CITY OF HEALDSBURG PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING – AGENDA
Healdsburg City Council Chambers Meeting Date: August 9, 2017 401 Grove Street, Healdsburg CA 95448 Time: 6:00 P.M. Phone: 707-431-3301 Date Posted: August 4, 2017
1. CALL TO ORDER a) Roll Call b) Pledge of Allegiance c) Changes (Deletions) from Agenda d) Approval of Minutes: June 21, 2017
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS This time is set aside to receive comments from the public regarding matters of general interest not on the agenda, but related to Commission business. Pursuant to the Brown Act, however, the Commission cannot consider any issues or take action on any requests during this comment period.
3. OLD BUSINESS
4. NEW BUSINESS a) Sonoma County Integrated Parks Plan (Themig) Receive a presentation from Sonoma County Regional Parks on the Sonoma County Integrated Parks Plan and provide feedback as desired
b) Sorrento Development Art Installation (Licea) Review a proposal from the Voight Foundation for the installation of a piece of artwork for Sorrento Park
c) City of Healdsburg Request to Allow the Consumption of Alcohol at Plaza Park at Business Showcase on October 11, 2017 (Jahns) Review a request from the City of Healdsburg, in conjunction with the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce, to allow the Consumption of Alcohol at the Business Showcase on October 11, 2017 and by motion make a recommendation to City Council to approve or deny the request
5. INFORMATION AND REPORT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES ACTIVITIES (Staff, Information Only) a) Summer Activities Update b) Subcommittee Structure c) Other
6. COMMISSION REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST OCCURRING SINCE PREVIOUS REGULAR MEETING
SB 343 - DOCUMENTS RELATED TO OPEN SESSION AGENDAS: Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Parks and Recreation Commission regarding any item on this agenda after the posting of this agenda and not otherwise exempt from disclosure, will be made available for public review in the Parks and Recreation Office located at 1557 Healdsburg Avenue during normal business hours. If supplemental materials are made available to the members of the Commission at the meeting, a copy will be available for public review at the Parks and Recreation Office located at 1557 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA 95448.These writings will be made available in appropriate alternative formats upon request by a person with a disability, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. DISABLED ACCOMMODATIONS: The City of Healdsburg will make reasonable accommodations for persons having special needs due to disabilities. Please contact Parks and Recreation Office, at 1557 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, California, 431-3301, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting, to ensure the necessary accommodations are made.
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (Tentative) a) Additional Sculpture Installations b) c)
8. ADJOURNMENT Next meeting: September 13, 2017 at the City Council Chambers (unless otherwise established)
Commission Members Kathy Birdsong (Term Expires 12/31/2017) Ron Dobley (Term Expires 12/31/2019) Chris Herrod, Chair (Term Expires 12/31/2018) Ariel Kelley, Vice Chair (Term Expires 12/31/2019) John Lambert (Term Expires 12/31/2019) Juan Mota (Term Expires 12/31/2018) Jay Tripathi (Term Expires 12/31/2017) CITY OF HEALDSBURG PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
June 21, 2017 Healdsburg Community Center 1557 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, CA 95448
The Parks and Recreation Commission met in special meeting session.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Herrod called the special meeting to order at 6:01 P.M.
1.a. Roll Call Present Commissioners: Birdsong, Dobley, Herrod, Kelley, Lambert, Mota, Tripathi
Absent Commissioners: None
Staff Present: Active Adult and Senior Services Supervisor Grant, Community Services Director Themig, Facilities and Events Supervisor Jahns, Office Assistant Salas, Recreation Coordinator Schwarz, Recreation Supervisor Perdigao
1.b. Pledge of Allegiance
1.c. Changes (deletions) from Agenda
None
1.d. Approval of Minutes: May 17, 2017
The minutes were revised under 1.d., Approval of Minutes to the correct date of May 17, 2017. In addition, under 6.b. Commissioner Herrod referred to West Plaza Park and not the Wetzel Garden while discussing the cigarette issues. Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Tripathi approved the minutes as amended. Minutes were approved on a voice vote. (Ayes – 7, Noes – 0, Absent – None)
2. PRESENTATIONS
2.a. Introduction of Recreation Coordinator Rich Schwarz
Director Themig commented that after two years the department will be fully staffed once a Parks Maintenance position is filled. Garrett Perdigao has been promoted to Recreation Supervisor, he previously held the Recreation Coordinator position. Perdigao introduced Rich Schwarz as the Recreation Coordinator his responsibilities will include youth and adult sports PRC Special Meeting Minutes June 21, 2017
programs. Schwarz has been working for the department and is excited about his new role; he looks forward to continue working with the team. He has his own volleyball club, and over thirty years of experience working with children.
2.b. Introduction of Active Adult and Senior Services Supervisor Anna Grant
Themig introduced Anna Grant, Active Adult and Senior Services Supervisor; she will be working with the older adults and aging community. She is very pleased to be working at the Center and hopes to expand the services being offered. Grant is a vehicle enthusiast, and will be getting married this summer.
Commissioner Kelley inquired about the new Bistro Program at the Center. Grant replied that Council on Aging reviewed their offerings due to a decrease in participation; the program now offers new dining options. The Bistro Program numbers have doubled and they are working with local businesses to do community outreach. Taste of Tea will be offering free tea on certain days during the lunch program. Herrod congratulated the staff and said it is great news for the department.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
4. OLD BUSINESS
None
5. NEW BUSINESS
5.a. West Plaza Art Installation (Themig) Review a proposal from George Lawson for the installation of sculpture for West Plaza Park
Mr. Lawson approached the Community Services Department in regards to installing a new piece of art in West Plaza Park, “Harvest Joy, The Crust” by Larry Shank. A report on the donation proposal was distributed to those in attendance which went over a description and other details. Mr. Lawson spoke about the artist and some of his previous work.
Ted Calvert and Cynthia Jarvis met with the Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) Subcommittee. Commissioners asked questions about the art piece which included the clay model, dimensions, process and installation of the artwork. Commissioners also provided their opinions about the artwork. Lawson and Calvert touch on the history and culture of the town which they believe is reflected by the sculpture and added that it would be made possible with private funding. PRC Special Meeting Minutes June 21, 2017
Commissioner Tripathi thanked Mr. Lawson for the initial footwork; he inquired whether other locations have been looked into, due to West Plaza Park going thru construction in the future. He added that the size of the structure also seems a bit large and inquired about the ownership in case this would need to be moved at any point. Commissioners continued to discuss the size, appearance, location and cost of the piece. Commissioner Herrod questioned the fundraising efforts, Mr. Lawson responded that he would dedicate $20K and he has already identified other potential sponsors.
After the PRC subcommittee meeting, Birdsong reviewed the City’s Public Art Policy and noticed that some key elements are missing and should be reviewed. Dobley commented that the subcommittee is working on guidelines in regards to accepting public art. He added that the current installed pieces are abstract and that the piece is allegoric. Commissioners showed concerns about the size, location, and recognition of donors. A conversation about the current public art policy took place and Commissioners agreed that the policy is missing some key components; therefore they need this in order to make a decision. Lawson suggested that an arts committee needs to be formed, the process streamlined and the committee should have the authority to accept or deny artwork without it being a long public process.
Themig responded that he would have to speak to City Manager, Mickaelian and find out who would be responsible for creating the criteria for the arts policy. Tripathi stated that in the past the artwork has always come before the PRC for recommended approval.
Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Lambert, made a motion to have the Arts Subcommittee review and create suggested amendments to the Public Art Policy, bring suggestions back to the Commission for review and recommend approval to City Council. Motion made on a voice vote. (Ayes – 7, Noes – 0, Absent – None)
Commissioner Tripathi, seconded by Commissioner Kelley, made a motion to table action on the “Harvest Joy, The Crush” art installation proposal until the subcommittee has reviewed the Public Art Policy. Motion made on a voice vote. (Ayes – 7, Noes – 0, Absent – None)
5.b. City of Healdsburg Request to Allow the Consumption of Alcohol in Plaza Park at the Día de los Muertos Festival on October 29, 2017 (Jahns) Review a request from the City of Healdsburg, in conjunction with Corazon Healdsburg, to allow the consumption of alcohol at the Día de los Muertos Festival on October 29, 2017 and by motion make a recommendation to City Council to approve or deny the request
Jahns brought forward the request to allow alcohol consumption at the Día de Los Muertos Event sponsored by Corazón Healdsburg which is to be held on October 29, 2017. Jahns shared that this will be the second year the event takes place. Last year the event took place under the rain, however it was well attended. The City will be co-sponsoring the event and it will take place in Plaza Park. Attendance is expected to increase therefore they are requesting a street closure on Plaza Street to allow alcohol consumption in a fenced area; estimated attendance is 1,200. PRC Special Meeting Minutes June 21, 2017
Corazon Healdsburg and City Staff would be required to meet prior to the event if precipitation is a factor to come up with an alternate layout to ensure the turf area is not damaged. Commissioner Dobley inquired about the back to back event policy in Plaza Park with the Pinot on the River event a week prior; since the City is a partner in the event it is exempt from the policy, replied Themig.
Commissioner Tripahti, seconded by Commissioner Birdsong made a motion to recommend that City Council approve the request of alcohol consumption at the Día de Los Muertos, Corazón Healdsburg event on October 29, 2017. The motion was taken on a roll call vote. (Ayes – 6, Noes – 0, Abstained – Kelley)
6. INFORMATION AND REPORT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES ACTIVITIES (Staff, Information Only)
6.a. Summer Activities Update
Themig shared that the City was chosen to host the Junior Giants co-ed baseball program for children between 5 -14 years which is now taking place. The aquatics classes are up and running with group and private options, as well as lap and recreational swim options . He added that he is happy to have the new staff on board.
6.b. Scheduling July Subcommittee Meetings
Parks and Open Space Smoking Park access
6.c. Other
Themig mentioned that Youth Connections has given a non-renewal notice for the lease of Room 13 at the Community Center, the program will not continue at the Center due to a lack of funds. Corazón Healdsburg has shown interest in the space. Council member Leah Gold was sworn in at the City Council meeting on June 19th. TLC Architects will be working on a video that will feature the Cerri Site Schematic Design view; staff will be rebranding the site.
7. COMMISSION REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST OCCURING SINCE PREVIOUS REGULAR MEETING
Beth Dadko will be giving a presentation on Health Action in the County; Kelley invited th Commissioners to attend the City Council meeting on August 7 . Lambert inquired about the recognition for Kent Mitchell. Themig replied that naming a river access in his honor will need to be looked into and then Commission would need to bring the proposal before City Council. Birdsong reminded the group about the Commission Training on the 19th. Herrod attended the Skate Event and hopes to see this teen event return next year. Birdsong inquired about movie nights at the pool, Jahns replied that staff would discuss. He added that Secret Life of Pets would be featured in the Plaza next week, and two other movies would be shown at later dates. PRC Special Meeting Minutes June 21, 2017
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
8.a. Sorrento Square Park Art Installation – August
Project Update- August Sonoma County integrated parks plan- August/Sept Kent Mitchell Memorial Update on Memorial Beach Planning Process Healdsburg Ridge Pond Update Farmer’s Market Wine Tasting Update
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to discuss, on a motion by Commissioner Kelley, seconded by Commissioner Dobley adjourned the meeting at 7:56 P.M. The motion carried on a voice vote. (Ayes – 7, Noes – 0, Absent –None)
The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 9th, 2017 at the Healdsburg Community Center (unless otherwise established), 1557 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg CA.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
______Chris Herrod Mark Themig, Chairperson Community Services Director
HEALDSBURG PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA ITEM: Sonoma County Integrated Parks Plan
MEETING DATE: August 9, 2017
PREPARED BY: Dave Jahns, Facilities and Events Supervisor
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): Receive a presentation from Sonoma County Regional Parks on the Sonoma County Integrated Parks Plan and provide feedback as desired
BACKGROUND: Sonoma County Regional Parks is undertaking a community outreach effort to talk with community leaders about is draft Sonoma County Integrated Parks Plan (SCIPP). The SCIPP presents a vision of a county-wide park system that integrates all parks, trails and facilities provided by cities, Regional Parks, and other providers. The intent is that integration will allow residents and visitors to easily visualize movement from one facility/park to another, enhancing the experience.
Sonoma County Regional Parks has requested an opportunity to present concepts in the SCIPP to the Parks and Recreation Commission, get feedback, and discuss next steps. The attached excerpts from the Plan are relevant to the City of Healdsburg. The entire plan can be reviewed online at http://sonomacounty.ca.gov/Parks/Planning/Sonoma-County-Integrated-Parks-Plan, or can be made available to Commission members in hard-copy format either at the Community Services Office or at the August 9 meeting.
ATTACHMENT(S): • Sonoma County Regional Parks Cover Letter and Related Attachments
RECOMMENDATIONSRECOMM BY AREA This chapterDRAh contains highlights of recommendations within each Park Area Designation. For each of the eight PADs, the recommendations are organized into four categories: • Existing Park, Open Space, and Trail Facilities: recommendations for the existing SCRP facilities; • Programs and Events: recommendations for new and/ or improvements to existing programs including partnership opportunities to provide more robust o erings; 5• Planned and Proposed Park, Open Space, and Trail Facilities: recommendations for acquisition and development of new facilities - the majority of which are planned projects identiȴ ed in other adopted plans, while some projects are proposed herein by the SCIPP; and • Partnerships and Collaborations: a listing of site and resource-based potential partnerships within the PAD. Recommendations by Area
“Related Strategies” identiȴ es (by reference food; health, wellness and livability; tourism; letter and number) which strategies from or transportation, as deȴ ned in Chapter 3). Chapter 4 that the recommendations within The recommendations in this chapter are each category will implement. In addition, further described and analyzed in the for each PAD the most opportune thematic detailed tables contained in Appendix H. areas are called out (whether outdoor recreation; agriculture and access to healthy
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PLANNING AREA 1: NORTHCOAST AND MOUNTAINS
A: Existing Park, Open Space, and Trail Facilities
• Consider working with partners to develop additional facilities at Gualala Related Strategies Point Regional Park, such as a non-motorized boat launch, broader range of accommodations, and improvements to the visitor center. Partner with • OR.1 organizations and businesses to provide diverse educational and recreational • OR.2 opportunities. • OR.3 • OR.6 • Update the Stillwater Cover Regional Park master plan to addressss the Lorenzini • OR.7 Life Estate, enhance the access and protection of the county managed state lands, • OR.9 incorporate additional coastal trail plans, and improvee site infrastructurinfrastructure. • EE.7 • Complete the remaining trails identiȴ ed in the Sodada Springs Reserve Master Plan • EV.4 and use the site as a trailhead for public access protectedtected forest lands conservation.conse • HC.4 • CMF.5 • Work with The Sea Ranch Association to ȴ nd a long-term ssolution to the public access easements subject to coastal erosionon and currently openo only by revocable license agreements.
B: ProgramsDRADRAFTD and Events • Promote o -season and weekday coastal camping opportunities through a Related Strategies variety of incentives. • EE.2 • Develop a docent-led, marine-wildlife interpretive program that covers all coastal • EE.6 county parks and provides both enhanced visitor services and critical protection • EE.8 of sensitive areas. • CMF.1 • Support the Paciȴ c Coast Bikeway through the production and distribution of • CMF.2 interpretive information, providing adequate bicycle camping spaces, and other bicycle touring amenities. • Partner with BLM and the California Coastal National Monument, the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, and Kashia Band of Pomos to dynamic visitor information and educational programing at Gualala Point Regional Park. • Explore partnerships with State Parks and other entities to develop operational and maintenance eɝ ciencies, cross-promote facilities, and provide seamless services across agency jurisdictions.
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f Outdoor Recreation f Tourism THEMATIC AREAS: f Health, Wellness & Livability f Transportation
C: Planned and Proposed Park, Open Space, and Trail Facilities
• Seek to acquire land to expand Gualala Point Regional Park along the main and Related Strategies south fork of the Gualala River. • OR.4 • Work with partners to ȴ ll the missing links in the California Coastal Trail.il. GaGaps • OR.5 remain in sections on the North Coast. • OR.6 • Partner with the Kashia, State Parks, and others to develop and operate ththe • OR.11 California Coastal Trail connecting Salt Point State Park with the lands of the • EE.4 Kashia Band of Pomo. • EV.4 • Partner with Save the Redwoods League and others to develop and operate a • HC.4 section of the California Coastal Trail in Stewart’swart’s Point RanchRanch. • Acquire access points from willing sellers to the Gualala River to support the water trail. • Encourage BLM and otherss to protect additional laland around the Cedars Geologic Area. Provide accessess compatible with prepreservation of the resource. • Continue to explorelore potential expansions of StillwaterStillw Cove Regional Park, to realize long term goals of connecting to Salt Point State Park and acquiring adjacent coastalstal bblu DDRAFT land.
D: Partnerships and Collaborations
• Town of Gualala • Stewards of the Coast & Redwoods Related Strategies
• Sonoma County Agricultural • Bureau of Land Management • OR.10 Preservation & Open Space District • Coastwalk • EV.1 • The Sea Ranch Association • EV.4 • Kashia Band of Pomos • State Parks • Gualala Arts Center • Fort Ross Conservancy • Redwood Coast Land Conservancy • The Wildlands Conservancy • National Marine Sanctuary
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PLANNING AREA 2: UPPER RUSSIAN RIVER MOUNTAINS & VALLEY
A: Existing Park, Open Space, and Trail Facilities
• Develop a master plan to guide reinvestment at Healdsburg Veteran'ss MMemorial Related Strategies Beach. The master plan should re-envision the site as a communitynity desdestination, make the most of its riverfront location, and consider park expansionxpansion and • OR.1 • EV.1 connections to the planned Russian River Bike Trail and Water Trail. • OR.2 • EV.3 • OR.4 • HC.5 • Enhance the visitor experience at Cloverdale River Park, improving existing features • OR.5 • CMF.3 and adding new amenities such as a natural play area, a "Bike Launch Point"Point", and • OR.6 a permanent restroom. Explore additional land acquisition in the area to add a • OR.7 campground to the park. • OR.10 • Accept the transfer Del Rio Woods Park & Recreation District tto the County to • OR.11 preserve public access for familyamily recreation in the HealdsbuHealdsburg area. • EE.1 RAFT B: ProgramsDRAD and Events • Develop a pilot Spanish language aquatic program at Healdsburg Veteran's Related Strategies Memorial Beach. • OR.1 • EE.8 • Expand and diversify river focused events at Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach, • OR.4 • EV.3 such as the Healdsburg Water Carnival and Russian River Race. • OR.5 • HC.1 • Strengthen partnerships with Russian River recreation concessionaires to provide a • OR.10 • CMF.4 broader range of opportunities, enhance safety, and promote river clean-up events. • EE.1 • EE.3 • Promote parks in this area as staging areas for bicycling, running, and adventure • EE.5 races, as well as high quality area bicycle rides. • EE.6 • Expand the Trailwalker, History Walk, and nature skills programs at CloverdaleRiver • EE.7 Park. • Develop a multi-part riparian ecology program with approved science curriculum for local schools that utilizes the unique features at Cloverdale River Park, Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach, and other river parks.
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f Outdoor Recreation f Tourism THEMATIC AREAS: f Health, Wellness & Livability f Transportation
C: Planned and Proposed Park, Open Space, and Trail Facilities • Plan and develop the Russian River Water Trail to help manage public access Related Strategies across all jurisdictions and providers. • OR-1 • Formalize and manage the existing river access areas between thehe MenMendocino • OR-4 County line and the former Preston Bridge on County right off way. • OR-5 • Explore the acquisition and development of a river parkk in the Geyserville areaa • OR-7 to support the existing and future use. • OR-10 • Explore potential river access in the Asti Crossing areaa to manage existing use • OR-11 and support future use, potentially linking with other projectprojects in the Russian • EV-6 River corridor in the south Cloverdale area. • EV-7 • HC-5 • Encourage a community processss to identify a preferred alignmalignment for the Vine Trail in Sonoma County. • Support e orts by partnersrs to create a trail conneconnection from Lake Sonoma National Recreationion Area to the City of CloverdaleCloverdale. DRDRAFT D: Partnerships and Collaborations • City of Cloverdale • Sonoma County Water Agency Related Strategies • City of Healdsburg • California Department of Fish and • OR.10 Wildlife • Sonoma County Agricultural • EV.1 Preservation & Open Space District • Sonoma Land Trust • EV.4 • Sonoma County Water Agency • LandPaths • SMART Sonoma Marin Area Rail • Fitch Mountain Homeowners Transit Association • Del Rio Woods Park & Recreation • Audubon Canyon Ranch – Modini District Preserve • Lake Sonoma – Army Corp of • River guide and boat rental Engineers concessionaires
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PLANNING AREA 3: LOWER RIVER ENVIRONS
A: Existing Park, Open Space, and Trail Facilities
• Develop the remaining elements in the Riverfront Regional Park Master Plan, while Related Strategies considering new opportunities to provide a broader range of water based recreation and ecological restoration.
• Develop the remaining elements in the Steelhead Beach Regional Park Masterste Plan, • OR.1 including overnight accommodations, shaded reservable picnic sites, and enhenhanced site • OR.2 amenities. • OR.4 • Strengthen the riverfront orientation of Guerneville River Park,rk, including picnpicnic sites • OR.5 close to the river, boat portage and ramp, and boat-orientednted parking. Explore addinga • OR.6 camping cabins near the existing picnic area and camp host sites to increase site • OR.7 security and visitor experiences. • OR.8 • OR.9 • Upgrade Sunset Beach Regional Park by improvingoving picnic facilitiefacilities, provide a permanent • EE.4 restroom, enhance trails, signage, and plant additionaldditional riparian shshade trees. • HC.2 • Implement accessibility, aesthetic,ic, and signage enhancements ata Forestville River Access. • Partner with Water Agency att Wohler Bridge Fishing Access, to develop a strong link between the new Fish Ladder and Educational CenteCenter and the existing Wohler Bridge public access facility.ity. Explore the developing a picnpicnic shelter, restroom, and a connecting trail. DDRAFT B: Programs and Events Related Strategies • Expand and develop programs based on the Russian River, including River Patrol, stewardship and restoration, citizen-science opportunities, community-wide river clean- ups, and water trail program elements. • OR.1 • OR.7 • Expand Spanish language programming and provide bilingual safety signage at all Russian • OR.11 River access points. • EE.4 • Pilot unique recreational and educational programs that reuse the former gravel hopper • EE.5 Steelhead Beach Regional Park. • EE.7 • CMF.1 • Take advantage of the good access in a near wilderness setting by developing an • CMF.4 aquatics program at Riverfront Regional Park to o er a unique range of educational and recreational paddling opportunities, such as kayak ȴ shing and birding by kayak. • Continue to support events such as foot races, from Santa Rosa Junior College’s Shone Farm to Riverfront Regional Park.
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f Outdoor Recreation f Tourism THEMATIC AREAS: f Health, Wellness & Livability f Transportation
C: Planned and Proposed Park, Open Space, and Trail Facilities
• Develop the Russian River Water Trail, prioritizing the facilities and management Related Strategies and coordinating launch and landing sites. • OR-1 • Initiate planning for the Middle and Lower Reaches of the Russiann River BBike • OR-4 Trail to provide a signature experience connecting the towns,, public lands, aand • OR-5 river access points along the Russian River. • OR-7 • Collaborate with partners on the Hanson property restorationtoration projeproject to • OR-10 provide the public trail and river access. Evaluateate camping opportunities during • OR-11 the planning process. • EV-6 • Develop the California Coastal Trail connectionsns between the KortumKort Trail at • HC-5 Sonoma Coast State Park and Jennernner Headlands Preserve, includincluding a safe route across the river bridge. • Support e orts to protect andd provide appropriate public access to Sweetwater Springs Water Districttrict lands and link them to other destinations. • Support e ortsts to better connect JennJenner Headlands Preserve to alternate access points. DDRAFT
D: Partnerships and Collaborations • Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation • State Parks Related Strategies & Open Space District • Sonoma Land Trust • Sonoma County Water Agency • OR.10 • Stewards of the Coast & Redwoods • EV.1 • Monte Rio Park & Recreation District • Russian Riverkeeper • EV.4 • Russian River Park & Recreation District • The Wildlands Conservancy
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PLANNING AREA 4: WEST COUNTY
A: Existing Park, Open Space, and Trail Facilities • Reinvest in Ragle Ranch Regional Park, including enhancing the athletic ȴ elds, Related Strategies volleyball courts, tennis courts, paved and unpaved trails, water conservation and other sustainability, and stewardship of the Atascadero Marsh. • OR.1 • EE.5 • Increase parking capacity at the Laguna Trailhead locations if feasible, enhance • OR.2 • EE.8 interpretation of the natural and cultural landscape, and explore the feafeasibility of a • OR.4 • EV.1 paddle craft launch point. • OR.5 • EV.4 • Develop remaining trail segments of the West County Trail too provide ssafety and • OR.7 • CMF.5 visitor enhancements along the entire trail corridor. • OR.10• CMF.6 • EE.4 • Work with Caltrans to connect the Joe Rodota Traill under the Highway 12 bridgeb to the Sebastopol’s Laguna Park. AFAFT B: Programsams and EvEvents • Promote the Westest County Trail for alternative transportation and commuting Related Strategies and continue to upgradepgra the safety features along the trail. • Develop a “Trail Connection”DRA program to better connect the West County Trail • OR.1 • EV.2 to local businesses, community and educational destinations, and agricultural • OR.4 • EV.3 outlets. • OR.5 • EV.4 • OR.10 • EV.5 • Encourage a bike rental company to provide bike rentals for one-way trips on • EE.2 • EV.6 the Joe Rodota Trail and West County Trail between Railroad Square, Sebastopol, • EE.3 • HC.1 Graton, and Forestville. • EE.4 • HC.3 • Strengthen wayȴ nding signage and interpretive information linking Ragle Ranch • EE.5 • HC.5 Regional Park, Joe Rodota Trail, and the West County Trail with Sebastopol’s • EE.6 • HC.6 destination and pedestrian and bicycle routes. • EE.7 • CMF.1 • Explore a coordinated approach across jurisdictions to create a regional “Laguna • EE.8 • CMF.2 de Santa Rosa Bird Trail” by linking on-line and print directional and regulatory • EV.1 information, enhancing amenities that support birding (observation decks, bird blinds, and interpretive signage), and o ering engaging programming that highlights the numerous locations. • Attract promoters of organized community runs and rides to use Ragle Ranch Regional Park as a start or ȴ nish line venue.
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f Outdoor Recreation f Tourism f Agriculture, and Access f Transportation THEMATIC AREAS: to Healthy Food f Health, Wellness & Livability
C: Planned and Proposed Park, Open Space, and Trail Facilities • Develop the feasible sections of the Class 1 Laguna Trail, to the north and south, as Related Strategies identiȴ ed in the bikeways plan. • OR-2 • Develop the existing public access trail easements on Alpha Farm, Brown Farm, anand • OR-4 Stone Farm in collaboration with the Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation, Sebastopol,bastopo • OR-5 Santa Rosa, and others. • OR-10 • EV-6 • Transfer the Occidental Road property from SCAPOSD and providee enhanced safesafety, • EV-7 connectivity, and signage to the Laguna de Santa Rosa. • HC-5 • Develop the trail to close the gaps and extend the West Countynty Trail to FoForestville Youth Park and encourage the development of additionaltional safety improvimprovements along the Mirabel Road corridor. • Complete the Santa Rosa Creek Trail by extending it to Guerneville RoRoad from Willowside Road. • Develop Roseland Creek Trail and Colgann Creek Trails to connect SouthSouthern Santa Rosa neighborhoods and schools, Taylor Mountain Regional Park, with the Laguna de Santa Rosa. • Develop the class 1 bikeways westst of Rohnert Park & CotCotati, including the Bellevue Creek Trail, Gossage Trail, and the Laguna Trail. • Identify a preferred alignment for a class 1 trail from Sebastopol to Petaluma, pursue feasible sections. • Explore the expansionon of Ragle Ranch RegionRegional Park to provide additional trail connections and greater protections to Atascadero Marsh. DDRAFT D: Partnerships and Collaborations • Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation & • Camp Meeker Park & Recreation District Related Strategies Open Space District • CDFW • OR.10 • Sonoma County Water Agency • Graton • EV.1 • City of Santa Rosa • EV.4 • Forestville Planning Association • City of Sebastopol • Occidental Town Council • LandPaths • Watershed Councils • Laguna Wildlife Area • Camps along Bohemian Highway Corridor - • Camp Meeker Park & Rec District Saint Dorothy’s, Alliance Redwoods, CYO, and Westminster • Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation • Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria
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PLANNING AREA 5: CENTRAL COUNTY
A: Existing Park, Open Space, and Trail Facilities • Upgrade the trail system, implement the North Trail loop, and add amenities at the trailhead for Shiloh Regional Park. Explore the feasibility of expanding equestrian facilities at Shiloh Ranch Regional Park. • Collaborate with county departments and others to develop a plan for the Los Guilicos campus that integrates this site with Hood Mountain Regional Park and explores opening the undeveloped acreage north of Eliza Way. Work with partners and youth groups to provide historical landscaping as part of the renovation and reuse of the Hood Mansion. • Enhance Maddux Ranch Regional Park by refreshing plantings, adding group picnic shelter features, improving sports facilities, and consider adding a ȵ exible group space and permanent restroom. • Provide more ȴ elds and consider additional complementary amenities at Schopȵ in Fields. Explore feasibility of reservable, value- added group picnic areas to support team use. • Implement habitat restoration and support continued use of Crane Creek Regionalegional PaPark for trails and trail-related activities. • Improve trails, habitat restoration plans and other master plan enhancementsements at FoothiFoothill Regional Park. • Reopen the volunteer oɝ ce at Los Alamos trailhead and explore the feasibility of allowing trailheadt camping for staging trail camps. • Extend Santa Rosa Creek Trail to Guerneville Road. • Develop a linear park in South Santa Rosa along Joe Rodotaota Class I BikewayBikeway/West • County Trail, and create an enhanced wayȴ nding programm to connect it to nenearby food, educational, Related Strategies visitor, agricultural, and other destinations. • OR.1 • EE-1 • Extend Hunter Creek Trail to Snyder Lane.ne. • OR-2 • EE-4 • OR-4 • EV-1 • Develop the remaining master planan elements at Taylor MountaMountain Regional Park, and explore the • OR-5 • EV-5 feasibility of enhanced connectionsections to nearby parks and pubpublic facilities as well as expansion to the • OR-6 • EV-7 east. • OR-7 • EV-8 • Update the Spring Lake Regionalgional Park master planplan, considering upgrades to the swimming lagoon, • OR-8 • HC-5 enhanced group picnic areas,, nature play, aan additional dock, better path connections, expanded full-service food services, and thehe DDRAFTaddition of alternative overnight accommodations. B: Programs and Events • Develop enhanced gardening, permaculture and other food and agriculture-oriented programming Related Strategies for at Maddux Ranch Regional Park. • OR.1 • Enhance programming at Spring Lake Regional Park, focused on swimming, ȴ shing, boating, and • OR-6 “learn to camp,” including re-establishing the junior ranger program. • OR-7 • Develop natural and cultural history programming at Taylor Mountain Regional Park aimed at • EE-2 nearby schools. Work with partners to convert the barn into a bunkhouse and ȴ eld station. • EE-8 • O er seasonal guided hikes at open space parks in this area, including summit hikes at Hood • EV-2 Mountain Regional Park & Open Space Preserve. • HC-3, • Work with youth programs based at Los Guilicos to provide therapeutic use of the wilderness opportunities at Hood Mountain Regional Park & Open Space Preserve. • Expand backcountry trail programming at Shiloh Ranch Regional Park, with a focus on beginner outdoor skills.
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f Outdoor Recreation f Tourism f Agriculture, and Access f Transportation THEMATIC AREAS: to Healthy Food f Health, Wellness and Livability
C: Planned and Proposed Park, Open Space, and Trail Facilities
• Complete a master plan for Mark West Regional Park and Open Space Preserve that Related Strategies includes trail access, parking, and hike-in camping. • HC-5 • Coordinate with the City of Santa Rosa on the planning and developmentnt of ththe • OR.1 • CMF-4 Spring Lake Greenway. • OR-2 • Develop a neighborhood park in the Moorland Neighborhood in unincorporated • OR-4 Southwest Santa Rosa. • OR-5 • OR-6 • Develop a trail that connects Taylor Mountain Regional Parkk & Open Space Preserve • EE-1 with Annadel State Park through public lands ownedned by the SonomSonoma County Water • EE-2 Agency and SCAPOSD. • EE-4 • Work with the Sonoma County Water Agency to provide public access to open space • EE-5 park or preserve at the former Matanzasatanzas Reservoir. • EV-7 • Develop additional Class I bikewayway connections, extendextending existing bikeways and • EV-8 increasing connections between regional parks and comcommunity destinations. • HC-2 • Support e orts to better connect Saddle Mountain Open Space Preserve to Santa Rosa’s population. • Encourage redevelopmentpment plans thattha improves the connection between the Paulin Creek Open Space PreserveserveDDRAFT and ththe City of Santa Rosa bike and pedestrian network.
D: Partnerships and Collaborations • City of Santa Rosa • LandPaths Related Strategies • City of Rohnert Park • Sonoma State University • OR.10 • Town of Windsor • Annadel State Park • EV.1 • EV.4 • Sonoma County Agricultural • State Parks Preservation & Open Space District • Non-proȴ t and community-based • Sonoma County Water Agency sports organizations • SMART Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit
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PLANNING AREA 6: THE SOUTH COAST AND DAIRY BELT
A: Existing Park, Open Space, and Trail Facilities • Reinvest in Doran Regional Park to provide an enhanced visitor experience suited to the Related Strategies coastal location of the park and to renovate site utilities and other infrastructure. • Replace the Westside Regional Park boat launch and make improvements to the park, • OR.1 • EV-1 including better trail connections, diversiȴ ed overnight accommodations, andnd waterfront • OR-2 • EV-2 enhancements. • OR-3 • EV-5 • Explore the feasibility of renovating Mason’s Marina to address safety,afety, envirenvironmental, • OR-4 • EV-7 and ȴ nancial concerns. • OR-5 • OR-6 • Develop a master plan for Spud Point Marina and the surroundingurrounding area for comcommercial • OR-7 and recreational ȴ shing and boating activity, while also establishing ȴ nancial • EE-2 sustainability. This master plan should considerr the renovation of the ȴ sh-buying pier • EE-4 and the addition of a retail outlet to sell fresh seafoodseafood. • EE-5 • Improve directional signage to Pinnaclele Gulch and Short Tail Gulch Trails.
B: RARAFT Programs and Events • Develop a coastal interpretiveDR program at Doran Beach using a mobile trailhead Related Strategies visitor center. • OR.2 • Promote Doran Beach for kiteboarding, surȴ ng, windsurȴ ng, and other non- • EV-3 • OR-3 motorized water sports, including attracting an equipment concessionaire and • EV-5 • OR-7 providing a webcam to show conditions. • EV-6 • OR-11 • CMF-2 • Use the Marine Life Protection Act collaborative process to enhance coordination on • EE-2 regulatory and interpretive approaches Roadside historical markers and points of • EE-6 interest (Two Rock, Valley Ford, Watson School, etc.). • EE-8 • Work with recreation partners, environmental groups, local chamber of commerce, • EV-1 and others to develop a Bodega Bay “welcome kit” for visitors that will help improve visitor experiences while reducing impacts on the park and community infrastructure. • Produce a print and digital informational guide to support a safe educational and recreational experience paddling on Bodega Harbor, with natural and cultural historical information.
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f Outdoor Recreation f Tourism THEMATIC AREAS: f Agriculture, and Access f Transportation to Healthy Food
C: Planned and Proposed Park, Open Space, and Trail Facilities
• Accept the transfer of Wright Hill Ranch Preserve (Po Ranch) from the SCAPOSDCAPOS Related Strategies and develop appropriate public access including trail networks, preservationervation of • OR.1 and public access to the historic cabin complex, and rangeland management • OR-2 infrastructure. • OR-4 • Accept the transfer of Carrington Ranch Regional Preserveve from the SCAPOSD, • OR-5 implement the Immediate Public Use Plan, and develop a master plan for the site. • OR-7 • OR-10 • Develop the Bodega Bay Coastal Harbor Class I trail to provide safsafe and accessible • OR-11 passage along the Bay through the heart of the Bodega Bay Village area for • EE-2 pedestrians and bicycles, and extendd it north to Salmon Creek. • EE-4 • Fill gaps in the California Coastaltal Trail with other agenagencies to provide a continuous • EE-8 o -road trail. Consider a braideded trail where pedestriapedestrians and bicyclists are best • EV-7 supported di erently. • EV-8 • HC-5 DDRAFT
D: Partnerships and Collaborations • Sonoma County Agricultural • NOAA Gulf of the Farallones Related Strategies Preservation & Open Space District National Marine Sanctuary • OR.10 • Sonoma County Water Agency • Sonoma Land Trust • EV.1 • Bodega Bay Community Center • Coast Guard • EV.4 • Bodega Dunes State Campground • UC Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory & Reserve • State Parks • Stewards of the Coast & Redwoods
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PLANNING AREA 7: SONOMA VALLEY AND MOUNTAINS
A: Existing Park, Open Space, and Trail Facilities
• Complete the Maxwell Farms Regional Park Master Plan update and implement Related Strategies community priorities. • OR.1 • Complete the Larson Park Master Plan update and implement communitymunity priorities. • EE-8 • OR-2 • HC-2 • Complete the North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park & Open Space PPreserve Master • OR-3 • HC-5 Plan, and implement community priorities. • OR-4 • CMF-1 • OR-5 • • CMF-4 • EE-1 • Renovate Shaw Park, including improving the athletictic ȴ eld irrigation system, installingi • CMF-5 • EE-2 a permanent restroom, and enhancing otherer amenities. • EE-4 • Renovate Ernie Smith Community Park, includingcluding locating a soccers ȴ eld within the • EE-5 existing footprint of the sports ȴ eld. • EE-6 • Develop the existing public access trail easement from the former Graywood Ranch to Hood Mountain Regionalnal Park & Open Space Preserve, including opening the 65- acre park dedication. DRDRAFT B: Programs and Events
• Update the partnership agreement with the Boys and Girls Club at Maxwell Related Strategies Farms Regional Park and develop new partnerships other community groups to • EE-2 • CMF-4 provide new activities and programs at the park. • EE-5 • Promote a diversity of uses for the new gazebo at Kenwood Plaza Park. • EE-6 • EE-8 • Work with partners to support the existing and expanding trail camp system • CMF-1 with high quality visitor information, logistical options, and support services. • Develop mobile educational programs for park sites in this area that can be delivered by the Environmental Discovery Center. • Develop interpretive programs with expanded Spanish language programming.
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f Outdoor Recreation f THEMATIC AREAS: Health, Wellness & Livability f Transportation
C: Planned and Proposed Park, Open Space, and Trail Facilities • Complete the plan for the Sonoma Valley Regional Park Expansion Project and implement community Related Strategies priorities, including providing additional trails and wildlife corridor protections and enhancements. • OR-1 • Support the Coalition for the Sonoma Developmental Center’s (SDC) e orts to protect and provide • OR-4 public access to the natural resource lands, including the possibility of expanding Sonoma Valley • OR-5 Regional Park or managing SDC lands in partnership with others under state ownership. • OR-10 • Complete improvements on the Central Sonoma Valley Trail in the Springs area. • EV-6 • EV-7 • Complete the Feasibility Study for the Sonoma Valley Trail for a Class I trail from thee northnorthern end of • EV-8 Agua Caliente Road in the Springs to Melita Road in Southeast Santa Rosa. Implementlement prioritpriority feasible • HC-5 sections. • Complete the acquisition and development of the Sonoma Schellville Trail,rail, from the City of SonomSonoma’s Bike Path at Sebastiani Winery to Schellville, better connecting numerous local and regional destinations,tinations, employment cecenters, and residential areas. • If directed by the Board of Supervisors, accept the transfer of the Calabazas CreCreek Preserve from the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District, complete a managementanagement plan witwith public access and implement priority natural resource and public access recommendations.ns. • Support partner e orts to acquire a trail easementment for the Bay Area Ridge TraTrail from willing sellers to connect Sugarloaf Ridge State Park to the proposed Calabazas Creek Open Space Preserve. • Explore the feasibility of a Bay Area Ridge Trail connection from AnnAnnadel State Park to North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park & Open Space Preserve using existingxisting and proposed trailtr easements. • Explore the feasibility of connectingting Crane Creek RegionRegional Park and North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park using existing and proposed trail easements. DDRAFT D: Partnerships and Collaborations • City of Sonoma • Team Sugarloaf Related Strategies • City of Santa Rosa • Valley of the Moon Natural History • OR.10 Association • State Parks • EV.1 • Sonoma Overlook Trail • Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation • EV.4 & Open Space District • Sonoma Land Trust • Sonoma County Water Agency • Sonoma Ecology Center • Sonoma State University • Audubon Canyon Ranch – Bouverie Preserve • Boys and Girls Club • Sonoma County Trails Council • Sonoma Developmental Center
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PLANNING AREA 8: SOUTH COUNTY AND BAYLANDS
A: Existing Park, Open Space, and Trail Facilities • Complete the Helen Putnam Regional Park Expansion Project to develop a new trail Related Strategies and staging area and to open the expansion property on the northeast of the park. • OR.1 • Complete the Tolay Lake Regional Park Master Plan, and implement priority elements including trails, rangeland infrastructure improvements, and educational support features. • Develop improved boating facilities, a permanent restroom, and accessibaccessibility upgrades at Hudeman Slough. Explore management approaches to improverove site sesecurity and visitor use, such as providing a camp host and boating orientediented campsites. • Support the Sonoma Land Trust, United States Fish Wildlife Service, CDFW, San Francisco Bay Trail, and partners e orts to provide appropriateppropriate public access to the to the Sears Point protected lands. RAFRAFT B: Programs anand Events DR Related Strategies • Expand involvement with Petaluma area schools in trail construction and trail maintenance projects at Helen Putnam Regional Park. • EE-2 • Expand the guided hike program at Helen Putnam Regional Park to include wildȵ ower • EE-3 walks and night hikes. • EE-4 • Work with the Tolay volunteer bird groups to appropriately interpret the large • EE-6 shorebird and duck populations, the migration along the Paciȴ c Flyway, and the • EE-8 extensive nesting raptors in the summer. • Implement the Department’s ȴ rst Interpretive Master Plan for a single park and expand the existing educational programs at Tolay Lake Regional Park. Strengthen the signiȴ cant partnership with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria to provide visitor services and educational opportunities unprecedented for the area. • Continue investing in the Tolay Fall Festival as a family friendly educational event, and providing subsidized school bus transportation to maximize participation.
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HEALDSBURG PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA ITEM: 4.b. Sorrento Development Art Installation
MEETING DATE: August 9, 2017
PREPARED BY: Jaime Licea, Parks Superintendent
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): Review a proposal from the Voight Foundation for the installation of a piece of artwork for Sorrento Park and recommend the installation to City Council
BACKGROUND: In 2007 the City adopted a Public Art Policy to establish procedures and policies for the acquisition and location of public art. The policy assigns responsibility for reviewing applications for public art to the City Commission who oversees the public place where art would be displayed. The policy goes on to set the criteria and procedure for review and recommendation to the City Council on any proposed public art. The Commission is being asked to consider the addition of a sculpture to Sorrento Park.
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS: The Voigt Foundation has been instrumental in developing and providing artwork to the community for years and has partnered successfully with the City of Healdsburg to install sculptures and artwork along the Foss Creek Pathway, Giorgi Park, and in West Plaza Park.
In May of 2015, Elacora Midtowne LLC and the Voigt Foundation partnered together to acquire a piece of artwork (Happy) to be placed in the new Sorrento subdivision pocket park. The proposed sculpture is constructed of painted ¼ metal, stainless steel, and it’s about eight feet in height. The potential site for the sculpture will be along the concrete wall on the north east side of Sorrento Park.
As with previous art installations, the artwork will be under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Healdsburg and the Voigt Foundation. The developer of Sorrento subdivision will prepare the concrete pad for the sculpture, and the Voight Foundation along with the artist will install the artwork and a bronze plaque finalizing its wording with Sorrento Square. Parks staff will assist with the installation of the sculpture and be responsible for minor and routine maintenance. Per the Art Policy, the Voigt Foundation has provided a proposal for Happy to be installed in Sorrento Park. If the Commission recommends the acceptance of the piece and City Council concurs, the installation would occur late this summer or early fall.
ATTACHMENT(S): • City of Healdsburg Public Arts Policy • Voigt Foundation Proposed Art Installation –“Happy” • Elacora Midtowne Donation Letter
Public Artwork Placement “Happy”
501(c ) (3) 56-2506785 VoigtFoundation.com 400 Breezewood Dr. Geyserville, CA 95441
a) We proposed to place “Happy” in the Sorrento Square Pocket Park. It was constructed of painted ¼ inch metal and stainless steel in 2016. It’s size is approximately 8ft x 3ft x 2ft. It weighs 275 lbs. We have installed similar sculptures in Healdsburg and are confident it will last decades outdoors; Its paint is readily available locally should any touch ups or maintenance be required. Happy sits on an appropriate steel circular base which will be affixed to a poured concrete pad with stainless steel bolts. b) Happy was created on the Voigt Ranch in Geyserville in the Barn as part of our Artist in Residence program. The artwork was selected for inclusion in Geometric Reflections curated by Kate Eilertson. This exhibition in Marijke’s Grove at Paradise Ridge Winery in celebration of our ten years of sculpture installation in Sonoma County. c) When asked about himself, local sculptor Doug Unkrey always says "I just do what I do"; and what he does is pretty amazing! Doug is an accomplished sculptor, fabricator, installer of monumental works, singer and song writer who has a long association with the Voigt family. He can design and build anything out of anything, from a bench to a building, from a work of art to a working prototype of a new invention. From building racing cars and bicycles, medical devices and more. He often collaborates with others on art and engineering adventures. Doug resides in Healdsburg with his wife, Erika.
501(c ) (3) 56-2506785 VoigtFoundation.com 400 Breezewood Dr. Geyserville, CA 95441
d) N/A e) Our Mission is to promote an appreciation for sculpture in Sonoma County, California. By serving as a catalyst for sculpture installations and projects, we promote the county as a destination for art lovers. We strive to excite, inspire and educate by promoting the placement of sophisticated and diverse types of sculpture, created by artists of international renown, in publicly-accessible places in Sonoma County, with a special emphasis on large outdoor works. We believe the surprise of finding a sculpture and the ever-changing backdrop of the sky and sun is the best way to achieve this. f) Happy was chosen by the developers of Sorrento Square for inclusion in their pocket park. For additional information please contact Mr. Robert Comstock. g) Happy is valued at $18,000. h) Installation will occur in late Spring or Summer of 2017. i) We anticipate Happy to be happy outdoors for decades. j) N/A k) All installation will be coordinated and performed jointly by Sorrento Square and the Foundation. l) We will procure a bronze plaque and finalize its wording with Sorrento Square. m) The City may incur minor costs for several hours of parking control the day of installation. On-going maintenance costs for graffiti removal, etc. should be minimal. The artwork will be covered under the City’s umbrella policy at no direct cost. Please see our Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Healdsburg.
501(c ) (3) 56-2506785 VoigtFoundation.com 400 Breezewood Dr. Geyserville, CA 95441
HEALDSBURG PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA ITEM: City of Healdsburg Request to Allow the Consumption of Alcohol at Plaza Park at Business Showcase on October 11, 2017
MEETING DATE: August 9, 2017
PREPARED BY: Dave Jahns, Facilities and Events Supervisor
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): Review a request from the City of Healdsburg, in conjunction with the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce, to allow the Consumption of Alcohol at the Business Showcase on October 11, 2017 and by motion make a recommendation to City Council to approve or deny the request
BACKGROUND: The Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce has submitted a special event application for its fifth annual Business Showcase and Community Resource Fair to be held in Plaza Park on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. City staff in the Police, Fire, Public Works and Community Services Departments reviewed and approved the Business Showcase special event application from The Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce. The City of Healdsburg will be a partnering agency on this event. The Parks and Recreation Commission is tasked with reviewing and making a recommendation to City Council to approve or deny special event applications requesting to allow the consumption of alcohol in park facilities. Section 12.28.220(A) of the City’s Municipal Code prohibits consumption of alcohol in City parks unless authorized by the City Council pursuant to Section 12.28.220(B).
The Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce is requesting to serve wine at its Business Showcase and Community Resource Fair from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Samples of wine will be served by local wineries participating in the Business Showcase portion of the event; there will be a charge of $5/3 tasting tickets. Alcohol consumption will be confined to the designated event area. The Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce will meet all event requirements of the Police, Fire, Public Works and Community Services Departments and the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. This is the fifth annual event, with attendance increasing in to approximately one hundred vendors and more than 400 attendees last year. Each City Department participated by having a booth and/or equipment at the event.
ATTACHMENT(S): • Chamber of Commerce Special Event Application: Business Showcase • City of Healdsburg Special Event Policy
CITY OF HEALDSBURG
RESOLUTION NO. 136-2014
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 122-99 AND ANY PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND ESTABLISHING REVISED SPECIAL EVENTS POLICIES AND CONDITIONS FOR THE USE OF PLAZA PARK, DOWNTOWN EVENT VENUES AND CITY EVENT VENUES OUTSIDE THE DOWNTOWN CORE
WHEREAS, the City of Healdsburg receives requests for the use of the Plaza Park, Downtown Event Venues: West Plaza, Purity and City Hall Parking Lots and City Event Venues outside the downtown core for special events, activities and social occasions; and
WHEREAS, Plaza Park and Downtown Event Venues: West Plaza, Purity and City Hall Parking Lots and City Event Venues outside the downtown core are public property; and
WHEREAS, the City of Healdsburg’s Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council have determined that Plaza Park and Downtown Event Venues: West Plaza, Purity and City Hall Parking Lots and City Event Venues outside the downtown core are areas available to the public for both daily and special event use; and
WHEREAS, the City of Healdsburg’s Strategic Plan, Initiative #1, Quality of Life includes as part of the Action Plan for Goal 1.8, a commitment to continue enhanced community building and engagement through community events; and
WHEREAS, the project is categorically exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Sections 15304 Class 4(e) Minor Alterations to Land, and 15061(b), based on findings contained in the CEQA Guidelines that the project is “A minor temporary use of land having negligible or permanent effects on the environment including carnivals, sales of Christmas trees, etc.”
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Healdsburg hereby rescinds Resolution No.122-99 in its entirety, and any previously adopted Resolutions in conflict herewith; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council adopts the Special Events Policy, Requirements and Guidelines attached hereto as Exhibit “A;” and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City sponsored events are exempt from the above noted policy, requirements and guidelines.
Resolution No. 136-2014 Exhibit A
CITY OF HEALDSBURG SPECIAL EVENTS POLICY REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES
The following restrictions, requirements and guidelines apply to all special events conducted in a City venue. City sponsored events are exempt.
1. Limitations on the sponsoring organization, number and frequency of events
a. Minor Event Definition - a minor event requires less than two hours of total staff time for pre-event preparation and/or post-event rehabilitation of the event venue, makes use of no more than two quadrants of the Plaza or 50% of any venue, and does not exceed six hours in duration (including time required for set-up and take down). The Farmers Market shall not be counted as a minor or major event. b. Ceremonial Event Definition – a ceremonial event shall be no longer than 30 minutes and reflect a local, state or federal tradition. Examples include, but are not limited to, recognition of our country’s military or veterans, a state or national holiday or a local tradition. The event requires no staff time to prepare, manage or clean-up, makes use of no more than one quadrant of the Plaza, and event attendance is 100 or less. The event shall be open to the public and free.
PLAZA PARK a. All special events shall be sponsored and managed by a Healdsburg-based 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. b. Major events and those events exceeding eight hours in duration (including set-up and take-down time) shall not be scheduled in Plaza Park on successive days or weekends. There shall be at least one vacant weekend between major events. c. A major event shall not be scheduled in Plaza Park on the same day that a major event (or 2 minor events) is scheduled in any one of the downtown event venues: West Plaza, Purity Lot or City Hall Lots.
DOWNTOWN EVENT VENUES: WEST PLAZA, PURITY AND CITY HALL LOTS a. A major event shall not be scheduled in West Plaza or Purity or City Hall Lots on the same day that a major event is scheduled in Plaza Park or when 2 minor events are scheduled at any downtown event venue. b. Major events and those events exceeding eight hours in duration (including set-up and take-down time) shall not be scheduled in West Plaza or Purity or City Hall Lots on successive days or weekends.
CITY EVENT VENUES OUTSIDE THE DOWNTOWN CORE a. The number of community special events held in City venues outside the downtown core shall be determined by the City based on the nature of the event and the nature of impacts on neighboring properties. Resolution No. 136-2014 Exhibit A Page 2
b. A major event with more than 2500 attendees shall not be scheduled in a City venue outside the downtown area on the same day that a major event is scheduled at a downtown venue.
2. Duration and Hours of Operation
PLAZA PARK a. No event shall use the Plaza longer than 24 hours, including set-up, event and clean up. The actual event may not exceed 10 hours.
Should a Special Event exceed the 24 hour limit, the event deposit may be withheld. In addition, the organization’s failure to observe the 24-hour limit may constitute grounds for denial of future years’ event permits.
DOWNTOWN EVENT VENUES: WEST PLAZA, PURITY AND CITY HALL LOTS a. No event shall use the West Plaza or Purity or City Hall Lots longer than 24 hours, including set-up, event and clean up.
Should a Special Event exceed the 24 hour limit, the event deposit may be withheld. In addition, the organization’s failure to observe the 24-hour limit may constitute grounds for denial of future years’ event permits.
CITY EVENT VENUES OUTSIDE THE DOWNTOWN CORE a. Hours of operation shall be established by the City based on the nature of the event and the nature of impacts on neighboring properties.
3. Limitations on event activities
PLAZA PARK a. No vehicles, trailers, portable BBQ’s, etc. shall be driven or parked on Plaza Park sidewalks or lawns. Public safety or city vehicles are exempt if in an official capacity. b. The Plaza shall not be completely gated or fenced as to restrict access to the Plaza during events or activities unless approved by City Council. c. In order to minimize compaction and damage to the Plaza landscape during the wet season, special events shall be restricted to paved areas of the Plaza from and including November through May, including the Memorial Day weekend.
DOWNTOWN EVENT VENUES: WEST PLAZA, PURITY AND CITY HALL LOTS a. In order to minimize compaction and damage to the West Plaza or City Hall landscape during the wet season, special events shall be restricted to paved areas from and including November through May. Resolution No. 136-2014 Exhibit A Page 3
CITY EVENT VENUES OUTSIDE THE DOWNTOWN CORE a. In order to minimize compaction and damage to Recreation Park or Healdsburg Community Center landscape during the wet season, special events may be restricted to hard surface areas from and including November through May.
The following restrictions, requirements and guidelines apply to all special events conducted in a City venue. City sponsored events are exempt.
4. Guidelines
a. Special event applications may be submitted up to a year in advance of the event date and no less than 90 days (for Major events) prior to the event date. b. Applications shall be approved or denied within 90 days, if dates are available. c. In the event of scheduling conflicts, preference for use of City facilities shall be given to Healdsburg-based non-profit organizations whose principal service area corresponds to the boundaries of the Healdsburg Unified School District. If more than one application is received for the same date, a determination shall be made by the Parks and Recreation Commission. d. The City must approve any modifications to the event after a Permit has been issued. e. As determined by the City, at the applicant’s own cost, event staff may be required to work minor and major events. f. Prior to each event, applicant must meet with city staff, and provide proof of the following: compliance with all City, County, and State regulations pertaining to the preparation and handling of food; compliance with ABC licensing requirements; compliance with insurance requirements. g. Request to close city streets must be approved by the City Council. h. Request to serve alcoholic beverages must be approved by the City Council, and is subject to approval by the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. i. Any violation of the requirements shall be noted, and the event may be subject to sanctions by the City in subsequent applications, up to and including denial of future use. j. The applicant shall be responsible for the cost of all damage to City venues resulting from the event and shall be responsible for any repairs, litter removal, trash collection or other clean up caused by the event. All or part of the damage deposit may be applied to costs. k. In the event of wet weather, where the permitted area cannot be used as determined by department staff, a refund, minus the cost of staff time dedicated to the event, shall be issued. l. Denial of event applications may be appealed to the Parks & Recreation Commission. Commission decisions may be appealed to the City Council. Appeals will be expedited, subject to scheduling availability. Resolution No. 136-2014 Exhibit A Page 4
m. City staff shall have the right to terminate part or all of the event permit immediately without notice if the event applicant does not adhere to all city requirements or if the facility is destroyed or damaged.
5. Alcohol
a. Any event serving or selling alcohol shall be classified as a major event irrespective of any other event criteria.
6. Noise
a. Live and/or recorded amplified sound is prohibited before 6:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m. A variance may be requested from the Parks and Recreation Commission. b. As part of the application process, with staff approval, a banner may be displayed on site during the event. Banner location and hanging devices are subject to review and approval by city staff.
7. Event Services
a. Applicant shall make arrangements for additional trash and recycling containers as determined by city staff at the applicant’s own cost. Containers shall be removed within 24 hours of the conclusion of the event, or on the next working day. b. Applicant shall make arrangements for portable restrooms as determined by city staff at the applicant’s own cost. Restrooms shall be removed within 24 hours of the conclusion of the event, or on the next working day.
8. Turf
a. On landscaped areas that receive heavy foot traffic (e.g. inside booths or on walkways between booths), city-approved ground protection mats supplied by the applicant shall be used. Plywood, carpeting, “Astroturf” or similar solid flooring material shall not be used in tents or booths on city park lawns unless required to meet California health & safety regulations. Applicant shall pay for any additional staff time required to put protective mats in place.
9. Proof of Insurance
a. Proof of insurance shall be provided at least 30 days prior to the commencement of any event. b. No event shall commence set up or delivery of event supplies, materials, or equipment without required insurance documents submitted and approved by city staff. Resolution No. 136-2014 Exhibit A Page 5
10. Public Access to City Facilities During Events
a. Special events shall not exclude the public from the general use of any City park or public property unless approved by City Council.
11. Other Conditions
a. Other restrictions, requirements and guidelines for events at City venues outside the downtown core may be developed on a case by case basis during the application review to address specific issues at each venue. b. Requirements are identified through the staff review or Project Review Committee process. c. As determined by the City Manager, event locations or new events that are unusually unique in nature may be subject to City Council approval.