HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-21-2000 Park and Recreation Commission MinutesSa�atoga ]Pa� Rec� �oa�a�nission �'�aa9s 5ubeoraimgttee I�Ylee�ing
13777 ��uitvalle Avenue, Saratog�
5eptembe� 21, 2000
7:30 a.arn.
�ctfon I�I[�n�ates
I. �all �o Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:42 a.m.
II. l[�oll �a➢1
I�Iembers Pa�ese�t: Baron, Bloomquist
I�embers Absent: Council Member Waltonsmith, Dodge, Ioannou, Seroff
�thers �resen�: None
III. ]�eport on Postin� of the �ge�nd�: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2 the
agenda was properly posted on September 19, 2000.
N. ��proval of I�Iinutes of lb�eetin�: None
V. Administration: None
VI. �ld �usiness:
A) Status of existing trails physical condition-review of trial map-Map was not
available for review.
B) Status of existing trail rules. Is it necessary to post signage on trails
themselves since few trailheads exist in Saratoga? Aesthetic considerations
are critical when considering the placement of signs along trails and should
most likely be avoided whenever possible.
C) Status of reconstruction of Mt. Eden area trails. Presently in process. Lot 1
on Villa Oaks is nearly complete.
D) Status of annual maintenance contract for trails was discussed. Teri Baron of
the Saratoga Trail Enthusiasts is exploring the possibility of having the
Saratoga Trail Enthusiasts do the necessary repair work on the trails. City
Staff liaison Bloomquist will provide information to Teri Baron regarding City
requirements for contracting with groups such as the Saratoga Trail
Enthusiasts.
E) The organization of trail hikes and publicity for trails was discussed briefly
and the direction is to publicize the trails when they have been improved.
Organized trail hikes can be done at any time.
F) Discussion of appropriate trail signage and obtaining funding for this was
previously discussed in item B. Funding exists for present signage
requirements.
G) Discussion of easement encroachment. The City has recently increased efforts
in enforcing easements and preventing encroachments. One area of concern is
the violation of the City fencing ordinance, which prevents the enclosure of
hillside property in excess of 4000 feet. City needs to be aggressive in
enforcing the ordinance.
VII. 1�1ew �usiness:
A) Teri Baron of the Saratoga Trail Enthusiasts reported litigation has been filed
against the Mountain Winery.
VIII. Il�epo�
None
IX. �dioa�rnment
Meeting was adjourned at 8:26 a.m.
Prepared By:
Cary Bloomquist
City Staff Representative