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Challenge Accepted
SUMMER 2018 Challenge Accepted THE KATAYANAGI FAMILY AND THOUSanDS OF OTHER PARK VISitORS MARK THE 25TH anniVERSARY OF THE TRaiLS CHALLEngE IN THIS ISSUE: TILDen FOREVER P. 4 | intO the REDWOODS P. 12 | A PLAnneD SHORELine PARK P. 16 DID YOU ON THE RIGHT TRACK This year marks a milestone time for the Park District KNOW? Fun facts about the with the 25th anniversary of the Trails Challenge and East Bay Regional park membership at an all-time high. The vital role our Park District parks play in keeping the East Bay happy, healthy and active is clearer than ever. Park visitors of all ages can take part in the annual Trails Challenge—finding new paths to hike and parks to explore. A few years ago, the Foundation heard from two senior women who had been walking together at Lake Chabot for decades. After taking the challenge, one of the women shared: “I get to see new places, clear my head and get healthy. I feel great about it.” The Trails Challenge had a similar impact on our cover subjects: Jonathan, Donica, Penny and Rocky Katayanagi. Jonathan and his daughter, Penny, took on the 2017 Trails Challenge when Penny was 6, completing all five trails in one day. Now, the challenge is a family tradition, with all $192,839 four of them hitting the trails together—and fostering a lifelong love Total amount of bequests given to of hiking. the Foundation in 2017 Inspiring people to be active and enjoy our beautiful regional parks is one of the best parts of the Trails Challenge, and it’s why the program continues to grow. -
East Bay Regional Park District 2005 Budget
EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT 2005 BUDGET January 1 to December 31, 2005 2005 Adopted Budget Page 1 East Bay Regional Park District Page Intentionally Left Blank 2005 Adopted Budget Page 2 East Bay Regional Park District TABLE OF CONTENTS VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS .......................................................................... 7 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT MAP .............................................................. 9 HOW TO USE THIS BOOK............................................................................................ 11 SECTION A – GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE..................................................... 13 SECTION B – BUDGET OVERVIEW ............................................................................ 21 BUDGET AT-A-GLANCE .................................................................................... 29 TOTAL RESOURCES BY CATEGORY AND MAJOR CHANGES ..................... 30 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS BY CATEGORY AND MAJOR CHANGES ............ 34 BUDGET BY FUND ............................................................................................ 37 BUDGET BY DIVISION AND DEPARTMENT .................................................... 38 AUTHORIZATION POSITIONS BY DIVISION AND DEPARTMENT ................. 40 GENERAL FUND ................................................................................................ 41 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS ............................................................................. 47 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS ................................................................................... -
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Spanish-Mexican New Broadway era Adobe version of West treats receives new Christmas audiences floor Carol with comes to Miracle on Castro Valley 34th Street Page 19 Page 38 Page 10 Scan for our FREE App or Search App Store for TCVnews 510-494-1999 [email protected] www.tricityvoice.com November 15, 2016 Vol. 15 No. 45 SUBMITTED BY VICKILYN HUSSEY PHOTOS BY JAMES SAKANE Music at the Mission opens its twelfth season of Chamber Music Outside the Box with “Slavic Dreams” on Saturday, November 19, at Old Mission San Jose. “Slavic communities spread throughout Eastern Europe, each with a distinctive art, yet united by language and culture. Explore the music of the Near East, Russia to the Czech Republic, and the Balkans with Janácek, continued on page 11 Preventing the preventable through community outreach BY PHILIP KOBYLARZ here in our own backyard. The STEP Up Ohlone program at Ohlone College has been very year in our country we lose what advocating mental health education and amounts to a small town through the assistance for the past five years. On affliction of suicide. More people are November 19, the program will join in lost to suicide than to car crashes or “International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day” Efirearm violence, and researchers continue to by sponsoring an event on the Ohlone campus. study the phenomenon, while those in the fields Breakfast will be served and an American of psychology and health care attempt to find Foundation for Suicide Prevention solutions to this ongoing problem. Rates are at (AFSP) -produced documentary titled “Life an all-time high and it is estimated that every Journeys: Reclaiming Life after Loss,” will be single day 117 people take their own lives. -
And Ohlone College Is Excited to Present
Operators share Designer dreams Amateur come true at Radio skills GARNET + grace Chihuahua Palooza Page 7 Page 4 Page 16 Scan for our FREE App or Search App Store for TCVnews 510-494-1999 [email protected] www.tricityvoice.com May 1, 2018 Vol. 16 No. 18 Continued on page 19 SUBMITTED BY OHLONE COLLEGE theatres such as The Public Theater, New PHOTOS BY RAVI MASAND York Theatre Workshop, Playwrights Horizons, Ma-Yi Theater Company, The The “Ohlone College Playwrights Fes- Lark, La MaMa, Actors Theatre of tival” is back for its fourth year, showcas- Louisville, Eugene O’Neill Theater Cen- ing world premieres of ter, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Goodman thought-provoking, humorous, and enter- Theatre, Magic Theatre, San Francisco taining 10-minute plays written by profes- Mime Troupe, San Francisco Playhouse. sional and emerging playwrights around They have written for film and TV, such the country. Presented by the award-win- as “This Is Us,” “The Good Fight,” and ning Ohlone College Department of The- the 20th Century Fox film “Ferdinand.” atre and Dance, this exciting selection of In addition, this year the festival will in- comedic and dramatic plays explore topics clude two Ohlone student playwrights, oriented toward college students and gen- Kayla Martinez and Nick Saud, who are eral audiences. Some of the themes ex- also directing and acting in this student- plored in this year’s plays deal with human run theatre company. The Student Reper- connection, self-acceptance, freedom of tory Theatre Company, a class of student speech and expression, loneliness, hope, directors, producers, actors, and designers ignorance, following your dreams, and ap- at Ohlone, is producing the festival. -
Discovery Zone a World of Natural Wonders (Both New and Familiar) Awaits Visitors in the East Bay Regional Parks
SUMMER 2017 Discovery Zone A WORLD OF NATURAL WONDERS (BOTH NEW AND FAMILIAR) AWAITS VISITORS IN THE EaST BaY REGIONAL PARKS IN THIS ISSUE: SPOTLIGht ON CAMPinG P. 4 | CONSERVAtiON EFFORts in the DistRICT P. 6 | PARK SAFetY P. 16 DID YOU PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT The dedication of the Dotson Family Marsh in April KNOW? Fun facts about the celebrated one of the East Bay Regional Park District’s East Bay Regional recent restoration projects and illustrated its ongoing Park District commitment to climate change adaptation. The rise in sea level is just one of the ramifications of climate change, and the Dotson Family Marsh was designed to offset such effects through 2080. The Regional Parks Foundation shares that commitment to protecting our natural resources. One of the Foundation’s core programs, aided by generous Donors, is Environmental Restoration and Habitat Enhancement—helping to keep parklands and wildlife healthy. The creation of the Shorebird Sanctuary at Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline and cleanup efforts at Strawberry Cove and on park trails are a few of the Foundation-supported projects you’ll read about in this issue. Hours spent in the parks are not only about work, of course. There are many areas to explore and breathtaking vistas to revel in for the first (or the 50th) time. Witnessing a new wonder, or sharing 9 a secret spot with a friend, is part of what makes living in this beautiful The minimum age of volunteers and diverse region special. So smell the flowers at the Dry Creek at the Little Farm Garden, say hi to one of EBRPD’s mounted patrol horses—or find your own unique discovery in the parks. -
ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan
ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT Approved: May 2, 2006 Resolution No.: 2006-05-103 2950 Peralta Oaks Court P.O. Box 5381 Oakland, CA 94605 Phone (510) 635-0135 TDD (510) 633-0460 East Bay Regional Park District ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan Table of Contents Contents 1.0 Introduction Overview..........................................................................................................................3 Legislative Mandate .......................................................................................................3 Discrimination and Accessibility...................................................................................4 Undue Burden.................................................................................................................4 1.1 ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan Development Requirements...................5 1.2 ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan Development Process..............................6 Facility Survey ................................................................................................................6 Self Evaluation................................................................................................................6 Public Outreach..............................................................................................................6 2.0 Definitions...............................................................................................................9 3.0 Findings and Recommendations -
Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Committee (FWC) Date: April 19, 2017 Time: 3:00 P.M
Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Committee (FWC) Date: April 19, 2017 Time: 3:00 p.m. Location: County Public Works Department Road Maintenance Division lunch room (squad room) 2475 Waterbird Way, Martinez CA 94553 (Map is attached.) AGENDA 3:00 p.m. Convene meeting. 1) Introductions. 2) Review/Approve minutes from the February 15, 2017 meeting. 3) Public comment. Includes public comment on topics on the agenda and items not listed on the agenda. The FWC shall also accept public comment on agenda items at the time they are discussed. 4) Elect FWC officers (Chair, Vice-Chair and Secretary) 5) Updates and announcements from staff and FWC members. Includes discussion on implementation of actions authorized previously, on correspondence received, and on upcoming meetings of interest to the FWC. 6) Presentation on the Pinole Creek Fish Passage Enhancement Project. (Elissa Robinson, Contra Costa Resource Conservation District) 7) Review and accept the final report from Regional Parks Foundation on their “Kids Healthy Outdoor Challenge – Field Trips” project. 8) Review and consider updating the Fish and Wildlife Committee web page. 9) Discuss the Fall Forum. Consider recommending that the Board of Supervisors authorize the FWC to spend Fish and Wildlife Propagation funds to host the 2017 Fall Forum. 10) Determine the agenda for the next meeting. The next regular meeting date is May 17, 2017. Possible agenda items for upcoming meetings include: Field trip to McNabney Marsh - May Chelsea Wetlands Project update California WaterFix update Review Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund Grant RFP Adjourn The Committee Chair may alter the order of agenda items at the meeting. -
Consolidated Fee Schedule Effective January 1, 2019
EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT Consolidated Fee Schedule Effective January 1, 2019 ADMINISTRATIVE AND DOCUMENT FEES I. BOARD & COMMITTEE MATERIAL FEES ............................................................................................... 4 II. GENERAL DOCUMENTS / MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL FEES ........................................................ 4 III. PUBLIC SAFETY FEES & FINES .............................................................................................................. 4 IV. LAND USE, ENCROACHMENT & DEVELOPMENT FEES .................................................................. 5 V. RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT PROJECT FEES ...................................................................................... 5 VI. MISCELLANEOUS FEES ........................................................................................................................... 5 PARK_SPECIFIC_FEES 1. ANTHONY CHABOT ............................................................................................................................. 7 ANTHONY CHABOT EQUESTRIAN CENTER .......................................................................................................................... 7 SKYLINE RANCH EQUESTRIAN CENTER .................................................................................................................................. 7 2. ARDENWOOD ......................................................................................................................................... 7 PALMDALE ESTATES EVENTS -
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Mural dedication Student reveals ‘Hayward violinists Jesus Christ High Past and raise funds Superstar: Present’ for kids in an ancient need story for Page 40 modern times Page 39 Page 37 The newspaper for the new millennium 510-494-1999 [email protected] www.tricityvoice.com November 12, 2013 Vol. 12 No. 46 Train of Lights PHOTOS BY prepare to fire up thousands of CASSANDRA BROADWIN holiday lights and set their annual “Train of Lights” chugging Clark Griswold (aka Chevy through the canyon. An im- Chase) has nothing on the Niles continued on page 17 Canyon Railway (NCRY) as they Recently, several prominent Tri-City citizens have passed away, taking with them an important weave in the tapestry of our community. Fortunately, they leave a legacy through their works and effect on friends, family and others they touched in life. Fremont resident and dance icon Yoko Young died October 29, 2013, but her spirit will continue to resonate throughout the community as an important and dynamic mosaic of interests and life experiences. Born in Tokyo, Japan, Yoko fell in love with dancing at age four when she saw the ballet Petrouchka. Beginning with Fujima (traditional Japanese dancing), she went on to study classical ballet under Sakiko Hirose of the Tokyo Bal- let, Madame Messers of the Bolshoi Ballet, Roy Tobias of the continued on page 39 BY: ANIKA DOKES “Self-esteem is the real magic wand that can form a child’s future. A child’s self-esteem affects every area of her existence, from friends she chooses, to how well she does academically in school, to what kind of job she gets, to even the person she chooses to marry.” —Stephanie Marston, The Magic of Encouragement. -
Making Community Connections Making Community Connections
WINTER 2017 MakingMaking communitycommunity ConnectionsConnections WITH SUPPORT FROM THE REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION, VISITORS OF ALL AGES AND CULTURES COME TOGETHER IN THE EAST BAY PARKS IN THIS ISSUE: MEMBERshiP CHANGes P. 4 | 1 in A MILLION CAMPAIGN P. 12 | neW RECREAtiON HOT SPOT P. 16 DID YOU COMMUNITY BUILDING Community is at the heart of the East Bay Regional Park KNOW? District and the Regional Parks Foundation. Creating a Fun facts about the sense of connection to our amazing natural resources East Bay Regional and among the diverse community of park visitors is one of Park District the core initiatives of the Foundation, and it’s an endeavor we celebrate in this issue. The Foundation has a long-standing commitment to backing a wide variety of Park District programs, from youth development to environmental stew- ardship to health and safety efforts. Promoting access for all through creative programs such as the Multicultural Wellness Walks, the Mobile Fish Exhibit and outdoor excursions for seniors allows the District to introduce the parks to groups of often underserved peo- ple, and foster a love of nature that continues to grow and thrive for decades to come. Support from Donors and Members enables the Foundation, which is now in its fifth consecutive year of financial growth, to foster these key enterprises. Our latest fundraising effort, the 1 in a Million campaign—which asks 800+ 4,000 people to contribute just $21 a month with the final goal of The approximate number of varieties $1 million a year—hopes to bring in even more unrestricted funds to of wildflowers in our parks support and expand vital Park District programs. -
Board Packet Prior to All Activity for the Month Being Received and Recorded
MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT 60 Garden Court, Suite 325 Monterey, California 93940-5341 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kelly Sorenson (President) - Marina, Northern Fort Ord (Ward 1) Shane Anderson - Seaside, Northern Sand City, Southern Ft. Ord (Ward 2) Katie Pofahl - Monterey, Del Rey Oaks, Southwest Seaside, Southern Sand City (Ward 3) Kathleen Lee - Pacific Grove, New Monterey, Northern Pebble Beach (Ward 4) John Dalessio - Carmel, Carmel Valley, Big Sur, Southern Pebble Beach (Ward 5) BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA Oldemeyer Center, Blackhorse Room 986 Hilby Avenue Seaside, California Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. 1) 6:00 p.m. Call to Order 2) Roll Call 3) Identification of Closed Session Items (Part or all of a meeting may be closed to the public under special conditions. The Board may only consider matters covered in the agenda descriptions.) A. Instructions to Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: A.P.N. 015-162-044, 015-162-009, 015-162-016, 015-162-017 and others (Negotiators: Payan/Whilden and Sutton/Lem/Moriarty/Fischer) B. Instructions to Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: A.P.N. 203-011-001, 203-011-019, 203-011-008 (Negotiators: Payan/ Whilden and Moriarty/Sutton/Lem/Grace) 4) Public Comment on Closed Session Item (The public may speak for a maximum of three minutes on any closed session item. Please complete a speaker form and give it to the Board Clerk.) 5) Adjourn to Closed Session 6) 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting 7) Report on Return from Closed Session (The Board shall publicly report any action taken in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a).) 8) Approval of Agenda 1 9) Public Comments (The public may speak for a maximum of three minutes on any subject that is not on the agenda. -
Outreach Programs
Recreation Programs Join Recreation Staff for a boating trip or fishing trip on our lakes and shorelines, or for a biking trip to one of our parks or along the shoreline. Trip experiences can be customized for your group size and ability. All necessary gear is provided along with high quality guide instruction. Booking must be made a minimum of 30 days in advance. Program Location: Various Parks Aquatics Programs Learn to swim or become comfortable in the water during group or private lessons in one of our pools or lakes. Adaptive swim lessons and certified lifeguarding courses available. Program Location: Various Parks Police Programs Spend some time with an EBRPD police officer to learn about: social responsibility and To get more information and to preserving the environment through law apply for an outreach program enforcement, personal safety and visit: www.ebparks.org/activities/ protection from thieves, careers in law OUTREACH enforcement careers, or request a specific Community_Outreach topic. PROGRAMS Program Location: Various Parks Jaimee Rizzotti Community Outreach Coordinator East Bay Regional [email protected] 510-544-2546 Park District Enjoy YOUR Regional Parks! Northwest Sector Central Sector Southeast Sector Explore Tilden: Are you curious about nature Cove Days: Explore outdoors to learn about California History: Learn about the cultural nearby and the history of the land? We can go San Francisco Bay creatures, see them up close history of the land from the time of the first on a nature walk and explore or visit our Little (tide permitting) and view the exhibits and peoples through the Mission, Rancho, and Farm, where we’ll meet the farm animals and aquariums in the visitor center.