Community Pride Committee Meeting

CITY OF PLACERVILLE COMMUNITY PRIDE COMMITTEE August 17, 2015 MINUTES PRESENT: Community Pride Committee: Kathi Lishman, Tim Daviess, Deb Power, Christine Thiel Community Services Staff: Steve Youel ABSENT: Craig Zangari GUESTS: None ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Kathi made a motion to approve the Agenda, Tim seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES: Kathi made a recommendation to approve the minutes of July 20th with a correction to the title of the Gate Way Garden to the Welcome Sign Garden. Tim seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT: None TREASURER’S REPORT: It was decided to create a new line item within the operating budget to better identify Monument Garden donations. STATUS REPORTS: Monument Garden Fundraising: Kathi shared a Wells Fargo Bank grant announcement and that she will work with Steve to submit the grant application. Community Gardens: Steve will ask Bob to check irrigation at the Chamber Garden. Web Page: Under committee review. Inventory Document: Under committee review. Gateway Garden: Steve stated that the garden now referred to as the Welcome Sign Garden is a Community Pride Garden. Deb verified that the Community Pride Caltrans permit is for the entire parcel up to Highway 50. City Resolution: Kathi raised concerns regarding the interpretation of the Brown Act and the need for revisions to the existing Resolution Guidelines. Some of the concerns raised were the need to address Hangtown Creek, and the need to remove item 15 regarding the Fair Political Practices Commission. It was also discussed to change the date of the annual report to City Council. Steve will try and have Susan Zito attend next month’s meeting to answer questions regarding the Brown Act. The Committee with continue its discussion of the existing Resolution Guidelines. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: No new items WORK PARTY CALENDAR: August 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.. Location to be determined. September 22nd Christine adjourned the meeting at 6:05 p.m.