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SARATOGA 'ARKS AND RECREATION CON;MISSION
MINUTES
DATE: Monday, riay 20, 1974 - 730 P.M.
PLACE: Crisp t~;emorial Conference Room, Saratoga City Offices,
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, Calif. 95070
TYPE: Regular Meeting
I. ORGANIZATION
A. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Buchanan, Carlson, Clawson, Gordon,
Rose, Terry, Wilberding ax;~.~ Zar~betti.
ABSENT: Commissioner Leong
GUESTS: Mr. Charles Huff, Mr. Kaufmann
B. MINUTES
The Minutes of the May 6, 1974 meeting were an_proved as
submitted.
II. OLD BUSINESS
A. BROOKGLEN PARK -
Mr. Buktenica submitted his revisions to the Brookglen Park
BROOKGLEN plans. Since the residents were adamant in their request
FA??K for a fence along the creek boundary of the park, he recommended
a wood fume chain line fence arhich could be either redwood
or wood stained to match the rail fence.
Other possibilities discussed were standard chain link fence,
chain link with plastic coating or spray-painted black and
chain link with wood slates inserted. Cost comparisons are:
1. Standard chain link - X6.00/running foot
2. Chain link with slates - $8.00/running foot
3. Wood franed chain link - $6.00 - X7.50/running }oot
Mr. Buktenica suggested that the fence could be placed along
the boundary between the trail and the rest of t~1r. Scott's
property in order to eliminate his trespass problems.
The Secretary said that the Tennis Club easement on NIr. Scott's
property was meant to be a temporary arrangement until the
club completed its entrance and that he would prefer to have the
trail closed off completely.
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Mr. Charle:~ Huff said that since the major reason for this
rear fence is to protect small children, a 4-foot 5-foot fence
could provide an adequate barrier, and yet be short enough
far older children to vault. .
Mr. Buktenica said that a 4-foot fence is the standard height
for tot lot fencing. A 4-foot fence would cost approximately
$2.00/running foot less than a 6-foot fence.
Commissioner Carlson moved that an approximately 4-foot high wood
fence begin at the end of the wood rail fence and continue
' until one post before the basketball court; that at this
point a 6-.foot high wood frame Fence begin ~.nd continue
until it joins the retaining wall, and; that an approximately 4-.foot.
wood frame fence continue behind the retaining wall to the existing
fence. He also moved that the proposed-Brookglen Fark plans
be accepted with this modification. Commissioner Gordon.
seconded the motion, and it was passed unanimously.
Mr. Buktenica then reviewed the cost estimates for the park.
The cost of items completed with community labor would be cut
by approximately 50~. He included a drinking fountain in the
non-essential cost estimates, and asked if the Commission
wanted this included in the plans.
The Secretary said that drinking fountains have been a major
vandalism problem, and suggested using the simplest possible
design since this type seems the least vandalized. The
Commission agreed that a fountain should be included near
the basketball court.
Commissioner Clawson suggested considering a wooden retaining
wall rather than concrete along the rear boundary in order to
reduce costs.
Nir. Euktenica will have the working drawings and bid specifications
completed in time for the June 19th City Council meeting.
Commissioner Terry moved that the Brookglen Park plans and
bid specifications be submitted to the City Council for
approval. Commissioner Gordon seconded the motion, and it
was passed unanimously.
Mr. Charles Huff said that the current Prides Crossing Home-
owners Association newsletter includes an article about.
Brookglen Park and requests that those people interested in
helping contact the City. He asked ~•rhen this help will be
needed.
The Secretary said that projects for community labor and
contract labor ha~re not yet been divided, but that the park
will pro'~ebly not be ready for community work until the end
of the summer.
dir. Buktenica said that since residents are very intersted in
ha~:ing a fence, this wculd be an excellent community project.
Other possible projects could include spreading fir bark.
and contributing trees and shrubs.
Commissioner Carlson knows two excellent craftsmen in the
area and will contact them about possibly building the picnic
tables.
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PARES AND RECREATION COA'IP~IISSION - MINUTES - r1AY 20, 1974 - continued
B. GARDINER PARK - 41ILDCAT CREEK AREA TIEETING
The Secretary reported that a meeting including residents
GARDINER and representatives of the Santa Clara County ~•later District
PAF.i{ and the City was held on April 22, 1974. There is a Water
District fence blocking rear access to Gardiner Park which
was constructed because of a vandalism problem. The residents
want this fence removed. Complications between the City and
the Water District have arisen because the City has built
on District easement and drainage for the park is directed into
the creek without permission from the Water District. The
Water District wants to negotiate an agreement with the City
in which the City would assuWe liability along the easement
between Portos Drive and Fruitvale Avenue and between
Springhill Court and Portos Drive. The aJater District will
not remove the fence until such an agreement is reached.
The Secretary needs to give the Water District plans of the
work already completed in order to receive official permission
far its existence and negotiate a joint use agreement before
the park can be opened. Another problem resulting from this
fence is destruction of the creek bank because of people
climbing over it. A possible solution to this would to
install a walk-through in the fence.
Commissioner Clawson questioned whether the Commission should
consider acquisition of this easement at this time since a
review of the entire trail system will take place soon..
Commissioner Terry sug{~ested separating consideration of
accetiting liability of that portion of the easement adjacent
to Gardiner Park from consideration of the remaining portion
of the easement since he feels the City is obligated to accept
that portion adjacent to the park.
Commissioner Rose feels the Commission should consider trail
problems as they arise. She thought a similar easement was
acquired on the Gatehouse Condominiums property, and asked
the Secretary to check into this.
Commissioner Terry requested that the Secretary check into
liability insurance costs both for the present situation and
if awalk-through were installed in the fence.
Commissioner Terry moved that a joint use agreement be
negotiated with the Santa. Clara County S~)ater District for
the portion of the easement along Wildcat Creek between Portos
Drive and Springhill Court. Commissioner Zambetti seconded the
notion, and it was passed unanimously.
III. P:Etl BUSIP'ESS
A. FU`~URE PART SITE - SARATOGA/SUNNYVALE ROAD AND COX AVErIUE
PARK SITE _ The Secretary said that the Commission needs to consider a
SARATOGA- recommendation to the City Council since the park site at
SUNNYVAI,E & Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Cox Avenue is no longer a future
COX AVE. library site. The recommendation could be for a new use
r sale or auction with the proceeds to be used for other
acquisition.
Commissioner Zambetti asked what the zoning is to the north
and south of the property.
The Secretary said that the zoning to the north and south
is Neighborhood Commercial on the new General Plan.
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Commissioner Clawson thought this site might be a goad location
for two tennis courts.
The Secretary said costs for two courts would be very high.
Chairman t~~ilberding asked that this item be continued to the
next agenda.
COr1GRBSS Chairman Flilberding asked what progress has been made on the
SPRIP:GS Little League development at Congress Springs Park.
PARK
The Secretary said a site analysis should be submitted by
Royston, Hanamoto, Beck and Abey by June 1st. Actual design
of the nark will be discussed with several architects before
one is chosen. There has been no further discussion with the
attorney handling the estate of t•Irs. Stamper.
B. DEDICATION OF EL QUITO PARK.
The Secretary said that dedication of E1 Quito Park will be
at noon, Saturday, I~Zay 25th and asked that the Commissioners
try to attend.
IV. ccr,r•~TTEE AND STAFF REPORTS
A. COI°ir•IITTEE REPORTS ,.
B. STAFF REPO?~TS
1. RE: VANDALISI~i AT PARKS
The Secretary will be talking with Bonnie Richardson of
the Los Getos-Saratoga Times Observer. She will write an
article geared towards informing the community of the
vandalism situation, and using only lump sums.
Mr. Charles Huff reported that Mrs. Shirley Peterson, a
Northampton Co~.rt resident told the Prides Crossing I3ome-
owners Association Board of Directors that she saw the
vandals wro destroyed the lights at Kevin I~ioran Park and
contacted the Sheriffs Department. She ~•ras told to ~~ait
and call the City the following Monday. The Homeowners
Association will write a letter to the City P~:anager regarding
this.
2. HAKONE GARDEr~ FLANS FROti JAPAN
The Secretary said Tanso Ishihara received a basic concept
sketch from Dr. Nakamura on Iraq 14th, and presented it to
the Commission.
Comm;_ssioTer Terry requested that Tanso Ishihara be invited
to attend the next meeting of the Hakone Garden Review Committee.
3. QUESTIOT~?S A2~D ANSZ~tERS ABOUT PRCFOSITIOTT 1.
The Secretary distributed a questions and answers report
about Proposition 1 from the California Parks and Recreation
Association for their use.
4. RE: REAPPOIl`,TI•EITT OF SCriE CONiT~IISSIONEttS
The Secretary reported that Commissioners Rose, Gordon and
~~,, ~ e-e~~ have been reappointed for a term from August 1973 to
Au~^ust 1°?5.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COP•1P~TISSION - MINUTES - MAY 20, 1974 - continued
V. COI~iriUNICATIONS
A. t•IE?•:0 FROP•i ROBERT F. BEYER, CITY r~ANAGER
This was an informational item for the Commission.
Commissioner Terry asked about City Council action on the AVCO
developwent in the 4lest Valley Freeway right-of-way.
The Secretary reported that the Mavor has negotiated a 20-FOd~
wide easement on the north side of the road in back of the
present road. Its use will be for a landscaped barrier and a
pedestrian-bicycle-equestrian trail.
Commissioner Terry asked about action regarding the Pace property.
He does not t'nink the Planning Cor~.mission is aware of a Master
Plan trail through this property.
The Secretary will check in to this.
VI. ADJOURI:P•iENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting
was adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Barbara Sampson, Secretary
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