HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-01-2004 Park and Recreation Commission MinutesSaratoga Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Administrative Conference Room
City of Saratoga
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga
Monday, November 1, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Action Minutes
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Vita Bruno, Mark Chapman, Logan Deimler, Denise
Goldberg, Anne Sanquini, Thomas Soukup
Commissioners Absent: Greg Gates (excused)
Others Present: Chris Cruz of West Valley College Pazk Management
Program, Friends of Sazatoga Dogs members and Saratoga residents Lonn
Fiance and Stan Levy, Saratoga residents: Elaine Clabeaux, Janis Ricomini
(A.Y.S.O. Liaison), Staff Liaison Cary Bloomquist.
3. Resort on Postine of the A¢enda: Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2
the agenda was properly posted on October 29, 2004
4. Accept A enda Items and Order: Accepted via group consensus.
5. Approval of Minutes of Meeting: Motion by Commissioner Vita Bruno,
Seconded by Commissioner Denise Goldberg, to approve the
October 29, 2004 Action Minutes as presented. Vote taken, action minutes
approved 6-0 (Commissioner Gates absent).
6. Public Presentation:
a) West Valley College: Pazk Management Program presentation by Chris
Cruz. This program has been in existence since 1970 and historically has been
well received by the community. G.LS. services available to students. These
students also engage in trail restoration projects, including installation of
kiosks and trail signage if provided the materials. Mr. Cruz indicated services
maybe available to the City if interested. Trails subcommittee to follow-up
with Mr. Cruz on G.I.S. issues and other potential join projects with West
Valley.
Staff and Council Resorts
Liaison Cazy Bloomquist each gave brief reports on current
projects/events/activities.
8. Oral and Written Communication.
Janis Riccomini of A.Y.S.O. gave a brief overview of present programs and
gave November 21, 2004 as the date A.Y.S.O. will be off the fields at
Congress Springs Park for the remainder of this season. Janis also indicated a
safety concern regarding metal sleeve for temporary fencing protruding above
the field surface approximately 2".
9. Old Business:
Discuss pazameters of Dog Off leash azea reseazch options per City Council
Direction:
• impacts to local environment
• impact to local residents
• development of protocol and rules
• role of Sheriff department
Discussion of the off leash hours /azeas in City owned parks elicited
Comments from attending public and from representatives from the "Friends
Of Saratoga Dogs". Saratoga resident Elaine Clabeaux stated her preference
To keep the existing codes in effect, and does not support dogs off leash in
Area parks. Mrs. Clabeaux stated liability issues, public health, public safety
and inherent unpredictable behavior of dogs as reasons for not supporting
this proposal. Friends of Sazatoga Dogs members Stan Levy and Fiance
voiced their support of off leash areas /hours in City owned pazks. They
cited exercise and social opportunities as support. They indicated other
communities have off leash azeas in City owned pazks without any significant
problems. Discussion ensued among the Commission members. Membership
of task force to consist of 2 PRC members, 4 members of the Community (2
in support, 2 opposing) and 1 City staff member. Kickoff Dog Park Task
Force meeting set Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at 6:30 p.m.-location to be
announced.
10. New Business:
Holiday Party: Open discussion. Commissioner Gates not able to host.
Alternative locations /options discussed. Viaggios and the basis discussed as
an options. Commissioner Vita Bruno will forward an Evite for December 6`h
at 6:30 p.m.
11. Commission Reports:
Each Commission gave report on their area of responsibility. No formal
actions taken.
12. Sueeestions about future agenda items:
• None
13. Adjournment
Commissioner Chapman made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Commissioner Bruno seconded the motion. Vote taken and motion
carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:04 p.m.
Pr~epaz~ed By:,_ j
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Bloomquis ,Staff Liaison