HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-03-2002 Park and Recreation Commission MinutesSaratoga Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Adult Daycare Center, 14655 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga
June 3, 2002
7:30 p.m.
Action Minutes
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:34 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Elaine Clabeaux, Logan Deimler, Sandra Dodge,
Norbert Fronczak, Greg Gates, Angela Frazier
Commissioners Absent: Nick Seroff
Others Present: Vice Mayor Evan Baker, Public Works Director John
Cherbone, Recreation Director Joan Pisani, Public Present: Laura Gloner,
Don Johnson, Sally Johnson, Yong Shen, Jim Stallman, Jim Schindler, Staff
Liaison Cary Bloomquist
III. Reuort on Postine of the Aeenda: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2
the agenda was properly posted on May 31, 2002
IV. Approval of Minutes of MeetinE: Motion by Commissioner Logan Deimler,
Seconded by Commissioner Norbert Fronczak, to approve May 6, 2002
Action minutes. Vote taken, action minutes approved 5-0 (Commissioner
Nick Seroff absent, Commissioner Dodge arrived after vote).
V. Administration
Recreation Director Joan Pisani gave a brief update on the Grace United
Methodist Church Purchase. City in escrow. Possibly change name of Senior
Center to Adult Activity Center. Tour of new facility to take place sometime
mid-late July. Joan also gave an update on various citywide recreation
programs, such as El Quito Adult Softball League. Skate Park opens June 17
at City Campus. Locating sites for Skate Park very difficult. Most school
districts not willing to permit skate park on their schools. Restrooms at sites
are an issue. Still trying to procure a location at West Valley College, parking
lot 6.
Public Works Director John Cherbone did not have any report at this time.
Will give update later during the meeting.
VI. Oral and Written Communication
Jim Stallman submitted a written communication regarding Union Pacific Rail
Road Trail. Discussed historic value of DeAnza trail segment. General
advocacy for trail development.
VII. Old Business
1) Action Item review: Reviewed action items on listing, item by item.
Details of review available on tape recording. Define action item vs.
policy. Commissioner Norbert Fronczak to draft action item /policy
listing.
2) Creek Cleanup Summary: Commissioner Sandra Dodge and Staff Liaison
Cary Bloomquist gave a brief overview of cleanup event. Participation
was good, with approximately 30 individuals attending over a 3-hour
period. Approximately 630 pounds of material was recovered from the
creek bed and surrounding embankment.
3) Union Pacific Rail Road Trail Update: Commissioner Logan Deimler
gave a brief update. Reviewed correspondence from Jim Stallman,
Bicycle Action Committee member and U.P.R.R. trail advocate. Mr.
Stallman spoke to Commission regarding V.T.A. funding and issues
regarding the changing of the zoning of the railroad corridor to open space
to prevent future development. City funding for U.P.R.R. activities is an
issue. Commissioner Logan Deimler reported he has contacted PG & E
regarding usage of their right of way. Communications are ongoing, and
Commissioner Logan Deimler will keep the group updated as he receives
information. Video tape of Rails to Trails is presently being handled by
Commissioner Nick Seroff, who is hying to get the video played by
KSAR.
4) Community Survey Update: Printing vendor proposal needs to be
reviewed by Council prior to the final approval of survey distribution.
Anticipated time frame for survey distribution is toward the end of the
month. Commissioners Sandra Dodge and Angela Frazier are signed up
for handing out Surveys in person to the public. Will follow-up at July
PRC meeting.
5) Citywide use fee discussion: Commissioner Norbert Fronczak reviewed
fees discussed at May 17, 2002 Commission retreat. Indicated project is
ongoing for next 9 months and will be discussed on an ongoing basis as
information is gathered.
VIII. New Business
1) Review and approve 100% plans for Azule Park: Public Works Director
John Cherbone gave update. Hardscape decreased to save costs, along
with density of ground cover. Pavement Management Plan (PMP) should
pay for asphalt paving in park Budget on park was reduced to $812K,
which is within budget. Knollwood Court proposed entrance to park
discussed. Petition opposing entrance from local residents discussed.
Saratoga residents Don Johnson, Laura Gloner and Jim Schindler gave
feedback. Motion by Commissioner Angela Frazier, and seconded by
Commissioner Sandra Dodge, to approve 100% plans for Azule Park.
Discussion ensued, vote taken (6-0) with Commissioner Nick Seroff being
absent.
2) Foothill Park-Review Resident Correspondence: Commissioner Logan
Deimler gave presentation. Desire is to alter pathways in park due to
placement offence by school, which cut off pathways. Motion by
Commissioner Sandra Dodge requesting item be tabled until ready to
review at a future meeting. Commissioner Angela Frazier seconded
motion. Discussion ensued, vote taken, motion carried (6-0) with
Commissioner Nick Seroff being absent for vote.
3) Wildwood /Brookglen Park -Discussion regarding establishing a Task
Force: A task force will be created to replace existing play equipment at
these parks. Two separate task forces will be created, with separate
kickoff events. For Wildwood Park: Commissioners Sandra Dodge and
Gregory Gates. For Brookglen Park: Commissioners Nick Seroff and
Logan Deimler. Kickoff meeting will occur sometime during the month
of July 2002.
IX. Commissioner and Staff Reports
1) Subcommittee update: Reviewed previously during meeting
2) Task Force Report: Commissioner Logan Deimler gave a brief overview
of Park Patrol findings. El Quito Park Survey was briefly mentioned.
3) City Hall Update by Staff Liaison Cary Bloomquist-Thanked
Commissioner Sandra Dodge for her efforts regarding the Wildcat Creek
Cleanup.
4) Commissioner Reports: Logan gave brief overview regarding naming and
development of Oak Grove Park. No other Commissioner reports.
X. Adjournment
Commissioner Angela Frazier made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Commissioner Logan Deimler seconded the motion. Vote taken and motion
carried 6-0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:16 p.m.
Prepar'e'd B~y~~/
mar' y Bloomquist, Staff Liaison