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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Report - August 5, 1987 (76)REQUEST FROM BOYS' AND GIR,.S' CL`v'B FOR A GROUND LEASE AT BLAKLEY PARK FOR NEW CLUB FACILITY APPROVED CC -27(a) CC -27{c} Z401 CITY COUNCIL MrcTTNr_• _ ti u AUGUST 5, 1987 Notice thereof having been published according to law, an affidavit of which publication is on file in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Olson called for the Public Hearing to consider the request of the Boys' and Girls' Club for a ground lease in Blakley Park (southeast corner of the park which is bounded by Mission Street on the north, Washington Street on the east, Poplar Street on the south and Stockton Street on the west) for the purpose of constructing a Boys' and Girls' Club facility. The matter was introduced by City Manager Peterson who responded to questions as were posed by the Council. Speaking in favor of the request were the following representatives from the Lodi Boys' and Girls' Club, Inc.: I. David M. Orozco, Executive Director, 110 Kent Street, Galt, California 2. Chuck Crutchfield, Program Director, I041 South Hutchins Street, Lodi 3. Clarence 0. Turner, President, 601 Eureka Avenue, Lodi 4. Cindy Pappas, Chairperson Golden Bear Area Council Keystone Club, 320 North Cherokee Lane, Space 2-A, Lodi 5. Mark McCool, Alumni, 500 East Pine, n7, Lodi 6. Arlene Pappas, Parent, 320 North Cherokee Lane, Space 2-A, Lodi 8. Landril Franco, Member, 510 Forrest Avenue, Lodi 9. Mrs. Sywassink, 239 Columbia, Lodi Also s. eakinc in support of the request. were: Lir. Wayne Ki i da . i , lenter of Hope 2. Mr. Keith Land, reyresenting the Lodi District Chamber of Cor7nerce 3. Mr. David Vaccarezza, 316 West Walnut Street, Lodi Mrs. Janet Pruss, 2421 Diablo Drive, Lodi, stated that she was not against the request b, asl:ed about the legality of the request. City Attorney Stein responded to the questions posed by Mrs. Pruss indicating that it would be legal for the City to grant a ground lease to the Boys' and Girls' Club if Council approved the request. Pastcr Melvin Reuscher, 691 East Augusta, Woodbridge, presented a petition bearing 44 signatures requesting that the proposal be denied for the following reasons. "1. This park, especially the proposed southeast corner is actively being used by families, children, and young adults, which is the parks intended use, not for a limited group such as proposed. 2. There should be adequate off-street parkino provided, sufficient for future potential use of the proposed building. 3. The proposed building will lower property values in the irmediate vicini`y beyond what the park has done already. 4. The proposed use of this building well magnify juvenile foot traffic and related problems, through.the immediate neigh'iorhoods and church property across the street. We feel this is asking us to bear more than our fair share, in addition to what the park now attracts." Responding to points raised in the petition were Mr. David M. Orozco and Chuck Crutchfield who indicated that: Blakley is a high use park, but this proposal would provide supervision and professional staff. The Boys' and Girl's Club have always been good neighbors. Most youngsters are dropped off. Normally there are no more than 7 to 15 vehicles at the club including staff vehicles. There have been no reports of property damage at the present site. There being no other persons wishing to speak on the matter, the public portion of the hearing was closed. Following discussion, on motion oi Mayor Pro Tempore Snider, Reid second, Council approved the City conceptually pursuing the granting of a ground lease with the Boys' and Girls' Club to construct a club facility at the southeast corner of Blakley Park. The motion carried by unanimous vote of all Council Members present. TO: THE CITY COUNCIL r"ROM: Tt- -lTY MANAGERS OFFICE C01-T.NCIL COMMU1ICATI01" NO. August 5, 1987 SUBJECT: 70 CONSIDER REQUEST OF THE BOYS' & GIRLS' CLUB FOR A GROUND LEASE IN BLAKELY PARK FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A BOYS' & GIRLS' CLUB FACILITY PREPARED BY: City Manager RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the Citv Council conduct a public hearing to receive input on the request of the Boys' and Girls' Club for a ground laase in Blakely Park and take action as deemed appropriate. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: For the past several months, the Parks and Recreation Commission has been reviewing with representatives of the Lodi Boys' and Girls' Club a request of tf2 club to enter into a ground lease of a portion of Blakely Park for the purpose of constructing a permanent facility. This proposal was reviewed in detail by the City Council at its "shirtsleeve" session of July 14, 1987. Residents in the area of the park have been notified of this public hearing via "door hanger" notices which were distributed last week. Attached (Exhibit A) is a copy of an earlier Council Communication on this topic prepared by the Parks and Recreation Director. Respectfully submitted, Thomas A. Peterson City Manager TAP:br Attachment TXTA.071COUNC234 ,-O CIL C;OA1._A1 U N 1 C A'1'iv ti TC THE CITY COUNCIL The CITY MANAC ER'S GFFICE 5 'i14'i' a Lease Ag,.reE•ment for for the site o`: the relocat.i.on Building and Operations. PREPARED BY: R1•:C0If'.,x %DED ACTIO; southeast corner of DATE the Sout.;:F•ast Corner of Blakely Park of the Lodi BoYs and < irls Club Director, Parks and Recreation That the City Council .approve and develop a lease agreement with the Lodi Boys and Girls Club to relocate the club building; and operation at the Blakelv Park. BACEGR(')i'KD INFOR ;'1TI0\_: For over six months the P-Lrks and Recreation Commis- sion has reviewed with Director Dave Orozco of thk Lotti Boys and Girls Club, various members of the Board of Directors the Club, fir. Wenell of ',Jc>rris and .4enell, as well as our Staff the propos of relocating the Club to either- Hale Park or Blakely Park. Mr. Orozco has stated hiF. need to stay on the east side of Lodi flue to the Club's membership service area, his desire to riot have to clo-e down for extended periods of time as is now the case during; the Grape and Wine Festival which necessitates closure for two to three weeks, as well as at other times, and has alto indicated a possible way to finance the Club construction of new facilities on City property so as not to have to purchase land and add that cost to the development. The Commission has extensively reviewed the Club's operation, attended and viewed Club.operations, attended a Club Board of Directors meeting, as well as discussed and revie-,k•ed at some length the desired location of the south- east corner of Blakel; Park. For your information, hale Park had been considered earlier as a possible site but was eliminated due to the small availacle arca of the park, as well as the lack of exterior .facilities which the Club would need, i.e. playing field arias, outdoor basketball courts, and general open areas for- various activities. Blakely Park became an attractive site because of its large, open areas, established ballfields, swimming pools, exte2'ior basketball court, picnic facilities, and centered in their heaviest member service area. The Commis- sion was concerned with possible over -use by the Club of the park, but has found that there might potentially be heavy use but not to the extent that it would overshadow the use of the park by the general public. It was also pointed out that the Club would bring many benefits to the Blakely Park area, i.e. better control and supervisic,n to a heavily vandalized park, use of the Club building by the public during non -Club hours, general enhancement of the park, improvement to old facilities because of the need to move some activity areas which would mean the replacement of old equipment with new, as well as improved ` 1 p parking a' Blakely Park. For the taxpayers, there is the added incentive of a tremendous use of a facility in meeting the needs of Yids, young adults, and older adults in this ea�tside setting and - area. The Commission is recommending that the City Council and City Staff develop a lease to legally put together this concept for joint use of the Blakely Park facility. ; u b,a i t d 1. Vit i 11 i a.mson , t�irector AND C-LV-JBz INC. PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ^I 5, 198 7:30 P.M. OPENING - DAVID M. OROZCO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 110 KENT STREET, GALT, CA 95632 ( 5 MIN. WHY IS OUR CLUB UNIQUE? CHUCK CRUTCHFIELD, PROGRAM DIRECTOR 1041 S. HUTCHINS STREET LODI, CA 95240 ( 4 MIN. } REQUEST: CLARENCE O. TURNFR, PRESIDENT 601 EUREKA AVENUE LODI, CA 95240 ( 4 MIN. ) LEADERSHIP: CINDY PAPPAS, CHAIRPERSON GOLDEN BEAR AREA COUNCIL KEYSTONE CLUB 320 N. CHEROKEE LANE, SP. 2-A LODI, CA 95240 ( 3 MIN. } CROWING UP IN A BOYS' CLUB# MARK MCCOOL, ALUMNI 500 E. PINE, 07 LODI, CA 95240 ( 4 MIN. ) I A PARENTS VIEW! ARLENE PAPPAS, f>A.IZENT 320 N. CUIP-20KEE LANE, SP. 2-A LODI, CA 19,5 1(A 3 MIN. WHY IS THE CLUB GOOD FOR ME? JOHN SCHARF, MEMBER 336 PIONEER DRIVE LODI, CA 96240 ( 3 MIN. ) A GIRLS` VIEW! LANDRIL FRANCO, MEMBER 610 FOkkEST AVENUE LODI, CA 95240 ( 3 MIN. ) WHAT HAS THE CLUB DONE FOR OUR SON AND THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FENCE? MIKE AND BEE SYWASSINK 239 COLUMBIA LODI, CA 96240 3 MIN. 19 -SC -1 OFFICERS President Clarence o. Turner Uice Presidents Keith land Evelyn Olson Roscoe E.Brown fieId Secretary Annettte Vaccarezza Treasurer Joann Hoffman Executive Director David M. Orozco Board of Directors Ellen M. Ashbaugh Angelo Brovelli George Glick Wayne Killdall Albert Mason Thomas Peterson Harold Rohrbach Randy Snider* Daniel Walker Associate Board Dennis Aitnow Leona Be!luomini Dennis Bennett Cecil Dillon Cliff Geddes Steven Hall Peter Hetzner Mary Lee Keen Pantel Kokiousis Jeanett Kuykenda!! _Ohn Fietz Lane Pearson Steven Raddigan Craig Rasmussen Jack Sieglock Lewis Singer Johnelia Walker Fred Weybrett Floyed Williams Robert Zamora * Past Presidents 99E215011 Beam@ SIR 00019 413A EAST LOCKEEORD STREET P.O. BOX 244 I LODI, CA. 9,S2411 1 334-26-7 7%8/87 TO: CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: DAVID OkOZCO SUBJECT: PROPOSED BOYS' AND GIRLS' CLUB FACILITY AT BLAKELY PARK. Dear Council Member: Enclosed you will find the information pertainin -i to the Boys' and Girls' Club "Five Year Plan ". Hopefully at your convenience, the information will not be too much to read. But as you read it, you shall find that this organization's Board Of Directors aims to help young People improve their lives by building self esteem and values. For the past five years, I have worked hard in developing this club's program to be one of the best programs for youth in San Joaquin County. I am asking your support in helping our organization to help those youngsters who need it the most. We have been working diligently on developing the Blakely Park site. We are asking your support in granting 27,000 sq. ft., on the southeast corner of Washington and Poplar streets, located on Blakely Park, tz> be leased to the Boys' and Girls' Club of Lodi for a new facility. if I can be of any additional help. please call me. DMO/cd cc: Tom Peterson L— /&,/ Boys'& Girls'Club of Lodi With warm regards, \ David M. Orozco Executive Director Building Lodi' s Youth For Today And Tomorrow L3 a:j Lu u LtjELL- ulli L L - 413A EAST LOCKEFORD STREET P.O. BOX 244 1 LORI, CA. 962411 334-2697 f v IN FpA! _.......................................:::.............................................._....-.....-. T..............j...................................._..................................................................... _....... _...._...........................................:.....:.......:....:.::.::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::.:......................................................:...........::...............::::::::::::: ... _... ...................._.-.......-.......................... .............................:......::::::::::::::::.::. _................_................................................._... _................. _.._....:::::-:... ............................................................ m a 5'& Gini!,-'Club �ttw� EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CURRENTY IN 1986, THE BOYS' AND GIRLS' CLUB OF LODI MEMBER3HIP SURPP �SSED 1,000 MEMBERS. THIS GROWTH APPEARED WITHIN A FIVE YEAR TIDE BRACKET. IN : 382, THE CLUBS MEMBERSHIP WAS AT 217 ALL BOY MEMBERS. IN JUNE OF 1982, GIRLS WERE WELCCME ON EQUAL BASIS, AND ON FEB. 10, 1953, THE LODI BOYS CLUB W:43 RENAMED TO THE BOYS' AND GIRLS' CLUB OF LODI, INC. WITHIN THAT SAME FIVE YE;:R SPAN THE BUDGET HAD GROWN FROM $ X0,000 A YEAR TO AN ANNUAL $ 110,000. STAFF HAS ALSO INC1'EA5ED I.+ AN ATTEMPT TO KEEP UP WITH THE NUMBER OF KIDS THAT ATTEND OUR CLUB. FOR 25 YEARS THE CLU£ HAG BEEN LOCATED ON THE GRAPE FE5TIVAI. GROUT',IDS. A BIG PORTION OF THAT TIME, THE CLUB WAS LOCATED AT THE JACKSON HALL. JACKSON HALL WAS AN ADEQUATE FACILITY TO OPERATE BOYS CLUB PROGRAMS. PRESENTLY THE CLUB IS LOCATED IN THE ARTS BUILDING, WHICH IS NOT ADEQUATE. THE CLUB IS BULGING AT THE SE"', MS. WE HAVE LITERALLY OUTGROWN THIS Ff4CILITY. MEASURE " A " , HAS PUT A HIGH PPEMIUM ON LAND. THUS MAKING IT DIFFICULT AND E<KPENSIVE TO FIND AND PURCHASE PROPERTY TO BUILD A INIEW CLUB. THE CON: SIDERATION OF RELOCATING TO A DIFFERENT BUILDING IS NOT POSSIBLE AT THIS TIME. A SCHOOL SITE WOULD TAKE A LENGTHLY PERIOD OF TIME TO MOUE LODI UNIFIED SCHOOL. DISTRICT IN THE DIRECTION OF LEA 533111G PROPERTY THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE. THE IMPACT OF LTUDENTS IS SUCH THAT THE LUSD IS INADATED BY STUDE14TS. BOYS' CLUBS HAVE HISTORICALLY PLACED FACILITIES IN AREAS IN WHICH THE OPPORTUNITY OF A PROGRAI" I SUCH AS OURS WILL BE AVIALABLE TO THE YOUNGSTERS WHO NEED IT THE 1-103T ( THE DISADVA NTAGED ). THE EAST SIDE OF LODI DRAMATICALLY SHOWS THAT THERE 115 A NEED FOR THIS PROGRAM TO BE PLACED ON THE EAST SIDE. _ BLAKLEY PARK HAS THE APPROVAL OF 7fHE LOM PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND NOW THE PROPOSAL FOR 27,000 SQ. FT. ON THE SOUTH EAST CORNER OF WASHINGTON AND POPLAR STREET, LOCATED ON BLAKLEY PARK, TO BE LEASED TO THE BOYS' AND GIRLS' CLUB OF LODI TO BUILD A NEW FACILITY. BACK -GROUND AND ACCOMPLI511MENT5-HI5 TORY CASE 5TATEMENT 1987-1991 BOY5' AND GIRLS CLU; OF LODI, INC. -= _ - ..........__;._.... SECTION I PAGE ONE - _ . BACKGROUND AND ACCOMPLI3HMENT3 SECTION 1 THE BOYS' ARID GIRLS CLUB OF LODI IS A MEMBER OF THE; THE LODI BOYS' CLUB WAS INCORr.�R 9TED ON DECEMBER BOYS' CLUBS OF AMERICA. WHICH WAS FOUNDED IN 1906 BACKGROUND AND AND CHARTERED BY CONGRESS IN 1956. THE BOYS' CLUBS ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF AMERICA CURRENTLY SERVES 1,285,000 YOUNGSTERS HISTORY SERVED IN 1985, EACH IS PARTICIPATING IN AFTER SCHOOL GIRLS WELCOME EVENING AND WEEKEND ACTIVITIES AT 1,100 CLUB UNITS PAGE I O: ERATED BY NEARLY 600 LOCALLY GOVERNED SEARS AND ROEBUCK FOUNDATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF ORGANIZATIONS. A TOTAL OF 36,000 VOLUNTEERS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE ARTS, CRAFTS, AND WOOD SHOP 14,000 STAFF MEMBERS WORK ON A DAILY BASIS. THESE MISSION YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS COb4PRISE THF NATIONS ONLY STATEMENT MAJOR NETWORK OF YOUTH DEVELOPIVIENT PROBLEM ORGANIZATIONS WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON BOYS' AND STATEMENT GIRLS' IN DISSADVANTAGED AND URBAN AREAS. PAGE 2 LOOKING FOR A HISTORY NEW HOME PAGE 3 THE LODI BOYS' CLUB WAS INCORr.�R 9TED ON DECEMBER 13, 1962- SOON TIiEREAFTER A GROUP OF CIVIC MINDED DIRECTORS GAVE THEIR TIME AND EFFORT TO RAISE FUNDS MEMBERSHIP WITH WHICH TO OPEN THE BOYS' CLUB TO THE BOYS' OF SPECIAL SERVICES LODI. THESE INCLUDED DONATIONS OF $ 5,000 FROM BOYS', YOUTH SERVICES INC., $ 2,402 FROM TOKAY BOWL, AND $ 1,200 FROM PAGE 4 SEARS AND ROEBUCK FOUNDATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE ARTS, CRAFTS, AND WOOD SHOP LOOKING FOR DEPARTMENT. A HOUSE WAS BUILT BY DIRECTORS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MR LEMOIN FREY FROM WHICH THE DIRECTION BOYS CLUB REALIZED A PROFIT OF $ 5,700. BOARD DEVELOPMENT WITH THE LOCAL HELP OF MANY INDIVIDUA. .-'WHO GAVE PAGE 5-6 GENEROUSLY OF MONEY, TIME, AND EFFORT, THE DEDICATION OF THE LODI BOYS' CLUB WAS HELD ON MAY LEADERSHIP 23, 1964. THE BOYS CLUB OF LODI WAS DEVELOPED FOR SERVICES FOR BOYS BY REACHING OUT TO THE UNSERVED, LOCATION UNPROTECTED, AND OFTEN UNWANTED CHILD. WHY ARE WE UNIQUE? FACE 7 GIRLS WELCOME PROGRAM GOALS ON JUNE 1, 1982, GIRLS WER^ WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE PAGE 8,9 AS FULL MEMBERS. THE NAME CHANGE TO BOYS' AND GIRLS' CLUB OF LODI WAS UNANIMOUSLY ACCEPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON FEBRUARY 10; 1933. oth 2% White 7GX Ethnic Background Age 1000 400 m goo e 700 m 600 b 500 e 400 r 300 s 200 100 Households L&AAnQ :afar n HQW HQffinQ in the month of September, for the past 24 years the clubhouse has actually shutdown, pack it's belongings and :roved out! Our rented facility is turned ionto an arts display for The Annual Lodi Grape Festival. This presents many problems! Jur membership has no place to go! We have looked f c r another location, but this has proven nil. Restarting our program each fall is very difficult. We lose two months out of the year, and this means that those youngsters that want to attend our program can not.! The move is very difficult on our members and our equipment. The present facility does not have hot running water, kitchen or no way of separting areas into control program spaces. Up to now, we have made it work! But now our program for kids has out grown the Arts Building. What this club neees, i3 a building of it's own! A stable wholesome place for an excellent program for the kids who need it the most. 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 The North Eastern 5430 erection of Lodi Potential Current 1000 Membership School Attendance Area -Lawence School -Heritage School -Washington School - Lodi High -Woodbridge & Senior Elm. _ I�o�!�'� GiriClua of Lod i CASE STATEMENT 1987-1991 PAvE F111E , "` .. ;t>i' aria%i; r i >i • az::: - t; , y- :.� ;z , t YOUTH SERVICES YEAR, &WD THE SIR THOMAS J. LIPTON SPORTSIAANSHIP OF THE YEAR PROGRAM. THE BOYS' AND GIRLS' CLUB OF LODI PROPER HYGIENE AND FITNESS ARE a HAS SHOWN THROUGH -OUT IT'S ESSENTIAL TO GOOD HEALTH LONGEVITY, HISTORY IN CONNECTING WITH PREVENTION OF ILLNESS, AND COSTLY HUNDREDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE WHO MEDICAL CARE, YET A NATIO14AL SERVEY ARE AT RISK OF BECOMING FOUND THAT 40% OF BOYS AND 707. OF DELINQUENT AND INVOLVES THEI'-f IN GIRLS 6-17 YEARS OLD CANNOT DO MORE A UNIQUE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB THAN A SII-IGLE PULL-UP. MANY PROGRAM THAT TURNS THEM AWAY YOUNGSTERS GET NO REGULAR EXERCISE FR0141 CRIME AND THE STREETS. AT ALL. HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION ONCE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THIS ZLUB IS COMMITTED TO LODI'S SCHOOL CARICULUM HAS BEEN HELPING; YOUI'JGSTERS TO PLAN FCR WEAKENED IN RECENT YEARS AS THE AND TO BECOME CONTRIBUTING RESULT OF BUDGET AND PRESSURE TO ADULTS AND TO PROVIDE WELL STRENGTHEN ACADEMIC PROGRAMS . TRAINED AND EDUCATED WORI_EE;S HEALTH AND FITNESS PI?OMOTION HAS FOR THE FUTURE ECONOMY EXPECTED LONG BEEN A SIGNIFICANT PART OF OUR TO EXPERIENCE A SHORTAGE OF CLUBS ACTIVITIES. ON A REGULAR BASIS SKILLED LABOR. THE BOYS AND GIRLS OUR CLUB OFFERS IT'S MEMBERS TO TAKE CLUD OF LODI WORKS DIRECTLY WITH PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR i IT'S MEMBERS THROUGH OUR WORK HEALTH HABITS AND BEHAVIOR. HEALTH REFERRAL PROGRAM. EACH AND PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE EVERY DAY BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 12 THE OVERALL FITNESS AND HEALTH OF AND UP ARE REFERRED TO DIFFERENT EACH OF OUR I�IENIBERS. ODD JOBS WI'T'HIN THE LODI COMMUNITY. WITHIN THAT' PROCESS LOOKING FOR DIRECTIO14 AN EVALUATION IS MADE BY INDIVIDYALS WHO HIRE OUR MEMBERS AND SUBSEQUENTLY EACH IN THE MOST RECENT PAST, IT HAS MEMBER WHO PARTICIPATES IN THE BECOME OBVIOUS TO THE BOARD OF PROGRAM IS GRADED ON IMPROVING DIRECTORS THAT THERE IS A NEED TO THEIR WORK EXPERIENCE. DEVELOP A NEW FACILITY. FOR i5 YEARS, THE BOYS' CLUB OF LODI HAD THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF LODI RENTED THE JACKSON BUILDING, OFFERS YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES TO WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE LODI MAKE A LASTING CONTRIBUTION TO GRAPE FESTIVAL GROUNDS. THE OUR CLUB AND THE LODI JACKSON BUILDING WAS A GOOD COMMUNITY. CLUBHOUSE. THE BUILDING AS A THREE PROVEN CITIZEPi AND FACILITY VIET THE STANDARDS OF k LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS ARE THE OPERATIONS BY BOYS' CLUBS OF KEYSTONE CLUB, MEMBER OF THE AP/IERICA. _ 4 `t •� .. '' ...., �. �Ar�. �.p3`�"�''`�.,-+s�^c��,�3�..�'�c.c�o`oa�c/";},;�, �� 6Jyi ' Y. G i r I � ' C t c� �y�(� '; ,4 ' >.� ��',� �� •sem"��`�' o f Lad i �'K CASE STATEMENT 1987-1991 PAGE SEVEN LOCATION 413 A. EAST LOCKEFORD STREET LEADERSHIP LODI, CALIFORNIA 95240 1987 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAILING ADDRESS EXECUTIVE BOARD P. o. BOX 244 LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241 CLARENCE TURNER, PRESIDENT KEITH LAND, V -PRESIDENT ADIVIINSTRATIVE OFFICES ROSCOE BROWNFIELD,V-PRESIDENT MONDAY thru FRIDAY EVIE OLSON, V -PRESIDENT 9:30 s. m. to 12:30 p. rri. ANNETTE VACCAREZZA, SECRETAP.Y 30 p. m. to 5:00 p. m - JOANNE HOFFMAN, TREASURER CLUB PROGRAM HOURS MONDAY thru FRIDAY BOARD OF DIRECTOR: 2:30 p.m- to 5:30 p.m. 6: 30 p. m. to 9: 00 p. m. ELLEN ASHBAUGH PETE HETZNER SATURDAYS -10:00 a. m. to 2:00 p.m. ALBERT. MASON RANDY SNIDER ANGELO BROVELLI WAYNE KILDALL SUMMER & HOLIDAY HOURS THOMAS PETERSON LEW SINGER NIONDAY-FRIDAY HAROLD ROHRBACK DANIEL WALKER i0:00 a. rr . to 6:00 p.m. WALTER JOHNSON GEORGE GLICK TEEN NIGHTS/TUES. & WED. 6-9pm CLOSED SAT., SUN. & HOLIDAYS r 2'- s:• Vit. •� ASSOCIATE BOARD WHY ARE WE UNIQUE ? DENNIS ALTNOW TO BE DIFFERENT, A BOYS' AND GIRLS' CLUB OF LODI CECIL DILLON MUST PROVIDE A CONTRIBUTION TO IT'S YOUTH, JEAN; TT KUYKENDALL WHICH IS SIGNIFICANT AND DISTINGUISHABLE FROM STEVEN RADDIGAN WHAT THEY GET ELSEWHERE -IN SCHOOL, AT HOME, IN CHURCH, IN OTHER PRIVATE AGENCIES, OR IN JOPiNELLA WALKER PUBLIC RECREATION. ROBERT ZAMORA LEONA BELLUOMINI * IT IS A CLUB OF THERE OW29_ TO OUR MARY LEE KEEN MEMBERS. OUR CLUB IS A HOME AWAY FROM HOME - WHICH SATISFIES AN AGE-OLD DESIRE TO HAVE A PLACE THAT BELONGS TO THEM. CRAIG RASMUSSEN FRED WEYBRET * NO PROOF OF GOOD CHARACTIKR OR PLEDGE CLIFF GEDDES IS REQUIRED- OUR CLUB HELPS AND GUIDES YOUTH WHO MAY BE IN DANGER OF -ACQUIRING OR HAVE DENNIS BENNETT HAD, BAD HABITS AND WRONG ATTITUDES, AS WELL STEVE HALL AS THOSE OF GOOD CHARACTER. PANTEL KOKIOUSIS * IT IS FOR ALL YOUNGSTERS LANE PEARSON YOUNG PEOPLE OF ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, COLORS, JACK SIEGLOCK SHAPES, SIZES AND CONDITION ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FLOYD WILLIAMS MEMBERSHIP. MID TERM GOAL5 (TWO TO THREE YEARS) — II`/IPLEMEI%JT A MARKETING PROGRAM THAT INFORMS THE PUBLIC OF ALL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED BY THE BOYS' AND GIRLS' CLUB OF LODI . — TO UPGRADE THE II1,1AGE OF OUR CLUB WITHIN THE LODI COMMUNITY. —ESTABLISH A LARGE FUND RASING SPECIAL EVENT THAT lr4'ILL RASIE $50,000.00 ANNUALLY. SHORT ARM GOALS —DEVELOP A COMIVIITTTEE OF THREE, THE PRESIDEI`JT, EfiECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD IllEIABER WHO ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING STRAGETIES AND ACTION PLAN TO DEVELOP A SITE ON PARK AND RECREATION PROPERTY. —DEVELOP A BUILDING CONCEPT IN ACCORDANCE WITH BOYS' CLUBS OF AMERICA BUILDING CONSULTATION SERVICE. —4,,rORK DIRECTLY WITH OUTSIDE GOVERI'dMENT AND OTHE AGENCIES TO DEVELOP A SITE BY SEPTEMBER 1987. BUILDING — TO DEVELOP A BUILDING COMMITTEE WITH THE STRONGEST INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY. —TO DEVELOP THIS BUILDING COMMITTEE INTO THREE SEGMENTS, FUNDING SITE AND BUILDING. — TO MATCH VOLUNTEERS WITH SPECIFIC DUTIES AND JOB DISCRIPTIONS IN SUCH AREAS AS FUNDING, CLERK OF THE WOTRKS, SITE SELECTION, DESIGN, SELECTION OF AN ARCHITECT, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, SELECTION OF A CONTRACTOR, LANDSCAPING, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING, FUND RASIEING AND GRANT PROPOSALS. 13LAKLEY PARK IN THE BACK GROUND FUTURE HOME OF THE BOYS'& GIRLS' CLUB OF LODI BOARD OF DIRECTORS STANDING ON THE SITE OF THE FUTURE HOME OF: � N, I E, 'T Tributes Commemorative Opportunities Gifts in any amount are welcome_ For these who raish to express support in a truly lasting and meaningful way, LIVING TRIBUTES, in tlic form of room dedications, are avail :b1e as sl-zowii below= Gymnasium Nulty Purpose Room Junior Gamesroom $312,800 $58,000 $82,500 Boy's shower & Lockers Girl'S Shower & Le-ker Senior Gamesroom $22,500 $11---,12,500 $ 51,000 Pou.*er and Storage Room Adrelinstration $18,500 $47,0-00 Crafts Shop $12,500 Wood shop $18,,500 Lapidary shop $18,500 j Program office $8,500 Gym Office $6,000 BOYS' & GIRLS' CLUB OF LODI = GY CILEC! rd 1 SSJRAGL , OUT 90 FM — au POVr 13 FEET Frrr Education Center $58,000 Computer Club $9,000 Science Room $9,000 Dark Room $7,200 Meeting Room $13,000 kitchen $24,000 Flag Poles $3,000 * A Gift Pledge Plan over a 3 Year period is being offered to enable as many people as possible to express their generosity_ Associate Builder $500 - $1000 Builder $1,000 - $2,500 Key Builder $ 2,500 - $ 5,000 Major Builder $5,000 - $10,0000 Special Builder $10,000 - $ 25,000 Master Builder $25,000 - $50,000 Youth Builder $50,000 - $75,000 Foundation Builder ...5?r ,000 - $100,000 BOYS' & GIRLS' CLUB EA LODI 413 A EAST LOCKEFORD STREET ON THE GRAPE FESTIVg; AL CR�OUNDS $ 4 00/YEAR CLAIi10 MONDAY - FRIDAY 2:30 P.M. TO 5:30 P.M 630P.M.TO900PM 5ATURDAY5 10:00 Al-( TO 2 00 P.M. HOLIDAYS/SUMMERS MONDAY - -FRIDAY 10.00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. CLOSED SAT. & SUN. 10[prmu01 ll loff2cpfl uc) * JOB REFERRAL * LOW-KEY LEAGUES * INDIVIDUAL SERVICES * LAPIDARY ARTS DROP-IN PROGRAMS HELP WITH HOME WORK * SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT * INFORMAL EDUCATION * SELF - IMPROVEMENT * SELF ENRICHMENT * FINGER PRINTING PME101 � f`-�_ ;!!iii rr,•� , �l } .__t{{_ ( =:__=+yY r'- •--_"HE_'�'� iGiryC��Jl3 GUM CLOD 00 MOCQQ * IT IS A CLUB OF THEIR OWN I * NO PROOF OF GOOD CHARACTER OR PLEDGE: 15 REQUIRED. 1* ANY YOUNG PERSON CAN BELONG + IT IS FOR ALL YOUTH T IT I5 BUILDING CENTERED jjjj IT 15 HON-5ECTARI; :N • IT PROVIDES EVERY DAY SERVICES IT HAS A DIVERSIFIED PROGRAM * IT IS GUIDANCE ORIENTED 71cliV C. (TO CIffi ff U %,' IT HELPS YOUNGSTERS TO: I" DISCOVER THEIR NEEDS * ENJOY THEIR INTEREST " NURTURE THEIR TALENTS * BROJ^4DEN THEIR VIEWPOINTS ,DISSOLVES THEIR PREJUDICE ,* RESOLVES THEIR CONFLICTS �• SET THEIR GOALS UNDERSTAND THEMSELVES * 3624 FROM SAN JOAQUIN UNITED WAY * 64o IS MADE THROUGH BINGO, CONCERTS, BACK -A -YOUTH, CONTRIBUTIONS, GIVEAWAYS, AND CARNIVALS. * DAN RATHER * TIP O'NEAL * DANNY THOMAS BILL COSBY * JOHN DENVER * SYLVESTER STALLONE * GENE UPSHA W * SUGAR RAY LEONARD '"NEIL DIAMOND * JOHNNY MATHIS (90 $110.000.00 ANNUALLY I CM Mk) ,-: F � E i •, to .tii . , r:, ^+,,v;r M1iayor "ti` `c%rr7tr•C DAVID M W i, EiMAN JAMES W kRTON. Ir FRED tit REit CITY OF LODI CITY HALL. 221, WES; FENS STREET CALL BOX 3006 LODI. CALIFORNIA 95 241-1 910 (209) 334.563.3 T E L E C Of S E R. (209) 333-6795 August 11, 1987 A f`I U RE ,:? City '.+.anagen RC)NAI,D M. STEIN City Attorctev !fir. Clarence Turner President Lodi Boys' & Girls' Club, Inc. 601 Eureka Avenue Lodi, CA 95240 Dear Mr. Turner: This letter will confirm action taken by the Lodi City Council at its regular meeting of August 5, 1987 whereby, following a public hearing regarding the matter, Council approved the City conceptually pursuing the grating of a ground lease with the Boys' and Girls' Club to conduct a club facility at the southeast corner of Blakely Park. S!;ould you have any questions regarding tFEis matter, please do not hesitate to call this office. Very truly yours, Alice M. Reimche City Clerk AMR:J1 cc: David M. Orozco Executive Director N 0 T I C E O F P U B L I C H E A P. I N G B Y T H E L 0 D I C I- Y C 0 U N C I L F O R C O N S I D E R A T 1 0 N O F T H E B 0 Y S' A N D G I R L S' C L U B R E Q U E S T F O R S I T E F O R N E W F A C I L I T Y The Lodi City Council, at its Regular Meeting of Wednesday, August 5, 1987, will conduct a public hearing to receive public input regarding the request of the Lodi Boys' and Girls' Club for a ground lease in Blakley Park (southeast corner of the park which is bounded by Mission Street on the north, Poplar Street on the south, Washington Street on the east and Stockton Street on the west) for the purpose of constructing a Boys' and Girls' Club facility. The meeting will commence at 7:30 p.m., and will be held in the Council Chambers located at 222 West Pine Street, Lodi. INFORMATION REGARDING THIS MATTER MAY BE OBTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AT 221 WEST PINE STREET, LODI, CALIFORNIA, OR BY TELEPHONING (209) 333-6702. DECLARATION Of CIRCULATION On Svil Z3 ,tl$Z in the City of Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, I deposited at residences in an area adjacent to Blakely Park which is bounded by Mission Street on the north, Poplar Street on the south, Washington Street on the east and Stockton Street on the west a copy of the notice attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A". I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on '1Cz��81 at Lodi, California. DEC/03 TXTA.02D �tiiL,br ii ��, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE LODI CITY COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BOYS' AND GIRLS' CLUB REQUEST FOR SITE FOR NEW FACILITY The Lodi City Council, at Its Regular Meeting of Wednesday, August 5, 1887, will conduct a public hearing to receive public Input regarding the request of the Lodi Boys' and Girls' Club for a ground lease in Blakely Park (southeast corner of the pack which is bounded by Mlssion Street on the north, Poplar Sireet on the south, Washington Street on the east and Stockton Street on the west) for the purpose of constructing a Boys' and Girls' Club facility. The meeting will commence at 7:30 p.m., and will be held In the Council Chambers located at 221 West Pine Street, Lodi. INFORMATION REGARDING' THIS MATTER MAY BE OBTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY.CLE9K AT. 221 WEST PINE STREET, LODI, CALIFORNIA, OR BY TELEPHONING (208) 333.8702. THE CITY COUNCIL OF TtE CITY OF LODI 1:111 BE CONDUCTING A PUBLIC HEARING, I :_ FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BOYS' AND GIRLS` CLUB REQUEST FOR SITE FOR NEW FACILITY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, August 5, 1987 at the hour of 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the Lodi City Council will conduct a public hearing in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 221 West Pine Street, Lodi, California, to receive public input regarding the request of the Lodi Boys' and Girls' Club for a ground lease in Blakely Park (southeast corner of the park which is t-ounded by Mission Street on the north, Poplar Street on the soutt., Washington Street on the east and Stockton Street on the west) for the purpose of constructing a Boys' and Girls' Club facility. All interested per.,ons are invited to present their views on this matter. Written statements may be filed with the City Clerk at any time prior to the hearing s "ieduled herein and oral statements may be made at said hearing. If you challenge the subject matter in court you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. By Order of the Lodi City Council. a4 , r Alice M. Rei the City Clerk Dated: July 1, 1987 ICivt;t 1,C.t1 Res: 224 Pop6r i6trcet L&di. C: alitornta y512 (209) 368-9564" Nove:nbel- 9, 19i7 Lodi Boys' and Girls' Club Attention : Mr. David Orozco P. O. Box 244 Lodi. CA 942141 T)eaI' Sirs, (kvC'fikh DAy C6llrch of God '226 l)optar N rcct Lodi. California 95240 (209) 368-9701 This letter is in response to the' l cxti City Cou,zciis' approval of the concept to locate your club far:ilities on the North�,t,est corner of Pop'ar and Washington Streets. You must be aware we are directly South of your proposed future site and that we stood in opposition before thc, City Council on this issue. We were opposed primarily because of the impact we feel it will have on the neighborhood, park, and our own ei,vironment. There was little said at the Council meeting to relieve us of these concerns. However, we are and will continue to be good neighbors to all around us. It is with this intent that we ask for a more open line of communi- cation between us than a public meeting addressing a third party. Perhaps if we shared our reeds and concerns with each other we will both be better urwierstood solutions accomplished, and concerns alleviated. We are looking forward to your reply. cc: Lodi City Council Lodi Parks and Recreation Sincerely, Pastor Melvin .Reuscher Copy of this document forwarded //-/,o - to: Date Frtouncil Memf_r HiiiOman 'i,_.;,L�2r 015cn --?�'�uL'�Cif t•::�!Til";;:r;'inn2r:On --rn-Or_U116; Reid -f'' Council Member Snider 0 City Manager Peterson Other- .. TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJ : RELCEL t AUG 3 ► Ptx, � 4� Fcci'!CHE Cq Y CLERK CIT Y OF LCU MEMORANDUM Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City Manager August 30, 1988 Parks and Recreation Department Community Survey ! { IuL Hi [M�E At a "Shirtsleeve" session a few months ago, Parks and Recreation Director Ron Williamson informed the City Council that his department was in the process of conducting a community -wide survey to determine the public's perception of programs. facilities and needs. Attached for your information and review is a copy of the results of that survey. I am advised that we should not pay particular attention to the various "confidence level" notations. They relate to the number of returned questionnaires and responses to the questions therein. It apparently is a term for statisticians. The various supporting appendices are voluminous and as such are not attached. They are available for your review in the Parks and Recreation Department office. TAP:br Attachment COUNC421 Lodi Recreation & Parks D(_ -=_a: t.:ent Results of the Surtsey The Lodi Recreation & Parks Department needs assessment went out to a random sample of 6397 students in the Lodi Unified School District (city limits of Lodi). 702 auestion- sires were returned and processed for an overall 126 response rate and rnalyzed at California State University, Stanislaus using SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) .Not all of the 702 respondents answered every question. For this reason, raw totals and percentages are not necessarily cumulative and crosstabuiations generally show a lower response. Due to the large volume of information, some of the guesticn=_ were done by hand tabulation. Some crosstabs were not included in this report, these crosstabs will be utilized at another time for the Lodi Recreation & Parks Department only. General Characteristics of _Respondents (Survey objective 6, Questions 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 341, 35, 36 and 37) on number of children, ace of children, age of respnn- dent, income, level of education, closes park facility,`marital status, sex and length of residency in Lodi. Seventy percent of respondents are married, while more women than men completed the survey. The majority of the respondents had 1 - 2 children in their household, over half of these children are under the age of 8. The largest group of respondents (almost half) were between the ages of 30 - 44 years years old. The lagest "income bracket" group was $209000 - s291999. The next largest annual income bracket of respondents was $409000 - S49,999.. A very high number of respondents had a high school education and some college education. One third of respondents have lived in Lodi over 20 years. Two thirds know what park facility they live by while one third does not know which facility is close to their home. Significant Respondent Information Respondents' demographics No. Resoondents Percentage Children in household: 1 - 2 422 65.1 Age of Child (1): 4 - 6 174 27.7 Child (2): 7 - 8 115 26.5 Age of respondent: 30 - 44 300 47.3 Income: $20,000 - 29,999 125 20.5 $40,000 - 49,999 122 20.0 Education: High school 350 76.3 & some college Park facility live by: Lodi Lake 101 16.2 Kofu 77 12.4 Blakei, 64 10.3 Don't know 195 23.2 Sex: Female 449 69.7 Length of residency: over 20 years 183 34.0 t Major transportation to recreation.:`.`' activities b programs: auto 360 58.0 walk 151 24.3 For more specific demographic information, please look at the Appenidices Cro=_stabulatons In the crosstabulations, one's level of education waflnot significant in relationship to a variety of questions. However, there were some significant confidence level findings in the age and income crosstabulations. Listed below first will be the sig- nificant findings according to age, then the significant findings according to income distribution. Significant confidence level findings according to AGE 1. 100 percent confidence level - respondents ages 30 - 44 would prefer recreation programs offered on: 58.9 percent Monday 58.1 percent Wednesday 47.6 perces. Friday 54.3 percent Saturday 2. 100 percent confidence level - respondents ages 30 - 44 agree 100 percent that family recreation is important to their family. 3. 100 percent confidence level - respondents ages 30 - 44, 98.7 percent agree that there should be more sports and activity programs for youth. 4. 99.99 percent confidence level - 57.7 percent of respondents less than 20 years of age agreed that more recreational space is needed in their areas. 5. 99.98 percent confidence leve; - 94.0 percent of respondents ages 30 - 44 agree more sports f:iIds are needed in their areas. 6. 99.91 percent confidence level - 96.6 percent of respondents age 30 - 44 agreed that the quality of maintenance of parks is good. 7. 99.55 percent confidence level - 80.0 percent of respondents age 30 - 44 agreed that the opportunities for Sr. Citizens is goad. It is interesting to note that there was no significant findinos from the Sr. Citizens disagreeing with this statement. However, there were some written comments worth taking into con- sideration from the Seniors. 8. 98.70 percent confidence leve_ - 81.2 percent of respondents age 30 - 44 need more information on the activities offered by the Lodi Recreation L Parks Department. 9. 91.54 percent confidence level - 98.0 percent of respondents age 30 - 44 agree year-round playground programs should be of- fered. Significant confidence level findings accordii.,_i to IIVC,,ua'42 - 29,999 annual ., 99co percent confidence level - - 39,999 annual income 40.0 percent of $20,000 - 29,999 annual income there should be 39.9 percent of $30,000 - 39,999 annual income 40.0 percent of $40,000 - 49,999 annual income agreed that more recreation space is needed in their areas. 2. 99.96 percent confidence level -- 43.8 percent of $20,000 - 29,999 annual income 41.6 percent of 530,000 - 39,999 annual income 44.5 percent of 540,000 - 49,999 annual income agreed that the maintenance of parks is good. 3. 99.91 percent confidence level 39.5 percent of 520,000 - 29,999 annual income 36.4 percent of S30,000 - 39,999 annual income 47.9 percent of 540,000 - 49,999 annual income agreed that there should be more information about the activities offered by the Recreation Department. 4. 99.63 percent confidence level - 43.I percent of $20,000 - 29,999 annual income 37.2 percent of 530,000 - 39,999 annual income 41.1 percent of 540,000 - 49,999 annual income agreed that family recreation is important to their families. 5. 99.56 percent confidence level - 43.8 percent of $20,000 - 29,999 annual income 41.9 percent of $30,000 - 39,999 annual income 42.1 percent of $40,000 - 49,999 annual income agreed that the fees charged for Recrssation programs should be higher for non-residents. 6. 99.41 percent confidence level 31.1 percent of $20,000 - 29,999 annual Income 43.2 percent of 530,000 - 39,999 annual income 45.0 percent of $40,000 - 499999 annual income ag-eed that they would use a public golf course, should the city build one. 7. 99.30 percent confidence level - 40.0 percent of $20,000 - 29,999 annual income 45.0 percent of 530,000 - 39,999 annual. income 40.0 percent of $40,000 - 49,999 annual income agreed that there are sufficient opportunities for children to use their free time constructively. 8. 99.14 percent confidence level - 48.9 percent of $20,000 - 29,999 annual income 39.0 percent of $30,000 - 39,999 annual income 45.0 percent of $40,000 - 49,999 annual income agreed that they would be willing to volunteer their time to help supervise R=creation Department programs. Significant confidence level findings accordii.,� to INCOME 1. 99.99 percent confidence level - 40.0 percent of $20,000 - 29,999 annual income 39.9 percent of $30,000 - 39,999 annual income 40.0 percent of $40,000 - 49,999 annual income agreed that more recreation space is needed in their areas. 2. 99.96 percent confidence level - 43.8 percent of $20,000 - 29,999 annual income 41.6 percent of $30,000 - 39,999 annual income 44.5 percent of 540,000 - 49,999 annual income agreed that the maintenance of parks is good. 99.91 percent confidence level - 39.5 percent of $20,000 - 29,999 annual income 38.4 percent of $30,000 - 39,999 annual income 47.9 percent of $40,000 - 49,999 annual income agreed that there should be more information about the activities offered by the Recreation Department. 4. 49.63 percent confidence level - 43.1 percent of 520,000 - 29,999 annual income 37.2 percent of 530,000 - 39,999 annual income 41.1 percent of $40,000 - 49,999 annual income agreed that family recreation is important to their families. 5. 99.56 percent confidence level - 43.8 percent of 620,000 - 29,999 annual income 41.9 percent of 630,000 - 39,999 annual income 42.1 percent of $40,000 - 49,999 annual income agreed that the fees charged for Recreation programs should be higher for non-residents. 6. 99.41 percent confidence level - 31.1 percent of $20,000 - 29,999 annual income 43.2 percent of $30,000 - 39,999 annual income 45.0 percent of $40,000 - 49,999 annual income agreed that they would use a public golf course, should the city build one. 7. 99.30 percent confidence level - 40.0 percent of $20,000 - 29,999 annual income 45.0 percent of $30,000 - 39,999 annual income 40.0 percent of $40,000 - 49,999 annual income agreed that there are sufficient opportunities for children to use their free time constructively. S. 99.14 percent confidence level - 46.9 percent of $20,000 - 29,999 annual income 39.0 percent of $309000 - 39,999 annual income 45.0 percent of $40,000 - 49,999 annual income agreed that they would be willing to volunteer their time to help supervise Recreation Department programs. 4 -More Recreation Buildings -Golf Course -Family recreation Facilities Recreation Programs/Activities: -Year Round Playground Program -Year Round Activities *Swim Lessons *Gymnasitics *Art Classes *Physical Fitness *Craft Classes -Year Round Camps *Sports *General *Camping/i3ckpacking *Nature *Arts r` The times and days that activities and programs are being offered should be evaluated with the thought of youth and adults' schedules in mind. Both adults and youth would like activities and programs to be offered by Lodi Recreation L Parks Department on Saturdays and Mondays. Time preferences for adults is 3-6/7-8 p.m. The time preference for children is 3-6 p.m. However, caution needs to be taken when scheduling activities and programs for children: the location must be near where the youth are, as many families have both parents working and adequate transportation is not avail- able. In addition, these programs must be affordable to all. If scholarships are available, they must be made more aware to the general public. In conclusion, this extensive survey has highlighted some very real needs of tt-e Lodi community. Hopefully from reading this Assessment, one has gained insight into Lodi Recreation and Park Department's strengths and areas that need "improvement. It is my firm belief that if well planned action is taken on our 3` citizens' expressed needs, the Lodi Recreation and Parks Depart- ment will continue to improve and uphold the high standards and quailities it has demonstrated in the past. Conclusions a.,d Recommendations Since recommendations and findings are discussed throw out the various sections of this report, the following will fOcE on a few important general points and then itemize the recommenda- tions. It is evident from this analysis of the Lodi Recreation and Park Department's Needs Assessment that the Lodi community is truly concerned and interested in contributir3their ideas to the cngo:ng development process. Their thoughtful responses present a clear picture of what they would like to have in way of ac- tivities, programs and facilities. Although the recommendations which follow reflect the choices of the local community, it must be pointed out that there were many good recommendations/suggestions/comments were made by individuals (and are located in the Appendicies) but which have not been singled out for recommendation. These recommendations are based largely on the significant findings which would effect and benefit all variety of citizens (youth to senior citizens). The recommendations fall into three basic categories: 1.) awareness/education, 2.) facilities, and 3.) program. Throughout the questionnaires the respondents expressed very clearly that there needs to be more information/education on the Lodi Recretion b Parks Department parks, facilities, activities and programs that it offers. The overall awareness of parks, facilities, city sponsored events and opportunities for participation in Lodi indi;ates that Lodi Recreation L Parks Department might ne•�d to evaluate its marketing strategies in order to better inform residents of ac- tivities, facilities and programs. In addititon to informing residents, the name identification and location of these ac- tivities, facilities and programs will make residents much more aware of the community in total. in addition, more public educa- tion needs to be implemented to inform residents how they could use their recreation time. The following is a determination priorities of facilities and programs. Recreation Facilities: -More Swimming Pools -More Picnic Facilities -More Nature Paths -More Playground Equipment of current and future THOMASA PETERSON CITY C�`l`" :.il Gt, Manager IA:�AfS INPINKERTON. Ir. Mayor � � � �T � F L OI ALICE .M. "REiMCHc 104N R. (Randy} SNIDER Gtv Clerk Mayor Pro 7emoore CITY HALL. 221 WEST PINE STREET gpg:titcNATT " DAVID :tit. HINCHMAN CALL BOX 3006 City Attorney EVELYN IM OLSON LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 FREE) M REID (209} 334-5634 TELECOPIER (2(1.4)333-6795 May 23, 1988 Mr. Tom Montgomery Teacher Lodi Nigh School South Pacific Avenue Lodi, CA 95240 Dear Mr. Montgomery: Please be advised that the Lodi Arts Commission has issued a check to the Lodi Nigh School Competitive Speech Team on behalf of the City of Lodi in the amount of $200.00 as a contribution to assist in covering expenses while the team participates in National Competition. We wish to express our sincere congratulations to these outstanding young members of Our community and extend this expression of our pride in their accomplishments. 'Very truly yours, -� ''Ames . Pinkert, Jr. / Mayor JWP:amr:jj