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HomeMy WebLinkAbout052124 SUPPLEMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE - IN FAVOR through 11AM on 052124Town Council - Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 21, 2024 SUPPLEMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED (4PM 5/20/24 - 11AM 5/21/24) IN FAVOR OF ITEM 8.1 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 29-2024, adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance, and approving the addition of Six New Pickleball Courts with Associated Seating at Osage Station Park (H. Perezalonso) From: theresa ruiz <truizrph@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 8:53 AM To: Marie Sunseri <MSunseri@danville.ca.gov> Subject: Pickleball courts My name is Theresa Vodopich and I'm a resident of the Greenbrook community. I am in favor of expanding the pickleball courts at Osage because they allow for the community to enjoy an outdoor activity. Numerous residents have begun playing and wait for courts to open up. This would provide any opportunity for more people to engage in the activity as well as enjoy Osage Park. It's a wonderful sport that any person can enjoy and giving access to more courts allows more people to enjoy what the Greenbrook community can offer. Thank you, Theresa Vodopich From: William Stone <wstone@intranotions.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 10:18 AM To: Marie Sunseri <MSunseri@danville.ca.gov>; Marie Sunseri <MSunseri@danville.ca.gov> Subject: Pickle ball courts at Osage To Whom It May Concern: We live immediately adjacent to Osage Park. My family is opposed to the current pickle ball courts at Osage and the expansion plan for additional pickle ball courts at Osage. 1 DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL SUPPLEMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE - in favor MAY 21, 2024 Our objections are due to the irritating and continual noise produced by playing the game and due to the increased traffic and related safety concerns. Sincerely, William H. Stone 17 Orange Blossom Court Danville, CA 94526 From: Veronica Poon <vlaupoon@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 7:08 AM To: Marie Sunseri <MSunseri@danville.ca.gov> Subject: Additional pickleball courts at Osage Park support Hello, I am a house owner in Danville. I am writing to support the installation of additional pickleball courts at Osage Park. Our family has been in the neighborhood for almost 30 years. I am retired and picked up pickleball as an exercise to stay active and healthy. I actually played my first pickleball game at Osage Park. When I was working full time and raising a child with special needs, I was so busy and did not have any social activities. In fact, I lost contact with many of my friends during that time. After retirement, I got a chance to learn pickleball at Osage Park. I met many new friends there and enjoy going there to play and socialize with other pickleball players. It has been such an enjoyable and relaxing time every time I go there. With pickleball being more popular, it is getting crowded over at Osage Park. It will be great if more courts are built to fulfill the need for the community who love to play pickleball. As I can't afford to pay fees to play other sports such as golf, playing pickleball is free and the Osage Park pickleball courts are easy to access for everyone living in the community. We greatly hope that more pickleball courts are installed at Osage Park. Thank you. Veronica From: Susan K <alohasgk@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2024 10:41 PM To: Marie Sunseri <MSunseri@danville.ca.gov> Subject: Pickleball Discussion Dear City Clerk Marie Sunseri, This email is for the pickleball discussion at the May 21, 2024, 5pm Town Council Regular meeting. 2 DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL SUPPLEMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE - in favor MAY 21, 2024 My name is Susan Kui and I support expanding the pickelball courts at Osage Station Park. Adding courts will offer Danville residents like myself more opportunities to play the game, maintain an active lifestyle, and a chance to socialize with my neighbors and build community. Thank you for letting me share my thoughts. Sincerely, Susan Kui From: Mike Fitzgerald <mike.fitzgerald17@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2024 10:02 PM To: Marie Sunseri <MSunseri@danville.ca.gov> Subject: Support For Pickleball Expansion at Osage Park Hello Marie Sunseri. My name is Mike Fitzgerald and I have been a Danville resident since 2002. I have lived in the Shadow Hills, Greenbrook and Crow Canyon neighborhoods. I support the planned pickleball expansion at Osage Park. There are only 2 public courts dedicated to pickleball in our entire community. Not everyone wishes to belong to a private club or has access to courts through their HOA. The wait times can be as long as 20-25 minutes a game during busy times. This is unacceptable for frequent players such as myself. The game of pickleball is very fun, social and brings people together. It provides moderate exercise to people of all ages and abilities. In our current times, it is becoming more and more important for individuals to find various ways to bring more joy into their lives. This is one of the reasons the game of pickleball has become so popular. Please forward my email to all appropriate Danville City Council members. Thank you. 3 DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL SUPPLEMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE - in favor MAY 21, 2024 From: Kirby Wong <kirby.wong@trivalleypickleballclub.com> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2024 9:13 PM To: Marie Sunseri <MSunseri@danville.ca.gov> Subject: Support for 8 Pickleball Courts at Osage Park Please find attached a letter of support from the Tri -Valley Pickleball Club. We support the efforts and foresight of the Town of Danville. Kirby Wong President Tri -Valley Pickleball Club We, the Tri -Valley Pic klebalt Club, support the Town of Danville with your efforts to build and support eight Pickleball courts at Osage Park. The game has exploded in popularity since the pandemic and there is no reason to believe the trend will not diminish. The Tri -Valley Pickleball Club has over 500 active members and many are residents of the Danville and San Ramon area. This form of recreation is one of the few sports in which all ages and abilities may take part in. The game enables participants to remain physically and mentally fit. In addition, the social aspect of the game cannot be taken for granted as everyone will meet new people and potentially develop lifelong friendships. The game is also cost effective due to the small footprint of court surface area and the minor costs to maintain the courts. This project is a win- win for the Town of Danville and its residents. Tri -Valley Pickleball Club Board of Directors President - Kirbv Wong Vice President - Robert Beanland Secretary - Lori Dorsey Public Relations - Larry Bird Treasurer- Roger Lamb 4 DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL SUPPLEMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE - in favor MAY 21, 2024 From: Shelly Gmail <shellyem88@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2024 8:37 PM To: Marie Sunseri <MSunseri@danville.ca.gov> Subject: Town Meeting 5-21-2024. Resolution No 29.-24. Expansion of Pickleball courts Hello, > I cannot make the meeting but I wanted to express my support in favor of adding more pickleball courts to Osage. > I am a Danville resident on the north side of Osage. > I read the opposition's points and had a few thoughts. One of their complaints is parking and how more courts will cause parking issues for the school, drop-off, and other Osage users. The reality is that there are often 30-40 people waiting for courts (on weekends at least) so people are there already ...there shouldn't be much of an increase. I often walk to play pickleball but the times I've driven and parked I have never had a problem finding parking in the small lot by the courts. Except when there are soccer or rugby tournaments but that's not pickleball players fault. And pickleball players are smart enough to figure out that the last thing they will want to do is arrive during school drop-off or pick-up times. > In a similar vein, they've complained that more courts will cause more talking and socialization. I would say probably not since everyone will be playing rather than standing around and waiting for courts! > I know they are not complaining about pickleball as a great sport, just the location, but I would then just say that Osage is a family park with plenty of loud sports and fans, such as soccer and baseball families cheering and screaming, so it seems unfair just to target pickleball as a cause of noise. > There are new courts in San Ramon so that already has taken away some of the need for other towns to use Osage courts. Plus courts in Pleasanton, Livermore and Walnut Creek. So new courts at Osage shouldn't necessarily bring in hordes from other towns like they claim. And certainly not "unsavory" types as some of the opposition have claimed. > I appreciate the time and attention you've devoted to this. Thanks for listening! > Shelly Emerson 5 DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL SUPPLEMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE - in favor MAY 21, 2024 From: Sarah J <sarahsjoo@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2024 8:31 PM To: Marie Sunseri <MSunseri@danville.ca.gov> Subject: Osage Pickleball Expansion City Clerk Marie Sunseri, My name is Sarah Joo, and I'm in support for the expansion of the Osage Pickleball courts. I'm a recently new pickleball player, but already I can see the benefits of the game upon the community around it. It's a sport where anyone can walk into the court and immediately start making friends and forming a community I can especially see how this is very healthy upon the elderly where exercise and social experiences improve their quality of life. It is also becoming more popular with younger folks, and has a sweet way of bringing together people of all ages, socioeconomic statuses, and professions in a way I haven't seen before. Thank you for reading and I hope you support this endeavor. Best, Sarah Joo From: Home <lashellsfamily@comcast.net> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2024 8:17 PM To: Marie Sunseri <MSunseri@danville.ca.gov> Subject: Pickleball discussion - May 21st Town Council meeting Pickleball discussion - May 21st Town Council meeting From: Deanna LaShells, Danville resident Date: 5/20/2024 To: cityclerk@danville.ca.gov Hello Marie, This email is in regards to the Pickleball discussion at the May 21st 5:00 PM Town Council Regular meeting. I support expanding Pickleball courts at Osage Station Park. My support is for the following reasons: • Pickleball has had a profound and positive impact on my life, physical and mental health. • There is a significant shortage of public Pickleball courts in Danville. Wait times to play at Osage are frequently 20+ minutes. • This is what people do now, they play Pickleball. It's all over the news, social media, and sporting publications. It's very popular. Other areas of the US are building huge pickleball complexes. • I find myself driving to other towns, fighting through school and commute traffic, to play pickleball- where there isn't a "wait time" to get on court. 6 DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL SUPPLEMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE - in favor MAY 21, 2024 • Osage Station Park is centrally located and easily accessible. It would be the perfect spot for more courts. In my experience, eight total courts would be ideal. Please know that I am grateful for the extensive effort put forth by the Town Council and all those involved. Let's make this expansion a reality. Thank you, Deanna LaShells 192 Montana Drive Danville, CA 94526 From: Anna Dearborn <annasdearborn@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2024 8:02 PM To: Marie Sunseri <MSunseri@danville.ca.gov> Subject: Pickleball Discussion Hello, I am a resident of Danville and I am sending this email in support to the expansion of the pickleball courts at Osage park. I am a regular that plays mainly on the weekends. Not only do I got to get exercise but also there for the community of people that gather there to play. I will say we typically have so many people that the wait to play can be quite long so adding more courts would allow more people to play at one time. Both of my boys have played sports at the park and so I feel that expanding the courts would be an added benefit not a hinder on the sports already being played at the park. I am for more courts and more people staying active and bringing the Danville community together. From, Anna Dearborn From: wendy macldesign.com <wendy@macldesign.com> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2024 7:58 PM To: Marie Sunseri <MSunseri@danville.ca.gov> Subject: Adding more pickleball courts at Osage Park Dear Sir/Madam, Please add more pickleball courts at Osage Park. Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the U.S. It's an easy and enjoyable game for both kids and adults to play. This game fosters community and connection, as well as being a healthy form of exercise. It's become integral to the health and social life of many people in the Bay Area. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Wendy Richardson 7 DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL SUPPLEMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE - in favor MAY 21, 2024 From: dawn tsai <dawn_tsai@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2024 7:34 PM To: Marie Sunseri <MSunseri@danville.ca.gov> Subject: Pickleball discussion on May 21st To whom it may concern, support the plan to expand the number of pickleball courts at Osage Park. I believe the pickleball courts should be built in a community space for everyone to enjoy. It's a sport for all ages. I have been playing at Osage Park for over two years and I have not observed heavy traffic near the park nor parking issue at the park. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Dawn Tsai From: Jeff Masoian <jjm0@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2024 6:42 PM To: Marie Sunseri <MSunseri@danville.ca.gov> Subject: Osage Pickleball Hi Marie, My name is Jeff Masoian support expanding the pickleball courts at Osage. I am a relatively new to pickleball but I have seen the great camaraderie formed by the community players. Fosters new friendships, fun competition, community and friendly discussions while waiting your turn to play. More courts would continue to enhance all the goodness. Thanks! Jeff From: Cynthia Keefer <cynthiakeefer@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2024 6:38 PM To: Marie Sunseri <MSunseri@danville.ca.gov> Subject: Pickleball discussion 5/21/24 Town Council regular meeting Re: Pickleball Court discussion at May 21st 5:00 pm Town Council regular meeting I am writing to express my support for expanding the number of pickleball courts at Osage Park. The sport is a healthy, inclusive activity that brings people of all ages and backgrounds together for respectful fun, exercise, and camaraderie. We need as many 8 DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL SUPPLEMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE - in favor MAY 21, 2024 opportunities to build a network like that as possible. So please approve the expansion plan. Best regards, Cindy Keefer From: Michael Kipp <kipphome@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2024 6:09 PM To: Marie Sunseri <MSunseri@danville.ca.gov> Subject: +2 Fully Support Pickleball expansion Hello, my wife and I are avid pickleball players and we fully support the pickleball court expansion! Michael & Lynell Kipp 2208 Genoa St, Danville, CA 94506 From: Jamal Jajeh <jjajeh@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2024 6:00 PM To: Marie Sunseri <MSunseri@danville.ca.gov> Subject: Osage Pickleball courts -supporter Hello I would like to register my support for Pickleball expansion at Osage park. With the exponential growth of this sport, Danville is not moving fast enough to service the residence in this case. Thank you Jamal jajeh 1205 mustang drive Danville ca 94526 From: Ramin Royai (RAMIN) <raminroyai19@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2024 6:00 PM To: Marie Sunseri <MSunseri@danville.ca.gov> Subject: Pickle ball expansion To Marie Sunseri We are in support of pickleball expansion At Osage park 9 DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL SUPPLEMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE - in favor MAY 21, 2024 From: Darko V <vodopich@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2024 5:55 PM To: Marie Sunseri <MSunseri@danville.ca.gov> Subject: Support for pickleball courts in danville I fully support the pickleball court expansion at Osage park Thanks. Darko j Vodopich From: Lucas Lopez <melucaslopez@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2024 4:14 PM To: Marie Sunseri <MSunseri@danville.ca.gov> Subject: Pickleball Court Expansion at Osage Station Park - Letter of Support Dear City Clerk Marie Sunseri, My name is Lucas, and I am a regular user of the pickleball courts at Osage Park. I am writing to express my strong support for the proposed expansion of the pickleball facilities. As a member of the pickleball community who enjoys this park, I believe that the expansion will be really beneficial to the community by providing more opportunities for residents to engage in this fun and healthy sport. I am confident that the expansion will also promote a more active and vibrant community in Danville while also supporting local businesses thanks to the attraction of the courts. I have reviewed the plans for the expansion and am satisfied that the proposed sound barriers will effectively address any noise concerns. Additionally, I believe that the existing parking facilities at Osage Park are sufficient to accommodate the anticipated increase in usage. Thank you for considering my support for this important project. Sincerely, Lucas 10