HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-15-1999 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes Saratoga larks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Administrative Offices, 1 $777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga
November I5,1999
7:30 p.m.
Action Minutes
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:32p.m.
Commissioners Present: Alberts, Clabeaux, Ioannou, Olsen, Swan, Whitney
Commissioners Absent: Friedrich
Others Present: Council Member Nick Streit, Joan Pisani, Dennis Paboojian, Teri
Baron, Kara Chalmers, Cary Bloomquist
III. Report on Posting of the Minutes: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2 the
agenda was properly posted on November 11, 1999.
IV. Approval of Minutes of October 18, 1999 Meeting:
Commissioner Swan made a motion to approve the minutes of October 18,
1999. Commissioner Whitney seconded the motion and the motion was carried
(6/0).
V. Administration:
A) 1999 Parks and Recreation Christmas Gathering will be held at the residence
of Joan Pisani on 12/06/99. A flyer with specific information will be
distributed at a later date.
B) Selection process for Commission Chair and Vice Chair was mentioned by
Chair Olsen. Liaison Bloomquist explained the selection process and
discussion ensued among the Commission.
C) Nomination and selection of the Commission Chair and Vice Chair
proceeded. Commissioner Swan nominated Commissioner Alberts to serve
as Chair. Commissioner Whitney seconded the nomination. No other
nominations were presented. Commissioner Alberts was selected as Chair by
majority vote. Commissioner Whitney nominated Commissioner Ioannou to
serve as Vice Chair. Commissioner Swan seconded the nomination. No
other nominations were presented. Commissioner
Ioannou was selected as Vice Chair by majority vote.
D) Commissioner Roles/Individual Project Assignments. Some discussion
ensued among the Commission members. No resolution or conclusion was
reached.
E) Park Development Fund-Finance Department Report. Liaison Bloomquist
presented report and received feedback from the Commission. Council
member Nick Streit provided the Commission with additional information
regarding the reports.
VI. Oral & Written Communication:
Chair Olsen spoke about a letter received from Matt Madison of Indoor Sports
Network Corporation. Commissioner Swan requested that Liaison Bloomquist
research Mr. Madison's proposal and place the item on the next Parks and
Recreation Commission Agenda for January 10, 2000.
vii. Old Business:
Action Matrix Items A-D listed below:
A) Liaison Bloomquist gave an update on the play equipment improvement
projects at Kevin Moran and Gardiner Parks. Discussion ensued among the
Commission members.
B) Liaison Bloomquist gave an update on the status of the closure of the "water
tank section" of the Parker Ranch Trail. Teri Baron provided input
regarding the site. Liaison Bloomquist indicated the target date for the trail
closure is 11/24/99.
C) Commissioner Ioannou discussed the need for follow-up regarding the
Saratoga Creek at Wildwood Park clean-up project. Discussion ensued
among the Commission members. The Commission decided that the clean-
up efforts should commence in spring 2000, due to the approaching winter
season.
D) Teri Baron addressed the need for the trail at Mt. Eden Estates to be properly
prepared using either decomposed granite or asphaltic chips. An area of the
trail easement has been encroached upon by property owners, and these
property owners would like to reroute the trail due to privacy/safety
concerns. The Commission suggested Liaison Bloomquist follow-up on these
issues with the appropriate City Staff. Commissioner Swan mentioned
Saratoga Heights trails issues.
VIII. New Business:
A) Regarding the Joint Meeting with the City Council on October 26, 1999,
Chair Olsen commented on the positive outcome of the meeting. Council
member Nick Streit and Recreation Director Joan Pisani commented on the
status of the Community Center improvement proposals.
B) Mr. Dennis Paboojian gave a presentation about pursuing the granting
of a trail easement at 22101 Mt. Eden Road. As a condition of granting a
trail easement, the property owner is requesting that the City repair a
drainage culvert on his land. To obtain this easement, Mr. Paboojian
suggested that funding from Public Works be utilized to pay for the culvert
repairs. The Commissioners asked Liaison Bloomquist to follow-up on this
issue with the appropriate City Departments, and to schedule a meeting
with the key players. Commissioner Swan made a motion that the Parks
and Recreation Commission support the granting of an easement on the
property located at 22101 Mt. Eden Road. Chair Olsen seconded the
motion and the motion carried (6-0).
C) Mr. Dennis Paboojian gave a brief presentation regarding the Draft
Environmental Impact Report for the Paul Masson Mountain Winery Use
Permit. Mr. Paboojian explained that trail segments 13 to 54 on the 1991
Saratoga Parks and Trails Master Plan may be affected if the use permit is
approved and requested that the Commission take a position by
formulating a response in support of maintaining trail easements. Since
this item had not been agendized, no action could be taken due to Brown
Act requirements. In response to Mr. Paboojian's presentation, the
Commission decided to hold a special meeting on Monday, November 22,
1999, at 5:30 p.m., to discuss this issue. The Commission requested that
Liaison Bloomquist invite Community Development Director James
Walgren to attend the meeting.
Commissioner Reports:
Commissioner Alberts indicated that if no other location could be secured,
the December 1999 Holiday Gathering/Meeting could be held at her home.
Chair Olsen commented on the expiration of her term as Chair effective
12/99.
City Hall Update:
Liaison Bloomquist invited Commission members to participate in the Second
Harvest Food Bank 1999 Holiday Food Drive. Bags for food collection were
available to all Commissioners.
Recreation Department Status Report:
Recreation Director Joan pisani mentioned the success of the Men's
Basketball League in Saratoga and shared part of her conversation with
Saratoga High School Principal Kevin Skelly. Mr. Skelly is seeking funding
support for the school's swimming pool improvement project. Ms. Pisani
said she will provide the Commission with more information about the
project at the next meeting.
X. Adjournment
Commissioner Olsen made a motion to adjourn the meeting with
Commissioner Alberts seconding the motion. The motion carried (6/0) and
the meeting was adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
Prepared By:
Cary Bloomquist
Staff Liaison