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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 2Los Altos Hill Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes June 2, 2010 Present: Co-Chairs Julia Zarcone and Scott Vanderlip, Kathy Evans, Patty Radlo, Val Metcalfe, Rebecca Hickman, Marketing Assistant Sarah Gualtieri, Parks and Recreation Supervisor Eric Christensen. Associate Member Courtenay Corrigan. Guests: Crystal Petralli, Vileena Nagaraj Call to Order: 9:18 a.m. Fourth of July Parade Courtenay Corrigan gave the PRC an update on the Town’s Fourth of July Parade. Road closure signs are now up at each end of the parade route. Marketing for the parade will be through the Los Altos Town Crier, Los Altos Hills Family, and local school weekly flyers. The deadline for inclusion in the Town Newsletter was missed, but this will be a form of marketing for the future. Courtenay asked the PRC for their opinion on whether horses should be allowed to participate in the parade. She brought up the issue of liability in case of an accident, stating that there will definitely be lots of loud noise, which could make a horse shy. Eric Christensen is going to pursue the issue of liability and get back to Courtenay Westwind Barn Improvements Julia Zarcone met with Eric Christensen and Carl Cahill regarding potential improvements to Westwind Barn, and subsequently attended the Westwind Barn Capital Improvement Meeting. At this point in the process, the break room and kitchen will be finished out. A laundry area will not be considered for the following reason: first, because of the high amount of energy use for a washer and dryer, the Town runs the risk of the LED certification not passing. Second, there is the question of who pays for and maintains the laundry area and equipment. Lastly, drainage is an issue. Horse hair from blankets, etc. can easily clog the drain. Ohlone Camp Eric Christensen gave an update on the Ohlone Camp. He and Keith Gutierrez still need to meet to discuss and finalize camp set-up, storage, etc. Any storage will be neutral in color, and putting up lattice to help hide the storage was discussed. Eric stated that a Port-A-Potty can be put down the hill and is able to be serviced. The teepee is scheduled to be set up on June 17th at the usual location at the top of the hill. Deer Hollow At the May 20, 2010 Town Council meeting, it was discussed if, and how, the Town of Los Altos Hills might help in the subsidy of Deer Hollow. The Town of Mountain View has asked area communities if the would “chip in” to help maintain Deer Hollow as a regional asset. The Town Council decided to give $10K to the Friends of Deer Hollow, if the following conditions are met: - Los Altos Hills residents would receive priority registration for all Mountain View recreation programs and classes - Los Altos Hills residents would not pay non-resident fees - the Los Altos Hills Parks and Recreation Department would receive space in the Mountain View Activity Guide to advertise one Los Altos Hills program Julia Zarcone suggested to the PRC that instead of advertising one program in the Mountain View Guide, that we advertise one facility with it’s associated classes instead. It was discussed that if the PRC advertised Westwind Barn, the YRRP, private riding lessons, Ohlone Camp and Riding Camps could be promoted. Recommendation: Motion made by Rebecca Hickman and seconded by Val Metcalfe. The members of the Los Altos Hills Parks and Recreation Committee at their June 2, 2010 regular meeting unanimously voted to recommend to Council that the Los Altos Hills inclusion in the Town of Mountain View’s Activity Guide be Westwind Barn oriented, to include information on the Year ‘Round Riding Program, private riding lessons, Ohlone Camp, and Riding Camps. Activity Guide Eric Christensen told the PRC that David Bellis, the music director for the Bullis Charter School, was interested in establishing a youth choir for the fall and winter. Bellis wants to have 20 plus members, beginning with grades 7-12, with the program running 16-17 weeks. It was discussed by the PRC that there are other choir programs in the community and that these should be looked into to insure that this program is not duplicating what is already available. The Los Altos Hills Youth Commission would like to hold a Holiday Book Drive. Eric said that he needs to have a “blurb” from the Youth Commission with all information about the event by June 23, in order to be included in the Activity Guide. Eric also reported that new for this fall will be a program, Green Bean Kidz. taught by Ellen Gibson, a former resident of Los Altos Hills. She will have classes for ages 0-5, and 5-11, providing outdoor education. Classes for the pre-schoolers are with a parent and will be during the day. Classes are after school for the older children. The classes will be held at Westwind Barn and the preserves. Julia Zarcone received an email from the Aging in Place Committee at El Camino Hospital regarding having some of their senior seminars in Los Altos Hills. For this fall, the Parks and Rec Department will offer a Senior Seminar on nutrition and exercise. Eric Christensen will work with the Aging in Place committee to have other seminars as well. Eric Christensen is going to arrange to have Alex Atkins come to the next PRC meeting to talk with the members on his design philosophy, as well as to discuss the cover for the Fall/Winter Activity Guide with committee. The PRC would also like Alex to use more photos in the Guide that are from actual Los Altos Hills programming. New Committee Chair Nominations The PRC needs to vote on new chairperson(s) for the committee. The nominations and vote will be held at the July meeting. Associate Members Elizabeth Snyder, Linda Swan, and Vileena Nagaraj have filled out applications with the Town requesting to be Associate Members of the PRC. Motion: Motion by Julia Zarcone, seconded by Kathy Evans. The members of the Los Altos Hills Parks and Recreation Committee at their June 2, 2010 regular meeting voted unanimously for Elizabeth Snyder, Linda Swan, and Vileena Nagaraj to become Associate Members of the Los Altos Hills Parks and Recreation Committee. Hoedown Sarah Gualtieri and Kathy Evans updated the PRC on the Hoedown. - 2 large craft bins are missing - they are still working on finding food vendors - Julia Zarcone met with a falalfel vendor and will forward the information to Kathy - Jay Lohr will give a discount on wines purchased Town Picnic This year’s Town Picnic is Sunday, June 6, 2010, from 1:00-4:30 p.m. The PRC will have a craft table set up as well as information on programming available for residents Next meeting is July 7, 2010 at 9:15 a.m. at the Parks and Recreation Building. Respectfully submitted, Patty Radlo Secretary