HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-06-2001 Park and Recreation Commission MinutesD
Saratoga Parks and �tec�eation �ommission Meeting
�ity Hall, 13777 F'ruitvale Avenue, Saratoga
August 6, 2001
7:30 p.m.
Action 1!'Iinutes
d. �all to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m.
�I. I�oll Call
Commissioners Present: Alberts,Dodge, Ioannou, Seroff, Clabeawc
Commissioners Absent: Olsen, Fronczak
Others Present: Jim Schindler, Joan Greene, Katie Alexander, Bill Estes, Tom
Soukeys, Jackie Wescoat, and Staff Liaison Bloomquist
III. Yteport on Postin� of the A�enda: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2
the agenda was properly posted on July 16, 2001
IV. Approval of Minutes of 1VIeetin�: Motion by Commissioner Ioannou,
Seconded by Commissioner Alberts to approve July 16, 2001 Action minutes.
Vote taken, minutes approved 4-0.
V. Administration
Update from Recreation Director Joan Pisani regarding various items
including ticket sales for Pinocchio play and revisit of Master Plan for a
recreation center.
VY. Oral and Written Communication
None.
VII. �ld Business
(1). Azule Park Improvement Project discussed. Plans to be finalized. Slight
modifications to drawings required per input from community and
Commission. Details as follows:
Keep configuration of sidewalk in front of park the same as in front of
neighboring school.
Local Police to review plans for safety issues.
City Arborist to review plans.
Request for plans to be reviewed by Public Safety Commission.
Motion by Commissioner Alberts to have Staff contact Steve Kikuchi, project
architect, within 24 hours and request the following:
Expand width of pathway to 8 feet.
Design sidewalk so it is moved closed to park with a similar structure
as the sidewalk in front of the neighboring school.
Motion seconded by Commissioner podge, discussion ensued, motion can
(5-0).
Vggg. New �usiness
1) Review of Capital Improvement Project Process was completed with
significant discussion occurring. Some confusion regarding categorizing
projects as Desirable Deferrable. Ranking of projects was reached after
detailed analysis of various factors such as public safety, level of benefit to
community. Official final ranking as follows:
1. Playground Safety
2. Park Trail Repairs
3. El Quito Park Improvements
4. Azule Park Improvements
Motion made by Commissioner podge to approve C.I.P. ranking as stated
above. Seconded by Commissioner Alberts, motion carried (5-0).
�X. �ommissioner and Staff Reports
Commissioner Ioannou stated Steven Haynes needs to be contacted regarding
trail improvements. Send a letter to him via Commission. Commissioner
Seroff requested maintenance fees for City Parks should be investigated.
Requested item be placed on next Agenda. Requested a comparison be made
with neighboring communities, such a Cupertino and Los Gatos.
7�. Adiournment
Commissioner podge made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner
Alberts seconded the motion. Vote taken and motion carried 5-0. The
meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
Prepared By:
Cary Bloomquist, Staff Liaison