HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-08-2022 Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda
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City of Saratoga
Parks and Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
Agenda
DATE: Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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 Executive 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
bavrit@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, Commissioner Anna Huang, Commissioner Nimisha Mahuvakar and
Commissioner Michelle Wang
Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, this meeting was
properly posted on March 3, 2022.
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.
• Letter from staff at “The Inn at Saratoga” regarding Wildwood Park
Approval of Parks and Recreation Commission Draft Minutes:
01-11-2022 Draft Minutes
Agenda:
1. Summer Movie Nights
Issue: City staff will discuss this summer’s Movie Night events
Action: Make recommendations
Movie Night Discussion Items
2. Beauchamps Park Update
Issue: Review comments from residents about the Draft Park Design 1B
Action: Recommend changes based on comments and approve final design
Attachment 1 – Draft Design Plans from Spec Play
Attachment 2 – Letter sent to residents
Attachment 3 – Public Comments about the Draft Design
3. Update on Historical Plaque Program
Issue: Update on progress of the Historical Plaque Program
Action: No action, information only
Photos of existing plaques in Ravenwood and Kevin Moran Park
4. Review Workplan & Community Engagement Brainstorming
Issue: Discuss ideas to foster community engagement and review current workplan
Action: Make recommendation
2021 PRC Workplan
Community Engagement Discussion Sheet
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5. Equity in Parks
Issue: Discussion of equity in parks
Action: Discussion and recommendation
Commissioner and Staff Reports (This includes committee updates and park reports. This section is
informational only; no actions will be taken.)
Commissioner Park
Vacant Wildwood, Foothill, Quarry
Huang El Quito, Gardiner
Vacant Bell Grove, Congress Springs, Ravenwood
Paquier Beauchamp, Brookglen
Wang Azule, Kevin Moran, Friendship Park
Upcoming Dates
• Joint meeting with the City Council – Monday March 28, 2022, 6:00-9:00 p.m. via Zoom
• Arbor Day – Wednesday, April 27, 2022, 3:30-4:30, location to be determined.
Agenda Items for Next Meeting May 10, 2022
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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 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 March 3, 2022
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.