HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 18Town of Los Altos Hills
Parks and Recreation Committee
September 18, 2017 Final Meeting Minutes
Meeting Time: Monday September 18, 2017 from 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Meeting Place: Parks and Recreation Building 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills,
CA 94022
1.Call to Order/Roll Call (Quorum = 5)
a.Chair: Ingrid Sperow; Vice Chair: Scott Vanderlip; Secretarty:
Kathy Evans-all present
b.Members: Patty Radlo ,Liza Reichert, Nina Sutaria, , Champa
Sreenivas, Julia Zarcone – all present
c.Staff: Sarah Gualtieri Robustelli, Chris Knopf – both present
d.Associate Members: Helene Karlsson, Kjell Karlsson; Craig
Murray-preset
e.Associate Members: Rebecca Hickman, Val Metcalf, Jim Basiji, Yoko
Hughes, Alisa Bredo and Theresa Martin- not present
f.Council Liaison: John Radford arrived at 6:00 pm
2.Approval of Past Minutes (August meeting)
a.Motion made by Scott Vanderlip to amend, correct, and condense
the August 2017, meeting minutes and Liza Reichert seconded the
motion, all agree.
3.Comments:
a.Sarah introduced new hire Chris Knopf, his title is Recreational
Specialist. Chris will handle all independent contractors relating to
the Activity Guide and work as the staff liaison to the Youth
Commission (YC). Chris brings a wide breadth of expertise and
skills to the Park and Recreation Department.
4.Joint Senior Committee-Los Altos and Los Altos Hills:
a.Karen Lemes reiterated the need to find a LAH resident for this
appointed joint committee position. The new delegate will need to
undergo the application process with the Town. Los altos Hills has
2 seats delegated and Los Altos has 5 seats delegated.
b.The position will focus on the repairs and renovations of Grant
Park in addition to the goings-on at the Hillview Community
Center.
5.Parks and Rec short-term and long-term goals:
a.Movie Night (short-term): Sarah reported receiving estimates for
a movie screen purchase- a home model- 16’ X 9’ usable with
current projection equipment and coming in at less than $1,500.00
Next size up would add $1,000.00 to the cost and would require
new projector and other equipment. Everyone approved of the
purchase and agreed on the feasibility of the screen for other uses
as well.
b.Community Relations Committee: put out an unofficial survey on
Next Door regarding potential new events. Sarah mentioned that
the Committee may be interested in participating in the survey.
6.Expansion of Town Hall Project (long-term):
a.Ingrid Sperow directs to John Radford to communicate his vision
for the project to the Parks and Rec Department and Committee.
b.How will this be paid for? Town has $15mm in reserves. Cheaper
to build today than in 10 years.
c.Where will it go? Design? Is LEED design necessary or cost-
effective?
d.Will need a Town-approved campaign to fund project.
e.Expansion is imminent to cover storage needs, expanding staff,
house emergency equipment, host town events and programming.
7.Parks and Rec Fundraising:
a.Fundraising for Parks and Rec- discussed 2018 Gala Hoedown
Fundraiser and perhaps changing name to divert confusion with
the Hoedown and the Gala event.
b.Must present to Council to request approval of fundraising efforts
and open an account through Town
c.Different ideas about what funds should focus on: generally
Westwind improvements, paddocks, beautification and upkeep.
Covered arena? Other items within Park & Rec? Discussion to be
continued. Julia volunteered to meet with Torie to determine
needs.
8.Old Business:
a.Outdoor Fitness Equipment: still getting install quotes, hoping to
get installed before rainy season.
b.Newsletter ideas? Get your article to Deborah Padovan by Oct 1.
9.Future Meetings:
a.October 16
b.*October 19- Council Presentation
c.*Novemeber 13 Special
d.December no meeting
Adjourned Time:7:05pm
Respectfully submitted by: Ingrid Sperow