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City of Clearlake 2003-2013 Master Plan Report Prepared by Foothill Associates 2150 Professional Drive, Suite 120 Roseville, Ca 95661 (916) 782-1011 Roy M. Imai, Project Manager Acknowledgments Elected Officials Mayor Bob Malley Vice Mayor Sam Sanchez Council Member Jo Bennett Council Member Jim McMurray Council Member Bob Mingori Parks & Recreation Committee Bob Gordon Curt Giambruno Jeanie Norris Russell Perdock Carl Webb City Staff David A. Lane, City Administrator Sharon Goode, Assistant City Administrator Barbara Lysher, Director of Finance Karen Mantele, Director of Community Development Alicia Brundage, City Engineer Faye Gage-Burnett, Management Analyst Funding Funds for this Master Plan were provided by State CDBG Funds through a 2001-2002 Planning and Technical Assistance Grant. The consultants extend their appreciation to the Parks & Recreation Committee and the City Staff for its understanding, support and assistance during the course of this planning effort. CITY OF CLEARLAKE 2003-2013 MASTER PLAN Table of Contents Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction................................................................................................................ 1 1.1 The Master Plan................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Organization of the Master Plan......................................................................................... 1 1.3 Master Planning Process...................................................................................................... 2 1.4 Recommendations ............................................................................................................... 2 2.0 Goals and Policies....................................................................................................... 6 3.0 City of Clearlake ........................................................................................................ 9 3.1 The City of Clearlake and its Park System.......................................................................... 9 3.1.1 Background..................................................................................................................................9 3.1.2 Geography and Climate.............................................................................................................11 3.1.3 Archeological and Historical Resources ...................................................................................11 4.0 Park Resources......................................................................................................... 12 4.1.1 Haverty Field.............................................................................................................................12 4.1.2 Highlands Park..........................................................................................................................12 4.1.3 Redbud Park / Thompson Harbor..............................................................................................18 4.2 Additional Recreation Resources ...................................................................................... 18 4.2.1 Borax Lake.................................................................................................................................18 4.2.2 Anderson Marsh State Historic Park.........................................................................................18 4.2.3 Clear Lake State Park................................................................................................................19 4.2.4 Cache Creek Management Area................................................................................................19 4.2.5 McVicar Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary .......................................................................................19 4.2.6 Mendocino National Forest.......................................................................................................19 4.2.7 Cow Mountain BLM Recreational Area ....................................................................................21 4.2.8 Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest............................................................................21 4.2.9 Indian Valley Reservoir.............................................................................................................21 4.2.10 Blue Lakes Recreation Area ......................................................................................................21 5.0 Park Standards......................................................................................................... 23 5.1 Evaluating Current and Future Needs .............................................................................. 23 5.2 Park Acreage ..................................................................................................................... 23 5.3 Park Service Analysis........................................................................................................ 24 5.4 Planning and Management Considerations ....................................................................... 26 5.4.1 Major Barriers...........................................................................................................................26 5.4.2 Schools.......................................................................................................................................26 5.4.3 Natural Streams and Flood Plains ............................................................................................28 5.4.4 Adjacent Recreation Facilities ..................................................................................................28 5.5 Park Planning Areas .......................................................................................................... 30 5.6 Recreation Needs Survey .................................................................................................. 32 5.6.1 Existing City Parks:...................................................................................................................32 5.6.2 Future Park Facilities ...............................................................................................................32 5.6.3 Policy Questions........................................................................................................................33 5.6.4 Recreation Preferences..............................................................................................................33 5.6.5 Information about the Survey Respondents ..............................................................................33 5.7 Trends Affecting Park and Recreation .............................................................................. 34 5.8 Facilities ............................................................................................................................ 36 5.8.1 Facility Needs............................................................................................................................37 5.9 Comparison of Park Agencies........................................................................................... 39 5.9.1 Comparison ...............................................................................................................................39 i CITY OF CLEARLAKE 2003-2013 MASTER PLAN Table of Contents 6.0 Park System Master Plan ........................................................................................ 41 6.1 Park and Facility Recommendations................................................................................. 41 6.2 Existing Park and Facility Recommendations................................................................... 41 6.2.1 Austin Park ................................................................................................................................41 6.2.2 Haverty Field.............................................................................................................................43 6.2.3 Highlands Park..........................................................................................................................43 6.2.4 Redbud Park / Thompson Harbor..............................................................................................43 6.2.5 Master Plans for Existing Parks................................................................................................44 6.3 Proposed Parks ..................................................................................................................44 6.3.1 Community Parks ......................................................................................................................44 6.3.2 Neighborhood Parks..................................................................................................................46 6.3.3 Planning of Neighborhood Parks ..............................................................................................48 6.4 Bike and Multi-Use Trails................................................................................................. 48 6.5 Park Development Priorities.............................................................................................. 48 6.6 Capital Improvement Program .......................................................................................... 50 6.7 Proposed Annual Acquisition and Development Program................................................ 52 7.0 Funding 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