HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-02-2004 Park and Recreation Commission MinutesSaratoga Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Planning Conference Room
City of Saratoga
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga
Monday, February 2, 2004
7:30 p.m.
Action Minutes
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Vita Bruno, Sandra Dodge, Logan Deimler, Angela
Frazier, Greg Gates, Anne Sanquini, Thomas Soukup
Commissioners Absent: None
Others Present: Council Liaison Kathleen King, City Planner Ann Welsh,
Staff Liaison Cary Bloomquist. Public present: None.
3. Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2
the agenda was properly posted on January 5, 2004
4. Accept Agenda Items and Order: Accepted
5. Approval of Minutes of MeetinE: Motion by Commissioner Angela Frazier,
Seconded by Commissioner Vita Bruno, to approve the January 5, 2004 Action
Minutes with corrections as noted. Vote taken, action minutes approved 7-0.
6. Staff and Council Reports
Council Liaison Kath]een King, Public Works Director John Cherbone and
Recreation Director Joan Pisani were in attendance at another meeting and
were not present to give their reports. Staff Liaison Bloomquist gave brief
update regarding reforming the Park Fee Task Force.
7. Oral and Written Communication.
None.
8. Old Business:
1) Master Plan Review: City Planner Ann Welsh presented updates and
progress on the trails master plan revisions since the January 2004 PRC
meeting.
2) Odd Fellows Update Discussion regarding Commissioner Sanquini and
Staff's January 20, 2004 property tour and January 24, 2004 Odd Fellows
Board Presentation: Commissioner Sanquini gave a brief overview of the
property tour indicating it went well and generated some possible alternate
trail alignment opportunities. Commissioner Sanquini went on to state at
the January 24 Odd Fellows Board meeting, the board agreed to take the
issue under advisement for possible discussion at a future meeting.
3) Update about the Dog Park Feasibility Task Force Public Meeting
postponement: Commissioner Frazier gave a brief explanation explaining
the reason for the postponement of the meeting and her concerns regarding
the content of the presentation given to City Council regarding the Dog
Park.
9. New Business:
1. Park User Agreements Discussion and Actions: No updates given-
agreements not ready for review.
2. DeAnza Trail Funding Agreements Discussion: Feedback given from
Commission regarding naming rights issue pertaining to trail
acknowledgement ofAnonymous Donor.
3. Trails Volunteer program briefly discussed, no action taken.
4. Wildwood Park Discussion: Demolition of the existing play equipment,
including the metal slide, scheduled beginning of March 2004. Local
residents supported and promoted anawareness/celebration event
Saturday, February 28, 2004- time to be determined.
5. PRC 2002 Community Survey Review Discussion: Staff to present to
Council a report giving background on this survey and its results at their
regular meeting on March 3, 2004.
6. Wish List Creation: Not discussed due to time constraints.
7. CIP review: Not discussed due to time constraints
10. Commission Reports:
Due to time constraints and the late hour of the meeting, reports deferred.
Commissioner Angela Frazier announced her resignation from the Parks and
Recreation Commission effective immediately. However, she did express her
willingness to provide support until a new Commissioner is appointed by
Council.
11. Suggestions about future aeenda items:
1. Santa Clara Valley Water District Grant Process for trails.
12. Adjournment
Commissioner Frazier made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner
Deimler seconded the motion. Vote taken and motion carried 7-0. The
meeting was adjourned at 10:32 p.m.
Prepared By:
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loomquist, Staff Liaison