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City of Saratoga
Parks and Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
Minutes
DATE: Tuesday, July 9, 2019
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: City Hall
Linda Callon Conference Room
13777 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
Call to Order: at 6:35 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Ping Li, Renee Paquier, Rick Pearce, and Terry Ward
Staff: Analyst, Kristin Borel and Public Works Director, John Cherbone
Commissioners Absent: Sandy Muju
Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, this meeting was properly
posted on July 5, 2019. Kristin Borel reports
Accept Agenda Items: No additional items may be added pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2.
Accepted and approved 4-0
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. No speakers
Approval of Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) Draft Minutes:
• May 14, 2019 – Approved 4-0
Agenda:
1. Movie Nights
Commissioners reviewed assignments for the July and August movie nights.
2. Park Naming
Commissioners worked with the Historical Foundation and recommended the name “Friendship Park”,
which honors the contribution of all immigrants who worked in and around Saratoga.
3. 2019/2020 Work Plan
Added language to workplan - Continue to work with volunteers to produce drone videos of all the City
parks.
Commissioner and Staff Reports (This includes committee updates and park reports. This section is
informational only; no actions will be taken.)
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Commissioner Park
Li Wildwood, Foothill, Quarry
Muju El Quito, Gardiner
Pearce Bell Grove, Congress Springs, Ravenwood
Paquier Beauchamp, Brookglen
Ward Azule, Kevin Moran, No Name
Commissioner Pearce noted the bollards in Congress Springs Park needed repainting.
Commissioner Li – graffitti on kiosk and dog sign
Commissioner Ward – Azule play area gets too hot and could use shading
Agenda Items for Next Meeting September 10, 2019
• Sign design for “No Name Park”
• Review Saratoga to Sea Plan
• Start process to identify park improvements
Adjournment at 8:00 p.m.
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 Kristin Borel at 408.868.1296 or
kborel@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, Kristin Borel, Public Works Analyst 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 July 5, 2019 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.