HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-06-2003 Park and Recreation Commission AgendasSaratoga Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Administrative Conference Room, City of Saratoga
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA
Monday, October 6, 2003
7:30 p.m.
AGENDA
I. Organization
1) Roll Call: Bruno, Deimler, Dodge, Frazier, Gates, Sanquini, Soukup
2) Report on Posting of the Agenda:
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2 the agenda zvas properl� posted
on October 2, 2003
3) Review September 2, 2003 Action Minutes
4) Introduction of new Members
Overview of City Coirunissioner Handbook
PRC Mission Statement
Saratoga City Parks and Trails
PRC Sub-Corrunittees and Task Forces
II. Administration
1) Update by Council Liaison Ann Waltonsmith
2) Update by Public Works Director John Cherbone
3) Update by Recreation Director Joan Pisani
4) Update by Staff Liaison Cary Bloomquist
III. Oral Written Communication
(This section is for the puUlic to speak on any item not on the agenda-3 minute limit per person)
Take items under advisement for possible placement on a future agenda.
IV. Action Items
1) CoiYUnissioner park assignments
2) Sub-committee assignments
3) Task Force assigrunents
V. Old Business
1) None
VI. New Business
1) PRC Meeting time change to 7pm
2) PRC Calendar
VII. Reports
1) Sub-Cominittees
a. Trails
2) Task Forces
a. El Quito Park
b. Master Plan
c. Planning
d. Handbook
e. Dog Park
3) Commissioner Reports
VIII. V6'rap-up
1) New Actions/ Items to place on future agenda:
IX. Adiournment
Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission M[eeting
Administrative �onference 12oom
�ity of Saratoga
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga
'I'uesday, September 2, 2003
7:30 p.m.
Action 1Vlinutes
I. �all to �rder
The meeting was called to order at 7:48 p.m.
�I. Roll �all
Commissioners Present: Elaine Clabeaux, Sandra Dodge, Logan Deimler,
Angela Frazier, Norbert Fronczak, Greg Gates
Commissioners Absent: None
Others Present: Council Liaison Ann Waltonsmith, Recreation Directar Joan
Pisani. Public present: Don Zonic, also present Staff Liaison Cary
Bloomquist
III. Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2
the agenda was properly posted on August 28, 2003
IV. Approval of 1VIinutes of 1Vleeting: Motion by Commissioner Logan Deimler,
Seconded by Commissioner Greg Gates, to approve August 4, 2003 Action
Minutes with corrections as noted on audiotape. Vote taken, action minutes
approved 6-0.
V. 1Vomination and Selection of Parks and Recreation �ommission Chair:
Commissioner Logan Deimler nominated Greg Gates as Chair of the Parks
and Recreation Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Angela Frazier.
Vote taken, nomination passed 5-0. Commissioner Greg Gates nominated
Commissioner Logan Deimler as Vice Chair of the Parks and Recreation
Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Angela Frazier. Vote taken,
nomination passed 5-0.
VI. Administration:
1) City Council Liaison Ann Waltonsmith reported the Hakone Foundation
Board has expressed interest in purchasing the 7.5-acre parcel next to
Hakone Gardens. A meeting at the County with the involved agencies to
discuss a connecting trail from Hakone Gardens to Sanborn Park is
scheduled in two weeks.
2) Public Works Director John Cherbone reported construction at El Quito
Park should commence end of October 2003. Public forum for City Wide
properties is being held September 23, 2003. The disposition of the 8,000
sq. ft. park at Wildcat Creek will be discussed at this meeting.
3) Recreation Director Joan Pisani reported yoga classes very popular, as are
the tennis and music classes. Adult softball program doing well. Teen
Center Director Taffy Lowery is leaving the City to pursue other career
opportunities. Art in the park is Saturday, September 27 at Wildwood
Park. Online registration in Recreation Department scheduled to
commence Fa112003.
VII. Oral and Written Communication.
None
VI�I. Action Items:
None.
�X. �Id Business:
1. Brief update given regarding Brookglen and Wildwood
Park play equipment replacement project. Both projects
are in the process of having the play equipment ordered and
the construction drawings completed.
2. The DeAnza UPRR PG&E Easement Trail is scheduled
to go before Council Wednesday, October 1, 2003.
3. Newly formed Planning task force, PRC Handbook Task
Force, and the Dog Park Feasibility Task Force are to
submit an Outline of their charter by the next PRC meeting.
X. R eports
1. Sub Committees:
a) Trails: Updates given by Commissioner Logan Deimer.
b) Task Forces: No further updates.
XI. V6�rap-up New Actions (5 minutes)
None
XII. Adiournment
Commissioner Elaine Clabeaux 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 9:45 p.m.
Prepared By:
Cary Bloomquist, Staff Liaison
City Parks:
Azule, Kevin Moran, Beauchamps, Brookglenn, Foothill, Gardiner, Ravenswood
El Quito, Wildwood
Congress Springs
Central/Heritage Orchard
Historical
Hakone
City Trails:
Flat land, foot hills, hill side
Sub-Committees:
Tratls (monthly: 3` Tuesday)
Youth (inactive)
Bicycle Action Committee (BAC) (varies)
Park Patrol (pending)
Creek CleanUp (bi-annual: May September)
Community Center (as needed)
�'ask Forces:
Clty Use FeOS (pending)
Review park use fees, itemize rental potential, research competing faciliries, develop policies and
recommend processes to implement and update policies.
Planning (starting)
Coordinate between meeting activities, website changes, research issues, meet with other comxnissions,
calendar action item tracking.
PRC Handbook (pending)
Develop PRC specific handbook, review city's Commissioner Handbook, suggest additions.
Dog Park (starting)
Develop plan with to review options (a dog park, dog friendly hours, fenced dog area, etc.)
Master Plan (monthly ending Jan/Feb 2004)
Help develop Parks and Trails Master Plan and Open Space Element with City staff.
Gardiner Park Improvement (restarting Nov)
Engage neighbors to review Water District Wildcat Trail issues, old BMX area improvements, Harliegh
Drive property entrance and Wildcat Pedestrian Bridge, Harliegh Drive and Wildcat found property usage.
El Quito Park Renovation (monthly 2 d Tuesday ending Spring 2004)
Engage neighbors to schedule usage, make improvements parking, field, play ground and amenities.
Brookglenn Park Renovation (pending ending Spring 2004)
Engage neighbors to update with ADA compliant play ground equipment and improve some amenities.
W11dwOOd Park RenOVatlon (pending ending Spring 2004)
Engage neighbors to update with ADA compliant play ground equipment and improve some amenities
including removing large slide and adding water play area.
Page 1 of 2
Cary Bloomquist
From: Bettencourt, Paula [paula.bettencourt@ci.mtnview.ca.us]
Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2003 8:52 AM
To: Cary Bloomquist
Subject: RE: Dog Park
Cary,
Following is information developed by our Parks and Open Space Manager, Charlie Gibson. I think you will find it
helpful.
The Mountain View Dog Park is very well used and appreciated by the public. Good luck in your investigation.
Paula
1Vgountain View
The City's Dog park located on the northeast corner of Shoreline Boulevard and North Road at the
entrance to Shoreline Park was developed as a result of numerous citizen requests and a community
focused campaign in the mid-90's. The facility was designed by City staff and a contract Landscape
Architect, Ron Lechner Associates of Santa Cruz. Cost for the dog park construction was approximately
$113,000. The city-owned property is approximately .78 acres not including the small adjacent parking
area. The park is open daily from 6 AM 1/2 hour past sunset. Annual maintenance costs range between
$11,000 -$18,000, depending on the need for repairs of annual services such as painting and drainage or
irrigation repairs. For more information please contact the Shoreline office at 650 903-6392.
Sunnyvale
Los Palmas Park Contact Curtis Black at cblack@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us
Campbell
There is a new dog park proposed for the Los Gatos Creek County Park in Campbell. For more
in£ormation contact Administrative Analyst, Zarka Popovic, in the Public Works Department.
Redwood City
Redwood City's Dog Park was designed through a collaboration with Shore DogsAssociation, a local
organization of dog owners. Terry Anderlini (650) 348-0102 spearheaded the group effort to find a dog
park location. Our City Engineering staff together with my landscape staff provided the technical side of
the equation. The park area is 0.6 Acres and the original 1998 dollar cost was $66,000. Our park is
located on Old Radio Road in the Redwood Shores area out toward the sanitary sewer facility (SBSA)
-----Original Message-----
From: Cary Bloomquist [mailto:cbloomquist@saratoga.ca.us]
Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2003 2:29 PM
To: 'Bettencourt, Paula'
Subject: RE: Dog Park
9/3/03
Page 2 of 2
Hi Paula,
Thank you for responding. Info. on the following would be helpful:
Contact info. for Designers Builders of Dog Parks
Costs
Any known local examples of Dog Parks (for possible site visit)
Thanks again for your assistance...
Cary
-----Original Message-----
From: Bettencourt, Paula [mailto:paula.bettencourt@ci.mtnview.ca.us]
Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2003 1:36 PM
'Y'o: Cary Bloomquist
Subject: Dog Park
Hello. We received your inquiry. Is there anything in particular you are looking for?
Costs, design issues, etc. Do you have any particular questions you need answered? More
particulars will assist us in providing you helpful information. Thanks.
Paula Bettencourt
Assistant Community Services Director
City of Mountain View
9/3/03
September 2, 2003
Mayor Nic6c Streit
City of Saratoga
Ciity Hall
13777 Fruitdale Ave
Saratoga, California 95070
Dear Niayor Streit::
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This letter is written urging you to cast a no vote on the proposal to dev.elop
a park at the end of Wifdcat Creek Trail as outlined in the Saratoga IVews.
If I sound liked I m a NIMBY it is because I am. The property abuts my
residence; it is literally "my back yard".
My objections are many, apar� trom its closeness to me. A park this close
to my properrty would destroy the privacy of my back yard.
SIZE. At 8000 square feet the area is sllightly more than I/2 acre- just
slightly more than many residerrtial lots in Saratoga. Can you imagine a
worthwhile parlc on an area the size ofi a building lot? It's too small for a
Park•
LOCATION: The parcel is less than a mile from existing Gardner Park.
It is landlocked, bordered by Wldcat Creek. To be acxesible, the creek
would have to be bridged. At what cost?
SITE: The property is not level and would require extensive grading.
The banks of the creek are unfirm and are constantly eroding, presenting
a safety problem. The site is covered with eucalyptus trees and dry
vegetation. Eucalytpus trees are dirty trees, constantly dropping leaves
and seeds, and would be a constant maintenance problem. In addition,
they are very britttle trees, dropping branches without warning- a safety
problem. Remember the brouhaha concerning the eucalyptus trees on
the schoolyard last year.
AMEIVITIES: A park would require that a water line and a sewer line be
extended to the area. The cost of routing these through or around the cre2k
would be expensive. The creek can be a torrent in the winter months, and
water and sewer lines would require extensive engineering study.
ISOLATION: If this area is opened up by a bridge, it could be an isolated
and secluded place attractive to drug dealers and users and other undesir-
able elements.
Page 2
A park here would serve those few people in the Aspesi area; peopte
on the other side of the creek would have no direc4 access. Thus they
would have to drive to the park and there is no parking space. The people
quoted in the Saratoga IVews article had no ideas for the park except
"to lay on the grass" and a"place for dogs to run".
Please consider the questionabte benefi�s and the actual costs involved
in this proposal. It might be a good idea to have a bettter plan for a park
elsewhere which could be more than a good place for dogs to run.
If you would like to give a close-up inspection of the area, I would be glad
to have you call at my home where you can actually access the property
without having to ford the creek.
I am writing to you because my health will no4 permit me to attend. a
City Council meeting to present my opposition.
Sincerely.
Bob B. Canote
18763 Harteigh Drive
Saratoga, CA 95070
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Ann Waltonsmith
September 10, 2003
Mr. Mrs. Lempert
13921 Damon La.ne
Saratoga, CA 95070
Re: Trail Segment #12
Dear Mr. Mrs. Lempert:
It has come to the attention of the City that damage to Saratoga Trail Segment 12 has
occurred while you were discing your property. The damage to the City Trail needs to be
repaired, and the trail restored to the condition it was prior to the damage caused by the
discing.
In the future, please avoid the City Trail when discing your property. The Trails
Subcommittee closely monitors a11 of our trails, and we appreciate your working with us
to keep our trails useable by the public.
Please contact Cary Bloomquist in the Public Works Department at 868-1258 for details
regarding the mitigation repair.
Sincerely,
John Cherbone,
Public Works Director
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MEETING IDA�'E: September 3, 2003 A�IEN�DA IT]EM[:
012�GgNA']CING DEPT: Public Works ��'�'X 1VIANAGE][t:
PIZEPAREID BY: �ary �loomquist ➢�EP'�' �EA�D:
SUBJE��: Wildwood lPark Safety lteview of ]Kompan Multi Seesaw 1VI 146
RECOlVIlVI�NIDEI� AC'�'ION(S):
1. Approve placement of Kompan Multi Seesaw M 146 at Wildwood Park
REPOlZ'T S�J1VINbAYtX:
In direct response to Federally Mandated Playground Equipment Safety Standards, the City,
through the Parks and Recreation Commission, formed task forces and held kickoff meetings this
past July, 2002, at Brookglen and Wildwood Parks to replace existing play equipment that does
not meet federal safety standards.
At their regular meetings on May 21, June 18 and August 6, 2003, Council reviewed design
proposals from Design Focus and directed staff to research the safety and durability of the Net
Play Equipment and other play equipment components included in the design of each park.
At their August 6, 2003 meeting, Council approved the Design Plans for the Playground
Improvements at Brookglen Wildwood Parks and Authorized the City to purchase the play
equipment from the approved vendors. As a condition of this approval, Council requested the
City perform a detailed safety analysis of the Multi Seesaw (M 146) component from play
equipment manufacturer Kompan in an effort to determine the products safety features, safety
record and to determine if this type of play equipment is inherently more dangerous than other
types of play equipment.
Background:
Kompan is a highly reputable company with over 30 years of experience in designing and
building high quality play equipment. All Kompan play equipment meets the American Society
of Testing Material (ASTM) and U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC)
specifications in addition to being in good standing with the International Play Equipment
Manufacturers Association (IPEMA). The International Standards Organization (ISO) have also
certified Kompan play equipment (attachment A, pages 5-7).
Body:
Accarding to the table published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (attachment
A, page 26), which lists injuries associated with Public Playground Equipment, seesaws account
for only 3% of all injuries (based on 100%).
The Multi Seesaw (M146) is one of the most popular items sold by Kompan, and is constructed
from the highest quality materials. The springs used in the product are not ordinary springs but
sophisticated coil springs designed by Kompan to provide durable, long lasting wear. They are
designed to withstand extreme stress while maintaining the correct degree of elasticity. The
Kompan springs have a patented clamp that effectively protects against inadvertent pinching of
fingers (attachment A, page 8). The specifications for the springs are listed in attachment A,
page 9. The Safety Compliance Coordinator of Kompan indicates in his August 18, 2003 email
(attachment A, page 1) the Multi Seesaw springs are not exempt from any of the "pinch, crush or
shear requirements". The structure, per Kompan, is tested with its full design load and through a
full range of motion. To pass the test, a rod, designed to imitate a child's finger, must not be
entrapped by the spring at any time during the test. This is also stated in a letter from Kompan
dated August 7, 2003 (attachment A, page 2). Technical information for the Multi Seesaw
(M146) is listed on page 14 of attachment A.
The safety record of the Multi Seesaw (M146) is excellent. In an email from the City of San Luis
Obispo Recreation Director dated August 13, 2003 (attachment A, page 4), no related injuries
have been reported from the usage of the Multi Seesaw. The seesaw has been in heavy usage for
many years at the park, and is still in good physical condition. Per telephone conversations with
Kompan's Safety Compliance Coordinatar on August 18, 2003, there have been only 3
documented safety related claims received by Kompan regarding the Multi Seesaw. It was noted
each of the 3 claims were related to improper usage of the equipment, and not fiom equipment
design or material failure. None of the injuries were serious and were related to falls.
Kompan maintains a liability insurance policy in excess of one million dollars and offers a 10-
year wananty against material failure and a 5-year warranty against failure of springs.
Conclusion:
The Kompan Multi Seesaw is a popular, heavily utilized component with an excellent safety
record, which meets or exceeds all modern safety standards and requirements for play equipment.
F�SCAI. IM[]PA�'�S:
NA
CONSEQUENCES OF NO'�' FOI,g,�WIN� �]E��1V�IVIEND�1� A�TION(S):
The Kompan Multi Seesaw will not be installed at Wildwood Park and an alternate piece of play
equipment will be installed in its place.
AlLTE12NA��VE AC�ION(S)
None.
FOILL�W �J]P A�'�ION(S):
Staff will order the Multi Seesaw from Kompan.
ADVEfl2'I'I:S�NG, I+10TICING ANI� P�J�I.�� ��IVTA�T:
Nothing additional.
A��A��-I1VglENTS:
Attachment A— Literature on Kompan Multi Seesaw.
1VIEETING �ATE: September 17, 2003
OY�G�NA'TgNG DEP'I': Public Works
PREPAR�dD B�': �ary Bloomquist
AGlE1V�DA �T'ElVg:
C��� 1VgANAGE][�:
Il�IE�T ]E��A�:
SUB.YEC'�: DeAnza /�JPi2R I'G&lE lEasement '�'rail-Noticing Options
I�ECONIlV�]EIVID�D AC�'ION(S):
Receive report and provide direction to staff.
REPORT S�JIVI1VgARX:
Recently, the mayor requested staff to list noticing options for the October 1, 2003 DeAnza
UPRR PG E Easement Trail Public Meeting. Listed below are several possible noticing
alternatives:
T e of Notice: Cost: Demo a hic:
City Council Agenda Posting Staff time only General Public limited
ex osure
City Website Staff time only General Public Enhanced
but limited ex osure
Newspaper:
o Editorial Free General Public/ High
exposure
o Full page advertisement Approx. $1,157 General Public Higher
ex osure
Direct Mailer:
a Adjacent Property Owner $45(plus staff time) Local Residents lowest
exposure
City Standard (300 feet) $115(plus staff time) Local Residents low
exposure
o City Wide $3,000 General Public Highest
Ex osure
In general, the greater the exposure, the larger the number of individuals who will be aware of the
meeting and possibly attend. Costs to advertise the public meeting increase as exposure
increases (as listed in the above table).
FIS�A�, �M[PA�TS:
Cost of full page newspaper advertisement: Approx. $1,157
Cost of Direct Mailers:
o Adjacent Property Owner: $45
o City Standard: $115
o City Wide: $3,000
CONSEQZJ]ENCES OF NO� FOI,L�WgNG ll2]EC�IVH�EIVDEI) ACTION(S):
N/A
ALTERNA�IVE AC'g'ION(S):
None.
F�LL�W �JIP A�TdOlV(S):
Depending upon Council direction, will execute one, or a combination of more than one, of the
above listed options.
ADVEfltTISING, NO�gCIIVG ANI) �UBI.I� C�N'�'A��:
See above.
A'��'A��-IN�N�'S:
None.
NIEETING Il)ATE: September 17, 2003
ORIG�NAT�NG DEP�': Public Works
PREPA.I�EIl) B�': �ary Bloomquist
AG�NI�A �'I'ElVI:
1Vg�NAGEllZ:
�D]E�T ]E�E�:
SUB.�EC�: Authorization to purchase play equipment for ]EI Quito Park �lay lEquipment
Replacement Project from Miracle Itecreation �quipment Company.
RECOMIV�ND�I� AC'd'ION(S):
1. Authorize purchase and order of play equipment for El Quito Park in the amount of
$44,865.00 with Miracle Recreation Equipment Company.
REPORT S�11VgNgARX:
In direct response to Federally Mandated Playground Equipment Safety Standards, the City,
through the Parks and Recreation Commission, formed a task farce and held meetings this past
year to replace existing play equipment at El Quito Park that does not meet federal safety
standards.
Due to long lead-times between the order and shipment of the play equipment, staff is requesting
Council authorize the purchase of the play equipment from Miracle Recreation Equipment
Company. The total cost of the play equipment far the El Quito Park project, including shipping
and sales tax, is $44,865.00. Purchasing and ordering the equipment in advance will help offset
significant construction delays which may occur if the equipment is not on hand and ready for
installation. If approved by Council this evening, staff will go out to bid for construction firms
early October 2003. Demolition replacement of the play equipment at this park is scheduled to
begin late October 2003.
�'ISCA]L IM[PA�TS:
Project will go out to bid for construction with available funding in project budget. The play
equipment being purchased, per designs previously approved by Council, are available sole
source from Miracle Recreation Equipment Company.
CONS]EQ�TEN�IES �lF 1V�� FO]LL�W�1V� l[tlE��1VI1V�ElV�EI� A�TIOIV(S):
Improvements to the parks will not be implemented and the City will not be in compliance with
federally mandated Playground Equipment Safety Standards.
AL'�ERNA��VE AC�g�N(S):
None.
FOL]L�W �JP ACT��N(S):
Staff will go out to bid for project construction.
ADVElt'I'IS�NG, NO'�I�ING ANI� P�TBI.�� ��NTA�T:
Nothing additional.
A'I'TACgIIV�N�S:
Attachment A— Price Quote from Miracle authorized sales representative Edwards Associates.
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MEET�NG �DATE: September 17, 2003
O�GINATING IDEP'�': lPublic Works
�,GlEN9�A �T�1VI:
�I�X 1VI�NA�ER:
PREPAREIl� BX: �ary Bloomquist I��lP7C I�EAI�:
S�JBJEC'�': Saratoga Retirement �ommunity �'rail Easement
RECONIlVgENDEID ACTION(S):
Receive report and provide direction to staff.
][2EPOItT S�J1Vg1VIARX:
While in the process of updating the Open Space Element of the City's General Plan, staff
discovered a possible trail linkage near the Odd Fellows Retirement Community, which was not
previously identified. This past May 2003 the City met with staff from Retirement Services
LLC, the contracted developer at the Odd Fellows Property, to discuss the feasibility of
developing a possible trail linkage running tl�rough the Odd Fellows Property that would connect
San Marcos Road and Crisp Avenue (Attachment A, page 2).
During their June-August 2003 regular meetings, the Trails Subcommittee explored the potential
to develop this trail. Subsequently, the issue was forwarded to the Parks and Recreation
Commission, who formally gave their support to explore the development of the trail at their July
2003 regular meeting (Attachment A, pages 1-3).
In order to proceed further, the Parks and Recreation Commission is requesting direction from
City Council on how to proceed. If City Council authorizes efforts to acguire this proposed trail,
the next step is to prepare a proposal to the Saratoga Retirement Community Board. The
Retirement Board has not expressed their position on the trail and will not do so until a proposal
is received from the City. The Board would then decide if they were interested in granting an
easement for development of the trail.
�'ISCAL IIV�IPAC'TS:
None at this time
CONSEQ�IVC�S OF 1V0'�' FOLIL�W�NG ][�]E��1V�NIIlEN�EI� AC'I'�ON(S):
Potential trail site will not be developed.
AL'�'E�2NATdV� AC'TION(S):
None
F�LLOW UlP AC��ON(S):
Draft a proposal to the Saratoga Retirement Community Board regarding trail easement
development.
�.DV�Y2TISING, N��'ICING ANI) �LT�LI� ��NTA��:
None
A��ACI�IVIEN'�S:
Attachment A— Memarandums from Parks and Recreation Commission and Trails
Subcommittee.
IZESOLU'���1� 1V�. O�U59
A �ESOLLTTION �F.�� �I'�'�' C��1�II.OF �d�
�IT'Y: OF �SAItATOGA �FOIN��NG TH�tEE
�VIEM�ERS ANID ��POIi�1T�NG O1VE n�IIIV��][t
�O �I�
]PA�S A1VI� ��CIt��T��l� C�NdMISS�ON
W]EYE�AS, vacancies were created on the Parks and Recreation Commission
resulting from.e�ired terms of Elaine Clabeau� NorbertFronczak, and Sandra� Do�e
and the resignation from Nick Seroff ;and
��VI�EEIZEAS, a notice of vacancies was posted, applications were received,
interviews have been conducted, and it is now ap�opriate to fill the vacancies.
NO�?V, T�iE�tE�OIt�, the City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby resolves that the
following appointments were.made:
Vita Bruno 10/O1/07
Sandra Dodge 10/Ql/06
Anne Sanquini 10/O 1 /06
Thomas Soukup 10/01,07
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at an adjourned meeting of
the Saratoga City Council held on the 1 da,� of October 2003 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Stan Bogosian, Kathleen King, Norman Kline,
Vice Mayor Ann Waltonsmith, Mayor Nick Streit
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Nick Streit, Ma,�or
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Parks and l�ecreation �ommission
1Vlission �tatement
The Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Saratoga is
dedicated toward the planning, acquisition, development, and
maintenance of parks, trails, and other recreational areas and
facilities promoting a better living environment and assuring that
Saratoga continues embracing its most valued natural and historic
resources so that citizens may enjoy neighborhood and community
opporiunities now and in the future.
Saratoga Parks and I�ecreation �ommission
�ommissioner Assignments
02/06/2003
Sub-Committee List
Maximwn of 3 commissioners is allowed on each. Responsibilities include reporting back to the
commission on the activities and any recommendarions of the group. No official actions taken at these
meetings.
Adopt-a-Park
One comnussioner per park. Responsibiliries are to visit their park on a regular basis and report back to the
commission any items such as required maintenance, user feedback, suggested improvements etc. that they
feel are of interest to the commission or are beneficial to their park.
Azule Norb
Beauc/iani s An ela
Brook leii Nick
Central An ela
Coie ress S rin s Nick
El uito Norb
FooNeill Lo an
Gardiiier Gre
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Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Administrative Conference Room, City of Saratoga
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA
Monday, October 6, 2003
7:30 p.m.
AGENDA
Organization
1) Roll Call: Bruno, Deunler, Dodge, Frazier, Gates, Sanquini, Soukup
2) Report on Posting of the Agenda:
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2 the agenda zvas properly posted
on October 2, 2003
3) Review September 2, 2003 Action Minutes
4) Introduction of new Members
Overview of City Commissioner Handbook
PRC Mission Statement
Saratoga City Parks and Trails
PRC Sub-Committees and Task Forces
II. Administration
1) Update by Council Liaison Ann Waltonsmith
2) Update by Pubiic Works Director John Cherbone
3) Update by Recreation Director Joan Pisani
4) Update by Staff Liaison Cary Bloomquist
III. Oral Written Communication
(This section is for the public to speak on any item not on the agenda-3 minute limit per pexson)
Take items under advisement for possible placement on a future agenda.
IV. Action Items
1) Commissioner park assignments
2) Sub-committee assignments
3) Task Force assignrrtents
V. Old Business
1) None
VI. 1Vew Business
1) PRC Meeting time change to 7pm
2) PRC Calendar