HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-09-2002 Park and Recreation Commission MinutesSaratoga Parks and Ytecreation �ommission 1Vleeting
Adult Dayca�e Center,19655 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga
September 9, 2002
7:30 p.m.
Action Miinutes
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:31 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Elaine Clabeaux, Logan Deimler, Sandra Dodge,
Norbert Fronczak, Greg Gates, Nick Seroff
Commissioners Absent: Angela Frazier (excused)
Others Present: Council Liaison Evan Baker, Public Works Director John
Cherbone, Recreation Director Joan Pisani, Recreation Coordinator Taffy
Lowery, Public attending: Emma Wyckoff, Hemanth Ravi, Peter Apel,
Kathleen King, also present Staff Liaison Cary Bloomquist
III. gteport on �ostin� of the A�enda: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2
the agenda was properly posted on October 4, 2002
IV. Approval of Minutes of 1Vleetin�: Motion by Commissioner Greg Gates,
Seconded by Commissioner Logan Deimler, to approve July 1, 2002 Action
minutes. Vote taken, action minutes approved 5-1-0 (Commissioner Sandra
Dodge abstained).
V. Administration
1) Public Works Director John Cherbone gave a brief update:
o Brookglen Park Completed for Basketball usage.
o Azule Park Project on schedule.
o All outstanding issues at Congress Springs Park resolved
2) Recreation Director Joan Pisani gave a brief update:
o North Campus repairs underway
o North Campus Open House on September 10, 2002
3) Recreation Coordinator Taffy Lowery gave update regarding skate park:
1. 364 Participants (112 from Saratoga)
2. 3 pieces of equipment have been stolen and remain unrecovered.
3. Equipment is heavy and difficult to move. Needs a permanent setup
location.
4. Commissioner Sandra Dodge voiced concerns about enforcement of
rules (helmets, pads, etc.). Supports a permanent location.
5. Chair Elaine Clabeaux supports exploring the North Campus or
Christa McAuliff School as a permanent location and wants this to be
placed on the Agenda for next months meeting.
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6. Commissioner Nick Seroff asked the question if complaints have been
received from neighbors. Response given by recreation department
was no.
7. Commissioner Sandra Dodge will follow up with recreation
department regarding set up issues with skate park equipment.
Vd. �ral and Written Communication
Peter Apel of the El Quito Task Force addressed the Commission
regarding parking at West Hope Church.
Hemanth Ravi of A.Y.S.O. introduced himself as the new liaison to
the PRC (Mark Linskey was the previous liaison).
Kathleen King, City Council Candidate, spoke to the Commission
regarding Saratoga Youth.
VdI. Old Business
Discussion regarding meeting procedure (open ended vs. time limited):
Commissioner Sandra Dodge favors basic time parameter with
flexibility. Commissioner Norbert Fronczak favors time parameters
with the ability to have open ended discussion. Commissioner Greg
Gates stated a timekeeper is necessary. Commissioner Nick Seroff
favors open ended meetings. Commissioner Logan Deimler
commented on the inordinate amount of time spent on the early
meeting discussion leaving little or no time for items later on the
agenda. Commissioner 1Vick Seroff made a motion to support
open-ended meeting format. Seconded by Commissioner Sandra
Dodge, vote taken, motion carried 6-0.
o Action Item Review:
a. Supplemental Surveying: Commissioner Sandra Dodge
reported this item has been dropped.
b. Website development: Commissioner Greg Gates reported his
goal is to get trails issues on website and perhaps have a
calendar of events on website.
c. Naming of Park at Quito Pollard Road: Commissioner
Logan Deimler reported research continues.
d. U.P.R.R. Trail: Update report given by Chair Elaine Clabeaux.
Need to hold public meetings to gauge public opinion in an
unbiased manner.
e. Heritage and PRC Commission Chair meeting: Chair Elaine
Clabeaux briefly mentioned her telephone conversation with
the Chair of the Heritage Commission. Improved relations
between the Commissions appear to be on the horizon.
VII�. New Business
1) Recommendation from El Quito Park Task Force regarding development
of El Quito Park: Task force member Emma Wyckoff presented the
finding of the task force. Final recommendation from task force is to keep
the park the same with limited enhancements and improved maintenance.
Commissioner Sandra Dodge stated she desired a more finely tuned
document. Discussion ensued among Commissioners. 1Vlotion by
�ommissioner Norbert Fronczak, seconded by Commissioner Sandra
Dodge, to support the El Quito Park renovation and request approval
to proceed with a design plan and specifications per the approved CI�
budget for the park. This recommendation should be placed in the
Staff Report for the September 18, 2002 Council Meeting. Vote
Taken, motion carried 6-0.
2) Review of Azule park Fund Raising options:
m By consensus of Commission, the City should send a letter to Home Depot
requesting a donation of header board.
IX. Commissioner and Staff 12eports
1) Subcommittee update:
Commissioner Narbert Fronczak gave an update regarding City Fees.
Subcommittee still working through the data and will provide more details
at a future meeting.
2) Staff Report:
o Update given by Liaison Cary Bloomquist regarding Bellgrove Park.
Further questions remain. To be brought back and placed on agenda for
next meeting.
3) Commissioner Reports:
Logan Deimler: New Trails to be placed at Foothill Park.
o Nick Seroff: Reviewed Community Park Survey Results and manipulated
data to show different rankings of various desirable amenities.
e Norbert Fronczak: No report.
0 Greg Gates: No report.
0 Sandra Dodge: Old and New Business-place most items under
Commissioner reports.
o Elaine Clabeaux: Gave overview regarding various upcoming events,
such as Creek Cleanup, Holiday Party, and election of next chair.
X. Wrap-up New Actions (5 minutes)
Term staggering clarification
m Items to agendize:
1. Skate Park Permanent Location
2. Gardiner Park issues with pathway blockage
3. Bellgrove Park
4. NTMP
XI. Adiournment
Commissioner Nick Seroff made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Commissioner Norbert Fronczak seconded the motion. Vote taken and
motion carried 6-0. The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 p.m.
Prepared By:
Cary Bloomquist, Staff Liaison