HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-04-2001 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes
Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Adult Day Care Center, 19655 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga
June 4, 2001
7:30 p.m.
Revised Action Minutes
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:31 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Alberts, Clabeaux, Dodge, Fronczak, Ioannou, Olsen,
Seroff.
Commissioners Absent: None.
Others Present: Council member Nick Streit, Public Works Director John
Cherbone, Recreation Director Joan Pisani, Steve Kikuchi, Project Architect,
Greg Ing & Associates, Saratoga News reporter Oakley Brooks, Saratoga residents
as follows: Kris Bakke, Yong Shen, Sue Zhang, Don Johnson, Laura Gloner, Jim
Schindler, Joan Greene, Katie Alexander, Gary Wolf, Jim Stallman, Bill Estes,
Carmen Estes, Tom Soukeys, Bob Luetz, Jackie Wescoat, Staff Liaison Cary
Bloomquist.
III. Reuort on POSt1nQ of the Minutes: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2 the
agenda was properly posted on May 31, 2001.
IV. Approval of Minutes of Meeting: May 7, 2001 Action minutes were approved
via a motion from Commissioner Olsen, which was seconded by Commissioner
Clabeaux, vote taken, motion carried 7-0.
V. Administration:
Update from Public Works Director John Cherbone. Budget for Congress Springs
Park needs to be increased from $1.2 million to $1.4 million, a $200,000 increase
due to the lowest bidder coming in over budget. June 25, 2001, the demolition
phase of the Congress Springs Park project commences. A sample of the
engraving to be used for donated bricks and Staff will obtain a donation status
thermometer. Also requested is a summary of playground safety tasks (based on
survey) completed and scheduled by city maintenance department.
Commissioner Alberts made a motion to present to Council a recommendation for
an amount not to exceed $1,400,000.00 from Park Development Funds to fulfill
the budget requirements for the Congress Springs Park Project. Motion seconded
by Dodge, vote taken, motion carried 7-0.
Recreation Director Joan Pisani reported the Warner Hutton House Attic Project
received a Grant from the Saratoga Rotary in the amount of $20,000.00.
VI. Oral & Written Communication:
None.
VII. New Business:
Azule Community meeting held, Chair Fronczak recused himself due to conflict
of interest at 8:20 p.m. Vice Chair Clabeaux assumed leadership of meeting.
Received feedback from public in attendance and reviewed Azule Park Survey
conducted by City. Public in support of project, reacted favorably towards
Survey as presented by Staff liaison Bloomquist.
Motion made by Commissioner Dodge to move regularly scheduled July 2, 2001
Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to June 25, 2001 and to hold a special
Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on July 16, 2001. Commissioner
Ioannou seconded motion, discussion ensued, voted taken, motion carried 5-1-1,
with recused Chair Fronczak abstaining and Commissioner Seroff opposed. Chair
Fronczak resumed control of meeting.
Motion made by Commissioner Alberts to adopt resolution recognizing July 2001
as "Recreation & Parks Month". Seconded by Commissioner Olsen, voted taken,
motion carried 7-0.
Trails subcommittee to outline approach for updating the Park and Trails Master
Plan.
VIII. Old Business:
None.
Dt. Reports•
Staff Liaison Bloomquist: None
Commissioner Reports:
Commissioner Ioannou gave a brief report on Congress Springs Park.
Commissioner Albert gave feedback on Wildcat Creek Clean-up Event held on
May 19, 2001. Nearly 600 pounds of refuse pulled from streambed and banks.
Commissioner Clabeaux encouraged Congress Springs Park Project fundraising
efforts. Challenged each Commissioner to bring in $1,000.00 dollars.
Commissioner Seroff commented on fundraising efforts for Congress Springs
Park Project.
Commissioner Dodge gave feedback on Congress Springs Park Project
fixndraising efforts.
Chair Fronczak gave general feedback on several topics, including Congress
Spring Park Project fundraising efforts.
X. Adiournment
Commissioner Alberts made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Commissioner
Olsen seconded the motion. Vote taken and motion carried 7-0. The meeting was
adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Prepared By:
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Cary Bloomquist,
City Staff Representative