Attachment 3Parks Commission Minutes
TOWN OF Los GATOS
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RJ BRYANT SERVICE CENTER
41 MILES AVENUE
Los GATos, CA 95031
June 5, 2012
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PARKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
RJ BRYANT SERVICE CENTER
41 MILES AVENUE, LOS GATOS
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 5 2012
The June 5 Agenda was
I. MEETIN
The Parks Commi,
Chair Rob Rennie.
II. ROLL CALL
Public on
called to
6:05 p.m. by
Rob Rennie, Vice - Chain Jon Lambert, Commissioner Brant
Son, Comm ssioner Karen Deloumi, Commissioner Sandy
n, Commissioner Barbara Holden, Commissioner Edward
; Student 11nissioner Jordan Haserot and Student
urso Parks and Public Works Director
y, Parks Service Officer
'olter, Parks and Facilities Superintendent
lker, Vikki Boyd, LuAnn Flechsig, Diane Takeuchi, Tim
Terry McBriarty, Gidaro, Harry Campbell, Steve Daly
and Chris Daly
APPROVAL APRIL 3, 2012 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MOTION: Motion made by Commissioner Corenson to approve the April
3, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Seconded by Commissioner Deloumi.
, 2012.
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Chair Rennie asked the Parks Commission if there were any
further questions or discussion regarding the minutes. There were
no further questions or discussion regarding the minutes and a vote
was taken by the Parks Commission.
VOTE: Motion carried unanimously..
IV. COMMUNICATIONS
(Three minute time limit per speaker for subjects not agendized.)
A. Verbal
Commissioner Gordon announced to the Parks Commission that there
will be a free training w �cs op regarding Communication for Pedestrian
and Bicycle Safety Rsk, Response and Change on July 18, 2012
sponsored by the California Department of Public Health, California
Office of Traffic Safety, Traffic, Safe,- oiImunities Network (TSCN), and
the Santa Clara County Public - Health. Department.
Commissioner Gordon also announced that she will be distributing the
latest draft version of the Town of Uos h Gatos Bike and Trail Map and
requested that this topic be adde ' to the agenda in October.
Commssioner Gordon stated that staff a> id members of the Bicycle
<�AdvisoryM' are planning to attend the meeting.
Commissioner Gordon `stated that she will further discuss these two
topics during: her r�eportfor file Bicycle Advisory Committee.
Commissioner Deloumi °ased whose jurisdiction it would be` to have the
key bike lanes: zthin the town painted bright green for safety purposes.
Director Caprso'stated that it is not within the Parks Commission's
jurisdiction and it wo ld need to be addressed with the Transportation and
Parking Commission.
Commissioner Scott asked the Parks Commission if there would be any
interest to do an inventory of the facilities available to the community
through the parks system for the Town of Los Gatos. Commissioner
Scott proposed that a sub - committee or study group be formed to facilitate
this project and requested that this topic be agendized at the Parks
Commission meeting in October. Commissioner Corenson stated that a
similar database of parks was created, but expressed his interest in
participating in this project.
Director Capurso informed the Parks Commission that a parks inventory
was done back in 2009 and is currently being used for development of
Master Plans of the parks in the Town of Los Gatos. Director Capurso
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indicated that the only changes since 2009 will be that of the Creekside
Sports Park to be completed in October. Director Capurso stated that a
copy of this inventory will be sent to the parks commissioners before the
next meeting in August.
Chair Rennie asked the parks commissioners if they had any objections
to adding this topic to the October agenda. There were no objections.
Commissioner Corenson requested that a follow -up from staff be
provided at the next meeting regarding the trails at the Highlands of Los
Gatos and Google View Map as Items foi-Information
Chair Rennie asked the Parks X , ` ommi. ,
verbal communications. There were n646
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if there were any further
verbal communications.
Written
None.
newly appointed Student
Chair Rennie asked Student Commissioner Painter to introduce himself.
Student Commissioner Pater stated that he is currently a junior at Los
Gatos High School, plays lacrosse and that Bachman is his favorite park.
Co 'ssioner Rennie asked if anyone participated in the challenge that
he o osed at the last Parks Commission meeting. Commissioner Scott
stated that -he visited La Rinconada Park and Worcester Park.
Director Capurso provided the history and an update of the most recent
proposal for the dogs off -leash pilot program to the Parks Commission.
Director Capurso also indicated that information consisting of the
following was also reviewed and provided to the Parks Commission.
1. Dogs Off -Leash Pilot Program Evaluation and Staff
Recommendations (including exhibits of the two proposed off -
leash dog areas — Bachman Park and Live Oak Manor Park).
2. Parks and Public Works Memorandum/Desk Item.
3. Notes from the three Community Meetings held on April 25, 2012,
May 9, 2012 and May 23, 2012 at Van Meter Elementary School.
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Director Capurso continued to report and provide explanation of the
various issues in regards to logistics, selection of park designation,
proposed times, park usage and other considerations in reference to the
dogs off -leash pilot program.
Director Capurso stated that the goal of staff is to bring forward a
decision to the Town Council, whether the Parks Commission approves
the dogs off -leash pilot program or not. Director Capurso also
reaffirmed that Town Council has the final approval.
Chair Rennie opened up the floor to theParks Commissioners to ask staff
questions regarding this item.
Commissioner Holden
Commissioner Holden made reference t� page 3 of the staff
recommendation. Commissioner Holden stated hat the report indicates
that "Parks staff will monitor the off -leash hours, d ill begin enforcing
the leash law outside of these hours and at all parks "�. Commissioner
Holden stated that the prime Mime at Bachman Par'As in the late
afternoon, and asked . this will have "to be stopped with the pilot program
or would it cotifi e as itis now.
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Director Capurso res -pond ed that part of the pilot evaluation would not
only be to evaluate good behav�rorarld >compliance with the rules during
the off -leash hours, bull Q `ld be toealuate the same standards during
the non-leash hours as e ' Director Capurso stated that the parks will
be monitored at all hours of the day. Director Caruuso stated that along
with staff monitoring, S h0of that will be complaint driven by the
ft
��embers of the community
C im k mssioner Holden asked if the Parks Commission would be made
are of the phone calls reported to the phone number for reporting
concern _ d incidents. Director Capurso stated that it will be part of the
evaluation process that will be presented to not only to the Parks
Commiss�oxi, but the Town Council as well. Director Capurso stated
information will be disseminated as regular updates to the Parks
Commissioner Gordon
Commissioner Gordon asked that of the 52 in attendance at the
Community Meeting, which of the two parks had the most representation.
Director Capurso stated that staff did not poll for that information.
Director Capurso stated that there was a fair amount of representation of
both sides of the issues for all parks, not just Bachman Park and Live Oak
Manor Park. Director Capurso further stated that of all the parks, La
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Rinconada did not have a lot of vocalized support for implementation of
the pilot program.
Commissioner Lambert
Commissioner Lambert asked Director Capurso that given the level and
intensity of issues against this program, how does staff feel that is was
reasonable to recommend a pilot program move forward. Director
Capurso responded that based on the hours proposed, park utilization is
low and there is very little activity at those times, particularly on
weekdays and at Bachman Park.
Commissioner Lambert asked based on Director Capurso's response if
he doesn't think that this will encourage more off -leash dogs outside of the
proposed hours. Commission 'Lambert stated that he disagrees that there
isn't much activity. Co nm lion Lambert asked Director Capurso if he
thought that it would ; exacerbate the problem that currently exists.
Director Capurso stated=-tliat no, but he also expressed that he's not sure
that it wouldn't either, which. is A° staff is recommending a pilot
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Director Capurso stated that the Tawn is not proposing a code change
and staff is not proposing that the To of Los Gatos adopt off leash
hours at the two parks and go right to changing the Town's Park Code and
:have it memorialized forever. Director "'Capurso stated that the
recommendation is for a pilot nrouram
Director Cars stated that if what Commissioner Lambert described
comes"q th program will not continue. Director
F to pass, len�� e pilot p gr
Capurso stated the m ent is riot to create a destination dogs off -leash area,
but to create =two relatively neighborhood service dogs off -leash areas.
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Commissioner Lambert expressed his concerns that this pilot program
phase will be for dh extended period of time. Director Capurso stated
that the duration of the pilot program is six months.
Commissioner Lambert asked Director Capurso what is the objective of
the pilot program. Director Capurso stated the pilot program's objective
is to find out if off -leash hours can become permanent. Director Capurso
also stated that the direction to evaluate a dog off -leash pilot program
came from the Town Council. Director Capurso reaffirmed that the final
decision will be made by Town Council on whether or not to implement
the pilot program or if it becomes permanent.
Commissioner Lambert stated he wanted to know from staff if they
identified what the next phase would be if the pilot program is successful.
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Parks and Facilities Superintendent Wolter stated that she wanted to
add that it would be staff s intention to implement another pilot program,
should other hours be considered. Parks and Facilities Superintendent
Wolter further stated that if the morning hours are successful and six
months later it's deemed that those morning hours should continue on
permanent basis, implementing another pilot program would be the next
logical step.
Commissioner Lambert asked if staff has identified what is success and
what is failure for the pilot program. Director Capurso stated that the
program will have to be evaluated M""If, fi entirety to prove failure or
success. Director Capurso stated that l's a lot harder to prove success
than failure; success only comes over me but failure can come from a
single incident.
Commissioner Brant Corenson
Commissioner Corenson a,
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now if there will b .,- additi
if staff had checkedwith the other towns
ility issues. Directoi-Xapurso stated
information that staff received from the
ted that he just wanted to verify if there were
D>urector Capurso stated that staff doesn't
I1, to the Town's municipal insurance
itcd that lard on legal counsel that liability
but that does not mean that Town will not
.nt issues.
Commi Deloumi wanted to know if it is accurate to say that there
is pot al for $10k extra expense on administering the potential pilot
program what she read in the staff report. Director Capurso stated
that's not ndcessarily additional cost, that's putting the value on the hours
that the - Pa ks Service Officers would spend in relation to the pilot
program � =birector Capurso stated that staff would not be looking for
In ding. Director Capurso also stated that there isn't a
corresponding budget proposal for this in front of Town Council.
Commissioner Scott
Commissioner Scott wanted to know if a fence was never part of the
process and was it by specific direction of the Town Council. Director
Capurso stated yes.
Commissioner Scott asked if a temporary fence was discussed or
investigated. Director Capurso stated it was not explicitly investigated.
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Parks and Facilities Superintendent Wolter stated and used the City of
San Carlos as an example, that the manpower and intensity to put them up
and take them down was more than their staff could handle. Parks and
Facilities Superintendent Wolter continued to state that the City of San
Carlos even asked volunteers groups to do it and it wasn't getting done.
Director Capurso stated that temporary fences generally go up seasonally
and not daily. Commissioner Scott stated that he's not sure that he agrees
with that.
Commissioner Scott asked staff what is the legal impact for
implementing the pilot program Director Capurso stated that it's a
relaxation of the Town Code andpul"d be captured in Town Council
minutes. Director Capurso stated that there is a Town Code and the
leash law is a municipal ordinli e�" " every city in the Santa
Clara County has one. Director Cap; so stated that even the
unincorporated areas have one. Director Capurso stated it's enforced at
the town or city level, but not at a higher level
Commissioner Scott asked - for confirmation of theregulation issue.
Director Caput" stated the regulation is "on leash and ".
Commissioner Scott asked if a permit -, system with a different colored tag
for Los Gatos rep dents was feasible and if there was any further
movement on this consideration Director Capurso stated that it could be
and "there are several differenways of implementing a permit system.
Director Capurso stayedt t dlscusso� was heard that if you really
wanted to it the utita ion of an off -leash area in a park, then the
burden,could essentially beput back on the dog owners to form something
in equivalent to :a aneighborhood association, i.e. the organization then
becomes a legal entity and would apply for a special use permit, much like
a soccer league would. Director Capurso stated that by applying for a
special use permit, the organization would then have to self - manage and
keep non - members out. Director Capurso stated that this consideration
is not something that needs to be moved on immediately.
Director Capurso stated that, if anything, the first step would be to work
with San Jose Animal Control to ensure that a) dogs are all licensed that
would be in these areas and 2) the Los Gatos licenses could be made a
different color or some other unique characteristic in order to identify that
the licensee is a resident of Los Gatos.
Director Capurso stated that licenses take a year or two to turn over and
would not be feasible to implement on a couple month basis, but that is
one of the solutions that the Town is continuing to look at.
Commissioner Scott reiterated that he would be in favor of a permit
system and thinks it would assist the Parks Service Officer with
identifying dogs that are not from the area, if it becomes a problem.
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Chair Rennie asked the Parks Commission if there were any additional
questions for staff regarding the dogs off -leash pilot program. There were
none.
Chair Rennie moved on to the public portion of the Parks Commission
meeting and stated that the floor will be opened up for questions and
discussion after hearing from those in the audience.
The following speakers addressed the Parks Commission in regards to
dogs off - leash:
LuAnn Flechsig
Speaker Flechsig stated that she is a dog owner and rescuer. Speaker
Flechsig stated that she really`admires the group that is pushing so hard to
have off -leash hours Speaker Flechsig stated that there are a lot more
dogs in Los Gatos that= could benefit from a fennced in dog park. Speaker
Flechsig stated that her -- dog cannot go off -leash and she stated that she
guaranteed that probably 90% =of the- . s in Los Gatos will not go off -
leash. Speaker Flechsig continued;t"ate that having a'fence in a dog
park would serve everybody because their dogs can still run around and
now my dog can go to the park Speaker Flechsig stated that having a
fenced in area keeps the children safe. "Speaker Flechsig stated that if you
go -ta the parks and you can ask; a lot of _those little kids are afraid of
getmg knocked down.. Speaker" Flechsig stated that maybe it's not this
Vparticular group, but somebody is knocking these kids down. Speaker
Fl chsig stated that the group that comes; she knows that they're really
consci' ntlous they pick up the excrement and other dog's excrement, but
still fyau�o to these meeting, you hear from the people that live right
there tha'it's dirty, aric� there's still excrement there. Speaker Flechsig
stated thatei wing a fenced -r area, there's ways to do it and it she thinks it
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can benanced ,Speaker Flechsig stated that if there really are 9,000
dogs in the Town, she's willing, just like the library, to pay a $100 or $200
to try to get some feces up at the dog parks. Speaker Flechsig stated that
she knows the Town doesn't have a lot of room, but maybe Live Oak
Manor would be for the big dogs; you'd have a fence and it doesn't have
to be as big an area as what they proposed for an off -leash one. Speaker
Flechsig stated that maybe Bachman Park would be for the small dogs,
because small dogs and big dogs don't always mix. Speaker Flechsig
stated that she could get community support to do that and then these
groups, they can have kind of like adopt -a -park; one week they can clean
up excrement. Speaker Flechsig stated that if you want to take it another
step further they have dog excrement DNA; people can join a one -time
$30 fee and send in the DNA excrement for analysis and find out who is
responsible, fine them and that would take care of the mess and help the
people who live there. Speaker Flechsig stated that there is a much
greater population of people who would like to have all their dogs play
somewhere with no restricted hours for the people. Speaker Flechsig
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stated that dogs are unpredictable, all the people whose dogs ever bit
somebody, they're not serial biters, it just happened to be that one thing.
Speaker Flechsig stated that she doesn't think that children and people
and other's people's dogs should be exposed to that. Speaker Flechsig
stated that putting up a fence area would solve the problem and it would
benefits more people, a bigger group.
Commissioner Corenson asked what park that Speaker Flechsig brings
her dog to. Speaker Flechsig stated that she doesn't bring her dog to the
park, but if she did, it would be Bachman Park. Speaker Flechsig stated
that she's been to Bachman Park and she`krows that it's a popular park for
kids. Speaker Flechsig stated that A `yvo I'd be a good dog park for small
dogs that don't need a big fenced area
Chair Rennie asked if there' any additional questions for Speaker
Flechsig. There were none.
Speaker Tim Takeuchi
Speaker Takeuchi stated that.he is a new resident totho Town of Los
Gatos. Speaker Takeuchi stated that he picked up other people's dog
excrement lastie kend Speaker Takeuchi stated that being new
residents, he doesn't knd y where all the parks are, but do know where
Belgatos Park is. Spea er Takchi stated that he is aware that Belgatos
was taken off the liso consideration due to infrequent use of the park in
general :
Speaker TA know what it would take for
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Belgatos Park to be baMon the list. Speaker Takeuchi stated that he
thinks there" is lot of oppo pity given that it is a protected park because
it's fenced in on both sides of entrances and there really isn't a house that
ripens up onto it, so 4herA even more separation there. Speaker
Takeuchi stated that there is a lawn area that is completely separate from
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the picnic areas and children's areas. Speaker Takeuchi continued to
state that it is low impact and there are not a lot of people there, but thinks
that wolr&" be a benefit. Speaker Takeuchi stated that as the pilot
programs are started, the Town could implement something thing would
be t11 to that upper lot and have the opportunity to really test it out.
aker Takeuchi stated that if it's popular, it would be evident through
increased traffic.
Chair Rennie stated that Speaker Takeuchi's request for Belgatos Park to
be possibly reinstated as a consideration for the off -leash pilot program
will be noted.
Director Capurso stated to Speaker Takeuchi that he is right that the
Town didn't see the same level of utilization as the other parks. Director
Capurso stated that one of the issues that staff was cognizant of at
Belgatos Park, and did not touch on specifically, but talked about in
regards to La Rinconada Park was the environmental sensitivity and the
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natural area interferface. Director Capurso stated that doesn't
necessarily eliminate Belgatos Park, but that would be factor that would
need to be considered before implementing something there, even on a
pilot basis.
Chair Rennie asked if there any additional questions for Speaker
Takeuchi. There were none.
Speaker Terry McBriarty
Speaker McBriarty stated that she lives Within walking distance of Live
Oak Manor Park, but has spent years atBachman Park when her children
where younger (toddler age) and has experience with the people running
their dogs off - leash there. r N It
Speaker McBriarty stated that she would liketo, be able to use Live Oak
Manor Park in the afternoon hours with her dog and her children.
Speaker McBriarty stated that she never had any-problems at Bachman
with her toddlers running around in the play area *,, the dogs are in
off -leash area Ong their own thing: Speaker Mc Br ty stated that
never once did � s f the dogs venture over into the area where the
children are; novy sandbox that's closer to the dog area. Speaker
McBriarty stated . t1i�ey ould be there at least one day a week for two
or three years and none of them�ever had a problem. Speaker McBriarty
� &M-that if the children are go rigs to crun over here during those limited
evening hours- when the eople wouldbethere with their dogs. Speaker
McBriarty stated that sX� ould tell her children that dogs would be over
thre and then she would take them to play elsewhere, because the are
shanr�gagark with other members of the community. Speaker
McBriarty tated that stie has children and those people have dogs and
we're snaring the space.
Speaker McBjr a stated that the people that are showing up to the
community meetings and are like, "I need to be able to go the park 24
hours a day and should expect no dogs to ever be there off leash because
I'm afraid of dogs and I don't like them. Speaker McBriarty stated she
finds that absurd. Speaker McBriarty stated that the people at the
community meetings who have never even been to these parks and are
like, "how big is this park, where is it; well, I don't want any dogs to be
ever off leash there." Speaker McBriarty stated this whole thing that
these people who don't go to parks, want to be setting up rules who do go
to these parks on a daily basis and are there every single day picking up
other people's dog excrement. Speaker McBriarty stated that yes there
are irresponsible dog owners, but having off -leash dog hours, having rules
or not rules is going to change whether some people are irresponsible and
some people aren't. Speaker McBriarty stated that the people who are
responsible dog owners deserve this pilot program and the people at
Bachman Park deserve to have some afternoon hours.
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Chair Rennie asked if there any additional questions for Speaker
McBriarty.
Chair Rennie asked Speaker McBriarty when she said she was at
Bachman Park and the dogs were not going to the play area, was she
coming at the time when the organization group was there. Speaker
McBriarty stated yes. Speaker McBriarty stated that she and her family
would be there at 3:30 p.m. and the off -leash people would start showing
up at 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Speaker McBriarty stated the dogs would
run up and down the hill and other areas, but never once did she see a
single dog on the tan bark area, the owner's would come with them and
never saw a single child bothered, knocked over or barked at or anything.
Speaker McBriarty stated that she's heard stories of mother's saying
their children were knocked over or scared. Speaker McBriarty stated
that she has children who J#c q dogs and have been scared by of a dog
before, but that's not a reason to end a program because your child is
scared by a dog once ,Spi aker McBriarty stated that a lady came and
had some horrible story a child at Live Oak Manor Park who was
attacked by a doberman on a scoc
come none of us read about
Gatos by a doberman pincer, wY
McBriarty stated that it meant a do
if
Boyd
stated how
Yet; a little girl was attacked in Los
wasn't it in the paper. Speaker
,asked at her or something.
questions for Speaker
Speaker Boyd stated that she uses the parks, but no longer use them to
take her doh; because :the stress when there have been off -leash dogs.
Speaker B es ot Mated that =she is a professional dog trainer that trained for
Campbell's Parks, and Recreation Department, but no longer trains
professionally.
,Speaker Boyd stated that it is a tough situation because there is no
compromise Speaker Boyd spoke of the other pilot programs — Santa
Cruz has an approved program and has about seven off -leash parks and
beaches that people can take their animals to, but because Santa Cruz has
become so free about dogs off - leash, they are pretty much running the
town; there are dogs off -leash everywhere and they cannot be stopped.
Speaker Boyd stated that a couple of weeks ago there was a quadriplegic
whose service dog was attacked on the wharf in Santa Cruz by a dog who
was laying on the sidewalk while the owner was in restaurant. Speaker
Boyd stated that the quadriplegic took her dog rolling around in the street
and could've been drawn into the street. Speaker Boyd stated that the
police won't do anything and animal control won't do anything because
the individual wasn't bitten.
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Speaker Boyd stated that she visited San Carlos and took photographs.
Speaker Boyd stated that there is a temporary fence there and is made of
pvc and netting, but believes it is for the athletic field. Speaker Boyd
stated that there are two parks that are approximately nine acres and they
are athletic fields and not parks; there are no play structures close to where
dogs are allowed off leash. Speaker Boyd stated that worked beautifully
because she saw the dogs and no concerns about that. Speaker Boyd
stated the pilot program in San Carlos ends June 1 or June 15
Speaker Boyd also mentioned that she teaches bike prevention to
children. Speaker Boyd stated thataccording to the American
Veterinarian Medical, the three trigge s"that will cause a dog to bite a child
are 1) a dog that is left unattended`with -a child, 2) children running in the
park, and 3) a human running wth'ad`ogin Speaker Boyd stated
these are the tree triggers for ari animal to be provoked to do something
that they normally wouldn°'t do.
Speaker Boyd stated that she'd like to share something anecdotal because
she normally doesn't do this and don't like to talk abouther own dog or
personal situation
Speaker Boyd sa1d that,, in 2010' when she was teaching a class in a
Campbell park whe e t�ie.dogs were on a leash, she was setting up cones
and there was a fader and a san with a Boxer off - leash. Speaker Boyd
stated it didn't bother her because they weren't close to her and her class
had not arrived yet. that as she was setting up the
cones, she was bent ov�er� and the father made a football throw that
bounced pretty close to her Speaker Boyd stated that as the ball got
close to her, the boy stared I to run towards her to pick up the ball.
Speaker Boyd stated the boxer got between her and the boy and as she
turned around,, the boxer was ready to attack her. Speaker Boyd stated
that because she is a dog trainer she knew what to do — freeze, turn
sideways; not look at the dog and hold still. Speaker Boyd stated that
what was happening was that the dog was protecting the boy because he
,,was close to her; the dog had no problem with her until the football came
close. Shaker Boyd stated that these are the things that happen.
Speal r,§ d stated that she didn't think the dog was aggressive, but
that's lust what happens with some dogs. Speaker Boyd stated that if she
hadn't been a professional dog trainer and ran, for example, or if it were a
child that ran, she would have no doubt that the dog would have chased,
because its chase instinct would've been triggered.
Chair Rennie asked if there any additional questions for Speaker Boyd.
Commissioner Corenson asked Speaker Boyd if she had any additional
discussions from other towns besides the ones she cited. Speaker Boyd
stated that the other towns didn't fly and didn't get off the ground.
Speaker Boyd stated that she is sure that Director Capurso has more
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information on this. Speaker Boyd stated that she researched six towns
and stated that their pilot programs didn't even get off the ground or were
stopped for reasons unbeknownst to her.
Chair Rennie asked if there any additional questions for Speaker Boyd.
There were none.
Speaker Harry Campbell
Speaker Campbell stated that he is a 40 year resident of Los Gatos and
lives near La Rinconada Park. Speaker Campbell stated that he takes his
two grandchildren (ages 4 and 6) to. L'a>Riconada Park and other parks in
Los Gatos. Speaker Campbell stated that he thinks it's not a really good
idea to mix loose dogs and lod 1 dxen, especially a four year old, a
three year old, or two year old iii a park aker Campbell stated that
he did some research on the internet and found that the American Humane
Society had some shock
stated that he attended
people there; it was over
having loose dogs in an
not against h
having dogs
Campbell st
physicians (a
ved in
are
ing statistics on dog b ties,., Speaker Campbell
he' first community meeting that had about 50+
whelmingly that the people inhere were against
open park." Speaker Campbeiltated that he's
in an enclosed area, but he certainly thinks that
- with small children is a really bad idea. Speaker
tt the last community -meeting that there were two
Erician and a plastic surgeon) there who were clear on
dog bites„ they treat every week; serious dog bites.
I reiterated that it's :a pretty serious thing and the risk
off - leash dogs running around in parks is just way too
Tally. Speaker Campbell stated that he would avoid
that,, not to mention the health and safety issues with
Speaker Campbell stated that there are a lot of
hers a id "he stated that he thinks they're great, but there
lsible ones. Speaker Campbell stated he doesn't think
it's a good idea from a health and safety standpoint as well.
Chair Rennie asked if there any additional questions for Speaker
Campbell.
Commissioner Gordon asked Speaker Campbell the hours that he
observed when the dogs were intermixing with the children — where they
sanctioned hours or during high use/high traffic areas. Speaker
Campbell stated that it was generalized and that staff and /or the Parks
Commission would need to talk to other towns regarding mixed used and
the liability issues involved.
Chair Rennie asked if there any additional questions for Speaker
Campbell. There none.
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Speaker Gidaro has been going to Bachman Park for about four years
now (every sing day) and has an active dog. Speaker Gidaro stated that
in those four years, she has never seen a dog knock over a child, has seen
one dog bite and that dog bit its owner; that's over a thousand days in the
park. Speaker Gidaro stated that it's interesting to consider that you don't
want children and dogs mixing, but she is looking at the reality of the
situation and that there are 9,000 dogs in the Town. Speaker Gidaro
stated that to assume that only children are the highest and best use of the
park is probably not taking into account everybody in the community —
those who have dogs and children as well. Speaker Gidaro stated that
there are many families that show up with their dogs and their children.
Speaker Gidaro stated that it terms of the help, she is one of those people
that picks up other dog's exe ement. Speaker Gidaro stated that she
doesn't mind because it'sat of being a member of the community; she
also icks u trash. S Baker Gidaro stated that a o couple of days ago, p� P p p y g
watched a man with a dog on a leash, his dog defecated and he walked
away. Speaker Gidaro stated that sheydid go to the man and asked him to
pick up the excrement because other =ople where there and children were
playing. Speaker Gidaro statedtflat that it's important to be good
community members and make surewe are talking to people in the best
way possible. Speaker Gidaro stated 'and:also to remember that there are
highestKand best use of the facilities in Town Speaker Gidaro stated that
4 we shouldn't just assume that one just one group should be the only
people usin em, because we don't have more land in town for dogs
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SpeakerGidaro staffed that she has been going to the parks since the last
meeting efore 10:00 a m .every morning at Bachman Park. Speaker
Gidaro stated that there Ere 90% of the time no children in the park until
10:00 a.m. an realizes this will change in the summer. Speaker Gidaro
stated that thismorning there were tons of kids that showed early (9:00
a.m.), but that's been the first time in many, many weeks.
Speaker Gidaro stated that she doesn't hope that the Town will consider
having empty parks over dogs. Speaker Gidaro stated that she doesn't
feel that is the best us of the parks.
Chair Rennie asked if there any additional questions for Speaker Gidaro.
Commissioner Corenson asked the frequency that Speaker Gidaro goes
to the park and if there less children in the morning or evening. Speaker
Gidaro stated that she goes twice a day, but sees more children in the
evening, but it would be important to take a look at those children as they
often come over and want to play with the dogs, along with their moms.
Speaker Gidaro stated that they want them playing with dogs and
socialize and interact with them as well.
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Speaker Gidaro stated that she sees town trucks going around
monitoring, and wished they would get out their truck and see what is
actually happening — the dogs, kids and moms there are all getting along
just fine.
Commissioner Corenson asked if she had a choice for this trial would
you go with the morning or evening slot. Speaker Gidaro stated she'd
rather not choose, because if you have a highly active dog, they have to go
out twice a day. Speaker Gidaro stated that nobody is at the park for the
most part in the morning and it's a shame :that the park is not being used
and children not socializing with dogs inparks, because that's a great way
to have them grow up being afraid of legs.
Chair
the Parks Commission.
Commission Gordon stated that she has listened to all the feedback given
and the ; information �, rovided am staff. Commissioner Gordon stated
that she` wanted to gonbackA Ihet&et of the Town's park use and the
philosophy;of the Town Couneil, as if-pertains to that tenet. Commission
Gordon stated that these - _parks are a feature of the town and there are a lot
of them Commissioner Gordon continued to state that they are designed
as multi use f or all kinds of�activities, all ages and for both residents and
n- residents. Commission Gordon stated that if you looked historically
what:the Town Council has done as a way of reinforcing that tenet is that
they h me carefully considered all the different uses of our parks; it's part
of wh ObO University is now going to be a multi -use sports complex and
a tremendous use of our parks for soccer fields. Commissioner Gordon
stated tha e Town Council carefully considers resident feedback; they
are thereto serve the residents. Commissioner Gordon stated that this is
a consideration that has come up because you have a significant
popu anon with dogs that want to use the park. Commissioner Gordon
stated that she thinks that staff has done a good job of listening to the
request by Council and try to figure out through community outreach what
are the best and safest ways to explore this pilot program as a possibility.
Commissioner Gordon stated that the Town cares about the safety of its
residents, which is why the Town has a Bicycle Advisory Committee,
Parks Commission and Transportation and Parking Commission, etc.
Commissioner Gordon stated that she can't imagine that the Town would
just have a pilot program that is not regulated cared for or is haphazard; a
lot of time that has been invested in this. Commissioner Gordon stated
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that it would be remiss not to consider a pilot program. Commissioner
Gordon stated that choices should be based on facts, not subjective
opinions or whatever has happened in other counties or towns, because
every town is different.
Commissioner Gordon stated that if given the opportunity and if there
are issues that concern the safety of the town than the pilot program would
be curtailed.
Vice -Chair Lambert wants to know how Commissioner Gordon feels in
her original statement that there wasa significant portion in the
community that wants this. Vice-C i ambert stated that he doesn't
believe this and that it's a small community with a big voice. Vice -Chair
Lambert wants to know how � om lssioner Gordon can believe this can
go forward on this based on one 6f her tenets that its a big portion of the
community. y <%
Commissioner Corenson would like staff to conside & the hours of
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to Bachman Park in addition to the 7:00 a.m. to
9:00 a.m. hours indicated in the staff rccommendatlon : Commissioner
Corenson stated that if the evening hours are not added, people will come
at that time out of force of habit as it will be difficult to enforce it.
Commissioner Corenson stated that `it would also give an indication of
which hours work better between the mo — and evening hours.
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v Commissi6i6'Corenson stated that he would like to make a simple request
tai d to th6 staff recommendation that extra trash cans and dog bags be
provt ed in "the parks to accommodate the extra people and dogs visiting
them.
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Commissioner Holden" hted that she is neutral on this issue.
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Holden stated that she has a dog and loves her dog and is
not very well trained, so she would never take her off leash, but has taken
her to dog parks. Commissioner Holden stated that she is on the Los
Gatos Creek. Trail a lot and there is dog excrement up and down the trail in
little bags;, people scoop the excrement and leave it on the side of the trail
for some other person to carry it away. Commissioner Holden has
observed this elsewhere at the end of College Avenue and also the
receptacle at the bottom by the Penthouse where the drinking fountain
used to be. Commission Holden stated that she has a question based on
Speaker Boyd's letter where she talks about chatting with parks
maintenance staff about dog feces.
Commission Holden asked staff how much clean -up is being done by the
maintenance people. Director Capurso stated that it's not tracked
separately and clean -up is done, as necessary, in the parks.
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Parks Service Officer Gray stated that he and the parks maintenance
crew spend a fair amount of time disposing of the bags of excrement.
Parks Service Officer Gray stated that the parks maintenance crew is
doing its best to dispose of it. Parks Service Officer Gray stated that all
of the parks in town have dog dispenser bags and trash cans that are
emptied once a week.
Vice -Chair Lambert stated that the discussion of dog excrement is not
relative to the discussion of the dogs off -leash pilot program.
Vice -Chair Lambert shared his experience that he has a child and has
taken him to the park between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Vice -Chair
Lambert stated that he's had people' throw their balls very close to his
child with off -leash dog and stated his child is petrified because of it.
Vice -Chair Lambert also stated that the ,regular hours in the afternoon
(4:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m.) and has observed that the organized group may be
responsible dog owners'," but they do not have their dogs under control.
Vice -Chair Lambert stated that he's hearing "these situations where
there's never been a probleni,but lots of people have experienced those
problems, so they have to be listened to Vice -Chair Lambert stated that
he doesn't believe they are being hst ned to. Vice -Chair Lambert shared
that he was attacked by an off- leash 4 dog. as a child. Vice -Chair Lambert
stated that clearly it does happen, as n h`as people say that it doesn't.
it
in the morning and the
Comrrussianer Deloumi: stated that she has a dog, has been bitten by a
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dog and has: attended all three input meetings, is an active community
member and sees the impact of dogs in the Town.
Commissioner Deloumi stated that she sat in Bachman Park three times
during of the course of this just to observe at different times with people
and their dogs. Commissioner Deloumi continued to state that some of
what is going on is that we have some responsible dog owners, some not
responsible dog owners and those in between where people potentially
would love to know what the rules are for the Town, but we don't have
any.
Commissioner Deloumi stated there is a lot going on and so much to this.
Commissioner Deloumi stated that there's an opportunity for limited
sharing if the opportunity was taken seriously. Commissioner Deloumi
stated that we potentially could be a leader in attempting to make
something work, but there has to be someone support. Commissioner
- - Deloumi heard someone promising someone else that they just met at a - -- -
meeting that they're going to make sure everything is taken care of and
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that's not good for anybody. Commissioner Deloumi stated that it's just
a matter of time, before something goes wrong, and we're back here
sitting saying, "See, it doesn't work." Commissioner Deloumi stated that
she doesn't think any of us want that, but we want really to give this the
full amount of time.
Commissioner Deloumi stated that we're a town with a big city problem,
especially at Bachman Park; there is a lot of use throughout the times.
Commissioner Deloumi stated the only way we can consider a pilot
program is if there was a task force that could potentially lead to some
type of club that really set rules, dust like ";ether groups that have focused
interests. t
Commissioner Scott also stated that there was one thing that was pressed
home by the public in previous meetings which was self - policing.
Commissioner Scott stated that from his perspective, the only role of self -
policing is perhaps of the public; the eyes and ears of the town in the parks
for people who are doing things that are not appropriate and calling in the
appropriate authorities — the Parks Service Officer — if there is an issue.
Commissioner Scott stated that he witnessed some behavior at the last
meeting that troubled him. Commissioner Scott stated that people were
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going to self - police and they couldn't even control themselves in the
meeting.
Commissioner Scott stated that he sent Chair Rennie and Director
Capurso an email correspondence of his canned questions sent back in
February. Commissioner Scott stated that he wanted them incorporated
in the minute, but didn't think they were and carbon copied secretary this
time, just so you knew what my list of questions were. Commissioner
Scott stated that staff did a great job on this. Commissioner Scott stated
that attended the third meeting and it was handled fairly and balanced;
everyone got the chance to get things off of their chests.
Commissioner Scott stated that ,the proposal which is limited both in
scope, in terms of number of parks, area in the parks and times for the
parks is reasonable for a pilofprogram. Commissioner Scott stated staff
did a great job and that having a pilot program is the right thing to do.
Commissioner Scott stated it will for more data gathering about
interactions and the oth lt of concern that have been raised by the
public and others. JIN
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only personal concerns would be
snit system limited to Los Gatos
ated that given it's a pilot program,
it moving forward. Commissioner
ommerdation is reasonable both in
Chair Re " ie stated tliat� he "'sees that a lot of it is happening now,
especially Re""
Pl�Chair Rennie stated that you a large number
of responsible dog_owners, some not so responsible dog owner and maybe
some that aren'feven aware of their actions. Chair Rennie stated that his
perception is that the groups that come at an organized time do seem to be
more conscientious and try to control their dogs.
Chair .Rennie stated that listening at the meetings and all of the other
input from the letters; he's boiled down the considerations to a few points.
Chair Rennie stated that if parents want separation from the dogs when
they're kids are there, they should be able to do that. Chair Rennie
doesn't stated that if dogs are going to be off leash, there needs to be a
way for parents to separate their kids.
Chair Rennie stated that another worry he has was the people that he saw
voting for dogs off -leash and then seeing those people in the parks with
their dogs off - leash. Chair Rennie stated there is a huge concern in the
- -- - - - -- - - - - - -- - -
-neighborhood and it is vocalized, but people don't want increased usage. - -
Chair Rennie stated that they don't want people coming from out of
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town. Chair Rennie stated that it's mostly people that walk from the
neighborhood. Chair Rennie stated that a pilot program or something
permanent would be a failure if it attracted a lot of people from outside of
town and that's what a lot of people are worried about.
Chair Rennie posed the question how do we get the less considerate
people to be more considerate when it comes to dogs off - leash. Chair
Rennie is hoping with set hours, people will visit the parks and the
considerate people will teach those who aren't how to clean up after
themselves.
Seconded by Commissioner Corenson with the
following amendments made by Commissioner
Corenson to the original motion made by
Commissioner Gordon:
1. Hours in Live Oak Manor Park to be changed to
7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in
Bachman Park.
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2. An evaluation and follow -up process be
implemented during the course of the pilot program.
Seconded by Commissioner Gordon to accept the
amendment made by Commissioner Corenson to the
original motion with the clarification that the park hours
in Live Oak Manor Park be specified from 7:00 a.m. to
9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Bachman Park.
Chair Rennie asked if there were any further comments or
discussions on the motionade.
VOTE: N'Aye"" 4
Nays , 5
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Chair
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asked if there were any additional motions
►rth to the Parks Commission.
MOTION 2
Motion made by Vice -Chair Lambert to reject the
proposal put forth by staff in its entirety.
Motion failed due to lack of a second.
Motion made by Commissioner Deloumi that before a
pilot program is put in place that a community based group
take ownership of the program by implementing rules,
guidelines, etiquette etc. and would take ownership of the
program thereafter; with no cost increase to the Town for
having this program and not adding any afternoon hours.
Motion failed due to lack of a second.
MOTION: Motion made by Commissioner Corenson to revert back
- - - - - - to the original hours proposed and implement a citizen
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based program to monitor and address the issues regarding
related to dogs in the parks with and without a leash.
Seconded by Commissioner Rennie.
Chair Rennie asked if there were any further comments or
discussions on the motion made.
Commission Scott asked staff what the level of monitoring
of this pilot program would be. Director Capurso
indicated that the Parks Service Officer and other staff will
be monitoring the parks; on a daily basis.
The Parks Commission continued to debate on the level of
monitoring and-community/volunteer involvement in order
to monitor hli success or failure of the program.
There weMno further comments or discussion from the
Parks Commiss>Fon and a vote was taken..
VOTE: Ayes: 1
Nays: 6
Abstain: 2 4
Motion failed.
'Chair Rennie asked if there were any additional motions
to be brought forth to the Parks Commission.
MOTION 3
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MOTION: �E Motion made by Commissioner Holden to accept the
staff- ecommendation as written.
Seconded by Student Commissioner Haserot.
Chair Rennie asked if there were any further comments or
discussions on the motion made.
There were no further comments or discussion from the
Parks Commission and a vote was taken.
VOTE: Ayes: 6
Nays: 3
Abstain: 0
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-Motion carried. - - - - -- - -
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MOTION: Motion made by Commissioner Scott that during the
course of the pilot period that staff report back to the Parks
Commission at commission meetings on the progress in the
various areas discussed.
Seconded by Student Commissioner Holden.
VOTE:
Chair Rennie asked if there were any further comments or
discussions on the motion made.
Rennie asked if there were any further comments or
;ions on the motion made.
Commissioner Corenson asked who it would be chartered
by. Commissioner Deloumi stated that it would be a
group of people who would enjoy the privilege; some
levels of representation for people have concerns.
Commissioner Gordon stated that it would be a great
opportunity to address a lot of things related to dogs.
Chair Rennie asked Director Capurso if staff was going to
have some kind of rules around the staff recommendation
added. Commissioner Holden stated that the staff
recommendation has the inclusion of rules and monitoring.
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The Parks Commission continued to discuss the ideas of
implementing a community group and /or community
process and rules with staff.
There were no further comments or discussion from the
Parks Commission and a vote was taken.
VOTE: Ayes: 1
Nays: 7
Abstain: 1
Motion failed.
MOTION:
There
Parks C
Ayes: 6
Nays: 3
Abstain: 0
further comments or discussion from the
Dn and a vote was taken.
Motion carried.
Chair Rennie asked if there were any additional motions
to be brought forth to the Parks Commission.
MOTION 6
MOTION: Motion made by Commissioner Gordon that given the
concerns for the risk factors and the potential conflict with
use during the dog hours, that the Town take the
responsibility to advertise in every venue possible, prior to
the launch of the pilot and during the first couple of months
of the pilot so that the public can be educated. - - -
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Seconded by Commissioner Holden.
Chair Rennie asked if there were any further comments or
discussions on the motion made.
Chair Scott doesn't think it's necessary since the Town
already notices of this nature.
Chair Rennie asked if there were any additional motions
to be brought forth to the Parks Commission.
MOTION 7
MOTION: Motion made by Vice -Chair Lambert that the Town
- - - Code be strictly enforced during the on -leash times.
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Chair Rennie asked if there were any further comments or
discussions on the motion made.
Multiple Parks Commissioners made comments of the
motion's redundancy. Vice -Chair Lambert stated that it is
operational in nature, but it's not something that's being
enforced today, as it should be.
There were no further comments or discussion from the
Parks Commission and a vote was taken.
VOTE: Ayes: 2
Nays: , 4
Abstain: , � '
Motion failed.
There were no further comments or discussion from the
Parks Commission and a vote was taken.
VOTE: Ayes: 7
Nays: 0
Abstain: 2
Motion carried.
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Chair Rennie asked who amongst the Parks Commission
would like to volunteer on the subcommittee.
Commissioners Corenson, Deloumi, Holden and Chair
Rennie volunteered.
Chair Rennie called for a vote approving the volunteers
designated for the subcommittee.
VOTE: Ayes: 8
Nays: 0
Abstain: 1
Vote approved.
Commissioners Gordon and 'Holden'lkhd Student Commissioners
Chair Rennie called for an intermission at 9:00 p.m before reconvening
to the remaining -items on the""' agenda:` "_ y ~
Chair Rennie
VI.
at 9: 05 p. m.
and Facilities` - .Superintendent Wolter reported on the
g regarding the Creekside Sports Park:
struction began in late April; project to be completed by
,nd of October 2012.
ect includes grading on the site, drainage for the parking
and bioswales.
ect to be completed by the end of October.
Director Capurso stated that if scheduling goes according to plan, the
Parks Commission may have the opportunity to view the Creekside
Sports Park before final completion in October.
2. Oak Meadow Park
a. Parks and Facilities Superintendent Wolter reported on the
following regarding Oak Meadow Park:
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• The renovation of picnic areas 1, 2 and 3 is complete.
• Renovation included resurfacing of concrete slab, new fencing,
new barbecue pits and a playground rated fence around the
airplane in Oak Meadow Park.
3.
Live Oak Manor Park
a. Parks and Facilities Superintendent Wolter reported on the
following regarding Live Oak Manor Park:
• Approve plans and specifications for the Live Oak Manor Park
ADA Upgrades project and authorize staff to advertise the
project for bids at the June 18, 2012 Town Council meeting.
• Project to be out for bid and awarded in August.
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• Construction to, beg!n before the fall season.
B. Pageant Grounds
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a. Director Capurso r ported on the following regarding Pageant
Grounds:
• A color rendering of the rede
Town Council that will restore
` , also recognizes the sun shai
• `Area is smaller with passive s
ed area is being sent to the
upper level as primarily turf,
did tree root issues.
ng areas; the entire site will
and specifications and authorize staff to
aject for bids at the June 18, 2012 Town
same award schedule as the Live Oak Manor
.1 take between three to four months upon
arily landscaping and irrigation.
C.
a. Director Capurso reported on the following regarding Turf
Conversion:
• Received questions from Town Council. Staff will need to do
a larger community buy -in process for the triangle at Los Gatos
Boulevard and Los Gatos - Almaden Road due to the
apprehension from the Town Council about removing the turf.
• Proposal will be brought forth to Town Council before there
anything is awarded.
• Notification process will need to be done to ensure that there is
community support behind it. - -- _ -- _
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a. Parks and Facilities Superintendent Wolter reported on the
following regarding Parks Volunteerism:
• Continuing with the pilot program for Adopt -a -Park program.
• Live Oak Manor Park was the first park adopted; the group has
done two weekends worth of work - cleaning and planting on
Carlton area and miscellaneous plantings.
• The volunteers continue to maintain it and also pick up litter
and dog waste.
• Maintaining it and also doing litter pick -up and dog waste
• The group is planning" a larger event at the end of summer in
conjunction with a,.neighborhood block party.
• Staff will continue to monitor its progress.
• The group has rats d almost $lk for improvements in the park
ca
and waiting fob the Town to complete the irrigation process.
• Staff will talk about expansion of the program at the next parks
commission. k
VII. COMMISSION /COMMITTEE
A. Beautific °ation Committee (Holden)
Commissioner Holden not present, no report given.
Commissioner Corenson commended Commissioner Gordon on the
landscaping and planting at the corner of North Santa Cruz Avenue where
the Postal Mate Plus store is located.
B. Bicycle Advisory Committee (Gordon)
Commissioner Gordon not present, no report given.
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The current Town Attendance Resolution -No
Commissioner who is absent from four (q r
month period, shall surrender his or�loffice o
�,
Please contact the Commission Chair or the Parks
at (408) 399 -5770 if you are unable to attend.
ADJOURNMENT
The Town of Los Gatos Bicycle & Trail Map was distributed to the Parks
Commission for review and will be discussed and presented by staff at the
meeting in August.
VIII. DIRECTOR MATTERS
None.
IX. ATTENDANCE
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Minutes 4h"
Respectfully Si
D Romero, Par
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June 5, 2012
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Works Department
MOTION: Motion"iriade by, Commissioner Corenson that the June meeting
be adjourhd at" 10 O5, p.m., to the next meeting of Tuesday,
August 7, 2f)12.
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