HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 13Town of Los Altos Hills
Parks and Recreation Committee
November 2017 SPECIAL Meeting APPROVED Minutes
*SPECIAL Meeting Time: Monday, November 13, 2017 from 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Place: Parks and Recreation Bldg. 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
1.Call to Order/Roll Call (Quorum = 5)
o Chairman: Ingrid Sperow; Vice Chair: Scott Vanderlip; Secretary: Kathy Evans
o Members: Liza Reichert, Patty Radlo, Champa Sreenivas, Nina Sutaria, Julia
Zarcone
o Staff: Sarah Robustelli, Chris Knopf
o Council Liaison: John Radford
o Associate Members: Karen Lemes, Yoko Hughes, Kit Gordon, Rebecca
Hickman, Helene Karlsson, Kjell Karlsson, Val Metcalfe, Jim Basiji, Craig
Murray, Theresa Martin, Alisa Bredo
2.Approval of September and October 2017 Minutes
3.Public Comments (list members of public) Ellen Gibson – Green Bean Kids and Yoga
for kids. Talked to the committee about challenges of using the Teepee at the top
of Byrne Preserve during Ohlone Camp. The committee discussed whether or not to
continue to use the iconic Tee Pee, in light of the recent fire in Byrne Preserve. The
fire had nothing to do with the Tee Pee or our programming, however it posed a
potential safety hazard. As a result, we opted to cancel the Tee Pee erection for the
summer because of dry conditions and possible fire danger. The Committee decided
unanimously to continue to use the Tee Pee in the future, however, because of
nighttime vandalism, the Committee asked that the Town use additional mitigation
measures including installation of a motion sensor camera and motion sensor
lighting, as well as request increased code enforcement by the Town sheriff and fire
district patrols. The week the Tee Pee is erected, it sees increased vandal activity in
the overnight hours, including drinking and smoking, as evidence is present on a
daily basis. We feel that the added patrols from the sheriff, and beefed up code
enforcement, will be enough to keep the preserve safe and mitigate any danger.
4.Sub-Committee Reports:
o Barn: Julia Zarcone/Val Metcalf Julia reported that the sub committee was
waiting for Tori to have some drawings made up to begin to build community
support for a covered arena. She also pointed out that Parks and Recreation
had requested some seed money to commission these drawings in order to get
bids and be taken seriously.
o Garden: Craig Murray reported that he would like to offer some classes in the
spring guide. 1) Vegetable seeding, seedling transplant, wildflowers and native
plants. Ingrid said she would help him write up the Blurb that Sarah needs for
the Activity Guide by December 22.
o Purissima: Exercise Equipment- Sarah reported that the contractor had a death
in the family and that resulted in delays of the equipment installation. An install
date is set and should take about 6 days to complete. Once done, we will have a
ribbon cutting ceremony to introduce the residents to the new equipment.
o Sr. Programming: Karen Lemes Deferred to next meeting
o Preschool Programming: Champa Sreenivas, Nina Sutaria reported that there
are some additional classes that we could offer in the activity guide for spring.
Champa has been in contact with a robotics teacher. Art around the world,
festivals around the world. These could be taught in the picnic table area
outside Parks and Rec. Preschool class times should look at both LASD and
PAUSD calendars and time schedules so they can be better attended. Look into
using the LA Library room but reserve early because it books up months in
advance.
o Activity Guide Update – Sarah Spring Guide Deadline is December 22nd
5.2017 Events:
o Recap Preschool Halloween at Town Hall: October 26, 11am – 1 pm
o Fun! The kids who participated still make paper owls at home! For the future –
healthier snacks could be provided. We should consider driving fliers to local
preschools and kindergarten classrooms, as well as ad in Town Crier and
increased presence on NextDoor and other social media.
o Update Holiday Lights Parade- Sarah reported the Councilmen would push float.
o Barn Lighting – Dec 3, 2-5 pm new this year we will feature Model A cars. Santa
is all set. We will get larger costumes for the Youth Commission. We may have
a baby water buffalo from Morseys Farmhouse. Scott has the music lined up.
Kathy will not be there this year so additional volunteers are needed.
o
Earth Day April 15: Big Cats are lined up with Open Space, Possible Birds of Prey
from Lindsay Museum. Will discuss further at next meeting.
o Pathway Run May 12 (Mother’s Day Weekend)
Scott announced that the theme this year is Life’s Good – Home Run!
6.Old Business
o Pathway Recreational Loops: Escape routes! Scott reports that Pathway
Committee gives blessing to send out the pathway map with recreational
loops identified. Pathway Committee will draft accompanying letter.
o Town Map Mailer Update – Scott Vanderlip (see above)
o Neighborhood Networks – Sarah reported that Joan Sherlock has been
contacted to assist starting this up again; there was a meeting set for
November 28th at 7:30 at Council Chambers to discuss further.
7.New Business None
Future Meetings: No December, Jan 22 Special, Feb 26 Special, March 19, April 16, May 21,
Adjourned Time: _____7:30 p.m.____________
Respectfully Submitted: Kathy Evans