PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, September 11, 2008, Albany Community Center Edith Stone Room, 1249 Marin Ave., 7:30pm

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 12, 2008 and July 10, 2008

3. PUBLIC COMMENT For persons desiring to address the Commission/Committee/Board on an item that is not on the agenda please note that each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes. The Brown Act limits the Committee’s ability to take and/or discuss items that are not on the agenda; therefore, such items are normally referred to staff for comment or to a future agenda.

4. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS

5. DIRECTOR’S REPORT:

6. DISCUSSIONS AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MATTERS RELATED TO THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

6-1. Ohlone Greenway BART Retrofit Project Update: Verbal update from the Public Works Manager regarding the BART retrofit project.

6-2. Roberti-Z-berg Grant Funds: With the Veteran’s Memorial Building project on hold, the Roberti-Z-berg grant funds previously earmarked for the Veteran’s Building project need to be reassigned. A Commission subcommittee met to discuss possible projects and have made a recommendation to expand the Teen Center.

6-3. Terrace Park Follow-up: The Commission will review current park policies and recommend language for signage at Terrace Park listing park rules. Prior to the July meeting, staff received another request to remove a portion of the newly installed picnic tables. Earlier in the year the Commission put the removal of the picnic tables on hold so that the use pattern of the park could be reviewed.

6-4. East Bay Regional Parks District Proposed Extension of Regional Open Space, Wildlife, Shoreline and Parks Bond Measure AA on the November 4, 2008 ballot: Information item only. Should the Measure AA pass, the Parks and Recreation Commission will make recommendations on use of the funds.

6-5. Update on Park Projects: Updated information from the Public Works Manager re park projects. Also, an update of the limited water use at parks and the potential impact on turf.

6-6. Letter to UC Regents: Commission Linden would like to draft a letter on behalf of the Commission regarding the recent loss of appeal to spare the oak woodland at the stadium.

6-7. Update from Tree Task Force: The newly formed Tree Task Force will update the Commission.

6-8. Information re the use of Decomposed Granite on City sidewalks: Information item only. At a previous meeting the Commission asked for information on the use of DG on sidewalks.

7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (Commission/Committee/Board Member announcement of requests for future agenda items. No public comment will be taken on announcement of future agenda items).

8. ADJOURNMENT: Please note that if you provide your name and address when speaking before the Commission/Committee/Board it will become part of the official public record, which will be posted on the Internet.

NOTE: Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council/Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Community Center counter located at 1249 Marin Ave during normal business hours, 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday.

CITY OF ALBANY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISION STAFF REPORT

Agenda date: September 11, 2008

TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Penelope Leach, Recreation and Community Services Director SUBJECT: 2000 and 2002 Roberti-Z’Berg Block Grants

STAFF RECOMMENDATION Direct staff to pursue one of two suggested projects for the 2000 and 2002 Roberti-Z’Berg Block Grants: (1) Teen Media Center/Computer Lab; or (2) additional Ocean View sports field amenities.

BACKGROUND

The 2006/07-2010/11 Capital Improvements Plan adopted by Council earmarked the 2000 and 2002 Roberti-Z’Berg Block Grants for the renovation of the Veteran’s Memorial Building should the City have the opportunity to renovate and manage the building. On June 16, 2008, the City Council voted to postpone the Veteran’s Building project; therefore, the grant funds need to be reassigned.

The 2000 Roberti-Z’Berg grant mandates a completed project by March 31, 2009, and has a $22,274 matching fund requirement. The total 2000 grant including the matching amount is $74,247. The 2002 Roberti-Z’Berg grant mandates a completed project by March 31, 2011, but does not have a matching fund requirement. The total 2002 grant is $45,357. The two grants may be combined for one project or split to cover smaller projects; however, if the grants are combined, the project must be completed by March 31, 2009, in order to use the 2000 Roberti-Z’Berg grant funds. Combined, the two grants total $119,604. Guidelines for eligible projects and matching funds are outlined in attachment A.

During recent discussions regarding funds from the Lighting and Landscape District (LLD), the Commission reviewed projects identified in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The Commission was given a summary worksheet of those projects at the May 2008 meeting. Given the timeline for the 2000 Roberti-Z’Berg grant and the relatively small amount of the grants, none of the projects from the worksheet appear to be a good match. The worksheet from the May 2008 meeting is in attachment B.

At the July 2008 Commission meeting a subcommittee was established to discuss in more detail potential projects for the Roberti-Z’Berg grant funds. The subcommittee met in early August and decided that there were two projects worth pursuing: (1) a Teen Media Center/Computer Lab; and (2) additional amenities for Ocean View Park sports field. The subcommittee put priority on the Teen Media Center/Computer Lab, but thought both projects would benefit the community.

- 1 –Roberti-Z’Berg Grants Staff Report to the Commission Sept 2008.

DISCUSSION

Teen Media Center/Computer Lab The idea for a Teen Media Center/Computer Lab originated when the Teen Services Supervisor expressed concern that there is inadequate space at the Teen Center for teens to study and complete homework. Currently there is a small room within the Teen Center which offers some space for students to complete homework; however, the room is very small and separated only by the sliding glass door. Noise from the other scheduled activities make it difficult for kids to study. Additionally, the Supervisor expressed a desire to hire a staff person who could tutor participants onsite who need help completing homework while at the Teen Center after school. Having a staff person onsite to assist kids with their homework would be a tremendous addition to the Teen Center program.

The proposal for the added space is to place a modular building next to the Teen Center on the west side. See attachment C for the proposed location. Currently that area is being used for outdoor storage and already has a concrete pad. The concrete pad measures 20’x37’, but very little of the space is actually needed for storage. The few items that are stored there could easily be moved to another area.

In addition to extra space for the Teen Center, if properly equipped with computers and media equipment, the additional space could be used in the mornings, evenings, and on weekends for computer and media classes of all kinds. The space could also be used for small meeting rentals for groups needing projectors, a screen, computers, and other AV equipment. High school students working on group assignments could rent the space for a minimal fee. To expand on our existing intergenerational programs, the room could be used for computer classes for our seniors involving high school students as tutors. Staff is investigating the possibility of more grant funds and donations from Apple to equip the room.

The area being proposed requires relatively minimal prep work before the building could be placed. The existing concrete pad would need to be leveled. Access to water, sewer, and electrical power have been located and would not be difficult to install. The building could adjoin the existing ADA ramp thus allowing the needed access to the building without constructing an additional ramp. Minor modifications would need to be made to the existing ramp.

If chosen, the project would have to go out for bid; however, staff has discussed the project with one vendor in an effort to get a general idea of cost estimates.

Cost Estimates: 24’ x 37’ Modular Building Complex

Purchase Price: Building Only $51,706 Delivery: $5,750 Installation: $2,340 Skirting: $1,427 Ramp Modification: $3,500 Maxi Pier Foundation System: $4,550 Foundation Engineering $520 Utility Hook up: $10,000 (high estimate)

- 2 –Roberti-Z’Berg Grants Staff Report to the Commission Sept 2008.

Landscaping: $3,000 Window and Door Awnings $1,000 Contingency $8,000 Furnishings/Equipment $21,811 Tax/License Fees $6,000 TOTAL $119,604

Should the Commission choose to pursue this project, the Planning and Zoning Commission will need to approve the final plans.

Ocean View Park Sports Field Amenities Amenities at Ocean View Park sports field include an electronic scoreboard, a bullpen, batting cages, fencing, and a snack shack. The addition of a bullpen and batting cages would allow more flexibility in scheduling baseball and softball events as the field would be more attractive to the older age groups who currently prefer to use Memorial Field. The addition of the scoreboard and snack shack would benefit to all sports. The suggested fencing includes making the current 4-foot fence along the Ocean View Elementary School side of the field into an 8-foot fence to prevent balls from bouncing out of the field.

The most beneficial aspect of the Ocean View improvements is that Ocean View and Memorial become compatible facilities. This would allow more flexibility in scheduling baseball and softball programs. Currently, because Memorial does not have lights, there is little time to use the field from after school until sunset. Trying to fit in a high school softball program and the older little league teams has been problematic over the years.

Estimated costs: Ocean View Sports Field additions: Bullpens $7,000 Batting Cages $12, 000 Fencing $5,000 Electronic Scoreboard $6,000 Snack Shack up to $89,000 TOTAL $119,000

Matching Funds A $22,274 matching grant is required for the 2000 Roberti-Z’Berg grant. How to go about raising the matching funds also needs to be discussed. Fundraising efforts need to begin soon as raising awareness for whichever project the Commission decides to pursue will take time. The School District Superintendent has expressed a willingness to go the School Board to ask for the matching funds for the Ocean View project. Thus far, staff does not have a lead on a donor(s) for the matching funds should the Commission decide to pursue the Teen Center expansion.

Attachments Attachment A Roberti-Z’Berg Grant Fund Summary Information Attachment B LLD Summary Worksheet from May 2008 Meeting Attachment C Diagram of building location

- 3 –Roberti-Z’Berg Grants Staff Report to the Commission Sept 2008. Attachment A Roberti-Z-Berg Block Grant Information

2000 Roberti-Z-Berg 2002 Roberti-Z-Berg Amount Allocated: $51,973 Amount Allocated: $45,357 Matching required: $22,274 No matching______TOTAL $74,247 TOTAL $45,357

Combined TOTAL: $119,604

Deadlines: 2000 grant, project must be completed by March 31, 2009 2002 grant, project must be completed by March 31, 2011

Eligible Projects The following types of Projects are eligible for grant funding. The Local Agency shall adhere to the conditions that apply to these Projects. 1. Acquisition Acquisition of open space areas is eligible. Acquisition of historic sites or structures is eligible (see page 2 for more detail). Acquisition may include developed or undeveloped parcels, fee title, less than fee title, such as easements, rights of way, riparian rights, or any interest sufficient to accomplish Project goals. Priority consideration should be given to open space areas with ready access to large numbers of the immediate population. Acquisition of lands and structures to be converted to recreation use is also eligible. Property obtained under the state grant program must comply with provisions of Chapter 16, Sec. 7260 of Div. 7, Title 1 of the Government Code, and state procedures established by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. Special circumstances apply if the Project involves the Acquisition of agricultural lands or has an impact on those lands. (See Appendix I, pg. Error! Bookmark not defined.). 2. Development/Rehabilitation Preservation, rehabilitation, or restoration of historic sites or structures are eligible if they are in a park and recreation area (see page 2 for more detail). Development of a park that meets an identifiable recreation need, or that provides recreation opportunities not now available, is eligible. Rehabilitation of park, recreation, or historical facilities that are no longer fully serviceable, and that, when rehabilitated, provide expanded or additional recreation or historical opportunities, is eligible. Adequate Tenure to the property is required for Development/Rehabilitation Projects. Adequate Tenure means the Applicant owns the land or holds a lease or other long-term interest that is satisfactory to the Department. (See Appendix F, pg. Error! Bookmark not defined.)

Attachment A

3. Special Major Maintenance Eligible Special Major Maintenance Projects include Rehabilitation or refurbishing activities performed on an annual or more infrequent interval, excluding capital improvements and routinized or other regularly scheduled and performed tasks such as grounds mowing, hedge trimming, garbage removal and watering. Special Major Maintenance Projects include activities that will reduce energy requirements to operate recreational lands or facilities. Frequent and routinized operation and maintenance, including costs for equipment and personnel, are not eligible.

IMPORTANT: No more than 30% of the grant amount received may be used for Special Major Maintenance or Innovative Recreation Programs, or a combination of both. Special Major Maintenance Projects must be used at parks that were acquired or developed with funds from the RZH Program. 4. Innovative Recreation Program Eligible Innovative Recreation Programs are specially designed, creative social and human service activities that, by their nature, are intended to respond to the unique and otherwise unmet recreation needs of special urban populations, including, but not limited to, senior citizens, physically or emotionally disabled, chronic and "new" poor, single parents, “latchkey” children, and minorities. The term includes special transportation programs designed to facilitate access of these groups to parks and recreational programs and facilities.

IMPORTANT: No more than 30% of the grant amount received may be used for Special Major Maintenance or Innovative Recreation Programs, or a combination of both.

Historic Preservation

Projects for Acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation, or restoration of historic sites or structures are eligible if they are in a park and recreation area. Projects must appear on one of the following four registration programs: 1) National Register of Historic Places, 2) California Historic Landmark Program, 3) California Register of Historical Resources, or 4) Points of Historic Interest Program.

Or

If the site is NOT listed in one of these registration programs, the applying Jurisdiction’s governing body may provide a resolution declaring the site to have true historic value, and a declaration of its intent to apply immediately for historic registration.

Ineligible Projects 1. Projects located on school properties and used solely for school purposes. 2. Projects on land or improved property acquired by condemnation from an unwilling seller. Attachment A 3. Projects traditionally provided by the private, non-government sector or by concessionaires, unless it can be shown that no private entrepreneur is willing to provide services, and there is demonstrated need for the Project. 4. Master planning for park Acquisition and Development. 5. Highway beautification and parking for other than recreation purposes. 6. Routine operations and maintenance.

The minimum local Match, all of which must come from non-state monies, is 3/7 times the jurisdiction’s allocation.

Component of local matching money from Private or Non-state Sources: • Cash donations, • Gifts of real property,RZH Block Grant Procedural Guide 9 • Equipment and consumable supplies, • Volunteer services, • Free or reduced cost of lands, • Facilities, • Bequests and earnings from wills, estates, and trusts, • Funds from the federal government, • Funds from local public agencies other than the Applican

CRITERIA FOR WAIVER OF MATCH Waiver Conditions for 10% Private or Nonstate Match (Acquisition and Development Projects)

Grantees may request a waiver of the 10% private or non-state Match either on a Project- by-Project basis or by submitting a single request for waiver of this Match to apply to the Grantee’s total allocation. With a waiver, the Grantee is still responsible for a 30 percent local Match but will not be required to certify that one-third of this 30 percent Match is from Private or Non state Sources. It is recommended that this request for waiver be submitted in narrative form to the Department. It may be submitted at the same time the Grantee submits a signed resolution from their governing body to receive a Contract. The Applicant's matching money from Private or Non-state Sources shall not be required if the Local Agency can comply with Item A and Items B or C (i.e. A and B or A and C).

A. The Applicant currently has available the entire 30% in other eligible matching funds in the event the private or non-state Match is waived (certification required).

AND B.

There has been an unsuccessful attempt to raise private or obtain non-state matching funds or contributions for the proposed Project or similar Projects (submit evidence);

OR

C. An attempt to raise funds would, in the estimation of the Local Agency, be unsuccessful for two or more of the following reasons:

Attachment A 1. The availability of financial assistance from Private or Non-state Sources for the Project is limited (submit statement);

2. The per capita income in the Applicant's Jurisdiction is lower than the statewide average (submit evidence);

3. The unemployment rate in the Applicant's Jurisdiction is above the statewide average (submit evidence);

4. Plant or business closure in the Applicant's Jurisdiction has accelerated in the past two years (submit evidence);

5. The proposed Project is of a nature not likely to attract private or non-state funds or contributions. This includes, but is not limited to, replacement Projects of existing support facilities (restrooms, parking, irrigation systems, water supply, drainage), site preparation for new developments (grading, utility, fencing), and Acquisition Projects such as in-holdings, easements, and boundary adjustments. ATTACHMENT B: LLD WORKSHEET Recommendations from the Parks and Recreation and Open Space Master Plan

Completed Projects Project Description Total Costs Comments Funds Replaced play equipment, repaired drinking fountain, Dartmoth Tot Lot improved signage $6,500 Project Complete Measure F Measure F, Measure R (ball Ball field, community garden, fields), CDBG, Prop 40, picnic area, restrooms and play Costs to date: Very small punch list of LLD Cap projects, Capital Ocean View Park area $1,825,171.82 items to complete Projects Picnic area, drainage, turf, and Terrace Park restrooms $542,760.92 Project Complete Measure F, Prop 12 and 40, Baseball/softball backstop, dugouts, bleachers, fencing, turf, drainage and irrigation, Measure F, Measure R (ball Memorial Park picnic area, sidewalks, Costs to date: Very small punch list of fields), Prop 40, Capital Phase I and II landscaping $1,384,502.03 items to complete Projects Installed light fixtures on the underside of the BART tracks to replicate the existing Ohlone Greenway lighting installation along the Safe Routes to Transit grant Lighting BART tracks in El Cerrito Project Complete (MTC) Safety improvements and Catherine's Walk maintenance Proposed Projects Project Description Estimated Costs Comments Possible Funding 1.3 million in 2004 of which the City Historically, this project Acquire site from Caltrans and has committed has not been supported Measure F, Measure R develop site into a $580,000 for its by the P and R (Recreational Playfields), Pierce Street Park neighborhood park. purchase Commission. General Fund Pending approval by Acquire and Renovate: City Council to put on needs to be ADA compliant upcoming ballot. If so, Veteran's Memorial and seismically retrofitted, new pending outcome of Building HVAC 10.5 million ballot. Tax Measure TBD Upgrade irrigation system, Due to the BART specialized trail surfaces for retrofit project, Gates bikes, running, and walking, and Assoc. has started game courts, interpretive trails, the "master plan" Could possibly find a nexus native plantings, community process for the Ohlone to use Measure R Ohlone Greenway garden, play structures Greenway. (Recreational Playfields) Upgrade the area lying with a portion of the right-of-way of Buchanan Street extension to In addition to include minor improvements construction and design such as a drinking fountain, $75,000 in 2004 cost, the Parks and PW securable porta-potty with the additional maintenance budget enclosure, landscaping, per month rental of would need to be Waterfront Trail Park tables/benches, irrigation the porta-potties increased. No funds identified

Resurfacing Tennis Courts at Terrace Park $10,000 88-1 Proposed Projects Project Description Estimated Costs Comments Possible Funding Implementation of the Albany- Hill-Creekside Master Plan Negotiations are including signage, benches and ongoing with El Cerrito, vegetation management and Richmond, Urban consider the feasibility of a Creeks Council, and the connection access across Home Owners Assoc. Cerrito Creek to link the Maintenance and Cerrito Creek Bay Trail liability are issues to Measure R (Creeks Creekside Park connector $383,630 in 2004 TBD Restoration) The city currently Negotiations are Coordinate planning and pays Shelter Belt ongoing with El Cerrito, improvement efforts with the $5,000 per year to Richmond, Urban Cities of Richmond and El keep banks and Creeks Council, and the Cerrito and non-profit creek clear. Five Home Owners Assoc. organizations, such as Friends Creeks oversees the Maintenance and Cerrito Creek of Five Creeks, to improve the work performed by liability are issues to Restoration condition of the creek corridor. Shelter Belt. TBD No funds identified PW would like to get this done by July 4, Turf, soil ammendment, 2008. Should not be a Memorial Park Phase III drainage, irrigation TBD high cost item TBD Other Project Description Estimated Costs Comments Possible Funding

Could cost as much as $750,000. Community Center Repair damages caused by $100,000 has been Tower window leaks put aside from 88-1 Litigation pending 88-1

CITY OF ALBANY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISION STAFF REPORT

Agenda date: September 11, 2008

TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Penelope Leach, Recreation and Community Services Director SUBJECT: Review park policies and recommend language for signage at Terrace Park listing park rules. Consider removing a portion of the newly installed picnic tables.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1) Determine which park rules to list on a sign to be posted at Terrace Park. (2) Staff does not recommend removing any of the newly installed picnic tables. (3) Limit the number of people per rental to 40

BACKGROUND

Residents near Terrace Park have requested that the Commission consider posting a sign(s) listing the rules for park use. The condition of the turf at Terrace Park due to questionable activites has inspired a discussion to regulate activities on the green space at the park. Additionally, according to residents, broken glass containers have become problematic as have large parties renting the facility. Suggested rules from Terrace Park residents include:

(1) no glass containers; (2) no cleats; (3) no organized sports; (4) and determining a maximum number of people per picnic reservation.

Attachment A lists the current general policies for reserving picnic areas at any of the three Albany Parks.

Residents have also asked the Commission to review park usage and consider removing a portion of the newly installed picnic tables. At previous meetings the Commission has considered this request and opted to hold off making a decision until a use pattern could be established. Staff has reviewed the use pattern and has the following to report:

(1) From January 1 through December 31, 2006, prior to the installation of three additional picnic tables, there were 62 rentals at Terrace Park. (2) From January 1 through August 31, 2008, after the installation of three additional picnic tables, there have been 54 rentals at Terrace Park. a. 41 of those rentals were for parties of 40 or less people b. 10 of those rentals were for parties of more than 40 people (three of those were more than 70 people) c. 3 applications did not include a party size (3) During 2007 Terrace Park was under construction; therefore, only had10 rentals. - 1 –Terrace Park signage Staff Report to the Commission

Staff does not have a record of party sizes for 2006.

DISCUSSION

Signs Posting signs at parks listing park rules is a common practice. Although it is not a cure-all for deterring unwanted behavior, signage can prevent some people from breaking the rules. For those who choose to break the rules, enforcement will be an issue. Residents will need to support the rules by setting a good example and holding each other accountable, as it is unlikely that the Police Department will be able to respond.

Tables As part of the Terrace Park discussion at the October 2007 meeting, it was pointed out that Terrace Park is a park intended to be used by more than those residents surrounding the park. Given that the community as a whole voted to expend a large sum of money for the Terrace Park improvements, it is important to consider the needs of the entire community. In contrast to the concerns expressed in the petitions and emails generated by those wanting to remove three of the six picnic tables, other residents have expressed that they do not want the tables removed. The rental season typically slows down in September and October; therefore, unless there is an unusual number of rentals during those two months, it appears that from the use pattern listed above there will not be a significant increase in the number of rentals since the picnic tables were installed.

Limiting Size of Parties Given the limited parking around Terrace Park and the size and location of the park, limiting the maximum number of participants per party would diminish some of the issues that concern nearby residents. Staff recommends limiting picnic rentals to 40 participants. The Recreation Department now has a weekend maintenance worker who could survey the parties to ensure the size capacity is being honored. A deposit could be required and returned if the party follows their rental obligations.

Attachments Attachment A General Policy for Albany Park and Recreation Facility Rentals Attachment B Picture of Terrace Park Picnic Tables Attachment C City of Albany Municipal Codes re Parks

- 2 –Terrace Park signage Staff Report to the Commission GENERAL POLICY For the use of Park Facilities

The Albany Recreation & Community Services Department hereby establishes the following rules and regulations governing the administration, Operation and maintenance of its facilities. HOURS: A schedule of operating hours is available at the Department’s office.

APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE: 1. Permission of use of facilities will be granted upon the condition that all rules governing the use of said facilities will be followed. Permission may be revoked at any time for failure to do so. These rules are subject to change by the Recreation & Community Services Department. 2. A permit to use the facilities will be issued provided: a) Issuance will not obstruct or interfere substantially with recreational use, and b) The date and time requested have not previously been allocated by permit or assigned to a Recreation & Community Services Department function. 3. The application must be completed by a qualified and authorized representative of the requesting group or party, 18 years of age or older. The representative must be in attendance at the function. 4. Applications for permits may be filed up to 60 days in advanced of the date requested, and at least 7 days in advance of the date requested. Permits may not exceed 6 months. All requests for facilities for fundraising purposes must be filed at least 30 days in advance. 5. The Recreation & Community Services Department reserves the right to cancel, reassign, or otherwise adjust reservations to comply with the demand of its own programs or emergency requirements. 6. Fees and charges are due in full at the time of application. 7. If cancellation of a permit is necessary, the Recreation & Community Services Department must be notified immediately. Cancellation must be made at least 3 days in advance or the applicant shall forfeit all fees and charges that have been or are on deposit. 8. Requests for exception to the adopted “Rules and Regulations” for use of the park must be presented in writing to the Park & Recreation Commission 1 month prior to the date of use. 9. The City of Albany reserves the right to refuse to grant the use of its facilities to any person or group if such use is deemed to be contrary to the best interest of the City and/or its residents.

PRIORITY CLASSIFICATION FOR USE OF CITY PARK & RECREATION FACILITIES: The following classifications shall apply for purposes of determining priority use as well as applicable fees and charges. A. Department Sponsored Activities Recreation and Community Service programs and activities directly sponsored by the Recreation & Community Services Department: other City of Albany activities as approved by the Director of Recreation & Community Services. B. School Sponsored Activities 1) Adult or youth programs sponsored by the Albany Unified School District, 2) Adult or youth programs sponsored by Peralta Community College or by the University of California Berkeley. C. Community Youth Groups Any organized youth group having the following qualifications: 1) Non-profit, 2) A Majority of members are 17 years or younger and Albany residents, 3) Has voluntary adult leaders or chaperons, 4) is recreational in nature, 5) Shall have no membership restrictions or other age and gender, 6) Has definite organizational structure, 7) its primary interest is in community school age youth. D. Community Disabled/Senior Citizens Groups An organized youth or adult group having the following qualifications: 1) Non-profit, 2) Organized to serve a specific group of Albany residents who either suffer from a specific disability or are above the age of 55 years of age. Is primarily recreational in nature, but may also serve some social service need or educational needs for their group, 3) Has a specific organizational structure. E. Community Service Clubs & Other Community Groups Any organization youth or adult service groups having the following qualifications: 1) Non-profit, 2) A majority of the members live, work or own businesses in Albany, 3) Has officers, a definite organizational structure, meets regularly. Senior Center Only: (School activities for young people and Community Youth Groups are next in priority order here) F. Private Rental for Social Activities 1) All groups in Priorities 2-6 above who wish to conduct a special activity not open to the general public. 2) City of Albany business firms and associations conducting official company or group activities, 3) City of Albany residents conducting private family or invitational parties, receptions, picnics, etc. G. Fund Raising Activities 1) All fund raising activities groups in priorities 2-7. H. Commercial use or Non Resident Recreational Use 1) Commercial for-profit activities, 2) Non resident reservations for recreational activities

GENERAL PROVISIONS: 1. The premises and facilities must be restored to the condition of the permitted use, or within the time specified in the permit. 2. If the nature of the event changes or if the number of participants increases, the Recreation & Community Services Department must be notified at least 3 days in advance and, if necessary, fees and charges will be changed in accordance with applicable rates. 3. The requesting group or party is personally responsible for all damages to the facilities being used. 4. When facilities are used by juveniles, there must be at least one adult present for every 15 juveniles present. 5. Applicants receiving a Use Permit shall be responsible for reading existing “Rules and Regulations” for the use of recreation facilities and shall make sure their group observes said rules and regulations. 6. NO Inflatable jumpies are permitted at the parks. 7. DETERMINATIONS OF APPLICABLE FEES AND CHARGES WILL BE MADE FROM A CURRENT ESTABLISHED SCHEDULE.

______Applicant Signature Organization Date

Date:______

Recreation & Community Services PARK Rental Application

Park Requested:______

Date Requested:______Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun

Arrival Time______Departure Time ______(3 hour minimum)

Applicant’s Name/Person Responsible for Rental:______

Address:______City:______Zip:______

Home Phone:______Work Phone:______Cell Phone:______

Email Address:______Driver’s License #:______

Organization Name:______

Type of Activity:______

Anticipated Attendance: Total:______# of Youth:______% of Albany Residents:______

Alcohol: Served? Yes No Are you selling tickets to exchange for alcohol? Yes No Sold? Yes No Is there an entrance fee that covers food/drink? Yes No Type:______Is your event open to the public? Yes No

I certify that the above information is accurate. I have read the rules and regulations pertaining to the use of the City of Albany’s Park facilities including the reverse side of this application. (1) Permittee will be responsible for all injuries caused by such use. (2) Hours will be strictly observed and if time is extended beyond that specified, it is understood that additional charges may be necessary. (3) Permittee shall be responsible for reimbursing the City for any loss or damage to City property caused by such use. (4) In consideration of participation as specified at location shown on the above dates and times, Permittee does hereby release and hold harmless the City of Albany from any and all liability of claims for damage or injury to person or property of the undersigned due to Permittee’s use of said facility, by reason of any act or omission by the City of Albany Recreation and Community Services Department, or any of its officers, agents or employees or the condition of its property.

______Applicant Signature Organization Date

Department Use Only

Liability Insurance Required: Yes No City of Albany ASUD Activity Letter to Chief Bone Required: Yes No Albany Non-Profit Resident Business ABC License Required: Yes No Private Non-Res Non-Res Business Date Verified:______Private Resident

Rental Fee Paid: Yes No Notes:______

CITY OF ALBANY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT

Agenda date: July 21, 2008 Reviewed by: BP

SUBJECT: East Bay Regional Parks District Proposed Extension of Regional Open Space, Wildlife, Shoreline and Parks Bond Measure AA on the November 4, 2008 ballot

FROM: Beth Pollard, City Administrator

RECOMMENDATION

Adopt Resolution No. 08-51 supporting the extension of Measure AA.

BACKGROUND

In 1988, voters of Alameda and Contra Costa counties approved a $225 million East Bay Regional Park District bond measure, which has been used to preserve 34,000 acres of open space, create 17 new regional parks, add more than 100 miles of trails, and fund 2235 neighborhood recreation projects. The District reports that it nearly doubled this investment by levering the money to secure matching funds for parks projects.

Now that the 1988 bond program is reaching completion, the proposal being placed before the voters in November 2008 is to continue the Measure AA program by extending the bond measure at the same tax rate. The bond funds would be used to restore urban creeks; to protect wildlife; to purchase and save open space, wetlands, and bay shoreline; and to acquire, develop, and improve local and regional parks, trails, and recreational facilities.

Attached is information from the District on the work accomplished with the 1988 Measure AA and the proposed uses for the 2008 Measure AA bond.

DISCUSSION

Some key points of the 2008 Measure AA are:

• The total amount is $500 million • $375 will fund regional park acquisitions and capital projects, of which 7 percent ($26.2 million) will be reserved for unanticipated needs and opportunities • $125 million will go to cities and other local governments • The tax rate is $10 per $100,000 of assessed valuation, the same as the 1988 rate • Requires a 2/3 voter approval in Alameda and Contra Costa counties

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ANALYSIS/FINANCIAL IMPACT

Besides expanded, restored, preserved and improved regional parks and recreational facilities, other benefits from the measure to Albany include:

• $774,036 to the City of Albany for parks and recreation projects from the $125 million allocation to local governments on a per capita basis • $27 million for improvements to Eastshore State Park, which is located in the city of Albany and neighboring cities along the waterfront • $12.3 million for Bay Trail connections between Martinez and Fremont, which could include the Albany waterfront

There is also a reserve of $26.2 million in unallocated funds to be available for future needs and/or opportunities.

Attachments 1. City Council Resolution No. 08-51 2. East Bay Regional Parks Measure AA Facts Sheet 3. 2008 Regional Parks Bond Project List

2 RESOLUTION NO. 08-51

A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ENDORSING EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT’S PROPOSED EXTENSION OF REGIONAL OPEN SPACE, WILDLIFE, SHORELINE AND PARKS BOND.

WHEREAS, the Alameda County Mayors’ Conference represents all of the cities in Alameda County and has historically communicated and cooperated regarding projects, programs and other issues of mutual interest between the cities in the County and other public agencies serving county residents. The Alameda County Mayors’ Conference has requested the City of Albany to support the East Bay Regional Park District’s Measure AA; and

WHEREAS, the East Bay Regional Park District which serves all of the residents of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties has added more than 34,000 acres of parkland and shoreline in the last 20 years, largely as a result of funding provided by the 1988 voter approved bond Measure AA which also provided $60 million in funding for cities and special park districts to fund local parks and recreation projects; and

WHEREAS, in response to continuing community interest, the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors is considering placing a bond measure on the November 2008 ballot to extend the Measure AA program; and

WHEREAS, the proposed measure would replicate and extend the successful $225 million Measure AA bond passed in 1988; and

WHEREAS, the specifics of the Park District’s proposed park bond measure are as follows: • The proposed issuance of bonds is structured to retain the property tax rate at or below the existing tax rate of $10 per 100,000 of property value for property owners. • The $500 million bond initiative must be approved by two-thirds of voters in Alameda and Contra Costa counties in November 2008. • $125 million (25%) of the bond proceeds will fund local park and recreation projects on a per-capita grant program to Cities and other local agencies. • $375 million (75%) of the bond proceeds will fund regional park acquisitions, open space preservation, park development, habitat restoration, and an emergency reserve. • A detailed project list has been complied which is available to the public. • The Park District Board of Directors will conduct annual public hearings on projects to be selected and funded by the Measure. • EBRPD’s Park Advisory Committee provides oversight review; and

WHEREAS, the Measure would provide $774,036 to the City of Albany for local park and recreation projects, $27 million for improvements to Eastshore State Park along the waterfront between Richmond and Oakland, $12.3 million for Bay Trail connections between Martinez and Fremont, and $26.2 million for unanticipated future needs and opportunities,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Albany City Council does hereby endorse the East Bay Regional Park District’s Proposed Extension of Regional Open Space, Wildlife, Shoreline and Parks Bond, which will be placed on the November 4, 2008 ballot in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.

______ROBERT S. LIEBER MAYOR

Extension of Regional Open Space, Wildlife, Shoreline and Parks Bond East Bay The East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors voted to place a $500 million park bond extension Regional Park District measure on the November 4, 2008 ballot. This measure is an extension of Measure AA, passed by East Bay voters 20 years ago, that helped preserve 34,000 acres of open space, develop over 100 miles of new trails, and fund hundreds of local parks and recreation projects. While much has been accomplished, Fact the growing East Bay population further increases the need for acquiring new parklands, protecting and restoring natural habitat, and helping communities with their local park and recreation facilities. Sheet If approved by the voters, this park bond extension will be used to continue to restore urban creeks; protect wildlife; purchase and save open space, wetlands, and bay shoreline; and acquire, develop and improve local and regional parks, trails, and recreational facilities close to home for East Bay residents. Quick Facts: • $500 million bond extension must be approved by two-thirds of voters in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. • This extension will not increase the tax rate above the present maximum rate of $10 per year per $100,000 of assessed valuation (i.e. a home assessed at $400,000 will pay $40 per year). Bo a r d o f Di r e c t o r s • $375 million (75%) of revenue will fund Regional Park acquisitions and capital projects with Beverly Lane $26.2 million (7%) of that amount held in reserve for unanticipated future needs and opportunities. Ted Radke • $125 million (25%) of proceeds will go to cities, special park and recreation districts, county service Carol Severin areas, and the Oakland Zoo for much-needed local park and recreation projects. Livermore area voters Doug Siden are not part of this extension tax as Murray Township was not within the East Bay Regional District’s Nancy Skinner jurisdiction in 1988 when the initial bond measure was passed. EBRPD continues to serve this community through new acquisitions of parklands. John Sutter Ayn Wieskamp, • The Park Advisory Committee will provide citizens’ oversight to monitor all bond expenditures. President Regional Park Project Summary: Over 67 current and future parks, open space, trails, and shoreline projects will benefit from Ge n e r a l Ma n a g e r this measure. Some of the high priority projects include: Pat O’Brien • Acquiring and restoring urban creeks. • Expanding and developing the Bay Trail, East Bay Greenway Trail, Delta Trail, and Ridge Trail. • Developing the Oakland and North Richmond shorelines. East Bay Regional • Renovating Eastshore State Park. Park District • Developing a new Regional Park at the Concord Naval Weapons Station. 2950 Peralta Oaks Ct. • Increasing access at Briones, Sunol, and Pleasanton Ridge. Oakland CA 94605 • Acquiring sensitive property at Doolan Canyon. 1-888-EBPARKS www.ebparks.org • Completing the Tidewater Recreation Area at Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline. The complete project list can be found on the District’s Web site at www.ebparks.org or can be sent electronically by emailing a request to [email protected]. About Us: The East Bay Regional Park District operates 65 regional parks, on 98,000 acres, and 1,100 miles of trails serving the over 2.4 million residents of Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Measure AA, a $225 million bond approved by voters in 1988 helped the District preserve 34,000 acres of open space, create 17 new Regional Parks, add over 100 miles of trails, and fund 235 neighborhood recreation projects. The Park District nearly doubled the investment, leveraging money to secure “matching” funds at no cost to taxpayers. Revised: 7/15/2008 Most future local and Regional Park projects depend on funding from an extension of this bond. Regional Open Space, Wildlife, Shoreline and Parks Bond Extension local park agency Allocations Alameda County Contra Costa County 2008 AA 2008 Population 2008 Allocation 2008 AA 2008 Population 2008 Allocation Local Grant Local Grant

CITIES CITIES Alameda 75,823 $3,465,489 Antioch 100,361 $4,586,998 Albany 16,877 $771,363 Brentwood 50,614 $2,313,312 Berkeley 106,697 $4,876,584 Clayton 10,784 $492,883 Dublin 46,934 $2,145,118 Concord 123,776 $5,657,180 Emeryville 9,727 $444,572 Danville 42,629 $1,948,358 Fremont 213,512 $9,758,562 El Cerrito 23,320 $1,065,840 Newark 43,872 $2,005,169 Hercules 24,324 $1,111,728 Oakland 420,183 $19,204,456 Lafayette 23,962 $1,095,183 Piedmont 11,10 0 $507,325 Martinez 36,144 $1,651,961 Pleasanton 69,388 $3,171,377 Moraga 16,138 $737,587 San Leandro 81,851 $3,740,998 Oakley 33,210 $1,517,862 Union City 73,402 $3,354,837 Orinda 17,542 $801,757 Cities Subtotal 1,169,366 $53,445,852 Pinole 19,193 $ 877,216 Pittsburg 63,652 $2,909,214 HAYWARD AREA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT Pleasant Hill RPD 33,377 $1,525,495 Hayward 149,205 $6,819,412 Richmond 103,577 $4,733,985 Ashland 21,576 $986,120 San Pablo 31,190 $1,425,538 Castro Valley 59,448 $2,717,064 San Ramon 59,002 $2,696,685 Cherryland 14,357 $656,202 Walnut Creek 65,306 $2,984,810 Fairview 9,826 $449,094 Cities Subtotal 878,101 $40,133,590 San Lorenzo 22,722 $1,038,530 Mt. Eden 881 $40,262 UNINCORPORATED, CSA’s / CSD’s / RPD’s HARD Subtotal 278,015 $12,706,683 Alamo and 17,896 $ 817,931 Green Valley Bay Point 24,662 $1,127,177 Unincorporated 11,612 $530,722 (Ambrose RPD) EBRPD Clyde 795 $36,321

Oakland Zoo – $4,000,000 Crockett 4,532 $207,144 Port Costa 266 $12,138 Discovery Bay 10,286 $470,124 Note: El Sobrante 14,041 $641,740 • Allocations are per capita based on California Green Valley RPD 1,507 $68,873 Department of Finance 2008 Population Estimates. Kensington 5,653 $258,358 • 5% local grant administration by EBRPD. • Local agencies will set local priorities and select Bayview-Montalvin 5,731 $261,953 projects for funding. Tara Hills 6,106 $279,086 Pleasant Hill Area 4,555 $208,171 RPD Rodeo 9,984 $456,305 Unincorporated 67,560 $3,087,831 East Bay EBRPD Regional Park District Unincorporated 173,573 $7,933,153 Subtotal Updated 2008 Regional Parks Bond Project List 6/27/2008

# Location Project Description Total $ Trail expansion $6.5 million to protect wildlife habitat, create regional recreation Alameda and development opportunities on San Francisco Bay, and extend the Bay Trail around 1 Point of regional Alameda Point in cooperation with City of Alameda. Restore shoreline recreation areas including beach and dune grass habitat. $ 6,550,000 Construct trail $630,000 to complete the key bicycle, pedestrian and equestrian trail Alamo Canal 2 undercrossing of connection under the 580-680 interchange, creating the first trail Trail highway 580 connection linking the communities of Dublin and Pleasanton. $ 630,000 Complete $2 million to acquire last remaining open space to establish final park Anthony 3 acquisition of boundaries to buffer sensitive wildlife habitats and create new access Chabot park boundaries for all users. $ 2,025,000 Improvement and renovation of $2.2 million to improve facilities and increase opportunities for school 4 Ardenwood park picnic and classes and families to experience early California life at the historic interpretive Ardenwood Farm. facilities $ 2,250,000 Park expansion, $1.6 million to expand and restore wetlands to enhance habitat for marsh restoration Delta Smelt and other species. Provide water access to the 5 Bay Point and improved Pittsburg/Bay Point shoreline. Establish the first section of the Great public access Delta Trail project linking the East Bay to the Delta and Central Valley. $ 1,575,000 Complete Bay $12.3 million to connect urban communities to shoreline access and Trail from wildlife viewing opportunities by completing the 86 mile Bay Trail along 6 Bay Trail Fremont to the East Bay shoreline. Acquire and develop trail links to close the Martinez remaining gaps between Martinez and Fremont. $ 12,298,000 Create boat $5.9 million to establish safe and environmentally sound launch sites, launch, landing wildlife viewing, camping, and other facilities to support the new Bay Bay Water 7 and camping sites Water Trail, providing places for kayakers, canoers, and other small Trail from Fremont to boats to travel the length of the East Bay shoreline and ultimately the Delta circumnavigate the Bay. $ 5,890,000 $2.6 million to enhance delta shoreline access and expand interpretative/educational opportunities for East Contra Costa County Big Break Expand Delta 8 schools and families to experience the Delta in a natural setting. Protect Shoreline Science Center and enhance habitat for the threatened California Black Rail and Giant Garter Snake, restore coastal prairie grassland. $ 2,600,000

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# Location Project Description Total $ Expand park and wildlife corridors. $4.5 million to complete the underground trail and Mining Museum and Black Complete visitor to preserve important open space, enhance wetland and riparian habitat 9 Diamond education facility in partnership with the East Contra Costa County Habitat and park Conservation Plan. improvements $ 4,500,000 $7.8 million to preserve additional ridge top and hillside open space Preserve open surrounding and near the park in partnership with other agencies. space and 10 Briones Improve Alhambra Valley and Buckeye Ranch access, develop staging improve public area and trail connections for all users, renovate picnic areas and group access camps. $ 7,785,000 $3 million to acquire rare vernal pool habitat and wetlands near Byron Byron Resource to expand, preserve, protect and interpret rare species including Tiger 11 Vernal Pools preservation Salamander, Fairy Shrimp and vernal pool wildflowers in partnership with the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan. $ 2,970,000 Acquire and $11.3 million to acquire open space and park corridor and construct Calaveras construct trail 12 this trail for all users connecting six regional parks along the 680 Ridge Trail from Carquinez corridor serving all communities from Sunol to the Carquinez Strait. Strait to Sunol $ 11,323,000 $4.1 million to complete the shoreline scenic corridor between Improve public Carquinez Martinez and Crockett. Expand outdoor recreation opportunities, 13 access and Strait preserve shoreline areas, and connect park trails for all users from expand park historic Port Costa to the San Francisco Bay and Ridge Trails. $ 4,050,000

$2 million to preserve open space and complete this critical wildlife corridor for Alameda Whipsnake, Red Legged Frog and rare plants Clayton Expand park and 14 between Mt. Diablo and Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve in Ranch wildlife corridors partnership with the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan. Provide initial staging and new trail opportunities for all users. $ 2,025,000

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# Location Project Description Total $

$16 million to work in partnership with Concord and the National Park Service to acquire, restore and develop a major new regional park on Acquire open Concord the inland portion of former Concord Naval Weapons Station. Protect space and develop Naval open space and wildlife habitat for Tiger Salamanders and Red Legged 15 public access on Weapons Frogs and restore Mt. Diablo Creek. Develop regional recreation former military Station facilities including picnic areas, trails for all users, parking and camp base sites. Provide interpretive and education facilities and partner with the National Park Service to provide services in the area. $ 15,950,000

$8.1 million to acquire remaining lands adjacent to Coyote Hills to complete park boundaries and preserve sensitive riparian wildlife Complete park habitat. Restore and expand existing marsh complex to include seasonal boundaries, wetlands, coastal prairie grassland and reduce cattails. Enhance habitat 16 Coyote Hills restore marsh, for Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse and California Black Rail. Replace the build public use aging visitor center with a state of the art facility to interpret the facilities significant cultural and natural resources of the area. Add family camping opportunities at the reclaimed Dumbarton Quarry site and provide trail links to the Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge and Bay Trail. $ 8,100,000 $4 million to acquire scenic open space to expand this park near the Expand park and Crockett West County communities of Crockett, Hercules and Rodeo. Build new 17 improve public Hills public access, trails for all users and camp sites easily accessible from access Highway 4 and the Cummings Skyway. $ 4,050,000 $6.5 million to replace and expand the Crab Cove interpretive center, Improve visitor currently located in an outdated military building. Expand and restore Crown center, restore 18 Alameda Beach to increase space for beach recreation and protect the Beach beach, complete shoreline. Acquire appropriate surplus federal property if it becomes park boundary available. $ 6,480,000 $3.6 million to establish a new park near the communities of Brentwood and Oakley. When matched with funding from the East Park acquisition Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan, the park will preserve 19 Deer Valley and development a regional wildlife corridor for San Joaquin Kit Fox, Tiger Salamander, and other threatened species between Los Vaqueros and Black Diamond and will preserve the rural ranching history of the area. $ 3,600,000

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# Location Project Description Total $ $5 million to open a new regional park on the Delta providing Park expansion swimming, boating, fishing, picnicking and camping close to East Contra 20 Delta Access and development Costa communities. Work with federal and state agencies to provide at Orwood Tract both Delta recreation and wildlife habitat for threatened California Black Rails, Giant Garter Snakes and migratory waterfowl. $ 4,950,000 Develop new Delta $1 million for new public access, trails, family camping and picnicking in 21 park at Jersey Recreation the Delta on Jersey Island and the San Joaquin River. Island $ 1,000,000

Establish the $4.1 million to provide a new trail for all users connecting the Great Delta Trail communities of Bay Point, Brentwood, Pittsburg, Antioch, and Oakley connecting Bay 22 Delta Trail to the shoreline. Work with State and local agencies to develop the Point to Big Break Great Delta Trail improving urban access to fishing and boating in the to the Contra Delta. Costa County line $ 4,050,000 Expand open space adjacent to Diablo Mt. Diablo State $7.2 million to preserve open space and habitat in central Contra Costa 23 Foothills/ Park and improve County adjacent to Mt. Diablo State Park, complete renovation of picnic Castle Rock Castle Rock areas, play areas, and trail access improvements for all users. picnic and recreation area $ 7,200,000 $5.7 million to acquire land for a new park preserving the last major Doolan Establish new undeveloped expanse of the Tassajara Hills north of the communities of Canyon/ park and preserve Dublin and Pleasanton. Restore grassland and seasonal wetland habitat 24 Tassajara open space and for Tiger Salamanders, Golden Eagles, Prairie Falcons and other species. Hills ridges Provide trails for all users, public access, and scenic resources, rolling hills and open grassland valleys. $ 5,675,000 $6.7 million to acquire and preserve scenic ridge lands in the Union Acquisition and City Hills along Walpert Ridge, complete the renovation of the historic 25 Dry Creek Meyers Estate Meyers Estate and garden for intimate community gatherings. Complete improvements multi-use Ridge Trail connections. $ 6,700,000

Open space $4.7 million to complete this new park along the ridgelines in the scenic preservation and west Dublin hills. Preserve wildlife corridor and connect community 26 Dublin Hills regional trail residents to regional trails for all users and nearby natural areas.

connections Restore ponds and enhance riparian habitats and grasslands. $ 4,725,000

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# Location Project Description Total $ Complete trail connection $2.3 million to acquire and construct an urban open space and multi use Dunsmuir through 27 trail corridor connecting Oakland and San Leandro neighborhoods to Heights Trail Dunsmuir Heights Anthony Chabot park through the Dunsmuir Heights area. to Anthony Chabot $ 2,350,000 Trail corridor East Bay $400,000 to partner with local cities to secure public use of this protection 28 Greenway abandoned rail right of way to serve urban residents from Oakland to partnerships with Trail Fremont. local cities $ 400,000 $27 million to expand and restore this eight-mile long urban shoreline park adjacent to the East Bay communities of Oakland, Berkeley, Park expansion, Eastshore Emeryville, Albany, and Richmond. Consistent with the Eastshore State 29 restoration and State Park Park General Plan, develop access improvements, restore upland and development wetland areas to enhance wildlife habitat, and to complete east shore segments of the Bay Trail. $ 27,000,000 Complete park $2.9 million to acquire and protect scenic ridges and wildlife habitat acquisition and adjacent to Union City, Fremont and Hayward communities. Expand 30 Garin improve public park trail system to improve recreational opportunities for all users and access connect to the Ridge Trail. $ 2,925,000 Garin to Acquire and $2 million to acquire and construct trail connecting Garin Park to 31 Pleasanton construct trail Pleasanton Ridge for hiking, biking and equestrian use. Ridge Trail connection $ 2,025,000 $5.4 million to establish a new regional shoreline park as a bicycle trail hub connecting the new Bay Bridge bicycle access to the East Bay and Gateway Park acquisition the Bay Trail in cooperation with other agencies. This inter-modal 32 Shoreline and development node will include parking, promenade, fishing access, landscape improvements, and facilities to interpret the natural and historic resources of this site. $ 5,400,000 $4.5 million to restore and protect shoreline bird habitat, strengthen Expand park and and repair levees along this shoreline to address climate change impacts, construct public Hayward improve public trail access and cooperate on shoreline interpretive 33 access and Shoreline improvements with other state and local agencies. Dredge channels to education improve water circulation and enhance habitat on islands for improvements endangered Least Terns. $ 4,500,000

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# Location Project Description Total $ Iron Horse Complete trail $1.4 million to complete trail corridors between Las Trampas, 34 to Mount corridor Sycamore Valley and Mount Diablo. Diablo Trail $ 1,350,000 Extend Iron Iron Horse $2.2 million to complete extensions north of Concord and south to 35 Horse Trail north Trail Pleasanton of this 28 mile-long urban bicycle trail. and south $ 2,250,000 Acquisition to $1.8 million to preserve hillside areas, connect trails and add public 36 Lake Chabot complete park access along the western park boundary. boundary $ 1,800,000 Construct interpretive $8.3 million to establish interpretive visitor facility and indoor meeting facility, acquire space to serve the increasing population in the San Ramon Valley. 37 Las Trampas open space and Develop access for all users to recently acquired properties in the construct public Lafayette, Moraga and San Ramon Valley areas including staging, trails, access and camping areas. improvements $ 8,325,000 Acquire land to Leona Open $2.5 million to acquire remaining land to complete the park and 38 complete park Space improve public access. boundaries $ 2,500,000 Complete and open trail $900,000 to complete the Marsh Creek Trail connecting the Marsh Creek 39 extension from Brentwood area through the State Historic Park at Cowell Ranch to Trail Brentwood to Round Valley Regional Preserve. Round Valley $ 900,000 Expand Bay Trail, Martin $12.3 million to expand existing public use, shoreline access and Bay Tidewater and 40 Luther King Trail improvements at the Tidewater and Shoreline Center areas of the Shoreline Center Jr. Shoreline Martin Luther King Jr. Shoreline. facilities $ 12,320,000 Acquire open space and $5.4 million to expand ridgeline corridor on Mission Ridge and improve 41 Mission Peak improve public trails and staging areas including Stanford Avenue. access $ 5,400,000 Complete park $8.1 million to expand wildlife corridors in partnership with the East Morgan acquisition and 42 Contra Costa Habitat Conservation Plan. Provide trails for all users and Territory improve public additional access to the ridge lands south of Mt. Diablo. access $ 8,100,000

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# Location Project Description Total $

Acquire and $3.6 million to preserve San Pablo and Wildcat Creek Marsh and creek North restore Wildcat deltas to protect and restore the two largest remaining marsh areas 43 Richmond Creek and San along the North Contra Costa Shoreline. Connect the trail corridor Shoreline Pablo Creek from the north Richmond Wetlands to Point Pinole. Develop

marshes appropriate public access for wildlife viewing and education programs. $ 3,650,000 Develop trail $720,000 to join with the City of Oakland and community groups to Oak Knoll to connection from 44 create trail connections between the Oak Knoll redevelopment project Ridge Trail Oak Knoll to and Leona Heights Open Space. Redwood Park $ 720,000 $10.8 million to join with Oakland to develop new access for urban Oakland shoreline residents to the Oakland Shoreline. Cleanup and restore marshes to acquisition, benefit nesting birds, improve water circulation through dredging, and Oakland 45 resource construct improvements on shoreline sites along the Bay Trail from San Shoreline restoration and Leandro Bay, through the Oakland Estuary, and north to connect to pubic access Gateway Shoreline Park. Assist with the City's Estuary Plan trail and access projects, including public use facilities. $ 10,800,000 $7.4 million to expand Alameda County's largest wilderness park, preserve park wilderness values, protect wildlife habitat and high Acquire additional 46 Ohlone mountain ridge resources. Develop trail loops and expand public access wilderness lands and camping opportunities. Restore failing ponds to support Tiger Salamander and Red Legged Frog populations. $ 7,425,000 $2.1 million to complete the development of this 200 acre urban Complete public shoreline park and Bay Trail connection by working with the City of San 47 Oyster Bay access Leandro to provide recycled water for the irrigation of new turf improvements meadows, construct picnic and play areas, parking, restrooms and landscaping. $ 2,070,000 Acquire and construct public $13.7 million to acquire park land on scenic Pleasanton and Sunol ridges Pleasanton access, trail and 48 and Devaney canyon, complete bicycle loop trail system, construct Ridge recreation and parking, staging areas, access, picnic, camping and visitor facilities. interpretive facilities $ 13,725,000

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# Location Project Description Total $ $7.5 million to develop new Atlas Road access to the park with parking, Construct new picnic areas, meadows, play areas, environmental maintenance facility, park access, and new visitor/interpretive center. The center will provide an 49 Point Pinole visitor center, and introduction to the rich natural and cultural resources found at this site. maintenance Complete park boundary and wetland restoration. Enhance and restore amenities wetland and coastal prairie habitats. $ 7,540,000 Acquire, preserve Point San and make $4.5 million to acquire and restore shoreline and complete Bay Trail 50 Pablo accessible new spur north of the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge to provide new public Peninsula shoreline open access to this scenic north bay shoreline. space $ 4,450,000 $4.5 million to complete the development of this regional recreation Quarry Expand recreation area by providing new turf meadows, picnic and play areas, restrooms 51 Lakes facilities and landscaping. Complete park boundaries in this urban recreation area. $ 4,500,000 $3.2 million to preserve open space in West Contra Costa County and Rancho Establish new establish a new park. Acquire land and provide access for all users in 52 Pinole park cooperation with Muir Heritage land trust to connect the Ridge Trail to Crockett Hills, Franklin Ridge and West County communities. $ 3,150,000 Expand park, $5.2 million to acquire and restore Redwood Creek to protect rare protect habitat, native trout habitat; cooperate with the City of Oakland and Chabot construct Space and Science Center to support youth camping and facilities to 53 Redwood interpretive and interpret the historic and natural features of the East Bay's only native public use redwoods. Enhance Serpentine prairie for rare plants, improve facilities Whipsnake habitat and rare Manzanita groves. $ 5,200,000 Complete Bay $12.7 million to acquire and construct trail corridor segments to close Ridge Trail, gaps in the existing 25 mile long East Bay Ridge Trail alignment. 54 Ridge Trail Carquinez Strait Providing a continuous trail connection through 16 regional parks from to Mission Peak Martinez to Fremont. $ 12,690,000 Renovate $1.4 million to update existing pool and facilities to accommodate 55 Roberts swimming pool regional swimming meets and events. $ 1,350,000

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# Location Project Description Total $ $7.2 million to expand park to protect this unique pristine valley. Acquire lands in cooperation with the East Contra Costa County Acquire open Habitat Conservation Plan. Expand trail access for all users, staging, 56 Round Valley space, improve picnic and camping opportunities. Connect trail corridors to adjacent access State Parks and to Morgan Territory Regional Preserve. Improve grasslands for Kit Fox and Golden Eagle habitat. $ 7,200,000 Preserve $855,000 to acquire and restore the scenic San Pablo Bay shoreline to San Pablo shoreline and 57 provide access and wildlife viewing to bayside natural resources. Bay provide bay trail Provide Bay Trail amenities to enhance public use of the bay shoreline. access $ 855,000 $5.9 million to acquire additional open space south of Sibley Regional Expand park and Sibley / Preserve between Oakland, Orinda and Moraga. Expand trails including 58 construct visitor Huckleberry connection to Lake Temescal, construct new trailhead and develop new amenities camping opportunities. Restore ponds and riparian habitat. $ 5,900,000 $5 million to expand wilderness area to protect Alameda Creek Renovate visitor watershed, preserve wildlife habitat, remove barriers to Steelhead 59 Sunol center and migration and to renovate and/or replace the aging visitor center, picnic expand park and campground facilities. $ 4,950,000 Sycamore $925,000 to acquire lands to complete open space boundaries and trail Acquisition and 60 Valley Open connections, both inside the park and to Mt. Diablo. Enhance Red trail connections Space Legged Frog habitat. $ 925,000 $875,000 to acquire and develop the regional trail connecting Tassajara Tassajara Develop trail 61 Creek in Dublin to Mt. Diablo. Cooperate with the Cities of Dublin, Creek Trail connections San Ramon and Contra Costa County to complete this trail. $ 900,000 $2 million to renovate and/or expand Tilden Park's visitor facilities at Remodel visitor 62 Tilden Park the Botanic Garden and Environmental Education Center for public centers interpretive programs, lectures and research. $ 2,040,000 Acquire and $8 million to work with cities and community organizations to restore Urban 63 restore creeks in urban creeks and acquire creek easements, such as BART to Bay and Creeks urban core other urban creek projects. $ 8,040,000 $7.6 million to expand park, develop access and construct parking, picnic areas, trails for all users, and camp sites at this new park. Expand park and Vargas Preserve Alameda Creek watershed, extend the Ridge Trail, connect 64 develop public Plateau the park to Fremont and Sunol, protect hillside vistas and open space access east of Fremont and south of Niles Canyon. Restore wetlands and

enhance grasslands. $ 7,649,000

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# Location Project Description Total $

$ 4.7 million to expand the preserve to protect unique natural and cultural resources in partnership with the East Contra Costa County Improve safe 65 Vasco Caves Habitat Conservation Plan. Improve habitat for Kit Fox, Golden Eagles access to site and enhance wetlands. Provide suitable, guided public access, parking

and visitor facilities. $ 4,725,000 Acquire parkland Wildcat $900,000 to expand park boundaries along the San Pablo Ridge, 66 and improve Canyon improve access to park for all users. access $ 900,000

$900,000 to work with the City of Richmond and Contra Costa County Wildcat Richmond 67 to safely re-open the Wildcat Creek Trail crossing under the Richmond Creek Trail Parkway Parkway to connect north Richmond communities to the bay shoreline. $ 900,000

Subtotal, District Project List $ 348,750,000 7% Reserve for unanticipated future needs or opportunities $ 26,250,000 Total, District Project List $ 375,000,000

Local Grant Program Amount $ 125,000,000 Total Amount of Bond $ 500,000,000

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CITY OF ALBANY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISION STAFF REPORT

Agenda date: September 11, 2008

TO: Parks and Recreation Commission

FROM: Penelope Leach, Recreation and Community Services Director with input from City Engineers: Barry Whittaker, Randy Liptien, and Ana Bernardes

SUBJECT: The use of decomposed granite on sidewalks in Albany

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

Information only.

BACKGROUND

During a previous Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, the Commission requested information regarding the use of decomposed granite (DG) on sidewalks rather than concrete in areas where tree roots are damaging the sidewalks. This staff report is a brief description of the different types of DG and its uses.

Decomposed granite is common in parks; however, uncommon for public sidewalks. There are three types of decomposed granite: 1) Decomposed granite with no additives: This type of DG is typically used for pathways on parks or seating areas with less traffic. Although the surface is hard packed, it can move and has a sandy consistency on top. A steel boarder is recommended with this type of DG. DG with no additives lasts 7-10 years.

2) Decomposed granite with a stabilizer agent: A stabilizer is mixed into the DG to prevent the material from shifting. It is more stable than the DG without the additives; however, it too has a sandy consistency on top. This type of DG would require a gravel base well compacted to withstand heavy loads. DG with additives is more expensive, but also lasts longer than without additives.

3) Decomposed granite with resin or "Poly Pavement": This type of DG is mixed with a resin that creates an asphalt like material. This is the most expensive type of DG installation and is normally used on private service roads and parking lots. The material can take traffic loads, but how much of a load depends of the base and a proper compaction, which involves a more specialized labor. This type of DG does not have the sandy consistency top, but can erode if not protected from repeated water drainage from gutters and/or downspouts.

The use of type 1 or type 2 DG on sidewalks can be of concern given that the material is sandy on top and can wash off into the storm drains. This type of accumulation of the

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years could be problematic. Another concern is that DG deteriorates more quickly than concrete and will require more maintenance such as touch ups and recompacting. Additionally, if installing a porous surface next to paved road, water can migrate into the lower layers of the street and undermine the pavement. The same can happen to building foundations next to a DG sidewalk. Specifying DG on public streets, particularly commercial streets or streets with slopes in excess of 2% may also be problematic when wet.

DG is a more eco friendly surface and is preferred by joggers. The material itself and the installation is less expensive than concrete; however, a costs comparison needs to consider the purchase and installation of boarders and maintenance.

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