HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-10-2012 PRC Agenda
City of Saratoga
Parks and Recreation Commission
AGENDA
DATE: Tuesday, January 10, 2012
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 January 4, 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:
‐ November 8, 2011
Old Business:
1. Let’s Walk Saratoga
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 direction to the PRC to
organize a program or activity that encourages physical activity. The Commission discussed this
Council directive at the September 2011 and November 2011 meetings. During the November
meeting, the PRC voted to move forward with Let’s Walk Saratoga and formed a subcommittee
to work on the project.
Action: Hear progress report from Let’s Walk Saratoga subcommittee and continue coordination of Let’s
Walk Saratoga.
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. Training for volunteers is scheduled for January 2012.
Action: Share an update on the project and continue 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 and November
meetings. At the November meeting, a subcommittee was formed to lead the daffodil planting.
Action: Hear update from daffodil planting subcommittee and continue coordination of project.
4. Saratoga Monte Sereno Community Foundation and City of Monte Sereno Recognition
Issue: At the September 2011 and November 2011 PRC meetings, the Commission agreed to schedule
discussion on how to recognize the Saratoga Monte Sereno Community Foundation and the City
of Monte Sereno. During the November meeting, the PRC authorized Vice Chair Johnson to draft
letters of recognition for both organizations and present the letters to the Mayor for signing.
Action: Hear status of Saratoga Monte Sereno Community Foundation and the City of Monte Sereno
recognition letters.
New Business
5. PRC Work Plan
Issue: At the November 2011 meeting, the Commission scheduled discussion on the PRC’s work plan.
Action: Review and update PRC work plan.
6. City Budget Input
Issue: Every year, the City Council adopts the annual budget in June. In the past, the PRC has indicated
an interest in providing budget recommendations to the Council. Consequently, this item has
been added to the agenda to provide the PRC with the opportunity to formulate
recommendations.
Action: Discuss budget recommendations.
7. Commissioner Training
Issue: At the November 2011 meeting, the Commission scheduled a presentation for the January 2012
meeting on the Brown Act, Fair Political Practices Commission, and other topics relevant to
Commissioners.
Action: Informational only, no action required.
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
‐ March 13, 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, City Clerk 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 January 4, 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.saratoga.ca.us.