REPORT TO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Status Update on the Progress Made on the FY 2024/25 Parks & Recreation Commission’s Work Plan Goals
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
Enhance Community Sports, Recreational and Arts Assets
Deliver and Enhance High-Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
Report
BACKGROUND
Annually, the Parks & Recreation Commission (Commission) considers three to six specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound work plan goals and/or activities for the year.
At the July 8, 2024 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting, the Commission adopted Work Plan Goals A through E, as follows:
• Goal A: Review park site and facility condition assessments and recommend priorities given existing and anticipated service levels and available resources.
• Goal B: Review and solicit community input on the existing City park rehabilitation projects based on the current Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget and schedule, as well as review residential developer proposed schematic designs for new neighborhood parks that serve new residential development.
• Goal C: Host and develop recommendations for the annual Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival 2024 and participate in Citywide special events.
• Goal D: Partner with one other City commission to build/expand on at least one existing Parks & Recreation event by adding an extra element for patrons to interact with during the event.
• Goal E: Participate in the Parks & Recreation Master Plan process.
• Goal F: Consider the annual budget of the Parks & Recreation Department during the budget preparation process and make recommendations with respect thereto to the City Manager and City Council.
DISCUSSION
In addition to conducting a review of the Work Plan Goals matrix, the purpose of this item is to provide the opportunity for the subcommittees to report their progress. As such, each subcommittee will provide a verbal update on their planned efforts and activities. Should an item require action by the full Commission, the item will be placed on a future agenda for discussion.
At the October 21, 2024 meeting, the Commission will review the matrix for the Work Plan Goals (Attachment 1) and provide updates on progress made to meet the measurable objectives for FY 2024/25.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Parks & Recreation Commission agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov>.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Provide status update on progress made on the FY 2024/25 Parks & Recreation Commission’s work plan goals.
Staff
Prepared by: Dale Seale, Deputy Parks & Recreation Director
Reviewed by: Kimberly Castro, Recreation Manager
Approved by: Cynthia Bojorquez, Assistant City Manager and Acting Director - Parks & Recreation
ATTACHMENTS
1. Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan FY 2024-25