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Minutes 07-13-2021
City of Saratoga
Parks and Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
Minutes
DATE: Tuesday, July 13, 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 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. Absent: Anna Huang and
Michelle Wang. Also in attendance were Kristin Borel, Staff Liaison, Kayla Nakamoto, Administrative
Analyst, and John Cherbone, Public Works 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.
Report on Posting of the Agenda: Kristin Borel reported that the Agenda for this meeting was properly
posted on July 8, 2021.
Oral & Written Communication
None
Approval of Parks and Recreation Commission Draft Minutes:
Commissioner Li / Pearce moved to Approve the Parks and Recreation Minutes for the Regular
Meeting on May 11, 2021. Passed by a verbal roll call: Ayes: Li, Paquier, Pearce. Noes: None.
Abstain: None. Absent: Huang and Wang.
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Agenda:
1. Youth Commission Fundraising Update
Kayla Nakamoto, Administrative Analyst gave a report on the Youth Commission fundraising efforts.
The Youth Commission raised a total of $5,500 toward the purchase of an inclusive swing for one of
the city’s parks. They chose three models of swings for consideration.
Chair Paquier invited any public comments on this item.
There were no speakers.
2. Summer Movie Night
Kristin Borel, Staff Liaison gave an overview of Friday’s Movie Night. Moana is the movie to be shown
and the theme of the night is “Get Out and Play”. A drone video of Wildwood Park will be shown
before the main movie begins. The PRC will staff a resource table, and handout fliers with ideas for
getting outside. The mayor will present a proclamation to the PRC Chair celebrating Parks Month.
Chair Paquier invited any public comments on this item.
There were no speakers.
3. Pickleball Update
John Cherbone, Public Works Director spoke about the search for a location for a pickleball court. There
are no easy locations to place another court and due to costs of installing a new court, it makes sense at
this time to consider creating a dual use court when Beauchamps Park is renovated in the next year.
Chair Paquier invited any public comments on this item.
There were no speakers.
4. Update on Historical Plaque Program
Commissioner Pearce gave an update on the plaque program. Since he is leaving the PRC in
September, he is looking to meet with other Commissioners to pass on the torch of this project.
Chair Paquier invited any public comments on this item.
There were no speakers.
5. Community Engagement Brainstorming
Kristin Borel, Staff Liaison, introduced the topic of community engagement brainstorming and reviewed
many of the previous PRC projects. It was decided that it would be better to wait for the next meeting
when all the Commissioners could be present.
Chair Paquier invited any public comments on this item.
There were no speakers.
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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
Paquier Beauchamp, Brookglen
Wang Azule, Kevin Moran, Friendship Park
Agenda Items for Next Meeting July 13, 2021
• Beauchamps Park playground replacement project
• Update on Historic Plaque program
• Community Engagement Discussion
Adjournment
Commissioners Pearce / Li move to Adjourn the meeting at 7:47 p.m. Passed by a verbal roll call:
Ayes: Li, Paquier, and Pearce. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Huang and Wang.
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 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.