HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-13-1993 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes MINUTBS
SARATOGA P~RKS AND RECRBA~ION COMMISSION
TIME: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1993 - 7:30 P.M.
PLACE: ADULT DAY CARE CENTER
19655 ALLENDALE AVENUE, SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070
TYPE: REGULAR MEETING
I. ORGANIZATION
A. ROTJ~ CALL - Present: Barnard, Clark, Crotty, Dutra,
Miller, Pierce, Swan. Staff:
Rizzo, Pisani, Tucker.
B. MIN~ES - Approval of Minutes of June 28, 1993.
Crotty/Dutra 7/0
C. POSTING OF THE AGENDA
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for
this meeting was properly posted on Sept. 8, 1993.
II OLD BUSINESS
None
N~ BUSINESS
A. Appointment of a¥~tger recording secretary:
After discussion by the Commission it was agreed that
the responsibility of being the recording secretary
will rotate by Commissioners at each meeting.
Commissioner Barnard will take minutes at the October
4th meeting, followed byClark, Crotty, Dutra, Miller
and Swan.
B. Appointment of Secretary ~o the commission:
commission swan nominated Bob Rizzo to become
Secretary to the Commission. 7/0
C. Election of Commission Chair:
Swan nominated Commissioner Pierce to be Chairman of
the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Swan/Crotty 7/0.
Election of Vice Chairman:
Barnard nominated Crotty as Vice Chairman.
Barnard/Clark 7/0.
D. DR 93.021 - 21448 Tollgate Road - Trail Signs
Rizzo reported that the Commission approve the staff
memo requiring dedication and improvements of a
pedestrian/equestrian pathway 15' wide along the
southwest corner of the property and a 10' wide trail
easement along the frontage of the property along
Tollgate. Commission approved report.
Swan/Barnard 6/0
IV COMMISSION AND STAFF RE~O~TS
A. Monthly Report on Council Meetings
Barnard reported on the July City Council Meeting,
informing the Commission regarding the Paul Masson
property on Saratoga Avenue.
Miller reported at the CityCouncil meeting in August
that the Hakone Foundation discussed with Council the
plan to develop a Bonsai Garden at Hakone.
Miller also reported on the City Bicycle Advisory
Committee. She reported the Committee selected two
new members. The Commission suggested a member of
the Youth Commission should be appointed to the
Bicycle Advisory Committee.
Swan attended the September Council Meeting and
reported on the Draft of Open Space Element. She
reported that Council will hold at least 2 study
sessions before the plan is presented again to
Council.
B. Recreation DeDartment - Joan Pis~ni
Pisani reported on the Summer Recreation Programs.
She highlighted the successful Summer Camp Program
(35 camps).
-3x3 basketball programs
-Sign up for the Fall Recreation Program is now
ongoing - 250 programs and activities are being
offered.
-Reviewed activities for Celebrate Saratoga:
Introduced Beverly Tucker who in turn introduced the
new Recreation Intern, Maria Bialorucki, who will
be responsible for organization of Middle School
Dance and Teen Art Show. Beverly Tucker discussed
Teen progress at the Warner Hutton House.
C. Park Maintenance Division Update
Rizzo reported on the Hakone Irrigation Project
which is on schedule.
-Celebrate Saratoga activities.
-Soccer Program at Congress Springs and E1Quito
Parks.
-Wildwood Park improvements are scheduled to go out
to bid in October.
-El Quito Park landscaping improvements to be
installed by staff by the end of October.
-Informed the Commission of the landscaping project
plan for Parking District #1.
D. RavenwoQd Park
Rizzo introduced Monique Drumm, a reported
community volunteer for this project, who reports to
the Commission on the progress of the construction.
Commissioner Crotty informed the Commission that
over 700 volunteer hours have been put into the
project to date.
Mrs Drumm reported the park should be completed by
the end of September. Pierce discussed the date for
the formal park dedication. After discussion, the
Commission agreed to have the dedication on Saturday
October 16th at 10AM - Ravenwood Park.
V. Communications
A. Upcominq Meetinqs
Commission discussed holding the next meeting as an
on-site visit to Ravenwoods Park on Oct 4 at 7PM.
Rizzo informed the Commission that the survey of
CornelJan Glen should be completed by the first week
of October. Commission suggested that after the
pathway has been surveyed, the Commission hold a
specialty meeting to visit the site of the proposed
pathway.
B. Proposed Bonsai Garden Approval
Rizzo reported on the letter sent to Gladys
Armstrong, Hakone Foundation from Larry Perlin,
Director of Public Works informing the Foundation
that City Council voted to approve the proposal for
the revision of the Master Plan which included the
Bonsai Garden. After the revision, the master plan
should be brought before the Parks and Recreation
Commission for their review prior to being presented
to Council for final approval.
C. Creek Beautification Pro~ram
Commissioner Crotty reported the successful clean-up
program work days 7/13 and 8/28. She reported on the
new age limit requirement cut-off of 10 year olds.
This will encourage families to participate in this
program.
The next clean-up date is scheduled for October 9.
Adjournment 9:05PM Leo/Clark 7/0
Adjourn to Ravenwood Park on October 4, 1993 at 7PM
for a site visit.
Bob Rlzzo~y
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