HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-11-1989 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes MINUTES
SARATOGA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
TIME: Monday, September 11, 1989, 7:30 PM
PLACE: SARATOGA COMMUNITY CENTER
19655 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga, California
TYPE: Regular
Chairman Ward called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
I. ORGANIZATION
A. ROLL CALL - Present: Clemens, Franklin, Gilman,
Pierce, Ward. Absent: Saunders
Staff: Pisani, Tare, Trinidad
B. MINUTES
Minutes of July 10, 1989 meeting approved as presented.
C. POSTING OF THE AGENDA
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this
meeting was properly posted on September 6, 1989.
II. OLD BUSINESS
A. SKATEBOARD RAMP AT CONGRESS SPRINGS PARK
Dan Trinidad gave a brief report on City Council's
approval of a $10,000 appropriation for this purpose. The
area will be fenced to protect spectators. Our
chief building inspector has ordered lumber and the
ramp should be going up shortly, with the cooperat:ion of
volunteers and our staff. Use policies are being
developed by the Community Center.
B. URBAN FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM
At the present time, we have no eligible uses for this
grant. The Heritage Orchard does not qualify and use for
these funds is very limited.
C. RENOVATION OF STAGE AT WILDWOOD PARK
Prior to discussion on the above, Commissioner Fran
Franklin questioned the total usage of Roberti-Z'Burg
funds for renovation at Wildwood Park. She recalled a
previous meeting at which restoring of trails between
Douglas Lane and Carnelian Glen were considered also.
Commissioner Mark Pierce mentioned that the Rotary was
also very interested in that trail and might possibly be
doing something on their own.
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Dan Trinidad informed the Commission that the Roberti-
Z'Burg funds had been reduced from $91,000 to $88,000.
Commissioner Pierce was against spending 45,000 to revamp
the Wildwood Stage. The pro3ect for the bridge over the
creek at Wildwood is being worked on by the City Engineer.
However, it has been delayed by the loss of the City
Engineer and by the Santa Clara Water District.
Future plans for Wildwood include a new picnic area,
revamping play equipment and a new volleyball court. It
was agreed that estimates for the stage repair were needed
before any decision could be made.
D. HERITAGE OAKS
Commissioner Clemens suggested that we consider extending
the lives of the oaks with Urban Forestry money. However,
maintaining trees does not qualify for the funds.
NEW BUSINESS
A. ARBOR DAY POSTER
As there are other community affairs being scheduled for
the same time, it was decided that we would not make a
separate issue of Arbor Day.
B. BEAUCHAMPS NEIGHBORHOOD PETITION
The Commissioners reviewed the letter and petition sent
to the Maintenance Director concerning the status of
Beauchamps Park. The City Manager is proposing that funds
for the construction be included in the fiscal year 91/92
Capital Improvement Program.
Schedules for informational meetings were established via
the Maintenance Director's To Do Lists. Notices are being
prepared and sent to residents in the vicinity of Kevin
Moran Park along with the insertion of a display ad in the
Saratoga News regarding the October 2nd meeting. The
Beauchamps neighborhood will be scheduled for next spring.
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IV. COMMISSION AND STAFF REPORTS
A. Dan Trinidad informed the Commission of Roy Swanson's
participation in the California Landscape Contractors
Association judging of entries throughout the State.
This is quite an honor and in view of his retirement
at year-end, an excellent way to top off a career.
B. Commissioner Ann Marie Gilman advised everyone that
several neighborhood boys in the vicinity of Brookglen
Park would like to paint the concrete block retaining wall
on a volunteer basis. Dan will have Roy contact
Commissioner Gilman to get the boys' names. She also
mentioned that the park is being fully utilized.
Commissioner Pierce, who is now a member of the City's
Open Space Committee, reported on a city-wide survey to
be taken shortly by a consultant. Saratogans will be
polled on local activities, park usage, etc.
V. C OMMUN I CAT IONS
A. The Commission secretary, Dan Trinidad, informed the
Commission that a reorganization was due to take place
at the next meeting.
V I. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM.
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Dan Trinidad, Jr. ,Secretary