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City of Saratoga
Parks and Recreation Commission
AGENDA
DATE: Tuesday, November 8, 2011
TIME: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Saratoga Community Center
Arts and Crafts Room
19655 Allendale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
Call to Order
Roll Call
Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, this meeting was properly
posted November 4, 2011.
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:
‐ September 13, 2011
Old Business:
1. Let’s Move City
Issue: In February 2011, the City Council approved a resolution to become a Let’s Move City. In July, the
Let’s Move City Ad Hoc prepared a draft Let’s Move City plan that was approved by the Council
at the August 17, 2011 City Council meeting. The draft plan includes the PRC’s Move It Saratoga
program or some similar activity that encourages physical activity. The Commission discussed
Move It Saratoga at the September 2011 meeting and scheduled further discussion for
November. Additionally, Commissioner Bruno has provided a proposal for the Commission to
consider.
Action: Develop plans for the next Move It Saratoga program or a similar program that promotes
physical activity.
2. Nesting Box Project
Issue: In early 2011, the PRC and Audubon Society worked together to place nesting boxes in the City’s
parks and open spaces for Saratoga cavity nesting birds and train volunteers to monitor the
boxes.
Action: Share an update on the project and begin any necessary project coordination for the next
nesting season.
3. Daffodil Planting Project
Issue: At the May 2011 meeting, the PRC discussed a daffodil bulb planting project that took place in
Kevin Moran Park and decided to discuss the possibility of coordinating a daffodil bulb planting
at a future meeting. The project was further discussed at the September meeting.
Action: Discuss organizing a daffodil bulb planting project.
New Business
4. Saratoga Monte Sereno Community Foundation and City of Monte Sereno Recognition
Issue: At the September 2011 PRC meeting, the Commission agreed to schedule discussion on how to
recognize the Saratoga Monte Sereno Community Foundation and the City of Monte Sereno.
Action: Discuss options for recognizing Saratoga Monte Sereno Community Foundation and the City of
Monte Sereno.
5. Park Assignments
Issue: In September 2009, each PRC created a park adoption plan. Each PRC member was assigned to
monitor certain City parks, record any issues, and report the issues back at PRC meetings. At the
September 2011 meeting, the PRC agreed to update the park assignments.
Action: Review and update PRC park assignments.
6. New Commissioner Education
Issue: At the September 2011 meeting, the Commission agendized discussion on how best to educate
new Commissioners.
Action: Discuss and develop a method for orienting new PRC members.
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
‐ January 10, 2012
Adjournment
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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, Crystal Morrow, 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 November 4, 2011 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.saratoga.ca.us.