REPORT TO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Develop Initial Draft of the Commission Work Plan Goals and Activities for FY2023/24 (Continued from September 19, 2023)
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Sports, Recreational and Arts Assets
Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
Annually, the Parks & Recreation Commission (Commission) considers three to five specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound Work Plan goals and/or activities for the fiscal year. These are intended to focus Commission efforts and respond to community and City Council priorities within existing budget direction, resource limitations, and the purview of the Commission as set forth in the City Charter and City Code.
The Commission discusses the Work Plan goals and activities at the regular monthly Commission meeting and makes subcommittee assignments, as necessary. During the month, Commissioners work on the activities and provide updates on their progress. Subcommittee assignments are made with the limitation that less than a quorum of the Commission may be assigned to serve on any subcommittee.
The Work Plan Goals for FY2022/23 were: A: 1) Review park site and facility condition assessments and recommend priorities given existing and anticipated service levels and available resources; B: 1) Review and solicit community input on the existing City park rehabilitation projects based on the current Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget and schedule; and 2) review residential developer proposed schematic designs for new neighborhood parks that serve new residential development; C: 1) Host and develop recommendations for the annual Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival 2023; and 2) participate in Citywide Special events; and D: 1) Partner with at least one other City commission to build on/expand at least one existing Parks & Recreation event by adding one extra element for patrons to interact with during the event.
At the September 2023 Regular Meeting, the Commission reviewed Work Plan goals from prior years and discussed potential goals and activities to include in the Commission Work Plan for FY2023/24.
DISCUSSION
At the October 2023 Regular Meeting, the Commission will review Work Plan goals from prior years, confirm goals and provide activities to include in the Commission Work Plan for FY2023/24.
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’s 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
Develop a Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan for FY2023/24 including goals, supporting activities and subcommittee assignments.
Staff
Approved by: Dale Seale, Acting Director of Parks & Recreation