HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-07-1992 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes MINUTES
SARATOGA PARK~ AND RECREATION COMMISSION
TIME: MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1992 - 7:30 P.M.
PLACE: SENIOR DAY CARP CENTER
19655 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga, California
TYPE: Regular Meeting/Public Meeting
ORGANIZATION
A. ROLL CALL - Present: Barnard, Clark, Crotty, Dutra (7:40),
Miller, Pierce, Swan
Staff: Trinidad, Rizzo, Pisani, Tare
B. MINUTES - Approval of Minutes of 11/2/92.
Pierce/Crotty. 7/0.
C. POSTING OF THE AGENDA
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting
was properly posted on 12/2/92.
Items were taken out of order.
II. B. STANDARD CONDITIONS OF TRAI~S
Trinidad reviewed the two conditions prepared for the Commission
and explained that they were patterned after the current
conditions used by the Planning Department.
Commissioner Barnard expressed concern for ADA Regulations,
safety and for the scenic value of the trails.
Commissioner Clark questioned the 12' width. It was determined
that since these were guidelines, the specific conditions,
including width, would be determined on an individual basis.
It was the consensus that these guidelines should be submitted
to the Planning Department as modified to eliminate specific
widths. Pierce/Clark. 7/0
III. A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
Secretary Trinidad provided background on the purpose of this
grant and funding proposals and uses in the past.
The Commissioners proposed a new disabled accessible restroom for
Wildwood Park providing separate male and female facilities.
Crotty/Clark 7/0
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
December 7, 1992
Page 2
II. A. RAVENWOOD PARK WQRKSHOP PRESENTATION
Secretary Trinidad advised those present that he had met
with the immediate neighbors to discuss their concerns and the
plans to be presented tried to reflect these concerns. Lisa
Kurasch then refreshed everyone's memory from the last meeting
regarding path, play area, trees, grass, drainage, picnic area,
redwood mulch, dry riverbed, railroad ties, neighbor screening~
shrubs, grading, etc. The new neighbors questioned her on the
play area location and the impact it would have on them. They
then agreed that the location shown on Exhibit A would not have
a serious impact on their property.
A petition was presented from neighbors volunteering the time
of thirteen families to assist in park development.
After polling neighbors in attendance, Clark/Pierce motioned to
approve Exhibit A for final draft. 7/0.
IV. C. PARK DEVELOPMENT FUND
The status of the Park Devlopment Fund was reviewed by Secretary
Trinidad as presented in his memo of 12/1/92.
III. B. AGENDA FOR JOINT COUNCIL/COMMISSION MEETING OF !/.12/93
The Commission agreed on the following items:
1) Trail Master Plan Corrections
2) Carnelian Glen Trail
3) Council priorities for Parks & Recreation Commission
and any directions for upcoming year
4) Staffing needs for school/City cooperation
5) Growth of City Parks & Recreation Department
IV. COMMISSION AND STAFF REPORTS
Joan Pisani gave report on school district/City joint meeting.
She outlined after-school programs at school sites, and repairs
needed at schools, e.g. floor at Redwood gymnasium. She also
explained the cooperative agreement: The City pays for repairs
in return for use of school facilities. She mentioned the
adult drop-in programs - volleyball, basketball, etc. Additional
manpower is needed in both the Recreation Department and the
Maintenance Department to support these programs.
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
December 7, 1992
Page 3
IV. B. STATUS OF PARK ~INTENANCE PROJECTS
Bob Rizzo updated the Commission on the status of the Park
sites as per his memo of 11/25/92.
D. REPORT ON NOVEMBER COUNCIL MEETINGS
Commissioner Crotty gave a brief summary on the Saratoga Creek
problem that was discussed at both meetings.
V.A. CALENDAR FOR 1993
Secretary Trinidad reviewed significant dates and asked the
Commissioners to consider items for future policy development.
B. CPRS CONFERENCE
All Commissioners expressed an interest in attending the CPRS
Conference in San Francisco in March of this year. Although it
is over the budgeted amount, Secretary Trinidad will attempt to
obtain coverage for everyone's registration fee.
Adjournment 9:45 PM. Pierce/Clar 0
.... ary
mt