SAFE NEIGHB ORHOOD PAR AIR, AND CO ASTAL PROTECTION BOND AGT;OF:2000 �Jse �h�� ta�ko�� o�� el� ��a�� I I i i�; i� I`�`��1� These "talking points" cover key concepts to use when educating voters about Proposition 12. It is importan[ to make your presentation as speciflc as possible regarding potential projects should Prop 12 be approved March 7, 2000. Additional Informat[on is available at w►vw.safeparks.org or �nnvw.cprs.org. How will Prop 12 benefit my community? Throughout California, neighborhood parks have deteriorated and, in that process, have become unsafe and unusable for chlldren, adults, and families. Proposition 12 tackles these problems head on by Providing substantial grants to local �ark and recreation agencies (cities, counties, and special distr(cts) for renovating existing playgrounds and facilittes, replacfng inefficient lighting systems, and/or rehabilitating buildings and grounds. Prop 12 provides funding through: Per capita grants, �388 million; Roberti-Z'berg-Harrls grants to urban areas; $200 mipion; Grants to low income neighborhoods, $100 million; Playground safety Improvements, E7 million; and Playground safety in state parks, $1 million. Does the entire state benefit from Prop 127 Prop 12 calls for a per caplta funding program of $388 million be distrtbuted to local agencies (cities, coun::es, and sp�c!al di�:ricts) and $2Q�J m!llion for grants to local agencies in h[ghly urbanized areas (Roberti-Z'berg-Harris program). In addition, the Coastal Conservancy, Wlldlife Conservation Board, and varlous other conservancies (from Tahoe to the Coachella Valley) will receive funds. How do I deteemine wha4 my agency will recelve from the per capiYa prograin and Roberii-Z'berg Harris grant program7 lt fs anticipated the per capita allocation will be based upon 2000 populatton data prepared by the Department of Finance. The State Department of Parks and Recreation (who w[ll admin[ster the per capita and the Robert[-Z'berg-Hazris programs) website, http://www.cal-parks.ca.gov, contains local agency iniormat[on regarding per capita and R�H allocations. VVho supports Prop 12? A wide variety of state and local civic organizations are supporting the passage of Prop 12 as they recognize the value of clean air, clean water, and safe parks to all Californians. They include: Leaque of Women Voters of California; American Assn. of Retired Persons; Congress of California Seniors; California Taxpayers' Association; California Organizatton of Police and Sheriffs; National Audubon Society; Coalition for Clean Atr; California League of Cities; Caltfornia Park Recreation Society; Callfomia Associat[on of Recreation Park Districts; and California State Parks Foundation Does the business community support Prop 12? Yes, In fact the California State Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Propos[tion 12 as it recognizes the value of clean water, clean air, and safe parks to business retentton and development in local communities. In addition the California Manufacturers Assoc[ation and the California Taxpayers' Association has endorsed Prop 12. The California Environmental Dialogue, made up of the state's leading businesses .and conservation groups has prepared "Land Conservation in California," pointing out the need for protection of our natural environment. You can see thetr publication at http://www.pcl.ora. Cal-Tax states, "Cal-Tax endorses Proposition 12 because It is fiscally responsible, it does not raise taxes, and it pays tor projects that are important for all Caltforn[ans." How soon will my communIYy ge4 4he funds Yo Improve oue� parks? If voters approve Prop 12 on March 7, the Legislature can begin to appropriate funds In the FY 2001-02 budget. State agencies must approve all fund dlstributions. dVho decfdes how 4he funds will be used locally? The text of Prop 12 provides the final word on how funds wIll be spent. Some funds will be dlstrlbuted�on a per capita bases, while others are competltively distributed. Still others are specifically mentioned [n the text of the proposit[on. Virtually all funds must first be appropriated to the state agency in charge of distributing the funds. State agencies will either use existing distribution guidelines or it will create new ones. The per capita and Roberti - Z'berg- Harris funds can be spent on a wide variety of purposes. Local agencies will prepare an application, explaining how the funds will be spent in compliance with the provisions of Prop 12. If the application meets the requirements of the law and the regulations, funds will be distributed as soon as the Legislature appropriates the funds. Competitive funds (trails, historic preservation, etc) will be distributed by the appropriate state agency based upon applications. There will probably be more than one application period, so that all the funds are not spent in the first application cycle. Each state agency must adopt regulations or guidelines, and the Legislature must appropriate the money before applications can be received. CPRS Prop 12 Talking Points, Page 2 of 2 How will be bonds be paid? How long will it take to pay them off? Steve Kroes, vice president of the California Taxpayers' Association, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting taxpayers from unnecessary taxes, states that "payments on the bonds will be made over 20-25 years from existing revenues in the state general fund. The passage of the bonds commits the Legislature to make these bond payments one of their highest budget priorities as they allocate funds." Will my taxes increase if Prop 12 is approved? According to a November 1999 memorandum from Cal - Tax, "State general obligation bonds like Proposition 12 do not cause a tax increase ... Proposition 12 will require about $140 million a year in debt payments — this is about 0.2 percent of next year's projected general fund budget. This small fraction is a reasonable amount to pay for investing in important facilities that will benefit future generations." WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PROP 12? Proposition 12's official website is http: / /www.safeparks.org, the website of the California Park & Recreation Society, http: / /www.cprs.org, or California State Parks, http: / /www.cal- parks.ca.gov. Q Y.� „{�qGt �:.5 e a P �s�t o��=� 2 r.' N w �'~.1 oY 6�V 6/ OV�V -3..: r? f ,v.+.-+ SAFE NfIGHB ORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN`•V1�i�T;E�;�CUE AIR, AND CO ASTAI PROTECTION BOND'AC7;�Q;��000 ��'hat can do as a publie e�nployee to p�ornote I��og� g�`? As a public employee you have not given up your constitutional rights to speak out on governmental matters. You may �not use your time on the job, other city staff time on the job, equipment and supplies to generate promotional materials on behalf of a ballot initiative. You should not wear your uniform when engaging in political activities. You may respond to a request for information on your a?ency's analysis of or position on a ballot measure. This may include speaking to public or private organizations interested in the public aaency's posiaon. You must provide a"fair representation of the facts." ��hat can my agency do`? Your public agency may objectively evaluate a ballot measure's impact on the local government unit. It can then make the results of this objective analysis available to newspapers, advocacy �oups and others. This analysis can include: o how much funding would be coming to the agency andlor area under formulas and earmarks in the measure o what projects your agency would or could seek funding for under the competitive grant portions of the bond measure develop a neutral fact sheet or flier containing the above information that is a fair representation of the facts o gather photographs showing how the pazk bond funds could be used o prepare maps showing the location of potential projects in your area Public agencies may pass a resolution supporting or opposing a ballot measure. The decision should be made at a re�ular meeting allowing for citizens the right to speak on the issue before the agency adopts a position. Send a copy of the resolution to CPRS, 7971 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95832 There is no hard and fast rule for judging whether communication is promotionai or informational. Some of the factors courts look at in determining if a publication is promotional or informational is the style, tenor and timing. Sharing all sides of an issue demonstrates fairness. What ean a non prof t orgaruzation do (ie�e fraends of par�s o� a nonprofit foundation)? Nonprofit corporations can actively support ballot measures and encourage others to support ballot measures, subject to an overall IRS limitation on the amount of the budget of a 501(c)(3) corporation which may be spent on such activities. Specific actions that a nonpro�t organization can undertake are: I FAQ Frequendy Asked Questions 2 This FAQ is not legal advice. Information has been taken from "Legal Issues Associated with City Participation in Ballot Measure Campaigns," League of California Cities, August, 1996 and "VJhat you can do for Proposition 12," prepared by the Bay Area Open Space Council, 1999. Individuals are encouraged to contact legal counsel for specific questions or issues. Proposition 12 — Professional Advocacy Guidelines Page 2 of 2 • identify ways the park bond will benefit the area or constituency • develop and distribute flyer describing the benefits • adopt a resolution of support for Prop 12; forward to CPRS, 7971 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95832 • send "letters to the editors" to the local papers reporting the organization's support/benefits - • send a mailing to members of the organization informing them of Prop 12 and encouraging them to support it • keep informed and involved in the statewide campaign by regularly contacting http: / /www.safeparks.org • raise funds for the statewide campaign • combine a local membership drive with a pitch to support Prop 12 What can I do as a citizen to promote Prop 12? As a citizen you can actively support Prop 12 and encourage others to support it. You can: • stay informed about the campaign by regularly checking at the Prop 12 website: http: /www.safeparks.org • tell your friends and neighbors to support Prop 12 on March 7, 2000 — don't assume they already know about it! • write a letter to the editor expressing support for Prop 12 • call in on radio talk shows expressing support for Prop 12 • make a donation to the Prop 12 campaign. Send? check to CPRS Century Club, CPRS, 7971 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95832 ' • organize a fundraiser to help the campaign — sell cookies, hold a drawing, etc. u O O l�Y t y o 0 0 OS1 lOYI�:�� -p/y�p�p AfE N I HB RHOO AN Cv AN ��.a�.c�a� ��e� e ��Y 7D 6 S E G O D PARKS, ClE AT Rf' LE AIR, AND CO ASTAL PROTECTION BOND�A�GJ�0�2000 I support Proposition 12, the Safe 1Veighborhood Parks, Clean �1Vater, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000, which will be on the 1V�arch 7, 2000 ballot. If approved, this act will authorize $2.1 billion in bonds to improve California's state and local parks, our water, air, and coast. O�tions: m I pledge towards the campaign Check enclosed (made payable to "CPRS Century Club") Charge my credit card 0 VISA Mastercard Account Cardholder Name I will make the above pledge in 2000. Expiration Date number of payments before February 28, Name Authorized Signature Printed Name Mailing Address City, State, Zip Phone Fax E-mail Credit Card Type/Number Exp. Date Please FAX completed form to CPRS �Ieadquarters, Prop 12, 916/665-9149 or mail to 7971 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95832 FOR IIVIMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: SEDRICK fVlITCHELL JANUARY 10, 2000 (916) 653-8380 State �ark� ��mrr��a�� 8u� o�� o�� l��n� SACRAiViENTO The California State Park and Recreation Commission will conduct a series of workshops to provide 4he public an oppor4unity to recommend the acquisition, development or rehabilitation of State Park System projects fior consideration for funding from Proposition 12, the proposed park bond that vdill appear on 4he March 7, 2000 ballot. 1�hose projects nominated will also be considered for funding from other sources available to the Department. The proposed projects will be studied by the stafF of the Depactment ofi Parks and Recreation, ranked in order of priority, and incorporated into fhe Department's existing funding priorities. The bond would provide more than a halfi-billion dollars to the Department for the rehabilitation, development, and acquisition of State Park System lands and facilities. The emphasis of Proposi4ion 12's funding fior sta4e parks is the rehabilitation of existing facilities and the protection of existing natural and culfiural resources to improve 4he recreation experience of visitors to the State Park System. �here are funds, however, for 4he acquisifiion of lands within and adjacent to existing Sfiate Parks and lands which provide for habi4afi preservation. There are also funds for the development of trails and for 4he development of new facilities. Proposition 12 also provides fiunding for other State agencies, conservancies, and local govemment for the acquisition, developmen4, and rshabilitation of park, recreation, and open space lands and facilities. Nominated projects will also be considered in the development of a nevv S4ate Park System Plan. This plan will identifiy a direcfiion and vision fior the State Park Sys4em of the 21 s4 Century. Members of the public are encouraged to attend and parficipate in 4hese hearings. Individuals who are unable to attend these meetings and who would like to recommend a Sta4e Park System project should write the S4ate Park and Recreation Commission at P.O. Box 942896, Sacramen4o, CA 94296. Attached �s �@is$ o$ ghe wo�shops, incea�ding d�ges, gia�es, �w� Ooc�$6o�asa �alifomia Stat� �arlcs oa� ghe ��ageQVae�e <h8�po//�+we�arlcsoca<go�> ;TATE OF CAUFORNIA • RESOURCES AGENCY )EPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION STATE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION 3 .0. BOX 942896. SACRAMENTO. CA 94296 -0001 916) 653-0524 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that four informational workshops will be presented for the public by members of the State Park and Recreation Commission and staff of the Department of Parks and Recreation. The purpose of the workshops will be to provide the public an opportunity to recommend acquisition; development and rehabilitation projects for the State Park System to be considered for funding from the Safe Parks Bond Act of 2000. The dates and locations of the workshops are listed below: Monday, January 31. 2000 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. SAN DIEGO The Theatre in Old Town 4040 Twiggs Street San Diego, CA Monday, February 7. 2000 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. BREA Brea City Council Chambers 1 Civic Center Circle Brea, CA NOTICE Thursday, February 3, 2000 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. SACRAMENTO Sacramento County Cooperative Extension 4145 Branch Center Road Sacramento, CA Tuesday, February 8, 2000 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. SAN JOSE Santa Clara County Govemment Center Issac Newton Senter Auditorium 70 W. Hedding Street San Jose, CA GRAY OAVIS. Govemor Public testimony will be accepted, however, no formal action will be taken by the Commission during this workshop. 0 4 a should noY gide Dand to 1Vialeksalel� 'd�e proposal by Nemat ARaleksalehi to the city of Saratoga to build an indoo; sport and recreation facility should keep Mr. Nialek- alehi employed for life. He is asking tlie city o give him the land, which af its lowest value rill be about a half a million doilacs an acre, nd hewillput up$200,OOO.Forhis$200,000, will get all the income of the facility for life, hile the city will get $1 a month for the mul- aillion-dollar land that it provides. IVjEHDi $AFIPOUR Purdue Drive �ri f� w ti r �,e.,4, ,'r. i:4Y.i�. .si I'' I'' I s I�-� 1� -�;'��9�� LJ�� 1111�� 1 �7�� l �Y ��Il� T'here is no questaon that the vaeecl exists Offer too goo�l to be true2 By �R.d► CHat,�Exs azks and Recreation Commissioners who have been grappling with inad- equate facilities for the city's grow- ing youth p�pulation heard a proposal Jan. l0.that seemed too good to be true. A local parent told them he wbuld like to build and �manage a state-of- the-art indoor sport and recrearion center. For free. The catch? There is none, according to 1Vemat Maleksalehi, who also goes by IVTatt Malek and NTatt 1VTadison. The Saratoga resident owns Indoor Sports Idetevork Corp., a nonprofit based in Los Altos, and Housing IVetwork, a firm that owns and operates apartments and office buildings in four states, including California. Malek- salehi said his proposal is a response to the lack of indoor recreational space in Sarato- ga for children, adults �nd the elderly. He said the proposal is his dream for the city. "I am here as a concerned resident of Saratoga and a caring parent,",he said. "I am not here as a developer. I am not here as an investor. And finally, I am not here to sell any products or services or to make profit Maleksalehi told the S.aRATO�A IVEws that he will also contribute $200,000 and raise the rest of the funds for building o indoor sports centers at both Saratoga High School and Foothill School. Maleksalehi has four children in Saratoga schools who compete in such indoor sports Please turn to page 12 �ndoo� �a�� Continued from page 1 as table tennis and volleyball. Maleksale- hi said he has to drive them to practices that are both far away and crowded since there is not enough room in Saratoga: One facility Maleksalehi envisions for Saratoga would be mobile and pre-fabricat- ed. He said he is basically proposing to make one of the city's outdoor parks an indoor facility. "I know there is a need," he said. "Just give me a piece of land, and I'll build it We're not here to ask you if you want it, we're here to ask you wheYe you want it" While parks commissioners may not have heard of Maleksalehi before his gen- erous proposal on Jan.10, he is known to the Santa Clara County district attomey's office, which has charged him with one count of welfare fraud�and four counts of felony grand theft, totaling $212,000. According to Deputy District Attomey Stephen Lowney, Maleksalehi is aLso charged with bail enhancement, since the crimes for which he has been charged were allegedly committed while he was on bail for a charge of insurance fraud. Maleksalehi's trial is set for Jan. 24. Maleksalehi's attorney, Ed Nino, said that his client plans to plead not guilty. He also said that he could not comment on pending litigatioIIOther than to say that he believes his client is an extremely gener- ous man and fhat Maleksalehi's plans for the indoor gyms were in the works before he was charged with the crimes of welfare fraud and felony grand theft. According to Lowney, the district attor- ney's office believes Maleksalehi brought Iranian nationals seeking citizenship— mosCly elderly women who could not read br write English—into .ttie Housing Autliority's office to qualify them for fed- eral Section 8 housing subsidies. Then he �would tecei�e the checks each month �-from.the Housing Authority, but would actually rent the apartment to other peo- ple at the market rate, said Lowney.. Immediately after the Jan.10 meeting, parks commission chairwoman Judy .4lberts expressed cautious optimism. Later, after hearing fram the SnttnTOCn News of the Criminal charges against ARaleksalehi, she said that it was clear that research would have to be done on both �the proposal and the company. A�aleksalehi said that the area needed for his proposed complex would be equal to a basketball couit and one or two tennis courts, and stressed there would be no expansion of existing facilities. His plan Please turn to page 14 i p�.r� Continued f r�m p 2 u ment 1fie sports hall f or a recreation hall includes eq for table tennis and c bas- would be used for tennis, ba ketball and indooras ack�bar, 'I'here would be �SUlat�on to reduce showers and lockers uries. no i se andspecial floorstoredu would be Maleksaleh� said his facility ear hfe s tate-of the T� W alls would be made of expectancy• woul galvanized steel, and the building k lights and outdoor 10 mon hs g lease the SPace, for $1 Per mon en he ag e it. The m°ney made by ents and from mem- S pace out for tourn� o toward paYiIIg a �ual fees would g additional TVialeksalehi back. I�e sa�d anY d f or the o into atrust fun m would g n d facility. city to build a seco layeT an d v rias engi= p eX-table cenn P �oach,�alehksalelvsa�dhisfirm odeling ne ering�'d des 1eXPene Ore.Hehe Club.He e P a l o AltoTabt eT i h nnis and he start t� coach was a..voluntee�gand�eequipment. installed �e u� ts to help other Nlaleksaleh he ha helped his own d children S u pp o rting �en' �n their ath- �hildren y ortuni letic endeavors e t of gi�i�g a° °pP xer- haves y He said rt could be built �n t``'� uestions. Comm�s al and asked many qaleksaTe- hi's proP°S a resi- One question was whether Sa n the use of dents would be g�ven priority Ivialeksalehi said "yeS and added the gym•, iven a dis- that residents �'al ksalelisaid aee ionce c ountonfee s.M lex,andman g ora- to pay for this co h his nonprofit c�He said itisbuilt,th ogtsNetworkCorp• �ain- tion,Indoor a s taff,includ in g h y t h em himself.B utthecity tenance, and p Y would have to paY fOT all ut►hties, he sai If the comp�ex is buwlt,'Maleksalehi said, I he would donate it to the city and tlien ��It's the con� p ress themselves, e ty to a youth to exp Maleksalehi said. cise and join teams, es ortscen ��VolleYballisjustonetool.Th P tools" ter would have many NEws is email The SARATOGA acceptlettersto friendly•we�ladly �alendar the editor, press releases, email notices and story ideas at our address: sn@svcn.com. r� Lll t �a 11'Y ous� au ��n ��es �o rno� t� 3 y+e�°s pa�n �Y �D POPE B��cuiy RTe�9a &nff Writer 'l�e principal defendant in a xheme 4�at defrauded the fedeisl goeernment of more tk�az► $200,000 fn fimds intended to subsidize hous- ing for 42►e poor has pleaded guilty or no contest to several co�Ls of �aa�d tt►eft aaid now faces time in sfate prison A1ema2 Mslelealehi, a fio-year�ald real estate tycoon who lives in a pa- 1atia1 hilttop �ome in SaraLoga and owns millions of dollais worth of P�Pe�Y in the f�s�a� Bay .�rea, oould receiy up to subsfdlzs� three yeais in p� on as the resutt of (hoe�sl� a settlemem shae preempted wt�at �grar�o promi.4ed to be a le��y trial. a►a� talce� Deputy IDi.strict Attorney Stephen 4eP Lawney said the deal was offened $2� �,AO�o to �te defendaa►t d►uing a seul� ment oonferenoe Monday pre�ded wex' by Stiperior Court Judge'Iho� as If he had been oomric� ed �t �ial, Maleksalehi could have drawn mo� tban aune yeais in pais- on "I 4�in}� t►e had li�tle cP�nc� bu4 to ple�d tfl the charges," said Lowney. 11�alekgalehi alleged� coIlec�d money from the federal hou�ig pro�a�n bY 4uali�rit►8 relatives and otheis for hou�ig snbsidies ba,9ed on �e belief they would live in apar�nenb �e owned or n��aged �a►d had oommitted to the Sedion P�'o�L Fiowever, the defendant� never lived there, Lowney said. A'1s- leksalehi oollected double rent on f�►oe� apartinents he owned aa� gaciceted Phe Section funds on t�ib he on�y maz�aged. As part of the plea batgairy t.ae9 �P �d, fiis office agreed to dismis� �ai►d-t�►eft chat8es again4t 4vvo 0o- see �xa rm. p�,►p �R Guilt �ea�h 3� p ousin f�rau� �RAUD he �audulene�y obt�ined 4rum �►e 5212,0�. .f� Page IB federal �on housi�i8 P�n 1YZe sca��, which og�iated from will be decided by the oourt at his 1990 to 1996, w� tmoovered by an defendants: Aqaleksalehi's wife, aentencing. But his ple� to all tlie eli�bility worker with ihe coimty d� �a�ya�n BoStustiar4 and his mother, ct�rges agsures that he evill spend P�ient of social setvices, who sus- Aghdas Maleksalehi Maleksalehi al- no more 4� tliree yeais in prison, Pected that Salemi's son w�s not liv so uses the name Mat�t Madison, and I.owney said his wife uses the name MacYam Mad- "We'ne �8 with his giandmott►er. Authori- present loC of ew ties then obtained search �ar�.a�� Four others, w}iose ca,ses �,e� ld of and found that none of those receiv_ �P�ted �+nm the Atalekqal collar' crime deserves a state ing Section 8 funds actually were liv Prison tenr4"I�nwney added. apar�nents. sfill face prnsecution One of the In addil3on to �e hou�ng scam, in Maleksalehi s nine cuiginal defendantq ha9 died, A�alel�alehi was �ox+ds indicate Malek- and one rebuned to Iran. wlt�► se salehi owne two apartine� com- as�ng for Y�e another and son of. pleges in Mo�u►tain �ew and one in �.��tin8 his alleged lover Salemi, to get wel- Santa fat+e, food a8amps and anedical San Ra� �o storage facalities in also lmown ae Matyam Kellar, who anent at the ezpense of the two o�ce building� fn is Malelasalehi's aIIeged mis�+es§ and a000 Los Altos aa�d 23 oondorniniim�s in a real estate agent in Palo Alto. She mother�k`edavi, and ��emi s Oregon, a9 well as ProPertY in San is ct�arged wYth two �oimb of giand .�y wei�e �PPased- Mateo �nd Loui.siacia .�ft�x 7he in- theft. Her. mother, Pouran ��o, but in re- dictrnents, he poete� �6pp�p� F'adavi, aHty the child was living �vlth 3aletni or satd hi� ffaa��r 66, faoes one oo�a�t of we]fet ��d..�� .in Palo and one of �he'�dd;s gi'ac►d the1� and "She (k�adavi) Bets Aid tfl �'�anilies MalelBalehi al�o wa� Childrer4 lood indudng the Santa Cnr�imt� with one oo�mt of gisnd �eft each and Medi�C'.el b� tofal- Houying Authorl�' to p�vide some Fakt�arl Saeid6Zadeh, MarYam c for the lad while �(the ';26,000 to aubsddize work oa� his I� ��S his Selva Beach getawa�' atter Bogtuatian's mother, has died since mother" Y.oean�• said at the ilane of. the defenciaz�Ly were. indic�ed by the 4�►e indic�nents. �'�8 Planned to house low-tn- oountY �►dJ�Y October 1998. W ..tenatits in the dwell� The amount of. time. Ma]ekRalehi p��9 P� loss 4o P�►e tl�"a� to Santa Cnrc o�c�als, serve, if ar�', an� whether:he �6 P�'�an B�IIC�l.18.S�1P".JHAVO wlll be flned or tO �OP �°Ple afford burse .the to reim- &ousfng in �e �uper-heated Sllicon '�'Corritacl Ed Pope ut epopeQ So�vernn►ent for �e rimd� ilalley housuig maa�ket a� ovm or (bp8) 9�0-56b1. s w �oot�s ��x� �eca�a Vol. 47, No. 4 Wednesday, January 26, 2000 �gIF'�' �l� $fl50,000 H[]EILI�� II�� W�1�1l�Il�G I��IL IPIL� �'I AI�IL��'�' S�S prflncIlpafl vvill get �e best faci�ity �ssIlble l�lans inclu�e arnenit�es By Ka,xA cxaL��xs or the past two years, Saratoga High School Principal Kevin Skelly has led a fundraising effort for a new $1.7 million Olympic-sized pool for the school. It has not been easy. Construction bids came in 40 percenf higher than expected. And even when the high scbool boosters club increased its donation and more individual donors came forward, Skelly had to decide what to sacrifice to get the facility's plans off the starting blocks But now it seems as if Skelly will get the best aquatic center possible, with all the amenities included iai the original plans. The City Council on Jan.19 enthusiastically approved contributing $150,000 towards the pool, per the recommendation of the Parks and Recre.ation Commission. "This is a really �ood time for them to say `yes,' Skelly said after the meeting. "It allows us to build a facility without cutting corners that would reduce the aesthetics or functioning of the pool." The city will use its general fund reser'ves, and the money will be considered a"sink- ing fund," or prepayment, for approxi- mately 10 years' worth of future charges for the school's facilities, for programs run by the city's Recreation Department, like ten- nis, basketball and now swimming. It will be like an interest-free loan, Skelly said. "With your contribution, we'll be able to Please turn to page 10 News ..............9 Dining............32 Speak Out .14 Calendar .34 Cardening ........22 Sports ............39 Education .24 Legal Notices .43 Scylc .............29 Classifieds ........44 ��f�� Classi�ie�� i An nffordable alternative to high-priced classrfteds f_ r�. Y CJ Poo� D�n�.�g�� Continued fiom page 1 build not just a good pool, but a great pool," Skelly said at the meeting, which many pool supporters attended. gince the Los Gatos–Saratoga Joint LJnion High Sctiool District board voted in IVo'vember, there was never a possibility that the pool wouldn't be built.'The old pool has been demolished, and construction �s set to begin within the week and end in August Skelly said he previously believed the school had the financial abihty to fund all the plans for the aquatic oenter without help from ihe city. However, although he and othe� successfully raised some 51.5 million, they were still $150,OOOshort—uncil now. Skelly said he would have prefened not to ask the city for money, but said he thinks the arrangement will end up being benefi- cial to the whole Saratoga community, and that he was pleased with the city's response. Without the city's help, Skelly's other option would have been to build a pool without some amenities. According to Doug Jones, SHS swim coach and girls' water polo coach, these amenities, such as wrought-iron fencing, stripes on bottom and sides of the pool, lane lines, more depth, more deck space, and a computerized heat- ing and filtering system, contnbute to the success of the school's athletes. For exam- ple, the stripes at the bottom of the pool affect the race plans and training of swim- meis, because it is important to tram in the same scenario one competes in. "It's the same reason you wouldn't train in a lake," ]ones said. Also, wit}i a depth' less than 10 feet, t}ie pool would never be able to host divers. "These things will affect the range and size of a contest," Jones said. "Ideally, we want to have a facility than can host a huge swim meet and an inlernational water polo tournament." While the plan still lacks bleachers and a large scoreboard, Skelly said that more fundraising could be done for those. "We feel it is a really nice facility every- one can be proud of," said Karen Gacap- polo, president of the SHS Athletic boost- ers. "The extra money will allow us to build it the way it was meant to be built." This is the first time the city has con- tributed specifically to the new pool effort. Xet for t6e past four years, the city has prepaid to rent athletic facilities at the high school for a smaller sum averaging about $10,000 per year. According to Saratoga Recreation Director Joan Pisani, t6e city in 1999 rented a total of 447.5 houes for tennis, basketball, open gym, volleyball and field use at SHS. "I'he city's $i50,000 conti may aLso solidify the city's existing agreement with SHS for the use of its playfields in the future. In the next few years, the city will make improvements to Congress Springs Park's playfields. The facility is scheduled to be closed for the length of the Saratoga Little L.eague's 2001 season and possibly for two months of the American Youth Soccer Organization's season, Pisani said. Skelly said that SHS would be ready to help during that time. AYSO used the high school's facilities on a limited basis this past year for the first ticne, and I.ittle League will use the high school's fields this spring, Skelly said. According to Pisani, now the city may be able to run some aquatics programs, some- thing Saratoga has never had. Skelly said he anticipates a Masters' swim program at the new pool, recreational swunming, lifeguard training and water polo. The plan is for Janes to manage the aquatic center, so the city will not need to contribute any staff. About 10 years ago, Saratoga began entering into cooperative agreements with local school districts—West Valley/Mis- sion Community College, Redwood Mid- dle School and Saratoga High School--so that Saratoga residents would have more places to play sports, and the schools could build and maintain better facilities. In 1988, the City Council funded Sarato- ga High School's requested $16,000 for refurbishing the tennis courts, in exchange for the Recreation Department's use of the facilities. In 1996, the city gave $10,000 to the high school to make track improve- ments in exchange for 200 hours of usage per year, and in recent years the city has contributed another $14,000, Pisani said. The high school could not use any ot the $79 million in bond money from Mea- sure B, passed by voters in 1997, for the new pool because the money .is slated only for renovating or constructing instructional facilities. :v. ':.L f- }�4.5��•• I ��Y.�-' Re: Gardener Park Subject: Re: �a�cIlene� �ar��c Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 07:23:35 -0800 lE'rom: pcfam6 <pcfam6@earthlink.net> �'o: Linda Burke <cityhall@saratoga.ca.us> Dear Linda, Thank you very much for writing back to me and taking my petition. What great news that was when I read the e-mail!!!! Now I can stay at Gardener park longer and practice my jumps. Thanks again. Mike H. 1 of 1 1/31/00 9:57 AM �f Re: Gardener Park Subject: Il2e: ��rdener ]Park IDate: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 10:10:52 -0800 lFr�orrs: Linda Burke <cityhall@saratoga.ca.us> �rganization: City of Saratoga �'o: pcfam6 <pcfam6@earthlink.net> January 28, 2000 Thank you for your interest in Gardiner Park. A drinking fountain is going to be installed in the park when the play equipment improvements are done in late spring/early summer. Gardiner Park is a small neighborhood park serving the residents who live in close proximity. When the idea of installing a restroom was presented to the public at the community meetings, no interest was shown in having a restroom installed. The public who attended these meetings believed installing a restroom would draw a large number of people to the park causing crowding, traffic and parking problems. Thank you again for taking the time to write to us. If you have any other questions, please call me at 868-1258. Cary Bloomquist City of Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission Liaison pcfam6 wrote: Dear Mayor Streit, My name is Michael H. I am a student at Sacred Heart School, 7th grade. I have a complaint about Garden�r Park. I just think it could use a restroom and a drinking fountain. The reason: 1. Many of my friends and family go there a lot and need to use the restroom. 2.Its a park,all parks I know have a restroom and a drinking fountain. 3. Me and many of my friends are Bmx bikers there and we repair and maintain the jumps. And of course we get thirsty and have to go to the restroom. Thank you very much for taking your time to read my letter. I hope that this comes in action, some time soon. Please reply to me at: pcfam6�Earthlink.com Sincerely, Michael H. 1 of 1 1/28/00 10:11 AM MEMORANDUM Date: January 28, 2000 To: Michael H. From: Cary Bloomquist, City of Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission Liaison RE: Gardiner Park Thank you for your interest in Gardiner Park. A drinking fountain is going to be installed in the park when the play equipment improvements are done in late spring/early summer. Gardiner Park is a small neighborhood park serving the residents who live in close proximity. When the idea of installing a restroom was presented to the public at the community meetings, no interest was shown in having a restroom installed. The public who attended these meetings believed installing a resiroom would draw a large number of people to the park causing crowding, traffic and parking problems. Thank you again for taking the time to write to us. If you have any other questions, please call me at 868-1258. Gardener Park Subject: ��u Par➢� Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2000 20:59:18 -0800 From: pcfam6 <pcfam6@earthlink.net> '�'o: cityhall@saratoga.ca.us Dear Mayor Streit, My name is Michael H. I am a student at Sacred Heart School, 7th grade. I have a complaint about Gardener Park. I just think it could use a restroom and a drinking fountain. The reason: 1. Many of my friends and family go there a lot and need to use the restroom.� 2.Its a park,all parks I know have a restroom and a drinking fountain. 3. Me and many of my friends are Bmx bikers there and we repair and maintain the jumps. And of course we get thirsty and have to go to the restroom. Thank you very much for taking your time to read my letter. I hope that this comes in action, some time soon. Please reply to me at: pcfam6@Earthlink.com Sincerely, Michael H. 1 of 1 1/26/00 9:19 AM i i r�� I .i' .o 0 ti a ��p�g�trrflen�s are �aus� �or conce�� L.indsay Lainsdown and ARarcia Kaplan, in the Jan. S and Dec. 29 issues of the SARATOOn IVEws, are correct in express- ing concern over recent appointments to Saratoga's Parks and Recreation Com- misseon, and the decisions that may result froae sucla Gtmus_test (i.e., the City Coun- cil's way or no way?) appoinmients. �ut theproblem alreadygoes deepeP than Parks and Recreatioa Witness the council's latest appointment to ttie Planning Commis- sioa Fiowmany Saratoganslrnow that Com- missioner C�nthia garr�, is the wife of local political gadRyJef�ey Schwartz? Imagine the pillow talk and "subde"direction on decision- II'�8 ��ng out of this appoin�ent! ANId MARIE BURGER WintcrLane •�s}:},',�}.:.hw� 'Tf �h, 4' r S ��;.�`t� a pp�' ��o .r_. vc� �i �ubrn�� 'a f t�' l l i r 1,; Ori t�1� �OU��,�r� �1I1� By KARA CHALMERS City officials are preparing the final let- ter to the county Planning Commission in response to the draft environmental- impact report for the Mountain Winery's conditional-use permit and architectural and site approval (ASA) applications. The city has until Jan. 15 to submit its 6nal response. At the Jan. 5 City Council meeting, council members and citizens suggested changes or additions to a draft written by Saratoga Community Devel- opment Director James Walgren. The county Planning Department in December granted the city's request for an extension of the draft EIR's comment period so the city would have.time to look into annexing the winery. The city sent a preliminary response on Dec.15. VNalgren's letter addresses what the city perceives as shortcomings in the draft EIR. It ends with the city's request that the county work with the city to facilitate an annexation of the winery. Council members and citystaff agree that anneuation might be the best idea for Sazatoga because winery traffic, noise and visual impact affect Saratoga almost exclu sively. Annexation would allow the city to better regulate and monitor the winery, and Saratoga would receive revenue from the property and sales taxes generated by the faciliry's restaurant, Chateau La Cresta. If the city annexes the winery, it will be responsible for issuing pecmits and enforc- ing codes, whieh would mean hiring addi- tional staff, the costs of which would be reimbursed by service charges, according to the report prepared by Walgren. According to the �ounty zoning ordi- nance, the winery's Hillside zoning allows the types of uses that have occurred at the Winery since 1958, as long as it has a condi- tional-use permit from the county. There- fore, the permit would "legalize" the current activities, but would not allow any new uses. The draft EIR, prepared by a consultant selected by Santa Clara County, outlines possible outcomes of approving the�win- ery's use'permit and lists mitigation mea- sures for those effects. According to the draft EIR, any outcome can be mitigated so that it is insignificant. However, the draft EIR discusses expan_ sion and improvements at the winery, such as a proposal to increase the number of seats in the concert bowl from 1,750 to 2,500, con- struct new performer bungalows and relo- cate the kitchen, which means expanding the winery building by 1,500 square feet. The main areas of the draft EIR with which the city's letter finds fau�t are the sections daaling with the scope of the pro- ject--meaning whether the draft EIR is intended to address cunen[ uses or future expansion. T'he letter also addresses traf- fic, trails, parking and noise concerns. The letter also notes that the city adopt- ed a septic-abatement ordinance in June which may apply to parts of the winery property and also says that the condition of the abandoned quarry on the property should be addressed in the EIR. i February 5, 2000 Councilman Nick Streit Saratoga City Council 13370 Fruitvale Ave. Saratoga, CA 95070 �A�2E�'ICO�A 'ICll�A�IL I�I�'�'�$�J�I[��'�� fl9830 Via ]Escuela �Dr. Saratoga, �A 95070 �0� 741-0954 fax 40� �67-610� e-m�eQ tlbaron(c�,aol.com RE: Trails in the Mt. Eden valley area Dear Councilman Streit: m ECEIVE n I I r `i'i I i.I/ =f Thank you so much for your time and commitment to getting the Saratoga trail system up and riuuiing and back in shape. As we discussed on the "tour" I gave you of the trail system, below are two lists. The first is a list of trail segments, in order of priority, that need immediate maintenance attention. The second is a list of properties that have been built on that have trail easements on them, but where no trail was improved. I would like to now have these trails built per the Parks and Trails Master Plan. Trails need'n�g Ha�uaintenaunc�o 1. Trail Segment #12 This segment is one of the most heavily used in the Mt. Eden Valley area. It was originally a trail that existed along Mt. Eden Road that connected the Teerlink Ranch up to Garrods. When the Teerlink Ranch was subdivided, it was required of the developer to improve and dedicate a trail easement. The 1991 Parks and Trails Master Plan has this to say about the segment: This segment has been developed but little maintenance is evident. The surface width varies and in places the bordering property owner has encroached on the easement. Because the drainage was improperly installed, with every rainfall the path floods and the surface washes away. The City needs to clear the area, improve the drainage and post signage." Most of the above is still true today. Signage has been posted though and due to the efforts of our volunteers, the surface has been somewhat maintained by spreading wood chips and gravel. The drainage is still a problem. The developer put in a drainage system but it was installed incorrectly and is way above the grade of the trail. Several homeowners have installed pipes that dump their runoff water directly on the trail. Recommendations: Fix drainage problem by re-installing or fixing the drainage system. I believe our own Public Works Dept could do this. Install decomposed granite surface (gold fines) per Parks and Trails Master Plan standards. Saratoga Trail Enthusiasts volunteer group will then continue to maintain trail. Cost Estimate: $15,000 (Could vary depending on the "fix" for the drainage system) 2. Parker Ranch, Trail segments 3-8 (Map attached with problem areas X'd) The whole Parker Ranch trail system is a wreck. Most of this trail network is heavily used. Segment #3 was recently temporarily closed until it could be fixed. A slide had occurred on the trail approx. 6 years ago. The City was contacted but to no avail. Too much history to relate here. There is a segment in Parker Ranch that goes up a steep hill that somebody has actually cut steps into the side of the hill. The trail did not originally go here. People started using this because the original segment was allowed to grow over as it was not cleared properly and maintained. The original trail needs to be relocated and cleared and the hillside put back to its original state. Also, this trail system is for Pedestrian and Equestrian use only. Bike barriers were installed, however bikes have been using the trails. We need to either approve bikes here or redo the bike barriers. Recommendations: Get bids to fix slide, build a small bridge over the slide, or reroute the trail on segment 3. The City has told me that this work cannot be done by Public Works, as it is too big a job. The rest of the segment needs to be re-graded. Also, there are several open large pipes that I believe are the property of the Santa Clara Valley Water District that have been left unattended with front grates missing. A child could easily crawl into these pipes or somebody could easily step into them by accident. The rest of the trail system simply needs some re-grading and trimming. Saratoga Trail Enthusiasts and several Parker Ranch homeowners will maintain. Cost Estimate excepting Segment 3: $10,000 3. Trail Segment #44 This trail connects Parker Ranch to Fremont Older Open space. It is heavily used. It was installed about 8 years ago. Jan Garrod cut the trail at the request of the City. The City has never maintained it. It has quite a bit of erosion problems and overgrowth. Recommendations: Re-grade surface providing water bars for erosion control. Cut and trim back foliage. Saratoga Trail Enthusiasts will maintain. Cost Estimate: $4,000 4. Trail Segment #13 This segment connects Saratoga Heights to Segment 12, which is mentioned above. Part of it has not been used for a while, but is a dedicated trail easement. I believe it has not been used for several reasons, it has overgrown and there is no signage. Recently though a homeowner complained to the City that there was a washout on the trail segment that was used and he felt for safety reasons, the City ought to fix it. Thanks to the wonderful efforts of John Cherbone, it was fixed. The homeowner was happy and the trail users were ecstatic. Recommendations: Clear trail path and provide signage. Cost Estimate: $500 1 y 'Y'rails segrr��aa�s go �e lbaagllte 1. 22665 Garrod Rd., Neogy. Mt. Eden Estates trail segment #9 Part of the trail for segment #9, which is near completion, lies on the above-mentioned property due to a lot line change. In researching the file, it was noted that planning missed the trail easement due to several factors. This was a difficult file. However, it was pointed out to planning in July of 99 that the trail had been missed. Planning then made a notation in the file to have the homeowner complete the trail segment. I do not know if the house has been finaled, but people are living in it and the trail has not been improved. 2. Part of trail segment 52, 21801 Mt. Eden Rd. House built, not finaled, 21777 Mt. Eden Rd. in planning process The part of trail segment 52 that lies on Mt. Eden Rd. at the above addresses is what needs to be done. This will finish off almost the entire Mt. Eden road trail. 21789 Mt. Eden Rd. lies in between the above- mentioned properties and has a completed trail section. Cost Estimate: 0, Homeowners as part of the building requirements should install trail section per Master Plan. 3. Saratoga Heights Subdivision, including Congress Springs Lane, Segments 14-17 54 This subdivision appears to have been developed with little to no regard for the trail easements that exist. This trail system should be fully developed as the city has hard easements. There are lots of encroachments on the easements however. Landscaping, fences, chains etc. It was noted in the Parks and Trails Master Plan that a homeowner even put up his woodpile in the middle of the trail. Segment 54 could be developed as the City has a public service easement in the front of the properties. Cost Estimate: I have no idea, too many factors involved. 4. Chadwick Court to Old Oak Way, Segment 11 Parks and Trails Master Plan notes: This trail will be developed as the subdivision undergoes construction. Its location has not yet been defined. The City needs to insure the trail is constructed per City standards and that signage is posted." The subdivision has recorded easements. No trail exists, but lots of houses aze there. 21252 Chadwick Ct. resolution #DR96-003 calls for installation of the trail prior to final inspection unless waived by Parks and Rec., no memo found for any waiver. Property appears to be in final stages of completion. 21143 Chadwick Ct. resolution DR 97-021, no mention of any installation of trails but has a recorded trail easement. Property is still under construction. 21215 Chadwick Ct. resolution #DR93-012 has fully built and completed house on it. I did not check this file. Property has a recorded trail easement. 1 y 21272 Chiquita Way resolution #DR90-082 on resolution "the applicant shall submit plans for the improvement of the Pedestrian/Equestrian easement to the Parks and Rec. Commission review and approval prior to the zone clearance. The easement shall be improved prior to final occupancy". No trail is evident. 13340 Old Oak Way resolution #DR94-026, no recommendations on resolution however under staff analysis, under project discussion overview it notes "construct private trail improvements on lot 11" I am not sure what this means. However it is interesting to note that on the master plan the trails goes in between Lots 10 and 11, but the actual easement is on the east half of lots 10 and 11. Also under staff analysis, parks and recreation review it indicated that the parks commission had reviewed the property but did not request the trail be improved at this time. In closing, as you can see, many problems exist. But I believe with the City's commitment to get the trail system in shape it will truly be a community asset that all can enjoy. 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I e i i i i S.b�_� O\ Y V• I o r �O i 0 t O O V 00 T 0' 4 i O' �p 4 St@@p �0 7 00 r Grass 0 Hill a r I� R�� i 1 r a �m.��o�oo�v 'ii J ARRO o pE D/ t s �lF// '-`i' �i •--Z =:i, j Q ti �,v`'.t- Z� CI� O� �,�f��0�� AR�S DEVE�OPflAEN�' �E�� f�BSCAL YEAI2S EIVDED JUIVE 30, �9�9 �H9201�GH .D�JIV� 30, 1999 6/30/89 6/30/90 6/30/91 6/30/92 6/30/93 6/30/94 6/30/95 6/30/96 6/30/97 6/30/98 6/30/99 (58,787) (17,957) 351,924 395, 508 485,936 (4,853) (66, 575) 940,390 1,281,379 2,178,593 2,219,278 49,400 83, 578 72,982 117,710 40, 800 81, 588 8, 000 438,205 585,300 357,577 48,417 905,554 166,380 111,780 2,425,554 641,717 Transfers Ex e�nses ln (Out1 (88,570) 80,000 (27,512) 313,815 (401, 075) 371,677 (27,282) (273,522) (258,067) (3) (151,310) (4) (16,540) (3) (65,005) (4, 000) (4, 340) (125,695) (79,075) (1,259,586) 503,085 �2) �2) �2) (5) (17,957) 351, 924 395,508 485,936 (4,853) (66, 575) 940, 390 1,281,379 2,178,593 2,219,278 2,251,983 LuOTES (1) Transferred from General Fund fior Senior Center (2) Transferred from (to) General Fund (3) State grant (4) Exaction from iVelson Gardens. �ot development fees subject to Quimby Act. (5) To State Park Bond fund RECAP 6/30/99 Fund Balance Less Other Revenues Less Operating Transfers in fiorm 4he General Fund Net Park Development Fees in 6/30/99 Fund Balance Less Appropriations in FY 1999-00 budge4 Less Appropriations in FY 2000-01 budget Unappropriated Park Developmenfi Fees in 6/30/99 Fund Balance iVIJW/ParkDev 2,251,983 (641,717) (503,085) 1,107,181 (567,000) (567,000) (26,819) 2/3/00 �sJ '1`he land, feee, or combination thereof are to be naed only for the u o'ehabiliteting e�cisting neighborhood or community park or recreatfonal facilttiee co seiye the �ubdiviefon p rpoee of developing new or for pa ks nd Tlecreaw�df GliUea, endt}�e��k andlr or apeclfi¢ p�en containing poGciee ar�d atenderde principles and atandards, p ,�eetiona! facilitiee are in eccordance with detWt� The amount and locatlon of land to be dedicated or the feea to be paid ehall bear rweanable re a to the use of the park and recreationel f�cilities by the Rrture inhabltante of the subdivieion. s �e �4Y. county, or other local public agency to w►uch the land or fees ayre conve deve op a schedule 8pe�y,�� h�, a and where (t wip u� the land or feea, or both,�a�,�p P or recreational facilitiee b 8er„e t}�e �Bldente of the eubdivision, qny feea collected under the ordinance QOmm �"'j�D ��e Yeare after tAe payment of the teee or the iesuance of buildin one-half of fhe lota cteated py the aubdivieion, whichever occure lat�r, If the feee are nog rn mi �eY, without any deductions, gh� ��B�{buted and paid to the then reco� o�ere of the aubdivieion 1n the eame propor�on that the aize ut t}ieir �o� of all lots w(thj� t}ie subdivia�on. S1 ��Y �e payment of feee may be required in sub�vie�ons containin op when a condominium ro ec stock coo rative or communit a g p�e�e or leae, excep� that defined in Section 1351of fhe Civil Code exceeda 5p d� unite� dediceUon of lan me notwithstending at e num r o parce s may be lees ihon op. P 1 as those terms ar� Y require �c pted t1"om�the re9uire ents of this eectione However ln event a�condi�On ma the approva! of a parcel ma p�TP�� ehall be atrvcture or atructures on o e or�more of the requeate for conetrucuon ot a rr. de tlal paid by the owner of eac}, p�e� ��in four year� the fee may be req�ire� Perce! as a condition of the iesuance of the permit, �j If the subdivider pmvidea perk end recreational fmprovements to the dedicated land, the value of the improvementa togecher with anY equlpment located thereon ehall be a credit agalnst fhe feea or dedication of land required by fhe ordinance. payment of Land or fees required under thie eection ehall be con�eyed op s agency whf�h Prohd� park and recreational �a d'+��Y ►Q the locel pubUc w��h tF►e pmposed development wW be located,�'�f t}�t a n communitywide level end to the area �a(� agency accepting the land or l�nd� ehall develop thTana op u e A, d B�inpt�j�ehm �d�r fee. The locel sectlon. provided in thls (c) If park end recreatlonal aervices and Pecilities are tohded county, the amount and loca t� o n o f lan d t o b e dedfcated or fees co be by e p ublic a g e n c y o t her t han a ctty or a of subd;vieion a, be oinU deternueed b the d� or c�unt hav�n p�d ahall, aubJect�to are h 2 public agency. j y Y Y Y B f�diction and t o er �d1 Thie section does not app�y tu commercial or induetria! subdiviefona or to condominium pr+ojecta or stoc7c cooperafives that consist ot the eubdivi,y�on of eirspac�e in an exisUng aparfinent buildi more than five years old when no new dwe��ing �N� are added. ng that ia Common intereat developmenf�, p ea defined in 3ection 1381 of the Civil Code, eha11 be eligible to receive a credlt, ee deter�� b �e �egialatJve body, againe� �e amaunt of land required to be dedicated, or the emount of the fee im sed, ursuant to thi� r apace witfun the de� which is ueable for active for the velue of prlvate open S� Pa�'k and recreation �es. communit p� e�� cwde land and facilitles for the activity of "recreational t Y 6�dening," which activity conefste af the cultivatlon by pereor�s o� or in addiUon to, the owner of the land, of plant materfe! not for sale. Thl9 88C�IOf1 8F19II b2 I(t�pW� end ma u'"� �e imbv Aet (Amended by Stata.199�, c. 689 (S.B.1362), g 8.5.) �iistocicel and 3tatutory Aloteo 1998 I,e�in�ation Legislo:ive findingu, declarationa and intent relating to SWta.1998, c. Bg9� aee Hiator(cal nnd 3tewtory Notee �eder Edecation Code 4 17621. Additlons or changea Indlcated by underline; dsleUona by �ateNaka 6 o fl 40 1 ?��.a. wcceptence or re/ccdon ot offer� of dedicetlon; acceptenee Into coun@q vo�d e�reQe� (a) At the tlme the legislaUve body or the offlclal deei eted ureuant to Section 6B4b8 appruvee s flnal 'a►ap, the le 'alaUve bod or the deel te o cio eo aceept, eccept eu ect tc impro�ement, or eny o er o ceUon. e er o e egielative body ehell ce�yp� or atate on the map the "ution by the IeQislative body or desi�ted ofticiel. (b) The legisletive body of e ewnty, or a county oflicer deaignated by the IegislaUve body, may eccept Into the couaty roed eyatem, Pureuent tu Sectlon 991 of the Street� end I�Yighwaya Code, any ru�d for vhich an oPler of dedicetlon hme been eccepted or eccepted �u�ect to improvement�. (Amended by 3tete.199@, c. 6Q@ (&.8.16&0), 8.) Article TAXES AA1D A38ESSMEIdT3 �¢ction 8&193. Payment tn flill or eectisity tor payment; redemption; certiflcate of clerk of le ��Ve b°dY a��men! dietrict; com- putataon of amount 6 68�99. ��en4 in 4Y�11 oP eecuritr ffoe paymenf; �edemption; ceetific�t� off elxa� off legiel�tive �b' af ae�er�ment dl�tric4; computetion ot amouni �e� dVheneveP enY pert of the aubdivialon ie subject to n tlen far taxee or epeclal aaeeaamenta collected °e taxes whlch ere not yet payable, the Snal map op parce( mep ahall not be recoybed unt�! or subdivider doee bot}� of the following (1) Filea with the clerk of the board of aupervieure of the county whenein eny pai{ of fhe subdiviaion ia located a certiHcate or efatement PreP�ed by the appropriate �tate or local official giving hie or her estlmat� of those taxee ur eoeesamente. (2) Executes and fUea with the clea.g ot the boatd of su subdivieion ta located, eecurity condifioned u n the y�� of the county whereln any part of the �ea �nd �he cui'►'ent inatsllment of princip P end interest of 11 8�� 00unty, municipal, and local a'hich �t the tlme the Me! ruep 1� y�� e Iien egalnst the proper4y, but�w�htch are not y t pay�bje�. u (b) If the land betag aubdlvlded te a portion oP a larger parcel ahown on the last uNt, the eecur(ty for payment of taxee need be only for fhe eiun wh�ch ma be de Pr��n� tatt e to be su�iclent to pay the current and delin q u e n t t a x e e on t he len d b eing subdivl� a� e�� a� accrued penaltiee and coete if thoee taxe� ►�ve been or are allowed to become delinquent 3eparate aseeesor's parcel number� ahall be given to fhe portion of the larger parcel which ie not withit� the Propoeed eubdivieion and to the pat�cel or parcele wh�ch are v�� p�� aubdiviaion. If the land being eubdivided ie tax-defa�lted, tt may be redeemed w�thout the redemption of the remainder of fhe larger parcel of whlch It te a part purs�ant to the Revenue and Taxat3on Code ae it it wete held in ownerehip eeperate flvm and other than the ovmerehip ot the remeinder. Sc) A countv may by ordinence reauire th�t if a ro r--� p pertv owne� �r eubdiv�der depoe�ts cash to aecurn �g va ��cn� ur �ne eeWmateu tgxes or anoMn e u ,�„u nuq�eci to a special asseesment or bond whtch mey be paid in f1il1 ta divided by lit�e of a lot or percei of the eubdivisiun, that aseesement or bond ehall be paid �n Aill; eecurity shell be 61ed with the derk of the board of auperv�eors, payable to the county ae truatee for the aaeeeement esesem ehall be cer R� e epeci� �eeaement or bond; or the responaibWty for payment ot the 6r'e6ated purauant to aubdivieion �l �l Whenever lend aubject to e specia� aeaeeement for payment of e bond would be divided by the Une ot a lot or parcel of a eubdivieion, and the epecial aesesament fe not paid In fLU or aecured purauant to aubdiviafon the n� map or parcel map ahall not be recut�ded until the mvner or aubdivider filea with the clerk of e board of eupervisorg of the county a certificate Prepar¢d by fhe derk of the legislative body fhet created the ¢eaessment dietrict, The ce�cate ahall certify that the legielative body has determined tha� prov�ion hae been made for ae Addltlons or chenges indlcated by derllnaf elet ons byueatarl�kshQ 9 t e Prop�sed 41 „v r me61VlYlEPI'd' ��j�. 6 564be. Approvel oa dlsapProvel; Emll�e�ca io oef oa ra eovtal• PP ds4e oP P¢cetviag (a) 7'he legisletive body ohall, at 4he me�tlng et whlch !t recelvea tpie mop or, at ite next r,egul� meeUnQ after t}ie meeting at wh(ch It receivee the ma requiremente of thia chopter and ony loca! subdlvleton o� aPp �"�p u!t conforms to s. conditiona! approv�l o( �e �ntauve ma �e�e appUcaDle at the t(me af a conform, the IegielatJve bad a P and ehy ruUnge made thereunder. If the map doee not R Y hsll dteappeove the map. (b) If the legialat�v� �ady doea not approv� or dlsa authorised �xtenafon thereof, end thm mep conforme to ell �the mep wifhfn the preecrlbed tim aPP�d, end the derk ot the le elatjve 9�emente end ru�n or any 6� body ehell certUy or et�te ite approval thereon.c ahell ba deemed The meeting ae whlch the legielattve body receivee the mep ahell be the date on which t1,p ,a�. tl�e legielative body receive� the maa. .Q,4.. �c,, c. oue (S.B.16�), 1 J 9�62. Atteeonee�fe vel�ting Qo iaa e�v �nenfo seoQ eoea�lefe� (a) IP, at the t�ime of apptnval ap fhe Ana1 re9u(red by the local agenci' P�rauant to this dlvielon or Ixal oelative bod3'� any public improvements acceptec� in ecrnrdanca with standaede eatabliahed by the local e b°� have not been completed and of the approve! or condit7onol epprnval of the tentative ma Y° ePP��eblA�at the time �O epprova) of the Gnel maP, ehall re uire P, fhe leglelatdve body� ae e rnndlUon precedent eP��ied by the loc�l agency: 9 the �ubdivider Lo enter Inta one of the Pollowin8 88r+�emenfe (1) M agreement �rith the local agencY uFan mutual�y agreeable term� to thereafter complete the �mP*��emente at the eubdivide�+� ex�n� (2) An agreement wlth the,local eBenaY to thereafter do etther oP the followtng: Rooa Ca munity Fed!ltiee Act under an aPP�Pne�e epeciel 'esseeem�t �ct or th� gq Divieion 2 oPTitle o Por the Mancin C �P� 2 •b (commendng with gec�o� �gg�l� of P l Q and rnmpleWon of aU oP the im e�o� (B) If the imProvemente are P ement�. CommuNty FacUitlee Act of 1882, Chepte� 2 b(rnmmen e epecial aeaeeament ect or the A4ello-Roos lytde o, to complete the imP�,�ente et the e ubdivideYe�exp e �ne�e8� 0n °'�11) of Pert 1 of DIv(eion E of (b) The �tandarde may be adopted by referen printed In book or booklet form and three cople�'e of the or boo eta have��• U they have beea examination by the p�blic !n the otflce of the clerk of the legielatn•e body for uee end (c) The lxal agency entering into any agreemen� p�� e �ctlon shell mance o! the agreement be goare�te� b e��Y e��ed in 66999). �e9ntre fhaf perfor- pter 6 (commencino �rh ee...,__ 'Q �69g. 6�is�diAgo l�ea6i&ylna dinap�ao��l Chapte� d IR��11H��M�1� Ae4Acle 1 GEA1EfiAl, Rlo4e� og �¢xdadoa�o e.�mltaeloao el meneal 6npoet esapaq (EIR) ln eonnectloa Mt6 propoai developmeat eommenced to wn �rhen aouqty pontd 8!. DJaaitationn auPervieon voted W deqy the PrQ1� Mi�ton Oal Llmltatlnne perlade eppUwblo to doroloper'o ehaUango 18�9�@�' Tl Cnl.Rptr 86 C Harbarn (App. 2 D4 60 ooeatya nUeg�ad feUure W p�p�p o P�R� onvtroo- donied, timo for groat or dea �p rovlew �ec4to� 88�77. �b �ecfloe� park and r�naational pur- 8&997.1. poaea. Article 8 DEDICATIOAI3 0 �677. 1t�� 7Y �c4� ��eCs o�d ees��a¢doa�l p�e¢�oncw �P�� p �+4lecflon of offers oP ded eation; accepPenc� into coonty rua sYstem. The le�laletdve body o? a dty op oounty mey. bY ordlnenca, pequir+e Pha dedicatlon of tand or imFme e requirement oP t!►e payment of feea in lieu thereof, or a combinatloa of �ath, Qnr park ��vont P�'Poees ee a condtNon to fhe appyb�� of a tantative map or percel m8p� o� u al� of th_ e_ �quirementa ere me� �'lf�a ordinance haa bsen ta efi'ect Por a period of 80 day� Prlor to thm fi6�n8 of fhe tentaUve rt�p c i�he enbdivteion or pene( map, The ordinence includes deRnit� etendarde Por detepminin� Phe proPor4lon ot a eubdivielon to b dedic�ted and the amou�t af any fee to be pe(d in lieu thereof. The amo�nt of land dediceted or fees pa( ehall be Daeed upon the t�eeidentlal deneity� whlch �haU be de condlttonellY aPP�ed tentative me or oa the baele of rhe apprnved c 'll�ere ehall be a rebuttable preaumptton thPe �maV and the average eumber of persone per houoe}wlc ofruct�re le the eame ae fhat dieclosed b e� number ot persone per houeehold by uNte in W*easnt to Chepter 17 (oommencing w(th 8ectlon 4p200 8 2 of�Divieion 8 ot 1Ytle 4. Hmvever, th �dedicatlon of lend, or the paymeat ot teee, or both, ehai� not exceed the p�p�o�� ant necesear Provide flu�ee acree of perk aiea per 1,000 pei�eons teaiding wlthin a eubdlvieion sob�ect to thie aectioi unleea the amount of e�deting nelghborhood and community park e�'ea, ea calculeted pureuant to tl�i eubdlvieion, exceeda that limit, ln.which caee t}ie legielaUve Y P hlgher et�nderd not to euceed Sve acree per i,ppp bOdY ma ado t the calc�leted emount ee eectton. P�one reeidfng withln a aubdivieion enbject to thi be derived h�o the r t1� amount of e P ighbo haod a�i�dc ommuNt Y� �ur►ty, or loce! public agency e}� total populetlon of the dty� county, or local ublic Y Park acreage bears to t� oeneus. The emount of n p aB��Y ae ehown In .the moat recent avapable feder elghborhood and community perk ocreage ehall be the actual acreage of exietin neighborhood end communitY Parlce of fhe dty, county, or local publk ogency ea ehowu an ifa record P��0. recreaUona! element, maps, or repo� of the date of the mo�t recent evellable tederal ceneu �B) For citiee incorporated atter the dete of the moat recent avetlable federal ceneus, the p�k erea p� I;6�3 members of rhe popoianon of the clty ehall be derlved lfom the ratlo that the emount •aefghborhnod and community perk acreage ehaam on the recorde, mePa, or reporte of the coun ��►�'1Y �ncorporated clty ia located beare to the total population of the new c( tY [n whic "P�a°t to Section 11006 of the Revenue and Taxation •Code. In maldng any eubsequent calcvla on �'°uaut to rhts eection, the wunty [n w}uch the newly tncorpo�� t I�� not include th P�ning to the new city which were calculated purauant to fhis paragreph. Fees ehell 6 AddiUona or eh�np�s ��dicat�d bv und..u�.• a.�_«___ �w �a.ts.lsso). 4 2.) Addltloni or chan��s IndlcatW by und�rlln�; dN�tlona by e�tariak� r�'�� u w� r� #d ��d�� ar ac�- an I' �r'� I'ar� A� =��n� �ft#� �m�n �!a�� a ��ati�n 3 �!�'at� ti 4 r fF o.. i- i'` '�i yr: i 1�� P� ,��A�e rg:� �2 �nd�-�� 's 7 �.0 ,!r v �9 i' fl j r r �'�.��'4�1`f1�J� 12, �n�wr�` as �a�� v�� w�� p�c��r�d �i� �p�a�� 'f ��it� I��rw�� 1��#t�At�. Y�A��6'��9��5� .�t�EI, a�3S�111I��1:'d�/1 �a�� 6��0 9� wi�� a��#ca#�-: �20� �A��a�u� s#�#� arad ��e�� p��.� p�,��#�o ��r�tr�� a�#`: wi�� c�� ri�►e��a�r� �f c�#��r� pr�t�c�..��#�� par��nc�; #p�r� spae� ara� ��s#��.�#�ai�sq and wt��pr��ie��`fu"c��ie�g ��j �#ea� w�#��s��d ar�d wi�d�e�� e��#��#a�e�o F r s n`� s t st i ��:��0�J�1 4 �a�, #�i Da�in�i�g p��ic�� 10�7 �i��A�v� f�� f� .a a e d�en�eng,.�w�#�� wa��i�d- r��s#�r�#a�u� ar�c� pr�c�#��#a�r� ��c� c�n#�� w�g�,;,; t�+��rn�r�t �t9� �0#?��U�A�13 C#�@'B�A"#.�� C�U$��A ��A"�� "&d9'H$�� '1�� A��'� i� ��a#�d f#�>� ��i� ��n��a� ��t r�gas�n, �r��wcYir�g �ar� ��r�r� ar�d #�i� �'aj�a�� a��a�, ��u w�r�� rn�a�+� Ae�f+��a#i�r�� sse# ��#i�� w�bsi#� a� ww�wosa��r�a��a�� C6CI �B't#p��SA�9#�f� N.V�I�SA�� 1!VWV.1/ ope��o�r� 4 c�r eau� �a�� ar� ��e�g�� Va�� '4rt�r:e�re':� ��u�a �n�i��e�r:��r�ta� ��u:�a�ai�#�� a# ��P�72�e Governing board resolutions review approval for Bike Plan pro jects Subject: Governing board u�esolutions u�evievv &��p�p�ov�fl fo� l�nke Plaen pro ,pec�s Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2000 10:09:05 -0800 F'rom: "Chung, Celia" <Celia.Chung@vta.org> To: "Bryan Stice (E-mail)" <bstice@ci.gilroy.ca.us>, "Arlene DeLeon (E-mail)" <adeleon@ci.milpitas.ca.gov>, "Rene Dalton (E-mail)" <rene.dalton@ci.mtnview.ca.us>, "Gayle Likens (E-mail)" <gayle_likens@city.palo-alto.ca.us>, "Ben Tripousis (E-mail)" <ben.tripousis@sj.ca.us>, "Richard Yee (E-mail)" <ryee@ci.santa-clara.ca.us>, "City of Saratoga (E-mail)" <cityhall@saratoga.ca.us>, "Ed Evangelista (E-mail)" <ed.evangelista@rda.co.santa-clara.ca.us>, "Jack Witthaus (E-mail)" <jwitthaus@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us> Good morning all: Thank you for all having submitted bike projects for the Countywide Bike Plan for VTP 2020. The projects are being reviewed, and will be reviewed with a subcommittee of BAC and city staff in later this month, before the BAC reviews them at their workshop in March. This is a reminder that governing board resolutions or (review and approval) of the list of bike projects are now due to VTA. If your governing board has already acted, please send me the documentation now. If your governing board has not yet acted on it, please let me know what date they will take action. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks, Celia Celia Chung Transportation Planner Valley Transportation Congestion Management 3331 N. First St. Bldg San Jose, CA 95134 Phone (408) 321-5716 Email: celia.chungC�vta Authority Program B Fax (408) 321-5723 org 1 of 1 2/7/00 10:38 AM ti tii U 04 S A R�9 'O k::�:��:«�Y C ITY of AT�GA 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070 �(408) 8G8-1200 Incorporated October 22, 1956 January 31, 2000 Santa Clara County Parks Commission 298 Garden Hill Drive Los Gatos, CA 95032 Re: The Mountain Winery DEIR COUNCIL MEMBERS: Evan Baker Stan Bogosian John Mehaffey Nick Streit Ann Waltonsmith Dear Commissioners, We disagree with the recent finding of the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department that there is no nexus between the safety of our residents and the proposed expansion of the Mountain Winery. Although the Winery's clientele will likely come from throughout the County, our neighborhoods and recreational areas will bear the entire trai�c burden. We do not believe the DEIR has adequately addressed these issues and believe additional traffic mitigation measures and corresponding trail easement dedications should b� required. The traffic from performances and facility rentals at the Winery already affects our City and its surrounding recreational areas. Local users of the existing trails in the vicinity complain they have only limited access to Sanborn and Stevens Creek Parks (as well as Regional Open Space areas) dwing Winery events because the road system will not accommodate simultaneous vehicular and equestrian/pedestrian traf�c and the current trails are inadequate. The anticipated trati'ic increase on rural Pierce Road before and after performances will preclude safe pedestrian, equestrian and bicycle traffic during those times. Pierce Road, Mt. Eden Road, and Highway 9(Big Basin Way) will be more crowded and thus more dangerous. Because these routes connect our recreational areas, it is of paramount importance that access for local hikers, equestrians and bicycle enthusiasts be retained. The significance of these particular connections is reflected in our City of Saratoga Parks and Trails Master Plan which specifically defines a trail across Pierce Road (Segcnent 13 to Segment 54), Mt. Eden Road (Segment 12) and proposed Segment 53. We believe the most feasible method of providing safe and geographically contiguous access for non-vehicular traffic between Sanborn Park, Stevens Creek County Park and the Regional Open Space would be a dedicated trail segment through the Mountain Winery property. We understand the highest priority trail in the County Master Plan is the Juan Batista de Anza National Historic Trail which could be extended throughout the Mountain Winery property and used to link the area recreational spaces. Not only would requiring the dedication of this segment allow concert gcers and recreational users to travel through the area at the same time (many afternoon, early evening and weekend concerts are anticipated to coincide with traditional recreational hours) it would permanently protect access to our County parks. We therefore request you require trail dedications through the Mountain Winery Property in your final EIR The Landowner's Guide of the County Trail Master Plan specifically gives the County the opportunity to request a trail easement when the use intended would impact the surrounding community with regard to overall density and circulation. This situation is a perfect candidate. Requiring trail dedications should not impact the intended use of the facility (it will be in areas where no new development is proposed and will reroute the trail users away from the concert site) and therefore should not present a hardship to the Winery's owners. 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C�n4ralR R�d�nwood j ,4 I r .r L j e 1' lRliBdwood l fl ��:t.� His4oPiCal 4.-.. f Hakon� Japanese G�rdens �g�e d� e�� g'Il'�C I�A�K� CIT1' OF' SARA'TOC�A P A 1� S ]�T A �/i[ A S �Z' E R P 1L A l�1 j ww I.I.wCE RO� E R�' S �c T'oI�I� L Z. ERflS81%1� �PCCS RCCSC�YlO� PSOd1S10� ,.1 IE%�I'�'NG �.�IR� .�R1IID I�IEtCfit�.�'II'IH�1�1 I�HtOdISg�Id �l['�'�' �,�Y�S Park and recreation facili�ies iacleade CaYy, sshool, couney �d privately ovvned facilieies within and adjacenY 4o Yhe Caey of SagaYO��. The Parks/Open Space Divisioa of 2he ARainYe�ce �rvic�s I�parYffienY is responsible for parks, erails and open space maintenaaice �hi�� Yhe fltecreaeion Deparemeae as responsible for recreation programing. At this Yame existang �agks include aboue 93 acses of which 63 have been developed. 1'he parlcs aze generally �ell d'astsibuted thgoughouY ehe City. For a location map, see Fagure 2. For Yhe purpose of e�is R�I�ster Plan we have separaeed ehe parks ineo ehree different type� Weaghborhoo�, Communi¢y and Specialty Parks. Ia ehe following sectioa each site is individually d'ascussed addressiag 4he size, locaeion, existing facilieies and issues. Id�ighbo�hood �'�e�cs: Z'here are five neaghborhood parEcs in S�BOga toealling nine acres. AZgJILE �ARI� Acreage: 4.3 acres (City ovvaed) Loca4ioa�: 12777 CsoleYa Aveaue Azule Park faces south oa Goleta Aveaue and backs to a portion of che state-owned eransportaeion corridor. 'I'he vvese side is ad jacent to the property of Blue �Iills School and ehe east side ad jacent eo privaee residences. F'�sil'eeees: Site curreaely unimproved iF Issues: �eing at preseat unimpeoved, ehe park is primarily used as access for school children ancf adults from Goleea �►venue eo Scully Avenue and ICevin Alioran Parlc. The state-owned transportation corridor, which separates Aaule and Kevin A�oran Parks, is planned for developYnenY as a f reeway. bridge is under consYrucYion at Yhis time Yo carry 4he pedestriaa traffic beew�en the two SIY�S. 0 2.4- �}�$g�� I��B'�CS ��6SC18lOII PYOaI1S10II �e�� AcQeage: 2.0 �cres (City o�ed) Y.mcat'son: 'I'he park �'aces ease o� �e�uch�ps 8.��. '%'he soueher� bounci�ry is Craysid� L,ane. and the aorthe� boaand�gr, �oevhafll Coaa�. Private sesidences boPder on �e dvest. FaceB�gie�: Sate curren2ly uniffipgoded Hssu�$ 'Thas s�afll parlc si8e �s ded'aca8e� as cond'a8ion of appgowal for Yh� surrounding single faffialy ho�e a�adeneial subdi�ision. '%'he eerms of dedication did not anclude i�proereffients to the site and it has remaiaed unimproved although ¢he hoiasin� aanats �re �o� occupied. 'Y'he issue of amprovemen�s an the short ge� a� �Cey to Y�e suYSOUnding coffimuniey vvho has expressed a clear objec2iw� of d�vr�lopiag 2he siee as a neighborhood serving parlc. �ItOOK�LEI�I I�AgB� Aeaeage: 0.7 acres (Ciey ovyned) lLoc�t6o�: 12734 �rook�lea CourY 'Y'he park faces dves2 on �roo�cglen Coure �d b�CIcS YO pe1v�YC pYOpC�Yy whach is currenely used as access froffi Cou Avenue eo Ytie private tennis club. Residential properey is developed on the aorth and sou2� sides �'�celit6�s: SecuriYy ligheiag; �Ialf-coure basketball cou� PCCC81Yl}� PCS1I��CC� Children's playground; Cliinbing equipment, gecenely insealled; Picnic tables; Open eur�' area IIsseee�: 'The paPk was desi�aed and cons�iacYed in 1974 as a neig�borhood mini paaEc. A greaY deal of inpuY oa� the par�CS developmeaY v�as received from the �g�a residents. Commuaiey members contrabueed funds for erees aaad plane maceraals aasd volunteeYed to pue up fencang and plant the landscaping. 'I'he parlc now receives use by local r�siden�s aabd school chaldrea of all ages. With the completion of recene improveYaenes ehe parlc �s felY to be fully developed uad aso future additions aYe ineended. 0 6 e� 2.4-2 �.4 �xasean� I��S �d Re�tio� ho�isao� ll' W�� /'l��A AsBeaQe: 3.0 eo8a1 a�es (O.E BCiCS 6ity OvH�� 2.2 acres school d'asYracB Oe��) ILmsatio�: 20654 Se�eon Ave�aae 0 Foothill �as�c froaaes o� �eo� t4��a� g�ca�� ost�. �u�e of e�� puEc is Foothill School. �e wes8 �ea�d�r as �savat� sesidential �roperty �d 8h� east currently undeveloped �sa�� ropesey. �'a��acte� Par fitness course; Open tiarf' asea IIs�uae$: '%'he ffiaster �lan fog �'ooehafll �Cc �s �g�pued i� 1976 in conjunc8ion vyieh ehe master pl� for Yhe ou8doog educaYaon �ea of �'oothill School under ehe guidance of the Foothall �'�ily Fa�ulty Club. 1'he park is currenYly used as access for school children 8o epae school. ARajor school equipmenY, aYhleeac fields and amphitheaare �e loc�ged 'an �e Ouedoor Educ�tioa Area �d available for publac use dearan� non-sc}aool hoaa�. Qa,�RIDgI�I�iB IP,�Yt%� pCriT c� a r �t P1 3�� Z g' 0 0 9 R,cg��g�: 1.2 acges (Ciey o��d) I,osaBeo�: 190�5 Portos I)riv� Z'he park faces urest �aad froaaes on Poreos I�eav� 1'hC C�SYC� �Yld II0�4hC� boundaries are privaee resideaaei�l p�op�rey, �d e�e souehern boundary parallels Waldcat Creek. &'ase8ien�$: Childrea's playground recen8ly iffipeoved; Picnic eables Opea eurf are� gsseaes 'Y�he �faasYeY plan �'oe Gasdi�eg ��C v�s co�pleYed in 197�. PPlOY YO developinent being aniYiaYed ¢h� CaHy es►oak.;d �+ieh the S�r� Clara �Ialley VJaeeg I�istrict to determine soleation for eheag need fog access of DistricY vehicles. 'I'he park as presenely used predomanantlgr by ue� resaden�s and children although on several occasions famaly �roup functioaas have occu�ed. �Y�PlC OPIglY13] YYI3SYCP �I�Y! HBlCIU�Cd S%Yl�l �CC�L OP �SY1��lEY�C1YYC� paeh�ays and rescrooms but these facilaties vyeg� never ancorporaeed AY 4hiS YimC, at ehe ease end of che sice, an inforanal segaes of bike paths hawe been worn ag�d ar� often used by ehe loc,�l childrea for their �R/i3C bicyclin�. 2.4-3 0 �o�mu�e�yy �s�ks: 'I'}�ere are four comffiuniey p�ks an 4he CiYy of Saratoga all of �hach are improved vdith the exceptaon of IC�wIn R/do�. '%'}iis sit� has 4 .0 �C�CS 04� Yhe YoYal 14 .3 acres which remain Yo b� developed. _J ��I�IGYB� SPYt�WG� �.�Ig� A�e�a��: 9.97 acYes (CaYy o�a��) �.osaYi��: 12970 ('slea �r�e %�av� '%'he park bounda�y on 4�� ►esY ns Cle� �iw� and on Yhe eas2, Saraeo�a Creelc. South of th� parCC ns Y�a� �outhe� �acifac Raileoad right-of-way and north is Yhe State-o�e+ned t�spos�8aon corrndog. IE�ctBi��$: Soccer fields, �aseball diamoncis, (3); Children's playgroeanci r�c�n�ly affipgow��; Parking; Picnic eables and bubecue; Open eurf' practice field; Concessaon stand; 'Tennis courts, (2); �asketball cour� �sseees: Congress Springs �r�C is 8➢�e Clty principal acfive recreaYion park pgoviding a homebase for boYh ehe L.ittle I,eague and ,�YSO. '%'}ie ocigin�l ffi�sYer plan prepared in 197� had eo b� revised in 1985 because exasting fields �+ere partially located on State-o�ed laa�d (the highway 85 corridor). _'I'hese changes pe�etrated use of che parEc as an active facility ancluding baseball diaanonds, soccer fields, spores coures �ad .open grass area. Additional facilities implemented in 19�4 aa�clude a snack bar, reserooms and Ynore parking. Saratoga L,ietl� L.eague uses ¢he Yhree baseball d'aamoads aad coatribuees eo the costs for �naintaining the fields. 'I'he soccer field anci peactice eur�' are currently used by AYSO aaed tbais organiz.�eion also coneributes funds eo ehe cosY of maantenance. 2.� Euisea�� I��CS �ad Recr��ion �rovasion 2.4-4 Eu�Ba�� I�Slcs �ad �ecgeation I�ovasao� EIL ��JII'H'� ]��R%� F �41s��ag¢: 6.3 acges (Cley ov��) II.�sa��: 12835 �seo �sa� '%'}se parEC �'roats o� �eo �e�� saaa� �as� �e �esge� 6oun�y as �givaYe property containan� �o chus�hes and residences fo� senioas. 'The no�a�� boundary consists of a�sev�aee �gaffiary schoo� aad the southern �ro�e� b�ing used for �ravate co�e8c�1 �ases. �ac�lig6� Open tu�' play fael�s �'og s�e� Softball diamond, gecensflgr affi��e+e�; Peeschool and school age �flay �lolleyball cou� Horseshoe pits; Pacaic areas and bub�6u� �'��ila8f�s; Coanmunity garden ploes; Par fitness course; Security lighting; Equipmene storage bou; Restrooms, rec�¢ly ins�iled gssaae$: In 1977, d✓hen c}�� Ecs �nd �ecge�eio� Coffiffiassion �s preparing for add'aeional developanene� eh� oPi�anal �asteg plan froffi 1972 was revised eo meet the current aeeds of resadenYS, �godad� u�s for senior citizens and redeace potential costs of dewelopanene. �e �arlc �eceaves a gseaa cfleal of use by soccer and softball groups. '%'h� Saratoga Soccer L,eague has a coae�ce �ieh the City for use of El Quieo �k for pract�c� on weeknights duriag ihe fall season �►aeh ga�es on Saeurd�ys and an occasaonal Sunday. '%'he softball di�ffiond is currently being used by Yh� Ciey's softball recreation program. 'I'he par�c also provades valuable open s��c� eo ehe resndents of the senaor ceaeer at Yhe souYhwest corner of Yhe siY�. a 2.4-5 3.� Euas�an� ��cs �d Itec�aeioa Prowasaon ��var� �o�� f�P�' o� �p��.l 3�3C� 3��c� A�s�age: 10.3 develo�d �.0 undevelo�d (Ciey owned) F.osg�io�: 12415 Scully �aveaue 'I'he park faces easc �d f�onYS on �bally �wenue. '%'he �est boundary as the State-owaied transpo�a�aon coa�ados �d �e no�th �d south propereies abue private residential propeS4ies. FacIIl�t�e�: Childrens pl�ygsou�d; Picaic Yables; Open Yurf area; Seffii-producYive orchud .IIssues: ffiaseeg plan vs►as desagned for �9ae sae� an 19'� 1- fl 972. '%'he parf� is currenely used by a nia�nber of joggers �d ggeaY deal of school children trag'f ac. 'Y'has is a major link between �lue �ills and Fiansen Schools. Children are ffioviag eo aad fsom Scully �►vea�ue ehrotagh e�ae par�C, acgoss the transportation corridor, ehrough Azule Park and eo Gole� �wenue. A pedestrian bridge is currenely under conseruction Yo better li�k �aale �d �Cewan Moran. 'I'he parlc receives a limited amount of group use by ogg3nizations and families for specific funceions. �'he turf area surfac� as noe sufficienely flat for regulation soccer or baseball ga�es ba�Y as fsequendy used by the youth group for �affi�s and practice. 'The orchard 'as not cangren4ly uade� crop agreemene and doesa°t appear worthy of ie. 'I'he ciay is responsible for pruning aa�d general upkeep. 6�/hae fruat ehe 2rees do bear is �vaalable for ehe communiey residenu eo picic. 2.4-6 2.� Eu'asea�� I�ks �d �tecg��aoa �owision 6VIfi.��'�� .�R� ��e��e: �.0 �es (CiYy o��d) II.�caBao�: 20764 �ou� Se8�e8 �Td'aldvvood p�d� enes�ce f�es �eaeh�v�sg on Fourah Streee �d borders on priwaee residential prope� �2 gh� nog¢pa�+es2 and sou�hwes2 sides. '%'�e soueheast boundary abuts Saaatog� Cg�Ec. �'aac39g4�es: �icnac Bables a�d b�6�cu� f�ifllties; Ctuldrens playgroeand; �iorseshoe pits; lRestroo�s; Stage/amphitheat�; Open eurf' area; �Iolleyball cou�s; Croup rese�a�aons (f�); Security ligh�in� I�a��: A ffi�SYC� p1aII �gOg �liS SiBe, �o��le2ed a� fl972 �S d8gCC8�d YO�d OwCS�II commua�iYy use wiYh Ypae l�dsC� char�c8er 8o remann rural and anforffial "%'}�is park is one of ehe ffiose �+idely eased 'an 8}�e caty COffi�1elIIity �CYiviYiCS SeBCh �S e�e Chamber of Co��aegce Falfl Festav�l �d Parade, and 2he itotary Cleab �arbecue 2ake place aY �'Valdwood D�aging 8kae suanffi�r ¢he CiYy Day Camp Pro�a�� Pegularly disies the pazk and e�ae pncnac ueas ase rese�red nearlg► edery weedcend fgoan early sprnng uneal Fall fo� �acni6king, ��aes, eeunions �d evedd"angs. Reservataons are acce�eed foS use by �roaaps of tweney-five or anore �eople. 0 2.4-7 EuisBa�� aks �d flteCYeaYaon PYOdisio� Specia0gy �arlc�: F'our parlcs an the Caty c� be classified �s specialYy p�Ecs Yoealliag 50 ac�es. Eact� site is discussed 'andividually an ¢he follo�ing section. �IEPI'II'RAIL I�AR� �s�ea��: 14.0 acaes (CiYy or�ed) H.�ea4eon: '%'lie par�C is bouad on ¢�e north �y S�YOga �denue, �d on ehe sauth by lWildcae Creek aad YQie Civic Ce�¢ee coffipleu. �'ruaevale Rswenue forms the eastern boundary. �ffic[IaQII�s: O�n space and orc}iard,; Saratoga Commu�ey I.ib�y IIssue$ R10 ffiasYer plan h�s e�eP �en �goposed for a�prove�ea4s Yo Yhe park vyhach at �is �ime remains orc}�ad cba�aen�ly under annual crop agreemeat. 'I'he continued operation of ehe snte �s an orchard conflicts �rith other recreational use in the park. 'B his anight b� considered as poor use of opea space to soffie residents ye2 Yhe ogchard has considerable value in preserving a sense of the rural heritag� of �goga. In August of 198� the pu�c b��base of i8s hasYoric�l �d culYural value, vv�s designated a I�eratage fltesourc� of ehe Caey of Saratoga. Ia the 1�82 Coacingency �1� 8�as l�d �s consadered for location o#' a research facility oP dewelopanenY business. 'y'}se area w�s considered suieable for °professional adffiinistra8ivep developaxeent because of the Civic Ceneer's presence oa the siee. I�iovvew�g, Yhe Ciey no longer has any plans eo develop Yhis site. 'The saee has very high vasual prominence beiag bouaded by evvo of che cnose heavaly used roads prodid'an� d�hicular circulacion in Y�e CiYy. 1Furehernsore it is bound on one side by t�ae Co�ffiunity I.ibrary and on another by the Civic Ceater. As such, Y�e site �olds a syanbolic significance �a+hich transcends its consideration merely as a r�c��aYional opporYUnity. FuYUre use of Yhe SiY� nntast respect iu uaique proaaain�nce. .r 2.4-� �.4 �zca�� CS �ad �ecgeaeaon �ovaseo� I�AI�OI� JA�APIES� �.�RIDEPI� �c�eag¢� 15.3 developed 9.5 undev+eloped IL�catam�: 21000 �ag �asin �1�y 0 "%'he park �s locaY�� i� 8�ae ��oeDaaflls o�' �go��. �ig �asan �/�y �o�s ehe nosthern boundary �d ��i�at� �aoperBSr bordeas on ihe southe� �d eas8e�n boundaaies. 'I'he �aty limag �or��atutes 8�e �►estern edge. �'astlit[e$: �kang; Picnac tables; gt�strooms; C"aroup resePVaYions (P�quia� fee); Guided touas; Gift shop and I�lcon� Foeaead�eao� �'fa�9 Se6urit,► lighting; 'Tea serdice on ehe �+�k�nds, �powlded bgr �olune�es Cultural Exchange CeanBeg �ssa�e�: Fiakone Gudea vyas oeiga�ily ��a¢ of a sauee�n ac� esffite belon�in� Yo Oliver and Isabel Seine of S� �s�casco. dY ee�s A�irs. Seane's visae Yo Japan in 19 fl 7 thaY inspased ehe cs�atnon of eh� gardeas. Fu ji-�Iakone lVaeional �rk and ehe Japanese gardens naade s�ach an ianpression on her eha¢ she e�ploy�d Imperial gardener Yo laadsc��e hes saunffieg sesidence sie� aai SaraBOga. Ri Japanese architect �s also �a� eo desig� �e family residence and eh� �u�sY house. 'The ciey of Saratoga �uechased e1a� �roperty in 1966 for use as a Ciey ��C. �Iakone Gardens aov�+ co�sis�s of Ypae LTpper and L.ower houses �nd the f'our g�deau of Hakone. 'I'he LTppeg �Iouse �v�s bual¢ on Y�ne slope of ehe Ivioon-vievving �iill and was ineended eo be a�lace of �uiee reerea¢. t!s in the tradieional saffiurai seyle, aY was bui18 deathou8 nails and Yhe exterior taeated eo give a look of age. 'The I.ower I�oeas� �+as th� ori�a�aal Stine faanily summer resadence. AY che outside co�aer of ehe ho�se as a sodegaki (sleeve) gate, crafted of split bamboo and Fiagi grass. ��e foug gardeas are the essence o�' ehe puEc. Each one has beea maintaa�aed �s aueheneic Japanese garden. "I'he I-Iall �d Pond Garden was created foe se�ollan�, ihe '%'ea Garden for eranquiliey, �d e�� Zen Garden for medieatao�. �a�uaa�-En, Yhe bamboo garden, is the resul¢ of close friendship wfeh Saratoga's sisteg cfty, Rlduko-shi, Japaa. 1'he gaedea� is co�prised of gifts 4'goan the ciey such as seone lanterns and baanboo fences. 'I'he sfster caty orgaaizaeion �s �'ormed in 1982 and a formal relaeionshap novy �xists beeween the edvo. %n 19�4 the �yors signed an agreement and ehis h�s initiated anaual v�sfies beewee� cicauns as w�ll as a sum�er student euchan�e progratn. 2.�-9 2.4 Ezca�ti�g I�Ccs �d Ytecgeation �ovasio� �e �iakon� �ouadation Office as �Lso l�eed �t �n� �a�Ec. fle as ehear ffiission to fully implement the �arCC`s A�eeg Plan. Ca�ltural Eachange Cenee� Is currently under constnaction �hi�� ill enab�e aateraationally-secognized �rtisu to take up residence �n� o�£eg slasses aad demonstrations an thear specific ffiedis. A�esearc}� �'a�ifl�t�g► �nd o�'�c� go contain the Bamboo �iorticultural Center and otheg galsden ampsovements remains to be impl��eae�d. Any decisions or actions thae e�e �oiandation �+�shes to ma�ce ffiust be presented 2o the Council and �hen €os�flly ��psoved. `�ze City m�inraans 8}�e gardens �d funds che improveffients. IEi�S'H'OR%CAIL I�AItY� Asses��: 1.0 �es (CaBy ov�n�d) H.oc�tbon 2(1460 Sat'aYOg�/g.OS �u�805 �O�d ]FacA166ie$: ParEcing, laasaYed; Security lighting �'Pnends of the I,ab�y I-iistosical Heritage Idteaseaaffi C}�affiber of Commerce Eucalypeus CBrove �sa�oes LTse of Ylse $$isYOrical. MSCc c�nY�gs uoaaa�d YhC Y�r� insYaBtaYio�s and 4hear ceaeral coureyard area. Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting City Hall Administrative Offices 13 7 7 7 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga Monday, February 7, 2000 7:30pm AGENDA I. Ors�anization A) Roll Call: Alberts, Clabeawt, Dodge, Fronczak, Ioannou, Olsen, Seroff B) Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2 the agenda was properly posted on February 4, 2000. C) Review and approval of January 10 and January 31, 2000 action minutes. II. Administration A) Discussion period with John Cherbone, Acting Public Works Director and David Mooney, Parks Supervisor B) Recreation Department Status Report Joan Pisani C) Joint P.R.C. meeting with City Council, March 21, 2000. D) Attendance/Registration for March 15 2000 California Pacific Southwest Recreation Park Training Conference in Ontario, CA E) Park Development Fund Funds expiring in June, 2000 and Finance Depai tment Report. III. Oral Written Communication (This section is for the public to speak on any item not on the agenda) IV. Old Business A) Review of Action Matri�c. B) Commissioner Assignments: o Trails Sub-Committee o Creek Clean-up o Park Adoptions o Other C) Trails Issues D) Bicycle Action Commission-Review of Letter V. New Business A) Presentation by Matt Madison of Indoor Sports Network Corporation. B) Presentation by Council Member Nick Streit regarding utilization of the Heritage Orchard. C) Discussion of Proposition 12-Letter Proposal. D) Trail Blockage at Via Regina Way-Review Letters from local trail users. VI. Commissioner Staff Reports A) Commissioner Reports B) City Hall Update Staff liaison Cary Bloomquist VII. Adjournment