HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-22-1997 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes MINUTES
SARATOGA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
TIME: Tuesday, July 22, 1997 - 6:42 p.m.
PLACE: Patio Room- Community Center
19655 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga, California
TYPE: Regular Meeting
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I. ORGANIZATION
A. ROLL CALL Present: Crotty, Olsen, Swan, Whitney
Late: Blomquist, Clabeaux
Absent: Weiner
Staff: Reeve, Pisani
B. MINUTES
Minutes of the June 2, 1997 meeting were approved as submitted.
Swan/Olsen 4/0
C. POSTING OF THE AGENDA
Staff, Joan Pisani, reported that pursuant to Govenunent Code 54954.2 the
agenda for this meeting was posted on the City Hall Kiosk on July 17, 1997.
II. OLD BUSINESS
The Commissioners and Staff discussed the revised Park Development Fund Priority List.
Public testimony regarding the recommendations is expected at the Joint Meeting,
particularly the Saratoga High School Pool Project.
Staff, Joan Pisani, presented the group with a copy of a letter dated July 15, 1997, notifying
Task Force Participants of the Joint Meeting and requesting their attendance to support the
Park and Recreation Commission's project funding recommendations to City Council.
Public testimony: Carolyn Drozdiak, 19353 Melinda Circle, Saratoga, CA,
acknowledged the Commission's project priority list had been revised. Ms. Drozdiak
discussed the need for maintenance agreements with the schools suggesting that an
agreement currently utilized by school districts in other cities could be amended for
Saratoga.
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III. NEW BUSINESS
A discussion took place regarding the feasibility of funding the Saratoga High School Pool
proposal from the Park Development Fund.
IV. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
A) Commissioner Whimey introduced a letter from Tamara Jards (or, Jacobs)
re Kevin Moran Park, which expressed concerns about the presence of standing
water/puddle on the ground and the destruction/loss of fruit trees.
Staff will direct the Parks Crew to investigate the apparent leak. The
Commissioners acknowledged that the orchard is periodically maintained and
some of the trees are dying from age.
V. COMMISSION AND STAFF REPORTS
A) Commissioner Reports
Commissioner Crotty reported that she will be out of town on September 20th
and a volunteer is needed to fill her position as site coordinator for the Coastal
Cleanup Day. The Water District may provide a volunteer.
B) Recreation Department Status Report
Staff, Joan Pisani, reported on Summer Recreation Department Programs.
C) p~k Maintenance Report
A discussion took place regarding the following topics: Public demand for the
parks versus revenue received; restrooms running out of supplies and excess
garbage resulting from heavy use; necessity for more frequent clean-up by Parks
Departmere personnel; Sheriffs Department security checks triggered by reports of
alcohol, drugs and gambling.
The Sheriffs Department has been informed of the problems that exist at
Wildwood and E1 Quito Park and has been instructed to continue security checks at
these locations.
COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNED TO SENIOR DAY CAR CENTER FOR JOINT
MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL.
ADJOURNED 7:25 P.M. Olsen/Blomquist 6/0
Susan Friend
Minutes Clerk
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