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City of Saratoga
Parks and Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
Agenda
DATE: Tuesday, July 13, 2021
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Via Zoom
Teleconference/Public Participation Information to Mitigate the Spread of COVID‐19
This meeting will be entirely by teleconference. All Parks & Recreation Commission members, staff, and
public will only participate via the Zoom platform using the process described below. The meeting is
being conducted in compliance with the Governor’s Executi ve Order N‐29‐20 suspending certain
teleconference rules required by the Ralph M. Brown Act. The purpose of this order was to provide the
safest environment for the public, elected officials, and staff while allowing for continued operation of
the government and public participation during the COVID‐19 pandemic.
Members of the public can observe and participate in the meeting by:
1. Using the Zoom website at
2. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84091857373
or App Webinar ID: 840 9185 7373
and using the tool to raise their hand in the Zoom platform when directed by the Chair to speak on an
agenda item; OR
3. Calling 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833, entering the Webinar ID: 840 9185 7373
and pressing *9 to raise their hand to speak on an agenda item when directed by the Chair.
The public will not be able to participate in the meeting in person.
As always, members of the public can send written comments to the Commission prior to the meeting
by commenting online at www.saratoga.ca.us/prc prior to the start of the meeting. These emails will be
provided to the members of the Commission and will become part of the official record of the meeting.
During the meeting the Chair will explain the process for members of the public to be recognized to offer
public comment.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Governor’s Executive Order, if you need
assistance to participate in this meeting due to a disability, please contact the City Clerk at
debbieb@saratoga.ca.us or calling 408.868.1216 as soon as possible before the meeting. The City will
use its best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible
while also maintaining public safety.
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Call to Order
Roll Call: Chair Renee Paquier, Vice Chair Rick Pearce, Commissioner Anna Huang, Commissioner Ping
Li, Commissioner Michelle Wang
Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, this meeting was
properly posted on July 8, 2021.
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 Parks and Recreation Commission Draft Minutes:
05-11-2021 Draft Minutes
Agenda:
1. Youth Commission Fundraising Update
Issue: Update on progress of fundraising effort from Kayla Nakamoto
Action: No action, information only
2. Summer Movie Night
Issue: Update on City plans for Movie Night
Action: No action, information only
3. Pickleball Update
Issue: Location for future court
Action: No action, information only
4. Update on Historical Plaque Program
Issue: Update on progress of the Historical Plaque Program
Action: No action, information only
5. Community Engagement Brainstorming
Issue: Discuss ideas to foster community engagement
Action: Make recommendation
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City of Saratoga
Parks and Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
Draft Minutes
DATE: Tuesday, May 11, 2021
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Via Zoom
Call to Order: Chair Paquier called the virtual Regular Session to order at 6:33 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 t o 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 Anna Huang, Commissioner Ping Li,
Commissioner Michelle Wang. All present. Also in attendance were Kristin Borel, Staff Liaison, Kayla
Nakamoto, Administrative Analyst, Crystal Bothelio, Assistant City Manager and Debbie Pedro,
Community Development Director. (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.
Call to Order
Roll Call: Chair Renee Paquier, Vice Chair Rick Pearce, Commissioner Anna Huang, Commissioner Ping Li,
Commissioner Michelle Wang
Report on Posting of the Agenda: Kristin Borel reported that the Agenda for this meeting was properly
posted on May 6, 2021.
Oral & Written Communication
None
Approval of Parks and Recreation Commission Draft Minutes:
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Commissioner Pearce / Li moved to Approve the Parks and Recreation Minutes for the Regular
Meeting on March 9, 2021. Passed by a verbal roll call: Ayes: Huang, Li, Paquier, Pearce and Wang.
Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
Agenda:
1. Summer Movie Night
Kayla Nakamoto spoke about this summer’s Movie Night. The event will be limited in number of
attendees and spaces will be marked on the field to accommodate social distancing. Two movie nights
are scheduled for July and August and the PRC members were asked to help select the movies. The
Commission recommended Moana and The Wizard of Oz. The Commission will host a resource table
at the event.
Chair Paquier invited any public comments on this item.
There were no speakers.
2. Presentation on the City’s Housing Element
Debbie Pedro, Community Development Director presented an overview of the City’s Housing Element
process which assesses the City’s housing needs and contains a designated housing goal for Saratoga.
The City has hosted several community meetings on this process which can be viewed at
www.saratoga.ca.us/housing.
Chair Paquier invited any public comments on this item.
There were no speakers.
3. Pickleball Update
Kristin Borel, Staff Liaison gave an update on the status of the development of pickleball courts.
Temporary courts are currently not a possibility, but the City is investigating potential locations for
permanent courts and will report at the next meeting.
Chair Paquier invited any public comments on this item.
There were no speakers.
4. Update on “Let’s Work”
Commissioner Li reported on the last Let’s Work event until November. The Girl Scouts and Saratoga
Rotary volunteered their time to help remove invasive plant species from Quarry Park.
Chair Paquier invited any public comments on this item.
There were no speakers.
5. Update on Historical Plaque Program
Commissioner Pearce reiterated the goal of this program which is to create a comprehensive plan for
park signage based on history. He also gave an update on the Historical Preservation Commission
progress on their sign program. Wildwood Park is the first park the Commission is working on.
Consideration of QR codes on signs that give more information, or a possible QR code tour. Chair
Paquier requested that we add Native American history to the signs.
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Chair Paquier invited any public comments on this item.
There were no speakers.
6. Garbage Solutions at Quarry Park
The Commission reviewed the draft sign created by Lauren Pettipiece. Comments were noted and will
be sent to Lauren to make small changes.
Chair Paquier invited any public comments on this item.
There were no speakers.
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
Huang El Quito, Gardiner
Pearce Bell Grove, Congress Springs, Ravenwood
Paquier Beauchamp, Brookglen
Wang Azule, Kevin Moran, Friendship Park
Agenda Items for Next Meeting July 13, 2021
• Pickleball update
• Ideas for creating involvement of younger residents
• Update on Historic Plaque program
Adjournment
Commissioners Li/Pearce move to Adjourn the meeting at 8:36 p.m. Passed by a verbal roll call:
Ayes: Huang, Li, Paquier, Pearce and Wang. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
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 May 6, 2021 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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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
Huang El Quito, Gardiner
Pearce Bell Grove, Congress Springs, Ravenwood, Gardiner
Paquier Beauchamp, Brookglen, El Quito
Wang Azule, Kevin Moran, Friendship Park
Agenda Items for Next Meeting September 14, 2021
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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 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 m aterials 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 postin g 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 8, 2021 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.
Parks & Recreation Commission
Memorandum
To: Parks & Recreation Commission
From: Kristin Borel, Public Works Analyst
Date: July 13, 2021
Subject: Item 5 - Community Engagement Discussion
This is to be a broad discussion about Community Engagement to try and answer at least the first
question and work from there.
• What are the primary goals that the PRC has? How do we want the Community to be
engage?
For example: Get them outside? Get them moving? Get them into Parks? Have them
participate in a specific activity or event?
• How would we like the Community to be involved?
For example: Through education, activities, events, projects?
• How do we structure this and accomplish the goal?
• Who do we partner with?
Community groups? Other Commissions? Non -profits?