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OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA 94720
January 27, 1992
Mayor Loni Hancock
Members of the City Council
City of Berkeley
2180 Milvia Street
Berkeley, California 94704
Dear Mayor Hancock and Councilmembers:
I wish to express my appreciation of the City's actions of the past two
weeks to initiate construction of a restroom/park service building and other
much-needed improvements at People's Park. I am pleased that the work is
progressing smoothly and that we can expect completion of the improvements
within the next few weeks.
[Note: This refers to the court built in March '92 --David Nadel.]
Regarding additional University recreational facilities planned for the
site, as I informed you in my letter of December 12, 1991, our plans consist
solely of a full-size (approximately 40'x 80')-lighted basketball court.
The University does not intend to build any further recreational facilities
at People's Park other than the basketball court.
While we had planned to install the basketball court this month, I have
agreed, at the Mayor's request, to allow an opportunity for the City to
install the court, either in the southernmost portion of the community garden
area, or in the lawn area just east of the existing sand volleyball courts,
provided that the installation can be completed by February 20, 1992. The
University will reimburse the City for costs; however, the court must be
built according to specifications approved by the University and must be
recognized as a University-owned and operated facility.
Upon completion of the work in progress and the installation of the basketball
court and additional lighting, our comprehensive joint plan for park improvements
will have been fulfilled. I believe that the resultant combination of lawn,
gardens, woods, picnic tables, children's play equipment, and sports courts
will optimally serve our goal of providing recreational opportunities attractive
to a diverse user population.
I am encouraged by the City's demonstration of its commitment to improve
People's Park as a viable open-space and recreational resource. I look forward
to continuing cooperation in this important project.
Sincerely,
Chang-Lin Tien Chancellor
cc: President Gardner
Vice Chancellor Boggan
Get rid of Tien's Boss
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