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Home My WebLink About11-07-1988 Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda• • AGENDA SARATOGA PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION TIME; MONDAY, November 7, 1988, 7:30 P.M. PLACE: SARATOGA COMMUNITY CENTER 19655 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga, California (Senior Day Care Center) TYPE: Regular Meeting I . O~R~AN T 7. A m~ TON A. Roll Call B. Minutes (Meeting of October 3, 1988) C. Posting of Agenda (Agenda was posted on City Hall Kiosk on November 3, 1988) II. Or. B TN ~. S A. Public Hearing - Brookglen Park Renovation B. Median Landscaping - Highway 85, Verde Vista to Village C. Trail Committee Report on Equestrian Trails D. Select Project for Conservation Bond Act of 1988 E. Agenda for Joint Meeting III. NF.W Ri7RTNF.RS A. Equestrian Trail Location - SD-88-010 (Mt. Eden Rd.) B. Equestrian Trail Location - Tract #7761 (Mt. Eden Road C. Memorial Plaque at Congress Springs Park D. Request for Support of San Francisco Bay Area Ridge Trail None. V. ~OMM NT _pmTON None. 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As most people in Saratoga well remember, our community suffered a tremendous loss when Scotty Summers, age 14, died of leukemia on July 26, 1988. Because of the tremendous involvement of his mother and father, Cindy and Jim Summers, with the City of Saratoga, Saratoga Little League and AYSO Soccer, the Saratoga Little League felt it appropriate to have a plaque placed on the snack shack at Congress Springs. As the City of Saratoga probably wilt well remember Cindy Summers was one of the instrumental people in helping put together the Congress Springs Park and the snack shack. This is the unanimous desire of the Saratoga Little League to have this small memorial plaque placed on the snack shack for Scott A. Summers. Location: East wall of snack shack. Dedicated to the memory of SCOTT ARNOLD SUMMERS July 4, 1974 to July 26, 1988 "FRIENDS ARE FOREVER" Sincerely, //~i :G~ ohn Taughinbau .P. , JDT/rr • November 3, 1988 Dear Members of the Saratoga Parks ~ Recreation Commission, I have asked to be on the agenda of your meeting on Monday, November 7 to seek your endorsement of the San Francisco Bay Area Ridge Trail Project. This 400 mile ridge line trail around the San Francisco Bay Area is currently in the planning phase and is targeted for completion in 1992. As it will go though County Park and Mid-Peninsula Open Space land near Skyline Boulevard above Saratoga, it will be easily accessible to and of great recreational benefit to Saratoga Residents. Enclosed is a copy of a resolution supporting the Ridge Trail Project which I am requesting that you adopt. I also seek your support and guidance in requesting that the Saratoga City Council adopt a similar resolution (copy enclosed). I have attached background information on the project and will be prepared to answer questions at or prior to the meeting. Thank you for your time and attention. Sincerely, G~-~ - Gibson Anderson 19571 Farwell Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 Phone: 867-6367 cc: Ken Brundage Madeleine von Laue • • RESOLUTION NUMBER RESOLUTION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SUPPORTING THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RIDGE TRAIL WHEREAS, the Bay Area is a special place to live, in large part because of the close interrelationship between cities and the magnificent open landscape of the region; and WHEREAS, the Bay Area Ridge Trail will be sited along the ridge- line of the hills and mountains surrounding the Bay, going through all nine Bay Area counties, and offering an unparalleled opportunity to experience the out-of-doors in this region; and WHEREAS, the planned corridor of the Bay Area Ridge Trail incorporates proposed routes that are identified in the adopted Trails and Pathways Plan For Santa Clara County. WHEREAS, the trail will serve the needs of hikers, equestrians, bicyclists, people who are not so able-bodies, runners, families and others, many of whom are residents of the City of Saratoga; and WHEREAS, the Bay Area can serve as a model for the nation, showing how a major metropolitan region can capitalize on its most spectacular natural assets and bring to all its residents the opportunity to hike and ride close to their homes on trails and walkways; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Parks and Recreation Commission supports the efforts of public agencies, trails groups, private sector institutions, and individuals who are working through the San Francisco Bay Area Ridge Trail Council to bring this trail into reality. '~ i RESOLUTION NUMBER RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SUPPORTING THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RIDGE TRAIL WHEREAS, the Bay Area is a special place to live, in large part because of the close interrelationship between cities and the magnificent open landscape of the region; and WHEREAS, the Bay Area Ridge Trail will be sited along the ridge- line of the hills and mountains surrounding the Bay, going through all nine Bay Area counties, and offering an unparalleled opportunity to experience the out-of-doors in this region; and WHEREAS, the planned corridor of the Bay Area Ridge Trail incorporates proposed routes that are identified in the adopted Trails and Pathways Plan For Santa Clara County. WHEREAS, the trail will serve the needs of hikers, equestrians, bicyclists, people who are not so able-bodies, runners, families and others, many of whom are residents of Saratoga; and WHEREAS, the Bay Area can serve as a model for the nation, showing how a ma3or metropolitan region can capitalize on its most spectacular natural assets and bring to all its residents the opportunity to hike and ride close to their homes on trails and walkways; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Saratoga supports the efforts of public agencies, trails groups, private sector institutions, and individuals who are working through the San Francisco Bay Area Ridge Trail Council to bring this trail into reality. C Bay Area Ridge Trail Council 116 NEW MONTGOMERY STREET, SUf1'E 610 SAN ERANQSCO, CAI.If~DRNIA 941Y~ (415)543291 U THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RIDGE TRAIL FACT SHEET IMAGINE EXPLORING THE BAY AREA ALONG A TRAIL THAT OFFERS 400 MILES OF RIDGELINE VISTAS: The San Francisco Bay Area Ridge Trail will offer recreation opportunities for hikers, bicyclists, equestrians and all who enjoy a grand view! The Bay Area Ridge Trail Corridor will: Follow the ridges of the hills and mountains that circle the Bay. It will eventually stretch 300-400 miles through the nine Bay Area counties. ~: Be located within a one hour drive of the region's most heavily populated areas. Offer parallel and alternative routes and special design features for bicyclists, equestrians, wheelchair users and backcountry hikers. ~;~ Lead to spots of special environmental or cultural interest including panoramic. views, meadows and woodlands, unusual geological features, historic sites and camping areas. „~;; Link nearby communities to a network of spur and loop trails that will connect many of the Bay Area's parks and open space resources. Include spur trails that will link to the Bay Trail which is being planned to circle the shoreline of the San Francisco Bay. Much of the Ridge Trail Already Exists... The Ridge Trail will traverse public lands and existing easements to the maximum extent possible. Sections of the Ridge Trail already exist along the ridges in Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Marin Open Space District, Greater Vallejo Recreation and Park District, East Bay Regional Park District, California State Parks, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, and Santa Clara and San Mateo County parks. $ono~ Napa Peuluma $o~an0 ~• v,n~p Marin c San el ti Contra Costa :•., ti. klan San '~~''` Francisco San Alameda Francisco Bay Area s oleo s'°'°" Ridge Trail Santa Clara Corridor .. `~o*~ m cruZ Planning for the Ridge Trail is Now Underway... Throughout the Bay Area, a coalition of over 50 public land management agencies, non-profit organizations, and hundreds of volunteers are working on planning and implementing the Ridge Trail. This coalition, the BAY AREA RIDGE TRAIL COUNCIL, guides the planning, trail building, and management of the Ridge Trail. Our goals for the Ridge Trail are: • The Ridge Trail will be planned as a recreation corridor. Within this corridor, alternative trails and parallel paths will create a wide diversity of recreation experiences for all trail users. • Each section of the Ridge Trail will be operated under the jurisdiction of a specific land managing agency or organization holding membership in the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council. • The Ridge Trail will follow existing trails whenever possible. It will connect them by using public lands and lands on which a public access easement has been acquired, either through gift, dedication, or purchase. • The RidgeTrail Corridor will be compatible with local plans and follow a route sensitive to environmental concerns. Completion Target: 1992! The proposed Ridge Trail Corridor, announced to the public in September, 1988, will guide development of the Ridge Trail. During the next four years, the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council will enlist agency and citizen support to complete the Trail. Long range goals for the Ridge Trail will be accomplished over a 20 year span and will include refining trail alignments to provide the most spectacular scenery and richest variety of wilderness and recreational experiences possible. YOU CAN HELP CREATE THE RIDGE TRAIL... Establishing the Bay Area Ridge Trail is a region-wide community project. If you would like to volunteer for public education, trail advocacy, trail building, fundraising, or to offer technical advice, please contact: North Bay: East Bay: South Bay: •Napa/Sonoma- Joan Vilms, Napa County/Sonoma Land Trusts 707.545-7572 •Solano - Pat Gloyd, Greater Vallejo Recreation and Park District 70?-255-8762 •Marin - Fran Brigmann, Marin Open Space District 415-499-6387 •Contra Costa/Alameda - Steve Fiala, East Bay Regional Park District 415.531.9300 ext. 2316 •San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, 6LS,anta Cruz - Madeleine von Laue, Trail Center 415 -968.7065 • Eastern Santa Clara - Ruth Shriber, Santa Clara Co. Parks and Recreation Department 408-358.3741 For more information about the Ridge Trail Project, please contact Barbara Rice, Ridge Trail Project Director, at 415.543-4291. #pc a+6~?w:-v ~ s w ,_ { . G E L I I~ E FALL BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE BAY AREA RIDGE TRAIL COUNCIL 19 8 8 116 hlEW r'10NTGOMERY STREET, SUITE 640 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94105 (415) 543-4291 A Plan for the Ridge Trail .. . -Daniel Burnham San Francisco Architect FROM PLAN TO PATHWAY "Mahe no small plans. They have no power to stir men's souls." On September 22, the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council announced the proposed plans for the San Francisco Bay Area Ridge Trail Corridor. Almost 150 people attended the media event at Inspiration Point in Berkeley. Cutting the ribbon to open the Ridge Trail (left to right): Senator Bill Lockyer, D-Hayward; Larry Orman, Director, People for Open Space; Mary Jefferds, Board President, East Bay Regional Parks; Mrs. Ruth Mott, wife of NPS Director Bill Mott; Brian O'Neill, Chair, Ridge Trail Council. (Copies of the plan map can be obtained from Barbara Rice). From January to July, 1988, almost two hundred volunteers hiked and mapped their way along the mountain ridge tops in the north, east, and south Bay Area. They wanted their plans to connect existing public lands and provide recreation opportunities for as many different trail users as possible. Their goal was to find a ridge top route in the nine Bay Area counties that made the most sense for the environment, the geography, and for local political realities. These are some results of the initial planning work: NORTH BAY Focus on Open Space EAST BAY Ridge Trail "Parkway" SOUTH BAY;; . questions and Answers Marin County offered many opportunities to create a Ridge Trail corridor because so many parks are already established. However, because there are fewer parks in Napa and Solano counties, the North Bay Committee developed several alternatives from which local communities can choose specific trail alignments. George Ellman, North Bay Chair stated, "We will need the coopera- tion of people with a wide variety of interests to build support for the Ridge Trail, but I'm confident we will be successful The vision of the Ridge Trail can help bring a new focus to recreation planning fcr our area." WHAT'S NEXT .. . From John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez all the way south to Mission Peak, near Union City, the Ridge Trail Corridor links 15 parks together! Unique features of the Ridge Trail in the East Bay will include a botanical reserve, a nature center, and ancient volcanoes. Bob Walker, East Bay Committee Chair reported, "Trail users with many different interests are working together to create opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, wheelchair users, and bicyclists within the Ridge Trail Corridor." The Ridge Trail will also tie into a network of trails that. includes the Skyline National Scenic Trail and the Ohlone Wilderness Trail. The Ridge Trail Council plans to achieve three major objectives by the end of 1989: 1 -Greatly expand the number of Ridge Trail volunteers in each Bay Area county. 2 -Discuss the Ridge Trail plan with decision makers in each county. Obtain both their support and have them adopt the Ridge Trail Plan into existing countywide plans. 3 - Begin a program of Ridge Trail maintenance and construction. GET INVOLVED IN THE FUTURE! CALL RIDGE TRAIL PROJECT DIRECTOR BARBARA RICE, AND VOLUNTEER TODAY! (415) 543-4291. In SANTA CLARA COUNTY, a coaliton of ranchers, hikers, county planners and park district staff developed a creekside route to traverse the busy Valley area from east to west, but all agreed it will take time and community involve- ment to develop the final plans. Along THE PENINSULA, the Ridge Trail offers spectacular views of the Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The beautiful wildlands protected by the San Francisco Water District have also been included in the pro- posals for the Ridge Trail. Water District officials have indicated a willingess to listen to the proposed plans. ]vieetings to discuss problems and work out solutions will be scheduled. In SAN FRANCISCO, at least three alternatives have been propos- ed for the Ridge Trail Corridor. The community is already meeting to discuss which alternatives to choose. CALL TO ACTION Volunteer Involvement Will Be the Key Barbara Rice, new Director for the Ridge Trail Project, started work on August 1. Previously the Grassroots Coordinator for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation in Virginia, Barbara worked with almost 1,000 volunteers on a com- munity project to clean up the Chesapeake Bay. Her experiences con- vinced her that the community will need to participate vigorously with government agencies if the dream of the Ridge Trail is to become a reality. "I'm looking forward to working closely with citizens to expand the part- nerships between public and private groups. Individual and community involvement will be the key to our success!" Working with the Ridge Trail Council members, Barbara will assist with local meetings throughout the Bay Area during the fall. The purpose of the meetings will be to develop action plans for the Ridge Trail in each county. "By the end of 1988, we will complete a year of plan- ning for the Ridge Trail. In 1989, we will begin to put this Trail on the ground!" Barbara stated. CURREtiT ~'OLUNTELR ,,;~ ,:•,:. OPPORTLNITES INCLUDE';'` ;~ry_ .,...., Fl~hiiinunutt~~e.Su~~lx~it Take meeung minur<s, type them up and help t~ main d~cm out b~luiu~er.Conrd~itutat~: Organize and ~~~. ' ~ direct ~•glunteers,in each count<~aowork ". on a wide vanen qi Ridge. Trail projc~ts Speuhers IiuiYau Present pr~~gtatn5 and „~ ~, briefings Co community groups ~i-ho. want to knowahout the Ridge Trask.` Photographers: A black and white ' photo librar} is needed.. Netivsletter Editors And Reporters: Report On Ridge 1Tai1 events in }'our area. Cotnputcr PrograrrtSpecicilisti and Database hfunagcis. Congress Provides $120,000 for 1989 Thanks to the untiring efforts of Congresswoman Barbara Buxer, the Bay Area Congressional Delegation offered near unanimous support for a request to provide funding to the Ridge Trail pro- ject in 1989. Nancy Pelosi, Congressman George Miller, and Senator Alan Cranston were also key players in .: creating this funding success, thanks to the letters and phone calls that many of you made on behalf of the Ridge Trail, Congress agreed to provide $120,000 to cite ivaiiouai Park Service icivcis and Trails Technical Assistance program for direct support to the Ridge Trail. The funding will be used to create a resource inventory of the planning work com- pleted in 1988 - (How long is the Trail? Where are the scenic and historic points of interest? Are there environmentally sensitive areas? Which areas can be opened to the public right now? What can be done to move forward on gaps in the Trail plans? Etc...) The dollars will also support public education efforts and support for the local action plans in each county. Proposition 70 Funds: Ridge Trail Competitive Thanks to voters who approved it, the funds available as a result of the passage of Proposition 70 earmark $5 million for trail construction. projects in California. State officials have referred to the Ridge Trail as an example of the kinds of cooperative projects most likely to receive funding. Barbara Rice is work- ing with Ridge Trail Council members to coordinate proposals and requests from individual agencies with a plan of priority projects that would benefit the Ridge Trail. Project requests are due in December. Benicia Bridge: Win Some /Lose Some COMING EVENTS Looking Down the Trail OCTOBER: FINANCING and TECHNICAL Committees will meet to plan for 1989. Contact Barbara Rice for dates. OCTOBER/NOVEMBER: Local meetings to establish county committees and develop local action plans for the Ridge Trail. Contact Barbara Rice for dates. NOVEMBER 17: Final Ridge Trail Council meeting for 1988. First year anniversary for Ridge Trail Council! RIDGE LINES The good news: On July 7, the Bay Conservation and Development Com- mission (BCDC) denied a CalTrans petition to delete the requirement that CalTrans provide for public access when they widen the Martinez-Benicia Bridge. The bad news: it is expected that CalTrans will propose a shuttle service across the Bridge rather than the walkway that would create the critical link for the Bay and the Ridge Trails across the Carquinez Strait. Many trail users are stil working together to develop a way to create the pathway on the Bridge. Contact Mark Evanoff at People for Open Space if yon would. like ;trlrlirinnal information. Mark's number is (415) 543-4291. Committee Nev~rs One of the most exciting products produced through the Technical Com- mittee was a Trail logo and signing plan contributed as a pro bono project from the firm of Roysten, Hanamoto, Alley, and Abey of Mill Valley. Doug Nelson, a Landscape Architect with the firm, developed a series of signs that will be used along the Ridge Trail as segments of the Trail are opened to the public. The next edition of the newsletter will be printed in December or January - as soon as the local plans have been developed in each county. Your news and items of interest about the Ridge Trail are welcome at any time. Please help us keep RIDGE LINES current and interesting. Contact Marjorie Seltzer RIDGE LINES Newsletter editor, with infor- mation, articles and announcements. Please mail articles and news to Marjorie at: RIDGE LINES 116 New Montgomery Street Suite 640.. _ _ San Francisco, CA 94105 RIDGE LINES Fall - 1988 Executive Editor: Marti Leicester Assistant Editor: Marjorie Seltzer Design: liasehne liesrgns RIDGE TRAIL COUNTDOWN 4 years, & 400 miles to go BE A PART OF IT! r! E M O R A N D U M TO: Parks and Recreation Commission DATE: October 3, 1988 FROM: Secretary, Parks & Recreation Commission SUBJECT: Meeting of October 3, 1988 III. A. Median Landscaping Highway 85 - Verde Vista to Village. We will review the conceptual landscaping of the proposed landscape median. While this is not an official public hearing, residents of the area have been invited. Randy Anderson of Wi 1 sey and Ham Engineering and Planning Services wi 1 1 a 1 so be present to answer any questions. Recommended Action: Review and ammend or a_n_nrove median landscaping plan. III. B. Project for $91,000 Grant. Please look over your copy of the Parks Review and Update to see if there are any small projects we might be able to complete with grant funds allocated under the Per Capita Grant Program. Recommended action: Select a project or projects to do with funds. Applications are due January 13, 1989, for Fiscal Year 1989/90. This may be a good item to discuss with Council at the November 22, meeting. III. C. Proposed Disposition of Property - Parcel 393-45-005. Please review the attached County of Santa Clara Transportation Agency Proposed Disposition of Property Notice. This parcel does not appear to staff as having a parks use. Recommended action: Determine if there is any interest or reason for the City to acquire this parcel. III. D. Equestrian Trai 1 s. Mr. Brooks from the ad hoc committee reviewing equestrian trails will attend tonight's meeting to explain what the committe is doing and what they would like to accomplish in the future. Recommended action: No action required. • Memorandum 10-3-88 • V. A. Joint Meeting with Council - November 22, 1988 Recommended action: Be preoared to discuss items you would like to see on the agenda. Please let Sharon know if you will be unable to attend the meeting. Dan Trinidad, Jr., Secretary Parks and Recreation Commission