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SARATOGA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
TIME: MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1993 -.7:00 P.M.
PLACE: RAVENWOOD PARK SITE
13820 RAVENWOOD DRIVE, SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA
Adjourn to EOC, 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE, SARATOGA,
TYPE: Regular Meeting
A G E N D A
I. ORGANIZATION
A. Roll Call
B. Minutes (Meeting of September 13, 1993)
C. Posting of Agenda (Agenda was posted on the City
Hall Kiosk on September 29, 1993)
II. OLD BUSINESS
A. None
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. Saratoga Little League Proposed Field Improvement Plan
for Congress Springs Park
B. Update of Project Priority List for Parks and Trails
Master Plan
IV. COMMISSION AND STAFF REPORTS
A. Previous Month Council Meeting Report
B. Recreation Department Status Report - Joan Pisani
C. Park Maintenance Division Update - Bob Rizzo
V. COMMUNICATIONS
A. CPRS Proposed 1994 Auto Registration Initiative
B. Herbert Slavin letter Re: Kevin Moran Park Improvements
9/27/93
M E M O RAN D U M
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Secretary, Parks and Recreation Commission
SUBJECT: MEETING OF MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1993
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. Saratoga Little League Proposed Field Improvement Plan
for Congress Springs Park
Saratoga Little League is requesting approval from the
City for certain improvements to the fields at Congress
Springs Park. A presentation will be made by representatives
of the Saratoga Little League.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Commission review the proposal and
approve the request with the following conditions:
1) that the proposed field improvements be approved by the
Saratoga Little League,
2) that all improvements and construction be subject to
review by the City, and
3) that all improvements be funded completely by Little
League.
B. Updating Project Priority List for Parks and Trails
Master Plan
Review the attached memo from the City Manager requesting
that the Commission update and extend the priority list for
park and trail improvements to cover all projects or project
segments in the Master Plan. Attached is the last list
submitted to the City Council by the Commission in November
1991 and the Phasing and Capital Improvement Program section
from the Parks and Trails Master Plan.
Parks & Recreation Commission Memorandum
Page 2
September 27, 1993
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Commission review all prior Parks
and Trails Master Plan priority lists and be prepared to
update the list for the joint City Council/Commission meeting
scheduled for November.
IV. COMMISSION AND STAFF REPORTS
A. Previous Month Council Meeting Report
The member attending the previous month's council meetings
should be prepared to give a brief presentation to the other
Commissioners.
B. Recreation Department Status Report
Joan Pisani will update the Commission on the status of
recent Recreation Department activities.
C. Park Maintenance Division Update
Secretary Rizzo will brief the Commission on the recent
activities in the Parks Maintenance Division of Public Works.
Please let Marlene know if you will be unable to attend this meeting.
(867-3438, Extension 219)
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Saratoga LittCe League
Home Field -Congress Springs Park, Saratoga, CA
September 17, 1993
Mr. Bob Rizzo
Parks and Recreation
City of Saratoga
City Hall
13777 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
RE: Saratoga Little League
1993-94 Field Improvement Plan
Dear Mr. Rizzo:
Enclosed you will find the following two items for consideration by the Parks and
Recreation Commtssion at their October 4, 1993 meeting:
1. Memo dated June 20, 1993 from me to the Saratoga Little League
Board of Directors regarding the details of the field improvement
plan; and
2. Site Plan for the proposed field improvements.
Please refer to the 12 items under the category labeled "Solution" in the June 20, 1993
Memo for a list of the improvements for which we are requesting permission to construct.
However, at this time we are not considering item 11 (grass infield). Instead, we request
permission to locate an 8' x 8-1/2' x 20' storage facility at Congress Springs Park (perhaps near
the equipment building beyond the senior minor field). The storage facility will be used to store
the new outfield fencing which the Little League must purchase in the immediate future. We
understand that the current fencing will no longer be replaced or maintained by the City.
We would like to present the enclosed plan to the Parks and Recreation Commission at their
October 4, 1993 7:30 p.m. meeting. Could you please place the Saratoga Little League on that
agenda. If you have any questions, please contact me at the address and telephone nu
below.
Sincerely,
Matthew A. s~.>
Director & Player Agent
13663 Howen Drive
Saratoga, CA 95070
867-3619 (home)
370-7500 (work)
Little League Baseball -California District 12
T-Ball, Farm, Minors AA, Minors AAA, Majors, Senior Minors, Senior Majors, Big League
Saratoga LittCe League
Home Field -Congress Springs Park, Saratoga, CA
TCr Board of Directors
FROM: Matthew A. Crosby
RE: Field Improvement Plan
DATE: June 20, 1993
Problem
In carrying out my responsibilities asTournament Director for the 9 Year Old "All-
Star" Tournament for District 12, I have come to realize the following: (i) Saratoga Little League
does not have a suitable "tournament field"; (ii) everybody else does; and (iii) some money wisely
spent will bring our facility to a level as good as, or better than, the other Little Leagues in District
12. Our infields are embarrassing and often unsafe.
Solution
I suggest that the following capital improvements be made rior to the beginning of
the 1994 season:
1. "Blockhouse" constructed approximately 1 foot behind the backstop of the
Majors Field. The dimensions of the blockhouse should be 20' long (which
is as long as the backstop) and 12' deep. The blockhouse will contain the
scorekeeper booth, public address system, and all essential field maintenance
equipment (specifically a small motorized cart, a dragger, and templates for
marking the field}. The blockhouse will be constructed in a brick and shingle
design identical in style to the snack shack. The model for this blockhouse is
the Lincoln Glen Little League blockhouse located at River Glen Park on the
corner of Pine and Bird in San Jose. At present our cart and dragger is not
accessible for use on the spot or at a moment's notice. There is no place to
securely store our public address system. The PA system we have must be
hooked up before each game, and completely dismantled after each game.
When in use, it is exposed to the elements of sun, water, and lots of dirt. A
scorekeeper/announcer booth and field maintenance facility as described above
will solve these problems. Access to the blockhouse will be limited to the
President, Vice-President, Major Division Director, and certain select board
members.
2. Enlarged bleachers at the Majors Field.
3. Concrete pads under the bleachers at the Majors Field.
4. Shade screens above the bleachers at the Majors Field.
5. Concrete floor in both dugouts and the on-deck areas of the Majors Field.
Little League Baseball -California District 12
T-Ball, Farm, Minors AA, Minors AAA, Majors, Senior Minors, Senior Majors, Big League
6. Chain-link fence to roof and fully enclose both dugouts and the on-deck areas
of the Majors Field.
7. Plywood (painted green) to cover 3/4ths of the roof of both dugouts and the on-
deck areas of the Majors Field.
8. Two (2) bullpens (each with mound, pitching rubber, and home plate) with
partial chain link fence enclosures located along the outside area of the right
field out-of-bounds fence adjacent to the first base dugout.
9. Signage ("Saratoga Little League Majors Field"). This will be a green sign with
white lettering on plywood to be hung at the top of the backstop facing the
parking lot.
10. Display board consisting of a plexiglass case in which announcements,
standings, and general information will be posted.
11. Grass infield (if an irrigation system can be developed and maintained).
12. Brass plaque listing all persons who contribute funds of $500 or more to this
project. The plaque will be imbeded in the wall of the blockhouse.
Funding
I have asked certain league personnel for bids and estimates as to what such a field
improvement plan will cost to implement. Roger Allen (who is in the construction business) and is
manager of the Majors Pirates and Duane Morse (general contractor) whose one son is on the
Majors Giants ans whose other son was on the AA Minors Braves are assisting with the estimates.
My law corporation (Matthew A. Crosby, A Professional Law Corporation) located
at 238 El Paseo de Saratoga, San Jose, CA, will donate six thousand dollars ($6,000.00) to this
field improvement project on a dollar for dollar basis with any other contributor(s). In other
words, if the parents and friends of the Saratoga Little League contribute in the aggregate
$6,000.00, my law corporation will match that and contribute $6,000.00. Such an arrangement
will provide $12,000.00 for this capital improvement.
The money spent for this suggested improvement will be only for things that you
can see and touch... things that will last a lifetime for the Saratoga Little League. The results will
be immediate, dramatic, and enjoyed by generations of Little Leaguers in the City of Saratoga.
Let's do it!
-End-
P.S. None of the above is a substitution for the volunteers we need to operate this program.
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AGREEMENT CONCERNING IISE
OF CONGRESS SPRINGB PARK
THIS AGREEMENT, dated ~ ~~; by and between THE
CITY OF SARATOGA, a municipal orp anon ("City"), and BARATOGA
LITTLE LEAGIIE BABEBALL, INC. ("Little League"), is made with
reference to the following facts:
A. City is the owner of a public park located on Glen Brae
Drive known as Congress Springs Park ("the Park"), in which City
has constructed facilities, including ballfields, a snack shack
and parking areas.
B. Little League has regularly utilized the Park for the
conduct of games and practices during its season and desires to
continue such use.
C. Little League has constructed a building at the northwest
corner of the Park which is used by Little League for storage
purposes ("the Storage Building").
D. Little League and American Youth Soccer Organization -
Region 27 ("AYSO") jointly own certain equipment installed within
the snack shack, as described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and
made a part hereof.
E. City and Little League desire to execute this Agreement
to establish their respective rights and obligations concerning the
use and maintenance of the Park.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Times of use. Little League shall inform City as to the
approximate starting and ending dates of its baseball season. Such
notice shall be furnished to City at least thirty (30) days prior
to the commencement of the season. Little League shall be entitled
to the exclusive use of the ballfields and snack shack seven days
per week during the conduct of its games and practices. At all
other times, the snack shack shall be closed but the ballfields
shall remain open for use by the general public and organized
activities as authorized by City.
2. Responsibilities of City. City shall be responsible for
the following:
(a) Preparation of the turf fields at the beginning of
each season including overseeding, fertilizing, and
application of pesticide to control weeds in the
infield areas. Thereafter general maintenance of
Rerised March 11, 1992 1
the turf fields including mowing, irrigation and
maintenance of the irrigation system. Little League
shall make arrangements with City for a preseason
inspection of the ballfields, at which time Little
League shall advise the City of any objections to
the condition thereof.
(b) Providing utility services for the snack shack.
(c) Removal of trash from the trash containers in the
Park.
(d) Maintenance of the restrooms within the snack shack
and the exterior of the building.
(e) Maintenance and changing of locks on the snack shack
doors.
(f) Installation and removal of outfield fences and home
plate.
(g) Field markings.
3. Responsibilities of Little League. Little League shall
be responsible for the following:
(a) Maintenance and repair of the equipment within the
snack shack owned by Little League and AYSO,
together with general custodial care of the snack
shack interior and general clean-up of the restrooms
and storage room within the snack shack building.
(b) Maintenance and repair of any item or piece of
equ,.ipment directly related to use and maintenance
of the park by Little League.
(c) Clean up litter and debris after each game or
practice and deposit of all garbage in the trash
containers.
(d) Maintenance of all three in-fields
(e) Maintenance of the three electronic scoreboards.
4. Rental charge. In consideration for the additional
maintenance and other services provided by City, as hereinabove
described, and for the exclusive use of the Park, Little League
shall pay a rental charge to City in the amount of $1,500.00 for
each season during the term of this Agreement. Such rental charge
shall be due and payable on May 1st.
Revised March 11, 1992 2
5. Indemnification of .City. Little League agrees to
indemnify and hold City, its officers,. officials, employees,
volunteers,. boards and commissions free and harmless from and
against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages,
liabilities, costs or expenses (including the expense of attorney's
fees for defending any action brought against City or any of its
officers, officials, employees, volunteers, boards or commissions),
arising out of or in any manner relating to the use and maintenance
of the Park by Little League.
6. Insurance. During the term of this Agreement, Little
League shall maintain in full force and effect broad form
comprehensive liability insurance providing occurrence coverage of
not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence for
bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. Little League
shall furnish to City an endorsement to its policy in the form of
Exhibit "B" attached hereto.
7. Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall become ffective
upon execution by the parties and shall terminate on 9 •
Little League may cancel this Agreement by giving writ en once
to City not less than sixty (60) days prior to the commencement of
its season. City may cancel this Agreement by giving written
notice to Little League not less-than one hundred twenty (120) days
prior to the date on which the annual ren able.harge specified in
Paragraph 4 would otherwise be due and pay
8. Successors and assigns. This Agreement shall inure to the
benefit of and shall be binding upon the successors of the parties
hereto by merger, consolidation, incorporation of an existing
unincorporated association or the formation of additional branches,
divisions or regions, but otherwise this Agreement is neither
transferable nor assignable.
g. Caacellation of prior agreement. This Agreement
supersedes and cancels the prior agreement executed between City,
Little League declared t abelof notfurtheraforce nor effect.d the
same is hereby
Revised March 11, 1992 3
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement
the day and year first above written.
THE CITY OF SARATOGA, a
municipal corporation
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Attest ~r~~e- ~^
City
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SARATOGA LITTLE LEAGIIE BASEBALL,
INC.
By
President
Revised March 11, 1992 4
13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070 • t408) 867-3438
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Karen Anderson
Ann Mane Burger
Willem Kohler
V,ctor Monia
Karen Tucker
Date: June 22, 1993
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: City Manager
Subject: Update of Project Priority List to Complete the 1991
Parks and Trails Master Plan
In discussing the adoption of the Capital Improvements Plan on June
16, 1993, the City Council considered a neighborhood request for
replacement of the play equipment at Kevin Moran Park. The request
was that this be the next project in order once the City again has
an adequate positive balance in the Park Development Fund. Another
option would be that a new park bond issue is passed by the voters
(several are currently being considered by the legislature).
The conclusion to the discussion was a request from the City
Council for your Commission to update and extend the priority list
for park and trail improvements to cover all projects or project
segments in the Master Plan and to prepare a report to the City
Council in sufficient time to review it in depth with them at a
joint meeting sometime in November (either the 9th or the 23rd for
example). This will enable our staff to begin to work on revisions
to the Capital Improvements Plan for next year to see if we can
begin to program in more park projects beginning in 1995.
For your reference, I have enclosed a summary of the park projects
either recently completed or to be completed in the next fiscal
period.
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CAPITAL PROJECT SiJ1~IIKARY
FISCAL 1993-95
PROJECT NAME & NUMBER:
WILDWOOD PARK PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE - 926
EXPENDITURE
PAGE 103
MANAGER RESPONSIBLE:
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
----- -----
PRIOR
' --- ---
ACTUAL -- --
ESTIMATED -- ----~~~~--
REQUESTED ----N-------
REQUESTED
YEAR
S 1992 1993 1994 1995
EXPENSE
----------------- BUDGET
------------- EXPENSE
---- ----- BUDGET
$129,001
$0
$0
-----------------------------------------------
RESOURCES
1993 ~ 1994 1995
FUND
0012 H C D A 82,666
0071 L.L.A.-1 6,000
0031 PARK DEVELOPMENT 40,335
TOTAL RESOURCES
$129,001
$0
$0
OBJECTIVES AND PLANNED PERFORMANCE:
This project provides handicap access to Wildwood Park from
Parking District No. 1 via a pedestrian bridge over Saratoga Creek.
CAPITAL PROJECT SUI~IIKARY
FISCAL 1993-95
PROJECT NAME & NUMBER:
EL QUITO PARK - 945
EXPENDITURE
PAGE 105
MANAGER RESPONSIBLE:
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR.
PRIOR ACTUAL ESTIMATED REQUESTED REQUESTED
YEAR'S 1992 1993 1994 1995
EXPENSE
-------------- BUDGET-
------------- EXPENSE
-------------- BUDGET
-------------- B~G~
------------
$0 $12,000
$0
------------------------------------------------------------------
RESOURCES
FUND
0022 STATE PARK BONDS
TOTAL RESOURCES
1993
1994
12,000
$0 $12,000
OBJECTIVES AND PLANNED PERFORMANCE:
This project involves the installation of landscape improvements to
complete the final phase of the development of El Quito Park. The
landscape improvements were originally scheduled to be installed
along with other park improvements completed in 1989, but were
deferred due to drought conditions.
1995
$0
CAPITAL PROJECT SUPIIKARY
FISCAL 1993-95
PROJECT NAME & NUMBER;
WILDWOOD PARK IMPROVEMENTS - 955
EXPENDITURE
PAGE 109
MANAGER RESPONSIBLE:
PUBLIC-WORKS DIRECTOR
PRIOR ---------------------------
ACTUAL ESTIMATED --------------
REQUESTED ------------
REQUESTED
YEAR'S 1992.. 1993 1994 1995
EXPENSE
----------------- BUDGET EXPENSE
--------------------------- BUDGET
----- ------ B~G~+
------------
$0 _ $3,500 $47,500 ~ $0
------------------------------------------
RESOURCES
FUND
1993
1994 1995
0022 STATE PARK BONDS 3,500
47,500 0
TOTAL RESOURCES $3,500 $47,500 $0
OBJECTIVES AND PLANNED PERFORMANCE:
This project will renovate and expand facilities at Wildwood Park
and is funded through the City's share of the 1986 State Park Bond Act
CAPITAL PROJECT SUI~IIKARY
FISCAL 1993-95
PROJECT NAME & NUMBER; ~~
BEAUCHAMPS NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - 977
EXPENDITURE
PAGE 115
MANAGER RESPONSIBLE:
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
--
PRIOR ACTUAL
YEAR'S --------------
ESTIMATED --------------
REQUESTED -----
REQUESTED
199
EXPENSE BUDGET 1993
.EXPENSE 1994
BUDGET 1995
BUDGET
$248,000 $7,500 ~ $0
RESOURCES ----- -------------- ------------
FUND 1993 1994 1995
0031 PARK DEVELOPMENT $248,000 $7,500 $0
TOTAL RESOURCES
$248,000 $7,500
$0
OBJECTIVES AND PLANNED PERFORMANCE
This project proposes to develop a neighborhood park on a 2.5 acre
dedicated parcel in the Beauchamps Subdivision.
CAPITAL PROJECT SUMMARY
FISCAL 1993-95
PROJECT NAME & NUMBER:
HAKONE GARDENS WATERING SYSTEM - 981
EXPENDITURE
PAGE 117
MANAGER RESPONSIBLE:
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
PRIOR ACTUAL ESTIMATED REQUESTED REQUESTED
YEAR'S 1992 1993 1994 1995
EXPENSE BUDGET
--------------------- EXPENSE
-------------- BUDGET
-------------- BUDGET
------------
_ ~ $12,500 $110,000 $0
------------------------- -------
RESOURCES ------- -------------- ------------
1993 ~ 1994 1995
FUND
0031 PARK DEVELOPMENT $12,500 $110,000 $0
TOTAL RESOURCES $12,500 $110,000 $p
OBJECTIVES AND PLANNED PERFORMANCE
This project proposes to replace the existing domestic water and
irrigation system at Hakone Gardens with a new system supplied from
the Bohlman Road water tank above the property. The new system will
service all existing facilities, the new. Cultural Exchange Center, a n
irrigation system for the gardens and provide enhanced fire protection
for the gardens and the immediate surrounding area.
CAPITAL PROJECT SUPIIKARY
FISCAL 1993-95
PROJECT NAME & NUMBER;
RAVENWOOD PARK DEVELOPMENT - 9114
PAGE 133
NANAGER RESPONSIBLE:
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
EXPENDITURE
PRIOR ACTUAL ESTIMATED REQUESTED REQUESTED
YEAR'S 1992 1993 1994 1995
EXPENSE BUDGET EXPENSE BUDGET- BUDGET
$0 _ $0 $12,500 $12,500
SO
--------------------------------
RESOURCES
1991 1992 1993-
. FUND
0031 PARK DEVELOPMENT 12,500 12,500 $0
TOTAL RESOURCES $12,500 $12,500 $0
----------------------------------------------------------------------
OBJECTIVES AND PLANNED PERFORMANCE
This project provides for the development of the Ravenwood Drive park
site as a neighborhood park.
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FISCAL 1993-95
PROJECT NAME & NUI~EEt;
WEER-HUTTON HOUSE IMPR. - 9301
EJ~ENDITORE.
1~ANAGER RESPONSIBLE:
PUBLIC WOES DIRg~R
_____N___NN_
OR
YEARS
-~~N
ACTUAL
1
NN_
•
_
_--_~----__
EQUESTED
N____N-___
---
REQUESTE
EXPENSE 992
gU~y,.r- 1993
EXPENSE
1994 D
1995'
--------------- ----%-~-~
N BUDGET BUDGET
N__ $2,000 $173,000. ' $0
________N__ -----_-
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F[JND 1993 ~ 1994 .1995
0001 GENERAL '
0012 H.C.D.A. 150,000
2,000 23,000
TOTAL RESOURCES
$2,000 ~ $173,000
______M________________
O&TECTIVES AND PLANNED PERFORMANCE•
This project funds ADA compliance improvements in the Warner-Button
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CAPITAL PROJECT SUI"II"IARY PAGE 141
FISCAL 1993-95
PROJECT NAME & NUMBER: MANAGER RESPONSIBLE:
CONGRESS SPRINGS PARK BALL SCREEN - 9307 PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
EXPENDITURE
-----------------------------
PRIOR ACTUAL
y~'S -----
----Y
ESTIMATED
N~--.~~--
REQUESTED _________
---
REQUESTED
1992
EXPENSE BUDGET 1993
EXPENSE 1994
BUDGET 1995
------
------------------
--------------
-------------- BUDGET
------------
$0 $50,000 $0
RESOURCES ------- -------------- ----
---
FUND 1993 1994 1995
0001 GENERAL
0001 GENERAL (REFUNDS) 25,000
25,000
TOTAL RESOURCES
$0 $50,000
$0
----------------------------T-----------~~----------------------------
OBJECTIVES AND PLANNED PERFORMANCE:
This project funds the installation of a ball screen at Congress Sprin
Park to protect the Route 85 freeway. The project cost, is shared
eaually by the City and the Santa Clara County Traffic Authority.
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - Page 2
September 9, 1991
Colored photos were compared and discussed in detail. Prices were
found to be competitive. Pierce motioned and Swan seconded that the
architect contact Cal/Cascade re: Pipeline equipment, an O'Keefe
Clubhouse and a sand chute (M573) from Kompan. All agreed that WRT
should be so informed.
II.B. Skateboard Facility
Secretary Trinidad reviewed the status of the skateboard ramp
issues to date. Council would like to review the feasibility of
locating the ramp at West Valley College. It appears the Council
majority is still supporting a ramp. The problems at Palo Alto
with graffiti, accidents, safety equipment, mandatory monitoring,
guards the full night, etc. have everyone concerned. Council would
like a report and recommendation from the Parks & Recreation
Commission.
Commissioner Swan suggested conducting a poll of residents.
Commissioners Gilman. and Pierce
proposed that, as the monies had already been allocated, if the
skateboard park did not materialize, the City should provide some
other form of activity for our youth with that money. The
Commissioners agreed that they would think about new ideas.
It was also agreed that the Recreation Director should contact her
counter-part at West Valley College to broach the possibility of
the skateboard facility being located at a College site.
III.A. Master Plan Priorities
Secretary Trinidad discussed the background on the trails as
presented to Council over the past several sessions. Council
is considering a policy statement regarding trails along all
creeks. He reported on the presentation made by Bill
Brooks at the last Council meeting asking that trails not be
eliminated from all creeks. The Commission will be kept informed
on this matter.
Commissioner Swan mentioned that Mayor Kohler was unhappy with the
Commissioners' support of the trails system. It was the consensus
of opinion that a "priority" should be improved communication
between the Council and the Commissioners.
Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes - Page 3
September 9, 1991
The Commissioners felt that they have not been consulted
on all park matters in the past, e.g. Ravenwood Park, priorities
of present Council for spending allocated monies, etc. and do not
always know how Council thinks.
Commissioner Franklin expressed a desire for the Carnelian Glen
trail to be considered as a priority item. She also questioned
the progress of the Wildood Park bridge, which Secretary
Trinidad will research for the next meeting.
Commissioners Gilman, Ward and Franklin enthusiastically discussed
the Railroad Trail and the extensive use they thought it would get
by the public.
Commissioner. Franklin also addressed the trail from Redwood
Middle School from Montauk to Saratoga Avenue.
It was agreed that all trail areas would be prioritized at the next
meeting and that Secretary Trinidad would request a 600 scale map
from Wallace, Roberts & Todd for that meeting.
The .Commissioners were also concerned as to the status of the
Heritage Tree Program which is presently in the hands of the
Planning Department. Bob Rizzo was asked to look into this
matter for the next meeting.
VI. Adjournment 8:50. Swan/Frankl
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4.1 Phasing and Capital Improvements Program
PHASING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
This Master Plan includes a wide variety of projects which will require capital improvements
financing. Given the constrained financial resources of the City it has been important to
phase these commitments out over a long period of time. It must be recognized that
implementation of all these projects is not possible in the short term. Each of the proposed
improvements and the costs and financing associated with them is discussed in detail in
Sections 3.3 through 3.6 of the Plan. The table below provides a summary of the capital costs
phased over aten-year time frame.
TABLE 13
PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
1990/91 1991/92 1992/93 1993/94 1994/95 1995/2000
NEIGHBORHOOD
PARKS
Azule Park
Design
Construction
Totlot
Beauchamps Park
Design 20,000
Construction
Brookglen Park
Drink Ftn.
Foothill Park
Play Equip.
Lighting/Drink Ftn.
Gardiner Park
General Imp.
Ravenwood Park
Acquisition
Improvements
Tot lot/Furniture
Neighborhood
Parks
30,000
315,700
20,000
218,500
1,500
10,000
9,500
28,500
330,000
25,000
35,000
Subtotal .20,000 548,500 55,000 315,700 30,000 74,500
4.1-1
4.1 Phasing and Capital Improvements Program
1990/91 1991/92 1992/93 1993/94 1994/95 1995/2000
SPECIALTY
PARKS
Central Park
Landscape Imp.
Hakone Gardens
Entry Road
Water System
Historical Park
Landscape Imp.
Nelson Gardens
General Imp.
Special
Parks
Subtotal
TRAILS
Trail System
Trails
Subtotal
TOTAL
80,400
r
50,000
50,000
30,500
2,000,000
50,000 50,000 0.
0 0 100,000
0 0 100,000
0 0 2,110,900
0 100,000 919,000
0 100,000 _919,000
229,000 649,500 245,000 364,700 140,000 3,665,000
1990/91 1991/92 1992/93 1993/94 1994/95 1995/2000
4.1-3
4.1 Phasing and Capital Improvements Program
COMMUNITY
PARKS .
Congress Springs
Safety Netting
Sand Volleyball
Picnic Area/Creek
Planting
El Quito Park
Landscape Imp. 14,000
Kevin Moran Park
Play Equip. 25,000
Design
Tennis
General Imp.
Wildwood Park
Bridge 110,000
R'room Access 10,000
Pl. Equip/Furs.
Amphitheater
General Imp.
Community
Parks
10,000
92,000
14,000
40,000
50,000
49,000
400,000
51,000
40,000
15,500
Subtotal 159,000 51,000
1990/91 1991/92 1992/93 1993/94 1994/95 1995/2000
90,000 49,000
10,000 561,500
4.1-2
CALIFORNIA PARK & RECREATION SOCIETY
P.O. Box 161118 • 3031 F Street, Suite 202 • Sacramento, CA 95816 • (916) 446-2777
FAX: (916) 446-0285
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
JIM RAYMOND
PRESIDENT-ELECT
EILEEN BROWNELL
VICE PRESIDENT
P,1!CHAEL STALLINGS
PAST PRESIDENT
JOAN HARVEY
SECRETARY/TREASURER
CINDY LU GAMS
NORTHERN REPRESENTATIVE
Y,FN BAILEY
SOUTHERN REPRESENTATIVE
CALCAMARA
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
CHAIR
GENEANDAL
BARBARA HARISON
TERRY JEWELL
RAULROMERO
RICHARD ?RUUEAU
iERNES & HOUSTON
Dear CPRS Member: August 25, 1993
Re: Proposed 1994 Auto Registration Initiative
On September 23rd, the CPRS Board of Directors will consider endorsement and co-sponsorship of an
initiative that may appear on the November 1994 general election ballot. The initiative is being
formulated by the Planning and Conservation League (a coalition of environmental organiaations-, the
CPRS Legislative Committee and various State Parks System non-profit organi2ations.
In essence, the initiative under consideration will do the following:
1. Based on a statewide $9 auto registration fee increase, it will generate an estimated $204 mil-
lion the first year. Minus grant administration costs that should be minimal, the State will
receive 50$ and local government will receive 50$. This means about $100 million annually
to cities, counties and districts forever until a statewide vote would change it. The
Legislature could not alter or eliminate the fee.
2. Local government funds will be distributed on a per capita basis with cities and districts
receiving 60~ of the monies, counties and regional districts receiving 40$. The funds can be
used for any park and recreation purpose such as land acquisition, development, maintenance,
park rangers, gang prevention or early intervention for youth and teens. The boards and
councils will determine the priorities for their jurisdiction.
3. State parks day use and parking fees will be fixed for a five year period at a low rate. That
fee has not been set as of this writing but talks indicate about $2. Local government would
continue to have complete discretion on setting their parking and day use fees.
4. These funds will be considered supplemental. That is, city managers, councils and boards
cannot reduce current funding without losing an equal amount from their annual grant.
Unclaimed, unused or unwanted grant funds will be distributed to local government recipients
the following year.
This is probably the single most important funding tool ever considered throughout the history of the
state for parks. It's a permanent funding source; its uses are discretionary; it must be used as
supplemental funding; and it's a very significant amount of money.
You are asked to pledge either $25 or collect 25 signatures towards CPRS's commitment to pass this
initiative. If you choose to do this, it will be in addition to any commitments you may have made to
the CALPAW campaign. Achievement of our goal would provide PCL with $75,000; 75,000 signatures or a
combination. Please fill out the enclosed postcard and return it before September 15th. The results
of this polling will be presented to the CPRS Board of Directors, September 23rd, when they will
consider CPRS' endorsement. If you have questions, please feel free to call me at (916) 366-2070 or
Jane Adams at (916) 446-2777.
Sincerely,
r~
~w. , t~_~
Anda'1, Chair
e„gdslative Committee GA.jc (CPRSAuto.ltr)
•affiliated ~~~ith the ~,lational Kecreauon and Park :Association
19 September 1993
TO: Parks And Recreation Committee
From: Herbert M.Slavin
Re: Improved Maintenance Of The Kevin Moran Park
1 live opposite the Kevin Moran Park at 12488 Scully Avenue. Over the years the park has
become a very nice recreational area used by older people and families. A far cry form the early
days when the park was a haven for a rowdy crowd of young people. However over the years the
maintenance of the park has deteriorated to the only service provided is mowing the grass and a
once a year rototilling of the undeveloped land that borders the park.
No one trims the trees or edges the walk ways. No one has ever cleaned up the pedestrian
bridge and the approaches to it. As I look out the window of my homeand walk through the park I
see a lot of weeds and residual materials that were not completely rototilled and orchard fruit and
pine trees that are neglected.. That does not imply that the fruit trees should be cut down. There
is a definite need for additional maintenance to keep the park from slipping further down the
drain. The high underbrush, residual brush left over from the initial rototilling and the untrimmed
pine trees are a fire hazard.
1 think you should ask the city for additional funding to cleanup the Kevin Moran Park and bring It
up to the higher standards provided by neighboring towns. Furthermore who is responsible for
planting some coverage for the Hwy 85 sound wall?
Yours truly,
Herbert M.Slavin
12488 Scully Ave.
Saratoga, CA
95Q7Q