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CC Resolution No. 4429 I ~ RESOLUTION N0. 4429 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO FORMING A POLICY OF REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF McCLELLAN RANCH PARK WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission has determined that there is a need to form a policy for the use of McClellan Ranch Park; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached regulations and guide- lines for McClellan Ranch Park presented by the Parks and Recreation Commis- sion shall be adopted as the policy for the use of said park. , PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cupertino this 5th day of ~Dr;1 , 1977, by the following vote: Vote Members of the City Council AYES: Jackson, Meyers, Ne11is, 0`Keefe, Frolich NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None APPROVED: /s/ Donald A. Frolich Mayor, City of Cupertino ATTEST: ~ /s/ Wm. Ryder City Clerk ~ ~ 4-I~ AREA : 1. An area set aside by resolution and a joint agreement has been established within the park for use by a 4-H club. Tours of this area can be given by 4-H club members only. 2. The raising of animals in this area shall be limited to beef cattle, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, and goats. ORCHARD: 1. This area shall be used as a demonstration orchard area. This is the only area of park where pesticides may be used to preserve the trees. Maintenance of trees will be City responsibility. BUILDINGS: 1. Al1 buildings should be preserved and used for activities appropriate to the park. 2. No additional buildings shall be placed within the park without approval of Parks & Recreation Commission unless unique to the concept of the park (Charlie Baer blacksmith shop and water tower has approval prior to this regulation adoption.) PARKING & ROADS: 1. Parking and general vehicular access is limited to the area near the quonset hut, milk barn and office area. Parking will be limited to 30 vehicles. Space shall be provided for a school bus turn-around and consideration given to the safety of children in area. 2. Special event parking shall be located at the Monta Vista High School parking lot. GENERt1L REMARI:S : 1. There are to be no concessions or commercialism in the park without proper authority. 2. An area designated by the Parks and Recreation Department is to be set aside as a caretaker's area to house the mobile home of the caretaker. 3. The Department's Naturalist should have authority to make decisions within the park with the approval of the Parks and Recreation Director. 4. Department activities, environmental classes and tours will be under the supervision of the Naturalist. Limitations are to be established in order to maintain the ecology and philosophy of the nature and rural preserve. 5. No picnic facilities will be constructed within the park. 6. Use of insecticides, pesticides and/or herbicides is £orbidden, unless approved by the Parks and Recreation Director, within the park to en- courage ecological preservation. - 2 - Attachment Res. Pdo. 4429 REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR MCCL~LLAN RANCi3 PARK In accordance with section 13.04.202 of the Municipal Code, the following regulations and guidelines for the use of the McClellan Ranch Park Nature and Rural Preserve are hereby established. These regulations and guidelines shall, where inconsistent therewith, take precedence over any general regulations contained in Chapter.13.04 of the Municipal Code. The very concept of a nature and rural preserve implies that, as much as possible, things should be left as they are in their natural state. Yet, the secondary objective of a nature and rural preserve is to provide the opportunity for people to observe, study, and enjoy the preserved environ- ment, which implies that there is a risk the environment may be damaged by the observers. Since these two concepts are basically at odds with each other, regulations are necessary to preserve the natural environment during the use. Regulations must, therefore, be compromises. Certain areas listed below are designated as use areas and guidelines for their usage are: PdATURE TRAIL : 1. Rustic markers and an interpretive guide booklet assist in the public usage. Only areas designated as a trail are to be used, basically, along the creek; along a firelane around the field ~~ith one loop extending through vegetation in the meadow area; through the garden area; and, finally, the building area. 2. The trail is to be rustic. 3. Plantings along the trail to include things to eat, to smell, and to attract wildlife. CREEK: 1. The creek should remain in its natural state, not channelized or lined. 2. Access to creek will be limited to designated areas for special activities, the nature trail, and educational purposes. This will allow for continuous vegetation growth. MEADOW: 1. This area is to be retained as an open natural area including native plantings for wildlife food and cover plants. 2. Fence rows within the meadow area are to remain until no longer needed, due to the growth of cover plants. Fire lanes, if necessary, are to be disced along the fence rows only and along the pe'rimeter of the meadow. ORGANIC GARDENS: 1. Usage is by availibility and assignment, and is limited to designated areas of the park. 2. Classes in proper methods of organic gardening is a requirement of plot holders. Other classes, demonstrations, or the exchanging of ideas relative to gardening, canning, composting, winemaking, pre- serving, etc., are to be scheduled periodically or at special events.