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Home My WebLink About8.2 SharksIceArenaEmerGlen CITY CLERK FILE # 410-20 AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: May 15, 2001 SUBJECT: Proposal from San Jose Sharks/San Jose Arena Management to Construct an Ice Center at Emerald Glen Park Report Prepared by Richard C Ambrose, City Manager ATTACHMENTS: FINANCIAL STATEMENT: 1) 2) 3) 4) Proposal San Jose Sharks Ice Center Concept Drawing Emerald Glen Park Master Plan Correspondence regarding Proposal. See Below The financial impact on the City will be affected by the City Cotmcil's preferred options. All costs are not known at this time. Costs associated with the proposal would need to be included in the 2001-2002 Budget. DESCRIPTION: I. BACKGROUND At the City Council meeting of March 20, 2001, the Council deferred securing architectural services for Phase II of Emerald Glen Park and directed Staff to evaluate a proposal from the San Jose Sharks/San Jose Arena Management (Sharks) to construct an Ice Center and a gymnasium on Emerald Glen Park. Since that meeting, SmiThas met several times with Mr. Donald Gralnek, Executive Vice President and General Counsel for the Sharks, for the purpose of clarifying Mr. Gralnek' s proposal. On May 1, 2001, the City received a refined and revised proposal (see Attachment 1) for City Council consideration. The purpose of this staff report is to provide the City Council with an evaluation of this proposal by identifying those issues which would need to be addressed before entering into an agreement with the Sharks. COPIES TO: 05/11/2001 3:42 PM G:\CC-MTGS~2001QTR2XMAYX5 - 15 -01 \as-san jose sharks. doc Don Gralnek, Sharks Arena Mgr P&CS Commission (w/o Attachments) ITEM NO. ~ H. PROPOSAL CONTENT A. Project Description Option 1: Ice Center This option would provide for the construction of a 65,000 - 70,000 square foot Ice Center with two (2) NHL sized ice rinks, public dressing rooms and supporting food service and pro-shop. The Sharks would build the Ice Center at their sole cost and would also contribute funding toward the construction of the parking lot or construct the portion of the parking lot to serve the Ice Center. Option 2: Ice Center and Recreation Facility This option would provide for the construction of a 65,000 - 70,000 square foot Ice Center and a Recreation Facility, along with the associated parking. The City would determine the type, size and scope of the Recreation Facility. The Sharks would construct both facilities. The construction of the Ice Center would be financed by the Sharks and the construction of the Recreation Facility would be financed by the City. This option would be undertaken in one of two ways. The Sharks would construct both the Ice Center and the Recreation Facility simultaneously. Alternatively, the Sharks would first construct the Ice Center and within one year would construct the Recreation Facility. B. Operation & Management Program Offered The Sharks would operate and maintain the Ice Center with a full program focusing on organized recreational programs and teaching instructions. The Sharks would develop strong linkages with the City's Parks and Community Services Department and Schools. The programs would be year-round and would include: · Hockey Programs and Instruction · Youth and Adult Competitive Hockey Leagues - Competitive and In-house · Ice Skating Lessons · Competitive Figure Skating Instruction · Broomball · Curling · Speed Skating · General Admission Ice Skating The Sharks propose to offer discounts to Dublin residents for selected programs. Discounts would be offered to school groups and youth groups as well. Marketing and Signage The Sharks would market the Ice Center to encourage broad public participation. They also propose to retain the fight under specified conditions to sell advertising (no tobacco or alcohol advertising) within the Ice Center. Exterior signage placed on the Ice Center building and electronic reader boards located at appropriate locations within the park are also proposed. 2 Parking The Sharks estimate the need for 240 parking spaces to support the Ice Center operations. Hours of Operation The proposed hours of operation are from 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Maintenance The Sharks would be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the interior and exterior of the Ice Center building C. Business Terms The proposal provides that the Sharks would enter into a ground lease with the City for a term of thirty (30) years with one (1) five (5) year option to extend the lease. The land area subject to the terms of the lease is approximately 1.56 acres. This area includes only the building, landscaping and walkway immediately adjacent to the building. The ground lease would also need to provide for parking fights to approximately 240 parking spaces on a separate parcel immediately adjacent to the Ice Center. Since the parking would be co-mingled with additional parking for other park uses, it is not proposed to include the approximate 2.7 acres needed for the Ice Center parking in the ground lease. The proposed ground lease payment is $250,000 to $300,000 per year (exact amount to be negotiated). The ground lease payment would be fixed with no escalation factor over the term of the lease. The Sharks would pay property/possessory interest taxes on the improvements subject to the lease, as well as all operation and maintenance costs of the Ice Center. The Sharks would also receive all revenues from the operation of the Ice Center including admissions, sales of food and merchandise sold from the pro shop. The City would receive typical municipal revenues (i.e., sales tax, possessory interest tax). The Sharks would be responsible for the cost associated with the construction of the Ice Center and would pay a negotiated amount for construction of the portion of the parking lot which serves the Ice Center. If the City desired the Sharks to construct a Recreation Facility, in addition to the ICe Center, it would be constructed at City expense; however, the Sharks would agree to a negotiated maximum contract price. At the end of the lease term, the Ice Center and its fixtures would revert to City ownership and control. The City would also be responsible for all operation and maintenance costs and would receive all revenues associated with the operation. D. Public Benefit The Ice Center would offer the public the opportunity to skate and play ice hockey in a modem, well-conceived facility associated with the SharkS, a member of the National Hockey League. The public in-and-around Dublin would enjoy the first class recreational 3 benefits provided by the Ice Center. In particular, the Ice Center would be open to the public on a daily basis for General Admission Ice Skating. A variety of recreational and competitive programs would be available to the public with discounted rates for Dublin residents. Additional programs would be tailored to the needs of local schools, special needs populations and senior citizens. In addition to programs that would benefit the public, the Ice Center and its fixtures would revert to City ownership and control at the end of the lease term. Proponent's Time Frame The Sharks have indicated that they would like to complete construction of the Ice Center by September 2002. In order to achieve that goal, construction would need to commence by February 2002, and design of the facility would need to commence by October 2001. The Sharks indicated they would be willing to develop a City Recreation Facility up to a year after an agreement for the Recreation Center was executed. The Sharks have proposed a sixty (60) day exclusive negotiating period with the City to develop the necessary agreement(s) to enable the Sharks to proceed. HI. ISSUES Ao Emerald Glen Park Master Plan The Emerald Glen Park Master Plan (see Attachment 3) was adopted by the City Council in June 1998. The Master Plan was developed while working with the Emerald Glen Park Task Force which was appointed by the City Council. During the planning process, input was solicited directly from the schools, Parks and Community Services Commission, City Staff, as well as the general community and user groups at workshops. The intent of the Master Plan was to lay the groundwork for park development by documenting the goals, priorities and design parameters to govern the development of each phase. The concept drawing of the Ice Center overlaid on the Emerald Glen Park Master Plan is included in Attachment 2. The Ice Center is proposed in the area of the park that is referred to as the "Architectural Crescent" in the Emerald Glen Park Master Plan Report. This is a pedestrian-scaled "main street" which organizes the building entries. The buildings are envisioned as a family of structures housing different uses and functions connected through common themes in a crescent shape that is oriented towards the park entry. While each of the buildings has not yet been designed, it is anticipated that the common elements that create the crescent will include connected walkways, covered arcades, landscaping, and specific building forms and materials (such as roofs, windows, and exterior colors). Friezes or other decorative elements can also unify the various building types. As shown on the Emerald Glen Park Master Plan, the recreation facilities that make up the "Architectural Crescent" include a 29,000 Recreation Center, an Aquatic Center, a 25,000 Community Center, Outdoor Volleyball Courts (2), Picnic Area, Outdoor Amphitheater and Lake. Although a Senior Center is also identified on the Master Plan, it has since been determined that the Senior Center will not be located at the park. In order to 4 accommodate the Ice Center, the Aquatic Center, Picnic Area and outdoor Volleyball Courts would be eliminated. Additionally the north-south pedestrian corridor that is part of the system of promenades throughout the park would be eliminated. The proposed Ice Center is a 68,000 - 70,000 square foot square building that is 36 feet tall (equivalent to a three story building). The exterior building materials are split face block and metal siding. Attachment 2 shows the front and side elevations of the Ice Center. Although the Ice Center is in the schematic design phase, it does not appear to be compatible with the architectural style envisioned in the Master Plan. A building with the size and mass of the Ice Center was also not contemplated when the "Architectural Crescent" was designed. Consequently, a careful analysis of the building size and design and the impact on the other recreational facilities planned for this area is needed. The parking for the Ice Center as suggested by the Sharks is 240 spaces. The City's Zoning Ordinance requires 371 spaces for a commercial facility of this nature. Additional parking is also needed for the Recreation Center, Community Center and Amphitheater. Further study of the overall parking requirements for these facilities is needed. The parking analysis would need to take into consideration the "peak periods" of use and numbers of users for each facility to ensure that there are adequate parking spaces for all of the facilities at build-out of the park. The hours of operation for the Ice Center as proposed by the Sharks are from 6:00 a.m. until 12:30 a.m. and are not consistent with the hours of other City parks. For those parks without lighted facilities, hours of operation are from dawn to one hour after dusk. For parks with lighted facilities such as tennis courts and basketball courts, the hours of operation are from dawn to 10:00 p.m. For parks with a community building, the hours of operation are from dawn to 12:00 a.m. At Emerald Glen Park, the skate park, basketball courts and tennis courts are open until 10:00 p.m.; the remainder of the park closes one hour after dusk. In order to address the issues related to architecture, relationship to adjacent uses and parking, the Emerald Glen Park Master Plan should be revised. As part of the revision, the uses that are being displaced by the Ice Center should be evaluated to determine if there is an altemate area within the park where they could be relocated. Parks & Recreation Master Plan The Parks and Recreation Master Plan was adopted in 1994. The purpose of the Master Plan is to establish goals, long-term policies and standards to guide the City of Dublin in the acquisition, development and management of Dublin' s Parks and Recreation facilities for the next twenty years. Utilizing data gathered through workshops, interviews and review of existing recreation programs, the Master Plan establishes the number and type of facilities which will be required to meet the recreation needs of future residents at the level of service demanded by the current population. These facilities include a Community Center, Indoor Recreation Center, Senior Center, Aquatic Center and Community Theater in addition to outdoor sports facilities such as baseball fields, softball fields, soccer fields, swimming pools, tennis courts, basketball courts and volleyball courts. The Master Plan also identifies the amount of park acreage that will be needed to serve the projected service population at build-out. The Master Plan includes a Park Facility Distribution Table that describes a possible distribution of parks and other facilities, This table identifies the potential parks to be developed and shows the number and type of facilities that could be accommodated at each park. Park prototypes for each of the community parks illustrating how these facilities would be arranged on the park are also included in the Master Plan. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan did not contemplate an Ice Center nor account for the land needed for an Ice Center. In order to accommodate the Ice Center in Emerald Glen Park and to insure that there is adequate space available in the remaining parks for the facilities identified in the Master Plan, the Parks and Recreation Master Plan should be revised. It is anticipated that the revisions to the Master Plan would be completed in two months if the City hires Gates and Associates, who prepared the original Master Plan. Public Facility Impact Fee Study The City Council adopted Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 7.78 creating and establishing the authority for imposing and charging a Public Facilities Fee. The purpose of the Public Facilities Fee is to finance municipal public facilities to reduce the impacts caused by future developments in the City of Dublin and in Eastem Dublin. Such facilities include the following: completion of the Civic Center office space; construction of a new library and expansion of the existing library; relocation and expansion of the existing senior center; acquisition and construction of neighborhood and community parks and community buildings (including a community theater, a community center, a recreation center and an aquatic center). An Ice Center on City property was not contemplated at the time that the Public Facility Impact Fee Study was created. If the City Council decides to ground lease land in Emerald Glen. Park for the Ice Center, they could potentially eliminate some other recreational facility shown on the Emerald Glen Park Master Plan. If this facility were not replaced in another park, an amendment to the Public Facility Impact Fee Study would be required. If the City Council decides to include the Ice Center in the park as an additional facility and still plans to build the facilities to be financed with the fee (as shown above) the fee program will at some time need to be amended to recognize the Ice Center and its impact on the City's need for recreation facilities. Given these issues, a Financial Consultant would need to be retained to review the City's current Public Facility Fee Impact Study to determine the Ice Center's impact-on the Study. If an amendment is required, it is anticipated that the revision to the study would be accomplished in four months. Environmental Review Until the final project is determined (Ice Center or ice Center/Recreation 'Facility) and until it is known whether other recreational facilities will be displaced by the project, it is unclear what level of environmental review would be required. The environmental review of the Emerald Glen Park Master Plan consisted of a mitigated negative declaration that relied primarily on the environmental analysis in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment EIR. The City could potentially rely significantly on those documents for this project, but the level of environmental review that might be required will depend primarily on the nature of the project and the alterations to the Emerald Glen Park Master Plan necessitated by the project. For instance, the project may or may not raise additional traffic issues beyond what was considered for the Emerald Glen Park Master Plan, if the public facilities the Sharks project replaces or increases the intensity of the project. These and other issues will have to be considered by the City in its environmental review process as the nature of the project becomes more clear. Land Acquisition As discussed in detail later in the report, the proposal from the Sharks to construct the Ice Center and a Recreation Facility would require the City to acquire approximately 12.5 acres from the Alameda County Surplus Property Authority in order to create a site contiguous to the Emerald Glen Park Children's Play Area. Currently the Surplus Property Authority has agreements with Shea Properties and Toll Brothers to use park land that the City has not yet acquired as a staging area for the Toll Brothers residential construction project and the Waterford Place construction project. It is anticipated that the Toll Brothers project will be complete in late fall 2001 however the Waterford Place project will not be complete for several years. Although the agreements provide that the Surplus Property Authority can terminate the agreements with 30 days notice, representatives of Shea Properties have indicated that a reloeation of the staging area for the Waterford Place project would be disruptive to the project. One altemative would be for Shea Properties to relocate to west end of the park, adjacent to the creek, once the Toll Brothers project is complete. Although this area is further from the Waterford Place project, it is outside of the area contemplated for the Ice Center and Recreation Facility. Other City Recreation Facility As indicated above, the Sharks have expressed a willingness to construct a Recreation Facility in addition to the Ice Center at Emerald Glen Park. This facility would be constructed at City expense. Emerald Glen Park is planned to be funded by the City,s Public Facility Impact Fees. As part of the City' s current Five Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), the City has completed or planned the following facilities to be wholly or partially funded by Public Facility Impact Fees through the Fiscal Year 2004-2005: Emerald Glen Park (Phase I) Civic Center Modification (Phase I) Ted Fairfield Park Civic Center Library (Phase I) Senior Center Emerald Glen Park (Phase II) (Enlry Comers - Lake/Gazebo) Emerald Glen Park Land Acquisition ( 14.68 acres) Dublin Ranch Neighborhood Park and Square Schaefer Ranch Neighborhood Parks Complete Complete Nearly Complete 2000 to 2003 2001 to 2004 2001 to 2002 2001 to 2002 2002 to 2004 2003 to 2005 This schedule is directly impacted by the speed at which private development occurs. The City. Council will be presented with an update to the Five Year CIP at its Budget Hearing on June 21, 2001. In preparing the update to the CIP, Staff considers the following factors in recommending and scheduling park, recreational and community capital projects to be undertaken: 1) 2) 3) 4) The adequacy of existing facilities and identification of what program or service ' presents the most pressing need for facility expansion. Availability of cash' in the Public Facility Impact Fee Fund. Availability of Staff time to manage the design, construction and inspection. The ability of the City to fund the operation and maintenance of the facility once it is completed. Before proceeding with a recreation facility. at Emerald Glen Park, the City Council should consider the above factors in determining what is the next most important priority to expend Public Facility Impact Fees and when it should be scheduled for construction. There are currently more than $93 million in park and community projects which are outside the funding timeline of the current Five Year CIP. Financial Impact Parks, Recreation and Community facilities needed to serve new development are constructed utilizing the City's Public Facility Impact Fee. This fee is paid to the City by residential and non-residential developers. The fees are used to build new facilities or expand existing facilities so that the City can accommodate the demand for services from new residents and new businesses. The current Public Facility Impact Fee Program includes approximately $147,000,000 in projects which are planned to be built over the life of the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan as revenues become available from development. Emerald Glen Park is one of the facilities planned to be constructed from this revenue source. Land Acquisition Cost The City has an offer of dedication for 3.9 acres which could be used for these projects. The proposal from the Sharks to construct the Ice Center and a Recreation Facility would require the City to purchase an additional 8.6 acres from the Alameda County Surplus Property Authority in order to create a site contiguous to the Emerald Glen Park Children's Play Area. Approximately 4.68 acres is necessary for the Ice Center and supporting parking; 3.12 acres for the Recreation Facility and supporting parking; and 4.7 acres to join these facilities to the City's park holding where the existing Children's Play Area is located. After July 1, 2001, the cost of purchasing this property will be $4,282,800. Public Facility Impact Fees could legally be used for this acquisition provided that the City Council takes the necessary steps described later in this report, so that the Ice Center could be considered a municipal recreation facility. There also would need to be sufficient Public Facility Impact Fees to undertake the acquisition in Fiscal Year 2001-2002. Based upon the Community Development Department projections, it is anticipated that there will not be sufficient Impact Fee funds to acquire the land unless the City deferred Emerald Glen Park Phase II 8 ($1,783,228) until Fiscal Year 2003-2004 and modified the Public Facility Impact Fee to incorporate new development's fair share of the increased costs associated with the new Library and Civic Center Renovation. In addition, sufficient funds from the Impact Fee fund would not be available until June 2002, which is beyond the Sharks' construction start date. The City Council could evaluate the feasibility of a General Fund loan to the Public Facility Impact Fee Fund to make up any shortfall in order to acquire the land to meet the Sharks' schedule. Capital Improvement Cost a. Ice Center The Sharks' proposal provides that the Sharks would pay for the construction of the Ice Center and a negotiated portion of the parking lot. Since the City would own the building at the end of the 30-year lease, it would seem prudent that the City hire its own project manager and mechanical consultant to review the quality of design and construction of the Ice Center. The estimated cost of such services is $60,000. Recreation Facility The City Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Public Facility Impact Fee Study call for a 29,000 sq. ft. Recreation Center. The Emerald Glen Park Master Plan includes this facility in the park. The Fee Study includes $219/sq. ft. for this facility or a total cost of $6.35 million. Based upon recently awarded bids for similar facilities in other cities, the cost is probably closer to $270/sq. ft. or $7,830,000 for a 29,000 sq. ft. facility. There are currently insufficient funds in the Public Facility Impact Fee Fund to undertake such a project until Fiscal Year 2003-2004, i_f the Recreation Center is the City Council's next highest priority. The Sharks' proposal provides that this Recreation Facility would be built at City expense. The first proposal presented to the City by the Sharks suggested that the City could issue public debt and use the $250,000 to $300,000 from the annual ground lease payment to offset the debt service so that the Recreation Center construction schedule cotrid be advanced. Staff requested assistance from the City's underwriter Stone and Youngberg to evaluate public debt financing options related to this proposal. Based upon the annual ground lease payment of $250,000 to $300,000 for a period of 30 years, a Certificate of Participation (COP) Issue would yield approximately $2.9 million to $3.5 million; whereas, a Revenue Bond would yield $2.3 to $2.8 million. The Revenue Bond would yield less because it is less secure and would have a higher cost of issuance. Using the estimated cost of the Recreation Center in the current Public Facility Fee Study, a COP Issue would yield $6.35 million with an annual debt service payment of $530,000 for 30 years. Whereas a revenue bond would yield the same amount with an annual debt service payment of $666,000 for 30 years. It is apparent that the General Fund and the Public Facility Impact Fee Fund would need to make up the difference between the ground lease payment and the annual debt service, until there were sufficient funds in the Public Facility impact Fee Fund and the City could legally defease the debt. Another altemative which would require further evaluation would be to determine if the General Fund could loan the difference to the Public Facility Impact Fee Fund until there were sufficient funds to repay the General Fund. This would avoid incurring the cost of issuance. For example, the additional cost to the City to issue debt for $6.35 million is approximately $1,390,000. It is important to note that the ground lease would add $7.5 million to $9.0 million in revenue to the City's Park and Recreation Facility Capital program. Operation and Maintenance Cost a. Ice Center At the end of the lease, the City would assume responsibility for operation and maintenance of the facility. Staff has secured operation and maintenance cost information related to operating a two-sheet ice rink without food service or a pro shop. The estimated cost is $1.1 million/year and estimated revenues are $1.3 million/year. These estimates are conservative and assumes that the market could support two sheets of ice in addition to the existing Dublin Iceland facility. With respect to deferred maintenance costs, Staff has secured information related to deferred maintenance reserve requirements. For a two-sheet facility, approximately $6,000,000 (in today's dollars) would be needed to replace major building components over the life of the building (estimated at 40 years). Of that amount, approximately $2.0 million would be incurred by the City after the 30 year lease term based upon the San Jose Ice Center experience. Recreation Center After the completion of the Recreation Center, the City would immediately incur operation and maintenance cost for the Recreation Center. The estimated cost to operate and maintain such a facility is $640,000/year and estimated revenues are $255,000/year in 2001 dollars. Staff has not evaluated whether the City's General Fund could support this expense if the project was completed in the next 2 years. Project Schedule The schedule proposed by the Sharks which provides for completion of the Ice Center by September 2002 will be extremely difficult to meet. 10 City Staff could not commence the sixty (60) exclusive negotiating period until after the City' s Budget and Capital Improvement Program are completed in late-June. Staff would anticipate that the length of time to negotiate the agreement(s) would vary depending upon whether the City Council pursued only the Ice Center or the Ice Center and the Recreation Facility. If the Council preferred the latter, Staff would need a minimum of 60 days to develop both agreements. With respect to the project schedule, the following steps would need to be accomplished before the Sharks would be in position to break ground for the Ice Center and/or Recreation Facility. ICE CENTER TASK SCHEDULE I DATE July-Oct. 200 ! November 2001 December 2001 January 2002 Feb.- April 2002 May 2002 June-July 2002 August 2002 April 2003 : ICE CENTER ONLY.'. ,..: · . :' · '' .' ': ' Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update ~'* Emerald Glen Parks Master Plan Update ** Public Facility Fee Update Project Design Start-Up Planning / Parks & Community Services Commission Project Presentation / Review City Council Project Presentation / Review Plan Check and Plan Revisions Final Building Permit/Staff Sign Off Bid Period Bid Award / Begin Construction Complete Construction / Occupancy ICE CENTER & RECREATION FACILITY TASK SCHEDULE * · ' t)ATE :,i.: ','i: ': :.:". '=' !~i: ~i;...i: i.:,',: !.;: IC Ei! CE'NT. ER i.'i. '., ~:!. :;:; ::... :,: ;,':~'~.. !?:! ! ~DATE ! ?. !':,"~!:' :!'i~: ,';i: '. !iii: !::';! 'i,' .'.i. ,;' R~Ci~'X~i'.ON;[!i;!:ET::!i2~.i':'i'~'~Ei'r'5~".:'5:' July-Oct. 2001 Nov 2001 Dec 2001 Jan 2002 Feb- April 2002 May 2002 June-July 2002 Aug 2002 April 2003 Parks and Rec. Master Plan Update ** Emerald Glen Park Master Plan Update Public Facility Fee Update Project Design Start-Up Planning / Parks & Community Services Commission Project Presentation / Review City Council Project Presentation / Review Plan Check and Plan Revisions Final Building Permit/Staff Sign Off Bid Period Bid Award / Begin Construction Complete Construction / Occupancy Nov 01-May 02 June 2001 July 2002 Aug-Oct 2002 Nov 2002 Dec-Jan 2003 Feb 2002 Oct 2003 Programming & Design Parks & Community Services Commission Project Presentation / Review City Council Project Presentation / Review Plan Check and Plan Revisions Final Building Permit/ Staff Sign Off Bid Period Bid Award / Begin ConstructiOn Complete Construction/ Occupancy 11 (F~om tables on previous page) The schedules have been prepared based on the assumption that the revisions to the City Plans would be undertaken simultaneously with the development of the agreements. If the revisions to the City Plans are deferred until an agreement is approved by the City Council, the schedule will be delayed by 60 days. If Gates and Associates is not retained to do the Master Plan revisions and it is necessary to develop a Request for Proposal for Landscape Architectural Services for this work, the schedule will be delayed by two months. Commercial vs. Public Use There has been considerable discussion as to whether the Sharks proposal to construct an Ice Center on Emerald Glen Park constitutes a commercial use of public property. It is Staffs opinion that if the Council determined to have the City construct a municipal ice rink at Emerald Glen Park it clearly would be a municipal use and not a commercial use. The City could also enter into an agreement with a private entity, such as the Sharks, to construct and/or operate the ice rink for the City and it would still constitute a municipal use. For example, it is a very common practice for cities which have municipal golf courses to contract with private operators. In the case of the Sharks proposal, the Ice Center would be considered a municipal rink for the following reasons and under the following conditions: The City Council should modify the City's Park and Recreation Master Plan to include ice rinks. The Emerald Glen Park Master Plan should be modified to include and identify the location of an ice rink within the park° The City would retain ownership of the property on which the ice rink is located through an appropriate ground lease. The City would receive revenue from the facility through lease payments. The ice rink would become the property of the City at the end of the lease. Unlike a private ice rink, the Sharks could not deny admission to any members of the public. The Sharks must offer recreational programs to the public with a discount to Dublin residents. Design Build vs. City Built Project Ice Center -~ Public Bidding and Prevailing Wages The Sharks propose to design and construct C'design/build") the Ice Center. The Sharks have indicated to staff that they would like to use a specific company as either the general contractor or as the construction manager. The Ice Center would be constructed on City-owned land, would be operated pursuant to an agreement with the City and, at the end of the proposed ground lease term, would be a City-owned public facility. Under these circumstances, the 12 construction of the Ice Center is subject to the requirements of the Public Contract Code. And, because of the degree of control the City will have concerning the Ice Center, and ultimate City ownership of the Ice Center, prevailing wage requirements in the Labor Code would apply to the project. A design/build contract is one where one entity both designs and constructs the facility, based on a general description provided by the owner. There are two options for design/build contracts that could be used for the Ice Center. Option 1. Under the first option, the City would ground lease land to the Sharks. The ground lease would provide for construction of the Ice Center through a design/build contract and would require that the design/build contract be awarded competitively. (Inglewood-Los Angeles Civic Center Authority v. Superior Court (1972) 7 Cal.3d 861). This option would not guarantee that the Sharks could award a construction contract to the general contractor that they wish to use, unless that general contractor was the lowest responsible bidder. However, the ground lease could allow the Sharks, acting on behalf of the City as the "owner", to hire the construction company as the construction manager for the project. The Sharks would then have to award multiple contracts for all the work through competitive bidding. Thus, for example, after going through the competitive bid process, the Sharks would award a contract for electrical, one for plumbing, and so forth. These types of multiple contracts are sometimes called "multiple prime contracts" because the owner (here the Sharks, acting on behalf of the City) in essence acts as the general (or "prime") contractor and would award a number of contracts. The construction manager would oversee the "multiple prime contracts" on behalf of the Sharks (and the City). It is important that the construction manager coordinate the "multiple prime contractors" carefully to avoid disputes as to which contractor is responsible for what work. Option 2. The second option requires that the design/build contract be let through a competitive negotiation process. The City would go through a competitive negotiation process with the Sharks and any other private entity interested in designing and building the Ice Center. This process is authorized by Government Code section 5956 et seq. for fee-producing infrastructure facilities, including "structures or buildings" (except for those used primarily for sporting or entertainment events, an exception which does not appear to apply to the Ice Center since it will not be used for "sporting" events or for entertainment events). The process must comply with detailed statutory provisions. Selection criteria are described in the statute, as are detailed requirements concerning: lease terms, including a 35-year limit; limits on fees and fee setting procedures including at least one noticed public hearing; security for construction; adequate financial resources of the private entity to build and operate the facility; facility maintenance; preparation of annual audited financial statements concerning facility operation; buy out upon early termination; indemnity; and insurance. The statute requires the City to impose user fees for use of the facility in an mount sufficient to pay the private entity's construction costs, operational costs and a negotiated reasonable return on investment. 13 If the Sharks were selected through the competitive negotiation process, they could use their general contractor to construct the project. Recreation Facility -- Public Bidding and Prevailing Wages The Sharks propose to design and construct Cdesign/build") a Recreation Facility. The Sharks have indicated to staff that they Would like to use a specific company as either the general contractor or as the construction manager. The Recreation Facility would be constructed on City-owned land and would be a City-owned public facility. Under these circumstances, the construction of the Recreation Facility is subject to the requirements of the Public Contract Code and the prevailing wage requirements in the Labor Code. Although the City charges user fees for its existing recreational facilities, these fees do not cover the City's costs of construction and operation, Staff has assumed, therefore, that the same would be true of the Recreation Facility. Accordingly, Option 2, above, would not be available for the Recreation Facility. Option 1, above, would be available. Option 1 would be Virtually identical to Option 1 for the Ice Center, except that the City and the Sharks would enter into a right-of-entry agreement for the time required for construction of the Recreation Facility to allow the Sharks to go on the City's land and construct the Recreation Facility. This agreement would make clear that the Sharks would be acting on behalf of the City. As above, the right-of- entry agreement would provide for construction of the Recreation Facility through a design/build contract and would require that the design/build contract be awarded through competitive bidding. This option would not guarantee that the Sharks could award a construction contract to the general contractor that they wish to use, unless that general contractor was the lowest responsible bidder. As an alternative to awarding the construction contract through competitive bidding, the right-of-entry agreement could allow the Sharks, acting on behalf of the City as the "owner", to hire the construction company as the construction manager for the project. The Sharks could then award multiple contracts for the work through competitive bidding, as described above for the Ice Center. There -would, thus be separate contracts for electrical, plumbing, etc., which would be managed by the construction manager. Based on Staff's conversations with individuals who have been involved with design/build projects in other communities, it is Staffs understanding that the design/build process 'and the multiple prime process may save construction time, but are less flexible, administratively more complex and provide the City with less control over the construction of the Recreation Facility than would a design/bid/build process, which is the process that the City typically uses in constructing public facilities. In any event, if the City Council is interested in pursuing a less traditional approach to construct the Recreation Facility, Staff believes a more in-depth evaluation of these options would be required before proceeding with that project. 14 K. Impact on other High Priority Proiects/Goals The Sharks' proposal presents two hurdles for the City with respect to staffmg. One for the City's Management Staff, and the second for the City's Project Management Staff. It is anticipated that during Fiscal Year 2001-2002, the City's Project Manager will be managing the construction of the Civic Center Library, the design of two new Fire Stations, the construction of the Heritage Center Storage Building, the completion of Fairfield Park, and the initial study of the Senior Center. There is insufficient Project Management time to undertake design of the Senior Center, the Town Center Neighborhood Park and Neighborhood Square, the Emerald Glen Park Phase II, Sports Park Master Plan, Sports Ground Renovation and the Performing Arts Feasibility Study without adding additional Staff. Depending on the structure of the Sharks agreement, Project Management time for the Ice Center and the Recreation Center could be as much as .65 of a full-time person. If the City Council approved the addition of City Staff to undertake Project Management for any of the above projects, it is anticipated that Staff would not be available to work on these projects until the latter part of the calendar year. With respect to management time, the Sharks proposal would result in the need from services from the City Manager, -the Parks &Community Services Director and the City Attomey. The City Manager and the Parks &Community Services Director have evaluated the time necessary to negotiate the agreements with the Sharks, undertake an update to the Public Facility Impact Fee Study, a revision to the Parks & Recreation Master Plan, and a revision to the Emerald Glen Park Plan and the impact of those items on the other high priority goals that the Council has identified for Fiscal Year 2001-2002. It is Staff's assessment that the following high priorities would need to be deferred: 1) Open Media Center/Computer Labs and Libraries in the evening at Dublin Unified School District facilities through the City's Parks & Community Services Department; 2) Increase daycare by developing surplus land at schools for childcare facilities; 3) Explore opportunity to use Dougherty Hills Open Space on Amador Valley Boulevard at Stagecoach Road for Dog Park and Community Garden; 4) Review the existing facility rental policy; 5) Complete the Senior Center Van Study; 6) Develop a Public Art Master Plan; 7) Develop plans for Historical District Designation of Donion Way~ making certain Alameda Springs and Green Store are included; 8) Investigate the concept of restoring the Murray School Belltower; and 9) Organizational Development Programs planned for City Staff during the summer. The addition of new staff would certainly increase Management' s capability to accomplish more of the Council' s' high priority objectives; however, the above-items would still need to be deferred given that new staff would not be hired and available until the latter part of Calendar Year 2001. 15 IV. STEPS NEXT A. Exclusive Right to Negotiate Business Terms In the proposal from the Sharks, they have asked that the City enter into a sixty (60) day exclusive negotiating period with the City to conclude the necessary agreements to make the Ice Center a reality. During this negotiation period, the specific business terms for the agreements would be identified including conditions, term, project scope and responsibilities, schedule, lease payments, ownership, maintenance, indemnification, etc. The City Manager with the assistance of the City Attorney would negotiate the business terms on behalf of the City. It is anticipated that negotiations could not commence until July 2001 after the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Budget. Public Process for: Revising Emerald Glen Master Plan The Emerald Glen Park Master Plan was developed with the assistance of a 39 member Task Force. The Task Force met for seven months. In addition to monthly meetings of the Task Force, the Task Force conducted several public meetings to obtain input from the community. The Emerald Glen Park Task Force and the Parks and Community Services Commission ultimately recommended the Master Plan for approval to the City Council. In order to revise the Emerald Glen Park Master Plan, Consultant Services will be necessary. Gates and Associates prepared the original Emerald Glen Park Master Plan and could be called upon by the City to institute the revisions in a timely manner. It is anticipated that the revisions to the Master Plan would be completed in three to four months. The alternative would be to circulate a Request for Proposal' for Architectural Services, which would add considerable time to the process of revising the Master Plan. The anticipated time from to circulate the RFP and complete the revisions under this option is six to eight months. Options for involving the public in the process of revising the Emerald Glen Park Master Plan are as follows: 1. Reconvene Emerald Glen Park Task Force or appoint a new Task Force. The process would include a series of three meetings of the Task to explore alternative concept plans for the build out of the park including the relationship between the Ice Center and other park uses. Appointment of a new Task Force would add six weeks to the timelines as stated above. 2. Conduct a series of public meetings or a community workshop where the community is invited to provide input on alternative concept plans for the build out of the park including the relationship between the Ice Center and other park uses. 3. At a regular meeting of the City Council, present the revised Master Plan and invite public comment on the plan. 16 In options 1 and 2, the Parks and Community Services could review the revised Master Plan and formulate a recommendation for the City Council or the Master Plan could come directly before the City Council without review by the Commission. Planning Next Municipal Facility Once a determination is made as to the next municipal facility that should be planned, Consultant Services will be necessary to lead the planning process. The planning process could be done with the assistance of a Task Force (as was done for Emerald Glen Park and the Library) or the Consultant could work directly with City Staff to plan the facility with public meetings being held at key intervals during the planning process. As part of the planning process, public input would be needed to develop the program for the building and to provide input on the conceptual design of the building. The time necessary to complete the programming and the conceptual design for the next municipal facility is seven to eight months. Ice Center Design Although the Sharks propose to design and construct the Ice Center at their sole cost, since the Ice Center is on City property and because the Ice Center will revert to the City at the end of the lease, input by the City in the design of the Ice Center is needed. Additionally, as the Ice Center is a departure from the Emerald Glen Park Master Plan, which was developed with community input, the public should have the opportunity to comment on the Ice Center design. Through the process to revise the Emerald Glen Park Master Plan, it is proposed to work with the Architect for the lee Center to explore the footprint and elevation options. Further, the relationships between the Ice Center and the other park users will be explored. In as much as there is a public process for the Emerald Glen Park Master Plan, there will be an oppommity for some level of public review of the Ice Center during this process. Once the Lease Agreement between the City and the Sharks is complete and the Sharks are given authorization to proceed, Staff would recommend that the schematic design for the Ice Center be reviewed in public meetings of the Parks and Community Services Commission and City Council before they are permitted to submit the project to the City for Building Permit review. C. Acquisition of Land The City Council would need to provide Staff direction as to the source of funding to be used for the acquisition of land and the projects to be deferred in order to fund the land acquisition, if the funds are to come from the Public Facility Impact Fee Fund. It is anticipated that the land acquisition process with the Alameda County Surplus Property Authority would take approximately three months. This is based on past land acquisitions for property that the City has acquired from the County. In addition, the City would have to have a parcel map prepared that would establish a new parcel for the area to be acquired from the County and another parcel that would be the parcel subject to the ground lease. This separate parcel is particularly important if the City is to receive possessary interest tax 17 on the Ice Center improvements. The cost of preparing the parcel map is estimated to be $10,000 to $12,000. Revisions to Master Plans/Studies In order to revise the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, the Emerald Glen Park Master Plan and the Public Facility Impact Fee Study consultant services would be required The Parks and Recreation Master Plan could be revised in a period of two months at a cost of $9,800 if Gates and Associates is retained to pe~orm the work. If a new consultant is needed, an additional two months should be added to the timeline with an estimated cost increase of 20%. The Emerald Glen Park Master Plan could be revised in a period of four months at a cost of $28,000 if Gates and Associates is retained to perform the work. If a new consultant is needed, an additional two months should be added to the timeline with an estimated cost increase of 20%. The Public Facility Impact Fee Study could be revised in a period of foul months at a cost of $10,000 using MuniFinancial, the firm who prepared the Fire Impact Fee Study. Environmental Review The environmental review of the Ice Center would be done concurrently with the levision of the Emerald Glen Park Master Plan. City Staff would prepare the environmental documentation with the assistance of the consultant for the Master Plan and the City Attomey's office. Although not anticipated, if a new traffic study was deemed necessary (over and above what was done for the original Master Plan), additional consultant services would be required. PUBLIC COMMENT The City's Parks & Community Services Commission requested that Staff present a report to the Commission describing the Sharks proposal for its meeting of April 23,2001. The Staff Report included only the information included in the proposal, which is available to the public. The Parks & Community Services Commission unanimously voted to recommend: 1 ) that the proposed Ice Rink not be discussed as a potential venue at the Emerald Glen Park; 2) That the City allow for the development of the park to occur as planned; and 3) If the Sharks desire to have an Ice Rink in the City of Dublin that they look at other property resources or plan it for a future City park. Staff has also received a number of written communications addressed to the City Council with respect to the Sharks Ice Center proposal. To date, the City has received a total of 220 letters from residents opposing the Ice Center proposal, and 1 letter supporting the Ice Center proposal. These documents are attached to the Staff Report as Attachment 4. 18 RECOMMENDATION: A. If the Sharks Ice Center is not appropriate for Emerald Glen Park, take no further action. If Council wishes to pursue the Sharks Ice Center proposal: 1. Determine whether the project should include: a) Ice Center only b) Ice Center & Recreation Facility Authorize' Staff to negotiate a lease agreement and other' necessary agreements to implement the City Council's preferred option. Determine if: a) an agreement should be approved by City Council before incurring expense for the revisions to the City' s Plans, or b) revisions to the Plans should occur simultaneously. Authorize Staff to take the steps necessary to acquire the land necessary for the proposal. If the City Council wishes to pursue development of a new Recreation Facility at this time, direct Staff to prepare a more in-depth report on construction alternatives, i.e., Design Build, Multiple Primes, Traditional Process (Design, Bid, Build).- Authorize Staff to secure consultant services as described below: a) Negotiate a contract with Gates and Associates to undertake revisions to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Emerald Glen Park Master Plan or b) Develop a Request for Proposal for Landscape Architectural Services to perform the services in paragraph (a.) above. c) Negotiate a contract with MuniFinancial to update the City's Public Facility Impact Fee Program. d) Secure a contract for Engineering Services with BKF to prepare a parcel map. e) Develop a Request for Proposal for Architectural Service or negotiate a contract with the Sharks to assist the City in developing a Program and Design of a new Recreation Facility if the City Council wishes to undertake this project at this time. Determine public process for Park Plan Revisions/Recreation Facility Program a) Workshops b) New Task Force c) Previous Task Force Determine if High Priority Goals/Projects should be deferred in Fiscal Year 2001- 2002. 19 DRAFT San Jose Sharks/San Jose Arena Management PROPOSAL San Jose Sharks/San Jose Arena Management ("Company") is pleased to present the following outline of a proposal for the City of Dublin to consider in regard to the development of certain public recreation facilities in the City's Emerald Glen Park. The Company believes Dublin is a great location for an Ice Center that will offer the public the oppommity to skate and play ice hockey in a modern, well-conceived facility associated with the San Jose Sharks, a member of the National Hockey League. We believe the public in and around Dublin will enjoy the first class recreational benefits provided by the Ice Center. We welcome your comments and those of the general public. Overview We would propose to ground lease from the City, sufficient land on which we would at our cost construct and operate the Ice Center and such limited adjacent area to provide walkways around the Ice Center as defined below. We would also be willing as part of the development of the Ice Center or separately at a later date, to cause to be developed and constructed at City expense a public recreation facility ("Recreation Facility") such as a gymnasium that both would be of a size and that would meet program requirements both as established by the City. In this latter regard, the City would fund the construction of the Recreation Facility. Once the size, design parameters and program requirements were established by the City and City Code requirements were defined for the Recreation Facility, we would cause a guaranteed maximum price construction contract to be prepared and submitted to the City for its review, negotiation and approval. We would hope to start construction February 2002 and be open for skating in September 2002. Project Options 65,000 - 70,000 square foot ice center with two (2) NHL sized ice rinks, public dressing rooms and supporting food service and pro-shop ("Ice Center"). We will work closely with the City so that the exterior appearance of the Ice Center meets the quality standards established by the City. For the term of the Ground Lease, we would obtain the fight to use same 200 to 250 automobile parking spaces at the surface parking lot to be constructed to serve the Recreational Complex ("Parking Lot"). As an alternative to only developing the Ice Center, we would[ develop at the same time, both the ice Center and Recreation Facility at City' s cost as described ("Recreational Complex"). As a third alternative, we would first develop the Ice Center and would be willing to develop the Recreation Facility at City' s cost, at a later time. ATTACHMENT 1 Construction We would build the Ice Center at our sole cost. We would also be willing to contribute some agreed upon sum of money to the City for construction of the Parking Lot or construct the portion of the Parking Lot to serve the Ice Center. B. We would on behalf of the City be willing to construct the Recreation Facility. Lease City would lease land for an Ice Center to Company for thirty (30) years with one (1) five (5) year option to extend at rent as defined. Company would pay for all costs to operate and maintain Ice Center (such as utilities, real property taxes or possessory interest taxes). Company would make annual ground lease payments of between $250,000 and $300,000 a year. At the end of the lease term, the Ice Center and its fixtures would revert to City ownership and control.. Programs A. City would operate and manage the Recreation Facility. Company would operate and maintain the Ice Center with a full program focusing on organized recreational programs and teaching instructions. Company would develop strong linkages with City's schools and parks and recreation activities. Such year round programs would include without limitation: Hockey Programs and instruction for all skill levels with competitive leagues established for both youths and adults (both in-house and at regional level); ice skating lessons for all skill levels; general admission ice skating for all comers; competitive figure skating instruction; broomball; curling; and speed skating. Our preference for hours of operation for the Ice Center would be open at 6:00 a.m. and the last games would end at 12:30 a.m. We would offer discounts to Dublin residents for admission, skate rental, merchandise and programs. We would also expect to offer discounts to school groups and youth groups such as the Boy and Girl Scouts. Financin~ Company would finance Ice Center construction with no lien attaching to land. City would finance construction of the Recreation Facility and if required, service any debt associated with the Recreation Facility. Marketin~ Company would, at is expense, market facility to encourage broad public ' participation and would retain right under specified conditions to sell advertising (no tobacco or alcohol advertising) within Ice Center. We will need to discuss identification and directional signage to support the Ice Center. Such signage would need to be aesthetically attractive and be consistent with City requirements and guidelines. We would like such information signage to be placed on the Ice Center and electronic readerboards to be located at appropriate location(s) that would provide information about activities occurring at Emerald Green Park. If this proposal is generally acceptable to City, we would like to enter into a sixty (60) day exclusive negotiating period with the City to conclude the necessary agreeme.nts to make the Ice Center a reality. We look forward to working with the City of Dublin If you have any questions regarding this proposal, please call me at (408) 977-4746. Donald D. Gralnek Executive Vice President General Counsel ~IENT 2 /ill -. IMAGES TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction ..........................................................1 Purpose of the Document Overall Goals Background Amphitheater Other Uses Restrooms Maintenance Facility Chapter 2: Chapter 3: Chapter 4: The Site and Program Development ...................3 .Context Site The Master Plan ................................................... 6 Introduction The Master Plan Circulation Lighting Landscape Concept Infrastructure Park Components ..............................................20 Focal Lakes Architectural Crescent / Central Plaza The Play Area The Promenade Ballfields Meadow / Group Picnic Hardcourt Areas Tennis Courts S and Volleyball Basketball Courts- Skateboard Park Chapter 5: Architectural Components ..i ................. ............30 Building Complex · Relationship of Building Space Definition Building Needs AssesSment Community Center Aquatic Center Recreation Center Chapter 6: Site Elements ......................................................37 Design Objectives Seating Picnic Tables and Barbeques Signage Miscellaneous Chapter 7: Phasing ................................................................39 Phasing and Funding Sources Proposed Phase 1 Development Subsequent Phasing Acknowledgemerits .................................................................42 CHAPTER t: INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Purpose of the Document The following is a document of the Master Plan concepts which will guide the present and future development of Emerald Glen Park. The plan was developed while working with the Emerald Glen Park Task. Force which was appointed by the City Council. During the planning process, input was solicited directly from local high schools and middle schools, Parks & Community Service Commission, City Staff, as well as the general community and user groups at workshops. In developing the Emerald Glen Park Master Plan, the Task Force re~ viewed the total projected recreational needs of the Dublin community, and the distribution of the required facilities in the proposed Sports Park, Community:-Park and Neighborhood Parks: This analysis ensures that adequate facilities and parkland will be available between Emerald Glen Park and other proposed parks to accomodate future Dublin residents' recreation needs. The intent of this Master Plan is to lay the groundwork for park devel- opment by documenting the goals, priorities and design parameters which will govern the development of each phase. , To provide a gathering place that will bring together people of all ages and abilities, serving the diverse need of the entire City of Dublin. The facilities should provide opportunities for tots, par- ents, teens, seniors, athletes and students of all ages, and should offer a wide variety of active and passive uses, as well as places in which to participate or observe. To develop facilities that maximize the recreational and leisure experience by creating a synergy that provides interests for all groups. The park should provide a variety of uses and sub-spaces to . address the needs of both the organized league play and informal "pick-up" games; opportunities to appreciate the creek wildlife or host an evening concert; a place for kite flying, farmers' market, bike races, art shows, playgrounds and rose gardens. To create a park setting that celebrates nature and reflects the uniqueness of the setting. The plan should incorporate the Tassajara Creek, existing vegetation, and major wind patterns into the final design. The historical agrarian references should be reflected, and landforms should be sculpted to create a pleasant respite from the surrounding development. Background Overall Goals Four major goals were established that have influenced and guided the development of the master plan. These goals are as follows: To create a strong, memorable public destination, a special place that provides a memorable and inviting focus for all of the Dublin community; a '~signature park." The City of Dublin is experiencing major growth in the East, which will more than double the size and population of the City within the next 20 years. It is anticipated that the majority of the new park and recreation facilities will be located in the Eastern expansion area. This growth is being directed by the Eastem Dublin Specific Plan which designates park sites to meet the future demands of the Dublin community. The City of Dublin adopted a Parks and Recreation Master Plan in July, 1994. The Parks & Recreation Master Plan, which was developed concur- CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION rent with the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, provides direction for address- ~ ing the long-term recreational needs of the Dublin community and its chang- _... ing population through the next twenty years. The plan contains goals, long- '- term policies and standards to guide the City in the acquisition, develop- ment and management of park and recreation facilities. The City Park Standards, as contained in the Parks and Recreation Mas- ter Plan, were used as a basis for directing the final design for Emerald Glen Park. The Parks & Recreation Master Plan suggests a variety of recreational opportunities that will attract a wide range of local age groups and interests. "The City Park shouM feature ldrge open space areas, unique natural and cultural areas as well as group picnic areas, inter- pretive centers, bicycling and hiking trails, sports facilities, recreational facilities and other unique features or facilities." CHAPTER2: THE SITE THE SITE Context Emerald Glen Park site is located near major transportation corridors to ensure convenient access for all members of the Dublin Community. Currently, the property is owned by the Alameda County Surplus prop- erty Authority, and was designated for the City Park in the Eastem Dublin Specific Plan. While much of the adjacent property is undeveloped, the Specific Plan outlines a development scenario which features the park as a major focus of the community. The Specific Plan will direct the development of numerous single family neighborhoods, apartment com- plexes, commercial uses and an elementary school in the area immedi- ately adjacent to the Park site. Extensive infrastructure improvements are planned to accommodate this growth. The proposed improvements which will effect the Emerald Glen Park · development include: widening and adding traffic signals on Gleason Drive. development of a four-lane, street with a median along the southern edge of the site (Central Parkway). infrastructure for water, power, sewer and storm drainage systems. improvement and enhancement of Tassajara Creek. development of a regional trail along the westem edge of the site. The timing of these improvements and development will have a strong influence on the phasing of Emerald Glen Park construction. · SAN RAMON/'°/'~. ' , · __ , . ..... ' ' ~ "~ 80 X '[~ PL~SANTON CHAPTER 2: THE ~ITE Site Analysis The Emerald Glen Park site is a 50+-acre, rectangular and predomi- nantly level site. Formerly used as a military hospital, the only remnants of this previous use are two lines of mature Italian Stone Pines which lined the former entry drive, and random clusters of Eucalyptus and or- namental trees. This site is bordered to the north by Gleason Drive, to the east by Tassajara Road, on the west by Tassajara Creek, and on the south by the proposed extension of "Central Parkway". The physical nature of the site, combined with the cultural and climatic influences of Dublin, shaped the program response and design intent of the master plan. In particular, wind patterns, solar aspect, views (both to and from the site) and relationship to future uses have been studied to ultimately determine a logical arrangement of site components. Work- ing with these constraints, the goal is to create a unique response and a strong memorable statement. Tassajara Road will be the "front door" of the Park for much of the Dublin Community. While many of the adjacent residents to the west and north may arrive at the park along the future extension of Central Parkway, from Gleason Drive, or on the regional trail, the majority of the users first experience will be from Tassajara Road. Consequently, the intersection of Tassajara Road and Central Parkway will be the key image zone. While located at the epicenter of the proposed residential and commer- cial development, Emerald Glen Park will not directly abut these uses. Rather, three edges of the site will be clearly defined by major roadways with generously landscaped setbacks and a pedestrian path. The fourth edge of the site will be Tassajara Creek with a minimum riparian corri- dor width of 200 feet. Extensive channel improvements and revegetation are proposed for Tassajara Creek. An East Bay Regional Parks bike and pedestrian trail, which will accommodate Flood Control Maintenance Access, is pro- posed along the top of the eastern creek bank. The site gently slopes towards the creek. However, storm water drain- age will be redirected towards the infrastructure within the roadways. CHAPTER 2: THE SITE AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT Regional Trail Link to Neighborhoods Proposed Medium Density Residential Strong Prevailing Winds (Future Widening) ~xisting Waterline Corridor Setback I Drainage Secondary Access EMERALD GLEN PARK SITE Primary Access tO School and Neighborhoods' Future Reclaimed Future Storm Drain Proposed Medium Density Residential Proposed Primary Commercial Intersection Uses ~ ................................................................. I~MEI~LD GLEN I~AI~IK ,,~ CHAPTER 3: THE <3' THE MASTER PLAN "" · Introduction N~ASTER PLAN The Dublin Parks and Recreation Master Plan defined a specific pro- gram of elements to be included in Emerald Glen Park. Working with the City staff, the Recreation Needs Assessment for the Dublin commu- nity was updated to reflect revised population projections, changes in recreational trends, and current inventory of facilities. This updated rec- reation needs program was then distributed over the proposed park sites to ensure that at build-out of the park system, the facilities would meet recreation demand. This distribution of facilities was evaluated by the Park Task Fome to identify a preferred program for Emerald Glen Park. Through meetings with students from middle and high schools, work- shops with the community.and user groups, the Parks and Community Services Commission, this program was refined and prioritized. The final program inchdes: Recreation Center/Gymnasium Aquatics Center 1 90-foot Diamond Field 4 Tennis Courts Play Area Skateboard Park Amphitheater Satellite Restroom Facilities Hike and Bike Trails Senior Center * Community Center 3 60-foot Diamond Fields 3-4 Soccer Fields 2 Basketball Courts Lake System Terraced Garden Picnic and Meadow areas Parking for 450 cars Maintenance Yard * Currently a task force is studying the possibility of converting the existing Dublin Library into a senior center. The reuse of the library is a preferred solution because of its convenient location to the existing Dublin senior popu- lation. If it is determined that the senior center will ultimately be located in the existing library, the proposed senior center on EmeraM Glen Park site will be developed with other park uses. GLEN The Master Plan The initial challenge for the Task Force was to determine the types of uses which should be located at Emerald Glen Park. The next step was to organize those uses on the 50_+ acre site. The Task Force also identi- fied additional elements which were not specific "documented commu- nity needs," but were still important to the park program - such as focal elements, central plazas and promenade. These refinements help give the park its personality and character while creating a visual and social structure. A special place, be it a park, city hall or college campus, creates a unique feeling which conveys a positive image. This sense of image and place comes from the way the park components are put together tO address the realities of the site. Elements of the park structure should include: Points of entry: The main ceremonial entry that will set the tone and a lasting impression for the park and the community: Central visual focus: An element that can be seen as one drives and walks around the perimeter of the park. This look will set an image for the entire Dublin community. The lake system will fulfill that function at Emerald Glen Park. Links: These are vital pe- destrian connectors or prom- enades between parking ar- eas and buildings, between buildings and sports facili- ties and between parking and sports, and north and south park entries. ~nd ~peeiat Pax4ng llleaaon Road *"' q"' e, CHAPTER 3: THE MASTER PLAN E/v%ERALD."II!fikI ItC " I)AVI~ GATE¢, & ASS~C-La, TE5 Q.~I' CHAPTER 3: THE \ MASTER PLAN Outdoor rooms and plazas: These formal spaces will provide settings for uses such as dancing,. painting, swimming and many other events. Personal scale places: Meadows, gardens, interpretire natural areas, and other such places offer an intimate scale setting and sense of enclo- sure for more private usage. Architectural crescent: This is a pedeStrian-scaled "main street"which organizes the building entries. This element focuses on the Central Plaza / Town Square. The master plan structure must also be derived from the site factors. The following are considered in the design of Emerald Glen Park: It is a large site and the user could be confused moving from one part of th~ site to the other, hence the components are organized to promote clear circulation within the park. The site is flat and lacks unique features with the exception of the creek. There is no high point for good views, no rock outcrops and no 'large, old oaks. Hence, it is our task to create this interest, char- acter and ambiance for Emerald Glen Park. The site will have multiple entry' points which must be linked and made obvious by special landscaping and signage. In very simple terms, the visual and experiential organization of the park boils down to these basic components: Finally, the image of the park will be set by the character of the elements such as buildings, lighting, signage and materials. -~, . . .::,,,: . ! : CIRCULATION Design Objectives The visitor's perception of the park will be largely influenced by the design of the circulation. system. Thus, careful consideration must be given to the components of this system, which includes the auto entry, the parking areas, the pedestrian drop-off areas, and the pedestrian and maintenance distribution system. In the park, where a wide variety of user groups are represented, it is essential to clearly direct visitors to their ultimate destination and to minimize conflicts between the differ- ent user groups; the wedding party and the swim team, the corporate picnic and the toddlers. This can be achieved by developing a hierarchy of trails and entries, based on path width, location and materials. Vehicular Circulation Auto Entry / Arrival The design of the circulation system begins with the arrival at the site. As vehicular access is not permitted from Tassajara Road, site access is limited to Gleason Drive and the proposed Central Parkway. Auto entries should be designed to: Create a strong first impression of the park, emphasizing views of the open meadows, lakes and architecture from vehicular entries. The image of the park, not the parking lots, should be the visitors' first impression 2. Focus the primary entry on the pedestrian plaza/drop-off areas. CHAPTER 3: THE MASTER PLAN Locate the primary entry along Central Parkway at. a minimum of 750 feet from the Tassajara Road intersection, and align the oppos- ing cross street to provide the potential for future intersection sig- nalization. Align the westem most project entry on Gleason Drive with the proposed entry to the residential development. This will facilitate future signalization and safe pedestrian crossing for regional trail. Provide a minimum of two secondary vehicular auto entries at both Gleason Drive and Central Parkway to facilitate the distribution of vehicular traffic. Each entry may become associated with specific. uses. Parking Areas The program for Emerald Glen Park envisions a minimum of 450 cars to be accommodated on site. These parking areas should be consistent with the park ambiance. The parking areas should be designed to: Create a crescent to link the architectural hub of the site and tO pro- vide a park in close proximity to buildings without allowing park- ing to visually dominate the central space. Locate vehicular circulation and parking at the perimeter of the site to encourage the use of the whole park. This layout will help to facilitate surveillance of the park from patrol cars and prevent con- flicts between vehicular and park activities. 3. Subdivide parking areas to reduce the visual expanse of asphalt, · and to provide parking closer to different uses. , Develop entry and drop-off areas with special plantings, signage, and other features that reinforce the character of the site. Create a cars. sense of arrival. 4. Provide adequate parking stall widths to accomodate family-sized .............. Et Eg LP ( LEN CHAPTER 3: THE MASTER PLAN , Limit access at night to some parking areas with lockable gates. Provide strong links between parking areas and park destinations. Provide a significant number of trees for shade, as well as to clarify pedestrian and vehicular circulation patterns. Provide handicapped parking spaces adjacent to the main drop-off zones. Pedestrian Circulation The pedestrian circulation system must accommodate park users mov- ing directly from the car to their destination, as well as those using the trail system to enjoy the ambiance of the park. The large size of the park makes it necessaryi for the pedestrian circulation to function as an orga- · nizing element, thus providing a clear structure for the park. The pedestrian system should be designed to: Create a pedestrian hub at the Central Plaza which will function as a 'Town Square' and a ceremonial focus for the park as well as the community. 2. Create a 'Main Street' crescent that organizes pedestrian interface with the architectural entries. 3. Develop a clear system of promenades to accommodate major pe- destrian circulation through the park. This promenade system should not enly function as a link to the various sub-spaces, but also as a windbreak and a special feature in itself. Utilize materials for the spine and plazas that are richer and more refined than materials used for paths in other parts of the park. Toned concrete and accent pavers are possible material choices. The paved path within the promenade should be a minimum of 14' wide with numerous opportunities for seating along its length. This is the pri- mary organizing element of Emerald Glen Park. Provide a continuous loop trail system, 8' to 12' wide, surfaced for hiking and jogging. Markers should be spaced at regular intervals indicating km/miles jogged or walked. The trail surface may be a combination of asphalt, concrete, cinder and gravel as appropriate to the location in the park. 6. Provide ample seating pockets with drinking fountains, bike racks and trash receptacles tucked into alcoves along the path system. 7. Link the pedestrian paths to the EBRPD regional trail and the low flow bridge crossing across Tassajara Creek. 8. Provide paved walkways suitable for handicapped access through- out the park. Maintenance/Service Access The trail system may also be used for park maintenance. Maintenance access system should be designed with maintenance staff to provide 10' wide paths for maintenance access throughout the park. Lockable gates should be installed to limit vehicular use. CHAPTER 3: THE MASTER PLAN Potential Signalized Intersection · '!' "'-~ ! ~' · d' ~.' : - · ! : / I-~, ..I./ .. Pedestrian Spine SeCe~d~ry Vehiculal~ Entries Trail ' .-" !-! 't.i;-':--.. -';";!.. ii,iii .!..'.-.. :'-,!'F - align with opposite street - potential signalized intersection ,,.,:,,:;~ .........;~***.,~,~,.. ~I, ....\.Subdivided and Dispersed PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR CIRCULATION Parking for Optional · Proximity to Facilities - ................................................................. EMEI~ILD elLEN IPA~I~ Bi~ CHAPTER 3: :,,~ LIGHTING \ DeSign Objectives THE MASTER PLAN A strong lighting concept can establish the presence of the facility from the road and orient users to the site. Lighting provides a visual link along the pedestrian circulation zones and creates a secure environment at night. Night use would be limited to the buildings, their related court- yards and hardcourt areas. General use of the park at night should be prohibited. Recommendations 1. Use special lighting treatment to highlight the park entry from the road and orient users to the site. 2. Provide lighting at the park entry and parking lots to promote safe night use of these areas. Use special thematic light standards to illuminate and define the pedestrian promenade within the entry plaza. The style of lights should blend with the character of the park and buildings. 4. Use special lighting effects on structures, and uplighting of trees and water features to define night use courtyards. Avoid lighting of the trail system, playgrounds, or other park fea- tures beyond the minimum required for security to discourage night use. Provide sports lighting for tennis courts, basketball courts and skate- board area. Establish a lighting curfew compatible with the adja- cent area. 7/ GLEN ................ CHAPTER 3: THE MASTER PLAN LIGHTING CONCEPT ................................................................... EMEI~AILD C~;IEN] PAI~K I · · · m' Pedestrian Spine / Plaza *~***,~ Sports Activity C~ Architectural ~ Parking ~ 9 CHAPTER3: THE MASTER PLAN LANDSCAPE CONCEPT Design Objectives The landscape imagery varies as the park visitor moves through the dif- ferent zones, in a gradual hierarchy from formal plazas to natural mead- ows. In addition, the overall approach to planting design will: Promote "xeriscape" techniques through the use of drought toler- ant plant material, appropriate irrigation design and proper installa- tion maintenance. Consider maintenance practices in selection and placement of plant material, including use of mow strips along all tuff edges, selection of pest/disease resistant plant species and proper spacing of materi- als for the ultimate size. The landscape concept for Emerald Glen Park has six categories: 1. formal landscape zone 2. windrows/promenades 3. entry zone 4. parking lot zone 5. streetscape edge zone 6. open meadow/riparian zone Recommendations 1. Provide a varied plant palette; texture, color, interest. 2. Plant formal grids or arches of trees to reinforce the scale of the spaces. 3. Provide shade for large plaza areas. 4. Create small, formal gardens which relate to interior building uses. 5. Provide dense planting that is also aesthetically tidy and neat. Se- lect appropriate planting for uses and activities. Plant trees and shrubs that are low in litter within the aquatics complex. Windrow ! Promenades The formal windbreak character is consistent with the agrarian setting while providing a visual structure for the park. Double and quadruple rows of columnar trees should be planted to delineate promenades and create windbreaks. Entry Zone Vehicular entries are located along Gleason Drive and Central Parkway. These are the areas that will provide the public with a first impression of the park, thus the entries should:' 1. Be distinct and unique to Dublin. Formal Landscape Zone These are the people intense places and as such require a more refined, detailed landscape response. In this zone: 2. Be landscaped with formal trees, accent plantings, bedding colors, and formal hedges. 3: Use architectural features such as walls, columns, pots or special paving to enhance the entry experience. EMEI ILD 6LEN CHAPTER 3: THE MASTER PLAN ~ '. :: ::.- ~ " " r-,.. " ~ .,.. . .... · ~:~ :..:~ : . ," ,. f,,:~,~ ~,,~ ~NDSCAPE CONCEPT m __ Windrows ~ Streetscape ~ Ent~ Treatment .. ~ Formal Plaza ' ' ~ Riparian Vegetation CHAPTER 3: THE MASTER PLAN Streetscape This area located in the right-of-way along three edges of the park is the first i~pression for.the driver'from the peripherial streets. The streetscape planting should: Provide a minimum of 1 tree per 6 parking stalls. Trees should be spaced and massed to provide shade, designate pedestrian cireula- tion patterns through the parking areas, and frame views. Meadows / Riparian Zones 1. Generally conform to the streetscape character already developed for the perimeter roads. 2. Be modified to provide views into the site and frame focal elements such as the lake. Parking Lot Zone The landscape character of the park transitions from green, pastoral mead- ows and more formally planted areas to a native creekside character, with annual grasses and scattered riparian vegetation. The meadows provide a soft, green area for picnics and informal sports as well as passive group and individual uses. These will· be the open pastoral ar- eas in contrast to the more formal areas near buildings. The landcape at these zones should: Landscape treatment within and adjacent to parking lots should rein- force the circulation patterns and provide ample buffer and shade. These areas should: 1. Use low maintenance, low litter plant material. '1. Reflect the traditional pastoral park image; a soft, green tuff meadow with berms and clusters of large canopy shade trees. Include windrows of trees and shrubs in exposed areas to reduce the impact of prevailing winds. Include tree species that are able to tolerate the parking lot environ- ment, with confined root space, and reflected heat. Trees must also withstand the prevailing winds. Include canopy trees to provide maximum shade for automobiles with sufficient branching height for buses and trucks. Utilize grade changes and dense hedges to screen views of cars from the entry roads. Clarify the circulation system by landscaping the auto entry spine throughout the parking lot with distinctive, columnar species. 3. Create lightly-irrigated pockets with riparian trees and low shrub understory to complement the creekside character. Include a substantial buffer of evergreen trees along the western boundary to protect the adjacent homes from being impacted by park use. IZE/ tEIglLP 61LIEN1Bl l ........................................................... ...... CHAPTER 3: THE MASTER PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE Storm Drainage and Tassajara Road water improvements are not yet defined and will be dependent on the development of the sites on the south side of Central Parkway, and Dublin Ranch to the east of the park. Install an on-site storm drainage collector system with adequate number of catch basins, inlets and area drains in and around buildings, vehicle parking areas and other improved areas. The current site drainage is tributary to Tassajara Creek. The storm drainage master plan for the adjacent area calls for a 36" to 48" storm drain pipe to be installed and improved in Central Parkway improvement east of Tassajara Creek. The on-site drainage system will be tied into the Central Parkway system, which then directs the drainage to a proposed 48" outfall into Tassajara Creek at the future'Central Parkway bridge location. The timing of the Central Parkway improvements are not yet defined and will be :dependent on development of the sites on the south side on Central Parkway adjacent to the Dublin Park. In lieu of the Central Parkway improvements, the Dublin Park on-site storm drainage will parallel the northern boundary of Central Parkway and outfall into a new 48" outfall structure into Tassajara Creek. Water Install 8" on-site loop water system connected to the Gleason Drive system and the future system in Central Parkway. The on-site loop wa- ter system will provide laterals for domestic, irrigation and fire protec- tion for the proposed buildings and facilities and other site water system improvements as necessary. The water system will become a Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) facility and will be maintained by DSRSD once improvements are completed and accepted.~ Water services will be provided from an existing 14" water line in Gleason Drive, and proposed new water mains proposed in Central Parkway (14"W) and Tassajara Road (18"W). The timing of the Central Parkway Phase 1 of Emerald Glen Park will be served by the existing 14" water line in Gleason Drive and interconnected with future park phases and tied into Central Parkway once the Central Parkway water improve- ments are completed. · Reclaimed Water Currently there are no reclaimed 'water lines adjacent to the Emerald Glen Park site. However, reclaimed water line improvements are pro- posed as part of the future improvements to Gleason Drive to the north (20"RW), Tassajara Road to the east (10" RW) and a Central Parkway to the south (8" RW). The Dublin Park site irrigation system shall be designed in way that a future connection to the reclaimed water system can be accommodated once the reclaimed water system is activated by the Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) in the area. Sanitary Sewer Install new sanitary services to each of the buildings and restr0om fa- cilities proposed: The sanitary sewer services will be connected to the proposed future public trunk line in Tassajara Road or Central Parkway. Currently, there are no sanitary sewers adjacent to the Emerald Glen Park site in Tassajara Road or Central Parkway, however, a new sanitary trunk system will be improved in' Tassajara Road by the Dublin Ranch project to the east of the Park site in the near future. The proposed future sanitary sewer main improvements will include an 18" sewer in Tassajara Road, 8" sewer in Central Parkway and an 8" sewer in a por- tion of Gleason Drive. · . .............EMEI ILD C ILEN PAI K ~9 CHAPTER3: THE N~ASTER PLAN Currently overhead utility power (2 1 kv) and telephone exist in Tassajara Road on the eastern side of the park and in both Gleason Drive and Central Parkway on the west side of Tassajara Creek. No gas service is currently available immediately adjacent to the site. Existing underground utilities (Electric/Gas/Telephone) on Gleason Drive at Hacienda Drive are currently being planned for extension to the west- em limits of the Emerald Glen Park site at Tassajara Creek. These fa- cilities will have to be extended to Tassajara Road in the future as part of the Gleason Drive improvements between Tassajara Creek and Tassajara Road. From a connection point in Gleason Drive to be determined, underground Electric/Gas/Telephone will be extended into the Dublin Park site to service buildings, site lighting and other Electric/Gas/Telephone improve- ments proposed. Electric/Gas/Telephone will be placed underground for aesthetic purposes and to meet the City of Dublin requirements. E/ EI ILP GILEN BI X .......... Q~)' CHAPTER4: PARK COMPONENTS PARK COMPONENTS Focal Lakes The 0.5 acre lake with a 15 foot high wind-controlled, monitored water spout will be the visual feature of the park entry. The lake will cream a unique image of soft pastoral character at the comer of Central Parkway and Tassajara Road - establishing a strong first impression. A formal, terraced overlook locamd at the end of the pedestrian promenade pro- vides a symbolic point of origin for the water source - a small fountain element. The water will spill down the terraced seatwalls into the lake. A sculpture/gazebo at the end of the promenade will provide a focal element visible from the surrounding community. The lake will provide for a variety of water-oriented activities such as model boating and ducks feeding. A second proposed 0.3 acre lake adjacent to the community center will be a visual backdrop to a variety of active and passive park uses. The edge treatment will vary from an urban, more formal concrete steps at the overlooks, to a more natural edge. For health and safety concems, no swimming will be allowed in the lakes. A full recirculation system will be necessary to maintain clarity with a possibility of using the water from the lakes for irrigation within the park. Oezebo R'ovides Focal Elemenf /~ Terraoed Overlook with Fountain Image Element ( LENI A K .... . ......... Focal Elemenf,ef Lake CHAPTER 4: PARK COMPON ENTS ~ Promena, ~ ,'. ~. - In{'ormal Lake ~ 'l'ree 131usiers ,, EA~EI~LD ~,~I~ CHAPTER 4: PARK COMPONENTS Architectural Crescent and Central Plaza The Central Plaza, at the terminus of the main entry drive, is a ceremo- nial area for .eyents such as Fourth of July celebrationS, bicycle races, marathons, and art displays. The Community Center, Aquatic Center and Recreation Center are arranged in a crescent to provide architec- tural enclosure, Creating a sense of a town square. Multiple points of ingress and egress, combined with window walls and arcades that ex- tend into the plaza, will interlock the building mass with the plaza space. Food concession areas should be located in this zone to support park uses. Auto Court and' Drop-Off Archifecfural Crescenf, OUmnadum Cenfral Plaza Founfain 'Parking P. arki./t PA IK ................. -- Color Planting gpeolal Pevln~ el Entrg Drive The Play Area The play area will be designed as a part of the park image from the Tassajara Road/Central Parkway intersection. Equipment will .be cus- tom designed to create a distinct ambiance for Emerald Glen Park. Edu- cational opportunities such as animal prints, a rose compass stamped in paving, or metric measurements on the wall surfaces can enhance the play value. Banns, low wall, plantings, and pedestrian entry elements will enclose this space to create a distinct world, and protect it from the surrounding park uses. The Play Area will be divided into two distinct · sub-spaces, one for beginning play, and the other for advanced play. A concrete path will border the play areas and. provide a track system for the children's wheel toys. A participatory water element will be the visual focus of the space, creating an opportunity for children's water play. The design includes a shaded parents" seating area overlooking the en- tire play area. This will be where parents can relax and socialize while supervising their children. Parking, drinking fountains and restrooms will be provided in ciose proximity to the play area. CHAPTER 4: PARK COMPONENTS Parking .... Rag Area ' Promenade ' 9eulp{ure Garden geofion through Plag Area and goulpture Oarden ............................................... IE EI Q ILP GLEN CHAPTER 4: PARK COMPONENTS 9haded Parents' Area Enti'y Element Water Rag Feature Promenade Bike Path HedE, e ~eor Enelosure PLAY AREA CHAPTER 4: PARK COMPONENTS The Promenade A 40' wide, .tree'shaded promenade will extend from the lake to the northern plaza, with a cross axis to' the creek creating strong pedestrian links between the various parts of the site. The Promenade will func- tion' as a collector for people from the parking' areas as well as a place for pedestrian activities such .as street festivals and fairs. Focal points, highlighted with colorful plantings, will be located on each end of the Promenade. Both thePromenade and Central Plaza'will be special spaces, and their uniqueness will be enhanced by the use of paving materials that are higher quality than materials found in other parts of the park. Rows or Columnar Trees Delineate Promenade Ball fields The sports fields identified for the Master Plan include 3 60-foot dia- mond "fields, 1 90-foot diamond field, 3 independent 330' x 220' com- petition soccer fields and a fourth soccer field overlapping the ballfield area. To minimize the impact of the sports fields and to keep them from dominating the whole park, they have been distributed throughout the site. The fields will be enclosed by Vegetation, and as far as possible, serviced by their own parking area.' Information kiosks with game sched- ules will be located at the entrances by the parking lots, directing the players and spectators to their fields. A restroom facility to support sport field use will be located at the west- em end of the east/west promenade. A concessionnaire may also be developed. Fields will be designed and arranged to maximize playabil- ' ity and use, and oriented to avoid the low angle sun. Group picnic areas with barbecue facilities will be located near the fields. These areas may be rented out to large groups or used for informal family gatherings associated with athletic field use. ,,.. ;_.. ~. '~:~!!.. '~~f..._~-~..'-:~.., ~'.. ~.;-,- ,,:,.~,. ~d~~.".'i:~'.z. !~:..'..'.: ?.." ,% :.-~"' ' ~ "'/~ ,' ......."%---;'~,.,:i'::,~'- -- "" ;'~?"':".'.'~.~"':".:' .~..".'.'~;'~d::!~.~...-..~....____ '~'-~Z.'.'':7c'~:~'~ "::' ""~"~'~'" ...... Oranite Block for fiesting ' pedestrian promenade ' C~LE[~ ffA~t~ ................................................................. Eb%E~iLE~ '~ CHAPTER 4: PARK COMPONENTS Meadow / Group Picnic There are eight meadow/picnic areas. Some meadow areas will be de- signed to accommodate group rentals. In other areas the emphasis will be on individual and family picnic uses. In each instance, a large por- tion of the meadow will re- ~...;~; main open for informal ball '~} . other group activities. Wind- breaks of trees on substantial berms will provide sheltered .'.":~ pockets and summer shade. i Sand Volleyball Two sand volleyball courts will be located adjacent to the central picnic area and promenade. These courts may be reserved with the picnic area. Double Tree Row '. gand Volletjball ~__ 9and Vollegball OouHs -; ghade lrees between Vollegball Oour~ and Ogrnnasiurn CHAPTER 4: PARK COMPONENTS Hardcourt Areas Basketball Courts Both the Task Force and the community emphasized the provision of hardcourt facilities such as basketball courts, tennis courts, and a skate- board park. These hardcourt areas should be designed with a high-qual- ity theme visually consistent with the overall park. Tennis Courts The Master Plan includes 4 lighted tennis courts. The court area will be designed with a sign-up kiosk, seating, drinking fountain, picnic tables and informal play area. Trees and wind screens will be used to buffer winds. The tennis courts will be located near parking. A back board will be provided for tennis practise. Parking ghade Trees for Enclosure The Master Plan provides 2 full-size basketball courts. Seatwalls and, berms will be used to enclose the court area for ball control and to pro- vide seating for spectators. The basketball courts .will have a refined plaza character - scored con- ~ ,. crete to demarcate court lines, ~....;.~"'~ with special walls, entry tea- ]'~!~Z? ''''~' tures and lights to define bas- :.: ketball territory, The basket- i ,;,~ . ,~-' .... ball courts will be conve- -.-.'- , · ~ niently located to parking, and will be separated from chil- dreWfamily gathering areas. Painted gtueeo Walls For geafinll .......................................... , ......................Ili/ IEI LP ( ILIEN I AI i}( ~:} CHAPTER 4: Skateboard Park PARK COMPONENTS The skateboard park should not only be challenging, but be visually integrated with overall park theme. This facility should be located near a parking area and be buffered from other park uses. The design of the skateboard park will create separate sub-spaces to allow varying degrees of challenge and avoid conflicts between skill levels. A shaded ipec~! tators' overlook/rest area will be developed. The de- sign will address evening lighting of facility and easy survellience. . Amphitheater The amphitheater is designed to support both informal picnics and sum- mer concerts or plays. While not designed to fulfill all the theatrical needs of the community, it will provide opportunities for small scale casual events. The following are measures considered: 1. Grades are sculpted to create a wind-protected bowl looking towards the small lake and community center. 2. Lawn is terraced to provide casual seating for events. The bowl is oriented towards the northeast to avoid late afternoon sun. 3. The existing pine tree grove is maintained to provide a backdrop and additional wind protection. A raised concrete step with open column framework is used as an informal stage. Power is provided to the stage area for lighting and sound equipment needs. Upright Tree, Rowe along Promenade 5. Paved pedestrian paths will provide ADA connections to the Prom- enade. Wind-Profeefed'-- Amphitheater . , ' "" - " .... -7--.. " Llnformal tltage l , Lake geelion through Amphitheater and Lake CHAPTER 4: PARK CO/V~PON ENTS Other Uses Provide formal lawn areas near the Architectural Crescent to accomodate potential lawn games such as Bocci Ball or Croquet. Restrooms Several small satellite restrooms will be strategically located through- out the park to provide for peak use. These structures will be designed to blend with the architectural character of the park, while providing durable, easily-maintained fixtures. :Restrooms will also be accessible from the maintenance paths throughout the park. The Aquatic Center, Community Center and Recreation Center will have ample restroom facilities to serve park users. Maintenance Facility A 0.5 acre maintenance facility for Emerald Glen Park is planned for the northwest comer of the site. It is anticipated that this area will pro- vide storage and workspace for the maintenance staff. Storage area will be provided for equipment, fertilizers, mulch and other items limited to specific needs associated 'with Emerald Glen Park. The maintenance facility will be enclosed by an attractive fence and dense vegetative screen. ................................................................. EMliI iLD (dLEN/i AI I CHAPTER 5: ARCH ITECTURAL COMPONENTS ARCHITECTURAL COMPONENTS Architectural Crescent The concept of Emerald Glen Park is that it will be a unique and diverse place for family-related recreational activities. In line with this concept and in order to capture the spirit of the park's overall diversity and ex: citement, the buildings are envisioned as a family of structures housing different uses and functions connected through common themes in a crescent shape which is oriented towards the park entry. While each of the buildings has not yet been designed, it is anticipated that the com- mon elements which create the crescent will include connected walk- ways, covered arcades, landscaping, and specific building forms and materials (such as roofs, windows, and exterior colors). Freizes or other decorative elements can also unify the various building types. Relationship of Buildings While it is important that the buildings have a strong relationship to one another and read as a family of buildings, it is not necessary that they look exactly alike. Variety and diversity within a unified theme, similar to that of a European village, where the use of similar materials and details integrate diverse building types and sizes is the goal of the de- sign concept. ing landscape. To this end, all the buildings have been clustered in one location and oriented to an inward facing crescent for pedestrian and auto circulation. Each structure should have its own unique character, clear but discrete sense of entry, and expression of function. All main building entries should be articulated with strong volumes like towers or roof forms. EaCh structure should have its own separate identity, and should be leg- ible. in its function to avoid confusion amongst users. The pedestrian crescent should have a grand scale encompassing the parking areas and ~,isually organizing the individual structures. How- ever, it must also have a human scale that will be comfortable for seat- ing, meeting, and gathering. Structures that are two-story high will create an enclosure for the park- ing area, as well as provide a visual statement seen from periphery streets~ Building materials should be permanent, classic and low maintenance facades such as stone, tile and stucco. Building facades (fenestrations, signage and detailing) should be part of the richness and vitality focused on the pedestrian crescent. Each of the individual structures need to be related to each other. They must have a family of similar forms (roof pitch, overhangs, facade). All structares should be linked by an all-weather enclosed arcade, porch, trellis or some consistent device. Space Definition Another important goal of each building's design is to relate positively to exterior spaces rather than be structures that dominate the surround- Building Needs Assessment During the Parks & Recreation Master Plan development,' a needs as- sessment of recreation facilities was prepared. The City's inventory of indoor facilities currently limits some recreation programming. Many of the city-sponsored programs are overcrowded and/or enrollments are restricted. Frogjamming limitations will be exacerbated by the increas- ing population and the changing demographic profile of the community over the next 20 years. CHAPTER 5: ARCHITECTURAL COMPONENTS The needs assessment examined patterns of use to determine if existing facilities are fully utilized. The study confirmed that existing facilities are programmed to their limit, and thus, the Master Plan identified new recreation facilities that are necessary to meet program demand that can- not be met elsewhere in the community. During the development of the Emerald Glen Park Master Plan, several additional facilities such as a Library and full service daycare were iden- tified as being in high demand, but it was determined that they were not appropriate to this particular site. Currently, full service daycare is not provided by the Parks and Community Services Department, but by the private sector. A new library was initially considered for location at the Emerald Glen Park site, but it was determined that the Civic Center site better meets the community needs. A new Senior Center is presently identified on the Emerald Glen Park Master Plan. However, a study is currently underway of the existing Dublin Library building to determine if it could be renovated for use as a Senior Center in the event that a new Library is built at the Civic Center. If it is determined that the Senior Center should be housed in the Library building, the Emerald Glen Park Master Plan will be modi- fied to reflect the elimination of the Senior Center. · Tree Grove with gearing Auto Court and Drop-Off ..... X' 9eotion through Entrg OresGent CHAPTER :i: ARCHITECTURAL COMPONENTS COMMUNITY CENTER The goal of the Community Center is to provide a comprehensive multi- .purpose center which responds to the recreational, cultural and social needs of all residents of Dublin. This Center must be designed for use by all ages and abilities, including senior ~itizens, teens/preschoolers and their parents2 The indoor facilities will provide diverse and chal- lenging opportunities to develop and enhance human potential through creative activities and experiences. The Community Center must ensure long term effective resource man- agement while focusing on issues of access and public safety. The de- sign and location of the Community Center will improve access to rec- reational activity and offer the best possible facilities to the public. The facility should be a vital building which provides a variety of rooms in various sizes, to meet the program needs of community organizations and activities. Additionally, potential for revenue generation should be considered as substantial amounts can be raised to meet the City's cost recovery objective.s. The Community Center should serve as a focal point and a source of pride for the community. A building area of approximately 25,000 square feet will be needed at Emerald Glen Park to meet the projected commu- nity needs. The Community Center should be designed as a part of the entry cres- cent. There should be a strong relationship between interior and exte- rior uses, including individual courtyards and patio space for use by teens, seniors, weddings and receptions. Program Elements for Community Center (Based on Dublin Parks & Recreation Master Plan Standards) Lobby/Reception - 1,500 sf Within this area, access. control, registrations and equipment issue .will be allocated. A lounge area is provided for waiting and relaxing before or after using the facilities, and it may accommodate art displays. Classrooms/Meeting Rooms - 1,200 sf Two rooms designed to accommodate a wide range of activities includ- ing classroom instruction, community meetings, small lectures and work- shops, table games, crafts and other similar activities. Office Area - 1,000 sf Administrative and clerical offices for the Community Center staff. The office suite includes staff offices, a &mall conference room and work- room. The conference room would also serve the needs of the commu- nity for public or club meetings, small workshops and classes. Community Hall/Assembly Facility - 5,000 sf This is a large attractive social space with desired amenities for recep- tions, parties and meetings. The building program includes a commer- cial kitchen and adjacent restroom facilities. The space would be very flexible and could include a portable stage and dance floor. Commercial Kitchen - 800 sf This incorporates a full service caterer's kitchen for large social events in the Community Hall, as well as smaller functions in the multi-use rooms, Senior's Activity Area, Teen Lounge and patio/garden areas. The kitchen would also be designed as a demonstration classroom for cooking classes. Teen Activity Room/Lounge - 1,750 sf This comfortable space for active and passive use by teens also caters to drop-in activities after school, game tables, computers, Friday and Sat- urday evening programs. Food Service - 200 sf Limited food and beverage service will be available from vending ma- chines. Small area for seating. Arts/Ceramics Studio - 1,200 sf Large studio for instructional and open art activities including painting, sketching, sculpting, ceramics, jewelry, crafts, flower arranging and model building. Tot Watch Area - 900 sf Multi-use space for short term babysitting while parents participate in activities in the Community Center. This room could be used for a wide range of activities such as tot art, music, crafts,. and reading programs. Multi-Use Center - 2,700 sf Large activity room that could be equipped to serve as a fitness center with cardiovascular equipment (exercise bicycles, stairclimbers, circuit training), or serve a variety of program needs such as martial art classes, games, meetings, and aerobics to name a few. It could also be divided into 2 or 3 smaller rooms. Storage Area - 1.500 sf This area necessary storage for all building spaces. Preschool - 2.000 sf Includes program area, restrooms, kitchen, office and storage. CHAPTER 5: ARCHITECTURAL COMPONENTS Senior Activity Area - 1,800 sf In the event that the Senior Center will not be located on the Emerald Glen Park site, the Community Center could have space dedicated for senior citizen use. This activity room could be used for classes in nutri- tion, weIlnesi, reading programs, crafts, table games, etc. Space in- cludes dedicated storage. CHAPTER 5: ARCHITECTURAL COMPONENTS AQUATIC CENTER The Aquatic Center will be a dynamic, multi-use facility that provides programmed and drop-in recreational opportunities for the entire com- munity. This pool would supplement the existing City Swim Center,' and would serve the needs of youth and adults who participate in age group swimming, synchronized swimming, water aerobics, other fitness programs, and the full range' of instructional classes. According to the Parks & Recreation Master Plan, the aquatic center should include a 50 meter by 25 yard with a shallow water "L", a tot wading pool, and a fun pool with features such as slides and sprays to increase family and youth participation and generate additional revenue. The Aquatics Center should: Use the gymnasium to protect pool area from wind. Treat this fa- cade with architectural enhancements and landscaping to create a comfortable relationship between the structure and pool area. Provide a shade structure close to, and possibly over a portion of the tot wading pool, Enclose tot pool area to prevent access to deeper pools. Provide outdoor showers, multi-level pool deck areas, lawn, shade canopies and picnic facilities to enhance the aquatics center. Provide a concession/snack bar area; possibly operated by an inde- pendent concessionnaire to generate revenues and provide food ser- vice. Provide a sufficient and flexible inventory of pools to meet the di- verse and changing aquatic interests of the current and projected population. 10. Enclose the pool area with a combination of berm, landscape screen and fencing to provide security and visual separation from other park uses. 2. Develop aquatics facilities and the related amenities that will en- courage family participation and recurring use. 11. Provide indoor facilities to support aquatic uses. Indoor facilities should include: Provide facilities to meet the demand for instructional aquatics pro- grams and provide the opportunity for all residents of Dublin to learn to swim. Design pools and support facilities with state of the art technology for energy efficiency and conservation of natural resources, cost ef- ficiency and safety. 5. Provide an arcade along the front of the Aquatic Center structure to provide shade for users in line for entry or waiting for pick-up. j EME LD ( LEN PAI K ..... 12. Lobby/Access Control Locker Rooms Family Changing Rooms Pool Manager's Office .Lifeguard Room First Aid Room Multi-Use Room Food Concession Mechanical/Storage Explore opportunities to create a shared lobby/entry with the gym- nasium to simplify staff and entry control. CHAPTER 5: ARCH ITECTURAL COMPONENTS Enclosure for Pool Area Wading Pool with 9hade Arbor:to aeale Ogrnnasium facade Coneession ~Ogmnaeium 9hared Lobby AQUATIC CENTER .................................................................. E~E~,AEP ¢~EN CHAPTER ~: ARCHITECTURAL COMPONENTS RECREATION CENTER The Recreation Center or Gymnasium is envisioned as a dynamic, multi- use facility that provides structured programs and drop-in recreation opportunities for the entire community. it will provide residents of all ages with access to indoor recreation. This dynamic and versatile build- ing will be tailored to the needs of youth, families and adult team activi- ties. It will not be designed to serve as a spectator facility for competi- tive sports, but rather to provide spaces where residents of all ages and abilities can participate in healthy activities. The Recreation Center forms the western edge of the building crescent. To meet the projected demands of the community, an approximate build- ing area of 30,000 sf will be required. Appropriate relationship between interior and exterior uses should be considered. The scale of the gymnasium requires special consideration to ensure a structure which blends with the other features of the park. Long facades should be articulated with architectural detailing~ as well as landscap- ing. The building entry should be emphasized with a vertical tower, and arcades should be used to create a pedestrian scale at the building pe- rimeter. Lobbies of the gymnasium and aquatics center should be spa- tially connected. Program Elements for the Recreation Center (Based on Dublin Parks & Recreation Master Plan Standards) Aerobics/Dance - 2,000 sf Designed with dance bars, mirrors and specialized wood flooring, this -space will provide a high quality instructional room. This facility would meet a wide range of program needs including all types of dance, yoga, stretching, back care, children's tumbling,. teen poise, etc. Cardiovascular/Fitness Center - 3,000 sf Large, well-ventilated, mirrored space with separate areas for circuit training machines, cardiovascular equipment, exercycles, stairclimbers and rowing machines. Gymnasium - 16,000 sf Large, high-ceilinged, wood floor space designed to accommodate one (1) basketball feature court with bleachers, or three (3) basketball cross courts, or four (4) volleyball courts, or six (6) badminton courts. In- cludes storage area for equipment. Locker Rooms - 3,600 sf Provide separate male and female showers, rental locker area, restroom and dressing area. Office Area - 600 sf Small administrative offices for staff. Activity Lobby - 1,200 sf AcCess control location. Lobby area possibly shared with Aquatic Cen- ter. Include passive area for Reception Counter, socializing, displays and disseminating information. , 61LE PA IK ............... SITE ELEMENTS Design Objectives In developing a palette of materials for the site amenities, two main goals were kept in mind. Firstly, to provide elements which will en- hance the enjoyment of the park by a wide range of visitors, and specifi- cally to emphasize the distinct character of the various settings. The site furniture helps to distinguish the more fonnal areas from the more natural, casual pans of the park. In addition, site amenities located within heavily used park must be durable and easy to maintain. Seating - Provide park benches frequently along the trail system. Benches should be durable and easily maintained. Locate more contemporary benches with backrests in the plaza spaces and along the promenade. They should be visually compatible with the architecture. Provide low walls which define the use spaces and offer opp0rtuni- ties for casual seating. Appropriate locations include the children's play area, the front of the Community Center, the Aquatic Center, and in the plaza spaces. These low walls should be made of sand- blasted concrete for durability and maintenance, detailed with re- veals, insets and color for visual interest. Picnic Tables and Barbeques Picnic tables of durable m~itefial should be located throughout the park. Individual tables on round concrete pads should be located along the trail system. CHAPTER 6: SITE ELEMENTS Barbeques should be located on pedestals down wind of picnic tables. In group picnic areas, provide heavy duty tablgs and larger barbeques sites. Arrange groupings in such a way as to make them convenient to reserve for group functions. C3'~ CHAPTER 6: Signage SITE E'LEMENT5 Locate directional signage throughout the park in key areas. Pro- vide mounted park plans of durable material illustrating key desti- nations within the park. Incorporate and cluster signage on building .facades, kiosk struc- tures and fences wherever possible to minimize clutter in the land- scaped areas. space. The classroom areas require movable tables and chairs, while the Community Center courtyard might contain a small water fea- ture. Consider the needs of special use groups like the disabled, sight impaired, seniors and young children in the design and placement of amenities and signage. - Utilize positive, friendly statements such as, "Thank you for not eating in the pool area". Coordinate graphics, materials and colors with the architecture when located near buildings. Provide opportunities for dedication plaques for donations and vol- unteer efforts. Miscellaneous Use portals, window wall systems or overhead arbors to define the entries to special areas. Portals can provide opportunities for at- taching fences, shade structures or signage and should be designed to harmonize with building details and colors. Locate trash receptacles and drinking fountains appropriately throughout the park. Provide 1 trash receptacle per 2 picnic tables in picnic areas. Drinking fountains should not be placed near sand areas and should be installed with hose bibs at the base. Introduce special elements to the plazas and formal garden areas, each having a character which supports the activities taking place. The art-related courtyards might have sculpture pads and display E/ EI L.D GLEN CHAPTER 7: PHASING PHASING AND FUNDING SOURCES Proposed Phase I Development The City Council adopted a Public Facilities Fee in March, 1996. The purpose of this fee is to finance municipal public facilities to reduce the impacts caused by future developments in the City of Dublin and East- em Dublin. These facilities include the completion of the Civic Center office space, construction of a new library expansion of the existing library, relocation and expansion of the existing senior center, acquisi- tion and construction of neighborhood/community parks and commu- nity buildings (including a community theater, a community center, a recreation center and an aquatic center). The Public Facilities Fee is subject to periodic review and update by the City Council to insure con- sistency with increments of construction costs. Based on the cost estimates associated with Emerald Glen Park, as well as the consultant's recent experience with the costs for similar projects, it is anticipated that it will be necessary to update the Public Facilities Fees in order to construct the park as designed. The Emerald Glen Park Task Force came to a consensus that Phase I should consist of facilities that meet the needs of different user groups, and that no single facility or use should dominate the park. Due to the infrastructure improvements schedule, the first phase of the park will be constructed with access from Gleason Drive. In the decision-making process of Phase 1, the Emerald Glen Park Task Force identified alternate play fields to be used during the renovation of the Dublin Sports Grounds. When the 1996-2001 Capital Improvement Program was developed, it was anticipated that the facilities in Phase 1 of Emerald Glen Park would provide adequate replacement fields. The development of Emerald Glen Park will be undertaken in phases based on the availability of land and funding. It is anticipated that about 19 acres will be available for Phase I development, and will cost ap- proximately $3.2 million. Facilities will include: 2 60-foot Diamond (without lighting, with backstop) 1 90-foot Diamond (without lighting, with backstop) 1 Soccer (overlap with baseball) 1 Soccer (regulation) 2 Basketball (with lighting and seating) 4 Tennis Courts (with lighting) Skateboard Park Play Area Picnic Areas Plaza Promenade Subsequent Phasing The Emerald Glen Park Task Force reviewed possible scenarios for the second phase of development. The consensus was that those elements which are essential parts of creating the "signature park" image should be constructed as soon as possible. Specifically, the Task Force empha- sized the development of landmark features at the Tassajara/Central Parkway intersection, the building crescent and southern plaza. The community center and associated park, lake system, focal gazebo, meadow, promenade and the additional picnic areas should be devel- oped in the second phase. Based on the availability of funds, the gym- nasium and aquatics center (additional soccer fields and volleyball courts) may be built in the second or third phase. The amphitheater, additional baseball fields, and sculpture or terraced gardens may be delayed until ~- the final phase. ~ E EI LD 6LEN PAOli( CHAPTER 7: PHASING PHASE 1 · i/i;'.!' :' . , - , :..~..:,.::. ;: · :_ Facilities Unit Cost ($) Standard Features 2 Little League (without lighting & with backstop) 360,000 Streetscape (landscape, sidewalk) 160,000 Babe Ruth (without lighting, with backstop) 170,000 2 Entries (special paving, landscape, signage) 160,000 Soccer 100.000 Restroom 90,000 Basketball (2 courts with lighting &seating) 136,000 PerimeterTrail 130,000 Tennis Courts (4 courts with lighting) 120,000 Parking (100 cars) 112,000 Skateboard Park 100,000 Infrastructure 750,000 Play Area 350,000 Misc. Construction 100,000 Picnic Area 32,000 Subtotal 1,502,000 Plaza 80,000 Total 3,000,000 Promenade 50,000 15% Contingency 450,000 Subtotal 1,498,000 GRAND TOTAL $3,450,000 EMERALD GLEN PARK 50+ Acres Cost Estimate (all costs include installation unless otherwise noted) May 1998 ITEM UNIT UNIT COST QTY 1. LANDSCAPE EARTHWORK soil prep/ammendment, fine grade, mulch 2. INFRASTRUCTURE Grading, Drainage, Water, Sewer, Fees AC $26,136.00 ($.60/s.f.) LS $1,730 000.00 SUBTOTAL 22 $574,992.00 3. HARDSCAPE Concrete Paving (inclUding aggregate base) Plain, broom finish SF Toned, sandblast finish SF Concrete Monoliths, 8' High EA Concrete Seat walls, 16" high LF Misc. Paving Material Interlocking payees SF I $1,730,000.00 $2.50 61,000 $152,500.00 $4.00 91,000 $364,000.00 $1,500.00 10 $15,000.00 $100.00 400 $40,000.00 $4.50 18,000 $81,000.00 4. PLANTING Trees 24" box EA $225.00 600 $135,000.00 15 gal. EA $85.00 400 $34,000.00 Shrubs, ~Groundcover, Lawn, Irrigation AC $87,120.00 22 $1,916,640.00 ($2.0/s.f.) $75.00 4,700 $352,500.00 $5,000.00 2 $10,000.00 Streetscape 8' Conc. path, Double row trees, Grdcvr LF Comer Treatment EA 5. SITE FIXTURES Drinking Fountains, concrete EA $2,000.00 4 $8,000.00 Trash Receptacle, concrete EA $500.00 10 $5,000.00 Bike Racks (size varies) EA $ t ,200.00 4 $4,800.00 Tree Grates, metal EA $600.00 12 $7,200.00 6' Wood Bench EA $900.00 20 $18,000.00 8' Wood Picnic Table EA $1,000.00 20 $20,000.00 Concrete Bollards EA $400.00 20 $8,000.00 Kiosk EA $5,000.00 4 $20,000.00 Flagpole EA $2,000.00 10 $20,000.00 Light Poles EA $2,500.00 40 $100,000.00 Signage LS $15,000.00 I $15,000.00 CHAPTER 7: PHASING ITeM 6. SPORTS STUFF Baseball Babe Ruth (backstop, seating) Little League (backstop, seating) Soccer Basketball 2 Courts (lighting, seating) Tennis 4 Courts (lighting) Volleyball 2 Courts 7. OTtlER FEATURES PLay Area Skateboard Park Amphitheater Lakes Sculpture Garden Gazebo Restroom Parking (500 spaces) 8. BUILDINGS* Gymnasium Community Center Aquatics Center Pools Pool Deck UNIT UNIT COST QTY SUBTOTAL EA $170,000.00 I $170,000.00 EA $180,000.00 3 $540,000.00 EA $100,000.00 3 $300,000:00 LS $136,000.00 I $136,000.00 LS $120,000.00 I $120,000.00 LS $40,000.00 1 ' $40,000.00 EA $350,000.00 I $350,000.00. EA $100,000.00 1 $100,000.00 EA $120,000.00 1 $120,000.00 EA $150,000.00 2 $300,000.00 EA $60,000.00 1 $60,000.00 EA $100,000.00 1 $100,000.00 EA $90,000.00 t $90,000.00 LS ' $560,000.00 I $560,000.00 SF $175.00 30,000 SF $190.00 25,000 SF $190.00 5,500 SF $70.00 10,000 SF $10.00 11,000 Subtotal 15 % Contingency Total $5,250,000.00 $4,750,000.00 $1,045,000.00 $700,000.00 $110,000.00 $20,472,632.00 ' $3,070,894.80 $23,543,526.80 LANDSCAPE (with 15% contingency) INFRASTRUCTURE (with 15% contingency) BUILDINGS (with 15% contingency) Total $7,920,776.00 $1,989,500.00 $13,633,250.00 $23,543,526.00 Landscape and infrastructure cost / acre $176,969.00 * The Senior Center is not included in this cost estimate. ........ · ..................EA EI AILI 61LEN ACKNOWLE DG EME NT5 CITY COUNCIL Mayor- Guy S. Houston Vice Mayor - Dave Burton Councilmember - Valerie Barnes Councilmember - Lisbeth Howard Councilmember - Janet Lockhart CITY STAFF City Manager - Richard C. Ambrose City Attorney - Elizabeth H. Silver Assistant City Manager - Paul Rankin City Clerk - Kay Keck Economic Development Manager'- Greg Reuel Park & Community Services Director - Diane Lowart Chief of Police - Captain Gary Thurman Community Development Director - Eddie Peabody Public Works Director / City Engineer - Lee S. Thompson PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION George Cramer, Chairperson Cynthia Cobb-Adams, Vice Chair Jeff Chapman Justin Schmidt. Eric N. Swalweli Marjorie Wong - Gillmore EMERALD GLEN PARK TASK FORCE Eric Anderson Selena Anderson Michael E. Bischoff Del Bromley Mary Louise Bullock Mike Busbee Lynn Busbee C.R. "Bob" Cocilova Dave Chadbourne Craig Champion Stuart Cook George Cramer Rene Decool Louis Dela Cruz Ted Fairfield Sue Frantz Richard Gallagher Richard Guarienti Brian Hirsch Lisbeth Howard Norbert Hudak Sonya Hveem Martin Inderbitzen Patricia Lee Duane Legins Michelle Legins Jeff May Paul Moffatt Lisa O'Hara Kevin Plimmer Christopher Rood Lisa Rood Daryl Thomas Marcia Wampler Jane Wong George Zika, Chair DESIGN TEAM David Gates & Associates - Landscape Architects Group 4 Architects - Architects Brian Kangas Foulk - Civil Engineers Bay Iceland, Berkeley ~eT'~e(ey, Ca 947o~ 9~'7~, Ca 94568 ~ebnoT~.t, Ca 9.4002 (5~o) 647:16oo (925) 829-4444 (65o) 592-o532 - 9 f~ n ~ Fax (65o) 592-o5o3 J~x (5~o) 647q6~o Fax (925) 829-4447 April 11, 2001 Mr. Richard Ambrose City Manager City of Dublin ! 00 Civic Pbaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Mr. Ambrose: My Name is Jay Wescott and I am the General Manager of East Bay Iceland, Inc. 0iBI) that owns and operates the Dublin Iceland ice skating facility. Ours is a 60-year-old organization that also operates skating facilities in Berkeley and Belmont. We have recently seen in newspaper articles about the San Jose Sharks proposing to build a new twin sheet facility in Dublin on City property. We have also received a copy of the two- page proposal the Sharks presented to the City council pertaining to the building of this facility. As a taxpayer for 26+ years in the City of Dublin, EBI finds this proposal quite disturbing. If the City wants to place a referendum on the ballot and the majority of the voters support it we would have no issue with the City proceeding on it. If the San Jose Sharks want to purchase property in the Dublin area, build a new ice skating facility and comply with all the city codes as any business would, we have no issue with that. But when a municipality creates an uneven playing field by allowing a private enterprise to use City property and compete with another private business in the community in the same industry, we believe this to be unfair and perhaps unwise. Many municipalities. have been talked into building an ice skating facility as a need for the community. An example of this exists right here in the Bay Area and is quite recent. Oakland arranged to provide the land and financing in which a private operator was going to pay off the debt and eventually own the facility. This did not happen. The facility ended up being financed by the City and they hired a management group to manage it for them. The state of the industry is currently in a downward cycle. The NHL proposed to build one-hundred (100) rinks across the country as recently as four years ago. Its first rink was built in Michigan in 1997 and went bankrupt, the second facility in Connecticut was never completed and the NHL has pulled out of the rink building business. In California ATTACHMENT 4 there have been several rinks in the last year that have closed or gone bankrupt and with the current energy crisis there could be more financially strapped facilities that may close their doors. For information on the national and local ice skating scene we ask that you contact the Ice Skating Institute (ISI) office, which is the trade organization for the ice skating industry. As their main purpose is to promote and grow the sport of ice skating nationally and internationally, it would be well to talk to Peter Martell the Executive Director of the Institute. His number is (972) 735-8800. 10 Rinks in the Bay Area as well as Dublin Iceland are members of the ISI. With the economy slowing and energy cost skyrocketing the City should be cautious in becoming involved in a business that uses large amounts'of power and in many instances loses money, especially in today's economy. Before proceeding further, we believe the City should respond to the following: 1. Why does the City feel it necessary to allow a private business to build a double surface ice skating facility on City property? 2. What happens if the Sharks decide they don't want to operate the facility anymore? Who would operate it and maintain it? 3. Who owns it? Who does all the capital improvements? 4. At the end of twenty-five (25) years what happens? Thank for you listening to our concerns. If you have any questions you can reach me at (510) 851-6371. S '~~y~~~~l y /~ Cfi~ escott ger East Bay Iceland, Inc. Cc: Mayor Guy Houston City Council Members Janet Lockhart Claudia McCormick Tony Orvitz George Zika April20, 2001 WILLIAM F. BRUCKNER 4792 MAHOGANY STREET DUBLIN, C/k 94568 TEL 925.815.9222 FAX 925.875.9224 BILL.BRUCKNER@HOME.COM Mr. Guy Houston Mayor Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Mr. Mayor: I am shocked to learn that you and other City Council Members are considering a plan to build a massive commercial ice rink facility in the Emerald Glen Park. I moved my family to our home in Dublin because of its close proximity to this park, which was reported by the City to be an open area park, with soccer fields, a pool, tennis courts, and a play area. I cannot believe you would even consider building a commercial ice rink here. Even more difficult for me to believe is that you would attempt to fast track this deal without understanding the immense negative reaction such action would evoke. I am very much opposed to even the discussion of building a commercial facility in a Community park. Such a move is counter to the original plans for the park, which were to maintain open spaces. This proposed commercial complex would dominate the park skyline. It would also increase congestion in the park, and increase crime. In addition, the majority of supporters for the facility are non-Dublin residents, who do not vote in our elections. This commercial complex is simply not suited for our local park, and should instead be located in a more accessible commercial location. My wife and I plan to attend the City Council meeting on May 15, and we plan to make sure we rally all our fellow neighbors and friends to attend in support of our oppostion to this plan. My wife is also an officer in the Amador Mother's Club and will ask her 300+ fellow club members for their support against this park as well. My wife and I both supported you in the last election, and would feel completely betrayed if you were to support this plan. We hope you will stand with us by keeping our community safe, clean, and uncongested by opposing the building of this facility and any other commercial facilities within the park. Sincerely, William E Bruckner City Council Members Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 April 25, 2001 ~"'Q. j.',,.::'L,..,' ;:': :, !,' . ' :i .!~ Dear City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that ..Z stronqly o.gpr~e.. the proposed p/an to bu/Id two corninertia/ /co rinks in the Emera/d G/on Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never/n the publ/c p/ann/rig process were two enormous Corninertia/ sports faci//ties ment/oned. ]: am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process w~tn th'e San _lose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. ]: feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, ]: believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, ]: believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that. may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, ]: fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sjncerfely, ... Name: Address: Dublin, Guy Houston, Mayor City Council Members Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 BECEIVED CITY OF DU~JL~N April 5, 2001 Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that Z strongly oppose the proposed p/an to build two commercial ice rinks/n the Emerald Glen Park. I moved my family into. this area of' Dublin in' consideration of this community-style park, Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process were. two enormous'.commercial sports facilities mentioned, I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San Jose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. ]: feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems' for me. First, ]: believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will alarming graffiti problem ', thc .par and surrounding area - a problem. which the city already seem have lost cont of. We cannot afford to introduce something that ma .increase. crime in our quiet community. Given the these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincerely, Name: Address: Phone: Dublin,.CA ct2s - 8'75 - Guy Houston,! Mayor City Council Members Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 April 5, 2001 RECEIVED 112.001 Ol'i"Y OF DUBLIN Dear Ivlayor and City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that I strongly oppose the proposed plan to build two commercial ice rinks in the Emerald Glen Park. ] moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with. sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process were two enormous commercial sports facilities mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San Jose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. :~4~el Li~t thic was-mi~e~ directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of two rinks in 443+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the dnk. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - ~J~ dLy-al~ seems to hav~ Io~t c-~ We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Name: Address: Phone: Dublin, ,CA April 17, 2001 Guy Houston, Mayor City Council Members Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 RECEIVED OffY OF DUBLIN Dear Mayor and City Council Members, ]: am writing this letter to state that Z strongly oppose the proposed plan to build two commercial ice rinks in the Emerald Glen Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process .were two enormous commercial sports facilities mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San 3ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, ]: believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, ]: believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the' park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, ]: fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Dublin, CA · Phone: ~'/'g~'~ RECEIVED MAY - ¢ ZOO1 CITY OF DUBLiI~ City Council Members Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 BEOF_,,B/ED giT OF DUBLIN April 25, 2001 Dear City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that Z strong/y oppose the proposed p/an to bu//d two commercia/ ice finks in the Emera/d G/en Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the pub/ic p/arming process were two enormous commercia/ sports faci//ties mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San Jose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the' park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a' problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, T fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincerely, Name: Address,: Phone: V Dublin, CA Published Friday, March 23, 2001 Neighbors angered by rink plans . Homeowners say Dublin. officials told them before they bought homes that only smaller buildings would be built in Emerald Glen Park By Peter Felsenfeld TIMES STAFF WRITER DUBLIN ~- Some new Dublin residents say they were shocked to hear that two commercial ice skating rinks and a gym may be built on park land bordering their homes. Neighbors say the city told them Emerald Glen Park would include soccer fields, a pond, picnic areas, and maybe a picturesque amphitheater for Shakespeare productions. But Tuesday night, Mayor Guy Houston announced the city 'was close to a deal with the San Jose Sharks that would bring a sports complex to the property people had hoped would remain open space. Houston said the agreement was still preliminary, but many residents say the negotiations should never have come this far without public comment. "1 feel we were totally misled," said Tustin Ellison, who bought a home across Tassajara Creek from Emerald Glen Park in 1998. "We heard there was going to be this wonderful park, and that's one of the reasons we decided to buy our home." Ellison said he approached city planners before buying his home, and they told him the only possible building in the park would be a modest community center. Now he fears skating rink buildings could ruin the landscape and lower housing prices. "1 think it's going to be an eyesore," he said. "1 have a problem turning an area that was going to be a park into more of an industrial area." Don Gralnek, the Sharks executive vice president and general counsel, confirmed Thursday that the team had entered exclusive negotiations with Dublin. The Sharks are waiting for City Council approval before moving forward. City Manager Richard Ambrose and Parks and Community Services Director Diane Lowart are studying whether the proposed rinks and g~m fit into the park's master plan. They will report back tOthe City Council in late April. senior center -- all of ,which would be dwarfed by the 52- acre park. Houston ssiid if the Sharks deal materializes, the resulting buildings will take up only an acre and a half. "By no stretch of the irrnag~nation will ~t (the rinks and gym) dominate the landscaRe," Houston said. "We are really at the very beginning of the planning process,.and the community will have plenty of input." East Dublin resident Robin McKee contacted her homeowners association after learning about the proposed rinks. McKee's family moved into a home on Woodrose Circle in February 2000, and their back yard faces the area where the rinks might go. Before moving in, McKee contacted the Parks Department. She said she was told the only building in the park would be a community center far from her home. Now she feels betrayed. "i would much prefer to live near a' park than a commercial ice skating rink," she said. "Nobody's asked us what we want, so it feels like we've been cheated. They went behind our backs." Sanne Anderson and her family bought a home next to the park in March 2000. She also asked the city about the park, and she was told plans included a play area, a pool, tennis courts and maybe a gym. "1 was very surprised when I heard about the ice rinks," Anderson said. "When we moved in here, we were clear thatwe didn't want to be surrounded by big buildings." The first 27 acres of Emerald Glen Park opened in August 2000, and city leaders are selecting architects to complete the second phase. Under the proposed agreement, the Sharks would pay up front for.the ice skating rinks and would manacle the $8 million facility upon its completion. The city would pay for the gym with a $4 million bond, which the team would repay with lease payments over a 20- to 25-year period. Both facilities would ultimately belong to the city. Peter Felsenfefd covers Dublin and SunoL Reach him at 925-847-2184 or pfelsenfeld @ cctimes.com. Valley Times Published Thursday, April 5, 2001 Ice rink plan draws opponents, supporters By Peter Felsenfeld TIMES STAFF WRITER DUBLIN -- Plans for ice-skating rinks in Emerald Glen Park have roused public opinion on both sides of the issue. Residents lined up during the public comment portion of Tuesday night's City Council meeting to express their views. "One of the best ways to keep youth out of trouble and on the straight and narrow is youth sports," said David Block, who works with two youth ice hockey associations. "We are in desperate need of ice." "To have more ice time .here would be absolutely wonderful to service the kids in this area," said Jean Wright, who has two children in a local youth hockey league. Last month, Mayor Guy Houston announced the city was close to a deal with the San Jose Sharks that would bring two rinks and a gym to an unbuilt portion of Emerald Glen Park. The original master plan for the park provides space for a 30,000 square foot gym, a community center and a senior center. Richard Guarienti, who helped draft the original master plan in 1998, said the Sharks' complex violates the spirit of the plan. "We've been led astray as a task group," Guarienti said. "We really need the open space, That was a very important part of the park." New east Dublin residents voiced concern over parking and displeasure at having a commercial facility in a community park. "When we moved here, we knew buildings were coming in. However, we didn't know ice rinks were coming in," said Kasie Hildenbrand, who bought an east Dublin home in 1997. The council did not respond to the comments. City Manager Richard Ambrose and Parks and Community Services Director Diane Lowart are assessing whether the sports complex can fit into the park's developed section. They,will present their findings to the council May 15. Peter Felsenfeld covers Dublin and SunoL Reach him at 925-847-2184 or .p.[_eLs_enf.e_L.d._C...cctimes. com_. Residents roused by Sharks arena Locals decry plan's 'commercial aspect' By Craig Kapitan STAFF WRITER DUBLIN -- It wasn't on the City Council's agenda, but area residents still had something to say Tuesday night about the possibility of a San Jose Sharks ice arena being built in Dublin. A flood of people, both in support and against the project, approached the podium during the segment of the meeting set aside for public comments. The project being pitched by the Sharks is to build a 25,000 square-foot gym and 65,000 to 70,000 square-foot ice arena at Emerald Glen Park in eastern Dublin. The plans, which would replace previously planned uses for the park if approved, were revealed by Mayor Guy Houston last month. Tuesday evening was the first council meeting where residents could speak on the issue since the surprise announcement. "We are desperately in need of ice? said Pleasanton resident David Block, a Tri-Valley Hockey Club director who came to show support the plan. "I think it's a tremendous opportunity for the city to promote this type of facility." Currently the hockey club can support about 280 youths. With new rinks, that number could be substantially increased, possibly doubled, Block estimated. "(Right now) we simply don't have the facilities," he said. Block joined other hockey parents who also expressed a need for the arena in the Valley. Large enough to contain two NHL-sized rinks, the Sharks arena would be marketed and managed by the Sharks for the next 20 to 25 years. Although the team may use the arena for special events and promotions, if approved it will mostly be used for youth and adult hockey leagues. The facility could also include meeting rooms and shops where Sharks- related products would be sold. "It is a community park and we are Opposed to the commercial aspect," said Vicky Washington, a Dublin resident who lives on Persimmon Driv~ adjacent to the park. "Those that are for (the rink) don't live there." Washington was joined by a crowd of fellow Persimmon Drive residents who expressed resentment that the park plan could possibly be changed. "Maybe if that (information) was given to us when we spent a lot of money to buy the home, it would be different," Persimmon Drive resident Tomo Watanabe said. "The ice rink is going to kick a lot out of the (original) plan." Like his neighbors, Watanabe said he feels slightly deceived by the sudden change of gears. Joining the residents in protest was Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission member Richard Gua~enti, who also served on a task force to help design Emerald Glen Park in 1998. "I am for sports like most people here," he said. "(But) using Emerald Glen Park (for the rink) is not the place to go." He reminded the Council that in February it turned away a group of BMX bicyclists who were also requesting use of park land. The Council instructed the youths that land for current parks had already been allotted and that they would have to wait until a new park is planned. Guarienti suggested the Council apply the same standard to the Sharks. Due to planned absences of several Council members, the Council will not review the issue until its May 15 meeting. "If tonight is any example, there is probably a lot of people in the community who will want to be heard," said vice mayor Janet Lockhart. ©1999-2001 by MediaNews Group, Inc. and ANG Newspapers Bay ~eT'~eby, C'a 94703 2)ub6'71, 6~ 945(i8 ~elmonl, (.~ 94001, (.qlCU 647'7600 (925) 829'4444 (650) 592,05S~ .7~x (5~0) 642-16'a0 flax (925) 829-4447 J~x (650)592-0503 April 11, 2001 Mr. Richard Ambrose City Manager City of Dublin t 00 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Mr. Ambrose: My Name is Jay Wescott and I am the General Manager of East Bay Iceland, Inc. 0EBI) that owns and operates the Dublin Iceland ic~ skating facility. Ours is a 60-year-old organization that also operates skating facilities in Berkeley and Belmont. We have recently seen in newspaper articles about the San Jose Sharks proposing to build a new twin sheet facility in Dublin on City property. We have also received a copy of the two- page proposal the Share presented to the City council pertaining to the building of this facility. As a taxpayer for 26+ years in the City of Dublin, EBI finds this proposal quite disturbing. If the City wants to place a referendum on the ballot and the majority of the voters support it we would have no issue with the City proceeding on it. If the San Jose Sharks want to purchase property in the Dublin area, build a new ice skating facility and comply with all the city codes as any business would, we have no issue with that. But when a municipality creates an uneven phying field by allowing a private enterprise to .use City property and compete with another private business in the community in the same industry, we believe this to be unfair and perhaps unwise. Many municipalities. have been talked into building an ice skating facility as a need for the con~rnunity. An example of this exists fight here in the Bay Area and is quite recent. · Oakland arranged to provide the land and financing in which a private operator was going to pay off the debt and evenmatly own the facility. This did not happen. The facility ended up being financed by the City and they hired a management group to manage it for them. The state of the industry is currently in a downward cycle. The NHL proposed to build one-hundred (t 00) rinks across the country as recently as four years ago. Its first rink was built in Michigan in 1997 and went bankrupt, the second facility in Connecticut was never completed and the NHL has pulled out of the rink building business. In California fle~Ze4 ~0 there have been several rinks in the last year that have closed or gone bankrupt'ahd with the current energy crisis there could be more financially strapped facilities that may close their doors. For information on the national and local ice skating scene we ask that you contact the Ice Skating Institute (ISI) office, which is the trade organization for the ice skating industry. As their main purpose is to promote and grow the sport of ice skating nationally and internationally, it would be well to talk to Peter MarteI1 the Executive Director of the Institute. His number is (972) 735-8800. 10 Rinks in the Bay Area as well as Dublin Iceland are members of the ISI. With the economy slowing and energy cost skyrocketing the City should be cautious in becoming involved in a business that uses large amounts' of power and in many instances loses money, especiaily in today's economy. Before proceeding further, we believe the City should respond to the following: l. Why does the Ci.ty feel' it necessary to allow a private business to build a double surface ice skating facility on City property? 2. What happens if the Sharks decide they don't want to operate the facility anymore? Who would operate it anal maintain it? 3. Who owns it? Who does all the capital improvements? 4. At the end of twenty-five (25) years what happens? Thank for you listening to our concerns. If you have any questions you can reach me at (510) 851-6371. 'Sii~.cfelY"~.,~gdd/ ~~~anager East Bay Iceland, Inc. Cc: Mayor Guy Houston City Council Members Janet Lockhart Claudia McCormick Tony Orvitz George Zika Page 1 of 2 From: GDCramer@aoLcom Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2001 5:30 PM To: guyhstn@inreach.com; janet. lockhart@ci.dublin.ca.us; ChindidUb@aot.com; tony.oravetz@ci.dublin.ca.us; george.zika@ci.dublin.ca.us Cc: ADR@aol.com Subject: Emerald Glen Park - Sharks Proposition Mayor Guy Houston Vice-Mayor Janet Lockhart Councilmember Claudia McCormick Councilmember Tony Oravetz Councilmember George Zika My name is George Cramer, I live at.,j ': = Dublin. I was out of town during the last Council Meeting and will be out of town on Tuesday April 17, 2001. I would like to make my feelings regarding Emerald Glen Park known to you. I have had the pleasure of serving on the Parks and Community Service .COmmission for over six years. Currently ! sit as the Commission Chair. ! have also had the pleasure of serving .on th~ Community Task Force that designed Emerald Glen Park. The Task Force included people from throughout Dublin. It was a project of love and dedication that ~nalized the park design. You may not know it but .the design is an award winning design. On March 29, 2001, Diane Lowart, and I had the honor of receiving a design award on behalf of Dublin. i believe, believe very strongly, that if you move forward with the Sharks Ice Rink proposal, you will be making a mistake. You will harm the city, the park, and a business that has operated in Dublin for a quarter century. I doubt seriously that our current ice rink will survive. The damage to Emerald Glen will be unforgiveable. I saw, on television, several of our residents speak. The comments they made mirror my opposition to this project. It seemed that about the only people who favored the project live in other towns. Leave Emerald Glen Park as it was designed. It is an emerald. If you truly believe that we must have these ice rinks, then put them in the existing sports park. This is a commercial area that will not have the adverse effect on the neighborhood that would exist in East Dublin. As I said, I am writing this because I will be unable to attend the next council meeting. I am also writing because the Parks and Community Service Commission was not consulted regarding this issue. I do realize that the Council can do as it wishes without involving any of the commissions. 4/20/01 However, this is one of those times when you should involve all of us, the Parks Commission, the Task Force, the neighbors, and the business people of Dublin. " I will be asking as many friends and neighbors as possible to join with me in opposition to this proposal. Respectfully George Cramer Page 2 of 2 ' ' 4/20/01 April 4, 2001 Guy Houston, Mayor Dublin City Halt 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Mayor Houston, I am writing this letter to state my opposition to the proposed ice rinks in Emerald Glen Park.. We moved into the East Dublin, Emerald Park neighborhood for many reasons, one being the' proposed 56-acre park. The developer, City Planner, and you, Mayor, Guy Houston presented it, as a park for the community. It was told to us by you at our homeowners association meetings that the park would contain ball fields, aquatics center, senior and community centers, a gym, pond, playground, skateboard park and possibly an outdoor amphitheater. Never once did we receive information about the park including plans for commercialized ice rinks, or any other type of commercialized buildings. We .moved to East Dublin in 1997 and were one of the first homeowners to buy in this neighborhood. We were .excited to live in an area, which was going to grow and offer entertainment, shopping, a school and a place to play, relax and enjoy, a community park. When we decided to buy a new home, we eagerly decided to.remain in Emerald Park and bought a Pulte home for ourselves and a Toll home for my mother-in-lawL We stayed in East Dublin, though we could afford more affluent neighborhoods, primarily because of Emerald Glen Park. My family now 'enjoys what has opened at the park and is anxiously waiting Phase II; however, without the development of the ice rinks. I cannot begin to express the disappointment we felt upon reading the article in The Valley Times. Not only do we feel betrayed, but also disillusioned. We hoped that this area would remain somewhat of a suburban neighborhood with some commercial development, though most certainly not in Emerald Glen Park. Also as homeowners in the neighborhood, we would have hoped that the City would have notified those in the immediate community about possible commercialized changes in the park plans. The new Toll homeowners, who have yet to move into their new homes, will most likely be just as shocked by these developments for many will be living across the street from these rinks. I'm quite positive that they are also not informed about the possible changes and are basing a part of their home buying decision on living next to a park. We should have been informed and never should have read about the proposed park changes in the newspaper. The building of the ice finks poses concerns for its neighbors. These 40 feet buildings .will dominate the view of those surrounding the park. What was once a picturesque view will be one of commercialized buildings. Secondly, we are already gearing up for increased traffic on Central Parkway and Dublin Blvd is quite congested during traMc hours. Obviously the ice rinks will add to the congestion and bring some of the traMc into our neighborhood streets.' We should remember that many who live here consider this to be a pedestrian community and walking to the park, school and shopping complex i$ common. Do we really .need to make our quite streets more congested with traMc? Lastly, we are concerned about the out-of-city supporters who do not live in Emerald Park or even Dublin and their regard for the surrounding community. Any type of commercialized facility brings with it problems and we do not wish to have them in our backyards. We ask that you take into consideration the homeowners who make up the Emerald Park community. Remember what was promised to us when we chose to live in Dublin rather than Pieasanton, San Ramon or any other city. Think about our children who walk, ride bikes and play in the area and what a community park adds to a community. Think about the homeowners who eagerly wrote checks to developers in order to live next to this grand park. Also about those yet to move into their new homes and who most likely do not know they could potentially be living across from two 40-foot ice rinks run by the San 3ose Sharks. We in Emerald Park would like to keep this a unique place to live and oppose the proposed changes in our local park. Please keep our park as it was originally planned. A park other cities and citizens could look upon with admiration and awe, Kasie Hildenbrand 4603 Westwood Court Dublin, CA 94568 (925) 828-3436 kasie@hitdenbrand .org April ~/ 30, 2001 Guy Houston, Mayor City Council Members Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that I strongly oppose the proposed plan to build two commercial ice rinks in the Emerald Glen Paris. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public· planning· process were two enormous commercial sports facilities mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far i'n the planning and negotiation process with the San 3ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, ]: believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti .problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem-which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot 'afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April.3, 200:[ City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Name: Address: Phone: Sincerely, Dublin, CA Guy Houston, Mayor City Council Members Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Apdl, , 2001 RECEIVED APR .- ~ 200! CFf'Y OF DUBLIN Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that Z strongly oppose the proposed p/an to build two commercial ice rinks/n the Emerald Glen Park. f moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-Style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the dry to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, chiidren's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never/n the publ/c p/ann/ng process were two enormous commercial sports facil/ties mentioned, I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San 3ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, f believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park sio/line and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem' which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rin'ks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor to my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincerely, Name: Address: Dublin, CA Phone: ('~?,~'~ April 5, 2001 Guy Houston, Mayor City Council Members Dublin City Hall i00 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that 2' strong/y oppose the proposed p/an to bu//d two commerc/a/ /ce r/nks in the Emera/d G/en Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never/n the publ/c planning. process were two enormous co,q?merc/a/ sports faci/ities mentioned, I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San 3ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park s.lo/!ine and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the' rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I rear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincerely,~~~ Name: Address: Phone: Published Friday, March 23, 200I Neighbors angered by rink plans · Homeowners say Dublin officials told them before they bought homes that only smaller buildings would be built in Emerald Glen Park By Peter Felsenfeld TIMES STAFF WRITER DUBLIN -- Some new Dublin residents say they were shocked to hear that two commercial ice skating rinks and a gym may be built on park land bordering their homes. Neighbors say the city told them Emerald Glen Park would include soccer fields, a pond, picnic areas, and maybe a picturesque amphitheater for Shakespeare productions. But Tuesday night, Mayor Guy Houston announced the city was close to a deal with the San Jose Sharks that would bring a sports complex to the property people had hoped would remain open space. Houston said the agreement was still preliminary, but many residents say the negotiations should never have come this far without public comment. "1 feel we were totally misled," said Tustin Ellison, who bought a home across Tassajara Creek from Emerald Glen Park in 1998. "We heard there was going to be this wonderful park, and that's one of the reasons we decided to buy our home." Ellison said he approached city planners before buying his home, and they told him the only possible building in the park would be a modest community center. Now he fears skating rink buildings could ruin the landscape and lower housing prices. "1 think it's going to be an eyesore," he said. "1 have a problem turning an area that was going to be a park into more of an industrial area." Don Gralnek, the Sharks executive vice president and general counsel, confirmed Thursday that the team had entered exclusive negotiations with Dublin. The Sharks are waiting for City Council approval before moving forward. City Manager Richard Ambrose and Parks and Community Services Director Diane Lowart are studying whether the proposed rinks and gyj'n fit into the park's master plan. They will report back ~ the City Council in late April. City leaders say the or.'ginal Emerald Glen master plan acre park. Houston said if the Sharks deal materializes, the resulting buildings will take up only an acre and a half. "By no stretch of the i~agination will it (the rinks and gym) dominate the landscape," Houston said. "We are really at the ve~ beginning of the planning process, and the community will have plenty of input." East Dublin resident Robin McKee contacted her homeowners association after learning about the proposed rinks. McKee's family moved into a home on Woodrose Circle in February 2000, and their back yard faces the area where the rinks might go. Before moving in, McKee contacted the Parks Department. She said she was told the only building in the park would be a community center far from her home. Now she feels betrayed. "'1 would much prefer to live near a park than a commercial ice skating rink," she said. "Nobody's asked us what we want, so it feels like we've been cheated. They went behind our backs." Sanne Anderson and her family bought a home next to the park in March 2000. She also asked the city about the park, and she was told plans included a play area, a pool, tennis courts and maybe a gym. "1 was very surprised when I heard about the ice rinks," Anderson said. "When we moved in here, we were clear that we didn't want to be surrounded by big buildings." The first 27 acres of Emerald Glen Park opened in August 2000, and city leaders are selecting architects to complete the second phase. Under the proposed agreement, the Sharks would pay up front for the ice skating rinks and would manage the $8 million facility upon its completion. The city would pay for the gym with a $4 million bond, which the team would repay with lease payments over a 20- to 25-year period. Both facilities would ultimately belong to the city. Peter Felsenfeld covers Dublin and Sunol. Reach him at 925°84 7-2184 or pfelsenfeld @ cctimes.com. Valley Times Published Thursday, April 5, 2001 Ice rink plan draws opponents, supporters By Peter Felsenfeld TIMES STAFF WRITER DUBLIN -- Plans for ice-skating rinks in Emerald Glen Park have roused public opinion on both sides of the issue. Residents lined up during the public comment portion of Tuesday night's City Council meeting to express their views. "One of the best ways to keep youth out of trouble and on the straight and narrow is youth sports," said David Block, who works with two youth ice hockey associations. "We are in desperate need of ice." "To have more ice time here would be absolutely wonderful to service the kids in this area,"' said Jean Wright, who has two children in a local youth hockey league. Last month, Mayor Guy Houston announced the city was close to a deal with the San Jose Sharks that would bring two rinks and a gym to an unbuilt portion of Emerald Glen Park. The original master plan for the park provides space for a 30,000 square foot gym, a community center and a senior center. Richard Guarienti, who helped draft the original master plan in 1998, said the Sharks' complex violates the spirit of the plan. "We've been led astray as a task group," Guarienti said. "'We really need the open space. That was a very important part of the park." New east Dublin residents voiced concern over parking and displeasure at having a commercial facility in a community park. "When we moved here, we knew buildings were coming in. However, we didn't know ice rinks were coming in," said Kasie Hildenbrand, who bought an east Dublin home in 1997. The council did not respond to the comments. City Manager Richard Ambrose and Parks and Community Services Director Diane Lowart are assessing whether the : sports complex can fit into the park's developed section. They will present their findings to the council May 15. Peter Felsenfeld covers Dublin and SunoL Reach him 'at 925-847-2184 or p_f,~lsenfeld @ cctimes.co~. Residents roused by Sharks arena Locals decry plan's 'commercial aspect' By Craig Kapitan STAFF WRITER DUBLIN - It wasn't on the City Council's agenda, but area residents still had something to say Tuesday night about the possibility of a San Jose Sharks ice arena being built in Dublin. A flood of people, both in support and against the project, approached the podium during the segment of the meeting set aside for public comments. The project being pitched by the Sharks is to build a 25,000 square-foot gym and 65,000 to 70,000 square-foot ice arena at Emerald Glen Park in eastern Dublin. The plans, which would replace previously planned uses for the park if approved, were revealed by Mayor Guy Houston last month. Tuesday evening was the first council meeting where residents could speak on the issue since the surprise announcement. "We are desperately in need of ice," said Pleasanton resident David Block, a Tri-Valley Hockey Club director who came to show support the plan. "I think it's a tremendous opportunity for the city to promote this type of facility." Currently the hockey club can support about 280 youths. With new rinks, that number could be substantially increased, possibly doubled, Block estimated. "(Right now) we simply don't have the facilities," he said. Block joined other hockey parents who also expressed a need for the arena in the Valley. Large enough to contain two NHL-sized rinks, the Sharks arena would be marketed and managed by the Sharks for the next 20 to 25 years. Although the team may use the arena for special events and promotions, if approved it will mostly be used for youth and adult hockey leagues. The facility could also include meeting rooms and shops where Sharks- related products would be sold. "It is a community park and we are opposed to the commercial aspect," said Vicky Washington, a Dublin resident who lives on Persimmon Drive adjacent to the park. "Those that are for (the rink) don't live there." Washington was joined by a crowd of fellow Persimmon Drive residents who expressed resentment that the park plan could possibly be changed. "Maybe if that (information) was given to us when we spent a lot of money to buy the home, it would be different," Persimmon Drive resident Tomo Watanabe said. "The ice rink is going to kick a lot out of the (original) plan." Like his neighbors, Watanabe said he feels slightly deceived by the sudden change of gears. Joining the residents in protest was Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission member Richard Guarienti, who also served on a task force to help design Emerald Glen Park in 1998. "I am for sports like most people here," he said. "(But) using Emerald Glen Park (for the rink) is not the place to go." He reminded the Council that in February it tumed away a group of BMX bicyclists who were also requesting use of park land. The Council instructed the youths that land for current parks had already been allotted and that they would have to wait until a new park is planned. Guarienti suggested the Council apply the same standard to the Sharks. Due to planned absences of several Council members, the Council will not review the issue until its May 15 meeting. "If tonight is any example, there is probably a lot of people in the community who will want to be heard," said vice mayor Janet Lockhart. ©1999-2001 by MediaNews Group, Inc. and ANG Newspapers May 1, 2001 Mark Kovich 4632 Hawk Way Dublin, CA 94568 925-833-1122 RECEIVED M/ Y - ZOO1 CiTY OF DUBLIN Mr. Guy Houston Mayor of .the City of Dublin Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Mayor Houston, I feel I need to address this letter directly to you since my other correspondence to the Planning Department and the City Council of the city of Dublin has basically gone un-noticed. Let me state first that I think it is tragic on what the city council has done to east Dublin. In my wildest imagination I never believed the cramp, crowded and loud development this city council has allowed. The high rise and commercial development around east Dublin has beenin very bad taste. I am one of the original homeowners in east Dublin and was always lead to believe from your city planning department this development would always be of community. Now I hear rumors that this city council is at the point of making a deal with the San Jose Sharks for two commercial ice rinks. I say "No"! This madness of development must stop and that the city needs to re-think its growth and development. What you are doing and bringing to our community is more traffic, congestion, and crime. I am very disappointed in you and this city council in the unilateral decisions being forced upon us residents. This is not right and I respectfully respect you start paying attention to our needs as citizens of this community. I will fight this vigorously to point that if this craziness is to continue our community will see to it that changes are made to this city council. Respectfully yours, Mark Kovich City Council Members Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear City Council Members, April 25, 2001 REOEIVEED MAY 11 2001 OITY Oi= DUBLIN I am writing this letter to state that I strongly oppose the proposed plan to build two commercial ice rinks in the Emerald Glen Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process were two enormous commercial sports facilities mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San 3ose. Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincere~~/~~ Name: Address: Phone: City Council Members Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 9'4568 April 25, 2001 RECBVED MAY - 8 2001 CiTY OF DUBLIN Dear City Council Members,' ' I am writing this letter to state that Z strong/y opAose the proposed p/an to bui/d two corninertia/ ice rinks in the Emera/d G/en Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the pub/ic p/arming7 process were two. enormous commercia/ sports faci//ties mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San 3ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area -a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Name: Address: Phone: Sincerely, Dublin, CA May 3, 2001 Page 2 I am appalled that the City Would even consider bringing an ice skating rink such as the proposed specs are indicating into East Dublin, which would put even more pressure on the power grid during these times in which we as homeowners and businesses are required to conserve energy. It simply would not be fair to the new homeowners in the East Dublin area who have bought homes within the last several years. Although we made numerous inquiries before purchasing our home, it was never disclosed to us that the growth in this area would include overly large corporate buildings, too many hotel facilities or a Sharks Ice Arena. The community has a right to have our voices heard; we are the population who 'pays our taxes for this beautiM city and we should have a fight to be part of the decision making process to add any new facility to our area. It was stated in the building plan that there would be a 52-acre park in East Dublin for the use of recreational activities. The definition of "park" would include open grass areas, soccer and ball fields, tennis and basketball courts, a swimming pool facility, play structures, bike and walking paths, etc. This definition DOES NOT include a 70,000 square-foot ice arena with a 25,000 square-foot gym for the exclusive use of the San Jose Sharks and competitive hockey games! I agree with the general Dublin population that this ice rink should not be built. It proposes all types of problems that have already been stated in letters and public responses from Dublin residents. And these reasons don't even include those problems which aren't even evident at this time. Please consider our opinion as homeowners, taxpayers and satisfied residents. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, David and Gina Lind 4542 Hawk Way Dublin, CA April 5, 2001 Guy Houston, Mayor City Council Members Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Mayor and City Council Members, :[ am writing this letter to state that Z strongly oppose the proposed p/an to build two commercial ice rinks in the Emerald Glen Park. [ moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported .by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, chiidren's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process were two enormous commercial sports facilities mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San Jose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, ]: believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, iF believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, ~ fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the dty already seems to have lost control of, We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of dnk supporters at the Apdl 3, 2001 Qty Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect .the community that we. have aii worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. S,ncer~~~.., Address: ~;~-S'I~-K~, Dublin, CA Phone: ~?,~'- h,7~- B~ Published Fdday, March 23, 2001 Neighbors angered by rink plans o Homeowners say Dublin officials told them before they bought homes that only smaller buildings would be built in Emerald Glen Park By Peter Felsenfeld TIMES STAFF WRITER DUBLIN - Some new Dublin residents say they were shocked to hear that two commercial ice skating rinks and a gym may be built on park land bordering their homes. Neighbors say the city told them Emerald Glen Park would include soccer fields, a pond, picnic areas, and maybe a picturesque amphitheater for Shakespeare productions. But Tuesday night, Mayor Guy Houston announced the city was close to a deal with the San Jose Sharks that would bring a sports complex to the property people had hoped would remain open space. Houston said the agreement was still preliminary, but many residents say the negotiations should never have come this far without public comment. "1 feel we were totally misled," said Tustin Ellison, who bought a home across Tassajara Creek from Emerald Glen Park in 1998. "We heard there was going to be this wonderful park, and that's one of the reasons we decided to buy our home." Ellison said he approached city planners before buying his home, and they told him the only possible building in the park would be a modest community center. Now he fears skating rink buildings could ruin the landscape and lower housing prices. "i think it's going to be an eyesore," he said. "1 have a problem turning an area that was going to be a park into more of an industrial area." Don Gralnek, the Sharks executive vice president and general counsel, confirmed Thursday that the team had entered exclusive negotiations with Dublin. The Sharks are waiting for City Council approval before moving forward. City Manager Richard Ambrose and Parks and Community Services Director Diane Lowart are studying whether the proposed rinks and g~n fit into the park's master plan. They will report back to the City Council in late April. City leaders say the or.'ginal Emerald Glen master plan · acre park. Houston s~id if the Sharks deal materializes, the resulting buildings will take up only an acre and a half. "By no stretch of the i~agination will it (the rinks and gym) dominate the landscape," Houston said. "We are really at the very beginning of the planning process, and the community will have plenty of input.' ,East Dublin resident:Robin Mct~ee. contacted.her homeowners association after learning about the proposed dnks. McKee's family moved into a home on Woodrose Circle in February 2000, and their back yard faces the area where the rinks might go. Before moving in, McKee contacted the Parks Department. She said she was told the only building in the park would be a community center far from her home. Now she feels betrayed. '~I would much prefer to live near a park than a commercial ice skating rink," she said. "Nobedy's asked us what we want, so it feels like we've been cheated. They went behind our backs;" Sanne Anderson and her family bought a home next to the park in March 2000. She also asked the city about the park, and she was told plans included a play area, a pool, tennis courts and maybe a gym. "1 was very surprised when .I heard about the ice dnks," Anderson said. "When we moved in here, we were clear that we.didn!t want. to be surrounded. by big buitdings.~ The first 27 acres of Emerald Glen Park opened in August 2000, and city leaders are selecting architects to complete the second phase. Under the proposed' agreement, the Sharks would pay up front for the ice skating rinks and would manage the $8 million facility upon its completion. The city would pay for the gym with a $4 million bond, which the team would repay with lease payments over a 20- to 25-year period. Both facilities would ultimately belong to the city. Peter Felsenfeld covers Dublin and SunoL Reach him at 925-84 7-2184 or pfelsenfe Id @ cctimes. com. - Residents roused by Sharks arena Locals decry plan's 'commercial aspect' By Craig Kapitan STAFF WRITER DUBLIN -- It wasn~ on the City Council's agenda, but area residents still had something to say Tuesday night about the possibility of a San Jose Sharks ice arena being built in Dublin. A flood of people, both in support and against the project, approached the podlure during the segment of the meeting set aside for public comments. The project being pitched by the Sharks is to build a 25,000 square-foot gym and 65,000 to 70,000 square-foot ice arena at Emerald Glen Park in eastern Dublin. 1t~e plans, which Would repl:aee previously 'planned uses for the park if approved, were revealed by Mayor Guy Houston last month. Tuesday evening was the first council meeting where residents could speak on the issue since the surprise announcement. "We are desperately in need of ice," said Pleasanton resident David Block, a Tri-Valley Hockey Club director who came to show support the plan. "I think it's a tremendous opportunity for the city to promote this type of facility." Currently the hockey club can support about 280 youths. With new rinks, that number could be substantially increased, possibly doubled, Block estimated. "(Right now) we simply don't have the facilities," he said. Block joined other hockey parents who also expressed a need for the arena in the Valley. a2, Large enough to contain two NHL-sized rinks, the Sharks arena would be marketed and managed by the Sharks for the next 20 to 25 years. Although the team may use the arena for special events and promotions, if approved it will mostly be used for youth and adult hockey leagues. The facility could also include meeting rooms and shops where Sharks- related products would be sold. "It is a community park and we are opposed to the commercial aspect," said Vicky Washington, a Dublin resident who lives on Persimmon Drive adjacent to the park. "Those that are for (the rink) don't live there." Washington was joined by a crowd of fellow Persimmon Drive residents who expressed resentment that the park plan could possibly be changed. "Maybe if that (information) was given to us when we spent a lot of money to buy the' home, it would be different," Persimmon Drive resident Tomo Watanabe said. "The ice rink is going to kick a lot out of the (original) plan." Like his neighbors, Watanabe said he feels slightly deceived by the sudden change of gears. Joining the residents in protest was Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission member Richard Guarienti, who also served on a task force to help design Emerald Glen Park in 1998. "I am for sports like most people here," he said. "(But) using Emerald Glen Park (for the rink) i~ not the place to go." He reminded the Council that in February it turned away a group' of BMX bicyclists who were also requesting use of park land. The Council instructed the .youths that land for current parks had already been allotted and that they would have to wait until a new park is planned. Guarienti suggested the Council apply the same standard to the Sharks. Due to planned absences of several Council members, the Council will not review the issue until i{s May I5 meeting. "ff tonight is any example, there is probably a lot of people in the community who will want to be heard," said vice mayor Janet Lockhart. ©1999-2001 by MediaNews Group, Inc. and ANG Newspapers Robert Hildenbrand From: Sent: To: Subject: Importance: Stop the Ice Rink! [stoprink@hildenbrand.org] Friday, April 20, 2001 12:18 PM Deanna Garibaldi; Viki Washington; Viki Washington; Tustin Ellison; Robert (Scient); Mike Glover; Michael. Keyser; Karin Hildenbrand; Karen Keyser Work; Gary Greenberg; Frank Dimaulo; Brett Dolnick; Audra. Clay; Aminta Di Maulo; Darcy Thomas; David & Michelle Haubert; Robin & Adam McKee; Mario daSilva; Larry Silvey Update on Meeting with George Zika High I met with Councilman George Zika this morning and obtained a copy of the draft proposal handed out by Houston as well as a letter written by the general manager of Iceland, the current Dublin ice rink. I have copies of the documents for those on the email group and would love to get them to YoU this weekend. But to fill you in on the contents here goes: · On .March 19, the City Council held ,a Goals and Objectives meeting;. At that meeting it was decided upon and voted .unanimously that the City would not have any deficit financing for public'facilities this year. · On March 20, the City Council had their regularly scheduled council meeting at which point Houston announced possible plans for a joint venture with the SJ Sharks. He asked the council to table Phase II of the park and investigate the possibility of ice rinks. After Phase II was tabled, Houston then passed out the proposal outlining the deal and the finances required. The finances will require deficit spending. He turned the tables on his decision from the night before. · The City will be given $4 million for the gym facilities and any additional costs over $4 million would be at the City expense. · lt's estimated that a 25,000 sq. ft gym will cost over $200 per sq. ft. The $4 million will only cover approximately $160 per sq. ft. This means the City will need to pay approximately $1 - $2 million more to build the gym. · It's estimated that $2 - $3 million dollars in service bonds will be requested to finance the building. · A contingency plan for nonpayment to bond sellers is also required and not covered by the proposal · The plan calls for a 25,000 sq. ft gym with public meeting and multipurpose rooms. (The original gym at the park was the be 29;000 sq. ft - scaled down) · 65,000 - 70,000 sq. ft ice center with 2 NHL size rinks, dressing rooms, food service and pro shop. · 256 parking spaces · The ice rink would replace the Aquatics Center! and be right next to the playground. · The Sharks would finance the building of the ice rinks and lease the land under the ice dnks for 20 years with I five year option to extend. The rental payments will be between 2500,00 - 300,000 per year (note the proposal does not have a provision for rent increases), George Zika has a list of questions yet to be answered and does not have any other information than what he gave. He asked that we all attend the meeting on May 15 and fill the room to full capacity. That will require us all to get out there and talk to our neighbors. We need the support! He has agree ~o come ,to my hot~Ss to.sp. eak to the ~ommuni~ty o.n May 10 at 7:30 PM. Unfortunately he can't come sooner because he will be out of town. I am going to invite McCormiCk and Oravetz to also attend. Based on some information and comments from Zika, we may be able to sway Oravetz. Lockhart seems to be too much of a crony of Houston. As for our questions regarding environmental impact reports, zoning changes, conformity with the city master plan, he did not believe any of that had yet been completed. The idea of putting the rinks at the 88-acre Sports Park was not accepted because the Sharks are anxious to build now and the sports park is approximately 5 years out. Houston and the Sharks want it ASAP! The City of Livermore turned down the deal because of the cost associated to the project. As for the placement on the agenda, it's decided upon by Houston. He can put it on as the last issue to be discussed. During public comment, should it be for late in the evening, we can request that the issue be moved. He can then decide to address it earlier. I'm concerned he makes it so late that those of us with children won't be able to stay through the whole meeting. On Monday, April 23 the local cable channel will be at Karen and Mike Keyserfs home at 5048 Persimmon to talk about the story. Please try to attend if you can. Also continue to send eraall to the Sierra Club and write to the major TV stations. 1 think this cause will "take a village" and the more noise the news gets the more interest they may. have. Let's keep up this battle and keep the Sharks out of Dublin! Sports .., colllplex foes find a new' yi [] Dublin Coun'~; .. objective not to use debt. financing for' public ~ By Peter Felsenfeld DUBLIN -- Less than//l month before the City Council. conaid- era a proposed spor~s '~mplex in east Dublin, opponents to the project have gained a powerful ally -- Couneilmnn C~orge Zika. · Zika, who chaired .the Faner- aid Glen Park Task Fore. e, said the preliminary agreement with the San Jose Sharks' forthe new complex violates a ~o/l~ly approved city objective r/~f~'uti- lize d~cit spending forteS. aD01- 2002 fiscal ~,ear. "I can't see any advantage.to the city, and no one able to explain to me ~ ad. vantage," Zika said. "80 1 am' go- ing to vote against it," .~..-. On .March 20, 'Mayoi~"Guy Houston announced the city was close to a deal that would bring' two ice-skating rinks and ~ gym to the undeveloped section of See COMPLEX, Page 4 complex FROM Emerald Glen Park. Under the a~angement, the San Jose· Sharks would pay for the rinks -- estimated to cost $8 million -- and the city would fi- nance a $4 million gym with a city-backed bond. The Sharks would pay back the bond with lease payments over 20 to 25 years. The day before, the City Council met to approve goals and objectives for the fiscal year 2001-2002. At that meeting, the council agreed' not to use debt fi- nancing for public facilities. "ff for any reason the Sharks default, we're on the hook," Zika said. "That's deficit spending as far as Fm concerned. I'm not sure you can spin it any other way." Houston said the gym financ- ing would be a revenue bond, for which repayment is guaranteed by an identif'mble source of rev- enue, and not a deficit bond. Houston said the public should withhold judgment on the topicUntll City M~ager Richard Ambrose presents a feasibility re- por~ at the May 15 City Council meeting. ~,There might be some way to pay for this fig that we haven't talked about. yet," he said. "Like maybe the Sharks wili pay for the whole thing in cash. Would- ~ t~.at ta~ vj~.,' .-. Zika, however, said the $4 ~w/fi- li~n figureis. um-eaiistic. To stay within budget, the 25,000-square- foot gym would have.to cost $160 per square foot. According to -':Zi~, the city's Stager G3!m, a low-budget ven- ture, cost $196 per square foot. "So where does the extra money come from?" Zika said. "Do we take from the library, or the senior center, or do we issue even more revenue bonds?" The rinks have sparked lively public debate, and project fans and foes have cortsistently made their presence felt during the public comment portion of coun- cil meetings. Councilman Tony' OraVetz said he would wait for AnlbrOse's report before making up .his mind. "I'm leaning towards voting- for it (the rinks proposal) be- cause it sounds like a good deal on the .surface2' he said. "But hopefully this isn't too good to be title.' Peter Felsenfetd covers Dublin and $uno/. Reach him at 9~5- 647-2184 or pfelsenfeld@cc- times.corn. Z- a /q-77'Ac~H ~ ervT' Guy Houston, Mayor City Council Members Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 April 5, 2001 Dear Nayor and City Council Members, :I am writing this letter to state that Z stror4Cly oppose the proposed plan to build two commercial ice rinks in the [merald Glen Patio. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open 'area park with sports fields, children's play areas, .a pond, senior center, and. a gym. Never in the public planning process were two enormous commercial sports facilities mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San Jose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park slo/!ine and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, ]: believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 200:L City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, ~ fear that the out-of-dty patrons'of these rinks would not respect the community that we have a!l worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Name: Address: Phone: Sincerely, Dublin, .CA ~'~~2-- JAE AND KATHY PARK Guy Houston, Mayor City Council Members Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA" 94568 April 24, 2001 G 1'¥ OE D RE: Pro~:el 'plan to build 2 commercial ice rinks and 1 gym at Emerald Glen Park. ,: ?' Dear Mayor and City Council Members: My"husband and I moved into the Summer Glen Homes in the summer of 2000. There were many:Wonderful reasons why we decided to move into this particular area of Dublin. Some of the reasons are 1) new residential community, 2) new school, 3) new park, and 4) basically an exceli~nt place to raise a growing family. We were looking forward to the new soccer field, pond, picnic areas, and maybe even an amphitheater for Shakespeare productions. We also ~,.;,~purchased our home with the assumptions that our neighborhood areas would promote child safe and child friendly places for recreation. We saw it as a terrific place to raise our unborn child and,we were so looking forward to moving into our new home. However, our joys were shattered when we learned that the city of Dublin is seriously considering building h~ro commercial ice skating rinks and gym practically next door. We're not opposed to having the Sharks move to Dublin, but why so near us, so near residential homes? Dublin has so much other vast open areas for consideration; why here; why not some other area of Dublin away from home based communities? Please reconsider it's location for the rinks and gym. Bringing the ice rinks would create horrid traffic, noise, violence and crime, garbage, and overall deterioration of our neighborhood, not to mention depreciation in the investments we have made in our homes. To reiterate, we are writing this letter to express our extreme opposition to the proposed plan to build two commercial ice rinks and one gym in the Emerald Glen Park. We feel we were mislead into believing that our neighborhood was safe from any such constructions. We're wondering ff all information were fully disclosed to us when we were considering moving into file Emerald Glen Park area. Therefore, we feel that our request not to have these commercial sports facilities built in our community park should be honored. in er , ' "' ae Kathy Park 4679 PERSIMMON DRIVE · DUBLIN, CA ° 94568 PHONE: 925-560-6490 April 5, 2001 Guy HoustOn, Mayor City Council Members Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Mayor and City Council Ivlembers, RECE~VEE) C~TY OF DUE~UN ]: am writing this letter to state that Z strongly oppose the proposed p/an to build two commercial ice r/z)ks in the Emerald Glen Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process were two enormous. commercial sports facilities mentioned, I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San 3ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, ]Z believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park 'skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given' the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons'of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincerely, Phone: Published Friday, March 23, 2001 Neighbors angered by rink plans · Homeowners say Dublin officials told them before they bought homes that only smaller buildings would be built in Emerald Glen Park By Peter Felsenfeld TIMES STAFF WRITER City Manager Richard Ambrose and Parks and Community Services Director Dian. e Lowart are studying whether the Ci~ leaders say the oc'ginal Emerald Glen master plan acre park. Houston stud if the S arks deal materializes, the resulting buildings will take up only an acre and a half. the ve~ beginning of the planning process, and the communi~ will have plen~ of input." DUBLIN -- Some new Dublin residents say they were shocked to hear that two commercial ice skating rinks and a gym may be built on park land bordering their homes. Neighbors say the city told them Emerald Glen Park would include soccer fields, a pond, picnic areas, and maybe a picturesque amphitheater for Shakespeare productions. But Tuesday night, Mayor Guy Houston announced the city was close to a deal with the San Jose Sharks. that would bring a sports complex to the property people had hoped would remain open space. Hous{on said the agreement was still preliminary, but many residents say the negotiations should never have come this far without public comment. "1 feel we were totally misled," said Tustin Ellison, who bought a home across Tassajara Creek from Emerald Glen Park in 1998. "We heard there was going to be this wonderful park, and that's one of the reasons we decided to buy our home." Ellison said he approached city planners before buying his home, and they told him the only possible building in the park would be a modest community center. Now he fears skating rink buildings could ruin the landscape and lower housing prices. "1 think it's going to be an.eyesore," he said. "1 have a problem turning an area that was going to be a park into more of an industrial area." Don Gralnek, the Sharks executive vice president and general counsel, confirmed Thursday that the team had entered exclusive negotiations with Dublin. The Sharks are waiting for City Council approval before moving forward. East Dublin.. resident Robin McKee contacted her homeowners association after learning about the proposed rinks. McKee's family moved into a home on Woodrose Circle in February 2000, and their back yard faces the area where the rinks might go, Before moving in, McKee contacted the Parks Department. She said she was told the only building in the park would be a community center far from her home. Now she feels betrayed. '"1 would much prefer to live near a park than a commercial ice skating rink," she said. "Nobody's asked us what we want, so it 'feels like we've been cheated. They went behind our backs." Sanne Anderson and her family bought a home next to the park in March 2000. She also asked the city about the park, and she was told plans included a play area, a pool, tennis courts and maybe a gym. · 1 was very surprised when I heard about the ice rinks," Anderson said.."When we moved inhere, we were clear that we didn,t want to be 'surrounded by big buildings," The first 27 acres of Emerald Glen Park opened in August 2000, and city leaders. are selecting architects to complete the second phase. Under the proposed agreement, the Sharks would pay up front for the ice skating rinks and would manage the $8 million facility upon its completion. The city would pay for the gym with a $4 million bond, which the team would repay with lease payments over a 20- to 25-year period. Both facilities would ultimately belong to the city. Peter Felsenfeid covers Dublin and Sunol. Reach him at 925-84 7-2184 or pfelsenfeld @ cctimes. com. Valley Times Published Thursday, April 5, 2001 Ice rink plan draws opponents, supporters By Peter Felsenfeld TIMES STAFF WRITER DUBLIN -- Plans for ice-skating rinks in Emerald Glen Park have roused public opinion on both sides of the issue. Residents lined up during the public comment portion of Tuesday night's City Council meeting to express their views, ' "One of the best ways to keep youth out of trouble and on the straight and narrow is youth sports," said David Block, who works with two youth ice hockey associations. "We are in desperate need of ice." "To have more ice time here would be absolutely wonderful to service the kids in this area," said Jean Wright, who has two children in a local youth hockey league. Last month, Mayor Guy Houston announced the city was close to a deal with the San Jose Sharks that would bring two rinks and a gym to an unbuilt portion of Emerald Glen Park. The original master plan for the park provides space for a 30,000 square foot gym, a community center and a senior center. Richard Guarienti, who helped draft the original master plan in 1998, said the Sharks' complex violates the spirit of the planL "We've been led astray as a task group," 'Guarienti said. "We .real!y need the open space. That was a very important part of the park." New east Dublin residents voiced concern over parking and displeasure at having a commemial facility in a community park. "When we moved here, we knew buildings were coming in. However, we didn't know ice rinks were coming in," said Kasie Hildenbrand, who bought an east Dublin home in 1997. The council did not respond to the comments. City Manager Richard Ambrose and Parks and Community Services Director Diane Lowart are assessing whether the sports complex can fit into the park's developed section. They will present their findings to the council May 15. Peter Felsenfeld covers Dublin and SunoL Reach him at 925-84 7-2184 or pfeLse.n.._f_e. ld @ cctimes.com. Residents roused by Sharks arena Locals decry plan's 'commercial aspect' By Craig Kapitan STAFF WRITER DUBLIN -- It wasn't' on the City Council's agenda, but area residents still had something to say Tuesday night about the possibility of a San Jose Sharks ice arena being built in Dublin. A flood of people, both in support and against the project, approached the podium during the segment of the meeting set aside for public comments. The project being pitched by the Sharks is to build a 25,000 square-foot gym and 65,000 to 70,000 square-foot ice arena at Emerald Glen Park in eastern Dublin. The plans, which would replace previomly planned uses for the park if approved, were revealed by Mayor Guy Houston last month. · Tuesday evening was the first 'council meeting where residents could speak on the issue since the surprise announcement. "We are desperately in need of ice," said Pleasanton resident David Block, a Tri~Valley Hockey Club director who came to show support the plan. "I think it's a tremendous opportunity for the city to promote this type of facility." Currently the hockey club can support about 280 youths. With new rinks, that number could be substantially increased, possibly doubled, Block estimated. "(Right now) we simply don't have the facilities," he said. Block joined other hockey parents who also expressed a need for the arena in the Valley. Large enough to contain two NHL-sized rinks, the Sharks arena would be. marketed and managed by the Sharks for the next 20 to 25 years. Although the team may use the arena for special events and promotions, if'approved it will mostly be used for youth and adult hockey leagues. The facility could also include meeting rooms and shops where Sharks- related products would be sold. "It is a community park and we are opposed to the commercial aspect," said Vicky Washington, a Dublin resident who lives on Persimmon Drive adjacent to the park. "Those that are for (the rink) don't live there." Washington was joined by a crowd of fellow Persimmon Drive residents who expressed resentment that the park plan could possibly be changed. "Maybe if that (information) was given to us when we spent a lot of money to buy the home, it would be different," Persimmon Drive resident Tomo Watanabe said. "The ice rink is going to kick a lot out of the (original) plan." Like his neighbors, Watanabe said he feels slightly deceived by the sudden change of gears. Joining the residents in protest was Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission member Richard Guarienti, who also served on a task force to help design Emerald Glen Park in 1998. "I am for sports like most people here," he said. "(But) using Emerald Glen Park (for the rink) is not the place to go." He reminded the Council that in February it turned away a groap of BMX bicyclists who were also requesting use of park land. The Council instructed the youths that land for current parks had already been allotted and that they would have to wait until a new park is planned. Guarienti suggested the Council apply the same standard to the Sharks. Due to planned absences of several Council members, the Council will not review the issue until its May 15 meeting. "If tonight is any example, there is probably a lot of people in the community who will want to be heard," said vice mayor Janet Lockhart. ©1999-2001 by MediaNews Group, Inc. and ANG Newspapers .:, April 25, 2001 City Council Members Dublin City Hall, I00 Civic Plaza Dublin,.CA 94568 :. D~'~r City Council .Members, I am writing this letter to state that I strong/y oppose the proposed p/an i~u/~id two commercial ice finks /n .the Emerald Glen Park. I moved my family into this, area of Dublin in consideration of this comi~nunity-style park. ·Through ,the cib/ park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports.fields, childrenfs play areas, a pond, senior·center, and. a gym. Never in the public p/arming process were two enotmous commercial sports facilities mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San 3ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intent, ions foE this bea.utif;ul community park. The add)tion of this commercial complex 'to the park presents several problems for me. ~..First, I believe the addition of two rinks in 4Q+ foot tall buildings wili fi dominate ,the park slo/li:ne and be an eyesore f off' the homeowners in the visibl:e~'area. Second/I believe that this will add an.undue amount of traffic to ~.~~~something that may increase ·crime in our quiet community. Given the Sincerely, , .. ': 4, Name i .~. Address: ' May 8, 2001 City Council Members Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 RECEtVED GrEY OF DUBLIN Dear City Coundl .Members, I am wdting this letter to state that we strongly oppose the proposed plan to build two commercial ice rinks in the Emerald Glen Park. We moved into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56~acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process were two enormous commercial sports facilities menbbned. We are extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San lose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. We feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems. First, we believe the addition of' two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the 'park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeOwners in the visible area.. Second, this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, we fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, we fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor our request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Name: 'Address: Phone: Sincerely, Dublin, Guy Houston, Mayor City Council Members Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that I strongly oppose the proposed'plan to build two commercial ice rinks in the Emerald Glen Park I pUrchased my home last year and moved my family into this area of Dublin knowing that I wou~d be next to a community style park Through the City park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 50+ acre~ open area park with sports fields, children' s play areas, a pond, senior center and a gym. Never in the pubhc planning process were two enormous commercial sports facilities mentioned. ff I had known of such plans, I would have NEVER purchased my home near two rinks. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San Jose Sharks without opening the process for public comment.. This makes me wonder ff the Mayor or City Council Members are somehow personally benefiting from this financially. I also feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to com_munity's intentions for this beautiful community park This commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall building will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, i believe that thi.¢ will add an tindue mount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area, a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. Someone recently shot and broke my car window in from of my house with a BB gun (police report # OOD-3489) and We cannOt afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quite commtmity. Given the alarmin:~ly high per~ntage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin resicL~'nts, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard m build. Hease honor my family' s request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our Community park. Sincerely, 4613 Persimmon DriVe Dublin, CA Phone: 925-361-8141 May 8,2001 RECEtVED MAY I 0 2001 CiTY OF DUBLIN Members of the City Council Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that I strongly-oppose the proposed plan to build a commercial ice rink complex in the Emerald Glen Park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children' s play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process was a commercial building on City property proposed. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several issues for me. First, I disapprove of such a commercial development in a residential area of East Dublin - an area that has been committed to residential improvement, not commercial exploitation. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 21ane streets bordering the rink- many children from across our city play at this park. Lastly, I believe the complex should be located in an area that is planned and prepared for commercial development, instead of becoming an eye-soar in the middle of a nice park. As such, please honor our request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincerely, ' Randy and Maureen Shumway 5540 Springvale Drive Dublin, CA 94568 925-361-0225 randv. shurnwavCt, home. com maureen. shumwav(i, home.com April 2, 2001 City of Dublin Guy Houston/City Council RECE}VED APR = 4 2_001 CITY OF'DUBLIN Dear Guy and Dublin City Council, As new Dublin residents, in the Dublin Greene/Toll Brothers area of East Dublin, my husband and I would first like to say we love it here. The proximity of Dublin to jobs as w,~l! the beautiful Emerald Green Park is what drew us to this community. We waited over 1 year for our house to be built, and we will be paying over $4000 annually in property taxes to live in this community. We have strong. concern that Emerald Green Park, adjacent to our newly purchased home, has someprdirairtary plans for a Commercial Ice Rink. We are adamantly opposed to such a project for a number of reasons; commercial vs. community projects, traffic, and visual blockage of community open space. We feel that the Emerald Green park should be focused on Community based programs and facilities, not COMMERCIAL. We are paying premium prices and taxes for these homes, and we feel these funds should be directed to programs for this Community, not the San Jose Sharks or other commercial purposes. Also, in regards to ice skating, Dublin already has a community ice rink. Central Parkway and Gleason Drive are vital arteries through a residential neighborhood and School. Even with a widening of these lanes, the Irafire congestion from a Commercial Ice rink would increase safety issues for the children of this neighborhood and residents visiting the park and substantially drive down the value of our homes. In addition, we are disappointed that Dublin City Council would also consider bringing in additional proposals for facilities above and beyond the proposed community pool and gym. We feel additional buildings would contribute to visually spoiling the "open space" and beauty of this park. With the continued expansion of the East Dublin area, the .typical smaller sized backyards (1000 sq ft and less) we would like the City Council to retain as much "open space" in the park to contribute to the serenity of this community. We will be happy to consolidate the opposition from numerous residents of this proposal for a COMMERCIAL ice rink. Please let us know what feedback and in what form you need to help the city council and others realize this project does not meet the best interests of Dublin residents. Dublin, CA 94588 ~ .,.. ' 925-361-6200 ~ Guy Houston, Mayor City Council Members Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 ;LEE, j REOEWE C TY OF D¢,jBL N Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that I strong/y oppose the proposed p/an to bu//d two corninertia/ ice rinks in the Emera/d G/en Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the pub//c p/arming process were two enormous commercia/ sports faci/it/es ment/oned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San 3ose Sharks without. opening the process for public comment. "'I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful' community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of two finks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, f believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, [ fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, [ fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincerely, Name: Address: Phone: Dublin,.CA April 5, 2001 Guy Houston, Mayor City Council Members Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I am writing this ietter to state that I strongl, oy~pp~s~e~ e proposed p/an ~) bu.'i/d two commercia/ ice' rinks in the Emerald G'/enP~~'oved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city · park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public p/arming process were two enormous commercial sports facilities mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the dty progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San Jose Sharks without opening the process for public comment., :[ feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this-commercial complex to the park presen~ several problems for me. First, ]: believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, ]: believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, :[ fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters. at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents; T fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. iAns~p~or~:.my request to not build these commercial sports facilities Dublin,.CA /~ April 5, 2001 Guy Houston, Mayor City Council Members Dublin City Hall 100 Civic .Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that I strongly oppose the proposed plan to build two commerda/ ice rinks 'in the Emerald Glen Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public p/annin~7 process were two enormous. commercial sports facilities mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San 3ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, ! believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in' the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-oFcity patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincerely, Name: 70~4~z pAletoeS/c/ Address: 5',~t(' P~p~sl/~oA/ P~ ,/~' '1~ ~ Dublin,.~ Phone: Dub.n, ' 4S6S Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that I strongly oppose the proposed plan to build two commercial ice rinks in the Emerald Glen Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the dty park planning process, this area was reported by the dty to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process were t~o enormous commercial sports facilities mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San 3ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, ] believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, Z fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the dty already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Courtall meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks ",ou!d not respect the communib/that we ha,: e a[! worked so hard to build, As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Dublin, CA ~.~(po~' J:::)IJ~L/A//~ ~(~ Phone: (~) ~.7~0 ~/~ ~L~4/~X~'e~'~NZ~~ Sincerely, Name: I'>E~LA,~.~ Address: 1-~ Dublin~ Phone: 5 5'G Address: '/c~ ~/5''/~.,,'~:b¢'~ D..P,¢', y Sincerely, ,%rf-vo Name: Address; Phone: Dublin, CA ~ ~ k]G~ Uty Council Members OIT'y C.:'F. L;'[i:jL!N Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Mayor and City Council Members, l am wdting this letter to state that Z strong/)/oppose the proposed p/an to bui/d two commercial ice rinks in the Emera/d 6/en Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process were two enormous commercia/ spott~ facllib~s mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San 3use Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents severat problems for me. First, 1: believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that-this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, ~ fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Courtall meeting who were not Dublin residents, ] fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard' to build. As such, please honor my request tO not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincerelye,' ~' t J Name: F~-P-IJ ACpO D ~:~TOM, CT~. Dublin, CA c2~5T~8 Phone: (c')2E) ~7~'-090G 5 S~ncer'~c~C- Address~ ~ ~ ~o D~blin,~ Phone: Sincerely,//.,;~.~~~ Address: Dublin, Phone: Sincerely, Name: Address: Dublin, Phone: City Council Members Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that I strongly oppose the proposed p/an to build two corninertia/ ice rinks in the Emerald Glen Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the ciW to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process were two enormous commercial sports facilities mentioned. ][ am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planr~ing and negotiation process with the San 3ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition. of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eye6ore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink, Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control off We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who wePe_ not Dubljn resident, I fear that the out-of-ci~), putForts of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. s, ncere,y , ..... ' L Dublin, ~ Phone: Sincerely~ Address: 2/~/ S ~/,~'r~/- ~ / Dub n, CA Phone: Name: Address: Phone: Guy Houston, Mayor Qty Council Members Dublin City Halt .:.. 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Hayor and City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that Z strongly oppose the proposed plan to build two commercial ice tinlos in the Emerald Glen Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, chiidren's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public p/arming process were two enormous commercial sports facilities mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San 3ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. Rrst, I believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, ! believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the dry already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Courtall meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincerely, Address: Dublin, CA phone: Name: Sincerely Address: Dublin,.CA ,,d2; i/ Name: Address: Phone: Sincerely, /t4/e ~ Qc< .1L~.: ,'n c~ Dublin,.CA ~ V3'~; ~o Sincerely, Name: /~'~"'_/I,/' //" (2//.-~"/-/, Address: ~,'70C-', 'pg ~,~ i ~ ,IH o rv . ',"'~ ~', Dublin, CA Phone: 3,00 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Mayor and City Council Members, ]E am writing this letter to state that I stron~7/)/oppose the proposed p/an b bu//d two commerda/ /ce r/nks /fl the Emera/d G/en Park. I moved my family into this · area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre,.open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the publ/c plann/ng process were two enoffnous commerda/ sports faci/z~/es mentioned, I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San 3ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, ]: believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, ~ believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, :[ fear that the out-oFcity patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincerely, Name: J, Address: z2//-/9 Dublin, CA Phone: SinceretY';g,/Z,~4p.44./~ '~4.~__p._, ame: ~(I L,tej~_.n Cj~'/~nju"d l¢. Dublin,~ ~ Phone: ~-~eOS Sincerely Name: Address: Dublin,.~ Phone: 'Z 100 Civic Plaza ' Dublin, CA 94568 CITY ~. ~. ;,..i. ;'..ii'..~ Dear Mayor and City Council Hembers, I am writing this letter to state that .r sbong/y oppose the proposed p/an to bu//d two co.mmerda/ /ce rinks in the Emerald Glen Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sporbs fields, chtidren's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym, Neyer /n the pub//c p/ann/ng process were two enormous commercial spor~s faci//b~s ment/oned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the 5an ]ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed .to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible 'area, Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of dnk supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in. our community park. Nam,: l Address: C~'~c/~ J~--c ('~'~ b/ Dublin, .CA Phone: Sincerely, Name: ) ~ B,9 ~ ~-/ t~ Address: 43~zl r~r zcA~ Dublin, CA Phone: Sincerely, Address: Sincerely, Name: Address: Phone: Dublin, Dear Mayor and City Louncu I am writing this letter to state that [ stron~7/y oppose the proposed p/an to build two commercial ice rjnl~s in the Emerald Glen Park. ~ moved my family into this area of Dublin in considera~on of this communi~-~le park. Through the ci~ park planning process~ this area was reposed by the ci~ to be a 56-acre, open area park with spo~ fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process were ~o enormous ~mmercial spo~ facilities menbbne~ Z am ~remely displeased that the ci~ progressed ~ far in ~e planning and nego~ation process with the San 3ose Shar~ without opening the process for public comment. ] feel that this was misleading and dire~ly opposed to the communiW's intentions for this beauUful communiW park. ~e addition of this commercial compl~ to the park presen~ several problems for me. R~t~ ~ believe the addison of ~o ~n~ in ~0+ foot ~11 buildings will dominate the park s~line and be an eyesore for the homeowners in ~e visible area. Second, ] believe that this will add an undue amount of tra~c to the 2 lane stree~ bordering the rink. Third, ~ fear that this will increase our alarming graftill problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the ciW already seems to have Io~ control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet communiW. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink suppo~ers at the April 3, 200Z CiW Council meeting who were not Dublin resident, ~ fear that ~e out-of-ciW patrons of ~ese ~n~ would not respe~ the communiW that we have all worked so hard to build. ~ such, please honor my request to not build these commercial spo~ facilities ]n our communiW park. Sincerely, Name: Dublin, Phone: Sincerely, Name: '~e'/7L Address: q635 Dublin, Phone: q~-~S Sincere~y,/~ ,,,~..% / 'Name: FP~ z Ooy ~/I/ Dublin, CA Phone: As such, Please honor my request to n~ I~,% ~A7 in our communi~ park. build ~hese commercial spots Sincerely, J. UU ~,IVIC l~taT~ Dublin, CA g~5~8 CITY OF DUBLIN Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I am writhing this letter to state that Z strongly oppose the proposed plan to build two corninertial ice finks in the Emerald Glen Park. Z moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the dW park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process were two enormous commercial sports radiities menb~2ned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San .lose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commerdal complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, ]~ believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the dty already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Coundl meeting who were not Dublin residents, Z fear that the out-of-city patrons of these dnks would not respect the communib/that we. have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial spor~s facilities in our community park. Sincerely, / Name: ~24 ScxnrJy ¢'orJ ~?~ ~' ' Address: Dublin,.~ Phone: /// Since Name: ELLEN AD Address: Dublin, CA Phone: Address: Name: ?,ol J) Address: ~t3 o t/1 ,-~'lc c~ Dublin, CA Phone: 100 Civic Raza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that I strongly oppose the proposed plan to build two commercial ice rinks in the Emerald Glen Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the dty to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process were two enormous commercial sports facilities mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San 3ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. ] feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce someth!ng that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 200:3. City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. 5incerely, Name: Address: Dublin, CA Phone: CFFY C');": L.L,..:.'_~i ,1 ? //; Sincerely.,,~_~~~ Name: ~f'o~'/" t'~_r/-e13e~A' Address: yF,~7 ~~ ~ Dublin~.~ Phone: Since/~.~j/~.~.' Name: ~/~'/~-,~ ~--/~-~'fz~P.-- Address: zH~ 7~.- ~tJc:/~ ~,~ Dublin, .~ Phone: ~z8 _ ~ Sincerely, Name: A, IS bT Address: 6q, 6{1 Dublin, CA Phone: CIty Coundl Members Dublin Qty Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Mayor and CIty Council Members, ! am writing this letter to state that 2' S~rOng/y oppose the proposed p/an to build two commercial ice rin/c$ /n the Emerald Glen Patio I moved my family Into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the dry to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, chlldran's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never In the public planning process were two enormous commercial sports faclllb~s mentioned. ] am extremely displeased that the dry progressed so far In the planning and negotiation process with the San 3ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and dlrectJy opposed to the communlty's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of thls commerclal complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, ! believe the addition of two rinks In 41;)+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will Increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the dry atready seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. GIven the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Courtall meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-dty patrons of these dnks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports faciltUes in our community park. Name: "" * Address: ~4~,<<j/~,< 5~- /1~' Dublin, CA Phone: //; Sincere~: ~,..i.'. :' Name ~"" .~ '~ ~ ddress: ~ ~.~r'f Phone: Sincerely, Name: ~,_~ Address: Dublin, Phone: Sincerely,,: /' Address: Dublin, Phone: ~.~- o?~ 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Mayor and City Council Hembers, Z am writing this letter to state that Z strongly oppose the proposed plan to build two commercial ice finks /n the Emerald Glen Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym.' Never in the public planning process were two enormous commercial sports facilities mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San .~ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, ][ believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park de/line and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control off We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, f fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Address: Dublin, CA Phone: //F Sincerely, Name: Address: Dub n, CA Phone: Address: 4-~SZ, ~,~~ ~' Dublin,,~ Phone: q Z~-~- ~1 Sincerely, ('~1/1D {4/ ~un~/ Name: Address: Dublin, CA Phone: Dublin Oty Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I am wdting this letter to state that I strongly oppose the proposed plan to build two commercial ice rinks in the Emerald Glen Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public p/arming process were two enormous commerc/a/ sports fad//ties mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San Jose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have 10st control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2003. City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these finks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commerdal .sports facilities in our community park. Sincerely, Name: Address: Phone: 115 Sincere~2~c~~_~ Address: Dub in, CA Phone: Sincerer. ~_ Name: Address: Dublin,~ Phone: Sincerely, Name: Phone: / u~y k,ouncu JvlenlDers JVJAY :]. ], 2001 Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza OITY OF DUBLIN Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Mayor and City Council Ivlembers, I am writing this letter to sicate that / strongly oppose the proposed plan to build two commercial ice rinks in the Emerald Glen Park. I moved my family into this area of' Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process were two enormous commercial sports facilities men~bned. ] am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process wil~h the San Jose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. i feel that this was misleading and directJy opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. Rrst, ]i believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, Z believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the dty already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime In our quiet ~ommunity. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Courtall meeting who were not Dublin residents, i fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincerel~_-~T~ '////'/ Address: L/~F1 7]rH~ D,~.;..g,~.. Dublin, .CA Phone: ~2~"z'-~,G Sincerely, ,ame: Address: y5¥ 0 0' 2y~fi 5/'. Dublin,.CA Phone: Sincerely, Address: ¢b-~ O Dublin, Phone: 7~F ~ Dublin~ CA Phone: ~/UL)IIII L,ILy 11411 ].00 Civic Plaza /iP!.'~ ~Z 5 Fi!i~ Dublin~ CA 94568 Ci"i"~ ~.;'- :.. . Dear Mayor and Ci~ Council Merebern, I am writing this le~er to s~te ~at I ~ongly op~se ~e proposed pla~ b b~i/d ~o comme~ial ice rinks b the Emerald Glen Pa~ I moved my family into ~is area of Dublin in considera~on off this communi~-s~le park. ~rough the ci~ park planning pr~ess, ~is area was reposed by the ci~ to be a 56-acre, open area park with spo~ fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process ~ere ~o enormous comme~/al spo~ facilib~s men~ne~ ~ am e~remely displeased that the ci~ progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San ~ose Sharks without opening ~e p~cess for public comment. [ feel that this was misleading and dire~ly opposed to ~he communi~'s intentions for this beautiful communi~ park, The addition of ~his commercial complex to ~e park presen~ several problems for me. Fi~, [ ~lieve ~e addition of ~o rin~ in ~0+ foot ~11 buildings will dominate the park ~line and be an eyesore for the homeowners in ~e visible a~a. Second, Z believe ~at this will add an undue amount of tra~c to the 2 lane stree~ bordering the rink. Third, Z fear that ~is will increase our alarming gra~ti problem in the park and surrounding area - a p~blem which the ci~ already seems to have Ios~ control off We ~nnot a~rd to in~oduce something ~at may increase crime in our quiet communi~. Given the alarmingly high percen~ge of rink suppo~ers at ~e April 3,'200~ Ct~ Council meeting who were not Dublin re~ide~, ~ fear that the out-oFci~ patrons of these rin~ would not respe~ the communi~ that we have all worked so ha~ to build. ~ such, please honor my request to not build ~ese commercial spo~ facilities In our communi~ park. ~ : Sincerelye, , ~ Dublin, ~ Phone: e~ ~' ~' ~ ~ G Address: Dub,in, cA Phone: Dublin, CA Phone: ,5'~'1' O i7~ Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that I strongly oppose the proposed plan to build two co.mmercia/ ice rinks in the Emerald Glen Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the dty park planning process, this area was reported by the dW to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fie!ds, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the pub//c p/ann/nO process were two enormous commerc/al sports facilities mentioned, ] am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San Jose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of t~o rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiU problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control off We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the oUt-of-city patrons of tY, ese rinks would not respect ~e communiW that we have all ;.~orked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. //Z Sincerely, Name: T Address: ,_fi ~:YD Dublin, Name: Address: Phone: Dublin, CA 94568 ¢~:., Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that ] strong/}, oppose the proposed p/an to build · two commercial ice rinks in the Emerald Glen Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the dty park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fieldS, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process were two enormous commerclal sports facilities mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San .lose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the dty already seems to have lost control off We cannot.afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 200:~ City Coundl meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-City patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not buitd these commercial sports radiities in our community park. 'Sincerely, Address: S~'q~ ~:~,~S.?-~,~ 5V~Zz / Dublin, .CA ' Phone: ~ ~-O S~ ~ ~ /if Dub/in, CA Sincerely, Dublin, ~ Phone: Dublin,.CA 100 Civic Plaza ;;~,~ '- Dublin, CA 94568 CiTY Dear Mayor and City Council Members, T am writing this letter to state that Z strongly Oppose the proposed p/an to build two commercial ice rinks in the Emerald G/on Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public p/arming process were two enormous commerc/a/ sports facilib~s menbbned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San Jose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, Z believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, T fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the Apdl 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincerely, Name: / Address: qTH2- Ce, nfcai %ck~c~;/ Dublin,.CA Phone: ~'75 Sincere;~,~j/~ Name: Address: Dublin~ CA Phone: Sincerely Dublin, .CA Phone: (,.~2_~.)~T) 3.00 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that I strong/y oppose the proposed p/an to bui/d two corninertia/ ice rinks in the Emera/d G/en Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym, Never in the pub/ic p/anning process were two enormous commerda/ sports fac//it/es mentioned. T am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San 3ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, ~ believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, ~ fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase Crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2003. City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, 1 fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. SincerelYC:~~('~ 1~z- Name: ~.,.//,c...z-,,4-p~////~t--~. Address: ~'~r~o ~/~ ~. ~' Dublin, .~ ~5~ Phone: / l &° Name:Sin~~) D ~~-.~/~.Z' Address: Z-t-661 fi-e.,,r~;h~,,,~n PldY6, Dublin, CA Phone: Ccp ) Sincerely, Name: Address: Phone: 5o3?- Dublin, CA Sincerely, Name: Address: Phone: ~uu Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that I strongly oppose the proposed plan. to build two cornmen/a/ice rinks in the Emerald Glen Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never/n the public planning process were two enormous commercial sports facilities mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San Jose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. T feet that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, T believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue- amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to .introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincerely, //Q , ,L Name: L/ 4 Address; ~;In(c9 ~i~Gn ~ ~ Dublin, ~ ~ ~ ~ SincereJy, Name: Address: Phone: Sincerely, ~-,-~ ~- Name: Address: Phone: Sincer~ly,~.L~ Name: Address: Dublin, Phone: Dear Mayor and City Council Members, T am writiF~g this letter to state that I strongly oppose the proposed plan to build two commercial ice rinks in the Emerald Glen Patio I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process were two enormous commercial sports f~cilib~$ menb~ned. :I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San Jose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. ! feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beaul~ful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, T believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, ! believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 Jane streets bordering the rink. Third, ! fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control off We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, [ fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the communib/that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports radiities in our community park. Dublin, CA 5 v ~ Phone: Sincerely, Name: ~',-:~_r~.% Address: ~./~' Dublin, Phone: Name: Address: ~-.~/~.4,p.~../~ ~., Dublin,.~ Phone: Sincerely, Name: Address: Dublin,~ Phone: 100 civ[~"l~la~a' M/ly - 4 zooj Dublin, CA 94568 CiTY OF DUBLIN Dear Mayor and City Council Members, i am writing this letter to state that t strong/)/oppose the proposed p/an to build b~/o co.rnmerc/a/ ice rinks in the Emerald Glen Park. t moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process were two enormous commercia/ sports fac//ities mentioned. T am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San 3ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. ~ feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, ~ believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, ~ believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding 'area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control o~ We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, ~ fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have atl worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincerely, Name: Marl jan & Mary Lukanovic Address: 4798- Woodrose Court Dublin,.CA Phone: 803-8932 Name: Address: Phone: Sincerely, Aa~Ei ~". Mahc~cJ~sh~o,-~ Dublin, .CA q ~ S'G E Sincerely, Name: ~ Address: pq~/~ Dublin, Phone; Sincerely, Address: Dublin, Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that ] strongly oppose the proposed plan to build two commercial ice rinks in the Emerald Glen Park. Z moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, chlldren's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public plannin~l p.rocess were two enormous commercial sports facilib~s mentioned. Z am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San Jose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. z feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful .community park. The addition' of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, f believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, Z believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, ]E fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control o~ We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community.. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 200l City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out~oFdty patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Phone: CiTY UF LtUULIN Sjncerel~_.~ '~,_-~ Address: Dublin,~ Phone: Sincerely, . Name: Address: Dublin, CA Phone: Sincerely, Name: ~ BG /~57b"74 ST ~e Address: / Dublin,.CA Phone: c-47_S- ~g3 '.~t*L).2-'~' ,..-,uuelll LILy I'ldll ].00 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA g4568 CiTY Dear Mayor and City Council Members, f am writing this letter to state that .r strefig/y oppose the proposed p/aft to build two commatrial /ca r/files/n the Emerald G/eft Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the c/by to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public p/ann/fig process were two enormous commercial sports fad//ties mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San Jose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 tane streets bordering the rink. Third, Z fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area ~ a problem Which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, ~ fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincerely, Name: Address: ':/ Dublin, CA Phone: ~ ~5-/~ Sincerely, Name: ~ e_r, Address: RZZG Dublin, Phone: CRZ53 kR~.-RO Name: Address: Phone: Sincerely, Dublin, CA Phone: 100 Civic Plaza ,,:~. ,, Dubtin, CA 94568 Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I am wdting this letter to state that Z strongly oppose the proposed p/an b build two commercial/co rinks in the Emerald G/on Park. I moved my family into this · area of .Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the dty to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never/n the publ/c planning process were two enormous caromerda/ sports facilities mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San 3ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of bNo rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, ][ believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, T fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such,. please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincerely, Address: c('~G Dublin, Phone: Sincerely, Address: H--lEvi '~:~/(-.,-.,-.~r~ L-Ocu-i Dublin, CA Phone: /~6~'L SinCerelY' ~ ................ Name: 'lr~!, ~ Address: ~'1 F~-,,~ WAy Dublin, CA Phone: ~ zG- ezB-gz~ ~ I00 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that Z strongly oppose the proposed plan to build two commercial ice rinks in the Emerald Glen Park I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process were two enormous commercial sports facilities mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San 3ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. t feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, ~ believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these finks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. CiTY Cq:: f Li ,..':.;', .~ i; y o Sincerely, Name: Address: Dublin, Phone: L~ ~o~- Sincerely, 2 Sincerely, Phone: Name' Phone: DublF~: '~z~ '"~)~568 O|TY OF DUBLIN Dear Mayor and City Council Members, ][ am writihg this letter to state that Z strongly oppose the proposed plan to build two co.mrnerc/al ice rinks in the Emerald Glen Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the cib/to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process were two enormous commercial sports facilities menb~ned. ] am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San Jose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the communib/s intentions for this beautiful community park, The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of two dnks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the dty already seems to have lost control off We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Courtall meeting who were not Dublin residents, Z fear that the out-of-dty patrons of these dnks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. ( Address: Dublin, Phone: Sincerely, Address: Dublin,.~ Phone: Address: Du~i~'~& c~/'r7 ~'/'/J~J ' ' ~ Phone: SjnC~ Dublin, CA Phone: Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that Z stron,a/y oppose the proposed p/an to build two corpmerc/a/ /ca r/~ks in the Emers/d Glen Par~ ~ moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this communiW-sWte park. ~rough the ciW park planning process, this area was reposed by the ciW to be a 56-acre, open area park with spo~ fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the pub/ic p/annin~ process were ~o enormous commerda/ spo~ faci/z~ies mentione~ ~ am e~remely displeased that the ci~ progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San 3ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. 'Z feel that this was misleading and direCy opposed to the communi~'s intentions for this beautiful communiW park. The addison of this commercial complex to the park presen~ several problems for me. Fir~, [ believe the addition of ~o dnb in 40+ foot ~11 buildings will dominate the park s~line and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, ~ believe that ~is wilt add an undue amount of tra~c to the 2 lane stree~ bordering ~e rink. Third, ~ fear that this will increase our alarming gmffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the ci~ already seems to have Io~ control o~ We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet communi~. Given the alarmingly high percen~ge of rink suppo~em at the April 3, 200~ Ci~ Council meeting who were not Dublin resident, ~ fear that ~e ouFoFci~ patrons'of these rinb would not resp~ the communi~ that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial spo~ facilities in our communi~ park. Dublin,~ Phone: Sincerely, Name: Address: Dublin, Phone: Sincerely, Name: Address: Phone: Sin~ Name: Address: c/3~ Dublin, Phone: Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I am wdting this letter to state that I strongly oppose the proposed plan to build tM/o co.mmercia/ ice rin/cs in the Emerald Glen Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process were two enormous commercial sports facilities mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San 3ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feet that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount Of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the dry already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of dnk supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these finks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincerely, ~ Name: /4,~/.s H Dublin,.~ Phone: ~F ) incere Name: Address: Phone: Name: Address: Phone: Dublin, CA Since~S Name: Address: Dublin, Phone: pear Mayor and City Council Members, Z am writing this letter to state that Z strongly oppose the proposed p/afi to build two commercial ice rinks in the Emerald G/on Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in t~e public p/ann/fig process were two enormous commercial sports facilities mentioned. ]r am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San 3ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. Z feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, 3[ believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graft/t/problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. GiVen the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. 5incerely/~/~//! Address: Dublinr. C,A Phone: %~S' Name: k"~/? ~ "'[~ ~ Address: ' ~ ~' Dubli~ ~ ~ Phone: As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our ommunity park. Sincerely, Name: ~ y/ ~ Address: ~Z/2/~,~ Dublin,.~ Phone: ~t~ ~ 2- ¢/ Name: Address: ~z"d"~'~,~Xl Dublin, Phone: Dublin, CA 94568 Oi ['Y Oi: L;U~LiN Dear Mayor and CiL-,/Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that I strongly oppose the proposed p/an to build two commercial ice rinks in the Emerald Glen Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process were two enormous commercial sports facil/b~s mentioned, Z am extremely displeased tha~ the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San Jose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of two rinks in a,O+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for tee homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincerely, ~ Name: -.~r-~/IT,Fi,q Vp,~_IL.. Address: 44-~4- T,,',I ~, r= ~,~,~-} Dublin, CA Phone: Since~ Name: Address: Phone: (..~2--S') Sincerely, Name: 5:~/6' Pr~'T'c~ool) ~(z- Address Dublin, CA Name: '/~u'~br:~,-- 'J"'7.. [AJ/FL C ~ Phone: 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Mayor and Ci~ Council Members, I am writing this le~er to state that Z strongly oppose the proposed p/an to build ~o ~mercial /ca r/n~ in the Emerald ~/en Paf~ I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this communi~-sWle park. ~rough the ci~ park planning process, this area was reposed by the ci~ to be a 56-acre, open area park with spo~ fie!ds, children's pfay areas, a pond, senior centeG and gym. Never in ~e public planning process were ~o enormous corninertia/ spots fad//ties mentione~ ~ am ~remety displeased that the ci~ progressed so ~ar in the planning and negotiation process wi~ the San Jose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. [ feel ~at this was misleading and direc~y opposed to the communi~'s intentions for this beautiful communi~ park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents seve~l problems for me. Rrst, ~ believe the addition of ~o dn~ in 40+ foot ~11 buildings will dominate the park s~iine and .be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, the 2 lane stree~ bordering the rink. ~ird, [ fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the ci~ already seems to have lost control o~ We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet communi~. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink suppo~ers at the April 3, 200~ Ci~ Council meeting who were not Dublin resident, ~ fear ~at ~e out-oFci~ patrons of ~ese rin~ would not respe~ the communi~ that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial spo~ facilities in our communi~ park. Address: s3~o Dublin,~ Name: 51'70 Address: Dublin, Name: Address: Phone: Sincerely, Dublin,~ Sincerely, Name: Address~ D'C'UU~i~:CA Phone: Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that ] strongly oppose the proposed plan to build two commercial ice rinks in the Emerald Glen Park. I moved my family .into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. ThroUgh the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process ~vere two enormous commercial sports facilities menbbned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San .lose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. . The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents severel problems for me. First, I believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these finks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard.to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. SIncerely, Name: -'~ ~ )"tg A/' j/V',q SSa A1 Address: /~_~c~ o '~ P'~-//~. Dublin, CA Phone: . Sincer~.b 7)4 ,.4A 3YI~.L Name: Address: l~dSO '~ I ~ ' ~. Dublin, ~ ~ Phone: Name: RO,~,~A/M~' 7,~//~.¢,~'n,~7 Address: ~.~r~ ~'~ ~/, 7~ ' Dublin, ~ Phone: 9~ ~ Z~f2 jncere Name: Address: Dublin, Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that .r stron~2/y oppose the proposed p/an to build two commercial ice rinks in the Emerald G/on Park, Z moved my family into this area of. Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process were two enormous commercial sporta facilities mentioned, Z am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San Jose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. Z feel that this was misleading and diretidy opposed to the community's intentions forthis beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. Rrst, [ believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, Z believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, Z fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the dty already seems to have lost con'crol of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet communiW. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 200:L City Coundl meeting who were not Dublin residents, Z fear that the out-oFci(y patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincerely, Name: F/~/'42e;¢/.t.d//~Ft./~t ~' Address: z/_r~ro ~. ,~ ,r~ A/ . Dublin, CA Phone: ¢25' -~?,f' Sincerely, Address: Phone; sincerely, Phone: ' Name: '~a,,J4/-LJ~'EZ~PUC ,, Address: Dublin, CA, ~'~'/~' Phone: April 5, 2001 Guy Houston, Mayor City Coundl Members ¢U"-"'-: ? ': '! :, Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA g4568 Cj~ '.:: ' l.'~.L.:~.':''; Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that ] strongly oppose the proposed p/an to bu/Id two commercial ice rinks in the Emerald Glen Park. T moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the pub/ic planning process were two enormous commerc/al sports facilities ment/oned, Z am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San Jose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. Z feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, z believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control off We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 200~. City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Dublin, CA 2c~'~/~ Phone: Name: M/~/~J7.)/'(/~" ~.~(~~' Address: z_/7Z-S' Oh ~-s'T~v ~7 CT" Dublin, CA ?~,,,,r,~ ~ Phone: ~,2.~ - ~ ?J'-[ ? /,.~ Sincerely, .\. Address: DuNin, .~ Phone: City Council Members Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 April 25, 2001 FIECEIV D 4. Z00/? OF DUBLIN Dear City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that Z strongly oppose the proposed plan to build two commercial/ca rinks in the Emerald G/an Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was. reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never/n the public p/ann/fig process were two enormous commercial sports facilities mentioned. ]: am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San 3ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. f feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, ]Z believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, ]: fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control 'of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 200:L City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-City patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincerely, Address: Dublin, CA Phone: (:;ITY OF DUBLIN Dear City Council Members, ] am writing this letter to state that Z strongly oppose the proposed plan to build two commercial ice rinks/n the Emerald Glen Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process were two enormous corninertia/ sports facilities mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San .lose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, [ believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot taft buildings wi]~ dominate the,park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the dnk. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage or rink supporters at the Apdl 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-dty patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports radiities in our community park. Sincerely,¢ .2. /' Address: Dublin, CA Phone: SincereJYj'~ Phone: Address: Dub.n, Phone: Sincerely, Name: I'~o't Address: u~r~,~ ..l~k~:,,~.~.~,,~~- C_.r Dublin, CA Phone: c)2.cJ 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that I strongly oppose the proposed plan to bu//d two cammerc/a/ ice finks /n the Emerald G/on Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym, Never/n the pub//c p/arming process were two enormous commercial sports fac/I/~/es mentioned, f am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San Jose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. f feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park, The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, f believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, 1[ believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the dnk. Third, ][ fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Name: · Address: Phone: Sincerely, Name: Address: Dublin, CA Phone: ~/~/~/ Address: z/70~ ~,,~o~,W W,~,- Dublin, CA Phone: <::f2 .g'~ g 2~- 3,¢ ~ E" Sincerely, Name: '7'drla - . ,; )l Address: ~G~ Dublin~ CA ~[ City Council Members Dublin City Hail 100 Civic PlaZa Dublin, CA 94568 Dear City Council Members, :[ am writing this letter to state that Z strong/)/oppose the proposed p/an to build two corninertia/ ice finks in the Emera/d G/en Park. X moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the pub/ic p/arming process were two enormous corninertia/ sports fac/lities ment/oned, X am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the plann. ing and negotiation process with the San 3ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. ][ feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, ]r believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tail buildings will dominate the parkskyline.and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, Z believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, T fear that this will increase our alarming graftill problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something. that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Coundl meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build; these commemial sports facilities in our community park. S ly~,(~, N ~/'~~E")'incere ' Address: 9~'5'~Pl~er~,~'A-c/ Dublin, CA Phone: (~ z ~) e'2-;~- Z~ / Sincerely, Name: Address: Phone: Cathy and Gary Hamby 5625 Idlewood Street Dublin, CA 94568-7689 ~'2-s <F~ Sincerely, Address: ~ Dublin, Sincerely, Name: /,'~',N~' ~/E Address:. ~7o~ Z~//~o~.j' ,C~H-~c- Dublin, ~ Phon~: i am writing this letter to state that I strongly oppose the proposed plan to bu//d two commerc/a/ /co r/nks /n the Emerald G/efi Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city' park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area pa~k with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym, Never/n the publ/c p/ann/fig process were two enormous commercial sports fac///t/es menb~pned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San Jose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of two dnks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our. alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the dry already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 200:[ City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community .that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincerely, Address: 4-51o 5F~,rfD~D f"~,uz(~ ~ ~ I~ a{ Dublin, CA A,,¢) Phone: ~ C~zS~ 5S&- ~r Si.cere,y, ZTuDV H ~RoTAJ<A Name: Address: Dublin, CA Phone: (f~5) ~Z~- ~O I Sincerely, Name: L~ Address: Dublin, CA Phone: Sincerely, Name: Address: Dublin, Phone: C'~' Dear City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that Z strongly oppose the proposed p/an to build two commercial ice rinks in the Emerald G/on Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process were two enormous commercial sports facilities mentioned, I am extremely displeased that the city pr'ogressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San Jose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. T feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we halve all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincerely, Name: Z~,cq-~,. Address: 4d~'2 o i~os,/ot .... ,S (u~-~, \ ~ '~ '1 Dublin, CA Phone: (~-~'o /ffi Sincerely, Name: S~i~AI~ ~TAyAP, A~,IAA/~/~.s. LAUTHA k:AME~vAP-AI4 Address: ~=To c~A~6~oo~ Y~ [ Dublin,~ k~ ~I° p( Phone: 0~) E~I-So~ ?~ ~ ~//~/~/ Sincerety,~ Name: Address: Dublin, Phone: I am writing this letter to state that ] strongly oppose the proposed p/an to build twe commercial ice rinks/n the Emerald Glen Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the .city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields', chifdren's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process were two enormous corninertial sports facil/b~s mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San 3ose,Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents severa~ problems for me. First, I believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, Z Fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincer~j~/.~ ~ / Dublin, CA Phone: C,.~(2-~ 55'~,-D~'z- SincerelY', Name: Address: Dublin, Phone: Sincerely, Address: Dublin, Phone: ~ Sjncerel~2~)~ Name: ,/~,¢,'~!~ Address: ~"'lzTg~ Dublin, Dear City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that I strongly oppose the proposed plan to build two corninertial ice rinks in the Emerald G/on Parlc I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park ptanning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with spores fieids, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a · gym. · Never in the public p/arming process were two enormous commercial sports facilities mentioned. [ am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San Jose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of two rinks in ~t0+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, ! believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, ! fear that this will increase our alarming. graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the dty already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 Qty Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-oFcity patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community Address: Dublin, Sincerely, Name: DUNG MY PHAN Address: 4408 ROSCOMMON WAY Dublin, ~ Phone: 408-274-$881 Sincerely, Name: A Address: L).~q Dublin~ Phone: ~S' Address: ~flf o~ qd~ Dublin, ~ Phone: ~ ~ ~. ~2 3 ~ dill VVl JUI Ig LIH~ iCLL~i LU 5LdL~ UidI, ~ ~LIUII..,qly U/J/JUbC~ ZJIC'/JIU/JUb~U plaR ~0 DUtld ~o cornmarc/a//ca finks M the Emera/d G/an Park. ~ moved my family into this area of Dubfin in consideration of this communi~-sWle park. Through the ciW park planning process, this area was reposed by the ci~ to be a 56-acre, open area park with spo~ fields, chi]dren's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never/n the publ/c p/ann/n~ process were ~o enormous commerc/al spots ~c//ities ment/one~ I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San 3ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel. that this was misleading and directly oppose~l to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tail buildings will dominate the park slo/line and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, T believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincerely rqt'nL/ gO l l'71o Address: Dublin, CA Sincerely, Sincerely, Address: ~ Amhr'_r'.3f~ -S'-~- Dublin, CA 9'~s'c,; ~' Phone: Address: c/c/~ Dublin, CA Phone; ~2 ~'-,rS~-/~'~3 ........ ,u, ,~ ....... ~, ~u ~¢~c u~¢L ~ bt~uqU~y uppube zfle proposeO p/an to build ~o commercial/co rinks/n the Emerald Glen Park. ~ moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this communi~-sWle park. Through the ci~ park planning process, this area was reposed by the ci~ to be a 56-acre, open area park with spo~ fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public p/arming process were ~o enormous commercial spots facilities mentioned. Z am extremely displeased that the dW progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San 3ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that ~is was misleading and directly opposed to the communiW's intentions for this beautiful communiW park. The addition of this commemial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of ~o rinks in 40+ foot tall bufidings will dominate the park s~line and be an eyesore for the homeownem in the visible area. Second, ~ believe that this will add an undue amount of tra~c to the 2 lane stree~ bordering the dnk. Third, ~ fear ~at this will increase our alarming 9ra~ti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the ciW already seems to have .lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet communiW. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink suppo~ers at the April 3, 200Z CiW Council meeting who were not Dublin resident, Z fear that the out-oficiW patrons of these rinks would not respe~ the communi~ that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial spo~ facilities in our communiW park. Sincerely, Name: ~D~Zt~ ~ r~~ ) ~/~ Address: ~ ~co~ ~ Dublin, ~ ¢~ ~ ~ ~ J Phone: ~Z) ~¢p_ 7Z~ ~bz' Sincerely, Sincerely, Name: Address: Dublin, CA Phone: C~5~ Sincerely, Name: Address: 32-61 Dublin, CA Phone: 9 ) f/hi April 25, 2001 City Council Members Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that Z strong/y oppose the proposed p/an .to bu//d two corninertia/ ice rinks in the Emerald Glen Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning procgss ~re two enormous commerc/a/ sports faci/it/es mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San .lose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's .intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, T believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, ]: fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 200:1 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Name: Address: Phone: Sincerely, Dublin, CA Guy Houston, Mayor Members of the City Council Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Mayor and City Council Members, April 26, 2001 ~O~.t~.,~.,-. CiTy' 0.~: I I am writing this letter to state that Z strongly oppose the proposed plan to build a commercial ice rink complex in the Emerald Glen Park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never/n the public planning process ~s a commercial bu~/ding on City properO, proposed. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San 3ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. Furthermore, I do not feel that it is appropriate for the city to continue focusing expansion and improvement so narrowly on East Dublin. West Dublin has seen many businesses move to East Dublin or have left town. There is also concern that the ice rinks will take away business from the current rink, Iceland-also in West Dublin- therefore putting it in jeopardy as well. Iceland has been a part of Dublin for over a quarter-century, and the City of Dublin should try to preserve a facility where world class skaters such as Kristi Yamaguchi and Rudy Galindo both learned to skate. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several issues for all Dublin residents. First, I disapprove of such a commercial development in a residential area of East Dublin. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink - many children from across our city play at this park. Thirdly, I believe that this may cause yet another long-standing West Dublin business to depart Dublin. Additionally, we cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. SjncerelY~3/hc. Name: Address: ., Dublin, CA Phone: As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincerel~ Name: Address: lin, CA ' 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 O|TY OF DUBLIN Dear City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that Z strongly oppose the proposed plan to build a commercial ice rink complex in the Emerald Glen Patio Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, chiidren's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process was a commercial building on City property proposed. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San 3ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. Furthermore, I do not feel that it is appropriate for the city to continue focusing expansion and improvement so narrowly on East Dublin. West Dublin has seen many businesses move to East Dublin or have left town. There is also concern that the ice rinks will take away business from the current rink, Iceland-also in West Dublin- therefore putting it in jeopardy as well. Iceland has been a part of Dublin for over a quarter-century, and the City of Dublin should try to preserve a facility where world class skaters such as Kristi Yamaguchi and Rudy Galindo both learned to skate. The addition of this commercial complex to the park-presents several issues for all Dublin residents. First, I disapprove of such a commercial development in a residential area of East Dublin. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink - many children from across our city play at this park. Thirdly, I believe that this may cause yet another long-standing West Dublin business to depart Dublin. Additionally, we cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of thes~ rinks would not respe(c the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincerel~~'/z ,t~Z.~'~. Address: ~H~['q{:~f~r'/~. Phone: q~.l:;j(~ commu~i{y park. Sincerely, % Name: Address: Dublin, Phone: Sincerely, Address: 4->4-=; Dublin, Phone: Sincerely, Address: 9'/I~Y/-//~?0 L 0~' ~ Phone: 9~2_ S'- ~'..~_3 ..- ,/,$2 7 / Dear City Counci~ Members, I am writing this letter to state that ] strongly oppose the proposed plan to build a commercial ice rink complex in the Emerald Glen Park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process was a commercial building on City property proposed. I am extremely displeased that .the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San 3ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. Furthermore, I do not feel that it is appropriate for the city to continue focusing expansion and improvement so narrowly on East Deblin. West Dublin has seen many businesses move to East Dublin or have left town. There is also concern that the ice rinks will take away business from the current rink, iceland-also in West Dublin- therefore putting it in jeopardy as well. Iceland has been a part of Dublin for over a quarter-century, and the City of Dublin should try to preserve a facility Where wo~d class skaters such as Kristi Yamaguchi and Rudy Galindo both learned to skate. - The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several issues for all Dubtin residents. First, I disapprove of such a commercial development in a residential a~ea of East Dublin. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink - many children from across our city play at this park. Thirdly, I believe that this may cause yet another long-standing West Dublin business to depart Dublin. Additionally, we cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have ale worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincerely, Address: i~tin, c~ 9.sss Phone: Dublin, CA incere · ~ ',C/~5' / Name: Address: Phone: '~6:5~1 77~3' Dublin, CA Sincerely, Address: u in, Members of the City Council Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 RECEIVED WIAY 10 ZO01 CiTY OF DUBLIN April 25, 2001 Dear City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that 2' strongly oppose the proposed plan to build a commercial ice rink complex in the Emerald Glen Park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process was a commercial building on City property proposed. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San 3ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. Furthermore, I do not feel that it is appropriate for the city to continue focusing expansion and improvement so narrowly on East Dublin. West Dublin has seen many businesses move to East Dublin or have le~ town. There is also concern that the ice rinks will take away business from the current rink, Iceland-also in West Dublin- therefore putting it in jeopardy as well. Tceland has been a part of Dublin for over a quarter-century, and the City of Dublin should try to preserve a facility where world class skaters such as Kristi Yamaguchi and Rudy Galindo both learned to skate. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several issues for alt Dublin residents. First, 1; disapprove of such a commercial development in a residential area of East Dublin, Second, Z believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink - many children from across our city play at this park. Thirdly, T believe that this may cause yet another long-standing West Dublin business to depart Dublin. AdditionaIly, we cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Coundl meeting who were not Dublin residents, T fear that the out-oFcity patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincerely, Name: Address: 4;~,s,l ~rr,~ Cf. Phone: Dublin, CA Sjncere~ Name: ~ Address: Ll[qd Dublin, CA Sincer ly, ' Name: Address: //,2/:h~/:F,/ZS7 q_,:(t., Dubfin, CA ho.e: ,K2 f' Y 7 5 0 City Council Members Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear City Council Members, April 25, 2001 :[ am writing this letter to state that Z strongly oppose the proposed p/an to build two commercial ice rinks/n the Emerald G/on Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planni. ng process were two enormous commercial sports facilities men~ned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San 3ose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. :[ feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. R'rst, I believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tail buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, ~ believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, ~ fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a probtem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in out quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, ~ fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincerely, Phone: ~. ('~'~.5-) Since~~/////L Phone: Apri~ 25, 2001 Members of the City Council Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza 017}, ~ 2~7~11V Dublin, CA 94568 ... O~' · '.. UBLL Dear City Council Members, ';. I am writing this letter to state that Z strongly oppose the proposed pl.an"'do' build a commercial ice rink complex in the Emerald Glen Park. Through the city p~rk planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park' with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never 'in' the public planning process was a commercial building on City property proposed. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San .lose Sharks without opening the pr. ocess for public comment. Furthermore, I do not feel that it is appropriate For {he ci'ty tO continue focusing expansion and improvement so narrowly on East Dublin. West Dublin has seen many businesses move to East Dublin or have left town. There is al~d concern that the ice rinks will take away business from the current rink, Iceland,also in West Dublin- therefore putting it in jeopardy as welt. Iceland has been a pa~ of Dublin for over a quarter-century, and the Cib/of Dublin should try to preserve a facility where world class skaters such as Kristi Yamaguchi and Rudy Galindo both learhod to skate. The addition of this commercial complex to the pa~k presents several issues for all Dublin residents. First, I disapprove of such a commercial development in a residential area of East Dublin. Second, I believe that this w]lI add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink - many children from across our city play at this park. Thirdly, I believe that this may cause yet another long-standing West Dublin business to depart Dublin. Additionally, we cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in. our quiet community. Given the percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports radiities in our community park. />-2/ Sincerely, Name: ///~/'~4 ,x~,~_ ~ Address: ~Z'/_~/,~' Phone: ~2~-55/~P//// Dublin, CA Name:Sincer ' " b / Address: _'5'3CP' A (_~i-T/E'C'~ 5 C'T / Dubiin, ~ ~-;/~¢:~'~c-¢ Phone: From: dwching@home.com Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2001 9:05 PM To: cityofdublin@ci.dublin.ca.us Subject: Ice rink at Emerald Glen Park RECEIVED From: David Ching 5309 Guerrero Court Dublin, CA 94568 925-361-8111 MAY 10 200 CITY OF DUBLIN Comments: I am strongly opposed to the proposed ice dnk complex at Emerald Glen .Park. Building this complex would invite non residents to the area especially ones that will cause trouble to our residing area. It is so refreshing to see teens and kids playing in this wonderful park and at the same time take care of it. Coming from San Francisco and San Jose, it is truely a rare sight. At the same time, by approving this project, it will cause a terible traffic situation to the park area. This area is has enough lanes for the present residents. To add more traffic more cause parking and Ioittering situations to result. There are other commercial sites away from the residential area that would be best suited for this rink. I hereby oppose the Emerald Glen Park as the site for the Ice Rink complex. Page 1 of 2 Rich Ambrose From: , .... . To: Guy en~Jan'~T'lf~ikhart; Claudia McCormick; Tony Oravetz; George Zika Cc: ADR@aol.com Subject: Emerald Glen Park - Sharks Proposition Mayor Guy Houston Vice-Mayor Janet Lockhart Councilmember Claudia McCormick Councilmember Tony Oravetz Councilmember George Zika My name is George Cramer, I live at 7700 San Sabana Court, Dublin. I was Out of town during the last Council Meeting and will be out of town on Tuesday April 17, 2001. I would like to make my feelings regarding Emerald' Glen Park known to you. I have had the pleasure of serving on the Parks and Community Service Commission for over six years. Currently I sit as the Commission Chair. I have also had the pleasure of serving on the Community Task Force that designed Emerald Glen Park. The Task Force included people from throughout Dublin. It was a project of love and dedication that finalized the park design. You may not know it but the design is an award winning design. On March 29, 2001, Diane Lowart, and I had the honor of receiving a design award on behalf of Dublin. I believe, believe very strongly, that if you move forward with the Sharks Ice Rink proposal, you will be making a mistake. You will harm the city, the park, and a business that has operated in Dublin for a quarter century. I doubt seriously that our current ice rink will survive. The damage to Emerald Glen will be unforgiveable: I saw, on television, several of our residents speak. The comments they made mirror my opposition to this project. It seemed that about the only people who favored the project live in other towns. Leave Emerald Glen Park as it was designed. It is an emerald. If you truly believe that we must have these ice rinks, then put them in the existing sports park. This is a commercial area that will not have the adverse effect on the neighborhood that would exist in East Dublin. As I said, I am writing this because I will be unable to attend the next council meeting. I am also writing because the Parks and Community Service Commission was not consulted regarding this issue. I do realize that the Council can do as it wishes without involving any of the commissions. However, this is one of those times when you should involve all of us, the Parks Commission, the Task Force, the neighbors, and the business people of Dublin. I will be asking as many friends and neighbors as possible to join with me in 04/16/2001 opposition to this proposal. Respectfully George Cramer 925-833-1774 Page 1 of 1 Rich Ambrose 'From: Diane Lowart Sent: Monday, April 16, 2001 8:05 AM To: Rich Ambrose Subject: FW: Emerald Glen Park - Sharks Proposition ? I thought you might like to see this. ..... Original Message-- -~.. Fro ~m',,u,~.~ [mailto:GDCramer@aol.com] · S~." Saturday, April 14, 01 5:48 PM To: darcarld,,~,F,6mcc~4'~,~!RKLEIN@aol.com; michaelf@bridgewave.com; d~c~pge.com; xavierm~insumnce.ca.~v; TGCM~aol.com; Ibailey~fhhloans.com; wBynebar~home.com; CRCll713~aol.com; W~ahey~aol.com; alhunter~yah~.com~ argojon~yahoo.com; Pau129C~aol.com; custom_g~pacbell.com; cinmy~home.com; sbmntitimothy~dublin.kl2.ca.us; gschoen~pacbell.net; X1Mayor~.com; tuckerdl~home.com; Tedwoy~aol.com; gazika~home.com; Swalwell~aol.com Cc: jb~ll~home.~m; sue.fioms~a~.net; mgillmom~diablobank.~m; beBy.zajac~edwards.boc.com; diane.lowa~ci.dublin.~.us; GDCmmer~aol.com S~b]~: Fwd: Emerald Glen Park - Sha~ Pm~sition Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Fellow Lions, I don't usually get to the point where I feel it necessary to speak my piece and ask for support in defeating an issue. Well, the time has arrived. There is a proposal from the San Jose Sharks before the City Council. The long and short of it is that the Sharks want to build two ice rinks at Emerald Glenn Park. I do not believe this would be good for the city, the neighborhood, or the park. Attached is a letter that I have emailed to the Mayor, Vice-Mayor and all Council Members. Please join with me in opposition and make your opposition known to the Mayor and Council I will be out of town most of next week. You can reach me at home this weekend at 925-833-1774 or leave a message on my work number (510) 562-2587. I will check messages several times a day. Thanks geo~e 04/16/2001 To: sfgator@aol.com Subject: RE: General Comment May 3, 2001 Dear Mr. Harman, Your email has been received and will be copied for all Councilmembers and the City Manager. We appreciate your input on this matter. Sincerely, Fawn Holman City Manager's Office ..... Original Message .... From: ..~gator~------~ao!:.,eem..[.mailto,:.s.~gaIo~:~..a:ol;Com] Sent: ':~"';"~:hursday, M~ay~'(j3i'.2001""12:10 PM" From: Steve Harman 11474 Winding Trail Place Dubhn, CA 94568 25-;03-9940 fjomments: I want to take a moment to express my point to view on several issues to the City Council, City Manager and staff. 1o Dublin is a wonderful place to live and do business, and ~ appreciate the hard work and efforts put forth by the City Council/City Manager and staff in making Dublin a first class City. 2. I know how difficult it is to achieve a balance between responsible residental/commercial/industrial growth. While I have concerns about the degree to which city services will be able in the future to support the level of expected growth, I'm pleased with the balance that has been achieved. Preserving existing and planned residental areas from unwarranted commerical/industrial expansion is important to me and all residents. 3. I'm not certain that it makes a lot' of sense to me to be negotiating with the San Jose Sharks to construct a new ice rink when there is an existing one in town. And, ~ love the Sharks and I'm a season ticket holder! Creating a positive climate for existing city business is important to me. Thanks for the chance to express my point of view. I love the web site! Fawn Holman From: Sent: Subject: Fawn Holman Thursday, April 26, 2001 4:40 PM 'Seattle@kornfreak. com' RE: Emerald Glen Park Mr. Songey, Your email has been received and copies will be distributed to Council. Sincerely, Fawn Holman City Manager's Office ..... Original Message ..... From: Seattle~kornfreak. com [mailto: Seattle~l~ornfreak. com] Sent:Thursday, April 26, 2001 4:34 PM To: cityofdublin@ci. dublin. ca. us Subject: Emerald Glen Park From: ~' Brent Songey ~26 Bloomington Way . Dubhn, CA 94568 _i895 Com~nents: I think that they should put a an out door skating rink in the park like the Rock~a-feller center in New York. Take the sharks offer. To: jennifersitu@juno.com Subject: RE: Emerald Glen Park usage Dear Ms. Situ, I have received your email and will make copies for the entire City Council. The proposed Shark's Ice Rink issue will be heard at the May 15 City Council meeting. The Council meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located here at 100 Civic Plaza. Meanwhile, if you have additional questions regarding this issue, please feel free to write or call directly at 833- 6650. Regards, Fawn Holman City Manager's Office .... Original Message--- From: .jennif 't,.4~ddili~,,.~,.., [mailto:jennifersitu~juno.corn] . Sent: ' '=: ~"~;":",:"":'' ' :' .~'~ " ' Subject: Emerald Glen Park usage From: Jennifer Situ 4204 Belcarra Court Dublin, CA 94588 , ,::.12 We recently purchased a new home from Toll Brother. We were told there will be a 55 acres park w/a lot of open space, an aquatic center and a lake next to our home. Today, we found out the city is considering change the usage of the park. We are very concerned and not happy with the change. The two lanes Central Parkway would not be adequate to handle the increased'traffic. In addition, the added noise level will be interfering with local residents' life. This change will definitely affect the value of our home and the quality of life for local residents, we strongly urge the city council to consider this facility at a different location. If the plan is approved, we will consider not moving Dublin because it totally defeats our main reason .for coming to Dublin. Should you need to contact me, I can be reached at 510-743-2112. We look forward to a favorable decision. April 25, 2001 City Council Members Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 .. Dear City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that I strongly oppose the proposed plan to build two commercial ice rinks in the Emerald Glen Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process were two enormous commercial sports facilities mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San Jose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Sincerely, Phone: ~J~~ Jet1nPz,r- j,'+u 1/ ~ 0 1- PJdLdrra CT. Dublin, CA Cj tf Sg>j (5/D) 7t/3- gild- ' REceIVED M~'{ 1 5 2.001 C\TY OF DUBLIN Name: Address: April 25, 2001 City Council Members Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 .. Dear City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that I strongly oppose the proposed plan to build two commercial ice rinks in the Emerald Glen Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fieldsl children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process were two enormous commercial sports facilities mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San Jose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Since~ ~/&rlU ~ ~ Name' r /") . va Addre~s: . .. '{/- f\~lj ubhn, 7 Phone: 1;;JS-~g33-?f6 RECEIVED MAY 1 5 2001 CITY OF DUBLIN May 10, 2001 City Council Members Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that I strongly oppose the proposed plan to build two commercial ice rinks in the Emerald Glen Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process were two enonnous commercial sports fadlities mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San Jose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traflic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may inaease crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Name: '--..7J I. Address: ./')- " "n Dublin, CA RECEIVED MAY 1 5 2001 CITY OF DUBUN Sincerely, . Phone: May 10, 2001 City Council Members Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that I strongly oppose the proposed plan to build two commercial ice rinks in the Emerald Glen Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process were two enormous commercial sports facilities mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San Jose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of baflie to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. AS such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Name: Address: Sincerely, n ~,.,,"-, d1 _II~ r" ?"" ~~ ';;,n; ::~t Co""j- (f"h".c !<w;,u.v-) Dublin, CA ' Phone: qt5 ~ 2:Z..'7- 1o'tO .c:;1O - ::,~I-II~(a ....tc{ RECEIVEr"' April 25, 2001 City Council Members Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 REceiVED MAY 1 5 2001 CITY OF DUBLIN Dear City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that I strongly oppose the proposed plan to build two commercial ice rinks in the Emerald Glen Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process were two enormous commercial sports facilities mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so fQr in the planning and negotiation process with the San Jose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Name: Address: Sincerely, ~~D. ~~ , ~V"\.1) .6 ffft'LV-vl -':J II > 'D'6 'f.-wo ti) LVCA-'-'] Dublin, CA f Phone: April 25, 2001 City Council Members Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear City Council Members, I am writing this letter to state that I strongly oppose the proposed plan to build two commercial ice rinks in the Emerald Glen Park. I moved my family into this area of Dublin in consideration of this community-style park. Through the city park planning process, this area was reported by the city to be a 56-acre, open area park with sports fields, children's play areas, a pond, senior center, and a gym. Never in the public planning process were two enormous commercial sports facilities mentioned. I am extremely displeased that the city progressed so far in the planning and negotiation process with the San Jose Sharks without opening the process for public comment. I feel that this was misleading and directly opposed to the community's intentions for this beautiful community park. The addition of this commercial complex to the park presents several problems for me. First, I believe the addition of two rinks in 40+ foot tall buildings will dominate the park skyline and be an eyesore for the homeowners in the visible area. Second, I believe that this will add an undue amount of traffic to the 2 lane streets bordering the rink. Third, I fear that this will increase our alarming graffiti problem in the park and surrounding area - a problem which the city already seems to have lost control of. We cannot afford to introduce something that may increase crime in our quiet community. Given the alarmingly high percentage of rink supporters at the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting who were not Dublin residents, I fear that the out-of-city patrons of these rinks would not respect the community that we have all worked so hard to build. As such, please honor my request to not build these commercial sports facilities in our community park. Name: Address: Sincerely, 1W~l--~CA~ \)). 04. t'Y\. \-\Q (~Du.( VVL S PJO Lf :rdJ ~ .a)crrY Ct . Dublin, CA qc9-S. B03.1~3 & Phone: