HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-11-2012 PRC AgendaCity of Saratoga
Parks and Recreation Commission
DATE: Tuesday, September 11, 2012
TIME: 6:00 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Saratoga City Hall
Administrative Conference Room
13777 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
Call to Order
Roll Call
Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, this meeting was properly
posted September 7, 2012.
Accept Agenda Items: No additional items may be added pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2.
Oral & Written Communication: Any member of the public may address the Commission about any matter not
on the agenda for this meeting for up three minutes. Commissioners may not comment on the matter,
but may choose to place the topic on a future agenda.
Approval of Draft Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) Minutes:
- July 10, 2012
Old Business:
1. Let's Walk Saratoga- Guided Walk at Quarry
Issue: In calendar 2012, the PRC has conducted 2 Let's Walk Saratoga events at Joe's Trail and Village
Montalvo. There is one walk tentatively scheduled for Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Fremont
Older. At the recent Joint Meeting with the City Council and the PEBTAC Committee, the
Council expressed their interest in having a guided walk coordinated by the PRC of the Congress
Sprints Quarry. Two members of the PEBTAC Committee expressed interest in participating in
the coordination of the event and may attend this Commission meeting to discuss coordination.
Action: Discuss next Let's Walk Saratoga event at Fremont Older and begin coordination of guided walk
at the Quarry.
2. PRC Work Plan
Issue: At the recent Joint Meeting with Council and PEBTAC, the PRC briefly discussed its work plan
with Council. This item will be a standing item to discuss the various items on the work plan,
such as the two Master Plans for Village Creek and the Quarry. This item will also include
discussions regarding the Nesting Boxes and the Daffodil Bulb planting projects until such time
these individual items require extensive conversation.
Action: Director of Public Works, John Cherbone will be present to discuss Master Plan expectations of
both the Quarry and Village Creek trail and discuss the possibility of place mile markers at trails.
Will also discuss Nesting Project and Daffodil Bulb Project.
3. Wildwood Cinema Movie Night
Issue: On September 8, 2012, the City, PRC, and Saratoga Monte Sereno Community Foundation
hosted Wildwood Cinema Movie Night 2012. During the event, the movie Madagascar was
shown for free. The PRC would like to host more movie nights event in the summer of 2013.
Action: Discuss movie night 2012
New Business
4. Group Use Policy
Issue: In May 2012, the City Manager's Office (CMO) volunteered to take over the task of coordinating
large events at parks. City staff created a streamlined process for coordinating events with
three important goals to accomplish. First, staff strives to present a one - stop -shop and
customer - friendly process where event coordinators are informed at the earliest stage possible
about the various requirements involved in conducting a large event. Second, staff works to
preserve the integrity of the parks, to ensure their longevity so that community members may
continue to enjoy them. Finally, city staff considers the experience of residents who live near
the parks where events will take place and aspires to maintain relationships with mutual
respect. Prior to this shift of responsibilities, event coordinators made reservations either
online or in person, depending on the park selected, and event requirements were not
monitored by any department after the initial reservation. Staff asks that the PRC review the
policy and make recommendations to the City Council. The City Council will meet on this item at
its September 19, 2012 agenda.
Action: Review proposed policy and make a recommendation to the City Council.
5. Fredericksberg Drive Access
Issue: At the recent Joint Meeting with Council and PEBTAC, concerned residents attended the
meeting to express their frustration with the wall that blocks access to Fredericksberg Drive.
Council members stated that they would like to begin the process of reaching out to the
neighbors that live near that access to inform them that the Council would like to discuss and
consider the removal of the wall.
Action: Develop process of how to address the Fredericksberg Access issue and agendize the topic for
the November 13th meeting to allow residents to attend the meeting and give their feedback.
Commissioner & Staff Reports (This includes committee updates and park reports. This section is informational
only; no actions will be taken.)
Agenda Items for Next Meeting
- November 13, 2012
Adjournment
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a disability - related
modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, contact the Mainini Cabute at 408.868.1275 or
mcabute @saratoga.ca.us. Requests must be made as early as possible and at least one full business day before
the start of the meeting.
Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda Note:
In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials provided to the Parks and
Recreation Commission by City staff in connection with this agenda are available at the office of the City Manager at 13777
Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California 95070. Any materials distributed by staff after the posting of the agenda are made
available for public review at the office of the City Manager at the time they are distributed to the Parks and Recreation
Commission.
Certificate of Posting of Agenda:
I, Mainini Cabute, Administrative Analyst II for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of
the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Saratoga was posted on September 7, 2012 at the office of the City of
Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 and was available for public review at that location. The agenda is
also available on the City's website at www.saratosa.ca.us.