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- - - -- Original Message---- -
From: Vikki Boyd, CCPDT -KA [k9s4happiness @yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 11:08 AM
To: Diane McNutt
Subject: community meeting question
Diane
I wondered how long each person will be allowed to speak at the community meeting? Some
people that want to attend are asking.
Is there a sign up sheet?
Thank you.
Vikki Boyd
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From: Vikki Boyd, CCPDT-KA [mailto:k9s4happiness @yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 9:23 AM
To: Todd Capurso
Cc: Christy Wolter
Subject: off leash suggestions
Perhaps some time of compromise would keep both sides happy. Here are a couple of suggestions.
Idea One
Balzer Field (or another field)
San Carlos off leash group has a great model. They have no off leash days on rain or muddy soil to
preserve the turf and off leash hours had to be scheduled around games. I realize the sports people will
protest but if they were assured the park would be cleaned up maybe it could fly. See how San Carlos
Dogs runs their pilot program.
http: / /www.sancarlosdogs.com /current- times - for- burton.htmi
Idea Two
Perhaps the off leash folks could start their own club. This way they could keep it unpublicized and
private. The compromise would be they would need to keep the dogs on a leash but they would not be
limited to to specific hours either.
For example:
In 2007 1 founded the Rose Garden Dog Club, a free dog social and training club.
During the two year run, I had up to 120 members on the Yahoo Group. I personally screened every dog
to make sure they were sound with humans. Not all 120 came on the same days and we met 3 times a
week.
We did activities such as, training, dog games, (tennis ball catching, frisbee competitions, nose work, i.e.
tracking), training exercises, practiced recalls, agility, group walks - -all on leash. Leashes were required
but they were no hindrance for the dog socialize. We held garage sales to raise money for agility
equipment and long lines for the dogs so they had more room to run. The lines can get tangled but we
had controls to keep this from happening.
I did have some problems. Once word got around people began showing up without
being a approved on the Yahoo Group. I once had a homeless guy show up with his dog. He was
looking to steal from people's cars. A regular park user wasn't happy about having the dogs in "his" park
and intentionally knocked into me and threatened to leave poison on the lawn. The police had to be
called when he became belligerent. A couple of guys showed up with two intact Pitbulls with fight
scars. I had some of the male members ask them to leave. I was attacked by a loose dog (not in our
group) and took tumble into the street. I wasn't hurt other than my ego.
When Moms walked by with their children and asked if their kids could pet the dogs, I politely explained
the dogs were training. Since I was running this club for free, I had no insurance and liability was always
a concern. The rules were strict but the members were great about following the safety guidelines.
I do not have have the time to participate in any dog groups, but I would be happy to share what I learned
running a community dog club and would offer to write the safety protocols, guidelines and
etiquette. They could hire a pro trainer to get them off to a start teach them all the exercises. I
would strongly suggest members be trained on how to handle the human interactions they will no doubt
be encountering. We diffused a lot of situations that could have gotten out of control.
See oics of Rose Garden Dog Club here.
For the record, I no longer train dogs professionally. I have owned an Interior Design business in Los
Gatos for 28 years so I am risking a lot by speaking out. I'm not the type to get involved in community
debates and don't enjoy being publicly criticized, but I went into this eyes wide open and my opponents
have a perfect right to say how they feel about me. I love this country!
Hope some ideas were helpful.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Vikki Foley Boyd
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From: Mary Martin rmailto:mbrence(�bcomcast.netl
Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 2:00 PM
To: Council
Subject: Dog parks
Dear Council Members,
While I would prefer to see a separate dogs -only park for our four - footed friends, I can't think of
any spot in Los Gatos where that might be possible. So, if there are to be places shared by both
unleashed canines and human park visitors, we need some strong and enforceable guidelines.
While in Charleston, SC, last week, I took a picture of one of their signs at a mixed -use park. It
is attached.
Thanks for all you do,
Mary Martin
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From: Urbane Concierge [kim @theurbaneconcierge.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 11:47 AM
To: Steve Rice; BSpector; Steve Leonardis; Diane McNutt; Joe Pirzynski; Town Manager; Town PPW;
Scott Seaman; David Gravel; Melanie.Alvord(absanjoseca.gov Libby Stewart; Linda and Stan Iversen;
Maureen Hague; Julie Dinapoli; iweins @losgatosca.gov Attorney; Barbara and Ira Spector; Dave Gray
Subject: Unleashed - 117 Edelen, the continuing saga..
Below is a text message from Ira Spector, in regards to the animals at 117 Edelen Ave and his
and Barbara's experience on May 21 st. I understand they are on there way to Cuba...
While I am not clear why it was not reported at the time of both incidents, I will take the lead and
share it......
Signed,
The Alpha Bitch
Begin forwarded message:
On May 22, 2012, at 6:00 AM, 4087815214 @ nins.att.net wrote:
Rookie was loose last nite @ 5pm and charged me while I was taking out the trash. He barked
and bared his teeth. He also harrassed Barbara as she was leaving for last nite's Council meeting.
We are going to be in Cuba until May 30 but I'm concerned about the safety of our house sitter
and Joey. Suzie has the direct line to the police. Come on Jen - enough is enough! If there are
any more iincidents I will talk to the Chief.
Kim A. Daly
Founder
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From: Bianca Gruetter rmailto :biancaciruetter(cbme.comI
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 1:14 PM
To: Christy Wolter
Subject: Re: Off -Leash Dog Park Meetings
Can you please let me know the date (s); times, locations of the upcoming dog park meetings
and the agenda/purpose? Is there any information on line about the process? Other than
attending the meetings, I feel like there has been limited information available about the
process. When is the meeting for public comment with the city?
Thank you!
Bianca Gruetter
408.348.6189
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Sue Farwell [mailto:s.farwell(&verizon.netl
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 11:39 AM
To: Town PPW
Subject: Attn: Todd Capruso
Importance: High
Todd,
You will be making a decision tonight on the off leash pilot program; it is my understanding that the Parks
Commission will be supporting morning hours only for the off leash program.
You will make your recommendations, but please consider the fact that the area where the dogs run is a fair
distance from the children's play area, and the main purpose for off leash is to give the dogs a chance to run
for a short amount of time for a bigger gain on activity level.
The off leash proponents do not go to the park for 2 -3 hours at a time, we are looking for the after work
"quick" exercise for our dogs that have been in the yard all day. Most family's with kids want to come to the
park and let the children spend an hour or more at play on the swings, the climbing structures and the sand
box (Bachman). Most dog owners want to let their dog run for 30 minutes and go back to the family for
supper and family time.
The afternoon hours are at a time when most kids are heading home for dinner or to meet their parents that
have been at work all day. The timing for a short afterwork or afternoon off leash hour from 5 -6pm or 6 -7pm
is when most children have left the park.
I realize the decision you make will be a hard choice for all involved parties, but removing the most critical
"afterwork" off leash hours makes the off leash program worthless to the majority of dog owners looking to
exercise their dogs for a short time before heading home for the family responsibilities of supper, homework,
sports activities, etc.
Sincerely,
Sue Farwell
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From: Vikki Boyd, CCPDT- KA. mailto :k9s4happinessCa)kahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 11:58 AM
To: Todd Capurso; Council; Christy Wolter; vb
Subject: More off leash groups -- Blossom Hill Park
May 5, 2012
To: The Town Council and Parks Commission
Last Thursday, I arrived at Blossom Hill Park at 10:30 AM to watch my friend's kids play
soccer. I noticed an organized group of approximately 8 dog owners who had let their dogs off
leash. Many owners had brought ball throwers prompting the dogs to widely disperse.
They congregated on the Blossom Hill south -east section of the park. The soccer league staff
was setting up in their usual area. I asked the young coach if she had seen this group before,
and she said yes, many times.
I called LGPD who responded within 10 minutes. As the black and white drove up, owners
grabbed their dogs quickly exiting north to avoid the officers, while others scurried around trying
to catch their dogs; however, some of the dogs weren't quite ready to end their party. I watched
as officers spoke to the remaining people. No citations were given.
I visit this park often. Over the years I have chatted with the park maintenance staff about the
loose dog problem and left feces. A maintenance person once told me that a woman dropped the
F -bomb on him after she walked away from her dog's elimination pile right in front of him. His
'insult' (to her) was that he had simply informed her where the bag dispenser was.
He said he did not respond to her comment because a., it was not within his authority, and b., he
did not want any complaints called in on him. This is the attitude of a growing group of Los
Gatos dog owners who feel they deserve special status, whether it's not cleaning up, or
unleashing their dogs.
It's unfortunate that your staff has to endure this kind of verbal abuse. I doubt this potty -
mouthed (no pun intended) woman would have made the same statement to the Park Ranger.
Thank you.
Vikki Boyd