HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-04-2003 Park and Recreation Commission MinutesSaratoga Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Administrative Conference Room
City of Saratoga
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga
Monday, August 4, 2003
7:30 p.m.
Action Minutes
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:31 p.m.
IL Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Elaine Clabeaux, Sandra Dodge, Logan Deimler,
Norbert Fronczak, Greg Gates
Commissioners Absent: Angela Frazier
Others Present: Council Liaison Ann Waltonsmith, Recreation Director Joan
Pisani, Rebecca Dye of Design Focus. Public present: Anne Sanquini,
Thomas Soukup, Encarna Panadero, Staff Liaison Cary Bloomquist
III. Report on Posting of the AEenda: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2
the agenda was properly posted on July 31, 2003
IV. Approval of Minutes of Meeting: Motion by Commissioner Logan Deimler,
Seconded by Commissioner Norbert Fronczak, to approve June 2, 2003
Action Minutes with corrections as noted on audio tape. Vote taken, action
minutes approved 4-0 (Commissioner Elaine Clabeaux arrived after the vote
was taken).
V. Administration:
1) City Council Liaison Ann Waltonsmith reported County land (old Quarry)
is still being looked at with no updates. Land for sale above Hakone
Gardens is also being looked at. Hakone board maybe interested in
purchasing this land. DeAnza Rail Road Trail is scheduled for September
17, 2003 City Council Presentation. Ann will also be attending the Santa
Clara Valley Water District Board meeting regarding the reopening of the
Gardiner Park /Wildcat Creek trail. Public Works Director John
Cherbone will also be attending this meeting along with Analyst Cary
Bloomquist. A small piece of land (8,000 square feet) along Wildcat
Creek will be looked at for potential as a City Park (lies directly across
from the end of Spring Hill Court. This parcel has been dedicated as park
land.
2) Recreation Director Joan Pisani reported most summer programs have
been completed and went very well. Fall trips mailers went out and most
have been sold out. Hobbit performances going very well. Art in the Park
on September 27, 2003 at Wildwood Park
VI. Oral and Written Communication.
Three attending member of the public who have submitted applications for
appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission briefly spoke:
Tom Soukup, Encarna Panadero and Anne Sanquini.
AGEND TAKEN OUT OF ORDER(TO OLD BUSINESS ITEM #1)
VII. Old Business
1.Parks and Trails Master Plan Review. City Planner Ann Welsh gave update.
Went over work on draft as of today. Looking for additional input from
Commissioners. Ann Welsh will update the PRC via the Trails Subcommittee
and by attending regular PRC meetings as needed.
BACK TO ACTION ITEMS.
VIII. Action Items:
1.Approval of Revised Plans for Brookglen and Wildwood Park. Rebecca
Dye of Design Focus gave presentation of revised plans for Brookglen and
Wildwood Parks. Motion by Commissioner Greg Gates, seconded by
Commissioner Elaine Clabeaux, to approve the revised plans for Brookglen
and Wildwood Parks. Vote taken, motion carried 5-0.
2.Formation of Task Forces: Motion by Commissioner Gates, seconded by
Commissioner Logan Deimler, to form the following task forces:
• Planning Task Force, to be chaired by Commissioner Gates
• P.R.C. Handbook Task Force, to be chaired by Commissioner
Dodge.
• Dog Park Feasibility Task Force, to be chaired by Commissioner
Angela Frazier
Vote taken, motion carried 5-0.
IX. Old Business
2. Union Pacific Rail Road Trail. On City Council Agenda for September 17,
2003. Presently a Council Issue.
X. Reports
1. Sub Committees:
a) Trails: Updates given by Commissioner Logan Deimer.
b) Task Forces: No further updates.
c) Commissioner Reports:
• Norbert Fronczak: No report, mentioned fee schedule.
• Greg Gates: Mentioned Gardiner Park Harleigh Drive
entrance.
• Elaine Clabeaux: All par course signs at Kevin Moran Park
are up. Adult soccer usage continues.
• Logan Deimler: None
Sandra Dodge: Concerned about PRC not being involved
with Heritage and Planning Commission regarding
Historical Park Plans. Wants better communication
between the Commissions.
XI. Wraa-up New Actions (5 minutes)
• Special Meeting to be Scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2,
2003 to discuss trails master plan.
XII. Adiournment
Commissioner Elaine Clabeaux made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Commissioner Norbert Fronczak seconded the motion. Vote taken and
motion carried 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
Prepared B
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