HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-01-1996 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes MZNUTEH
S]P, RATO(~, PIRKS AND RECREATION COHN'r'sSION
TIME: Monday, April 1, 1996 7:32 p.m.
PLACE: Administrative Conference Room (City Hall)
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California
TYPE: Regular Meeting
I. Q~GANIZ~TION
A. ROLL CALL - Present: Clark, Crotty, Dutra, Miller, Swan, Weiner,
Whitney
Absent: None
Staff: Pisani, Rizzo
B. MINUTES
Minutes of the March 4, 1996 meeting were approved.
Swan/Whitney 5/0
C. POSTING OFT HE AGENDA
Secretary Rizzo reported that pursuant to Government Code 54954.2 the
agenda for this meeting was posted on the City Hall Kiosk on March 27,
1996.
II. OLD BUSINESS
A. Formation of the Park and RecreatiQn'~ Facility Task Force.
Chair Clark reported to the Commission on the recent meeting with the
City Manager in which he was informed that the City has agreed to hire
a consultant to help facilitate the process. Rich Hughes of Hughes,
Perry and Associates has agreed to assist by helping the Task Force
develop a strategy for completing the priorities plan and develop the
desired composition of the Focus Groups. He will devote a separate
session to train the Task Force members in how to conduct the Focus
Groups.
Commissioners Crotty and Whitney agreed to represent the Commission on
the Task Force and Councilmember Moran will represent Council. The
final two members of the Task Force will be selected from the Community
at large. The Commission agreed that the Task Force should determine
the final selection of community members. Commission discussed
prospective community members and listed names of citizens that could
contribute to this process. Commissioner Swan volunteered to contact
the citizens listed and do the initial screening, then develop a short
list for the Task Force to make the final selection.
Secretary Rizzo informed the Commission that the training meeting dates
have been secured with Rich Hughes which are as follows:
A) Friday, May 03 afternoon session
B) Friday, Hay 10 afternoon session
C) Saturday, June 08 all day for the Focus Group meeting.
The Task Force agreed to meet before the May 03 meeting and discuss an
organizational meeting on April 22.
III. NEW BUSINBSS
Secretary Rizzo suggested to the Commission to have the dedication ceremony
for the recent improvements at Wildwood Park during the Volunteer and
CommissionersAppreciation BBQ on SundayApril 28. The Commissioners agreed
and instructed Secretary Rizzo to work out the details of the dedication.
IV. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
(None)
V. CO~ISSIONAND START RE~ORT~
A) Commissioner Crotty reported on the scheduled Creek Clean-up Day as a
coordinated effort with the Coyote Creek Riparian Station. The clean-
up is scheduled for Saturday April 20 from 9AM to 11AM at Wildwood
Park.
B) Commissioner Miller reported the recent activities of the Bicycle
Advisory Committee. She informed the Commission regarding an upcoming
video scheduled to air on CSARand recently applied for a grant to hold
a Bike Rodeo. The BAC recently received a grant for stripping of
bicycle lanes.
C) Previous Month Council Meeting ReDoft
Commissioner Dutra reported on recent month's Council meeting in which
there were no actions taken that related to Parks and Recreation.
D) Recreation Department Status ReDort - Joan Pisani
Director Pisani reported on the teen program (The Boneyard) at the
Warner Hutton House which is held every Saturday night. This activity
is somewhat successful especially when they schedule a live band
activity.
Reported on the 4th of July activities scheduled to be held at Villa
Montalvo.
E) Park Maintenance Division Update - Bob Rizzo
Secretary Rizzo reported recent contact regarding the Adopt-A-Park
Program which was highlighted in The Saratogan.
Commissioner Crottyrequest that she would like to discuss at a future
Co nission meeting the feasibility of a walkway or pathway from Civic
Center through the Heritage Orchard to the Library. The Commission
agreed and instructed that the issue be agendized for a future meeting.
ADJOURNED 9:08 PM Miller/Clark 7/0
Bob Rizzo, Secretary
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