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AGENDA
• ;SARATOGA PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
TIME: Monday, March 4, 1996 - 7:30P.M.
PLACE: Administrative Conference Room (City Hall)
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California
TYPE: Regular Meeting
I. ORGANIZATION
A) Roll Call
B) Minutes (Meeting of February 5, 1996)
C) Posting of Agenda
Pursuant of Government Code 54954.2 the agenda for
this meeting was posted on the City Hall Kiosk on
February 28, 1996.
II. OLD BUSINESS
A) Discussion and formation of the Park and
Recreation's Facility Task Force to update the
Park Master Plan.
III. NEW BUSINESS
A) Future options for use of the Warner Hutton House
B) Discussion of an Indoor Multipurpose Activity
Center
IV. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(None)
V. COMMISSION AND STAFF REPORTS
A) Commissioner's Reports
B) Previous Month Council Meeting Report
C) Recreation Department Status Report-Joan Pisani
D) Park Maintenance Division Update-Bob Rizzo
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special
assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Parks
Superintendent, Bob Rizzo, at (408) 867-3438. Notification 48 hours prior to the
meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure
accessibility to this meeting.
M E M O R A N D O M
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Secretary, Parks and Recreation Commission
SUBJECT: MEETING OF MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1996
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II. OLD BUSINESS
A) Discussion and formation of the Park and Recreation's
Facility Task Force to update the Park Master Plan.
The Commission is to discuss and formulate the Task Force
Committee and discuss the implementation of the Focus
Groups.
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III. NEW BUSINESS
A) Future options for use of the Warner Hutton House:
The Commission is to discuss possible options and pros
and cons of possible future use of this facility. The
Commission could submit to Council their recommendations.
B) Discussion of an Indoor Multipurpose Activity Center:
This item is to inform the Commission of a proposal by
Mr. Matt Madison, to build an Indoor Multipurpose
Activity Center in Saratoga. Mr. Madison will be invited
to the meeting to give a short presentation.
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IV. Written Communications
(None)
Please let Janice know if you will be unable to attend this meeting
(867-3438 Ext. 245) / ~
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4988 EL CAMINO REAL. SUITE 208
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February 5, 1996
Mr. Robert Rizzo
Superintendent of Pazks and Recreation
City of Sazatoga
1377 Fruitdale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
RE: Proposal to build the "Saratoga Indoor Sports Center"
Dear Mr. Rizzo:
We aze interested in helping your Department in developing an "Indoor Sport Center" which can
be used all year long, regardless of outside climate.
Saratoga Indoor Sports Center can be used by everyone at any age, for development of the
mind and body while bringing and keeping the family members closer together.
An Indoor Sport Center will help our community members develop a better sense of belonging,
pride, self respect, creativity and self improvement combined with sports learning activities,
• interacting with others (same age groups) in a healthy, clean, enclosed and safe environment.
No other institution, school, or sport.center offers the benefits of The Indoor Sport Center.
Sazatoga Indoor Sports Center can be built with the joint effort of the Saratoga Parks and
Recreation Dept., the School District and possibly Housing Network.
We surveyed 200 families in the City of Saratoga and 75% are very interested in joining such
facilities with their families and are willing to pay monthly fees.
Revenues generated by membership fees, games and tournaments in chess, table tennis and
sponsors' contribution will pay for the center in 4 to 6 yeazs. Such revenues will also pay for
partial financing of similar facilities while providing a continuos source of income for the
City of Saratoga.
With the possibility of U.S. Olympic Table Tennis training„ national tournaments and exchange
training programs with European and Asian countries as well as major chess tournaments,
Saratoga will attract national attention which leads to increase of properties values.
Attached is a proposal to build a small Indoor Sport Center at Foothill Park as a pilot project.
I look forward to meeting you and discuss the Indoor Sports Center in more detail.
Sincerely,
• Matt Madison
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A. Activities for Elm
1. Bridge
2. Exercise
3. Table Tennis (Lessons -Practice -Tournaments)
4. Social Ballroom Dance
5. Chess (Lessons -Practice -Tournaments}
6. Pool (Billiards)
7. Additional social activities
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B. Activities for Youth
1. Volleyball
2. Basketball
3. Martial Arts, karate, judo, etc. (lesson, practice, tournaments)
4. Table Tennis -(lessons, practice, tournaments)
5. Chess (lessons, practice, tournaments)
6. Other sports
7. Computers
8. Music
9. Math
10. English
11. Art
12. Field Trips
13. Counseling
14. After School activities
15. Others
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1. Mini Table Tennis (Training parents to teach children)
2. Creative Art Exploration
3. Dance
4. Computers
5. Music
6. Chess
7. Gymnastics
8. After School activities
D. Legal Entity and Management
1. Saratoga Parks and Recreation Department.
2. Independent Non-Profit Corp. using leased land from the city of Saratoga.
3. Non-Profit Corp. owned by Saratoga Park and Recreation Department,
Saratoga School District and possibly Housing Network.
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A. Benefits of an Indoor Sport Center
• 1. Maximizes the Real Estate value and usage.
The land used by the Indoor Sport Center is utilized year round, regardless of the
outside climate.
2. Five to Six times more available tune for more people who can use it.
Being an indoor controlled environment, the facilities will be available four to six
times more hours for use by the Residents than any other regular outdoor
facilities.
3. 37% reduction in cost of upkeep.
Being in an indoor environment, there is far less wear and tear of the facilities.
4. Cost 400% less to offer an Indoor Sport facility than regular outdoor.
Because of increased number of available time for usage, the Indoor facilities will
cost only about 20% to 25% of the cost of an outdoor facilities, per hours of
usage.
B. Starting the project
1. Prepare two plans consisting of a general overall plan for a main Indoor Sports
Center and a specific plan for a smaller pilot project.
2. Obtain budget approval.
3. Select a smaller neighborhood park and school combination site like Foothill Park
• and build the pilot project. At Foothill Park location both Saratoga High School
and Foothill School can benefit from the Indoor Sports Center :or after school
activities, certain events, and additional classes.
C. Saratoga Indoor Sports Center can pay for itself
1. Membership and Tournament fees from Table Tennis, and Chess, can
generate $150,000 or more per year.
2. USA Table Tennis, Huntington Bank, Butterfly, Escalade Sports, Joola,
Stiga, Donic, Armstrong, Spalding and Yamato Takkyu of Japan and
other sponsors will contribute to the Center.
3. Considering the membership and tournament fees and contributions
from US and foreign companies, the Pilot Center will pay for itself in 4
to 6 years and will become a source of continuous revenue for the City
of Saratoga.
4. Rental of the facilities for private events, tournaments, and games, are
also additional sources of revenue.
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• Saratoga Indoor Sports Center should be adjacent to a City Pazk for access to other
park facilities and availability of parking azeas. Foothill Pazk is an ideal location
because of being next to Sazatoga High School and Foothill High School where after
school activities could be held.
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1. Saratoga Pazk and Recreation Depaztment.
2. Sazatoga School District.
3. Private contribution from local businesses and U.S., International Manufactures
of sports equipment.
4. United Way and other charity organizations.
5. Federal, State and County.
Light galvanized steel will be used to reduce the cost of building,
maintenance and utilities.
Other benefits of similar structures are:
1. Massive uses of transparent materials (much like large sky lights)
making facilities far more pleasant by giving an outdoor feeling while
being inside. Please see enclosed pictures.
• 2. The structure can be disassembled and moved to another location if
needed.
3. The structure can be expanded easily by a module system.
4. The Center can be completed in 90 days.
5. Much grater earthquake tolerance and fire resistant.
6. Cost 30% less than other structures.
7. Greater security and easier to repair.
With the possibility of U.S. Olympic Table Tennis training and
national tournaments as well as major chess tournaments, Saratoga
Sport Center will attract national attention which leads to increase in
property value.
International Recognition
Student exchange with European and Asian Countries through the
Table Tennis training program at Saratoga Indoor Sports Center will
encourage cultural enrichment in the community. Such activities
promote good will among nations, while giving international
recognition to the Saratoga community.
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FROM: Bob Rizzo -~'l~''
DATE: February 23, 1996
SUBJECT: Proposed Landscape Maintenance SQ~°v3ce to Redwood M~.ddle
School'
The City's Park Maintenance Division has been in preliminary
discussion with the Saratoga Union School District Maintenance
Staff regarding landscape maintenance service to the upper field at
Redwood Middle School. Currently, the school district is paying a
landscape contractor $1,070 per month to provide mowing service for
the upper field once a week. In discussions with Paul Tipton,
Maintenance Superintendent for the school district, staff has
discussed the feasibility for this contract service to be provided
by the City utilizing staff and equipment at a reduced cost to the
district.
Staff determined using the City's current cost for mowing Congress
Springs Park, a site roughly the same size as the Redwood upper
field site. The City could provide. the same mowing service for
$800 per month. Staff based this cost on the following, total man
hours, wages and equipment operation cost:
1) Staff projected 230 man hours per year to mow and edge.
2) Wages were determined by using productive hourly rate for
a Maintenance Worker II which includes wages, benefits
and overhead cost.
3) Equipment operation cost were determined by mower hourly
rate which includes yearly maintenance, repairs, fuel,
insurance and equipment replacement cost.
Staff can provide this service without any increase to the
division's total number of man hours from the anticipated reduction
of staff hours for maintenance of Saratoga Avenue medians.
This can be achieved due to the recent purchase of the new mulching
riding mower which will reduce the yearly man-hours to mow the turf
medians by 50$ or 184 man hours per year and minor reductions due
to landscape contract maintenance service on Saratoga Avenue
medians.
If this report meets with approval, staff if prepared to submit to
the Saratoga Union School District a formal proposal for mowing
services to the upper field at Redwood Middle School.
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Ann Mane Burger
Paul E Jacobs
Gillian Moran
Karen Tucker
Donald L. Wolfe
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13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070 • (408) 867-3438
John Clark, Chair, Parks and Recreation Commission
Harry Peacock, City Manager
SUBJECT: 4th of July Celebration
Your January 24, 1996 memo was discussed at our February 5, 1996
Commission meeting. The unanimous opinion of the Commission is to
respectfully deny the request that the Commission spearhead the 4th
of July Celebration. Indeed, there are only four Commission
meetings scheduled between now and the date of the event. The
event coordinator will be required to make daily decisions in the
planning of this event.. We feel that the Commission's oversight
would prove a hindrance to.the planning and eventual success of the
event.
The Commissioners appear very focused and motivated in effectuating
the duties of the Park Facilities Task Force, so the Commission can
proceed with utilizing the park development funds to improve the
City's Park and Recreation system.
cc: City Council
Joan Pisani
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Ann Mane Burger
Paul E Jacobs
MEMORANDIIM Gillian Moran
Karer, TucKer
DATE : January 2 4 , 19 9 6 oo,^ad L Wolfe
TO: John Clark, Chair
Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Harry Peacock, City Manager
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SIIBJECT. 4th of July Celebration
Yesterday the Saratoga Business Development Council discussed the
possibility of holding an old fashioned 4th of July celebration at
Villa Montalvo. The Montalvo Association has offered to let the
City use the facilities at Villa Montalvo that day for no charge to
hold a 4th of July celebration.
• Last night the Mayor discussed this possibility with the other
members of the City Council. One of the big issues of course is
who would organize such an event. We have some interest from the
business community in the form of the SBDC but we need a group to
spearhead the effort on cooperation with them. The Council is
requesting that the Parks and Recreation Commission consider being
the group to volunteer to work with others to hold such a
celebration and to provide the organization and leadership
necessary to make it a success.
Would you please discuss this at your next Commission meeting and
let. me and the Council know if you feel you can take on such a
task? If so I will follow up with those in the business community
to get things rolling. One of the possible ways to do this is to
hire a coordinator to handle most of the details relating to
putting on the event. To this end some members of the business
community will be meeting with me at 10 AM next Tuesday (January
30th) in the Administrative Conference Room. A professional event
coordinator will be attending to lay out for us what they can do
and how much they charge.
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City Council
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PaulE Jacobs
Gillian Moran
Karen Tucker
February 13 , 19 9 6 Donald L. Wo/fe
Paul D. Romero
Parks and Recreation Director
County of Santa Clara
298 Garden Hill Drive
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Dear Mr. Romero:
On behalf of the City of Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission,
congratulations on your new appointment. As our City is closely
connected with the County's Park and Open Space areas, we are very
much interested in the dealings of your department. In reviewing
your January 22, 1996 letter, it appears that your task is well
• recognized. .
As we are an advisory commission to the City Council, we cannot
formally endorse the "Yes on Parks" initiative. However, the
Commission will ask the City Council to endorse the initiative.
Our Commission meets on the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
at the Saratoga City offices. Should you wish to address our
Commission for any reason, please contact Mr. Bob Rizzo, Secretary
of the Park and Recreation Commission, and he will place you on the
agenda and disseminate any materials to the Commissioners. Should
you wish to contact me, my work number is (408) 292-2434.
Once again, best of luck in your new position.
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Harry Peacock
Larry Perlin
Joan Pisani
County of Santa Clara
Environmental Resources Agency
Parks and Recreation Department
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Los Gatos, California 95030
(408) 358-3741 FAX 358-3245
Reservations (408) 358-3751 TDD (408) 356-7146
January 22, 1996
Bob Rizzo, Supt of Parks
City of Saratoga
13777 Fruitvale
Saratoga, CA 95070
Dear Mr. Rizzo:
In November 1995, I was appointed to the position of Parks and Recreation Director for the
County of Santa Clara. These past two months have been exciting and challenging as I learn
about the County and the many issues confronting parks in our region. One of the rewarding
tasks has been meeting or reacquainting myself with park professionals in the Bay Area. My park
• experience has been for the past 23 years in southern California. For the past 11 years I was the
Director of the Riverside County Park system and my primary charge was managing and
developing regional parks and acquiring open space. I have much to learn in that the geography,
issues and politics of the south bay are new to me. But, I have found the people and parks in the
County to be the finest that I have encountered in California. To say the least, I am pleased to be
here and proud to direct the Santa Clara County park system.
One of the many challenges facing County Parks is the renewal of the Park Charter Fund in
March. As you know the Charter has funded many park improvements, historic structure
rehabilitations and trails throughout the County. Without the Park Charter the Parks Department
would be greatly limited in meeting goals and fulfilling its mission. Without question, we could
not continue with parkland acquisition and many worthy capital projects would be unfunded. I
understand that various city park improvements were funded by the Park Charter and obviously
our potential for funding similar ventures would be lost. Therefore, I encourage you to review
the enclosed material prepared by the Yes on Parks Committee and solicit consideration from
your commission and council. More information has been prepared and will be transmitted on
request to the Yes on Parks Committee.
I also want to encourage you to schedule your calendar for the Legislative Forum offered by the
California Park and Recreation Society this May. The Forum provides an opportunity for park
professionals to learn directly from legislators and top state administrators about issues
confronting our profession. This year the Forum will be held in Sacramento on May 2, 1996,
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Board of Supervisors: Michael M. Honda, Blanca Alvarado, Ron Gonzales, James T. Beall Jr.. Dianne McKenna
County Executive: Richard Wittenberg e-o,z
followed by the CPRS Legislative Committee Golf Tournament at Mather Golf Course. The golf
• tournament provides a less formal setting for individuals to shaze thoughts and ideas with state
leaders. Last yeaz the tournament drew pazk professionals from throughout California, as well as
several legislators, state administrators and legislative staff. Not only was the tournament
enjoyable, but it was also effective in that we lobbied our elected and appointed representatives on
solving problems and providing funds for facility rehabilitation and pazk enhancement. This yeaz a
hole-in-one event will be held, giving contestants a chance to win prizes including an automobile,
a set of new golf clubs or a week trip to Hawaii. Look for more information about the forum and
golf tournament later this yeaz.
I look forwazd to working with you on mutual endeavors in the neaz future. I am always available
for discussion on any item or concern of interest to you. Please feel free to contact me at your
convenience at (408) 358-3741 x128.
Best re azds,
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Paul D. Romero, Director
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Los Gatos, California 95030
14081 358-3741 FAX 358-3245
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Fact Sheet
for the
Renewal of the Santa Ciara County
Park Charter Fund
Why is a Regional Park System needed in Santa Clara County?
• With the County's population continuing to grow at a rapid pace, an ever increasing need is
created to provide pazk and recreation facilities to serve the general public's desire for a better
standard of living. Santa Clara County's parks aze regional pazks, located close to home, yet
away from the pressures of the valley's urban lifestyle. County parks and open spaces bring
beauty to this azea while giving residents satisfaction and improving their quality of life.
How is the Regional Park System funded?
In 1992 voters in Santa Claza County approved a renewal of the existing Park Charter by setting
aside 1.5 cents per $100.00 of assessed property valuation for pazk land acquisition,
development, operations and maintenance. This renewal established a minimum of 20% of the
Pazk Charter Fund be used for acquisition, with the balance to be dedicated to development,
maintenance and operations.
The Parks Charter is not an additional tax, it simply requires that a portion of the existing tax
revenue collected in the General Fund be earmarked for the Pazk Charter Fund. The Pazk Charter
Fund is then used to pay for the County Regional Pazk System.
In March 1996 voters will be asked to renew the Park Charter as amended by the Santa Clara
County Board of Supervisors. The amendment to the Pazk Charter increases the time period for
renewal from four years to twelve years. It also decreases the allocation from the General Fund
• to the Park Charter Fund by 5%, beginning in the sixth yeaz.
® Board of Supervisors: Michael M. Honda. Blanca Alvarado. Ron Gonzales. James T. Beall Jr.. Dianne McKenna
County Executive: Richard wrtenberg
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Who is responsible for the management of the funds once the Park Charter is renewed?
The Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department is the responsible organization by •
which management of Park Charter Funds will be governed. With the guidance of the Parks and
Recreation Commission and the Board of Supervisors the Department is able to effectively and
responsibly govern the use of Pazk Charter Funds.
What are the responsibilities of a Regional Park System to its customers?
The County's Regional Pazk System promises to provide to its customer, the park user, the most
positive pazk experience possible. We have succeeded at providing safe parks for children to play
in, improved the quality of water in our reservoirs, and maintained high levels of standards for
the operations and maintenance of our parks.
What types of natural environments can be found in the Regional Park System?
Santa Claza County's Regional Park System consists of 24 parks comprised of over 40,000 acres
of urban and mountain parks, trails, lakes, streams and open space and is one of the most diverse
in all of California.
The natural environment of the Regional Park System ranges from the wetlands of the San
Francisco Bay to the oak woodlands of the Diablo Range to the majestic redwoods of the Santa
Cruz Mountains.
What types of activities are available in the Regional Park System? •
County parks offer opportutities for recreation in a natural environment to all County residents.
Regional parks are lazger in size, usually more than 200 acres, than local neighborhood or
community parks. Many of the County's regional parks also feature points of local interest. The
County pazk system's recreational opportunities and facilities include:
• Approx. 200 miles of hiking, jogging, walking and equestrian trails
• Archery ranges at Mt. Madonna, Santa Teresa and Stevens Creek Parks
• Power and non-power boating is available at County lakes and reservoirs
• Olympic-size bicycle racing track at Coyote Hellyer Park
• RV camping at Sanborn and Mt. Madonna Park
• w18 miles of trails for ATV, ATC and a motocross track at Motorcycle Park
• Hang-gliding at Ed Levin Park
• Golf courses at Santa Teresa and Ed Levin Park
• Picnicking and birdwatching can be enjoyed at Alviso Marina
• Lakeshore boating and camping is very popular at Coyote Lake Park
• Youth and Group Camping is available at many of our County parks
• Ten-Field Sports Complez at Twin Creeks in Sunnyvale
• Remote control aircraft flying at Rancho San Antonio Park ~sa~„i a~m;~ ~~q,,;~~at
• Shooting complez at Field Sports Park •
• Are there benefits to cities and counties working together to further the mission of the
Regional Park System?
County and cities have made joint venture agreements which created many diverse urban parks.
In nearly every city within Santa Clara County, the County Parks and Recreation Department has
worked cooperatively with the respective jurisdictions to bring to reality a better quality of life
for the residents of Santa Clara County to enjoy. Some of these parks created through a
County/City joint venture include Penitencia Creek County Park, Lake Cunningham Park and
Guadalupe River Park (City of San Jose), Los Gatos Creek Trail and Park (Town of Los Gatos
and the City of Campbell), and Twin Creeks Sports Complex and Sunnyvale Baylands Park
(City of Sunnyvale).
The community needs to continue to join together in this effort to extend the Park Charter for 12
more years.
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COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA CHARTER AMENDMENT MEAS`rJRE
Measure
Amendment to the Shall the Santa Clara County Charter be extended Yes
Charter of the County to provide for the acquisition, development,
of Santa Clara maintenance, and operation of parks, without
increasing taxes, by continuing the annual transfer
• from the general fund of an amount estimated to No
equal one and one-half cents ($0.015) per
one hundred dollars of assessed valuation of all real
and personal property for five years and $0.01425 per
one hundred dollars of assessed valuation thereafter for
seven years?
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Argument in Favor of Measure A
Santa Clara County's Regional Park System is made up of over 40,000 acres of urban and
mountain parks, trails, lakes, streams and open space. This park system is funded by the voter
approved Park Charter Fund which requires the county to dedicate a portion of its budget for park
purposes.
Measure A will extend funding for parks another 12 years. The voters approved extensions of the
Park Charter Fund in 1972, 1978, 1986, 1988 and 1992. Measure A does n of increase taxes, it
merely dedicates existing tax dollars for park purposes.
Measure A will provide funds to:
• Purchase available lands to expand and improve the park system.
• Rehalyiiitate and restore park facilities.
• Provide adequate ranger staffing in county parks.
• Improve public access to bicycle, hiking and equestrian trails.
Our county parks have over two million visitors each year. Whether you use the trails at Rancho
San Antonio, camp at Mount Madonna, golf at Santa Teresa or Spring Valley, boat at Calero or
Anderson Reservoirs, or picnic at Vasona, we all enjoy the benefits of county parks.
Measure A also provides the funding for city/county projects such as Penitencia Creek Park, Lake
Cunningham Park, Guadalupe River Park, the Los Gatos Creek Trail, Twin Creeks Sports Complex
and Sunnyvale Baylands Park.
In addition to these recreational opportunities, parks enhance the quality of life in our valley. •
Parks provide open space and help protect watersheds and wildlife. Measure A is a responsible
and proven way to address our needs for quality recreational areas.
Join Us In Voting Yes for Measure A.
DIANNE McKENNA, Chairperson
San±a Glara County Board of Supervisors
MURPHY SABATINO, President
Gem Properties
STEVEN J. TEDESCO, President
San Jose Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
SUSANNE WILSON, Co-Chair
Yes on Parks
LUCILLE B. CHACbN
Abrazos and Books
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• RESOLUTION OF
ENDORSING THE PASSAGE OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY MEASURE A
ON THE MARCH 26, 1996 BALLOT
WHEREAS, preservation, maintenance and enhancement of parks and open space is vital to the
quality of life of Santa Clara County residents,
WHEREAS, Santa Clara County parklands and park programs are essential in meeting park needs
of County residents; and
WHEREAS, Measure A on the March 26, 1996 ballot would extend the current County Parks
Charter amendment through the year 2008 providing an assured level of funding for Santa Clara
County parks acquisition, development and operation without creating new taxes,
NOW, THEREFORE, we do resolve to endorse the passage of Measure A on the March 26, 1996
ballot, and
Do authorize publication of our name as a Measure A endorser.
Authorized Signature
• TYPE OR PRINT AUTHORIZED NAME TO BE USED:
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(Contact Representative, Address & Phone)
Return Endorsement to:
"YES ON PARKS", 1922 The Alameda, #213, San Jose, CA 95126 (408) 983-0539
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YES on Parks! YES on A!
Judy Etheridge
Calaveras Trailblazers
668 Bancroft Street
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Dear Judy
January 11, 1996
We arc asking for your support for an important March ballot measure--the County Parks
Charter--which has been the mainstay of our County Parks system since 1972 and has provided
funding to joint-venture projects like the L.os Gatos Creek Trail, Sunnyvale Baylands and
Penitencia Creek Park. The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors has voted to place an
extension of the County Parks Charter fund to guarantee funding for 12 wears--far longer than
previous parks charter extensions.
The Supervisors' decision is not enough to make it happen. Their decision must be
supported by a majority vote from the public on March 26th. Although this measure has
consistently won voter approval in the past, there is no guarantee that ne~a year will be the same.
Your si~oert~~ By extending the parks charter fund for twelve years. the County Parks
Department can more successfully carry out long range acquisition and capital improvement plans. •
We hope you can endorse this measure and send back to us authorization to publish your
name as a Measure A endorser (form attached). We have included a fact sheet, sample newsletter
article, parks brochure, ballot language and a copy of the argument in favor of the measure.
Thanks for your support. Call me at (408) 983-0539 for more infom~iation.
Sincerely,
Garnetta Annable
Yes on Parks Campaign Chair
Susanne Wilson, Honorary Chair Garnetta Annable, Chair Vicki Moore, Co-Chair •
YES on Parks! YES on A! 1922 The Alameda, Suite 213, San Jose CA 95126
"~'" (408) 983-0539 (4151948-2412 Aurelia Winsemius, Treasurer 1D #862-140