HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-08-1991 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes MINUTES
SARATOGA P~S AND RECREATION COMMISSION
TIME: MONDAY, April 8, 1991 - 7:30 P.M.
PLACE: SARATOGA COMMUNITY CENTER
19655 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga, California
TYPE: Regular Meeting
Vice Chairman Marianne Swan called the meeting to order at
7:30 p.m.
I. ORGANIZATION
A. ROLL CALL - Present: Crotty, Gilman, Miller, Pierce
Swan
Absent: Franklin, Ward
Staff: Rizzo, Trinidad, Tate
B. MINUTES - Approval of Minutes - 2/4/91. Minutes were
approved with change from Gilman regarding her
presence at last meeting.
C. POSTING OF THE AGENDA
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting
was properly posted on March 27, 1991.
II. OLD BUSINESS
This meeting was dedicated to the draft proposal of the
City Parks & Trail's Master Plan as prepared by the firm of
Wallace, Roberts & Todd. This was a public meeting attended by
four interested residents.
Paul Rookwood, representing Wallace, Roberts & Todd, explained the
plans for improvement and methods of achieving these goals. He
outlined plans in regards to other city/county facilities and
provided charts and maps highlighting input thusfar.
Neighborhood, Community and Specialty Parks were discussed as
relating to the Saratoga Parks presently in use and proposed for
future use.
An outline of suggested improvements follows.
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AZULE BEAUCHAMPS BROOKGLEN
Security Lighting Tennis No Changes
Soccer Playground
Picnic Tables Picnic Areas
Barbecues Security Lighting
Tot Lot Benches
FOOTHILL GARDINER CONGRESS SPRINGS
Tot Lot Picnic Areas Picnic Area Add
Barbecue Volleyball
Seating Area
KEVIN MORAN EL QUITO WILDWOOD
Restroom No Changes Pedestrian Bridge
Play Equipment Handicapped Restroom
Soccer Stage Area
Softball Add Group Picnic Area
Dog Run
Orchard ???
CENTRAL PARK HISTORICAL PARK NELSON GARDENS
Path to Library Add Trees Education Center
Path to City Hall Classes-Children
Benches Amphitheatre
Off-street Parking
Restrooms
Picnic Facilities
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The followinq was discussed in conjunction with the Parks Master Plan:
Paul Lovoi, representing AYSO, lamented a lack of practice fields in
Saratoga. There are 735 children signed up, making up 55 teams, playing 27
games every Saturday of the Season.
The 10 foot high soundwall at the freeway at Congress Springs was targeted
as a problem for losing balls into the freeway.
Secretary Trinidad mentioned that the City was cooperating with West Valley
College in a joint project to refurbish their tennis courts. As part of the
improved relationship with West Valley College, the City will be using their
softball facilities to expand our softball progam.
Commissioner Swan discussed sand areas for children at the Parks.
Commissioner Miller suggested drinking fountains at all Parks~
Commissioner Pierce pointed out that someone will be needed to run the Nelson
Gardens if those plans for the future are approved, and that necessitates
money.
Commissioner Gilman shared her workshop taken at the CPRS Seminar which
produced the idea of playful structures for children.
Jack Dalton, representing the Beauchamps neighborhood, expressed their desire
for off-street parking due to the narrow curve in front of the Park.
The followinq was discussed in conjunction with the Trails Master Plan:
The western part of the City should tie into regional trails and connections.
The trails were in different stages of repair and maintenance.
Trails along Saratoga and Wildcat Creeks should be used.
A signage program will be initiated.
Public easement requirements must be adhered to in the future to make the
Master Plan work for everyone.
A standard of 8' wide natural, compacted dirt or decomposed granite
for drainage is recommended to be used.
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The trails would be multi-user and all must cooperate.
A trails map is needed.
Maintenance costs for future upkeep must be set aside.
The completed draft plan of the Parks & Trails Master Plan will be presented
to the Parks & Recreation Commission at their regular meeting of June 3rd.
The approved plans would then be forwarded to Council for their approval on
June 19th.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
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