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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-06-1992 Parks and Recreation Commission AgendaAGENDA SARATOGA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING TIME: MONDAY, JULY 6, 1992 - 7:30 P.M. PLACE: SARATOGA COMMUNITY CENTER 19655 ALLENDALE AVENUE, SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA TYPE: Regular Meeting A G E N D A I. ORGANIZATION A. Roll Call B. Minutes (Meeting of June 1, 1992) C. Posting of Agenda (Agenda was posted. on the City Hall Kiosk on July 1, 1992) II. OLD BUSINESS A. Wildwood Park Improvement Plan B. Wildwood Park Stage Area Repairs C. Abandonment of Subdivision Tract 7770 Trail III. NEW BUSINESS A. Revision of Rules/Regulations/Fees for E1 Quito Park Community Gardens IV. COMMISSION AND STAFF REPORTS None V. COMMUNICATIONS A. Budget Update B. Dinner Meeting Plans 7/1/91 M E M O R A N D U M T0: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Secretary, Parks and Recreation Commission SUBJECT: MEETING OF MONDAY, JULY 6, 1992 II.A. Architect, Jeffrey Heid, will present his final report on Park improvements and costs for Wildwood Park. Recommendation: The Commissioners are being asked to review and approve final plans for improvements at Wildwood Park as recommended by staff and to direct staff to forward same to City Council for their approval. II.B. Wildwood Park Stage Area Repairs Recommendation: The Commissioners are being asked to direct staff to request a $40,000 budget appropriation from Council for repair to the stage area at Wildwood Park. II.C. Abandonment of Chadwick Subdivision Tract 7770 Trail. Recommendation: This item was re-agendized from the May meeting so staff could obtain additional data. Based on the information gained from trail user, Bill Brooks, representing a large segment of Saratoga equestrians, staff is recommending approval of the abandonment of the Tract 7770 Trail. The Commissioners should direct staff to transmit back to the Planning Department. Parks & Recreation Commission Memorandum July 6, 1992 Page 2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- III.A. Revision of Rules/Regulations/Fees for E1 Quito Park Community Gardens. Recommendation: Copies of Saratoga' s old rules and two other city' s rules have been included in packet to assist Commissioners in comparing our program with others. Commissioners are being asked to approve new rules and forward same to Council for their review and approval for the 1993 Gardening Season. Please let Marlene know if you will be unable to attend this meeting. (867-3438) mt Attachments June 22, 1992 MEMO T0: PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEMBERS FROM: BOB RIZZO ~''~~ DATE: JUNE 17, 1992 SUBJECT: WILDWOOD PARK - STAGE REPAIR COST ESTIMATES ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ At the June Parks & Recreation Commission meeting, you were informed of the ongoing maintenance needed for the wooden stage area at Wildwood Park. The understructure of the stage is decaying and it is very difficult to do adequate, safe repairs. As stated to the Commission, repairs will no longer work and that by the end of this summer, the stage area will have to be closed for public use. Asa result of a user's survey conducted by staff, which addressed the stage size and orientation, all of the users agreed that the current stage area is adequate. The Commission decided not to change the overall design and requested that staff develop a cost estimate for repairs to the stage area. Staff has discussed the needed repairs and replacement of the stage decking with a local contractor. The cost estimate is approximately $40,000 to repair or replace the under foisting along with replacement of surface decking and perimeter railing. This estimate appears to be at the high range due to the fact that the extent of decay and damage is unknown at this time. The cost approximation for repair reflects a worst case situation. mt ail M E M O R A N D U M T0: Dan Trinidad FROM: Bob Rizzo '~ l~~ DATE: May 27, 1992 SUBJECT: WILDWOOD PARK - REPAIR TO STAGE The purpose of this memo is to update you on the current condition of the wooden stage at Wildwood Park. Staff continues to make temporary repairs to the decking of the stage area. It is becoming very difficult to do adequate safe repairs. The under-structure of the stage is decaying to the point of soon having nothing left to hold the nails. Currently, staff must nail down a small sheet of plywood over three or four 2X4s to secure the loose boards. We estimate that soon this method of repair will no longer work and that by the end of this summer, the stage area will have to be closed for public use. A decision should be made very soon on a design change to the stage area and when staff can schedule. the much needed repairs. mt ,~- ~ ~ iwu-zcw U-^-~~, ~ -~~' c 3 / 5 / 9 Z ~~ ~, ~~yyLY~Zcc 2r.~ USER WILDWOOD PARK STAGE AREA UESTIONNAIRE PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. FEEL FREE TO MAKE COMMENTS. I. II. Stage Size - Do you feel the existing stage is: 1) The right size? .G~^ ~y 2) Too big? 3) Too small? 4 ) --- Stage Orientation - towards the grass area is: ~~ 1) Situated correctly? ~' 2) Should be oriented to a larger audience? 3) Should be totally changed to provide an amphitheater- like situati n? 4 ) Comments.: ~~~..,4 .~~„~ Y ~~ ~ --~.,,.~~,~, ~~c.w~~o III. Is it desirable to have a dressing/equipment area? `~ If yes, should it be: 1) Beneath the stage? 2) At stage level? 3 ) Comments : ~~~~2 ~~~ IV. Is s ?sac';drop preferable? Should backgr and be ~~,f t open? , Comments: ~.~`~>~,_ ~ ~-e.: V. How many times during t e year do you use the stage area? / •- 2~yn,ca. Would that number change if-the stage area were altered to better fit your needs? ,~r,,~-' VI. Additional Comments: 1 ~ ~~ /~~ - %1 GL~ ~~ ~~ 3 / 5 / 9 2 ~LC. .. ~ct!'~t-7~ c~ SER WILDWOOD PARK STAGE AREA UESTIONNAIRE PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. FEEL FREE TO MAKE COMMENTS. I. Stage Size - Do you feel the existing stage is: 1) The right size? V 2) Too big? 3) Too small? 4 ) Comments : ~/~ a /(~-- w ~ / ~ ~~ ~~ II. Stage Orientation - towards the grass area is: 1) Situated correctly? ~/ 2) Should be oriented to a larger audience? 3) Should be totally changed to provide an amphitheater- like situation? 4) Commends: a~ - ~ ~ 5 ~ -~-/ i ~' c- ~s s vh~ /N N i C /~/'o~~ r"~r~ c~.f G..~i l [moo ool, III. Is it des~rable to hale a dfessing/equipment area? N o If yes, should it be: 1) Beneath the stage? 2) At stage level? 3) Comments: IV. Is a backdrop preferable? /U c~ Should background be left open? ~(r? ~ Comments: V. How many times during the year do you use the stage area? y -- S Would that number change if the stage area were altered to better fit your needs? Nc7 VI. Additional Comments: 3/5/92 ~~ ' USER WILDWOOD PARK STAGE AREA QUESTIONNAIRE PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. FEEL FREE TO MAKE COMMENTS. I. Stage Size - Do you feel the existing stage is: 1) The right size? d`u~~ 2) Too big? 3) Too small? 4) Comments• II. Stage Orientation - towards the grass area is: 1) Situated correctly? 2) Should be oriented to a rger audience? 3) Should be totally changed to provide an amphitheater- like situation? Q ne 4 ) Comments : dL Gt C,.~~.e~,J~,~_ III. Is it desirable to have a dressing/equipment area? If yes, should it be: 1) Beneath the stage? 2) At stage level? 3) Comments: IV. Is a backdrop preferable? Should background be left open'? Comments: V. How many times during the year d you use the stage area? OrtL_ .- ~,. Would that number change if the stage were altered to better fit your needs? .~ i VI. Additional Comments: ~ ~ ~ . 3/5/92 WILDWOOD PARK STAGE AREA UESTIONNAIRE ~~.~~. w~ SER PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. FEEL FREE TO MAKE COMMENTS. I. II. Stage Orientation - towards the `g~r~ass area is: S~~ 1) Situated correctly? `*~' V 2) Should be oriented to larger audience? JVt~ 3) Should be totally changed to provide an amphitheater- like situation? 4) Comments: --~ Y III. Is it desirable to have a dressing/equipment area? If yes, should it be: 1) Beneath the stage? 2) At stage level? 3) Comments: IV. Is a backdrop preferable? ~r~i~ Should background bP 1Qft oper_? - Comments : a~-e~ c~.. C~-U'~.. g. t~ ~~~`£ UA~Q.~~ ~~ _-.-. T~-a. so.~.~ ~ V. How many times during the year do you use the Yl. stage area? o~,i Would that number change if the stage area were altered to better fit your needs? ~ Stage Size - Do you feel the existing stage is: 1) The right size? `~"~~ 2) Too big? 3) Too small? 4) Comments: VI. Additional Comments: O a~~ ~~~ ~ ~ 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070 (408) 867-3438 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Karen Anderson Martha Clevenger Willem Kohler Victor Monia Francis Stutzman MEMO T0: FROM: EL QOITO PARK GARDENERS DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE SUBJECT: 1993 GARDENING SEASON Enclosed-you will find a packet of information for the 1993 gardening season at the El Quito Park Community Garden. It contains the Rules and Regulations, an Application anal a rough map of the Garden. Although this 199.2 growing season is not over, we are distributing the applications early as there are some additional rules and regulations as well as increased fees for you to consider. This will also give you some time to make preparations for. the next growing season. We would like to point out that you may return your application with your check and plot preference at any time between now and the January 1st deadline. However, assignment of plots will be on a first-come, first-choice basis as explained in the Rules and Regulations. If you have any questions on not hesitate to contact coordinator, or myself. Sincerely, Dan Trinidad Director of Maintenance mt any aspect of the program, please do either Marlene Tate, the garden Printed on recycled paper. EL QUITO PARK 1992 COMMUNITY GARDEN PLOT PROGRM RULES AND REGULATIONS The Director of Maintenance or his designated representative will act as the Community Garden Coordinator, hereafter referred to as "Coordinator". 1) All plots must be maintained in an acceptable manner, kept free of debris and weeds. The surrounding paths are to be kept free of weeds and debris. 2) Organic gardening techniques and fertilizers should be used at all times. Any deviation must be reviewed and approved by the coordinator. 3) Should a plot be deemed neglected or abandoned, the plot holder will be given 15 days to correct the problem or make other arrangements or their fees and plot will be forfeited. 4) Plot holders will be asked to donate nine hours of their time per year for the general upkeep of the Garden. 5} Trellises of any kind must be kept no higher than five feet. Fencing is not permitted around the plots. 6) Plot holders will supply their own tools and water hose and will remove them after each use. 7) Water should be used only when needed and not in excess, to prevent runoff from becoming a problem to other plot holders. Gardeners are asked to turn off all faucets when plots are unattended. Permanent hose connectors are not allowed and hoses must be disengaged after each use. Adherence to ordinances on water rationing hours, when in effect, is mandatory. To encourage water conservation, gardeners are required to stay in the vicinity of their plots while watering. 8) Produce from the gardens is to be used for family consumption and not as a commercial commodity. 9) Only flowers, fruits, vegetables and herbs may be grown in the plots. Care should be taken so as to not shade your neighbor's plantings. Animal husbandry is not allowed. 10) Compost piles may be made only in areas designated by the Coordinator. No trash is permitted in compost piles. CITY OF SARAROGA COMMUNITY GARDEN PLOT PROGRAM RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11) Each plot holder shall be considerate of other plot holders and should not engage in any activity that is deterimental to others. 12} Each plot holder will be issued a key to the gate which must be returned at the conclusion of the rental agreement period. Gate areas must be accessible at all times. Pathways must be maintained on at least two sides of their plots. 13) No more than one plot per each individual or family shall be allowed unless there is an excess of plots, and approved by the coordinator. This excess will be determined each year by January 15th, at which time additional plots may be assigned. 14) Plots are issued each January on a first-come, first-served basis. Saratoga residents will have first priority over non-residents. Every attempt will be made to provide those on waiting lists with plots the following year. 15) Plot holders agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the Community Garden Plot Program and will forfeit all fees paid and the right to continued use of a plot if a violation occurs. In the event of non-compliance with any of the rules and regulations, the following procedure will be followed: a) The plot holder in question will be issued a written warning. b) At the end of a two week period, if the problem has not been resolved, the plot will be reassigned to the next person on the waiting list. c) Plot holders may appeal any action to the Parks & Recreation Commission in writing within 30 days of the notice of action. The Commission will agendize the appeal for the next regularly scheduled meeting and shall thereafter render a decision. CITY OF SARATOGA COMMUNITY GARDEN PLOT PROGRAM APPLICATION --------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16) An annual plot fee will be assessed to all plot holders. The gardening year is from January 1st through December 31st. Plot holders may not begin gardening until their annual plot fee has been paid in full. The rental fee is not transferrable. A new application and fee are due by January 1st. The following fee schedule will apply: Saratoga Resident $30.00 Senior Saratoga Resident $25.00 Non-Resident $35.00 17) All family members using the plot must sign below and must adhere to the following statement: I, we, the undersigned do hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Saratoga, its officers and employees, from and against any and all liability for any injury which might be suffered by the under- signed or his agent, arising out of or in any way connected with the individual's participation in the Community Garden Plot Program. NAME OF FAMILY MEMBER SIGNATURE OF FAMILY MEMBER FAMILY MEMBER FAMILY MEMBER FAMILY MEMBER ADDRESS CITY TELEPHONE - DAY/EVENING --------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- FEES PAID: $ DATE: PLOT #: RENTAL PERIOD: FROM: T0: Forward check and signed agreement to: City of Saratoga - Garden Plot Coordinator 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 EL QUITO COMMUNITY GARDEN PLOTS - PROPOSED 1993' -- - 44r 50r N N N PLOT A PLOT E PLOT H N N 4S' GATE 40 PLOT K N PLOT B N N PLOT F N N PLOT I ~d +~ a- N N 50 ' Pathway 40'~~ PLOT L ~t® PLOT M NOT TO SCALE ~n_~ Z!]r 1`988 AGREEME'i~1T - CITY OF SARATOGA "" '~'~~ ~COMMUNITY'GARDEN PLOT-RENTAL AGREEMENT" - Completed Rental_ Agreements must be retur'ned1to the Office of the Director of Maintenance Services and fees must be paid prior to the assignment of a Garden Plot. Name Ad ress _ - ~ , .. .,_Nome Te ephone. City,. State, Zip.. ~ .Work Telephone Fees Paid $ ~ Date From To 1) Rental Fee is $20.00 per year, Rental Agreement is not transferable. 2) The maximum time for rental of plots shall be from February 1st to December 1st of any year. ' - 3) Plot holder agrees to abide by the rules and regulations of the Community Garden Plot Program or forfeit all fees -paid and the right to continue use of a plot. -. 4) If a plot holder must give up the plot for any reason other than outlined in #3 ~" above, the fee may be prorated if a new plot holder is obtained and a new Agreement is signed with the City. S) Each plot .holder will be issued a key to the gate and agrees to return the key at the conclusion of the rental .agreement. 6) All family members using the plot must sign below and must adhere to the following 'statement: I, we, the undersigned do hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Saratoga, its officers and employees, from and against any and all liability for any .injury which might be suffered by the undersigned or his agent, arising out of or in any way connected with the individual's participation I~~ in the Community Garden Plot Program. i ignature of Applicant ther Fami y Member - SURVEY OF OTHER CITIES LOS GATOS - NO GARDENS CAMPBELL - NO GARDENS CUPERTINO - SEE ATTACHED MILPITAS - SEE ATTACHED SAN JOSE - SEE ATTACHED CITY OF CUPERTINO 60 GARDENERS. ALLOWED ONE PLOT ONLY. RESIDENTS ONLY. 20' X 30' PLOTS ANNUALS ONLY, NO TREES $40.00 PER YEAR. INCLUDES WATER. PATHWAYS WITHIN GARDEN OF SA~r 4 ~ ~ ~ ~ O~C~1 ~ ,.~ ~; n ~~ =-~. ~ ~ttFOg~ti 'oun,oeo ,,,, ROBERT G.OVERSTREET DIRECTOR CITY OF SAN JOSE, CALIFORI~TIA DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMUNITY GARDENING PROGRAM 3055 Tuers Road, San Jose, CA 95121 (408) 277-4648 QONIlKUNITY GARDII~IS - INFOFdKATION WHAT IS A aCN~JNITY GARDIII? A c~alurnuiity garden is unused public or private land subdivided into plots for per.~ons to grow their own vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers. It can produce as much as $800.00 worth of garden produce. It is recreational activity in a neighborhood re-creating park setting. HOW DID THIS IDEA ORIGIl~ATE? This form of gardening has been popular in europe for aver 100 years and current estimates show aver 3 million ocslmlunity gardens in use. Not until Victory Gar3ens emerged in the United States did conurnmity gardening gather widespread support on this continent. In 1944, 20 million gardens yielded 40 percent of the fresh vegetables consiuned. The envirorm~ental awareness of the 1970's and inflation/unemployment of the 1980's and still the 1990's have brought a renewed interest in conmauiity gardens. Enthusiasm for ooa~mlunity gardening lies in the discovery that these gardens can improve the quality of life in an urban neighborhood "by beautifying neighborhoods, stimulating social interaction, producing nutritious food, encouraging self reliance, conserving resources and creating opportunities for recreation and education, plus became less dependent on soup lines or government harxlouts". WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? Registration for garden plot is on a first cceltie, first served basis for San Jose residents only. Awaiting list is maintained when there is no space available at a particular garden. Gardens are billed for actual water cysts annually. This amour .08 ft or 50.00 ear for a 20'x30' 60 ot. Colt¢Inuu un managers a ea si administer reg tion and collection of water usage fees. The number of garden plots available at the 15 garden sites ranges frown 15 to 210 plots. Comirninity gardens are located all around the whole city of San Jose from Alviso to Coyote and Milpitas to Saratoga. WHAT IF I DON' T KNOW MUCH ABOUT GARDII~TING BUT WCX]ID LIKE TO IFARN? The Recreation, Parks and Ccarnrninity Services Department, Comm~anity Gardening Coordinator acts as an information and referral service. There are special classes, deznorLStrations, tou~.~s and workshops, some of which are held in c~mwnity gardens. For more information about CaTtIlnlll'll'ty Gardpni~, call the CDIYQIAllllty Gardening Coordinator at (408) 277-4648 or write to: Co¢turnxnity Gardening Coordinator 3055 Tuers Road San Jose, CA 95121 ~$ /92 C ~oF SqN ~ ''o \~1jFOg~ ~VUNDED ~~~~ ROF3ERT G. O~"ERSTREET DIRECTOR CITY OF SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMUNITY GARDENING PROGRAM 3055 Tuers Road, San Jose, CA 95121 (408) 277-4648 R~TLE,S AND RDGULATIONS 1. All plots must be maintained in a manner acceptable to the Cairnnunity Gardening Coon3inator. This includes normal. weeding, watering and general care of the assigned plot. The surrounding pathways are to be kept free of weeds, hoses and debris. Plots are to be planted at all times. Plot not to be an eye sore. If no winter garden is planted, keep plot free of weeds and debris and plant groundcover such as mustard, fava beans, etc. 2. New plots are issued on a year-to-year and first-cone-first-serve basis. Any individual interested in obtaining a plot should contact the Community Gardening Coordinator. If a plot is not available itt¢nediately, the individual's name will be added to the waiting list. The waiting list is to be posted at each garden. Only one plot is allofaed per family unit, arr3 the family must reside in San Jose (no exceptions). 3. GarYiens will be confined to areas designated by the Community Gardening Coordinator and must be at least three feet front the fence line. Notify Comnninity Garden Volunteer Manager if you are giving up your plot, or if you plan to turn it over to a friend, which is not allowed. 4. You may not begin gardening until your water fee is paid in full at a suggested rate of eight cents per square foot. Anew application and water fee is due by December 31 of each year, with c~~eck or money order (NO CASfi). Annual water fee to be deposited in the Garden's name and address on a checking account with three names and two required to write a check. All bank statements to go to treasurer address not the garden's address. A financial report given every Garden meeting held a minimtmt of two per year. 5. Plotholder's are responsible for the contribution of twelve hours per year to garden projects listed on the application and agreement sheet. Plot holders are also responsible to keep all gates closed and locked at all times. Garden is open from sun up to sun dawn. 6. Each Canutninity Garden Volunteer Manager is expected to provide the Comnninity Gardening Coordinator with an up-to-date list of plotholder's addresses and telephone rnm~bers printed or typed on an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper and the original applications no later than March 1 of each year. -List is to be resubmitted any time there are changes. 7. The behavior of family members and friends is the plotholder's responsibility. No one is permitted to engage in loud, offensive, or boisterous activity or to be an instigator of such activities. Alcohol within the Community Garden is a violation. If this occurs, the plot- holder WILL SE DIST~SSID on the spot. If the offender is not aplot- holder, he will be turned over the appropriate authorities. Rules and Regulations Page 2 8. Stealing is a violation. In the event of produce, plant or other stealing, the plotholder WILL BE DISMISSID on the spot. If the offender is not a plotholder, he or she will be turned over the the appropriate authorities. (If not a plotholder, individuals should have an official permission slip.) 9. Urinating in the garden is a violation. If this occurs, the plotholder WILL BE DISNIISSID on the spot. If the offender is not a plotholder, he or she will be turned over to the appropriate authorities. 10. Tall plants that produce shade on adjoining plots or protrude into pathways are not allowed. All plants should be planted at least 12 inches inside the plot line. Trellises can be installed on 2 sides of plot only. Trellises or arbors of any kind must be no higher or wider than six feet and must be at least 12 inches inside the plot line without walls or floors. Trellises must have plants such as grape vines, chayote, etc. Trees and fencing are not permitted in plots. Pathways are to be no less than three feet and no more than six feet wide. Raised beds cannot be more than 12 inches high. Any improvements are to be approved in advance by the Caumiunity Gardening Coordinator. Arbors, trellises, raised beds, etc. are not to be an eye sore. 11. Produce from the garden is to be used for family consumption and not as a cx~zunercial commodity. Do not let produce go to waste; notify the Conurnznity Garden Volunteer Manager so it can be given to the Food Bank or others who can use it. Unharvested plots will be harvested by the Garden Volunteer Manager with the produce being given to the Food Bank, Missions, etc. More than two crops must be planted per plot. 12. Use of herbicides (chemicals that kill weeds), insec,~ticides (chemicals for killing insects) and poison grains (for rodent control) are not allowed. IT IS A VIOL?~TION. Notify Commnznity Gardening Coordinator for any kind of spraying. 13. Only vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers may be grown in the plots. Sugar cane, Dorn taller than six .feet, alfalfa, cactus, rire, fruit trees and other similar plants of that nature are not allowed. ANIl~LS OF ANY KII~1D or animal husbandry are not. pPrn+; tted. (only if a guide dog) 14. 'Ib encourage water conservation, gardeners are required to stay in the vicinity of their plats while watering, naalching and cultivating their plots. Do not leave your plot unattended. Turn off all faucets. at unattended plots. All hoses must have ashut-off valve at the end. Remember that gardeners determine their own water fee oust, (use more - pay more). Using plyers to open hose bibbs, leaky hoses, flushing of gophers, watering plot before rntotilling or open hose bibb planting and plants r~n~iring a lot of water are not permitted. E~tceept when watering seedlings, Plats are to be watered no more than once per week. Rows should be not more than six inches wide by four inches deep. Overhead spraying or drip system is encotaraged. Watering hours are fr~cam 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 15. All loose materials (refuse, tools, hoses, etc.) must be cleared frozen the pathways and must be oornfined to a designated area not all aver the plot. Sheds of any kind are not pernutted in plots. Arbors aril tool sheds will be confined to designate areas acxeptable to the Ccazmnzrzity Garclenirig Coordinator and will be for the use of all plotholders. ~'~ Rules and Regulations Page 3 16. Contact the Co~nm~nity Garden Volunteer Manager to use City's rollertiller or to purchase the water keys and keys to the gates. Driving in is allowed for deliveries acid pick-ups only, unless handicapped. (15-minute maxitrnnn - no parking - No Exceptions) 17. Gardeners are encouraged to oft their own materials in areas designated by the Cce~mnuiity Gardening Coordinator for that use and not in plots. No trash is pern-itted in cogtg~ost piles. No rock or plant material to be dumped in trash barrels. Ccetq~ost provided by City is for the Garden use only. Raised beds and top soil is not to be renr~ve at any time. 18. Irr the event of non-ccs~q~liance with one or any of the above rules, .this procedure will be followed: A) The C~ununity Garden Volunteer Manager will issue a two week written notice to the individual responsible for cultivation of the plot. If you get more than 2 notices and each time work is only started, but not completed just to meet dead line. Plotholder will be di~++~ ~-~ . B) If, at the end of a two-week period, the problem has not been solved, the plot will be reassigned to the next person on the waiting list. Water fees WILL NOT BE REFTJNDID - no exceptions. C) If a plotholder is di cm;~~ar9 frcan a Garden, he/she is dismissed frnan the entire program. Plotholders that violate rules 7, 8, 9, 12, or 14 will be dismissed in¢nediately (no exceptions). NOTE: Connminity Gardens are under the jurisdiction of the Recreation, Parks and Co~ununity Services Department's Community Gardening Program Volunteer Manager. The preceding rules and regulations are designed to maintain a clean, safe and enjoyable ocernrnuiity gardening experience. The finest fresh food is your own and city grown. Individual gardens may develop additional rules and regulations as long as they do not conflict with the citywide rules. Zhese rules are to be posted at each garden. .Any exceptions to these rules shall be referred to the Ccarn:ainity Gardening Coordinator. If you have any problems, questions, ideas, etc., or if you need more information, contact your Coaamn~nity Garden Volunteer Manager. If you cannot reach your Comnainity Gaxrlen Volunteer Manager, contact the Ccernrnuiity Gardening Coordinator at (408) 277-4648, or write to: City of San Jose Department of Recreation, Parks & C7o~mnuiity Services Comaauiity Gardening Coordinator 3055 Tuers Road San Jose, C~].ifornia 95121 ~35~92 CITY OF MILPITAS COMMUNITY GARDEN RULES AND REGULATIONS The Director of Parks & Leisure Services or his authorized representative will act as the Community Garden Coordinator, hereafter referred to as "Coordinator." 2. An annual plot fee will be assessed to all plotholders. The fallowing fee schedule will apply: Milpitas Resident (beginning November 1, 1989) 330.00 Milpitas- Resident, Senior Citizen Sfi5.00 (55 years and over) Non-Resident (beginning March 1, 1990) 345.00 3. Ali plots must be maintained in a manner acceptable to the Coordinator. This includes normal weeding, watering and general care of the assigned plot. The surrounding pathways are to be kept free of weeds and debris. 4. Plotholders may not begin gardening until their annual plot fee is paid in full. Anew application and fee are due by October 15th each year. 5. The behavior of family members and friends is the plothoider's responsibility. No one is permitted to engage in loud, offensive, or boisterous activity within the garden enclosure. b. It is the responsibility of each plotholder to provide the Coordinator with an up-to-date address and telephone number. ~. 42w plots are issued on a first-come-first-served basis, Milpitas residents will have first priority over non-residents to garden plats. Any individual interested in obtaining a .plot should contact the Coordinator or Parks & Leisure Services Office. If a plot is not available immediately, the individual's name will be placed on a Waiting L-st. The City reserves the right to hold up to 10~ of the plots for educational use by local schools and/or City Programs. 8. Plotholders will be required to lock all gates upon leaving. 9 To encourage water conservation, gardeners are required to stay in the vicinity of their plots while watering. All gardeners are requested to turn off all faucets at unattended plots. 10. Produce from the garden is to be used for family consumption and not as a commercial commodity. 11. All loose materials (refuse, tools, etc.) must be cleared from the area each day. Sheds of any kind are. not permitted in plots. '2. Tall plants such as corn, sugar cane and sunflowers must be located such that they do not produce shade on adjoining plots and do not protrude into pathways. Trellises of any kind must be kept no higher than five (5) feet. Trees and fencing are not permitted in plots. 3. Use of herbicides (chemicals that kill weeds) is not permitted. Insecticides (chemicals for killing insects) is discouraged, and permitted only with the consent of the Coordinator. Use of poison grains for rodent control is prohibited_ No person may use a vacant plot without prior written approval from the Coordinator and payment of the annual fee. Only one plat is allowed per household. Gardens will be confined to designated areas. ~. Only flowers, fruits, vegetables, and herbs may be grown in the plots. Animal husbandry is not allowed. No planting of poisonous and/or illegal plants. 16. Compost piles may be made anly in areas designated by the Coordinator for that use. No trash .is permitted in compost piles. 17. in the event of non-compliance with any of the above rules, this procedure will be followed: a. The Coordinator will issue a written warning to the individual plotholder. b. If at the end of a 30 day period the problem has not been solved, the plot will be reassigned to the next person on the waiting list. der fees will not be refunded. ~nnL~.~ c. Plotholders may appeal any action to the Community Gardep Advisory Committee in writing within 30 days of notice of the action. The Committee will agendize the appeal for the next regularly scheduled meeting and shall thereafter render a decision. Oetisions of the Committee may be appealed in writing within 30 days to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission for final determination. 18. The theft of produce, plants, and/or other property will be cause for immediate revocation of plotholder privileges and possible criminal prosecution. If the individual involved is not a plotholder, he/she will be turned over to the appropriate authorities. 19. Pets other than seeing eye dogs are not permitted in the garden at any time. 20. Personal vehicles are permitted on the garden premises only to load and unload tools and materials. Upon completion, vehicles will be moved to Dixon Road for parking. No parking is permitted on the site or surrounding School/Retch-Hetchy property (see diagram). 21. Garden hours will be from two hours after sunrise until sunset. Power equipment, i.e., fuel operated soil tillers shall not be used before 9:00 a.m. and after 8:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, or before 1i:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays/Sundays and holidays. aOT~: Please contact Coordinator at (408) 942-2470, 457 E. Ca laveras Boulevard, Milpitas, California, 95035, if you would like more infomation on these rules and regulations or any other aspect of the Community Garden Program.