HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-07-2003 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes
Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Administrative Conference Room
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga
April 7, 2003
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, Sandra Dodge, Logan Deimler,
Angela Frazier, Norbert Fronczak, Greg Gates, Nick Seroff
Commissioners Absent: None
Others Present: Council Liaison Ann Waltonsmith, Public Works Director
John Cherbone, Recreation Director Joan Pisani, Saratoga Resident Bert
Martel, Staff Liaison Cary Bloomquist
III. Report on Postine of the Aeenda: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2
the agenda was properly posted on March 3, 2003
IV. _Approval of Minutes of Meeting: Motion by Commissioner Greg Gates,
Seconded by Commissioner Elaine Clabeaux, to approve March 3, 2003
Action Minutes. Vote taken, action minutes approved 7-0.
V. Administration:
1) Council Liaison Ann Waltonsmith gave an update regarding the Gardiner
Park Trail, indicating the report was informational only. Staff Liaison
Bloomquist gave overview of Staff report to Council indicating legal
issues and Council direction to open trail by June 1, 2003. Issue needs to
be reviewed by Santa Clara Valley Water District Board at their Board
meeting in May 2003. Prospect road widening mentioned.
2) Recreation Director Joan Pisani reported winter program participation at
2,200. Spring programs commence in 2 weeks. No usage at El Quito
Park until construction ends sometime June 2003. Trips continue to be
very popular and are typically booked solid several weeks in advance.
3) Public Works Director John Cherbone reported El Quito Park Irrigation
and Drainage projects to commence next week. Completion to occur in
approximately 6 weeks. Azule Park entrance by Knollwood Court to be
closed at Grand Opening, which should occur sometime late May 2003.
Signage to be placed at Azule Park stating our Dog ordinance. Westhope
Church parking agreement delayed because of meetings with residents in
Condo/Townhouse complex. Should be brought back to Council
sometime mid-May 2003.
VI. Oral and Written Communication.
Mr. Bert Martel spoke regarding dumping of contaminated soil at West Valley
College Campus by the West Valley Sanitation District. Presented maps and
other statistical information to Commission. Issue has been discuss at length
by City Council and the responsibility lies with West Valley Sanitation
District and West Valley College.
VII. Action Items
1) Chair Sandra Dodge discussed PRC Retreat on Saturday, June 7 at Hakone
Gardens around 9:00 a.m. Draft agenda thoroughly reviewed. Feedback
received from each Commissioner. Via consensus, draft, as presented,
was accepted with minor changes.
2) Chair Sandra Dodge presented draft report for joint meeting with City
Council on Saturday, Apri126, 2003. Draft report thoroughly reviewed,
feedback received from each Commissioner. Changes to be incorporated
into final draft.
3) Chair Sandra Dodge introduced El Quito Park Improvement Project being
placed on May 5, 2003 PRC Agenda. Expectation is to have presentation
during PRC meeting. Open house will be earlier that same day, from 8:00
a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
VIII. Old Business
None
IX. New Business
None
X. Reuorts
1. Sub Committees:
a) Trails: Commissioner Deimler, Chair of the Trails Sub
Committee, reported some dissention regarding House trail. Jan
Garrod looking into bringing more easements into the City through
his property.
2. Task Forces: Brief overview of each task force given by appropriate
Commissioner. El Quito, Brookglen and Wildwood Park Task Forces will be
presenting at the May 5, 2003 PRC meeting.
XI. Wrau-un New Actions (5 minutes
• Agenda for Retreat
• Brookglen Park Task Force Presentation
• El Quito Park Task Force Presentation
• Wildwood Park Task Force Presentation
XII. Adiournment
Commissioner Logan Deimler made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Commissioner Elaine Clabeaux seconded the motion. Vote taken and motion
carried 7-0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Prepare
ary B oomquist, Staff Liaison