HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-05-1990 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes MINUTES
SARATOGA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
TIME: Monday, February 5, 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. RgLL__~A~L - Present: Gilman, Pierce, Saunders, Ward
Absent: Clemens, Franklin, Swan
Staff: Pisani, Rizzo, Tate, Trinidad
B. MINUTES - Approval of Minutes - 1/8/90
Minutes were approved as submitted.
Pierce/Saunders. Passed 4-0.
C. POSTING OF THE AGENDA
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this
meeting was properly posted on January 31, 1990.
II. OLD BUSINESS
None
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. Chairman Ward introduced Wendy Hendry who is the
coordinator for the GATE program in the Saratoga
school district. She presented sixth grade student
teams from the Saratoga school GATE program who gave
presentations to the Commissioners on their versions
of the ideal park from financial, safety and design
aspects.
B. Commissioner Gilman gave a presentation to her fellow
commissioners on the Park Appreciation Program. Her
ideas included designating a special week or a play-
day at the Park, publicity needed, sending notices to
the local schools, age groups to appeal to, different
activities in the parks and needing a three-year
projection. The Commissioners and staff supported her
ideas, and Commissioner Pierce added that biking fron~
park to park would prove to familiarize residents with
the parks.
It was motioned that Commissioner Gilman and staff
members Pisani and Rizzo would meet at a later date
to commence preparation of the program.
COMMISSION AND STAFF REPORTS
A. Staff members Trinidad and Rizzo briefly discussed
the upcoming cleanup of Azule Park. The Greenbriar
Homeowners Association is donating up to$1000 toward
this cause and 17 members of the California
Conservation Corps will take two days to complete the
task. The City wi].l then be able to keep up with
maintenance.
B. Joan Pisani described the background of the
historical Warner Hutton House and future plans for
its use, which include recreational classes for tiny
tots, cooking classes, meetings and lectures, office
space for a staff member, and a gathering place for
the Youth Commission.
The Commission members supported and encouraged Joan's
plans, as recreational activities easily carry
themselves and bring in revenue for the City.
C. Staff members Trinidad and Rizzo briefly updated the
Commissioners on the status of the skateboard ramp
and presented a set of rules and regulations.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. The Open Space Needs Assessment Survey draft sent to
the Commissioners has since then been upated and
shortened, as reported by Commissioner Pierce.
ADJOURNMENT
Saunders/Pierce motioned to adjourn at 9:00.
, Secretary
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