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Page 1 of I <br /> <br /> Jim Wolfe <br /> <br /> From: Yaniec, David [david.yaniec@intel.com] <br /> Sent: Monday, April 11, 2005 12:53 PM <br /> To: Jim Wolfe <br /> <br /> Subject: Bernal Property <br /> <br />Jim, <br />I am Vice President of Pleasanton Foothill Little League and have been involved in a variety of <br />youth sports since moving here 13 years ago. I unfortunately won't be able to attend tonight's <br />meeting on the Bernal property usage but wanted to send along my thoughts. Feel free to <br />read them into the minutes of tonight's meeting. <br /> <br />We are very fortunate to enjoy a climate that enables our youth to participate in sports year <br />round. We also have a base of parent volunteers in all sports that not only enables the well <br />established sports like baseball and soccer to flourish but also for new sports like lacrosse to <br />be embraced and grow. Many of these sports continue to evolve from seasonal and <br />recreational sports to year round activities that still embrace the youngster that wants a <br />recreational outlet to those that strive for a more competitive challenge. The one constraint <br />that all these sports must deal with is that of space. Space to practice and play their league <br />games. School fields are becoming less available as their programs grow. Residents around <br />neighborhood parks want their parks to be free of athletic activities to allow for other uses. <br /> <br />We must continue our commitment to the youth of this city. We must continue to set aside <br />open space where chalk lines can be drawn to allow for soccer, lacrosse and football to take <br />place. But we must also make the commitment to baseball which requires a commitment to <br />build baseball diamonds. I was told at the last Sports Council meeting that the school district <br />will not build any baseball diamonds on their existing properties. That leaves this task to the <br />city. Additionally we can extend the usability of new fields with lights. I realize that <br />neighborhoods may be concerned about the use, but they have been successfully <br />implemented in numerous communities in the bay area. I would also tell those who are <br />concerned about the lights to take the time and see what would happen under those lights by <br />taking in a youth baseball game. I guarantee they will have more fun in 2 hours at a Little <br />League game than they've ever had watching Major League Baseball. <br /> <br />Thanks for your time. <br /> <br />David Yaniec <br />Pleasanton Foothill Little League <br /> <br />4/11/2005 <br /> <br /> <br />