HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-13-2000 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Administrative Offices, 13777 Fruit'vale Avenue, Saratoga
March 13, 2000
7:30 p.m.
Action Minutes
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:37p.m.
II. Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Alberts, Clabeaux, Fronczak, Ioannou, Olsen,
Commissioners Absent: Dodge, Seroff
Others Present: Council Member Nick St-reit, Joan Pisani, Kara Chalmers, Teri &
James Baron, Dennis Paboojian, Cary Bloomquist.
III. Report on Posting of the Minutes: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2 the
agenda was properly posted on March 10, 2000.
IV. Approval of Minutes of Meeting:
The meeting minutes from February 7, 2000 were approved with minor
corrections. Commissioner Ioannou made motion to approve minutes, seconded
by Commissioner Olsen, motion carried (5-0).
V. Administration:
A) Recreation Director Joan Pisani reported that the various Recreation
Department programs are going well. Mrs. Pisani gave a brief overview of
the March 21, 2000 presentation by Anderson Brule Architects at this Joint
Meeting with Council.
B) Chair Alberts reviewed possible presentation topics for Joint meeting with
City Council on March 21, 2000. Commissioners gave feedback.
C) Liaison Bloomquist reviewed the Finance Department Park Development
fund report.
Oral & Written Communication:
A) Dennis Paboojian of the Saratoga Trail Enthusiasts reviewed the F.E.I.R.
Regarding the Mountain Winery and expressed his concern over the
County's findings.
VI. Old Business:
A) Liaison Bloomquist gave an overview of the items listed on the Action
Matrix. Council Member Nick Streit gave feedback regarding E1 Quito Park
and the possibility of utilizing this park for its playfields as a permanent
alternate location to Congress Springs Park.
VII. New Business:
A) Commission gave feedback regarding Heritage Orchard. Motion was made
by Commissioner Ioannou to send a letter to Heritage Commission,
Commissioner Olsen seconded and motion carried (5-0).
B) Trails subcommittee indicated many items in process. Regarding Saffai
property, a landscaper was hired to resolve issues of trail easement privacy.
C) Creek clean-up date given as may 20, 2000 from 9:00a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
D) Commissioner Ioannou made a motion that City Council Review and
approve, in spirit, all items on the April 05, 2000 and recommends $30,000
be allocated to see that the trails work is completed. Motion seconded by
Commissioner Olsen and carried (5-0).
E) Commissioner Ioannou made a motion of support of the Union Pacific
Bicycle trail study. Commissioner Clabeaux seconded the motion, motion
carried (5-0).
F) Liaision Bloomquist gave an overview of the Santa Clara County Water
District interpretive Benches. Benches are free, maintenance is free.
Commissioner Olsen made a motion to approve the installation of the
Benches by the County Water District, Commissioner Fronczak Seconded the
motion, motion carried (5-0).
VIII. Reports:
Commissioner Reports:
The various commissioners gave brief descriptions of their activities and
assignments, nothing requiring any action or vote.
Liaison Bloomquist had no update except to thank the Commission for their
efforts and hard work.
IX. Adjournment
Commissioner Ioannou made a motion to adjourn the meeting and
Commissioner Olsen seconded the motion. The motion carried and the meeting
was adjourned at 9:39 p.m.
Prepared By:
Cary Bloomquist
City Staff Representative