Danville Recreation, Arts & Strategic Plan Appendix

danville parks recreation & arts

STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE 2017–2027

APPENDICES

PREPARED BY

MIG, INC.

Appendices Appendix A – Park Access Gaps Appendix B – Trail Access Gaps Appendix C – Cultural and Art Facility Gaps Appendix D – Types of Park Capital Improvements Appendix E – Project Prioritization and Implementation Criteria Appendix F – Potential Grant Funding Appendix G – List of Parks from Town of Danville 2030 General Plan Appendix H – Program Matrix Inventory Appendix I – Public Involvement Summaries

APPENDIX A: PARK ACCESS GAPS

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APPENDIX B: TRAIL ACCESS GAPS

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APPENDIX C: CULTURAL AND ART FACILITY GAPS

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CULTURAL AND ART FACILITIES Although Danville may have a modest population size compared to surrounding cities, it hosts the Town-owned Village Theatre and well-attended performance events. Therefore, Danville is positioned to become an arts hub for the surrounding communities. The arts and cultural areas analysis in Map C.1 shows the spatial distribution of Town and non-Town facilities offering arts and cultural programming and events. “Call outs� list a sampling of the events and sponsoring organizations that promote arts and cultural programs at these facilities.

The cluster of programmed facilities in the downtown area, for example, shows that this area has become a center for arts and cultural activities. There is potential to further leverage downtown as an arts and cultural hub, as well as to connect downtown economic development initiatives to arts and culture.

The evaluation of arts and cultural areas revealed that that other Town-owned facilities across Danville, such as Town parks, are less likely to host arts and cultural events.

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Description Hap Magee Ranch is a Town park with amenities to host arts and cultural programming.

Osage Station Park is a Town park with amenities to host arts and cultural programming.

Sycamore Valley Park is a Town park with amenities to host arts and cultural programming.

Diablo Vista Park is a Town park with amenities to host arts and cultural programming.

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APPENDIX D: TYPES OF PARK CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

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The type of capital improvements proposed for parks are categorized as follows, and are referenced in the Table 5.1: Major Asset Reinvestment This category of projects includes replacement and upgrades to existing facilities, features and landscapes. These projects help implement Recommendation A.1 (see Chapter 4).

New Facilities or Features This category includes the addition of new facilities or features to existing sites, and focuses on sites with capacity to accommodate more facilities. These projects help implement Recommendation A.2. Community-initiated projects would generally fall into this category.

Tiny Flourishes Tiny flourishes are small, low cost enhancements that help implement the Vision Principles, especially with regard to sociability and placemaking. Examples of “tiny flourish� improvements are elements such a ping pong and game tables, moveable or fixed seating, and decorative water fountains. These projects implement Recommendation A.3.

Art Integration This category identifies sites with strong potential for integration of art and artful elements, correlating to Recommendation C.1.

Interpretive/Education This category identifies improvements that reinforce interpretive skills or educate users, which could include interpretive signage or kiosks, bird blinds with information panels, nature play or even artist collaborations that educate or interpret the local environment as described in Recommendation C.1.

Outdoor Performance Space This category identifies those sites suitable for the addition of outdoor performance space or support infrastructure (e.g., electrical service), and correlates with Recommendation C.3.

Internal Loop Path This project category includes the addition of a looped path internal to the park, or the completion of a looped path. Where practical, this project type may

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include other supporting fitness amenities, such as mileage markers or exercise stations. This project type supports Recommendation B.5.

Bicycle End-of-Trip Facilities This category includes bike parking, repair stations, and other similar amenities to support bicycle transportation to parks and throughout Danville, in support of Recommendation B.3.

Low-Water Use Plantings This category includes converting existing planting areas and underused turf areas to low-water plantings or lawn alternatives that are drought-tolerant and adapted to Danville’s climate. It supports Recommendation A.8.

Water Conservation/Operational Efficiency This category includes water conservation and irrigation system improvements and other projects intended to improve operational and maintenance efficiency, also supporting Recommendation A.8.

Land Acquisition/Use Agreement As noted in Recommendation A.4, Danville will continue to seek ways to expand its park system and recreation facilities, and may do so through land acquisition or through other means such as use agreements (e.g., joint use agreements with the San Ramon Valley Unified School District).

Master Plan/Feasibility Study This category notes when additional planning or analysis is needed to move forward. This is usually related to development of a new site or major facility, or in cases where a bigger picture rethinking is needed to get the most benefit.

Park Development/Redevelopment This category identifies new development of a site or portion of a site, or a more comprehensive redevelopment at a particular park. It indicates a more significant change than Major Asset Reinvestment or the addition of New Facilities/Features.

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APPENDIX E: PROJECT PRIORITIZATION AND IMPLEMENTATION CRITERIA

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APPENDIX F: POTENTIAL GRANT FUNDING

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Potential grant funding to support outlined projects and programs include: • California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). CDFW may provide technical assistance and administer funding for projects that enhance water quality, including debris removal, flood mitigation, and enhancements to water crossings.

• California State Bicycle Funds. This is revenue from state gas taxes that is distributed to California cities for the development of bicycle lanes. This can be a good funding source for developing bicycle lanes and off street bicycle trails.

• Challenge America. The National Endowment for the Arts runs Challenge America as a grant program to support small and mid-sized organizations for projects that extend the reach of arts to underserved populations. Grants are available for projects that emphasize the potential of arts in community development. They are for a fixed amount of $10,000 and require a minimum $10,000 match.

• Community Arts Program. The Zellerbach Family Foundation provides small and mid-sized organization and individual artists with grants in San Francisco, Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. While the Town of Danville is not eligible to apply, partnering non-profits can apply to support publicly accessible art that supports: dance, theater, visual arts, music, literary arts and festivals.

• Habitat Conservation Fund. This is a grant program funded through the Office of Grants and Local Services which administers this fund and allocates approximately $2 million each year to cities, counties, and districts. Projects eligible under this program include nature interpretation programs, protection of plant and animal species, and acquisition and development of wildlife corridors and trails.

• Land and Water Conservation Funds. This grant program is funded by the National Park Service and administered by California State Parks. In the past this was one of the major sources of grant money for local agencies but starting in the 1990’s, this grant program was severely cut. The funds can be used for acquisition and development of outdoor facilities and require a 50% match.

• Measure WW Urban Creek Grant Program. The East Bay Regional Parks District will distribute $1.6 million to work with cities and community organizations to restore urban creeks in the East Bay. These grant funds will be relevant to restoring the urban creeks located in Downtown Danville.

• Our Town Grant Program. This grant from the National Endowment for the Arts supports creative placemaking projects by funding projects that incorporate arts, culture and design. One of the grant area requires a partnership between a nonprofit organization and a local government entity providing matching grants ranging from $25,0000 to $200,000.

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• Recreation Trails Program. This is a grant program funded through the California Parks and Recreation Department. Projects eligible under this program include 1) maintenance and restoration of existing trails, 2) development and rehabilitation of trailhead facilities, 3) construction of new recreation trails, and 4) acquisition of easements and fee simple title to property. Grants are distributed on an annual basis and require a 20% match.

• Transportation Funding for Clean Air (TFCA). Provided by the Bay Area Quality Management District, 40% of fund revenues are distributed to the 9 Bay Area counties’ Congestion Management Agencies. TFCA funds may be used to fund bicycle projects and smart growth/traffic calming measures.

• US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFW). USFW may provide technical assistance and administer funding for projects that enhance water quality, including debris removal, flood mitigation, and enhancements to water crossings.

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APPENDIX G: LIST OF PARKS FROM TOWN OF DANVILLE 2030 GENERAL PLAN

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PA R K A N D R E C R E AT ION FACI L I T Y I N V E N TORY S TAT US A N D SIT E

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Diablo Vista Park

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“Snake” water feature, picnic tables, BBQ, volleyball, basketball court, 2 tennis courts, 2 baseball/softball fields, 2 soccer fields, children’s play area, snack shack and ancillary parking. Night lighting.

Hap Magee Ranch Park

9.01

Three ranch style homes, perimeter trail is linked to Mt. Diablo/Las Trampas trail, large meadow and ancillary parking (supplemented by 4.1 acres in Alamo)

Oak Hill Park

43.69

Children’s “ranch style” play area, community building, horseshoes, pond fishing, picnic tables and BBQs, open space trails, and ancillary parking (park area will expand to 47.33 acres with Weber/Davidon dedication)

Osage Station Park

30.10

Children’s “Old Town” play area, rose garden, par course, 4 tennis courts, 4 baseball/softball fields, 5 soccer fields, picnic tables and BBQs, jogging path, and ancillary parking

Sycamore Valley Park

48.88

Children’s play area, water features, 5 baseball/softball fields, 4 soccer fields, picnic tables, jogging path, barbecue areas, and ancillary parking. Night lighting.

163.54

Acreage will be 167.2 with Weber/Davidon dedication.

T O W N - O W N ED FA CILITIE S C O MMUNI T Y PA R K S

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N EI G H B O R H O O D PA R K S Danville South Park

1.38

Children’s play area, basketball court, picnic tables

Greenbrook School Park

1.01

Children’s play area, picnic tables

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2.39

MINI / P O C K E T PA R K S Bret Har te Park

0.67

Passive open space, walkway

El Pintado Park

0.18

Benches, creek overlooks

Front Street Park

0.36

Picnic table, benches, drinking fountain, public art

Prospect Corner Park

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Seating areas, kiosk

Railroad / Linda Mesa Park

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Seating areas, fountain, kiosk

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MINI / P O C K E T PA R K S ( C O N T INUE D ) Railroad / Har tz Ave Park Acerage Subtotal

0.07

Seating areas, entry feature

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SP E CI A L U SE FA CIL I T IE S Danville Librar y, Communit y Center and Town Green

3.38

2-building complex, plaza, bandstand, passive open space, and ancillary parking

Town Meeting Hall, Village Theatre and Ar t Galler y

1.28

2-building complex of Heritage Resource Buildings with multi-purpose utilization and ancillary parking

Veterans Memorial Building and Senior Center

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Teen centers

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3 individual buildings (one each on Charlotte Wood, Diablo Vista, and Los Cerros Middle School campuses) owned by Town

West Briar Knolls Midden

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Open space remainder of the West Briar Knolls development dedicated to the Town to protect archaeological resources—area available to public through Town-issued permit

Southern Pacific RR Depot

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National Registry structure serving as home to the Museum of the San Ramon Valley

Acerage Subtotal

10.41

TOTAL ACREAGE TOWN-OWNED FACILITIES

177.77

Multi-purpose activity/meeting facility

Subtotal increases to 181.43 after acceptance of offer of dedication from Weber/Davidon project

T O W N IM P R O V E D A N D M A IN TA IN E D / N O N -T O W N O W N E D FA C ILI T IE S S CH O O L PA R K S John Baldwin Elementar y School

6.41

Childrens’ play area, covered and lighted basketball courts, 2 baseball/softball fields, 1 soccer field, picnic tables, and parking area

Greenbrook Elementar y School

0.40

Portion of parking area abutting Town parcel

Green Valley School

5.03

Childrens’ play area, 2 baseball/softball fields, 3 soccer fields, and picnic tables (excludes parking area)

Montair School

1.97

Childrens’ play area, picnic tables, 1 baseball/softball field, 1 soccer field

Charlot te Wood Middle School

5.06

Portions of playfields, rose planter areas, walkway

Vista Grande Elementar y School

3.21

Informal playfields

San Ramon Valley High School Tennis Cour ts

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S CH O O L PA R K S ( C O N T INUE D ) Monte Vista High School Tennis Cour ts, Landscape Buf fer, Swimming Pool

Acerage Subtotal

1.69

4 tennis courts (4 non-lighted courts maintained by School District), swimming pool, annex to Oak Hill Park (buffer to school parking)

24.09

SP E CI A L U SE FA CIL I T IE S Iron Horse trailhead and rest area at Prospect / Quinterra

0.21

Iron Horse trailhead and rest area at San Ramon Valley Boulevard

0.16

EBMUD Castaneda Pumping Trailhead / Camino Tassajara

1.75

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Seating, drinking fountain, information kiosk, bike racks

2.12

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7.7 Acerage Subtotal TOTAL ACREAGE TOWN-IMPROVED AND MAINTAINED BUT NON-OWNED FACILITIES

Benches, signage

7.7 33.91

S R V US D FA C ILI T IE S / N O N -T O W N O W N E D O R M A IN TA IN E D FA C ILI T IE S SP O R T S F IE L D S A ND C O UR T S John Baldwin Valley Elementar y School Creekside Elementar y School

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Hardscape play areas 4.75 acres outside Town Limits in sphere

Greenbrook Elementar y School

4.39

Informal play fields and parking

Green Valley Elementar y School

0.98

Hardscape play areas

Montair Elementar y School

1.99

Hardscape play areas, playground, lawn

Sycamore Valley Elementar y School

1.29

Hardscape play areas

Vista Grande Elementar y School

1.59

Hardscape play areas, playground

Charlot te Wood Middle School

2.07

Informal play fields and parking

Diablo Vista Middle School

1.07

Additional 15 acres outside Town limits in sphere of influence

Los Cerros Middle School

5.82

Hardscape play areas, sports fields, informal play fields

Monte Vista High School

19.32

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Sports fields

54.30

Total increases to 74.05 acres for sphere of influence

GY MN A SIUM S, P O O L S, A ND MULT I - P UR P O SE IND O O R FA CIL I T IE S Gymnasiums, Pools, and Multi-Purpose Indoor Facilities Acerage Subtotal

1.4

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10.88 Acerage Subtotal

10.88

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Subtotal increases to 181.43 after acceptance of offer of dedication from Weber/Davidon project

278.26

Increases to 281.92 acres after acceptance of 3.66 acres from Weber/Davidon and 310.67 acres for sphere of influence

APPENDIX H: PROGRAM MATRIX INVENTORY

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SITES OWNED BY OTHERS

SITES OWNED BY TOWN OF DANVILLE Oak Hill Park

Sycamore Valley Park

Danville Library Diablo Vista Middle School Los Cerros Middle School Montair Elementary School Monte Vista High School

Offsite San Ramon Valley High School

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Science & Technology

School Break Programs

Performing Arts & Dance

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Teen Lifelong Learning/Development

Hobbies & Interests

Foreign Language

Film & Video Production

Cooking

Art & Craft

Aquatics & Learn to Swim

Trips/Excursions

Traditional Day Camps

Sports & Martial Arts

Special Events

School Break Programs

Performing Arts & Dance

Music - Vocal & Instrumental

Middle School Centers

Lifelong Learning/Development

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Hobbies & Interests

Health & Fitness

Foreign Language

First Aid & Safety

Film & Video Production

Cooking

Business & Computers

Art & Craft

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Performing Arts & Dance

Music - Vocal & Instrumental

Lifelong Learning/Development

Hobbies & Interests

Family

Health & Fitness

Fun & Games

Foreign Language

First Aid & Safety

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Business & Computers

Art & Craft

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Early Childhood

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Science & Technology

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Foreign Language

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Sports & Martial Arts

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Pet Care and Training

Performing Arts & Dance

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Health & Fitness

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Classes for Parents

Business & Computers

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Program Inventory by Facility - Town of Danville Youth

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APPENDIX I: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT SUMMARIES

Danville Parks, Recreation and Arts Strategic Plan Update

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Town of Danv ville onmenta al Scan Enviro

Introdu uction The Townn of Danville is updating itts Parks, Recrreation and Arts A Strategic Plan.

P This plaan will help guide g future invvestments and d improvemennts to Danvillee’s parks, recreation, arts and a cultural opportunities. o The Strategic Plan P update will w provide direction d for thhe efficient annd sustainable use of resouurces to suppoort core serviices and systeem enhancements.

As part off this effort, th he Environmeental Scan repport provides an assessmennt of the strenngths, opportuniities and issuees identified during d Phase 1 of the updatte process. Thhis analysis iss based on thee Town’s innventory and baseline workk, consultant team observaations from thhe park tour annd analysis of baseline data, d initial co ommunity enggagement resuults, and the 2014 2 and 2015 joint Comm mission work sessions. r annd arts These insiights into the strengths, oppportunities annd challengess facing Danvville’s parks, recreation, system prrovide importaant context foor Phase 2 of the Strategic Plan update process. p Sourrces used to asssess and identiify the five keey issues in thhe Environmeental Scan repport include:      

Danville Parkss, Recreation and Arts Straategic Plan (20006) D Sttrategic Plan Kickoff Meeting and Parkk Tour (Octobber 2015) D Danville’s 201 15-2016 Operrating Budget and Capital Improvement I t Program C Community en ngagement activities (e.g., intercept events and comm munity surveyy) Innterviews and d focus groupss with key staakeholders Jooint Commisssion Work Seessions

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Issue 1: 1 Park maintenan m nce respo onsibilitie es and ex xpenses are a projectted to inc crease in the futurre years.

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Park maintenan nce responsibbilities and coosts are projeccted to increase in future years. y As the droughtt in Californiaa becomes a long-term A l envvironmental isssue, it will affect park m maintenance protocol.

Inn the past, Zone D of Danvville’s Lightinng and Landsccape Assessm ment District (LLAD) ( has paid p foor many park and recreatioon related exppenses. This will w not be a sustainable souurce of revennue in cooming years.1 T true cost of The o park mainteenance requirres looking att both the recrreation, arts and communitty seervices budgeet and the parkks maintenannce budget.

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Danville’s 201 D 15-2016 Operrating Budget and Capital Improvement I t Program servves as a stronng asssessment of financial heallth for the Toown.

D Danville’s park k maintenancce staff have been b successfful in proactivvely addressinng issues in D Danville parkss, and re-priorritizing mainttenance tasks based on conntinually updaated assessmeents.

L LLAD funds have h been a prrimary sourcee for parks maaintenance.

Key Strrategic Qu uestions   

What additionaal revenue strreams are avaailable to coveer increasing park maintennance costs in W fuuture years? costs to get a H can reven How nue from recrreation fees bee better aligneed with park maintenance m beetter picture of o cost recoveery?

H can the Town How T use drouught-friendly techniques thhat promote suustainable waater use, mainntain thhe current loo ok and feel of the park system, and encoourage financiial savings in the long run??

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A ten yeaar financial fore ecast shows th hat the fixed fees collected from LLADs will not keep up w with increasing expenditurres in the futurre.

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Issue 2: 2 Danvillle’s recre eational programm p ming need ds to focus on creatin ng opporttunities for f all age e ranges.

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The Town Cou T uncil has prioritized creatinng a broad rannge of recreattional and leaarning oppportunities for f communitty members of all ages, inccluding youthh, teens, adultss and seniors..

Participants at the 2015 Joinnt Commissioon Work Sesssion identifiedd that parks annd recreation s providde opportunitiies for all gennerations of people living within w Danvillle— prrogramming should frrom toddlers to t seniors.

Inn spite of the multi-generattional users, there t has beenn little assessm ment of how well Danvillee’s reecreational prrograms are adddressing thee needs of all generations. g R Results from th he communityy intercept evvents indicate that communnity memberss believe offerring yoouth and teen n leadership programs will encourage more m people too be stewards of Danville’ss paarks. with focus grroup participaants highlightt the desire foor partnershipps with the Toown C Conversations inn order to prov vide more reccreational proogramming foor school-agedd youth.

D to the incrreasing role of Due o private orgaanizations in offering afterr school progrramming, manny D Danville students are more likely to be part p of a privaate sports team m than they haave in the passt.

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For teens, activ vities such as the summer DesTEENatioon Camp andd the “Do Coool Things Thaat M Matter” camp continue to be well attendeed. In additioon, the Teen Centers C at Diaablo Vista andd C Charlotte Woo od Middle Schhools have seen increased daily attendannce.

T recent exp The pansion of thee Veterans Haall to include a seniors’ winng has increased the avvailability of senior prograamming in a centrally c locatted area.

For seniors, the popularity of o the Senior Sneaker tripss continues to be high.

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What metrics can W c be develooped to measuure how well Danville’s D recreation proggramming is seerving all gen nerations?

W opportun What nities exist to integrate youuth-friendly acctivities (e.g., chess, ping-pong, skatingg) in D Danville’s Dow wntown area??

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Issue 3: 3 The To own of Danville ca an refine and sharrpen its role r in providing arts and a cultu ural servic ces.

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Danville strivees to offer visuual, performinng, musical and D a literary arrts opportunitiies that suppoort D Danville’s “sm mall town atm mosphere.” Mooving forwardd, Danville must m consider if i it wants to chhange or expaand its role ass an art and cuultural servicees provider baased on publiic engagemennt feeedback.

C Conversations with San Ram mon Unified School Distriict (SRUSD) principals higghlight the deesire foor the Town to partner withh schools to provide p culturral and arts prrogramming to t school-aged yoouth in schoo ol facilities.

R Results from public p engagement efforts show s that com mmunity mem mbers are lookking for Danvville too offer more cultural c festivvals, concert series s and theaater performaances. Since thhese are offerrings allready presen nt in Danville,, the Town shhould considerr gaining addditional clarityy on the level of aw wareness and d the degree of satisfaction with current cultural offerrings.

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Danville has a robust perforrming theatre program, esppecially at thee Village Theatre facility. For D F FY Y 2015/16, Danville D is co--sponsoring productions p w groups suuch as the Rolle Players with E Ensemble Theatre, Danvillee Children’s Musical M Theaater, and the Eugene E O’Neiill Foundationn Festival.

D Danville also offers o arts andd cultural servvices throughh a growing nuumber of culttural arts cam mps.

W Within the 205 5/16 fiscal yeaar, Danville plans p to offer additional caamps and classes that will opperate with fu ull cost recovery.

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What is the pu W ublic’s level of awareness and a satisfactioon with Danvville’s current cultural and arts offferings?

Iss there a role for f Danville to t provide exppanded or diffferent culturaal arts offeringgs to communnity m members? to H can the Town How T partner with schools to provide addditional cultuural and arts programming p scchool-aged yo outh?

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Issue 4: 4 Danvillle has de eveloped and nearrly built-o out all of the t parks s within the Town n bounda ary and must m explore how to get the e most out e park p areas. of its existing

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Danville has fu D ully developeed and nearly built-out all of o the parks within w the Tow wn boundary (See A Appendix A an nd C).

N Now, Danvillee can focus onn how to re-evvaluate uses and a add smalll facility imprrovements (e.g., thhe “tiny flouriishes”) to makke each park exceptional and a to maxim mize its recreattional benefitts.

Some Danvillee parks host a variety of prrogramming activities a conttinuation of thhis trend could leead to greater wear and teaar and over-usse of a few faccilities, whichh could decrease satisfactioon annd the expectted life of the facilities. o The Paarks and Leisuure Services Commission C has emphasizzed that the Town T must loook at how to o re-evaluate these t popularr park spaces and re-distribbute programm ming to get thhe most out o of them. For F example, parks p should be multi-funcctional and caan include moobile recreattion elementss.

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Syycamore Vallley Park withhin Danville provides p a moodel for a parkk supporting multiple m uses inncluding a chiildren’s play area with a water w fountainn, a reflection pond with a waterfall, w andd a boocce court.

Since bocce is an extremelyy popular sporrt in Danvillee and the courrts are in highh demand, the T Town is buildiing additionall bocce courtss, which will include amennities such as a group picniic arrea, lighting, oyster shell courts c and shaade structures.

D Diablo Vista Park’s P mosaic-tiled snake adds a an attracttive and playfful water featture to the ofttviisited Commu unity Park.

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How can Danv H ville identify the t “tiny flouurishes” or sm mall improvem ments to each park that cann m make each park facility exceptional? Forr example, whhere can Danvville incorporrate public artt into paarks in the sh hort-term?

H can Danv How ville’s parks be b re-engineerred to be multi-functional and support mobile m recreaation ellements?

H can activities at Danviille’s parks bee spread out to better use all How a of Danvillee’s park resouurces annd reduce maaintenance cossts and facilitty repair?

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Issue 5: 5 Danvillle has a dispersed d d park sy ystem tha at is built out. New w and reffreshed partnersh p hips and improved d streetsc cape ame enities ca an add to and bettter link cu urrent Da anville parks.

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Danville has built out its pootential parklaand and must explore partnnerships with other entitiess D (ee.g., schools) to expand and connect acccessible parkss and facilities in the Townn.

E Establishing paartnerships beetween Homeeowner Assocciations and thhe Town to crreate opportuunities foor privately ow wned public open o spaces (POPOS) ( is a viable opporrtunity to expllore.

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The Town of Danville T D and the t San Ramoon Unified Scchool District (SRUSD) haave a strong exxisting partneership. Currenntly, the Townn maintains certain school park propertiies in exchangge for prriority facility y use for Tow wn events and programs.2

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How can the Recreation H R Serrvices Divisioon work with the Town’s Engineering E a Transporttation and D Divisions to im mprove park connectivity c t through projeccts such as biike lanes, wallking trails, annd neew directionaal signage?

W possibiliities exist to refresh the Toown of Danvillle and SRUS What SD partnershipp (and other scchool partnerss) to respond to current needs of both enntities?

H can the Town How T initiate partnerships p w local Hoomeowner Associations to strengthen with D Danville’s park k system and create privateely owned puublic open spaaces (POPOS)? What are the t liabilities and legal l issues thhat might servve as hurdles to this type of o partnership?

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The Town n of Danville is projected to sspend around $ $15,000 on Sch hool Park Facilities Capital Maintenance in FY 2015/16 an nd each year u until FY 2019/2 20.

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Town of o Danvillle DRAFT T Staff Strrategy Se ession Sum mmary August 2016 2

Introdu uction On July 20, 2 2016, the e Town of Da anville held its Staff Strategy Session n for the Dan nville Parks, Recreatio on and Arts Strategic Pla an Update. Approximate A ely 22 staff participated p on, in the sessio representing a wide range of departments and a responsibilities acrosss the Town. The primarry t staff stra ategy session n were to: goals of the   

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Inform Town staff about the community engage ement and Environmen ntal Scan re esults to date; S Share best practices p an nd trends in parks, recre eation and arts systems across a the c county; G Generate disscussion around ideas and a strategies for strengthening Danville’s D pa arks, r recreation and arts systtem.

Com mmunity Engageme E ent and E nvironmen ntal Scan Results

Henry Pe erezalonso, Recreation, R A and Com Arts mmunity Services Manager for the Town T of Dan nville, welcome ed Town stafff to the strattegy session n and asked staff membe ers introduce e themselve es and theirr role to the group. Then n, Jamillah Jordan, lead facilitator from MIG, pro ovided an update of o community engageme ent efforts co ompleted to o date, includ ding:     

In ntercept eve ents Sttakeholder interviews Focus groupss O Online questionnaire C Community workshop w

One stafff member assked how the participants in engage ement effortts are repressentative of Danville residents, an nd the impact of online versus in-pe erson outreach. Lauren Schmitt, S Principal e ho ow the past engagemen e t activities collected c dem mographic information, so at MIG, explained that the Town T can en nsure that th he sampling of those involved are representative e of the large er Danville community. Jamillah Jordan also exxplained the role of interrcept eventss to reach those n normally attend form mal outreach events such h as commun nity worksho ops by “mee eting that do not people where w they are” including at coffee shops, s parkss, and other community events. One e attendee e indicated he h would like e to see outrreach flyers posted p at pa arks to prom mote commu unity input opp portunities, similar to the Osage Sta ation Park Master Plan Update U proce ess.

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II. Current Trends and Best Practices Lauren Schmitt presented current trends and best practices for parks, recreation and arts systems across the country.

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Programming is the biggest determinant of park use.

Park and recreation partnerships can increase system capacity.

Parks can aid in successful aging.

Diversifying arts programs can support economic development and social change.

Parks can address public health issues.

Street connectivity can improve park use.

Henry Perezalonso remarked that it was encouraging that many of these best practices are already being implemented or discussed by Danville staff. Staff highlighted that the most recent scavenger hunt with businesses as part of the “May the Fourth” event was an example of a partnership that is in line with national trends.

III. Connectivity, Access and Partnership Analysis Using an interactive mapping tool, Jamillah Jordan and Lauren Schmitt walked participants through a visual exercise on connectivity and access. By clicking on and off quarter mile, half mile, and mile “travel sheds” around parks’ access points, participants could see what areas in the Town are served at different distances, and where there are facility gaps (see Figure 1 and Figure 2). Lauren Schmitt highlighted how thinking about connectivity projects and organizational partnerships can increase people’s access to the parks, recreation and arts system.

Figure 1. Half Mile Connectivity of Town, Regional and School Parks in Danville.

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Figure 2. One Mile Connectivity of Town, Regional and School Parks in Danville.

IV. Staff Discussion Following presentations to staff, MIG facilitated a staff discussion to hear from staff about their ideas for projects and partnerships that should be included as part of the Update. The following ideas gained momentum within the conversation: 

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Increasing visibility of existing trails. Staff highlighted that there are many connecting trails around Town, but residents are currently unaware of these trails. Tai Williams, Administrative Services Director at Danville, indicated that she has explored many of “hidden” trails with her running group. o Staff noted they would like to see a trail map developed, and it should include trails owned and maintained by the Town, HOAs, and other local agencies. o One staff noted that there is an opportunity to create social or interactive places at trail heads, through art exhibits, picnic benches, and creative signage.

Piloting outdoor recreation projects. Staff members expressed interest in the idea of piloting a portable pump track and other outdoor recreation projects, that could be geared towards helping younger children learn basic skills. Other projects that were discussed included mobile climbing walls, mobile BMX equipment, and other "special event" activities at parks and outdoor venues. o Another staff recommended that outdoor recreation projects be introduced through pilot projects – so that the Town can test popularity and identify any issues before committing substantial staff and financial resources. o Staff members also expressed concerns regarding liability issues for pilot projects.

Developing community-built and maintained projects. Staff members discussed the possibility of creating community-built projects, such as a parks, community gardens, or pump tracks. One attendee noted that it would be helpful to have a “community

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maintenance group” or an “adopt-a-park” group that is invested in maintaining the Hap Magee dog park- a constant area of complaint for residents.

Engaging the health community. Henry Perezalonso proposed the idea of further engaging the health community, especially the Palo Alto Medical Center which is located within Danville. He sees alignment between the parks programming work Danville is doing, and the efforts of local medical centers to promote healthy lifestyles and preventive health measures.

Building interactive public art. A few staff members noted that they would like to see more interactive art around town, such as climb-able structures.

Maximizing use of the Town Green. Staff members commented that the Town Green is an under-utilized space. By adding a few additional features such as a stage or mobile seating options, the Town Green could become a popular destination for Danville residents, and serve as the Town’s “living room”. In this capacity, the Town Green could be a multi-use space used both for special events (such as music in the park and the Farmers’ Market) and for informal social gatherings with move-able outdoor seating. o The City of Concord hosts a Farmers Market music series at Todos Santos Park and this was mentioned as a model for Danville to replicate. o A participant proposed looking at the Farmers’ Market at Arcata Plaza as a venue with a strong sense of place, lively music, vendors and leisure recreation activities, such as Frisbee and hula hoop.

Figure 3. Danville staff discuss projects and ideas that can increase the capacity of Danville’s parks, recreation and arts system.

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Expanding theater spaces. Staff noted that the Village Theatre downtown is often overprogrammed, and there is a capacity issue at the facility preventing additional programming. Henry Perezalonso noted that with the opening of a theater at the new Kids Country facility, some of the kids programming may move there, freeing up the Village Theatre facility.

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In add dition, staff members m talked about the possibilitty of building g an outdoo or venue e or amphith heater for ad dditional perfforming artss. o A stafff member proposed a 1% art fee that is collecte ed from loca al real estate e develo opments to help fund new art facilitties and prog grams. o After the t Strategyy Session, a staff s membe er also propo osed expand ding the “Thurrsdays at the e Village The eatre” progra am to show more recentt films that have h left firrst-run theate ers at reduced prices.

C Considering temporary art. Some sttaff memberrs felt that th he Commissioners and the t public may re eact well to temporary t art exhibits. One O attende ee highlighte ed the recen nt weater Tree e exhibits in Livermore, L w where the City featured knitted “swe eaters” wrap pped Sw around down ntown trees for f about a month. m C Creating a Town meetin ng space with built in in nfrastructurre. Staff note ed that it would be helpful to have more spaces s wherre seating, sttages, and sound s equipment were acilities. already built into Town fa a performa ances. One staff member recounted d the inform mal Programming informal art art performan nces located d at street co orners that he experiencced when visiting France.

O Other staff ag greed that cultivating mini-performa ances around d Town coulld be a low-ccost and high imp pact way to bring b more performing p a viewing opportunitie arts es to residen nts. n restaurantss. Staff discu ussed how th he Town cou uld further Showcasing visual art in sh howcase and d support local visual arttists. One off the ideas in ncluded crea ating a fo ormalized To own program m that create ed a directory of businessses that are e showing arrtists w work around Town. o

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Figure 4. Lauren Sch hmitt of MIG G and Danvville staff disscuss succe ssful parks and recreattion practicess from other areas acro oss the coun ntry.

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V. Next Steps The ideas and discussion generated at this Staff Strategy Session will be used to shape the recommendations outlined in the Parks, Recreation and Arts Needs Assessment currently being developed by MIG.

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