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Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission
Special Public Meeting-Azule Park
Saratoga Senior Center, 19655 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga
April 18, 2002
7:00 p.m.
Action Minutes
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 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: Public Works Director John Cherbone, Ernie Smedland,
Sheriffs Department, David Nelson & Scott Mulholland from MPA Design,
Azule Park Area Residents: Lydia Ho, Herman Lao, Bill Estes, Carmen
Estes, Katie Alexander, Tom Soukup, Sally Johnson, Thomas Ho, Jim
Schindler, Bill Guthrie, Daniel Yau, Mike Frazier, Margaret Dancey, Mi
Cummings, Myrna Brookman, Hugh Wright, Carol Luetz, Staff Liaison Cary
Bloomquist
III. Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2
the agenda was properly posted on April 12, 2002
IV. Approval of Minutes of Meeting:
N/A
V. Administration
None
VI. Oral and Written Communication
None.
VII. Old Business
None
VIII. New Business
1) Azule Park Project Presentation: Chair Elaine Clabeaux introduced
Commission Members, Azule Task Force Members, Public Works
Director John Cherbone, David Nelson and Scott Mulholland of MPA
Design, and others involved in the project. Commissioner Gregory Gates
then proceeded to give a brief history of the project and how we got to
where we are today. David Nelson and Scott Mulholland then proceeded
with the public presentation regarding 25% drawing. Upon presentation
conclusion, the public was invited to provide their comments and
feedback. Comments were received from several member of the attending
public, among them Jim Schindler, Herman Lao, Thomas Ho, Katie
Alexander, Tom Soukup and Mike Frazier. Comments received were
supportive of prof ect as presented. Issues of concern raised by the public:
• Par Course stations need to be spaced further apart
• Play equipment in natural (earth tone) colors
• More vegetation (such as vines) along sound wall
• Storm drain clogging mitigation near entrance of park at corner of
the park boundary and school property
• More trees
• Rodent mitigation
• More emphasis on play equipment for smaller children (2-5).
• Privacy /Safety concerns with increased traffic flow on Goleta due
to park entrance being on Goleta.
2) Commission Discussion Regarding 25% Drawings: Upon the conclusion
of the public input, individual Commissioners offered their input:
• Angela Frazier: More trees, supports entrance on Knollwood Court,
Larger age 2-5 children's play area, Dog sculpture.
• Logan Deimler: Supports entrance on Knollwood Court, Larger age 2-
5 children's play equipment area, Rocks /Boulders in landscaping,
Tennis Court access for loose tennis balls.
• Greg Gates: Reach consensus on play equipment
• Sandra Dodge: Supports Knollwood Court access, Concerned about
rolling grass and how it may interfere with grass Volleyball Court,
Concerned about meeting budget given park amenities.
• Norbert Fronczak: More trees, Larger age 2-5 children's play area,
Mitigate Rodent issues.
• Nick Seroff: Supports Knollwood Court entrance, Place more than 2
sets of picnic tables, Concerned about Oak Tree near Tennis Courts
(leaves & debris), Place Drinking Fountain closer to Tennis Courts,
Bike ramp & no parking zone on Goleta near Park entrance adjacent to
Fronczak property, Parking issues (maximize without imposing on
neighborhood), Rotate Par Course, Public Safety during construction
period (take necessary mitigation measures).
Lieutenant Ernie Smedland of the Sheriffs Department was asked about the
integrity of the parks design from a law enforcement viewpoint. Lieutenant
Smedland indicated the design is sound and will enable safe patrol by both
vehicle drive-by and via a patrol vehicle entering the park. Commission
discussion ensued supporting project and complimenting MPA Design on a
job well done. Azule Park Task Force and local residents also acknowledged
for their support and hard work.
Motion by Commissioner Greg Gates to approve Azule Park Project 25% plan
as presented by MPA Design, and amended by Commissioner Nick Seroff, to
include a list of issues and responses by task force. Motion seconded by
Commissioners Logan Deimler and Angela Frazier. Discussion ensued, vote
taken, motion carried 7-0.
IX. Commissioner and Staff Reports
None
XI. Adjournment
Commissioner Angela Frazier made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Commissioner Norbert Fronczak seconded the motion. Vote taken and
motion carried 7-0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Prepare
Cary Bloomquist, Staff Liaison