HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-05-2003 Park and Recreation Commission MinutesSaratoga Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
City of Saratoga Adult Daycare Center
19655 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga
Monday, May 5, 2003
7:00 p.m.
Action Minutes
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:09 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. Public present: Mark
Linsky, Emma Wyckoff, Clint Rosenthal, E. Lara Davis, Karen Murphy, Tom
Alexander, Tricia & Helen Stanley, Harold Voshage, Deborah Bryce, Paul
Nardell, Kathy McGoldrick. Also present Rebecca Dye and Nicole Stern of
Design Focus, Derek McKee and Todd Bronk of the Beals Group, Staff
Liaison Cary Bloomquist
III. Report on POStIIIg of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2
the agenda was properly posted on May 2, 2003
IV. Approval of Minutes of Meeting: Motion by Commissioner Greg Gates,
Seconded by Commissioner Angela Frazier, to approve Apri17, 2003 Action
Minutes. Vote taken, action minutes approved 5-0 (Commissioners Clabeaux
and Seroff arrived after this vote at 7:15 p.m.)
V. Administration:
1) Public Works Director John Cherbone reported the Irrigation /Drainage
Project at El Quito Park is going well and is on schedule. Azule Park lawn
area seeding commencing this week.
2) Recreation Director Joan Pisani reported 138 camps this summer. Soccer
programs in session at Kevin Moran Park. May 17, 2003 the Youth
Commission will be holding an event at Wildwood Park.
VI. Oral and Written Communication.
None.
AGENDA TAKEN OUT OF ORDER, TO NEW BUSINESS ITEM #1.
VII. New Business
1) A.Y.S.O. VIP Program: Mark Linsky gave overview of program,
indicating it serves participants with special needs. No registration fees
for this program, but sponsorships are highly encouraged. Goal is to get a
letter out to the Congress Springs Park Neighborhood sometime Mid-May
informing local residents about the program. General consensus to
proceed forward with support for this program. This item to be brought
back to the Commission at the June 2, 2003 meeting.
BACK TO REGULAR AGENDA ORDER, ACTION ITEM#1
VIII. Action Items
1) El Quito Park Playground Equipment Replacement Project-Presentation
by El Quito Task Force /Selection of Play Equipment: Task force Chair
and PRC Commissioner Norbert Fronczak gave opening comments.
Derek McKee of the Beals Group design consulting firm gave formal
presentation. Public Works Director John Cherbone gave overview of
parking agreement for West Hope Church. In agreement, City has first
right of refusal if West Hope Property were placed on the real estate
market for sale. During public input session, area residents Elizabeth
Lara, Kathy McGoldrick, Tricia Stanley, Paul Nadell, Deborah Bryce,
Harold Voshage expressed comments of support for project and concerns
such as parking, traffic, dogs being off leash, replacement of benches from
metal to wood. Public vote taken to gauge public preference for either
design concept 1 or concept 2. Vote taken, public opinion indicated
support for design concept 2. Public session closed. Commission
discussion ensued, motion presented by Commissioner Greg Gates to
approve design plan Concept 2 as presented for El Quito Park
Improvement Project with Sand Colored Poured in Place safety
material, seconded by Commissioner Elaine Clabeaux, vote taken,
motion carried 7-0.
2) Wildwood Park Playground Equipment Replacement Project-Presentation
by Wildwood Park Task Force /Selection of Play Equipment: Rebecca
Dye of Design Focus gave opening comments and commenced with
presentation. Described Wildwood as a "showcase" park, with neutral
colors selected for play equipment. For 2-5 year old children's play
equipment, "yellow" accents are suggested. For 6-12 year old children,
"Net Climber" play equipment element suggested for their play area.
Additional park elements deemed highly desirable by task force, but not
included in budget, are Dinosaur climbing structure and a water table play
element. Task force member and area resident Clint Rosenthal expressed
support for proj ect design and encouraged installation of Dinosaur if
funding could be procured. Budget portion of presentation reviewed, and
Commission discussed this item at length. Public Works Director John
Cherbone indicated he will revise the budget and distribute it to the
Commission prior to the end of the week. Discussion among Commission
ensured. Motion by Commissioner Greg Gates to accept Concept
Design for Wildwood Park as presented with a clarified budget,
seconded by Commissioner Angela Frazier, vote taken, motion
carried 7-0.
3) Brookglen Park Playground Equipment Replacement Project-Presentation
by Brookglen Park Task Force /Selection of play equipment: Rebecca
Dye of Resign Focus gave presentation. Described Brookglen as a
"pocket park" in a quiet residential area. Primary colors for equipment are
green. Various elements on plan reviewed, with Commission requesting a
revised budget, which Public Works Director John Cherbone will provide.
Motion by Commissioner Angela Frazier to accept Concept Design
for Brookglen Park as presented with a clarified budget, seconded by
Commissioner Logan Deimler, vote taken, motion carried 7-0.
IX. Old Business
None
X. Reports
1. Sub Committees:
a) Trails: Commissioner Deimler, Chair of the Trails Sub
Committee, gave an update on the Park and Trail Master Plan.
Ann Welsh is staff contact, and is making progress on the update.
Chair Sandra Dodge suggested activating the Master Plan Task
Force, which is comprised of Commissioners Sandra Dodge, Greg
Gates and Logan Deimler. Commissioner Deimler presented draft
of Trails Rules and what type of signage to use (metal or wood and
placement issues).
b) Task Forces: Brief overview of each task force given by
appropriate Commissioner.
c) Commissioner Reports:
• Norbert Fronczak: If interested, go to Fair Oaks Park in
Sunnyvale and visit their top quality Skatepark.
• Logan Deimler: None.
• Greg Gates: Water pressure at Azule and El Quito Park
drinking fountains low.
• Nick Seroff: Moving to Colorado late August /September.
• Angela Frazier: None.
• Elaine Clabeaux: Requesting portable restroom at Kevin
Moran Park be relocated from on lawn side to orchard side
of park.
• Sandra Dodge: None.
XI. Wrap-up New Actions (5 minuted
• Closure of Knollwood Court entrance at Azule Park
• A.Y.S.O. VIP Program at Congress Springs Park
• Parks and Trails Master Plan Review /Update
XII. Adjournment
Commissioner Angela Frazier 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 9:50 p.m.
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Cary B1 om~Staff Liaison