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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks and Rec Advisory Board-Agenda Packets-1/4/1993 (4)`~s~ .a3 Uo3U, G1tY of ,: Texas PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AGENDA PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING Monday April 5, 1993 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 1. Approval of March 1, 1993 minutes 2. Election of officers L.D. Lockett 315 L.D. Lockett 3. Discussion of lights at the Pleasant Run soccer fields 4. Discussion and consideration of appointing a representative to the North Central Texas Council of Governments greenways, bikeways, walkways and parkways committee 5. Discussion and consideration of TCU baseball camp 6. Discussion and consideration of naming .the park site located in the Mill Creek subdivision 7. Update on Parks and Recreation Department projects A. Mill Creek park site B. Pleasant Run Park C. Kidsville D. Youth Sports 8. Discussion and consideration of park ordinances 9. Discussion and consideration of Tree Ordinance ADJOURN 5205 Bransford Road P.O. Box 185 Colleyville, Texas 76034 fR171 FAR-R~'~1 ~~ P ` PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD ~ '"`~. MINUTES MARCH 1, 1993 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Alan Linford called the meeting to order at 6:15 P.M. on March 1, 1993. ROLL CALL: Present were Alan Linford, Patrick Horn, Steve Rahn, Mike Billings, Yvonne Hatton, Paul Vigiletti, Jack Harnett, Dave Draz, Assistant City Manager, David Fain, Parks and Recreatian Coordinator and Terri Holmes, Parks and Recreation Secretary. Chairman Linford introduced two new Park Board Members Patrick Horn and Steve Rahn. Congratulations were in order. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mike Billings made a motion to approve the February 1, 1993 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board minutes. Paul Vigiletti seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. REQUEST FROM DAVID SCOTT TO DISCUSS THE LIGHTS AT THE PLEASANT RUN SOCCER FIELDS. Chairman Linford briefed the Park Board members and the audience on the current problems with the lights at the Pleasant Run Soccer fields. He commented on the visibility and reflection of light beyond park boundaries noting that the Southern most pole is the main problem. Mr. Linford also noted that in the past trees were discussed as a solution to blocking offensive reflection. Discussion turned to Mr. David Scott, a homeowner whose property is affected by the light reflection. Mr. Scott announced to the Board that he would be willing to pay for half the expense of the trees. Various other solutions were discussed by the Board i.e. the cost of a light switch for the Southeast pole and re-aiming the lights, also what position if any the City has on providing trees for private land. It was the consensus of the Board to inform the Soccer Association of present circumstances and request their feedback. The Board also requested that a representative from the Soccer Association be present at the next meeting to discuss the lighting situation. NO ACTION TAKEN Parks and Recreation Advisory Board ~, Minutes of March 1, 1993 Page 2 .... 2. UPDATE ON THE PARR LAND DEDICATION FUND. Dave Draz presented to the Board an update of the Park Land Dedication Fund. In the background study revenues and expenditures were listed along with current available funds. Mike Billings questioned at what point are the funds available. Dave Draz commented on the involved process from the zoning stages to the preliminary plan phases of the various subdivisions noting that several were in the latter phase prior to the ordinance taking effect in 1991. Dave Draz further commented on the platting process if done on a lot by lot basis would prolong funds coming in or if subdivisions are planned by sections it could take several years before opening up the latter of these sections. Dave Draz will keep the Board updated on the funds. 3. YOUTH SPORTS UPDATE. David Fain presented to the Board an update on the Youth Sports Associations. He noted that a Facilities Utilization Agreement draft had been presented to the Baseball and Softball Associations and that they will work together in a team effort in regards to the concession stand. A draft concession agreement from the Association will be presented to staff. Patrick Horn reported that Baseball may make a request to have a select league in the future and questioned the use of the fields for this team. 4. ADOPTING A POLICY FOR NAMING PARRS AND RECREATION SITES AND FACILITIES. Action was taken on adopting a policy for naming Parks and Recreation sites and facilities. The Board made a few minor changes to a policy presented by Dave Draz. MIKE BILLINGS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE POLICY. PATRICK HORN SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. 5. CONSIDERATION OF NAMING THE PARR SITE LOCATED AT THE MILL CREEK SUBDIVISION. Action was taken in the naming of the park located in the Mill Creek Subdivision. MIKE BILLINGS MADE A MOTION TO NAME THE PARK THE "COLLEYVILLE NATURE CENTER". YVONNE HATTON SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE . This item will appear on next month's agenda based on the policy adopted. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes of March 1, 1993 Page 3 .... 6. UPDATE ON PARRS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PROJECTS. David Fain presented to the Board a preparation task list for the upcoming Baseball and Softball season. The list included deadline dates on various park maintenance projects . David Fain reported that the Mill Creek Park Site Development Committee met in February for finalization of the project budget. Schrickel, Rollins and Associates will present construction documents to staff for review on March 3rd. The contractor for the second phase of Pleasant Run Park is Wall's Green Enterprises. They began work on the Pleasant Run Park site on February 22nd with a projected completion date of June 1st. Chairman Linford questioned if outside maintenance of park would be an option. Dave Draz replied that staff will consider this. 7. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF PARR ORDINANCES. The Board discussed the following issues in regards to the park ordinances: a) Prohibiting golf, glass, firearms, horseback riding, archery b) The use of alcoholic beverages and special use permits. Dave Draz commented that further input from the City Attorney and the Police Chief is needed. 8. OTHER ITEMS Other items discussed by the Board were as follows: a) A tree farm for Colleyville b) Need to elect officers at the next Board meeting c) Adding Kidsville to the Parks and Recreation update Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes of March 1, 1993 Page 4 .... ADJOURN MIKE BILLINGS MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:50 P.M. PAUL VIGILETTI SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. Respectfully submitted: Approved by: Terri Holmes Parks & Recreation Secretary David Fai~ Parks & R ration Coordinator PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT STAFF BRIEFING AGENDA ITEM #2 ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS According to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board's standard operating procedures, officers of the Board are elected annually. Officers to be elected are the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary. A copy of the Board's standard operating procedures is enclosed for your review. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT STAFF BRIEFING AGENDA ITEM #3 LIGHTS AT THE PLEASANT RUN SOCCER FIELDS A representative from the Soccer Association will be present to discuss the lighting situation that exists at the Pleasant Run Soccer fields. The Soccer representative will also present to the Board the Association's desires regarding the situation. The cost of providing an independent disconnect switch to the Southeast pole is $950.00 HENTZEN ELECTRIC 6524 RIDGLEA DR. WATAUGA, TX 76148 (817) 581-8576 PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO: City of Colleyville Parks and Recreation Department 5109 Bransford Rd. Colleyville, Tx 76034 JOB DESCRIPTION: Provide independent service to the southeast light pole at the Pleasant Run soccer fields. Work will include a disconnect switch. We hereby agree to furnish material and labor, as specified on the plans submitted, for the sum of $950.00 (Nine hundred and fifty dollars). Any alteration or deviation from specifications involving extra cost will be executed only upon written orders, and will become an extra charge over and above the estimate, as stated above. All material is guaranteed to be as specified in the plans. All work is to be completed in a workman like manner according to the standard practice. All agreements are contingent upon strikes, accident or delays beyond our control. Work is fully covered by liability insurance. All work is guaranteed to be performed by a licensed electrician. This agreement considered null and void if not accepted within 30 days. '~ ~a - - ~- ' hard Hentzen (817) 581-8576 Beeper 331-1337 3-26-93 PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT STAFF BRIEFING AGENDA ITEM #4 NCTCOG PARKWAYS PLANNING COMMITTEE The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has created a committee to discuss the various issues involved in the planning of greenways and trails in the North Central Texas Region. NCTCOG is seeking to involve many interested individuals and organizations into the planning process. Therefore, NCTCOG is asking each agency to identify two persons to serve as primary contacts for the planning process. Enclosed is information about the planning committee. STAFF recommends that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board appoint a Board member to the NCTCOG Greenways, Walkways, and Parkways Planning Committee. North Central Texas Council of Governments P. O. Drawer COG Arlington, Texas 76005-5888 FROM: John Promise, P.E. DATE: February 15, 1993 Director of Environmental Resources TO: Selected Local Park and Recreation Directors SUBJECT: Participation in Development of a Greenways, Bikeways, Walkways and Parkways Plan for North Central Texas (The All-Ways Plan) During 1993, NCTCOG's Department of Environmental Resources, in association with several other agencies, is undertaking a major initiative for greenways and trails planning in the North Central Texas region. As discussed in the enclosure, the primary objectives of this effort are to: s develop-the required bicycle and pedestrian elements of the refined Mobility 2010 long-range regional transportation plan, as well as address transportation environmental enhancement opportunities such as archeological planning, historic facilities and wetlands banking o design an interconnected network of "greenways" for the Trinity River mainstem, West Fork and Elm Fork, major tributaries and surrounding lakes as part of the Upper Trinity River Feasibiliiy Study underway with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with assistance from the National Park Service o enable projects within the plan to be eligible for federal and state funding assistance pursuant to the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA), and to be evaluated through the Feasibility Study for implementation funding We are seeking maximum involvement by all interested and affected organizations. To ensure that this occurs, we are asking you to identify two persons to serve as primary contacts for this planning process. One of these should be you or your staff designee, and one should be a policy official from your advisory board. A return form is enclosed for your use. A representative from your transportation department will also serve as a primary contact. We would intend to meet with these representatives at the earliest convenience to discuss the program and gather available information. They would be expected to participate in work sessions and regional workshops, schedule appointments for presentations to your policy bodies, and ensure that any other interests in your organization are kept informed throughout the process. Thank you in advance for your interest and assistance with this exciting and challenging program. Please contact Saadia Mai or Kathleen Graham of my staff at (817) ti40~300 with any questions. Jo romise The All-Ways Plan Greenways, Bikeways, Walkways and Parkways for North Central Texas John Promise, P.E., Director of Environmental Resources North Central Texas Council of Governments During 1993, NCTCOG's Department of Environmental Resources, in association with several other agencies, is undertaking a major initiative for greenways and trails planning in the North Central Texas region. The primary objectives of this effort are to: o develop the required bicycle and pedestrian elements of the refined Mobility 2010 long-range regional transportation plan, as well as address transportation environmental enhancement opportunities such as archeological planning, historic facilities and wetlands banking o design an interconnected network of "greenways" for the Trinity River mainstem, West Fork and Elm Fork, major tributaries and surrounding lakes as part of the Upper Trinity River Feasibility Study underway with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with assistance from the National Park Service o enable projects within the plan to be eligible for federal and state funding assistance pursuant to the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA), and to be evaluated through the Feasibility Study for implementation funding This paper outlines the many uses of existing trails in Texas and the region, the role of NCTCOG in comprehensive planning, three examples of successful cooperative regional planning efforts elsewhere through regional councils, and a vision for North Central Texas of greenways, bikeways, walkways and parkways for the 21st Century. This is The All-Ways Plan. Trails for Texans Texans love trails! The state's 1990 Texas Outdoor Recreation Plan (TORP) shows that almost 50% of all outdoor recreation statewide occurs on trails. The 1991 Texas Trails Study conducted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department found that: o "exercise or physical training" was the reason cited most often for participating in trail activities -- 72% of respondents; "experience nature and scenery" was cited by 57%, while 43% cited "an outing with family/friends" The All-Ways Plan 2/14/93 Page 1 o most bike riding occurs on roads and sidewalks; about half of all walking and jogging occurs on roads/sidewalks, with the balance among parks/trails, schools and private property; a majority of horseback riding and off-road vehicle use occurs on private property o all horseback riders indicated a preference for a natural surface to ride on, as do hikes/backpackers, mountain bikers and off-road vehicle riders; walkers and joggers are about equally divided between natural surfaces and asphalt/cement paved trails; riders of standard bikes overwhelmingly prefer a paved surface For the 16-county North Central Texas region, the TORP identified "multi-use trails" (walk, bike, jog) as the #1 outdoor recreation need. Out of 18 categories, additional hiking trails ranked fourth and horseback riding traits ranked fifth in regional needs. Clearly, the region needs more trails. Role of NCTCOG The North Central Texas Council of Governments is the association of more than 200 cities, counties, school districts, and special districts for the 16-county region. For more than 25 years, NCTCOG has been assisting its member governments to realize the potentials and benefits of regional cooperation. As far back as 1972, NCTCOG has adopted policy plans related to open space and outdoor recreation needs, with attention to the preservation of environmental corridors. Throughout its history, NCTCOG has played a lead role in coordinating regional transportation planning. Today, there is heightened local interest in greenbelts and trails, and NCTCOG has two important regional efforts directly addressing this interest -- the Upper Trinity River Feasibility Study and long-range transportation planning under federal legislation. The Upper Trinity River Feasibility Study and aWorld-Class Greenway Since mid-1986, NCTCOG has been serving as convener and facilitator of affected local governments in pursuit of a Common Vision for the Trinity River Corridor. A Steering Committee of elected officials is guiding the interjurisdictional program. A Reconnaissance Study, completed in early 1990 by the Fort Worth District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, identified potential catastrophic impacts of further loss of flood control protection for the river corridor. Because a number of structural flood damage reduction alternatives were considered viable in the Reconnaissance Study, the initiation of a more detailed Feasibility Study was warranted. However, at the request of local governments, Congress authorized a much more comprehensive study of the Trinity River Corridor, with project purposes to include "flood protection, environmental enhancement, water quality, recreation, and other allied purposes." NCTCOG is the designated Sponsor for this Feasibility Study. NCTCOG is acting on behalf of nine Trinity River Corridor communities, Denton, Dallas, and Tarrant Counties, the Tarrant County Water Control Improvement District Number One, and the Trinity River Authority, who together are providing 25% of the study funds. The All-Ways Plan 2/14/93 Page 2 As affirmed by an Interlocal Agreement among the local entities dated November 16, 1989, NCTCOG acts as a single point of contact with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. NCTCOG is responsible for coordinating the study efforts with other local, state, and Federal initiatives affecting the corridor in pursuit of a COMMON VISION. This five-year $8 million Feasibility Study, which began in September 1990, is the largest cost-shared study underway in the nation with the Corps of Engineers. The federal government share is 50%, with 25% being provided by the State of Texas through the Texas Water Development Board. Extensive surveying and aerial photography of the corridor was completed during 1991, and digital engineering-scale base maps are nearing completion. A Prototype study of computer technology and software linkages has been accomplished, and the Corps of Engineers is revising its hydrologic and hydraulic computer models with the new mapping data. During the fall of 1992, a series of 8 public workshops were conducted to discuss initial working papers for a variety of alternatives, such as regional flood warning, environmental enhancement opportunities, and transportation needs. Of particular importance to The All-Ways Plan, at the start of the Feasibility Study, NCTCOG entered into a cooperative agreement with the National Park Service to conduct an assessment of the recreational, cultural and open space potential for the river corridor and its tributaries. An issues survey has been conducted, and amulti-color "popular" map of current recreational opportunities along the corridor has been published and widely distributed. A key objective of the cooperative agreement is the development of a concept plan fora "world-class greenway system" within the Metroplex. The All-Ways Plan is an important milestone in this effort. NCTCOG and the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) NCTCOG is designated by the Governor as the "Metropolitan Planning Organization" for the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area in accordance with the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA). Under the guidance of the Regional Transportation Council, NCTCOG conducts a multimodal transportation planning process involving a long-range regional transportation plan (Mobility 2010), annual Transportation Improvement Program identifying priority roadway and transit projects, and annual unified work program defining planning and financial responsibilities of participating agencies. NCTCOG is responsible for allocating funds to local governments for specific implementation projects of the multimodal plan, while the Texas Department of Transportation retains funding authority for all other portions. Several provisions of ISTEA recognize the link between the preservation and enhancement of significant natural and cultural resources and transportation decisions. For example, as part of the 1993 TIP, three bikeway projects are receiving funding from NCTCOG under the "Congestion Management-Air Quality" portion of ISTEA. These include a 3.8 mile segment of the Clearfork- Benbrook Trail between Southwest Blvd. and Benbrook Lake; a segment of a 16 mile Five-Mike Creek hike/bike trail linking 12 parks in South Dallas; and a 3.5 mile segment of the Grapevine- Southlake multiuse trail as part of the Lake Grapevine Master Plan. The All-Ways Plan 2/14/93 Page 3 One of the most important of these ISTEA provisions is contained in the Surface Transportation Program (STP) where ten types of activities are defined as "transportation enhancements," and are eligible for all STP funds. In addition, ten percent of these funds must be set aside for enhancements. Two of the ten fundable activities are "facilities for pedestrians and bicycles" and "preservation of abandoned railway corridors (including the conversion and use thereof for pedestrian and bicycle trails)." Pursuant to the ISTEA legislation, NCTCOG must update its long-range plan by October 1993 to incorporate a wide range of additional planning requirements, including an "enhancements" component. NCTCOG's Department of Environmental Resources is serving as asub-contractor to NCTCOG's Department of Transportation for this Enhancement Component. Examples of Regional Cooperation Elsewhere The need for expanded outdoor recreation and commuting opportunities for bicyclists and pedestrians is common among all large metropolitan areas in the nation. Three examples of regional initiatives elsewhere demonstrate the good things that can happen when local governments cooperate. There are many more examples that could be cited. The Bicycle Element of the Long-Range Transportation Plan for the National Capital Region - Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments On November 20, 1991, the Bicycle Element was adopted by the National Capital Region Transportation Board of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments as part of the region's long-range transportation plan. This was the first time that the long-range plan included a separate section on regional bicycle planning. A regional Bicycle Technical Subcommittee began work in December 1988 on a bicycle element, with a view that "bicycle use should be treated as part of an integrated regional transportation network, and that each component of the plan should address the needs of cars, transit vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians." The Subcommittee viewed bicycling as a "viable transportation mode which can provide aloes-cost, energy-efficient and environmentally-safe alternative to the single- occupant automobile for a wide range of short-distance trip purposes." The Bicycle Element establishes a goal of a 5% mode share for bicycles by the year 2000, and further increases in bicycle ridership in the next decade. The Subcommittee recommendations fall into two areas: 1) a set of policy recommendations to be implemented throughout the metropolitan region, which will make bicycling a more attractive transportation alternative to the automobile and other modes; and, 2) a list of specific capital improvement projects that will help to implement the recommended policies. The All-Ways Plan 2/14/93 Page 4 The MWCOG plan indicates that the full institution of these recommendations will help make bicycling a safer, more efficient, and more desirable mode of transportation and will go a long way towards transforming the Washington metropolitan area into an "exemplary bicycle friendly environment." The policy recommendations fall into the following categories: A. Incorporate a bicycle element in the planning and design policies of all area jurisdictions. B. Develop and adhere to a set of consistent bicycle facility design and construction standards in all area jurisdictions. C. Plan and establish a comprehensive bicycle route network, to be integrated with existing and future transportation facilities. D. Provide adequate bicycle support facilities, such as parking, showers and changing facilities. E. Develop bicycle education and law enforcement programs in all jurisdictions. F. Develop high-visibility bicycle demonstration projects in each jurisdiction, to demonstrate the use of bicycles as an effective short distance transportation mode. Recommended capital improvement projects are listed, which are designed to fill gaps in, or extend outward from, the region's existing network of on-street and off-street bike routes and trails, to repair or upgrade existing facilities to meet the demands of current and forecasted usage, to provide pathways across significant physical barriers such as highways, railroad lines and rivers, and to provide linkage to regional mass transit facilities such as Metro and commuter rail stations. In total, approximately 2,100 miles of bikeways are planned for the 14 local governments within the 3,000 square mile region. About 875 miles are already built, while the remaining 80 segments include both on-road and off-road portions. The total regional cost of all recommended facilities is between $53 million and $61 million. Regional Greenways Plan -Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission Rather than ask individual counties and park districts to undertake acatch-as-catch-can approach to acquiring public lands, two Illinois-based groups --the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission and the Openlands Project -- have collaborated on an overarching, regional plan that offers a strategic approach to saving open space. The Greenways Plan focuses not so much on securing broad parts of land as on creating a network of long corridors -- or "greenways" -- that will "string together the region's precious preserves." "Like arteries linking vital organs, greenways connect parks, forest preserves, wetlands, cultural and historic sites, and communities. Greenways provide a channel for the natural circulation of birds and bugs and seedlings from one wildlife sanctuary to another. Some, though not all, greenways are trails that allow human passage into and through the natural world. Most greenways cleave to waterways, deserted railroads, swampy wetlands, or urban boulevard systems, providing long ribbons of open space." The greenway plan "is neither a regional bikeway plan nor a comprehensive trail plan. While trails and bikeways may be developed to add recreational benefits to greenways," other trails and bikeways not reflected in the plan may be worthy of funding because of local recreational or transportation benefits. The All-Ways Plan 2/14/93 Page 5 The plan sets out to achieve five goals: "1) to create a shared vision of a greenways network in northeastern Illinois, 2) to help agencies and organizations enact that vision, 3) to help resolve public/private sector issues that may arise, 4) to coordinate efforts among various jurisdictions, and 5) to encourage understanding and stewardship of the natural world." Initially, NIPC and Openlands met with the directors of the six forest preserve and conservation districts in northeastern Illinois in preparation for a series of eight planning meetings throughout the region. After the first round of meetings, a draft of the plan and a map of greenways opportunities were developed. These were reviewed at a second round of meetings which focused on the issues and techniques of the plan's implementation. Comments from organizations and individuals during the second round of meetings were incorporated by NIPC and Openlands into a revised draft for public review and comment at three public hearings. The recommended plan was adopted by the Commission on September 17, 1992. During the planning process, a set of eleven criteria were identified to evaluate greenway opportunities in each of the six counties and determine which were of importance to the entire region. Segments which meet four or more of these criteria are named as priority regional greenways and represent critical greenway connections. There are 24 priority regional greenways in the adopted plan. These are grouped in the plan by county, described in some detail, and mapped. The plan also discusses and maps other potential greenways, and lists communities which have their own trail systems. Some towns have made bicycle paths a "cornerstone" of their community planning activities. The plan concludes with a discussion of plan implementation priorities, such as expanded funding and strengthening of intergovernmental coordination, and a set of implementation action recommendations. •- - - - The Bay Trail Plan -Association of Bay Area Governments The Bay Trail Plan proposes development of a regional hiking and bicycling trail around the perimeter of San Francisco and San Pablo Bays. The plan was prepared by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) pursuant to California Senate Bili 100, which mandated that the Bay Trail: o provide connections to existing park and recreation facilities, o create links to existing and proposed transportation facilities, and o be planned in such a way as to avoid adverse effects on environmentally sensitive areas. The plan proposes an alignment for what will become a 400-mile recreational "ring around the Bay." When developed, the Bay Trail will be a trail system comprised of three components: o a spine trail, the main pathway, circling the Bay and creating a continuous recreational corridor which links all nine Bay Area counties; the spine trails represent 479 miles, of which 161 are existing. The All-Ways Plan 2/14/93 Page 6 o spur trails, providing access from the main trail to points of natural, historic and cultural interest along the Bay shoreline; there are 75 miles of spur trails, with 27 miles existing. o connector trails, linking the main trail to recreational sites, residential areas and employment centers inland from the Bay, as well as providing restricted access to environmentally sensitive areas. 'The Bay Trail Plan also contains policies to guide selection of the trail route and implementation of the trail system. Policies fall into five categories: 1) Trail alignment policies reflect the goals of the Bay Trail program -- to develop a continuous trail which highlights the wide variety of recreational and interpretive experiences offered by the diverse bay environment and is situated as close as feasible to the shoreline, within the constraints defined by other policies of the plan. Detailed alignment maps are available by county. 2) Trail design policies underscore the importance of creating a trail which is accessible to the widest possible range of trail users and which is designed to respect the natural and built environments through which it passes. Minimum design guidelines for trail development are recommended for application by implementing agencies. 3) Environmental protection policies underscore the importance of the San Francisco Bay's natural environment and define the relationship of the proposed trail to sensitive natural environments such as wetlands. 4) Transportation access policies reflect the need for bicycle and pedestrian access on Bay Area toll bridges, in order to create a continuous trail and to permit cross-bay connections as alternative trail routes. 5) Implementation policies state that successful implementation of the Bay Trail Plan will require continuing trail advocacy, oversight, and a structure for trail management." California Senate Bill 100 directed ABAG to establish a policy committee to oversee development and implementation of the trail as well as an advisory committee, representing environmental and recreational interests, to assist in the preparation of the plan. ABAG's 34-member Regional Planning Committee was designated as the policy committee for the Bay Trail Program, with representatives from local governments, business, labor, community organizations, other regional agencies and environmental organizations. The Bay Trail Advisory Committee was formed in December 1987 with 37 delegates and 20 alternates to advise project staff and the policy committee. To facilitate its work, five subcommittees were used. Also, representatives from 69 local, regional, state and federal agencies participated in the work of a Technical Committee. The Bay Trail Plan was adopted by ABAG's Regional Planning Committee and Executive Board in July 1989. The San Francisco Bay Trail Project, a nonprofit corporation, was established in August 1990 to facilitate Trail completion. Bay Trail efforts are coordinated on asub-regional basis in five groupings of counties. The All-Ways Plan 2/14/93 Page 7 A Vision for North Central Texas The time has arrived for NCTCOG and its member local governments to craft a vision into the 21st Century. This vision must include greenways which connect parks, forest areas, wetlands, cultural and historic sites and communities along vital waterways. This vision must include bikeways and walkways which provide a wide range of recreational and commuting opportunities. And this vision must include ready transportation access to all. A single name for this vision has yet to emerge. Today the general "working" title for this effort is The All-Ways Plan -- Greenways, Bikeways, Walkways and Parkways for North Central Texas. In his book Greenways for America, Charles Little describes a greenway as a natural, green way based on protected linear corridors which will improve environmental quality and provide for outdoor recreation." He categorizes greenways into five major project types: 1) urban riverside greenways; 2) recreational greenways, featuring paths and trails of various kinds, based on natural corridors as well as canals, abandoned railbeds and other public rights-of-way; 3) ecological significant natural corridors, usually along rivers and streams, to provide for wildlife migration and species interchange, nature study and hiking; 4) scenic and historic routes, often providing pedestrian access along the route; and 5) comprehensive greenway systems. For The All-Ways Plan, all of these important opportunities will be fully explored with member local governments, the National Park Service, Corps of Engineers, and others. Bikeways and walkways are important elements of the balanced intermodal surface transportation system envisioned for metropolitan areas by the ISTEA federal legislation. Within ISTEA, bicycle transportation facilities are defined as "new or improved lanes, paths or shoulders for use by bicyclists, traffic control devices, shelters, and parking facilities for bicyclists." Federal aid is available from a number of ISTEA programs for bicyclists and pedestrians, including the National Highway System (NHS) Funds, Surface Transportation Program (STP) Funds, Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAG1) Program Funds, Federal Lands Highway Funds, Scenic Byways Program Funds, and National Recreational Trails Funds. It is intended that the bicycle and pedestrian elements of the long-range transportation plans prepared by NCTCOG and similar agencies around the country identify capital projects for such funding. The concept of parkways along the edge of waterways is not new, with the Rock Creek Parkway in the nation's capital as a recognized success story, contrasted with the proposed Richmond on Staten Island which was opposed for 30 years and since abandoned. For this region, the 1980 Dallas County Open Space Plan envisioned a major scenic parkway along the levees of the Trinity River corridor. NCTCOG's Mobility 2010 long-range transportation plan recognizes highway relief within downtown Dallas as the region's highest priority, yet proposed routes within or along the river corridor have become controversial. There are 25 proposed transportation projects impacting the Trinity River, all of which need to be appropriately evaluated. The All-Ways Plan 2/14/93 Page 8 Based on the general structure of the previously cited regional examples, it is anticipated that the key elements of The All-Ways Plan will be comprised of: o greenways along the West Fork, Elm Fork, Main Stem Trinity, major tributaries and surrounding lakes, consistent with the Upper Trinity River Feasibility Study goal of a "world- class greenway system." These will serve as primary spines for a Trinity Trails network, as well as significant environmental corridors. o more spines + spurs, providing bicycle and pedestrian linkages to the greenways via minor tributaries, abandoned railways, utility corridors, linear parks, designated roadways, potential parkways, and so forth, as part of the Enhancement Component of a refined Mobility 2010. o connectors, providing access with spurs in residential neighborhoods; from residences to schools, commercial centers and recreational areas; and within these areas, by each local government. NCTCOG will utilize its computer state-of-the-art Regional Geographic Information System to help develop The All-Ways Plan as follows: o engineering-scale digital maps of the West Fork, Elm Fork and Main Stem Trinity are nearing completion as part of the Upper Trinity River Feasibility Study. These computer maps have topography, transportation features, building footprints and various other key features at a 1 "=200' scale accuracy. These will allow detailed delineation of greenways, alignment of primary spine trails, and so forth. o planning-scale digital maps are already available at 1 "=2,000' accuracy. NCTCOG is updating this base map with satellite imagery (SPOT) that will be imported into the computer. This will allow the general location of greenways, additional spines, spur trails and other features to be digitized into the computer and printed over the satellite photography. o where appropriate, NCTCOG will incorporate local government bike and trail plans into the Regional Geographic Information System for connectors. NCTCOG is seeking maximum involvement by all interested and affected organizations. To ensure that this occurs, NCTCOG is requesting that interested local governments, other public agencies, and private organizations identify primary contacts for this planning process. For larger cities, these would most likely be staff persons from the parks and transportation departments, although policy officials would also be welcome. For business and environmental organizations, these might be representatives from the policy board and working committees, or staff if applicable. NCTCOG staff will meet with these representatives at the earliest convenience to discuss the program and gather available information. They would be expected to participate in work sessions and regional workshops, schedule appointments for presentations to their policy bodies, and ensure that any other interests in their organization are kept informed throughout the process. NCTCOG will also cooperate with the Texas Trails Network in a regionwide workshop in late March dealing with regional trail development and Rail-to-Trail opportunities. The All-Ways Plan 2/14/93 Page 9 Two series of public meetings/regional workshops will be conducted by NCTCOG for these representatives and everyone else who might be interested. The first round of workshops will be held in May at several locations around the region for the discussion and review of planning- scale maps with opportunities for greenways, bikeways, walkways and parkways. Alignment and design policies will also be discussed. This information will be refined and a second series of workshops will be held in late summer (probably August) to review draft portions of the plan, refine the planning-scale maps and consider related information. A review draft of the plan will be prepared and made available for widespread review. One or more public hearings will be conducted to receive formal comment. Comments will be considered, and a proposed plan will be presented to NCTCOG's Executive Board for formal adoption as part of the agency's ongoing "comprehensive development planning process." It is anticipated that the Regional Transportation Council will adopt all or relevant portions as an element of the revised Mobility 2010 regional transportation plan, and that the applicable greenway elements within the Trinity River Corridor will be- incorporated into the evaluation process of the Upper Trinity River Feasibility Study. The opportunities have never been greater. Let the process begin! This paper summarizes and expands upon a presentation made by John Promise to the quarterly meeting of the Texas Trails Network on January 28, 1993. For more information, contact John Promise, Saadia Mai or Kathleen Graham at the NCTCOG offices (817) 640-3300 The All-Ways Plan 2/14/93 Page 10 PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT STAFF BRIEFING AGENDA ITEM #5 DISCUSSION OF TCU BASEBALL CAMP Pat Horn requested that this item be placed on the agenda Enclosed is a memorandum from Sharon Curry that addresses the TCU baseball camp. Sharon points out in the memorandum some positives as well as negatives about offering the camp. Also enclosed for you information is the Department's recreation brochure with provides a brief description of the summer sports camps. MEMORANDUM DATE: March 30, 1993 TO: David Fain Parks and Recreation Coordinator FROM: Sharon Curry Recreation Supervisor SUBJECT: Summer camp information The attached memo lists all camps sponsored by the PARD this summer. Sports camps will be offered on a weekly basis beginning May 31 and continuing through July 17, with the exception of June 7-11. Camps will be offered in soccer, baseball, softball and football. In addition, the Summer Track team will be working out and participating in meets from June 7 through July 17. Tennis lessons will also be offered in morning and evening sessions beginning June 7 and continuing through August 12. All camps are designed to teach individual improvements of each sport's specific skills.. Rules, scoring and fundamentals of team play are stressed through individual, group and team drills. Actual game situations are used to reinforce the techniques taught. Good habits along with proper warm ups and warm downs are also strongly emphasized to prevent injuries. I talked with TCU Coach Watson this morning. They do offer camps in outlying areas. He indicated they could start with two weeks session(s) and continue the program as long as the interest is there. They must be guaranteed at least 100 participants to offer the program. The camps are operated by TCU baseball players as a means of keep them close to the game during the summer, and because they like working with the children. I have a meeting scheduled with Coach Watson at 9:30 on Tuesday morning in which he will bring more information. I would like to see the camps offered, however, I have some concerns about offering the camps this summer. I do not want to offend Coach McCune. He has worked very closely with us the past three summers and does an outstanding job. He is well known and well respected throughout our community and works very hard to continually build and improve his program. I would hate to see kids attend the TCU camp at the expense of Coach McCune's. I think he should be given first opportunity to expand his program to meet what TCU is offering. i My second concern regards advertising. How do we get the word out at this late date? We have already advertised all our summer activities in the F.A.C.T.S. book with more than 23,000 mailed to homes in Colleyville, Grapevine, and parts of Bedford, Euless, Hurst and Southlake (every home paying G.C.I.S.D. taxes). In addition, approximately 5,000 flyers were distributed to area schools this week. I feel very uncomfortable doing a special flyer to promote the TCU camp when none of our own camps received that kind of individual attention. Not to mention the fact that the funds are just not budgeted or available for that kind of advertising this year. I will discuss the possibility of TCU being responsible for all advertising of the camp if added this summer. It is my recommendation that I be given the opportunity to explore the possibilities of adding the TCU camp as a new program next summer. It would assure I have ample time to work out all the details, and time to talk with Coach McCune to give him first opportunity to expand his program. Adding the program next summer will also allow for adequate and equal advertising if included in next summer's programs. I am completely in support of adding new programs to what we offer. However, I would like to take it slowly and be sure I do the best job possible in recruiting participants and offering a successful program. I will forward the information I receive after my meeting with Coach Watson. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to let me know. cc: Dave Draz, Assistant City Manager Parks and Recreation Board February 1, 1993 Staff Briefing Consideration of a Name for the Mill Creek Park Site Background With the Mill Creek Park site project currently underway it is necessary for the Parks and Recreation Board to consider recommending a name for the park. Initially this site had been referred as Mill Creek Park. When the City held public hearings in preparing for a grant application a citizen addressed the City Council about considering another name, primarily because of the historical confusion that could result with the name Mill Creek Park being used to describe an area actually located on Little Bear Creek. The Parks and Recreation Board initially sent this issue to the Park Development Committee for Mill Creek for their consideration. The Committee came up with the following names for consideration: Colleyville Nature Center Colleyville Natural Area Colleyville Green Belt Colleyville Green Way Park Colleyville Preservation Center Ponds at Bear Creek Little Bear Creek Park Colleyville Wildlife Center Colleyville Trails Park Beaver Park Colleyville Nature Sanctuary Cottonwood Park Glade Park Mill Valley Park Recommendation The Committee concluded that the preferred names were Colleyville Nature Center or Colleyville Preservation Center. However, the Committee was equally interested in sharing the entire list of names with the Parks and Recreation Board for discussion and consideration. Consideration of a Name for the Mill Creek Park Site ~ Page 2 UPDATE -March 1, 1993 The Herman Smith Company was contacted in writing to request any input they would like to provide on the naming process. Mr. Ross Calhoun, Vice President for development contacted us and indicated that they did not have any preferences, but that they agreed that the Committee recommendations of "Colleyville Nature Center" or "Colleyville Preservation Center" were good choices. Update -April 5, 1992 At the March 1, 1993 meeting the Parks and Recreation Board approved a motion to name the park site "Colleyville Nature Center" . The recently adopted policy for naming parks and recreation facilities requires the Board to approve the name at two successive meetings. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT STAFF BRIEFING AGENDA ITEM #7 A. B. Mill Creek Park Site Staff has reviewed the preliminary development plans for the park site. Schrickel, Rollins and Associates has received Staff's comments and are presently revising the park plans. Pleasant Run Park The contractor for the second phase of development has been prompt in completing their work tasks on time. Weather permitting, the contractor will complete the irrigation by April 9th. The contractor has also planted most of the trees which were specified in the park plan. C. Kidsville Yvonne and Mike will update the Board on the progress of Kidsville. D. Youth Sports 1. Baseball - The Parks Maintenance Staff has completed all the tasks in preparation for opening day. 2. Softball conducted their opening day ceremonies on March 27th. Their season began on Friday April 2nd. 3. Soccer - The last day of regular season games for the Soccer Association were scheduled for Saturday April 3rd. Some age groups will continue to play through the first week in May. 4. Basketball - The Basketball Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday April 14th. Topics of discussion include review of the '93 season accomplishments as well as establish goals for the '94 season. z 0 ~E S •\!: r '0" ~~. m.Z ~ ~m mom ~ ~ n ~ p~ -1 n ~ - -+ r g o Q i s ^~ b• w.. ~~~ In t ~ ~ - >'; ~ o ~ `r Q D ~ _~ / z '~ ~ ~ ~ ~ "` ~ ~'• ~ o ~~' ~• \ ~ ` \ I 1 / ~.. ~ ~ r ``L r,. /, ~ I /~ ~~ • U .i .~ ~ \ .I :I II tl O ~ ') C~' 'e ~ ~ ~~ i :i ~ o Ca V ~m r mz ,, , ~ , ~ ui, :I ~ I n .. ;\ ~`\ I~ .\ ~ ~ ~~ . ~ • ~ Z F ~ ~ \° ~ ~~ ~`, ~ ' \' 0 ~ ~0 ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ /I LA / + / ^ ~ S `D =' ~; g o i A AQ ~ Z ~,~ j 11 ~„) -I rn I 7DO a ~ -a n W~ T p m / ~~ N n ~ _ ~ ~ I ~~ n= S n p m ~ ~ ~ ~ 3 air j m 1 i I~ ~~ F~ o~~ ~ z r r / r C rn D ~ ~ t~ ? m ~ -c Q r < .c~c.~ R ~- .r '~ N I7mm~ ) N i J• 0 (n ~ ~ c-1 _ ~ ~ y ~ ~ 3 r' -I Z ~ A ~-•o n ~ ~ Z _ ~ ~ i m r n ~ I~ E A £ 3 ~ I ID r za i ~ \ P \ ~j \ m ~ '~ L KIDSVILLE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT PRICE LIST A. Wheelchair Access Ramp. 6,000 `~ d Lookout Tower with Gold Dome. 600~a~'{~~. C. Dragon Slide 400 D. Trampoline Hridge 300 E . Ba 1 ante Beam 200 F. Chain Hridge 400 G. Trolley .1500 H. Pirate Ship with Plank. .2000 I. Monkey Bars 250 J. Airplane. 600 K. Rocket Ship Maze. .2500 L. Rocket S1 ide. 400 --~Ut'7.b--5~der Web. .1100 N. Firepole. ~ 400 5~'~ ~~an Rope 250 _S©E'_ID-S~kyfvrt .1200 Q. Whale Circular Slide. .4500 R. Tire Swing. 600 S. Suspension Bridge 400 T. Tot 'Lot Sandbox 500 U. Tot S1 ide 400 V . Chin Up Po 1 es 150. W. Ice Cream Cone Tower. 600 X. T i p i. 400 Y. Handicap Rings. 300 Z. Handicap Ladders. 300 AA. Elephant S1 ide. BB. Ampitheatre .. .4000 CC. Haunted House Maze. .3700 DD. Stage on Pirate Ship. 300 EE. Pirate Ship Climbing Ropes. .1200 . FF. School Bus House. 500 GG. Ring Bridge 350 HH. Castle Palace Maze. .3700 II. Swings(4 toddler) .each 200 JJ. Swings(4 child) .each 200 KK. Benches 100 LL. Picnic Tables 350 MM. Bike Rack NN. Maze Garden 00. Kidsvi l le Logo Sign PP. Telephone System. 700 ~Q. Trash Containers. 75 PRICES X75.00-500.00 Trash Containers ..................75 Benches .........................•.100 Chin up Poles ....................150 Balance Beam .....................200 Swings (each) ....................200 Monkey Bars ......................250 Tarzan Rope ......................250 Trampoline Bridge ................300 Handicap Rings ...................300 Handicap Ladders .................300 Stage on Pirate Ship .............300 Ring Bridge ......................350 Picnic Tables ....................350 Dragon S1ide .....................404 Chain Bridge .....................400 Rocket S1ide .....................400 Firepole .........................400 Suspension Bridge ................400 Tot Slide ........................400 Tipi .............................400 Tot Lot Sandbox ..................500 School Bus House .................500 Bike Rack ........................ Kidsville logo sign .............. PRICES X1,000.00-? Spider Web .................... 1100 Pirate Ship Climbing Ropes.... 1200 Skyfort ....................... 1200 Trolley ....................... 1500 Pirate Ship with P1ank........ 2004 Rocket Ship Maze .............. 2500 Haunted House Maze............ 3700 Castle Palace Maze............ 3704 Ampitheatre ................... 4000 Whale Circular Slide.....'. .... 4500 Wheelchair Access Ramp........ .... Fibar Surface ................. .... Hedge-row Maze Garden ......... .... PRICES X600.00-1,000.00 Lookout Tower With Gold Dome....~...b00 Airplane ........................... Tire Swing .........................600 Telephone System ................... Ice Cream Cone Tower ...............800 To: David Draz, Assistant City Manager Subject: Park Regulations Date: March 29, 1993 This memo is in response to your request for a Police Department recommendation concerning new penal ordinances to regulate con- duct in parks. We believe the current nuisance ordinances and existing state statutes concerning disorderly conduct, public intoxication, criminal mischief etc. will give the police adequate enforcement powers to deal with various disorderly acts. We do recommend that intoxicating beverages of all kinds be pro- hibited in the parks. We also recommend a curfew in all parks. We do not know what specific uses are going to be provided for in the parks; however, walking and jogging trails should be defined and all wheeled vehicles should be specifically excluded. To meet these recommendations an ordinate would be required. ~~,/~~ D. F. Steele Chief of Police dd3931. Parks and Recreation Board t March 1, 1993 Staff Briefing Consideration of Park Ordinances Background The Parks and Recreation Board developed a set of regulations that they were recommending for adoption as ordinances governing public parks in the City. The City Attorney has reviewed the regulations and drafted the attached ordinance that will adopt most of those regulations into ordinances. The City Attorney has advised staff that some of the proposed regulations were administrative in nature and were not appropriate as ordinances of the City. Staff concurs with the City Attorney's position and feels that we should consider adopting the additional regulations administratively. Some of these regulations have already been adopted or are in use as policy of the Department. We have attached a copy of the original regulations considered by the Parks and Recreation Board. The items with a check next to the number have been incorporated into the ordinance. Recommendation It is recommended that the Parks and Recreation Board approve the park regulations as proposed, and if necessary direct staff to prepare any additional administrative regulations for formal adoption. Update - Aprit 5, 1993 As requested by the Board at the March 1, 1993 meeting, the ordinance has been amended to include regulations regarding golf, glass containers, fire arms and archery. We have also requested comment from the Police Chief on the issue of alcohol use in public parks. At the time of briefing preparation we had not received a written comment but anticipate receiving it before the meeting and we will provide it to the Board. The Board also requested that we ask the Police Chief for comment on the need for any additional regulations to control undesirable social activity in the Park. The Police Chief has indicated that current ordinances and laws provide the Police Department with the necessary regulations to control this type of activity. I' 1 '~ 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 is 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE COLLEYVILLE CODE BY ADDING A SECTION 7 PROVIDING FOR USE OF AND CONDUCT IN PUBLIC PARKS; PROHIBITING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, PROHIBITING DAMAGING PUBLIC PROPERTY OR ANIMALS, LIMITING SALES, ESTABLISHING PROVISIONS GOVERNING ORGANIZED ATHLETIC AND SPORTING EVENTS, PROVIDING A PENALTY AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION. WHEREAS, the City Council deems it is in the best interest of the City to adopt the following provisions, rules and regulations concerning the use of and conduct in City Parks, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS AS FOLLOWS: Sec. 1: That Chapter 7 of the Colleyville Code be amended by adding thereto a Section 7, providing as follows: "Section 7. Use of and Conduct in Public Parks A. Trespassing in Public Parks (1) Operation of Motor Vehicles. No person shall operate any vehicle which is propelled by a motor, including all types and forms of gasoline, electrical, or hydrocarbon fueled motors, upon any area within a public park except those areas specifically designed for vehicular use, such as streets and driveways. This prohibition shall not apply to motor vehicles actually engaged in the use of delivery, vending or maintenance. (2) Hours of Operation. No person shall enter or remain upon any public park property within the City between the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M.; provided, however, the City Manager, or his designee, may grant permission to individuals or organizations to 1 ~~ 1 2 ,I E 3 4 ~I 5 I' 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 ~ 18 I9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 allow entry or presence on public park property during the aforesaid prohibited hours. Any such permission shall be granted in writing. (3) Loitering -Public Rest Rooms. No person shall linger or loiter in or about a rest room in a public park. (4) Prohibition on Entering Bodies of Water. No person shall swim, wade, or otherwise enter in or upon any pool, tank, lake, creek or other body of water, other than a swimming pool, located within a public park. (5) Restricted Areas. No person shall disregard, fail to observe, or othen~vise violate any prohibition or direction contained upon any sign in a public park erected by the City. (6) Riding of Animals. No person shall ride or drive any horse or other animal within a public park except along and upon paths designated for the use of such animals. (7) Prohibition on Erecting Structures (a) No person shall place or erect any structure, sign, bulletin board, post, pole or advertising devise of any kind in a public park. (b) No person shall attach to any tree, shrub, fence, railing, post or structure within any public park, any sign, bulletin board or other advertising device of any kind. (c) The prohibitions contained in paragraphs (a) and (b) above shall not be applicable to persons acting pursuant to and with the written authorization of the City Manager or his designee. 2 1 2 3 B. Prohibition of Alcoholic Beverages 4 No person shall possess or consume any alcoholic beverages, including, without limitation, 5 liquor, wine, or beer, within a public park. 6 C. Damaging Public Property or Animals ~ 7 (1) No person shall remove, destroy,. mutilate, or deface any structure, monument, statue, vase, 8 fountain, wall, fence, railing, vehicle, bench or other property located in any public park. i 9 (2) No person shall cut, break, deface or in any to way injure the trees, shrubs, plants, grass or turf within any public park. '~ I 11 , (3) No person shall catch, injure, kill, strike or ~ attempt to strike with any object or weapon, any animal, bird, fowl, or fish within any public park. 13 D. Prohibited Activities 14 (1) Golf - No person shall strike or hit a golf ~ ball or golf ball like devise in a public park. 16 (2) Glass Containers - No person shall possess a container made from glass in a public park. 17 (3) Projectile Devices - No person shall 18 possess, fire or discharge a device capable of propelling a projectile, including, without limitation, 19 any firearm, air gun or pistol, bow and arrow, crossbow or slingshot, in a public park. 20 E. Limitations on Sales 21 (1) No person shall sell any food or other ~ merchandise in a public park. ~ (2) No person shall charge admission or a fee for any purpose within a public park. 24 25 3 26 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 (3) The prohibitions contained in parts (1) and (2) above shall not apply to persons acting pursuant to and with the written authorization of the City Manager or his designee. F. Organized Athletic and Sporting Events (1) The use of public parks for organized sporting or athletic events shall be conducted only in accordance with rules, established from time to time, by the City Manager or his designee. (2) No person shall disregard or act in contravention of any direction of the City Manager or his designee concerning the use, occupancy, or other matter concerning the conduct of any organized sporting or athletic event within a public park." Sec. 2: THAT any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon final conviction thereof fined in an amount not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). Each day any such violation continues or is allowed to exist shall constitute a separate violation and be punishable hereunder. Sec. 3: THAT the City Secretary is hereby authorized to cause publication of the descriptive caption and penalty clauses of this ordinance as an alternative method provided by law. AND IT IS SO ORDERED The first reading and public hearing being conducted on the 1993. day of The second reading and public hearing being conducted on the day of , 1993. The third reading and public hearing being conducted on the day of 1993. 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 i2 13 i 14 j IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2a 2s 26 ATTEST: Jean Harris City Secretary CITY OF COLLEYVILLE Richard Newton Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Ross T. Foster City Attorney 5 Parks and Recreation Board March 1, 1993 Staff Briefing Consideration of Tree Preservation Ordinance Background The Community Development Department and the Planning and Zoning Commission have been working on a Tree Preservation Ordinance for consideration by the City Council. Please find attached a copy of the current version of the ordinance. This ordinance is being brought to the Parks and Recreation Board as an informational item and does not require any action on the part of the Board. In summary, the ordinance stresses the importance of careful site planning to preserve trees and emphasizes the protection of trees during construction and afterwards to insure their survival. If trees are removed the ordinance would require the planting of replacement trees based on the number of caliper inches being removed. The ordinance does not prohibit the removal of trees but does require a permit to remove trees in certain situations. DRAFT NO. 2, DATE 3/17/93 TREE PRESERVATION ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CRITERIA AND REGULATIONS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF TREES AND VEGETATIVE COVER, PROVIDING MINIMUM STANDARDS, CRITERIA AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPLACEMENT AND REPLANTING OF TREES THAT ARE REMOVED DURING CONSTRUCTION, DEVELOPMENT OR REDEVELOPMENT. WHEREAS, the City Council of Colleyville finds that tree preservation is desirable to further the public welfare; and WHEREAS, trees purify the air by filtering pollutants and dust and release oxygen into the air; and WHEREAS, trees protect land and structures by binding the soil, reducing runoff and minimizing flood damage; and WHEREAS, trees are known to add dollar value to residential and commercial property and to increase income levels and tax revenues by attracting new business, industry and residents through improving a city's image; and WHEREAS, trees are a valuable amenity to the urban environment and serve to create greater human comfort by providing shade, cooling the air and otherwise tempering the effect of summer heat, thereby reducing the requirements for air conditioning and the subsequent depletion of scarce resources. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS: Sec. 1 INTENT: The intent of this ordinance is to encourage site planning which furthers the preservation of trees and natural areas; to protect trees during construction; to facilitate site design and construction which contribute to the long term viability of existing trees; and to control the removal of trees when necessary. It is the further intent of this ordinance to achieve the following broader objectives: Protect healthy trees and preserve the natural ecological environmental and aesthetic qualities of the City. -1- DRAFT NO. 2, DATE 3/17/93 Protect and increase the value of residential and commercial properties within the City. Prohibit the indiscriminate clear cutting of property. Maintain and enhance a positive image for the attraction of new business enterprises to the City. Sec. 2 DEFINITIONS: For the purpose of this ordinance, certain words or terms applicable hereto are defined as hereinafter provided. Words and terms used in this ordinance, but not defined in this ordinance shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Zoning Ordinance, Landscape Ordinance or other ordinances of the City. Words and terms defined in two ordinances shall be read in harmony unless there exists an irreconcilable conflict in which case the definition contained in this ordinance shall control. A. DRIP LINE: The ground area within an imaginary vertical line which runs through the outermost portion of the crown of a tree and extends to the ground. B. CRITICAL ROOT ZONE: The area within the drip line of the tree. As a practical matter, this is the acute portion of the tree's root system. Approximately 99 percent of the tree's root mass occurs within the top three (3') feet of the soil and most of the fine feeder roots which collect moisture and nutrients are located in the top four inches (4") of the soil. Typically, a tree's root system extends as much as two to three times the distance from the trunk to the drip line. C. TREE: Any self-supporting woody perennial plant which will attain a trunk diameter of two inches (2") or more when measured at a point four and one half feet (4 1/2') above ground level and normally an overall height of at least (15) fifteen feet at maturity, usually with one (1) main stem or trunk but possibly having several stems or trunks. D. DIAMETER: The thickness of a tree trunk measured perpendicular to it's axis at four and one half feet (4 1/2') -2- DRAFT NO. 2, DATE 3/17/93 above surrounding grade (breast height); measured, if the tree is on a slope, from the high side of the slope; and measured above or below unusual swells in the trunk. To determine the diameter of amulti -trunk tree, measure all the trunks, add the diameter of the largest trunk to one half (1/2) the diameter of each additional trunk. A multi -trunk tree is differentiated from individual trees growing from a common root stock if there is a visible connection between the trunks above ground. E. SPECIMEN TREE: A tree which has a diameter of six inches (6") or greater, OR a tree which has been found to be of notable interest because of its age, species, size, location or historic association. F. DIRECTOR: The Director of the Community Development Department of the City of Colleyville. Sec. 3 TREE REMOVAL PERMIT: No person directly or indirectly, shall cut down, destroy, remove, move, or effectively destroy through damaging the roots, trunk or canopy, any specimen tree situated on property regulated by this ordinance without first obtaining a tree removal permit, unless otherwise exempted by the provisions of Section 4. B. of this ordinance. Sec. 4 APPLICABILITY: The terms and provisions of this ordinance shall apply to real property as follows: A. Properties which are regulated by this ordinance: 1. Any real property upon which any designated specimen tree is located. 2. Any development for which a final plat has not been submitted on the date of this ordinance. 3. Any development for which construction plans has not been submitted on the effective date of this ordinance. -3- DRAFT NO. 2, DATE 3/17/93 4. All municipal /public domain property. 5. All construction and maintenance activity within public right-of-ways (R.O.W.) or public utility and drainage easements. 6. Franchised and Other Utility Companies: All utility company projects. B. Properties which are exempt from the terms of this ordinances. 1. Residential Subdivisions: The area within public R.O.W., utility easements or drainage easements as shown on a final plat which has been approved and filed at the county court house shall be exempted from the requirements specified herein. All other areas within the plat shall be subject to this ordinance. 2. Existing single family lots in subdivisions which are owner occupied and were in existence prior to the effective date of this ordinance shall be exempt from the requirements specified herein. 3. Diseased or severely damaged trees whose conditions are beyond the point of recovery or in danger of falling as determined by the director. 4. Any tree which has disrupted a public utility service due to a tornado, storm, flood or other act of God shall not require a tree removal permit. Removal shall be limited to the portion of the tree necessary to reestablish the utility service. 5. All landscape nurseries shall be exempt from the terms and provisions of this section only in relation to those trees planted and growing on the premises which are so planted and growing for the sale or intended sale to the general public. Sec. 5 APPROVAL PROCESS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES: The Director is responsible for the review and approval or -4- DRAFT NO. 2, DATE 3/17/93 disapproval of all requests for tree removal permits. The request shall be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified herein. A. The Director may defer the approval of a tree removal permit to the Planning and Zoning Commission. All decisions made by the Commission shall be final. B. Any decision made by the Director with regard to a request for a tree removal permit may be appealed by any party to the Planning and Zoning Commission. C. Permit Validity: Permits for tree removal issued in connection with a building permit, subdivision plan and site plan shall be valid for the period of that building permit's or site plan's validity. Permits for tree removal not issued in connection with a building permit, subdivision or a site plan shall become void ninety (90) days after the issue date on the permit. Sec.6 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: The Director shall establish administrative procedures necessary to facilitate the implementation and enforcement of this ordinance. These procedures shall include the following: A. Tree Removal Permit: A request for a tree removal permit must be submitted and approved prior to the removal of any specimen tree. B. Fees: All tree removal permits shall be accompanied by a check made payable to the City of Colleyville in the amount established by the schedule of fees approved by the City Council. C. An application involving a limited portion of a site may be based on an exhibit showing only that portion of the site. D. Aerial photographs interpretation may supplant the ground survey for preliminary analyses of large scale developments, such as subdivisions, utility corridors and golf courses, at the discretion of the City. E. The items required on a submitted exhibit: -5- DRAFT NO. 2, DATE 3/17/93 1. Title Block: Includes street address; legal description (lot and block, subdivision name); date or revised date, north arrow; graphic and written scale; name, address, telephone number of owner and of person preparing the exhibit. 2. Location of all existing or proposed structures, improvements and site uses including pavement and landscaping, setback, easements and service connections, all properly dimensioned and referenced to property lines, 3. Existing and proposed site elevations, grades and major contours. Construction details of permanent grade changes around all specimen trees. 4. Location of trunks and canopies of all existing specimen trees, graphically differentiating between the trees to remain and those to be removed. A plus (+) character shall indicate trunk location and concentric circle shall indicate the size and crown configuration. 5. Proposed locations of the replacement trees. F. Tree information required shall be summarized in legend form on the plan and shall include: 1. The list of specimen trees to be removed. 2. The total diameter of specimen trees to be removed. 3. Replacement trees listed by species name, quantity, size and total diameter required for replacement of specimen trees. G. Tree protection notes and details shall be included on site plans, subdivision plans or landscape plans and always included with the bid documents given to the contractor. Sec. 7 TREE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS: In the event that it is necessary to remove a specimen tree which is twelve inches (12") -6- DRAFT NO. 2, DATE 3/17/93 or greater via permit approval, the applicant, as a condition to issuance of a tree removal permit, shall be required to replace the specimen trees being removed with quality trees as defined herein. This mitigative measure is not meant to supplant good site planning. Tree replacement will be considered only after all design alternatives which could save more existing trees have been evaluated. A. A sufficient number and diameter of replacement trees shall be planted in order to equal one half (1/2) of the total diameter inches of specimen trees which are twelve inches (12") or greater slated for removal. B. Replacement trees shall be a minimum of three inches (3") diameter and seven feet (7') in height when planted. Sec. 8 TREE PROTECTION: A major purpose of this ordinance is to protect all trees which are not removed and to allow approved construction to occur. The following procedures shall apply to all types of construction projects which involve development around specimen trees. The following procedures are deemed appropriate in the situations noted; however, unique circumstances may allow modifications if deemed necessary by the Director. A. Prohibited Activities: The following activities shall be prohibited with the limits of the drip line of any specimen tree which is subject to the requirements of this ordinance. 1. Material Storage: No materials intended for use in construction or waste materials accumulated due to excavation or demolition shall be placed within the limits of the drip line of any specimen tree. 2. Equipment Cleaning /liquid disposal: No equipment may be cleaned or other liquids deposited within the limits of the dripline of a specimen tree. This would include but not be limited to, paint, oil, solvents, asphalt, concrete, mortar or other materials. 3. Tree Attachments: No signs wires or other -7- DRAFT NO. 2, DATE 3/17/93 attachments, other than those of a protective nature shall be attached to any specimen tree. 4. Vehicular Traffic: No vehicular and construction equipment traffic or parking is allowed within the limits of the dripline of specimen trees. B. Pre-Construction: The ensuing procedures shall be followed prior to construction. 1. Tree Flagging: All specimen trees to be saved within the construction site and within fifty feet (50') of a construction site shall be flagged with bright green vinyl tape wrapped around the main trunk at a height of four feet (4') or more such that the tape is visible to workers on foot or driving equipment. 2. Protective Fencing: All specimen trees shall have protective fencing located at the tree's drip line. The protective fencing may be comprised of snow fencing, orange vinyl construction fencing, chain link fence or other similar fencing with a four foot (4') approximate height. The protective fencing may be located within the drip line of the specimen tree for approved construction only. The fencing shall follow the delineation of the approved construction. 3. Bark Protection: In situations where a specimen tree remains in the immediate area of intended construction, the tree shall be protected by enclosing the entire circumference of the tree's trunk with lumber encircled with wire or other means that does not damage the tree. 4. Construction Pruning: In cases where a specimen tree has a low canopy or limb may be broken during the course of construction, the obtrusive limb may be cut. The limb shall be cut ether flush to the trunk on or at the next joint of the limb. The wound shall then be sealed with pruning paint. In no instance shall pruning involve a portion of the -8- DRAFT NO. 2, DATE 3/17/93 trunk or thirty (30%) of the of the entire canopy without the Director's prior approval. C. Improvement within the Dripline of a Specimen Tree: Design constraints often dictate that trees slated for preservation have some encroachment on their critical root zone. The following is the minimum design criteria which is allowed within the critical root zone of a specimen tree. Development exceeding the criteria would put the tree at risk and therefore no longer be considered a preserved tree. In such a case replacement trees shall also be required. 1. Grade Changes: In the event that grade changes must be made around a specimen tree or group of trees, the following should shall be implemented in order to maintain oxygen and water exchange within the tree's critical root zone. a. A minimum of seventy five percent (75%) of the critical root zone must be preserved at natural grade with natural ground cover or landscaping. For the tree to be considered a preserved tree. b. No cut or fill greater than four inches (4") shall be located closer to the tree trunk than one half (1/2) of the radius of the critical root zone radius distance. c. Increase Grade: Provide an aeration system just outside the tree's drip line. A dry well located a minimum of one half (1/2) of the radius of the critical root zone. d. Decrease Grade: Provide retaining walls outside the dripline to mitigate cuts. 2. Boring of utilities: May be permitted under protected trees in certain circumstances. The minimum length of the bore shall be the width of the tree's canopy and shall be a minimum depth of forty eight inches (48"). 3. Trenching: Irrigation systems shall be designed to avoid trenching across the critical root zone of any -9- DRAFT NO. 2, DATE 3/17/93 specimen tree. 4. Paving: A maximum of twenty five percent (25%) of - the critical root zone of a specimen tree may be covered with imperious paving. The pavement and the cut and fill for the pavement is to not exceed one half (1/2) of the critical root zone radius distance. Sec. 9 TREE PLANTING REGULATIONS: 1. Easements and R.O. W: The location of replacement trees is restricted from utility easements and R.O.W.. The location shall not be in an area such that the mature canopy of the tree will interfere with overhead utility lines. No trees shall be planted within ten feet (10') of a fire hydrant. 2. Off Site Planting of Replacement Trees: Replacement trees should be planted on the site or easement from which existing trees are to be approved. If this is not feasible, an applicant may initiate a proposal to plant trees off-site. This may be approved if the planting site is in reasonable proximity to the project area. 3. Replacement trees shall be in planted at the time of issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy or project release. Optimum planting times do not always correspond to project completion. For that reason, replacement tree plantings may take place after the project is released by the City; provided, that before project release, a fiscal security is posted in the amount equal to the prevailing rate for installed trees with a one (1) year guarantee, plus fifteen percent (15%) to cover administrative cost. Sec. 10 VIOLATIONS: Any person violating or failing to comply with any provision or requirement of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall, without exception, be fined the maximum amount provided in this chapter. A separate offense shall be deemed committed upon each day during or on which each separate violation or failure to comply occurs or continues to occur and shall be -10- DRAFT NO. 2, DATE 3/17/93 punishable as such. 1. A monetary penalty of $100.00 per diameter inch of the specimen tree(s) removed or damaged shall be assessed and paid to the City of Colleyville; and 2. The specimen tree which is removed or damaged shall be replaced with new trees having a total tree diameter width equal to the specimen tree removed or damaged. -11- DRAFT NO. 2, DATE 3/17/93 APPENDIX 'A' The following is the list of appropriate and approved replacement trees which have been selected on the basis of their suitability in the urban environment of North East Tarrant County. Common Name Pecan Cedar Elm Lacebark Elm Red Oak Live Oak Bur Oak Post Oak Black Jack Oak Chinquapin Oak Chinese Pastiche Sweetgum Austrian Pine Southern Magnolia Bald Cypress -12- DRAFT NO. 2, DATE 3/17/93 APPENDIX 'B' The following notes shall be required as a part of all construction plans submitted to the contractor as required by ordinance. 1. All trees shown on this plan to be preserved shall be protected during construction with temporary fencing. Tree protection fences shall be installed prior to the commencement of any site preparation work (clearing, grubbing or grading). 2. Fences shall completely surround the tree or clusters of trees. the fence shall be located at the outermost limits of the tree branches or dripline. The fence will be maintained throughout the construction project in order to prevent the following. A. Soil compaction in the critical root zone resulting from vehicular traffic or storage of equipment or materials. B. Critical root zone disturbances due to grade changes greater than four inches (4") cut or fill or boring which was not authorized by the City. C. Wounds to the trunk, limbs or exposed roots by mechanical equipment. D. Other activities detrimental to trees such as chemical storage, cement trunk cleaning, and fires. 3. In cases of area constraints where the protective fence is closer to the trunk than four feet (4') The trunk must be protected with strapped on planking to a height of eight feet (8') or to the limits of the lower branching. In addition to the reduced fencing. 4. All grading within critical root zones of specimen trees shall be performed by hand or with small equipment to minimize damage. Prior to grading, relocate the protective fencing to two feet (2') behind the grade change area. 5. Trees most heavily impacted by construction activities should be watered deeply once a week during periods of hot and dry weather. Tree crowns should be sprayed with water periodically to reduce dust accumulation on the leaves. 6. Trenching for landscape irrigation shall be located as far from the existing trunks as possible. 7. Pruning to provide clearance for structures, vehicular traffic and equipment shall take place before construction begins. -13-