July 14, 2010
Simi OKs miniature golf course
$18.8 million recreation complex planned for Sinaloa
Park location
July 2, 2010
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 12, 2010 6:30 P.M.
The Public Hearing will be held in City Council Chamber, 2929 Tapo Canyon Rd., Simi Valley to conduct the FINAL REVIEW and vote to Approve or NOT Approve Sinaloa Park Project as currently planned and presented
EVERYONE is urged to attend and make your feelings known ! NOW IS THE TIME !!!!!
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May 21, 2010
PLANNING COMMISSION
approves Sinaloa Park Plan 5 - 0
FOR MEETING RECAP : Click on Link below :
http://www.simivalleyacorn.com/news/2010-05-21/Front_Page/Sinaloa_Park_project_gets_unanimous_approval_from_.html
May 17, 2010
City of Simi Valley 5-19-10
PLANNING COMMISSION
Staff Report now available
Click or GO TO :
http://simivalley.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=6&event_id=173&meta_id=31165
February 19, 2010
All Neighborhood Councils overwhelmingly APPROVE Sinaloa Park
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Project moves forward . . . .
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Park District Financial Irresponsibility ( 19+ Million )
no issue to community . . . strategic marketing leads people to believe Park will bring revenue and
JOBS to the City of Simi Valley
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ADDITIONAL burden to local POLICE no concern
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ADDITIONAL traffic, noise, residential neighborhood, late hours, influx of transients no concern
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ALCOHOL SALES at a neighborhood park
no concern to Neighborhood Councils
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PARK DISTRICT CALLS IN AREA COACHES , LEAGUE PRESIDENTS , FRIENDS , AND EVEN VENDORS HOPING TO CONTRACT BUSINESS AT SINALOA PARK TO PRAISE PARK PLANS AND ALERT COMMUNITY FOR THE
LONG-OVERDUE-NEED FOR "FAMILY FUN"
( found through miniature golf !!!! )
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Sinaloa Park expansion gets OK from Neighborhood Councils
Youth Critics of proposal remain vocal
By Carissa Marsh Email: cmarsh@theacorn.com
Not in my backyard. That’s what residents who
live closest to Sinaloa Golf Course on Madera Road are saying about the proposal
to revamp and expand the course to include three 18-hole miniature golf courses
modeled after national parks. To them, the design may look good on paper, but
it’s in a terrible location.
More...
February 10 , 2010
Final Sinaloa Park Plans APPROVED
Project moves to Neighborhood Council
Meetings NC 1 NC2 NC3 (Feb 11) NC4 (Feb 16)
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The Sinaloa Park plans have been tentively accepted by the City of Simi Valley, and the technical studies prepared for Sinaloa Park are now available for public review. Electronic PDF versions of the studies can be downloaded directly to your computer by clicking on links below . . .
The actual reports can be viewed at the City of Simi Valley's Environmental Services Department located in the Development Services Building, 3855-A Alamo Street, Simi Valley.
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PAST RELATED ARTICLES SIMI VALLEY ACORN
August 28, 2009
Simi sports leagues weigh in on proposals for Sinaloa Park
Youth soccer associations take different stances
By Carissa Marsh Email: cmarsh@theacorn.com
Click on "link" below to Read Article :
http://www.simivalleyacorn.com/news/2009-08-28/Front_Page/Simi_sports_leagues_weigh_in_on_proposals_for_Sina.html
July 31, 2009
Miniature golf course
a big point of contention
Revised plans for Sinaloa Park haven’t won over critics
By Carissa Marsh Email: cmarsh@theacorn.com
Click on "link" below to Read Article :
http://www.simivalleyacorn.com/news/2009-07-31/Front_Page/Miniature_golf_course_a_big_point_of_contention.html
GO TO : http://www.sinaloapark.com/files/downloads/Sinaloa%20Park%20Business%20Plan.pdf
NOTE :
The Park District is attempting to secure a Conditional Use Permit by convincing the City that the low density property zoning , though it allows for the current "regulation" golf course, be changed to COMMERCIAL - RECREATION zoning which is "required" for a project such as Sinaloa Park . . .
WE MUST DO
EVERYTHING POSSIBLE NOT TO ALLOW THE CITY TO GRANT
THE ZONING CHANGE THROUGH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FROM RESIDENTIAL TO
COMMERCIAL RECREATION AT SINALOA GOLF COURSE !!!!!!!
WRONG LOCATION !!!!!!
Miniature Golf Courses of Southern California
A Visual Study
Location, Location, Location
"CLICK" Here To View Report
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What's YOUR Opinion ??
Please sign the GUESTBOOK and share your thoughts on this project as planned . . .
Excessive Cost - Noise - Traffic - Location
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Golf Course: The existing 18.9-acre, 9-hole pitch-and-putt golf course will remain, but the driving range will be eliminated. The golf course will be slightly modified with the reconfiguration of holes number one, two and nine. All other holes will remain the same.
Golf Teaching Area: A new .62-acre golf teaching area will be added near the 9-hole pitch-and-putt golf course. The teaching area will include a practice putting green, pitching area, and sand trap area.
Miniature Golf Courses: Includes three 18-hole miniature golf courses featuring a natural environment of cascading water falls and a themed, varied landscape. Five reservable picnic shelters suitable for group events and parties are located within the confines of the 2.4-acre miniature golf course area.
Clubhouse Building: The 4,950 s.f. clubhouse will house the park’s administrative offices, pro shop, restrooms, food concession kitchen and dining areas. The building will include outdoor admissions and food concessions windows, and will feature an 800 s.f. outdoor dining area/sitting area which overlooks the lake and golf course.
Freestanding Restrooms: A freestanding restroom facility is provided at the entrance of the passive park area for the convenience of park patrons utilizing the picnic facilities and open turf, and playground.
Walking Paths: Walking paths featuring bridges and views of the golf course, lake and miniature golf areas provide convenient access throughout the park.
Passive Water Features: Waterfalls, brooks and streams weave between and around areas of the miniature golf course and flow into two prominent lake features. The community room and clubhouse overlook one lake, and the other is located in the passive park area.
Community Room: The community room is an approximately 4,850 s.f. facility which can be used for meetings, parties, wedding receptions, and other occasions. It has its own parking lot to allow a separation of this facility’s vehicle and foot traffic from other park amenities. The building includes a 2,900 s.f. multipurpose room, a 460 s.f. kitchen, restrooms, storage and delivery areas, and an equipment room. Its 2,000 s.f. outdoor patio overlooks the lake and golf course.
Reservable Picnic Shelters: Two 900 s.f. reservable picnic shelters will each seat approximately 75 people. Amenities for each shelter will include a barbecue, outdoor sink, serving and prep tables, and electrical outlets.
Plaza and Seasonal Ice Rink: A 55,000 s.f. plaza provides a pedestrian linkage between the park’s amenities, and contains a fountain that serves as the central focal point for the pedestrian entry and waiting area. A 500 s.f. seasonal ice rink will be placed over a portion of the lake near the plaza entrance during the holiday season.
Passive Park Area: The 3-plus acre passive park features a playground with rubberized surfacing, sand volleyball court, shade trees and an open turf area. It is bordered by the meandering walking path. The playground will include tot and preteen play equipment and swings, and will be located near the entrance of the passive park and the freestanding restrooms.
Parking Lots: Two connected parking lots provide the community room with 109 parking spaces, and the golf and park amenities with 195 parking spaces. A total of 304 parking spaces will service the entire facility.
THE ESTIMATED COST FOR REVISED PLAN ( Phase 1 ) :
$12.5 Million Dollars !
Current Estimated YEARLY Revenue To Be Generated *
- only $711,000.00 per year.
* Per R.S.R.P.D. Business Plan released April 2009

Photo: Vacant 13+ acres at south end of Sinaloa Golf Course
THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS WEBSITE:
In an effort to improve communication & better inform all the Citizens of Simi Valley, this website was started by concerned fellow Citizens in hopes of creating a public forum to review conceptual plans and offer personal & group input, as well as voice concerns, issues and objections regarding the currently proposed Sinaloa Park redevelopment project.
Share YOUR thoughts , feelings , issues , concerns and neighborhood IMPACT you feel will result from the planned Sinaloa Park Project
SIGN the SinaloaPark.info GUESTBOOK !