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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 8.1 Dublin Crossing Comm Park Master Planor 19 82 /ii � 111 DATE: TO: STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL April 15, 2014 Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers CITY CLERK File #920 -30 FROM: Christopher L. Foss, Acting City Manager " SUBJECT: Dublin Crossing Community Park Master Plan Task Force Prepared by Rosemary Alex, Parks and Facilities Development Coordinator EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council is being asked to consider the establishment of a task force for the proposed Dublin Crossing Community Park Master Plan. FINANCIAL IMPACT: IR•1A RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council, by motion, approve the formation and composition of the Task Force and direct Staff to advertise the openings. � r Submitted By l Reviewed By Parks and Community Ser ices Director Acting Assistant City Manager DESCRIPTION: The 30 -acre Dublin Crossing Community Park will be centrally located in Dublin at the intersection of Dublin Boulevard and the future Scarlett Drive extension on a portion of the current Camp Parks property (see Land Use Plan - Attachment 1). The park will be developed over three phases with 10 acres developed in each phase. The master planning process is scheduled to be completed in Fiscal Year 2014 -2015. In order to assist with the development of the Dublin Crossing Community Park Master Plan, Staff is proposing the formation of the Dublin Crossing Community Park Task Force. Historically, the City has formed task forces to develop the master plans for future community parks. The purpose of this Task Force is to provide input and direction on the development of a comprehensive Dublin Crossing Community Park Master Plan. The Task Force will be charged with the following tasks: Page 1 of 3 ITEM NO. 8.1 ✓ Identify the recreational needs of the residents who reside in the immediate vicinity of the park. ✓ Identify the recreational needs of the overall Dublin community who will be served by the park. ✓ Identify the recreational facilities, both passive and active, that should be included in the park. ✓ Identify the park and recreational amenities that should be included in each phase. ✓ Ensure that the park is designed in accordance with the standards contained in the Park and Recreation Master Plan. Staff recommends that the Dublin Crossing Community Park Task Force be open to all members of the community. In an effort to seek balanced representation from all facets of the community, Staff would recommend that the Task Force be comprised of the following representatives: Designation Representation Community Members at Large 15 Commissions /Committees Parks and Community Services Commission 1 Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission 1 Senior Center Advisory Committee 1 Youth Advisory Committee 1 Agency Partners SunCal Development 1 Alameda County Surplus Property Authority 1 Camp Parks Garrison Command 1 Non - Profit Organizations Valley Children's Museum 1 Youth Sports Organizations 2 Adult Sports Organization 1 Staff would recommend that all interested individuals apply for the Task Force using the application as shown in Attachment 2. In order to ensure participation from the Community Members at Large, Staff will create an online application on the City's website and send out a newsflash and an email blast to recreation program participants that are Dublin residents. A hard copy application will also be available at the Dublin Civic Center. In addition, Staff will send notices of the Task Force openings to the following: 1) Dublin Chamber of Commerce; 2) Adjacent property owners 3) Service Clubs; and 4) Inside Dublin Alumni. In regards to the inclusion of the recommended Commissioners and Committee Members to serve on the Task Force, the bylaws and rules of procedure for the Commissions and Committees provide that the Chairperson may appoint representatives to task forces as appropriate. Page 2 of 3 Finally, Staff will contact the Agency Partners and Non - Profits directly to determine interest in participating in the Task Force and have them complete an application. Timeframe City Council Approval of Task Force Formation Application Deadline City Council Appointments to Task Force Task Force Convenes Task Force Completion NOTICING REQUIREMENTS /PUBLIC OUTREACH: None. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Land Use Plan April 15, 2014 May 14, 2014 June 2, 2014 July 2014 June 2015 2. Dublin Crossing Park Task Force Application Page 3 of 3 . ..�. .. ; ƒ U) \ ; : . %e \ _ \ / w� «dweS D t ' 2 0 .© — / / � / | v � a cu b 2 \ c + : O \ c } \ \ E E E E \ \ U u f f c c ° V \ f1Y/f CITY of Dublin Crossing Community Park Task Force Application DUBLIN Thank you for expressing an interest in serving on the Dublin Crossing Community Park Task Force. The purpose of the Task Force is to provide input and direction on the creation of a Master Plan for the 30 -acre Dublin Crossing Community Park located at the intersection of Dublin Boulevard and Scarlett Drive. The Task Force will be charged with the following tasks: • Identify the recreational needs of the residents who reside in the immediate vicinity of the park. • Identify the recreational needs of the overall Dublin community who will be served by the park. • Identify the recreational facilities both passive and active that should be included in the park. • Identify the logical phases for development of the park and determine the park and recreational amenities that should be included in each phase. • Ensure that the park is designed in accordance with the standards contained in the Park and Recreation Master Plan. The length of the master planning process is expected to last twelve months beginning in July 2014. 1. Please explain why you are interested in serving on the Dublin Crossing Park Task Force: 2. Please provide information about your prior public service of civic activity: 3. Are you able to attend meetings during business hours? Yes No 4. Are you a resident of Dublin? Yes No 5. Please list any Dublin -based organizations to which you belong: Name Address Phone (Daytime) Phone (Evening) Email Address Please return by Wednesday, May 14, 2014 5:00pm to (no applications will be accepted after the deadline): Dublin Civic Center ATTN: Caroline Soto, City Clerk /Records Manager 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568