HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-18-1999 Park and Recreation Commission AgendasSaratoga Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
City Hall Administrative Offices
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga
Monday, October 18, 1999
7:30pm
AGENDA
Or�,anization
A) Roll Call: Alberts, Clabeaux, Friedrich, Ioannou, Olsen, Swan, Whitney
B) Report on Posting of the Agenda:
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2 the agenda was properly posted on
October 15, 1999.
C> Approv�l of October 4, 1999 minutes.
II. Administration
A) Farewell Dinner —Explore changing October 28, 1999 date set at previous
meeting.
III. Oral Written Communication
(This section is for the public to speak on any item not on the agenda)
N. Old Business
A) Play Equipment for Gardiner Kevin Moran Park Public Meeting follow-
up.
B) Motion to close section of Parker ganch Trail.
C) Congress Spring/Wildwood Restrooms renovations-Steve Benzing.
V. New Business
A) Joint Meeting with City Council on October 26, 1999 7:00 p.m.
VI. Commissioner Staff Reports
A) Commissioner Reports
B) City Hall Update Cary Bloomquist
C) Recreation Department Status Report Joan Pisani
VII. Adjournment
Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Administrative Offices, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga
October 04,1999
7:30 p.m.
Action Minutes
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:36 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Alberts, Clabeaux, Ioannou, Swan, Whitney
Commissioners Absent: Friedrich, Olsen
Others Present: Council Member Nick Streit, Joan Pisani, Irene Jacobs, Cary
Bloomquist,
III. Report on Posting of the Minutes: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2 the
agenda was properly posted on September 30, 1999.
IV. Approval of Minutes of September 07, 1999 Meeting Commissioner Swan made
a motion to approve the minutes of September 07, 1999 with the following
correction made to section VII, paragraph 2, from "motorbikes" to bicycles.
Commissioner Ioannou seconded the motion and the motion was carried. (5/0)
Administration:
A) The City's financial statements reflecting the balance of the Park
Development Fund was distributed for the Commission's review.
B) Cary Bloomquist was introduced as new staff liaison to the commission.
C) Farewell dinner for parting Commission members is set for October 28,
1999 at 6:30 P.M., Florentines Restaurant.
Oral Written Communication: None
VI. Old Business:
A) Kevin Moran Gardiner Park: The agenda for the play equipment meeting
on October 07, 1999 is distributed. The presentation will be given by W.
Jeffrey Heid, Architect, and Ewing Philden of Ross recreation equipment. It
is recommended by commission members that Dave Mooney, supervisor of
all City parks, attend the meeting. The meeting for Kevin Moran Park will
commence at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Gardiner Park meeting at 5:00 p.m.
B) Parker Ranch Trail Issues: Commissioner Swan distributed materials,
including a map, from the Saratoga Trail Enthusiasts showing the area of
the proposed trail closure. It is recommended by Commissioner Swan that
this section of the trail be closed immediately due to safety/liability issues.
Commissioner Alberts indicated the need for signage on this trail. Staff to
follow-up.
VII. New Business:
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Congress Springs Park Restroom renovation: Council Member Streit
reported the condition of the faciliry as deplorable and embarrassing to our
community and to the City. As reported by Council Member Streit, the
interior of the restroom needs to be "gutted" and completely refurbished.
Council Member Streit suggested delaying the Wildwood Park restroom
refurbishment so that it could be combined with the refurbishment of the
Congress Springs Parks Restroom project.
Council Member Streit indicated he would present this to the City Council at
the October 20, 1999 meeting for approval.
Council Member Streit also suggested the closure of Congress Springs Park
for a one-year period to facilitate needed repairs of the playfields.
VIII. Reports:
Commissioner Reports: There were general updates and comments made by
several Commissioners on an array of various issues related to Parks and
Recreation.
Ci Hall Update: Irene Jacobs stated it was her pleasure to serve the public
as a City employee, and that it was an honor to with the wonderful people
on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Recreation Departtnent Status Report: Recreation Director, Joan Pisani, gave
an update regarding the safe rides program, which occurs on Friday and
Saturday nights at the Warner Hutton House. This program serves
approximately 11 individuals each weekend with rides.
IX. Adjournment
Commissioner Alberts made a motion to adjourn the meeting and
Commissioner Clabeatix seconded the motion. The motion carried and the
meeting was adjourned at 9:51 p.m. (5/0)
Prepared By:
Cary Bloomquist
City Staff Representative
Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
City Hall Administrative Offices
13 7 7 7 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga
Nionday, October 18, 1999
7:30pm
AGENDA
I. Organization
A> Roll Call: Alberts, Clabeaux, Friedrich, Ioannou, Olsen, Swan, Whitney
s) Report on Posting of the Agenda:
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2 the agenda was properly posted on
October 15, 1999.
c) Approval of October 4, 1999 minutes.
II. Administration
A) Farewell Dinner —Explore changing October 28, 1999 date set at previous
meeting.
III. Oral Written Communication
(This section is for the public to speak on any item not on the agenda)
IV. Old Business
A) Play Equipment for Gardiner Kevin Moran Park Public Meeting follow-
up.
B) Motion to close section of Parker Ranch Trail.
C) Congress Spring/ Wildwood Restrooms renovations-Steve Benzing.
V. New Business
A) Joint Meeting with City Council on October 26, 1999 7:00 p.m.
VI. Commissioner Staff Reports
A) Commissioner Reports
B) City Hall Update Cary Bloomquist
C) Recreation Department Status Report Joan Pisani
VII. Adjournment