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SARATOGA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
TIME: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1992 - 7:30 P.M.
PLACE: SENIOR DAY CARE CENTER
19655 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga, California
TYPE: Regular Meeting/Public Meeting
I. 0RGANIZATION
A. ROLL CALL - Present: Barnard, Clark, Crotty, Dutra (7:40),
Pierce, Swan
Absent:Miller
Staff:Trinidad, Rizzo, Pisani, Tare
B. MINUTES - Approval of Minutes of 10/5/92. Change spelling of
Enscore.
Pierce/Barnard. 6/0.
C. POSTING OF THE AGENDA
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting
was properly posted on 10/28/92.
II. A. CITY IRRIGAT!QN MASTER kLAN
Rizzo presented an overview and background on the present
system and briefly outlined the future plans. He discussed money
constraints and ways to fund as this had not yet been identified.
Commissioner Barnard expressed concern with priorities of parks,
and that spot irrigation and water savings were not mentioned in
the Plan. Me was also concerned with the high computer cost.
Commissioner Clark discussed central control vs. site control.
Chairman Swan questioned the current cost for maintenance. Rizzo
explained that it is approximately $7000 quarterly.
Commissioner Dutra requested a cost benefit analysis comparison
prior to proceeding further.
A committee of Leo Barnard, Barbara Dutra and Jennifer Crotty was
appointed to work with Bob Rizzo to determine a funding source,
verify cost elements and establish priorities so that the
completed Master Plan could be given to Council for the March
Policy Development Conference.
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November 2, 1992
II. B. Ravenwood Workshop
Handouts/presentation was made by Lisa Kurasch/Jeff Held
regarding the Preliminary Plan as it related to goals and
money parameters. Following items were mentioned by residents
attending the workshop: Grading, slope, fences to give neighbors
privacy, security lighting, back of property, location of play
equipment.
Commissioner Pierce requested input and general agreement by
the immediate neighbors. He asked to see the final draft.
Motion to have final Phase 1 of Master Plan prepared & finalized
for Dec. 7th meeting. Pierce/Barnard. 6/0.
III. A. Standard Condition For Trails
As Secretary Trinidad had not completed staff work, this item was
postponed to the next meeting.
V. Communications
1) Commissioner Crotty questioned staff's proceeding on the stage
repairs at Wildwood Park. Secretary Trinidad reported that
when bridge contractor quoted an exceptionally reasonable bid
of $13,313, and as staff was previously directed by the
Commission that this was of the highest priority, staff went
to Council for approval.
2) The Commissioners decided that the member attending Council
meetings should present a report to the Commission each month.
3) Secretary Trinidad reported that Council agendas are now
distributed only to Commission Chairs and to all members of
the Planning Commission.
It was decided that since the Commissioners should be aware of
what was going on in the City, all should get copies, and
directed staff to prepare a letter be sent to the City Clerk
requesting same.
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November 2, 1992
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4) Chairman Swan suggested that everyone be informed of the
City's trail history, perhaps a newspaper article. It
was decided that January meeting would be a public
hearing to correct the Carnelian Glen section of the
Parks & Trails ~aster Plan.
Pierce
.dad, Secretary
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