HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-02-1987 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes MINUTES
SARATOGA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
TIME: Monday, November 2, 1987
PLACE: SARATOGA COMMUNITY CENTER
19655 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga, California
TYPE: Regular
Chairman Vallone called the meeting to order at 7:35
p.m.
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A. EQLL_~ALL Present: Clemens, Franklin, Pakula,
Saunders, Vallone, Ward. Absent: Pierce
Staff: Dan Trinidad, Roy Swanson, Sharon Trejo, Joan
Pisani
Commissioner Ward asked that the minutes of the October
5, 1987 meeting be corrected to show that he was
present. Commissioner Franklin wants it noted in the
minutes that she suggested meeting with previous
Commissioners to discuss the Trail Master Plan.
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this
meeting was properly posted on October 28, 1987.
Commissioner Vallone feels the Commission should not
spend time developing criteria and evaluating trails
for a report if the report will not be utilized. Dan
stated that the Council will have the opportunity at
the Joint Meeting to clarify its wants. Commissioner
Ward pointed out that the Safety Commission is working
on the same thing and that we should all work together.
Dan agreed, adding that the people involved should have
a lot of interest in the project but should not go into
too much detail. The Master Plan should delineate, not
try to answer all questions. In answer to
Commissioner Franklin's question of trail maintenance
responsiL ~ity, Dan stated that the u cy is responsible
but there is no regular trash control. The City has
been using the PSP Program at Elmwood to clear pathways
and walkways.
Joan Pisani requested the Commission's assistance in
providing general direction for the recreation program
and to develop a priority system for use of the parks.
Commissioner Vallone pointed out that the City has
limited facilities and would hate to have them all tied
up with organized use. He cited as an example, the
tennis courts at Congress Springs Park being used for
lessons so often that people are discouraged from
trying to use them. Commissioner Franklin would like
to develop some type of activity other than sports.
City activities should be given highest scheduling
priority. Dan questioned whether the softball program
at E1 Quito should be expanded to 4 nights a week,
should a men's league be added? Commissioner Vallone
thinks scheduling should depend on the number if people
signed up for a particular activity, should leave some
nights free for drop-in activity. Dan and Joan will
prepare a report.
Dan showed the developer's map and said that he had
told Ginny Fanelli that the Commission would probably
table the issue until meeting with Council on how to
proceed with the Trails and Pathways Master Plan.
Joan said that she was approached by Ginny Fanelli to
have the San Jose Symphony present concerts at Wildwood
Park for a $3000 fee. The general concensus of the
Commission was that the City cannot afford them. Joan
also wanted to know how the Commission feels about
getting more involved with teen programs. For
instance, weekend ski trips, pregame rally (bonfire in
the park), volleyball tournaments, open gym for drop-in
activities. Commissioner Clemens is concerned about
the City's liability. Most Commissioners feel
risk and liability is too high. Joan will ask for
Council ' s recommendation.
Items the Commission wants on the agenda for November
10, Joint Council-Parks and Recreation Commission
Meeting:
Direction of Trails and Pathways Master Plan
Completion of medians (update, 5-year plan)
Recommendation on teen programs
Group picnic area at Congress Springs
Report on park revenue, including team fees
Discuss park use policy
Will have Christmas party in leiu of December meeting.
None
The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 to 7:30 p.m., Monday,
January 4, 1987 in the Senior Lounge.
Dan Trinidad, Jr., Secretary
Parks & Recreation Commission