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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 08061991 - 2.2 Old TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: VALENTIN ALEXEEFF, DIRECTOR - GMEDA DATE: AUGUST 6, 1991 SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF ADVISORY BALLOT LANGUAGE FOR THE DISCOVERY BAY AREA FOR A COMMUNITY CENTER SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFI- CATION I. Recommended Action: 1) CONSIDER AND ADOPT the following advisory vote measure for presentation to the voters within County Service Area (CSA) M-8 for their approval or denial on the November 5, 1991. election ballot. "Shall the people of Discovery Bay support the location of the community center on the school property adjacent to the Discovery Bay Elementary School with the commitment of the school district to construct and maintain a 1.0,500 square foot facility?" 2) DIRECT County Clerk (Elections Clerk) to take all steps necessary to place the above noted ballot measure on the November 5, 1991. ballot for County Service Area M-8 and this election be conducted with any other elections scheduled for November 5, .1991 within the CSA M-8 territory. II. Financial Impact: Ballot measure will be funded by County Service Area M-8. III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background: See Page 2. Continued on Attachment: X SIGNATURE,: RI!.COMMI?NDATION OF COUNTYAI)MINISTRATOR REC)MMF.NI)ATION OF IIOARD cOMM17"rEE, APPROVE O7'HE'll SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON August 6, 1991 APPROVED AS REC)MMENI)EI) 0'1'111!;Rxx DETERMINED to take no action on the above recommendations. However, the Board REQUESTED the Director of the Growth .Management and Economic Development Agency to continue to review potential sites for such a community center. VOTE OF SUPERVISORS __L UNANIMOUS (ABSENT AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: 1 hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of VA:dg an action taken rnd entered on crhevrminutes of the Board of Supervisors on the G discobay.bo ATTESTED: L PHIL BATCH do.r CIekof the Board Orig Dept: GMEDA of Supervisors am.Qou.nety Administrator cc: County Administrator County CounselDeputy Community Development Public Warks Discovery Bay Ballot Measure August 6, 1991 Page 2 III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background: For several years, the CSA M-8 Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) in Discovery Bay has been pursuing the concept of a community center for Discovery Bay in the Byron area. A community center has been discussed as a part of the overall parks master plan for the Ed Cornell Park located on Discovery Bay Boulevard and Willow Lake Road. Some controversy, however, has arisen over whether or not this is the most appropriate site and size for a community center in Discovery Bay. An extensive community process has been conducted over the last few months to determine which site the community actually prefers and which types of activities are the most compatible with the needs of the community. Additionally, the attached survey was mailed to all Discovery Bay residents to assess the community's recreation needs and identify the community's preference. The CSA M-8 CAC, the Discovery Bay Property Owners Association, the Byron School District, the Lions Club, Discovery Bay Club Residential Association, and other individuals have been involved in this process. Four community meetings and workshops have also been held on the subject. The Byron School District is sponsoring a ballot measure on the November 5, 1.991 ballot for an $1.1.1 million school facilities general obligation construction bond measure. If the School District's measure passes, the District will proceed with plans for a 10,500 square foot building. This plan will include a large gym/multipurpose room and meetings rooms. The School District his expressed a willingness to adjust the plans of the building to meet the needs of the Discovery Bay community. The Byron School District would commit to making significant portions of the community center available to the public during school hours, as well as the rest of the week. Also if the measure passes, monies could he used to furnish the community part of the building or finish the Ed Cornell Park. If the ballot measure is not passed, the School District will have to revert to the smaller multipurpose room proposal and CSA M-8 may have to make a commitment of funds in order to construct the larger facility. A crucial decision needs to be made on the location and the best way to test this would be through an advisory measure ballot on all the facts and information that have evolved in the process over the past few months. w� 1. WHAT IS YOUR OPINION REGARDING THE.. FOLLOWING STATEIMENTS: Agree Neither Disagree Agree Nor Disagree The Discovery Bay Community Center should be built at the existing park site as originally proposed, i.e., 6,000 square foot building;, parking lot and landscaping;. The community center building; should be scaled down to less than 6,01111 square feet, be built at the existing; park site and allow for more parking;. The Discovery Bay Community Center should be built on the Discovery Bay Elementary school site at 6,000 square feet plus any additional space needs of the school. The community center should be built in the Discovery Bay Community, but at a site away from the existing; park or school. Discovery Bay should not construct a community facility. Other Response 11. HOW OITE:N WOULD YOU OR MENIIE..RS OF YOUR FAMILY USE: THESE: FACI1.1' IE.S, IF AVAILMILE: Often Occasionally Not At All 11711ing to Puy For OUTDOOR FACILITIES Operation &. .4fainlenance I. Tennis Courts 2. Fields for organized spurts 3. Soccer 4. Lighted fields for organized sports 5. Volleyball Courts h. Trails a. Bicycle h. Jugging 7. Exercise Course S. Other Park Facilities (Specify) 1 I11. HOW OFI'LN WOULD YOU OR NIE'INiBh;RS OF YOUR FAMILY USE, 'I'Ill?SE. FAC11,1'HE.S, 1F AVAIIABLE: Often . Occasionally . Not A1,111 (filling to Puy For INDOOR FACILITIES Operation & Maintcnance 1. Community recreation center building a. Arts and crafts area h. Gymnasium c. Meeting rooms - community meetings d. Meeting rooms - service organizations e. Theater/Stage f. Banquet facilities 2. Senior Center 3. Youth Center 4. Other (specify) IV. I'LEASE INDICA"I'h; '1'lll; NUMBEIR ()I I'1?()1'I,I. I.IVIN(; IN YOUR HOUSE.IIOLD WHO WOULD UTILIZE. 'I'lll; F A C 11.1"I't l:S: I - 5 years h - 12 years 13 - 19 years 20 - 50 years 51 - 65 years Seniors That's all there is to it! Thank you for your titne and of fba In completing this stuvey. If),cxs are interested in the results, a copy can be Obtained from the Office of Supemsor Torlakson, 300 E. Leland, Suite 100, Pittsburg, (41 S) 427-8138. Please drop off the survey sheet at Garner Realty, 1555 Riverlake Road, Suite F, Discovery Bav by August 1, 1991. :...ms..ur 17 P.911 NOTE TO FILE The notices in Recommendation #3 can be found in the file titled DISPOSAL & RECYCLING AGREEMENTS (Implementation of Ord. 91-31, Solid Waste Collection)