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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