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Septembe� 11, 8000
7:30 �p.m.
�ction 109[enu�es
I. �all to �rdea�
The meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m.
II. lf�oll �all
�ommissaone�s Presemt: Alberts, Clabeaux, Dodge, Fronczak, Seroff
�ommissioners Absent: Ioannou, Olsen
�thers Present: Council Member Nick Streit, Public Works Director John
Cherbone, Recreation Director Joan Pisani, Staff Liaison Cary Bloomquist, Kara
Chalmers with Saratoga News, James Baron, Teri Baron, Bob Joyce, Mark
Linsky, Linda Dias Golobic, David Mighdoll
III. �epo�t on �osting of the I�I[inutes: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the
agenda was properly posted on September 8, 2000.
1V. �pprovaY of Minutes of IVIeetin�: Motion made by Commissioner Fronczak to
approve August 7, 2000 Action Minutes, seconded by Commissioner Clabeaux,
motion carried 5-0. Motion made by Commissioner Seroff to approve August 21,
2000 Action Minutes, seconded by Commissioner Fronczak, motion carried 5-0.
Motion made by Commissioner Seroff to Approve August 28, 2000 Action
Minutes with minor corrections to section VII., seconded by Commissioner
Dodge, motion carried 5-0.
V. Administration:
A) Chair Alberts introduced City Manager Dave Anderson to the Commission.
Mr. Anderson indicated he is looking forward to working with the
Commission and meeting the challenges in his new position.
B) Public Works Director John Cherbone gave an update on the Congress
Springs Park Project. Mr. Cherbone stated restroom at Congress Springs is
92% complete. Park projects at El Quito, Gardiner and Kevin Moran should
be completed by the end of October. Mr. Cherbone reported present
negotiations with West Valley College and Saratoga High School are going
well, and securing practice fields for A.Y.S.O. and a tournament field for
Pony League baseball look promising.
C) Recreation Director Joan Pisani reported all programs going well with high
levels of participation.
VI. �ral Wri�en Comm�anication: James Baron of the Saratoga Trail Enthusiasts
addressed the Commission regarding Mountain Winery issues centered on the
C.U.P. E.I.R. Mr. Baron indicated the need for a trail to be developed on the
front of the mountain winery property to link the Stevens Creek Park and
Sanborn Park trails to form a continuous segment to the coast. Mr. Baron
reported the Saratoga Trail Enthusiasts have filed an appeal against the Santa
Clara County Board of Supervisors with the Superior Court. Bob Joyce and
David Mighdoll of C.Y.S.A. briefly addressed the Commission with their
concerns regarding the development of Congress Springs Park and the needs
of C.Y.S.A. soccer being met.
VII. 1�1ew �usiness:
A) C.Y.S.A. issues discussed by Public Works Director John Cherbone. Mr.
Cherbone suggested looking at existing parks within Saratoga to find more flat
grass areas and to look into improving pla�elds at Saratoga Schools, such as
Blue Hills. Bob Joyce and David Mighdoll reported for C.Y.S.A., the largest
group served is 12-16 year olds. Azule Park was mentioned by C.Y.S.A as a
potential area for flat grass development. It was suggested that a special task
force or committee be formed to address the issues of City Park Improvements
and of improvements to local school fields. Members of the committee are:
Norbert Froncak, Elaine Clabeaux, Nick Seroff, Bob Joyce, Linda Dias
Golobic, Mark Linsky, David Mighdoll, John Cherbone, Cary Bloomquist.
VIII. �ld �usiness:
A) Action Matrix was briefly reviewed.
B) Subcommittee reports were brief.with no new information reported.
C) Staff Liaison Bloomquist reported business card and name plates will be order
for the Commission by the City.
IX. �ommissioner and Stafff �epo8
Ci t�Hall Update: No update.
Commissioner Reports: Clabeaux supported sending a thank you letter to the Boy
Scouts of America for their work at Kevin Moran Park. No other reports.
X. Adiournment
Commissioner Alberts made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Commissioner
Seroff seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 and the meeting was
adjourned at 10:14 p.m.
Prepared By:
Cary Bloomquist
City Staff Representative
Saa�atoga �arllcs anc9 ]1�ec�eatnon �oanmussion I�eeting
�clministrative �fffices, 13777 �'�uaa�valle �vean�ne, Saratoga
Septembe� 11, 8000
7:30 �p.a�a.
�ction I�i[i�ae�es
I. �all to O�cie�-
The meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m.
II. ]E�oll Cal�
Comar�issionea�s Pa�esen�: Alberts, Clabeaux, Dodge, Fronczak, Seroff
�o�missione�s Absent: Ioannou, Olsen
�thers Present: Council Member Nick Streit, Public Works Director John
Cherbone, Recreation Director Joan Pisani, Staff Liaison Cary Bloomquist, Kara
Chalmers with Saratoga News, James Baron, Teri Baron, Bob Joyce, Mark
Linsky, Linda Dias Golobic, David Mighdoll
III. �epoa�t o� �ostin� of ghe I�inutes: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the
agenda was properly posted on September 8, 2000.
N. At�proval of li�Ianutes off I'O�eetin�: Motion made by Commissioner Fronczak to
approve August 7, 2000 Action Minutes, seconded by Commissioner Clabeaux,
motion carried 5-0. Motion made by Commissioner Seroff to approve August 21,
2000 Action Minutes, seconded by Commissioner Fronczak, motion carried 5-0.
Motion made by Commissioner Seroff to Approve August 28, 2000 Action
Minutes with minor corrections to section VII., seconded by Commissioner
Dodge, motion carried 5-0.
V. Administration:
A) Chair Alberts introduced City Manager Dave Anderson to the Commission.
Mr. Anderson indicated he is looking forward to warking with the
Commission and meeting the challenges in his new position.
B) Public Works Director John Cherbone gave an update on the Congress
Springs Park Project. Mr. Cherbone stated restroom at Congress Springs is
92% complete. Park proj ects at El Quito, Gardiner and Kevin Moran should
be completed by the end of October. Mr. Cherbone reported present
negotiations with West Valley College and Saratoga High School are going
well, and securing practice fields for A.Y.S.O. and a tournament field for
Pony League baseball look promising.
C) Recreation Director Joan Pisani reported all programs going well with high
levels of participation.
VI. O�al �i Written Communication: James Baron of the Saratoga Trail Enthusiasts
addressed the Commission regarding Mountain Winery issues centered on the
C.U.P. E.I.R. Mr. Baron indicated the need for a trail to be developed on the
front of the mountain winery property to link the Stevens Creek Park and
Sanborn Park trails to form a continuous segment to the coast. Mr. Baron
reported the Saratoga Trail Enthusiasts have filed an appeal against the Santa
Clara County Board of Supervisors with the Superior Court. Bob Joyce and
David Mighdoll of C.Y.S.A. briefly addressed the Commission with their
concerns regarding the development of Congress Springs Park and the needs
of C.Y.S.A. soccer being met.
VII. I�Tew �usiness:
A) C.Y.S.A. issues discussed by Public Works Director John Cherbone. Mr.
Cherbone suggested looking at existing parks within Saratoga to find more flat
grass areas and to look into improving playfields at Saratoga Schools, such as
Blue Hills. Bob Joyce and David Mighdoll reported for C.Y.S.A., the largest
group served is 12-16 year olds. Azule Park was mentioned by C.Y.S.A as a
potential area for flat grass development. It was suggested that a special task
force or committee be formed to address the issues of City Park Improvements
and of improvements to local school fields. Members of the committee are:
Norbert Froncak, Elaine Clabeaux, Nick Seroff, Bob Joyce, Linda Dias
Golobic, Mark Linsky, David Mighdoll, John Cherbone, Cary Bloomquist.
V]II. �ld Business•
A) Action Matrix was briefly reviewed.
B) Subcommittee reports were brief with no new information reported.
C) Staff Liaison Bloomquist reported business card and name plates will be order
for the Commission by the City.
IX. �ommissioner ared Staff gte�orts:
Citv Hall Update: No update.
Commissioner Reports: Clabeaux supported sending a thank you letter to the Boy
Scouts of America for their work at Kevin Moran Park. No other reports.
X. Adiournrr►ent
Commissioner Alberts made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Commissioner
Seroff seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 and the meeting was
adjourned at 10:14 p.m.
Prepared By:
Cary Bloomquist
City Staff Representative