HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-10-2022 Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda
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City of Saratoga
Parks and Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting
Agenda
DATE: Tuesday, May 10, 2022
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Via Zoom only
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,
Commissioner Badri Sridharan and Commissioner Michelle Wang
Report on Posting of the Agenda: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, this meeting was
properly posted on May 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.
Approval of Parks and Recreation Commission Draft Minutes:
03-08-2022 Draft Minutes
Agenda:
1. Resource Table Discussion
Issue: Discuss options for a PRC Resource table
Action: Recommend options
2. Drone Video Project for El Quito Park
Issue: Review video
Action: Recommend edits or approve draft video
Draft Video Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PlHBB8nSRvyEPq1T2gUUd9DRGuqmDknK/view
3. Beauchamps Park Playground Replacement Project
Issue: Review resident comments and new draft plan
Action: Recommend approval of the draft plan
Staff Memo
1-31-22 Draft Plan
4-28-22 Re-Designed Plan
4. Oral Communications Letter for Discussion
Issue: Discussion letter from staff at Inn at Saratoga
Action: Discussion and recommendation
Letter from Staff from Inn at Saratoga
5. Update on Historical Plaque Program
Issue: Update on progress of the Historical Plaque Program
Action: No action, information only
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Park Plaques 2022
6. Workplan & Community Engagement Brainstorming
Issue: Discuss ideas on the current workplan
Action: Make recommendation
Community Engagement Discussion Sheet
PRC 2021-2022 Workplan
7. Equity in Parks
Issue: Discussion of equity in parks
Action: Discussion and recommendation
8. Lets Work! Update
Issue: Report of latest event
Action: No action, information only
9. Next Meeting Date
Issue: Discuss date of next PRC meeting
Action: Approve change if necessary
Commissioner and Staff Reports (This includes committee updates and park reports. This section is
informational only; no actions will be taken.)
Commissioner Park
Sridharan Wildwood, Foothill, Quarry
Huang El Quito, Gardiner
Mahuvakar Bell Grove, Congress Springs, Ravenwood
Paquier Beauchamp, Brookglen
Wang Azule, Kevin Moran, Friendship Park
Upcoming Dates
• May 18, 2022, City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. – Beauchamps Playground Replacement
Project Staff Report
• June 29, 2022 – Commission Recognition Dinner
Agenda Items for Next Meeting July 12, 2022
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Adjournment
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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 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,
www.saratoga.ca.us/prc