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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. Pre re Cary B1 om~Staff Liaison