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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-03-2000 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Administrative Offices, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga April 3, 2000 7:30 p.m. Action Minutes I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. II. Roll Call Commissioners Present: Alberts, Clabeaux, Dodge, Fronczak, Ioannou, Seroff Commissioners Absent: Olsen Others Present: Norman Koepernik, Robert Peepari, Rhonda Douglas, Jerry Coy, Ajit Goel, Fuad Abuabara, Jim Stallman, Kara Chalmers, Rick Brusuelas III. Report on Posting of the Minutes: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2 the agenda was properly posted on March 30, 2000. IV. Approval of Minutes of Meeting: Commissioner Clabeaux made a motion to approve the March 13, 2000 Action minutes as presented. Commissioner Fronczak seconded the motion, motion carried by vote (6-0). Commissioner Ioannou made a motion to approve the March 21, 2000 Action minutes as presented. Commissioner Clabeaux seconded the motion, motion carried by vote (6-0). V. Administration: Commissioners gave comments regarding Joint meeting with City Council on March 21, 2000. Commissioner Clabeaux gave special praise regarding the content and flow of the meeting. Liaison Bloomquist presented Park Development fund Finance Report to Commission with Limited feedback. Oral & Written Communication: None VI. Old Business: A) Rick Brusuelas, President of R.O.M.P., a cycling organization, gave a detailed report regarding the history of the organization and the goals in terms of shared, multi-use trail utilization. Rick addressed, in particular, his organizations opinion that the Parker Ranch "water tank trail" segment could be converted into a multi-use trail. Rick mentioned the importance of education for all trail users to prevent disputes among different groups with different needs. Jerry Coy, vice President of Parker Ranch Homeowners Association, expressed a very strong opinion opposing the opening of the "water tank trail" section to cyclists. Mr. Coy indicated that the cyclists he has interacted with have been insensitive to the other user groups needs and are both reckless and dangerous. Mr. Coy expressed concerns about liability issues with the trails, which were immediately addressed by the Commission and by Liaison Bloomquist. Fellow Parker Ranch Homeowners association members Fuad Abuabara and Ajit Goel expressed their strong concerns and strong disapproval in allowing cyclists to utilize the "water tank" section of the trail. Liaison Bloomquist addressed the issue of the opening of the "water tank trail" segment to the cyclists, stating policing and maintenance of the trail as a couple of the many benefits which could be realized if legitimate cyclists were allowed to use the trails. B) Rhonda Douglas, property owner, came before the Commission seeking approval of her plan to improve her dedicated trail easement, which runs through her property. The Commission approved the plan as long as the City engineer determined it was in compliance with the specifications as indicated on the Parks and Trails Master Plan, 199 I. Commissioner Ioannou made a motion to accept the Plan to Approve the Easement utilizing Easement specifications as indicated by the City code and as set forth by the City Engineer. Commissioner Clabeaux seconded the motion, motion carried (6~0). C) Liaison Bloomquist gave a briefing on the Spring 2000 C.P.R.S. conference. D) Commissioner Seroff gave comments regarding the Heritage orchard and its potential usage for recreation. Commissioner Seroff suggested placing the issue on a ballot measure in an effort to determine how the majority of Saratoga's residents feel about developing the Heritage Orchard. This "advisory" vote would be placed on the next election. Commissioners discussed the proposal, with Commissioner Dodge expressing Heritage Orchard utilization as a negative. Chair Alberts directed Commissioner Seroff to do the bacl~round investigation about the logistics of having an "Advisory vote" placed during the next election. Commissioner Seroff will contact Library Commission to seek information regarding needs & costs. E) Liaison Bloomquist indicated he will follow-up with City Staff in determining what needs to be done to capture funding for Saratoga from the passage of Propositions 12 and 13. F) Liaison Bloomquist gave a brief update regarding Kevin Moran and Gardiner Parks, indicating that the lowest bid received was $268,000, which is $68,000 over the amount budgeted in the Park Development Fund Allocation list. G) Commissioner Ioannou, who also serves as the Chair of the Trails Sub~ committee, made a motion to set a special meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission for Monday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss updates to the March 17, 2000 letter to the City Council and to prepare for the Joint meeting with Council on April 25 at 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Dodge seconded the motion, motion carried (6-0). H) Chair Alberts reported there will be a pre-meeting for the Wildcat Creek clean up on Thursday, April 13 at 4:00 p.m. VI. New Business: A) Was deferred until special meeting on Monday, April 10, 2000 VIII. Reports: Commissioner Reports: A) Commissioners Ioannou and Clabeaux expressed need to have ribbon- cutting ceremonies for opening of improved parks. B) Commissioner Fronczak gave feedback regarding E1 Quito Park Utilization meeting. C) Commissioner Seroff was concerned about Brookglen Park, especially regarding maintenance. Wants Liaison Bloomquist to follow~up with City Staff responsible for overseeing maintenance. D)Commissioner Ioannou gave feedback regarding trails. IX. Adjournment Commissioner Seroff made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Commissioner Dodge seconded the motion. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 10:12 p.m. yrepared By: / / Cary Bloomquist City Staff Representative