HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-02-1995 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes MINUTES
~ARA]~Q~A PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
TIME: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1995 7:33 PM
PLACE: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM - CITY HALL
13777 FRUITVALEAVENUE, SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA
TYPE: REGULAR MEETING
I. ORGANIZATION
A. ROLL CALL - Present: Clark, Crotty, Dutra,
Miller, Swan, Weiner
Absent: None
Staff: Pisani, Rizzo
B. MINUTES
Minutes of the September 5, 1995 meeting were
approved. Swan/Dutra 6/0
C. POSTING OF THE AGENDA
Pursuantof Government Code 54954.2 the agenda for
this meeting was posted on the City Hall Kiosk
on September 27, 1995.
II. OLD BUSINES~
NEW BUSINESS
A) Mid-peninsula Regional Open Space District
presentation to the Parks and Recreation
Commission.
Malcolm Smith, Public Affairs Manager for the Mid-
peninsula Regional Open Space District, presented a
slide show to the Commission. He presented an
overview of the District, its history, current
activities, and their future plans. The
Commissioners questioned Mr. Smith about specifics
of the District's future acquisition plans and
making new acquisitions accessible to the public.
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IV. ~ITTEN COMMUNICATION
A) Letter from Save Our Neighborhoods Initiative
Committee
No discussion. No representative attended the
Commission Meeting as indicated in their letter.
B) Letter from Preston Burlingham regarding Proposed
Composting Station at E1 Quito Park
Secretary Rizzo spoke with West Valley Solid Waste
Coordinator and Barbara Mansfield regarding the
Proposed Composting Station. Ms. Mansfield has
decided to temporarily delay her planning for the
Composting Station.
Secretary Rizzo will send Ms. Mansfield a letter
expressing the appreciation of the Commission for
her volunteer efforts regarding this matter.
C) Notice of Mini-conference for Commissioners on
Saturday, October 21, 1995
Secretary Rizzo requested all Commissioners
interested in attending the Mini-conference let him
know by October 6, 1995.
D) Memorandum from Irene Jacobs Fall/Winter editor of
the Saratogan
The Commissioners agreed to provide their inputs to
Irene Jacobs as requested.
E) Letter of resignation from Dr. Leo Barnard
Chairperson Clark reported that Dr. Barnard's
letter of resignation is agendized for the October
5, 1995 City Council Meeting.
V. COMMISSION AND STAFF REPORTS
A) Commissioner's Reports:
Commissioner Crotty reported on the successful
participation in the Coastal Cleanup on September
23, 1995. Approximately 65 people participated.
Commissioner Swan reported that the Street Dance
was very enjoyable. She commended the Saratoga
Public Works Department for the rapid and thorough
clean up afterwards.
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Commissioner Miller reported that the City Council
adopted the Bicycle Master Plan prepared by the
Bicycle Advisory Committee during the September 20,
1995 meeting.
Commissioner Crotty described her few visits to E1
Quito Park in the last month, including a Monday
visit. She did not observe any excessive problems.
She did observe a small amount of alcohol being
consumed but not large amounts. It appeared that
those present were mostly families.
Commissioner Crotty reported that the Saratoga Good
Government Group will be discussing the Saratoga
Parks usage and priorities during their November
27th meeting. The Commission is invited to
participate. This item will be agendized for
further discussion at the next Commission Meeting.
B) Previous Month Council Meet~Da Report:
commissioner Chairperson Clark reported on the one
City Council meeting held since the last Commission
Meeting. During the Council Meeting the developer
planning to develop the Nelson Gardens property
agreed to prepare an environmental impact report.
C. Recreation Department Status ReDoft - Jo~nPisani:
Ms. Pisani reported that the City staff are almost
finished compiling data on all the area schools and
parks regarding the facilities available and the
current activities using them. This information
will he provided to the focus groups that the City
Council is considering organizing. These focus
groups will consider issues related to the Saratoga
Parks. Commissioner Weiner reported that former
Mayor Burger had responded favorable to her offer
of assistance.
Ms. Pisani reported that the Azule Park neighbors
provided the City with the results of a
neighborhood questionnaire. The survey indicates
that they prefer the Azule Park remain a
Neighborhood Park.
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Ms. Pisani described the start of planning in her
department, regarding how to better communicate to
the residents of Saratoga the activities of her
department and the benefits of these activities.
Ms. Pisani provided an overview of the Celebrate
Saratoga Parade scheduled for October 8, 1995.
D. Park Maintenance Division Update - Bob Rizzo:
Mr. Rizzo reported that approval of the expenditure
for the Congress Springs play structure replacement
should be on the agenda for October 18, 1995 City
Council Meeting.
Mr. Rizzo reported that the Wildwood Park
improvements will start during October. This
includes the play area improvements and the
addition of picnic tables.
The next meeting will be Monday, November 6, 1995.
ADJOm~NED 8:55 p.m. Crotty/Miller 6/0 ~ /~/~
Bob Rizzo, 3S~cretary
Minutes prepared by Bill Weller
Volunteer Recording Secretary
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