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I I City of San Pablo General Plan I neighborhood parks and facilities Identification of and planning for the needs of special user groups such as children the Citys multicultural population the disabled and the elderly in park and recreation facility I development Identification of potential New facilities in North Richmond are an of I linkages and access between example a in this case Stores City park and recreation corporatecommunity partnership Lucky facilities and open space I areas such as creeks urban open space and nearby regional park facilities Cooperative agreements with WCCC School District and Contra Costa College I Development of an action plan to as identified in accompanying actions prioritize the Citys needs identify and preferred sites for new facilities and I recreation programs identify staffing A planning and improvement approach needs plan for acquisition and for Davis Park Davis Park Master Plan improvements and the establishment of Action 4H I a schedule for acquisition development and maintenance of existing and future Action CF 4B facilities School District Partnership I Actively pursue cooperative efforts with the West Development of an aggressive financing Contra Costa Unified School District to develop strategy for park and recreational jointuse neighborhood park facilities as part of I facilities including the aggressive pursuit or adjacent to schools Discussions should of grant funding include the coordination of recreational programs and community programs from within I the existing facilities and working with the district to enhance facilities through partnership agreements with the MRAD school funding I improvement and maintenance program Action CF 4C Contra Costa College I Develop a formal agreement with Contra Costa College to coordinate and expand public access i to college recreational facilities Action CF 4D Contra Costa College provides a range of recreational Redevelopment Agency and cultural opportunities I Utilize the Citys redevelopment efforts to I Circulation Public Facilities and Services Element Page 335 I Circulation Public Facilities and Services Element I acquire land and funding opportunities for new include but not be limited to the following park and recreational facilities with specific I attention to high priority sites identified in the A planning and public outreach process Recreation and Parks Master Plan that utilizes the accomplishments of the Old Town Special Area Committee I Action CF 4E Recreational Facilities The relocation of the Corporation Yard to Review proposed public and private recreational another more appropriate location I facility proposals to ensure the creation of improved indoor facilities such as indoor ball If possible the development of a courts and swimming and outdoor facilities SoccerFootball field in meeting the I such as soccer and ball fields Prioritiesshould needs of the local population be made to locate such facilities within each of the citys districts as a component of district Expansion of the park to Rumrill I centers Boulevard and to 23rd Street Expansion in the size of the park should be pursued Action CF 4F as properties become available I City SponsoredCoordinated Events Encourage Cityinitiated City sponsored and An edge treatment fencing and Citycoordinated special recreational events and landscaping plan for the park to screen out I programs such as festivals and street fairs the adjacent residences Action CF 4G Identification and improved access MiniParks improvements through signage and entry I The City shall conduct a study to determine improvements opportunities for the establishment of recreational miniparks Provisions should be The improvement of safety within the I made for all age groups in addition to park through lighting improved access opportunities for passive rest and recreation to maintenance and monitoring meet the needs of the immediate community I Opportunities for involvement in the Increased availability of park facilities maintenance and security of the parks by ie weekend use of bathroom facilities organized residents ie associations social and I service or institutional uses should be explored as well as innovative identification of funding Maintenance and improvement plan for opportunities outside grants or the CBO grants the creek I Particular attention and priority should be given to Old Town in coordination with the Old Town Special Area Committee I Action CF4H Davis Park Master Plan I A professional Master Plan should be developed that targets Davis Park as a priority for improved park facilities central location for planned events I and programs and the location of additional facilities such as a youth center Improvements to the park should reflect the changing I demographics of the local community and Page 336 City of San Pablo General Plan i I I City of San Pablo General Plan I GOAL CF 5 Policy CF 54 Access to the Arts Improve public access to the visual and performing arts by encouraging programs which brings the arts to the community I ActiOn CF 5A MultiCultUral Recognition IncOrporate multicultural components into the I individual District Plans Policies and actions within this section promote cultural historic and artistic diversity within San Action CF 5B Pablo Provisions are included to encourage I Cultural Events public art support cultural events and celebrate the efforts of the in the the diversity of members of the community Support community planning and organization of cultural events I festivals and education Policy CF 51 Recognition of Cultural Diversity Action CF 5C Recognize distinct cultural and ethnic enclaves Alvarado District Master Plan I within the City as cultural and educational Within the Alvarado District Plan include opportunities to San Pablos citizens improvements that reflect the historic and cultural values of the community I Policy CF 52 Linking Cultural Diversity Action CF 5D Celebrate San Pablos cultural diversity by Public Works Improvements I improving public access to the Citys multi Incorporate historic precedents and design cultural resources programs and facilities characteristics into public works and public I facility improvements Action CF 5E Public Art I Promote the creation of public art within the community that reflects the multicultural values I of the community As appropriate incorporate public art works into the Citys development and redevelopment efforts Specific attention in the location and placement of public art should be I made at community centers at areas of high pedestrian activity or at gateways into the community I Multicultural events promote a sense of community I Policy CF 53 Historic Significance Preserve the rich history of San Pablo as the City I experiences transition and redevelopment I Circulation Public Facilities and Services Element Page 337 I Circulation Public Facilities and Services Element I GOAL CF 6 I I I I I Unique facility needs for individual Districts are discussed below Facility needs are to be considered in conjunction with land use I planning of Districts Policy CF 61 I District Facilities As part ofthe enhancement and improvement for activities within the City each District shall be I evaluated in order to identify existing facilities and potential new facility upgradesimprovements I Action CF 6A Public Facilities within Districts In conjunction with the land planning efforts for I each District the City shall include the coordination of public facilities as a method to enhance and distinguish the unique I characteristics for each area I I I I I Page 338 City of San Pablo General Plan I I i of San Pablo General Plan I economic growth with the potential environmental effects of urban development In a built out city such as San Pablo I environmental effects may be felt as much from the social condition of the community as from the direct physical effects of urbanization The I challenge for the City is to preserve and enhance what limited natural areas and features do exist prevent the proliferation of environmentally adverse conditions or practices and generally I enhance the quality of life for residents through the natural and urban environment I ELEMENT ORGANIZATION This element establishes the overall goals i policies and implementing actions that relate to the preservation and enhancement of open space and the conservation of natural resources As an I expression of policy and community awareness this Element considers the following I The preservation and enhancement of natural resources including I Creek Areas Hillside Areas Ridgelines and Views Air Quality I Groundwater and Water Quality Vegetation and Wildlife Energy and Resource Conservation and I Cultural and Historic Resources This element also addresses the recognition and I enhancement of urban and rural open space BACKGROUND systems including I Since the Citys General Plan was last updated CityWide Open Space Issues and the 1973 Open Space and Conservation Urban Open Spaces UrbanRural Element was completed the City of San Pablo Linkages i has experienced significant changes in terms of Open Space as a Natural and Social new development redevelopment population Resource and quality of life Like many surrounding communities and cities within the Bay Area San As a builtout urban community San Pablo has I Pablo continues to work with its citizens and certain limitations in terms of preserving existing local State and federal agencies to balance open space areas However through the public I Environmental Resources Management Element Page 41 I Environmental