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The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m.
II. li�oll �all
�ommissioners Presen�: Alberts, Clabeaux, Fronczak, Ioannou, Olsen, Seroff
�ommissione�s Absen�: Dodge
�thea�s Presea�Q: Council Member Nick Streit, Council Member Ann
Waltonsmith, Public Works Director John Cherbone, Community Development
Directar James Walgren, Kara Chalmers of Saratoga News, Bill Estes, Don
Johnson, Jan Chang, Sohrab Rashid, Bob Luetz, Laura Gloner, Connie Birdsall,
Katie Alexander, William Guthrie, Vibha Goel, Jeannie Apostole Holden, Staff
Liaison Cary Bloomquist
III. ]l�epoa on �ostin� of t➢�e I�][iniates: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2 the
agenda was properly posted on November 3, 2000.
N. �pp�oval of 1Vlinutes of I�l[eetin�: Commissioner Olsen made a motion to
approve October 2, 2000 Action Minutes, seconded by Commissioner Clabeaux,
voted and motion carried 6-0.
V. Eldmimasta�ation:
1) Community Development Director James Walgren reviewed the Scenic
Highway and Circulation Element with the Commission. Mr. Walgren
reviewed letter from Teri Baron for Commission to review. Commission
provided feedback to Mr. Walgren, which was supportive of the Circulation
Element.
2) Public Works Director John Cherbone gave a brief overview of the various
projects his department is working on. Mr. Cherbone reported Kevin Moran
Park should be completed by November 17, 2000. Mr. Cherbone reported all
the restroom projects have been completed, and the Gardiner Park safety
changes are nearly complete. Mr. Cherbone reported an electrician needs to
be retained to install safety lighting at Wildwood Park. Fence repairs will be
commenced within 2 weeks to mitigate the problem with the homeless
intrusion into the park. The California Conservation Corps has shown interest
in clearing out the underbrush at the park to deter loitering and drinking.
VI. �ral Communication: None.
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VII. 1�1ew �usiness:
1) Discussion of Azule Park. Laura Gloener gave presentation and feedback
regarding the present condition of Azule Park. She feels it is heavily
underutilized and should be developed so the community can enjoy it. She
suggested developing the park similar to Gardiner Park. Don Johnson gave
his comments of support in the development of the park. He stated he does
not support usage by organized sports groups. Bill Estes commented with the
following suggestions: a) Trees removed b) Walking path c) Picnic Benches
d) Play area for small children. Safety issues were raised concerning
pedestrian bridge over Hwy. 85. Bicyclists use bridge and excessive speed is
an issue. Katie Alexander gave comments on behalf of 50 members of the
homeowners association she belongs to. The group does not want organized
sports groups to be using the park. Ms. Alexander stated the park is a
detriment and a hazard to the City and should be developed and improved.
William Guthrie gave comments regarding use of Park for tennis courts and
basketball courts. Others gave comments of a similar nature regarding the
development of the park. Commission gave feedback that no development is
going to occur at Azule Park any time soon, and the item was placed on the
agenda because of a request from a neighboring citizen.
2) Rest Stops at Saratoga Churches. Council Member Ann Waltonsmith
suggested placing rest stops at religious group houses of worship. a) Signs
could be done by city b) Benches provided by user groups. Commission
approved looking into this further with Commissioner Olsen opposed.
3) Public Works Director John Cherbone reviewed the Congress Springs Park
25% development plan with Commission. Approval for funding a$15,000
donation brochure and a$40,000 amendment to the contract with Greg Ing
Associates was proposed by Mr. Cherbone. Commissioner Clabeaux made a
motion to approve $15,000 for the creation of a donation brochure by Greg Ing
and associates, seconded by Commissioner Olsen, motion carried 6-0.
Motion made by Commissioner Seroff to approve a$40,000 amendment to the
contract with Greg Ing Associates, seconded by Commissioner Fronczak,
motion carried 6-0.
VIII. �ld �usiness:
1) Action Matrix reviewed with no significant changes.
2) No reports from subcommittees.
3) Dedication ceremony for Kevin Moran Park set for December 4, 2000 at 3:15
p.m.
4) Park Facilities rentals at Wildwood and El Quito Parks were discussed briefly.
The Commission would like to revisit this issue at the January 2001 meeting.
5) Staff Liaison Bloomquist reviewed October 5, 2000 Union Pacific Railroad
Trail Ad Hoc Task Force Meeting with the Commission. We will have Ray
Chong of the City of Cupertino at our next meeting to discuss the particulars
of the proposed trail.
6) Staff Liaison Bloomquist reported that business cards for the Commission are
in and will be distributed within the week. Nameplates are still on back order.
IX. �orr►mission Administration:
1) Pla.miing for Christmas Party-Holiday gathering will be at Judy Albert's home
on Monday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m.
2) Motion by Commissioner Olsen, Seconded by Ioannou, to cancel December
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, motion carried 6-0.
3) Election of Parks and Recreation Commission Chair was conducted.
Commissioner Ioannou nominated Commissioner Fronczak as Chair, seconded
by Commissioner Olsen. Nomination accepted by Commissioner Fronczak,
nomination approved by unanimous Commission vote. Nomination by
Commissioner Alberts of Commissioner Clabeaux for Vice Chair of Parks and
Recreation Commission, seconded by Commissioner Seroff, nomination
accepted by Commissioner Clabeaux, approved by unanimous Commission
vote.
X. Y�epou�ts•
Staff Liaison Bloomquist: Reported 2000 Second Harvest Food Bank Holiday
Food Drive is on. Donation barrels are located in all City building lobby areas.
Commissioner Reports: None.
X. �diou�
Commissioner Olsen made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Commissioner
Clabeaux seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 and the meeting was
adjourned at 10:28 p.m.
Prepared By:
Cary Bloomquist
City Staff Representative