HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-06-2002 Park and Recreation Commission AgendasSaratoga Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Adult Day Care Center
19655 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga
Monday, May 6, 2002
7:30 p.m.
AGENDA
I. Or�anization
1) Roll Call: Clabeaux, Deimler, Dodge, Frazier, Fronczak, Gates, Seroff
2) Report on Posting of the Agenda:
Pursuant to Govemment Code 54954.2 the agenda was properly posted on
May 3, 2UO2.
3) Review April 1 anc� April 18, 2002 Action Minutes.
II. Administration
1) None
III. Oral Written Communication
(This section is for the public to speak on any item not on the agenda-3 minute limit)
N. Old Business
1) Comm�nit Survey Distribution Options
2) A.Y.S.O. prepayment of use fees and approve.
V. New Business
1) Report from Recreation Department RE: Summer Camp Programs.
2) Review and approve 75% plans for Azule Park.
Review of Knollwood Court Access Issues and Survey
3) Review of Azule Park Budget
4) Proclamation for National Trails Day
VI. Commissioner Staff Reuorts
1) City Hall Update by Staff Liaison Bloomquist.
2) Action Item updates:
Copy of Heritage Reports
Foothill Park Benches
3) Commissioner Reports:
Task Force Sub Committee Updates:
VII. Adiournment
Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Adult Daycare Center, 19655 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga
April 1, 2002
7:30 p.m.
Action Minutes
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Elaine Clabeau�c, Logan Deimler, Sandra Dodge,
Angela Frazier, Norbert Fronczak, Greg Gates, Nick Seroff.
Commissioners Absent: None.
Others Present: Council member Evan Baker, Public Works Director John
Cherbone, Recreation Director Joan Pisani, Public Present: Katie Alexander,
Jim Schindler, Staff Liaison Cary Bloomquist
III. Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2
the agenda was properly posted on March 29, 2002
IV. Approval of Minutes of Meetin�: Motion by Commissioner Logan Deimler,
Seconded by Commissioner Norbert Fronczak, to approve Nlarch 1 l, 2002
Action minutes. Vote taken, action minutes approved 5-0 (Commissioners
Clabeaux and Gates had not arrived).
V. Administration
None
VI. Oral and Written Communication
None.
VII. Old Business
1) Skate Park preview: Demonstration of Ball Hitch Ramps Portable Skate
Park facility will occur in the parking lot in front of City Hall on
Wednesday, April 3 from 2:30 6:00 p.m.
2) C.P.R.S. Update: Brief update given regarding the conference in Los
Angeles.
3) Location for PRC Study Session on Friday, May 17: Liaison Cary
Bloomquist reported options are City Hall or Hakone Gardens. Will
continue to research and report back, via email, findings.
4) A.Y.S.O. fee presentation to Council on April 17, 2002: Chair Clabeaux
will attend meeting and provide her feedback. Other Commissioners
encouraged to attend.
VIII. New Business
1) Presentation by Arlie Middlebrook: Arlie Middlebrook gave a slide show
demonstrating the various settings of natural gardens and explaining the
benefits of utilizing natural landscaping. Her area of expertise has a direct
relationship to the idea of developing an area of City property called "Oal:
Grove Park" with a natural landscaping theme. Arlie is a native plant
specialist who resides in Los�Gatos and contracts out privately for her
services. She is able to serve both residential and commercial customers.
She has been an avid gardener nearly all of her life, focusing on Native
landscaping the past several years. After the slide show presentation,
Arlie fielded questions from the Commission and public. Arlie suggested
developing "Oak Grove Park" as a demonstration garden with the various
species of flora and fauna labeled for public educational purposes. Arlie
was thanked for her presentation and the Commission discussed what to
do next. It was suggested to: 1) Get a cost estimate from Arlie for her
design fee 2) Get a cost estimate to implement design. Goal was to bring
back to next PRC meeting in May.
2) Azule Park 25% Plan distribution/set date for Public Input
Meeting/subcommittee update: The Azule Park 25% plan was distributed
to the Commission by Chair Elaine Clabeaux explaing what was being
viewed and how we got there. Several questions were raised by
Commissioners pertaining to such items as pathway configuration,
location and orientation of tennis courts; lighting, etc. Commissioner Nick
Seroff requested the Azule Park Survey inventory list of park amenities,
as approved by the Commission, be reflected on the 25% drawings for the
public meeting. After approximately 25 minutes of discussion,
Commissioner Sandra Dodge made a motion to hold theAzule Park public
input meeting on Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m., location to be
determined. Cummissioner Angela Frazier seconded motion. Discussion
ensued. Vote taken, motion carried 7-0.
3) Fee Schedule used by Public Works Department for park rental and use
fees: Chair Elaine Clabeaux explained the reason for the material being
presented and how it will relate to the City Wide determination of all City
facility use fees.
4) Approval for placement of an advertisement in the Saratoga Ne�vs to fill
community representative position on the Trails Subcommittee vacated by
Teri Baron: Commissioner and Trails Subcommittee Chair Logan
Deimler gave brief presentation and overview of need to fill vacancy with
several community representatives, with the idea of having cyclists,
pedestrians and equestrians represented. City Clerk will be liaison for
application gathering and data processing. Motion by Commissioner
Sandra Dodge to place an Advertisement in the Saratoga News to fill the
position vacated by the departure of Teri Baron on the Trails
Subcommittee. Seconded by Commissioner Angela Frazier. Vote taken,
motion carried 7-0.
IX. Commissioner and Staff Reports
1) City Hall Update by Staff Liaison Cary Bloomquist. Reported final
U.P.R.R. Task force meeting this year is Thursday, April 4 at 4:00 p.m. at
Cupertino City Hall. Encouraged Commissioners to attend.
2) Ac�ion Item update:
Commissioner Nick Seroff gave brief report on status of
Community Survey. Survey is completed and ready for final
review. Cost of distribution of survey needs to be investigated.
Recreation Director Joan Pisani suggested contacting Fricke Park
Press. Information will be forwarded to next El Quito Task Force
meeting on Wednesday, Apri124.
3) Commissioner keports: Greg Gates will be traveling and out of the
Country for 2 weeks from the end of April through second week in May.
Norbert Fronczak requested information pertaining to Pazk Development
Fund Budget. Sandra Dodge discussed Skate Park demonstration. Logan
Deimler gave a Trails Subcommittee update on trail segment #9 (proposed
Bill Brooks Trail). No report from Angela Frazier. Nick Seroff discussed
central park and the discussion of the removal of trees from the park by
the Heritage and Planning Commission. Request for staff report on the
issue to be in next packet. Requested PRC be kept informed in advance of
such activities. Goal is to get a joint meeting with Heritage Commission
in the near future. Elaine Clabeaux reported Saratoga Lions Club donated
$300.00 to Congress Springs Park. Gave other updates.
Task Force Subcommittee Updates:
Already presented.
X. Adiournment
Commissioner Logan Deimler made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Commissioner Angela Frazier seconded the motion. Vote taken and motion
carried 7-0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:16p.m.
Prepared By:
Cary Bloomquist, Staff Liaison
Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission
Special Public Meeting-Azule Park
Saratoga Senior Center, 19655 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga
Apri118, 2002
7:00 p.m.
Action Minutes
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Elaine Clabeaux, Logan Deimler, Sandra Dodge,
Angela Frazier, Norbert Fronczak, Greg Gates, Nick Seroff.
Commissioners Absent: None.
Others Present: Public Works Director John Cherbone, Ernie Smedland,
Sheriffs Department, David Nelson Scott Mulholland from MPA
Design, Azule Park Area Residents: Lydia Ho, Herman Lao, Bill Estes,
Carmen Estes, Katie Alexander, Tom Soukup, Sally Johnson, Thomas
Ho, Jim Schindler, Bill Guthrie, Daniel Yau, Mike Frazier, Margaret
Dancey, Mi Cummings, Myrna Brookman, Hugh Wright, Carol Luetz,
Staff Liaison Cary Bloomquist
III. Report oa Posting of the A�enda: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2
the agenda was properly posted on April 12, 2002
IV. Aauroval of Minutes of Meetin�:
N/A
V. Administration
None
VI. Oral and Written Communication
None.
VII. Old Business
None
VIII. New Business
1) Azule Park Project Presentation: Chair Elaine Clabeaux introduced
Commission Members, Azule Task Force Members, Public Works
Director John Cherbone, David Nelson and Scott Mulholland of MPA
Design, and others involved in the project. Commissioner Gregory
Gates then proceeded to give a brief history of the project and how we
got to where we are today. David Nelson and Scott Mulholland then
proceeded with the public presentation regarding 25% drawing.
Upon presentation conclusion, the public was ir�vited to provide their
comments and feedback. Comments were received from several
member of the attending public, among them Jim Schindler, Herman
Lao, Thomas Ho, Katie Alexander, Tom Soukup and Mike Frazier.
Comments received were supportive of project as presented. Issues of
concern raised by the public:
Par Course stations need to be spaced further apart
Play equipment in natural (earth tone) colors
More vegetation (such as vines) along sound wall
Storm drain clogging mitigation near entrance of park at
corner of the park boundary and school property
More trees
Rodent mitigation
More emphasis on play equipment for smaller children (2-5).
Privacy Safety concerns with increased traffic flow on Goleta
due to park entrance being on Goleta.
2) Commission Discussion Regarding 25 Drawings: Upon the
conclusion of the public input, individual Commissioners offered their
input:
Angela Frazier: More trees, supports entrance on Knollwood
Court, Larger age 2-5 children's play area, Dog sculpture.
Logan Deimler: Supports entrance on Knollwood Court, Larger
age 2-5 children's play equipment area, Rocks Boulders in
landscaping, Tennis Court access for loose tennis balls.
Greg Gates: Reach consensus on play equipment
Sandra Dodge: Supports Knollwood Court access, Concerned
about rolling grass and how it may interfere with grass Volleyball
Court, Concerned about meeting budget given park amenities.
Norbert Fronczak: More trees, Larger age 2-5 children's play
area, Mitigate Rodent issues.
Nick Seroff: Supports Knollwood Court entrance, Place more
than 2 sets of picnic tables, Concerned about Oak Tree near
Tennis Courts (leaves debris), Place Drinking Fountain closer to
Tennis Courts, Bike ramp no parking zone on Goleta near Park
entrance adjacent to Fronczak property, Parking issues (maximize
without imposing on neighborhood), Rotate Par Course, Public
Safety during construction period (take necessary mitigation
measures).
Lieutenant Ernie Smedland of the Sheriffs Department was asked about
the integrity of the parks design from a law enforcement viewpoint.
Lieutenant Smedland indicated the design is sound and will enable safe
patrol by both vehicle drive-by and via a patrol vehicle entering the park.
Commission discussion ensued supporting project and complimenting
MPA Design on a job well done. Azule Park Task Force and local
residents also acknowledged for their support and hard work.
Motion by Commissioner Greg Gates to approve Azule Park Project 25%
plan as presented by MPA Design, and amended by Commissioner Nick
Seroff, to include a list of issues and responses by task force. Motion
seconded by Commissioners Logan Deimler and Angela Frazier.
Discussion ensued, vote taken, motion carried 7-0.
IX. Commissioner and Staff Re�orts
None
XI. Adiournment
Commissioner Angela Frazier made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Commissioner Norbert Fronczak seconded the motion. Vote taken and
motion carried 7-0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Prepared By:
Cary Bloomquist, Staff Liaison
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Car� Bloomquist
From: "Mary Beam" <beam mary@yahoo.com>
To: "Katie Alexander" <katie@alexander.org>
Cc: <cbloomquist@saratoga.ca.us>; <peter boulton@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 12:48 PM
Subject: Re: APNA-- Important planning meeting- Please attend Monday 7:30pm PRC
Katie Carry,
Thanks Katie for your tireless work in keeping us all updated. I'm note sure
if I'll be able to attend, but did want to give some input.
I'd vote for putting the childrens' play area on the "add-on's" list, because
there is a very nice play area nearby (easily within walking distance) at Kevin
Moran park, and the equipment at Blue Hills will be replaced. There are no
other tennis courts nearby, so on that basis alone I'd rank the tennis courts
much higher than the children's play equipment.
I don't really know how to vote on the access from Knollwood issue. It seems
like a good idea to have the access, and I'm not sure, really, how the entrance
makes it any less safe than having the park or "orchard" there in the first
place.
I hope we are careful not to waste the money on design changes so much that
there is less left over for the actual park!
--Mary
Katie Alexander <katie@alexander.org> wrote:
VERY IMPORTANT---
What: Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
When: Monday 6 May at 7:30pm (Azu]e will be early on agenda)
Where: Saratoga Senior Center (the back section of the Rec Center)
There will be several important decisions regarding Azule park at this
meeting and the PRC needs to hear your opinions.
1. The PRC needs to decide on the foot entrance to Knollwood Ct. Some
neighbors are concerned with the safety/security and traffic issues there.
There are several alternatives to consider--fence off the back corner of
the park but this creates more traffic/parking on Goleta, leave the foot
path as designed for a trial period, leave the footpath with a locked gate
with neighbors having a key and so on. It is important that this issue be
resolved at Monday's meeting, so we do not incur additional expense for
design changes.
5/4/02
Page 2 of 2
2. The most recent cost estimate (1 May) shows that we are over budget on
Azule park by $150K. This includes contingency funds for unexpected
expenses and design changes. If we can eliminate design changes and reduce
other costs here and there (i.e. cement, fencing, etc) we may be able to
have the full development of the park, especially if business is weak and
the bids come in low. Since we can't guarantee that, we need to designate
about $150K of expenses to be "add-on's" to the bid that will be done only
if money permits. If it turns out that we do not have funds for the add-ons
then we can ask for funding from City Council at a later time. The big cost
items that are likely to be considered for add-ons are the children's play
equipment and the tennis courts (or some of each). The PRC needs to
designate which items will be "add-ons" at Monday's meeting and they need
to hear your opinion.
3. The Azule Task Force reviewed and approved the 50% design plans for the
Park on Wednesday. The plans were altered to include more trees, benches,
tables, rocks, etc, as discussed in the previous review meeting. The PRC
>�vill also be approving the 75% design plans on Monday night. If you have
any concerns at all, this is the time to raise them. The next PRC meeting
in June will be the 100% plan approval. Ideally there will be full support
for the 100% plan, so we can keep to schedule.
Please come if you can! If you can't -e-mail Cary Bloomquist with your
concerns at cbloomQUistn.sarato�a.ca.us
Thanks--Katie
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Car�r Bloomquist
From: Jim Schindler [jimschin@pacbell.net]
Sent: Friday, May 03, 2002 12:24 PM
To: John Cherbone; Cary Bloomquist
Cc: jimschin@pacbell.net'
Subject: Add Alternatives For Azule Park
John/Cary,
Possible 'Add Alternatives' for Azule Park might be:
1. Both tennis courts.
2. one tennis court. (Putting the tennis courts in at separate times
would be more expensive in the long run because it would require
tearing up the new landscaping that is going to be put in and
replanting
it.)
3. Getting the landscaping to be donated through the efforts of Barry
Coates
and participating merchants (Yamagami's, Home Depot, Summer Wind,
etc.)
4. Various combinations of the above alternatives (e.g. one tennis
court and
getting half of the landscaping donated).
Best regards,
Jim
1
Car� Bloomquist
From: Jim Schindler [jimschin@pacbell.net]
Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 2:08 PM
To: John Cherbone; Cary Bloomquist
Cc: 'jimschin@pacbell.net'
Subject: Knollwood Path Recommendation
Importance: High
John/Cary,
I have given the Knollwood path to Azule Park much thought and
here a few observations and recommendations:
1. The proposed path from Knollwood to Azule is the most convenient
way for residents on AND around Knollwood to access Azule Park.
To deny them access is.essentially forcing them to drive to Azule
with
the park almost being immediately next to them. Forcing them to
drive
causes an 'inconvenience' to them AND creates a traffic/congestion
issue on DeSanka and Goleta which is another problem.
2. The concerns expressed by a few of the survey respondents are valid
BUT have been recogized previously by the Sheriff's Department AND
by the Task Force. I believe those issues can be satisfactorily
explained
to all of the residents to give them the same level of confidence
that we
have that their concerns have been addressed and should NOT be an
issue
if the pathway were to be put in.
3. Recommendation:
A. The pathway be put in.
B. The pathway be at least 5 feet wide to encourage use of the
park.
it!)
next
open
(After all, one of MPA's design objectives was to 'encourage
people to come to the park because of the attractiveness of
C. The the City of Saratoga, the residents in/around Knollwood, and
the Sheriff's Office monitor this pathway carefully over the
12 months to see what, if any, problems arise from it's being
we may
the
default 12 month trial period would be 'OPEN'.
Let me know if you have any questions or need further information.
Best regards,
Jim Schindler
Voice: 446
If problems/concerns arise after this '12 month trial period'
want to consider either closing it OR restricting access but
1
Car� Bloomquist
From: Katie Alexander [katie@alexander.org]
Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 3:53 PM
To: Cary Bloomquist
Cc: Katie Alexander
Subject: My recommendations to PRC on Azule Issues
Hi Cary--- I hope this gets to you time to pass along. Here's my thoughts
on the two issues you asked for feedback at the Task Force meeting. --Katie
1. Knollwood pedestrian entrance: I suggest that we retain the entrance. It
was in the original plan approved last summer. It improves accessibility to
the neighbors north of the park. I think there may be an occasional extra
vehicle on Knollwood due to the park entrance, but I doubt it will be an
excessive number of cars. Having the pedestrian entrance on Knollwood would
reduce the number of pedes*_rians trespassing on school grounds during
school hours to reach the Goleta entrance. Also having responsible adults
from the neighborhood walk through would be preferred to having an isolated
"secret" corner inside the park. We should mitigate the neighbors concerns
by providing red zones, fencing, etc to ensure pedestrian-auto safety. We
should help establish a neighborhood watch program for that area. If after
a year, significant problems still exist, we can always fence off the
entrance.
If it is desired to not have a footpath, I would recommend fencing off the
triangle corner of the park to prevent an isolated "secret" area for
troublemakers. Even with shrubs or wildflower plantings in the corner,
there will likely be a rodent problem. Although it is not highly favored by
the neighbors, a community garden area may be the best solution. Adults
would be walking to the back of the park keeping a watchful eye. Good
maintenance of the area wou�d be provided. There would be more noise due to
the gardening but only in daytime. The triangle area could be gated and
locked adding to security.
2. Budget add-on alternates: Here's my list of potential items totalling
$150K to skip or delay due to budget constraints, if needed
a. Rubberized surface for play area (use walkways fibar instead as
discussed in the meeting) saves $35K
b. One tennis court I feel we should keep at least one court to satisfy
our goal of serving the broader community) saves $70K
c. Reduce the size of the 'youth composite play structure' from $35k.to 20K
but keep all other smaller play units saves $15K
d. The remaining $30K reduction could come from reducing the site
furnishings and plantings by a total of 10� each --saves about 30K
As the budget allows I would recommend funding in reverse order (d through a).
I prefer this shared reduction to just eliminating both tennis courts. The
goal was to create a park for all age groups. The tennis courts serve the
youth and adults in the neighborhood. They replace the tennis courts
removed from Congress Springs Park to add extra athletic fields. Our
neighborhood agreed to the inclusion of tennis courts in order to serve a
broader community interest, yet accommodate our limited parking situation.
Some commissioners and council members voted to fund this project on that
basis. I feel it would be dishonest to remove both courts. Additionally,
play structures for the older children are provided at nearby Kevin Moran
Park, and eventually the adjacent school will provide structures. So some
reduction in the play structures seems acceptable.
1
Car� Bloomquist
From: Angela Frazier [angelafrazier@mindspring.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2002 9:59 AM
To: Cary Bloomquist
Subject: In my absence
Cary,
As per our conversation last night, I wanted to jot down a few items
that will be discussed while I'm away.
1. At the E1 Quito meeting (April 24) Joan brought up the idea of doing
a"public poll" as an effective way to get community input about our
city parks. We discussed polling people outside of grocery stores etc.
to get a broader public opinion of the needs of our parks, and I think
this could be a good idea.
2. Regarding Azule Park: I'm behi.nd the plan up to this point with
these things in mind...l) keep as many trees as possible, 2) increase
the "tot" lot as suggested, 3) keep the play equipment in "natural"
colors, 4) try to create a"rolling" landscape, 5) I like Logan's idea
of "rocks" in the landscape.
I would rather not be involved in any discussion about the entrance at
Knollwood, because of my home's proximity.
I can't think of anything else that may come up in my absence.
See you after May 13th.
Regards,
Angela
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Memorandl.un
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Cary Bloomquist
Date: 5/4/02
Re: Azule Park Knollwood Court entrance options
At their May 1 meeting the Azule Task Force discussed the issue of providing
options regarding an entrance to Azule Pazk on Knollwood Court. The following
options were discussed for consideration by the Commission:
1. Have pathway; mitigate safety concerns as necessary (fencing, restricted
parking, etc.)
2. No pathway with the following op�ions:
Leave area natural, with no fences or plantings
Plant a community garden similar to El Quito Park's.
Plant azea with thorny vegetation that will make it undesirable for loitering
and other undesirable activities.
1
MPA Design
Landscape Architects
and Urban Designers
Azule Park, Saratoga
Preliminary Construction Cost Estimate
CONSTRUCTION
Item No. Description
SITE PREPARATION
Clearing grubbing
Fence demo
A.C. Paving demo
Concrete Paving demo
Concrete Curb demo
Tree Removal 6"-9" Caliper
Tree Removal 10"-19" Caliper
Tree Removal 20"-35" Caliper
SUB-TOTAL SITE PRE�ARATION
GRADING 8� DRAINAGE
Earthwork
Finished Grading
Potable Water line 2"
Park Drainage System
Drainage system in play areas
SUB-TOTAL GRADING
414 Mason Street
San Francisco, CA
94102-1719
SITE CONCRETE 8 PAVING
Concrete Paving
Concrete Header
Concrete Header at Fibar
Concrete Header at Sand Play area-2' Deep
Concrete Curb
Concrete Access Ramps
Crushed Gravel Paving
SUB-TOTAL CONCRETE/ASPHALT
IRRIGATION 8 WATER
Irrigation 4" Mainline
Irrigation Groundcover Areas
Turf Irrigation
Tree Bubblers (2 Each)
Backflow prevention unit
Controller
Controller housing
BFP Cage (<2-1/2")
Estimated
quantity
156,383
100
3,444
131
20
15
10
5
3,000
118,261
500
1
1
143
130
428
139
20
2
2,384
unit ot
Measure
SF
LF
SF
SF
LF
EA
EA
EA
CY
SF
LF
ALLOW
ALLOW
SF
LF
LF
LF
LF
EA
SF
Job 7088.00
415.434.4664
FAX 415.434.4665
Date: 5/3/2002
Unit pnce �n
Figures Item Total
0.13
2.42
0.60
1.00
2.72
200
285
620
$20,768
$242
$2,079
$131
$54
$3,000
$2,850
$3,100
$32,224
6
0.24
13
20,000
6,000
8
18
30
55
10
1,850
2
$18,000
$28,560
$6, 500
$20,000
$6,000
$79,060
$1,144
$2,340
$12,840
$7,645
$200
$3,700
$4,768
$32,637
600 LF 9.66 $5,796
54,236 SF 1.10 $59,660
64,025 SF 0.76 $48,659
60 EA 60 $3,623
1 EA 1,811 $1,811
1 EA 4,226 $4,226
1 EA 1,208 $1,208
1 EA 1,208 $1,208
1/3
SUB-TOTAL IRRIGATION
PLANTING
Soil preparation
Amended topsoil (reuse existing soil-1/2 site)
Mulch
Groundcover (54236x50%)
Hydroseed (54,236z40°/a)
Lawn seed
Redwood Header
Trees (24" Box)
Trees (15 Gal.)
Shrubs (1 Gal.)
Shrubs (5 Gal.)
Bulbs
Vines on Walls
60 Day Maintenance
SUB-TOTAL PLANTING
SITE FURNITURE, MISCELLANEOUS
Horshoe Pits-Equipment
Picnic table
Chess Table-installation only
8' Bench w/back
Drinking fountain-double bowl
Drinking fountain-doggy bowl
Trash receptacle (LU)
Lighting (16')@Park
Power Supply
Decorative Metal Fencing-6' at Knollwood
SUB-TOTAL SITE FURNITURE
FENCING
6' Redwood Fence
8' Redwood Fence
6' Wrought Iron Fence
SUB-TOTAL FENCING
PLAY AREAS
Composite Structure -Youth
10' high Swing (4 belt seats)-Youth
See Saw Snake Play
Curved Climbing Wall
Composite Structure-Toddler
Bulldozer Rocker
8' high Swing (2 bucket seats)-Toddler
Tot Tree
Sand Water Table
Dog Sculpture
110,000
55,000
27,118
27,118
21,694
64,025
400
10
35
600
100
400
60
1
1
4
3
8
1
1
6
5
1
60
140
115
42
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
SF
SF
SF
SF
SF
SF
LF
EA
EA
EA
EA
EA
EA
LS
ALLOW
EA
EA
EA
EA
EA
EA
EA
ALLOW
LF
LF
LF
LF
EA
EA
EA
EA
EA
EA
EA
EA
EA
EA
0.30
0.22
0.30
4
025
0.28
3
242
151
9.06
34
2
12
4, 500
300
1,208
600
1,600
3,019
3,750
906
4,076
5,000
54
25
21
45
34,894
4,645
5,753
5,298
10,216
982
1,450
2,773
2,512
1,665
$126,190
$33,000
$12,100
$8,186
$98,235
$5,424
$17,927
$1,200
$2,415
$5,283
$5,434
$3,381
$800
$720
$4,500
$198,604
$300
$4,830
$1,800
$12,800
$3,019
$3,750
$5,434
$20,380
$5,000
$3,240
60,553
$3, 500
$2,415
$1,890
7,805
$34,894
$4,645
$5,753
$5,298
$10,216
$982
$1,450
$2,773
$2,512
$1,665
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Jug Filler at Sand Play area-Toddler
Safety Surface (fibar)
Synthetic Safety Surface (rubber)
Sand-2' Deep at Toddler Lot
SUB-TOTAL PLAY AREAS
CONSTRUCTION TOTAL-BASE BID
ADD. ALTERNATE 1-TENNIS COURT (1 NORTH)
AC Paving-Tennis/Paths
10' Fence-Vinylclad Chainlink
Singe swing gate at tennis courts
Tennis Court Surfacing Striping
TOTAL-TENNIS COURTS
ADD..ALTERNATE 2 COURT (2 SOUTH)
AC Paving-Tennis/Paths
Concrete Retaining Wall at Tennis Court
10' Fence-Vinylclad Chainlink
Singe swing gate at tennis courts
Tennis Court Surfacing Striping
TOTAL-TENNIS COURTS
1 EA 1,573 $1,573
1 EA 1,000 $1,000
6,584 SF 3.02 $19,875
1,031 SF 32.00 $32,992
100 CY 12.00 $1,200
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$3,500
$21,700
$440
$3,125
$51,325
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Par Course-Equipment-8 Included 1 EA 7,500 $7,500
Crushed Gravel Paving 2,400 SF 2 $4,800
Redwood Headers 400 LF 3 $1,200
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ASPHALT PAVING-NOT IN CONTRACT
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TOTAL-ASPHALT PATH $125,730
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City of Saratoga
Community Park Survey
There are several parks in our city, which have been designated as "Community parks". These parks are rypically
between 5 and 20 acres and serve residents throughout Saratoga. The Parks and Recreation Commission periodically
has the opportunity to recommend improvements to these parks. We are looking for your input to this process so that
when funds are available, we can act quickly and provide features that our citizens desire.
It is important to remember that although these are communiry parks, they will also serve the surrounding
neighborhoods as their local park. As such, they will include all the standard features that all of us enjoy at our local
neighborhood parks. These typically include:
Playground with safety-approved eouipment for all ages
Open turf area w/ improved irrigation
Picnic benches
BBQ's
Waterfountains
Walking trails w/ various benches for resting
Trash receptacles
Securiry lighting
At some of these parks, the expandec. facilities could stress the city's infrastructure. In order to strike the proper
balance between the needs of the city and the needs of the neighborhood, the city may institute additional
regulations to help ease any impact to surrounding areas. They may include:
Traffic controls
Parking regulations
Park hours limitations
Sound generation limitations
Plcase complete this survey and retum it to the following address:
City of Saratoga
13777 Fruitvale Ave.
Saratoga, CA. 95070
Attn: Park Survey
Name (required)
Address (required)
Age 18-25 26-35 36-45 46-55 56-65 66+
Number of children living here
What are their ages?
Email address
Do you wish to be included in the Parks and Recreation Commission email newsletter? YES NO
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Please answer the followin� Questions:
Do you feel that a parking lot is impottant for a community park? YES NO Not Sure
Do you think decorative ponds or water features are nice to have at parks? YES NO Not Sure
Do you think restrooms are important to have at community parks? YES NO Not Sure
Which of the following items do you or your family members feel would be good to have available so members of
the community can reserve them for group or private functions?
Covered picnic areas, arbors
Small general purpose community room
Small outdoor stage or amphitheater
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Of the following items listed, which would you or members of your family use on a regular basis?
Fishing pond
Dog park
Community garden
Running track
Par course
Water play area
Putt and chip golf area
Climbing wall
R/C car area
Small group activities
Chess tables
Horseshoes
Bocchi ball
Outdoor roller skating rink
Frisbee Golf
What other items should be considered?
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Conventional sports facilities
Soccer
Baseball
Basketball
Volleyball
Football
Tennis
Emerging sports facilities
Skate board park
BMX park
Sand Volleyball
Cricket
Outdoor velodrome
Roller hockey rink
Archery area
Would you like to make any other suggestions for the Parks and Recreation commission to consider?
Thank you for your time and input. The Parks and Recreation commission will publish the results of this
survey during our monthly meeting. Please visit our website at htm://www.saratoea.ca.us/aarkrec.htm for
times and other information.
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MemOrarldUm
To: Pazks and Recreation Commission
From: Cary Bloomquist
Date: 5/4/02
Re: A.Y.S.O.
Reflected on the April 17, 2002 staff report is recommended action #3:
Approve prepayment of use fee for years two and three of User Agreement in the
amount of $25,500.00
This was not formally presented to the Commission for review, and at the request of
City Council, is being brought back to the PRC for review and approval.
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: March 20, 2002 AGENDA ITEM:
OR�GINATING DEPT: Communi Develo ment CITY �MANAGER��L%�-+�
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PREPARED BY: John F. Livingstone DEPT HEAD:
SUBJECT: The City Council has requested to give Staff direction regarding the disposition of
the existing, mature Quercus Agrifolia (Coast Live Oak) trees in the Heritage Orchard and
subsequent replanting with new European Prune Plums to restore the orchazd to its commercial
production appeazance.
RECONIlViEENDED ACTION:
Provide direction to staff concerning the removal and transplanting of Oak trees in the Heritage
Orchard.
REPORT SUMMARY:
The Oak trees inhibit the growth of the orchazd trees. Staff investigated �ptions to have the trees
moved or sold. A tree mover met with staff and feels most of the trees are too big to move and
have some structural problems. One tree close to Fruitvale Avenue could be moved at a cost of
approximately $20K with no guarantee of survival. Staff is recommending that this tree be
transplanted to the entrance of the City as part of the Gateway Project.
ln light of the recommendation by the tree mover, the Heritage Preservation Commission has
recommended to the City Council that the remaining trees be removed. The Orchard Master
Plan recommends saving the Oak trees. The plan would need to be amended prior to the trees
removal.
Staf�' received two estimates for the tree removal including one estimate from the person who
currently mainiains the orchard. It is estimated to cost approximately $2,400 per tree. If seven
trees are removed it would� cost approximately $16,800.
F15CAL IMPACT:
Removal of seven trees, approximately $2,400 per tree or a total of $16,800
Transplant the one large Oak tree to the Gateway, approximately $20,000
Transplant the small Oak trees to the median on Fnutvale Avenue approximately $3,200
If all of the above requests are funded the total amount would equal approximately $40,000.
This money would be taken from the Council's contingency fimd.
CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING REC011�IIVIENDED ACTION:
If there is no funding available to remove the Oak trees, it may cause orchard trees neaz the Oak
trees to deteriorate. If the small Oaks tree along Saratoga Avenue aze not transplanted to ttie
median on Fruitvale Avenue the trees will eventually mature and block the view of the Heritage.
Orchard.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS:
1. Crrant a portion of the requested funding for select items.
2. Prune the Oak trees to pr�vent further deterioration of the orchard trees.
3. Budget the tree replacement and removal in 2003/2004 in conjunction with the tree
replacement plan for the library project.
FOLLOW UP ACTIONS:
A staff report to amend the budget and the Heritage Orchazd Master plan to remove the Oak trees
would be prepared for the City Council.
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SA�tATOGA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: April 3, 2002 AGENDA ITEM:
ORIGINATING DEPT: Community Development
CITY MANAGER:
PREPARED BY: John F. Livingstone
DEPT HEAD:
SUBJECT: Amend the Heritage Orchard Master Plan to allow the removal of non-orchard trees,
appropriating funds from the Council Contingency Fund for the removal and transplanting of the
non-orchard trees in the Heritage rJrchard.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. Approve the Resolution amending the Heritage Orchard Master Plan to allow the removal of
non-orchard trees.
Approve the Resolution increasing the Phase II Orchard Restoration CIP budget by $6,400 to
allow the removal and transplanting of non-orchard trees from the Heritage Orchard. Funds to
be transferred from the Council Contingency'fund.
REPORT SUMMARY:
,4t the March 20, 2002 City Council meeting staff prepared a report requesting direction on the
disposition of the non-orchard trees in the Heritage Orchard. At the meeting. Council directed
staff to amend the Phase D Orchard Restoration CIP Project budget and the Heritage Orchard
Master Plan to remove the trees.
The non-orchard trees inhibit the growth of the orchard trees. Staff investigated options to have
the Oak trees moved or sold. A tree mover met with staff and explained that most of the trees
are too large to move and have structural problems, which prohibit moving them. One tree close
to Fruitvale Avenue could be moved at a cost of approximately $20K. Staff is recommending
that this tree be transplanted to the entrance of the City as part of the Gateway Project.
ln light of the recommendation by the tree moving company, the Heritage Preservatiori
Commission. recommended to the City Council that the remaining trees be removed.
HERITAGE ORCHARD MASTER PLAN
The following paragraph located on page 3 of the Heritage Master Plan and any other reference
to saving the non-orchard trees would be omitted as �part of the proposed recommendation to
remove the non-orchard trees.
"Retain existin� health ofnon-orchard trees.
A number of native oaks and other trees interspersed throughout the orchard, while their
existing trees are not typically found in commercial orchards as they compete with the�ZUit trees
in sun and space. The Heritage Preservation Committee felt it is important to retain these trees
as part of the site history. However, only orchard trees will be planted in the orchard in the
future.
After further review of the Goals stated in the Heritage Orchazd Master Plan, the removal of the
non-orchard trees would act to preserve the orchazd as a functioning use, and minimize intrusion
into the orchard that would disrupt orchazd maintenance and the natural appearance of the
orchard.
DISCUSSION
The lowest bid for the tree removal project, which including grinding the stumps instead of
complete removal was submitted by Ian Geddes Tree Care Inc. for $3,450. Staff is
recommending awarding the contract to Ian Geddes Tree Care Inc. The next closest bids were
from Arbor Care for $5,540 and The Tree Master for $6,950.
The bid for moving and replanting the five small Oak trees is $500 a tree. This size of Oak is
ideal for transplanting. Staff is recommending the tree transplanting due to previous success
transplanting trees by the same tree moving company. Staff is recommending awarding the
contract to Tree Movers.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Removal of six Oaks, two Firs and one Orange tree totals-----------------------------$3,450
Transplant the five small Oak trees along Saratoga Avenue to the
median on Fruitvale Avenue-------------------------------------------------------------- $2,500
Recommended contingency-------------------------------------------------------------------$��0
TOTAL $6,400
If all of the above requests are funded the total amount would equal $6,400. This money would
be taken from the Council Contingency fund.
CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION:
If the Oak trees are not removed, it may cause orchard trees near the Oak trees to deteriorate. If
the small Oaks trees along Saratoga Avenue aze not transplanted to the median on Fruitvale
Avenue, the trees will eventually mature and cause the view of the orchard along Saratoga
Avenue to be obscured, and inhibit the growth of neazby orchard trees.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS:
1. Grant a portion of the requested funding for select items.
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Prune the Oak trees to prevent further deterioration of the orchard trees.
3. Budget the tree replacement and removal in 2003/2004 in conjunction with the tree
replacement plan for the library project.
FOLLOW UP ACTIONS:
Staff will prepare a�ontract with the tree removal and tree moving companies. The large Oak
closest to Fruitvale Avenue will be maintained in the event that it may meet the final
specifications for the Gateway Project. At that time, the item will be brought back to the City
Council as part of the Gateway Project.
ATTACHEMENT
Resolution Approving the amendment of the Heritage Orchard Master Plan
Resolution Approving the budget amendment
Heritage Orchard Master Plan
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RESOLUTION NO. 02-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SARATOGA AMENDING THE HERITAGE ORCHARD
MASTER PLAN TO ALLOW THE REMOVAL OF NON-
ORCHARD TREES
WHEREAS; after further review of the Goals stated in the Heritage Orchard Master Plan the
removal of the non-orchazd trees would act to.preserve the orchard as a functioning use, and
minimize inmision into the orchard that would disrupt orchard maintenance and the natural
appearance of the Orchard and;
WHEREAS; the proposed proiect consisting of the removal or non-orchard trees from -the
Heritage Orchard is Categorically Exempt from the Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant Sections 15061(3), the general rule exemption and 15331, "Historical .Resource
Restoration/Rehabilitation", Class 31 of the Public Resources Code (CEQA). This exemption
allows for the restoration and preservation of historic resources and;
NOW, THEREFORE, that the City Council of the City of Saratoga does hereby amend the
Heritage Orchard Master Plan to allow the removal of non-orchard trees.
The above and foreg�ing resolution was passed and adopted at an adjourned meeting of the
Saratoga City Council held on the 3� day of Apri12002 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
,ABSENT:
.-�BSTAIN:
:1.TTEST:
Nick Streit. Mavor
Cathleen Bover, City Clerk
RESOLUTIC�N NO. 02-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNC'II., OF THE CITY
OF SARATOGA AMENDING THE 2001-2002 BUDGET
FOR AN APPROPRIATION OF $6,400 FOR TREE
REMOVAL AND TRANSPLANT SERVICES AT THE
HERITAGE ORCHARD
WHEREAS; After further review of the Goals stated in the Heritage Orchazd Master Plan the
removal of the non-orchard trees would act to preserve the orchard as a functioning use, and
minimize intrusion into the orchard that would disrupt orchard maintenance and the natural
appearance of the Orchard and;
WHEREAS; the City Council desires to complete improvements to the Heritage Orchard in the
amount of $6,400 and;
NOW, 1�REFORE, to adjust the City of Saratoga's Fiscal Year 2001-2002 budget for the
appropriation of $6,400 for this project according to the following entries:
354-0219-622-40-10
001-101-0-511-.502
Phase II Heritage Orchard Improvement CIP
Council Contingency Fund
Increase Decrease
$6,400
$6,400
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at an adjourned meeting of the
Saratoga City Council held on the 3� day of Apri12002 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Nick Streit, Mayor
Cathleen Bover, City Clerk
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Master Plan
Sarat�ga, California
David Gates 3� �:sociates
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Heritage Orchard Master Plan
Saratoga, California
Acknowled�ements
City Council
Mayor John Mehaffey
Vice Mayor Nick Streit
Councilman Stan Bogosian
Councilman Ann Waltonsmith
Councilman Evan Baker
Heritage Preservation Co�rmission
Norman Koepemik, Chair
Dora Grens
Carolyn King
Willys Peck
Robert Peepari
Beth Wyman
City Staff
C�ty Manager: David Anderson
Public Works Diredor: John Cherbone
Staff Support: John Livingstone
Purpose of Document
In order to ensure the long-term viabiliry of Saratoga's Heritage Orchard, the Heritage Commission
has prepared an Orcha�d Master Plan. This document provides for the renovation of the existing
orchard and sets out guidelines to control future uses in the interest of minimizing disruption of the
existing character or heahh of the orchard.
Context
The Heritage Orchard is an approximatefy I 8-acre site at the comer of Saratoga Avenue and Fruitvale
Avenue. The orchard is currently com�rised of Prune, Apricot, and Cherry trees. Historically, the
orchard was made up primarily of Apricot trees, which still comprise approximately half of the trees in
the orchard. A substantial block of Prune trees occupies the westem edge of the site. In the last seven
years, Cherry trees have been planted along the northem edge of the site to provide greater flexibility
in responding to market crop values. Overtime, a number of trees in the orchard have died or
declined. A substantial number of trees need to be replanted to maintain the orchard in a healthy
condition. Currentty, the orchard is irrigated using a temporary system. Irrigation lines are manually
laid out on top of the ground to provide flood irrigation to four rows of orchard trees and then
relocated to the next four rows of orchard trees. Using this labor intensive approach, 'the trees are
watered four to six times per year from a metered source.
The Saratoga Library is located in the North comer of the orchard f2cing Sarat�ga Avenue. The
proposed library expansion will necessitate the removal of some orchard trees to accommodate the
bu�ld�ng and parking expansion. Sixty-two of the removed trees have been transplanted to other
locat�ons in the orchard. An additional I 40 orchard trees will be planted as a part of the separate
I�br expansion project. These.trees will be primarily located in the tr�angle of the Saratoga/Fru�tvale
�ntersection and along Sa2toga Avenue with the remainder being planted the immediate perimeter of
tne library.
SARATOGA HERITAGE ORCHARD MASTER PLAN
Goals
The following goals have been
identfied for the Saratoga Heritage
Orchard:
I. Preserve the orchard as a
functioning agrarian use.
2. Provide educational opportunities
to leam about agricultural history in
the area and orchard management
and operations.
3. Maximize views of the orchard
from the surrounding area to
insure the orchard is an important
part of the community's image.
4. Minimize intrusion of site
improvements into orchard that
may disrupt orchard mairrtenance
operations or impact the 'natural
appearance' of the orchard.
5. Ensure orchard is maintained in
optimum heafth by implementing
necessary orchard mairrten3nce
and replacement programs.
6. Implement a tree adoption
program.
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Recommendations
In developing the master plan, the Heritage Preservation Committee reviewed a number of issues
associated with the orchard from permitted uses to long-teRn maintenance approach. The following
recommendations summarize their input on the range of issues.
Replace orchard trees that have died or are in substantial decline. Tne
orchard is comprised of 3 distinct g�oups of trees Apricots, Prunes and Cherry trees. This diversity
enhances the community enjoyment of the orchard by extending the period in which trees are
blooming in the orchard. The diver�iry also facilitates orchard management with the staging of harvest
time for the various fruits. The mix of fruit trees allow "averaging" the crop value from year to year as
the price and productivity of the fruit crops will vary.
Currently, there are 298 dead or missing trees, I 54 are in severe decline and in need of replacement,
and an additional I 0 trees which will potentially need to be replaced in the next 5 years. Location of
replacement tree species should be consistent with the existing trees in the various sections of the
orchard. William Coates, Farm Advisor (free Fruit and Nut Crops) with the University of California
Cooperative Extension, has provided the following recommendations for species selection when
replanting the orchard:
Apricot: Bleinhien or Marianna Rootstock 2624
Prune: French Prune or Marianna 2624 or Moroblin 29C Rootstock
Cherry: Bing Cherry with Black Tartarion or Von PollinizeR or Coft or Mazzard Rootstock
Heritage Orchard Stats
Existing Tree Inventory
Healthy Tree Canopy
Quarter Half Three Full Young
Quarters Trees*
Aor�cots 25 45 7 305 168
Chernes 0 0 0 0 314
PruneS 44 4� 3 73 1�5
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•Trees under 7 years old
Sub- Dead Total
Total Trees
550 200 750
314 61 375
265 34 299
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Retain existinQ health of non-orchard trees.
A number of native oaks and other trees interspersed throughout the orchard, while their existing
trees are not typically found in a commercial orchard as they compete with the fruit trees in sun and
space. The Heritage Preservation Committee feR it is important to retain these trees as a part of the
sites history. However, only orchard trees will be planted in the orchard in the future.
SARATOGA HERITAGE ORCHARD MASTER PLAN 3
Provide informal pedestrian paths in orchard.
Pedestrian paths in the orchard shall have minimal impact on the natu2l appearance of the orchard
and not interfere with maintenance. Pedestrian access through the orchard should be limited to hard
packed, dirt paths created by dragging or rolling a disced area to create an even smoother surface.
Paths will need to be recreated each year.
Install a permanent irriQation svstem in the orchard.
A permanent spray irrigation system should be provided to water the orchard.trees. The irrigation
system should be designed to achieve maximum watering efficiency through head to head coverage.
The system should be laid out to work�with the discing pattern between the orchard rows. The
system should be designed to work with both a metered water source or a well system. A permanent
system will minimize the labor associated with the current temporary imgation system approach and to
provide greater flexibility with watering in response to precipitation pattems and individual tree needs.
Install a well with a booster �ump for irri�ation water supply.
In order to reduce the City's reliance on and the expense of a metered water source, the City should
initiate the process of implementing a well system. Preliminary information would seem to indicate a
well system at this site would be successful. A test well needs to be drilled to confirm the feasibiliry of a
well system for irrigation use. If the well system feasibitity is confirmed, a booster pump or holding
tank system should be designed to accommodate irrigation supply demand.
Construct a"barn" to house orchard maintenance eQuipment and
provide a focus for education oro�rams.
The ma�ntenance barn should be located in the existing open area in the eastern portion of the s�te at
tne end o� the existing access road. In addition to storage, the barn could also be used as a gather�ng
area ror docent educational programs about the orchard. The barn would be approximately 40�x 80'
and house all maintenance equipment and supplies stored on site. No outdoor storage would be
allowed. The charac[er of the bam should be consistent with the historic character of the orchard.
(Publ�c restrooms would not be provided in the bam area.) Design of the barn would be subject to
review by the City.
h gra�el forecourt would provide all-weather access to the barn. The gravel area should be a
m�n�m�zed s�ze for bam uses. Access to the bam should be via the existing access road and would only
be used for orchard �raintenance. Access to the bam for educational purposes would be via the
pedestnan pathways.
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Implement an adoption program for orchard trees:�
In order to increase comrr,�nity invo�vement in the orchard preservation and to off set some of the
orchard maintenance costs, the commission would like the City to implement a tree adoption
program. While the details of the program would need to be refined. the commission envisions a
freestanding kiosk to be used to identify individual adopted trees rather than plaques scattered
throughout the orchard, Pedestrian access through the orchard would be created by discing the rolling
paths between the rows, parallel to the irrigation lines.
Provide siQn to identify "Heritage Orchard".
The s�gn should be located at the Fru:,vale and Saratoga Avenue intersection. The design of the sign
should be visually consistent with the agrarian theme similar to the "rock wall" Saratoga entry
monument. The sign should be sited to avoid both conflict with sightlines and orchard operations.
The k�osk should be visually consistent with the orchard area.
SARATOGA HERITAGE ORCHARD M�45TER PLAN
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Implementation
Phasing:
The implementation of the Master Plan will occur over a number of years. In addition to the ongoing
management strategies, there are a number of capital improvements which are a part of the master
plan. The Phase I improvements should be undertaken in the next year to insure the continuing heahh
of the orchard.
Phase I Ca�ital Improvements
Replace missing or dead orchard trees
Install a permanent irrigation s�-stem
Explore feasibility of a well and install well system as appropriate
Construct orchard sign
Future Phase Im�rovements
Adopt a tree program development
Maintenance 'Bam" construction
Ongoing orchard tree replacement as required
Phase II Schedule:
Typically orchard trees are planted in January from bare rootstock and ordered in fall. Consequently,
in order to maintain the schedule, it will be important to initiate the projed in a timely manner. All
other �mprovements, such as well and irrigation system, could be installed subsequent to planting.
Order bare root trees
In�t�ate well tests and install well and pumps
Pl�nt bare root trees
i Prepare construction documents for irn�ation system
I Obta�n b�ds for �nstallation of irri�ation system/award contracc
Install �rn�aUOn system
I Des�Qn and ins[all orchard si�n
Initiate adopt-a-tree pro�ram
October 2001
Oct./November 2001
January 2002
�anuary 2002
February 2002
March 2002
April 2002
�uly 2002
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Phase I Construction Costs:
The city council will need to allocate funds for Phase I improvements as follows.
The following Phase I costs are anticipated:
I Item I�Unit Cost I Cost I
I Remove Existing Dead Trees stumps (450) �'$75/tree $33,750 I
I Assorted Orchard Fruit Trees (450) I 00/tree $45.000
I Irrigation System Lump sum $95,000
I Booster Pump/Well Lump sum $4 I,000
Electrical Lump sum $5,000
I Orchard Monument Sign I I $7,000
Subtotal $226.750
Contingency 20% $45.350
Total $272,100 I
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MEETING DATE: May 1, 2002 AGENDA ITEM:
ORIGINATING DEPT: Community Development CTTY MANAGER:
PREPARED BY: John F. Livingstone DEPT HEAD:
SUBJECT: The City Council has requested reconsideration of their previous action re�arding
the disposition of the existing non-orchard trees in the Heritage Orchard.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Provide direction to staff concerning the removal and transplanting of Oal: trees in the Heritage
Orchard.
REPORT SUMMARY:
.4t the City Council meeting of April 3, Councilman Bogosian requested that the City Council
reconsider its prior �approval of bids to remove or transplant non-orchard trees from the Heritage
Orchard. The Mayor subsequently placed this on the May 1, 2002 a�enda for Council
reconsideration. The non-orchard trees inhibit the growth of the orchard trees. Staff in�-esti�_ated
options to have the Oak trees moved or sold. A tree mover met with staff and explained that
most of the trees are too large to move and have structural problems. which prohibit mo�in�
them One tree close to FruitvaJe Avenue could be moved at a cost of approximatelv $?OK
Stafl� is recommending that this tree be transplanted to the entrance of the City as part of the
Gate��•a�• Project. In light of the recommendation by the tree moving company, the Herita�e
Presen�ation Commission recommended to�the City Council that the remaining trees be removed.
DISCl1SSION:
The lo�vest bid for the tree removal project, which including grinding the stumps instead of�
cumplete removal was submitted by Ian Geddes Tree Care Inc. for $3,450. Stat�' is
recommending awarding the contract to Ian Geddes Tree Care Inc. The following is a list of the
companies who submitted bids for the project:
lan Geddes Tree Care Inc. $3,450
.arbor Care $5,540
Tree Master $6,950
Bill's Tree Care and Landscaping Inc.---------- $7,700
Norhausen Inc. $8,680
Anderson's Tree Care $9,030
Novakovich Orchards $12,000
The bid for moving a::d replanting the five small Oak trees is $500 a tree. Ttus size of Oak is
ideal for transplanting. Staff is recommending the tree traasplanting due to previous success
transplanting trees by the same tree moving company. Staff is recommending awarding the
contract to Tree Movers.
HISTORY:
At the March 20, 2002 City Council meeting staff prepared a report requesting direction on the
disposition of the non-orchard trees in the Heritage Orchard. At the meeting, Council directed
staff to amend the Phase II Orch�rd Restoration CIP Project budget and the Heritage Orchard
Master Plan to remove the trees.
On .April 3, 2002 staff prepared a report on the non-orchard trees which included two resolutions
of approval, one to amend the Heritage Orchard Master Plan and the other to appropriate funds
for the removal and transplant of the non-orchard trees. Removal of the Oran�e tree was
discussed and ultimately decided to be retained�. Both resolutions where approved.
FISCAL iMPACT:
Removal of six Oaks and two Firs trees------------------------------
Transplant the five small Oak trees along Saratoga Avenue to the
median on Fruitvale Avenue-------------------------------------------
Recommended contingency--------------------------------------------
$3,450
$?.500
$4 0
TOTAL �6,400
It� all of the above requests are funded the total amount wouid equal .�6,400. This money would
h� taken from the Council Contingency fund.
('O�SEQ�'ENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING ACTION:
It�tlir Oak trees are not removed, it may cause orchard trees near the Oak trees to deteriorate li
►li�• :ni�ll Oaks trees along Saratoga Avenue are not transplanted to the median on Fruit�•ale
rnur. the trees �vill eventually mature and cause the vie��- of the orchard alon� Sarato�_a
enue to be obscured, and inhibit the growth of nearby orchard trees.
.aLTERN.aTIVE ACTIONS:
1. Grant a portion of the requested funding for select items.
2. Prune the Oak trees to prevent further deterioration of the orchard trees.
3. Budget the tree replacement and removal in 2003/2004 in conjunction with the tree
replacement plan for the library project.
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FOLLOW UP ACTIONS:
Staff will prepare a contract with the tree removal and tree moving companies. The-large Oal:
closest to Fruitvale Avenue will be maintained in the event that it may meet� the final
specifications for the Gateway Project. At.that time, the item will be brought back to the City
Council as part of the Gateway Project.
ATT�CHEMENTS:
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2. Correspondence
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POLTTICAL ASPECfS OF OAK TREES LEFY'.1N TI� HERITAGE ORCHARD
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I aat t�esponding to the c-mar�s noquestin8 t�at t}te oak trees be left in tb� Heritage
Orchat+d.
I am an avid faa of both Saratoga's Heritage Orchard, and of the oak tr�es
that grow in Saratoga, but they don't mix well in the Heritage Orchard.
There are� two reasons, oaks are mor�e powerful thaa the surrounding frtiit
trees, so sunounding fruit �es lose the �ompetitian for water and light,
AND the oaks left in this Orcharrd represent one more pr+�ject that rakes
precedence over the Heritage Orchard; politically this project paves the way
for someone else's firt�n�e project in the Orchard.
Lct's deal with the last atgument Srst. SaraLogams fall i�o three groups as they evaluaie
the Heritage Omhard. The Srst group does not car+e abotrt it It is just a pixe of laad
waiting to be developed. The 9econd g�oup l�ses the O�+c}tard as Iong as it does not
impede their own spacial PinJeci. ('This is a rsther warri.4ome group of "support�rs".)
The t6ird group waats t� sav�e aad ntnture t�re Orcbard above all vther `�projects" ('I'hi,s
tivrd group thinks that all other city projects naeci to go elsewhere.)
During the past several years, despite a city council that bas taken the position of saving
the orchRrd, the orchard bas both gmund and tr+ees. In addition, the Orchard has bsd
multiple "near misses". Thcse past eve�ntg are:
1. The Library expansion was a hard fou,�t stru�le. In the end, the expansion of the
building and par�cing lot �ook out 2 rodvwod,�, 4 sycamores, and some forty or mvre fnut
mecs (I can't find my old data with exact rnimbecs)
2. The tcznporary library aad iis parking lot nearly went in the NW section of the
Orchaz�d, near Sar$ioga Avenue. Only the last mi�aute agreemerrt with t�e chur�h
protccted the Heritage Orcha��d.
3. Some citizens have lobbied�us for a gym and or playfields in the omhard. Only the
c�+tive design work fior the Civic Center r�modet plaas aad active sea�hes for
temporary aud permaurnt play5elds eLsewhcre saved the orchard.
4. I�e Orchard manaBement a►as mrn►ed m the control of the Heritage Commission, after
therc was a conecrn abotrt the Parks and Recr�cation Coznmission's views on maintainiung
tbe onhsrd.
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5. And, of cotuse, past City �',ouncils have igaoTed the or�chatd so thai it is now �ostiag a
lot of mo�ey to pull it b�aek inm sbape. With $�e present public fi�ncial problems,
n�siaoenam�x custs of the o��ard �vill be up f�or disctiasion and aow may havc to bc cut.
6. There are oontimuing discussions of a pump hou�e aad cducational facility for the
water well cquipmeat aad the public's infonnation mom. Ho�v lazge wiIl that pavject
So along comes the decision of the Heritage Commission and the City
Council to reraove or move oak trees from the Orchard as part of the
reclamation of the Orchard. Why should we do this? There are two general
arguments: political and health. POLITICAL I��laking the Orchard Iook Iike
a real orchard enha�aces its defenders' abilities to protect it from
development. Also not allowing aay project to nibble away at the orchard is
essential. HEALTH Takivag out non-fruit tr�ees protects the individual
surrounding fruit trees from the competition for water and light, making
them healthier.
Tbe following issues f�ll under the two geaeral arguments.
In the future, �ten tbe 12 m� oak �+ees domia�ate the a�ea by their hezght and bulk,
who is going to sce the pgtches of fntit �ees behiad them? All we will see is the
individuaI, nmty, sad. fnut trees neares�t the s�eek Msay of us have fnit �ees in our
yards. We Imow they are not an orchard. What is aa orrhas�d? It is the vnbroken rows of
tbe same type of fruit/nut trxs marchin�g in Iine to the horiu.on. It is the glorious mass of
the same type of flowering t:�es, visually uabroken by othcr �ee shapes. This will not be
w�at we or our children or gtaadchildren sre in 10-20 yesrs when tfie m�tune oaks now
dominatr the ovcrall vicw. It is thcn th�t sotne group of citizens will have the bright idea
of building a—for the city. "T'hose new buildings will be great nestled in beside the
beautifv,l osks. Lct's tak� out Lhose old remaiaing fiuit trees. It is not even an orchard
anvmore."
2. I have heard thc argument t�at the City is brealdng o�a own code of'bo big oaks/trees
can be cut down in Saratoga". Sa�ratoga's oode simply does aot say th$t. O�r eode states
that tre�e removal pennits are requined after a oertain circumfenence size. The following
are some of t�e listed reasons f�r a peraut to be givea: disease. danger of fall'u�g,
prozimity to existing or proposed s��uctures, and for economic reasons or other
enjoyment of tbe property. In addition, t�re�s caa be nmoved becausc of "the mtmber,
species, si�e and locarion of existing troes in ares aad the effect the removal would have
5 Pn�Y �P� �tY. propertY values, aad any established staadards
of the area." Aad lastly, removal is pecraitted due to "the m�mber. of he�lt�► trees the
prnpctty is ablc to support accor�ing t�o Sood fo�s'trY Pr�ctic�s-"
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3. Somc ammils are insistin$ thst big oaks amd other trees do not baa't sun+ounding fruit
trees. I disa,gce�. I ask you to look ai tbe big oaks in our ovvn yards ead public areas.
Not�ing much grows within �ir daP l�a b�e of the dea9e sbade and lacic of wat�er.
The pow+erful oak^s get all the waticr amd ere very dense shade trees. Tn sddition,
specialists �e21 nat Lo plant things under caks th�t need a Iot of water becau.se watering
oaks during the dry season c�a cause svotrot fvr t�em. They are natives tbaL are
designed for lo�ag Califiornia dry umnmers- Oaks a:e best not put in yffids that a�
�a y �a.
4. An email says we shanld aot tak�e the bnees dowA or move them becau.sc rapto� sit in
them while hwYting gophtts. 3�+Iy �t'gt� is that wbile some trees are to be taken �down
there ar� many trees left on �e creek bordering the orchanl, z+edwoods aad oaks near the
Librsry aad chinch, tht tall roof of tbe Ia'br'aty, aad telephonc poles aad wires on
5ara#oge Ave sad Fruitvale Ave. The raptars no =qy nei8hbarhood nse saything tell• I�
there is a bealthY �'P BoP� in our On�t+d�, the raptors will be there. Lets not argue
that Mr. Redtail or Mrs. Owl want htmt on the Heritage Orch�d laad, if one of hislher
trees disa}�pears•
5. Mr. Novakovich broughs u� a poi� thai he uses the 4aks as shade for his men antl the
gicked fnrit. I can appreci�tie tbe need for shade �or our orcbard caretalcers but let's be
creative about die solutioas. I�caving t�e oak tKes in Place hes so maq�' down sides that I
would su gtrttin$ ug t,�mporarY s�ade te�ts at fsuit picicing time. Another solution is
to make a series of shade sc�eas uad,er the remauting g'sant oaks along the creelc or over by
the library. ?hcy sne only a few rows awey.
5. I think the saddest argtm�ent that I 6ave had was t�e conversation v�nth tw�o of o�a local
orchar�ists. When I asked if they wouid allaw oaks in their comme�ial orchsrds (both
here and in the Central Valley), they beth said no they would not allow oa.ks or other
trxs to �ow in thcir orchar�. Thcy would damagc thc fiuiVnut crap yicld. "Birt Artct,
the Heritage Orchard is aot a real orcbard so it doesn't mazter". But it does matter.
1be only way to preserve this oreh8rd is to make it look as close to a`�eal" orchard as
possible.
Conclusion
I em aQh.�g the group of citirreas who waat to save the Heritage Orc}�ard to rccvnsider
th�ir stance on the oaks. I mm vezy sad to soe the very folks who I peroeive as w�ating to
defend the orcharii, naw tmiatentially oompromisiag it aad makiag it more vulnerable to
someone �Lse's Pti Pr'olects in tb� fut�re. Poiitically, if thc oak �ocs take precodeace
over the orchazd, it is aa easy jump to seeing aaoiber project taking grecedemce. I do not
think that is whas you weai.
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Please reconsider ywr �nent. Yes, oaks are beautiful ead majestic but some times
i}�y mast be c�rt or moved. Tbis is oa� of those times we hsve tc mekc the hsrd choice.
This is thc anly Heritage Qrchard we ha�►e. Politically� it will only exist as long as we
have a s�vng group of praoecwis for it 'I�e hacd cboice is tl�at the non-fruit rrecs have to
be cut or moved to save the orehazd. It re�s me of the avvful choice that the raagers
are making ia oia Bar We�tla�ds. Too maay foxes aad f�ersl cats (with no predators of
theiT own) are decunffiing the w►�rfOwl populatioa If thry are not tra�ped, we will have
no ducks aad shor� bi:ds in onr w�tlaads. It is $u same hard arg�aoo�ent for the oak tre�s.
We have to c�hoosc. I hope tbere is som�one stiU spealaag For the fut�sc of the Heritage
Orci�ard.
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TO: MEMBERS, SARATOGA CTTY COUNCIL
DAVE ANDERSON, CITY MANAGER
MEMBERS, SARATOGA PLANNING COMNIISSION
MEMBERS, SARATOGA HERTTAGE PRESERVATTON CONIIvIISSION
FROM:
DATE
SUBJECT
DORA GRENS
25 APRIL 2002
REMOVAL/REPLANTING OF OAK TREES, SARATOGA HERTTAGE ORCHARD
When the plan for the Heritage Orchard (dated August, 2001)was presented to the Heritage Preservation Commission
bv David Gates Associates, the HPC by consensus -suggested that options be explored for the removaUreplanting
of some of the non-orchard (oak) Vees. Based on information received, the majority of the Commission advised that
the statement re: non-orchard trees at the bottom of page three of the plan be amended, removing the section about
retaining the oak Vees.
1 voted in the aflirmative, based in part on personal experience. When volunteer oaks appeared in our "orchard"
(appro�imatel�� 20 trees) and our "vineyazd" (approximately 20 vines), we naively decide to let them ccexist. The oaks
gre�.� ��erti� rapidh�. Two nectarines, my favorite Elberta peach and two cherry trees showed signs of slowing growth
and then thev died. In addition, about five ofour vines died. The only proximal vees that survived were two large apricots
���hich had gro��n very fast prior to the appearance ofthe oaks and the oaks' canopies didn't seem to bother them. Dunng
thc past fc��� .�cars, ho���ever,'cot production on the these vees (compared to those on other parts of our property) has
slo��ed and the branches ��•hich have been encroached upon by then oa}: canopies are d}�ing. I��•ould hate to see this
happen in the Hentage Orchard that we are trying to revive as a magnificent agricultural eaample of Saratoga's heritage.
I f;,II of ehc fine pcoplc ��•ho worked so hard to save orchard don't �•ant to go the e��tra milc and ensure the hcalth
of this ��onderful place, then by all meai�s don`t remove or replant the oak vees. We can then plan on just having
�n o�k cro�•c.
Duc to thc c��cntual dcmisc oC fruit Vees gro�ving ahywhere near the oaks (from extrcme shade morc and more as thc
o�ks ect largcr:uid largcr loss ofwaterand a veryacidic condition (of�vhich fruit trees [as opposcd to camcllias, a�lcas
�nd rl�od�rs� arc nor fondJ duc to the oak leaves falling around the crop trecs), THE OA1tiS SHALL OVERCOME! ln
th�i c� cn�. Good-b��c. Hcritasc Orchard!
i s�ncercl� hope U�e Cit�• Council won't allow this to happen; according to Gates Associates, there are alread�� 298
dc:id or missin� trces in the Orchard! Several years ago, a prior City Councii shelved carefully prepared plans for a
t rcc ord�n;uuc. 1��•ould hope that you, as a more enlightened Council, would consider revisiting this proposed ordinance.
Thcrc is an exccllent section re: an ofT site uee replacement program. lmplementation of this program, as the budget
allo��s. ��a,id offcr a«•onderful alternative to the rescinding ofyour previous vote re: oak tree removaUreplanting.
Th;�il� ��ou for ti�our consideration of my comments.
Cordiall�•,
v�.
Dora Grens
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Dear City Council Members,
We are very disappointed in the discussion to remove the large oak trees at the Heritage Orchard.
There are several reasons why some of these oak trees should not be removed. We need at least
one to three oak trees in the orchard to park the pick up under with the boxes of ripe fruit in the
month of July on very hot days. The shade of the oak trees helped the apricot trees to be cooler
on very hot days. They are also places for workers to e,at their lunch in the shade.
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I l:now• that some of the trees were in the way of the apricot rows. The ones that are'in line with
the apricot trees were fine to remove.
Our famil�� has been taking care of the orchard for over twenty years and we love to see the trees
and the open space. We hope you will reconsider and leave at least three of the big oal: trees in
thc middle and each end ofthe orchard.
���c are w�orking every year to make the orchard look good. We know� all the decisions have been
made, but vou have the power to change them, too. We hope you will work with us� for
e��er��one's benefit. Also, we think we should have been notified before these decisiuns are made
atx►ut the Herita.ge Orchard. You should tell the neighbors and people of Saratoga what you are
��in� to do before you do it. They might have a different opinion. Everyone should be heard.
I�han�. ���u fur vour attention.
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From: Dal Allan [endlcom@acm.orgJ
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 12:46 PM
To: Dave Anderson
Cc: waltonsmith@attbi.com
Subject: oak_trees_OK
Hi Dave,
hnn walton-Smith has provided me with a plan of the orchard, showing which
Lrees are to be removed. My defense of keeping the oaks was based on the
invalid premise that some along the creek were being removed. It would have
been sensible of ine to have researched the facts first instead of jumping
tne gun by assuming that the report in the Saratoga News was accurate.
I nave no issues with the oaks being removed from the body of the orchard,
as they are volunteers which should have been disced over or otherwise
when they first appeared. Being amongst the orchard trees means they
aet watered during the summer so these oaks are at risk from root fungus or
ct�e� diseases which will kill them eventually anyway.
'�'a}:ina the time and effort (and funds) to relocate six of the oaks into the
Fruitvale center strip and the Gateway are to be applauded.
S•:hen the subject comes up on the agenda on May 1, you can list me as
s::oporting the plan put forward by the Heritage Committee.
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From: Ron Rossie [rlrossie@postoffice.pacbell.net]
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 10:56 AM
To: waltonsmith@attbi.com
Subject: re: Position on Oaks in Orchard
Thank you for taking the time to document your position.in a well
thought out pape.r on the orchard and the oalcs. I am impressed with the
time and effort you and other council members and our city manager have
taken to respond with well organized responses to the e-mail I and
others wrote on the orchard. I agree with your assessment. I was
pleased to read that Stan Bogosian shared your ideas as well. Right now
I would say that city government is working in Saratoga and citizens
concerns are being addressed in a�most open hearing.
Thanks again,
Ron Rossie
19607 Kenosha Court
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22101 Mt. Eden Road
S��atogcz, CA 950�0
408/867-3373
April 20, 2002
City Council
Saratoga, CA 95070
Dear �ouncil Members,
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►►Elever� coast oaks r�iZt be removed from the City Orchard'�
When I read that omanous headline on page 11 of the Saratoga
News of�April 10 I assiuned it was yet another casualty list being
added to the ever increasing score of the Sudden Oak Death epidemic.
But now, after reading on, I learn the trees in Saratoga's Heritage Orchard
ha.ve been condenned not bec,ause they are diseased which they are riot, but
rather simplq because they have been deemed to be in the wrong placea In othEr
�wrds, they are to be treated as lowly �aeed.s, a"w�ed"' bei.ng defined as any
plant in the wrong place.
'Ihis all came about when the Decision Makers decided sha.de trees detract from
the orchard's "professiona.l" look, rendering it less than authentico
well, I can rar�ember when I was a very snall boy earning my own "spending
rrnnetl" c�orking in these s2me orchards, and it is not the sticky-sweet of the
prune trees I rar�em2�er so fondly, but rather it is the relative coolnes of the
shade trees that made cay job bearablea
TY�ose orchards were professional orchards, too, believe me; �rld-wide pro-
fessional orchards, and nobody thought otherwise of them because a fe�v of the
trees provided cool, refre�shing shade i.nstea.d of just hot fruite
And it's o'avious those great trees, or their ancestors, were natives here long
before cherry, apricot, or prune trees appeared on the scene. 'Ib sacrifice
am� one of then now in fawr of the latter is akin to a slap in the face of the
histor5� a.nd herita,ge of this valleq,
IVa�•, let the shade trees stay, I say; they are, indeed, authentic.
Sincerely,
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Rowland Mitchell
Ann Sul(ivan
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To:
Subject:
Marcia Fariss [Marcia@Gizmology.comJ
Thursday, April 25, 2002 5:51 PM
Ciry Council Members
orchard tree removal
Mayor Streit, City Council Members,
After obtaining� accurate information and therefore a more thorough
understanding of the reasoning behind your approving removal of
non-orchard trees from the Heritage Orchard, I felt reassured that
you had the Orchard's best interests in mind.
Ho��ever, Saratoga's City Staff and Officials developed strict tree
removal codes in order to discourage residents from arbitrarily
removing mature trees from their own private property. In support of
those codes as well as preservation of the Heritage Orchard, I urge
vou to seriously consider re-locating as many of the mature trees as
possible. Simply removing the oak and fir trees is not only
counter-productive, it suggests that while homeowners must comply
�vith Saratoga Tree Removal Codes, City Officials are exempt.
Therefore, I request that you remove only those trees which actually
threaten the viability of the Heritage Orr.hard; once removed, all
��iable oak and fir trees should be re-located throughout our City.
One last suggestion: It is likely that many residents (who have not
follo��•ed the discussions reg�rdizig the tree removal) will be outraged
���hen the�• discover that mature trees are to be removed from the
orchard. In order to stem a possible onslaught of protests, I
suggest that an explanatory letter be written for for publication in
the upcoming issue of the SARATOGA NEWS.
Than1: }�ou for considering my suggestions.
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Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2002 20:14:00 EDT
From: MACnJEAN@aol.com
To: waltonsmith@attbi.com
Dear Councilwoman Waltonsmith,
Thanks for your e-mail. We don't know who you have been hearing from
about saving the oaks, but we sent our e-mail only to City Council, HPC, and
a couple of people who worked closely with us on saving the orchard who we
thought should know what we are doing. We did not even send it to the
Saratoga News. Be assured we have not "called out the troops," so to speak.
iiaving said that, we now reiterate what we wrote in our e-mail to you at
CC last weekaE"i.e., we consider the removal of the oaks a fait accosr,pli.
Our real concern is the issue of a barn that would require removal of
s*_ill more trees. You did not address'that issue, nor has Councilr.tar. Streit
responded. As stated previously, the new library is our educational
facility. we strongly oppose anythinq larger than a small shed. A large
additional builflingaE"once it's thereaE"might very well be turned into something
else if someone contends it's not used enough.
As for having an educa*_ional venue, please remember that w�
pe=sonaily add:essed CC long ago, pointing out that many people who vo�e� on
ti:e �ity's survey to support tand we quote) "the Heritage Orchard's use as an
a��ive educa�ional orchard/garden?" did so because the choice was that, or
�:ext questio::, ".....public recreational facility for crga:�ized sNorts?"
i��2 d'_'@ ha�o}• to be a�nonq the "stronq group of protectors fo: it"
,__..a�d', as you s�ated, but we are very b;:sy with o_her r���ers ar.� wasl.:
-,;�e not to get into this again. People d� belietie they i.a•:� a
�o k^o� that the Historical Resolution mea^s w�a� it sa}•s, i:.
.__.._�y, r�ot subject to '"political" nachinations. �J=he:w?se it's ;usr a'
��-�.::.;:?ss piece of paper.
rs th� 3 groups of Saratogans you describe, we suy;es= there is a 4th
w`�� lo�p tre orchard, who approved wholeheartedi; of the '_ib�ary
e:•:: �-.s:o:., b::t w:;o want to be assured they don't have to kEep fightir.y te
::;:it trees fro�r, being "nibbled away" (by f�`ure proj�c*_s)
._��s� k^ow, Ann, we consider you a friend of the orchard a�d acpreciate
7:,�� have done to pzesezve it.
.._-.��s y�:: would like to share this e-mail with Councilma;, Bogosian
:s �he o�ly o*_her Cour.cil me:nber who has so faz responded to us, and
�::.s=d=r 1 a friend of the orchard also.
_�:dially, Mac a:�d Jean Barrick
Cathleen Bo e��
From: BettyPeck@aol.com
'�Sent: Friday, April 26, �002 10:48 AM
To: Cathleen Boyer
Subject: Oak Trees
Dears,
Please leave all oak trees along the creek as God intended.
However the orchard needs to be �n orchard with only fruit trees.
Thank you for your interest in Historic Saratoqa.
Blessings,
Betty Peck
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To: Commission Liaisons
From: Cathleen Boyer, Gity Clerk
Date: April 25, 2002
Re: ORDINANCE 203
Attached for your information is a copy of Ordinance 203, which was adopted by the
City Council on March 6, 2002. I would advice that you to make this Ordinance
available to your Commissioners. I have also included a summary sheet
highlighting the Ordinance.
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Summary
Ordinance 203
Qualifications
Must be a resident of the City of Saratoga
Be a Registered Voter within the City
Shall not hold any public ofFce, place or position of employment with the City
of Saratoga.
Must attend one commission/committee meeting prior to participating in the
interview process
Satisfy any additional eligibility requirements specified in the ordinance or
resolution establishing the Commission
Term
Each Commissioner shall serve a term of four years
No Commissioner shall serve more that fin+o full consecutive terms on a single
Commission
A partial term served as a result of an appointment to fill an unexpired term is
not considered a full term
A Commissioner who has served two full consecutive terms on a Commission
may not be reappointed to that Commission for at least one year following the
expiration of his or her term
Vacancies
Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by a majority vote of tfie City Council
Rules of Procedure
Roberts Rules of Order
Chair shall serve a twelve (12) month term
No person shall serve as Chair for the same Commission more than one full
term in any four year period
ORDINANCE 203
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS AND
PROCEDURES FOR CITY COMMISSIONS
THE CITY COUNCII, OF TI� CITY OF SARATOGA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS
Section 1. Findings.
A. The City of Saratoga has established a number of commissions to advise the City
Council in reviewing, establishing, and implementing City policy in a number of
areas. Commissioners provide an invaluable service to the City and their
participation in these civic affairs goes to the very.heart of representative
democracy at the local level.
B. The City Council has from time to time adopted various rules of procedure
applicable to City Commissions or directed staff to document various eligibility
requirements for applicants wishing to serve as Commissioners.
C. In order to promote public awareness of the role and fu�.tions of Commissions in
City government and to ensure unifornuty of procedures among all Commissions
this ordinance amends the Saratoga City Code to establish common requirements
regarding qualific�tions, attendance, removal, vacancies, meetings, and rules of
procedure for all City Commissions.
Section 2. Adoption.
A. Article 2-12 ofthe Saratoga City Code is hereby adopted as set forth in Attachment A
to this Ordinance.
B. Article 2-15 of the Saratoga City Code is hereby amended by adding the following
paragraph (e) at the end of section 2-15.050:
"(e) Chairman. The Commission shall elect a elect a Chairman to serve a
twelve month term. No person shall serve as Chairman of the Planning
Commission more than one full term in any four year period."
Ordinance No. 203
Section 3. Publication.
This Ordinance shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation of the City of
Saratoga within fifteen days after its adoption.
The foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular �meeting of the City Council of the
City of Saratoga held on the 20th day of February 2002, and adopted by the following vote
following a second reading on the 6th day of March 2002:
AYES: Councilmembers Stan Bogosian, John Mehaffey, Ann Waltonsmith,
Vice Mayor Evan Baker, Mayor Nick Streit
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABST'AIN: None
MAYOR, CITY OF S�,.RATOG?., CALIFORMA
�R�I TEST:
IT1' CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY AT'TORNEY
2 Ordinance No. 203
Article 2-12
City Commissions
2-12.10 Commissions generally.
(a) Except as expressly stated otherwise, a"Commission" is any commission,
cominittee, group, or board established by the City Council pursuant to
ordinance or resolution whose members are appointed by the City Council, and
which is expected to exist or has existed for more than one year.
(b) A"Commissioner" is a member of a Commission.
(c) Commissions shall advise the City Council in reviewing, establishing, and
implementing City policy regar�iing the subject matters specified in the
ordinance or resolution establishing the Commission and any subsequent
amendments thereto.
(d) The number of Commissioners shall be as set forth in the ordinance or
resolurion establishing the Commission and any subsequent amendments
thereto.
(e) All Commissions shall be governed by the te�ns of this Article 2-12. Unless
expressly stated otherwise herein the terms of this Article 2-12 shall prevail
over any contrary provision of any resolution adopted by the City Council.
On or before December 31 of each year, the City Clerk shall prepare and the
City Council shall adopt a list of all Commissions containing the following
information:
1. A list of the qualifications necessary for each Commissioner position;
and
2. A list of all Commissioner terms which will expire during the next
calendar year, including the name of the incumbent Commissioner, the
date of appointinent, the date the tenn expires, and the qualifications
necessary for the position.
This list shall be made available to the public and shall be posted in the office
of the City Clerk and at the Saratoga Library.
2-12.11 Qualifications.
(a) Except as provided in section 2-12.11(b), all Commissioners shall:
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1. Be a resident of the City of Saratoga;
2. Be a registered voter of the City of Saratoga;
3. Prior to being interviewed for appointment to a Comm.ission, have attended
at least one meeting of the Commission to which appointment is being
sougtit;
4. Not hold any elected public office in any jurisdiction, any place or posirion
of employment with the Cit�y of Saratoga; and
5. Satisfy any additional eligibility requirements specified in the ordinance or
resolution establishing the Commission.
(b) One or more of the r�quirements set forth in section 2-12.11(a) shall not apply
if the ordinance or resolution establishi.ng a Commission directs that one or
more of the requireffients specified are not be applied to one or more members
of the Commission.
(c) If a Commissioner ceases to satisfy the requirements set forth in section 2-
12.11(a), the Commissioner's office shall become automatically vacant. With
respect to appointment and tenure of replacements, and in all other matters, the
vacancy will be treated like any other on that Commission.
(d) No person shall serve as a Commissioner on more than one Commission at any
one time. For the pluposes of this paragraph (d) only, the tenn "Commission"
shall include only those entities designated as a commission by resolution or
ordinance and shall not include any entity established as a committee, group, or
board.
(e) Each Commissioner shall inform the City Clerk of the Commissioner's
residence address at the time of appointment and promptly inform the City
Clerk of ali subsequent changes of address.
?-12.12 Term.
(a) Each Commissioner shall serve a term of four years unless an alternate term
is specified by the resolution or ordinance establishing the Commission.
(b) No Commissioner shall serve more than two full consecutive terms on a
single Commission. A partial term served as a result of an appointment to
fill an unexpired term is not considered a full ternn. A Commissioner who
has served two full consecutive terms on a Commission may not be
reappointed to that Comm.ission for at least one year following the
expiration of his or her term. The limitations set forth in this paragraph (b)
shall not apply to the Youth Commission.
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2-12.13 Attendance.
(a) Each Commissioner shall regularly attend meetings of the Commission of
which he or she is a member.
(b) If.a Commissioner is absent without permission of the Chair (or, in the case of
the Chair, the Mayor) from three consecutive regular Commission meetings,
the Commissioner's office becomes vacant and shall be filled as any other
vacancy. If a Commissioner is absent without permission from two
consecutive regular Commission meetings, the secretary of the Commission
shall, mail to the Commissioner a courtesy notice of the requirements of this
section, provided, however, that such notice shall not operate as prerequisite to
the establishment of vacancy pursuant to this paragraph (b) and that failure to
mail such notice shall not create any right of action in any Commissioner or
any other person.
2-12.14 Removal. All Commissioners shall serve at the pleasure of the City
Council. The City Council may remove any Comm.issioner from office prior to the
expiration of the Commissioner's term by the afFirmative vote of not less than three
members of the City Council.
2-12.15 Vacancies.
(a) Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by a majority vote of the City
Council and shall be for the unexpired portion of the term of office vacated.
(b) Whenever an unscheduled vacancy occurs in any Commission a special
vacancy notice shall be posted in the office of the City Clerk and in the City
Library not earlier than 20 days before and not later than 20 days after the
vacancy occurs. Final appointment to the Commission shall not be made by
the City Council for at least 10 working days after the posting of the notice
required by this section except that in an emergency the City Council may fill
the unscheduled vacancy immediately such that the person appointed to fill the
vacancy may serve only on an acting basis unril the final appointrnent is made
pursuant to this section.
2-12.16 Meetings. The regular meetings of each Commission shall be as specified in
the ordinance or resolurion establishing the Commission or, if no regular
meeti.ng time is established by ordinance or resolution the regular meeting time
may be established by the Commission. Any regular meeting may be
cancelled by a Commission upon announcement of such cancel�ation at the
regular meeting preceding the meeti.ng to be cancelled.
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2-12.17 Rules of Procedure
(a) The following Sections of this Chapter pertaining to meetings conducted by
the City Council shall be applicable to all meetings conducted by
Commissions:
2-10.020(b)
2-10.03 0 through 2-10.080
2-10.110(c), (d), fl and (g)
2-10.120 through 2-10.170
As so applied to a Commission, all references therein to City Council or
Council member shall be deemed to mean the Commission or Commissioner to
which the section is applied. All references therein to the Mayor shall be
deemed to mean the Chair of the Commission; and all references therein to the
City Clerk shall be deemed to mean the secretary of the Commission.
(b) The failure of passage of any motion before a Commission shall be deemed a
denial of the motion; provided, however, a motion failing by reason of an
evenly split vote by the Commission at a meeting where not all Commissioners
are present shall be agendized and voted upon at the next regular meering of
the Commission at which a quorum is present.
(c) Each Commission shall elect a Chair to serve a twelve month term. No person
shall serve as Chair of the same Commission more than one full term in any
four year period.
(d) ln addition to the rules made applicable to Commissions as specified in
paragraph (a) of this section, each Commission shall have authority to adopt
such other rules and procedures as it deems appropriate for the orderly and
efficient conduct of its business which are not inconsistent with the provisions
of this Code.
(e) The City Manager or lus or her designee shall be the secretary of each
Commission unless otherwise specified by the ordinance or resolution
establishing the Commission.
This section 2-12.17 shall not apply to the Planning Commission which shall
follow the niles of procedure set forth in section 2-15.050 of this Code.
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1.1 coast �lve oa s wl�� be
removed from city orchard
By OAKLEY BROOKS
T'he city will be removing 11 coast live
oak trees from the Her.itage Orchard,
aithough the orchard's head�caretaker
says he would recommend keeping sever-
al of the trees in their existing spots.
Six oaks, most of them at the back of the
orchard aiong Wildcat Creek, will be
destroyed because they are too costly or
too weak to transplant.
Another 6ve, smaller oaks along Sarata
ga Avenue will be traruplanted to someplace
within the Fnutvale Avenue median. Two fir
trees will also be taken out of the orchard.
The city's heritage preservation commis-
sion, which oversees the city-owned
orchard, recently recommended reinoving
the trees in order to restore the profession-
al look of the orchard and to protect its apri-
cot, cherry and prune trees.
The oal:'s broad canopy and deep roots can
inhibit the growth of the smaller huit trees.
The city council voted to remove the oak
and fir trees on April 3, following discussion
at its March 20meeting.
But Matt Novakovich, who has main-
tained the orchard with his famil}�since 1978,
said he would like to see three of the larger
oaks stay on the land near Wildcat Creek
because they provide fruit pickers with
shade during the summer harvest. Typical-
ly, he says, pickecs will park a truck under the
tree and load up pallets in the truck with
fruit. The shade also keeps the fruitcool:
"It will be desnlate here without those
trees," he said recently, standing in the
orchard. "They're here and the�'re of
some use."
Novakovich said thcoaks that remain
could be pruned to protect surrounding
fruit trees. He adds that one of the doomed
fir trees is a perch for red-tailed hawks,
which control gophers in the orchard.
Another fir holds a beehive—the bees
pollinate the cherry trees in the orchard,
along with commerical bees brought in
every year from Watsonville.
The Novakoviches did not share any of
their opinions at either of the city council
meetings on March 20 and Apri13, when the
issue came up for discussion. Both Matt's
brother, George, and his mother, Leah,
were in the audienoe for the Apri13 meeting.
The lack of input from the family during
the council's deliberations befuddled City
Manager Dave Anderson. He said that
the Novakovicheshad been encouraged
to offer up an opuvon on the tree removal.
"We listen very carefully to the
Novakoviches," Anderson said. "They're
the experts."
Matt Novakovich said he had informal-
ly discussed removingsome oak trees and
pruning back others with members of the
council and the heritage preservation
commission several months before �he
council's decision. But he said he figured
the council had made up its mind by the
time the tree removal issue appeared on
its agenda in recent weeks.
Councilman Stan Bogosian announced
Apri13 that he had received two citizen
complaints on the issue..
The removals, which will cost $6,400,
required an amendment to an orchard mas-
terplan, updated this summer as a blueprint
for restoring the 18-acre fruit grove.
Under the plan, a new irrigation system,
a barn serving as a maintenance storage
shed, and an educational center are in the
works for the orchard.
Originally, the plan called for the pro-
tection of native trees like oaks. But now
they are scheduled to be removed in July.
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After half a decade, it's
time for someone new
Ey oA�u.EY BROOKs
inding down Chiquita Way, in the
city's western foothills, Teri Baron
oints out the latest victory in her
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campaign for trails in the area.
Local landowner David House has agreed
to allow a trail spur to run through a large
canyon on his property and connect with the
Parker Ranch trail system.
Baron's successful negotiations with House
will mean more hikers and horseback riders in
the Pierce Road area can access Fremont
Older Open Space Preserve higher in the
Saratoga-area foothills.
Just below the House property, Baron dri-
ves past a home where some oleanders along a
front curb sit in a trail right-of-way.
"I don't know what I'll do here; 'says Baron "I'll
probably just have people wallc out in the road.
"If something's blocked a trail for a signifi-
cant amount of time, I don't push it. I try for
another alternative."
For the last six years, Baron, 45, has gendy but
firmly been prodding the city and landowners to
protect and expand neighborhood trails in the
western foothills. A former escrow office man-
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liable for users of public traiLs on their land,
and she stresses again and again that the
paths are for neighbors only, with little sig-
nage or parking toentice non-Saratogans.
f�eeping on top of trail designations as
property tums over is an equally tough tazk.
"Hard" designations, or easements, run
with thc land title and are legallyprotected,
but those aren't necessarily looked after by
dr��elopers or remodeling homeownecs.
"Soft"easements, used but not official-
I�� designated, present anotherchallenge
for trail enthusiasts, who must convince
landowners to keep the path or figure out
ho��• to relocate a segment.
"Often you're beating your head
against the wall," says Brooks. "You're
sa��ing the same thing over and over again.
It's not rocket science, but [advocating]
has to be done every time another ease-
ment comes up."
To make Saratogans aware of ease-
ments on their property, the city's parks
and recreation commission is currently
working on updating its masterplan map.
The new map will show existing trails as
well as undeveloped easements.
Parks Commissioner Logan Deimler is
also trying to expand trail opportunities
ager and an active equestrian, she has vigilantly
watched development and property turnover in
the area to make sure paths are not lost. She's'
rallied local Girl and Boy Scout troops to main-
tain trails. And she's even convinced the city to
set aside $50,000 annually over the next four
yeacs for repairs and upgrades.
"Sh� has been a real tiger," says Bill Brooks,
a local trail user. "We would be looking at a real
mess had she not been as involved as she was."
Brooks was the previous incarnation of the
master of Saratoga's trails, begianing in the
late 1980s. He and his family worked to hold
onto and 'unprove routes in the Mount �den
Valley, as development filled in that area.
But just as Brooks passed the mantle to
Baron in the mid-1990s, Baron is now looking
to hand off her leadership role, to spend some
more time with her family.
Between heading up the 200-member
Saratoga Trail Enthusiasts, working as trail
patrol and crew leader with the Midpeninsula
Open Space District and acting as the city's cit-
izen liaison for trails, Baron has turned advo-
cacy into a full-time job.
"I could work on trails 24�1," she says. "Now
it's time for'somebody to talce over this. I've
gotten this ball rolling now."
When Baron first took on trail advocacy in
Saratoga, she says trails had fallen off city lead-
ership's priority list.
Although a master plan laying out the trail
designations in the city, active or unmarked,
for mountain bilcers. All of the current
neighborhood trails in the western
foothills are designed for hikers
horseback riders. Deimler says he's look-
ing at the possibility of imp;oving routes
along Prospecc Road to allow bikeis to get
safely to Fremont Older Preserve.
Bamn will be handing over her extensive
had been!updated in 1991, funding shortages
in the city around 1993 limited support for
recreation, Baron says.
"I wanted to bring trails back to their atten-
tion. because it's a great asset." she says.
One of Baron's first, and longest, projects
involved repairing the Parker Ranch 'Tank
Trail, w�:�ich was washed out in a rainstorm in
1996 and was impassable to horses and treach-
erous for hikers.
Original bids from local contractors ran more
than a100,000 for �e repair, and for several
years the trail sat uncleared. But Baron found a
trail specialist in Tahpe Ciry who finally fixed the
section in November 2001, for around $16,000.
Baron has engineered other improvements.
She struck a deal with a Mount Eden Road prop-
erty owner to have a trail re-established across the
front of his land, in exchange for a new culvert to
contain Calabazas Creek, which had washed out
his property. And she has worked with owners to
shift traiLs around on different lots to accomma
date new landscaping, pools and the like.
"She has pretty good relations with landown-
ers so she's able to get that private s8ance with
them," says Parks Commissioner Nick Seroff,
who has worked with Baron on trails issues.
Negotiating works with about 95 percent o[
residenu, Baron says, but she has to work on the
remaining fewworried about yard traffic and Ga-
bility. Baron counters that landowners are not
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APRlL IU, 3��J? SARATOGA NEWS
file on easements for the mapping exercise,
and she'll be tending a hand when needed.
But she'll be phasing out of the liaison role,
and leaving a big hole behind.
"Being enthusiastic, having time and
the expertise—you don't get this combi-
nation very often," says Deimler. "She'll
be sorely missed."
Photograph by Paul Myers
Trail advocate Teri Baron says that `it's time for someone else to take over.'
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Baron honored by
Saratoga council
3'rail advocate Teri Baron.
featured in a recent edition of
the SARATOGA IVews, was
officially commended for her
work Apri13 by the Saratoga
City Council. Baron has
worked for nearly six years to
expand and protect Sarato-
ga's foothill trail system.
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Skatepark demonstration ramps
up interest. level for skateboarders
By OAKLEY BROOKS
Saratoga young people got their first
taste of a movable skatepark that city offi-
cials are hoping to purchase by the end of
the school year.
Ball Hitch Ramps, the Saratoga-based
company that builds portable parks and has
an offer before the city, towed several ramps,
boxes and a platform trailer into the Civic
Center parking lot on Apri13 for a test run
A pack of students from in and out of
Saratoga—some of them sponsored rid-
ers brought in by Ball Hitch—pounded
the ramps for almost four hours that
afternoon.
The reviews were good, for the mast part.
"It's pretty sweet," said Michael
Emami,l4. "I think it'll keep us occupied
this summer."
The layout Apri13 was only about one-
third of what Ball Hitch is recommending
to the city council.
Bafl Hitch's Craig Smitb said that
regardless of what the city ends up pur-
chasing, kids will8ock to the new park.
"I take a small ramp out to the corner
and there's 40 kids out there lining up to
ride it," said Smith, at the edge of the
Civic Center parking lot sporting a pair of
dark shades. "Every other kid has a
skateboard now."
The city council has given unanimous
support for a new park, although it has not
yet appropriated money for it. Ball Hitch's
latest proposal would cost 520,685.
Last week's test run also gave city staff
a first look at issues of safety equipment
and rule enforcement. Although there
were a few glitches over convincing
skaters to wear arm gear, the city had hel-
mets for rent, which allowed most board
owners to use the park.
Estimates for a staff inember assigned
to the skatepark for the summer and on
weekends during the school year run at
514.600.
If and when the skatepark is up and run-
ning this summer, watch for updates on its
revolving location in the Swrtn'r'o�n NEws.
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Saratoga needs
trails advisors
The city parks commis-
sion's subcommittee on trails
is looking for new citizen
members to represent differ-
ent user groups in the city.
Park commissionecs would
like members of the equestri-
an, hiking and biking commu-
nities to become active partic-
ipants in the trails group.
Serving on the trai: sub-
committee will require
attending monthly meetings
of about an hour in length.
For more information, con-
tact City Clerk Cathleen
Boyer at 408.868.1269.
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