Community Update On Committee Recommendations
The Citizens Advisory Committee for Evaluation of Athletic Field Use Needs and Possible Solutions, on November 17th, finalized their recommendations to go forward to City Council. By a majority vote of 16 – 6 (73%) the committee voted to recommend, in priority order:
- Conversion of the lower Highlands Park Athletic Field to synthetic turf.This field already has ball field lights. The upper “Stadium” Field is to remain as is at this time.
- Conversion of the Heather School Athletic Field to synthetic turf, with no ball field lights.
- Conversion of the lower Tierra Linda Middle School Athletic Field to synthetic turf, with no ball field lights.
At the same time, the committee recommended a continued search for property to purchase and develop as a sports complex. Project funding is recommended to come from Measure G funds for park improvements, the sale of the Chilton Property and sale of the 4-acre vacant Crestview Drive property across the street from Vista Park.
A minority report in opposition to all or part of the above recommendations is also being prepared.The recommendations will first be presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission for their review and input.The recommendations, with changes if any, will then go to the City Council for their consideration.The presentation to the Parks and Recreation Commission is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.Presentation to the City Council will follow at an undetermined date after January 4.
This City Council appointed committee of 28 citizens representing a cross-section of the community, has been working since March looking at the Athletic Fields in San Carlos. Their review has included looking at options to improve the condition of athletic fields in need of attention and the potential of increasing the number of playable hours on the fields.Copies of the committee's agendas and minutes and updates are available on the City Web Site and via the City's eNotify email delivery service.
We will keep you informed as meetings are scheduled.All meetings are open to the public and your input is welcomed.
