TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Talyn Mirzakhanian, City Manager
FROM:
Mark Leyman, Parks and Recreation Department Director
Linda Robb, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT:Title
Consideration of Girl Scout Silver Award Service Project Proposal- Coyote Awareness at Polliwog Park and Veterans Parkway (No Budget Impact) (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
APPROVE
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Girl Scout Silver Award Service Project Proposal- Coyote Awareness at Polliwog Park and Veterans Parkway.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS
Public Works estimates that installing the signs along the greenbelt will take no more than two hours and will cost $268.23. Mounting straps for the poles will cost approximately $60. Costs for mounting hardware, installation labor, and sign fabrication will be paid by Scout Chopra through her fundraising efforts.
BACKGROUND
The Parks and Recreation Department receives requests from community-based service organizations to complete volunteer-led projects on City property. These projects typically provide capital improvements, beautification, or enhancements that support public use and enjoyment of park facilities.
Girl Scout, Sohni Chopra, submitted a proposal on April 14, 2026, requesting approval to complete the attached Silver Award project. The proposal was submitted to staff for review and presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission on April 27, 2026, where it received unanimous approval.
Ms. Chopra will be fundraising through lemonade stands and donation requests.
DISCUSSION
Project Description
Ms. Chopra has submitted a proposal to complete a community service project that will place four 12" x 18" signs on the Veterans Parkway, and posters in the two kiosks at Polliwog Park. These signs will teach residents, particularly families and children, how to stay safe, protect pets, and respond appropriately i...
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