Parks Commission Informational ReportMEETING DATE: 3122,99
PARKS COMMISSION
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: February 18, 1999
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT: PARKS COMMISSION INFORMATIONAL REPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
For Information only
DISCUSSION:
Attached is an informational report from the Parks Commission. Attachment 1 recommends additional resources to the
Parks Department. Commission Chair will discuss information regarding Commission requests at the Joint Session.
The Commission will address the following items:
1. Additional Staff to maintain infrastructure
2. Access Trail at Blossom Hill Park
3. Town Plaza Redevelopment
4. Firetruck at Oak Meadow Park
Attachments;
Parks Commission Informational Report
pistribution:
Parks Commission
PREPARED BY: Scott R. Baker
Director of Parks & Public Works
Reviewed by: Attorney Finance
Revised: 2/ 18/99 1:33 pm
Reformatted: 10/23/95
ATTACHMENT 1
1. Additional Resources to maintain_infrastructure;
The Parks Commission recommends additional resources to the Parks Department to maintain
standards and assist with reforestation process. Numerous streets are in need of extensive tree
replacements. Funding for these activities was reduced in the early 1990's. Improvements could
be accomplished by contract or by adding staff.
2. Access Trail at Blossom Hill Park;
Trail access to Blossom Hill Park is on Hillbrook road, belongs to Santa Clara Valley Water
District. We do not have a paved access from the Blossom Hill Road side. The Parks
Commission is requesting a paved access from the Blossom Hill Road side of the park to hook
up with the existing asphalt pathway that runs through the whole park. The reason being when
the lawn is wet it is difficult to walk on as well as women with heels can not walk on the turf.
The Water District could deny us access on the Hillbrook Road at any time. This item could be
considered in future CIP budgets.
3. Town Plaza Redevelopment:
The Parks Commission would like to have the renovation of the Town Plaza moved forward.
The project is being considered in the RDA-CIP process. Staff is recommending the project be
brought forward to FY 2001-02. Staff is concerned about the existing fountain from a safety
perspective. Replacing the fountain with a flat surfaced fountain such as is found in Downtown
San Jose would be preferred.
4. Fire Truck at Oak Meadow Park:
New playground equipment was installed at Oak Meadow Park. However the fire truck was left
at Oak Meadow Park. The Fire truck does not meet consumer safety standard guidelines. We
have been unable to find contractors who will undertake upgrading it to meet the safety
guidelines due to liability issues. Currently the fire truck is fenced. The Parks Commission
would like to remove the fire truck from the park and replace it with a playground apparatus that
meets consumer safety guidelines. The Fire truck could be relocated out of the children's playlot
and fenced for viewing purposes only or donated to someone interested in a restoration project.
ATTACHMENT