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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
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DATE: Monday, riarch 18, 1974 - 7:30 P.M.
PLACE: Crisp Memorial Conference Room, Saratoga City Offices,
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, Calif. 95070
TYPE: Regular Meeting
I. ORGANIZATION
A. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Buchanan, Clawson, Gordon, Rose
Terry and Zambetti
ABSENT: Commissioners Leong and Wilberding.
GUESTS: Mr. Dever.
B. MINUTES
The Minutes of the March 18, 1974 meeting were approved as
submitted.
II. OLD BUSIr~ESS
A.
BROOKGLEN
PARK
BROOKGLEAT PARK - DISCUSSION WITH ARCHITECT JACK BUKTENICA
The Secretary introduced Mr. Jack Buktenica, who has been hired
to do the architectual work for Brookglen Park.
Mr. Buktenica had several questions for the_ Commission ~ regarding
the park site. They are:
1. How seriously is enlargement of the park being
considered?
2. What is the status of the dirt mound at the back
of the park?
3. How should the creek fit into the park?
4. What is the status of tY~e easement behind the property?
The Commission felt that enlargement of the park is not an
immediate concern, but that if the adjoining Cox property became
available, it would be considered. They would not consider the
property across the street because of the safety problem this
would cause. Future enlargement is dependent on the residents
desires..
The dirt mound is the result of an attempt to grade the site in
order to plant grass while development is being considered.
Although the mound is technically off. the park property, the
Secretary felt that .the owner would allow the City~to use the
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~ROOKGLEN
The easement behind the site is used b9 the tennis club. The
Secretary will find out whether this is strictly a private ease-
ment for the club.
Safety and City liability are the main concerns regarding the
creek. The Commission would like it to be included as an
asset to the park and made two suggestions. One would be to
put a low fence along the creek with only one opening which
would have to be watched. Another would be to enclose the tot
play area to reduce the area which would need to be watched by
mothers. Commissioner Terry also suggested that a mound in
the park would make the creek more visible.
Commissioner Rose felt that older children should be considered
in the design since this group may soon be the majority of the
youth population in the area. She suggested a basketball court
or skating area be considered.
The Commission would like to get the community involved in this
project. Since play egl~ipment will probably not be in the first
phase of development, they might help buy and install some. The
Secretary s~aggested that single families might be able to buy
a plant anti reduce the cost of landscaping. The City could then
buy the play equipment, which will be a major expense.
Mr. Buktenica also asked if the City feels responsible for
buffering along the boundaries. The Commission. feels that this
is definately-a City responsibility, but that the landscaping
along the Cox property should be desig~ied so that it could be
easily .removed if the park is expanded.
The Secretary outlined"the following tentative schedule for
development of the plans:
April 1 - First presentation to Commission
April 15 - Second presentation to Commission
April 29 - Presentation to residents
B.
PLANNING COTr:IviISSION REQUr'~T
The Secretary reported that a Citizens' Committee to work on
trails and pathways is being considered, and asked if the Commission
would like to postpone their meeting with the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Terry felt that trails and pathways should be
discussed with the City Council first in order to determine
exactly what this Commission is expected to contribute with
regards to development of a plan.
Commissioner Zambetti felt that !,a trails and pathways plan could
be developed within this Commission with the help of a consultant.
Commissioner Rose "is in favor of a Citizens' Committee because
both sides of the issue can be represented and differences worked
out.
Commissioner Rose moved and Commissioner Terry seconded that the
meeting with the Flanning Commission b~ postponed ~.zntil a decision
has been made concerning a Citizens' Committee for Trails and
Pathways development. The motion was passed unanimously.
Commissioner Rose moved that a meeting be requested with the
Ci~~y Council primarily to discuss trails and pathways and to bring
th~~ Council up to date on Commission activities. Commissioner
Te: ~x~y seconded, and the motion was passed unanim.~usly.
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C. HAKONE GARDEN REt~IEW
The Secretary reported that a termite inspection has been
AKONE requested for the buildings at Hakone Garden.
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Commissioner Rose reported that the Hakone GardAr Review Committee
met with Tanso Ishihara at the Garden and several repairs that
need attention were pointed. out;
1. Glean fish pond and fix the drainage system;
2. The upper path by the arbor is eroding and the steps
need repair.
The Secretary said that the Parks Department will be cleaning
the fish pond soon.
The Commission would like to add several citizens to the review `
committee in order to know what has been done in the past.
Commissioner Rose suggested Rene Jones and former mayor Robbins
Mr. Beyer said he would get copies of the minutes of previous
meetings about~Hakone Garden development. He also suggested
Leeds Gulick for the review committee.
Commissioner Zambetti asked about access to the additional
14 acres which have been considered. .
Mr. Dever sa3.d that access is possible from Jacks Road and
Bohlman Road, but that the Jacks Road access is presently in
dispute. --
Commissioner Zambetti asked about the possibility of federal
funding for development.
The Secretary said that State Beach, Park, Recreational and
Historical Facilities Bond Act of 1974 or Land and Water
Conservation Act monies could concern Hakone Garden. The problem
is that usually projects must be completely necv in order to meet
the requirements. From his experience with band and dater
Conservatior. Act funding, Mr. Beyer does not feel Hakone Garden
would qualify.
Vice--£hair~an ??ese asked that this iter.~ be reagendized.
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A. STATE BEACH, PARK, RECREATIONAL AND HISTORICAL FACILITIES BOND
ACT OF 1974 ',
The Secretary said that if this bond act is passed in June,
the City of Saratoga's share would be $71,000. It has been
suggested that only one nro~®ct be submittel for this money...
This project must have already been established; being a part
of the Capital Improvement Program covers this requirement.
The Commission felt that Congress Strings Park development
would have the most community appeal. They asked that the
Secretary find out if the legal problems with acquiring the
Stamper property could jeopardize the project if it were
submitted.
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B. SDR-1100-- A. R. WOOLWORTH - BRANDYWIND AND~APOLi~O
There is no master plan trail through this property. The
Commission recommended that the 2C-foot Flood Control easement
be required.
C. SD-1101 - AVCO• - WE_ST_ VALLEY FREEWAY RIGHT-OF- WAY
The Commission felt that an easement to provide a trail between
Kevin F~oran and Congress Springs Park should be required.
Commissioner Rose moved that a 15-foot easement allowing access
between Kevin Morar. and Congress Springs Park be rec~mmerided
as a requirement of development as specified in the New General
Plan. Commissioner Zambetti seconded the motion, and it was
passed unanimously.
IV. COIfriITTEE AND STAFF REPORTS
A. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Commissioner Rose said that the City Council public hearing
regarding the bicycle route will be March 20th and asked that
Commissioner's attend if pOSSl.ble.
Commissioner Terry said that the question of liability on these
paths should be determined to protect both the City and property
owners.
B. STAFF REPORTS
The Secretary reported that the City Council will be meeting
in Executive Session to discuss appointments to the Farks and
Recreation Commission.
V. COMMUPdICATIONS
A. WRITTEN
B. ORAL
IY. ADJOURNtTENT
. There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting
was adjourned at 10:45 P.M. '
Respectfully submitted,
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Barbara Sampson, Secretary
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