HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-07-2000 Park and Recreation Commission MinutesSaratoga Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Administrative Offices, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga
February 7,2000
7:30 p.m.
Action Minutes
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:31p.m.
II. Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Alberts, Clabea�, Dodge, Fronczak, Ioannou, Seroff.
Commissioners Absent: Olsen
Others Present: Council Member Nick Streit, Joan Pisani, Kara Chalmers, Robert
Peepari, Teri Baron, James Baron, Nick Streit, Dennis Paboojian, Mansour Safai,
Willis Peck, Cary Bloomquist.
III. Feport on Posting of the Minutes: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2 the
agenda was properly posted on February 4, 2000.
IV. Approval of Action Minutes 10 and anuar ��31, 2000
Commissioner Clabeaux made a motion to approve the minutes of January 10,
2000 with minor corrections. Commissioner podge seconded the motion and
the motion carried (6/0). Commissioner podge made a motion to approve the
minutes of January 31, 2000 with no corrections. Commissioner Clabeaux
seconded the motion and the motion carried (6/0).
V. Administration:
A) Acting Public Works Director John Cherbone discussed various issues with
Commissioners regarding Park development and improvement projects.
B) Recreation Department Director Joan Pisani commented on the success of
the Youth Theater, stating 150 youth were involved. Director Pisani also
mentioned and invited Commissioners to attend the Bench Mark tours and
focus group regarding the new Community Center on 02/ 16/00.
C) Chair Alberts discussed the Joint Meeting with the City Council on March
21, 2000. Chair Alberts suggested listing all items/events to be discussed
during the joint meeting.
D) Liaison Bloomquist reported on the scheduled Commissioner attendance for
the California and Pacific Southwest Recreation and Park Training
Conference in Ontario, CA on March 15-18, 2000.
E) Liaison Bloomquist reviewed the Finance Department Reports for the Park
Development Funds.
A) Oral Written Communication:
Mr. Safai, a member of the community, gave a brief presentation regarding the
status of a trail which passes through his property. Mr. Safai wants to move the
easement and do planting for privacy. The Parks and Recreation Commission
Trails Sub-committee will follow-up with Mr. Safai.
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VII. Old Business:
A) Review of Action Matrix-Liaison Bloomquist reviewed the action matrix of
current and future projects the Commission is presently involved with. It was
decided by the Commission that all discussions regarding trails issues be
deferred at the present time until the newly formed trails sub-committee
reviews the issues.
B) Commissioner assignments-All the Parks and Recreation Commissioners
were given their assignments as follows:
C) Alberts-Creek clean-up, Gymnasium investigation, Beauchamps and
Ravenswood Parks.
D) Clabeaux-Community Center, Kestroom Improvement projects and
play equipment improvement projects, Gymnasium investigation,
Kevin Moran Park.
E) Dodge-Trails, Creek Clean up, Wildwood and Historical Parks.
Fronczak-Community Center, Bicycle Action Committee, Gymnasium
investigation, Azule and El Quito Parks.
G) Ioanou-Trails, Restroom and Play Equipment Improvement projects,
Teens/Youth Commission, Foothill and Gardiner Parks.
H) Olsen-Community Center, Teens/Youth Commission, Central and
Hakone Parks.
I) Seroff-Playfields issues, Trails, Gymnasium investigation, Brookglen
and Congress Springs Parks.
VII. New Business:
The order of the Agenda was changed per request of the Commissioners, item
(A) was changed to item (D) and item (D) was changed to item (A).
A) Trail blockage at Via Regina Way-Home owners not interested in
prescriptive easements. The Commission asked Heather Bradley of the
Planning Department if any permits were needed by the homeowners to
block the portion of their properry that was being used as a trail. To the best
of her knowledge, Heather Bradley stated no permits were needed per
housing ordinance.
B) Presentation by Council Member Nick Streit regarding utilization of the
Heritage Orchard-Council member Streit gave a brief presentation with a
visual aid showing the potential site for an enclosed structure that would
serve as a gymnasium. The structure would resemble a barn, and would be
less than 30 feet tall. Parking for the structure would be near the City
Hall/Community Center buildings and a pedestrian bridge would span the
creek allowing access to the gymnasium. Council Member Streit suggested
having a heritage museum as part of the structure, and indicated the total
space needed for the structure would be '/z acre. Commissioner Clabeau�c
gave comments of support for the project. Robert Peepari and Willis Peck of
the Heritage Commission gave feedback regarding the presentation. It was
indicated by the Heritage Commission representatives that the Heritage
Orchard should not be utilized for such a project, and that it needs to be
preserved as it is. The representatives indicated they would be apposed to
any structures being placed in the orchard, indicating economic concerns
about the orchard being able to produce sufficient crops to support the
continued harvesting of these crops. Also of major concern was the
president that would be set if a structure were allowed to be placed in the
orchard. The eventual segmentation and continues loss of heritage trees was
of grave concern to the Heritage Commission representatives.
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C) Discussion of Proposition 12-The Commission discussed Proposition 12, the
Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection
Bond Act of 2000 and voted to approve (5-0-I,Commissioner podge
Abstained) support for this measure.
D) Matt Madison of Indoor Sports Network Corporation did not show for his
scheduled presentation and was dropped from the Agenda.
VIIL Reports:
Commissioner and Staff Reports:
The Commission discussed possibly having nametags or nameplates to
identify each individual commissioner. Commissioner Fronczak mentioned
Azule Park and the condition of the trees in the park. Commissioner
Fronczak questioned if the City can put in new trees, and if not, could citizen
volunteers plant trees in the Park. Liaison Bloomquist indicated he will
follow-up on this issue.
Ci Hall Update:
None
X. Adjournment
Commissioner Seroff made a motion to adjourn the meeting with
Commissioner Fronczak seconding the motion. The motion carried by vote
(6/0) and the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
Prepared By:
Cary Bloomquist
Staff Liaison
Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Administrative Offices, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga
February 7,2000
7:30 p.m.
Action Minutes
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:31p.m.
II. Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Alberts, Clabeaux, Dodge, Fronczak, Ioannou, Seroff.
Commissioners Absent: Olsen
Others Present: Council Member Nick Streit, Joan Pisani, Kara Chalmers, Robert
Peepari, Teri Baron, James Baron, Nick Streit, Dennis Paboojian, Mansour Safai,
Willis Peck, Cary Bloomquist.
III. Report on PostinQ of the Minutes: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2 the
agenda was properly posted on February 4, 2000.
IV. Approval of Action Minutes, Tanuarv 10 and Tanuary 31 2000
Commissioner Clabeaux made a motion to approve the minutes of January 10,
2000 with minor corrections. Commissioner podge seconded the motion and
the motion carried (6/0). Commissioner podge made a motion to approve the
minutes of January 31, 2000 with no corrections. Commissioner Clabeaux
seconded the motion and the motion carried (6/0).
V. Administration:
A) Acting Public Works Director John Cherbone discussed various issues with
Commissioners regarding Park development and improvement projects.
B) Recreation Department Director Joan Pisani commented on the success of
the Youth Theater, stating 150 youth were involved. Director Pisani also
mentioned and invited Commissioners to attend the Bench Mark tours and
focus group regarding the new Community Center on 02/ 16/00.
C) Chair Alberts discussed the Joint Meeting with the City Council on March
21, 2000. Chair Alberts suggested calanderizing all items/events to be
discussed during the joint meeting.
D) Liaison Bloomquist reported on the scheduled Commissioner attendance for
the California and Pacific Southwest Recreation and Park Training
Conference in Ontario, CA on March 15-18, 2000.
E) Liaison Bloomquist reviewed the Finance Department Reports for the Park
Development Funds.
A) Oral Written Communication:
Mr. Safai, a member of the community, gave a brief presentation regarding the
status of a trail which passes through his property. Mr. Safai wants to move the
easement and do planting for privacy. The Parks and Recreation Commission
Trails Sub-committee will follow-up with Mr. Safai.
VII. Old Business:
A) Review of Action Matrix-Liaison Bloomquist reviewed the action matrix of
current and future projects the Commission is presently involved with. It was
decided by the Commission that all discussions regarding trails issues be
deferred at the present time until the newly formed trails sub-committee
reviews the issues.
B) Commissioner assignments-All the Parks and Recreation Commissioners
were given their assignments as follows:
C) Alberts-Creek clean-up, Gymnasium investigation, Beauchamps and
Ravenswood Parks.
D) Clabeaux-Community Center, Restroom Improvement projects and
play equipment improvement projects, Gymnasium investigation,
Kevin Moran Park.
E) Dodge-Trails, Creek Clean up, Wildwood and Historical Parks.
Fronczak-Community Center, Bicycle Action Committee, Gymnasium
investigation, Azule and El Quito Parks.
G) Ioanou-Trails, Restroom and Play Equipment Improvement projects,
Teens/Youth Commission, Foothill and Gardiner Parks.
H) Olsen-Community Center, Teens/Youth Commission, Ceritral and
Hakone Parks.
I) Seroff-Playfields issues, Trails, Gymnasium investigation, Brookglen
and Congress Springs Parks.
VII. New Business:
The order of the Agenda was changed per request of the Commissioners, item
(A) was changed to item (D) and item (D) was changed to item (A).
A) Trail blockage at Via Regina Way-Home owners not interested in
prescriptive easements. The Commission asked Heather Bradley of the
Planning Department if any permits were needed by the homeowners to
block the portion of their property that was being used as a trail. To the best
of her knowledge, Heather Bradley stated no permits were needed per
housing ordinance.
B) Presentation by Council Member Nick Streit regarding utilization of the
Heritage Orchard-Council member Streit gave a brief presentation with a
visual aid showing the potential site for an enclosed structure that would
serve as a gymnasium. The structure would resemble a barn, and would be
less than 30 feet tall. Parking for the structure would be near the City
Hall/Community Center buildings and a pedestrian bridge would span the
creek allowing access to the gymnasium. Council Member Streit suggested
having a heritage museum as part of the structure, and indicated the total
space needed for the structure would be '/a acre. Commissioner Clabeaux
gave comments of support for the project. Robert Peepari and Willis Peck of
the Heritage Commission gave feedback regarding the presentation. It was
indicated by the Heritage Commission representatives that the Heritage
Orchard should not be utilized for such a project, and that it needs to be
preserved as it is. The representatives indicated they would be apposed to
any structures being placed in the orchard, indicating economic concerns
about the orchard being able to produce sufficient crops to support the
continued harvesting of these crops. Also of major concern was the
president that would be set if a structure were allowed to be placed in the
orchard. The eventual segmentation and continues loss of heritage trees was
of grave concern to the Heritage Commission representatives.
C) Discussion of Proposition 12-The Commission discussed Proposition 12, the
Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection
Bond Act of 2000 and voted to approve (5-0-I,Commissioner podge
Abstained) support for this measure.
D) Matt Madison of Indoor Sports Network Corporation did not show for his
scheduled presentation and was dropped from the Agenda.
VIII. R eports:
Commissioner and Staff Reports:
The Commission discussed possibly having nametags or nameplates to
identify each individual commissioner. Commissioner Fronczak mentioned
Azule Park and the condition of the trees in the park. Commissioner
Fronczak questioned if the City can put in new trees, and if not, could citizen
volunteers plant trees in the Park. Liaison Bloomquist indicated he will
follow-up on this issue.
Ci Hall U�date:
None
X. Adiournment
Commissioner Seroff made a motion to adjourn the meeting with
Commissioner Fronczak seconding the motion. The motion carried by vote
(6/0) and the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
Prepared By:
Cary Bloomquist
Staff Liaison