REPORT TO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan Goals for FY2022/23
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
Enhance Community Sports, Recreational and Arts Assets
Report
BACKGROUND
Annually, the Parks & Recreation Commission (Commission) considers Work Plan goals and/or activities for the year. These are intended to focus Commission efforts and respond to community and Council priorities within existing budget direction, resource limitations, and the purview of the Commission as set forth in the City Charter and City Code.
At the October 18, 2022 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting, the Commission adopted the following Work Plan Goals for FY2022/23:
• Goal A: 1) Review park site and facility condition assessments and recommend priorities given existing and anticipated service levels and available resources.
• Goal 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.
• Goal C: 1) Host and develop recommendations for the 41st annual Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival to be held September 16 and17, 2023; and 2) participate in Citywide Special events.
• Goal D: 1) Explore and 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.
DISCUSSION
The Commission will discuss their Work Plan (Attachment 1) at the regular monthly Commission meeting. Subcommittees will provide a verbal update regarding their efforts and activities conducted in support of the FY2022/23 Work Plan Goals since the last meeting.
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
Report on activities and efforts in support of the Commission’s Work Plan Goals for FY 2022/23.
Staff
Reviewed by: Dale Seale, Deputy Parks & Recreation Director
Approved by: James Teixeira, Director of Parks & Recreation
ATTACHMENTS
1. Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan Goals FY2022/23 - Summary for 06-20-2023