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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-12-1985 Approved PCSC Minutes CITY OF DUBLIN PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING Meeting Date: February 12 , 1985 The February 12 , 1985 meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7 : 35 p.m. , at the Shannon Community Center, Dublin, California, by Chairman Zika. Roll Call Present: Commissioner Hernandez, Ovlen, Schmitt and Zika. Commissioner Donnell was absent. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Commissioner Ovlen and seconded by Commissioner Schmitt that the minutes of the January 9, 1985 meeting be approved as submitted. Public Hearing - Zone 7 Arroyo Management Plan Chairman Zika introduced Mr. Wong, Staff Engineer for Zone 7 and opened the public hearing asking all residents who desired to speak, to sign their names on the sign up sheet. He asked all residents to hold their comments to five minutes each. Mr. Wong distributed a Summary of the January 31, 1985 Special Meeting of the Zone 7 Board of Directors Presentation of Draft Final Arroyo Management Plan and Plan Map. The Plan recommends that Zone 7 adopt the following goal : "To encourage and promote additional recreational use of the public rights-of-ways by providing access along selected arroyos to the extent compatible with the primary responsibilities of flood control and water conservation" . The Plan further recommends the adoption of five policies which call for: 1 . Permission and support of using Zone 7 channels for identified trail use; 2 . Support arroyo trail uses where other agencies will construct, operate and maintain trail improvements, and accept liability for trail uses ; 3 . Strengthen communication and coordination between Zone 7 and other agencies affected by Plan; 4 . Provide the public with information on the values of a well- planned flood control R/W trail system; 5. Promote maintenance techniques that recognize the public benefits from access in naturalized settings . The areas of comment/concern from the residents of adjacent property owners were as follows : 1 . Location of Trails Property owners backing up to present Zone 7 maintenance roads were not in favor of the development of the trails system. There was also concern as to why the maintenance roads located adjacent to Village Parkway were not included in the plan. 2 . Security The proposed trails system would be difficult to patrol and adjacent property owners were concerned with the security of their property. 3 . Maintenance The burden of maintaining the trail system would be placed on the City. The concensus was that the monies needed to maintain the trails could be better spent elsewhere . 4 . Liability Legal liability would be assumed by the City with the Alameda Flood Control District absolving themselves of any legal responsibility. Chairman Zika closed the public hearing. Commissioner Schmitt moved that the City agree to enter into future negotiations, at a future date, in the Zone 7 waterway rights . The motion did not carry. Commisioner Schmitt moved that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend that the Commissions ' and property owners ' comments and concerns be transmitted to the City Council with no recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Ovlen. Approved. Amador Lakes Mini Park Ron Nehas, representing the developer of the Amador Lakes Mini Park reviewed the proposed park design plans . Plans are, weather permitting, to complete the park in the spring or early summer . Commissioners/Adjacent Residents Concerns Adjacent property owners voiced concerns with on street parking near the park and the lack of parking facilities . Addition of an adult facility i.e. basketball/volleyball court or fitness court. Include drinking fountains and barbecues . Play equipment should be appealing to children. Trees in the southwest corner could create an area of limited visability. Problems with vandalism, surveillance. Commissioner Zika moved that the design plans be adopted contingent that they meet the above concerns . Seconded by Commissioner Schmitt. Approved. Senior Citizens Center Alice Pitchford, Dublin' s representative to the Alameda County Area Agency on Aging discussed the feasibility of developing a Senior Citizens Center in Dublin, reviewed possible sites for such a development and requested that the City submit an application for an RFP to the Area Agency on Aging for project monies . The Commission recognized that the provision of a Senior Center could provide a viable resource and service center for Dublin seniors, and understood that the 1984 State Bond Act monies were a one time allocation of funds . However, they felt that before the City of Dublin makes a commitment for the development and future operation of a Senior Center, the City should study the prospect to determine needs and potential use of such a complex. Alice would like to have all Senior groups designate a representative to discuss the needs of seniors in the Dublin area. Commissioner Zika expressed concerns regarding the monies needed to maintain Fallon as a possible site for the Senior Center (a leased building) and what would happen if the School District sells the property. Senior Center development is not recommended at this time, thus there will be no changes in the 1985 Park Facility Improvements . O Commission recommends that the City request an RFP packet from the Area Agency on Aging which contains an application for funding. Deadline March 15, 1985 . This would not commit the City and would leave the door open to submit an RFP for funding at a later date. Recommendation was to direct staff to conduct a needs assessment study of Dublin Seniors with completion targeted to coincide with the July 1985 application deadline . Senior Citizen Discount Directory The Senior Citizen Discount Directory project originated by Alice Pitchford, has been completed. The booklet is now ready for production. It will be approximately 4" x 5" in size, containing 69 pages of copy on 20# white paper with cover stock. 1980 census figures identify approximately 3100 potential Gold Card recipients in Dublin and San Ramon. Therefore, 2500 copies are recommended for distribution over the next two years . The total production cost for the directory is estimated at $869 . Commissioner Ovlen moved to support the staff recommendation that City Council authorize participation in the production of the Senior Citizen ' s Gold Card Directory and that the City pay one- half the cost of the Directory. Seconded by Commissioner Hernandez . Approved. Kolb Park Commissioner Zika asked that we allow him some additional time to investigate the Kolb Park situation and to put it on the Agenda for the March 1985 meeting. Staff Reports Janette reviewed the enclosure on competitive rates of rental facilities versus Shannon Park. Janette discussed some of the adult and senior programs being conducted at Shannon. There was discussion on ways of generating new interest in activities - newspaper articles, announcements, flyers, brochure, etc . Janette updated the Commission on the St. Patrick ' s Day Celebration activities being held at Shannon. Commissioner Schmitt is still working on having hayrides from the parade site to Shannon Park. Commissioner Schmitt requested funding for two Commissioners to participate in the California Park and Recreation Annual Conference Meeting in Sacramento. Diane announced the field trip planned for Tuesday, February 19 to view the parcel on the. ridgeline of the Dougherty Hills, which has been offered to the City by the Developer of Tract 4719 . Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10 : 55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, r Je 4 Marlene Masterman Recreation Secretary V