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SARATOGA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
TIME: MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1974 - 7:30 P.M.
PLACE: CRISP MEMORL9L CONFERENCE ROOM, SARATOGA CITY OFFICES,
13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE, SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070
TYPE: REGULAR MEETING
I. ORGANIZATION
A. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Carlson, Gordon, Rose, Wilberding and
Zambetti.
ABSENT: Commissioners Buchanan, Clawson and Terry.
OTHERS PRESENT: Lorrayne Kennyworth and Bob Clayborn.
B. MINUTES
The minutes of the September 23, 1974 meeting were approved as submitted.
II. OLD BUSINESS
A. GARDINER PARK DEDICATION
The Commission reviewed the programs that were used far the E1 Quito
GARDINER PARK Park dedication to see if there were any changes or suggestions for
DEDICATION the October 20 dedication of Gardiner Park.
The Secretary has tried to contact the Gardiner family but has not
been able to, and will try again.
Commissioner Zambetti suggested that in order to have a good turn-out
at the dedication, that the children of the area. be invited. Commis-
sioner Rose suggested serving punch a.nd cookies.
The Secretary will write a history for the program and include some
facts about the Gardiner family. Also invitations will be sent fo
Jean Woodward and Norm Matteoni, as they were on the Parks and Recrea-
tion Commission at the time Gardiner Park was named and constructed.
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. REVIEW OF SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
The Secretary reported that of the 7 cities she contacted only 1 city
(Cupertino) had a park fee. Their fee is computed by the number of
people expected to reside within an acre and then on the percentage
basis of what the land value is.
Commissioner Carlson stated that if this formula had been used for
the Prides Crossing and Brookview areas with a series of small parks
or one large park at the start of development of this area slot of
problems could have been avoided.
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Chairman Wilberding stated that most of our other parks are designated
park sites and there are not many places left for us to get a neighbor-
hood park of 3 to 5 acres.
The Secretary reported there are a couple areas in the City where the
developer has requested to donate land rather than pay fees, but the
City has declined to accept dedication of land because it was either
such a small area or landlocked.
The Secretary stated tha the Commission must decide if it wants fees
or dedication or parks and trails and make a recommendation to Planning
and they will put in the proper wording and terminology.
Chairman Wilberding suggested that a definition of park and recreation
facilities and what it includes should be in the Subdivision Ordinance.
Also that under Section 3.9-4, page 30, paragraph 3 be deleted from
the ordinance.
The Commission decided to review the Subdivision Ordinance and make
definite recommendations at the next Commission meeting on October 21.
In the meantime, the Secretary will check with the City of Pleasanton
and the County Park and Recreation District on their park and recrea-
tion fee and ordinance in regards to new and developing subdivisions.
B. DISCUSSION OF PARK BOND ISSUE
The Secretary reported to the Commission that a decision has to be made
PARK BOND ISSUE as to whether we are going for a park bond issue and what would be in-
cluded in it.
Chairman Wilberding questioned when the school tax increase and library
bond issue is going to be held. The Secretary will find out, but the
park bond issue will probably not be any sooner than November of 1975.
The Secretary stated the only time the City of Saratoga has gone for
a bond issue was for parks in 1968, and it was defeated.
Chairman Wilberding questioned how badly the park bond issue was defeated.
Commissioner Rose believed by 50%, but the Secretary will check and re-
port at the next meeting. A 2/3 vote is needed.
The Secretary stated the key to a good bond issue is what is included,
such as Iiakone, trails, parks, etc., and exactly where the money is
going.
The only money in this years budget for development is the retaining
wall at Wildwood, and there is no development planned for 1975-76.
Right now the cost of developing 1 acre is approximately $50,000.
The Commission decided that a bond issue is necessary and study sessions
should be held to gather some facts, determine how much money we should
go for, and how it should be spent. Also, a citizens committee should
be started to help raise money.
The Secretary stated that if many parks are going to be developed,
maintenance costs must be figured because the operating budget must
increase.
The Commission has accomplished alot in 6 years and this will stand in
alot of peoples minds, whereas in 1968 the Commission had just been
formed. Also there is a greater need for parks now.
The Commission decided to make the next meeting on October 21 a two
issue meeting on the Subdivision Ordinance and the Park Bond Issue only.
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IV. COMMITTEE AND STAFF REPORTS
A. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. RE: HAKONE REVIEW COMMITTEE
The Secretary reported that the two viewing arbors are very unsafe
and dangerous and the committee is recoimnending that they be taken
down. Mr. Terry has recommended that pictures be taken so that
they can be put back together correctly, and salvage what they can.
The hill is sliding 1 inch per year according to the building and
survey people, so all structures must be put on 5 to 6 feet of
cement to keep them from sliding.
The City has received some estimates on the termite problem and it
runs about $12,000. This includes replacing posts, excavation,
fumigation of infestation, and replacement and repairs underneath.
A topographic plan was found and a plan will be made by a member
of our Planning Department including trails of the Hakone area.
B. STAFF REPORTS
1. RE: COMMUNITY FENCE PROJECT - BROOKGLEN PARK
The Secretary reported that the last two Saturday's have been spent
building fences and staff will be topping off the posts and fence
for eveness and community volunteers will be applying more stain.
There was tremendous help by the residents, and the Secretary will
report to the Council the total volunteer manhours spent to show
how successful it was.
Chairman Wilberding questioned when the Commission could expect
the utility poles. Commissioner Carlson will check and inform the
Commission at the next meeting.
V. COMMUNICATIONS
1. RE: FOOTHILL FAMILY - FACULTY CLUB
The Secretary reported that she would be attending a meeting with the
Foothill Family -Faculty Club on October 16 to discuss co-development.
She will find out their ideas and discuss with the Commission to deter-
mine if revision of the City plans should be considered.
2. RE• TRAILS AND PATHWAYS PRELIMINARY PLAN, SANTA_CLARA COUNTY
The Secretary distributed the Trails and Pathways Preliminary Plan to
the Commission to review and make any recommendations if needed. This
plan would allow the City to connect with other surrounding cities for
a complete trail system.
3. RE: SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
The Secretary stated that a movie "Water Too Little and Too Much" is
available, with a speaker on the subject, through Santa Clara Valley
Water District, and thought it might interest the Commission to see
and hear this. The Commission decided to schedule it at one of the
meetings between now and the end of the year.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned
at 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Sampson, Secretary
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