HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-01-2002 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes
Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Adult Daycare Center, 19655 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga
April 1, 2002
7:30 p.m.
Action Minutes
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Elaine Clabeaux, Logan Deimler, Sandra Dodge,
Angela Frazier, Norbert Fronczak, Greg Gates, Nick Seroff.
Commissioners Absent: None.
Others Present: Council member Evan Baker, Public Works Director John
Cherbone, Recreation Director Joan Pisani, Public Present: Katie Alexander,
Jim Schindler, Staff Liaison Cary Bloomquist
III. Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2
the agenda was properly posted on March 29, 2002
IV. Aunroval of Minutes of Meeting: Motion by Commissioner Logan Deimler,
Seconded by Commissioner Norbert Fronczak, to approve March 11, 2002
Action minutes. Vote taken, action minutes approved 5-0 (Commissioners
Clabeaux and Gates had not arrived).
V. Administration
None
VI. Oral and Written Communication
None.
VII. Old Business
1) Skate Park preview: Demonstration of Ball Hitch Ramps Portable Skate
Park facility will occur in the parking lot in front of City Hall on
Wednesday, April 3 from 2:30 - 6:00 p.m.
2) C.P.R.S. Update: Brief update given regarding the conference in Los
Angeles.
3) Location for PRC Study Session on Friday, May 17: Liaison Cary
Bloomquist reported options are City Hall or Hakone Gardens. Will
continue to research and report back, via email, findings.
4) A.Y.S.O. fee presentation to Council on April 17, 2002: Chair Clabeaux
will attend meeting and provide her feedback. Other Commissioners
encouraged to attend.
VIII. New Business
1) Presentation by Arlie Middlebrook: Arlie Middlebrook gave a slide show
demonstrating the various settings of natural gardens and explaining the
benefits of utilizing natural landscaping. Her area of expertise has a direct
relationship to the idea of developing an area of City property called "Oak
Grove Park" with a natural landscaping theme. Arlie is a native plant
specialist who resides in Los Gatos and contracts out privately for her
services. She is able to serve both residential and commercial customers.
She has been an avid gardener nearly all of her life, focusing on Native
landscaping the past several years. After the slide show presentation,
Arlie fielded questions from the Commission and public. Arlie suggested
developing "Oak Grove Park" as a demonstration garden with the various
species of flora and fauna labeled for public educational purposes. Arlie
was thanked for her presentation and the Commission discussed what to
do next. It was suggested to: 1) Get a cost estimate from Arlie for her
design fee 2) Get a cost estimate to implement design. Goal was to bring
back to next PRC meeting in May.
2) Azule Park 25% Plan distribution set date for Public Input
Meeting/subcommittee update: The Azule Park 25% plan was distributed
to the Commission by Chair Elaine Clabeaux explaing what was being
viewed and how we got there. Several questions were raised by
Commissioners pertaining to such items as pathway configuration,
location and orientation of tennis courts, lighting, etc. Commissioner Nick
Seroff requested the Azule Park Survey inventory list of park amenities,
as approved by the Commission, be reflected on the 25% drawings for the
public meeting. After approximately 25 minutes of discussion,
Commissioner Sandra Dodge made a motion to hold theAzule Park public
input meeting on Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m., location to be
determined. Commissioner Angela Frazier seconded motion. Discussion
ensued. Vote taken, motion carried 7-0.
3) Fee Schedule used by Public Works Department for park rental and use
fees: Chair Elaine Clabeaux explained the reason for the material being
presented and how it will relate to the City Wide determination of all City
facility use fees.
4) Approval for placement of an advertisement in the Saratoga News to fill
community representative position on the Trails Subcommittee vacated by
Teri Baron: Commissioner and Trails Subcommittee Chair Logan
Deimler gave brief presentation and overview of need to fill vacancy with
several community representatives, with the idea of having cyclists,
pedestrians and equestrians represented. City Clerk will be liaison for
application gathering and data processing. Motion by Commissioner
Sandra Dodge to place an Advertisement in the Saratoga News to fill the
position vacated by the departure of Teri Baron on the Trails
Subcommittee. Seconded by Commissioner Angela Frazier. Vote taken,
motion carried 7-0.
IX. Commissioner and Staff Reports
1) City Hall Update by Staff Liaison Cary Bloomquist. Reported final
U.P.R.R. Task force meeting this year is Thursday, Apri14 at 4:00 p.m. at
Cupertino City Hall. Encouraged Commissioners to attend.
2) Action Item update:
• Commissioner Nick Seroff gave brief report on status of
Community Survey. Survey is completed and ready for final
review. Cost of distribution of survey needs to be investigated.
Recreation Director Joan Pisani suggested contacting Fricke Park
Press. Information will be forwarded to next El Quito Task Force
meeting on Wednesday, Apri124.
3) Commissioner Reports: Greg Gates will be traveling and out of the
Country for 2 weeks from the end of April through second week in May.
Norbert Fronczak requested information pertaining to Park Development
Fund Budget. Sandra Dodge discussed Skate Park demonstration. Logan
Deimler gave a Trails Subcommittee update on trail segment #9 (proposed
Bill Brooks Trail). No report from Angela Frazier. Nick Seroff discussed
central park and the discussion of the removal of trees from the park by
the Heritage and Planning Commission. Request for staff report on the
issue to be in next packet. Requested PRC be kept informed in advance of
such activities. Goal is to get a joint meeting with Heritage Commission
in the near future. Elaine Clabeaux reported Saratoga Lions Club donated
$300.00 to Congress Springs Park. Gave other updates.
• Task Force /Subcommittee Updates:
Already presented.
X. Adjournment
Commissioner Logan Deimler made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Commissioner Angela Frazier seconded the motion. Vote taken and motion
carried 7-0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:16p.m.
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Cary Bloomquist, Staff Liaison