HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.2 Fallon Sports Park Phase II AGENDA STATEMENT
DCITY OF PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
UBLIN MEETING DATE: December 16, 2013
SUBJECT: Fallon Sports Park Phase II
Prepared by Rosemary Alex, Parks and Facilities Development
Coordinator
ATTACHMENTS: None
RECOMMENDATION: 1. Receive presentation from Staff and Consultant
2. Receive public comment
3. Provide feedback on the proposed improvements
DESCRIPTION:
In Fiscal Year 2011/2012 one of the City Council's Key Initiatives was to develop phasing options and
costs for the Fallon Sports Park to include two new soccer fields and a 90-foot baseball diamond. In
response the City prepared an update to the Phase II portion of the Fallon Sports Park Master Plan. The
process included input from sports user groups, the Parks and Community Services Commission and City
Council approval. With funding approved in the Fiscal Year 2013/2014 budget Staff re-engaged with
sports user groups to confirm the scope of the improvement plan and receive input on operational
details that may inform the design.
On October 22, 2013 Staff and its consultant Carducci and Associates met at Fallon Sports Park with
representatives from Dublin Little League, Dublin United Soccer and Dublin cricket players. The meeting
was held to get feedback on the proposed phase II improvements. In regards to the 90' baseball
diamond the primary interest was in the orientation of the diamond, access to restrooms and separation
of spectators. The primary interest from the soccer representatives was in improving the spectator
experience by providing seating along with shade and wind protection. In discussions with cricket and
soccer representatives the direction regarding cricket was to coordinate scheduling of the cricket and
soccer fields at Emerald Glen through City program staff. With that regard a cricket pitch will not be
installed as part of phase II. Staff will be working with cricket on a natural turf location for a dedicated
cricket pitch.
Following the initial meeting, Carducci and Associates prepared a sun analysis for the original orientation
as well as the proposed orientation of the baseball field. Carducci and Associates also prepared a
seating and shade option for the soccer field. At a subsequent meeting the information was shared with
baseball and soccer representatives and both parties were supportive of the revisions. Adult baseball
representatives were unable to attend the meetings, in that regard Staff has communicated with them
on the orientation and answered their questions. Staff will be presenting to Parks Commission the
outcome of input received from sports user groups.
COPIES TO: Dublin United Soccer,Dublin Little League,Cricket and Adult Baseball Representatives
ITEM NO: 8.2
G:\COMMISSIONS&COMMITTEES\PARKS COMMISSION\AGNDSTMT\2013\12-16-13 Fallon Sports Park-Phase Il.doc
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Parks and Community Services
Commission receive presentation from City Staff and Consultant, receive public comment and provide
feedback on the proposed improvements.
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