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City of Saratoga
Parks and Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
Minutes
DATE: Tuesday, January 12, 2021
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Via Zoom
Call to Order: Chair Paquier called the virtual Regular Session to order at 6:35 p.m. via teleconferencing
through Zoom.
Prior to Roll Call, the Chair and Staff Liaison explained that the meeting was conducted pursuant to provisions
of the Brown Act and a recent Executive Order issued by the Governor to facilitate teleconferencing to reduce
the risk of COVID-19 transmission at public meetings. Ordinarily the Brown Act sets strict rules for
teleconferencing. The Governor’s Executive Order has suspended those rules. The Executive Order does
require that public agencies continue to notice meetings in advance and provide members of the public an
opportunity to observe the meeting and offer public comment. The Commission met all of the applicable
notice requirements and the public is welcome to participate in this meeting. Information on how the public
can observe the meeting and provide public comment was also shared. Additionally, the Chair explained that
votes would be taken through roll call.
Roll Call: Chair Renee Paquier, Vice Chair Rick Pearce, Commissioner Ping Li, Commissioner Michelle
Wang. All present. Also in attendance were John Cherbone, Public Works Director, Lauren
Pettipiece, Public Information Officer and Kristin Borel, Staff Liaison. (All appearing via
Teleconference)
Staff Liaison, Kristin Borel confirmed all the Commission members could hear the meeting proceedings
and no doubts were expressed regarding the identities of the individuals representing themselves as
Parks and Recreation Commissioners.
Report on Posting of the Agenda: Kristin Borel reported that the Agenda for this meeting was properly
posted on January 7, 2021.
Oral & Written Communication
None
Approval of Parks and Recreation Commission Draft Minutes.
Commissioner Pearce/Li moved to Approve the Parks and Recreation Minutes for the Regular
Meeting on November 10, 2020. Passed by a verbal roll call: Ayes: Li, Paquier, Pearce and
Wang. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
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Agenda:
1. Discuss the addition of pickleball to existing tennis court in a city park.
Commissioners discussed the high level of activity at Kevin Moran Park and recommended staff
keep pursuing other parks and report back at the next meeting.
Chair Paquier invited any public comments on this item.
No one requested to speak
2. Review Draft Park Map
Commissioners reviewed draft map presented by Lauren Pettipiece and made corrections. The
Commissioners will each review the map for accuracy and have the final Park Map brought back
at the next meeting.
Chair Paquier invited any public comments on this item.
No one requested to speak.
3. Review 2020 Draft ADA Park Study
Commissioners discussed the Draft ADA Study and made no new recommendations.
Chair Paquier invited any public comments on this item.
No one requested to speak.
Commissioner Li/Pearce moved to Approved the Draft ADA Parks Assessment Plan. Passed by
a verbal roll call: Ayes: Li, Paquier, Pearce and Wang. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent:
None.
4. Mission Statement Review
The Commission reviewed the Draft Mission statement amended by Commissioner Wang and
suggested a change of wording in the last sentence.
Chair Paquier invited any public comments on this item.
No one requested to speak.
Commissioner Wang/Pearce moved to Approve the Draft Mission Statement with a change to
the last sentence from “preserve the city’s valued natural and historical assets” to “preserve
the City’s natural and historic resources”. Passed by a verbal roll call: Ayes: Li, Paquier,
Pearce and Wang. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
5. Next Steps and 2021 Workplan
Commissioners revised the 2020 workplan t o reflect the changes that have taken place due to
Covid 19.
Chair Paquier invited any public comments on this item.
No one requested to speak.
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Commissioner Pearce/Li move to Accept the 2021 workplan. Passed by a verbal roll call: Ayes:
Li, Paquier, Pearce and Wang. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
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, Quarry
Pearce Bell Grove, Congress Springs, Ravenwood, Gardiner
Paquier Beauchamp, Brookglen, El Quito
Wang Azule, Kevin Moran, Friendship Park
Agenda Items for Next Meeting March 9, 2021
• Report on development of Pickleball court
• Report of status of Let’s Work program
• Review Final Park Map
• Report on progress of Historical Plaque Program
Adjournment
Commissioners Wang/Pearce move to Adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Passed by a verbal
roll call: Ayes: Li, Paquier, Pearce and Wang. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.