HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-08-1990 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes MINUTES
SARATOGA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
TIME: Monday, January 8, 1990, 7:30 PM
PLACE: SARATOGA COMMUNITY CENTER
19655 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga, California
TYPE: Regular Meeting
Chairman Ward called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
I. ORGANIZATION
A. ROLL CALL - Present: Clemens, Franklin.,
Pierce, Saunders, Swan, Ward
Absent: Gilman
Staff: Pisani, Rizzo, Tare, Trinidad
B. MINUTES - Approval of Minutes - 1/8/90
Minutes were approved as submitted.
Passed 6-0.
C. POSTING OF THE AGENDA
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this
meeting was properly posted on January 31, 1990.
D. Newest commissioner, Marianne Swan, was introduced,
as was staff member, Bob Rizzo, Superintendent of Parks~
They were welcomed by the Commission.
E. Past Chairman Ed Gomersall was present and joined in
discussions with the Commissioners.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Reviewing and updating the city-wide parks Master Plan
was discussed. Commissioner Franklin questionedthe value
of spending city funds on consultants except for Azute and
Beauchamps.
Commissioner Pierce informed the Commission of the
continued delay on the Needs Assessment Survey necessary
as input for future planning of the parks.
All were in agreement that the main concern should be in
the development of Kevin Moran/Azule and Beauchamps Parks.
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III. NEW BUSINESS
A. Background on the city banner hanging request was
presented by secretary, Dan Trinidad. Staff member Joan
Pisani outlined the policy in effect for Blaney Plaza.
After discussing, Commissioners Pierce/Franklin motioned
to limit use of banner hanging to only city sponsored/co-
sponsored events under the terms and conditions set forth
by City Council on an event-by-event basis. Passed 6-0.
B. Background on the memorial tree planting request was
presented by secretary Trinidad. The Commissioners gave
consideration to the restrictions on those who qualify,
location of trees, care of trees, plaques-centralized or
individual, park benches, etc. Commissioners
Pierce/Saunders motioned for the dedication of existing
trees for now, and at a future date, consideration to
the Civic Center complex as a central site.
C. Background on the HCDA was presented by secretary
Trinidad. The Wildwood Park handicapped bathroom
improvement was proposed by staff as a candidate for this
project. Joan Pisani also brought to the Commissioners'
attention the condition of the Senior Center bathroom~
that is, needing upgrading to code. Commissioners
Saunders/Pierce motioned to accept staff recommendation
and also to include the Senior Center bathroom
improvements. Passed 6-0.
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V. COMMUNICATIONS
Attendance at the California Parks & Recreation Society
Conference in March was mentioned to the Commissioners.
Confirmation was to be received by Friday in order to
present to Council for approval.
VI. ADJOORNMENT
Motion to adjourn at 9:00.
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Dan Trinidad, Secretary
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