REPORT TO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
SUBJECT
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Develop Initial Draft of the Commission Work Plan Goals and Activities for FY2023/24
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COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
Enhance Community Sports, Recreational and Arts Assets
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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.
DISCUSSION
At the September 2023 Regular Meeting, t...
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