HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-16-2017 Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda
City of Saratoga
Parks and Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
Agenda
DATE: Tuesday, May 16, 2017
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Recreation Conference Room (NOTE LOCATION)
19655 Allendale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
Call to Order
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
Guests:
Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, this meeting was properly
posted on May 12, 2017.
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:
• March 14, 2017
Agenda:
1. Age-friendly Cities Update
Issue: PRC is now actively involved in the citywide age-friendly initiative. Update Commission about the
discussions and actions taken.
Action: No action needed – informational only.
2. Work Plan Update
Issue: Discuss updates to the work plan, which were presented during the City Council retreat.
Action: No action needed – informational only.
3. Volunteer Work at Quarry
Issue: Update the Commission about the April and May Let’s Work events as well as upcoming work
and provide an update on the progress of locating groups to work on designated dates. Also
designate one or more Parks & Rec Commissioner(s) to attend the Council meeting and accept
the Proclamation on behalf of the volunteers
Action: Discuss and come up with ways to expand consistent participation of Let’s Work! Discuss
proposed date for Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in last week of June.
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4. Kids to Parks Day
Issue: The Mayor will be giving a proclamation to the Parks and Rec Commission on May 17 for the
National Parks Trust” Kids to Parks Day” on May 20.
Action: Designate one or more Parks & Rec Commissioner(s) to attend the Council meeting and accept
the Proclamation.
5. Movie Night
Issue: Discuss schedule, movie selection, logistics, and any changes for Movie Night 2017.
Action: Prepare an action plan for Movie Night 2017.
6. Commissioner Recognition Dinner
Issue: The City Council is hosting the Annual Commissioner Recognition Dinner on May 31, 2017 at
Hakone Gardens at 6:00pm.
Action: Designate one or more Parks & Rec Commissioner(s) to attend the Commissioner Recognition
Dinner at Hakone Garden on May 31, 2017 at 6:00pm.
7. Parks and Recreation Month
Issue: The Mayor will be giving a proclamation to the Parks and Rec Commission on July 5, 2017 for the
National Parks and Recreation Month in July.
Action: Designate one or more Parks & Rec Commissioner(s) to attend the Council meeting and accept
the Proclamation.
Commissioner and Staff Reports (This includes committee updates and park reports. This section is
informational only; no actions will be taken.)
Commissioner Park
Li Wildwood, Foothill
Paquier El Quito, Gardner
Pearce Bell Grove, Congress Springs, Ravenwood
Sharma Beauchamp, Brookglen
Ward Azule, Kevin Moran
Agenda Items for Next Meeting July 11, 2017
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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 Dylan Davis at 408.868.1272
or ddavis@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.
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Certificate of Posting of Agenda:
I, Michael Taylor, Recreation & Facilities Director 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 May 12, 2017 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.
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