HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-10-2023 Parks & Recreation Commission Special Meeting Agenda
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City of Saratoga
Parks and Recreation Commission
Special Meeting
Agenda
DATE: Tuesday, October 10, 2023
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Linda Callon Conference Room
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA
And Via Zoom
Public Participation Information
In accordance with Saratoga’s Remote Public Participation Policy, members of the public may participate
in this meeting in person at the location listed above or via remote attendance using the Zoom
information below. In the event that remote participation technology is unexpectedly unavailable, the
meeting will proceed in person without remote participation.
• Webinar URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84091857373
• Webinar ID: 840 9185 7373
• Call In: 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833 (enter the Webinar ID provided above when
prompted) and pressing *9 to raise their hand to speak on an agenda item when directed by the
Chair.
Public Comment
Members of the public may comment on any item for up to three (3) minutes. The amount of time for
public comment may be reduced by the Chair or by action of the Parks & Recreation Commission.
Public Comment will begin with speakers attending in-person first followed by those attending via
Zoom.
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.
Call to Order
Roll Call: Commissioner Jim Cargill, Commissioner Isabelle Gecils, Chair 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 October 5, 2023.
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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:
08-08-2023 Draft Minuets
Agenda:
1. Sign for Heritage Orchard
Issue: Partner with the Heritage Preservation Commission on a historical sign for the Heritage
Orchard
Action: Action if necessary
2. Define Hours for Pickleball
Issue: Set hours for pickleball play
Action: Vote on suggested hours
3. Movie Night Recap Discussion
Issue: Review August Movie Night
Action: Actions if necessary
4. Weed Abatement Discussion
Issue: Discuss alternatives
Action: Action if necessary
5. QR Code Sign for Parks
Issue: Discuss wording and link for park signs
Action: Action if necessary
6. Workplan & Community Engagement Brainstorming
Issue: Discuss new project ideas or any project updates
Action: Approve new project if suggested
2023-2024 PRC Workplan
7. Elect new Vice-Chair
Issue: Select new Vice-Chair
Action: Vote on nominations
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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
Cargill Beauchamp, Foothill, Congress Springs
Gecils Bellgrove, Gardiner
Sridharan Azule, Kevin Moran, Quarry
Wang Friendship, Ravenwood, Wildwood
Vacant Brookglen, El Quito
Agenda Items for Next Meeting November 14, 2023
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 October 5,
2023, 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