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SUBJECT
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
December 15, 2015
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
CITY CLERK
File #215 -20
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager "
Request from Cricket for Cubs to Construct Cricket Batting Cages at Emerald
Glen Park
Prepared by Paul McCreary, Parks and Community Services Director
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider a written request from Cricket for Cubs to construct batting cages
for cricket at Emerald Glen Park.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Cricket for Cubs would construct the improvements at no cost to the City. It is estimated the
batting cages could cost $15,000 to $20,000. The City would absorb nominal costs to
coordinate and inspect the project, and provide MCE assistance as needed.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the request from Cricket for Cubs to construct two
batting cages at Emerald Glen Park and direct the City Manager to develop and execute an
Improvement and Use Agreement with Cricket for Cubs.
"Reviewed By
Assistant City Manager
DESCRIPTION:
Last month, the City received an inquiry from Cricket for Cubs about the feasibility of
constructing batting cages for cricket at Emerald Glen Park. The organization is newly
incorporated here in Dublin and its mission is to "promote the sport, in schools and local
communities with no child left behind who wants to learn and play cricket, thereby facilitating
community building, sportsmanship and team spirit." Staff has been meeting with Cricket for
Cubs to determine the necessary size and site requirements, as well as evaluating various
locations in the park system for the cages.
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As a result of those discussions, Cricket for Cubs has made a formal written request to the City
for authorization to construct two cages in one location at Emerald Glen Park (Attachment 1).
As proposed, the project would include installation of a concrete pad that is 78 -feet long by 28-
feet wide. A chain link structure that is 41 -feet long by 28 -feet wide by 10 -feet high with two
cages would be installed on the concrete pad. Artificial turf would be installed for the pitch in
each of the cages on top of the concrete. Attachment 2 is a conceptual photo and drawings of
the proposed cages. Safety screens would be installed in the cages to protect the pitcher. The
cages would have gates that could be locked when not in use. The group would place a shed
adjacent to the cage for equipment storage. Attachment 3 is a sample of the proposed shed.
Attachment 4 shows the proposed location for the cages, in a turf area just to the north of
Soccer Field #1. The proposed location has no conflicts with underground utilities. However,
two olive trees would need to be transplanted to another area in the park. There would be minor
modifications to the irrigation heads in that area. While the group preferred to locate the cages
closer to the actual cricket pitch by Soccer Fields #3 and #4, the size requirements, slopes
around those fields and utilities running through the area made it unachievable.
Cricket for Cubs proposes to construct the batting cages in early 2016 to have them available
for use by March 2016. The group would be responsible for preparing plans and specifications
for permit review by the Building Division and Public Works Department to ensure the cages
meet all regulations and are designed to be durable maximize the usable life.
Upon completion, the improvements would be donated to the City and become a City asset. In
consideration of Cricket for Cubs funding the construction of the cages, the City would grant the
group exclusive use of the cages. The group would need to indemnify the City and provide
liability insurance. The group would not be allowed to sub -lease the cages to other
organizations. This is the same process the City used in 2003 when Dublin Little League built
batting cages at the Dublin Sports Grounds. If the City Council approves the request, Staff
would develop an Improvement and Use Agreement with Cricket for Cubs for execution by the
City Manager.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS /PUBLIC OUTREACH:
A copy of this Staff Report was sent to Cricket for Cubs.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Letter from Cricket for Cubs Requesting Batting Cages
2. Conceptual Photo and Drawings of Proposed Cages
3. Conceptual Photo of Proposed Shed
4. Proposed Location of Batting Cages at Emerald Glen Park
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18'h November, November, 2015
To
Paul M. McCreary,
Director, Parks and Community Services
100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA
From
Rarneshu Immadi
President, Cricket For Cubs
Re : Requests for Cricket Batting cages and equipment storage shed for ' Cricket For Cubs' (CFC) at
Emerald Glen Park, Dublin, CA.
As discussed during our meeting with you and Micki Cronin, we submit the following for your
consideration:
• Build Cricket Batting Cages at Emerald Glen Park — drawings attached.
• Install storage shed — Sample storage shed attached.
Costs for the batting cages and storage shed to be paid by CFC including the costs for labor and material
subject to city and regulatory approvals and inspections, In exchange of CFC funding the construction of
the cages, CFC requests exclusive use of these cages.
We will provide liability insurance to the city as required in addition to CFC taking the responsibility for
operation, scheduling and general upkeep of the cages assuming the risk to users,
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
MAJAII
Rameshu Immadi
( On Behalf of Cricket for Cubs)
Email ID — cricketforcubs@gmaii.com Contact Number °- 925 3515365
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