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City of Palo Alto (ID # 10450)
City Council Staff Report
Report Type: Consent Calendar Meeting Date: 6/17/2019
City of Palo Alto Page 1
Summary Title: SECOND READING: Mitchell Park Court Park Improvement
Ordinance
Title: SECOND READING: Adoption of a Park Improvement Ordinance for
Pickleball Courts at Mitchell Park (FIRST READING: June 3, 2019 PASSED: 7 -0)
From: City Manager
Lead Department: City Clerk
This was first heard by the City Council on Monday, June 3, 2019, where it passed 7-0,
with no changes. It is now before the Council for the second reading and adoption.
Attachments:
• Attachment A: Mitchell Park Pickleball Park Improvement Ordinance
NOT YET ADOPTED
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ORDINANCE NO. ____
Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Approving and
Adopting a Plan for Pickleball Courts at Mitchell Park
The Council of the City of Palo Alto does ORDAIN as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings. The City Council finds and declares that:
(a) Article VIII of the Charter of the City of Palo Alto and section 22.08.005 of
the Palo Alto Municipal Code require that, before any substantial building, construction,
reconstruction or development is commenced or approved, upon or with respect to any land
held by the City for park purposes, the Council shall first cause to be prepared and by ordinance
approve and adopt a plan therefor.
(b) Mitchell Park (the “Park”) is dedicated to park purposes. (See Municipal
Code section 22.08.200)
(c) The City intends to authorize construction of two new pickleball courts,
converting one (existing) tennis court to four dedicated pickleball courts, and striping two
(existing) tennis courts for tennis and pickleball use at the Park.
(d) The plan of improvements shall comprise as follows:
(1) Remove four trees, and follow City Arborist’s replanting
recommendation;
(2) Install two new pickleball courts and perimeter fencing in passive
grass area adjacent to existing tennis courts;
(3) Install concrete walkway along exterior of the two new pickleball
courts;
(4) Convert one (existing) tennis court into four dedicated pickleball
courts;
(5) Stripe the two (existing) tennis courts for tennis and pickleball use to
allow for shared use; and
(6) Install one drinking fountain adjacent to the tennis/pickleball courts.
(e) Exhibit A depicts the expected implementation of the plan of improvements.
(f) The plan of improvements described above is consistent with park,
playground, recreation, and conservation purposes.
(g) The City Council desires to approve the plan of improvements described
above.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby approves the plan of improvements in the Park
described in this Ordinance.
NOT YET ADOPTED
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SECTION 3. The City Council finds that this ordinance falls under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemptions found in Title 14 California Code of Regulations
Section 15303 (New Construction of Small Facilities or Structures).
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be effective on the thirty-first day after the date of
its adoption.
INTRODUCED:
PASSED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST:
____________________________ ____________________________
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED:
____________________________ ____________________________
Deputy City Attorney City Manager
____________________________
Director of Community Services
____________________________
Director of Administrative Services
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EXTEND EXISTING CONCRETE PATHWAY TO NORTHWEST, TERMINATE
AT EXISTING 10' DG PATHWAY. CONTRACTOR TO DETERMINE WITH
CITY IF RETAINING CURB REQUIRED AGAINST HILLSIDE.
APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF NEW DRINKING
FOUNTAIN, COORDINATE EXACT LOCATION WITH CITY
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SHALL BE 2" ASPHALT CONCRETE (3/8" MAX. AGGREGATE SIZE ON
FINAL LIFT) OVER 8" CLASS II AGGREGATE BASE.
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MODIFY EXISTING FENCE TO ACCOMMODATE STORAGE OF ROLLING NETS WITH
ACCESS GATES INSIDE COURTS. COORDINATE EXACT SIZE AND LOCATION WITH CITY.
PROTECT IN PLACE EXISTING DRAIN INLET, POTENTIAL
TIE IN LOCATION OF NEW COURT DRAINAGE SYSTEM
INSTALL NEW LOW LEVEL FENCE AS SHOWN (MATCH EXISTING),
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INSTALL NEW DYNAMITE CRAPE MYRTLE - 24" BOX, SINGLE TRUNK
TREE (TYPICAL OF 4); INSTALL WOOD CHIPS FOR GROUND COVER
INSTALL NEW ARBUTUS MARINA - 24" BOX, SINGLE TRUNK TREE
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MITCHELL PARK
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PALO ALTO, CA
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DEMOLITION. CONTRACTOR SHALL CONFIRM LAYOUT OF
NEW COURTS WITH THE CITY PRIOR TO STRIPING.
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EXTEND EXISTING CONCRETE PATHWAY TO NORTHWEST, TERMINATE
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CITY IF RETAINING CURB REQUIRED AGAINST HILLSIDE.
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FUTURE CONCRETE PAD (BLEACHERS) - 4" (3000 PSI) CONCRETE
OVER 4" CLASS II AGGREGATE BASE (CITY REQUEST)7
INSTALL NEW ASPHALT CONCRETE TENNIS COURTS, COURTS
SHALL BE 2" ASPHALT CONCRETE (3/8" MAX. AGGREGATE SIZE
ON FINAL LIFT) OVER 8" CLASS II AGGREGATE BASE.
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9 MODIFY EXISTING FENCE TO ACCOMMODATE STORAGE OF ROLLING NETS WITH
ACCESS GATES INSIDE COURTS. COORDINATE EXACT SIZE AND LOCATION WITH CITY.
REMOVE EXISTING TREE
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TIE IN LOCATION OF NEW COURT DRAINAGE SYSTEM
11 INSTALL NEW LOW LEVEL FENCE AS SHOWN (MATCH EXISTING),
COORDINATE WITH CITY FOR EXACT LOCATIONS AND LENGTHS
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