HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-18-1999 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Administrative Offices, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga
October 18,1999
7:30 p.m.
Action Minutes
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:31 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Alberts, Clabeaux, Olsen, Swan, Whitney
Commissioners Absent: Ioannou, Friedrich
Others Present: Council Member Nick Streit, Joan Pisani, Cary Bloomquist
III. Report on Posting of the Minutes: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2 the
agenda was properly posted on October 15, 1999.
IV. Approval of Minutes of July 12, 1999 Meeting:
Commissioner Swan made a motion to approve the minutes of October 04,
1999. Commissioner Clabeaux seconded the motion and the motion was
carried (5/0).
Administration:
1) The date for the Farewell Dinner was changed from October 28, 1999 to
November 4, 1999, 6:30 p.m., at Florentines Restaurant in the Saratoga
Village.
Oral & Written Communication:
Chair Olsen read a letter provided by Staff Liaison Bloomquist from Mr. Dennis
Paboojian regarding the procurement of a trail easement designated Segment
51, in the City of Saratoga Parks and Trails Master Plan. After reading the letter,
the Commission motioned to place this letter on the agenda for the next
Commission meeting on 11 / 15/99. Commission Chair Olsen made the motion,
motion carried (5/0). Some discussion ensued regarding the joint meeting with
the City Council scheduled for October 26, 1999. Council member Nick Streit
suggested asking the City Manager to change the order of Commission
presentations on the City Council Agenda which the Commission members
agreed to go along with.
1) Old Business:
Commissioner Whitney made a motion to change the order of discussion of the
agenda to discuss new business first, and then defer back to old business.
Commissioner Clabeaux seconded the motion, motion carried (5/0).
VII. New Business:
1) Preparation for the joint meeting with the City Council on October 26, 1999
7:00 p.m. - Discussion ensued among the Commission members who
expressed concerns regarding funding allocations for various improvement
projects. Commissioner Clabeaux read a letter provided by Commissioner
Ioannou, which outlined concems regarding the appropriation of Park
Development Funds. Members of the community spoke out during the
discussion that followed. Mark Linskey, representing A.Y.S.O., spoke about
needs for "flat grass areas." Norbert Franzak from the Azule group indicated
his concerns about the Azule Park remaining a neighborhood park. Chair
Olsen reminded the public participants that these issues could be discussed at
future meetings if necessary. Commissioner Alberts listed the Commissions
recommendations on the drawing board as follows:
2) Kevin Moran and Gardiner park Playground Equipment improvements-
$200,000
$) Wildwood and Congress Springs Park Restroom renovations-$1 $0,000
4) Trails improvements-S100,000
5) Congress Springs Park playfields improvements-$600,O00
6) Saratoga Community Center improvements-$ I $79,000
7) E1 Quito Park Restrooms renovatios-$$$,000
Commissioner Swan made a motion to approve the list as indicated. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Alberts and carried (5/0).
VII. Old Business:
A) Play equipment for Gardiner & Kevin Moran Park- Public Meeting follow-
up. Commissioner Clabeaux reported the turnout at each meeting was low,
but the feedback was positive.
B) Motion to close section of Parker Ranch Trail-Commissioner Alberts made a
motion to keep this on the monthly Agenda and expressed concern
regarding Staff follow-up on issues presented by the Commission.
Commissioner Alberts made a motion to keep an action matrix, to be placed
in the 'Old Business' section of the Agenda, as an ongoing item. Motion
seconded by Kay Whitney, carried (5/0). City Liaison Bloomquist reported
on the process necessary to close a section of the trail. He indicated that
proper wording needs to be placed on the signs to reduce the potential for
liability and indicated that he would closely monitor the progress of the Trail
closure.
C) Congress Springs/Wildwood Restrooms renovations-Steve Benzing gave a
brief presentation which included the cost of various projects at Wildwood,
E1 Quito and Congress Springs Parks. Members of the Commission
expressed their concern regarding the upkeep and maintenance of the
facilities once the improvements are completed.
IX. Reports:
Commissioner Reports: There were general updates and comments by the
Commissioners on various issues relating to Parks and Recreation. The
commission requested that Steve Benzing reduce the size of the drawings of
the restroom projects at Congress Springs, Wildwood and E1 Quito Parks. He
agreed to reduce the scale of the drawings and to produce 10 duplicates for
the Commission and Council's review. Commissioner Clabeaux requested
an update from Acting Public Works Director John Cherbone on the status of
the play equipment improvements at Kevin Moran and Gardiner Parks. Staff
Liaison Bloomquist indicated that he would speak with Mr. Cherbone
regarding his availability.
City Hall Update: none
Recreation Department Status Report:
Recreation Director Joan Pisani gave a brief presentation on the usage of
programs and facilities at the recreation center. She stated approximately
16,000 individuals have utilized the various services and programs during
the past 2 years.
IX. Adjournment
Commissioner Swan made a motion to adjourn the meeting and
Commissioner Alberts seconded the motion. The motion carried (5/0) and
the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
Prepared By:
Cary Bloomquist,
Staff Liaison