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HomeMy WebLinkAbout021400 CSC AgendaAGENDA TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION TO BE HELD AT TEMECULA CITY HALL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2000 7:00 P.M. CALLTO ORDER: FLAG SALUTE: ROLL CALL: PRESENTATIONS: Chairman Henry Miller Commissioner Nimeshein Edwards, Henz, Meyier, Nimeshein, Miller Dominos Pizza - Old Town Temecula Old Pacific Coffee Company Old Town Donut of Temecula PRESENTATIONS TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION: High Hopes Program PUBLIC COMMENTS: A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address the Commissioners on items that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. If you desire to speak to the Commissioners about an item no~t listed on the Agenda, a green "Request to Speak" form should be filled out and filed with the Commission Secretary. When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name and address. For all other agenda items, a "Request to Speak" form must be filed with the Community Services Commission Secretary before the item is addressed by the Commission. There is a three (3) minute time limit for individual speakers. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and all will be enacted by one roll call vote. There will be no discussion of these items unless members of the Commission request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. DIVISION REPORTS COMMISSION BUSINESS Minutes of January 10, 2000 Commission Meetincl RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the minutes of the January 10, 2000 Community Services Commission meeting. Swim Team Aclreement RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the Community Services Commission approve the Agreement between the City of Temecula and the Temecula Triton Swim Club for the use of City owned and/or operated aquatic facilities. Community Docl Parks RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 That the Community Services Commission receive and file this report regarding dog parks. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS ADJOURNMENT The next regularly scheduled meeting of the the Community Services Commission will be held on Monday, March 13, 2000, to be held at Temecula City HalF, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 2000 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Community Services Commission convened in a regular meeting at 7:00 P.M., on Monday, January 10, 2000 in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the Flag salute by Commissioner Meyler. Commissioners Edwards, Henz, Meyler, Nimeshein, and Chairman Miller. Absent: None. Also Present: Director of Community Services Parker, Recreation Superintendent Pelletlet, Maintenance Superintendent Harrington, Administrative Secretary Zigler, and Minute Clerk Hansen. PRESENTATIONS Plaque of Appreciation to Mr. Thomas W. Edwards Chairman Miller presented the plaque to Commissioner Edwards; and on behalf of the City Staff and the Commissioners, expressed gratitude for the two years that he served as Chairman of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. DIVISION REPORTS Maintenance Supervisor Harrinqton provided an overview of the accomplishments that were completed by the Maintenance Department durin~l the months of November, and December, as follows: Mr. Jose Diaz and Mr. Anthony Martinez had filled the two maintenance positions. · The annual maintenance programs for the CRC Swimming Pool and the TES Swimming pool had been completed. ROLL CALL Present: The Maintenance Department had assisted with the following activities: 1) The Museum Grand Opening, 2) Santa's Electric Light Parade, 3) the Little Padres' Field Dedication Ceremony, and 4) aided in the preparations of the Temeku Hills Park for the upcoming Dedication Event. In response to Commissioner Henz's quedes with respect to the adverse effect of the Coots at the Duck Pond, Maintenance Supervisor Harrington advised that the water quality was currently in good condition; and relayed that staff would further investigate the matter after the Coots' season was over in order to develop mitigating measures for next year. Recreation Superintendent Pelletier provided an overview of the events that were held in December, as follows: The City's 10-Year Anniversary, which was celebrated on December 1, 1999, at the Temeku Hills Country Club. The Santa's Electric Light Parade which was held on December 2, 1999; and commended Recreation Coordinator Gilliland for her fine work coordinating the parade festivities. The Holiday Lights and Festive Sights Event which was held on December 8th, and 9th; relayed that staff was going to develop a program to provide tokens of appreciation to the winners in the various categories for next years event; and thanked the Commissioners who participated as judges for the event. The Winter Wondedand Festivities were held on December 11, 1999, inclusive of the following: 1) over400 breakfasts were served with Santa, 2) provision of 14 tons of snow, 3) a Santa's Craft Workshop area, 4) a Vendor Fair, 5) a Party Jump, and 6) at the conclusion of the day, there was a Community Party, providing an opportunity for citizens to view the 1 O-Year Anniversary video, sing Happy Birthday to the City, and enjoy a City Birthday Cake. The Community Services Brochure had been sent out (a month early this year). Relayed with pleasure that all of the December Events had been a great success. With respect to upcoming activities, Recreation Superintendent Pelletier relayed the following: Noted that the Junior High Hopes Program would begin January 14, 2000, which would cater to youth between the ages of 6-17 years; and noted that she would further update the Commission at the February meeting. Advised that Staff was in the process of preparing for the Volunteer Recognition Event, which would be held in Apdl. For Commissioner Nimeshein, Recreation Superintendent Pelletier provided additional information regarding the Junior High Hopes Program, noting the participation of Ms. Karen Newman whose efforts aided in the original High Hopes Program, specifically with respect to advertising the event. 2 Chairman Miller commended the Community Services Department Staff for their efforts associated with the great success of the December activity events, noting his family's enjoyment at the festivities. Recreation Superintendent Pelletier expressed gratitude to Chairman Miller for his help at the Winter Wonderland Event. Director of Community Services Parker relayed the following information reQardinQ the CIP Projects: Noted that Staff was in the process of preparing for a feasibility study, which would be conducted by a consultant firm in order to survey the community with respect to their input regarding a Children's Museum facility. Relayed that a qualified firm would be attained for the purpose of developing a Trails Master Plan, which would be inclusive of the following: 12) a comprehensive document, 2) the addressing of the trail needs 3) the establishment of connection points, and 4) the development of trail standards; and noted that a Commissioner would be appointed to serve on the Trails Master Plan Committee. Advised that with respect to the Library Design Committee, there had been adoption of a scope of service with LPA to complete the construction documents and specifications of the Library Project; relayed that the next Committee meeting would be held on January 25, 2000, noting that Commissioner Nimeshein served on that Committee; and advised that the goal was to have a shelf-ready Library Project completed in June of 2000. For information purposes, Commissioner Meyler noted that The Press Enterprise newspaper had published an article related to the Children's Museum on January 10, 2000. For Commissioner Nimeshein, Director of Community Services Parker relayed that Commissioner Hertz served on the Children's Museum Subcommittee. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Approval of Minutes-November 8, 1999 RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the minutes of the November 8, 1999 Community Services Commissioner meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Henz moved to approve the minutes, as written. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Edwards and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 2. Temecula Valley Museum Update RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the Community Services Commission receive and file a report concerning the Temecula Valley Museum. Director of Community Services Parker introduced Museum Services Manager Ott, who would present an overview of the Temecula Valley Museum operations. Museum Services Manac~er Ott relayed the followincl data with respect to the Museum: · Noted that over 2000 persons had visited the Museum, specifying the various organizations that had visited the site. Apprised the Commission of the docentJvolunteer training program, and noted that volunteers had contributed over 600 hours during the months of November and December. Provided additional information regarding the successful Lecture Programs presented at the Museum; noted that the first public program had been a lecture by Mr. Phil Brigandi, and the second, by Mr. Jim Davis, which had been attended by 47 participants. · Relayed that the first monthly Family Day Program was attended by 18 parents and children, noting the various activities that were conducted. Advised that he was in the process of developing a Changing Exhibition Program, noting that the exhibits would be changed every two-four months. · For informational purposes, provided additional data regarding an upcoming exhibit, which would display antique maps of California. For Commissioner Nimeshein, Museum Services Manager Ott provided additional information regarding the sales at the Museum Gift Shop, relaying that the computer technology was being updated in order to provided additional specifications; with respect to the classroom area, relayed that at this time, the size of the area was adequate for the scheduled programs, advising that various programs would be held in two sessions in order to provide an opportunity for additional participants. Commissioner Nimeshein thanked Museum Services Manager Ott for his excellent work with respect to the Museum. In response to Commissioner Henz's querying, Museum Services Manager Ott provided additional information regarding the advertisement of the Museum activities, noting that the events were publicized in The Press Enterprise, The Californian newspapers, and various magazines; relayed the plan to additionally advertise via radio announcements; and noted the compilation of a mailing list in order to apprise community members of the various activities via the mail, advising that he would add the Commissioners' names to the mailing list. For informational purposes, Recreation Superintendent Pelletier relayed that in each Recreation Guide and Leisure Activities brochure there would be a section denoting the Museum's events. 4 Commissioner Meyler relayed that the TCI had a bulletin board for posting upcoming community events, advising that the Museum could utilize that opportunity. In response to Commissioner Nimeshein, Museum Services Manager Ott provided an overview of the Museum's efforts to coordinate with the various schools, noting that them were school tours scheduled for the months of April and May; relayed additional information regarding special programs being designed for the schools, inclusive of a hands-on activity for the children in order to facilitate internalizing the learning experience; noted the positive response of the community with respect to the two-dollar suggested donation; and relayed the potential in the future for a membership program. For Commissioner Henz, Museum Services Manager Ott provided additional information regarding the community video-recording program. For informational purposes, Commissioner Edwards relayed that a newspaper entitled, The Entertainment Roundup would be an excellent avenue for the Museum to pursue publicized coverage. For Chairman Miller, with respect to the docentJvolunteer training program, Museum Services Manager Ott provided additional information, noting that the six-seek session would be held again in February; and relayed the he would investigate the feasibility of scheduling the sessions on Saturdays; relayed additional information regarding the potential for a volunteer tour to visit historical sites, and the potential for other various tours; and noted the restrictions associated with visiting the rock art historical sites due to the potential for vandalism. Chairman Miller relayed that the Commission would receive and file the Temecula Valley Museum report. 3. Trails Master Plan RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 That the Community services Commissions appoint one (1) member to serve on the Trails Master Plan Development Committee. Director of Community Services Parker provided a brief overview of the staff report (of record), highlighting the Trails Master Plan project; and requested the Commission to appoint a Commissioner to serve on the associated Committee. MOTION: Commissioner Edwards moved to appoint Commissioner Henz to serve on the Trails Master Plan Development Committee. Commissioner Meyler seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director of Community Services Parker extended an invitation to the Commissioners to the Temeku Hills Park Dedication Ceremony, which would be held on Thursday, January 13, 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at the park site. Director of Community Services Parker relayed that the Commission Park Tour was scheduled for January 14, 2000, noting that the Commissioners would meet at City Hall at 8:30 A.M.; and relayed the sites to be visited, and the luncheon which would be provided. COMMISSIONER REPORTS With respect to Commissioner Nimeshein's queries regarding the feasibility study for the Children's Museum, Director of Community Services Parker relayed that at this time, a location site had not been determined. With regret, Commissioner Meyler advised that he would not be able to attend the January 14, 2000 Commission Tour. C= For Commissioner Meyler, Director of Community Services Parker updated the Commission with respect to the financial issues associated with the Sports Complex Plan, which was agendized for the January 11, 2000 City Council meeting. In response to Commissioner Henz's comments, Director of Community Services Parker relayed that Staff would contact him regarding the specific streetlights he noticed not operating, in order to address the matter. Commissioner Edwards commended Staff for their successful efforts in the planning and execution of the December events. Chairman Miller extended his gratitude to Commissioner Edwards for his excellent leadership skills exhibited while chairing the Commission for the past two years. ADJOURNMENT At 7:44 P.M. Chairman Miller formally adjoumed this meeting to an adjoumed regular meeting on January 14, 2000 at 8:30 A.M., meeting at the City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. Henry Miller, Chairman Herman D. Parker, Director of Community Services ITEM NO. 2 CITY OF TEMECULA AGENDA REPORT TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Community Services Commission Herman D. Parker, Director of Community Service~, February 14, 2000 Temecula Swim Club Agreement PREPARED BY: Julie Pelletier, Recreation Superintendent RECOMMENDATION: That the Community Services Commission: Approve the Agreement between the City of Temecula and the Temecula Swim Club for the use of City owned and/or operated aquatic facilities, DISCUSSION: The Temecula Swim Club is a non-profit youth organization that has utilized the Community Recreation Center Pool and/or the Temecula Elementary School Pool since 1994. Currently, the Temecula Swim Club has approximately 70 registered youth. During the spring and summer months that number increases to approximately 120 youth. Although the number of hours of use varies throughout the year, the Temecula Swim Team utilizes approximately fifty (50) pool hours per month. The agreement before you permits the Temecula Swim Club to utilize the swimming pool at the Community Recreation Center; the Temecula Elementary School Pool and the soon-to-be constructed pool at Chaparral High School. The agreement is for a two-year period with an option to renew the agreement for 2 (1) year terms. Use of these facilities would commence with the approval of this contract by the Board of Directors at their February 22, 2000 TCSD Board of Directors meeting. The Temecula Swim Club will be required to have approval by the Community Services Department for use of these facilities, as long as these activities do not conflict with the public swim programs provided by the Community Services Distdct. The Temecula Swim Club would be required to pay a fee on a monthly basis of $10 per hour for every hour of use and would be billed accordingly by the Finance Department. They would also be required to pay, after the registration period for each swim season, $10 for every non-resident on their roster. These funds will help offset the cost of pool operations at each facility. At all times the swim team will be required to provide lifeguard services for all their scheduled events and practices. The lifeguard(s) must meet lifeguard standards established by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. Any equipment or supplies needed for the Temecula Swim Club program must be purchased and maintained by the swim club which is consistent with other youth sport program operations. The Temecula Swim Club will be required to provide proof of liability insurance naming the City of Temecula as additional insured at all times in the amount of $1,000,000. The agreement can be terminated with 60 days notice from either party. The Temecula Swim Club has been providing swim team programs here in the community for several years and have established an outstanding programs that provides a quality service to our residents. F:\D~pts\CSD\ZIGLERG~REPORT\Commission Swim Team Agreement 2000.doc AGREEMENT BETVVEEN THE TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT AND THE TEMECULA SWIM CLUB THIS AGREEMENT is made and effective as of February 22, 2000 by and between the City of Temecula Community Services District, hereinafter referred to as "District" and the Temecula Swim Club hereinafter referred to as "Swim Club" in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, the parties agree as follows: The District hereby grants permission to the Swim Club to use the Temecula Community Recreation Center Swimming Pool, hereina~er referred to as "Swimming Pool" located at 30875 Rancho Road, Temecula California. The Swim Club may use the Swimming Pool from the first week in January through November of each year, at the times and under the terms hereinafter set forth. Upon the respective dates when the District is able to utilize the pool facilities at Chaparral High School and Temecula Elementary School, the term "Swimming Pool" as used in this Agreement, shall include these pools and the Swim Club shall have the right to use them at such times approved by the District. The Swim Clubs use of these pools shall also be subject to the terms of the Joint Facilities Use Agreements between the District and the Temecula Valley Unified School District. The term of this Agreement shall commence on February 22, 2000, and shall end on November 30, 2002, unless terminated sooner. Either party may terminate this Agreement, for any reason or for its convenience, upon sixty - (60) days prior written notice to the other. The Swim Club shall have the option to extend the term of this Agreement for two periods of one (1) year each, provided written notice of the exercise of an option period is given to the City prior to the end of the term or the end of the first option period. The District shall at all times have first priority for the use of the Swimming Pool for District sponsored programs, activities and services. The Swim Club shall schedule their dates and hours for using the Swimming Pool with the District on a seasonal basis. The District must approve all Swim Club events and activities at the pool. The Swim Club shall pay to the District monthly rent, in the amount of $10.00 per hour for each hour of use of any pool scheduled through the District. The District shall provide an invoice to the Swim Club on or before the fifth day of each month. Rent for the use of the Swimming Pool shall be due and paid to the District on or before the twentieth day of each month. A detailed listing of each date and hour of use shall accompany the payment of rent by the Swim Club, for each month. 5. The Swim Club shall provide certified lifeguard services at all times during swim practices, swim meets and events. The lifeguard(s) shall meet all of the requirements and standards of the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. All special events requested by the Swim Club (i.e. pool parties, swim meets, etc.) must be approved in advance and in writing by the District. The Swim Club shall submit all requests on a District facility reservation form. The request will not be deemed approved until a signed copy of the facility request form is issued by the District. F:\Depts\CSD\CROWEJ\triten swim team agmt -2000.doe 7. The Swim Club's coach shall be responsible for enforcing and insuring compliance with this Agreement, maintaining all pool rules and regulations, as well as maintaining established maintenance guidelines. 8. The Swim Club shall pay a seasonal non-resident fee for all participants that reside outside the City boundaries. The fee is $10.00 per non-resident, per season. The Swim Club shall pay to the District, the non-resident fee directly following each seasonal registration period. 9. The Swim Club shall be responsible for ensuring that the swimming pool, locker rooms and adjacent areas are clean, neat in appearance and free of litter or debris after their use on a daily basis. 10. The Swim Club may, at its own cost and with prior written approval of the District, install, erect or place limited or minor improvements in the swimming pool area, including scoreboards or announcement boards. All such improvements, which are attached to the building or deck, shall become the property of the District upon termination of this Agreement. 11. The Swim Club shall be solely responsible for all purchases (i.e.: kick boards, backboards, time clocks, megaphones, etc.) relative to its activities, and shall hold and save the District harmless therefrom. 12. Both the Swim Club and the District shall be responsible for removing the pool cover as necessary for usage, and replacing said cover upon the completion of said usage. 13. The District shall provide normal maintenance to the swimming pool, deck, locker rooms, adjacent areas and water treatment. 14. The District's Aquatic Manager must be informed in writing, of all fundraising/concession efforts which take place at the Community Recreation Center or other City Facilities by the Swim Club. All concessions must comply with the food handling requirements established by the County of Riverside. 15. The Swim Club hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, protect and hold the District, its officers and employees harmless from and against all claims, damage, loss, cost or expense, including reasonable attorneys fees, arising out of or in any way resulting from the use an operation of the swimming pool by the Swim Club, (excepting therefrom such times as the pool may be used by the District for its programs), and for the cost of any improvements the Swim Club may make to the swimming pool pursuant to paragraph 11. 16. The Swim Club shall secure and maintain during the terms of this Agreement, public liability an property damage insurance, as shall protect it from claims for damages for personal injury, including death, as well as for claims for property damage which may arise pursuant to operations under this Agreement. Such insurance shall include public liability insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 for injuries, including death to any one person, $2,000,000 on account of any one occurrence and property damage insurance in an amount not less than $500,000. 17. Policies or certificates evidencing the above required coverage shall be filed with the District and shall include the City of Temecula, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents and the Temecuta Community Services District, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents as additional insured. The policies shall not be canceled or materially changed without thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City. F:\Depts\CSD\CROWEJ\triton swim team agmt 2000.doc The District reserves the right to increase the amounts of insurance coverage described hereinabove, and to require additional riders or provisions in said policies or certificates as may be deemed necessary, and consistent with the purposed of this Agreement. 18. The Swim Club shall be responsible for any damage or destruction to the subject premises resulting from Swim Club's use thereof, or failure to properly maintain safety, and shall return the subject premises to the District upon termination of this Agreement in a clean and safe condition. 19. The District shall provide access to phone service on the pool deck. The Swim Club shall provide the actual phone and be responsible for all phone bills associated with such service. 20. Any Coach or Lifeguard employed directly by the Swim Club may attend seasonal safety training provided by the District. The Aquatic Manager employed by the District will provide training information no later than two weeks prior to each training. 21. The Director of Community Services is hereby designated as the District's representative for this Agreement and shall act on behalf of the District. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and year first above written. TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT TEMECULA SWIM CLUB Jeff Comerchero, President APPROVED AS TO FORM: Peter M. Thorson, City Attorney ATTESTED: Susan W. Jones, CMC/AAE, City Clerk F:\Depts\CSD\CROwEJ\triton swim team agmt -2000.doc ITEM NO. 3 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: CITY OF TEMECULA AGENDA REPORT Community Services Commission Herman D. Parker, Director of Community Services~--__~ February 14, 2000 Community Dog Parks RECOMMENDATION: regarding dog parks. That the Community Services Commission receive and file this report BACKGROUND: The development of public parks or park areas as dog parks, has become increasingly popular in the last several years, throughout the state of California and across the Countq/. At the request of the Community Services Commission and Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Comerchero, this item has been placed on the Commission agenda for discussion. Simply stated, a dog park is a public park site where people can bring their dogs and play, and meet their neighbors and others who share a common appreciation for man's best friend. These parks offer dogs an opportunity to play off-lease, while people enjoy socializing and meeting new friends in a park/open-space setting. Typically, dog parks range in size from .5 to 4 acres. The parks include amenities such as fencing, parking, water, turf, shaded areas with benches, and trashcans. In general, dog parks are fairly low maintenance facilities, requiring irrigation, turf maintenance and minor repairs. Park users and support groups generally assist and support maintenance of the facility. Attached for your review is information from the City of Claremont on the POOCH Park, and a listing of dog parks through the state of California. R:~ZIGLERG~REPOR'r~:)Og Parks Commission.doc Why a Pooch Park?? AD HOC COMMITTEE Cynthia Klausner Gary Lucas John Seery Gary Soto Scott Weinzapfel · Provides a safe recreational area for Claremont citizens to enjoy with their dogs. It is much needed . in Claremont since dogs are outlawed in all parks. Claremont citizens want a legal place where they can play fetch with Fide. · Provides a safe place for single women, elderly, and children to exercise their dogs with others, especially at dusk. · Dogs that are socialized make better pets at home and when they are taken into public areas. · Organized dog owners share information on training, vets, food, petsitting--and also participate in other civic activities. · A diverse group of people use POOCH park--f~rnilies with children, seniors, single people. The Claremerit constituency is large: 2800 license~ dogs on recordl The park provides a great way to meet new people from different backgrounds. Also, the Claremont Police have expressed an interest in using the POOCH park for their canine unit, if only to soeiahze with other dogs. · Humans in POOCH parks keep the park clean and are self policing. Their visible presence discour- ages other illicit park activity (which is a real concern at College Park). Also, people "caught" walking dogs illegally in other parks can be referred happily to POOCH Park. · A group of dog owners has been working diligently with the city for three years to make POOCH Park happen. They have patiently artended numerous meetings, conducted research about other dog parks, formed an ad hoc corertattoo, established a fund at the Claremerit Community Foundation, and conducted a successful fundraising campaign. Such efforts have generated good will and civic pride. · The group has raised private donations to pay for the fence at College Park. More than two dozen individuals and businesses have reached into their own pockets and made a donation averaging more than $50 each. The Claremont Kiwa~i-~ Club .has also made a major pledge toward the fence. · Dogs parks have gained popularity in recent years. More than twelve have been established in the I~A region alone. Some of these parks have become the most popular parks in their communities. Dog parks are a national phenomenon, a growing land-use and recreational issue. New York's dog parks even have their o~rn WEB Page. · The POOCH park group has proved itself. During probational periods at College Park and June Vail Park---over six months aitogether---we attracted new people and dogs into the group and enjoyed suc- cess with no negative incidents. It is a win-win situation for all, dog lovers and dog non~lovers alikei · After exhaustive research, probational periods, many meetings, fundraising c~.rnpaigns, unanimous votes of approval from Human Services and Community Services commissions, and as the #2 budget priority from Citizen Workshop meetings, it is time for the City Council to vote accordingly. c/o John Seery, Chair · 1538 Beloit Avenue · Claremont, California 91711 · (909) 626-5208 LOS ANGELES TIMES THURSDAY. MAY 16, 1996 San Gabriel Valley Claremont Offidals Set. Aside College Park Area for Dogs Howls of joy could be heard from some four-legged residents of elatemont this week as the power of the pooch persuaded the City Council to unanimously approve a law setting aside an acre of College Park for unleashed dogs and their owners. "We really are putting in a pooch park," said Mayor Algird Leiga. "The dog owners came to the city and suggested the idea. They raised the money to fence off an area and did an exemplary job of public outreach." Promoting an Outdoor Oasis for Canines and Hu- mans, a grass-roots group better known as POOCH, has spent more than a year convincing city officials to buy into the idea of a fenced-in, off-leash dog park, and raised about $3,000 to help the city do it, said Mark Hodnick. parks manager and dog owner. Up to now, dogs have been banned from parkS. "This is a growing trend in recreation. More and more citizens are recognizing people want to take well-behaved dogs out unleashed to socialize," he said. So popular was the vote, Councilwoman Diane Ring says, "when we voted, we voted in the names of our own dogs." Claremont likely to 'OK 'bark park' By Ann-Marie Sanchez Daily Bulletin CLAREMONT -- Resident John Seery remembers the secret meetings after dusk when he and a handful of dog owners would gather at a grassy venue. Whether it was a park, local school or college field, the rene- gade animal lovers always met "undercover." "V~Te would meet on the sly, in say, a school yard, after hours or at the colleges until we were told this wasn't completely appreci- ated and then move elsewhere," said SeerS, owner of a 2-year-aid dalmatian named. "V~re've been gathering more than t]:n'ee years around Claremont at 5 p.m. Once people found out about the dog ~roup, they just kept coming." But now the group and other pet ovrners can gather in the light of day after council mem- bers Tuesday tentatively approved plans for a ~bark park." The park should be formally approved at the May 28 meeting. inside the park, dogs will be allowed to run off a leash, which until now has been illegal. The bark park will cover 1.25 acres inside Callege Park sur- rounded by fencing and sporting "dogg~e walk" bags for quick clean-ups by dog owllets. The idea gained momentum three Nears ago and spawned the Friends of Claremont Promoting an Outdoor Oasis for Canines And Humans (POOCH) Park, which raised about $3,000 ~o cover the cost. "V~e were a group of people who didn't want to feel like crimi- nals in their own cities. We wanted a legal and safe place in Claremont where we could go; Seery said. "I certnin]y admire the Friends of Claremont because they didn't come to us looking for a ~onita St, ~ designated o~- Rmt ~ ., dogS. handout," said Councilwom~ Jud~ W~ght. B~ Se~ces D~e~or Di~ Gu~e desc~b~ the b~k p~k movement ~ a "C~fomin phe- nomenon" that's ga~g popul~* it~ ~ dozens of cities. Up]and's Memoria] Par~ La~a Beac~ ~d S~ta Monica ~e only a few ~ties that have adopted the pooch ~end]~ or~ n~ce. ~ S~ Fr~cisco ~one, 33 bark parks have beeq eatabashed. "~ usu~, it's a C~o~a phe'- norasnort. It~s a recreation~ p~ spec~ve," s~d Guthfie, who worked ~th ~e commi~ to get ~e idea o~the ~o~d. No one appe~ at the meet; ~ ~ oppose ~e p~k. 8Hr. Turnaround to State~e. Nev.- ~EE B~fet - Eve~ Monday 8~. Tumaro~d Io Gold St~ke, Jean Nev * '5' p p * FREE ~ve~ Wednesday ' Turnpihe ~harter~ '1 CALIFORNIA DOG PARKS TYPE Berkeley P~rk ................ Livemore Park Livermore Park Richmond Park/Beach Eam Bernadino Claremont Park Riverside Park NAME OF PARK OR BEACH 0hlone Do~ P~k .................. Del Valle Dog Run Livemore Canine Park Point Isabel Regional Shoreline Pooch Park Riverside Dog Park Los Angeles Park Los Angeles Park Long Beach Park Redondo Beach Park Studio City Park Runyon Canyon Park Silverlake Puppy Park Recreation Park Dog Park Redondo Beach Dog Park Laurel Canyon Park Carme1 Beach Carmel City Beach Napa Park Alston Park Costa Mesa Huntington Beach Huntington Beach Laguna Beach Laguna Niguel Park Park Beach Park Park Bark Park Dog Park Huntington Beach Dog Park Huntington Dog Beach Laguna Beach Dog Park Laguna Niguel Pooch Park Park Palm Springs Dog Park Palm Springs Palo Alto/ Peninsula Area Belmont PaloAlto Redwood City , lI Park Park Mitchell Park/Dog Run Park Shores Dog Park Roseville Park Marco Dog Park Sacramento Park Howe Dog Park Coronado Beach De1 Mar Beach Ocean Beach Beach San Diego Park San Diego Park North Beach Dog Run Rivermouth Beach Dog Beach Balboa Park Dog Run Fiesta Island Calabasas Park Calabasas Bark Park Encino Park Encino Dog Park Pleasanton Park & Lake Richmond/Albany Park San Francisco Park San Francisco Park San Francisco Park & Beach San Francisco Park R:~ZIGLERG\REPORT~Dog Parks Commission.d0c Shadow Cliffs Pt. Isabel Dog Park Alta Plaza Park Baker Beach Fort Funston/Burton Beach Golden Gate Park Dog Run San Francisco Park Lafayette park/Dog Run San Francisco Beach Ocean Beach Sausalito Park Remington Dog Park San Jose Park Hellyer Park/Dog Run Santa Clara Park Santa Clara Dog Park Sunnyvale Park Las Palmas Park/Dog Park Santa Barbara Park Las Positas Friendship park Santa Cruz Park Lighthouse Field R:~ZlGLERG~REPORT~Dog Parks Commission.doc