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Home My WebLink AboutCC Resolution 11729 (Albert Park Masterplan Amendment)RESOLUTION NO. 11729 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF THE ALBERT PARK MASTERPLAN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL RESOLVES as follows: WHEREAS, the City owns a vacant building at 532 B Street adjacent to the Albert Park Bocce Complex; and WHEREAS the Marin Bocce Federation agrees to repair and renovate the building at no cost to the City, for the purpose of providing a new roof, seismic upgrades, and improvements that include a small cafe, two indoor bocce courts and offices, and WHEREAS the Marin Bocce Federation agrees to install wrought iron fencing and landscaping on the perimeter of the site of the former 522 B Street; and WHEREAS the Marin Bocce Federation agrees to expand the building at 532 B Street to provide for storage, public meeting space and restrooms; and WHEREAS the San Rafael Park and Recreation Commission has reviewed the Marin Bocce Federation Proposal in public hearing and has recommended that the Albert Park Masterplan be amended to accept these new public facilities as depicted in "Exhibit A", attached hereto. NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Rafael authorizes the amendment of the Albert Park Masterplan. I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City held on Monday, the 4th day of April, 2005 by the following vote, to wit: 1 �� AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips and Mayor Boro NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None JEANNE M. LEONCM, City Clerk Q CC w 03 IV '•f i s � .• ,. � acya�, a r CC w 03 IV '•f i s � .• ,. � acya�, a r 4 IV ka i i i i R AR M4 � •1S�tJ TZ s.�-;<11_I"?•�.y,7 `�� d � �-::�-rx-,: s•'.r* ,.cam , 6 Rich fi. �a � tea.• �` e ,."F-ls_• x ��4 • i . _ _ _�.,... _ r r,�. _ �. t'r: qtr . e't T L=7.,i.� .. .y Iri.6i .on _,L �'�s.c �:=Y� r��v�:r �T _�• '�' ��• �Fv...�-� ra. '4dj- F:S� a.. NJ�� i �• �� ve .1c : 'I, i• -fes ..^s .x r s d iI+ - dub:Io;+ g Park and Recreation Commission Minutes, October 2004 Page 3 C. Falkirk Report Supervisor Lange reviewed the recent fundraiser, Phantom of Falkirk, and upcoming holiday events. Learning to Look is in full operation, bringing school children from six elementary campuses to Falkirk for art appreciation curriculum. Reservations for weddings exceed past years' numbers. The State Grant for infrastructure repairs will announce funded applications on December 3. Work continues by volunteers in the Garden. M/s Quintero/Warnecke to accept the Falkirk Report AYES: Lubamersky, Yates, Kriessmann, Murphy, Murray, Quintero, Warnecke NOES: None ABSENT: Mihan D. Report from Committee There were no reports E. Approval of Minutes — October 21, 2004 M/s Quintero/Warnecke to approve the minutes of the October 21 meeting AYES: Lubamersky, Yates, Kriessmann, Murphy, Murray, Quintero, Warnecke NOES: None ABSENT: Mihan 2. Public Agenda Items A. Revision of the Albert Park Master Plan McCart introduced the item explaining the Marin Bocce Federation had approached staff last year with a proposal to renovate the rear building adjacent to the Bocce Complex and remodel the structure to house two Park and Recreation Commission Minutes, October 2004 Page 4 bocce courts, and office, serving kitchen and cafe area. The Federation would fund the needed repairs and improvements in exchange for the ability to use the facilities for organizational activities. The building is attached to a hollow brick constructed structure that faces onto B Street. This front structure is unsafe to occupy and has been "red tagged" by the City. The Federation has offered to remove the front building for the City and eventually replace it with an expansion of the rear building. The additional square footage would provide for indoor restrooms, a dividable meeting room and storage for the Federation and community uses. The addition would allow for community meeting space. The Commission heard the proposal in October and asked the Federation to return to clarify some outstanding issues. The Federation Board met with staff and Commissioner Murphy to address fencing, timeline and design. President Joe Satori presented a visual plan The Federation answered questions of fencing by offering to continue the existing wrought iron fence and landscape around the space now occupied by the building to be demolished. This will be done once the roof replacement on the back building is complete, Phase 1 of the project, and as soon as possible. The demolished building site will be considered for use as a temporary outdoor social or picnic area once it is fences. It will not be used for parking. Several Commissioners asked that a basketball court be considered. The Federation will return for approval when ready to utilize the area. Phase 1 will be completed in two to three months. The renovation of the rear building, Phase 2 will include a small cafe for coffee, pastry and snack service. The Bocce complex hosts 1500 players per week in the summer season, and refreshments are desired. The indoor bocce court will allow for extended play in the winter months, but will not provide the capacity to offer leagues at that time. Expansion to the front site will be the third phase of the project and extend the rear building to the street front. The new square footage will provide for storage, meetings space and restrooms. Plans for this expansion will be refined and returned for review and approval. The cost for the entire project is estimated to be $1 million. Donations and Park and Recreation Commission Minutes, October 2004 Page 5 Federation proceeds will combine with in-kind contributions to fund the work. Commission members asked that the signage shown on the plan be reduced in size, and then for general information about the Federation. Marin Bocce Federation has been operating for ten years. A Use Agreement with the City assigns the activity, maintenance, and liability for the facility. The current Use Agreement will be renewed in January. In addition to League play, which involves sixteen teams of ten players each night, the complex hosts group play for SIRS, Goldenaires, Special Olympics and private parties and fundraisers. High School play has been encouraged. The cost per team member for a league season breaks down to $12-29/person depending on the season. The Federation presents the City with a financial statement each year. Commissioner Quintero voiced appreciation for the service the Bocce Federation provides and the improvements the facility has made to the park. He suggested that the balance of the loan debt would better serve the City and the park if used to accomplish the proposed improvements. He suggested the Commission consider approval of Phase 1 now, and plans for the building renovation and expansion be reviewed when refined. M/s Yates/Quintero to approve the Marin Bocce Federation proposal, Phase 1 and excuse the outstanding balance on the City loan. The Federation will return when a design is complete for Phase 2 and 3 AYES: Lubamersky, Yates, Kriessmann, Murphy, Quintero, Warnecke NOES: None ABSENT: Mihan B. Downtown Event Program Brian Auger, Downtown Event Coordinator was introduced. He presented an overview and colander of the 40 events on the annual schedule. The events budget is $10,000, and is funded through the ;b;+ C CARLENE MCCART From: Nader Mansourian Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 3:31 PM To: Carlene McCart Subject: RE: Importance: High Carlene, I concur that conversion of this area to an indoor Bocce lane for winter times, and related activities to existing Bocce activities would not generate a noticeable traffic impact and parking demand. It's close proximity to the B Street Center, and high turn over on street parking area is sufficient to address the minimal; parking needs. Please let me know if you need anything else. Nader -----Original Message ----- From: Carlene McCart Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 3:08 PM To: Nader Mansourian Subject: Nadar, as I explained this morning the Bocce Federation proposes to improve the remaining city - owned brick building adjacent to the Bocce Courts. They are seeking permission to replace the roof, make seismic upgrades, and renovate the interior with two indoor bocce courts, a serving kitchen for refreshments and an office for the facility manager. Bob Brown will write a Categorical Exemption for this proposal if you concur that the improvements to the building will not impact traffic or parking on the site. I feel this is the case because the serving kitchen and the office space basically house what is happening at the Bocce complex now, and the indoor courts will be utilized primarily during in climate weather when the 8 outdoor courts are not used. If you agree, could you put it in writing for Bob so he can refer to your analysis in the Exemption? Do you need more info? We are under the gun to get this ready for next Monday's Council meeting. Thanks! Carlene McCart, Director San Rafael Community Services << File: Carlene McCart.vcf >> 1 Notice of Exemption To: ❑ Office of Planning and Research PO Box 3044, 1400 Tenth Street, Room 222 Sacramento, CA 95812-3044 0 County Clerk County of Marin Project Title: Reuse of 535 B Street Project Location - Specific: 535 B Street Project Location — City: San Rafael Description of Project: r -*I;+ D From: (Public Agency) City of San Rafael 1400 Fifth Avenue San Rafael, CA 94901 (Address) Project Location — County: Marin Form D Reuse of existing 3,072 sq. ft. storage building by San Rafael Bocce Federation for two indoor bocce courts, an admin. office for the facility manager and a serving kitchen for recreational players. Use of the indoor bocce courts would occur during inclement weather when the 8 existing outdoor courts are not usable. Building improvements include roof replacement, seismic upgrades and interior remodeling. Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of San Rafael Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: San Rafael Bocce Federation Exempt Status: (check one) ❑ Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268); ❑ Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)); ❑ Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)); 0 Categorical Exemption. State type and section number: ❑ Statutory Exemptions. State code number: Reasons why project is exempt: 15301 Existing Facilities Project entails reuse of an existing structure. Reuse will constitutue negligible expansion of use since the two indoor bocce courts will be used during inclement weather when the existing 8 courts are not in use and the serving kitchen will serve existing patrons. Traffic increases will be minimal and parking at the adjacent B Street Recreation Center is sufficient to address the minimal increased parking needs. Lead Agency Contact Person: Robert Brown, AICP Area Code/Telephone/Extension: (415) 485-3090 If filed by applicant: 1. Attach certified document of exemption finding. 2. Has a Notice of Exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project? 0 Yes ❑ No Signature: Date: 3/15/2005 Title: Community Dev. Director 0 Signed by Lead Agency Date received for filing at OPR: ❑ Signed by Applicant Revised May 1999 27