HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-07-1995 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes MINUTES
SARATOGA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
TIME: MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 1995 7:32 PM
PLACE: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM - CITY HALL
13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE, SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070
TYPE: REGULAR MEETING
I. ORGANIZATION
A. ROLL CALL - Present: Clark, Crotty, Dutra,
Miller, Swan, Weiner
Absent: Barnard
Staff: Rizzo
B. MINUTES
Minutes of the July 10, 1995 meeting were approved.
Swan/Crotty 6/0
C. POSTING OF THE AGENDA
Pursuant of Government Code 54954.2 the agenda for
this meeting was posted on the City Hall Kiosk
on August 2, 1995.
II. OLD BUSINESS
None
III. NEW BUSINESS
A) Review Alcoholic Beverage Policy a~ E10uito Park.
Secretary Rizzo summarized the history of this
topic. He continued by reporting on the several
trips since June to this park on Mondays. He
described his conversations with the group
regarding the concerns of the local residents,
specifically parking, speeding, and trash.
Secretary Rizzo also reported his observations to
the City Council. The City Council indicated that
their guidance on this matter is that it is not
necessary to change the alcohol ordinance at this
time. The Commissioner discussed the problems
reported by the local residents, the guidance from
the City Council, and alternate approaches
(including interim approaches).
Commissioners agreed to table this topic for six
months, personally observe the park during this
period, and request Secretary Rizzo explain the
plan to the local residents who have appeared in
front of the Commission regarding this topic.
Weiner/Dutra 6/0
B) Open Space ImDlementat~oD committee Report Review of
Policies Conclusions.
Chairperson Clark reviewed the history of this
topic. He pointed out that the purpose of the
Committee was to compare the park development funds
available to the candidate projects and recommend
guidelines on how to prioritize which projects
should be funded. However, the Committee found
that there was sufficient funds for the listed
projects. Therefore it was not necessary to
develop prioritization guidelines. The
Commissioners discussed the goals and benefits of
the recommendations. Commissioners agreed to note
and film the Conclusions. Weiner/Dutra 6/0
IV. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
A. Memoran4um From City Attorney Reqardinq Doq Park,
The Commissioners discussed the content of the City
Attorney's letter describing the potential
liabilities if unleashed dogs were allowed free
roam of a City Park. Secretary Rizzo will ask the
Community Service Officers to increase enforcement
of the existing dog leash regulation. Secretary
Rizzo reported that consideration of a fenced dog
park may be included in the upcoming City Council-
sponsored focus groups regarding City Parks.
V. COMMISSION AND STAFF REPORTS
A. Commissioner's Reports:
Commissioner Miller reported that the bicycle
Advisory Com-ittee has completed the plan for bike
trails in the City. The plan will be presented to
the City Council in the near future.
Commissioner Crotty reported that the Saratoga
Creek cleanup at Wildwood Park is scheduled for
August 26. She also reported the same site is
scheduled for cleanup on September 23 as part of
the Coastal Cleanup Program.
B. Previous Month Council Meetina Report;
Commissioner Crotty summarized the City Council
meetings during July.
The agreed schedule for Commissioners to cover
upcoming City Council meetings is as follows:
August- Dutra
September- Clark
October- Miller
November- Weiner
December- Swan
January- Crotty
Chairperson Clark reported on his meeting with
Mayor Burger. The Mayor described the preliminary
plans of the City Council regarding holding focus
groups on City Park usage and plans. They are
considering having three focus groups of 8-10
persons/group. Each group will have a
representative from the City Staff, the Park &
Recreation Commission, the City Council, a Kevin
Moran Park representative, an Azule representative,
a City-at-large representative, and a sports team
and others. A retired
representative, maybe
professional facilitator has volunteered to
facilitate the focus group sessions.
The Commissioners discussed several topics
regarding the focus groups. They discussed: 1)
whether the Commissioners on the focus groups were
expected to represent and defend the master plan;
2) the Commissioners role in each focus group; and
3) setting realistic expectations for each focus
group.
C. Recreation Department Status ReDort - D0b Ri~o for
Joan Pisani~
A part-time employee has been hired to market the
indoor and outdoor rentals of City facilities.
D. Park Maintenance Division Update - BOb ~i~9:
The pla~ed Wildwood Park improvements willbe done
in the next few months, after the summer usage
ends. Curbs and gutters were installed on
Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and the landscaping is
budgeted and planned. Cox Avenue interchange
maintenance has begun.
The next meeting will be September 11 at 7:00 PM.
(note time change.)
ADJOURNMENT 9:04p.m. Crotty/Dutra 6/0 ~ //~----~
Bob Rizzo, ~ecretary
Minutes prepared by Bill Weller
Volunteer Recording Secretary